So anyway lads I have started to get into roleplaying games such as pathfinder and the dark eye.
So basic information
Pathfinder is based on D&D 3.5. Currently the campaign is st in Vaughn and my character is an evil little bastard who acts nice for the party but always takes the loot and pretends there was nothing.
So lads what do you think of RPG?
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I love TTRPGs, been playing and GMing for over 13 years. Started with D&D e2.0. Now, I have found other games such as WoD and FATEcore which I like much more than D&D because they place emphisis on the RP, storytelling, and mental/social aspect rather than combat mechanics (which is why I hate Anima so much - all combat oriented).
Not to say D&D is bad, or than combat is bad, but I just prefer combat not to be the basis of the system I am playing. Depending on the meta-structure of the game being played (dungeon crawl, linear) I often find myself going back to my Min-Max'er roots.
Still, I am a penitent RP'er, and thus I prefer to RP situations rather than roll dice or use numbers.
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To be honest, Finlay: Your character fits the description of what a classic newbie to TTRPGs would make. That's fine, we all have tried to play the "lovable imp", but the antics of "taking the spoils" gets frustrating to other players real quick.
I know, I know! You will say "Dress! I know my party is okay with it and the DM approve of it", but I ask: Is that /really/ true? Or are you just projecting? A novice or amature GM will basically approve anything that does not wholly and immediately break the game (GMs need to say "No" a lot, but newer ones do not in being afraid of pushing players away.)
Remember that other players are there to have fun and gain stuff as much as you are. They also cannot read your minds or be sure of your intentions being plainly malicious or something that will eventually help them. If you can manage to make interesting scenarios (aka: willingly get caught red-handed stealing or getting caught bartering your party's lives for something else) then it may be pretty awesome - just remember that "I am useful" almost never outweighs "I am loyal to the party", so if you do decide to get caught - have a damn good reason for the party to keep your character in their kinship.
Which brings me to the last point, and one many on Neb is probably sick of me saying:
TTRPGs are not like GmodRP. It is not you vs other players, or you vs the GM, or party vs GM, but it is about everyone collaborating to have a fun time and creating interesting scenarios for enjoyment. A good GM knows that the excuse "It is what my character would do" is never an excuse for one player to completely screw another player. Players who /do/ insist that it is okay, well, they never get seats around my table - nor others.
Basically: I know your character is a dick and you should watch your actions in game cautiously, because a minor "inconvience" could be the last straw for another player. So, communicate with your party members and your GM. Good communication is key to any successful relationships.
Anyway. Yeah! TTRPGs are great, better than playing GmodRP 99% of the time.