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5 months ago ::
Jan 14, 2013 - 11:56PM
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Jan 10, 2013
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i recently started playing dungeons and dragons 4e but im having alot of trouble taking in all of the information i need to know to even play the game! im talking about the types or armour and the death saving throw thing and all that. is there just an easy way to understand it all? or am i just making it more complicated then it actually is?
thanks for all replies!
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 12:55AM
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Best way is to play with a few experienced people for a while, and pick it up by playing.
If you have specific confusions, asking about them in Ruels Q&A can help, but you don't learn the rules well be reading them, you learn by doing.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 1:36AM
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Try seeing if there is a game of DND encounters near you. Check the main DnD page. Those can be a good place for a "first glance" at the system.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 2:15AM
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i recently started playing dungeons and dragons 4e but im having alot of trouble taking in all of the information i need to know to even play the game! im talking about the types or armour and the death saving throw thing and all that. is there just an easy way to understand it all? or am i just making it more complicated then it actually is?
What is your question about armor? You typically want to wear the best (read: most expensive) armor your class allows. Unless you are the Dungeon Master, you won't even need to worry about how Death saving throws work until your character actually starts dying.
It is best to learn by doing, but go ahead and ask your questions here anyway.
4e D&D is not a "Tabletop MMO." It is not Massively Multiplayer, and is usually not played Online. Come up with better descriptions of your complaints, cuz this one means jack ****.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 2:45AM
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4e plays much easier than it reads  Best thing is to get the general idea of the rules and try things out on the field. Building characters may that a bit of time at the beginning, but than you have pretty much all you need there (make sure to players have cards with their powers: it helps book keeping and speeds things out a lot). Some material to consider for a quick introduction and to help running to the game smoothly: Red Box; Rules Compendium; Dungeon Master Screen
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 3:17AM
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Jan 10, 2013
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ok thanks for all of your help guys! i live in australia in the hills (adelaide) so there arent alot of people i can play with without bussing or taxing to the city to my mtg store (they host alot of d&d events) and my brother and i are slowley picking things up! we are going to start playing in these events after reading this and Uskglass thanks for the tip!
~Anaklumous
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 4:54AM
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ok thanks for all of your help guys! i live in australia in the hills (adelaide) so there arent alot of people i can play with without bussing or taxing to the city to my mtg store (they host alot of d&d events) and my brother and i are slowley picking things up! we are going to start playing in these events after reading this and Uskglass thanks for the tip!
You are welcome.
Actually if you have a chance to play in a game run by an experienced DM that's a great way to learn the ropes while having fun.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 5:48AM
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I read the RC on the crapper.
Wizards of the Coast can suck it.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 7:25AM
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One big thing to remember is that everything does exactly what it says, nothing more, nothing less. Also don't get hung up on it, if something is confusing or doesn't make sense, make a ruling at the table (DM says or concensus or whatever) and go with it. As long as the rules are consistent and everyone is in agreement then its all good. You can always get clarification and play it a different way next session. Also, Rule 0: All other rules a guidelines... Best of luck and happy gaming, TjD
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5 months ago ::
Jan 15, 2013 - 10:14AM
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Yes, since the beginning of D&D rules have only been guidelines. As long as the group is having fun RPing and Adventuring that is all that matters. And remember we here if you do have a question.
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear.” - H. P. Lovecraft Games I Play: - D&D 4e - D&D 3.5 - AD&D 2e - Pathfinder - Call of Cthulhu
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