Hi

[Gritpipe]

Hi y'all,

I ran a Forgotten Realms AD&D campaign in first and second editions from the late 80s to the mid 90s. Haven't played pnp since then but have recently started listening to the Critical Hit podcast which has got me all giddy with excitement. No realistic chance of getting to play an in-person game (wife, son and irregular hours make regular sessions a problem) so thought I'd give pbp a try.

For purposes of context, I'm a Scotsman (you'll never take our freedom, etc) in my mid 30s.

Looking forward to getting started, probably with a 4e D&D game if possible.

Cheers,

Grit

[Digorig]

Welcome! Welcome to Dungeons ‘n Dragons Online Games (DnDOG), Gritpipe! I am very glad that you choose to check out the BEST Online RPG Site! We are MORE than just D&D. Here you have joined a family of role players from across the globe: D&D (all versions), Forgotten Realms, Eberron, Dragonlance. Pathfinder, D20Modern, Star Wars and MORE!

Need Help? In a short time Jondera, WoLT, dirkoth, IncredibleTurnip and others will post right here(if they have not already done so) with some VERY helpful advice. I suggest you read their posts and visit the links that they provide. They will help you to navigate and enjoy DnDOG.

The Most Important Thing to Know Most all new members are excited to be here, which is GREAT. However, if you are NEW to PbP (Play by Post) please know this: Play By Post is Slow! Nothing happens fast here. For many of us that is the BEAUTY of Play by Post. PbP is a GREAT way to enjoy your hobby when you have a busy schedule and cannot dedicate huge chunks of time to a table top game. Know that it can take WEEKS to get into a game; you will not join the site and play the same day. This is the nature of PbP. If you have realistic expectations then you will have a great time here.

[Jondera]

Welcome!



Hello Gritpipe! Welcome to DnDOG. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.

Step 1: First up, read the Site Rules. Once you're done with that, take a look at the other sections of the FAQ to learn more about how the site works. If you want to look this stuff up again later, you can find a link at the top of the screen titled "Site Rules & Help."

Step 2: Remember the FAQ you were just looking at? Well, if you saw the sections about Dice Rolling and Other BBCode stuff, you're probably wondering exactly how some of it works. That's fine - pop over to our handy Dice & Tag Testing thread, and experiment a bit. Also, posts made there count towards your post count, so you can make your 4 required posts and get upgraded to a regular member right away.

Step 3: Here on DnDOG, we want to make Play by Post gaming as accessible as possible to new players. So, if you're new to D&D, or new to Play by Post, or even just new to the site and want to get your feet wet, take a look at our New Player Solo Games. Experienced site members are available to help you learn your way around, as it were. Be aware, though; due to the high demand, we ask that you only apply for one game (either 3.5e or 4e), and it may take some time for a DM to PM you.

Step 4: Once you're ready to jump into regular games, head over to the DMs Seeking Players forum and take a look at the games that are currently recruiting. If none of them suit your interest, or you have a game idea of your own that you want to play in, you can post a character or game idea in the Players Seeking Games forum, but be aware that it may not get much response. Finally, if you decide you want to DM a game, you can find the tool to request a game under the Tools dropdown menu at the top of your screen.

And now, some things to keep in mind while you enjoy the site:

- If you check the Tools dropdown menu, you'll see that we have a large number of resources available - Reference Documents for 3e D&D, 3.5e D&D, D20 Modern, and the Pathfinder RPG, a database with form fillable character sheets for a number of different game systems (with more in development), our newsletter (Explosive Runes), and much more.

- If you're having problems with the site, the I'm Confused and Site Discussion forums are available. Bugs and minor technical issues can be reported in the v4 Bug Thread, and feel free to post threads to discuss more complex issues as well.

- If you'd like to get involved in some of the more social aspects of the site, the we have forums set aside for General Discussion, Game Rules Discussion, House Rules, and more.

- It should be noted that, since the gaming and activity on the site is focused around reading and writing large quantities of text on a regular basis, it is highly recommended that everyone use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. If English isn't your native language, no problem - several web browsers have built in spell check functions, and if yours doesn't, there are similar programs available for free online.

That's about it from me. Good luck, and good gaming!

Jondera

Ps: the majority of this message is copy/pasted from various other introduction threads a .txt file on my desktop. You have now received Jondera's New Member Guide (AKA Jondera's Canned Newbie Advice Mk. 10).

[IncredibleTurnip]

Welcome, Grits.

[WoLT]

Hello grits!

Jondera's advice will help you jump right in but if you'd like to learn the finer points of PBP I highly suggest the guides in my signature. They will help you get the most out of the site early on.

Welcome and enjoy!

[dirkoth]

Welcome GP!

Love to have more Scots aboard, you can never have too many. Hope you like our little place, and come to love the game(s) you get into.

best of luck!

[Gritpipe]

Thanks all.