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u/ebrum2010 · 1 pointr/criticalrole

The best advice I can give anyone who doesn't have a group to play with and doesn't have "nerdy" friends is become the DM for 5e and invite your friends to a game. They will most likely say "I don't know how to play", tell them it's fine. It's a game you learn as you go. You as the DM will be making a ton of mistakes early on but everyone will still have fun. Everyone will get better as they go. You want to read the Basic Rules, or the part in the PHB called "running the game". It's the small section in the middle between the race/class options and the spells. I did this very same thing when I first started watching Critical Role (I had played before but not 5e) and now we've been playing since 2015 and the problem I have now is too many people want to play. I currently have a full group of 5 and an extra player who plays the character of whoever doesn't show up. We're at the end of a campaign where it doesn't make sense introducing a new character but they should get to make one soon. 5e is the definitive edition to get new people into the game. If you can get them to show up for the first game, most of them will stick around, and they will be the best advertisements you have for the game since because they may not be "nerdy" they will convince other people more easily to try the game.

I recommend to start buy purchasing the starter set and playing through that (It has the basic rules and it starts easy for DM and gets more complicated as it goes to train you). You don't need anything besides this until you finish the campaign in it if you don't want to. https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Set-Roleplaying/dp/0786965592/

Optional but recommended, at least once you get your group started:

A copy of the PHB and MM, available from Amazon for less than in stores. https://www.amazon.com/Players-Handbook-Dungeons-Dragons-Wizards/dp/0786965606/ https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Manual-Core-Rulebook-Wizards/dp/0786965614/
A bag of dice so you have enough to share. I recommend the easy-roller dice bag, it's about $25 on Amazon but they guarantee the dice are not defects which is the case with many of the other big bags of dice. The bag contains 15 full sets of 7 dice in various colors. https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Roller-Dice-Polyhedral-Dungeons/dp/B00L2N1OVI

u/malachias · 3 pointsr/criticalrole

Also, if you don't want to have to create everything from scratch the pre-packaged adventure books are great. Whether you follow them, or whether you rip ideas from them, they are an amazing resource that can save you a ton of time.

  • If you liked CR's Underdark arc, check out Out of the Abyss for a fantastic trek through the Underdark
  • If you liked CR's Briarwoods arc, check out The Curse of Strahd for a sophisticated "Count Vampire" adventure

    The great thing about these books (and others) is you can take as much or as little from them as you like.

    Re: other comments about having friends, make new ones! I got into playing IRL D&D by posting on my local /r/[city] saying I was looking for a D&D group, and that I'd be happy to host. Had a weekly group going two days later. Playing D&D is a great way to become friends with people.
u/Time-osaurus_Rex · 3 pointsr/criticalrole

welcome.
here are a few simple things that i have found a newbie like me make things easier...

  1. spell cards this is an easy resource to help you keep track of what spells you have. its even easier if you do like marisha does and set it up in a spell folder. . u can pick this up at your local staples/ office depot.

  2. a small notebook to write notes in, such as everyones names. important NPCs, loot you found, i always date my pages so i know when and what happened. marisha and laura are really good at doing this in stream.

  3. lazer pens. + battle mat + minis. or even paper minis.

  4. sit as close as you can. preferably around a table.

  5. index cards. i use index cards sometimes for my special paladin abilities that i always forget i have. when you are new, it can be overwhelming keeping track of your special abilities. its easier to see than writing it on your character sheet.

  6. Ale
u/BrianWayneFoster · 159 pointsr/criticalrole

It's all in the cut, really. I have a fantastic friend named Bethanie who does both mine and Ashley's hair, along with many of our friends. She cuts it in a way that makes it really easy for me to whip it together. The secret is to not wash it every day. I know some people might "eww" at that, but every great stylist I've had has told me it's not great to wash your hair every day. So I blow dry it after I get out of the shower, into the sort of position where I like it (lots of innuendo here), then I use a tiny amount, like dime sized, of this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Baxter-California-Clay-Pomade-fl/dp/B000MIKEZQ?keywords=hair+clay&qid=1537564031&sr=8-9&ref=sr_1_9. Mostly the blow drying gets and keeps it in position, the clay just solidifies the goodness.

u/CameoAmalthea · 2 pointsr/criticalrole

For sure! When we picked these up from the costume shop it was a choice of very small LOTR style points) which might not have shown over wigs and the large ones which are less D&D elf and certainly not half elf. We went with large, after all it matches some fan art and the ears though not that big weren’t tiny in the live action intro.

However, I’m thinking of ordering this set. Different sizes to try to see what works best with our wigs AND it looks like these are clip on and don’t require spirit gum glueing.

Although if anyone has any recommendations off ears that would be wonderful!

u/ClericalErrorz · 4 pointsr/criticalrole

Hi... If you don't mind a bit of DIY... You can probably jury rig something.
As far as I can see, the thing that makes Paizo's product so versatile is the ability to adjust the height in "5ft" intervals. The base and the platform are clear plastic.

So... these are a product we use in primary grades to help with counting, etc. You want "Snap Cubes" not "Unifix Cubes"'. Snap Cubes are made of stronger plastic, have more solid connections, and are better for building towers. They will work better for supporting the weight of your figures.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G3LR9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1483201340&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=unifix+cubes&dpPl=1&dpID=51RSZ78TNuL&ref=plSrch

I believe they sell the plastic you need for the top and base at hardware stores and at craft supply stores. The most difficult part might be affixing the base to the cubes.

u/sleepinxonxbed · 6 pointsr/criticalrole

Shared Fantasy: Role Playing Games as Social Worlds by Gary Alan Fine

> This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among players—as well as their reasons for playing.

The Functions of Role-Playing Games: How Participants Create Community, Solve Problems and Explore Identity by Sarah Lynne Bowman

> This study takes an analytical approach to the world of role-playing games, providing a theoretical framework for understanding their psychological and sociological functions. Sometimes dismissed as escapist and potentially dangerous, role-playing actually encourages creativity, self-awareness, group cohesion and "out-of-the-box" thinking. The book also offers a detailed participant-observer ethnography on role-playing games, featuring insightful interviews with 19 participants of table-top, live action and virtual games.

Gaming As Culture: Essays on Reality, Identity And Experience in Fantasy Games by J. Patrick Williams

> Since tabletop fantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming has made a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of social realities in America and around the world. This contribution is increasingly apparent as the gaming industry has diversified with the addition of collectible strategy games and other innovative products, as well as the recent advancements in videogame technology. This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society. Section I discusses the intersection of fantasy and real-world scenarios and how the construction of a fantasy world is dialectically related to the construction of a gamer's social reality. Because the basic premise of fantasy gaming is the assumption of virtual identities, Section II looks at the relationship between gaming and various aspects of identity. The third and final section examines what the personal experiences of gamers can tell us about how humans experience reality.

u/GeekSumsMe · 10 pointsr/criticalrole

Big fan, who also loves to cook here. A couple of things come to mind:

Oolong tea has many of those flavors.

Peat smoked cocoa powder could also be interesting. You can buy peat bricks on Amazon:
Bord Na Mona Peat Briquettes (4 Fire Logs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VM3N7HW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_yHsFDbX0EA3BZ

Just get them going on one side of a grill and place a bowl of cocoa powder on the other side. Incorporate in small increments, tasting along the way because smoke can go from an interesting nuance to overwhelming pretty quickly.

Perhaps incorporation of a really peaty scotch, like an islay (e.g, Laphroaig)?

u/Bumblemark · 1 pointr/criticalrole

I had this one (under a different brand but same OEM)

https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Lary-intel-Multimedia-Presentation/dp/B01K4XONN2/ref=sr_1_20?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1500918512&sr=1-20&keywords=mini+led+projector

Mind you, this is barely bright enough to work under dim lighting conditions but not much more. The fan can also be loud. The condition we played in was in the backyard which is lit with a line of dim christmas lights. The fan wasn't too bad outdoors, and the christmas lights and other ambient lighting allowed enough light for the players to do their thing, but allowed the map to be visible.

u/scanlan_MVP · 1 pointr/criticalrole

You should really give it a shot! It's not that hard once you get into it, and it feels really good once you get your first model finished.
I have zero artistic talent, but started out with the Reaper Bones Learn to Paint Kit, and that worked out pretty well. You could also check out the G&S series Painter's Guild for tips as well.

u/Vpicone · 6 pointsr/criticalrole

If you're interested in playing or even just learning more about the game you should come on over to /r/DnD! Also, the player hand book (PHB) is a super cool read even if you don't intend on playing (though you will by the time you get through making a character!)

u/HyperdyneSys120A-2 · 5 pointsr/criticalrole

Not OP, but I'm pretty sure those are all Post-it brand flags. Should be at any office supply store or Amazon. These look like the smaller, arrow ones.

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u/blizter - for you also.

u/jazzndance · 1 pointr/criticalrole

Wifey here :) here is the link from amazon that i purchased for the magnet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXIG11X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's large enough to get two on there.

Here is what mine looks like, it's stuck on good and looks like brand new still. https://imgur.com/a/REALM3u

u/chaoticgeek · 3 pointsr/criticalrole

For question two I would say no it isn't. Much of their game is abstracted out of the way of your view. Leveling, experience gain, Matt's behind the scenes work, and class and ability mechanics (spells, skills, feats, etc) . What you see is a very streamlined version. Also house ruled and somethings are forgotten.

I suggest more of looking over the OGL rules (free, contains enough for people to play) here. Then if you have enough friends and someone who wants to run the session pick up the starter box. If you don't go look for some Adventurers League where you can possibly find a game you can drop into and see if you like it.

u/PlanAtDawn · 1 pointr/criticalrole

The starter set is a great intro to the game. All you would need are additional sets of dice.

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Set-Roleplaying/dp/0786965592

u/alarin612 · 5 pointsr/criticalrole

Good eye. These are almost entirely unmodified LEGO-brand pieces, but here are the exceptions:
*Yasha's sword, a greatsword from a third-party vendor.
*Mr. Clay's hairpiece, from a third-party vendor (in flippin' china ...).
*Fjord's shoulder armor and vambraces, from two different third-party vendors.
*Jester's green mantle, from a third-party vendor.
*Molly's head, a LEGO-brand piece modified to remove some of the original printing.
*as you noticed, Molly's hairpiece, which is a LEGO-brand piece from the Faun minifig (Series 15 Minifig Collection, link to follow). I modified it by painting the hair red and removing the ears.

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-15-Collectible-Minifigure-71011/dp/B01ATIJ55I

u/Fried_Cthulhumari · 8 pointsr/criticalrole

If you are starting completely from scratch, I would recommend something like the Reaper Bones starter kit because the value is excellent, it comes with a tutorial booklet, and you have a container for keeping together your supplies (which is a problem, especially as you progress in the hobby).

11 paints alone will cost you 30 bucks, and you also get two brushes, three minis, and the case. There are (slightly) cheaper ways to start but I don't think any that are as easy. Plus many of the cheaper ways to get paint or brushes means using even worse quality components which for a new painter is difficult. I have painted very nice minis in dollar store craft paint, but I also have an art degree and know exactly what to add to the paint to make crappy paint behave the way I want it to.

So that's my suggestion. Get a starter kit from reaper (or another company if you find something you like) and paint the included minis. If that floats your boat, build from there.

Your friendly local game store may have the kits even cheaper. Does hurt to call and ask.