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Wizards of the Coast has released the Basic Rules for the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons as a free PDF right here. The 100-page document details how to make a character, play the game, and covers magic, too.
Specifically, the Basic Rules “covers the core of the game. It runs from levels 1 to 20 and covers the cleric, fighter, rogue, and wizard, presenting what we view as the essential subclass for each. It also provides the dwarf, elf, halfling, and human as race options; in addition, the rules contain 120 spells, 5 backgrounds, and character sheets.”
How many of you will download these rules with no intention of playing but just for old time’s sake? I did.
I played with the 1983 red box set. Good times…
It never dawned on me these weren’t free and on the web to begin with. ’82 was the first and last time I played… Dungeon Master was a dork (duh!) and saved me from a lifetime of loneliness, pimples and b.o.
I do miss that Jolt cola…
Nice way to stereotype dumbass
The insults are not needed or appreciated. Knock it off.
I had the two original 1st edition books, but never got that much into D&D. I think I let the books go some time ago. I kinda wish I still had them.
Played it in my youth and some in college. Still have my white box D&D rules with all of the modules. 4th printing of the original 3 books, 1st printing of everything else.