New to Tabletop Role-Playing Games?

Discover how to play D&D, Pathfinder, and more. Your adventure starts here.

What describes you best?

Choose your learning path based on your experience

Never heard of tabletop RPGs. What are they?

Think of your favorite show, but YOU are the protagonist and your decisions change the story.

I love The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones. Is this similar?

You don't follow the script. You CREATE the script.

I play Skyrim, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate. How is this different?

It's like Baldur's Gate 3, but the DM can do what no programmer can: surprise you infinitely.

I enjoy Catan, Pandemic, and strategy games. Is this similar?

You don't memorize. You ASK. The DM is like the game owner who knows all the rules.

I've watched streams or listened to podcasts. What should I expect?

Ready to try? Here's EVERYTHING. Nothing to buy. Nothing to memorize.

I played years ago but took a break. What has changed?

You don't have to commit to months of play. Try a one-shot. If you like it, continue.

New to RPG terms? Review these essential definitions before your first game.

TTRPG / Tabletop Role-Playing Game: Collaborative game where players create a story guided by rules and dice. Players roleplay characters in an imaginary world narrated by the DM.
DM / Dungeon Master: The narrator and referee of the game. Describes the world, controls NPCs, and determines consequences of player actions.
PC / Player Character: Your character that you control in the game. It's your avatar in the game world.
Campaign: Series of connected sessions telling a long story (like a TV series). Can last months or years.
One-Shot: Complete adventure in a single session (like a movie). Perfect for beginners or trying new systems.
d20: 20-sided die. Used for most checks in D&D. The number indicates the result of your actions.

Not sure which one you are? Start with a beginner-friendly game and learn step by step with your GM.