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| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 00:33:50
I was wondering if anyone knew how to play pen a paper D&D? I know you need multiple sided die and a few other items. Does anyone know how to play and where you could find the material to play. |
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| The Sage |
Posted - 02 Mar 2004 : 12:20:19
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Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Do you follow a storyline in this or do you just make everything up as you go along?
As Shadowlord stated, this type of thing depends, but not only on the DM. Officially published adventures (City of the Spider Queen), and some campaign setting tomes (Dragonlance Campaign Setting) offer a surprising amount of background information that you can use to forge your own adventures in the world of your choice, as well as providing a variety of interesting 'What-If?' type scenarios which take the events detailed in a different direction. Be aware however that some settings (specifically Forgotten Realms and Ravenloft) now no longer have officially supported adventures published.
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 01 Mar 2004 : 23:23:15
It depends and varies according to the DM. |
| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 01 Mar 2004 : 22:59:02
Do you follow a storyline in this or do you just make everything up as you go along? |
| The Sage |
Posted - 25 Feb 2004 : 02:26:04
All three corerulebooks are 200+ pages in length. As for the complexity of the game mechanic itself, well, it all depends upon how in-depth you want to immerse yourself in role-playing D&D style.
The basics of the d20 rules system are covered in the SRD, and conceivably you could start a D&D campaign using just the SRD ruleset. However the rulebooks go into detail explaining each of the various rules, sometimes with examples.
The DMG presents you with a plethora of useful tidbits to use for your campaign, or when attempting to builf your own world.
Any finally the MM, details the basic standard of monster and creature types for use in your campaign.
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| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 25 Feb 2004 : 02:19:06
About how big are these Rule books? I mean how complex can one game be? |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 02:11:40
I doubt it. Unless you buy a used copy, but not many people are willing to part with their tomes.....  |
| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 01:22:26
Ive heard they were pricy but thats more than i was expecting. Any chance at finding them lower? |
| Arivia |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 00:32:02
Jacket price is $30.00(USD). Your supplier may sell it at a different price.(lower for your FLGS, higher for national chains, from my experience on average) |
| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 23:55:49
Im assuming these Rule Books dont come cheap. How much do they run for? |
| Arivia |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 22:04:34
No problem. Considering the artist in question has said that the mishaps are based upon problems at his own table...well, you get the picture. Quite a few of them have happened to me, also. |
| Alexander Heppe |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 15:00:03
Thanks for the above link, Arivia! Itīs a good explanation of what RPing is about... and the comic, well, it seems that those things do not really happen only at my table, lol |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 14:37:48
Really good site, good learning and funny. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:43:15
Well, I haven't found any examples of play as of yet, but this is a fairly good explanation of the RPG concept, especially for those who know nothing. The comic is a fairly good explanation of the various mishaps around the average table, also.(With the obligatory bit of exaggeration.) |
| Alexander Heppe |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:15:35
Well, I was just wondering...
as this thread is called "Pen and Paper", and MuaDib is asking on how to start playing DnD...
are there any examples of actual play available somewhere, for sale or on the net?
I mean, I know about the written example in the DMG, which is quite excellent to tell people what the game really is like, but what about media files, showing the game itself???
If there are some of those, what I really hope for, they might be used to "lure" more people into the hobby... or at least give them a good response to the often heard "Well, tell me, whatīs that stupid game like, that you keep playing all night?"-Question. Answer could be: "Before I start explaining, (and you wouldnīt understand anyway, ignorant dork-hater) just let me show you an example..."
Oh, and donīt point me to the movie "The Gamers" or the Dead Alewives DnD-Parody... I know these and lmao, while watching and listening
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 18:14:15
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
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Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Anyone know a chain of stores that might have D&D supplies at most locations?
(For people in the USA)
Ahem, this may sound extremely strange, but I picked up all three core rulebooks, the epic handbook, FRCS, Faiths and Pantheons, The Underdark, Magic of Faerun, Monsters Compendium: Monsters of Faerun,and the Unapproachable East all at Barnes and Nobles. Yes, Barnes and Nobles. I got the dice from the last boxed set that just so happened to be sitting on the shelf.....
I'm assuming that you didn't purchase all of these tomes at the same time...?
Sage, I'm not "made of money" here. Of course I bought them at different times. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 14:18:12
AHHHHHHHHHHHH.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Double posting alarm, double posting alarm!!
DID DID DID DID DID DID DID DID
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| The Sage |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 12:39:13
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
quote:
Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Anyone know a chain of stores that might have D&D supplies at most locations?
(For people in the USA)
Ahem, this may sound extremely strange, but I picked up all three core rulebooks, the epic handbook, FRCS, Faiths and Pantheons, The Underdark, Magic of Faerun, Monsters Compendium: Monsters of Faerun,and the Unapproachable East all at Barnes and Nobles. Yes, Barnes and Nobles. I got the dice from the last boxed set that just so happened to be sitting on the shelf.....
I'm assuming that you didn't purchase all of these tomes at the same time...?
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| The Sage |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 12:37:16
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Originally posted by Ezindir the dark
Perhaps Raven dont want to purcase over the net, or mayhap he do not have a credit card? Many reasons could be made for not buying over on amazon.com. By the way, isent there a virus which steals your credit cards codes?
Yes there is, and you should always keep a clear eye out for them. If you don't feel comfortable providing personal details over the internet, or you've heard about previous virus breaches at the site your currently visiting, it's always good sense to refrain from even accessing the site until quality and security can be completely assured.
Take it from someone who studies computer viruses for a living...They're almost as deadly as their biological counterparts...
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 21:57:09
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Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Barnes and Nobles? Never knew they stocked D&D. Ill check it anyway Shadow thanks for the info.
No problem. I live to serve...... |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:43:19
Yes, the shipping is the main problem, exspesially when you live in Norway, like I do, then it can get expensive. But you are right, as always, it is often more cheaper. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:24:04
I haven't heard that Amazon has ever had a problem with one of those. And you're right, a lot of people don't want to buy over the Internet. I was only thinking of the fact that most Wizards products have a 30% price reduction. That's not including shipping, but it also disregards sales tax. Most stores on the Prime Material Plane (if you think of the Internet as being the Ethereal Plane ) only have a 10% discount, if at all. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:16:36
Perhaps Raven dont want to purcase over the net, or mayhap he do not have a credit card? Many reasons could be made for not buying over on amazon.com. By the way, isent there a virus which steals your credit cards codes? |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:03:14
They have some. Personally, I'd say that Amazon would be best for purchases, unless you have access to a great deal of some kind. The only times I've made a non-Amazon D&D/FR purchase (for gaming purposes, that is) were when I found used copies of previous editions, or when I purchased The Player's Handbook with a USD 50 Gift Card. |
| RaVeN1463 |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 19:55:30
Barnes and Nobles? Never knew they stocked D&D. Ill check it anyway Shadow thanks for the info. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 20 Feb 2004 : 13:33:15
Thats okey.
Thank you.  by the way, it works well. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 20 Feb 2004 : 08:50:01
Ezindir, I've just emailed the results to you. Sorry about the large size, but I didn't know what compression/archival technique you would want it in, if any. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 07:09:56
quote:
Originally posted by RaVeN1463
Anyone know a chain of stores that might have D&D supplies at most locations?
(For people in the USA)
Ahem, this may sound extremely strange, but I picked up all three core rulebooks, the epic handbook, FRCS, Faiths and Pantheons, The Underdark, Magic of Faerun, Monsters Compendium: Monsters of Faerun,and the Unapproachable East all at Barnes and Nobles. Yes, Barnes and Nobles. I got the dice from the last boxed set that just so happened to be sitting on the shelf..... |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 08:20:36
Thank you, looking forward to it. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 04:13:43
It made it finally, Ezindir. |
| Ezindir the dark |
Posted - 17 Feb 2004 : 07:20:45
I have mailed to you now MuadDib, but Ariva, are you sure the e-mail you gave me was right? I will try to mail it there again anyway. |
