What do I need to get started with DND?

To start a D&D game, I recommend the following:

1. A 5th edition Player’s Handbook.
2. One set of dice: a D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D20.
3. Printed character sheets.
4. Pencils.
5. A whiteboard (for maps)
6. Dry erase markers.
7. An adventure (a pre-made book that contains a story, NPCs and monsters)

Can you play D&D on a laptop?

Roll20 is one of the simplest ways to get a D&D game started online. The benefit is that you have more freedom to do what you want, and playing in Tabletop Simulator almost feels like you’re playing the pen and paper game in real life.

What do I need for DND online?

How to play D&D online with friends and new players

1. Find a good webcam.
2. Grab a headset.
3. Get video conferencing software.
4. Save money with the best free virtual tabletop…
5. 5. Or get the best paid virtual tabletop.
6. Pick up rulebooks and resources.
7. Collect free stuff whenever you can.

Does D&D cost money?

Dungeons & Dragons Online is a free-to-play, heart-pounding MMORPG based on the beloved role playing game that started it all.

What is the best VTT?

1. Foundry Virtual Tabletop. Foundry Virtual Tabletop is currently my go-to virtual tabletop for my own home game.
2. Roll20. Roll20 is arguably the most popular virtual tabletop software out there, and for good reason: it’s relatively easy to use and it’s free (kind of).
3. Tabletop Simulator.
4. Astral.
5. Fantasy Grounds.
6. TaleSpire.

How do I start Dungeons and Dragons Online?

To start playing Dungeons & Dragons online, ask your players to input character sheets for free on D&D Beyond’s Character Builder. Then set up a Discord and just play as standard. You can use the official Dungeons & Dragons dice roller if folks don’t have dice.