So, you’re interested in Dungeons and Dragons?

So, you’re interested in Dungeons and Dragons? Maybe you’ve watched videos showcasing stories and characters being acted out by voice actors or actors as they tell their stories in humorous or exciting ways. Maybe you were introduced to the idea by friends or family. Maybe your local gaming store is asking people if they’re interested in playing in the store. All these situations are ways you may have been introduced to the world of Dungeons and Dragons. However, you don’t know where to start, you don’t know what’s required of you. Maybe watching experienced players has made it seem like you can’t bring anything to the table yourself, that you don’t have a story to tell or something exciting to contribute. I’m here to tell you, you do.

 

Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop game where a group of players, usually 3 or more, each create a character to represent in a story told by their Dungeon Master (DM). The DMs role is to control the flow of the story, present challenges to the players in various ways, as well as controlling monsters for these players to overcome. The main thing to remember is that Dungeons and Dragons is for everyone. Don’t limit yourself by thinking that you don’t know how to play, that you’re sure your character has been done before, or that you’re terrible at math
and would slow everyone down. A player merely needs to be prepared to sit at the table and interact with the other players, to voice what they wish to do, what they wish to say, and how they want their character to react to situations. If you’re bad at math, you can just bring a calculator if you wish, no one is going to mind if you take a little longer adding up your totals. Dungeons and Dragons can be merely about playing through the various challenges presented by the DM, it can be about solving a mystery, it can be whatever you wish to make it be. Everyone
was new at some point.

 

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When you’re looking to start playing, there’s many good places to start. You’re able to find the Basic Rules for free online through dndbeyond.com, which will give you the rundown on how to start making a character, the various classes you can play as well as one of their available subclasses. It’s the perfect starting point for a player just wanting to read the basic gameplay rules without needing an initial investment. After creating your character, or even choosing a premade character for your first experience, you can find a group either online, among friends, or at your Local Gaming Store and proceed to the fun! It’s as simple as that! Various other items that I would usually suggest to have prepared for the best experience would be a pencil, an eraser, any item or miniature to represent your character, and a set of dice. This will allow you to experience the game best without needing to borrow much if anything from other players.

 

When looking for a group to play there are many great sources online as well as in person that you can take advantage of. Many Local Gaming Stores organize and support groups to play in their stores on specific days of the week. These groups are usually specialized in introducing newer players to the game or are used to the act of players joining and leaving the group periodically based on their availability. For new players it’s sometimes the best experience available to them as there is no feeling of obligation to attend every single week. There are also
various reddit groups, discord servers and websites that allow players and DM’s to advertise to make it easier for groups to form. Also, don’t forget that it could be as easy as picking up a premade adventure and making a night of it with your friends!

 

You may be daunted by the idea of getting into Dungeons and Dragons for various reasons. The major thing to remember is that every player was new at some point. Every player has gone through the same thing as you as they were introduced to the game, as they started playing with their current groups. However, Dungeons and Dragons is a world that accepts all players, all stories and all playstyles. It is up to the players how the game will progress, how the
adventure will continue, how it will be told, and how the challenges are overcome. So, you’re interested in Dungeons and Dragons? Then enter our tavern, raise a mug and always remember that the most important aspect of the game is you.

 

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