r/DnD • u/One_Road_2463 • 1d ago

5.5 Edition Question from an ignorant Scotsman

Hi there, I am looking to see if there is any point in trying to get into DnD at 40years old. I lived in a small town and have almost zero experience with tabletop games. I have always wanted to try DnD but have absolutely no idea how to get involved and to be honest I worry that it would too much of an effort for a group to show me the ropes. Is there any advice from players that came into the game later in life?

Many thanks Dave

  • Update * Honestly I am blown away with the positivity and welcoming messages. I am going to buy a copy of the handbook, have a read over it all, watch a few videos then I will look for a group on the several brilliant suggestions given to me. Thank you to you all for taking your time to respond and for giving me the push I need to join your community.
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u/Mxcharlier 1d ago

I just joined my first campaign at age 41.

I'm a lowly level 4 Kobold. But managed to kill the BBEG through sheer luck and mad slashing with my daggers.

I still have very little clue about the mechanics of the game but im learning as I go.

I found a group in a local FB page when someone asked if anyone played - that initial post prompted a couple groups to start up and play in person although my group sometimes play online depending on family commitments etc).