How to Play D&D part 1 - A Sample Game Session

[@johnnyawesome5437]

"I will be both the player and the DM." Dude, you just described my childhood.

[@tlee-gc6ym]

The thing is, it sort of works if you have a pre made adventure

[@foodiefoodie9815]

Truth!

[@aidans1383]

when i was younger and didn't have any homies interested in dnd, i ordered a gamebook off of amazon and played though it, and i had a great time with it

[@ProfCryptid]

@@aidans1383 my mom never let me play dnd lol, so i played online by myself cause my friends weren't into it

[@tysonian]

weirdo only children unite!

[@chuckchilds9608]

I was obsessed with d&d when I was a kid but never never find anyone to play with so it was a game I played in my head mostly. I'm 47 now and my son found d&d and a game store that host games for magic the gathering and d&d as well that plays every other weekend. I love it that I get to play with my son in a huge campaign of 12! I drive 150 miles every other weekend to take him and we play for 4 hours or more as we chow down on burgers and hotdogs,chips, candy and deserts. My son helps me out with most of the details and he is very knowledgeable about d&d. It is the most bonding experience I have with my son since I haven't seen my son till he is 14 years old. I didn't know about him till he was 4 and then I lived in California and he lives in Florida. I recently moved to Florida to take care of my dad and started up a relationship with my son. Everything is going well and I have d&d to thank for helping me bond with my son.

[@JeReeMyKinDom]

thats very beautiful :)

[@fishstew2573]

that’s amazing! i’m very happy for you and your son.

[@DecimusYna]

This really made my day. What a wonderful comment, sir. :)

[@mcsuchnsuch]

Awesome!! Enjoy 🤙🏽

[@xapokalypse]

That's so sweet

[@riverheames2034]

"maybe you've created a character" Me sitting on 20 different filled character sheets: I don't think I did that yet, better make one.

[@Alchemy818.]

River Heames why is this me?

[@frockrock774]

Ha ha ha cry’s in 300 characters in dnd beyond

[@seanassociateproductions1691]

Frock Rock 300? Dang I had 15 and thought that was much

[@littletomato6561]

Desigining is so fun tho

[@riverheames2034]

@@Alchemy818. ya know what, I don't like that name you can have it.

[@rongpirson5250]

i basically have everything for dnd, but it requires "other people" Edit: after 2 years, I finally found a party

[@ThSadomasohista]

@@fhuber7507 No such place like that here.

[@MichelleVonGrimm]

Me

[@Outerspacefunk]

I'm exactly at the same position, did you find people? Basically I'm at a age where people struggle to hang out. I'm 29

[@Outerspacefunk]

@@MichelleVonGrimm we should play online or something who else is in?

[@MichelleVonGrimm]

@@Outerspacefunk how do you even do that?

[@majogl188]

- I climb down from the tree.. - You roll a 1. You fall down. Saving throw 1. You break your neck, you're dead, game over :D

[@unluckybrov9440]

Wait..... what, THATS NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Flips the tabel

[@snate56]

First level problems...

[@timothycrull3217]

I watched someone miss so bad they hit themselves and did 20 for damage...smh

[@starsammi7794]

Timothy Crull WAIT REALLY 😂

[@timothycrull3217]

@@starsammi7794 yup...lol

[@Miss_JennaAnn]

I’ve never played but my boyfriend is a DM and he was telling me that all of his exes thought D&D was dumb and I told him that I want to learn and I even went as far as to buy a shirt that says “I’m Sleeping With The DM” all of his friends love that I’m learning about the things he’s passionate about

[@WASD20]

Haha! That’s great. Have fun!

[@ShePlaysIt]

I need a shirt that says that for my boyfriend :3

[@trisanimates9752]

BRO THAT SOUNDS LIKE A DOPE SHIRT

[@Miss_JennaAnn]

Marlowe Moon crap I meant to type that but my phone decided to be a butt😂

[@kazz8176]

That's cuteeeee 💖😍

[@is-be6725]

I’m 42 and have been playing D&D with my friends since high school 😆

[@jagerrose2470]

42 y/o virgin?

[@devilsmilkuwu7054]

GamingDaily fuck off lol

[@stormchii]

That’s awesome!! :D

[@birdfeetbirdfeet8617]

I’m 12 and my grandfather taught me at the age of 6. I forgot a lot of it, but I am getting back into it

[@OsightblinderO]

Yeah sure, thats why you're here at a beginners session play through.

[@wildcrackers4915]

this seems like a great game that depends on imagination...you are not just having fun you are developing your ability to narrate stories and create characters

[@WASD20]

Absolutely!

[@trainerred6582]

Bruh

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

D&D is pretty much a story which you tell by being one of the protaganists. The DM just provides the setting and the challenges and some adjudication while the rest is up to you.

[@eviltwin2322]

Oh yeah! If you haven't played it yet I recommend trying to find a local club and giving it a go, it's great fun!

[@tabs5577]

i just realized, my 5th-grade history teacher tricked everyone in our grade to play dungeons and dragons only it's during the revolutionary war...

[@steam_junk]

That sounds fun

[@isziahs5951]

That’s honestly sick. I spent my history classes writing paragraphs about Henry The Eighth’s wives 😢😂

[@tabs5577]

@@alexpfenenger the high school history teacher also has aaaa..... Podcast??? Called something along the lines of dungeons and dweebs or something... Both history teachers also have starwars or startrek(I havent watched either) ships hung from the ceiling...

[@abbygoiburn5947]

IDKCJJWJD LITERALLY SAME- I REMEMBER SO WELL

[@keremberk4394]

YO OMG SAME, That’s not in the curriculum so either we know each other or they both found the idea on a quizlet XD

[@evelynarnaut6049]

DM: You see a fallen tree in your path, wood bare, washed and bleached white by rain and sun. What do you do? Character 1: I wish to seduce the tree. DM: That is not- Character 1: I WISH TO SEDUCE THE TREE DM: Fine. You attempt to seduce the tree. I guess you'd roll for persuasion. CHaracter 1: *rolls 20* DM: You successfully seduce the tree. I don't know how you did, but you did.

[@champ1159]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@basicallybroadway6975]

Merle Highchurch

[@brickplayz725]

😂

[@sallgoodman2323]

With hardwood

[@maxcarterrambling]

Lmao DEPLOY THE TREE SEDUCER

[@gameplorer2000]

so damn happy these videos exist. My friends invited me to play D&D and had no idea what the heck was going on, thanks

[@WASD20]

Awesome. Happy gaming!

[@tommywiseauconfit]

Nice I'm in that predicament right now

[@kcwjunior1AceAttourny]

@Nation I love your pfp, pikmin is great as for the video yeah it's great vids like this exist, I need to learn

[@samanthadrummond4477]

Same here

[@salvatoregiovenco8615]

Lol same

[@paranoidbeing1191]

6 years later and this has easily been the most digestible crash course to a game I’ve forever wanted to play but found intimidating. 1000 kudos to you good sir.

[@WASD20]

Thanks!

[@valhatan3907]

I always feeling the same thing. In my place DnD isn't near popular, only a few secretive group of people that hard to found if you really want to play. Because of that, it decreased my interest to learn how the game works :\

[@sweetboyollie9749]

My school does after school clubs. There is dance club, pokemon, minecraft, homework, creating, and D&D. One of my friends In a higher grade made the dungeons and dragons one. Trying to upgrade our friendship. Get some mutual trust in there

[@fairy.imyours]

Sweet Boy Ollie that’s so cool

[@Maxgamer-fd7hv]

Damn

[@sewerrat4714]

Woah thats a new definition of a homie

[@DelphineTheWorstBladeEver]

That's cute af

[@yazzyxx]

I am going to high school and there is an anime club and a DND club, i am happy. My friend knows i never played but i decided to join her party. We have to actually get more people, but we have ideas on who should join

[@beytullahberk3632]

I wish I had friends to play this game : ' ^(

[@CashKingD]

Just go to roll20.com and reddit.com/r/roll20 and try to find a group! Hope this helped

[@beytullahberk3632]

CashKingD thanks bro

[@garrettflores1730]

If you have a local gaming store that sells D&D stuff (look online under game store) they might have a game night or announcements of gaming groups.

[@erayokutay]

bulabildiysen bende geleyim :D

[@brandnizzle7468]

Check out the Table Top One Shot Group on Facebook. People play though Google Hangouts and post games constantly.

[@jessetwidale6939]

My kids want to start playing because of watching Netflix's "Stranger Things". I have never played so I bought the Starter Set and was sooooo lost when looking at all of the books. they want me to be the DM, too... lol. I want them to have a good experience with the game, and these videos (watched parts 1-4) certainly make me feel a little more comfortable with the DM role and with gameplay in general!! Thank you for posting these Videos!!

[@thebookworm4567]

Sameee here

[@popyoshi0666]

Same lmao it’s cool that the game has got so popular cos of stranger things I can’t wait to host my first game tomorrow (if everything goes well)

[@P.e.m.a.]

Me too. 😅 Its intimidating.

[@kaitlynlindsay4143]

Same boat except my 16 year old plays with her friends but they are too much drama so she wants to play with the fam. I'm a writer and a great storyteller so I got voted dm. Never played in my life 😭 so overwhelming

[@jessetwidale6939]

@@kaitlynlindsay4143 If you bought the starter set, then here are 3 of my suggestions. I am no pro by any means so do with it what you will. LOL 1. Read the story line ahead of time, not to memorize, but to understand how the flow should happen. And if the kids take a left turn (and they will), don't force them back on track. Just roll with it. 2. Sticky tabs are your Friends!! Tab things like monster stats and spells! Those are what you will spend a lot of time searching for, so keep that stuff handy... 3. Finally, if you get lost in the books and the rules, if the kids start looking bored? Then just make stuff up!! Improv and imagination are just as important (if not more so) than the rules!!! modify (or throw out) the story book. Let the kids come up with crazy ideas and run with it. Fun is the main goal!!!

[@moonielit]

Hey man, in 2017 a friend of mine on a whim said, “Hey, let’s play DND.” I had no idea how to play at the time. I knew almost nothing about the game. So searched KZbin, and THIS video was the first video I ever saw explaining the game. Four years later, I am a fanatic, player, and hopeful DM. And it all started with you and this video. Thanks man!

[@hawkfeather5408]

Oh thank god that you exist, I tried teaching myself how to play and it was just agonizing, there were so many words and I didn't know what was important and what wasn't. This makes the game seem much more simpler.

[@WASD20]

Amanda Henslee Sweet! I'm so glad you found this helpful. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but you'll get it! Happy gaming!

[@gogogomes7025]

**Playing dnd by himself** "should be fun" i'm loving this man's attitude.

[@iris5403]

Your DM voice sounds like he is sick and tired of everything and anyone "You dont see anyone *sighs* but you do see a fishing line"

[@hugoscreatures9777]

Insomniac is my favorite album too 😤👏

[@aletskun3877]

"If you have a good dungeon master" My god, what I've gotten myself into

[@Mar-uc7kk]

I love finally knowing the basics of D&D, i used to have a group and i didnt have a clue what i was doing, but they guided me through it until the group fell apart earlier this year. Im hoping to find a group soon and get back into it all with them, and now i know i confidently can :)

[@iLOVEpicklesBRO28]

My first D&D campaign ever today!!!!!! Just brushing up on the basics so I don’t look too dumb. 😅 We're basically all noobs so I won't be too embarrassed

[@WASD20]

Have a great time!

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

How did it go?

[@jadebethj4807]

Just tweeted "So when I was in middle school my class played this game with our teacher where we made our own characters, storyline, powers, rules, and created and drew our own board. We all kept track of what happened and even had currency and all that jazz. What is this game!?!? D&D!?" and no one responded. So I came to KZbin to answer my own question lol

[@WASD20]

Haha! That’s great. It very likely was, though there are a number of similar tabletop role-playing games.

[@hyperdiegesis]

This video was super helpful! I am on the autism spectrum so although I have a good imagination it’s very hard for me to do performance or act based stuff. Even as a kid pretend games were hard to play for me with a group of people. It is also very hard for me to tell stories properly without losing track of my thoughts. I have been invited to a D&D session recently and wanted to be prepared :) Thanks for sharing this.

[@Styruse]

How did it go?

[@Ecks134]

😹😹😹

[@thisiscait]

How'd it go? Anything DMs should keep in mind for our spectrum fam?

[@rawrizord]

@@thisiscait kekw

[@JonnyQuest64]

So you're normal...

[@MissLuckyDucky]

I know this is an older video but thanks so much for making it. I have never played but I really want to. I am going to make my family play with me so I will have to be the DM and I need to learn all the rules really well. Thanks a lot!

[@lifelesshawk5725]

Miss Lucky Ducky How did it go

[@theimperialkerbalunion7568]

LifelessHawk legend has it he is still playing d&d to this day. The game was so good that it never ended. The family have abandoned real life and fully immersed themselves in the game.

[@bianchialex]

*police knocking* *Police bust Through door and see's family" "Are you guys alright no one has heard from you on months" *family looks at office* mom: "Roll for insight check who is this man" Brother "I launch a fireball at him!" *Officer Dies, the family has become so engrossed in the game that they wield their powers in real life

[@willwestiv4805]

Hey did you ever run a game?

[@SoupMansSoup13]

How'd it go dude?

[@mvashton]

D&D virginity will be lost in three days...thanks for short video covering some basics...I like :)

[@WASD20]

+mvashton Awesome. Have fun!

[@psychsteeves4577]

And playing D&D will keep your real life virginity

[@user-lp7tx1fe6t]

@@psychsteeves4577 but this guy has a son

[@TheLicktysplitz]

Lol

[@CosmicGaijin]

zSNAX lastTAP if that’s what you really think... heh, you are so sorrowly mistaken.

[@jrasealexander5480]

Just started playing at 35 with my son. One of the best decisions I ever made! Thanks for the session. See you in pt 2.

[@jjkk6086]

i have aquired everything it needs exept this..thing.. Based on research, this item is extrodinarily rare, its named "other people.."

[@laurelelasselin]

Same In my case it's 'other people who care'

[@ErnestWilliamsAkustik82]

I'm other people!

[@ErnestWilliamsAkustik82]

I care! I really wanna learn so I can create my own ttrpg

[@SparkStrikes]

so i have been invited to a DnD night with a few friends and i really dont want to make a tit of myself

[@Pompadourius]

Did you die?

[@SparkStrikes]

+Dimir Mastermind nope

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

bish0p2004 Hey if they're your friends they'd explain it with little to no criticism (unless they're somewhat mean in a friendly manner then give them a pass)

[@ColtSSR]

Same bro, i brung my gijoes and scrabble letters i hope im well prepared

[@hwat1030]

Stranger things 😍

[@noeller9187]

This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for!! Something for TOTAL beginner DMs, I’ve had so much trouble understanding how everything is supposed to flow together. Thank you!!

[@kellymoffat3670]

DnD really interests me, i hope i can learn how to play and get a game going, but its difficult for an introvert to find players XD thank you for these videos!

[@jareddmunoz]

Lots of people play electronically. Using Discord and websites like DnDBeyond. It's hard as an introvert to just go find random peeps to play with. Try coworkers or family first.

[@kanashi333]

@@jareddmunoz its cool that you mentioned family as someone you can start out playing with, I actually play dnd with my brother! He sucks at story line though, so I was forced to become the dm. I've only ever played dnd twice, but I was only ever a player, so I decided I'd watch videos like these to try and get a feel for things dm's would say. I've already come up with an entire story, a bunch of dot points for key events and I've written lore for backstories e.g. unfortunately my brother is the only other person to play dnd in my family, so rather than having a one person party and watching him struggle to defeat easy enemies I made 3 npc's that will be joining him and becoming a 4 person party. One thing I've noticed in this video, is that he uses a grid map to set everything out. So I might work on a few maps for the place my story is set in and for a few missions that he'll go on :)

[@me19984tt]

It’s also hard to not be embarrassed by your choices or story plots when playing…probably why I never did, I think no one would find them interesting

[@grayswife857]

I know right! I couldn't play on discord I'm too nervous and if I tried playing with a family member they'd call be a nerd so I guess I have to wait till I make friends that want to play the game with me

[@Firnren]

any suggestions for a group of people who have never played DND before and are looking to learn? I've been nominated to be the dungeon master and all the rules are flying over my head lol

[@joshuad6695]

Read through the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Players Handbook. Run a few practice sessions so you all can get the basics down, don't be worried about making errors, everything will come with time. Don't forget to have fun too!

[@mallorydowd4164]

I'm in the same position! This video was really helpful. Joshua, thanks for suggesting some practice sessions - that seems like a great idea!

[@WoWguidery]

Joshua DePesa That is the same advice I have gotten on sex.

[@ColtSSR]

WoW Guidery diddle master

[@ivygarcia6878]

Another suggestion that goes along with Joshua's, is to find a campaign online that can be completed in one session. Most campaigns take a really long time to complete so a shorter one will definitely help you figure things out

[@melody0010]

The kid is 10 now. I'll come in another 5 years to see if he's already DM'd successfuly

[@slevinchannel7589]

Can i just, to make it easier for me, insert a Character that i know good? For example, if i know Harry Potter very well, cant i be him OR have him as my Side-Kick, so i just have to specify which of the Spells that exist in his world he can use, before the game starts, right?

[@emmamayo9154]

We await your return

[@M0NST3R.J]

I am so glad I stumbled across this! A group of people I work with are interested in starting a D&D group, with a newbie DM nonetheless, and resources like this make learning from vet D&Ders much easier. Thank you!

[@tottyamadeus591]

@@wildchameleon7622 disgusting

[@tottyamadeus591]

@@wildchameleon7622 lmao cringe

[@coolerthanafrieza4726]

Did you still play?

[@bananabread.215]

I randomly got obsessed with the idea of playing d&d late at night and now I’m praying my friends will wanna play because this looks like so much fun!!

[@thunderthot]

I have a DnD game tomorrow and I'm so glad I've got this video to explain things because I don't wanna constantly be asking about this and that. I appreciate the video, thank you!

[@sanderanocic]

How did it go?

[@thunderthot]

@@sanderanocic Really well! I had a few hiccups here and there, but after I had the basics down, it went really smoothly.

[@sanderanocic]

@@thunderthot nice to hear! Hope you’ll keep having fun with it!

[@rachelmccray6043]

(Says this is meant for beginners) Also says “So I’m assuming you already have a character sheet.” Chances are if I already had a character sheet I wouldn’t be here.😂😂

[@socksrocker8873]

The starter kit actually comes with 5 pre-made characters for you!

[@ivygarcia6878]

To be fair I am a complete beginner but I knew from another video that creating a character would be one of the first things to do

[@rooby0670]

it also says "a sample game session" not "a sample character making session"

[@WASD20]

If you are looking for the paper I used for the map, Amazon sells it (amzn.to/1VePWyK) or check your local game shop. It's called Gaming Paper.

[@miga1018]

+WASD20 how do you decide if the roll is high enough do you just kinda make the decision as a dm or do you look at the base stats im pretty confused. like how you needed a ten to throw off the net but your strengh was 14 +2 how do you decide? if the dm just says so what are the base stats used for?

[@CaptainDCap]

+MIGAIR b (MIGA101) some traps have predetermined stats to hit in order to break free or dodge them entirely. If not, the DM will secretely set a value for the trap in his head, or on paper. If you're the one setting the trap, he could let you know what its stats are.

[@miga1018]

Captain D Cap k i think i get it now

[@WASD20]

Yep, and in part 2 around the 1:45 mark you can see a handy guide the book provides for setting a DC (that's the target roll a player needs). Basically the DM bases the number on how difficult something should be in his/her mind.

[@miga1018]

WASD20 thank you

[@jeanenelatique]

Thanks for sharing. I needed some explanation because my 15 yr old gets irked when I ask questions but yet.....he wants me to play with him. So getting my answers from someone else like you will help to prepare me to play the game with my son. He's too impatient to explain to me. I understand so much more now by watching you go through the skills check, check dexterity and do 'real world' things. Makes sense!!!!!

[@mgasperoni]

At 43, and being "around" D&D on and off but never really playing, I'm totally going in and getting my family started for the first time! I'll be a new DM, with kids 17/14/8 (and my wife as well hopefully) and so excited to start ... as is the family (used your character creation vid to guide us in that process already) ... your videos have been really helpful refreshing my memory, catching me up, teaching me, and simply making me excited to start!

[@spidery7618]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that your tutorial is absolutely amazing - it's short and straight to the point, but also talks about crucial parts of how DnD works that other videos gloss over or straight-up ignore. I've used it as an introductory for new players who want to get into DnD and so far it has worked incredibly well.

[@WASD20]

Thanks so much. :)

[@fruitysoupy]

My older brother invited me into his dnd group for my birthday in two weeks and your videos are really helping me prepare Thank you so much!!

[@WASD20]

Notes: One thing I did NOT explain very well is how you know if a roll is high enough to accomplish a given task. Here’s a video that explains that better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_IcqGsfdedopo If you found this helpful, ordering your D&D stuff through my affiliate link helps support the channel: amzn.to/2kDO2h7 You can also support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wasd20

[@Bpotts71]

WASD20 dude ur my brothers history teacher

[@kbrocx]

WASD20 where did you get the cardboard character pieces?

[@WASD20]

Pathfinder pawns. They're awesome. amzn.to/2mXwqhg

[@WASD20]

I have! Check out my map videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLq8DIL0O-i-moL-cNFcTEgEVfIIfgSNO9

[@bgf3640]

Wow great discounts.

[@dylangreene86]

At 34 and just now getting into DnD thanks to Critical Role and TAZ, I have to say your videos really break the basics down in a very simple yet effective way. Much appreciated brother...keep it up!

[@nicoleh3703]

Thanks for this! I've now been playing D&D for a year and am loving it! Almost finished an epic campaign, and wow things can get interesting! Our rogue halfing died, so a dragonborn pretended to be pregnant so we could smuggle her into a city to be revived. We took her to a sacred well, distracted a bunch of monks, and the dragonborn "gave birth" to the halfling in the well. It turns out the water was filled with curses, so our teammate ended becoming a reborn and was possessed by like 100 demons. She's fixed now though.

[@mygodsnameiskyle]

One of the best videos I found on this. I have no IRL friends who play but this online group invited me to play and I was like "I want to do that, but I don't know how" and so many of the videos go into explanations that are way too complex. GJ

[@WASD20]

Thanks. Enjoy the game!

[@alexisx4368]

waitt, i'm totally new to all of this so excuse me 😅 but how do you play this game online?

[@elihenson6388]

I haven’t played D&D in so long. I miss it so much.

[@slevinchannel7589]

Can i just, to make it easier for me, insert a Character that i know good? For example, if i know Harry Potter very well, cant i be him OR have him as my Side-Kick, so i just have to specify which of the Spells that exist in his world he can use, before the game starts, right?

[@smolpeepee245]

I've always been too nervous to get into DND because I'm afraid I'll suck at it then my embarrassing moments will stick to my mind forever, but I've spent this week trying to learn about it because I really want to join a game with my friends, or even join the DND club at my school if I like it. So far all I have is an unfinished character sheet, so things like these are helpful :>

[@sp00kyc00kie]

I like how you play while explaining, it's really helpful! :3

[@WASD20]

Excellent!

[@eeb3171]

Looks like fun! If I had any friends XD

[@turbofart101]

That Guy tbh same lmao

[@FoliverFoden]

i play with my dad and uncle xD Mah real friends ;P

[@pheonixking540]

That Guy all my friends play online

[@eleven3707]

That Guy same

[@jimmyrobinson01]

Same here.

[@blueghost4121]

I'm here because we are locked in quarantine

[@sarahhammonds4805]

Ironic isn't it

[@ssminegraft9208]

Roland Jacobs same

[@ssminegraft9208]

Same

[@blueghost4121]

Finally I have escaped the lock down! Still playing D&D!

[@akira8393]

I'm just honestly curious how to play this game considering there are a lot of dungeons and dragons reference in cartoons.... So I thought i give it a shot but don't know where to start...

[@olliebirdy6120]

i've been watching your videos i thought i could not make map, i tried hard with no avail, later i stumbled on your tutorials! as it turns out i'm good at map making, i've just started getting into d&d i got a couple figures. i have a starters book set, but found it's way into storage, I watched all the parts to your how to play d&d thanks so much for being here!!!!!!!!!!!!!😄

[@WASD20]

Thanks so much. What a nice comment. :) Happy mapping and gaming!

[@evilengine9]

Brought back memories. I haven’t played D+D in over 35 years. I would love to start up again.

[@ProjectRuncool]

This was the first dnd video i watched when i wanted to learn how to play. But i never had anyone to play with but today i had my first session. It was so much fun!

[@damesiojohn3619]

Dude thanks for your tutorials, for begginers this is a great help. I'm watching all the how to play series and of course like to all of them!

[@WASD20]

Thanks!

[@davidburnett453]

Just about to start my two boys on the D&D path. These videos are great refreshers

[@gamersresidence6040]

This is the best video to send to my friends before session zero. Trust me, I have been watching many in order to find a truly great one.

[@leilanilewellyn8559]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m new to the RPG world so this is extremely helpful!

[@puretaze1390]

Tomorrow me and my dad are going to his old high school friends house to play with him and his kids were gonna have 6 players in total. Im so excited.

[@fishstew2573]

how did it go?

[@puretaze1390]

It went pretty well

[@ryanxin1848]

@@puretaze1390 the fact that you responded 2 years later

[@minnevolved]

I found this video and it’s sequel back in 2018, just after I was invited to my first game. I was honestly really intimidated at first, but these videos helped me get a better understanding of the basics, so that helped me feel a little less stressed out. I still struggled a little during that first game, and I was extremely nervous, but I ended up having a lot of fun in the end. I’ve been playing ever since, eagerly awaiting my weekly dnd fix :)

[@bigboy6522]

Going on my first adventure tomorrow this was super helpful

[@WASD20]

Great! Good luck!

[@honeyorbit1558]

how was the adventure? 👀

[@scavengerpro3966]

so much better than sitting down and reading trying to cram in rules, great video! keep this up!

[@notyess]

Thank you so much for this! I wanted a base understanding of how a game would flow before my first game and this was perfect. It also made me stress a little less so thank you!

[@anjulismith1219]

hello, thanks so much for the video. I'm just about to start my first adventure into dnd (5e) with some friends. we're all newbies and I've volunteered as DM. this video has helped make all the reading I've been doing today make sense! I'm about to binge watch them all. I'm making mini figures tomorrow, I think I might make a map to for the table. any extra advice to make it a great evening would be appreciated. we met on Thursday evening for part 1. thanks again!

[@AnoAssassin]

I like your style, thanks for helping me out on starting D&D

[@AnoAssassin]

+Muffin Guy Prepare your muffin

[@michaelweiss6163]

I have not played this since the 70s when I was in college. That tells you how old I am. I want to recover my youth and your introductory KZbin videos are perfect for me

[@WASD20]

Welcome back to the hobby. :)

[@willothewisps.7539]

D&D is the whole reason I started writing as a hobby. I role played through text, went to live action, was told of D&D, am terrible with social situations and therefor never found a party - and so, I turned to making campaigns in my head, which morphed into me just essentially writing my own stories. Even if I never get to actually play, it’s opened up something I find great joy in. That can’t be ruined by Nat 1’s. 🤣

[@anokrs]

Great news! You are actually playing, even if you are soloing it. There's a BUNCH of content about solo roleplaying. Check out "Me, Myself and Die!" with Trevor Devall and get ready to be blown away.

[@SEAGOIL]

I can tell that your son will be a scholar, I can't put my finger on why that is...

[@gsimon123]

I think he'll be an elf wizard scholar at that. I also have no proof to back up my statement.

[@ograkthemonkeyhunter2743]

I can tell that he would become a computer, I can't prove anything.

[@am3nadiel571]

I think he’ll be future google

[@cookiestudios2565]

make some sort of ability check

[@mrflip-flop3198]

@@cookiestudios2565 NAT 20

[@_emory]

This is perfect. DND is one thing that benefits immensely from hands on learning experience, and this is as close as you can get without a few friends and a table

[@lilliancandler1925]

This is a great starter video. I feel that I may have a slightly better feeling about DND. Thank you for that.

[@WASD20]

Great. Thank you for the comment.

[@Krekie]

I've heard a lot about this game and I intend to play it with some friends, but no one of us ever played it. Do you think we will be able to have a worthy game as total begginers?

[@janomerzo2058]

Its been 2 years.... how did it go?

[@evehellod9776]

I have the exact same problem. Like the one above me asked, how did it go?

[@BanditLeader]

Based off his lack of response, I'd say he died from summoning a demon from playing d&d

[@Basslightning666]

Just got the Gen 5 bookset, and I haven't played since I was a teenager. I want to get back into this, and I am starting from square one again. I only have my wife and myself right now. I will be watching all of your content! I need to get a starter kit!

[@Veneziamore]

I have a question. As someone who has never played D&D before (I mean, this is a beginner's tutorial), I don't quite understand why the checks are allowed to be so inconsistent. As in, I understand it's a vital part of the game to roll the dice and see what you're able to do, so a certain level of uncertainty is required to keep it interesting. But if you're trapped under a rope net and you need to do a strength check, it seems inconsistent to me that with the first throw the character is too weak to break free, but with the second throw he's strong enough. How does that translate when you're more advanced and have a high-level character? Can you get mortally wounded from, say a sword attack, because your throw was too weak, but when trying to fight off the attacker you're suddenly strong enough to kill your opponent because of a very good throw? I'm sorry if I'm taking things too literally, but it kind of feels like one second your hair is brown and the next it's blond, then black, then back to brown. It seems inconsistent, and hard to establish a good character with. Can anyone explain?

[@michaeltao6665]

Basically it’s how your dm could narrate it. So based on your example with the rope net, it’s like the first time you tried to throw the net off, it got caught on the dagger sheath you are wearing on your belt and couldn’t throw it off. This example would be more meaningful if we say you and your friends were in combat and you needed to throw the net off to help them. In this case you would be stuck and unable to help them till next round if you were to succeed in throwing the net off.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@michaeltao6665 Can i just, to make it easier for me, insert a Character that i know good? For example, if i know Harry Potter very well, cant i be him OR have him as my Side-Kick, so i just have to specify which of the Spells that exist in his world he can use, before the game starts, right?

[@kabondumo4330]

I feel like it should be like that because the character has to have a limit to how they play the game because then it would be all based on luck

[@Belgar]

Well, as a beggining DM and new to D&D I think that it is your DM's responsability to narrate things in a way that makes sense for your character, so let's say in this situation your character is strong but fails a strength saving throw, so you DM could instead of saying: - 'You're not strong enough and can't cut the net.' He could say: - 'Surprised by the net as it catches you, your instinct compels you to grab your dagger in a sudden movement to try and cut the rope, as this happens your movement is floppy and you don't manage to cut the net just yet. It takes you a while but you manage to free yourself' I find that for simple stuff like this It's better to just make it so that the higher the player's roll is, the faster he can do something so if someone rolls low, I mean it's just cutting a rope, so instead of simply failing, it just takes a bit longer, or you could poke fun at the player describing an embarassing way of doing something, and if in combat this could be translated in turns, if you roll a nat20 you get free and has your whole turn, if you roll between 10 and 19 you get free but that was your action, and if you roll below 10 you get free but lose the turn doing so.

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

It's not a perfect system. Low level PC, just like young adults lack experience. They make mistakes. As a character gets better at life they will gain more skills. So as they will add more numbers to a strength check. If I was the DM, and a PC kept getting stuck in nets, I would give them a bonus because they are gaining skills with every time they get a net off them. Assuming it's the same type of net. Also, a PC could develop a feat so that they are really good at not getting into traps and or really good at getting out. This will help them to prevent additional dice rolls because they will be fine the first time.

[@jenniferboatright7738]

He's a Wood Elf he's learning Vietnamese to speak to the trees

[@saedahabubakar3029]

🤣

[@paracetamol680]

lmao

[@chrissnelling2562]

As basic as this was, it was super helpful. I’m learning how to DM and I haven’t played D&D in a while. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@WallBreakerOfficial]

Great vid for beginners, or those like myself who have been out of the game for sometime. My kids recently picked up the starter box and have been looking to play. Hopefully your vids will help them, and myself in a fluid experience.

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Back in the 80's when I started playing this we had a school club for wargaming and it was a popular past time. I think advanced videogames has killed it though. If you can give it a go, it is fun and a great way to spend time with friends and getting off that videogame screen.

[@johnnorris5675]

Sailing S/V Harley Quinn Essex, UK My friend is planning a session with this summer.

[@shiaeliminator6484]

I have to thank this game for being the base for my favorite gaming gender: RPG's. I'm starting to play this, it looks cool, and without limits.

[@hamperabot5972]

I just recently discovered dnd, and it sound fun creating your own path in your own adventure

[@julianL12345]

I am so lucky I stumbled across this vid. My birthday is soon and I am planning on being a story teller🙏

[@somedude1129]

This was helpful as I try to plan me and my friend's first DnD experience!

[@martinbansey719]

Finding these and the character sheet videos invaluable as someone about to DM a D&D campaign with my wife and two boys. Daunted but feeling like I'm ready to give it a go.

[@Nerdarchy]

Yo that DM voice it sexy man. Good video great stuff. -Nerdarchist Dave

[@WASD20]

Nerdarchy Haha! Thanks, Dave.

[@iwelio8505]

Gayyyyyyy

[@AnxiousFly]

@@iwelio8505 is that a bad thing?

[@vitrolic_mind4830]

@@AnxiousFly Yes

[@DisgustedArchive]

@@vitrolic_mind4830 Pffttt

[@agatabatory2457]

what are the rules for filling a character sheet? what are my limitations or choices available?

[@joeharvey5556]

Go youtube type in doing character sheets there are excellent videos...have fun

[@keremsyc]

Just watched a single short about D&D and now my whole FYP is filled with D&D content and I'm here for it. But I wish the same thing worked with the cat videos as well lol 😂

[@brunobeltranbelmonte755]

Hey, you should make a video about map and environment designing for D&D, seems you do it pretty well

[@vama89]

Thanks for the tutorial. I've always heard about this kind of game but never knew how to get started. Seemed too intimidating for me whenever I'd see people play at a comic books store or convention lol

[@mootio1116]

Ive been wanting to pick up D&D for a long while now, and I finally got invited to my very first one-shot through my colleges D&D club! I'm excited, and the best part is my entire party consists of my friends who also wanted to start playing. We grt to go on this little adventure together, and I think it's going to be GREAT!

[@danielle3064]

How was it?

[@Slferon]

Just got a 20 dice from my dads dice collection My extra lesson i choosed is dungeons and dragons And i smuggeled my phone to my room to get started ;D

[@howardbuchman9101]

Newbie here. So far, so good!

[@ameliasharp5774]

I'm learning how to be a DM with no books, experience or equipment and this is a life saver thank you!

[@decoyM]

Thanks for being here bruh man it’s hard when you have no idea what’s going on

[@ErnestWilliamsAkustik82]

I'm trying to play and learn at the same time!... I just need people to play with

[@NonPro]

We were just asked to explain D&D to beginners, and this video was incredibly helpful! Great series!

[@WASD20]

+NonProductive! -- Thanks so much :)

[@bowserbukops]

Played my first small game yesterday, this video really helps me understand the basics of the game. Cant wait for the next session I play! Thanks!

[@girlwithamic8021]

I’m hopefully going to be joining my schools dnd club soon! Granted, their campaign has been going for a year so I’m likely not starting at level 1 and I got some backstory to learn, but eh. I’m just happy to play

[@WASD20]

That's great! Enjoy. :)

[@slevinchannel7589]

The Dutys of the DM sound MASSIVE, so i dont wanna 'steal' too much, as i already thought of stealing some characters, but honestly, shouldnt we use also a Setting and maybe a Plot that's more or less existing? Like, can we play through the Harry Potter Story but with Pokemon and Navy-Seals? That way, only the Details and all that need to be improvised and made during the game. It would lessen but not ignore the Amount of Dutys of the DM. Sounds smart to me. Whatcha think?

[@MordrinNaeblis]

@@slevinchannel7589 You can play through the story of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, whatever you want. You can absolutely copy nearly all of pre existing story from anywhere.

[@ssaccoccie]

Thanks for the video. I have always wanted to play... and at 49 years old, I am finally gonna do it. lol

[@kavanetaent]

Thanks for the introduction! Literally the first D&D video I’ve watched. Purchased a starter set tonight and I’m excited to start playing!

[@JasonJarred]

Thanks man - I’ve always wanted to learn how to play but never had the chance. Your video is the first I’ve ever watched on D&D - it does seem like a fun game!

[@rbhhaner6151]

New to chanel... Great info for beginners. I've played my first character since 1975. He is now a godlike multi class demi God.. Son of Zeus and co shares the throne due dieses loss in battle and his lightking bolt. I posses the powers to create my own multi verses..planets and ECT.. As well as GOD WISH... Otherd away... Any whoop. I retired my character and now enjoy being the DM in my own settings and maps and treasures and story lines.... I look forward to one day creating a new character after 30 yrs. And finding a good group to join in the northern Arizona area.

[@alexpaul9678]

Thanks for this series! I’ve been following you for a couple months for your great map content, but I just recently volunteered to DM for my friends. I have very little firsthand experience with the game so while I already have a setting, story, NPCs and know vaguely what my players want to play, I’m not as familiar with the mechanics of the game, so this series is really going to help! Thanks!

[@Doivid_]

And that earns you a sub and a like.