How to Play D&D part 1 - A Sample Game Session

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  • A simple Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition tutorial for beginners
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    The first video in a new series for beginners, in this one we'll cover some of the basics rules of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and run through a short actual game session. You learn about: the role of the DM, narrating your actions, skill checks, saving throws and making an attack.
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  • @rongpirson5250
    @rongpirson5250 Před 5 lety +11413

    i basically have everything for dnd, but it requires "other people"
    Edit: after 2 years, I finally found a party

    • @ThSadomasohista
      @ThSadomasohista Před 5 lety +290

      @@fhuber7507 No such place like that here.

    • @MichelleVonGrimm
      @MichelleVonGrimm Před 5 lety +34

      Me

    • @Outerspacefunk
      @Outerspacefunk Před 5 lety +272

      I'm exactly at the same position, did you find people? Basically I'm at a age where people struggle to hang out. I'm 29

    • @Outerspacefunk
      @Outerspacefunk Před 5 lety +84

      @@MichelleVonGrimm we should play online or something who else is in?

    • @MichelleVonGrimm
      @MichelleVonGrimm Před 5 lety +18

      @@Outerspacefunk how do you even do that?

  • @johnnyawesome5437
    @johnnyawesome5437 Před 4 lety +6811

    "I will be both the player and the DM."
    Dude, you just described my childhood.

    • @tlee-gc6ym
      @tlee-gc6ym Před 4 lety +156

      The thing is, it sort of works if you have a pre made adventure

    • @foodiefoodie9815
      @foodiefoodie9815 Před 3 lety +9

      Truth!

    • @aidans1383
      @aidans1383 Před 3 lety +78

      when i was younger and didn't have any homies interested in dnd, i ordered a gamebook off of amazon and played though it, and i had a great time with it

    • @ProfCryptid
      @ProfCryptid Před 3 lety +40

      @@aidans1383 my mom never let me play dnd lol, so i played online by myself cause my friends weren't into it

    • @tysonian
      @tysonian Před 3 lety +29

      weirdo only children unite!

  • @chuckchilds9608
    @chuckchilds9608 Před 4 lety +5656

    I was obsessed with d&d when I was a kid but never never find anyone to play with so it was a game I played in my head mostly. I'm 47 now and my son found d&d and a game store that host games for magic the gathering and d&d as well that plays every other weekend. I love it that I get to play with my son in a huge campaign of 12! I drive 150 miles every other weekend to take him and we play for 4 hours or more as we chow down on burgers and hotdogs,chips, candy and deserts. My son helps me out with most of the details and he is very knowledgeable about d&d. It is the most bonding experience I have with my son since I haven't seen my son till he is 14 years old. I didn't know about him till he was 4 and then I lived in California and he lives in Florida. I recently moved to Florida to take care of my dad and started up a relationship with my son. Everything is going well and I have d&d to thank for helping me bond with my son.

    • @JeReeMyKinDom
      @JeReeMyKinDom Před 3 lety +173

      thats very beautiful :)

    • @fishstew2573
      @fishstew2573 Před 3 lety +95

      that’s amazing! i’m very happy for you and your son.

    • @DecimusYna
      @DecimusYna Před 3 lety +80

      This really made my day. What a wonderful comment, sir. :)

    • @mcsuchnsuch
      @mcsuchnsuch Před 3 lety +33

      Awesome!! Enjoy 🤙🏽

    • @xapokalypse
      @xapokalypse Před 3 lety +24

      That's so sweet

  • @tabs5577
    @tabs5577 Před 4 lety +2764

    i just realized, my 5th-grade history teacher tricked everyone in our grade to play dungeons and dragons only it's during the revolutionary war...

    • @steam_junk
      @steam_junk Před 3 lety +153

      That sounds fun

    • @isziahs5951
      @isziahs5951 Před 3 lety +210

      That’s honestly sick. I spent my history classes writing paragraphs about Henry The Eighth’s wives 😢😂

    • @tabs5577
      @tabs5577 Před 3 lety +58

      @@alexpfenenger the high school history teacher also has aaaa..... Podcast??? Called something along the lines of dungeons and dweebs or something...
      Both history teachers also have starwars or startrek(I havent watched either) ships hung from the ceiling...

    • @abbygoiburn5947
      @abbygoiburn5947 Před 3 lety +11

      IDKCJJWJD LITERALLY SAME- I REMEMBER SO WELL

    • @keremberk4394
      @keremberk4394 Před 3 lety +10

      YO OMG SAME, That’s not in the curriculum so either we know each other or they both found the idea on a quizlet XD

  • @majogl188
    @majogl188 Před 4 lety +1580

    - I climb down from the tree..
    - You roll a 1. You fall down. Saving throw 1. You break your neck, you're dead, game over :D

    • @unluckybrov9440
      @unluckybrov9440 Před 4 lety +74

      Wait..... what, THATS NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Flips the tabel

    • @snate56
      @snate56 Před 4 lety +95

      First level problems...

    • @timothycrull3217
      @timothycrull3217 Před 4 lety +77

      I watched someone miss so bad they hit themselves and did 20 for damage...smh

    • @starsammi7794
      @starsammi7794 Před 4 lety +10

      Timothy Crull WAIT REALLY 😂

    • @timothycrull3217
      @timothycrull3217 Před 4 lety +7

      @@starsammi7794 yup...lol

  • @riverheames2034
    @riverheames2034 Před 4 lety +1687

    "maybe you've created a character"
    Me sitting on 20 different filled character sheets:
    I don't think I did that yet, better make one.

  • @Miss_JennaAnn
    @Miss_JennaAnn Před 4 lety +2020

    I’ve never played but my boyfriend is a DM and he was telling me that all of his exes thought D&D was dumb and I told him that I want to learn and I even went as far as to buy a shirt that says “I’m Sleeping With The DM” all of his friends love that I’m learning about the things he’s passionate about

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 4 lety +196

      Haha! That’s great. Have fun!

    • @ShePlaysIt
      @ShePlaysIt Před 4 lety +80

      I need a shirt that says that for my boyfriend :3

    • @trisanimates9752
      @trisanimates9752 Před 4 lety +66

      BRO THAT SOUNDS LIKE A DOPE SHIRT

    • @Miss_JennaAnn
      @Miss_JennaAnn Před 4 lety +10

      Marlowe Moon crap I meant to type that but my phone decided to be a butt😂

    • @kazz8176
      @kazz8176 Před 4 lety +6

      That's cuteeeee 💖😍

  • @evelynarnaut6049
    @evelynarnaut6049 Před 3 lety +3601

    DM: You see a fallen tree in your path, wood bare, washed and bleached white by rain and sun. What do you do?
    Character 1: I wish to seduce the tree.
    DM: That is not-
    Character 1: I WISH TO SEDUCE THE TREE
    DM: Fine. You attempt to seduce the tree. I guess you'd roll for persuasion.
    CHaracter 1: *rolls 20*
    DM: You successfully seduce the tree. I don't know how you did, but you did.

  • @is-be6725
    @is-be6725 Před 5 lety +1230

    I’m 42 and have been playing D&D with my friends since high school 😆

    • @jagerrose2470
      @jagerrose2470 Před 5 lety +63

      42 y/o virgin?

    • @devilsmilkuwu7054
      @devilsmilkuwu7054 Před 5 lety +53

      GamingDaily fuck off lol

    • @stormchii
      @stormchii Před 5 lety +3

      That’s awesome!! :D

    • @birdfeetbirdfeet8617
      @birdfeetbirdfeet8617 Před 4 lety +30

      I’m 12 and my grandfather taught me at the age of 6. I forgot a lot of it, but I am getting back into it

    • @OsightblinderO
      @OsightblinderO Před 4 lety +6

      Yeah sure, thats why you're here at a beginners session play through.

  • @wildcrackers4915
    @wildcrackers4915 Před 7 lety +753

    this seems like a great game that depends on imagination...you are not just having fun you are developing your ability to narrate stories and create characters

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 7 lety +59

      Absolutely!

    • @trainerred6582
      @trainerred6582 Před 3 lety +3

      Bruh

    • @melkiorwiseman5234
      @melkiorwiseman5234 Před 3 lety +13

      D&D is pretty much a story which you tell by being one of the protaganists. The DM just provides the setting and the challenges and some adjudication while the rest is up to you.

    • @eviltwin2322
      @eviltwin2322 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah! If you haven't played it yet I recommend trying to find a local club and giving it a go, it's great fun!

  • @paranoidbeing1191
    @paranoidbeing1191 Před 2 lety +164

    6 years later and this has easily been the most digestible crash course to a game I’ve forever wanted to play but found intimidating. 1000 kudos to you good sir.

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před rokem +8

      Thanks!

    • @valhatan3907
      @valhatan3907 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I always feeling the same thing. In my place DnD isn't near popular, only a few secretive group of people that hard to found if you really want to play. Because of that, it decreased my interest to learn how the game works :\

  • @jessetwidale6939
    @jessetwidale6939 Před 2 lety +193

    My kids want to start playing because of watching Netflix's "Stranger Things". I have never played so I bought the Starter Set and was sooooo lost when looking at all of the books. they want me to be the DM, too... lol.
    I want them to have a good experience with the game, and these videos (watched parts 1-4) certainly make me feel a little more comfortable with the DM role and with gameplay in general!!
    Thank you for posting these Videos!!

    • @thebookworm4567
      @thebookworm4567 Před rokem +6

      Sameee here

    • @popyoshi0666
      @popyoshi0666 Před rokem +4

      Same lmao it’s cool that the game has got so popular cos of stranger things I can’t wait to host my first game tomorrow (if everything goes well)

    • @P.e.m.a.
      @P.e.m.a. Před 3 měsíci

      Me too. 😅 Its intimidating.

  • @beytullahberk3632
    @beytullahberk3632 Před 7 lety +3396

    I wish I had friends to play this game
    : ' ^(

    • @CashKingD
      @CashKingD Před 7 lety +84

      Just go to roll20.com and reddit.com/r/roll20 and try to find a group! Hope this helped

    • @beytullahberk3632
      @beytullahberk3632 Před 7 lety +16

      CashKingD
      thanks bro

    • @garrettflores1730
      @garrettflores1730 Před 7 lety +40

      If you have a local gaming store that sells D&D stuff (look online under game store) they might have a game night or announcements of gaming groups.

    • @erayokutay
      @erayokutay Před 7 lety +5

      bulabildiysen bende geleyim :D

    • @brandnizzle7468
      @brandnizzle7468 Před 7 lety +4

      Check out the Table Top One Shot Group on Facebook. People play though Google Hangouts and post games constantly.

  • @gameplorer2000
    @gameplorer2000 Před 8 lety +972

    so damn happy these videos exist. My friends invited me to play D&D and had no idea what the heck was going on, thanks

  • @iris5403
    @iris5403 Před 4 lety +348

    Your DM voice sounds like he is sick and tired of everything and anyone
    "You dont see anyone *sighs* but you do see a fishing line"

  • @moonielit
    @moonielit Před 2 lety +81

    Hey man, in 2017 a friend of mine on a whim said, “Hey, let’s play DND.” I had no idea how to play at the time. I knew almost nothing about the game. So searched CZcams, and THIS video was the first video I ever saw explaining the game. Four years later, I am a fanatic, player, and hopeful DM. And it all started with you and this video. Thanks man!

  • @sweetboyollie9749
    @sweetboyollie9749 Před 6 lety +704

    My school does after school clubs. There is dance club, pokemon, minecraft, homework, creating, and D&D. One of my friends In a higher grade made the dungeons and dragons one. Trying to upgrade our friendship. Get some mutual trust in there

    • @fairy.imyours
      @fairy.imyours Před 4 lety +3

      Sweet Boy Ollie that’s so cool

    • @Maxgamer-fd7hv
      @Maxgamer-fd7hv Před 4 lety +1

      Damn

    • @sewerrat4714
      @sewerrat4714 Před 4 lety +7

      Woah thats a new definition of a homie

    • @DelphineTheWorstBladeEver
      @DelphineTheWorstBladeEver Před 4 lety +3

      That's cute af

    • @yazzyxx
      @yazzyxx Před 4 lety +4

      I am going to high school and there is an anime club and a DND club, i am happy. My friend knows i never played but i decided to join her party. We have to actually get more people, but we have ideas on who should join

  • @SparkStrikes
    @SparkStrikes Před 7 lety +1728

    so i have been invited to a DnD night with a few friends and i really dont want to make a tit of myself

    • @Pompadourius
      @Pompadourius Před 7 lety +96

      Did you die?

    • @SparkStrikes
      @SparkStrikes Před 7 lety +100

      +Dimir Mastermind nope

    • @thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138
      @thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138 Před 6 lety +59

      bish0p2004 Hey if they're your friends they'd explain it with little to no criticism (unless they're somewhat mean in a friendly manner then give them a pass)

    • @ColtSSR
      @ColtSSR Před 6 lety +12

      Same bro, i brung my gijoes and scrabble letters i hope im well prepared

    • @hwat1030
      @hwat1030 Před 6 lety +6

      Stranger things 😍

  • @gogogomes7025
    @gogogomes7025 Před 4 lety +22

    **Playing dnd by himself**
    "should be fun"
    i'm loving this man's attitude.

  • @blueghost4121
    @blueghost4121 Před 4 lety +282

    I'm here because we are locked in quarantine

    • @sarahhammonds4805
      @sarahhammonds4805 Před 4 lety

      Ironic isn't it

    • @ssminegraft9208
      @ssminegraft9208 Před 4 lety

      Roland Jacobs same

    • @ssminegraft9208
      @ssminegraft9208 Před 4 lety

      Same

    • @blueghost4121
      @blueghost4121 Před 4 lety

      Finally I have escaped the lock down! Still playing D&D!

    • @akira8393
      @akira8393 Před 3 lety

      I'm just honestly curious how to play this game considering there are a lot of dungeons and dragons reference in cartoons.... So I thought i give it a shot but don't know where to start...

  • @jjkk6086
    @jjkk6086 Před 5 lety +127

    i have aquired everything it needs exept this..thing..
    Based on research, this item is extrodinarily rare, its named "other people.."

  • @aletskun3877
    @aletskun3877 Před 5 lety +74

    "If you have a good dungeon master"
    My god, what I've gotten myself into

  • @melody0010
    @melody0010 Před 3 lety +102

    The kid is 10 now. I'll come in another 5 years to see if he's already DM'd successfuly

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 Před 3 lety

      Can i just, to make it easier for me, insert
      a Character that i know good?
      For example, if i know Harry Potter very well,
      cant i be him OR have him as my Side-Kick, so
      i just have to specify which of the Spells that exist
      in his world he can use, before the game starts, right?

    • @emmamayo9154
      @emmamayo9154 Před 2 lety +2

      We await your return

  • @iLOVEpicklesBRO28
    @iLOVEpicklesBRO28 Před 4 lety +86

    My first D&D campaign ever today!!!!!! Just brushing up on the basics so I don’t look too dumb. 😅 We're basically all noobs so I won't be too embarrassed

  • @hawkfeather5408
    @hawkfeather5408 Před 9 lety +169

    Oh thank god that you exist, I tried teaching myself how to play and it was just agonizing, there were so many words and I didn't know what was important and what wasn't. This makes the game seem much more simpler.

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 9 lety +11

      Amanda Henslee Sweet! I'm so glad you found this helpful. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but you'll get it! Happy gaming!

  • @jadebethj4807
    @jadebethj4807 Před 5 lety +175

    Just tweeted "So when I was in middle school my class played this game with our teacher where we made our own characters, storyline, powers, rules, and created and drew our own board. We all kept track of what happened and even had currency and all that jazz.
    What is this game!?!? D&D!?" and no one responded. So I came to CZcams to answer my own question lol

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 5 lety +20

      Haha! That’s great. It very likely was, though there are a number of similar tabletop role-playing games.

  • @Mar-uc7kk
    @Mar-uc7kk Před 2 lety +55

    I love finally knowing the basics of D&D, i used to have a group and i didnt have a clue what i was doing, but they guided me through it until the group fell apart earlier this year. Im hoping to find a group soon and get back into it all with them, and now i know i confidently can :)

  • @hyperdiegesis
    @hyperdiegesis Před 3 lety +185

    This video was super helpful! I am on the autism spectrum so although I have a good imagination it’s very hard for me to do performance or act based stuff. Even as a kid pretend games were hard to play for me with a group of people. It is also very hard for me to tell stories properly without losing track of my thoughts. I have been invited to a D&D session recently and wanted to be prepared :) Thanks for sharing this.

    • @Styruse
      @Styruse Před 2 lety +1

      How did it go?

    • @Ecks134
      @Ecks134 Před 2 lety +2

      😹😹😹

    • @thisiscait
      @thisiscait Před 2 lety +3

      How'd it go? Anything DMs should keep in mind for our spectrum fam?

    • @rawrizord
      @rawrizord Před 2 lety

      @@thisiscait kekw

    • @JonnyQuest64
      @JonnyQuest64 Před 2 lety +1

      So you're normal...

  • @MissLuckyDucky
    @MissLuckyDucky Před 7 lety +563

    I know this is an older video but thanks so much for making it. I have never played but I really want to. I am going to make my family play with me so I will have to be the DM and I need to learn all the rules really well. Thanks a lot!

    • @lifelesshawk5725
      @lifelesshawk5725 Před 6 lety +13

      Miss Lucky Ducky How did it go

    • @theimperialkerbalunion7568
      @theimperialkerbalunion7568 Před 6 lety +90

      LifelessHawk legend has it he is still playing d&d to this day. The game was so good that it never ended. The family have abandoned real life and fully immersed themselves in the game.

    • @bianchialex
      @bianchialex Před 5 lety +40

      *police knocking*
      *Police bust Through door and see's family"
      "Are you guys alright no one has heard from you on months"
      *family looks at office*
      mom: "Roll for insight check who is this man"
      Brother "I launch a fireball at him!"
      *Officer Dies, the family has become so engrossed in the game that they wield their powers in real life

    • @willwestiv4805
      @willwestiv4805 Před 5 lety

      Hey did you ever run a game?

    • @SoupMansSoup
      @SoupMansSoup Před 3 lety

      How'd it go dude?

  • @kellymoffat3670
    @kellymoffat3670 Před 5 lety +165

    DnD really interests me, i hope i can learn how to play and get a game going, but its difficult for an introvert to find players XD thank you for these videos!

    • @jareddmunoz
      @jareddmunoz Před 3 lety +7

      Lots of people play electronically. Using Discord and websites like DnDBeyond. It's hard as an introvert to just go find random peeps to play with. Try coworkers or family first.

    • @kanashi333
      @kanashi333 Před 2 lety +8

      @@jareddmunoz its cool that you mentioned family as someone you can start out playing with, I actually play dnd with my brother! He sucks at story line though, so I was forced to become the dm. I've only ever played dnd twice, but I was only ever a player, so I decided I'd watch videos like these to try and get a feel for things dm's would say. I've already come up with an entire story, a bunch of dot points for key events and I've written lore for backstories e.g. unfortunately my brother is the only other person to play dnd in my family, so rather than having a one person party and watching him struggle to defeat easy enemies I made 3 npc's that will be joining him and becoming a 4 person party. One thing I've noticed in this video, is that he uses a grid map to set everything out. So I might work on a few maps for the place my story is set in and for a few missions that he'll go on :)

    • @me19984tt
      @me19984tt Před 2 lety +3

      It’s also hard to not be embarrassed by your choices or story plots when playing…probably why I never did, I think no one would find them interesting

    • @grayswife857
      @grayswife857 Před 2 lety +4

      I know right! I couldn't play on discord I'm too nervous and if I tried playing with a family member they'd call be a nerd so I guess I have to wait till I make friends that want to play the game with me

  • @jrasealexander5480
    @jrasealexander5480 Před 4 lety +16

    Just started playing at 35 with my son. One of the best decisions I ever made! Thanks for the session. See you in pt 2.

  • @jenniferboatright7738
    @jenniferboatright7738 Před 4 lety +127

    He's a Wood Elf he's learning Vietnamese to speak to the trees

  • @mvashton
    @mvashton Před 8 lety +262

    D&D virginity will be lost in three days...thanks for short video covering some basics...I like :)

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 8 lety +10

      +mvashton Awesome. Have fun!

    • @psychsteeves4577
      @psychsteeves4577 Před 5 lety +70

      And playing D&D will keep your real life virginity

    • @user-lp7tx1fe6t
      @user-lp7tx1fe6t Před 5 lety +13

      @@psychsteeves4577 but this guy has a son

    • @TheLicktysplitz
      @TheLicktysplitz Před 5 lety +1

      Lol

    • @CosmicGaijin
      @CosmicGaijin Před 5 lety +4

      zSNAX lastTAP if that’s what you really think... heh, you are so sorrowly mistaken.

  • @bananabread.215
    @bananabread.215 Před rokem +8

    I randomly got obsessed with the idea of playing d&d late at night and now I’m praying my friends will wanna play because this looks like so much fun!!

  • @rachelmccray6043
    @rachelmccray6043 Před 4 lety +330

    (Says this is meant for beginners)
    Also says “So I’m assuming you already have a character sheet.”
    Chances are if I already had a character sheet I wouldn’t be here.😂😂

    • @socksrocker8873
      @socksrocker8873 Před 4 lety +20

      The starter kit actually comes with 5 pre-made characters for you!

    • @ivygarcia6878
      @ivygarcia6878 Před 3 lety +3

      To be fair I am a complete beginner but I knew from another video that creating a character would be one of the first things to do

    • @rooby0670
      @rooby0670 Před 3 lety +3

      it also says "a sample game session" not "a sample character making session"

  • @noeller9187
    @noeller9187 Před rokem +11

    This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for!! Something for TOTAL beginner DMs, I’ve had so much trouble understanding how everything is supposed to flow together. Thank you!!

  • @jaylabrittanyrawls6474
    @jaylabrittanyrawls6474 Před 9 lety +80

    I am so glad I stumbled across this! A group of people I work with are interested in starting a D&D group, with a newbie DM nonetheless, and resources like this make learning from vet D&Ders much easier. Thank you!

  • @Firnren
    @Firnren Před 7 lety +179

    any suggestions for a group of people who have never played DND before and are looking to learn? I've been nominated to be the dungeon master and all the rules are flying over my head lol

    • @joshuad6695
      @joshuad6695 Před 7 lety +49

      Read through the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Players Handbook. Run a few practice sessions so you all can get the basics down, don't be worried about making errors, everything will come with time. Don't forget to have fun too!

    • @mallorydowd4164
      @mallorydowd4164 Před 7 lety +22

      I'm in the same position! This video was really helpful. Joshua, thanks for suggesting some practice sessions - that seems like a great idea!

    • @WoWguidery
      @WoWguidery Před 6 lety +19

      Joshua DePesa That is the same advice I have gotten on sex.

    • @ColtSSR
      @ColtSSR Před 6 lety +6

      WoW Guidery diddle master

    • @ivygarcia6878
      @ivygarcia6878 Před 3 lety

      Another suggestion that goes along with Joshua's, is to find a campaign online that can be completed in one session. Most campaigns take a really long time to complete so a shorter one will definitely help you figure things out

  • @nicoleh3703
    @nicoleh3703 Před 4 dny +1

    Thanks for this! I've now been playing D&D for a year and am loving it! Almost finished an epic campaign, and wow things can get interesting! Our rogue halfing died, so a dragonborn pretended to be pregnant so we could smuggle her into a city to be revived. We took her to a sacred well, distracted a bunch of monks, and the dragonborn "gave birth" to the halfling in the well. It turns out the water was filled with curses, so our teammate ended becoming a reborn and was possessed by like 100 demons.
    She's fixed now though.

  • @fruitysoupy
    @fruitysoupy Před 4 lety +6

    My older brother invited me into his dnd group for my birthday in two weeks and your videos are really helping me prepare
    Thank you so much!!

  • @decoyM
    @decoyM Před 3 lety +13

    Thanks for being here bruh man it’s hard when you have no idea what’s going on

    • @ErnestWilliamsAkustik82
      @ErnestWilliamsAkustik82 Před 2 lety

      I'm trying to play and learn at the same time!... I just need people to play with

  • @thunderthot
    @thunderthot Před 2 lety +15

    I have a DnD game tomorrow and I'm so glad I've got this video to explain things because I don't wanna constantly be asking about this and that. I appreciate the video, thank you!

    • @sanderanocic
      @sanderanocic Před 2 lety

      How did it go?

    • @thunderthot
      @thunderthot Před 2 lety +2

      @@sanderanocic Really well! I had a few hiccups here and there, but after I had the basics down, it went really smoothly.

    • @sanderanocic
      @sanderanocic Před 2 lety

      @@thunderthot nice to hear! Hope you’ll keep having fun with it!

  • @hamperabot5972
    @hamperabot5972 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just recently discovered dnd, and it sound fun creating your own path in your own adventure

  • @dylangreene86
    @dylangreene86 Před 3 lety +4

    At 34 and just now getting into DnD thanks to Critical Role and TAZ, I have to say your videos really break the basics down in a very simple yet effective way. Much appreciated brother...keep it up!

  • @andrewbledsoe131
    @andrewbledsoe131 Před 5 lety +3

    I’ve always been fascinated with d&d and I love this video. Thank you for the video and the instructions really helps clear things up. Finally have a group that is down to role play and get into the game immensely

  • @robertputyra2433
    @robertputyra2433 Před 9 lety +3

    Thank you for making this! As a new player trying to start off as a DM with two other friends, these videos will help ease me into getting started!

  • @alexpaul9678
    @alexpaul9678 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this series! I’ve been following you for a couple months for your great map content, but I just recently volunteered to DM for my friends. I have very little firsthand experience with the game so while I already have a setting, story, NPCs and know vaguely what my players want to play, I’m not as familiar with the mechanics of the game, so this series is really going to help! Thanks!

  • @bowserbukops
    @bowserbukops Před 4 lety +2

    Played my first small game yesterday, this video really helps me understand the basics of the game. Cant wait for the next session I play! Thanks!

  • @mgasperoni
    @mgasperoni Před 4 lety +7

    At 43, and being "around" D&D on and off but never really playing, I'm totally going in and getting my family started for the first time! I'll be a new DM, with kids 17/14/8 (and my wife as well hopefully) and so excited to start ... as is the family (used your character creation vid to guide us in that process already) ... your videos have been really helpful refreshing my memory, catching me up, teaching me, and simply making me excited to start!

  • @SEAGOIL
    @SEAGOIL Před 8 lety +349

    I can tell that your son will be a scholar, I can't put my finger on why that is...

    • @gsimon123
      @gsimon123 Před 7 lety +26

      I think he'll be an elf wizard scholar at that. I also have no proof to back up my statement.

    • @ograkthemonkeyhunter2743
      @ograkthemonkeyhunter2743 Před 5 lety +9

      I can tell that he would become a computer, I can't prove anything.

    • @am3nadiel571
      @am3nadiel571 Před 4 lety +1

      I think he’ll be future google

    • @cookiestudios2565
      @cookiestudios2565 Před 4 lety +1

      make some sort of ability check

    • @mrflip-flop3198
      @mrflip-flop3198 Před 4 lety +1

      @@cookiestudios2565 NAT 20

  • @kavanetaent
    @kavanetaent Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the introduction! Literally the first D&D video I’ve watched. Purchased a starter set tonight and I’m excited to start playing!

  • @elihenson6388
    @elihenson6388 Před 4 lety +12

    I haven’t played D&D in so long. I miss it so much.

    • @slevinchannel7589
      @slevinchannel7589 Před 3 lety

      Can i just, to make it easier for me, insert
      a Character that i know good?
      For example, if i know Harry Potter very well,
      cant i be him OR have him as my Side-Kick, so
      i just have to specify which of the Spells that exist
      in his world he can use, before the game starts, right?

  • @spidery7618
    @spidery7618 Před rokem +6

    Hi, I just wanted to let you know that your tutorial is absolutely amazing - it's short and straight to the point, but also talks about crucial parts of how DnD works that other videos gloss over or straight-up ignore. I've used it as an introductory for new players who want to get into DnD and so far it has worked incredibly well.

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před rokem

      Thanks so much. :)

  • @mygodsnameiskyle
    @mygodsnameiskyle Před 8 lety +23

    One of the best videos I found on this. I have no IRL friends who play but this online group invited me to play and I was like "I want to do that, but I don't know how" and so many of the videos go into explanations that are way too complex. GJ

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 8 lety +1

      Thanks. Enjoy the game!

    • @alexisx4368
      @alexisx4368 Před 4 lety

      waitt, i'm totally new to all of this so excuse me 😅 but how do you play this game online?

  • @petitebleucipher6821
    @petitebleucipher6821 Před měsícem +1

    I've been trying to find people to play dnd with ever since high school and after 4 years, now half done with my uni degree, I got infited to a party! Wish me luck yall!

  • @ProjectRuncool
    @ProjectRuncool Před rokem +3

    This was the first dnd video i watched when i wanted to learn how to play. But i never had anyone to play with but today i had my first session. It was so much fun!

  • @dunchayton86
    @dunchayton86 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video! I just bought a D&D starter pack for my son, I read the instructions which were intense but this video really helped me understand and visualise all the skill checks! Thankyou

  • @WASD20
    @WASD20  Před 7 lety +673

    Notes:
    One thing I did NOT explain very well is how you know if a roll is high enough to accomplish a given task. Here’s a video that explains that better. czcams.com/video/qneAnvHrjl8/video.html
    If you found this helpful, ordering your D&D stuff through my affiliate link helps support the channel: amzn.to/2kDO2h7
    You can also support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wasd20

    • @Bpotts71
      @Bpotts71 Před 7 lety +11

      WASD20 dude ur my brothers history teacher

    • @kbrocx
      @kbrocx Před 7 lety +3

      WASD20 where did you get the cardboard character pieces?

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 7 lety +4

      Pathfinder pawns. They're awesome. amzn.to/2mXwqhg

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 7 lety +2

      I have! Check out my map videos: czcams.com/play/PLq8DIL0O-i-moL-cNFcTEgEVfIIfgSNO9.html

    • @bgf3640
      @bgf3640 Před 7 lety +2

      Wow great discounts.

  • @kelsoistired
    @kelsoistired Před 10 měsíci

    This is so helpful, im dming for my group of friends and none of us have ever played before. Ive been doing so much reading but its so much better to actually see a short example of how its supposed to play out and how things are used

  • @leilanilewellyn8559
    @leilanilewellyn8559 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m new to the RPG world so this is extremely helpful!

  • @WASD20
    @WASD20  Před 8 lety +27

    If you are looking for the paper I used for the map, Amazon sells it (amzn.to/1VePWyK) or check your local game shop. It's called Gaming Paper.

    • @miga1018
      @miga1018 Před 8 lety +3

      +WASD20 how do you decide if the roll is high enough do you just kinda make the decision as a dm or do you look at the base stats im pretty confused. like how you needed a ten to throw off the net but your strengh was 14 +2 how do you decide? if the dm just says so what are the base stats used for?

    • @CaptainDCap
      @CaptainDCap Před 8 lety +1

      +MIGAIR b (MIGA101) some traps have predetermined stats to hit in order to break free or dodge them entirely. If not, the DM will secretely set a value for the trap in his head, or on paper. If you're the one setting the trap, he could let you know what its stats are.

    • @miga1018
      @miga1018 Před 8 lety

      Captain D Cap k i think i get it now

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 8 lety +2

      Yep, and in part 2 around the 1:45 mark you can see a handy guide the book provides for setting a DC (that's the target roll a player needs). Basically the DM bases the number on how difficult something should be in his/her mind.

    • @miga1018
      @miga1018 Před 8 lety +1

      WASD20 thank you

  • @scavengerpro3966
    @scavengerpro3966 Před 7 lety +5

    so much better than sitting down and reading trying to cram in rules, great video! keep this up!

  • @minnevolved
    @minnevolved Před rokem +2

    I found this video and it’s sequel back in 2018, just after I was invited to my first game. I was honestly really intimidated at first, but these videos helped me get a better understanding of the basics, so that helped me feel a little less stressed out. I still struggled a little during that first game, and I was extremely nervous, but I ended up having a lot of fun in the end. I’ve been playing ever since, eagerly awaiting my weekly dnd fix :)

  • @IndieArcadeWave
    @IndieArcadeWave Před rokem

    This is crazy helpful! So glad I cam across this video. I've been wanting to play for years! I played a one-shot campaign years ago but never found another group after that. Here we are, just got invited to a campaign yesterday, it is going to be my first campaign and your videos are making it very easy to understand. I can't wait to play and watch the rest of the series. Thank you Nate!

  • @evilengine9
    @evilengine9 Před 4 lety +3

    Brought back memories. I haven’t played D+D in over 35 years. I would love to start up again.

  • @davidburnett453
    @davidburnett453 Před 3 lety +5

    Just about to start my two boys on the D&D path. These videos are great refreshers

  • @x_oli-a_x9244
    @x_oli-a_x9244 Před 3 lety

    I know I'm 5 years late here, but I've been playing DnD for almost a year now, and your videos taught me how to play. You explain it very well so it's easy to understand and learn. Thank you :)

  • @michaelweiss6163
    @michaelweiss6163 Před 4 lety +1

    I have not played this since the 70s when I was in college. That tells you how old I am. I want to recover my youth and your introductory CZcams videos are perfect for me

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 4 lety

      Welcome back to the hobby. :)

  • @damesiojohn3619
    @damesiojohn3619 Před 8 lety +9

    Dude thanks for your tutorials, for begginers this is a great help. I'm watching all the how to play series and of course like to all of them!

  • @xoblitz9038
    @xoblitz9038 Před 7 lety +337

    When you are a highschool girl so you think you would get invited to play dnd or at least magic the gathering but you can barely make a friend.

    • @ColtSSR
      @ColtSSR Před 6 lety +1

      Blitzy blender thats no good....

    • @thektorMK1
      @thektorMK1 Před 5 lety +8

      Two words: Local game store

    • @cthulhu9136
      @cthulhu9136 Před 5 lety +5

      i would be your friend to do that but i highly doubt we go to the same school

    • @jasonharris1636
      @jasonharris1636 Před 5 lety +26

      @@thektorMK1 that's three words haha!

    • @Arthur-rh9tf
      @Arthur-rh9tf Před 5 lety +13

      You must not be to attractive

  • @shadowops62
    @shadowops62 Před 2 lety

    So much fun going through your older videos, still relevant and awesome.

  • @_emory
    @_emory Před rokem +1

    This is perfect. DND is one thing that benefits immensely from hands on learning experience, and this is as close as you can get without a few friends and a table

  • @WallBreakerOfficial
    @WallBreakerOfficial Před 8 lety +4

    Great vid for beginners, or those like myself who have been out of the game for sometime. My kids recently picked up the starter box and have been looking to play. Hopefully your vids will help them, and myself in a fluid experience.

  • @sp00kyc00kie
    @sp00kyc00kie Před 7 lety +15

    I like how you play while explaining, it's really helpful! :3

  • @ProStashio
    @ProStashio Před 8 měsíci

    Just came back to say thank you for these videos. They were honestly what helped me finally understand the basics and helped me to get into the game! This will always be one of my favourite videos on how useful it has been to me!

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 8 měsíci

      That's very kind of you. Happy gaming! :)

  • @shelbymcnally5245
    @shelbymcnally5245 Před 4 lety +1

    I've watched all four parts of this, and I just wanted to say I really appreciate these videos-- I need to see something be played out to understand it and I feel well prepped for my first session coming up. Thank you!

  • @olliebirdy6120
    @olliebirdy6120 Před 7 lety +7

    i've been watching your videos i thought i could not make map, i tried hard with no avail, later i stumbled on your tutorials! as it turns out i'm good at map making, i've just started getting into d&d i got a couple figures. i have a starters book set, but found it's way into storage, I watched all the parts to your how to play d&d thanks so much for being here!!!!!!!!!!!!!😄

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 7 lety +7

      Thanks so much. What a nice comment. :) Happy mapping and gaming!

  • @puretaze1390
    @puretaze1390 Před 5 lety +25

    Tomorrow me and my dad are going to his old high school friends house to play with him and his kids were gonna have 6 players in total. Im so excited.

  • @lilmoduinne
    @lilmoduinne Před 2 měsíci +1

    Seriously, this breakdown really helped me prepare for my first campaign. Thank you!

  • @hyperoxyd
    @hyperoxyd Před 3 měsíci

    This is probably the single most useful video for anyone who wants to start playing DnD (like me), can't wait to watch the next episode.

  • @smolpeepee245
    @smolpeepee245 Před 3 lety +8

    I've always been too nervous to get into DND because I'm afraid I'll suck at it then my embarrassing moments will stick to my mind forever, but I've spent this week trying to learn about it because I really want to join a game with my friends, or even join the DND club at my school if I like it. So far all I have is an unfinished character sheet, so things like these are helpful :>

  • @eeb3171
    @eeb3171 Před 7 lety +175

    Looks like fun! If I had any friends XD

  • @chrissnelling2562
    @chrissnelling2562 Před 2 lety +2

    As basic as this was, it was super helpful. I’m learning how to DM and I haven’t played D&D in a while. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @lisafoadstock1452
    @lisafoadstock1452 Před rokem +1

    Wanting to get into dnd and I’ve grasped some basics but this video is really what I needed thank you!

  • @JasonJarred
    @JasonJarred Před 5 lety +10

    Thanks man - I’ve always wanted to learn how to play but never had the chance. Your video is the first I’ve ever watched on D&D - it does seem like a fun game!

  • @NonPro
    @NonPro Před 8 lety +5

    We were just asked to explain D&D to beginners, and this video was incredibly helpful! Great series!

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 8 lety +1

      +NonProductive! -- Thanks so much :)

  • @messyforareason
    @messyforareason Před 11 měsíci

    Hey! I enjoyed this vid! Good explanations, clear and concise. Content creator is clearly focused on valuable game play. Thanks for making. Now I'm onto the next episode. Teaching myself the D&D ways-this is the first bit of research I've done.

  • @gamersresidence6040
    @gamersresidence6040 Před rokem +1

    This is the best video to send to my friends before session zero.
    Trust me, I have been watching many in order to find a truly great one.

  • @lilliancandler1925
    @lilliancandler1925 Před 7 lety +10

    This is a great starter video. I feel that I may have a slightly better feeling about DND. Thank you for that.

    • @WASD20
      @WASD20  Před 7 lety +1

      Great. Thank you for the comment.

  • @ssaccoccie
    @ssaccoccie Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thanks for the video. I have always wanted to play... and at 49 years old, I am finally gonna do it. lol

  • @martinbansey719
    @martinbansey719 Před rokem +1

    Finding these and the character sheet videos invaluable as someone about to DM a D&D campaign with my wife and two boys. Daunted but feeling like I'm ready to give it a go.

  • @mathiasbetancourt7779
    @mathiasbetancourt7779 Před rokem +1

    This is actually a very good down to earth explanation of how. D and D game would work. Great video man, I also recommend the game Solasta crown of the magister to tabletop fans around here!

  • @willothewisps.7539
    @willothewisps.7539 Před 2 lety +14

    D&D is the whole reason I started writing as a hobby. I role played through text, went to live action, was told of D&D, am terrible with social situations and therefor never found a party - and so, I turned to making campaigns in my head, which morphed into me just essentially writing my own stories.
    Even if I never get to actually play, it’s opened up something I find great joy in. That can’t be ruined by Nat 1’s. 🤣

    • @anokrs
      @anokrs Před 2 lety +1

      Great news! You are actually playing, even if you are soloing it. There's a BUNCH of content about solo roleplaying. Check out "Me, Myself and Die!" with Trevor Devall and get ready to be blown away.

  • @bigboy6522
    @bigboy6522 Před 7 lety +23

    Going on my first adventure tomorrow this was super helpful

  • @phildiop8248
    @phildiop8248 Před 2 lety +1

    Just got introduced by a friend and I'm starting a campaign of 5 players and a DM. Very addictive game, still waiting for the second session.

  • @3rdeyecult974
    @3rdeyecult974 Před 4 lety

    So glad for a helpful video and comment section, me and my buddies been wanting to learn and try this game out. 🤘🏻

  • @somedude1129
    @somedude1129 Před 2 lety +5

    This was helpful as I try to plan me and my friend's first DnD experience!

  • @AnoAssassin
    @AnoAssassin Před 9 lety +39

    I like your style, thanks for helping me out on starting D&D

    • @AnoAssassin
      @AnoAssassin Před 8 lety +3

      +Muffin Guy Prepare your muffin

  • @sleepydogz1022
    @sleepydogz1022 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow I love how creative you can be with this game!

  • @DaniSiegel700
    @DaniSiegel700 Před 25 dny

    9 years later and this is still extremely helpful!! I hope I get to play soon :)