How to Play D&D

In this video, I walk you through the D&D 5e character sheet—an essential tool for every player. It’s where you track all of your character’s stats, abilities, equipment, and backstory details. I know it can look a little overwhelming at first, but once you understand how it all fits together, it makes gameplay much smoother.…

Today, I’m sharing another entry in my series for brand new players: Learning to Play D&D. If you’re new to tabletop roleplaying games, this one’s for you! In our last video, we talked about the three core pillars of D&D—exploration, social interaction, and combat—and how the basic d20 mechanic works. Now, let’s dig a little…

Today, I’m sharing a new installment in my Learning to Play D&D series—perfect for players who are brand new to tabletop roleplaying games or just getting started with Fifth Edition! In this video, we’re diving into two key components of your character: Ability Scores and Proficiencies. Every D&D character has six Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity,…

Today, I’m excited to share the first part of my new series for brand new players: Learning to Play D&D. While most of my past content has focused on Dungeon Masters, this series is all about helping brand new players—especially those who’ve never played a tabletop role-playing game before—understand what D&D is all about and…

What Do I Need to Play? If you’ve been hearing all about Dungeons & Dragons and want to join in, you might be wondering: what exactly do you need to get started? First and foremost, you’ll need a group—either by joining an existing game or starting your own. A typical group includes three to five…

What can I do on my turn? One of the most common questions I hear from new D&D players is: “What can I actually do on my turn?” Sure, you’re encouraged to try anything—but what does that really look like when it comes to the rules? Let’s break it down. When combat begins, the DM…