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icanhearpudding 01-18-04, 03:07 PM	Hello ive never played this game before, and would like to know how to begin? I have no idea on anything. What should i buy? HOw many people do i need. Just some helpful advice please. THanks in advance
Tycho Eharb 01-18-04, 03:17 PM	Things you need to be able to play: 1) At least one copy of the Player's Handbook, or PHB 2) One copy of the Dungeon Master's Guide, or DMG 3) One copy of the Monster Manual, or MM 4) At least one other person If you have thoe things, it becomes possible to play D&D. However, you will want for each player to have their own copy of the PHB if possible, and really at least three other people rather than only one other for a fun game. Playing with only two people i possible but often not very fun. I wouldn't recommend more than you and 6 others. If at all possible you should also get someone who knows how to play and ask him to help you get started. Failing that, read the PHB and DMG untill you know the basics and ask here if you have any trouble.
Hengwrt Ellesmere 01-18-04, 05:08 PM	If you have never played before and don't know anyone who has, I'd get the introductory boxed set. It's kind of yellow and red and can be found on the shelves with the other D&D stuff at Borders. It has all you need to learn the basics, and then you can upgrade to the full books if you like it. Buying all the books before you've ever played is a bit expensive if you find it's not to your taste.
Cromm, Fist from the West 01-18-04, 09:14 PM	DICE! Don't forget the DICE!:dice: :dice: :dice:
Morka 01-19-04, 11:59 AM	Originally posted by Cromm, Fist from the West DICE! Don't forget the DICE!:dice: :dice: :dice: Very usefull, but you can start using a pocket calculator with the random key: it gives you a random number between 0 & 0.999 . For a d20, multiply this by 20, for a dd8, by 8, etc. Or you can use any normal deck card. Use 6 cards for a d6; for a d2, rule that a black card is 1 and a red is 2... But it's clearly better with :dice:!