Love the video. I'll show it to some friends. And please, I NEED to know were to get the prints you have on the wall when you are on the D&D gameplay section
Thank you for this. My 9-year old daughter is interested in playing D&D. I tried to explain D&D to my wife (who’s ambivalent at best) since she’s agreed to play as well. This explains it MUCH more effectively than I could.
Thanks Ginny, you are the best! I used to play back in literally 1980, (that's right, AD&D) but I have no clue how the game is played today. This is very helpful. Also, ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF THE MOON!
@@procrastinatinggamer or forcefeeding a living leech to an npc with internal bleeding. An later being convinced by the bard who rolled 26 deception that he knew what he was talking about and all we needed was fire. So firebolt in the throat of the npc. Which actually rolled nat-20, meaning the DM said it killed the leech and somehow burned close the bleeding. We then gave the npc a health potion. For some reason he ran away afterwards That was my very first dnd session. It was awesome
@@TheGrifhinx I mean I had Cyberpunk Red in mind when I wrote it and I think we know how much of a hellhole Night City is thanks to 2077 or the Edgerunners anime. :D
"Your character will be different from every other character that has been created". Say hello to my rough and grizzled human fighter with a 2 handed-longsword with a mysterious and/or tragic and/or vengeful backstory.
I'm an educator & child care worker and am just getting into dnd with my partner, playing a starter campaign set just us; with him trying his hand at dm-ing. Once I actually get the hang of dnd, I would so love to design a dnd-themed week of activities for the kids @@GinnyDi
I got pulled in to volunteer by running 1 game a month at our local library after the previous guy could no longer commit. Love seeing how enthusiastic the kids are. They also come up with things that I wouldn't even have thought of. Lol
You really are a river to your people, Ginny - I'm a DM of three years by now, and I'll definitely forward this video in the future to all of my new players. It's a great way to start!
@@GinnyDi I have several new players and just the last few days I’ve been compiling “helpful homework” suggestions and I’ve linked your video about what types of player are you (going to be SO helpful to me as a new GG) and the one how to turn your stats into role play aspects as well as the one that has tips for new players 😄 We’re going to do a session 0 and maybe 0.2 to ease them into everything but I found these so easy to pull the right info from so THANK YOU!
You missed the 4th kind of person this video is also for: People who just like to watch your videos because they are clever and funny and promote an uplifting attitude to gaming and/or socializing altogether. Your content is fun content whether anyone ever actually plays a game of actual D&D again. Sometimes, the entertainment factor is sufficient reason in and of itself :)
You read my mind! This video is exactly what I need to send to my sister who’s heard of DnD and thinks she wants to play but wanted a video that explains what it is! This is perfect for her. And omg you keep all your dice mixed together in one bag? My OCD went into panic mode. Mine are all separated into little clear acrylic drawers by color family so I can see all the pretty colors. 😂
I'm a high school teacher and doctoral candidate and tomorrow I'm presenting on a panel at the National Council for Teaching English conference on my research on using DnD in the classroom. I also run a weekly game for my friends that makes us all really happy. As someone who came to the game from BG3, your videos helped out a TON. Thank you! Send me some good thoughts tomorrow afternoon to get more educators rolling dice :)
As someone who has been playing this game for close to 30 years now, this video was concise, and to the point with much needed brevity that has been sorely lacking in the last 2 years.... No reason why😅 But thoroughly enjoyed, shared and heartily recommend to any and all players and GM's of all levels... Also Hi Ginny's Mom👋
I'm transitioning from Pathfinder to 5th Ed. So I thought this may be useful, however the 2nd group of people really applies. It's so easy to forget what it's like to not know how to play a RPG, so this is a great refresher to help out new folks around my table. Many thanks
Important rule of D&D: It's not the only RPG out there! There's many many others, both like it and utterly alien, so if you're not jiving with the system or want some variety do experiment. Maybe you're looking for more deep tactical combat and more customizable characters, in which case you should check out Pathfinder, or other D&D offshoot systems. Maybe you're looking for a less narrative and character focused journey and want something a bit closer to a nice Diablo style dungeon crawl in which case older editions and the OSR... Genre? Are where you should look. Maybe you want _more_ narrative and don't care for the crunchy modifier stacking and spell slots and action economy and whatnot, in which case there's truly countless systems to look into like Kids on Bikes or the Mouse Guard RPG (my first RPG :3)
This is such a fun video! I hope it helps a lot of people too. I couldn't help but feel a little pain when all the dice were slowly cat pushed onto the floor, lol.
LITERALLY YESTERDAY I introduced D&D to someone completely new to the game. Literally 20 hours too early. Thankfully I can still share this with them... I did share this with them.
What a good video! Super welcoming. Im just reading through the new dm guide, and am happy to have this to send to my friends when Im ready to get it up and running. Thanks Ginny!
Thank you for this I have a new comer in my campaign (hooks & axes) I can send him this to teach him the basics. Hooks &axes is also our d&d group name aswell
Yeah.... bookmarking the hell out of this. This is so much better than the flood of YT videos, articles, and my own insane ramblings to onboard new players. Its self contained, fun, upbeat, and very thorough. Thank you so much for this Ginny. I enjoy pretty much anything you put up, but this, in particular is a pain point that i think won't be going forward. We'll watch the video together, maybe--so they can ask questions. Anyway, wonderful job, and thank you so much. As a career DM, this is a godsend.
@1:58 Minor correction: it’s not that you make decisions “even if” they are stupid but “especially because” they are stupid. The DM says: “The dragon is asleep. It will awake if you even think about stealing from the pile of gold.” “Oh yeah?! Now I gonna steal it even harder!”
This came out at the perfect time! I'm getting a group of new players together to play and I've been struggling to explain how to get started pre session 0. Thank you!
I started playing D&D as an 8 year old kid back in 1974 with the original (not yet advanced) D&D rule set. This is probably the best 20 min explanation I have seen in all those years. Ginny is the best.
just came cuz I've been teaching a ton of nerds of mine on how to play D&D but i just don't know where to start and this video really helped. Thanks, Ginny! (Terry Crews doesn't have a chance against The Queen of the Moon)
This is a great video!! I loved being a DM back in the day (when I was 13 in 1984) and now my son is playing and is great and excited (he is 10) and this video makes me feel like the game of D&D still has life and can be learned by newcomers. Thank you for making and posting this!
Not only was it a great explanation of the basics without going into the nitty-gritty of things, but also, I love that the mimic (and the baby mimic) showed up for the sponsor break! People should definitely watch the video where they were made.
This video is so perfectly timed! I'm running a oneshot for a few folks at work at the start of the new year and two of my players have never played before. Thank you for this!
Mother of Ginny: You raised an awesome person!! Who also is kind enough to make this video! Thank you! ...and thank you Ginny! (My canine bff is mesmerized... and wanting to roll a half-elf bard!)
🌟 This video is an absolute treasure trove for anyone curious about Dungeons and Dragons! 🐉 Whether you're a total newbie wondering what D&D even is, a veteran trying to simplify the game for new players, or just someone (hi, Mom! 👋) who loves a good mix of humor and information, this guide is everything you need to get started. I love how it breaks down the seemingly complex world of D&D into such relatable and digestible steps. From understanding the role of the Dungeon Master (your friendly world-building tour guide) to grasping the essence of character creation (where even a barbarian can rock frosted tips 😂), this video takes the intimidation out of the rulebooks and turns it into pure excitement. The humor is on point, and the explanations make even the "math-y" parts of the game feel approachable. The inclusion of mini dice cups and the excitement over getting a mimic cup? Pure joy! 🎲❤ It’s also a fantastic reminder that D&D is about creativity, teamwork, and most importantly, fun. For anyone hesitant to dive in, this video is a great first step into a world of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable stories. You don’t have to be a “Queen of the Moon” to feel like royalty in your own fantasy. 🌕✨ Now, excuse me while I go find some fellow nerds and roll some dice! 🎲🙌 P.S. Babs the Destroyer is an icon. More barbarian content, please! 💪🔥
Hey New Player Reading This Comment! I'm someone who has loved these kinds of games for ages, and who's run these kinds of games for around 5 years now, and even I still need help remembering some of these rules sometimes! You don't need to know or remember everything, just try to remember something new each session and you'll get the hang of it before you know it! You're gonna be great, I believe in you! 😁
As a math major, I thought that the image at 3:18 was just pure gibberish, but then I saw that it was * t h e g o d o f m a t h e m a t i c s h i m s e l f * and now I understand it's a tribute. I'll have to recite every theorem I know as penance tonight.
I am currently bringing a friend into D&D and he actually asked me about Ability Score Modifies, so I actually laughed at this!!! Thank you for this video, I will share it with him and others in the future :)
This is very nice to have to show people to get a general baseline idea of what it is, how it works and what to expect. Bookmarked it and prob will share the video a lot. A perfect starter to give someone before talking through them with DnD beyond or whatever else so the sheet gets filled on its own and they just gotta pick and chose with a rough idea of what things mean
Yay, mama mimic and baby mimic showed up again! That was a fun add segment. Please feed them more sponsered materials! Growing mimics require $20-$50 of merchandise every day to sustain their nutrition needs.
Which reminds me (9:24) of a campaign where we would regularly start bar fights using ventriloquism ("Your mother stinks like an Orc") and then try to cross to the bar, order beer and get the beer unspilled back to the party (dex check). Great fun!
This was one of your best videos ever! Love that you went back to basics. I'm hoping you are planning to continue on that route, as I have a request. I've watched probably 5,000 videos on DnD over the years, and I realized I've never seen a channel do real examples of combat. It's pretty crazy, but I actually looked and can't find much. I would love if you could do a series of videos - one for each class - where you set up a couple minis and play out a real 2-on-2 fight to show examples of combat. Like a Monk video where the Monk and some other random party member fight 2 goons, and you can go through actual turns for each character, but specifically zero in on the Monk's abilities. That way, we can get to know Flurry of Blows, Step of the Wind, healing abilities, wall walking, etc. Then a video for Paladins, so we can see how smites work. And a video for Druids with examples of wildshaping. And so on and so forth. Just little 10-15 minute fights that show off what each class can do. Anyway, just an idea that I think you'd totally crush. Keep kicking ass, and I'll keep watching and enjoying!
It's funny you should mention it, someone on my team keeps trying to burn down the tavern / houses. He also likes to skin goblins and wear their faces as masks. We're all very worried about him.
OBSESSED with Babs the Barbarian's makeover - so much fun! Thanks for the video; my DnD crew are all pretty new and just started our first ever campaign together! Doing some research, and came across your videos. I appreciate the expertise, clarity, and humor. :)
Ginny, if your D&D character is anything like you, then its 'Charisma' score is through the roof! I've never heard someone explain something so well and be so entertaining at it at the same time!
fantastic video. I"ve already sent it to a few people who are interested in playing but overwhelmed by their idea of D&D. The jokes in the video are great. I loved the segues. Thanks again Ginny.
I already know about D&D but I watched & liked anyway because I wanted to support you since your advice in other videos has been so great. I'd love for you to be people's introduction to D&D 💙
I’m going to be running my first D&D campaign with friends and they haven’t played before. This is a well made video to help. Thank you! Been following your channel for a couple of weeks and love your videos! It’s been helping me a lot to learn how to be a DM.
I legit have no idea who you are but you suddenly popped up in my algorithm. Never played D&D before but watched this the entire way through because you are thoroughly engaging. Now I really want to get out my inner nerd and give it a shot! Just earned yourself a Subscribe!
Thank you, I can already see this video being very useful to maybe, hopefully, finally get some of my friends to join me in playing. I especially like that you made a lot of small examples, because I often find that it can be tough for people to imagine what a game looks like, if they don't watch actual plays and showing them some of these - often monstrous long videos - can be so daunting to folks.
Ginny's Mom reads this, this is alwesome. Makje sure Gelatinous Cutie doesn't see the video because she such a gentle soul that is so misunderstood and Ginny calling another cube a loser may break her heart.
Not me internally screaming : "NOOOOOOOO" when those poor innocent dice were rudely shoved off the table..... SACRILEGE! ......nice collection, though. Happy to have found you over "Kraken Week", even though I'm not a D&D main XDXD.
I am even weirder than most D&D nerds. I bought the rule book and studied it for weeks, even planned out campaigns but then never actually played because none of my friends wanted to play and the internet wasn't a thing back then. 30 years later I see this video and love your introduction to D&D. It's the perfect reference to point interested people to.
okay, massive respect for taking a crafting break to make cosplay for your Barbarian Barbie, so glad I found your videos, you're hilarious and i'm learning a lot.
first video where I campaign for at least a brief appearance of Na'krasha in every video - thanks Ginny, this is one of the best introductions to D&D I've seen!!
The recurring "segway here" was absolute perfection! 😂 This video also comes at a great time. I've introduced many new players to D&D but it's been so long since I've done that and I don't feel as confident. Have a few people wanting to try the game so it's time to run them a game
i love how all of your examples of play involve the players being chaos gremlins, murderhobos, and horndogs. as a forever DM i can vouch for those being exactly the scenarios you face most
I gotta say those mimic looks SO AWESOME! and i also genuinely think you should totally keep carrying that sword with you and it's totally not intimidating at all!!
I'm sharing this video with my sister. She's planning my baby's first bday party (d&d themed) but has never played before. This will give her more context (and hopefully makes her want to play!)
ive been wanting to play for the past 4 years and finally have my first campaign/ party meet up with people and I'm freaking out, so I've been binging all of your videos TwT
So I was looking for a video explaining role-playing games for someone close to me, that has no concept of it. I searched and watched, and nothing felt good enough. Then I thought, "why don't I specifically search for 'ginny di dnd explained'". And there is was. Perfect in every sense.
Here's my full playlist for beginner players! (How to find a group, how to roleplay, and more!) ruclips.net/video/QD_b8SZ7h2Y/видео.html
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Love the video. I'll show it to some friends. And please, I NEED to know were to get the prints you have on the wall when you are on the D&D gameplay section
Thank you for this. My 9-year old daughter is interested in playing D&D. I tried to explain D&D to my wife (who’s ambivalent at best) since she’s agreed to play as well. This explains it MUCH more effectively than I could.
Thanks Ginny, you are the best! I used to play back in literally 1980, (that's right, AD&D) but I have no clue how the game is played today. This is very helpful. Also, ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF THE MOON!
Sending this to my in-laws to help them get ready for our Christmas one shot
and fourth the ones who play and know dnd but will watch a Ginny Di video regardless
I'm doing my part! (for the algorithm)
100 %
AKA we are all collectively Ginny Di's mom 😂
4.5: those of us who have too many TTRPG rulesets, and need a reminder, but would also watch any Ginny D video. It's been a minute since I played 5e.
Accurate
First rule of D&D: There are no bad ideas, only ideas that can go terribly wrong.
Not just for DnD - I’m sure someone in a modern/cyberpunk/sci-fi/etc game has thought C4 was a useful thing to bring when robbing a gas station. :P
@@procrastinatinggamer or forcefeeding a living leech to an npc with internal bleeding. An later being convinced by the bard who rolled 26 deception that he knew what he was talking about and all we needed was fire. So firebolt in the throat of the npc. Which actually rolled nat-20, meaning the DM said it killed the leech and somehow burned close the bleeding. We then gave the npc a health potion. For some reason he ran away afterwards
That was my very first dnd session. It was awesome
A good DM ahould be able to translate "I want to do this" into the games rules.
@@procrastinatinggamer well... maybe the regular panty hose and some duct tape ain't gonna cut it anymore, who knows 😅
@@TheGrifhinx I mean I had Cyberpunk Red in mind when I wrote it and I think we know how much of a hellhole Night City is thanks to 2077 or the Edgerunners anime. :D
"Your character will be different from every other character that has been created". Say hello to my rough and grizzled human fighter with a 2 handed-longsword with a mysterious and/or tragic and/or vengeful backstory.
sure, sure... but is his name Chi'ken like mine is???
I heard it in his voice before I recognized it!
Why would you say something so controversial yet so brave?
Meet my drow ranger who wields two scimitars.
I mean there is still time to make the character sweatier, err I mean for optimization...
Hey Ginny's Mom!
🙌 Ginnys mom 👏👏👏👏👏
Hi Ginny’s Mom!
Hi Ginny's mom!!!
I’m passing this on to the children’s librarian at my library. She’s never played before, but there is interest in a kids D&D game at our library.
That would be so cool! I would've loved that as a kid 🥰
I'm an educator & child care worker and am just getting into dnd with my partner, playing a starter campaign set just us; with him trying his hand at dm-ing. Once I actually get the hang of dnd, I would so love to design a dnd-themed week of activities for the kids @@GinnyDi
Very cool!
That is so awesome it defies words. God, I hope this works out for y'all.
I got pulled in to volunteer by running 1 game a month at our local library after the previous guy could no longer commit. Love seeing how enthusiastic the kids are. They also come up with things that I wouldn't even have thought of. Lol
0:24 hi Ginny's Mom
My dad will be playing his first DnD game this Friday. This video could not have come at a better time! All hail Queen Ginny 🎉!
Oh awesome!! Hope he has a great time 🥰🥰
...of the Moon!
Finally! I can show this video to my dad, who still doesn't know what I do after 7 years. Great explanation for the common layperson!
I'm thankful my parents show an interest, but explaining what I do to anyone else is... interesting 😂
If it's been 7 Year's he's just restarted not a "layman'
@@mr.bigglesworth2952 that's pretty rude
@@CrusherEAGLESorry 😔💔
Maybe skip the part about the Dungeon Mistress, or that might be the only thing in their mind as the rest of the video glazes over their head. 1:22
I lost it when she fed the baby mimic. 😂 So cute!
I think his name is Chester, and his mom is Pandora
Excellent! And same wavelength! I was just working on writing a video like this today
Great minds think alike! 😎
But the question is: will Bob’s eye shadow, hair and nails all match as spectacularly?
@@HorizonOfHope I'd say yes, but that's because Bob goes for a minimalist look and pulls it off so well.
2:12 Um, actually. The win conditions for DnD is either tears (of laughter) or causing your GM's eyes to roll out of their head at your puns.
The latter becomes truly difficult if your DM is an accomplished punster as well.
The little barbarian costume montage is soo good. 😍
I'd like to shout out ginny doing an ENTIRE doll custom for a very short bit. Icon
Why use a simple mini when you can spend hours giving Babs a makeover?
She was sick of her yellow dress anyway 😂
You really are a river to your people, Ginny - I'm a DM of three years by now, and I'll definitely forward this video in the future to all of my new players. It's a great way to start!
"Sirius Dice pay me a golden treasure, yet I am poor, because I am a dice gobli- wait, that's not how it goes!"
i'm so happy that your Mimic's made their way into the video... they are adorable
This might be THE most comprehensible introductive guide to d&d, brava! I especially loved Babs the Destroyer, go slay queen
Delighted to hear my favourite movie character getting a shout out. Love any movie in which Sir Not Appearing In This Film does not appear.
PERFECT timing! And perfect hair 🎉
It really is a good color for her!
Starting D&D or got a new player? 👀🥰
@@GinnyDi I have several new players and just the last few days I’ve been compiling “helpful homework” suggestions and I’ve linked your video about what types of player are you (going to be SO helpful to me as a new GG) and the one how to turn your stats into role play aspects as well as the one that has tips for new players 😄
We’re going to do a session 0 and maybe 0.2 to ease them into everything but I found these so easy to pull the right info from so THANK YOU!
@@sebastianevangelista4921I'd love to do my hair like Ginny's, but I settled for ordering some nail polish in a similar color to hers.
That's so cool!! And SUPER helpful.
Sounds like they have a great DM to get started (just don't set the bar toooo high for the rest of us) 😂
8:28 What a lovely cat!
Thanks! His name is Pablo Picatsso and he's a little demon 🥰
@@GinnyDi I absolutely love that he has a punny last name! What are his demonic tendencies?
he favors the "one hour until dinnertime" scream, and the destruction of houseplants!
@@GinnyDi NNNOOOOOO not the houseplants! The horror.
You missed the 4th kind of person this video is also for: People who just like to watch your videos because they are clever and funny and promote an uplifting attitude to gaming and/or socializing altogether. Your content is fun content whether anyone ever actually plays a game of actual D&D again.
Sometimes, the entertainment factor is sufficient reason in and of itself :)
Same, I just love the heck out of her positive attitude and watch her videos because they are awesome.
Love the mimics going after the sponsor dice 🤣
You read my mind! This video is exactly what I need to send to my sister who’s heard of DnD and thinks she wants to play but wanted a video that explains what it is! This is perfect for her. And omg you keep all your dice mixed together in one bag? My OCD went into panic mode. Mine are all separated into little clear acrylic drawers by color family so I can see all the pretty colors. 😂
I would LOVE more organized drawers but sadly it's not space efficient with how many dice I have 😅
Hope your sister enjoys D&D!!
1:27 😯 Now I'm thinking about Brennan's Dom DM monologue.
“Get on your knees.
…ok you rolled a four, uh-“
@@icecreamchats BANANA BANANA BANANA!!!
Hahaha. Glad I found this comment. The SUB DM was hilarious too.
@@WooBunny Yep!
1:50 That "even if they're stupid" I felt in my soul. (I'm a forever DM)
I'm a high school teacher and doctoral candidate and tomorrow I'm presenting on a panel at the National Council for Teaching English conference on my research on using DnD in the classroom. I also run a weekly game for my friends that makes us all really happy. As someone who came to the game from BG3, your videos helped out a TON. Thank you! Send me some good thoughts tomorrow afternoon to get more educators rolling dice :)
This one goes straight to my "What to send to anyone who asks me how to play" list! Thank you very much!
As someone who has been playing this game for close to 30 years now, this video was concise, and to the point with much needed brevity that has been sorely lacking in the last 2 years.... No reason why😅 But thoroughly enjoyed, shared and heartily recommend to any and all players and GM's of all levels... Also Hi Ginny's Mom👋
*Ignores video title and watches new GinnyDi video*
Hello, mama Di! Thank you for blessing DnD nerds with Ginny
Genuinely so impressed at how clearly and concisely you've explained everything! What a great resource for new players :)
I'm transitioning from Pathfinder to 5th Ed. So I thought this may be useful, however the 2nd group of people really applies. It's so easy to forget what it's like to not know how to play a RPG, so this is a great refresher to help out new folks around my table. Many thanks
omg so happy to see mama mimic and baby mimic in the sponsor segment ! they're so cute
They follow me around everywhere. I think they're learning my daily habits and figuring out a plan of attack... 👀
Absolutely loved this. Perfect quick, simple intro to get people up on the basics. Already sharing with people who have asked me about. D&D.
Important rule of D&D: It's not the only RPG out there! There's many many others, both like it and utterly alien, so if you're not jiving with the system or want some variety do experiment. Maybe you're looking for more deep tactical combat and more customizable characters, in which case you should check out Pathfinder, or other D&D offshoot systems. Maybe you're looking for a less narrative and character focused journey and want something a bit closer to a nice Diablo style dungeon crawl in which case older editions and the OSR... Genre? Are where you should look. Maybe you want _more_ narrative and don't care for the crunchy modifier stacking and spell slots and action economy and whatnot, in which case there's truly countless systems to look into like Kids on Bikes or the Mouse Guard RPG (my first RPG :3)
This is such a fun video! I hope it helps a lot of people too. I couldn't help but feel a little pain when all the dice were slowly cat pushed onto the floor, lol.
😂😂 I can only apologize. I promise no dice were hurt in the making of this video
LITERALLY YESTERDAY I introduced D&D to someone completely new to the game. Literally 20 hours too early.
Thankfully I can still share this with them... I did share this with them.
What a good video! Super welcoming. Im just reading through the new dm guide, and am happy to have this to send to my friends when Im ready to get it up and running. Thanks Ginny!
Always happy to help new DMs! Hope you have a great start to the game!! 🥰🥰
Thank you for this I have a new comer in my campaign (hooks & axes) I can send him this to teach him the basics.
Hooks &axes is also our d&d group name aswell
Yeah.... bookmarking the hell out of this. This is so much better than the flood of YT videos, articles, and my own insane ramblings to onboard new players. Its self contained, fun, upbeat, and very thorough. Thank you so much for this Ginny. I enjoy pretty much anything you put up, but this, in particular is a pain point that i think won't be going forward. We'll watch the video together, maybe--so they can ask questions.
Anyway, wonderful job, and thank you so much. As a career DM, this is a godsend.
Ive been playing dnd for a couple years and am getting into DMing with a group of new players, so this helps all of us. Appreciate this!
@1:58 Minor correction: it’s not that you make decisions “even if” they are stupid but “especially because” they are stupid.
The DM says: “The dragon is asleep. It will awake if you even think about stealing from the pile of gold.”
“Oh yeah?! Now I gonna steal it even harder!”
Bard drags big-ass horn from his pack. "I'm going to wake the dragon with my horn of sleeplessness!"
This came out at the perfect time! I'm getting a group of new players together to play and I've been struggling to explain how to get started pre session 0. Thank you!
I started playing D&D as an 8 year old kid back in 1974 with the original (not yet advanced) D&D rule set. This is probably the best 20 min explanation I have seen in all those years. Ginny is the best.
just came cuz I've been teaching a ton of nerds of mine on how to play D&D but i just don't know where to start and this video really helped. Thanks, Ginny! (Terry Crews doesn't have a chance against The Queen of the Moon)
Hoping this helps a friend feel more prepared to play! 😊
I hope it does! Let me know how it goes!
This is a great video!! I loved being a DM back in the day (when I was 13 in 1984) and now my son is playing and is great and excited (he is 10) and this video makes me feel like the game of D&D still has life and can be learned by newcomers. Thank you for making and posting this!
Not only was it a great explanation of the basics without going into the nitty-gritty of things, but also, I love that the mimic (and the baby mimic) showed up for the sponsor break!
People should definitely watch the video where they were made.
This video is so perfectly timed! I'm running a oneshot for a few folks at work at the start of the new year and two of my players have never played before. Thank you for this!
That's awesome! Hope it helps and you have a great time 🥰🥰
5:32 "A Wizard that is good at blowing stuff up". Usually their own party.
I've been playing D&D for 35 year and still love to watch videos like this.
Mother of Ginny:
You raised an awesome person!! Who also is kind enough to make this video!
Thank you! ...and thank you Ginny! (My canine bff is mesmerized... and wanting to roll a half-elf bard!)
I was actually just looking at your channel to find a video like this so this is top tier timing. Thank you!
Amazing timing! Glad I could help! 🥰
🌟 This video is an absolute treasure trove for anyone curious about Dungeons and Dragons! 🐉 Whether you're a total newbie wondering what D&D even is, a veteran trying to simplify the game for new players, or just someone (hi, Mom! 👋) who loves a good mix of humor and information, this guide is everything you need to get started.
I love how it breaks down the seemingly complex world of D&D into such relatable and digestible steps. From understanding the role of the Dungeon Master (your friendly world-building tour guide) to grasping the essence of character creation (where even a barbarian can rock frosted tips 😂), this video takes the intimidation out of the rulebooks and turns it into pure excitement.
The humor is on point, and the explanations make even the "math-y" parts of the game feel approachable. The inclusion of mini dice cups and the excitement over getting a mimic cup? Pure joy! 🎲❤ It’s also a fantastic reminder that D&D is about creativity, teamwork, and most importantly, fun.
For anyone hesitant to dive in, this video is a great first step into a world of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable stories. You don’t have to be a “Queen of the Moon” to feel like royalty in your own fantasy. 🌕✨ Now, excuse me while I go find some fellow nerds and roll some dice! 🎲🙌
P.S. Babs the Destroyer is an icon. More barbarian content, please! 💪🔥
Hey New Player Reading This Comment! I'm someone who has loved these kinds of games for ages, and who's run these kinds of games for around 5 years now, and even I still need help remembering some of these rules sometimes! You don't need to know or remember everything, just try to remember something new each session and you'll get the hang of it before you know it! You're gonna be great, I believe in you! 😁
As a math major, I thought that the image at 3:18 was just pure gibberish, but then I saw that it was * t h e g o d o f m a t h e m a t i c s h i m s e l f * and now I understand it's a tribute. I'll have to recite every theorem I know as penance tonight.
Ok, now to rewatch and NOT look at the candle flame for the entirety 😂
those wooden wicks really do go HAM 😂
I am currently bringing a friend into D&D and he actually asked me about Ability Score Modifies, so I actually laughed at this!!!
Thank you for this video, I will share it with him and others in the future :)
Glad I could help!
This is very nice to have to show people to get a general baseline idea of what it is, how it works and what to expect. Bookmarked it and prob will share the video a lot.
A perfect starter to give someone before talking through them with DnD beyond or whatever else so the sheet gets filled on its own and they just gotta pick and chose with a rough idea of what things mean
Yay, mama mimic and baby mimic showed up again! That was a fun add segment. Please feed them more sponsered materials! Growing mimics require $20-$50 of merchandise every day to sustain their nutrition needs.
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Which reminds me (9:24) of a campaign where we would regularly start bar fights using ventriloquism ("Your mother stinks like an Orc") and then try to cross to the bar, order beer and get the beer unspilled back to the party (dex check). Great fun!
This was one of your best videos ever! Love that you went back to basics.
I'm hoping you are planning to continue on that route, as I have a request. I've watched probably 5,000 videos on DnD over the years, and I realized I've never seen a channel do real examples of combat. It's pretty crazy, but I actually looked and can't find much. I would love if you could do a series of videos - one for each class - where you set up a couple minis and play out a real 2-on-2 fight to show examples of combat.
Like a Monk video where the Monk and some other random party member fight 2 goons, and you can go through actual turns for each character, but specifically zero in on the Monk's abilities. That way, we can get to know Flurry of Blows, Step of the Wind, healing abilities, wall walking, etc. Then a video for Paladins, so we can see how smites work. And a video for Druids with examples of wildshaping. And so on and so forth. Just little 10-15 minute fights that show off what each class can do.
Anyway, just an idea that I think you'd totally crush. Keep kicking ass, and I'll keep watching and enjoying!
It's funny you should mention it, someone on my team keeps trying to burn down the tavern / houses. He also likes to skin goblins and wear their faces as masks. We're all very worried about him.
Awesome! Clever, clear, and succinct. Love you videos on DnD.
OBSESSED with Babs the Barbarian's makeover - so much fun! Thanks for the video; my DnD crew are all pretty new and just started our first ever campaign together! Doing some research, and came across your videos. I appreciate the expertise, clarity, and humor. :)
Ginny, if your D&D character is anything like you, then its 'Charisma' score is through the roof! I've never heard someone explain something so well and be so entertaining at it at the same time!
fantastic video. I"ve already sent it to a few people who are interested in playing but overwhelmed by their idea of D&D. The jokes in the video are great. I loved the segues. Thanks again Ginny.
I already know about D&D but I watched & liked anyway because I wanted to support you since your advice in other videos has been so great. I'd love for you to be people's introduction to D&D 💙
I’m going to be running my first D&D campaign with friends and they haven’t played before.
This is a well made video to help. Thank you! Been following your channel for a couple of weeks and love your videos! It’s been helping me a lot to learn how to be a DM.
I legit have no idea who you are but you suddenly popped up in my algorithm. Never played D&D before but watched this the entire way through because you are thoroughly engaging. Now I really want to get out my inner nerd and give it a shot! Just earned yourself a Subscribe!
0:53 But I want to be queen of all the horses on the moon.
You just have to roll a Nat 20 😂
This video is so great. Explaining the basics of the game is such a difficult thing to do clearly AND making it sound as fun as it really is.
I really love the format of these videos. I’m such a nerd for this game and I find it comforting. 😊
Haven't even finished watching, definitely saving this to my playlist of useful D&D videos
Thank you, I can already see this video being very useful to maybe, hopefully, finally get some of my friends to join me in playing. I especially like that you made a lot of small examples, because I often find that it can be tough for people to imagine what a game looks like, if they don't watch actual plays and showing them some of these - often monstrous long videos - can be so daunting to folks.
Another fantastic video Ginny!
Thank you so much! 💜
Ginny's Mom reads this, this is alwesome. Makje sure Gelatinous Cutie doesn't see the video because she such a gentle soul that is so misunderstood and Ginny calling another cube a loser may break her heart.
Not me internally screaming : "NOOOOOOOO" when those poor innocent dice were rudely shoved off the table..... SACRILEGE!
......nice collection, though. Happy to have found you over "Kraken Week", even though I'm not a D&D main XDXD.
The start is great. I love explaining TTRPG format as "a way to play pretend with friends that can't devolve (easily) into yuh-huh vs nuh-uh".
I am even weirder than most D&D nerds. I bought the rule book and studied it for weeks, even planned out campaigns but then never actually played because none of my friends wanted to play and the internet wasn't a thing back then. 30 years later I see this video and love your introduction to D&D. It's the perfect reference to point interested people to.
Hi, Ginny. I am an old player of D&D, I actually started in high school with Basic D&D. I just wanted to say that your videos are fun. Thanks. :)
okay, massive respect for taking a crafting break to make cosplay for your Barbarian Barbie, so glad I found your videos, you're hilarious and i'm learning a lot.
Oh my gosh that gag with the Mimic and the dice box was incredible, made an already incredible project even more worth it. XD
first video where I campaign for at least a brief appearance of Na'krasha in every video - thanks Ginny, this is one of the best introductions to D&D I've seen!!
The recurring "segway here" was absolute perfection! 😂
This video also comes at a great time. I've introduced many new players to D&D but it's been so long since I've done that and I don't feel as confident. Have a few people wanting to try the game so it's time to run them a game
A segue is a rhetorical device. A Segway is a brand of two-wheeled transportation.
@461weavile Thanks for the info
I also watch all of your videos regardless of what they are. Because you are a gem, a gift to this dreary world, and I adore you.
As always, a super clear and fun video!! Thanks Ginny, I'll send it to my friend who are still scared about trying out D&D ❤
i love how all of your examples of play involve the players being chaos gremlins, murderhobos, and horndogs. as a forever DM i can vouch for those being exactly the scenarios you face most
I gotta say those mimic looks SO AWESOME!
and i also genuinely think you should totally keep carrying that sword with you and it's totally not intimidating at all!!
This is awesome, thank you for the short version and for making it fun to watch.
10:50 one time I googled "dnd dice" and the ai overview said that the d6 is the most commonly used dice.
It's nice seeing the mimics again. And I LOVE ALL Ginny Di videos!
This is perfecttttt I just started a D&D club at my school!
I bet sweeping all those dice off the table was fun and satisfying!
I'm sharing this video with my sister. She's planning my baby's first bday party (d&d themed) but has never played before. This will give her more context (and hopefully makes her want to play!)
ive been wanting to play for the past 4 years and finally have my first campaign/ party meet up with people and I'm freaking out, so I've been binging all of your videos TwT
So I was looking for a video explaining role-playing games for someone close to me, that has no concept of it. I searched and watched, and nothing felt good enough. Then I thought, "why don't I specifically search for 'ginny di dnd explained'". And there is was. Perfect in every sense.
8:45 I know that's Hips Don't Lie playing
I'm starting a game with a bunch of friends who are first-time players soon, this is PERFECT! Thank you for making this!!!!
This is SO good. SO clear! Thank you!! greetings from Argentina!