Roleplaying games can be one of the most rewarding experiences for new and old players alike.  Instead of getting your digital kick by movie or videogames, you turn on the most powerful machine ever: your mind!  For those uninitiated, RPG's, the traditional pencil and paper type, put you into the role of a hero in a fantasy or sci-fi setting along with any friends you choose to share in the experience.  Since it says Beginner in the title, let's look at it from the beginner's perspective.