So, my older sister and I are wanting to start up a table top gaming group... none of us have ever played anything like this, apart from the sister, who played with a DM back in college. The closest any of us have come to this is Oblivion, man.
Does anyone have any advice for a bunch of TOTAL newbies? Any advice for someone like me who is going to convince these guys to stick with it after they see it takes a bit of effort? And websites I should bookmark, and homebrew content you think I should be aware of?
I really want to get into this, and I want everyone to have fun. Anything anyone could tell me would be an amazing help.
Check out your local game store and see if they have any active campaigns going on. Usually they will on Saturdays or Sundays. Many post their gaming schedule. If possible get there early, or get the contact info of the GM and ask if you can watch them play a session.
Most groups are happy to have observers and will even answer questions if those questions are not disruptive to the game (so make notes and ask questions during downtime when the group takes a break or they are resting between encounters).
Otherwise I would say read through the PF Gamemaster's Guide, it's got a lot of good advice. I don't use adventure paths or modules so I can't help with a suggestion there, but others may know of a module that is perfectly suited for a newbie group.
Check out your local game store and see if they have any active campaigns going on. Usually they will on Saturdays or Sundays. Many post their gaming schedule. If possible get there early, or get the contact info of the GM and ask if you can watch them play a session.
The LCS does have some table top get-togethers, and I did not even think of that. Great advice, I'll check in to see if they do any Pathfinders or other DnD-type games. Thanks!
Welcome, if you want to run a campaign you're going to need a few things.
Dice, the core rule book, bestiary 1, and 4 to 5 players. I would also recommend asking people for some backgrounds on their character and having the dm run a module for the first campaign. You should also check out the websites pfsrd and the pathfinder wiki. Also if your members need help with rules and/or builds just come here and ask because someone will know. Also Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide is good for the DM. If you guys really like the game I suggest buying the books ultimate combat and the advanced players guide because they expand a lot on the classes and feats. Ultimate magic is fine too but I personally think ultimate combat is better. Also have a dry erase board to draw maps and perhaps some faint music to match the tone of the game.
Welcome to the game,
You should definitely keep the d20pfsrd in your favorites, it give you full access to everything you need for the game on one site.
You should definitelt pick up a copy of the Core Rulebook, A pack of dice, the Bestiary and the gamemastery guide.
As said before, if a player needs help with a character they can come ask here or if you need help with DMing thi is the place to ask.
If you see your group likes the game you should try to get the Advanced Player guide providing several new classes along with a whole treaure trove of other thing for your players, Ultimate Magic and Ultimate Combat are also good books. The bestiary 2 and 3 book will come in handy too.
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So, my older sister and I are wanting to start up a table top gaming group... none of us have ever played anything like this, apart from the sister, who played with a DM back in college. The closest any of us have come to this is Oblivion, man.
Does anyone have any advice for a bunch of TOTAL newbies? Any advice for someone like me who is going to convince these guys to stick with it after they see it takes a bit of effort? And websites I should bookmark, and homebrew content you think I should be aware of?
I really want to get into this, and I want everyone to have fun. Anything anyone could tell me would be an amazing help.
Mind if I ask where you and your sister are from? Just a state or country will be fine; you don't have to go into excruciating detail. Depending on where are, you might be able to find an experienced GM on here willing to take on new players. I'm acually looking for a few people myself right now.
Man y'all are so helpful it's crazy. Thanks so much for the replies and advice. Next paycheck is probably going to the Beginner Box, which I assume shall help with the whole Attributes section of the character sheets-- it's unbelievable how little I'm understanding from there.
Another question, if anyone wouldn't mind answering, is which of the adventure paths should we invest in, for a group of newbies who will take nothing seriously? For instance, we have a guy who is hell bent on making a summoner whose eidolon is a giant flaming corgi. (I am quite excited to play, you guys)
@DemonicEgo, we're situated in Texas, deep in the heart as they might say.
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Is there an adventure in the Beginner Box? If so, I would recommend playing through that, and then deciding as a group which AP would be best. That way, you all go in with at least a fleeting interest in the adventure.
Oh, and deep in the heart of Texas is a little far from those of us in snowbound Western NY.
Good luck!
If someone wants to play a summoner make sure you help them make it. It's one of the easiest classes to misinterpret the rules on. Also make sure they have all the sheets they need before they play.