Okie, hi. I'm a college student and I just found out about dnd about a month ago. I want to join a group, but I have no idea what i have to do. I don't want to slow down games just by having no clue, so I'm looking for any clues on how i can get to know dnd better? Understand the mechanics and stuff?
Okie, hi. I'm a college student and I just found out about dnd about a month ago. I want to join a group, but I have no idea what i have to do. I don't want to slow down games just by having no clue, so I'm looking for any clues on how i can get to know dnd better? Understand the mechanics and stuff?
You'll want to go check out YouTube and the basic player rules that are out for free. It might not be the best idea to watch the top productions like critical role to learn from because that's not how D&D is played casually. It takes years of experience together to be THAT good and in sync. Something like Dimension 20 would be much closer to actual D&D. (Not talking down on Critical Role at all, Matt is an enigma, but that's my point., it is NOT entry level.)
PS: D&D is just another TTRPG, there are many. So don't feel like you can only watch D&D to gain general table top role play experience.
In no way am I saying that critical role or d20 are the first, primary, or only means to learn D&D. However, not only was it inspiring but I actually did learn a lot of the basics from cr that have helped in my own campaigns because I had watched smart people figure things out and execute their skills over and over again. It gave context to the spells and actions you can take. It was almost like apprenticing.
It adds fun to the somewhat boring mechanical videos even though they’re necessary. And if you can’t find a group right away it keeps you interested.
Yes, there are things that are unattainable because these players are pro voice actors playing D&D for most of their lives. However, it absolutely shows you what you should have in a group: patience, kindness, and levity. Hopefully, friendship as well. Also, despite the god-like reverence for those DMs and the high skill level of the players I never felt underwhelmed when I finally played irl.
Okie, hi. I'm a college student and I just found out about dnd about a month ago. I want to join a group, but I have no idea what i have to do. I don't want to slow down games just by having no clue, so I'm looking for any clues on how i can get to know dnd better? Understand the mechanics and stuff?
There’s a new player guide on the right hand menu drop down. Also, YouTube is great. I watched Critical Role for a year before a played.
You'll want to go check out YouTube and the basic player rules that are out for free. It might not be the best idea to watch the top productions like critical role to learn from because that's not how D&D is played casually. It takes years of experience together to be THAT good and in sync. Something like Dimension 20 would be much closer to actual D&D. (Not talking down on Critical Role at all, Matt is an enigma, but that's my point., it is NOT entry level.)
PS:
D&D is just another TTRPG, there are many. So don't feel like you can only watch D&D to gain general table top role play experience.
In no way am I saying that critical role or d20 are the first, primary, or only means to learn D&D. However, not only was it inspiring but I actually did learn a lot of the basics from cr that have helped in my own campaigns because I had watched smart people figure things out and execute their skills over and over again. It gave context to the spells and actions you can take. It was almost like apprenticing.
It adds fun to the somewhat boring mechanical videos even though they’re necessary. And if you can’t find a group right away it keeps you interested.
Yes, there are things that are unattainable because these players are pro voice actors playing D&D for most of their lives. However, it absolutely shows you what you should have in a group: patience, kindness, and levity. Hopefully, friendship as well. Also, despite the god-like reverence for those DMs and the high skill level of the players I never felt underwhelmed when I finally played irl.
That’s why I recommended it. Have fun!
Oh! Also, try this discord: https://discord.gg/d-d-newbie-sessions-605565557189640212