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Dungeons and Dragons For Dummies (2005)

by Bill Slavicsek, Richard Baker

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Games. Nonfiction. HTML:Explore the fantasy world of D&D and delve into dungeons, slay monsters, and gain treasure!

If you've been thinking of playing D&D or you've played before and you want to get up to speed on the all-new 4th Edition, this is the book for you. Here's what you need to know to join the fantasy fun.

  • D&D terminology â?? understand what ability check, modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP mean
  • Roll the dice â?? add modifiers and see if you rolled the d20 high enough to beat the challenge
  • Minding your manners â?? know D&D etiquette so you'll be welcome in any adventure
  • Character building â?? select your character's race and class, and choose the best powers, skills, feats, and gear
  • Roleplaying â?? give your character a background and personality quirks
  • Combat â?? use combat rules, a battle grid, and miniatures to play out furious battles
  • Open the book and find:

  • Everything a new player needs to get started playing D&D
  • Details on four fantasy races and four iconic classes
  • Explanations of every number and statistic on the character sheet
  • The best magic items and equipment for characters of all classes
  • Advice on roleplaying and teamwork
  • A ready-to-use adventure to get you started as a Dungeon Master
  • A ready-to-use battle grid with character and mon… (more)
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    This 'For Dummies' book provides an overview of the mechanics and general gameplay of the fourth edition of dungeons and dragons. If they had contrasted the 4th edition with the 3rd edition and then also with the pathfinder series, it would be more informative for your typical dungeons and dragons enthusiast. ( )
      chsbellboy | Jan 15, 2012 |
    Good overview of Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition especially for whose of us started with the 1st Edition in the late 1970's ( )
      Dapperlibrarian | Jul 15, 2006 |
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    Bill Slavicsek:
    To everyone who ever imagined an amazing adventure. I offer this key to D&D. When I first found the game, it helped focus and expand my imagination and creativity. And it was a lot of fun. Today, I still have fun playing the game,a nd my gaming group meets every Thursday evening to brave whatever new challenges I dream up for them. I hope you'll find hte same outlet for imagination and fun as I've enjoyed for almost thirty years.

    Richard Baker:
    To Kim, Alex, and Hannah for being patient with me through nigh-constant work in evenings and on weekends for many months now. I promise that I'm going to take my computer for a drive deep into the woods sometime soon and leave it there so it can't ever find its way home again.
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    Games. Nonfiction. HTML:Explore the fantasy world of D&D and delve into dungeons, slay monsters, and gain treasure!

    If you've been thinking of playing D&D or you've played before and you want to get up to speed on the all-new 4th Edition, this is the book for you. Here's what you need to know to join the fantasy fun.

    D&D terminology â?? understand what ability check, modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP mean Roll the dice â?? add modifiers and see if you rolled the d20 high enough to beat the challenge Minding your manners â?? know D&D etiquette so you'll be welcome in any adventure Character building â?? select your character's race and class, and choose the best powers, skills, feats, and gear Roleplaying â?? give your character a background and personality quirks Combat â?? use combat rules, a battle grid, and miniatures to play out furious battles

    Open the book and find:

    Everything a new player needs to get started playing D&D Details on four fantasy races and four iconic classes Explanations of every number and statistic on the character sheet The best magic items and equipment for characters of all classes Advice on roleplaying and teamwork A ready-to-use adventure to get you started as a Dungeon Master A ready-to-use battle grid with character and mon

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