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#1 MysticExarch227 Nov 14, 2014 23:29:17	I'm a player/DM of intermediate experience. I'm way more into the game and just more excited about it than my friends are. I currently play with them because I don't really have anyone else to play with though. I'm not getting enough of the game with them so I think it would be best to get a group that is more serious about it.    I am having a lot of trouble finding a group right now. I don't know how to begin finding people. It seems nobody plays the game anywhere near where I live. All the gaming stores near me only have nights for Warhammer or stuff like that.    I heard about this D&D meet-up site called d20 and I checked it out. It's a site for playing online through skype. I'm not really sure how that would work and I figure it would suck. Am I wrong or right on that?   Also: Are there any websites where you can find out if people are playing in the physical world near you? I have tried looking but have not found any.    Any other random ideas?   Let me save you some time: I've already tried seeing if people at my university play the game. Nope. And there aren't any clubs for it either.   Oh and I'm wanting to play 5th edition if that helps you answer my question for some reason.    Thanks in advance!
#2 Psikerlord Nov 15, 2014 1:45:12	The roll20 site is awesome and works really well - I suggest checking there and seeing if you can get an invite to a game, or if you cant get into a game - DM one.   It works very well, surprisingly well in fact - both theatre of the mind and grid play. Many DMs run weekly sessions, I think because it is just so convenient to log on. In my experience you also tend to get players who are keen.   I had the same issue as you - I have some real life mates I play with, but our games are few and far between (about every 2 months on average). So I had a stab at Roll20. And I now actually prefer the roll20 campaign! Having a regular time slot just solves a heap of problems - you remember more of the plot, you roleplay more, you remember your own PC abilities better, etc etc   I highly recommend giving it a shot. I cant think of a better way to get a regular game with a brand new bunch of dudes who want to play as much as you do.   Best of luck
#3 1eejit Nov 15, 2014 1:45:27	If you're looking for an offline group (rather than online via Roll20) try meetup.com, search for groups in your area there.
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#9 Xanstin29 Nov 15, 2014 4:34:45	I'd have to also recommend roll20. I was in a similar situation for a couple years. All my rpg interested friends moved away due to life and I am pretty stubborn about playing with strangers. One day I finally gave in and set up a LFG post for a campaign I made on roll20. We have played weekly since 5th came out and I couldnt be happier. Most people on there are very interested in the hobby and its refreshing to experience that level of commitment and enjoyment.
#10 sleypy Nov 15, 2014 6:58:00	Most meetups don't keep their information one hundred percent upto date. You might want to contact an organize of the meetup to inquire into if anyone is playing 5e. Also, if their playing those other system it doesn't neccesarily mean they won't play 5e. Your might not be able to just show up and play, but if your willing to do a little leg work you can probably pull something together.