Beginning Play

For the True Neophyte, this is a list of what every beginner should know before playing. For players of role playing games, knowing the rules is optional. However the heading Guide Books Consulted gives a list of not only the rule books used by the Dungeon Master in running the game but, also, the reference material used to create the realistic fantasy world the players' characters will inhabit.

What Materials Players Need to Play

Players should attend all games with their own

1 - pencil

2 - pencil sharpener

3 - eraser

4 - notepad for taking lots of notes and doing math

5 - a set of polyhedral dice (one set of dice includes: 4-sided die, 6-sided die, 8-sided die, 10-sided die, 12-sided die, and 20-sided die)

All other materials will be provided by the Dungeon Master. Dice can be provided to new players by the Dungeon Master on a short-term basis. However, it is best for each player to have his or her own personal set of dice.

Food and Drinks at The Game

A food break during the game will allow players to eat a meal brought from home or to order in a meal from a restaurant. Players should be prepared to provide for their own needs in this regard. This also applies to snacks and to drinks at the table during play.

Guide Books Consulted

CORE RULES FOR v3.5 D&D

Dungeon Master's Guide

Player's Handbook

Monster Manual 1

Supplemental Reference Books Cited

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide

The World of Greyhawk Boxed Set 1983

The Gazeteer

Tomb of Battle

Libre Mortis

Dynasties and Demagogues

Crime And Punishment

Gary Gygax's Living Fantasy

Nobility