“So then it’s onboarding people, teaching them how to play D&D, which is really complex”

  • StarshipLazy@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    The shows follow the rules and utilize all mechanics, but you need the context. As someone familiar with 3.5, Critical Role got me 95% to playing the 5th edition without touching the books.

    Can’t say the same would apply to someone new to pen-and-paper RPGs.