0
1

[–] im_back 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I would play face-to-face if at all possible. Even if you are tech-savvy, all of your players may not be. If they can't receive a file, the internet drops, etc. -- it can spoil the fun. So your siblings would be a great resource. Plus, you can learn the rules, make mistakes, and have fun together.

If online is your only choice, Roll20 is a site where you can play games online, although for beginners, skype or Google Hangouts might be easier (if you're confortabke with Google Docs, you could share maps etc.)

Whoaverse needs a LFG (looking for group) subverse, but as it's small, that may not be feasible yet.

There are a plethora of inexpensive games you really only need some polyhedral dice (example), paper, pencils, and maybe a calculator.

I started back in 1979 with a the first Basic D&D box. It's simpler than modern D&D, although from what I've seen, the latest edition looks very approachable from a new player's perspective. You could check out the games for yourself and make your own decision. You can download what WOTC has graciously offered and check out 5e:

No game store required. If you can go here on the Internet, presumably, you can go there.

Whether you like 5e or not, you may want a change of pace:

If it helps, you can visit SRD sites (System Reference Documents - all words and [few to] no pictures, but you get the "meat" of the game system) and get some games rules. Example:

and some sites allow a game to be downloaded legally:

There's new games and you don't need a local store to try them (and your GM/Players can get copies of the rules).

You don't have adventures, well for Old School Games (OSRIC, Labyrinth Lord, etc), you can visit:

And some games have downloadable adventures (such as the Talislanta site and Basic Fantasy RPG).

In fact, why stop at the few above? Here's a list of 500:

Some games won't be your cup of tea, but if you've got a rules set that you enjoy -- that's all you really need.

0
1

[–] Slug [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Wow, what an informative, well constructed answer! I'll definitely be looking into Roll20, and the pen and paper games. I am really excited to start playing. Thanks for putting so much time into this!