Looking for an accessible tabletop rpg

Drolletje

I've got some friends that have never played a tabletop rpg. In fact, I haven't either. Still, that's exactly what I want to do. Since this is my idea, I guess I'll be the dungeon master and I'll buy the rulebook(s). The problem is I don't know which game. I know dungeons&dragons ofcourse, but I've also heard of other games like GURPS. I want a game with a basic ruleset that isn't too complex. I want a game where there are lots of choices and premade content (since I've no experience as a DM). I'm prepared to buy one or two rulebooks and a set of dice, but not tons of books or other material that are required to play.

I know that this site is actually only for mmo's, but I feel there are a lot of veterans out here and I hope one of you can recommend us a good rpg. I would also appreciate some tips how to be a good dm

Thanks for all input,

Drolletje

kiatara

It is a good few years since i last played a tabletop rpg in my days at uni, so im not exactly up on the latest games, but i used to love being a gm whatever the game!Once you get the basics of how to run a game really the only limits are your imagination and those of  the group you play with- we used to make our own custom rules as went got better at playing.

Dungeons and dragons basic set was a very good begining point for me as a gm- i think i bought one game module and after that made up my own games- never bought the advanced rule set either as we made our own up!