Played a bit years ago for about 6 months in person, have never played online. Starting with a player from scratch; built one on D20 as it seemed like it would be the simplest and tried to join a few games - their d20 or discord servers have absolutely oceans of varied rules and restrictions to dig through and many want you to roll up a character for their specific game within certain rules. I’m sure their rules and restrictions are in place for a good reason, many of them I don’t even understand, but for someone just trying to get a basic character going for a basic story to get into the swing of D&D are there better places to look for us simple folks who are trying to learn/remember as much how to play and need things kept relatively simple at this point?
Best way to get into a game isn’t to join those massive servers. It’s to go to a site like Roll20 and look for games and just apply. You’ll find a game eventually with a handful of people. Doesn’t always work but it’s worked fine for me so far.
Thanks, yes I did some applications, I guess it makes sense as a DM to find fit for your group, just a bit demoralizing to not hear back, PTSD from job hunt…
yeee, you’ll get a lot of no-responses for plenty of reasons. Never take it personally though because… well they don’t know you.
Here’s a server invite for a discord dedicated mostly to new players and helping players make groups together. They also offer free classes on various things from the basics to more advanced things.
Also as a disclaimer, this is not my server nor am I affiliated with it at all. I just really enjoy what the people over there do.
Thank you very much, appreciate the lead, I’ll check it out!
If you can get a local game shop they usually have Adventure league (Dnd official organized play) or a hosted game. It’s easier to join in person since it’s a set time and place and people you can talk to. That won’t always work though if there isn’t a store near you
I play online using Fantasy Grounds. They have a discord and also a forum on their website that has a “Player Looking for Group” and they are pretty active. With their beta version of their software you can connect to a game and play. You just won’t be able to DM until you get one of the paid versions, or a subscription. Check out their website and take a look for the forum and discord links. I posted on their discord in the Player LFG and within about a day had two games I was in that matched my schedule. I think they also host weekly games you can sign up to join just to get a feel for online play.
If you can get a local game shop they usually have Adventure league (Dnd official organized play) or a hosted game. It’s easier to join in person since it’s a set time and place and people you can talk to. That won’t always work though if there isn’t a store near you
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I’ve no answers sorry mate, i play online with friends.
I’m really only commenting to help bump your post.
Best of luck
