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TheEvilDog:
--- Quote from: Welu on 20 Apr 2013, 14:24 ---I really want to try table-top games but I've got this big paranoia about being stupid during them. I know bugger all about individual ones though.
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I can guarantee you that a good GM wants people to have fun. And I can also guarantee you that very few people know what they're doing in their first games.
If you want to try a few games, I'd suggest you keep an eye out for a local game club. Most, if not all, clubs loving teaching new people how to play the various games. Just remember that everyone had to start somewhere and they had no clue either. Any good hobbyist/player will take you through a game and explain whats going on as it comes up. Believe me, people want other people to have fun and they know that's not going to happen if you say to a new person "roll that dice twice.....your character is dead."
But if in doubt, just remember; you're there to have fun, they're there to have fun. That's all that matters and there are no mistakes, just funny events that happen in the story.
Welu:
Thanks for the advice.
I actually have some friends who have invited me to their games a couple times, one saying he'd set up a one-off session for me. I should take them up on it.
de_la_Nae:
Don't forget too that the hobby has some dipshits and assholes, like any hobby does. So there might be people who are an ass to you. Usually, write them off as jerks and forget about them.
There are some exceptions, but anyone who's stuck up their own ass that they forget to have compassion to newbies (even if you are ruthlessly murdering their characters or something) is still a jerk.
henri bemis:
Yeah, there are some huge assholes in tabletop, or even just people who aren't fun to play with because their style doesn't mesh with yours, and that's totally ok. Some people take things too seriously for my taste. It's ok to fudge some things if it makes the game more fun, and PCs can't be brooding all the time.
That's one of the main reasons I'd be really excited about a QC group - I love teaching new people, I imagine the group would be really friendly, and I've been wanting to be in a relatively simple campaign that starts at low level (not that there's anything wrong with more complex stuff - I just only have core books and don't want to spend a ton of money on supplements right now).
Oh, and I found an SRD for Pathfinder, too, if anyone is interested: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/
TheEvilDog:
I will agree that you can find some real dickheads in gaming, but you can always walk away and find other people. Believe me, the dickheads tend to be ignored quite quickly.
Generally, what you want is someone who will take a few minutes before you start to go over the basics, most likely what you'll face/have to do. They should hopefully take time to explain the mechanics of the system and run you through some of the more common elements.
Don't be afraid to ask questions; "Why do I have to roll this dice?" "How far can I move again?" A good teacher will explain whats going on before handing you the dice "Ok, your character has been injured, but you might be able to stop some of that damage if you roll X".
Don't be afraid to show you're a novice, everyone was at some stage. And don't be afraid of the story and what may happen.
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