How to Start Playing Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition) Without Breaking the Bank

[hboyce1]

Hey, guys. I have humbly published a guide on how to get started in D&D while on a budget. I hope you all enjoy and I wish each of you a pleasant day.
https://www.gametruth.com/guides/a-beginners-guide-to-dd5e-how-to-start-playing-without-breaking-the-bank/

[NaughtyTiger]

Visit your local library?

[2D8HP]

https://www.gametruth.com/guides/a-beginners-guide-to-dd5e-how-to-start-playing-without-breaking-the-bank/


Nice guide, in skimming it I didn't notice if it tells you that with internet access that without spending an additional dime you may just
download a complete legal copy of the D&D Basic Rules from the WotC website here (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules).


Then add a few more free rules with the V5.1 Systems Reference Document (including the OGL) here (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd)

and the Elemental Evil Player's Companion (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/elementalevil_playerscompanion)

I'd recommend shelling out $20 and getting The "Lost Mines of Phandelver" adventure in the 5e Starter Set (http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_starterset) which is a good one.

The Dungeon Master Guide, Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure may all be checked out from the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library, and most California Public Libraries may borrow from each othet for free via the Link Plus (https://csul.iii.com/search~S0?/tDungeons+%26+dragons./tdungeons+and+dragons/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tdungeons+and+dragons&1%2C57%2C) system.

That's more than enough to get started and play.

(EDIT: Shadow monk'd:
Visit your local library?)

[Imbalance]

It's too late for me. I'm already seven books in the red, about to pull the trigger on four more.
Go on, get out of here while you still can.
You can make it - YOU still have time.
Go! You have to leave me! GO!

Save...your...self...

[hboyce1]

Says page not found for me.

Better link for you:

https://www.gametruth.com/guides/a-beginners-guide-to-dd5e-how-to-start-playing-without-breaking-the-bank/

Hey! Thanks for the heads up. The link should work now.

[hboyce1]

Nice guide, in skimming it I didn't notice if it tells you that with internet access that without spending an additional dime you may just
download a complete legal copy of the D&D Basic Rules from the WotC website here (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules).


Then add a few more free rules with the V5.1 Systems Reference Document (including the OGL) here (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd)

and the Elemental Evil Player's Companion (http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/elementalevil_playerscompanion)

I'd recommend shelling out $20 and getting The "Lost Mines of Phandelver" adventure in the 5e Starter Set (http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_starterset) which is a good one.

The Dungeon Master Guide, Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure may all be checked out from the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library, and most California Public Libraries may borrow from each othet for free via the Link Plus (https://csul.iii.com/search~S0?/tDungeons+%26+dragons./tdungeons+and+dragons/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=tdungeons+and+dragons&1%2C57%2C) system.

That's more than enough to get started and play.

(EDIT: Shadow monk'd: )

Hey! Great advice all around. I think you make some good points. The roll20 and 5esrd sites I reference make it easy to surf through the information within the SRD, so that's how I decided to share that info. Beyond that, I also link the basic rules page offered by Wizards of the Coast. The basic rules and SRD are pretty much paramount for new players, so those definitely need to be present.

[hboyce1]

It's too late for me. I'm already seven books in the red, about to pull the trigger on four more.
Go on, get out of here while you still can.
You can make it - YOU still have time.
Go! You have to leave me! GO!

Save...your...self...

Haha, at least you haven't sunk thousands in minis yet. There is still time!

[hboyce1]

We use to use Legos as miniatures, then one of us bought a 3D printer... hundreds of miniatures later, and that thing is still working overtime.

Hot damn. I want one.

[NecessaryWeevil]

Probably a useful resource! Are you open to feedback?

If so, maybe mention that the PHB is the core book for players and that it should probably be the first book you buy.
Also, I'm not sure that Neutral Good characters are as concerned with the balance between Good and Evil, as between Law and Chaos.

[Imbalance]

Haha, at least you haven't sunk thousands in minis yet. There is still time!

:smalleek:
Oh, that ship sailed, sunk, and became a coral ecosystem long before I got into D&D...

[Amdy_vill]

Visit your local library?

this is how i got my start.

[hboyce1]

Probably a useful resource! Are you open to feedback?

If so, maybe mention that the PHB is the core book for players and that it should probably be the first book you buy.
Also, I'm not sure that Neutral Good characters are as concerned with the balance between Good and Evil, as between Law and Chaos.

Hey! I am always open to feedback. Thank you for your support and for your thoughts on the article. You make some great points!

[hboyce1]

:smalleek:
Oh, that ship sailed, sunk, and became a coral ecosystem long before I got into D&D...

Lul. I feel you.

[KorvinStarmast]

It's too late for me. I'm already seven books in the red, about to pull the trigger on four more.
Go on, get out of here while you still can.
You can make it - YOU still have time.
Go! You have to leave me! GO!

Save...your...self... Heh, I'm next to you on this sinking ship ... :smallcool: