Playing games on a computer or console is great fun, but these systems set the rules in code and often are designed to be played with just one person in a room. This makes the social aspect of gaming less important and leaves players at the mercy of the game’s rules.
Tabletop role-playing games get around these problems by putting players around the same table. They’re great fun – but in a world where numerous video games are available for $20 or less, the hardcover books required by most tabletop games appear expensive. There are, however, a few online resources that let you start playing for free.D6 System
Dungeon World
FATE
Pathfinder
Savage Worlds
