Dungeons and Dragons for Dummies

Bill Slavicsek, Richard Baker, Mike Mearls

eBook - 2009

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 -- understand what ability check, modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP meanRoll the dice -- add modifiers and see if you rolled the d20 high enough to beat the challengeMinding your manners -- know D&D etiquette so you'll be welcome in any adventureCharacter building -- select your character's race and class, and choose the best powers, skills, feats, and gearRoleplaying -- give your charact...er a background and personality quirksCombat -- use combat rules, a battle grid, and miniatures to play out furious battlesOpen the book and find:Everything a new player needs to get started playing... more