Hi! I'm really new to this but I'm wanting to learn how I would play? I'm wanting to do it online here but I'm just not sure of how to do that, so any advice would be fantastic! Thanks in advance!
As Vitus said, have a read through of the Basic Rules. Don't worry about the nuances, just get the general idea. A task is done by the DM nominating an ability and score combination (eg Wisdom (Perception) check), then you rolling a d20 to see if you get that number or higher. That kind of level.
Don't worry about getting all the details. You'll learn those as you go along, and house rules will change some of them anyway. You'll learn and understand a lot more by playing than you will by reading - so don't fret if you don't have it nailed down.
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What Vitus said^ Also, here's some advice a gave on a similar thread a while back:
A couple of things:
Talk with your DM. Before you start your game, talk to the DM about your expectations, worries, what you are and are not comfortable with, in-game and anything else you think might be important for them to know. Your DM should reach out to you for this, but if they don't then you should seek them out because this is a necessary conversation to have. Also, if you are having a problem with the way things are going with your group, talk to the DM about it so they can help fix that problem.
Remember, D&D is a team game. D&D is a game with (usually) 5+ players. Your ideas may not always be excepted and you may not always get the most "screen time". But that's just how the game works so that everyone at the table has fun. If one person got all the time to roleplay, then other players would have less time to do that too. Again, D&D is a team game and it needs to be treated and played as such.
Read chapters 7-11 of the Basic Rules. If you are going to play, then I'd advise to read these chapters at least in order to grasp how some of the mechanics in D&D work. If you are planning to play a spellcaster, you will also need to read chapter 11. Also, spellcasters are complicated, asking a friend to help you understand how mechanics such as spells and spell slots work is advisable in scenarios where you don't fully understand something.
Fun is always the most important thing. The whole game is about having fun. If you are not having fun, then you don't need to keep playing. Sit back, relax, and just enjoy playing the game.
PS- Mark Hulmes (a popular live-streamer) made a good video on how to play D&D over on the "Sherlock Hulmes" Youtube channel.
Hi! I'm really new to this but I'm wanting to learn how I would play? I'm wanting to do it online here but I'm just not sure of how to do that, so any advice would be fantastic! Thanks in advance!
Go down to you local hobby shop, ask the manager when do they run games and if they have a discord. From there you can have people help you learn the game and the rules. As others have said, read the Basic Rules. All you have to know is the conditions, actions and what ability scores do and you are more than 2/3rds of the way through the rules to play the game. You can learn the rest at the table.
Hi! I'm really new to this but I'm wanting to learn how I would play? I'm wanting to do it online here but I'm just not sure of how to do that, so any advice would be fantastic! Thanks in advance!
The Basic Rules are a good first stop for learning the rules. The Looking for Players & Groups section is one source to try finding games. The Play by Post is another section if you filter for threads with the 'Recruiting' tag.
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As Vitus said, have a read through of the Basic Rules. Don't worry about the nuances, just get the general idea. A task is done by the DM nominating an ability and score combination (eg Wisdom (Perception) check), then you rolling a d20 to see if you get that number or higher. That kind of level.
Don't worry about getting all the details. You'll learn those as you go along, and house rules will change some of them anyway. You'll learn and understand a lot more by playing than you will by reading - so don't fret if you don't have it nailed down.
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to trying this out!
Also, check out YouTubers online! Here's some recommendations based on my favs, check them out and I'm sure you'll find a style you like:
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What Vitus said^ Also, here's some advice a gave on a similar thread a while back:
PS- Mark Hulmes (a popular live-streamer) made a good video on how to play D&D over on the "Sherlock Hulmes" Youtube channel.
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HERE.Go down to you local hobby shop, ask the manager when do they run games and if they have a discord. From there you can have people help you learn the game and the rules. As others have said, read the Basic Rules. All you have to know is the conditions, actions and what ability scores do and you are more than 2/3rds of the way through the rules to play the game. You can learn the rest at the table.
this one maybe a bit too rudimentary, but it's good info about the core mechanics and the style is well done and easy to follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoW2CDgztKY&list=PLJmFJXf3BXjwXkNFo_-iwtHb24AuJcXqx
and another about DMing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL43rhEsU_g&list=PLJmFJXf3BXjwaimrJXwnQuGRJWhc9N2L2