This class is designed to cover everything the beginner player will need to successfully navigate a Dungeons & Dragons game, including basic rules, character creation, dice, story, and progress (level up, rewards, etc). It can seem overwhelming at first, but that's where I come in!

No previous experience is necessary (though of course teamwork and good communication skills are a great place to start). Dungeons & Dragons can be intimidating at first due to the sheer immensity of materials available, but I don't expect anyone to have all the books... or even ANY books! Everything you'll need to get started can be found online, for free. My style as a teacher (and as a Dungeon Master!) is very casual, flexible, and creative. The ultimate goal of this game is to have fun! I'm here to help everyone get ready to play some D&D. Questions and comments, as always, are very welcome!

Day One: Introduction to overall game concept. This will cover the basic mechanics of D&D as a game and what to expect when you start a campaign, including the "job" of DM and typical roles available (fighting, sneaking, magic, etc). We'll talk about the setting of the world and what is expected of the players from day one of a campaign. I'll also share (free!) online resources for all your D&D needs. 

Day Two: Character creation. Using what we learned last time, we get more technical with how a character sheet works and what all those numbers actually mean. Also, dice! Math is a (small) part of D&D, but don't worry! It's just adding and subtracting. The real fun begins when you start to see your character affect the story and interact with other characters. Not all progress is reflected in numbers... sometimes having a really cool story to tell is just as rewarding as a sack of gold or a level up!

Day Three: Conflict. It's as unavoidable in D&D as it is in real life. Whether you're fighting monsters or arguing with other players around the table, let's take a look at how to resolve these issues, both in-game and out. We'll go over the basics of battle, weapons, initiative, and special circumstances. Also, we'll talk about navigating the social aspects of D&D, as well as best practices for players that will help everyone get along and have a good time.

Day Four: Last call for questions! We'll go over what we've learned, fill in any blanks, and run through a couple practice scenarios so that students can try their hand at a real game experience. Hope to see you there! ^_^b