New to FG

[LoudPaul]

I am new to Fantasy Grounds. If i wanted to see what is possible, how best to go about it? I am an old DnD player who is getting back into it (my son has helped to reignite this flame). My first thought is i probably should experience a session and then consider... What are your suggestions? I have a large set of 2nd & now 5th Ed. non-electronic materials...

[Zacchaeus]

Welcome to FG LoudPaul.

I'd start with the user manual (click the link on the start page) or dip into some videos. There's various links here for the 5e ruleset; not sure what there is for the Classic rulesets. https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?27296-Guides-videos-and-other-helpful-information

You could also try and get yourself into a pick up game or a one shot adventure. See here for GM's advertising games https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?40-LFG-Looking-for-Group

And there's the Discord channel too. https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?36377-Official-Discord-Server

And probably not a bad idea to sign up with the FG College as well https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?40020-Join-Fantasy-Grounds-College-Learn-Fantasy-Grounds-learn-D-amp-D-and-then-play!

[LordEntrails]

Welcome. Mr Z has got you setup pretty well. Let us know what questions you have as you go :)

[viviolay]

Hey Lord Paul!
I'm the D&D AL consultant for FG and I run some DM Trainings and our monthly D&D event. If you're looking to learn FG to DM, I have a 2.5 hour training that takes you from new to the software to able to run a prepared module coming thus Tuesday the 22nd and the following week on the 28th.

We are also having our gameday event this Saturday if you want to sign up for a game and get to experience the software from the player side. A free demo license for FG Unity is all you need. I attached the event flier in case you'd like to check it out.

Best,
Violet

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[JohnD]

I am new to Fantasy Grounds. If i wanted to see what is possible, how best to go about it? I am an old DnD player who is getting back into it (my son has helped to reignite this flame). My first thought is i probably should experience a session and then consider... What are your suggestions? I have a large set of 2nd & now 5th Ed. non-electronic materials...

Welcome. You are in a great place.

5e is extremely well supported on FG.

Further, should you decide that you want to get use out of your older materials, the AD&D Classics (2e) ruleset is in my opinion the most feature and functionality packed ruleset that FG has. If you want a bit of a guided tour around the AD&D ruleset, send me a PM here on the forums or on Discord at JohnD#1818.

[WindrunnerCGG]

While it would be the right thing for me, reading the manual as @Zacchaeus recommends is not for everyone. However between his recommendation and @viviolay's, one or both of those approaches together should take care of you.

I would also recommend heading over to the Fantasy Grounds College and taking one of our Character Creation, and our Combat 101 class. The link to our Discord is: https://discord.gg/QJYQhA2Z.

Windrunner