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jo777 06-13-04, 02:51 PM	can 1 person play this game??? and please explain to me what it actually is ... i like Baldurs Gate: DA so i thought this might be kool but i dont understand it fully
WizO_BigSister 06-13-04, 02:58 PM	Casts “Teleport without error to correct forum” There is a great set of FAQ’s by chonjurer about the D&D game and how it works here (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44420).
Crazy_DM 06-13-04, 03:00 PM	Hej you, no, this game cannot be played alone. You need at least a Dungeon Master and a player. But if you want to know how it works I think you should join a gaming group. Why don't you start in the book store where you get the books and ask if he/she knows a gaming group. Gamers are everywhere - trust me - everywhere. You just have to find them. Greetings, your Crazy Dm.
jo777 06-13-04, 03:07 PM	so 1 person cant play it?
Joni-san 06-13-04, 03:44 PM	Not quite right my good man. Playing Dungeons & Dragons requires at least one DM (short for Dungeon Master) and no less than three players (Allthough in certain extreme cases one can do with less), allthough a standard group usualy has four players, sometimes more. In addition you need a Players Handbook (Playerss and DM), a Dungeon Masters Guide and a Monster Manual (DM), a whole bunch of dice (all from foursiders to twenty siders), a lot of paper and lastly some pencils and erasers (and pencil sharpeners would be good too) You should be able to find a group if you go to your local gaming-store and ask around. If this doesn't help try asking some friends if they know anyone who plays. And if you simply can't find anyone try asking some friends if they are interested in playing. Learning to play might take some time but fortunately most DM's are quite forgiving of newer players. In case you can't find a pre-existing group but manage to create one of your own it might be better if you don't use all of the rules. In case you have questions you should come to these boards Lucky Gaming!
Covert_Spirit 06-13-04, 03:48 PM	Originally posted by Joni-san Not quite right my good man. Playing Dungeons & Dragons requires at least one DM (short for Dungeon Master) and no less than three players (Allthough in certain extreme cases one can do with less), Actually, you only need two. One-player campaigns exist (though I wouldn't recommend beginning with one, as you'll have to either be very good to survive or play multiple characters, both of which require advanced knowledge of the rules).
Hell_Bane 06-14-04, 02:08 AM	Actually, one-on-one games can be very satisfying, since the extra time the sole character gets, unlike games with many players, ends up creating a much more detailed and background-rich character. I'm not saying that it cannot happen with games with many players, I'm just saying that, the more characters in a game, the less time for individual character plots. As for character survival for a single player, it's up to the DM to use logic. If the player is a level 1 fighter with normal weapons, don't put him against a foe with DR/magic. In other words, make the game less epic at first, with the character facing two or three road thieves or kobolds. With time, when that character becomes more powerful, it also becomes far more epic to have a single character face against the forces of darkness on his own. If the DM can't wait to throw more powerful enemies at the character, then instead of having a player with many characters, let the DM create NPC companions. Also, for a single-player game, the Leadership feat is never a wrong choice, even though it takes some time to be able to take it. In any case, Arcana Unearthed has the option of Gestalt characters, which I personally don't like, but could be to someone else's taste.
Zolgar 06-14-04, 10:20 AM	Meh, BG:DA Is absolutly nothing like D&D, it is a disgrace to the Bauldurs Gate game line (fun game, but the BG tag was put on it just to sell it). That is all I have to say.
Ringmereth 06-14-04, 02:37 PM	In agreement. I enjoy that game, but it's not an RPG, and Baldur's Gate is infinitely better. Anyway, you need the rulebooks (or SRD, if you're really cheap), dice, pencil and paper, and at least one other person, though I'd highly recommend 3 or 4. And before you start playing, do take time to learn the rules. Read through the Player's Handbook cover to cover a time or two and then practice some combat situations until you get the hang of it.