| redprodigy35 |
Hi guys,just got into PnP RPG's last week. Did alot of looking online, which was inspired by re-installing NWN2 on my laptop. Went to the bookstore, got myself the D&D 4.0 PHB. Took it home, read for about 3 hours, and decided it wasn't for me. Then I went back online and did alot more reading.
Turns out I liked reading about 3.5. I liked everything I read about it, from the wiki's I could find online, and reviews. But then I wanted to get into it, so I went on Amazon, only to find that the core rule books were way overpriced for 3.5
So, in my pursuit of 3.5, I came across PF. I liked everything I read about it as well, but this is coming from someone who has played neither, but did research extensively online.
Took 4.0 back to Border's and got myself the PF PHB. Doing alot of reading at the moment, and am quite overwhelmed, seeing as im fairly new to D&D style play, and totally new to the pen and paper genre altogether. I've spent most of my time with RPG's using and mouse and keyboard.
I'm really trying to get into all this and grasp as much as I can, however I have some key questions:
1.) Where can I find people to play with... Looking online, my options seem very limited to find structured groups that play at gaming stores or otherwise. Maybe I'm not looking in the right forums/websites, but whatever I've found seems very scarce. I live right next to NYC in NJ, so I thought I'd have alot of options. Any suggestions? I'm getting into this myself, with no friends who are into this type of thing... At least that I'm aware of... I've been asking.
2.) What retail stores carry 3.5, and PF games? I've ran numerous searches on google, and only found a couple of stores in the NYC area who specialize in PnP RPG's. I'm guessing these locations would be a good place to meet other players, and play some games.
3.) Any recommended reading material for a PF newb, and someone who is new to this genre of gaming as well. I'm pretty sure I'd like to stick and start out with PF, but am willing to read up on and learn about 3.5 if I can find the books for a reasonable price. Also, if it will make me a better 3.5 player, the moreso. Any good "guides"? Online or something purchasable for new players off the Paizo website?
Sorry for the wall of text, but as you can imagine it's alot to wrap my head around as a new player. Any input would be greatly appreciated, hoping to get into PF and this new hobby soon!