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How to Find a Group

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#1
adonis1x23
Jun 08, 2008 10:28:40 The group I have been playing with for over a year is basicaly done. We all graduated this year and already some people have left to go to their colleges.

I tried a local meetup at a game shop, but it didnt go over to well. I checked local listings and webites that have group meet ups, but I can't seem to find anything.

My question to you is 'how do you find a new group?'
#2
Hauji
Jun 08, 2008 12:01:51 I'm also looking for tips on finding a group, after trying out the game for the first time at the game day thing yesterday, but I don't really have a clue where to start looking.
#3
nur-ab-sai
Jun 08, 2008 12:15:44 You can try the RPG Gamer Classifieds forum here at Wizards. There are also various sites that host registries of games and players, though as I don't use any of them I couldn't direct you to them (try google, I suppose?). Other than that, ask around at your LFGS?

ETA: This is more directed at the second post, obviously the first poster has already tried most of this.
#4
wizarddog
Jun 08, 2008 12:49:40 http://www.penandpapergames.com

http://dnd.meetup.com/

are the best.
#5
valdar
Jun 09, 2008 21:33:36 I'm in the same boat. Fortunately all my hard work has paid off, and my game is full and I'm starting a waitlist. The simple answer? Think of all the things you can try to get players, and do them all. Here's my list:

--Create a flyer with the tear-off tabs and post it at all of the gaming stores you can reach easily. Here's mine: http://www.worldsedge.org/comics/flyer.jpg

Note that I spent some time here- color image (I drew it, but you can steal one from somewhere else- go with a cartoon or a picture with lots of contrast, so people can see what it is at a glance and it will attract the eye); description of the game, specifics about when I want to play and the general location, without being too specific; etc.

--Create a post here on the gamer classifieds, then find other gaming sites and post there too. The aforementioned Pen and Paper Games is very good; I also had luck on rpg.net. Enworld, not so much.

--You can also go to cons and such and meet people there.

--Let any friends you have know you are starting a game (except for friends that YOU don't want to game with), even if they don't play or will think you're weird. You never know.

Anyway, good luck!
#6
battleaxefield
Jun 11, 2008 8:12:13 My local store has a bulletin board where I posted an index card with the game, my name, phone number, and email address.

It took a few months for players to trickle in and have enough for a game. I kept the card up, and as people dropped out, other players joined in.

Keep in mind that while it's not exactly rude, I personally consider it bad form to advertise that you're looking for a DM. Most experienced DMs either already have a group or know how to get one. It's better to gather your group, then select a DM from among yourselves. While DMing well is harder than it looks, everyone has to start somewhere, and you don't need any experience to give it a try, especially if you use a published adventure.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 adonis1x23 Jun 08, 2008 10:28:40	The group I have been playing with for over a year is basicaly done. We all graduated this year and already some people have left to go to their colleges. I tried a local meetup at a game shop, but it didnt go over to well. I checked local listings and webites that have group meet ups, but I can't seem to find anything. My question to you is 'how do you find a new group?'
#2 Hauji Jun 08, 2008 12:01:51	I'm also looking for tips on finding a group, after trying out the game for the first time at the game day thing yesterday, but I don't really have a clue where to start looking.
#3 nur-ab-sai Jun 08, 2008 12:15:44	You can try the RPG Gamer Classifieds forum here at Wizards. There are also various sites that host registries of games and players, though as I don't use any of them I couldn't direct you to them (try google, I suppose?). Other than that, ask around at your LFGS? ETA: This is more directed at the second post, obviously the first poster has already tried most of this.
#4 wizarddog Jun 08, 2008 12:49:40	http://www.penandpapergames.com http://dnd.meetup.com/ are the best.
#5 valdar Jun 09, 2008 21:33:36	I'm in the same boat. Fortunately all my hard work has paid off, and my game is full and I'm starting a waitlist. The simple answer? Think of all the things you can try to get players, and do them all. Here's my list: --Create a flyer with the tear-off tabs and post it at all of the gaming stores you can reach easily. Here's mine: http://www.worldsedge.org/comics/flyer.jpg Note that I spent some time here- color image (I drew it, but you can steal one from somewhere else- go with a cartoon or a picture with lots of contrast, so people can see what it is at a glance and it will attract the eye); description of the game, specifics about when I want to play and the general location, without being too specific; etc. --Create a post here on the gamer classifieds, then find other gaming sites and post there too. The aforementioned Pen and Paper Games is very good; I also had luck on rpg.net. Enworld, not so much. --You can also go to cons and such and meet people there. --Let any friends you have know you are starting a game (except for friends that YOU don't want to game with), even if they don't play or will think you're weird. You never know. Anyway, good luck!
#6 battleaxefield Jun 11, 2008 8:12:13	My local store has a bulletin board where I posted an index card with the game, my name, phone number, and email address. It took a few months for players to trickle in and have enough for a game. I kept the card up, and as people dropped out, other players joined in. Keep in mind that while it's not exactly rude, I personally consider it bad form to advertise that you're looking for a DM. Most experienced DMs either already have a group or know how to get one. It's better to gather your group, then select a DM from among yourselves. While DMing well is harder than it looks, everyone has to start somewhere, and you don't need any experience to give it a try, especially if you use a published adventure.