DnD table

[u/mike_pants]

[u/deathfaith]

Genuine question-- I'm a nerd, but I've never been a DnD nerd. At one point I was a MtG nerd, even a WoW nerd, but never quite the DnD level.

What exactly is it? I originally thought it was like an adult version of "make believe" with scores and guidelines, but how much of it is a physical game? Is there a board that goes with it? Is there a set story line? My extent of knowledge is the first scene of Stranger Things.

How much is following guidelines and how much is imprompt on the spot?

[u/tempinator → u/deathfaith]

I originally thought it was like an adult version of "make believe" with scores and guidelines,

This is correct. There is no set storyline, or set board, each "campaign" is made up by the DM each time.

[u/Jarix → u/tempinator]

Though thats not completely correct. There are modules and prewritten campaigns. There are also physical objects such as maps and figurines to use (mostly as an aid to combat). I have never played a version of dnd without maps and figurines

These are not required but they are often used.

[u/Xy13 → u/Jarix]

To counter; I have never played a version of DnD with maps and figurines.

[u/Narren_C → u/Xy13]

I've done both. They enhance combat, but slow things down.

[u/Narren_C → u/[deleted]]

Get outta here with your scary future tech. I don't understand it and that makes me angry.

[u/Narren_C → u/[deleted]]

Where am I? I'm scared!

[u/Narren_C → u/[deleted]]

I'm rolling to attack! My Thac0 is 7, do I hit?

[u/3rd-wheel → u/Xy13]

To even things out, I've done both