So here you are, and you’re wondering, “What would I get out of being a part of a role-playing game (RPG) and why should I even start playing?” Well bud, I asked myself this same question when my high school friends wanted to start up a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign. I was so reluctant to play. The Dungeon Master (DM) made the character for me, and I played so terribly because I didn’t want to play. Eventually I caved in and started getting into the role-playing when I realized that I could create a background for the character. For each person, there is always something different that makes them dive head first into playing an RPG. Here are some reasons to start playing an RPG: 1. Playing can bring out your creative side. In an RPG, your character may be loosely based on the manuals or is pre-generated, but whatever the case, you have control. You control what the character says, does, and how they respond in certain situations. It is your job to assume the role of that character and play them out, so you can have fun with it. Playing to you alignment may be easier than playing a different alignment. There is a quiz at the bottom of this page to test what kind of D&D character you should play if you’re having trouble making one. 2. You can meet new friends. Your local gaming shop (may be listed under video arcade on google) may host D&D groups that are welcoming new members. I found a secondary group to play with in my town, and that is where I found my significant other. Playing is not just about meeting new people; it is also about strengthening friendships through fantasy trials and tribulations that you normally would not face as a group. So you can play with anyone, new friends or old. 3. There are different kinds of RPGs. You’re not just limited to playing D&D, because there are many different online and in person games to play. Games include Fate, Pathfinder, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, Call of Cthulhu, and (of course) Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition. Even within D&D itself, there are so many different editions to play. Luckily, this website (roll20.net) offers tools for playing D&D in all formats, so if playing in person is not your thing, you can take the campaign to the web. Final thoughts
I’ve been playing D&D for the past three years, and it has taught me quite a few things. I’ve learned more about working as a team with my closest friends. I’ve learned so much lore from all of the books, as if the D&D world was actual history. While working on my character, I’ve learned more about myself. You may think RPGs are just for nerds, and well you’re right. It takes time and research, but the more you dive into the game, the easier it is to absorb all of the information. So here’s your sign to start a campaign or join one. Take a chance and I’m sure you’ll never want to stop playing. Now, roll for initiative.
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