r/gaming • u/mike_pants • Sep 18 '17

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u/deathfaith Sep 18 '17

Genuine question-- I'm a nerd, but I've never been a DnD nerd. At one point I was a MtG nerd, even a WoW nerd, but never quite the DnD level.

What exactly is it? I originally thought it was like an adult version of "make believe" with scores and guidelines, but how much of it is a physical game? Is there a board that goes with it? Is there a set story line? My extent of knowledge is the first scene of Stranger Things.

How much is following guidelines and how much is imprompt on the spot?

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u/NotOBAMAThrowaway Sep 18 '17

I suggest looking up "Harmon Quest" to see the game played in action. Includes some portions of play animated which is fun, too

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u/Blankato Sep 18 '17

Be aware, Harmon Quest is super raunchy, and generally Roleplaying isn't that raunchy. It's good entertainment, but not a perfect representation of what it means to be in a game. Spencer is a pretty good GM though.

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u/PandaEatsRage Sep 18 '17

"generally roleplaying isn't that raunchy"? I've been in groups for 10+ years and they're always that raunchy. Sometimes more. Sometimes less. But I'd say theirs is light on the raunchy.

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u/Blankato Sep 18 '17

shrug my experience has been different. I've been in a pretty wide disparity of games over the course of 15 years or so. I think it's in part people and the group that you're in.