You need dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20) and a character sheet. You likely won't use all of the dice, but they're sold in sets anyways. DnD Beyond has a virtual dice roller built into the character sheet, or you can just search "roll a die" in google.
Finding a Group:https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/711-how-to-find-a-dungeons-dragons-group-to-play-with. Normally I'd advise against starting online, especially with random people, because its so much easier to learn in person. However, depending on Covid restrictions at your local library or school (if you are a student), this might not be a choice you have. It sounds like you already have a club you are part of, so it seems like you should just be able to ask people there if they play and if they are willing to let you join their group/start a group.
If you still need help, ask people either in person or on online forums. Most people I've met/seen are willing to help you with rules questions/advice.
D&D is in many ways not so much a traditional "game" as it is "collective storytelling" mixed with tabletop wargaming used to resolve combat that takes place in the story being told. The storytelling and combat parts can be emphasized to varying degrees entirely at the whim of the Dungeonmaster (DM) who is the lead storyteller like the director of a play and the players who each control one character like actors in said notional play. In extremely simplified terms, you make a character per the rules Flare76 helpfully linked above, then your DM describes a situation and asks you (and any other players in your group) what your character does then the DM says what happens after that while calling for dice to be rolled as becomes appropriate. And you do more of that for as long as you're playing.
It's basically a children's game of make-believe heroics but being done at a table and often by adults rather than on a playground. And, as I already mentioned, you determine how or even if you manage to defeat the villains by using what are basically tabletop wargaming rules. One could call those rules a manual analog version of an RPG or MMORPG video game but in truth those games are computerized recreations of TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying game) mechanics which is why they're called RPGs in the first place (dice were developed before computers). It might seem silly and there's a good chance you will feel silly when you first start playing and pretending to be a dwarf soldier or elven wizard or whatnot in an imaginary fairytale world, but it really can be a lot of fun once you get into the right mindset. Give it a try. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask here as there are many folks happy to help a new player learn to enjoy the hobby we all love.
There are many ways you can play D&D online, from play-by-post to using a VTT and voice channel. I suggest taking a look around on the Looking for Players & Groups forum - even if you don't immediately find a group to join, there are plenty of examples of how such a campaign can be run you can see there.
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Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
hi,
I an an experienced player and DM with board games for friends and at a club. I have never played this type of online game.
Can someone point me to where I can find how the game works, what is needed to play and the general game system.
I look forward to joining a group and starting to play.
I can be contacted via discord as graywolf
Many thanks. Quicksilver, the ranger.
Basic Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Overview: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/introduction
You need dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20) and a character sheet. You likely won't use all of the dice, but they're sold in sets anyways. DnD Beyond has a virtual dice roller built into the character sheet, or you can just search "roll a die" in google.
DnD Beyond Character Sheet: https://www.dndbeyond.com/my-characters. It doesn't contain all the character options, but it has everything listed in the basic rules, which is enough to play with. https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1059-how-to-create-your-first-dungeons-dragons can help you make your character.
Finding a Group: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/711-how-to-find-a-dungeons-dragons-group-to-play-with. Normally I'd advise against starting online, especially with random people, because its so much easier to learn in person. However, depending on Covid restrictions at your local library or school (if you are a student), this might not be a choice you have. It sounds like you already have a club you are part of, so it seems like you should just be able to ask people there if they play and if they are willing to let you join their group/start a group.
If you still need help, ask people either in person or on online forums. Most people I've met/seen are willing to help you with rules questions/advice.
D&D is in many ways not so much a traditional "game" as it is "collective storytelling" mixed with tabletop wargaming used to resolve combat that takes place in the story being told. The storytelling and combat parts can be emphasized to varying degrees entirely at the whim of the Dungeonmaster (DM) who is the lead storyteller like the director of a play and the players who each control one character like actors in said notional play. In extremely simplified terms, you make a character per the rules Flare76 helpfully linked above, then your DM describes a situation and asks you (and any other players in your group) what your character does then the DM says what happens after that while calling for dice to be rolled as becomes appropriate. And you do more of that for as long as you're playing.
It's basically a children's game of make-believe heroics but being done at a table and often by adults rather than on a playground. And, as I already mentioned, you determine how or even if you manage to defeat the villains by using what are basically tabletop wargaming rules. One could call those rules a manual analog version of an RPG or MMORPG video game but in truth those games are computerized recreations of TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying game) mechanics which is why they're called RPGs in the first place (dice were developed before computers). It might seem silly and there's a good chance you will feel silly when you first start playing and pretending to be a dwarf soldier or elven wizard or whatnot in an imaginary fairytale world, but it really can be a lot of fun once you get into the right mindset. Give it a try. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask here as there are many folks happy to help a new player learn to enjoy the hobby we all love.
thanks very much for the help and the quick response.
I an an old (and i mean old) hand at D&D but it is this mode of playing i am not sure of.
Is it like a zoom link where you respond to a invite with audio and video? or is there something else i need to do?
thanks again
quicksilver
There are many ways you can play D&D online, from play-by-post to using a VTT and voice channel. I suggest taking a look around on the Looking for Players & Groups forum - even if you don't immediately find a group to join, there are plenty of examples of how such a campaign can be run you can see there.
Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
Thanks, I'll try that