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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by TheDoctor@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net

I just wanna start DMing a game and I need to buy $150 in books to do so? The fuck.

Edit: Lots of people telling me to play other systems. Here’s what’s up:

  • I want to play a 1-on-1 game with my wife
  • I’ve never DMed before
  • She’s never played a TTRPG, so this would be her introduction
  • She’s been reading a lot of fae-related fantasy, which has me thinking she may want to play roleplay heavy with some fae storylines present
  • Ideally the system wouldn’t be too crunchy or combat focused

Edit 2: I’ve spoken with her and she actually wants a more modern setting

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[-] carpoftruth@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago

Oh, consider dungeon world. It's a simpler system that lends itself to fail forward, and the basic moves/character sheets are all available for download for free.

[-] TheDoctor@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago

Looking at this now. The mechanics look simpler for sure. I’m playing a game just me and my wife and she’s never played a tabletop rpg before, so that might be a good call.

[-] carpoftruth@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

Oh if you've got a new person then fuck d&d unless they really want to specifically play d&d. If not, there are way better systems for shared storytelling. I introduce people to rpging via dungeon world 10 times out of 10.

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