Comments on: A Beginner’s Guide To Dungeons & Dragons (Part 1)

By: Wimwick

Wimwick — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:53:33 +0000

Your local comic or gaming shop is the best place to go. Not only will the hold the products, but they can also put you in touch with other gamers.

If you don’t currently play and want to try it out give the D&D Encounters a try. They run every Wednesday and a new season is starting shortly. This will allow you to learn the game before you make a cash committement. The Wizards of the Coast website even has a search tool allowing you to find a location close to you.

Official D&D Website

By: tshippy

tshippy — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:07:28 +0000

i dont know where to look to buy a set ive never played but ive heard its an interesting game i have also heard there are adventure books to use but ive never tried where should i loook to buy the stuff

By: Harryjohnson

Harryjohnson — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:48:54 +0000

Dungeons and Dragons is a really good game to play when I feel lonely is bored. It’s fun playing this game Not everyone will understand the joy of role-playing. Have fun.

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By: Philo Pharynx

Philo Pharynx — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:48:49 +0000

Actually, I’ve found 4e better than most other editions in terms of teaching a new player. You need to decide race, class, ability scores, one feat, four powers, equipment. If you stick with just the PHB, it’s really quick.

In addition, they have the suggested builds, which helps immensely. With the DDI character creator, you can even do an automatic character. They aren’t optimized, but they can be a good place to start.

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By: mistrlittlejeans

mistrlittlejeans — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:17:03 +0000

Wizards does have a “basic” version, or at least a starter’s box. I can’t seem to find it anywhere online, but I saw it last night at Toys’R'Us. I believe it has all the basic rules, some dice, and pregenerated characters to it’s ready to play. I could be wrong, but check it out. Otherwise go to this link: http://www.wizards.com/DnD/TryDnD.aspx and download the quickstart rules and Keep on the Shadowfell. There you go: pre-made characters, pre-made adventure. All you need are dice. Enjoy!

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By: skallawag

skallawag — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:31:38 +0000

One thing I find lacking with D&D 4E in its current format is that it wouldn’t be something that a parent could just pick up for their kid and have them run with it. As you mentioned, things can be borrowed, but it’s still dependent on knowing someone who plays or has played D&D.

There’s been numerous occasions where my niece has been chomping at the bit to try D&D out, but because of the overall initial investment required before even starting an encounter, we end up playing something else. By initial investment, I’m talking about the 45 minutes to 1+ hours required for creating a character (without the DDI/Character Builder), which usually kills it for any kid 15 and younger.

Perhaps if Wizards brought back a “basic” version of the game, which maybe included dice and some miniatures, then the game could possibly appeal to the next generation and those looking to start off.