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#1 da_man Oct 13, 2009 20:17:33	Hi guys, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but me and some friends are looking to get into DnD. I'm already a pretty avid Magic player, and am wondering how much it would usually cost to get into the game. Can you just play with pen and paper, or do you need the books and boards and dice to get the full expierience? Also, what's a usual game/session like? Is it long short, complicated, simple? Thanks guys.
#2 Ash2Dust Oct 13, 2009 20:22:05	You need to have the books to know the rules, and with the latest edition of the game (and some eariler editions) it is at least highly recommended that you have a way to track character and monster positioning and movement. If you would like to try the game with no real monetary investment, WotC offers a set of Test Drive rules along with premade characters and a premade adventure.
#3 da_man Oct 13, 2009 20:26:14	Thanks, Ash2Dust. I'll try it out.
#4 asmodeuslore Oct 14, 2009 9:35:58	If you find an established group in your area, they can usually help get you up to speed fairly easily. You can sometimes get someone to run a sample game for you to see how you like it, before making any big purchases. If you are going it alone, the test drive linked above is a great way to start out.  Once you decide you want to stick with it, at least one person in your group should have a copy of the Dungeon Master's Guide, and the Monster Manual, and ideally, everyone has their own copy of the Player's Handbook. After that, get some dice, and you are well on your way.
#5 mudbunny Oct 14, 2009 13:13:22	Your best bet to find an established grouop is either a friendly local gaming store (FLGS). Barring that, it might also be worthwhile to check out the RPGA. I will poke Wolfstar76 (RPGA SVCL) to pop in and drop a link or two for RPGA group finders.