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RaVeN1463
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 Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 00:33:50
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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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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 09:55:16
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Now theres a question! 
Pick up the Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook and Dungeon Masters Guide for a start. They contain all you need to know. Actually building up a flavor and atmosphere of the game will come in time, depending on the type of players and DM you have.
A d20 die (20 sided dice) is most important but you usually get to pick up sets containing all the other dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d%).
Character sheets are in the back of the PHB, although only last month WotC released a Player Character Sheets product containing tailored sheets for the different character classes.
(Oh, and just incase kahonen gets on at me, the above is information assuming youre going into 3rd edition rules  ) |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 10:21:38
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| I'm not sure if Wizards still has the Fast-Play D&D game up on their website, but it might be a good place to start... |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 15:36:09
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I think this is a god site. A lot of tips and so on. What you need is:
Player: Players Handbook
DM: Dungeon Master's guide
Monster Manual
Players Handbook
All D&D and(I know I will get critics on this but:) 3.5rd |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 17:13:36
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Not from me, you won't.
However, when you're just starting out, you really only need one set of the core rulebooks. Having some for each player is nice, but not essential.
It's also helpful if the DM can find a more experienced group, and play with them for a few sessions to become accustomed to the rules. |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 22:50:10
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| Thanks for the info. Any idea where i can get the books and dice? |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2004 : 23:42:27
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| Amazon is reputably good for continental US orders(for the books, I mean). Don't take my word as gospel; I'm just repeating things other people have said. As for the dice, well, I have no idea there. I buy everything from my local FLGS, so... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 16 Feb 2004 : 04:35:17
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Originally posted by RaVeN1463
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.
You may want to look into the 3.5 D&D SRD first before handing out the cash for all three corerulebooks. The System Reference Document is a comprehensive toolbox consisting of rules, races, classes, feats, skills, various systems, spells, magic items, and monsters compatible with the d20 System version of Dungeons & Dragons and various other roleplaying games from Wizards of the Coast.
It will also provide you with a taste for the rules system, and help you to determine whether the books are a worthwhile purchase...
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Edited by - The Sage on 16 Feb 2004 11:53:27 |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2004 : 13:23:35
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If you want a cheaper alternative to dice, private message me your email address and I will send a program that was written for me that generates random numbers much as a dice would.
If it will help, I would more than glad to share it  |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2004 : 14:29:34
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Could you mail that to me? If yes I will post you my e-mail.
Ariva: Have you gotten the pic you said you could make fit in NwN for me? I would like to know if it has not gotten to you, of it have just tell me. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2004 : 22:38:44
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| No, it hasn't, Ezindir. |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2004 : 23:35:08
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Anyone know a chain of stores that might have D&D supplies at most locations?
(For people in the USA) |
Edited by - RaVeN1463 on 17 Feb 2004 22:32:36 |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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Posted - 17 Feb 2004 : 06:21:03
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| Ezindir, send the address and i will mail it as soon as possible. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 04:13:43
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| It made it finally, Ezindir. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 07:09:56
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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..... |
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"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2004 : 08:50:01
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| 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. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
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RaVeN1463
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 19:55:30
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| Barnes and Nobles? Never knew they stocked D&D. Ill check it anyway Shadow thanks for the info. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:03:14
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| 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. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:16:36
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| 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? |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:24:04
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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. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 20:43:19
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| 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. |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
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...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
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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Ezindir the dark
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Norway
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
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. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Alexander Heppe
Seeker
Germany
62 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:15:35
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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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Edited by - Alexander Heppe on 23 Feb 2004 11:24:28 |
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