New to D&D!

thefettman
edited August 2012 in Player Lounge
So ever since I was a child I've always wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons. I guess I didn't know any dorky enough people unfortunately :(. So I played video games instead. It always seem so complicated to and it's not the easiest game to get into if you have no idea what you are doing. Last year a friend of mine purchased the red box for my birthday though i still felt a bit overwhelmed and didn't really have anyone to play with. However a few weeks ago at one of my friend's wedding, I ended up sitting in a table full of D&D players! I was very excited to meet them and after a few discussions we had made plans to start some D&D sessions.

We got together with my best friend and started a character creation. I must say as a first time experience it was awesome. Our DM was very knowledgeable and helpful and made the transition really good. Having some basic knowledge from playing video games with the genre really helped me a lot. I ended up making a Shoal Halfing lvl 1 bard , level 3 cleric. I'm excited to start playing soon. Still need to work on his storyline I am eager to go out on the adventure with friends and I can already tell it's going to be a lot of fun! hopefully i don't die too quickly.

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  • GamingMegaverse
    GamingMegaverse
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    Welcome to the Portal Fettman!!
    killervp
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    "OP's COTM April 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/a-god-rebuilt-aprils-cotm/

    Just trying to help out.

  • Baalshamon
    Baalshamon
    Posts: 585 edited August 2012
    Welcome aboard. I still remember my earliest games with much fondness and envy your getting to learn from an experienced player. When me and my best friends made the plunge we had no guidance and had to feel our way through things. I think most of the earliest adventures were nothing more than fight after fight and more treasure than monty haul.


    -Steve
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    "CotM January 2012":http://blog.obsidianportal.com/star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=star-trek-late-night-januarys-cotm

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  • arsheesh
    arsheesh
    Posts: 850
    Welcome to the fun!

    Cheers,
    -Arsheesh
  • twiggyleaf
    twiggyleaf
    Posts: 2,006
    Welcome Thefettman

    I envy your position. I well remember being in your position many years ago and it is still a very fond memory for me. Welcome to the sport!
    Do pop in and let us know how it is going after a couple of games!


    twiggyleaf
    "Shimring - The Faces of Divinity":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/shimring
    (a multiplanar 3.5 D&D campaign)

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  • Black_Vulmea
    Black_Vulmea
    Posts: 277
    Welcome to the Portal. Plenty of dorky enough people here. ;^)

    Mike aka Black Vulmea
    "_Le Ballet de l'Acier_":http://www.obsidianportal.com/campaigns/le-ballet-de-l-acier - swashbuckling adventures in the age of the Three Musketeers and Captain Alatriste
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  • KenSee
    KenSee
    Posts: 93
    Welcome!! To both the Portal and tabletop gaming as well!!! Its a wild ride and can be awesome if ya let it be.

    There plenty of people to help online here and abroad all over the web. This hobby is pretty expansive but totally worth it!

    Let us know how the first few games go! I still remember mine like it was yesterday....
  • Jyhazen
    Jyhazen
    Posts: 20
    Welcome to the game and the portal. Get ready for some very fun times!
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