Hello, I bought the player's hand book, dungeon master's guide, and monster manual and would like to start a game with a couple of friends. None of us have played before. We are not looking to join another group though and are kind of shy about playing with other people right now. I'm supposed to be the dungeon master and I've briefly read some of the DMing Advice. It's a lot of information and I'm tired of reading now after going through the three books. We want to start playing anyhow. Somebody told me to buy a module, but I don't know what that is and which one to buy. I don't have access to a computer at home, so I don't shop on-line much. I guess something fun and easy to do. Any suggestions would be great. I don't like Forgotten Realms or anything with Drow (dark elves) though. Thank you very much. Adam.
I've never played Dungeons & Dragons before
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alsih2o
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there are free adventures ( a module is just an adventure, drawn out) at wotc's site www.wizards.com just keep cclicking on d+d till you get there.
don't worry too much about the rules, many of them are used rarely and you will figure it out as you go.
we aren't all rocket scientist or anything, you can figure it out. just jump in with both feet and let us know when you have a problem.
the rules forum is brimming with people willing and able to help you with anything you need there
have fun! let us know how it goes.
don't worry too much about the rules, many of them are used rarely and you will figure it out as you go.
we aren't all rocket scientist or anything, you can figure it out. just jump in with both feet and let us know when you have a problem.
the rules forum is brimming with people willing and able to help you with anything you need there
have fun! let us know how it goes.
RangerWickett
Legend
How old are you? I don't ask this to in any way be mean, but if you're in high school, you'll probably prefer a different type of game from someone who's married, in their late 20s.
If you want help with finding a good adventure to buy, there's a reviews page here (http://www.enworld.org/reviews/), though that might take a while to browse through. I'm sure there are some more knowledgable folks here who know which adventures have won awards, but I'll quickly recommend Of Sound Mind, if you can find a copy. It was written by Kevin Kulp, one of the moderators here, and in addition to being the fourth nicest guy in the world, he's one of the best game masters out there.
If you want help with finding a good adventure to buy, there's a reviews page here (http://www.enworld.org/reviews/), though that might take a while to browse through. I'm sure there are some more knowledgable folks here who know which adventures have won awards, but I'll quickly recommend Of Sound Mind, if you can find a copy. It was written by Kevin Kulp, one of the moderators here, and in addition to being the fourth nicest guy in the world, he's one of the best game masters out there.
Moe Ronalds
First Post
Hey, welcome to the boards and welcome to the hobby!
A module is an adventure for Dungeons and Dragons that has been published. They have the maps, the characters, and everything needed for running the game (well, everything except for players, the dice, and the core rulebooks). A good module for those starting out would be the Sunless Citadel, although Wizards of the Coast (www.wizards.com) has several available for free on-line.
As far as purchasing goes, the best place to find modules would likely be wherever you bought the core books, although they can also be found:
At Bookstores
At Gaming Stores (shops made specifically for gaming)
Hobby Shops
Computer Stores
Gaming stores would obviously be the best option, since they have almost nothing else except for gaming supplies.
As far as suggestions go, keep checking out ENworld if you can- loads of great people and ideas that have DEFINATELY improved my game tenfold!
A module is an adventure for Dungeons and Dragons that has been published. They have the maps, the characters, and everything needed for running the game (well, everything except for players, the dice, and the core rulebooks). A good module for those starting out would be the Sunless Citadel, although Wizards of the Coast (www.wizards.com) has several available for free on-line.
As far as purchasing goes, the best place to find modules would likely be wherever you bought the core books, although they can also be found:
At Bookstores
At Gaming Stores (shops made specifically for gaming)
Hobby Shops
Computer Stores
Gaming stores would obviously be the best option, since they have almost nothing else except for gaming supplies.
As far as suggestions go, keep checking out ENworld if you can- loads of great people and ideas that have DEFINATELY improved my game tenfold!
I would suggest getting around with your friends and rolling up some characters. Get them printed and select skills as if your going to use them. Then you as a dungeon master pick some CR1 monsters and just have a fight or ten. This will get you familiar with the combat rules and how to run a fight, which is 9/10ths of what you need to know as far as game mechanics.
On your first go around you will probably find yourself checking for rules as you go so make sure everyone is patient. Helps if you just roll up some throwaway characters so no one is really upset if they die. After that you can get to working on things like the first adventure and down the road a campaign. Pick some cool scene from a movie and try to duplicate the flavor, and don't stick too close to the rules, or else none of you will ever swing on a chandelier and crash into a pack of enemies!!!!
On your first go around you will probably find yourself checking for rules as you go so make sure everyone is patient. Helps if you just roll up some throwaway characters so no one is really upset if they die. After that you can get to working on things like the first adventure and down the road a campaign. Pick some cool scene from a movie and try to duplicate the flavor, and don't stick too close to the rules, or else none of you will ever swing on a chandelier and crash into a pack of enemies!!!!
I'm 21. How old are you? What is the average age for someone who plays Dungeons & Dragons? I'm not in school right now, if you want to know. I don't understand what you meant by explaining what a module and an adventure is. I went to the Wizards of the Coast link and there was only one 1st Level 'Generic D&D' adventure. I can't play 'Of Sound Mind' because I don't have the Psionics Guidebook.
BrooklynKnight
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I'm gonna be 21 in feb.
Ages of D&D'ers range from 5 to 50's
Welcome to the game Audio, welcome to enworld. you've just entered a wonderfull universe.
Ages of D&D'ers range from 5 to 50's
Welcome to the game Audio, welcome to enworld. you've just entered a wonderfull universe.
BSF
Explorer
I'm 33 and I have been playing for 23 years.
A module is a pre-packaged adventure. It will have all the monsters, dungeons, towns, treasures, etc that you would otherwise need to create on your own. As for a good 1st level adventure to run through, I will look to see what I can find that you might enjoy.
Though, if you want something easy to start with, go for the typical save the town adventure. Have all your player characters meet in the tavern of the "small town". Give the tavern a cool name. Put in a cool innkeeper and serving girl. Add a few grumpy farmers. Then, open your monster manual to either Goblin or Kobold. Add 2 of these for every player character in the group and have them attack the tavern.
It is straightforward combat to save the grumpy farmers, the innkeeper and the serving girl. When it is all over, the town is a bit of a mess and the player characters are heroes.
It will give you a basic feel for everything mechanics related. Let everyone figure out if they like their characters. If they do, great. If they don't let them make news ones. Then run an introductory module.
It is a fun hobby and EN World is a great place to help you get up to speed.
A module is a pre-packaged adventure. It will have all the monsters, dungeons, towns, treasures, etc that you would otherwise need to create on your own. As for a good 1st level adventure to run through, I will look to see what I can find that you might enjoy.
Though, if you want something easy to start with, go for the typical save the town adventure. Have all your player characters meet in the tavern of the "small town". Give the tavern a cool name. Put in a cool innkeeper and serving girl. Add a few grumpy farmers. Then, open your monster manual to either Goblin or Kobold. Add 2 of these for every player character in the group and have them attack the tavern.
It is straightforward combat to save the grumpy farmers, the innkeeper and the serving girl. When it is all over, the town is a bit of a mess and the player characters are heroes.
It will give you a basic feel for everything mechanics related. Let everyone figure out if they like their characters. If they do, great. If they don't let them make news ones. Then run an introductory module.
It is a fun hobby and EN World is a great place to help you get up to speed.
Oni
First Post
BardStephenFox said:I'm 33 and I have been playing for 23 years.
You've been playing as long as I am old
Like most games you'll figure out the rules as you go. The important part is to just have fun.
There are plenty of free adventures out there, if you feel overwhelmed with coming up with your own. Why here at ENworld we've links to all sorts. Now I can't say anything as to quality, but perhaps you'll find something you like here:
http://www.enworld.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=viewlink&cid=12
If you google around a bit there are plenty of other sites that have similar collections.
Also, BardStephenFox's idea would be an excellent way to get started, IMO.
Slomoot
First Post
Heres a great adventure to start with:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article1.asp?x=dnd/oa/oa20000801a,3
not to complex, but at the same time pretty fun
Make sure you tell us all how your first game goes!
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article1.asp?x=dnd/oa/oa20000801a,3
not to complex, but at the same time pretty fun
Make sure you tell us all how your first game goes!
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