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#1 nicholi430 Sep 26, 2009 22:34:16	I know it's kind of pathetic, but I've been looking into DnD lately and I was hoping someone could give me some advice on how to get started.
#2 nicholi430 Sep 26, 2009 22:36:35	All help would be really appreciated.
#3 Mad_Jack Sep 26, 2009 22:48:40	Well, first off,  just as a general note, this is an international forum and it generally takes a minimum of three to five hours before getting a response, depending on what time/day of the week you post. Sometimes it might take days. On topic... If you're just learning the game, I believe you can download the Quickstart rules for free. Also, you should probably pick up the Players Handbook - it will cover most of the rules you'll need to know as a character. For supplies, you'll need paper and a set of dice, and something to represent your character on the game map, usually a miniature. Depending on where you live, the difficulty of finding a group to play with can vary. If you have a hobby or game shop in your area, they may hold games there, or at least may be able to put you in touch with other local gamers.
#4 Plulop Sep 27, 2009 11:30:09	Good advice from the gentleman before me. If you have a group of you that want to start together, that can be good; it's how I got into it.  If not, the local gaming store is a great place to make enquiries.  If you're anywhere near a convention at some point, it'd be ideal. If you want a fair representation of the game, experience it with people that love it.
#5 makrothumeo Sep 27, 2009 17:14:35	Also check meetup.com for groups that meet regularly in your area... and penandpapergames.com for individual players in your area.
#6 draenath Sep 28, 2009 17:43:57	Just be aware you may encounter some strange groups out there... it can be hit and miss. If the people are not to your taste, do not get stuck there, depending on where you live, search again.