Eric A. Smith
First Post
Wanna get started again with 5E!
Any good resources for getting up to speed?
Any good resources for getting up to speed?
Been out of gaming for 35 years!
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Leatherhead
Possibly a Idiot.
The basic rules are free. http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules
vpuigdoller
Adventurer
Hello, maybe you should start by checking out the official D&D Basic Rules. They are free and have all you need to play including a DM section with monsters.
The link to the website is: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules
The link to the actual pdf is: http://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
I hope this info is helpful to get you started!!!
The link to the website is: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules
The link to the actual pdf is: http://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
I hope this info is helpful to get you started!!!
Jacob Lewis
Ye Olde GM
Did we mention the basic rules already? Ok!
Rabbitbait
Grog-nerd
I thoroughly recommend the D&D Starter Set : https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dra...786965592/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
It's cheap, has the basic rules and has one of the best adventures written for D&D in modern times. My D&D veterans I have played with for the last 20 years loved it, and so did my 10, 8 and 6 year old kids who had never played before.
Then, of course, you'll want the players handbook and the larger adventures. All of the published modules that I have read have been of an excellent standard, so just pick one that excites you as a DM. My favourite so far is Tomb of Annihilation.
It's cheap, has the basic rules and has one of the best adventures written for D&D in modern times. My D&D veterans I have played with for the last 20 years loved it, and so did my 10, 8 and 6 year old kids who had never played before.
Then, of course, you'll want the players handbook and the larger adventures. All of the published modules that I have read have been of an excellent standard, so just pick one that excites you as a DM. My favourite so far is Tomb of Annihilation.
Rabbitbait
Grog-nerd
Also, if any of your players are remote there are now excellent online tabletops. Fantasy Grounds and Roll20 are both excellent, but I prefer Roll20 as it has a gentler learning curve and is free if you don't want to pay for any of the fancy extras.
CydKnight
Explorer
This was me 2-1/2 years ago. I started with the Free Basic Rules many others in this thread have suggested. My first purchase was the D&D Starter Set for under $20 and a cheap 5-set of dice for under $10.
I signed up on Roll20 and tried for about 30 days to get into a game and found one that lasted one session only. I also joined a Meetup group for the Friendly Local Hobby Gaming Store with a bit better results but never stuck with a group more than a few months because people went to other groups or moved or work scheduled changed or life in general. When I could I would play Adventurer's League (AL) one-shots at the Hobby Store on the weekends with much better results. These options allowed me to learn by playing.
I bought the Player's Handbook after spending a month or so with the Basic Rules and the Starter Set. If you are interested in being a DM, definitely plan on getting the Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual. What, if anything after that, will depend on your play style and game ambition.
This website is also a pretty good guide with lots of informative articles and threads. I visit almost daily. Lots of old D&D vets here that are always willing to help answer questions.
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