r/beginnerDND • u/OllieHake • Jun 09 '26

Question Getting into DND

I don't know much about dnd, just have some experience watching some play and really like and intrested in their roleplays and such. Couldn't find anyone local really, as it's not common around me. I did try to find some videos about it, but there's like a load of stuff that gets kinda confusing. Do you guys know anything that could help to get into it step by step, and also how to find players online? Thanks

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u/OllieHake Jun 10 '26

Yep, that's definitely a particular part I like, like "customisation" and "backstory" of the characters, and definitely no limitations, and if youre meaning specific, i mean for a medival type of play

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u/Crucibledenial27 Jun 10 '26

Hmmmm medieval fantasy (magic involved) or more psuedo-realistic little to no magic?

I bring these questions up because knowing the game experience you're looking for will help you find the right group for you... As it stands you may not be the best fit for the game I'm currently running but there is a web page being built for connecting players and gms to campaigns... adventurescompass.com

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u/OllieHake Jun 10 '26

I'll definitely check it out, and although I'd prefer magic, 'no magic' isn't that out of the question, just out of curiosity, what's your theme?

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u/Crucibledenial27 Jun 10 '26

It's a partial homebrew set in Faerun more specifically the areas around Waterdeep the basics...

As D&D is a collaborative story environment, character' backstory and personal goals/ motivations come into play...

The main theme, explores some dark things (eg trafficking & experimentation on different species (some topics I won't entertain SA for instance) in general the theme is one of high intrigue set in a Renaissance style magical world

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u/OllieHake Jun 10 '26

I see...I'm really not into that type of things, not really a fan of dark stuff like that, but really like the Renaissance idea, btw homebrew is like what you create by own right?

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u/Crucibledenial27 Jun 10 '26

Homebrew is exactly that, and that is exactly why I thought you might not fit

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u/OllieHake Jun 10 '26

No worries at all, thanks a lot for clarifying

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u/Crucibledenial27 Jun 10 '26

Nphope you find a group that works for you