Comments on: DnD for Dummies Part 1 – Overview for Complete N00bs http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs The D&D Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:54:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: DVD Review: The Dungeon Masters | Moebius Adventures http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs#comment-11871 DVD Review: The Dungeon Masters | Moebius Adventures Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:48:53 +0000 http://www.dungeonmastering.com/?p=3713#comment-11871 [...] DnD for Dummies Part 1 – Overview for Complete N00bs (dungeonmastering.com) [...] [...] DnD for Dummies Part 1 – Overview for Complete N00bs (dungeonmastering.com) [...]

]]> By: kocho http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs#comment-11702 kocho Sat, 29 May 2010 08:27:45 +0000 http://www.dungeonmastering.com/?p=3713#comment-11702 oops, meant D&D oops, meant D&D

]]> By: kocho http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs#comment-11700 kocho Fri, 28 May 2010 00:43:49 +0000 http://www.dungeonmastering.com/?p=3713#comment-11700 hmmm, i'll have to look up d&d, because as far as i've known for a while it's a typo hmmm, i’ll have to look up d&d, because as far as i’ve known for a while it’s a typo

]]> By: Josh F http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs#comment-11699 Josh F Thu, 27 May 2010 15:31:09 +0000 http://www.dungeonmastering.com/?p=3713#comment-11699 To someone who has little to no idea of what D&D is (or roleplaying games in general, for that matter), I feel like this article doesn't really say much. I realize it's just part 1 of [unspecified number], but I think if I was really curious and looking for info this alone would be disappointing. If anyone feels like they need to know more and they need it NOW, the Wikipedia article on D&D has a nice overview of what the game is like. Regarding Jocewyn's comment, I think the three core books might be a steep buy-in for someone who's curious but has no idea yet if this is something for them. If you know enough to be interested already, then sure, go for it. If you don't think you know enough about the game yet to want to buy the books, see if you can sit in on a play session. Many game and hobby stores allow groups to play in the store, and you can probably find someone who doesn't mind you watching and may even be okay explaining everything to you as the game progresses (no guarantees, unfortunately, but it doesn't hurt to look). There are also lots of websites where people either play on the forum or post transcriptions or summaries of games they've had, and also a number of podcasts that are basically just recordings of a game session. Okay, that's more than enough from me. The last thing I want to say to anyone who's curious about D&D, or RPGs in general, is welcome to an awesome hobby! I hope you find something you like here and that it brings you the years of enjoyment it has brought to the rest of us on this site. To someone who has little to no idea of what D&D is (or roleplaying games in general, for that matter), I feel like this article doesn’t really say much. I realize it’s just part 1 of [unspecified number], but I think if I was really curious and looking for info this alone would be disappointing. If anyone feels like they need to know more and they need it NOW, the Wikipedia article on D&D has a nice overview of what the game is like.

Regarding Jocewyn’s comment, I think the three core books might be a steep buy-in for someone who’s curious but has no idea yet if this is something for them. If you know enough to be interested already, then sure, go for it. If you don’t think you know enough about the game yet to want to buy the books, see if you can sit in on a play session. Many game and hobby stores allow groups to play in the store, and you can probably find someone who doesn’t mind you watching and may even be okay explaining everything to you as the game progresses (no guarantees, unfortunately, but it doesn’t hurt to look). There are also lots of websites where people either play on the forum or post transcriptions or summaries of games they’ve had, and also a number of podcasts that are basically just recordings of a game session.

Okay, that’s more than enough from me. The last thing I want to say to anyone who’s curious about D&D, or RPGs in general, is welcome to an awesome hobby! I hope you find something you like here and that it brings you the years of enjoyment it has brought to the rest of us on this site.

]]> By: Jocewyn http://www.dungeonmastering.com/dd-links/dnd-for-dummies-part-1-overview-for-complete-n00bs#comment-11698 Jocewyn Thu, 27 May 2010 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.dungeonmastering.com/?p=3713#comment-11698 In fact, there is a D&D board game. I do not consider this game an RPG or even a good game. For everyone who wants to play the D&D RPG, be sure to buy the RPG. The core of this game consists of 3 books: - Players Handbook: The basic rules. 1 or 2 in a group of players will do. - Monster Manual: This book contains a lot of monsters. This is often DM only material. - Dungeon Master Guide: Tips to DM, so DM only. (D&D 3.5 also has magic items in the DMG) In fact, there is a D&D board game.
I do not consider this game an RPG or even a good game.

For everyone who wants to play the D&D RPG, be sure to buy the RPG. The core of this game consists of 3 books:
- Players Handbook: The basic rules. 1 or 2 in a group of players will do.
- Monster Manual: This book contains a lot of monsters. This is often DM only material.
- Dungeon Master Guide: Tips to DM, so DM only. (D&D 3.5 also has magic items in the DMG)

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