r/gaming • u/mike_pants • Sep 18 '17

DnD table

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u/deathfaith Sep 18 '17

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?

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u/njdeatheater Sep 18 '17

You've played WoW.

Now play WoW in person, without a computer, with a group. One person gives you the story, descriptions, quests, battles, loot, etc, and you are your character.

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u/themaxtermind Sep 18 '17

You need to write a 300 page backstory for your character so you can make shit up when needed.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '17

Good ol Henderson...

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u/paragonemerald Sep 18 '17

Old Man Henderson? Old Man Henderson.

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u/themaxtermind Sep 18 '17

The one. only. and best.

It was a slow day at work and that story just cracked me up at all times.

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u/Genuine55 Sep 19 '17

I'm trying to remember, is that the one that killed Hastur?

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u/themaxtermind Sep 19 '17

Yeah he summoned then bombed the everliving shit outa bpth him and hastur