I want to get into TTRPGs (Cyberpunk 2020, DnD,etc.), but I’m completely clueless as how to navigate the topic.

  • I know I have to find a group of people to play with

  • I don’t have any minis, dice, free table for playing…, would I need to get anything of that? Could Google dices do the trick?

  • How is it played? What is the cycle of a one-shot/adventure/campaign? How does the role-playing happen, taking turns between DM and players? Do the players tell an action their character is doing and the DM says wether it’s allowed, wether they have to roll dice, or tells them what happens next?

  • nesc@lemmy.cafe
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    3 days ago

    Find a group, for everything else you can just ask them what is it they expect from you. (Usually you are expected to be familiar with the rules)

    Games are conversations. Just imagine what would your character do in any given situation and try to match tone of your party and game. Depending on a system they can differ as to what DM does or tells you to do. Don’t overthink it, it’s just a game and try to have fun. 🙃

    • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
      1·
      3 days ago

      You are absolutely right.

      I just wish “find a group” was as simple as you make it sound. It’s been decades since I played, but I’ve followed some D&D podcasts, and I got the new PH as a gift and I REALLY wish I had some people to try it out with!