High_Seas_Pirate t1_je79yy5 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Reply to comment by DamionFord in Local D&D group looking for player by ratczar

I learned by listening to podcasts and watching a few YouTube channels.

Check out Tabletop Champions or The Adventures Zone as a starting place for podcasts. Critical Role is the gold standard, but can set unrealistic expectations for those new to the hobby because everyone there is a trained voice actor.

For YouTube channels, check out The Dungeon Dudes, Taking 20, Zee Bashew's Animated Spellbook series, or XP to Level 3.

DamionFord t1_je7oa8u wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:25 AM

I get confused. I do better learning by doings. If that makes sense

High_Seas_Pirate t1_je7tyk4 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Oh definitely, I'm the same way. Hearing it actually in use with the real play podcasts helped me though. Even if you don't follow the rules, they're still fun to listen to. The Adventures Zone tends to play a bit of Calvinball with the rules anyway.

DamionFord t1_je7u5d7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:08 AM

Ill check it out. Thanks

High_Seas_Pirate t1_je7wcw5 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Sure thing, and good luck!