Greetings and Salutations Adventurers

I heard about PbP on a podcast recently and thought that it could be a viable output for me to delve into RPGs. I played one game of 3.5e d&d in college, and that is the extent of my RPG experience. I don't know many people interested in playing these types of games, and the slower pace of PbP seems up my alley.

As a newb, with only minor d&d experience, I have no idea what system would be best to play in, but I think I lean more towards storytelling. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Other identifying information, I'm a QAQC Lab technician at an enzyme producing plant, my house contains a menagerie of pets, and have found a passion in the arts and writing.

Hi CheshirePope! A lab tech at an enzyme plant? That sounds like the start to a spy or horror game already! Mind if I ask what cast you heard of GP on?

Don't fret being on the newer end. What sort of game do you want to play? Any particular theme/genre? Do you want to try something rules heavy or rules light?

Welcome!

One Shot Podcast posted 6/30/16.

Several times at work I have considered the optimal locations for attacking and recouping from zombie hordes, however, I think a lot of people consider that. Not many places of work have tanks of sulfuric acid though...

I think I would like to try out something rules light, centered more around exploration of the world and discovering plots and hidden motives. I would be content with anything fantasy, scifi, or horror as long at my fellow teammates and I jive well.

I know that is pretty vague, but hopefully that helps.

Welcome to the site! For rules-light with emphasis on storytelling I highly recommend Dungeon World. Luckily, Diamond_Rhombus just created a game! Check it out here.

Depending on the gm any system is open. My experience is the gm is more then will to teach you how to play mechanics wise. Pbp is more Roleplaying i feel and i think everyone can do that. So then it just depends what you feel like playing. Right now my fav has been FF stars games but i have enjoyed the 5e and savage worlds (which i had no clue about but my gm was super patient with me). Soon when i get time i will get on another new game. Just Letting all the new people to get a chance first.

Greetings Cheshire! Welcome to GP and may your games be fun and fruitful!

Welcome, CheshirePope! Apply to games you are intrigued by, but send a PM to the GM first (always good practice) about your inexperience. That way they will know how much they need to teach.

Lots of us play in games we've never played before; that's part of the appeal of a site like this.

Hello and welcome.

Welcome!