Learn to Play (and Run) Dungeons and Dragons

About the adventure

Whether because of Stranger Things or actual play shows like Dimension 20 or Critical Role, you may know about Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to get started. This 12-week program will not only teach you the fundamentals of the game, but will give you the tools to run your own campaign! You will make characters, play short adventures, and craft your first adventure to run. Be aware that this course will require time and effort outside of our scheduled sessions; commitment to reading the Player's Handbook is a minimum. This is not restricted to adults; however, Dungeons and Dragons at its core is a combat-centric game and therefore mature themes surrounding violence are likely. Tools will in place to facilitate safety, but it's hard to remove violence from Dungeons and Dragons without ignoring many of the rules. This course is designed for new or inexperienced players and the target audience is a group of friends looking to get into the hobby or families looking to spend time together being creative. Online games will happen via Google Meet, with Roll20 or DnDBeyond.com as resources. In-person games will take place at Steward's Rest RPG B&B in Bismarck.

Additional Details

How to prepare

Online games require a webcam and mic - audio quality is the most important, though, so webcams may be disabled should bandwidth be an issue. You will also need a dndbeyond.com account, a roll20.net account (if that is the platform you would prefer to learn), and the ability to join a Google Meet.

What I provide

In-person games will be provided with complimentary dice. (Online games can also get dice for the cost of shipping.)

Gameplay details

Players can expect an overview of DnD 5e rules and instruction on both mechanics and roleplaying.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character creation will happen during the initial session. We will be starting at level 1 and you will play through level 3 before we move on to the second half of the course, where you will make characters to play in each other's adventures.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.