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If someone was interested in understanding as much as possible what the world of TTRPGs and story games had to offer, which 5 games would you suggest they play first, and why?

Ideally this would include a broad array of mechanics, themes and settings.

Inspired by a discussion over at !rpgmemes@ttrpg.network : https://lemmy.world/post/33918016/18604654

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[–] Gwimdor@ttrpg.network 3 points 1 week ago

Fixed. It was super early and I'm not used to the formatting in these comments...

  • CoC or Delta Green use the basic roleplaying system, which i really love.
  • 5e because I think it's the most user-friendly iteration of D&D and despite Hasbro being douches, I have a deep and abiding love for D&D.
  • MORKBORG because I'm not a huge fsn of any of the OSR gamrs I've tried but it seems like they should be included ss a rules-light option for newcomers to get their feet wet and I think it's the most fun out of those options
  • I haven't played Savage Worlds or Kids on Bikes, but they both seem like really good systems that wouldn't be hard to learn and look like a lot of fun. Also, they have mechanics the others don't so they're good from a variety standpoint.