[Mp)Psi]

OK, here it comes. My big not-so-secret secret. I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons (3rd/3.5 Edition) since 2000, and I am thoroughly addicted to Tabletop Role-Playing Games.

Have any of you ever considered sinking to this level of dorkitude? This is an amazing hobby, the predecessor of everything you call a RPG (Except Rocket Propelled Grenades, of course).

I've seen that some of you do forum role-playing. I admit to not knowing much about how you (mainly) computer/console gamers roleplay, but I imagine it is much the same. The role-playing will always be the same, and that is truly what makes the game fun.

But, I think everyone should try sitting around a table with, some pretzels and beer, rolling funny-shaped dice to determine the success or failure of an action which could save your life or cause your untimely demise.

I am willing to explain further if anyone is confused. I am also willing to teach the game. I can provide links to resources needed to play, if anyone is interested.

Happy Gaming, - Psi.

[BluEditor]

You're not the only one. Neozuki, zeck, and I met up a couple of times to play D&D. We weren't really good at it, but we managed to do some quests together. (Note that zeck is my brother, and Neozuki use to be our neighbor.)

I've always wanted to buy the D&D books from eBay, but I thought them to be too expensive. Besides, the only person to play with now would be my brother, and that is too small a crew, especially since one of us will have to be DM.

Psi, can you please link us to some of those useful sites? It would really help. Thanks!

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[Mp)Psi]

First: Pen & Paper Games -
That is a site dedicated to helping people find gamers in their area.

Second: Hypertext d20 SRD -
There are all of the OGL (Open Gaming License) D&D 3.5 rules. It won't teach you how to play, but it has all the information you need to play. I frequently use it instead of my books because a hyperlink is so much faster than flipping 50 pages.

About you "no one to play with comment." There is a severe lack of players in my area too. So what do I do? I play online! Pen & Paper Games has a flash-based chat room where member can chat it up, or even play games! The chat includes a die roller, you dont have to worry about people lying about rolls. I play a Pathfinder game in there on Wednesday nights.

And remember, there are more games than just D&D. I own the rulebooks for several White Wolf publishing World of Darkness games. The standard is Vampires. But you can go with Werewolves, Mages, Hunters, Changelings and the like, set in a shadowy version of our own world. Oh, I should also mention I have a couple thousand dollars invested into role-playing material. I have a shelf with over 50 large Hardcover book on it, and so many more softcovers.

Happy Gaming!
- Psi

[Neozuki]

We should do a story based on the Night Angel trilogy. WITH magic. Magical punch daggers are awesome.

We should really get a dice roller. Commision it, Blu! Let a professional know that we want everything that would allow roleplaying and maybe you can get it for like $10? I'd pay for that, but in the form of a random $50 donation soon. Like a couple months. :)

[BluEditor]

I just got my taxes a couple of weeks ago. I have plenty of cash to spare.

You guys will have to keep bugging me about it though because I'm a big procrastinator.

[BluEditor]

I finally registered to PenandPaper.

Also, I found a very easy site to understand and navigate.