Is the basic set enough or are there any other necessary items?
2007-08-30 00:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by mr.saucepan 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
The basic set is enough to learn and play the game by itself. It includes a limited set of rules for the Dungeon Master (the judge) and the players. It includes rules, dice, miniatures, and an adventure. It is intended as an introduction into the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
To go beyond the first level and get into Dungeons and Dragons you will need to have the Players Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master's Guide. Most of the content of these books is available online (thanks to Wizards' Open Gaming License). One such site is: http://www.d20srd.org/
As already mentioned, Wizards has just introduced 4th edition, it won't be available until May 2008. This means you can either wait or take advantage of a likely glut of 3.5 edition books hitting used book sellers.
If you are just starting to play Dungeons and Dragons you will want to seek out an experienced player/DM to learn from. Look into RPGA games (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=rpga) in your area. Most are friendly to new comers.
2007-08-31 04:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by timmy_96738 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A set of dice - 4 ,6 ,8 ,10 & 12 sided (perhaps a 20) ,a figure representing your character and access to The Players Manual AND more importantly someone to play with.
2007-08-30 07:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are also websites that you can visit to play D&D online in a play-by-post venue. I used to play table-top games with friends, but now we're all too busy to get together. Now I just play on a message board to satisfy my D&D needs. :)
Go to p197.ezboard.com/bd20worldofgreyhawk and start poking around. You should find links to rules and resources that can help you get started. You can also create a character there and look for an adventure to jump into. If you need help with anything, post your questions in the Questions & Answers forum.
Good luck!
2007-08-30 19:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by bkpaladin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much time and money you want to invest. All you need is a willingness to play and a gamemaster, basically. If you want, you can invest in rule books, figurines, dice and props later.
2007-08-30 13:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by LudoRex 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rule book (4th ed is brand new, otherwise 3.5 can be had cheap now)
Paper
Pen/pencil
Dice (dX where x=the number of sides per die) d20, d10. d6 (normal dice) and d4 are also usefull.
Friends
2007-08-30 16:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jim Villian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋