Tabletop RPG Beginner Guide

Help me get into tabletop RPGs:

**My Interest:**
- Games I'm curious about: ${{GAMES}}
- Why interested: ${{MOTIVATION}}
- Role preference: ${{PLAYER_OR_GM}}
- Group situation: ${{GROUP_STATUS}}

**Experience:**
- RPG experience: ${{EXPERIENCE}}
- Boardgame experience: ${{BOARDGAME_EXPERIENCE}}
- Storytelling comfort: ${{STORYTELLING}}

**Logistics:**
- Time available: ${{TIME}}
- Online vs in-person: ${{FORMAT}}
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}

Please provide:
1. RPG basics explained
2. Game recommendations for beginners
3. Finding/forming a group
4. Creating your first character
5. Understanding game mechanics
6. Roleplaying tips for new players
7. Player etiquette
8. Essential supplies
9. Online tools and platforms
10. GMing introduction if interested
11. Community resources
12. Progressing in the hobby