What is a Tabletop RPG? (Beginner's Guide)

Tabletop RPGs, and in particular Dungeons and Dragons, are more popular now than they've EVER been. I'm relatively new to the hobby myself and I think we're about to see RPGs explode into the mainstream. It is SO much fun and with some many different RPGs to choose from (Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Starfinder, Savage Worlds, Call of Cthulu and thousands more) - there's bound to be one out there for someone of almost any taste. Whether you're into fantasy, sci-fi, horror or realistic medieval fiction - there's an RPG that'll suit you. It can seem daunting to get a foot in the door but over the next few months I hope to guide some of you into the deep in with tabletop roleplaying!

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[HeroicPeanutOfStormAndLightnin]

"pen and papper is almost always cooperative" *thinks back on his experiences dming* "...unless something goes horribly wrong"

[cynthia]

I'm sooo so happy that you are starting to make dnd content! I wanna get into the game but I've had a hard time finding good guides.

[jeffchristena]

I've been playing tabletop RPG's for more than 30 years. Years ago I thought the hobby would die. Basically because of video games. The fact that it's so popular now I'm just flabbergasted. Anyways, thank you for making this video to pass on to the next generation of TRPG gamers.

[Darevi]

As a D&D player and DM for the past 5 years who is going off to college and playing with brand new players, I will definitely be sending them all to this video. This has easily been the shortest and most to the point "Beginner's Guide" type video I have seen, but still being very informative. Thanks! I can't wait for the future D&D content I will be seeing on this channel!

[tmar]

I enjoy watching people making crafts/ dioramas for tabletop gaming but never understood what it actually is. I get it now, thank you so much for explaining it in such depth!

[dragonplant]

wow such a nice intrudaction for RPG's. I mean I play a GM in dungeons and dragon's with my mates but this was still pretty informing especially with other types of table top RPG's

[PHSPictures]

What an excellent explanation.

I had no idea how RPG's worked before this primer. Now I'm quite interested in trying one out.

[Nightharrow]

It's a crime that you do not have more subscribers. This is an excellent video and you seem to be one of the very few content creators that does not fall into the trap of thinking the way you like to play, is the only or correct way to play. 10/10 will recommend.

[wkrona]

Amazing video, especially interesting for someone trying to get into DnD such as myself! Thank you!

[NayrAnur]

I always wanted to get into DnD. Thanks for this, Xio.

[cloudincus]

I had a small internal laugh during this mate. You camera setup gave the perfect perspective to fit the theme of this video. Making you look very much like an elf haha. At least your ears look very pointed.

I always wanted to get into D&D. I dont really have any mates IRL who would give it a go. Can you recommend any online D&D communities/tools?

[ozly]

Really well put! I wish everyone loved rpgs as much as us🙄

[michaelballinger]

That was really interesting. I never understood what table top rpgs were before - my son was watching a video on YouTube of an Australian illustrator who for his birthday was rigging up a camera/green screen to integrate his terrain / minatures with digital art. Then he was talking about the creation of a new game that was a renaissance meets steampunk type thing. Intrigued I searched for an explanation/intro video and found yours.

[justacookie]

I wish my friends were as interested in DnD as me just so we could try it out...
I'm just interested in it, but i've never tried it out, because i just have no one to play with. :c

[bobreeks]

It’s really hard to teach this stuff but he chose a great example

[MichaelShmidt]

This blows my mind. I had no idea this existed.

[KeyserTheRedBeard]

nice upload Xiomaro. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the awesome work.

[Aalii]

Thank you very much for this comprehensive guide. I had no idea what tabletop RPGs are before watching this video. It got me quite interested and I will definitely have a look at this type of game. Hopefully we will see more videos about this topic on your channel!

[notlunaticdancer]

New Linkin Park album when?

Also, great to see you do DnD content!

[StillND]

So in layman’s terms, Cyberpunk 2077 is a Tabletop RPG?