Polygon.com / 13.08.24

Deborah Ann Woll gives the perfect D&D pitch on Jon Bernthal's podcast

Learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons can be a tough task, even as each edition helps simplify and streamline the rules. Doing it without a friend can be a tough feat, what with all the origins, abilities, and, well, feats to choose from. If only we could all have someone like Deborah Ann Woll to teach us the ropes. In this highlight video from the Real Ones With Jon Bernthal podcast, Woll gives Bernthal a rundown on how to roll up a character and experience a campaign. Woll is a talented Dungeon Master, able to set up a simple scene Bernthal is traveling through the woods, a bow on his back, a knife at his belt, and only dim moonlight to guide his path. Bernthals first question, as an utterly new player, is, How far away? Hes quickly hooked, and Woll teaches him about owlbears, history checks, and the differences between wizards and fighters. A rookie error is sitting down with a character sheet and walking a newbie through the form step by step, which can be a little intimidatin...
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