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Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Creating a Character!

Create an interesting, effective, and dynamic character using the 5th Edition D&D rules, using the www.dndbeyond.com character builder and all published content!
Dr. Chris Bolduc Rowan
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class, we will, as a group, use the amazing character builder from www.dndbeyond.com.  You will need to make a free account on dndbeyond.com to participate properly.  We will go step by step and create a custom character that is effective, dynamic, and ready to get you playing in a game and having fun.  A basic understanding of the D&D 5th Edition rules is strongly preferred, but not a hard requirement.  You will get more out of this class with some knowledge of the classes, races, skills, and magic system and general mechanics of the game, however.

I will guide you through class and race selection, generating and assigning attributes, choosing skills, equipment, and class-specific abilities and spells, and a simple set of personality traits to help you play your character.  Given the nature of the class, I won't be able to spend too much time, 1 on 1, with every learner, but I will do my best to accommodate anyone that needs extra help or guidance.

This is the third class in my D&D series.  The best order to take the classes is;
-Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
-Dungeons & Dragons: Game Mechanics
-Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Creating a Character!
-Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons: Against the Goblin King! (Live 1-shot adventure)
-Dungeons & Dragons: Multiclassing Like a Pro!
-Dungeons & Dragons: Being the Dungeon Master!
-Dungeons & Dragons: World Building for Dungeon Masters!

The only homework to do before class is to have a general idea of the character you want to play.  This is subject to change at your discretion if you realize some other concept is more appealing.  You should also make a free account on www.dndbeyond.com.  This will allow you to make and save up to 7 different characters!  I should note that to make an account, you may have to set your age to 16 or above.  I'm not sure why they do this, as there is no objectionable or mature content.

UPDATE!  You will now have access to all of the published content on dndbeyond.com when you sign up and make your character. You will all be sent a special link before class to join and make use of all of my accessed content on the site!  This is over a $700 value!

*Refund Policy*  Please respect the refund policy and do not ask for exceptions to be made as it isn't fair to others or me.  All classes are recorded and all learners may view the recordings at their leisure.

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Joined April, 2018
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Doctoral Degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences
I have 40 years experience playing and DMing the game from the 1st edition to the 5th edition.  I've made and played hundreds of characters, and have a good knowledge of the rules and how the different classes, races and abilities play in a practical and fun way, in the game.  I'm patient, focused and dedicated to providing  a safe and welcoming environment for learners to have the best experience possible.

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Meets once
55 min
Completed by 525 learners
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Ages: 9-14
4-9 learners per class

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