Do I really have to download discord just to try DnD. I've looked through all of it and it always ends with 'join my discord server' or something. I don't really want to download discord. Is there anyway to do it without discord? I'm very new at this game and I'd really like to try it with players and a DM.
A lot of people use Discord, but it's not the only means of communicating. If you use many of the popular VTTs, they will probably have voice and video integrated in the app/website. A lot of people still use Play By Email or Play By Post on forums. As for myself, I already had a Discord server set up for a past activity that has lost my interest, so I converted it over for my local group. We just use it to stay in touch between sessions, but also have it set up in case we have to cancel due to weather, but still want to play. I also will be starting an online game with some old friends that are spread about the country, and we will be using Discord (same server, just different channels) and this site paired with the AboveVTT browser extension.
Gather a few friends and get the Starter Set (either one, though the new one "Dragons of Stormwreck Isle" is shorter and from what I've heard easier to start with). I'd recommend playing in-person if you can but obviously that's not always possible.
Discord isn't required to play D&D; it's just an easy way to communicate with one another when in-person games aren't possible. Personally I usually play either via Zoom or Steam voice chat.
You don't even need the starter set. Download the Basic Rules and have at it.
Or that, too. I'd recommend a Starter Set because it has premade characters but the basic rules are definitely a solid option. Hell, one could even combine the two by making characters with the basic rules, and playing the adventure in either Starter Set.
The Essentials Kit (Dragon of Icespire Peak) is also a good choice, though personally I prefer the adventure in the (old) Starter Set, Lost Mine of Phandelver.
Discord is generally an easy means of coordinating. Having everyone on the same discord server as an easy place to post updates about the game, coordinate schedules etc. It's just convenient for a lot of people which is why it's become as widespread as it is.
Yes, is not necessary but is a usefull tool to keep people connected, and info about the campaing.
Everything you can use, especially if you play online, to keep info of the characters, campaing and communicate with every player is OK to use. Discord is just the must famous and easy to use right now.
Before most people migrated to other countries we used to put everything on google emails and some docs on drive. People outside the country connected trough Messenger. Today the DMs use discord to keep in-character and out of character chats (upgraded of Whatsapp that was a little complicated). We also tend to play most rp sessions in discord between playing sessions sometimes, to cram most combat or important sessions when we can gather to play.
Do I really have to download discord just to try DnD. I've looked through all of it and it always ends with 'join my discord server' or something. I don't really want to download discord. Is there anyway to do it without discord? I'm very new at this game and I'd really like to try it with players and a DM.
I believe you can use the discord web client and not have to download anything. Both are free. https://discord.com/
I've found most online groups to use Discord or some other similar app. Mine uses discord for chat and planning but then uses Skype for voice and video.
If you'd prefer an in person game, check your local gaming stores. There are certainly plenty of them with DND available. Sometimes free, sometimes it will have a cost. Or as others have said, get a group of friends together in person and start playing using some of the free resources.
By downloading the app, you are not required to set up voice controls to use a push to talk button. However, it's the polite thing to do, nobody wants to hear you munching on food, or yelling at your kids.
Thanks everyone for this feedback. But I don't know anyone who would really be interested other than a adult I know. Also I'm thinking of asking my mom for a starter set. Just so you know I'm asking this because I don't think my mom would let me have discord and it would be harder play hiding it from her. That's why.
Thanks everyone for this feedback. But I don't know anyone who would really be interested other than a adult I know. Also I'm thinking of asking my mom for a starter set. Just so you know I'm asking this because I don't think my mom would let me have discord and it would be harder play hiding it from her. That's why.
Glad to help. The game can be overwhelming if you haven't played a TTRPG before, but once you get the hang of it it's pretty simple. Just ask people you know to see if they're interested. If not, have a look for local hobby shops; many host D&D games and will likely be thrilled to find a new player.
I've played games online using Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, and Discord. Each tool has strengths and weaknesses. Also, they seem to go into and out of favour. At the moment Discord seems to be flvour of the month, it might be something different in 6 months or a year.
Well still there can be many not good people on there and I don't want people hearing me speak because I don't even know them. And it's up to my mom so it doesn't really matter what's it about just how safe it is. Also I don't pay real money on apps since it's not really worth it for me and I'm not even allowed to anyway.
Do I really have to download discord just to try DnD. I've looked through all of it and it always ends with 'join my discord server' or something. I don't really want to download discord. Is there anyway to do it without discord? I'm very new at this game and I'd really like to try it with players and a DM.
You can of course play in person. :-)
Check out your friendly local game store. They often have games running, or at least advertisements for games.
Does your local high school, college, university, other place of learning have a gaming club? Often they call themselves a "wargaming" club but also do tabletop gaming.
Also check your local community center.
You could also invite over a couple of friends and play the game in your own house. The basic rules are free and there are lots of free introductory adventures. There are free dice roller apps. All you need is pens, paper, imagination.
FInally, welcome to the hobby! I hope you do get a game running and it turns out to be lots of fun.
Well still there can be many not good people on there and I don't want people hearing me speak because I don't even know them. And it's up to my mom so it doesn't really matter what's it about just how safe it is. Also I don't pay real money on apps since it's not really worth it for me and I'm not even allowed to anyway.
Nah, Discord is fine. There are as many "not good" people on there as any other messaging service. I'd recommend just playing in-person anyway.
Also what do y'all mean by Game stores having it? I know what you mean by them selling it but like do you mean they let you play there or something? Like do they let people do campaigns at the store or something? Do they play with you? Like ??????
Also what do y'all mean by Game stores having it? I know what you mean by them selling it but like do you mean they let you play there or something? Like do they let people do campaigns at the store or something? Do they play with you? Like ??????
Yes, some game stores have D&D nights where people can go and play. Generally Adventure League, some are paid tables though.
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Do I really have to download discord just to try DnD. I've looked through all of it and it always ends with 'join my discord server' or something. I don't really want to download discord. Is there anyway to do it without discord? I'm very new at this game and I'd really like to try it with players and a DM.
A lot of people use Discord, but it's not the only means of communicating. If you use many of the popular VTTs, they will probably have voice and video integrated in the app/website. A lot of people still use Play By Email or Play By Post on forums. As for myself, I already had a Discord server set up for a past activity that has lost my interest, so I converted it over for my local group. We just use it to stay in touch between sessions, but also have it set up in case we have to cancel due to weather, but still want to play. I also will be starting an online game with some old friends that are spread about the country, and we will be using Discord (same server, just different channels) and this site paired with the AboveVTT browser extension.
Alright thanks for telling
Gather a few friends and get the Starter Set (either one, though the new one "Dragons of Stormwreck Isle" is shorter and from what I've heard easier to start with). I'd recommend playing in-person if you can but obviously that's not always possible.
Discord isn't required to play D&D; it's just an easy way to communicate with one another when in-person games aren't possible. Personally I usually play either via Zoom or Steam voice chat.
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You don't even need the starter set. Download the Basic Rules and have at it.
Or that, too. I'd recommend a Starter Set because it has premade characters but the basic rules are definitely a solid option. Hell, one could even combine the two by making characters with the basic rules, and playing the adventure in either Starter Set.
The Essentials Kit (Dragon of Icespire Peak) is also a good choice, though personally I prefer the adventure in the (old) Starter Set, Lost Mine of Phandelver.
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Discord is generally an easy means of coordinating. Having everyone on the same discord server as an easy place to post updates about the game, coordinate schedules etc. It's just convenient for a lot of people which is why it's become as widespread as it is.
Yes, is not necessary but is a usefull tool to keep people connected, and info about the campaing.
Everything you can use, especially if you play online, to keep info of the characters, campaing and communicate with every player is OK to use. Discord is just the must famous and easy to use right now.
Before most people migrated to other countries we used to put everything on google emails and some docs on drive. People outside the country connected trough Messenger. Today the DMs use discord to keep in-character and out of character chats (upgraded of Whatsapp that was a little complicated). We also tend to play most rp sessions in discord between playing sessions sometimes, to cram most combat or important sessions when we can gather to play.
I believe you can use the discord web client and not have to download anything. Both are free.
https://discord.com/
I've found most online groups to use Discord or some other similar app. Mine uses discord for chat and planning but then uses Skype for voice and video.
If you'd prefer an in person game, check your local gaming stores. There are certainly plenty of them with DND available. Sometimes free, sometimes it will have a cost. Or as others have said, get a group of friends together in person and start playing using some of the free resources.
By downloading the app, you are not required to set up voice controls to use a push to talk button. However, it's the polite thing to do, nobody wants to hear you munching on food, or yelling at your kids.
Thanks everyone for this feedback. But I don't know anyone who would really be interested other than a adult I know. Also I'm thinking of asking my mom for a starter set. Just so you know I'm asking this because I don't think my mom would let me have discord and it would be harder play hiding it from her. That's why.
Glad to help. The game can be overwhelming if you haven't played a TTRPG before, but once you get the hang of it it's pretty simple. Just ask people you know to see if they're interested. If not, have a look for local hobby shops; many host D&D games and will likely be thrilled to find a new player.
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I've played games online using Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, and Discord. Each tool has strengths and weaknesses. Also, they seem to go into and out of favour. At the moment Discord seems to be flvour of the month, it might be something different in 6 months or a year.
It's just a very versatile platform: text chats, voice chats, screen sharing, voice activation on push or whatever that's called, easy to use, etc.
and you get a lot of that stuff for free to boot. the pay for stuff is nice, but needed for the vast majority of users.
Well still there can be many not good people on there and I don't want people hearing me speak because I don't even know them. And it's up to my mom so it doesn't really matter what's it about just how safe it is. Also I don't pay real money on apps since it's not really worth it for me and I'm not even allowed to anyway.
You can of course play in person. :-)
Check out your friendly local game store. They often have games running, or at least advertisements for games.
Does your local high school, college, university, other place of learning have a gaming club? Often they call themselves a "wargaming" club but also do tabletop gaming.
Also check your local community center.
You could also invite over a couple of friends and play the game in your own house. The basic rules are free and there are lots of free introductory adventures. There are free dice roller apps. All you need is pens, paper, imagination.
FInally, welcome to the hobby! I hope you do get a game running and it turns out to be lots of fun.
Nah, Discord is fine. There are as many "not good" people on there as any other messaging service. I'd recommend just playing in-person anyway.
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Also what do y'all mean by Game stores having it? I know what you mean by them selling it but like do you mean they let you play there or something? Like do they let people do campaigns at the store or something? Do they play with you? Like ??????
Yes, some game stores have D&D nights where people can go and play. Generally Adventure League, some are paid tables though.