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How do I play D&D? (Dungeons and Dragons)
How can I save money on supplies for D&D?
Other facts about D&D
Tips for playing D&D
CHARACTER CHOICES
What is needed to play D&D?
1.
One or a few maps. Blank Hexagon Map - You can laminate this and write on it with water soluble markers.
This is the place where the miniatures go. It is used to signify your terrain.
There are rocks and trees, etc., that can be used by the players for knowing
where they are in relation to their surroundings. These maps also have
small hexagons that are used to determine movement rates as discussed in the
How do I play d&d? page.
A
cleric miniature
2.
DM's handbook
This book allows the dm to basically make the game happen. It contains
all of the information needed to simulate a virtual environment, such as
the d&d world. The DM's handbook is essential for playing the game.
3.
Players handbook
This book is used by the players to choose their character and get all
the available information on that character. It also teaches all the details
of how d&d works, and is 320 pages long! It just goes to show you how
much it takes to play this game; but don't be discouraged. The group I
play in only uses a little more than half of that book's rules, and it
still works.
4.
Monsters manual
This is used by the DM to choose which creatures are fighting you. It also
has all the needed information about the creatures.
5.
Miniatures
These are small metal figures of different characters, that are part lead.
They are used simply to represent each player.
6.
Dice
The dice used in d&d are not normal at all. For information on them,
see the Other facts about D&D
page
These things can be found in almost any sci-fi store. All, that is, except
for the maps. Ever since TSR Inc. stopped producing maps, it's been harder
and harder to find them, and they're getting more expensive. See the How
can I save money on supplies for D&D? page
for information on how to make a map substitute. Also, many other books
on D&D have been produced to further the experience of the game, but
are not necessary required for the game.
