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Wstfgl0 11-12-06, 05:52 AM	This does indeed sound like I'm a little kid, however I was wondering what steps I can take to learn how to play. Can anyone help? Thanking you in advance.
CryoSilver 11-12-06, 07:15 AM	There's the D&D Basic game, sold in most bookstores; that's a good starting point.
Seeker95 11-12-06, 08:27 AM	I recommend: Going to your local gaming store. Asking the guy/gal behind the counter when they have in-store games. Attend at those times. Watch. After a few sessions, if you have not been invited to join, ask if they need another player. Buy a Player's Handbook and read everything up to page 180.
CharlieRock 11-12-06, 08:28 AM	Also, like tutoring school subjects, it is much easier to join a RPG team and learn through them. Either way is good. Are your friends into D&D? Don't swamp yourself with all the options in the beginning. Mrs.Charlie did that :( You may go through several characters until you get the hang of it , and find the style you most like. :D
Licínio Miranda 11-12-06, 09:08 AM	There's the D&D Basic game, sold in most bookstores; that's a good starting point. Indeed. But, only if you have a group already. If not, do as Seeker95 just said: I recommend: Going to your local gaming store. Asking the guy/gal behind the counter when they have in-store games. Attend at those times. Watch. After a few sessions, if you have not been invited to join, ask if they need another player. Buy a Player's Handbook and read everything up to page 180.
Aleco 11-12-06, 11:41 AM	The basic game is alright, I would recommend the Players Kit instead, that way you won't have to get a Players Handbook It comes with: Dice A booster pack Players Handbook And a couple of small booklets It's around 30$ though so if you're on a budget just let me know and I can help you out.
a_psh 11-12-06, 12:35 PM	Dice A booster pack Players Handbook And a couple of small bookletsWhat's in the booklets? Sounds like this kit thing is just a PHB, a handful of dice (easily gotten at a gaming store), and an attempt to indocrinate you into D&D Minis.
Johnny_Angel 11-12-06, 12:39 PM	If you can -and if you don't mind buying a couple books- buy the Player's Handbook and the book Dungeons & Dragons for Dummies. When used together, those two books make it really easy to learn. Also, as has been mentioned, it's usually easier to learn when you have somebody else to learn with.
Tempest Stormwind 11-12-06, 12:44 PM	Sounds like this kit thing is just a PHB, a handful of dice (easily gotten at a gaming store), and an attempt to indocrinate you into D&D Minis.Still, for 30 bucks, that's a pretty good deal, even if you aren't interested in D&D minis. It's still cheaper than what we use for minis, although we spent that over a *long* period of time (and we'll never run out of Lego men...). I second what's been said above. D&D Basic if you've got people willing to play with you (preferrably other new players or one experienced player), or observing local games if you have no contacts in the game.
Aleco 11-12-06, 01:43 PM	I think the booklets are a starting guide. The dice are real nice though. I think it's worth getting unless you can get the PHB for under 20$
Seeker95 11-12-06, 06:11 PM	I think it's worth getting unless you can get the PHB for under 20$PHB at Amazon is $19.77 new. Used for as low as $10.
Wstfgl0 11-12-06, 06:30 PM	Thanks for all the suggestions, I think I'll find a couple to a lot of other people to learn with, get the player's kit (?) and begin with them. I'll try to begin as more basic characters, and find what I like. I'll be back, hopefully.
Aleco 11-12-06, 07:23 PM	Thanks for all the suggestions, I think I'll find a couple to a lot of other people to learn with, get the player's kit (?) and begin with them. I'll try to begin as more basic characters, and find what I like. I'll be back, hopefully. No problem! Just let us know how it goes :). Yeah you might want to get the PHB, but the thing about the Players Kit is it isnt just a players handbook. I think it would be cheaper to get the Players Kit. So a PHB is 19$, dice would cost around 5$, and a booster pack would cost around 10$
aebo06 11-12-06, 09:50 PM	I suggest the Basic Game.
Seeker95 11-13-06, 09:54 AM	I still think suggesting the Basic Game is like telling someone who might want to play golf that they should buy a complete set of miniature golf clubs. There is no cost savings, you can't play a full game, and if you *do* like it, you have to lay out the same amount of money for the full set. Buy a Player's Handbook through Amazon or some other discount online book distributor. If you like the game, you already have everything you need. If you don't like it, you have a product you can sell used.
MrPiskie 11-22-06, 04:53 AM	I still think suggesting the Basic Game is like telling someone who might want to play golf that they should buy a complete set of miniature golf clubs. There is no cost savings, you can't play a full game, and if you *do* like it, you have to lay out the same amount of money for the full set. Buy a Player's Handbook through Amazon or some other discount online book distributor. If you like the game, you already have everything you need. If you don't like it, you have a product you can sell used. That's a sentiment I don't hear on the boards very often, but I second it. When I started playing so many years ago, I got the 2e equivalent of the basic set. I found it useful only for the miniatures and the dice. In my opinion, the best way to learn is to join up with a group of more experienced players (you get a tutor... and you don't have to buy anything!). If that won't work for you, then I'd suggest a Player's Handbook and some dice.
High Octane 11-22-06, 11:16 AM	Read a lot of books. Watch a lot of movies. Find out what you think makes great characters. Use that to make your characters.
The_Jester 11-22-06, 02:18 PM	Libraries sometimes have D&D books, check out yours. Get some friends together and play. Have fun, make mistakes, and don't worry about understanding everything. It comes with time.