How To Play Dungeons & Dragons (DungeonCraft #1)

Looking for a quick tutorial on how to play D&D? Professor Dungeon Master explains the concepts of the game in just 16 minutes.

[@MichaelSalguero]

I started to DM 2 weeks ago and found some inspiration from some of your later videos. I'm beginning the journey through your 200+ videos today because there is a ton of beneficial knowledge here. Looking forward to what I learn. I like your simplified initiative and initiative-every-round mechanics. I may implement them soon.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for watching! Sorry for the slow pace of the early ones.

[@juliusblack333]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Hi personaly dont mind

[@patricklee2606]

Hands down the best description of playing (and for that matter, running) the game I've seen - and I've watched a ton of videos on this subject. Thank you!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks!. You should check out my campaign update The Reviled Society. I think you'll like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2bdo2Sjot1nrK8

[@lefthandedpanzerfaust6583]

as someone who has never played this is brilliant!

[@gogonomo5604]

If you ever do. Watch all his vids, and runehammer videos. Game changers

[@terrybeal2252]

@@gogonomo5604 Testify! 😁😎

[@bernardkauffman7783]

This is seriously the best tutorial on KZbin for how to play the game. Everything you need in 16 minutes. I'm showing this to all my new players.

[@jasonp9508]

I’ve been playing for 37 years but it’s always fun to see how others approach intro videos like this. Well done. 🙂

[@paultaylor107]

BOOM!!!!! a month ago my 7 year old twin boys came to me telling me they want to play D&D. I have scoured the Internet to find hiw to do this. Most videos have been vague at best or just advised to spend loads of money on the playes hand book. This video was amazing. It is now so clear in my head. Thank you sooo much love your content and have subscribed ❤❤❤

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thank you so much. Glad this video was helpful. New video drops today at noon EST.

[@torreyintahoe]

Awesome. I first played dnd in 79 when I was 9. Did it again in college, early 90's. Now my daughter and her friends want to play so here I go agin learning 5E.

[@rickausten7013]

This is awesome. Simply awesome. Between Social Distancing and Alcohol Nearing I have finally been able to revisit something I haven't enjoyed in 30 years. Paul and Marshall took me away from this world in 1987 but (spiritual expletive) it feels good to step back in. Hold Daddy's bottle of gin a few minutes, son, the Hill Tribes are restless again . . .

[@lyracian]

Having been watching you for a while I thought I would look back and see where you started. If I get any new potential players wanting to know what D&D is I shall point them at this.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

This is on the list for a remake.

[@marioevildm7410]

I'm an old Dungeon Master, but I think as a teacher a master of knowledge, I will have to listen to your teaching 😁 and thank you to share your knowledge! may all your roll be average to spare the PCs 😏

[@gommechops]

Sometimes it is good to come back and revisit these epic videos, the eerie suspenseful music as he narrates the simple but so effective back stories, transitioning into the epic channel theme tune, so good and that is just the start but it helps build the mood just a a GM should... I wish I could share this channel with my players but I cant until i have finished pillaging it for all it's worth, the channel is such a Godsend, full of gems even if you dont use everything it always gets you thinking and the cogs turning in ways that elevate your game.

[@GabeTetrault]

The play example was fantastic! The DM's description & the narration made it exciting!

[@spiffkipper9636]

Feels very old school.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I'll take that as a compliment. Especially if "old school" means combat is done in less than 20 minutes.

[@spiffkipper9636]

DUNGEON CRAFT It most certainly is a compliment. Thank you for such great videos. I’ll keep watching them if you keep making them.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Will do.@@spiffkipper9636

[@Shanachie-69]

Shortly before 9/11, I was adventuring in 2nd Edition, when a high-level turncoat mage trapped me in a Hold spell, which he then pemanenced. I remained when an enchanted frog princess freed me out of desperation. (Still green, but now blonde and 5'4", she hopped away with a baleful look, mumbling something about "the things I do for my kingdom." But I digress.) I found my old DM and discovered that the world was now in 5E. I bought the books and started looking for a group, just in time for the 2020 lockdown. Meanwhile, I discovered how different the new system had become. Armor class went up instead of down; initiative was now 20-sided. Saving throws were now 20-sided. 18/xx strength no longer existed. I'd been wondering how I was ever going to unlearn everything I knew, until I found this. If you're not an educator professionally, there's a generation of young people being deprived. I now feel I could roll up a character and play tonight. That's a lot of words for "Thank you." Sorry. I gush when happy. Anyhow, thanks again, and Good Health!

[@dutch6857]

Did KZbin just send me to DungeonCraft #1? How cool!

[@GrungefolkBoy2010]

Think this is the best way I have seen d&d explained! And the tutorial battle left me wanting to know the outcome lol nice work, subbed 😁

[@emveeay]

Magic missile never seemed so visceral before. You're like John Wick firing that stuff.

[@joshuaarmstrong2445]

I think this is hands down the best video about how to play D&D.

[@shawnmccuen6908]

I know my comment is very late. I'm catching up. I absolutely love your channel. Thank you.

[@knghtbrd]

Not as late as mine, and I love it too! Especially because I like several of the prof's tweaks. I'm trying to figure out why there aren't 500k subs on this channel.

[@andrewbusch444]

Here I am, having watched the majority of DungeonCraft videos at least twice. Then this one hits my suggested videos and I've never watched it. Time to learn more.

[@kaldeem]

I'm always in awe of how descirptive DM's are on YT. Good Stuff.

[@zombielandiii2711]

Perfectly explained professor !

[@joshuaarmstrong2445]

I also like how you're character sheet is so big and simple, you can fill it in with a sharpie!

[@joshuaarmstrong2445]

Your*

[@danbuccini5659]

I just discovered your channel and i love what you are doing here.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks a lot, Dan. Lots of content for you to catch up with. Great to have you aboard!

[@randykaye5972]

Great for first time players of dnd . Simple = an enjoyable game.

[@Monkey_Spunk]

This is the best thing I ever saw.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You're very kind. Enjoy playing!

[@drewterrill5150]

Been watching these for awhile very well done PDM.

[@Hornwood509]

Still love these early videos!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I still love you watching them multiple times!

[@tomdulski3729]

I like the scout who looks like Jon Voight.

[@GalliadII]

I usually play the dark eye (German system, more like pathfinder and written by the same authors). And I found this very easy to understand and easy to use.

[@Blacklighting1]

This is an awesome channel. I am in college studying to become a video game designer. I've always wanted to play D&D. I had my first time playing it last weekend. I'm seeing so many similarities with this game and alot of other video games I've played. The more I watch this channel the more I'm learning. You are awesome professor.

[@watchtowerdragon7098]

It's been 2 years since your comment, so you've probably discovered by now that a majority of video game systems are taken from their older (and sometimes newer) table top systems. I personally enjoy the table top systems that have evolved from video game systems. Alot of synergy in the game space 😁 [Edited for spelling]

[@RollForTuraco]

Did I stumble on the very first Dungeon Craft video? Very cool

[@willsave5416]

Ok had to stop: "but as we call them at dungeon university "indigenous underground dwellers.'" I died. But really, I think we need a video on your adventure notes after the quick peak in this video. How do you prep? Do you only run homebrew? If not, how do you prep a published adventure? Subscribed.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You've just given me ideas for TWO episodes. Thanks, Will Save!

[@forlorndream]

Nice Rictavio

[@rexhazelwood7302]

Great video Professor. I will be having a bunch of new players soon & their first requirement will be to watch this video.

[@retrostoryteller]

Seasoned DM from 3rd edition but I still feel I learn sonething new everytime I turn on the channel.

[@InnoVintage]

I've been playing for the last couple years, and I've been watching your videos for slightly less time. But if I had this video when I was starting out, I would have gotten into it much easier.

[@Entropy3ko]

This is not really "official DND", but on the other hand it's much better than "official DND"

[@repillager]

The 2nd XDM is about to go to print and I am hoping my new work schedule allows me to start running again!

[@tomyoung9834]

Love the scenes!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks!

[@InnoVintage]

May I suggest you order your videos into a set of "courses" perhaps, 101, 102, and 201. With 101, being a lot of basic videos on playing the game as written, and the history of the games, as well as any of your reviews. 102, being rule changes and the "every secret" series. And 201 being only the most advanced of material, such as your campaign setup. Just a suggestion, but I think it would be a nice way to organise your content.

[@rydjohnson]

Great video! I'll be sure to show my new players this

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Ryan!

[@maxpower3050]

Nice to see the first episode!!!

[@israelmorales4249]

So i found the first one! awesome!!!

[@mrlicopoli]

Thanks for posting! Will definitely use this for my students as homework (in edpuzzle)!

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

I'm determined to leave a positive comment to every one of the Vids! (Algorithm Feed). Emphasis on Storytelling and having a good time! I stayed away from D&D as a kid because I hated the idea of having to dig through rules and charts instead of having a good time... Professor Dungeon Master , I may play this game yet.

[@Bryon1187]

3:35 🤣🤣🤣 "Where's the Mt Dew!"

[@ARandomCogboi]

4:38 my Paladin blood is boiling...

[@miasela7990]

Very informative. Great video!

[@David-su4is]

Nice work...

[@TheSoling27]

back to one---hahaha --(thunderclap & lightning says the count) love it ..and on my 20th Anniversary .no less

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Glad you enjoyed this video. I'm thinking of doing a remake. there are a LOT of DC videos since those days. Peace!

[@atran3785]

I once tried to kill a player character over a small gem...TRIED. no regrets tho

[@alistaircurrie3992]

This is great.

[@markyocum8249]

"And if you want to be a DM...well, that's what this channel's going to be about..." I'm laughing like Mork from Ork over here. "Humorous implication! Ar! Ar! Ar! Understatement! Ar! Ar! Ar!"

[@calbarog]

Good stuff

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks!

[@rhettr4923]

Just sent this video to a new player of mine

[@UnagiWatanabe]

One year anniversary soon!

[@michaeldornhausen8807]

I got the Starter Kit. I found it hard to understand the rules, modifiers and what not. ICRPG feels easier. First session: total party kill..... Second session went alright. At the end of the third time playing, my youngest daughter, who doesn't like this fantasy stuff, said "it was actually fun to play".

[@davidmoss9943]

Love it.

[@AdamPreset]

Still classic.

[@oriettacimino4995]

New subscriber. Great job on your videos.

[@gommechops]

How much of the tragedy of McDeath is based on the Warhammer fantasy Battle? Or is it a straight Shakespeare inspired adventure and where can I grab it? :D

[@FrankMonday]

Sooo frkg awesome!!!

[@diastoleny]

A great video!!!!!!!!! Thanks

[@marceloave30]

What is the opening song ? I like it very much

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Peter Crowley. "Fury of the Dragon's Breath." It's in the credits. He's a great guy. Gave me permission to use it.

[@Volcrain]

What about the actiony fight music, that’s pretty sweet too, same composer?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Kevin Macleod.

[@judsonfilms6430]

I have a question about spells. Do you have to roll to hit against AC?

[@InnoVintage]

How long have you had that notebook for your famous (for this channel) macdeath?

[@HollmanOrtizBuitrago]

Good!

[@jamesm9560]

That's hot.

[@kravenbludd]

Are these 5th edition rules? Seems much simpler than 2nd.

[@sezrekahneldar4058]

These are house rules that are heavily influenced by 5th edition, DCCRPG, and his 30 or so years of experience.

[@paulofrota3958]

5e rules, yes. Don't know why the other guy's saying they're not. In this video he uses only 5e rules - on the other videos he uses lots of house rules.

[@federicoriva3592]

@@paulofrota3958 Could you find proficiency modifiers? These were 5e simplified, and 5e is already very simple, I wish I had the courage to cut on rules this much.

[@hamwise881]

These are basically 1st edition rules. This guy hates the added complexity of subsequent editions.

[@GabeySK]

I wish I had friends to play D&D with :(((

[@sezrekahneldar4058]

Start a public game at your local library.

[@wpgngaming-videos888]

Or start an online game with discord/roll20 :3

[@RylanStorm]

Both of those suggestions can be quite difficult to implement though. You have to know the game, advertise it, get people together. Check the dnd.wizards.com website. They have a game finder. Also, check Gamefor, an app for finding games. It didn't really catch on and not enough people use it but you might get lucky. My advice is to let someone else do the work for you. Find a local game store and ask the manager to look into it for you and gauge interest. They can also give you a safe place to play.

[@joycepoulin2681]

This helped me get my grandmother into d@d. Thanks!

[@therifftones2198]

Hello.

[@jamalcolmson]

This is how to play D&D YOUR way, not just in general. Character-specific DCs is not standard, neither is automatic success/failure on 20s and 1s.

[@elgatochurro]

10:32

[@allones3078]

Brunt... FCA.

[@RylanStorm]

You don't roll initiative at the start of each round. You roll once at the start of the fight. No wonder you hate rolling for initiative. You're doing it too often.

[@zachbondurant7203]

Dm: you'll need to roll a 8 *rolls a 16* Dm: a 19!

[@DocEonChannel]

Because the wizard had a +3 bonus...

[@kravenbludd]

666. Love it!

[@JacobOphir]

Those core rules are a little muddled, because they are your interpretation of them, it would have been better if you taught the real rules then tell them about your modifications for making it easier in a later video.

[@paulofrota3958]

Assigning different DCs to different characters to perform the same task is NOT a good rule.

[@federicoriva3592]

What he does is ignore abilities and proficiency bonuses, only using the class and level as reference, greatly speeding up the game. It's a quick way to bypass abilities and proficiency, whether it's a fair rule or not is up to you.

[@taylorchinn]

It depends very much on how you look at it. The difference between lowering the DC for a given task or giving the character a bonus based on their circumstances or their class or background is functionally the same. As long as the DM isn't playing favorites, there should be no issues. If the DM is playing favorites, well, you have a problem that changing the rules won't solve.

[@GavinRalston13]

You simply stated an opinion, though. Not why the "rule" isn't good, or why others are better. What gives? Even if you prefer a more formal experience, you could use the idea when you're winging it for corner cases and situations the rules can't or won't anticipate by design.

[@wpgngaming-videos888]

It is if the situation calls for it. That player might have something built into their character which gives them a HUGE advantage over the others. An innate advantage like that would dictate that lowering the DC for said character would be easier, and more fluent, than doing all of the math.

[@RylanStorm]

It comes down to perceived fairness. The rules already cater for Natasha's higher chance to detect the poison. She'll have a higher intelligence and may have a proficiency bonus. Brunt's lack of intelligence and proficiency will make it harder for him. Why then cheat by making it even easier for Natasha to succeed? How will Brunt feel? If the argument is that Natasha will know this then simply state that Natasha does not need to roll. This is also converted on the rules as a "simple task".

[@HistoricalConflict]

player group initiative is lame and makes for unbalanced combat.

[@MoragTong_]

I agree...unless I had 8 players like he often does. After about the 3rd session of tracking all that crap, I would definitely switch to group initiative.

[@birdenand]

It’s fast and makes for strategic combat

[@terrybeal2252]

I like ICRPG iniative. Roll d20. High roll goes first. Go clockwise from there. All monsters go on DM's turn. Zig zagging iniative is pointless.

[@federicoriva3592]

In later videos he gets rid of initiative altogether

[@federicoriva3592]

@@birdenand It is fast but the combat is more meta game

[@pettersonystrawman9291]

These mechanics are simplified to the point of unconsciousness, and often misunderstood for the sake of simplification.

[@sezrekahneldar4058]

They aren't rules, they're guidelines.

[@wpgngaming-videos888]

I understood everything he said just fine.

[@kravenbludd]

666. Love it!