Stepping out from the shadows..

[Riojin138]

Because I'm sure something touched me! eek! huh? oh...


Hi there I'm Riojin! I'm brand new here and I hope to be around for a while as I learn the ropes and hopefully get into some great story telling.

I'm slightly familiar with 5E and pathfinder 1.
"slightly" meaning I play when I can, but people rarely show up. lol

I hope to get to know some folks and if you want to know anything, just ask.

I'm off to explore and re-read the rules.

[Birched]

Welcome to RPG Crossing, Riojin138! Have fun exploring the community! Do check out the New Player Solo Games area mentioned in your welcome private message -- it's a great way to get off to a running start in the community. 5e is probably the most popular system around these days, so you've got good odds of finding a game and story that appeals to you.

[HotsuSama]

Welcome to the site!

[Admin Dirk]

Welcome!

Glad you stepped out of the shadows... I wouldn't worry about the touch thing, it was probably Squeak. He likes to play in the shadows too, and sometimes he bumps into things.

Pathfinder 1 is my favorite game, so maybe we might see each other in one? I promise, I will show up and game with you!

Good luck, happy gaming!

[Ildrahil]

Howdy Riojin138,

That is an interesting username, is there any specific meaning tied to it?

I'm a D&D player too (5e now but my favorite is AD&D) who enjoys fantasy, but I have played many other RPG systems. This is a great place to scratch you RPG itch and interact with some great DMs and players. There is some incredible role playing going on here. I thought I was a a pretty good story teller, but I have been put to shame by the quality of many of the players...and I have learned a lot. I sent a link to one such site I've been lucky enough to be a part of below. You should check out the Hall of Fame games over the years for others.

As others have said, you may want to check out a solo game. Even if you have PbP experience each site is a bit different.

This is a place where the people are welcoming, where the games are interesting, and where generally they only expect you to post a few times a week. I've been playing D&D for a very long time and I thought I've seen it all, but this site has some amazing games going on. I've been playing (storytelling as much as rolling) for a bit over two years now in a game that has been going on continuously for four decades, started tabletop and moved online two decades ago. It's set in an alternate Europe where the worlds of Tolkien and Howard existed in ages past. So there is a hint of LOTR and a hint of Conan in it and since it's set in an alt Europe it somehow feels familiar.

This is just one example and there are other great campaigns on RPGX. You should take some time to "stroll around" the site and see if anything catches your eye.

I hope to see you around on the boards.

[Kenjitsu]

Welcome to RPG Crossing.

I too highly recommend checking out the New Player Solo Game in the main forum's Solo Games/New Gamers folder. There are 13th Age, Call of Cthulhu, DnD (3.5, 4, 5), FATE, Pathfinder (1), and Travelers many game systems to pick from and once signed up, you will be paired with a patient and helpful GM that can help show you the ropes of how to do things at this site. They can also be an excellent person to ask any questions to while you are getting up to speed on things.

All these things can be done with the Hero System. Champions, Dark Champions, Star Hero, and Monster Hunter International (that is based on the novels of the same name).So, ever wanted to be a superhero fighting crime to make the world a safer place? Or don a mask and make the criminals fear your brand of justice? Or go where no man has gone before and explore the outer reaches of the known universe and beyond? Or have you ever wanted to join the Monster Hunter International (MHI) team to track down things that go bump in the night while the Monster Control Bureau (MCB) does everything they can to keep those things a secret and dreading the day you have to deal with the Special Task Force Unicorn (STFU) teams from the MCB?

Anyway, enjoy your time here and let us know if you have any questions.

[bananabadger]

Hi, Riojin138! I'm not a Pathfinder player (nothing against it, I just came to the hobby after the Pathfinder boom), but there are lots of dedicated, stick-with-it Pathfinder players on this site. Hope you find your people and are able to start gaming in no time!

[psuedenim]

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[Admin Choc]

Goodmorning Riojin138,

Welcome over here, slightly 5E and a bit Pathfinder1 is the perfect start of a RPG-career ;-). Most of us even show up to play with you. Since I am rather late to the welcoming party, what have you been doing so far? Working on a character application yet?

[Leviticus]

Welcome, Riojin138! Glad to here you're stepping out of the shadows! I hope you find a few fun games to join on the site! The New Player Solo Game that's already been mentioned is the perfect way to get going!