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marcsmart
Acolyte
Hong Kong
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 Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 06:38:59
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Frankly speaking, I started playing Dnd Games on PC.....So I know nothing about the rules~ I just keep killing monsters and villains in Baldurs Gate and Icewind dale.....without knowing the rules at all...........
Anyone can provide info to help?
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 06:46:44
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| I reamainly firmly convinced that those who have never played any of the previous editions of D&D will have a far EASIER time picking up 3ed than those who have played the older editions |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 07:13:47
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First off do you have a copy of the Player's Handbook and the Dungeon Master's Guide? Those are the primary rule books for D&D.
If you don't have them, just follow the SRD links in my signature to rich text format files that contain those 2 books and a bunch of others. These files are not as complete as buying the various books, but come close enough and are free. |
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 10:04:09
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| Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale (not IWD2) are all based on 2e rules, so if you plan on being up to date with the rules, don't go off of those games |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 10:26:06
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| I'd suggest the basic sets WotC puts out-they are a bit expensive, but they'll teach you the real basics the easiest. |
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 10:38:24
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| or if you've a good memory, download the SRD for freeand just start reading :D |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 12:32:28
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The PHB and DMG would provide a good lists of the rules, but they can be confusing to a new player especially if there is no experienced D&D player around your area. I would suggest that you can ask around in this forum if you are unsure of some rules, that's the best way to kill any doubts about D&D rules and related rules for playing whatsoever.
There's a book called Idiot's guide to playing D&D, I saw it before, might help you too. |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1176 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 13:42:34
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Of course Shadovar gives that suggestion in the nicest possible way  |
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AlacLuin
Learned Scribe
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Mystery_Man
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2006 : 17:02:51
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| Using the PHB (you'll need that) create a character following the steps. Don't use a computer program or anything, just pencil and paper. That's the best way to start learning the rules. |
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marcsmart
Acolyte
Hong Kong
37 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2006 : 04:21:56
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Wow, thats really a lot of info~
You guys are great! Thanks! I 'll try to gather as much info as I can and start reading~
Will get back to you guys for more help~ |
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Quickest Way to understand the DnD rules~
