D&D: Everything You Need To Know Before Playing Lost Mine Of Phandelver

The campaign has long been considered the perfect starting point for anyone looking to get into. It's a relatively simple, highly adaptable adventure designed to take players from levels one to five, teaching them all the basic mechanics of while getting them acclimated to the general flow of the game. It's designed to be played either as a standalone campaign, a tutorial for a custom adventure, or a tie-in to the direct sequel, 's . Oh, and it's available absolutely free via .

Using an adventure module can be an excellent way to get into: it takes a lot of pressure off both players and Dungeon Masters (DMs) both, providing them with premade characters, maps, and encounters, so not everything is left to the imagination. That said, is designed for the absolute beginner, and taking that first dive into is daunting no matter what. So, for both players and DMs, newcomers and old-timers, here's everything to know before beginning a adventure with the module.

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First and foremost, in order to begin any module, players will have to form a group of at least four participants. is balanced for up to five players, plus one DM. Since it's possible to play either in-person or online using voice chat and apps, these can either be real-life or internet friends. One of these people will be the DM, and the rest will be the players. These roles differ greatly, but everyone will actively participate in the gameplay. Players and DMs will share many of the same responsibilities, including roleplaying, upkeep, and combat. What primarily differentiates them is that the DM narrates the story, and controls monsters (i.e., the player party's enemies) in combat.

The opening pages of compare the DM to a referee. A DM's main job is to have a solid grasp of rules. They're responsible for determining which skill checks players roll when, and what