Going to a D&D Encounters tonight, could use some advice. - Downloaded from the Wizards Community, all coding removed by Solauren

Going to a D&D Encounters tonight, could use some advice.

Post/Author/DateTime Post
#1
The_Canadian_Pirate
Aug 04, 2010 16:22:23 Hey, so, I walked into a shop somewhat by accident a week or so ago, and found out they run D&D Encounters. Basically what I want to know is what I'll need to play ( I have the handout), how to act, etc <_<. I've played D&D online using the RPTools Maptool client, but this'll be my first time playing D&D in real life. So, yeah tips, pointers, etc, would be very helpful.
#2
cheeze21084
Aug 04, 2010 17:56:52 Take your dice (if you have them) and an open mind. You never know who you're going to meet.
#3
shinobicow
Aug 04, 2010 23:59:11 The encounters are a pretty fun time. Just be prepared to play a lot of meta game trying to figure out how to win. As far as the places I have played the encounters in, most of the games have been pretty much about winning, not so much about role playing...
#4
Pashalik_Mons
Aug 05, 2010 0:07:15 That's not surprising. Encounters includes pre-generated characters, and people tend not to roleplay much with those. it's like borrowing someone else's clothes: you'd rather do it than go without, but you sure won't be comfortable.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 The_Canadian_Pirate Aug 04, 2010 16:22:23	Hey, so, I walked into a shop somewhat by accident a week or so ago, and found out they run D&D Encounters. Basically what I want to know is what I'll need to play ( I have the handout), how to act, etc <_<. I've played D&D online using the RPTools Maptool client, but this'll be my first time playing D&D in real life. So, yeah tips, pointers, etc, would be very helpful.
#2 cheeze21084 Aug 04, 2010 17:56:52	Take your dice (if you have them) and an open mind. You never know who you're going to meet.
#3 shinobicow Aug 04, 2010 23:59:11	The encounters are a pretty fun time. Just be prepared to play a lot of meta game trying to figure out how to win. As far as the places I have played the encounters in, most of the games have been pretty much about winning, not so much about role playing...
#4 Pashalik_Mons Aug 05, 2010 0:07:15	That's not surprising. Encounters includes pre-generated characters, and people tend not to roleplay much with those. it's like borrowing someone else's clothes: you'd rather do it than go without, but you sure won't be comfortable.