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Welcome!
Generally, people watch this forum for threads where GMs describe a game they are going to run and ask for character submissions. It varies by GM how they handle it, but most set some kind of deadline and then review all submitted characters and choose some of them to actually join the game. Sometimes others will say that the first X number of people to post in the recruitment thread are in. It can take a while before you make it into your first game.
Once you have joined a game you will want to create an alias on your account for the character you are going to play. Then you will post as that character in the Gameplay thread.
I happen to be running a game that has lost a couple players, and I'd like to welcome you to join it. You should know, however, that it's not totally standard Pathfinder rules. We are using Spheres of Power, Spheres of Might, and Champions of the Spheres (published by Drop Dead Studios). The standard Pathfinder magic is removed entirely from our game and replaced by the Spheres system.
You may or may not be interested in learning the Spheres stuff--have a read through my Recruitment thread to get an idea of what we're doing with the game, and let me know if you want to join.
This is a great place to start.
After that come back to the recruitment section and look for games that interest you. Read the GM's opening post and try to decide if you'd like playing in a game like the one their running (I cannot stress this enough. Don't just jump into any game, especially as you start, because it might not be a good fit for you). If it is interesting and you've got a great idea for a character, then apply! Each game has different application requirements, so make sure to read over what your potential GM has asked for. Some of the most frequent recruitment types:
-First come first served. Jump in there and express your interest and you're in.
-Private Recruitment. Unless you know these people or have some kind of invitation, well, you're just not likely to be able to join. If you're REALLY interested though, it doesn't hurt to ask. Just don't go around doing it too much.
-Build a character and submit. Build out a character (again look at what your GM wants, some only want the concept, others want everything from crunch on down to future plans, background, personality and description), and post their information in the thread. Make sure you read what your GM has said before, nothing says "just ignore me," like someone who ignores everything their GM wrote.
The latter is a the hardest and sometimes most frustrating type of recruitment. Competition is often extensive and it's always hard on you when you find out you didn't get selected, but it can often lead to a great roleplaying opportunity.
One last thing that I will say, is only join the games that you are willing to put in the time commitment for. One nights worth of face to face gaming can take a few months on the boards, so you are in for a huge commitment if you join an AP. Be prepared for that.
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Hey Iamjacks000, I don't know if you've seen the PMs I sent you, but I wanted to make sure you know you're welcome to post in our Discussion thread anytime--you don't need to have your character ready before you do. Join the conversation with us, we'll be happy to help you with character stuff, if you like.
https://paizo.com/campaigns/SpheresRiseOfTheRunelordsVariant/discussion& ;page=4