What exactly do I need to buy to Play pnp D&D?

[Nanobyte]

Originally posted by The Cavalier: So, someone not playing the game has to be the dungeon master? cause I dunno how many people I can find that will actually want to play. Especially someone to just be the dungeon master.

Oh, they're playing the game alright; they're the ones running it! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
The first thing in the process should be finding a DM, unless, of course, you decide to become one, then you'll need PCs.

*Also, make sure you have a reliable DM. They're pretty hard to come by.

Also, there is no THACO in 3rd edition?

Nope. Armor classes go up as well; so no more -7 and -9s. You roll the d20 for your "to hit" and add in modifiers. If your "to hit" goes above the opponents AC, you roll for damage. Whichever die you use for damage (by the weapon you're using), you roll that and add modifiers to see how many hitpoints you subtract from the opponent's HP.

There are exceptions of course, and it is a lot more complex that it seems. You have to add in initiative, surprise attacks, feats, immunities and resistances, etc. I've tried being a DM once, and I failed horribly.

When you do manage to find some people to play with, try to be as diverse as possible. I've played 2 characters, going to be 3 in a few days, and I've played a different race and class each time.
(Hmm.. dwarf fighter the first run through, human sorceress the second, and halfling rogue this time coming up)

All in all, have fun. That's what the game is intended for, right?

[ 01-18-2003, 01:03 AM: Message edited by: Nanobyte ]

[arion windrider]

hey cav, r u going to play in forgotten realms or one of the modules for regular d&d??? if u are playin in forgotten realms then u will have a good idea where things are and stuff in that world.. dont forget to help out your dm if he/she doesnt kno much bout that world and its customs...

WHERES THE KEG!!!!