Hello there!

I just got into tabletop rpg's (thanks Matt Coleville), with a huge previous interest in board games. As the driving force behind our board game group I've now got them into tabletop rpg's. So now we play Star Wars Roleplaying FFG, Age of Rebellion.

As so I got to be the GM and that's been fun, but with no earlier rpg experience I'd like to try being a player and try more systems. Unfortunately the group doesn't have more time and are not as deep into it as I am. So I remembered hearing about Play by Forum on Board Game Geek. Over on RPGGeek they do have PbF games but not many (as I just missed out on their "Play-by-Forum New Player Initiative". So I searched around and found Gamers Plane!

As a new PbF'er and relatively new to RPG's, should I just jump into a game that sounds interesting or is there any "new player games"?

Welcome aboard :)

Welcome

Just jump in! PbF is a great way to learn systems that are new to you, as everything just tends to move much slower. Gives you time to process how the mechanics interact with narrative and feel out the probabilities and what not.

Oh, and, welcome!

Welcome to GP. This is a great place to try out different systems and to get out of the GM seat!

Welcome!

Welcome to the community, RobhJ!

Yeah, just jump in! Most GMs will say what experience level they are looking for, although the vast majority around here are newbie-friendly. New games are always popping up. If you watch the Games Tavern I'm sure you'll find one in no time!

Don't forget to check out the New GP Member Guide.

If you're interested in spectating, here is an index of public games.

We'd love to have you join us on the Discord server as well for real time chat about the site, RPGs in general, and just about anything!

Happy gaming!

Hello and welcome!

Welcome RobhJ. What sorts of games are you interested in? In genre/style or a specific system?

Hello RobhJ, welcome to GP. I reccomend watching the Games Tavern thread to look for some games that you might be interested in, or watching the latest games section on the homepage.

Welcome aboard. I suggest finding a game that looks interesting and jumping in. Most of us are too happy to teach rules to newbies.

Hello and welcome!

Welcome to our community

Howdy! I'll echo what others have said: This is a newbie-friendly space for the most part. Most GMs will be happy to show you the ropes of a new system. It sometimes helps to send the GM a private message explaining the situation, but also stressing why you're interested in their game. But you shouldn't have trouble getting into games.

Welcome!

Welcome!