I agree with Ron! (most of the time)RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:45 pm Ah ok, that's nice to know. I always get that weird feeling when playing a game without knowing the rules. Like driving a car with your eyes closed, just feels weird.
Please do! PM me whenever you need. With regards to D&D, 1e/OSRIC is my favorite, though I’ve played some OD&D and a wee bit of 2e. My daughters had me play a couple sessions of 5e, but don’t tell anyone here, they may ask for my grognard card back.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:55 pm I like that alot, Ron. Because some of these rpg's have me lost when I read them. You'll be seeing me asking questions via private messages.
By the way, you can get the Players Handbook (1e) on DriveThru via print on demand for $21.50 (standard) or $31.50 (premium), which isn't terrible if you're opposed to PDFs.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:15 pm I would love to play 1E, just need to find a 1E PHB that doesn't look like it's been sitting in a pool of water and costing $60+.
), but I have read positive reviews about the quality. Speaking of which, apparently the difference between their standard and premium print options is the weight or thickness of the paper and the ink/technology used, per Curious about the difference in B&W vs Premium Color vs Standard Color books?.I grew up playing 1e and Basic D&D, and familiarized myself with 2e here on the boards in 2012, but I currently play (and prefer) 5e. If you want to take a shot at the newest edition, I currently have two games running and love working with new players. I could easily get you worked into either.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:15 pm D&D 5E - I should be receiving this rulebook today. I heard it's pretty good for newcomers or people coming back.
Thank you I'll have to take a look! I'm all about casual games. That's one thing I like about RPG's over wargaming especially GW games. Too many WAAC and meta gamers that only care about winning than enjoying the overall game.OGRE MAGE wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:58 pmI agree with Ron! (most of the time)RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:45 pm Ah ok, that's nice to know. I always get that weird feeling when playing a game without knowing the rules. Like driving a car with your eyes closed, just feels weird.
You are welcome to give either of my games a whirl, no xp necessary.
Take a look and let me know if you're interested.
My style of game is a lot like driving with your eyes shut.
I keep looking at 1e more and more. Before reading all the responses I was looking at Labryinth Lord as a good clone, but I don't want to get too far ahead at the moment. What is OSRIC? I only know of it by name but never looked into it.rredmond wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:02 pmPlease do! PM me whenever you need. With regards to D&D, 1e/OSRIC is my favorite, though I’ve played some OD&D and a wee bit of 2e. My daughters had me play a couple sessions of 5e, but don’t tell anyone here, they may ask for my grognard card back.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:55 pm I like that alot, Ron. Because some of these rpg's have me lost when I read them. You'll be seeing me asking questions via private messages.
You’ll find people here are patient and more than willing to answer any questions. Good luck finding a game soon and have fun!!
Really? I didn't know DriveThru did print-on-demand. I'm always living under a rock these days.. I don't mind if everything is black and white, I just like having the physical copy in my hands. That's so cool!dmw71 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 7:38 pmBy the way, you can get the Players Handbook (1e) on DriveThru via print on demand for $21.50 (standard) or $31.50 (premium), which isn't terrible if you're opposed to PDFs.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:15 pm I would love to play 1E, just need to find a 1E PHB that doesn't look like it's been sitting in a pool of water and costing $60+.
I haven't personally ordered a print-on-demand title from DriveThru (I love my PDF collection!
I grew up playing 1e and Basic D&D, and familiarized myself with 2e here on the boards in 2012, but I currently play (and prefer) 5e. If you want to take a shot at the newest edition, I currently have two games running and love working with new players. I could easily get you worked into either.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:15 pm D&D 5E - I should be receiving this rulebook today. I heard it's pretty good for newcomers or people coming back.
The DriveThru prints are actually in color... well, where applicable, which I assume would be limited to just the front and back covers. All the interior illustrations, I imagine, will still be in black-and-white (just as they were in the original PHB). I can't see them going back in and converting all the interior art to color (and I personally wouldn't want them to).RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:18 pm Really? I didn't know DriveThru did print-on-demand... I don't mind if everything is black and white, I just like having the physical copy in my hands.
Hahahahahahha!
That's fine with me, as long as the book is well made and doesn't fall apart like an unraveling roll of toilet paper.dmw71 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:25 pmThe DriveThru prints are actually in color... well, where applicable, which I assume would be limited to just the front and back covers. All the interior illustrations, I imagine, will still be in black-and-white (just as they were in the original PHB). I can't see them going back in and converting all the interior art to color (and I personally wouldn't want them to).RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:18 pm Really? I didn't know DriveThru did print-on-demand... I don't mind if everything is black and white, I just like having the physical copy in my hands.
Hahahahahahha!
I'd be willing to bet good money that they'll be sturdier than the orange-spine reprints for 1e. Those things were trash.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:13 am That's fine with me, as long as the book is well made and doesn't fall apart like an unraveling roll of toilet paper.
Oh what?? I'll have to go see! Thank you! I'm new, I was recommended here by Ron rredmond. I feel like a tourist in a foreign country right now. Everywhere I go in the RPG world my mind is blown lol.Darithe wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:00 am Welcome RiverGreenForest! I just replied to your thread looking for a game on DF. Small world. I've played in a couple of games here and they are very good so you've come to the right place.
I have ordered a couple of print books from DriveThru and I'm very satisfied with the results. One was rather large and its held up fine so far.
If I didn't know about DriveThru, I would've toughed it out on ebay. A lot of the AD&D 1e PHB looked like they seen some years. Some looked water logged others looked like they were used as bucklers. One copy had a brown stain that looked like it was used for toilet paper, seller wanted $60-$80. Should've been sold for $10 and a pair of rubber gloves..dmw71 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:23 amI'd be willing to bet good money that they'll be sturdier than the orange-spine reprints for 1e. Those things were trash.RiverGreenForest wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:13 am That's fine with me, as long as the book is well made and doesn't fall apart like an unraveling roll of toilet paper.
