d&d : turning the library into an adventure
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Turning the library into an adventure
Dungeons & Dragons•What is D&D?
•What’s it got to do with Libraries?
•What do you need to play?
•Who can help?
•Resources.
What is D&D?A role-playing game (RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting.
Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development.
Actions taken within the game succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines.
•Shadowrun – futuristic cyberpunk fantasy
•Pathfinder – Based on the rule system of D&D v3.5
•Munchkin – Parody RPG making fun of power-gamers
•World of Darkness – supernatural horror•Vampire: The Requiem•Werewolf: The Forsaken•Mage: The Awakening
•Adaptations of cult Books & Films•Star Wars•Star Trek•DC or Marvel Heroes•Call of Cthulhu
D&D is not the only RPG
Wikipedia list of RPG’s by genre
What does D&D have to do with Libraries?•Promotes tolerance, imaginative problem solving & teamwork.
•Discuss social issues
•Readers Advisory
•Research skills
•Effective use of online tools
What do you need to play?•Rulebooks (Players Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide, Monster Manual $45 each)
•Dice ($8-$18 per set)
•Players (4-6 is optimal)
•At least one person who knows the rules.
•Everything else is optional
What are the funny-looking dice for?
Determine the degree of success at a task.
Skill checks
Combat prowess
Programming ideas
Regular Games (monthly/fortnightly)
One-off gaming day (battle games or a short adventure)
Miniature/figurine painting day
Supplement to a fantasy book club
Things to Remember•Remind players where they are up to
•Keep players on track
•Provide food & drinks
•Be theatrical
•Have FUN!
Who Can Help?• Macquarie University Role-
Playing Society
• UNSW Gameplayers society
• SUTEKH (University of Sydney)
• Newcastle University Anime Club
• Check with your local university
Who Can Help?Game Stores:
The Tin Soldier, Penrith – Saturday night Role-playing sessions
Games Paradise – Sydney city & Warringah Mall
Good Games – all over Sydney
Wizards of the Coast –the makers of D&D
Free Resources
• WotC Try DnD– Downloadable characters, quick rules & a
beginners campaign
• WotC Map-a-Week Archive– A new map every week. Provides great ideas
for campaigns.
• Enworld Forums– Sprites for use as D&D tokens