Game Master (GM) or Dungeon Master (DM)– A participant in the game that takes responsibility for running the game. They’re often more imaginative and rely on collaborative storytelling but there’s no reason why you can’t bring that vibe into a rules heavy game! Rules light games are quicker and easier to pick up and learn.

Some TTRPGs are rules heavy meaning there are a lot of them – like Dungeons and Dragons – and others are rules light – meaning there are very few rules. Rules – Games have a set of rules often based on dice rolls that determine how successful your actions are. If you’re jumping into this brand new, welcome! Here are some terms to help you get up to speed. Do you want to count every arrow you’ve shot so you know when you’ve run out because you like the tension and the challenge of a good battle? Or maybe you want to defy physics, ignore the dice, and get swallowed by a dragon whole only to slash your way out of its belly because it’ll be hilarious?Īn open mind and an open heart are the first tools to bring to the table. You can pick and choose which rules work for you, and what’s possible in your world. So if your friends or family have been asking you to play, read on! Dungeons and Dragons is a great way to socialise with friends and family and can be a way of tapping into your creative or dramatic side.ĭ&D has a lot of rules and can seem quite overwhelming at times, but it’s also important to remember that it’s meant to be fun. Dungeons and Dragons is here and it’s popular. Libraries across New Zealand are starting D&D groups for kids and teens and they’re booked out. There’s a Rick and Morty D&D comic series, a Stranger Things D&D Starter Set, and even kid's books. Locally in Christchurch, we have the live show Dungeons and Comedians that frequently sells out. Live shows and podcasts have attracted huge international followings and been transformed into comics, boardgames, and official Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) content. Dungeons and Dragons has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years.

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