Thread by @richardauthor

In response to another thread: I have been playing ttrpgs for 11 years and never played D&D. My standard advice for folk in D&D groups looking to play other games: 🧵

1/ Trying to get people who only want to play D&D to play other games is normally a fool's errand; even if you persuade then they'll be going into the game with little interest in it succeeding. Imagine trying to introduce a new player to D&D who actively doesn't want to play...

2/ So playing other ttrpgs will often mean, initially at least, finding other groups who already playing other games or playing at conventions.

3/ All conventions are different so check out the in-person conventions with ttrpg tracks that you're comfortable attending or the online ttrpg conventions. If a con has a ttrpg Games on Demand event then that's a good bet even if there's no non-D&D ttrpgs scheduled.

4/ For other groups, then again you're looking for either in-person meetups close to you or digital ttrpg meetups / groups who support your timezone. They all have their own way of scheduling / pitching games so it's best to read what you can online and contact their organiser.

5/ Do not worry about not knowing rules in advance. From my experience, the default presumption is that the GM/facilitator will introduce the rules to the players as part of the session. If prior experience is expected then game runners will normally explicitly state so.

6/ ttrpgs also exist that do not require a GM, often called GMless games (these are normally my preference). The facilitator normally takes responsibility for explaining the rules, but then acts as a regular player. If you want to play these you can pitch them w/o needing a GM.

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