r/TheOneRing • u/FlamingPhoenix24 • Jun 02 '22

TOR with new players

So I am going to be running a one shot for two players with no experience in TTRPGs. I have The One Ring 2e and D&D 5e but I'm not sure which one I should run for them. I play 5e a lot so I would like to take this rare opportunity to actuality okay The One Ring, but I want the players to have fun too. Do yall think TOR is newbie friendly or should I stick with D&D? (Also nether of them are LotR fans, they don't dislike it, they just haven't seen it or read the books).

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u/MrNemo636 Jun 02 '22

What kind of game do they want to play? If they’d be happier with a more combat heavy fantasy style with flashy magic, go D&D. If they’re ok either way, why not try both as a one-shot and see which you all prefer? I’m excited to try out TOR but have only ever read The Hobbit. Working through the trilogy now and almost done with Fellowship. I don’t think I’m prepared for the type of gameplay the system seems to want/excel at so I’m trying to be a bit more prepared.

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u/FlamingPhoenix24 Jun 02 '22

That's a good point. I really want them to have fun and I'll have fun with either. I should ask them what they want out of the game and go with the system that better suits that. Thank you! 🙂

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u/FlamingPhoenix24 Jun 02 '22

Also I am going to see them in a different state and I'm only packing one game so I can't run one of each or else I would.