1. SPS Accounts:
    Do you find yourself coming back time after time? Do you appreciate the ongoing hard work to keep this community focused and successful in its mission? Please consider supporting us by upgrading to an SPS Account. Besides the warm and fuzzy feeling that comes from supporting a good cause, you'll also get a significant number of ever-expanding perks and benefits on the site and the forums. Click here to find out more.
    Dismiss Notice
Dismiss Notice
You are currently viewing Boards o' Magick as a guest, but you can register an account here. Registration is fast, easy and free. Once registered you will have access to search the forums, create and respond to threads, PM other members, upload screenshots and access many other features unavailable to guests.

BoM cultivates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We have been aiming for quality over quantity with our forums from their inception, and believe that this distinction is truly tangible and valued by our members. We'd love to have you join us today!

(If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you've forgotten your username or password, click here.)

P&P... I need help!

Discussion in 'Dungeons & Dragons + Other RPGs' started by Razal'dar, Nov 9, 2003.

  1. Razal'dar Gems: 6/31
    Latest gem: Jasper

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2003
    Messages:
    152
    Likes Received:
    0
    Remove all ads!
    Hey there all. I'm new to the board but have visited the site for ages. I'm a huge fan of the Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale series' so I have a reasonable knowledge of D&D. But I really want to get into P&P role playing and the trouble is I have no idea where to start! I was wondering if there's anyone out there willing to point me in the right direction? Any suggestions would be welcome. Cheers and thanks for taking the time to read this.
     
    Razal'dar, Nov 9, 2003
    #1

  2. Oaz Gems: 29/31
    Latest gem: Glittering Beljuril

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2001
    Messages:
    3,140
    Likes Received:
    0
    There are probably the 3.5E books at your local bookstore. Then you'll have to find people to play with. Obviously, this involves getting your friends or posting an ad or something at a hobby store or on the Internet.
     
    Oaz, Nov 9, 2003
    #2
  3. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2000
    Messages:
    23,653
    Media:
    494
    Likes Received:
    570
    Gender:
    Male
    [​IMG] You can buy all the things you need to get you started via SP: http://www.sorcerers.net/Books/index_man.php

    The first thing to do is buy the Player's Handbook, and possibly the other two core manuals if you're interested enough. Where you go from there is up to you - if you want to explore Forgotten Realms, getting the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book for starters is a must. Then there are more books who focus on specific areas of the FR... Check the link and descriptions of the books at Amazon for info.
     
    Last edited: Dec 31, 2017
    Taluntain, Nov 9, 2003
    #3

  4. Aikanaro Gems: 31/31
    Latest gem: Rogue Stone

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2001
    Messages:
    5,521
    Likes Received:
    20
    Personally I'd say that you should download a free system off the net before heading into D&D, especially if the people you're playing with are inexperienced and not quite as enthusiastic as yourself. Make sure it's rules light. If everyone is having a good time, ask them about upgrading.
     
    Aikanaro, Nov 9, 2003
    #4

  5. Shura Gems: 25/31
    Latest gem: Moonbar

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2000
    Messages:
    2,047
    Likes Received:
    0
    Yes, Tal is right. Get the Player's Handbook V 3.5 first. The rule system within is not perfect, but it's certainly praiseworthy.
     
    Shura, Nov 9, 2003
    #5

  6. Razal'dar Gems: 6/31
    Latest gem: Jasper

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2003
    Messages:
    152
    Likes Received:
    0
    [​IMG] That's great guys, many thanks!
     
    Razal'dar, Nov 9, 2003
    #6
Sorcerer's Place is a project run entirely by fans and for fans. Maintaining Sorcerer's Place and a stable environment for all our hosted sites requires a substantial amount of our time and funds on a regular basis, so please consider supporting us to keep the site up & running smoothly. Thank you!

Sorcerers.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products on amazon.com, amazon.ca and amazon.co.uk. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.