Sup /tg/. I need some advice on how to get started with some actual pen and paper RPGs.
I have a group of 4-6 people completely willing to start up a game, with myself as the game master/dungeon master/whateverthefuck master. The problem is that we don't have any rule set to work by. We tried a homebrew system I threw together for one encounter, and while it was fun it really has no chance for lasting for a meaningful amount of time, and I really don't want to have to be constantly fixing it/forming it/writing it down. So, tomorrow after work I'm going to be going to a few stores around town I'm hoping will have rulebooks and other such that I'd need.
What I'm asking for from you guys is tips on where to start, what system, what kind of actual resources or tools I'd need for that system, any tips on GMing in general, or any possible help you feel like giving. Since it's hard for us to get together and one of our players is out of state we typically use maptool, so tips on how to circumvent that piece of shit also accepted.
Pic unrelated, but I hear you guys like 40K.