Salt Lake City newbie player Options

[Ashmire]

I've so far only played Shadowrun Returns and read( and loved) a bunch of the setting novels, but I'd like to give the actual tabletop game a try( I do have experience with D&D and would have to work around my existing D&D game since I don't want to ditch on a now 4-year-long campaign). Unfortunately not having much luck finding anyone else interested. I'd consider PbP( I'm living vicariously through reading *other people's* PbPs and feeling SO frustrated I can't join in), but I'm not sure how feasible that is for a new person who hasn't really learned the system yet and doesn't actually own a copy of the books, especially since Shadowrun has the reputation of being a difficult system (which is the main reason why I can't find anyone else willing to play here). So, suggestions, anyone?

[adamu]

You will indeed need "the books."

but since the move to SR5, there is only the one core book currently out (next coming very soon). If you are on a budget, get the PDF.

But that is it - the Dumpshock boards are very welcoming of new players.

Just watch for a recruitment thread - they come up with some regularity - and throw your hat in the ring.

PbP is torturously slow, but at the same time EXCELLENT for role-playing/character development, if you like that in a game.

Good luck!