How to find a group to play Ordem Paranormal RPG

To find a group to play Ordem Paranormal RPG, look for a game that fits your schedule, experience and preferred rules version. A useful introduction helps the GM check those details before anyone spends time building a character.

This guide offers starting points, a message template and questions to discuss with a prospective group. If you first want to understand a session, read our guide to playing Ordem Paranormal RPG.

Establish your availability first

Write down the days and times you can attend, your time zone and a realistic frequency. “Alternate Saturdays, 7–10 p.m. Brasília time” is easier to work with than “any time”. Also consider how much time you have to read rules and prepare a sheet.

Choose the kind of commitment you want. A short adventure lets you meet the group before joining a long campaign. A campaign offers continuity but needs regular attendance. If you are learning, look for a listing that explicitly welcomes beginners and leaves time to explain the rules.

You do not need a finished character yet. Bring a flexible concept; the system version and available options come from the conversation with the GM.

Where to look for an Ordem Paranormal game

Start with RPG communities, local groups and people who already share the hobby with you. In each community, find the recruitment area and read its posting rules.

| Starting point | What to check | | --- | --- | | Discord communities and RPG forums | Recruitment channels, listing dates and reply instructions | | Friends and acquaintances | Who wants to play, who can GM and a workable time | | Local game stores and RPG events | Current schedule, places available, duration and required materials | | Listings by GMs and organized games | System, required experience, format and any costs |

For publisher-linked channels, begin with Jambô's official website and follow links published there. The Ordem Paranormal website is a reference for the universe's channels. These starting points do not imply that open places are currently available.

Check recruitment dates and status. An old listing may remain visible after the group has filled. Reply through the requested channel and state your availability clearly.

A message template for prospective players

Adapt this example to your actual experience:

Hi! I'm looking for an Ordem Paranormal game that welcomes beginners. I'm available on alternate Saturdays, 7–10 p.m. Brasília time. I enjoy investigation and roleplay, and I'm still learning the rules. I can join a voice call and use a browser-based character sheet. I'd like to try a short adventure to meet the group. Which version do you use, and is there room for someone new?

If you have played before, add the versions you know. If you specifically want the playtest, say so at the beginning. State a preference for a free game if that matters to you, so expectations are clear early.

You can add a one-sentence concept: “I'd like to play someone who knows the town and gets involved because a person has disappeared”. Leave numbers, equipment and abilities until you receive the campaign instructions.

Questions to ask the GM before joining

These questions help establish whether the proposal fits your routine:

1. Which version and materials does the game use? Confirm books, supplements, optional rules and whether it is a playtest.
2. Will beginners receive help? Ask how character creation and explanations of the first tests work.
3. What is the schedule commitment? Check frequency, duration and how absences are handled.
4. What is the story's tone? Discuss investigation, roleplay, combat and the intensity of the horror.
5. Which tools are required? Check the call, sheet and virtual tabletop before preparing materials.
6. Are there costs? For a paid game, agree on the amount, terms and what is included.
7. How are spoilers and recordings handled? Find out what series material is used and whether the session will be recorded or streamed.

A combat-focused game can be a good match for someone seeking that experience. If you want long interviews and clue exploration, discuss that preference. The goal is an experience the group wants to build together.

Have an initial conversation before finalizing your sheet

Ask for time to learn about the proposal and explain your expectations. This can happen by text or voice and also provides a chance to agree on theme boundaries and requesting pauses.

The GM can explain the story's starting point and ask for connections between characters. A simple bond, such as working together or searching for the same person, helps everyone enter the investigation.

If you are gathering friends and nobody has prepared an adventure, our first Ordem Paranormal mission structure offers an original case to adapt. Choose someone to narrate and prepare it using your adopted rules.

Now prepare your Ordem Paranormal character sheet

Once you have the campaign instructions, build your character. For first edition, open the Ordem Paranormal sheet on Mini Kraken and follow the Portuguese creation tutorial. For the separate playtest template, use the Ordem Paranormal II Playtest page.

Show the GM your concept before finalizing campaign-dependent choices. A character can have an interesting reason to investigate while still needing adjustments to fit the group's premise.

When finished, use the pre-session sheet checklist. It covers values, main options, equipment and a sample roll, leaving the first meeting more time for the characters and case.

If you cannot find a place, propose a short adventure

You can invite interested people to an initial game. Publish a concrete proposal: schedule, version, expected duration, the group's experience and who will GM. If you are still seeking a GM, make that clear.

For example: “We're forming a beginner group for a short investigative adventure on Sunday afternoons. We'll agree on rules and characters before playing. We're looking for someone interested in GMing and players available at that time”.

Avoid committing to a long weekly campaign before testing the routine. After the first adventure, discuss what worked and whether to continue. A group that can meet consistently gives the story room to grow.

Common questions when looking for a game

Can I look for a game without a finished sheet?

Yes. State your interest and experience, bring a character idea and wait for campaign instructions. A sheet made beforehand may need rebuilding because it uses another version, progression or set of options.

Do I need to know the whole series?

Ask what knowledge the campaign assumes. A proposal can introduce its own context and begin with new characters. Agree on spoilers before discussing actual-play events.

Does Mini Kraken automatically find an open place for me?

The guides and sheet templates help you prepare. This article does not provide game registration or confirm vacancies. Joining depends on contacting the organizer and agreeing on participation.