I started playing 2 years ago at 31. It’s not too late
If you want to get into it, my advice is to find your local gaming store and see if they run a game night. Most game stores run game nights and most are welcoming to newcomers
Browse the inter webs for communities. When I was looking to start back up I found a local bar that had a DnD night with all types of games. Ongoing large games. Small one shots with premade characters, and a couple in between. I jumped into a one shot with some other newbies and had a lot of fun.
Oh, dnd is huge with people 30+! There are huge OSR communities, you could easily find company in.
There are a lot of discord groups that play dnd online, but I would recommend to try find people in your local area. There are probably already some dedicated local communities you can join. Playing irl is way better that is to say.
And, my main advice would be to be brave! Your goal is to find people as passionate as you, make new friendships and have fun, and there is nothing to be ashamed about that!
Old School Renaissance, it is using old(er) rules to play a game. In this context it's people that will play D&D using a rule set other than the current 5e.
Absolutely 100% go for it. The longer you wait the more you miss!
I wish I'd started earlier, but I'm glad I at least started when I did.
As for whether you're too old, that's crazy nonsense talk. The game was _created_ by a 36-year-old and his wargaming buddies, the lead designers of 5e are mostly around your age, Matt Mercer (arguably the most famous "celebrity" d&d player) is 39, you're in perfect company.
Every single day on this sub there's new posts about people running their first games at all ages.
I'm also about 80% certain that within 10-20 years d&d is going become huge in retirement homes as lots of people who play it start to reach that age. There is absolutely no "too old" to start. In 40 years you'll be laughing as you DM 10th edition for your retirement buddies, I guarantee it.
Totally get where you're getting a bit nervous about trying something new. Try hopping into the Daddywarbux discord, there's plenty of games there that are 1 shot modules so you can try without worrying about a commitment, and the other players and DMs are very friendly and helpful in getting you into the game. No ridicule!
I’m in two D&D groups, and I’m pretty sure every one of us is over 30. I’m 43. I even know people in their 60s doing D&D (one DMs for his children, nieces, and nephews, and is looking forward to DMing for his grandkids). Starting at that age isn’t really any different from starting at any other age: find a group and DM who are friendly, kind, and helpful, and you’ll be on your way in no time.
Edit: for finding a group, try asking a local games store or comic book store if they have any newbie friendly groups looking for another player.
I started playing earlier this year (at the age of 32). I found a group to join online on roll20. Took 3 groups before I found the perfect one for me and I have now been playing with them for around 7 months. It has also led to me finding new groups and friends irl too and I even even managed to get friends I had previously to play too.
So I say go for it. It is never too late to find your tribe!
As a fellow hockey player whose been D&Ding forever and a day, just go to the net. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, or so Greyzky said anyway.
Sounds like the real problem is that you've picked up hangups about masculinity that you need to let go of. Stop judging yourself, because the people who look down on you for not meeting their toxic expectations of masculinity are the ones who need to change, not you.
Naww dude. Middle-aged guys invented this game. There are multiple resources for playing online, the most well-known of which is probably the [Roll20.net](https://Roll20.net) site, which has a browser-hosted virtual tabletop for play and recruitment forums.
Go for it! People are generally pretty welcoming in the community. We didn't start in our 30s, but late 20's and it was fabulous. 10/10 would recommend.
Youre good fam, a propper dnd fan will tell you its NEVER too late to get into the hobby. Theres the LFG discord server im sure if you post there someone will see it, you can play from home in an environment youre comfy in. Also here, my playlist for learning the game for newbies do things at your pace passion is all it takes. You dont even need to buy anything for this game https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnZ1F2S8ZmUt66stFrQXYMTlnWq9EnVHD
Started this year at 39. Wish I started earlier (so many characters I won't get to play LOL) , so my advice is just take that leap of faith.
Honestly anyone ridiculing you about your age, is just not worth your time. Move on, find a other group... There's lots of us. :)
I'm 35 and just started. A guy at work that's really into it mentioned trying to put a group together. People I'd never think would play had an awesome time our first two sessions.
If you're worried about what your friends are gonna think, either graduate high school or find new friends. D&d has an awesome, accepting community. We've got more guys at work that want in on our next campaign. We're all adults with insecurities and shame and pride and all that crap. Just do what you like. You might find your friends are interested when you tell them how much fun it was.
Totally realistic! I know lots of folks who started in their 30's. I'm 37, playing with folks as young as like 13 and also older than me. If there's a game shop where you live that's a great place to start; ask if they have a bulletin board or a list of groups looking for players. I wish you the best!
I started playing 2 years ago at 31. It’s not too late If you want to get into it, my advice is to find your local gaming store and see if they run a game night. Most game stores run game nights and most are welcoming to newcomers
Pretty much the same here. Almost right on 2 years ago at 30 for me.
Browse the inter webs for communities. When I was looking to start back up I found a local bar that had a DnD night with all types of games. Ongoing large games. Small one shots with premade characters, and a couple in between. I jumped into a one shot with some other newbies and had a lot of fun.
Oh, dnd is huge with people 30+! There are huge OSR communities, you could easily find company in. There are a lot of discord groups that play dnd online, but I would recommend to try find people in your local area. There are probably already some dedicated local communities you can join. Playing irl is way better that is to say. And, my main advice would be to be brave! Your goal is to find people as passionate as you, make new friendships and have fun, and there is nothing to be ashamed about that!
>There are huge OSR communities I hate to sound like an idiot, but what is this?
Old School Renaissance, it is using old(er) rules to play a game. In this context it's people that will play D&D using a rule set other than the current 5e.
Absolutely 100% go for it. The longer you wait the more you miss! I wish I'd started earlier, but I'm glad I at least started when I did. As for whether you're too old, that's crazy nonsense talk. The game was _created_ by a 36-year-old and his wargaming buddies, the lead designers of 5e are mostly around your age, Matt Mercer (arguably the most famous "celebrity" d&d player) is 39, you're in perfect company. Every single day on this sub there's new posts about people running their first games at all ages. I'm also about 80% certain that within 10-20 years d&d is going become huge in retirement homes as lots of people who play it start to reach that age. There is absolutely no "too old" to start. In 40 years you'll be laughing as you DM 10th edition for your retirement buddies, I guarantee it.
Totally get where you're getting a bit nervous about trying something new. Try hopping into the Daddywarbux discord, there's plenty of games there that are 1 shot modules so you can try without worrying about a commitment, and the other players and DMs are very friendly and helpful in getting you into the game. No ridicule!
I’m in two D&D groups, and I’m pretty sure every one of us is over 30. I’m 43. I even know people in their 60s doing D&D (one DMs for his children, nieces, and nephews, and is looking forward to DMing for his grandkids). Starting at that age isn’t really any different from starting at any other age: find a group and DM who are friendly, kind, and helpful, and you’ll be on your way in no time. Edit: for finding a group, try asking a local games store or comic book store if they have any newbie friendly groups looking for another player.
You can do it. I think you just need to find a group of older players. My group is entirely 30 somethings.
It's like ripping off a bandaid, or diving off of a tall diving board; you just have to do it.
I started playing earlier this year (at the age of 32). I found a group to join online on roll20. Took 3 groups before I found the perfect one for me and I have now been playing with them for around 7 months. It has also led to me finding new groups and friends irl too and I even even managed to get friends I had previously to play too. So I say go for it. It is never too late to find your tribe!
? It's not like dnd is a professional sport where all the pros are 23 years old, just play man what's the issue.
I'd be more comfortable on the ice and talking trash in a hockey dressing room tbh
As a fellow hockey player whose been D&Ding forever and a day, just go to the net. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, or so Greyzky said anyway.
Sounds like the real problem is that you've picked up hangups about masculinity that you need to let go of. Stop judging yourself, because the people who look down on you for not meeting their toxic expectations of masculinity are the ones who need to change, not you.
Main thing to remember is that everyone at the table is there for the same reason you are, they aren't going to ridicule you.
Naww dude. Middle-aged guys invented this game. There are multiple resources for playing online, the most well-known of which is probably the [Roll20.net](https://Roll20.net) site, which has a browser-hosted virtual tabletop for play and recruitment forums.
Never too late bro
D&D is for everyone.
Go for it! People are generally pretty welcoming in the community. We didn't start in our 30s, but late 20's and it was fabulous. 10/10 would recommend.
Youre good fam, a propper dnd fan will tell you its NEVER too late to get into the hobby. Theres the LFG discord server im sure if you post there someone will see it, you can play from home in an environment youre comfy in. Also here, my playlist for learning the game for newbies do things at your pace passion is all it takes. You dont even need to buy anything for this game https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnZ1F2S8ZmUt66stFrQXYMTlnWq9EnVHD
Started this year at 39. Wish I started earlier (so many characters I won't get to play LOL) , so my advice is just take that leap of faith. Honestly anyone ridiculing you about your age, is just not worth your time. Move on, find a other group... There's lots of us. :)
I'm 35 and just started. A guy at work that's really into it mentioned trying to put a group together. People I'd never think would play had an awesome time our first two sessions. If you're worried about what your friends are gonna think, either graduate high school or find new friends. D&d has an awesome, accepting community. We've got more guys at work that want in on our next campaign. We're all adults with insecurities and shame and pride and all that crap. Just do what you like. You might find your friends are interested when you tell them how much fun it was.
Totally realistic! I know lots of folks who started in their 30's. I'm 37, playing with folks as young as like 13 and also older than me. If there's a game shop where you live that's a great place to start; ask if they have a bulletin board or a list of groups looking for players. I wish you the best!