D&D Explained in 5 Minutes

Do you have trouble explaining what D&D even is, let alone how to play it? Then look no further! We'll explain it for you in just under 5 minutes!!



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The Dungeoncast is a D&D podcast where co-hosts Will and Brian talk about everything Dungeons & Dragons. Everything is up for discussion from Gods and Demon Lords to being a dungeon master and even building characters while keeping the conversational atmosphere lighthearted and friendly. Tune in as they explore the Dragon's Hoard of topics available from #5E, 4E, and all other editions of the world's most popular #ttrpg! Thanks for watching! #dungeonsanddragons

[kokichiouma]

Sounds fun but...where do you get friends?

[nuit]

"The dm doesn't want to kill the players"...depends...😂

[carolynanne]

Me 58 years old. My son: "Mom want to play D and D with me and my friends?" Me: "Hell ya, how do you play?" Me now 60 years old: "Son, when are we getting together for the next session????" Never too old!

[TraceyAllen]

You guys should do a show on finding a game. How to get a group together.

[beccawells]

For all of you that say "but I don't have and friends!"

So go to your local game shop and ask about dnd night. Most shops host a night that people can come and play dnd. Even with a group that caters to the drop in and new to dnd. This way you make friends that are friends with dnd.

[billybossier]

I love how it says "most popular tabletop roleplaying game" instead of pretending its the only one. (Correcting typo).

[polarzero]

Out of all the D&D tutorials and explanations this is the first one anyone should watch

[ryanbrown]

4:51 to explain what my 25 minute rambling explanation actually means. I’m setting up a work game so it’s certainly a good intro

[starbits]

Id love to play DnD
But I have no friends
and have social anxiety

[cloudwyrms]

0:37
BOLD of you to assume I actually have that many friends, who can all meet up at the same place at the same time

_Edit: good news! Reunited with some old friends and now playing over discord from time to time_ ✌️

[TraceyAllen]

Some of my fondest memories are in a basement with friends I've known since kindergarten, having epic adventures. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago.

[superultragamer]

0:45 excuse me? D&D doesn’t involve *luck*? You’ve clearly never rolled a natural 1

[clakscovsky]

I joined a d&d club without knowing how to play d&d so now I'm here

[Tritailed-Shenanigans]

Mm. The DM. I've been DM once, and that was pretty fun. But the worst feeling is when your DM has a specific storyline that they want *and force* you to follow. The way I did it, was I set up a goal that tied in with my players/characters wants. I had no FriCkIty fracking idea what I was doing, but that made it more fun as we went along :D Plus one of the campaigns I had the most fun in was thrown together on the spot, my DM was bulling the entire thing and it. Was. EPIC!

I want to DM another campaign with my first group, but I'm still working on the worldbuilding and NPCs.

So! My Advice for new DMs:

1) In The first session you have with your group, make your Characters together. And make sure that your group has filled out the personality stuff and check that they have a bacic backstory.

2) Maybe outline events that will be happening. Such as carnivals, festivals, wars, minor battles, conflicts, ect...

3) Don't be a limp noodle when it comes to corralling your players! They *will* be chaotic and ready to test your friendship. Set down ground rules. Ban social media and other distractions that are not related to the game. Trust me.

4) Give *in game* consequences for the killjoys. I've been a killjoy. Don't let us regin supreme.

5) DONT for the love of Pete, make a structured campaign unless your players are super obedient and take the most obvious route. It's a game about the players and the world. Not some story you want them to follow. Because it's not fun when the DM denies certain tasks that you want to do. And plus, the player always break the campaign.

[hashibatune]

Thank you for creating a concise video on the game, I'm genuinely intrigued by it and have always wanted to play.

[waywardkrow]

Probably the most eloquent and elaborate, yet compact, explanation I've ever heard about D&D. Love it!

[crowbirdyy]

My school has a DnD club that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays! I love playing DnD, it's a fantastic game and I encourage those who haven't played to try it out!

[crimsonholocene]

Ive neverplayed d&d
I missing out alot am i😭

[JohnSmith-exiw]

A lot of people say this is nerdy, which is objectively impossible, as it requires friends.

[bryce]

Damn it now I have to show this to my family and try to get a family D&D game going. Great video and can't wait to see more!