New to this site and was playing around with my profile a little today. Iv'e always wanted to play games like D&D sense my high school years. Did get as far as buying AD&D 2nd edition books and rolling a few characters but never had enough people to play and didn't want to DM as a new player. Furthermore around that same time playing in metal bands and chasing girls seemed like more fun. Now I'm married with a 5yr old step daughter and finding myself in the same boat. Wanting to play with no one else around that does. Bought the D&D 4e player handbook a few weeks ago, read though it, did some research online.... Still not exactly sure what I want to play but it seems D&D 3.5, 4e, Next and Pathfinder seem to all be in the ballpark. I did drop by my local comic store to find they hosted D&D Encounters on Wednesdays, but the thought of playing with a bunch of hyperactive world of warcraft elitist teenagers didn't seem all that fun to me. I don't know...guess I really am an old geezer now. Now with this site I't looks like I may have a chance to play, not sure yet but I do hope to find a group of like minded players. Might need my hand held a little but I usually pick up on things quick. Looking forward to see how this players out!