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Edited by Enlightened One: 4/25/2013 4:45:51 AM
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What D&D kit do I need to learn the mechanics of D&D?

So there is a possibility I might be getting into another D&D session.. And here is my problem.. When it comes to stats, rolling and rulings.. The mechanics of D&D, I have to have someone hold my hand on that stuff.. I was wondering if anyone knew what I SHOULD buy to get started in understanding how to play D&D when it comes to stats and stuff like that? I'm strong though with the role playing and developing unique characters, with interesting backgrounds. I don't own any D&D material myself.. not even the dice. I want to learn to be self-efficient with the game that I don't need to ask, "Oh.. Do I roll for a fortitude or something else" or something silly similar to that. By the way.. I have three characters I'm working on: Necromancer Daris is a Undead Skeleton Archer/Fighter Col is a Lizardfolk Wizard Damien is a Human

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  • Personally I would stick to 3.5 core if you have trouble with all the stats and stuff. Whatever you do don't get 2nd edition and 4th is just a video game you have to read.

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  • The books you need to play depends on what the group you are planning to play with. Find out what edition the group is using its one of these ADD, 2nd edition, 3rd, 3.5, pathfinder, or fourth. Players need: Players handbook Optionally alternate versions of the players handbook for bonus classes and races. Dungeon Masters need Dungeon Masters Guide Monster Manual Players handbook Tons of optional books for bonus monsters, premade adventures, and treasure. If the group you are going to play with has a DM then they probably already have any of the books you would need.

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  • A pretty basic Dungeon Master's guide or Player's handbook should list the basics of the combat and gameplay content, you could probably find the pdf's online if you searched, and some of the editions have minor alterations to one another depending on if you do 4.0, 3.5, Pathfinder, etc.

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    • [url]http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Fantasy-Roleplaying-Game/dp/0786956291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366864725&sr=8-1&keywords=dungeon+and+dragons+starter+kit[/url] I know this wouldn't help? Need something more modern?

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