Friday, January 9, 2015

Like tabletop roleplaying games? GET ON GOOGLE PLUS!

 
There's really no other way to say it: if you're a pen-and-pencil gamer or used to be and can't find a group in your area? There's no more excuse for not gaming. Get on Google Plus if you're not already. If you've ever asked "Where can I find an online RPG game?" or "Where can I run an online roleplaying campaign?" You're answer is here!

Many of my readers have Google accounts--converting your account or signing up for G+ account is easy. There's so many Communities (big "C" as that's Google's name for groups with like-minded folks) out there for gamers of all stripes. 

Let this settle in for a bit: Just typing in "Dungeons and Dragons" is going to give you dozens if not hundreds of results for Communities to join.

Here now are many of the groups to which I belong on G+. If there was an official tagline for the group, I pulled it off their page. Some had nothing. I bolded at least one in each category that I think are good for getting you started. 

GENERAL RPG RESOURCES AND OLD SCHOOL GAMING 

RPGs FOR KIDS

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS LATEST EDITION

FANTASY & HORROR

SCIENCE FICTION

STAR WARS

POST-APOCALYPSE AND SCIENCE FANTASY

SUPERHEROES

ALL-AROUND SYSTEMS

GAME CREATION & PUBLISHING

I'm sure some of my "plusser" pals out there in Internet-landia can help fill in the comments with any that I've missed. (Note: please do comment from your computer, as posting from mobile devices gives a different address or some cases, doesn't work at all.)

Once you've joined Google Plus you should:
  1. Fill out your profile and make it obvious that you're a gamer. Read THIS POST by Adam Muszkiewicz immediately.
  2. Join some gamer Communities. Some may need to approve you to join, so make sure your profile is filled out first.
  3. Turn OFF your 1+ notices and turn ON notifications for the Communities you've joined.
  4. Take some time exploring posts, Get caught up on what the community is talking about--but also what ground they've covered. Post questions if you're in need of help.
  5. Games are done via Google Hangout, so you'll need a good set of headphones and a webcam (most are built right into laptops nowadays).
  6. See that "Recommended for you" link at the top of your Google Plus feed? CLICK IT. There's more Communities to join!
Join G+ and get gaming!
No longer do you need to scour the web looking for a game here or there. Now you can join Google Plus--and if there's not one already you can make one yourself!


Updated: November 4, 2015

1 comment:

  1. There are Communities for all 3 editions of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. And on for Earthdawn.

    (Followed the link from Dyvers. )

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