How do i start playing Dungeons and Dragons?
I really want to start playing DnD and untill about 10 minutes ago i thought it was just a board game but when i tried to buy it off ebay i found that there is a lot more too it than that. I want to start playing but i have no idea where to start. what should i buy to start off with? can someone give me a brief overview of the game itself?
Thinking of starting Dungeons and Dragons?
You can try looking at hobby stores for the new 4th edition books which came out last month. There are 3 ( Dungeon Master Guide, Player Handbook and Monster Manuel ) Also can try Ebay or Barnes and Noble. Maybe Walden Books might have them. They carry a small supply of RPG games. You can also try the Dungeons and Dragons Miniature Game. They have a new starter set out now that is for 2 players to help get you started. And you can also use it to help play the regular D&D game. There is also one premade adventure game out for 4th edition also called H1 " Keep on the Shadowfell " A level 1-3 adventure... I would start with the miniature game first to see if it's something you like before starting into the real game. It does require a little commitment to it. It's really not a game your just gonna throw out on the table and just start playing it. It takes time to really get it all together.
What do i need to get to start playing dungeons and dragons?
If you were trying to start your own group you would need the three core books: Player's Handbook Dungeon Masters Guide Monster Manual some dice (not just six-sided but 4- 8- 10- and 20-sided) pen & paper some like-minded friends Figure on spending about $100 or so to start from scratch. If you really get into the hobby with miniatures, extra books, and accessories you can spend as much as your budget allows. The latest version is 4.0, just recently released, I think most people are playing 3.5 right now, but a lot will likely transition to 4.0. You could look for used 3.5 version if you want to save some money. I never recommend trying to learn to play from scratch. Those three books have a lot of rules to learn and trying to read an play is often confusing and might spoil the game for you. I recommend if at all possible find a group that knows how to play and join them, even if just for a game or two. There are a lot of players out there that are willing to teach the game to new players. Try looking for RPGA sponsored games (http://www.rpga.com) at your local game store. The other advantage is that they will have all the books, dice, miniatures you will need to get started. As for classes, the core books have: barbarians, bards, clerics, druids, fighters, rogues, sorcerers, and wizards. For 3.5 there are a lot of extra books already out there that have more classes but those are the base classes. Starting out you should just worry about the base classes and base books.
What does one need to start playing Dungeons and Dragons?
My sister says she wants to start playing dungeons and dragons but isn't sure what she needs to play. Her birthday is coming up so I thought I'd buy her some kind of "starter set" so she could start playing with her friends. The problem is, I've never played Dungeons and Dragons either. What should I buy for her? Is there a starter set for new players? A link to an amazon.com product would be very helpful as well.
Where can I buy a Dungeons and Dragons starter set?
Connagh: Not ALL D&D groups hate 4th edition; I dropped 3rd edition in a heartbeat for it! 4th edition has an extremely simplified and streamlined format that allows for more RP opportunities and player involvement. The rules are easy and streamlined, while player options for every class span the whole spectrum. You aren't limited to basic attacks when you're a fighter - you can equip your fighter for various styles of play. Get the newest Starter Set, which came out in 2010. It is the introductory set to this great new revolution in D&D. Get it from Amazon, and move on to Rules Compendium and Heroes of the Fallen Lands when you're ready. It's far more rich and versatile than any RPG yet. Tyler, please know that DDO is based on 3.5 edition rules. I believe you will find 4th edition to be far more pleasing than the online game.
I want to start playing Dungeons & Dragons. Having never played the game before, how should I start?
5th Edition is great. There’s a ton of excitement and support for it, and it’s much more “new person” friendly - the rules are streamlined (while still allowing for a ton of depth), and its focus on narrative play is much closer to what people expect from D&D. With 3rd and 4th, it was much more about crunching a ton of numbers, maximizing your character’s skills, and not making bad decisions in stacking your buffs or positioning yourself. 5th is much closer to what you see in pop culture, with people sitting around a story and telling a story, just using the dice to add uncertainty to outcomes.The most important thing to have is other people. This is another reason to start with 5th Edition. Most local gaming stores will have nights where you can go and play some D&D with other people who are experienced. Be careful - not everyone is friendly. Don’t feel like you have to keep playing with a group just because they’re there - if they’re unwelcoming, find another group (MeetUp can be great for this, as well).If you have a group of friends who wants to try D&D, pick up the starter kit and run through the included adventure with the pre-fabricated characters. From there, you can pick up the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual - as well as some of the adventure books, if you don’t have a DM (Dungeon Master - the person who runs the game) who wants to create their own adventures.If you, personally, are interested in DMing, I’d pick up the Dungeon Master’s Guide as soon as possible. It has a ton of great information on how to design adventures and make an RPG table “work”. Even if you don’t want to DM, this book can be useful for a new player to read. It’ll give you a good idea of how to work with the DM to maximize everyone’s fun, as well as show you what a good DM should be doing so you’re more willing to leave a table with a DM who isn’t doing their job well (a bad DM can ruin your experience with D&D).
I just started playing Dungeons & Dragons with my boyfriend...plz help :/?
so i have never played an rpg game before and my boyfriend plays d&d and is always talking about what a great time he had and so on...i was intrigued (also thought it would maybe be a turn on, as i have found out it is lol...but anyways), so i played 2 times with him already, i'm an elvin druid by the way ;] and i had to leave both times early for work (his friend is the SLOWEST DM EVER....waits till last minute for everything...) so im usually there for hours and hours and by the time he's "ready" i get to role play for 2 hours....the role playing is alright, i was never really into drama, ever-but its okay. while we're playing it the dm takes CONSTANT breaks for the stupidest **** and i would like to battle for ONCE....and it gets me just irritated and unmotivated to even try to concentrate on being in-character....my boyfriend really wants me to give it another chance he knows i'm frustrated, i'm trying to put on a "patient" front, but he knows better--he just got me some pretty dice today for the game that i said i wanted and he got me a folder and everything for the game, it's a really sweet gesture i love him-but i'm just not sure if i'm gonna last with this game, i'm really dissapointed with myself because i wanted to share something that he loves..... did any of you d&d players feel like it wasn't for you in the beginning? what do you think i should do? serious answers please..... 10 points to best answer!