New to DND rolepay

So... I just started playing roleplay games and i would love to start playing/create a DND character for myself but ive looked up how to do this and cant find shit... So if anyone could help me :) i know the basic rules, so if you guys could link some guides and character creation type things, I would love you forever :)  thanks for your time.

Moved to Off-Topic.  To start, assuming you are interested in just "DND" style games you may want to specify what game and version you are interested in. There have been a number of versions of the game Dungeons and Dragons. Additionally there are a few games out there that are similar to D&D style games but have different names (such as Pathfinder which is a variation on D&D 3.5).  If it is D&D specifically you are looking for you should definitely list which version since there have been many. - Gauss

ahh Im just looking into making a character right now and learning the rules then ill start finding what game/version I would like too play unless for each of these versions theres different stats and what not then idk :x

There are many games, many editions of some of those games and for each edition there are different stats and rules.&nbsp; Dungeons and Dragons has had about 11 editions/versions (including the version being playtested). Some of them are quite different from each other. The current D&amp;D games that are popular are: 4th edition, 3.5 edition, and a variation of 3.5 called Pathfinder put out by a different company.&nbsp; Here are some of the current game systems that are popular on Roll20: 3.5 is no longer being supported but you can find books for that in the used sections of the bookstore and can find the rules on SRD websites such as:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.d20srd.org/</a> 4th edition is still popular but they do not have much in the way of free materials:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Default.aspx</a> Pathfinder is a variation on 3.5 and is currently supported. The rules can be purchased in both book and PDF formats and they have a website with most of the rules on it for free:&nbsp; <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/" rel="nofollow">http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/</a> 3.5 and Pathfinder are similar enough where if you learn one you can easily switch to the other. 4th edition is quite different though. Then there are other game systems and styles as well. Many of them are easy to learn.&nbsp; I would suggest that you list a genre you'd like to play (fantasy, sci-fi, etc) and what kind of rules complexity you are willing to deal with. :) - Gauss

So... If I wanted to play lets say... pathfinder where/when would I make a character like when im about to find a group to play with or is this a permanent character that I'll be keeping forever?&nbsp; btw ty for your help :D&nbsp;

I think there may be a misunderstanding about Roll20. It is not a website where you play a specific game and are limited in that way. It is a platform that allows you to play almost any game that you would normally play at your kitchen table. So, with that said here is how you would find a Pathfinder game:&nbsp; Step 1: Go to the Paizo PRD and familiarize yourself with the rules. This will help get you in with a group. Step 2: Go to the LFG forum (link: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22</a> )&nbsp;or LFG listings (link:&nbsp; <a href="https://app.roll20.net/lfg/search" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/lfg/search</a> ) and find a Pathfinder group accepting new players. Additionally, you can post in the LFG forum that you are a player looking for a game. Note: some groups are willing to take newbies while others are not.&nbsp; Step 3: Make a character using the rules (and house rules) of the GM for the game you will be playing. I suggest making a number of practice characters using the various character generation rules. They will be easier to tweak to the GM's specifications if you have had a bit of practice. However, Steps 1 and 3 are moot if you find a GM/group willing to help you learn the rules. Personally, I suggest learning them before finding a group in order to increase your chances of finding one. :) As for permanent characters, no, they are not permanent. Usually you have one character per campaign although if you die you may wind up making another as a replacement.&nbsp; - Gauss

So if you've already made a character for that campaign and the GM says theres something you cant have what would i have to do in order to change it? like re roll for that stat/character last question ;x thanks for everything :)!

Correct. For example, some GMs prefer Point Buy while others prefer to have you roll. For those that prefer rolling you will usually have to roll the dice in front of them. Pathfinder has both systems and many GMs have their own variations.&nbsp; Once you choose a game system you can start asking specific questions on how to make a character using that system and someone should be able to help you.&nbsp; - Gauss

Oh, on another note, do people like it when you have a face cam to see if your not "cheating" and what not. Just wondering so if i wanted to play with random people I could set things up easier.

Im not sure why a webcam would have any bearing on 'cheating'. Roll20 has a built in dice roller and (basic) character sheets. You can find more in depth character sheets in on a variety of websites or in PDF form. Those can then be shared with your GM.&nbsp; In any case, many groups use voice with video being optional. Others just use text. For the voice groups you will need a headset or a standing mic with very (or no) little feedback.&nbsp; For Video/Voice Roll20 has 3 options: TokBox: doesn't work for many people due to the problems inherent in the technology WebRTC: a new protocol that fixes many of the problems with Tokbox but it is still quite a new technology that may or may not work.&nbsp; Google+ Hangouts: excellent reliability but uses up a lot of screen space.&nbsp; Alternately: many people use an external Voice system such as Skype.&nbsp; - Gauss

ok thanks just a random question I had. thanks for all the help :)

For what it's worth: In a little over two months of being a member of Roll20, and about a dozen games, not including my own weekly game, nobody has ever considered the video aspect of the chat ability something that was required. Some use Skype. Some use Google Hangouts. Some use Roll20's built-in system. They all use voice. Nobody used video. I haven't seen any real reason to use Skype etc. over the Roll20 system; we played last night (6 players plus 1 GM) solely on Roll20 without a problem. And if you want the best chances to join a random game, learn Pathfinder. It's free, and there are no end of games which use that system. Plus it's easy to learn and has lots and lots of options so you can build any type of character you like. To echo what others have said, learn the basic rules, 'roll up' (create) a few different types of characters, and get the hang of the system. Then join a game, have those characters handy for reference, and roll up a new character for that particular game based on what that game's GM says. Welcome aboard!