1. D&D How to Play: Basics

Question 1

The Play of Dungeons & Dragons unfolds according to this basic pattern.

Answer 1

1. The DM describes the environment.
2. The Players Describe what they do.
3. The DM Narrates the results of the adventurer’s actions.

Question 2

Name the Six Types of Polyhedral Dice D&D uses.

Answer 2

1. d4
2. d6
3. d8
4. d10
5. d12
6. d20

Question 3

How do Percentile Dice Work?

Answer 3

Percentile dice generate a number between 1 and 100.
Roll two ten sided dice. Before rolling, designate one roll as the 10s place and one roll as the 1s place. Rolling two 0s equals 100.

Question 4

What does 3d8+5 mean?

Answer 4

Roll tree eight sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

Question 5

Explain how you can simulate rolling a d3 or a d2.

Answer 5

d3- Roll a six and divide the number by two. Round up.

d2- Roll any dice. Assign 1 or 2 to the roll for odd or even.
or
d2- The roll equals two only if the number rolled is higher than half the number of sides of the dice.

Question 6

What are the three main kinds of d20 rolls in D&D?

Answer 6

1. Ability Checks
2. Attack Rolls
3. Saving Throws

Question 7

How do you perform an Ability Check?

Answer 7

1. Roll the d20 and add the relevant ability modifier.
2. Apply Circumstantial bonuses and penalties.
3. Compare to the target number known as the Difficulty Class.
   -Meeting or exceeding the number is a success.

Question 8

How do you perform an Attack Roll?

Answer 8

1. Roll the d20 and add the relevant ability modifier.
2. Apply Circumstantial bonuses and penalties.
3. Compare to the target number known as the Armor Class.
   -Meeting or exceeding the number is a success.

Question 9

How do you perform a Saving Throw?

Answer 9

1. Roll the d20 and add the relevant ability modifier.
2. Apply Circumstantial bonuses and penalties.
3. Compare to the target number known as the Difficulty Class.
   -Meeting or exceeding the number is a success.

Question 10

What is Advantage and Disadvantage?

Answer 10

When you have either advantage or disadvantage, you roll a second d20.
-If you have Advantage, use the higher of the two rolls.
-If you have Disadvantage, use the lower of the two rolls.

Question 11

What are the Three Pillars of Adventure?

Answer 11

1. Exploration: includes the adventurers’ movement through the world and their interaction with objects.
2. Social Interaction: features the adventurers talking to someone (or something) else.
3. Combat: involves characters and other creatures swinging weapons, casting spells, and maneuvering for position in an effort to defeat their opponents.