How to Play Dungeons & Dragons and Role Playing Games

Presented by Barry Osser

Learn how to play role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons in these free video clips, including history of the game, styles, genres, supplies like multi-sided dice, developing characters and more.

Series Summary

Role playing games are a type of game where the participants assume roles of characters to create a story. One of the most widely known role playing games is Dungeons and Dragons. Developed in 1974, the game is still widely distributed today. Role playing games begin with an assumption of a character who are to embark upon imaginary adventures in which they interact with various other players. Battles occur with fictional monsters, and there are chances to gather treasure and earn points which build power as the game progresses.

In this series of videos, you can get a detailed history of role playing games and fantasy games. Our expert demonstrates role playing game styles that can give you an advantage in fantasy game playing. Our expert acts as a guide to role playing game genres to help you decide which game and which role is best suited for you. Learn more about character attributes and character classes in Dungeons and Dragons. Get tips for basic game play and ideas for role playing equipment in this series of instructional videos.

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Player Supplements in History of RPGs

Now rpg players became almost as involved as the game masters. Learn about the history of role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this free video clip.

Character Classes in Dungeons & Dragons

What kind of RPG character are you? Learn about the different character classes or styles in role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this free video clip.

Types of Role Playing Games

Dice and character generation rpg styles. Learn about various types of role-playing games in this free rpg video series.

Setting Up for a Role Playing Game

Tips for designing rpg worlds. Learn about setting up the play area for role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this free video clip.

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