I'm very new to D&D and a little on edge about joining in. Not aware of other's since I'm a beginner and don't want to become a pain in everyone's side...
Just make sure you’re open about being new. Lots of groups like new players and enjoy introducing people to the hobby. They remember they were new once, and like to help. Other groups are jerks, and you’re better off avoiding them anyway.
I'm very new to D&D and a little on edge about joining in. Not aware of other's since I'm a beginner and don't want to become a pain in everyone's side...
Welcome!
Game Stores typically have bulletin boards where you can post your name and number (or find a post for a game and call that number). If you go this route, make sure you actually show up for the game. I met several friends now in my gaming group this way, but there are also other people that are on my personal blacklist because they no-call - no-showed... which is a supremely terrible first impression.
There are also sites online (such as Meetup) where you can find gaming groups that meet either online or in person. Be aware, a lot of these charge people to play, and I'd typically steer clear of those if you have the option for a group that's all people who want to share this game, rather than someone monetizing it.
And if you have any questions about rules and you ask people online, take the feedback with a hefty grain of salt, because in my experience, there are a lot of individuals whose answer to almost everything remotely fun is "no", and they'll claim that it's the official ruling when it actually isn't. Take the feedback for what it is, (we're all random internet people who play this game), and talk to your DM about how the rule will be handled at your table, because You, your DM and your fellow players are the only opinions that really matter at your table. If you all decide a house-rule is more fun than the official rule, go for it... as long as your whole table is on board with it.
Was told by the owners about some people were starting up a DnD vs. Rick and Morty campaign.
Well, maybe give that a shot. It will at least give you a taste of what it’s like to play. If you like it, great. Just keep in mind if you don’t, the people you play with can make or break your game. If it’s a good group, you’ll have fun playing nearly anything. If it’s not a good group, well, yeah. Have you tried just recruiting a few friends and getting them into playing? That can often work better. Even if you don’t know the rules, figuring it out with friends is part of the fun.
I am in two active weekly groups and know of two more. Plus our two local game stores host free tables and I just found the bar down the street from me has a weekly D&D group in the basement. All free to play.
Almost every single group I find is willing to accept brand new players. I have only found one group who was looking for experienced players but they were running a high level campaign.
And thats all just D&D. I know of three other groups running other games.
Good luck and keep looking.
You might even be able to post your location in the other forums here to see if someone knows of a local group. Just the city is fine.
Then just use the game shop as a resource. Even if you don’t find a game to join there, they may have ideas of where in your area people post looking for group type stuff. They’re often online, it’s just a question of which one or ones are most popular where you live.
I'm very new to D&D and a little on edge about joining in. Not aware of other's since I'm a beginner and don't want to become a pain in everyone's side...
A good place to start might be your local hobby shop. They probably run games and is a good way to dip your toes in.
Just make sure you’re open about being new. Lots of groups like new players and enjoy introducing people to the hobby. They remember they were new once, and like to help.
Other groups are jerks, and you’re better off avoiding them anyway.
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Welcome!
Game Stores typically have bulletin boards where you can post your name and number (or find a post for a game and call that number). If you go this route, make sure you actually show up for the game. I met several friends now in my gaming group this way, but there are also other people that are on my personal blacklist because they no-call - no-showed... which is a supremely terrible first impression.
There are also sites online (such as Meetup) where you can find gaming groups that meet either online or in person. Be aware, a lot of these charge people to play, and I'd typically steer clear of those if you have the option for a group that's all people who want to share this game, rather than someone monetizing it.
And if you have any questions about rules and you ask people online, take the feedback with a hefty grain of salt, because in my experience, there are a lot of individuals whose answer to almost everything remotely fun is "no", and they'll claim that it's the official ruling when it actually isn't. Take the feedback for what it is, (we're all random internet people who play this game), and talk to your DM about how the rule will be handled at your table, because You, your DM and your fellow players are the only opinions that really matter at your table. If you all decide a house-rule is more fun than the official rule, go for it... as long as your whole table is on board with it.
Debating on going to this DnD Camp thing at a local game store today. Is it worth going or just watch stuff on YouTube?
There’s no substitute for doing.
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It's $20 to attend and $35 for attending plus drink and snack.
Skip it and find a free group.
Well then pass. There are plenty of people who are dying to play. Find them and get a game going.
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But definitely check out the store. They often have people looking for groups and such.
Was told by the owners about some people were starting up a DnD vs. Rick and Morty campaign.
Well, maybe give that a shot. It will at least give you a taste of what it’s like to play. If you like it, great. Just keep in mind if you don’t, the people you play with can make or break your game. If it’s a good group, you’ll have fun playing nearly anything. If it’s not a good group, well, yeah.
Have you tried just recruiting a few friends and getting them into playing? That can often work better. Even if you don’t know the rules, figuring it out with friends is part of the fun.
None of my RL friends isn't really interest with DnD. That's why I'm looking around locally to make some friends or people.
Look a bit more. You will find a group.
I am in two active weekly groups and know of two more. Plus our two local game stores host free tables and I just found the bar down the street from me has a weekly D&D group in the basement. All free to play.
Almost every single group I find is willing to accept brand new players. I have only found one group who was looking for experienced players but they were running a high level campaign.
And thats all just D&D. I know of three other groups running other games.
Good luck and keep looking.
You might even be able to post your location in the other forums here to see if someone knows of a local group. Just the city is fine.
Then just use the game shop as a resource. Even if you don’t find a game to join there, they may have ideas of where in your area people post looking for group type stuff. They’re often online, it’s just a question of which one or ones are most popular where you live.
Wish I had Wednesdays off so I can try out the Adventurer League. Unfortunately, my world schedule will not allow me..