So you want to get into Table Top RPG?
/Let me help you with that!
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Tabletop role-playing games or pen-to-paper role-playing games, istare a type of game where you play through a story through verbal speech. You can also play as anything you desire in any kind of world. you desire. It has ’s even been said that games such as D&D are good for your mental health as they help improve social skills, help build confidence, and learn to express themselves through the characters that they create. In Tabletop RPGs you learn the perspective of other players.
An amazing example of a Tabletop RPG game is Dungeons and Dragons, which is the oldest RPG game. It was created in 1974 by Dave Arneson and was recently brought back to popularity with the Netflix show Stranger Things where D&D is brought up quite often. There are other games such as “Blades in the Dark”, “The Quiet Year” and many more.
There are probably hundreds of reasons why people play RPG games., Years ago, when I was introduced to D&D years ago by my older brother, I knew that this was a chance to take my world-building, and story-writing skills to the next level and I took on the role of the DM.
I knew what world-building and story-writing skills I will be knew I needed to be a DM and have the chance to build amazing worlds with endless stories,I I went and asked some of my players why they enjoyed playing D&D and what made them interested to start playing. One of them stated, “It’s a game where you can go around doing things without real-world consequences and live a million different lives.” Another said, “To have an adventure in the safety of your own home and be able to get along and meet new people who have the same interests as you.”
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So, you’re interested in Tabletop RPG and don’t know where to start? No problem! [AA1] When I first started, YouTube was my best friend. I learned almost everything I needed from it and there are so many people that will help with your D&D journey. I’ve always recommended finding a couple friends to start. Tell them that you’re all going to be playing a mind-blowing game— and hopefully that they say yes. If not, tell them they suck! However, if your friends still say no, there are also so many online communities that are also in the same boat as you and would love to create a group to play.
Next, decide if you want to be a player or a DM., If you have a passion for world-building and storyline creation and want to create epic plot twists to mess with your characters, I think the DM role would be great for you. If you enjoy creating characters and participating in adventures with other players, then the player role is for you.
When it comes to roleplaying, you need to have fun with it and go with the flow. Once you get into it and start to overthink, the experience won’t be as memorable as it should be. It’s a game you play for fun, not to save the real world;, however, if you’re in a game and it’s time to save the world, then you can get stressed. Start easy, play with a group of friends you’re comfortable with, and like I told my players, remember to have fun and don’t stress— we’re all playing and learning for the first time we’re learning together.
Hey, I’m Valerie Robert! I’m a Dungeons and Dragons DM. I’d get your D20s ready because I’ll be taking you on an adventure into the world of Table top RPG games and why they’re taking over the world by a storm. For the past couple of years I’ve been intrigued with writing fiction, and decided to join the amazing world of Table Top RPG to take my skills to the next level, and have fun with my friends. I love being able to express my love for creating worlds and characters along with anything involving RPG games.
So before we begin our adventure, I’d love for everyone to please roll initiative.
