HOW TO PLAY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - A beginners guide to D&D

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @SherlockHulmesDM
    @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +2125

    Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all of the support and kind words from everyone. :)

    • @criticalkeaton7601
      @criticalkeaton7601 4 года назад +16

      We love your videos Mark :)

    • @johnflumph8835
      @johnflumph8835 4 года назад +6

      Eh.. you deserve it.

    • @2thechase
      @2thechase 4 года назад +9

      You've done good here, Mark. A video on this subject has been so badly needed and that fact you've made it thorough while avoiding being condescending is a testament to your knowledge and character. It's the perfect video to share with interested folks.

    • @JumblesaurusFlex
      @JumblesaurusFlex 4 года назад +3

      Hi Mark, long time fan of your content, and I'm glad you're happy with your decision about where you want to take this channel and it's content. As part of your community engagement, would you consider doing a semi-regular map/campaign ideas/lore video where the community send in some of their work and you could talk constructively about what you like? For example, a series of videos about fan submitted maps and related tips and tricks on worldbuilding?

    • @suprchrgd
      @suprchrgd 4 года назад +1

      Absolutely agree with everyone here. You deserve it, Mark! And High Rollers have absolutely been one of the major influences in my starting my own group at work last year :)

  • @x0va
    @x0va 8 месяцев назад +366

    oh so that's why my teacher said that i'll need math later in life...

  • @xRiriRebel
    @xRiriRebel 2 года назад +824

    I recently joined my first ever DnD group. My DM sent me this in the beginning, knowing I'm a complete beginner and I tend to be anxious about new situations, and it really helped a lot to understand the basics of how the game works, so thanks for making this :)

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  2 года назад +66

      Great to hear this video is still helping folks! thanks for commenting!

    • @aahwheelers7010
      @aahwheelers7010 Год назад +5

      Is it scary playing?

    • @dumbirdyreee
      @dumbirdyreee Год назад +4

      ​@@aahwheelers7010 I don't think so

    • @Jay-Monty
      @Jay-Monty Год назад

      ​@@aahwheelers7010I'm trying to get into DND and the instructions are pretty difficult to follow so I'll need to rego over them a few times

    • @darkclownKellen
      @darkclownKellen 11 месяцев назад +5

      Everyone tends to be anxious in new situations. Nothing to worry about, you're not alone.

  • @3ractnodi
    @3ractnodi 3 года назад +1864

    "As long as you're respecting the world the DM is building, as well as your fellow players' decisions, and you're having fun, you're playing D&D right." Best line of the video.

    • @theexile6605
      @theexile6605 4 месяца назад +4

      As long as the combats are fun!

    • @dustymiller65
      @dustymiller65 3 месяца назад +7

      But, let's not forget how much fun it is to literally backstab your friends! 🗡️ 😁 🎲🎲❗

  • @robertgrn
    @robertgrn 2 года назад +215

    How I've understood it is that dnd is just a basic framework, and you can do whatever you want. It's an improvised story being written by multiple people, making literally every session unique. It's so cool. Also magic is great.

  • @jarekhartwell6235
    @jarekhartwell6235 3 года назад +751

    whenever i need to explain dnd to a person i say it like this: dnd isnt a game, it is a book. the dungeon master is the maker of the cover, it tells you whats gonna be in the book but the players make the book with the dm's guidance

    • @asafoster7954
      @asafoster7954 3 года назад +28

      I'm too nervous to start playing, I'm supposed to play Saturday, and I'm pretty much definitely gonna flake... I wish I could get over the hump...

    • @KingCali1000
      @KingCali1000 3 года назад +9

      @@asafoster7954 How did it go?!

    • @asafoster7954
      @asafoster7954 3 года назад +62

      @@KingCali1000 wow, I forgot this!! You know I'm playing in two campaigns right now, playing weekly... I'm really really glad I got over that hump

    • @KingCali1000
      @KingCali1000 3 года назад +14

      @@asafoster7954 I'm glad to hear that! Sounds amazing, and good for you making it over that hump :D

    • @jlmww
      @jlmww 3 года назад +7

      That’s my analogy, too.
      And it’s why the time limit is so variable. Like any book, you decide how many pages you have time to “read” today.

  • @douglaswidnersr.3987
    @douglaswidnersr.3987 2 года назад +90

    It's great to see the game is still strong I'm coming back to the game after 40 yrs I was one of the founding members of the first European dungeon master's guild

  • @elliewright2060
    @elliewright2060 3 года назад +3237

    I have been wanting to get into dnd for a while now but i have always been overwhelmed when trying to learn. This video was so helpful and easy to understand and follow along. I am very excited to start playing dnd thank you for the help :)

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  3 года назад +177

      I'm so glad to hear that, exactly why I made this video! :) Hope you have an absolutely amazing time!

    • @si-ruskuek1113
      @si-ruskuek1113 3 года назад +26

      Me in a nutshell:

    • @mango4723
      @mango4723 3 года назад +11

      Same here!

    • @priyamsharma7388
      @priyamsharma7388 3 года назад +8

      Same here

    • @elijahbevans6762
      @elijahbevans6762 2 года назад +10

      Yeah ditto the only problem tho is I have no idea what to buy or what to do

  • @cheyannecatalano2951
    @cheyannecatalano2951 2 года назад +45

    The people who work at the pizza place next to my gas station play every Saturday and when I showed interest they invited me to sit in with them so I can learn and play so im so excited! I've always wanted to get into this and I'm really happy I have some people to teach me

  • @bessmcmess4314
    @bessmcmess4314 3 года назад +1926

    After a few attempts at trying to explain DnD to my 9 year old son, I gave in and stuck him in front of this video. You’ve really helped to break it down for him and he’s grasped the basics of it I’m really excited to start a wee campaign with him and my dad. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, 9 years to be precise. Thank you dude.

    • @therandomshow_
      @therandomshow_ 3 года назад +11

      @@rejuch5136 DnD actually is a great game that involves working together, problem solving, ppl skills, creativity. The last one u sadly don't have considering ur go to insult seems to be sexualizing a child and "Nerd" Suuuuper creative. U think we hurt by that as DnD players? 😂😂 We been dealing with that shit for years dude. Get a life and better insults

    • @therandomshow_
      @therandomshow_ 3 года назад +28

      @@rejuch5136 her 9yr old is likely gonna have more friends than u when they start playing.

    • @therandomshow_
      @therandomshow_ 3 года назад +16

      @@rejuch5136 I'm done arguing with u now so imma block. I have better things to do than argue with a nobody who thinks sexualizing children is comedy or an insult.

    • @therandomshow_
      @therandomshow_ 3 года назад +11

      @@rejuch5136 Naw, my life is an epic. Urs sadly seems like a cheap, overused trope of a typical bully, no one special, just living out thier days being a miserable, mad, lonely person who wonders why everyone eventually stops calling. Then u suddenly realize this behavior is why in flashbacks. Hopefully u finally change to be a decent human but the way this short chapter of it is reading...😬 Yikes. Ur author must not care about thier character at all..sad.

    • @deliri0um
      @deliri0um 3 года назад +5

      @@rejuch5136 hes nine what???

  • @spidermonkey2470
    @spidermonkey2470 3 года назад +249

    I love how open and accepting you are towards new players! Yesterday, I played my first pen and paper game with a bunch of friends (all beginners except for 2) and now we‘re planning to start dungeons and dragons. I was a bit insecure about it because I don‘t feel like I fit into the trope of a dnd player, I‘m a very girly girl and not that into stereotypically „„nerdy““ stuff. We had a blast playing though, and after watching this I feel much more confident, so thanks a lot!

    • @ilse5220
      @ilse5220 2 месяца назад

      i relate to you a lot!! as very girl girl who’s just a beginner i often feel bad for being a beginner in the first place and for like, fitting into many girly stereotypes about girls who play dnd ( yes i ill
      play a half elvish sorceress princess what about it ? )

  • @GinnyDi
    @GinnyDi 4 года назад +2394

    This is such a great, clean, well-organized, informative video!! You've clearly worked your ass off on this one and it SHOWS!! thank you for sharing your expertise!!

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +122

      Oh YOU! Thank you mate, very kind words and you have been a big inspiration for me over the last year! Hope we can do somehow find a way to do some stuff together!

    • @NickAsselberghs
      @NickAsselberghs 4 года назад +9

      @@SherlockHulmesDM Uh uh uh I would love to see whatever you two come up with. :) Big fan of both of you two, and currently catching up as fast as I can and being thoroughly addicted to your High Rollers Aerois campaign. Excellent video Mark, very informative.

    • @DV-tm1vb
      @DV-tm1vb 3 года назад

      You said a bad word you tard

    • @jackdownton5654
      @jackdownton5654 3 года назад +1

      @@DV-tm1vb huh

    • @DazraelArianos
      @DazraelArianos 3 года назад

      I'm not sure he's getting double proficiency bonus.
      Sorry.
      Had to.

  • @bottomtext3063
    @bottomtext3063 2 года назад +157

    I want to nerd with people, but my social anxiety says no

    • @adumb_crackhead
      @adumb_crackhead Месяц назад

      If I remember correctly there was one you could play alone, its a tut on YT by Ginny Di

    • @dantheverycoolman
      @dantheverycoolman 23 дня назад +1

      you can do it! take a leap of faith, trust me it's fun!

    • @AHandleNotWanted
      @AHandleNotWanted 22 дня назад +2

      ​@@dantheverycoolmanHello, you who has left a recent reply to an aged comment.

  • @maris.6781
    @maris.6781 3 года назад +546

    My very first session ever in my life lasted 11 hours. ELEVEN HOURS. And I didn’t die. It was amazing!!!

    • @obboboi
      @obboboi 2 года назад +11

      Can you play with me?

    • @diamondly6250
      @diamondly6250 Год назад +10

      @@obboboi friend🥺

    • @isalo786
      @isalo786 Год назад +4

      So happy for you, must be good memories

  • @samuelwheeler4493
    @samuelwheeler4493 3 года назад +60

    I am very much so on the spectrum, and learning new things without having someone in front of me to ask is a real, real big pain. This is clearly a very in depth game, and I feel like I got so much more out of it from this video. Thanks dude.

    • @paultaylor107
      @paultaylor107 10 месяцев назад

      I am also in the same position. I'm now starting to realise I'm probably making it more difficult than it needs to be

  • @shh2171
    @shh2171 3 года назад +33

    Omg you saved me. I was dragged into a D&D group and was made DM and I haven't played in +6 years, plus I've never been a DM. So I this has helped me refresh my memory on how it all works 🙏 Thank You!

  • @patrickjarvis3834
    @patrickjarvis3834 4 года назад +766

    Love how polished and professional this video feels, and found it really informative!

  • @CrackerBarrelFashionNana
    @CrackerBarrelFashionNana 3 года назад +68

    Super helpful! My husband and I were in search of a new New Year's tradition, one that avoids crowds and can be safe/fun. We also have been wanting to get into D&D for years. So, this video really helped me put it all together, and our first D&D New Year shall commence. Cheers!

    • @yoonniemin6438
      @yoonniemin6438 11 месяцев назад

      Just finished New Year's! How's that new tradition going?

  • @optimus2200
    @optimus2200 4 года назад +598

    huh rarely you see a smooth introduction to dnd like this like its cramped with info but not overwhelming. really good if thats how you start with a bang I am excited for what come up later :D

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +43

      Super pleased it comes across that way. That's certainly what I was going for! Thank you!

  • @MikeP2055
    @MikeP2055 2 года назад +5

    Watching this video about 30 years ago would have been immeasurably helpful to my confused-ass '80s kid-brain. This is *exactly* the type of video I hoped to find when I finally, once and for all, sought out a properly thorough explanation of D&D. Since the very first time I heard the words "Dungeons & Dragons" as a young schoolboy it has baffled me. Hell, I though it was a video game for well over a decade! The many friends and co-workers who play have never been able to sufficiently cover all of the important bases, such that it made sense.
    You, on the other hand, nailed it! I appreciate you taking the time to make this easily digestible crash course on such a nuanced and vivid world.
    AT LAST! I FINALLY GET!

  • @ChristopherOdd
    @ChristopherOdd 4 года назад +671

    This has been absolutely glorious.

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +39

      Buddy hearing that from you is a genuine honour. :) Thanks for checking out the video!

    • @fosty.
      @fosty. 3 года назад +2

      Hey, I watched your Deus Ex and Mafia Remake let's plays. I don't usually watch those but your genuine personality made them enjoyable to watch. Can't stand those Markiplier and Pewdiepie types.

  • @fortranimal
    @fortranimal 2 года назад +33

    I first played D&D in 1978, on and off since then. I happened by this video because it's been a few years, and I'm once again getting interested again. In my opinion, this is one of the best intro to D&D videos I've seen - you seriously did an excellent job. I love that you noted that action failures are OK for the quality of gameplay - some of the best campaign twists I've played through required the entire campaign fail - it's not the end of the story if you have a good DM.

  • @lilz3337
    @lilz3337 4 года назад +290

    Having mainly been introduced to DND through high rollers and wanting to play myself I was really happy to find your how to make a character sheet videos. Now I'm really hoping you do some "How to be a GM" because I have friends that are interested in playing but they don't have the knowledge of DND so I would be the GM and I am lost. I've found I like your play style and how you teach so please please go more in depth on this! Specifically, I have trouble knowing how to balance encounters and spellcasters are iffy since I don't know how to explain spells slots vs cantrips to players. If anyone would like to provide their opinion or try and help, I'd be happy to hear!

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +49

      How to GM stuff is on the cards for sure. Ive got a mix of stuff in the edit folder atm, mostly focused on new D&D players and LARP, but GM stuff like building encounters etc are being scripted. :)

    • @lilz3337
      @lilz3337 4 года назад +8

      @@SherlockHulmesDM Yay! I figured they would be but happy you confirmed! Can't wait to see all the new stuff coming out!

  • @spknspl435
    @spknspl435 Год назад +15

    I just decided to give DnD a try this year and have been looking for a clear and in-depth explanation of the basics for weeks and FINALLY found this. It was perfect!! EXACTLY what I was looking for to bring clarity to some of the details I still loosely understood. Thank you for this!

  • @Fishes29
    @Fishes29 4 года назад +50

    "The Dm, let's call him Matt" Oh man I love his High Rollers streams!

  • @supersoldier64
    @supersoldier64 2 года назад +5

    I actually have a friend at my local church who’s interested in dnd but knows nothing about how it works. So I’m sending him videos like these to help explain it to him. Thank you for making this video it’s a huge help

  • @ink7761
    @ink7761 4 года назад +89

    I'm sending this to my friend immediately.

  • @TheEthicalHedonist
    @TheEthicalHedonist Год назад +4

    Thank you so much for this. I've been trying to get into D&D for years, but most groups don't want a noob. I finally found a group and I'm playing my first game of D&D tomorrow! I had tried reading the player's handbook, but found the 300+ pages a tad overwhelming for a Saturday night. This video was a very refreshing and welcome intro to the game. Thank you!

  • @bddwww
    @bddwww 4 года назад +32

    What a fab resource for new players, as a long-time DM I've been trying to get new people into D&D during lockdown and man, I wish I'd seen this video before then. Everything's so well explained and honestly, I made some key mistakes while doing it myself.

  • @calistamorris280
    @calistamorris280 2 года назад +17

    I've always wanted to play DnD and never had a group. Recently I've found a lot of other people like me who have never played but have wanted to but felt too intimidated to play with seasoned players. So we are gonna start a newbie group and this video was very helpful! :D

  • @internetboyfriend7165
    @internetboyfriend7165 3 года назад +156

    i'm just watching this because my boyfriend likes d&d and i feel dumb when i don't understand what he's talking about lol

  • @ROFLSoup
    @ROFLSoup 3 года назад +3

    This is extremely helpful. My son has shown interest in D&D. While I always wanted to play, I did not have friends into it growing up and when I met a group I was moving away only getting to play a couple times with them. They were a hardcore group, showed up in costumes and in character, had tons of miniatures, 3d models for towns, dungeons, and maps, handbooks galore, physical coins for gold, silver, copper, etc... 3 side die, 4 sides, 6 sided, 10 sided, 12 sided, 20 sided, 100 sided... well you get the point. So as my son asked about it, I looked into it and it all seemed so overwhelming. I am now on the right path to start preparing, his birthday is a week after christmas so a good chance to get all he needs and more. I plan to DM a game during his sleepover on his bday and hopefully hook a few of his friends on it so he can start a group of his own.

  • @ZachHall
    @ZachHall 4 года назад +195

    You're one of the GOATs Mark, this is a great resource! Thanks for spending the time to put this together.

  • @roachinyowallz
    @roachinyowallz Год назад +9

    This video really helped me get over the thought of “Oh, I wanna play, but it seems so difficult…” and I already have silly character ideas streaming through my mind! I hope I can join the DnD club my high school has, maybe I could play my first campaign there. Thank you for showing me where to start. :)

  • @Flummiification
    @Flummiification 4 года назад +63

    Holy shit mark.
    I was just on the old channel to say:
    "The content wasn't that bad after all." wich it still wasn't but holy crap this is slik as hell.
    That must have been a lot of effort. If so. Don't feel the need to make every format here that elaborated.
    What i want to say is: this is a masterfully done video. With the setting the talking, the cuts,...
    I think this does not have to be your standard for every video and i hooe it does not hinder you making some simpler ones from time to time as well but it is really good.

  • @beatsbylayne1768
    @beatsbylayne1768 2 года назад +85

    I was roped into my first d&d session but haven't had time to figure out how to play so this is a great quick intro for me because it's starting in 15 minuges

    • @srag2117
      @srag2117 2 года назад +4

      How did it go?

    • @yummylesecond
      @yummylesecond 2 года назад

      We gotta know how did it go?

    • @beatsbylayne1768
      @beatsbylayne1768 2 года назад +9

      @@yummylesecond it went awesome, we didn't really continue it after our first session but it was a blast! It was candy themed with a whole map and everything and my character was a detective dead set on solving the peppermint murders. He ended up flirting with a guard and met up with some other candy folk in a wagon beforehand (unbeknownst to him one of them was the murderer he was going after, a character played by a close friend) we ended when we got to the tavern

    • @yummylesecond
      @yummylesecond 2 года назад

      @@beatsbylayne1768 wow cool

  • @samarndt6505
    @samarndt6505 4 года назад +33

    I have to say, you are easily one of the best DMs I've watched, and High Rollers has been one of my favorite d&d shows to watch for a few years now. You got me into Critical Role as well and while they are great and their production value is fantastic (they are professional voice actors after all) your games feel much more.... fun and funny. They feel like home games but on a professional set, which I love. Well done sir, and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future.

  • @nohtopia
    @nohtopia Год назад +7

    i’ve been so interested in making my own campaign to play with my friends for YEARS and i might finally try thanks to this

  • @sinisterplank3113
    @sinisterplank3113 4 года назад +7

    This video definatley hit the Mark. One of the simplest yet comprehensive "first guide" videos I've seen thus far. This'll be my new go-to to give to people asking about DnD.

  • @Harozz417
    @Harozz417 Год назад +1

    I've been playing D&D for a few years and have met some people recently that wanted to learn how to play. Now I tried my best to explain but wanted to find someone who can explain better then I. I've watched 20+ different people explain the vasics of the game. Now none was bad but I needed someone who could explain in a way they would understand. Then I found your video. I juts want to say thank you. You made explain the game so much easier.

  • @elenimeimei
    @elenimeimei 4 года назад +59

    i’m in love with everything you do and i’m so proud
    i just want to say thank you for inspiring me to become a dm and play dnd for myself ever since i watched the first episode of lightfall all those years ago i’ve been enamoured by your creations and the worlds you make with your storytelling
    thank you for sparking that thing that allowed me to make closer friends and go on fun adventures of my own
    i’m so glad you’ve gotten to this point and i will continue to support this channel and i can’t wait to see what’s in store!

  • @cjkl7
    @cjkl7 2 года назад +11

    This is a VERY comprehensible rundown. My daughter has shown interest in playing we have the Starter Set coming as well as the Essentials Kit. The structure of this video is remarkable. thank you so much!

  • @shanecarey9554
    @shanecarey9554 4 года назад +56

    I love the unnecessary camera angles. They aren't required, but they're still great.

  • @fl6298
    @fl6298 Год назад +3

    You literally calmed my mental breakdown about not understanding anything at all from dnd rn lmao thanks for that. Now I just need to find a group to play with while having crippling social anxiety. Fun.

  • @Elong.
    @Elong. Год назад +4

    I’ve been watching “Lawyers & Dragons” on Hoeg Law’s RUclips channel. All of the players are lawyers of course and it’s fun to see how each player approaches the game differently. I’m impressed with how the game can be whatever you imagine it to be and how fun!

  • @garyroberton4826
    @garyroberton4826 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this fantastic introduction. Having grown up in the 80s and always wondering about D&D I am finally getting started! This video has helped me immensely. Your enthusiasm is infectious and I am blown away by the niceness of the entire D&D community in welcoming new players with open arms.

  • @tasselhoffburfoot3252
    @tasselhoffburfoot3252 4 года назад +5

    Man!!! This is amazing quality. I really like that the segments of the videos are marked. I will be sending this to anyone who is thinking of joining my dnd group thanks man!!

  • @grahamthestoryteller4240
    @grahamthestoryteller4240 2 года назад +1

    I've been intrigued by D&D for a while, and I've watched several "intro to D&D" videos. They're all helpful in their own ways, but this one is my personal favorite. It's comprehensive enough for me to have a sense of what's going on without bogging down in TOO many details, and it's simple enough to follow. Thanks for creating it!

  • @ADRNIX10022
    @ADRNIX10022 Год назад +62

    Wait it doesn’t need complicated math…What the hell Gravity Falls.

    • @Kimer.paprika
      @Kimer.paprika 2 месяца назад

      I was thinking the same thing like, wtf, I can see Mabel and Stanley going through It easily xd

    • @6316
      @6316 29 дней назад +2

      That wasnt DnD, that was DnDnMD

  • @natedogrules97
    @natedogrules97 2 года назад +3

    Thank you, Mark. I've been wanting to play some DND for myself ever since you guys started your Lightfall campaign, but was very overwhelmed by the many rules (and not knowing if people would be interested). This video was extremely helpful in alleviating some of the stress and worries of trying to DM for my first time.
    Thank you for introducing me to DND. I never would have known what it was if I hadn't found you guys, and it has been one of my favorite things to watch each week.
    I started getting a group together recently, and I think we're all really excited to get started soon. Again, thank you Mark for putting so much effort into this video to make it easier to figure out.

  • @ozanesici
    @ozanesici 4 года назад +20

    Due to Highrollers light fall I had started a d&d campaign with my friends way back. So I thank you all for the entertainment all these years.

  • @MamaBat.23
    @MamaBat.23 3 месяца назад +5

    I’m brand brand new to DND. (First session next Tuesday 🤩) and this is literally SO helpful! Thank you for putting out this video

    • @elainejjj
      @elainejjj 3 месяца назад

      good luck man, hope you'll enjoy it

    • @MamaBat.23
      @MamaBat.23 3 месяца назад

      @@elainejjj thank you! Session should be about 2 and half hours so 😅

    • @elainejjj
      @elainejjj 3 месяца назад

      @@MamaBat.23 I went to my first ever dnd session a week ago and to my second one the day before yesterday. It was around 10 hours! We started at 7 p.m. and I called a taxi around 6:15 a.m....no regrets at all

    • @elainejjj
      @elainejjj 3 месяца назад

      @@MamaBat.23 so, how was it? :)

  • @arcticbanana66
    @arcticbanana66 4 года назад +4

    I must say, this is perhaps one of the best "Dungeons & Dragons: How Do?" videos I've seen yet.
    22:12 - It should be noted that "Critical Fumbles" were _never_ a core rule of D&D in _any_ edition _ever*._ The rule was introduced to D&D in the Dragon Magazine issue #39 article "Critical Hits and Spectacular Misses", and became such a popular house rule that the majority of players eventually came to believe that it was an actual part of the game. However, the rule only ever started appearing in the Dungeon Master's Guides from 3rd Edition onward as an optional rule (4th Edition even actively cautions against it). Using the core rules, the _only_ effect a Natural 1 has _ever_ had is an automatic miss on your attack roll.
    *Note that I personally have only played from AD&D onwards, so maybe it _was_ a core rule back in 1st Edition.

  • @jackofalltrades1594
    @jackofalltrades1594 4 года назад +8

    You're literally one of my favourite DM's out there Mark, High Rollers is one of the first things that really turned D&D into a passion for me. Hope everything goes well with the channel and in general. Thanks 😄

  • @moniquetheriault8286
    @moniquetheriault8286 2 года назад +4

    Finding this video is super helpful and a great thing to watch as a starting d&d player. My fiancee is the DM and has been playing for a couple years and they are so excited that myself and their brothers are wanting to play as first time players. This is their first time being the DM and they were nervous that the rest of us wouldn't enjoy the story that they were creating. But honestly even if sometimes the details are vague at first if we ask then they will tell us all the details we ask for and it is so much fun

  • @sherwoodreconfox1945
    @sherwoodreconfox1945 4 года назад +10

    Good to see you back doing video's again!

  • @afterdarkgaming5356
    @afterdarkgaming5356 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful video. Many many moons ago in Faerun, I had a few quests with 2nd Ed. Advance. It was confusing, frustrating, and for the most part the friends I had at the time, we pretty much threw out dice rolling altogether. Much later in life, being asked to attend a quest and basically starting out from scratch (wanting to play by rules now), this video helped explain everything I need to know. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video to explain the basics, and making sense of the Player's Handguide. So much information overload, and this video cleared that right up. Thank you kind sir!

  • @AlexAttemptsTabletop
    @AlexAttemptsTabletop 4 года назад +83

    I've always found D&D slightly intimidating due to organising / learning rules etc. I think I'll finally give it ago tho. I mainly paint small warhammy mini's etc. Great effort on the content & look forward to the bright future of this channel :)

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +7

      Rules you will honestly pick up as you go. :) The hardest party is genuinely getting people together on a regular basis. XD

  • @AST1TSA
    @AST1TSA 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much from Twitch, and it didn't disappoint me a bit. I got the information needed and gave me a relaxing realization that not every campaign needs to be long, and not every campaign needs that articulated role play

  • @sirthisisawendys811
    @sirthisisawendys811 Год назад +3

    This is super helpful. I have a hard time keeping up with rules and doing things by the book, so having an experienced player say there isn't a right or wrong way to play is very reassuring.

  • @java_addiction
    @java_addiction 2 года назад +2

    Been binging and trying to find videos to learn more about Dnd as I’ve been wanting to get into it with my friends and even try DM’ing once I’ve got a fair amount of xp under my belt- this really helps, ty so much for making this!!

  • @vreveri
    @vreveri 2 года назад +5

    I've been wanting to re-learn how to play dnd for a long while now. Thank you for this

  • @dreamingforward
    @dreamingforward Год назад +3

    As for dressing up, I think it's a great idea for everyone to wear one item of clothing (a cloak, hat, ring, whatever) that connect your person to your character. This minor detail slowly builds character identity in the group, preserves continuity between sessions, and also builds more immersion because you get the "okay" to actually be your character (it's not just your imagination). More than this is too much and less than this makes it too casual. It's a small request for the DM and it makes it more interesting to those who might watch on youtube or wherever.

  • @nevershoutevee
    @nevershoutevee Год назад +5

    Thank you so much! I’ve wanted to get into this for so long but never knew anyone who had experience/was even interested, so I’m doing some research before embarking on finding a beginner friendly group lol. So stoked (:

  • @the_jetpack_guy
    @the_jetpack_guy 10 месяцев назад +1

    Going to my first dnd session today was supper nervous about not knowing what to do and or doing things all wrong after watching your vid I would say I'm confident I can do it. Thanks for calming my nerves

  • @KingOfGuitars41
    @KingOfGuitars41 4 года назад +5

    I wish this video had been around when I got some of my cousins hooked on D&D, would've helped them feel more comfortable starting. Really great video dude!

  • @alovellywriter
    @alovellywriter Год назад +1

    I've always been interested in learning D&D but I never had the friends to play it with. Recently, one of my closest friends got into it.
    He likes playing as the DM. Unfortunately, he's in another country, but I've known him for 6 years.
    None of his friends like to play IRL, despite the fact he has the boardgame and setup.
    So, I have decided to take on learning the rules and gameplay of Dungeons & Dragons so that [Likely in a few years time] I will be able to make my way over there, so that we can play together and have a great time.
    This is my first step towards it.
    [P.S. Brilliant video, made me laugh and helped me learn. Thank youuuu!]

  • @nickrussell4139
    @nickrussell4139 Год назад +4

    This was a fantastic video! Well done! I am new to D&D, just got my players handbook, and researching a little bit. Very excited to start my first session with some friends! Thank you for this!!

  • @Shmosess
    @Shmosess 2 года назад +4

    Participating in my first official DnD game tonight with a pro we paid to DM. SUPER excited and glad we get to just enjoy with someone good at the helm =D This was extremely helpful, THANK YOU!

  • @Memorydraws
    @Memorydraws 2 года назад +12

    I’m interested in joining a dnd club at my school, so I’ll definitely be rewatching this video and a whole bunch of others to pick up to plain basics

    • @marketienne9203
      @marketienne9203 2 года назад

      You ever joined?

    • @Memorydraws
      @Memorydraws 2 года назад

      @@marketienne9203 nope, my anxiety got the best of me and i chickened out….

    • @KingLarrY4k34
      @KingLarrY4k34 Год назад

      ​@Squealer Pig I don't think he will be known as a geek

  • @CandyFlossToss
    @CandyFlossToss 4 года назад +7

    This was incredibly well put together and silky smooth Mark, I love your work and HighRollers, you're fantastic!

  • @anubis-is-my-pet2993
    @anubis-is-my-pet2993 4 месяца назад +1

    I have been watching aaaalot of videos in the last week to get into dnd and this covers the basics by far the best.

  • @Hablamannen
    @Hablamannen 4 года назад +15

    Excellent introduction. Good luck on this new venture, you truly deserve all the success you and Highrollers have.

  • @wlouisharris
    @wlouisharris 2 года назад +2

    Nice video. I remember being a 12 years old in 1983 so I am about the age that Will, Dustin, & the gang's characters are in Stranger things. They kind of nailed the whole nerd D&D stigma. I remember getting D&D and reading on how to play. The only guy that played in my neigborhood was a well known nerd down the street. I ended up playing with my dad's bosses son who lived in another neighborhood and went to a different school so we can freely talk about D&D. We would have sleep overs and play D&D. We both got out of it when our mom's got wind of the murder that was linked to D&D & they thought it was a dangerous occult activity. We definitely had to use or imagination a lot more back in those days.

  • @CassandraAlicante
    @CassandraAlicante 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much! I'm going to play DnD for the first time today and I was a bit overwhelmed - but now I feel super prepared and I'm very excited.

    • @osiels.871
      @osiels.871 3 года назад

      How did it go? Any tips on how to play and which edition did you guys play? I’m new to this game and need some help getting into it lol

    • @CassandraAlicante
      @CassandraAlicante 3 года назад +1

      @@osiels.871 Oh I'm probably not the right person to ask for advice here - I've only played a two hour session so far. It was fun, but I spent a lot of time just tagging along and trying to figure things out by watching the more experienced players :) We didn't play any of the official editions, one of my friends wrote out the entire plot herself (and I'm impressed).

    • @osiels.871
      @osiels.871 3 года назад

      @@CassandraAlicante seems easy enough. We’re all new to it so we’re all gonna have to learn. Thank you for replying 🙂

    • @osiels.871
      @osiels.871 3 года назад

      @@CassandraAlicante seems easy enough. We’re all new to it so we’re all gonna have to learn. Thank you for replying 🙂

  • @andyc7777
    @andyc7777 Год назад +1

    Trying to DM for the first time (and play DnD for thr first time too) and your video was quick and concise and explained everything I needed to feel confident to learn the game! Thank you!

  • @Alfie-xt6zo
    @Alfie-xt6zo 2 года назад +3

    I’ve never really been able to follow along with tutorial videos because of my many processing disorders but this video is so well made I actually get it!! Thank you tons man:) I bought a set and I’m finally ready to play. much love!

  • @queenphoenix121
    @queenphoenix121 2 года назад +1

    Mark, DnD parent, I'm so happy I found your channel!! Ive played a mini campaign, and that's all. I felt like I couldn't commit to a new game, but you give me confidence to study the game and rules! Now my friend is interested and wants me to be the DM! I have a lot to learn...but I have you to look up to! 💙 Thanks Mark!!

  • @GeckoGamer-sk8rv
    @GeckoGamer-sk8rv 4 года назад +12

    I’ve been waiting since you announced the new channel on Twitter in excitement. I know I’m going to love the content Mark!

  • @bernadettepereira6823
    @bernadettepereira6823 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the tutorial, I'm a 48 year old, new to d&d. Just started a family adventure with my youngest son as dm. Looking around for ways to become a better adventurer. Not used to role playing lol

  • @AnnInWonderland.
    @AnnInWonderland. 4 года назад +4

    I've been watching or playing DnD for years now and I was today years old when I found out what "DC" stands for :D Anyway, great video, Mark! :) I'll be definitely sharing that around.

  • @JeffreyM902
    @JeffreyM902 3 года назад +5

    Tried to play for the first time a few days ago with a group entirely made up of rookies. We spent 2.5 hours going over rules only to spend the next 3 hours having no idea what we were doing. This video has me hopeful that when we give it another try tonight it will go much more smoothly.

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  3 года назад

      Don't worry about the rules so much. DM should get an understanding for how skill checks, attack rolls work, etc. Players should just learn what their characters can do.
      Figure out the rest by playing the game. Get everyone to watch an episode of HighRollers (my D&D show) as an example of play.

  • @WaterCosmic
    @WaterCosmic 2 года назад +1

    I notice, respect and appreciate the Mistborn and Stormlight books in the background. This video was amazing! As a soon-to-be first time DM to a group who's never played before, in a country where resources are very expensive, this was a game changer (literally.) Thanks for everything!

    • @TheDragon160
      @TheDragon160 Год назад

      Brandon sanderson helped rafe judkins rape robert jordans work. I blame harriet more

  • @siltyroach1584
    @siltyroach1584 4 года назад +14

    Id love videos like this for maybe other systems also! D&D for me at least was decently easy to understand (Makes sense its on its 5th edition and made by the greats of TTRPGs) but plenty of other systems i still just half understand when i sit down to play them.
    Anyways glad you're back to a channel like this and exited to see whatsup in the future!

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +2

      I'm not as much of an expert on other systems, so don't know if I would make videos like this one, but certainly want to cover non D&D games on the channel from time to time too. :)

    • @siltyroach1584
      @siltyroach1584 4 года назад +3

      @@SherlockHulmesDM Its true this video showed a lot of your experience playing 5e and thats not something anyone can have for every system but if you ever end up running a couple games of Call of Cthulhu, Apocalypse World (or one of its many spawns) or any of these great but kind of specific systems id love to see a video about it from you! :)

  • @SunMan42
    @SunMan42 2 года назад

    I haven’t played in 30+ years but have recently become interested again. Thank you for taking the time to help me understand the state of D&D today.

  • @destroyerdez
    @destroyerdez 3 года назад +3

    I've been a nerd of this amazing table top for several years even before I started playing I'm preparing for a session so I'm watching dnd videos to keep me motivated this is this is the first I watched and I think it's very educational I didn't even know a few things that you mentioned my younger sister wants to get into the game and I love that I will be sharing this awesome video with her for the fact I found it rather educational 😊

  • @nathanreynolds4378
    @nathanreynolds4378 2 года назад

    Thanks for this! - I've been gaming since 1989 - from warhammer, WFRP, Dark future, 40k, Cthulu, ADND arguably GW centric games - recently i've been asked by a bunch of cool folks to lead a group. This daunting task, despite my years of gaming and extensive collections has really made me rise to the challenge - thankyou for making this ecellent content, much appreciated!

  • @ShriKenerd
    @ShriKenerd 4 года назад +12

    Perfect video to kick off the new channel :) Looking forward to more videos! Keep it up.

    • @ShriKenerd
      @ShriKenerd 4 года назад

      P.S. I really enjoyed the production of this video. Really good job

  • @davidpaterson1203
    @davidpaterson1203 5 дней назад

    Bit late to the video mate but wanted to comment to say it was excellent. Myself and my friends played as teenagers and havent played since. We're now in our 40s and despite still gaming regularly we have never picked DnD back up. Thats going to change in 2025. I've ordered the Essentials kit and i plan to run that over the course of next year. Your video was brilliantly put together and very clear. Thank you. Subscribed

  • @DasDokta
    @DasDokta 4 года назад +9

    Just writing some stuff to help with the youtube algo bla engagement thingy. Have a nice day und keep rolling those dice!

  • @aronkerr
    @aronkerr 2 года назад

    This intro was very helpful. I've never played or even seen a game beyond seeing it on big bang theory. I thought it might be a fun way to play with my 9 and 10 year old kids. Something where we could use our imaginations together more than in board games. I recently signed up for the adventurers club which is geared more toward kids. Once I got it, I had no idea how to start a game. I've been watching videos trying to figure it out so we can play our first game but was feeling completely lost in all the details of gameplay. This made it much more clear and I am feeling ready to jump in and give it a go. Thank you for the great explainer. Wish me luck!

  • @Sarahrule1600
    @Sarahrule1600 4 года назад +11

    Amazing new channel, Mark! I love the way you're able to explain the rules and lay everything out. Makes it so easy to understand and follow. Looking forward to your videos on how to play and run DnD games. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to try dming a game on my own lol. Best of luck in the future

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +2

      Definitely try DMing! Like I say in the video, anyone can do it, just need to practice!

  • @saramckenzie7579
    @saramckenzie7579 2 года назад +1

    Me as my friends decided we wanted to play D&D together recently. I always wanted to try it, but I didn’t really know the rules. This video helped so much!!

  • @marxleninbrew
    @marxleninbrew 4 года назад +10

    Great video overall, will send it on to someone who needs it ☺️.
    Good luck with your new channel. I’m already looking forward to see what you come up with. Exciting.
    For the future: would drop the change between angles..Perhaps only me being old and grumpy, but it gives me flashbacks to very tiresome MTV shows.

    • @SherlockHulmesDM
      @SherlockHulmesDM  4 года назад +5

      Much appreciated! (the switching angles thing is a way to keep attention, I found leaving it on one static angle for large chunks of time made it kinda boring and easy to lose focus).

  • @ellie3092
    @ellie3092 3 года назад +2

    I’ve always thought I wasn’t into D&D. My dad would always tell me he thought I’d like the game, but I thought it was weird. But then I’d turn around and talk about a complicated roleplaying game that I enjoy. So yeah, I do like D&D now that I look into it, and I’m excited to create characters!

  • @ItzMxddy
    @ItzMxddy 3 года назад +3

    This is a great and simple video! if there is any other tips, or things that would help beginner players, then could u make a part 2? starting d&d is a struggle sometimes.

  • @garfielddddddd
    @garfielddddddd 3 года назад +2

    I've been wanting to play dnd for so long and this is so helpful! i finally set up a group and I'm the dm - we haven't played yet but we're having great fun creating characters and relationships and backstories! thank you so much for this

  • @griffpiff6073
    @griffpiff6073 2 года назад +3

    Thanks a ton. You've been a huge help in life and my self-esteem as of this day. 🙏

  • @guanacoasesino6495
    @guanacoasesino6495 3 года назад

    I was looking for a simple "onboarding" video for some friends... This was my 1st video searching for a beginner's tutorial... Excellent video! This was exaclty what I was looking for... Thks so much!

  • @DanJamTam
    @DanJamTam 3 месяца назад +6

    I finally know that you can't just decide to do everything in move without having a 99.99999999999999999999999% chance of failing.