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    Tabletop RPG
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    Tabletop RPG

    Tabletop RPG

    Tabletop RPG

    The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

    • RestfulPhysical
    • IndoorsOutdoors
    • SolitarySocial
    • PracticalCreative
    • InstinctiveTechnical
    • Hands-offHands-on
    • RelaxedCompetitive
    • CautiousDaring
    • Quick winsPatient
    • PrivatePerformer
    • MinimalistCollector
    • Just do itStudious
    • Low-kitGear-heavy
    • AnalogDigital
    • ObjectsLiving things

    Playing a roleplaying game such as D&D with a group, where dice and a game master shape what happens.

    Games & Strategytakes a whole dayquietsociablesedentarynothing physicaldeep focus
    One free dayTime to first win
    A whole dayA session
    Mostly indoorsWhere

    Step 1: Find people to play with.

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    What you need3 things
    The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$43

    How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.

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    The path15 quests
    ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$12
    • Find people to play with
    • Get a set of dice and read a free starter rules PDF
    BThen the quests
    • Make a character and play them for a whole session
    • Join or start a group
    • Play your first session
    12 more, revealed as you go
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