New player comes with dog

My dog and I are looking to learn how to play. Well he probably isn’t, but as long as there are treats he will be happy. I’ve never played not ever so I would be completely new. Being new, I don’t have a character preference so I am willing to fill in where needed.  I am male, late 40’s, on EST. Nights and weekends only.

Awww, cool dogg you've got there. I'm not starting a new game or running one right now, if I was then I'd invite you. Welcome to the hobby. I hope you find a good group. In regards some Game titles listed on your roll20 profile, just to let you know: Basic Fantasy RPG is a free game system. I recommend it. You can get the rules PDF and read Chapters 1-5 on your own. That would be a good starting place in my opinion. Their website is basicfantasy dot org. Go into Downloads, and get the "3rd edition" PDF. Swords & Wizardry is another game that's similar to BFRPG, similar to AD&D, similar to Basic D&D (old school). You may have just listed these titles because of the fun and cool name of the game, if you're not already aware of what each game system is. D&D 5E is the most-likely game for you to start on and play. It's the current game, that is currently being marketed, produced, expanded. 5E has the most players here, and the most games available to join, including beginner games.  As a 40-something long time ("old school") player myself, I'd recommend BFRPG.  Personally I run the most games using BFRPG, and AD&D 2nd Edition (the game as it was in 1989-1999). But I wanted to help clear that up for you, that 5E is the "new school" game system, the most popular with most people playing it online. There certainly are people of all age-groups, playing all of these games. 

I guess the main question is, what sort of RPG would you like to play in?  Answering this would probably help potential GMs know if they've got something for you.  Do you like watching a variety of TV shows, or do you read a variety of books?  What would be your favourite genres?

If you are interested, I'm starting a game for brand new players.  We are doing a session 0 tomorrow at 12 EST if you would like to give it a try. We'll be running the 5e starter box.

Just reading the Basic Fantasy RPG book, & it's not bad.

Denny Kaye said: Just reading the Basic Fantasy RPG book, & it's not bad. It has accessibility, inexpensive, multiple formats, low-cost Print softcover version. I have used that game BFRPG to introduce new players including kids (at the kitchen table, and on Roll20 both).

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