#midnightninetales

[bamboorocket]

I read the post and it sounds like, while the game will be up, the login system for it won't be, so you can only play if you're already logged in before the maintenance starts. At least, I think think that's what it means?

... or that too! Honestly, I have no idea.

wildstaronline can you help clarify?

[sppaade]

Okay then! Which of your OCs are you most proud of?

probably avion he's had the most development and hes fun to draw

[bamboorocket]

So, we haven't really talked much before, except for maybe a few asks. Anyway, I'm Midnight. You play Dungeons and Dragons, right? Because I'd really like to learn to play, but I don't really know what to do or where to start. So I guess I was wondering if you could maybe help, or give me some tips, or something like that.

Ack! Sorry for not posting this earlier! I’m such a scatterbrain…

Note that below is based off of my personal experiences, and your mileage may vary. If I messed up something, or if anyone else has tips, please feel free to correct/add to this!

Honestly, I got into it by a group of friends at my school (I haven’t played with them much lately because SCHEDULES AND ENERGY AND RRRRRRRRRRRHG… but I do have a campaign with a group of online friends). Honestly, the best way to get started is just that: ask some friends! If you’re not sure if any of your friends are into it, try asking some of the clubs at your school/college. I personally asked the Anime/Games Club (because, I’ll be honest, we’re more than just anime and Japanese games in said club), but any game club or, hell,. even a comic book club (like the Comic Book Society at my college) might at least get you pointed in the right direction.

Dungeons and Dragons is basically verbal roleplaying with dice rolls making decisions, especially in combat. There are rules, yes, and it seems like a lot to take in (the sight of the handbook made me cringe when I started out!), but you’ll find that you learn the game best as you actually start playing. It’s very much a ‘learn as you go’ sort of experience, and the longer it goes on, the more you’ll start to get the hang of things. If you do use a handbook*, remember that it’s just that: a handbook. It’s not a strict set of instructions that all need memorized and reviewed before you start out; it’s a guide to help you through things. When in doubt, though, ask your GM. It’s their campaign after all, and they generally know the rules of the world they’ve created.*Buying a handbook isn’t a necessity, but ff you decide you want one, ask your GM what version of DnD you’re playing. I believe, at this point, Dungeons and Dragons is in its fifth edition, but the sessions I played were based off of 3.5, and the one I’m in online is actually a Pathfinder based campaign. Most of the time, though, your GM (if they have one) will probably just lend it to you.

As to how to get started in a campaign, ask your GM (GM… DM… whatever. I’ve seen both used). They should give you a character sheet, and should help you through creating a character if it’s your first time. Even beyond the character, they’re the best person to ask to clarify things you don’t understand. They’re the guiding force of a campaign, afnd part of their job is clarifying OOC questions as well as IC actions.Pro-Tip: if the GM or your campaign members seem kind of annoyed/irritated/snobbish about helping you, especially if you’re new, chances are playing with them isn’t worth it. Personally, I don’t see the point in playing with people who can’t accept the fact that you’re just beginning. We all start somewhere, after all.

(Also, a tip no one gives you, look around in your campaign. Screw anyone that gets mad at you for saying stuff like ‘I look around the room’ or whatnot. You’ll find that actually looking at objects and your surroundings will present much easier solutions to things than just charging in blindly. One of the GMs I’ve played with would always scold us if we did things the ‘hard’ way by telling us “I’m surprised none of you took the time to look around the room…”)

[its-a-fracking-dragon-blog]

Query User + another 4

her-royal-spookiness

midnightninetales

the-magical-anonymous-jester

princeofpeas

Weel, It seemed like the mechanical guardian was becoming quite popular...only time could tell if he were to become even more so...but with another four followers he is quite happy~ Sometimes inter-dimensional travel brought friends together, and he was hoping to make friends since he was finally free to do as he pleased. he decided to greet these followers now, with a wide grin though he is wary of the one who looks like the jester who played around with his command prompts. "Hello, who might you be?" he asks his tone flat but also slightly curious...he wasn't sure how exactly to greet people casually yet.

[elitetrio]

❄

//Wow, thank you so much! :D

[dollofsentience]

(4) Have Made a Wish

princeofpeas midnightninetales  the-muse-wagon  palutenasangel 

Geno stood before the faraway travelers before him, a careful eye scanning them from top to bottom. He had hoped that none of them had any malicious intent for that will not be taken with just a grain of salt. "Hello there. And what may be your reason for your being at the Star Road?"

[thatremindsmeofhomestuck]

Hosting a meet-n-greet!

the-animal-princess

ask-a-yarn-puffball

the-smithy-gang

midnightninetales

pshycoticscreamerservant

purplecuteness

hyper-bouncy-mew

wolfessmoon

*claps paws together* Alright. I guess I need to get to know everybody. How is everyone? Names? Titles? *smiles at group* 

Oh, I do hope that's everyone...

[holynightmarecorporation]

Jean: "Well, if there's any way that I can help, just ask me. I don't really see what I could do in such a situation, though. I should probably get back to work on Project Shadowcaster for now, if that's okay."

CS: "You go and do that. I'll find out a way to handle the situation properly. We always manage to survive any look our best through every ordeal."