Starting D&D...

[A Weakgeek]

So, been interested in tabletop rpgs for a while. But after some investigating I came to the conclusion that there is absolutely no way I can find actual people to play with me on a table and play it classic style. I was really sad, but then I discovered that people play sessions over skype and some maptools.

So. With no experience in DnD (Much experience in VG RPGs, even games that have rules that come from Dnd) Where can I find a game that is noob friendly and at the same time completely through internet. Some community or website, perhaps?

 

[A Weakgeek]

Nobody? Come on, somebody must have SOME advice. Please?

 

[Zorak the Mantis]

Try going to a forum specifically for RPGs, I use www.penandpapergames.com I've found a lot of games there, DnD included.

 

[Salomega]

you could try the Steve Jackson forums, they have a large group of table top games and plenty of topics for enticing people to join your skype game. Just a thought.^^

 

[ShadowKatt]

Got a game going in Skype. We're all newbies. I'll let the DM know you are looking.

I have skype as well and I wouldn't mind getting a bit of info on that too. I already DM a game myself, but I always had more fun as a player.

 

[Nikolaz72]

Well yea, im the DM of that game. We have 6 players already and have a game going on saturday (Noon US, Evening EU)

 

[Clay Hanson]

DnD is a great option. If you already have a group with a good setup, that is a good way to go. If you are still looking for a good system, I would recommend something with less focus on tactical combat (you can drop that part of D&D, but it is a pretty huge component to the game) such as White Wolf games.

I feel if you can stay as far away from a battle map, it will work out for the best. Just keep it as a discussion and describe what you're doing rather than be out on a map.

 

[Nikolaz72]

DnD is a great option. If you already have a group with a good setup, that is a good way to go. If you are still looking for a good system, I would recommend something with less focus on tactical combat (you can drop that part of D&D, but it is a pretty huge component to the game) such as White Wolf games.

I feel if you can stay as far away from a battle map, it will work out for the best. Just keep it as a discussion and describe what you're doing rather than be out on a map.

Tools such as OpenRPG and Maptool discards the need to remove parts of DnD. It has build in rolling system aswell as a battleboard, that you can texture ^^. Just have someone host a server and have the other players join in, Im still new to it but its quite brilliant.

 

[Launcelot111]

I don't know where you live but if it's a reasonably big city, there might be game stores which run DnD nights for beginners where you can jump into the middle of a campaign and they can provide you with characters

 

[Brown Cap]

Message Me. I am a borderline expert on DnD. I'd be happy to get you started with a Skype DnD Game. Friends of mine play once or twice a month. I'm not aware of any community that you're describing. Just talk to me - I'll get you started.