
I am pretty new at table-top RPGs as a whole. As a kid I had the beginner box for DnD (I think it was 3e or 3.5) and played it with one other friend, but looking back I can tell it wasn't really designed for just two kids. That being said, I am pretty familiar with some of the very basics of an RPG system such as xdx and rolling checks, but I have never designed a character or even played an actual session before. RPGs have always been a hobby I have really wanted to get into, but its pretty damn intimidating. There are so many different versions, and each version has loads of books and its difficult to tell which are necessary (outside of the obvious Core Rulebook for a given edition). Not to mention the steep learning curve requires that you have other people who are interested enough to tackle it and invest with you. So that has lead me here, to roll20.net. Previously my excuse for not investing time or money on the various books was due to not having anybody to play these games with. With my discovery of this site, that has changed. So here are my questions for, and I sincerely thank you in advance for answering them: - How easy is it for someone with my knowledge base (having never played an RPG session but understanding the basic rules and willingness to learn) to join a game? Essentially, does the community put up with a fair amount of "hand holding" or will I just be an annoyance? - What book(s) should I go after? There are various versions of DnD, as well as Pathfinder (I mention those since they seem to be the most popular and therefore I assume a good starting point for me). Is there a particular edition you would recommend? - Are there any outside sources I should take a look at before joining a game (tutorials, videos, articles, etc)? Thanks again for any of these you can answer. Like I said I have always wanted to get into RPGs, but having been on the fringes for so long it is rather intimidating to finally take the plunge. Thanks again!