D&D/Pathfind(ers/ing?) Players, help? :c

[Shipments]

So at lunch during the last few month of schools, a friend started a game with my table.
I've been sucked in since, but I have not one clue how the game works even now. XD
(Seriously, the main knowledge is that I like Paladins, and I had a good knack for getting crit rolls. LOL)

So I was wondering if any one (or any multiple of people) would mind teaching me how to play?
I'm not picky on what game (or version? Apparently there's multiple D&D versions--), so...

A note: I don't have a problem skyping/doing a voice call. c:
- But if we do talk, I ask that you please respect my gender identification.
-- (I understand you'll need to get used to it but I'm kinda irritated with people still referring to me as a she/her/etc. :c)

Thanks!
-Rolls off into the oblivion ahh--

Edit: Someone's helping me out so.. Yay! biggrin

[EveryVillainIsLemonsss]

It's really hard to explain without physically being there to show a person what to do. Each game and edition usually releases some sort of players handbook, they can be pricey (usually around 40 bucks online) but they break down the game to teach you how to play. 3nodding

[brother_edward]

Aye, I play AD&D, which I suspects has vastly different rules than the Pathfinder variants.

[Sprainogre]

If you're playing Pathfinder and looking for some rule support, there is the Pathfinder SRD. As a GM and as a player, I use this ALL THE TIME. It is super convenient. And if you need info on Golorian (the world that Pathfinder defaults to), there is a solid wiki for that. Also used heavily. These will help you to at least keep the costs down while you learn.

As said above, it's hard to teach the game without being there. Best way I've found to learn the game is to play it and to read the rules. A solid grasp on the rules is never a bad thing. However, if you have some specific questions, ask away. Just be as specific as you can on what edition you're playing.

Editions from latest to oldest run like this DnD Next (are they calling it 5th Edition yet?), Pathfinder, 4th Edition, D&D 3.5, D&D 3.0, AD&D 2nd, AD&D 1st, D&D, Red Box D&D. (Did I miss any? I feel like I missed one in there...) You might not know which version your'e playing, but I bet if you can describe a few books, we can collectively narrow it down.