How to Play Dungeons & Dragons & Role Playing Games

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.

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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.

About the Expert

Barry Osser is an avid gamer and has been playing role playing games since the introduction of Dungeons and Dragons in 1974. Barry is the owner of North Coast Role Playing in Eureka, California. He has owned the business for 16 years and continues to provide outstanding service and advice on the entire genre and beyond.

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