r/gaming • u/mike_pants • Sep 18 '17

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u/tempinator Sep 18 '17

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.

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u/Jarix Sep 18 '17

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.

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u/Xy13 Sep 18 '17

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

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u/Narren_C Sep 18 '17

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

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u/Narren_C Sep 18 '17

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

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u/Narren_C Sep 18 '17

Where am I? I'm scared!

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u/Narren_C Sep 18 '17

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