How To Create a Basic Dungeons and Dragons Character

How To Create a Basic Dungeons and Dragons Character? It's easier than you think, and rolling 3d6 down the line can give you a great Basic Dungeons and Dragons character! In this video, I'll walk through How To Create a Basic Dungeons and Dragons Character using the B/X D&D rules set published in 1981 by TSR, created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson and edited by Tom Moldvay. So grab your dice for part 2 of this 3 part series reviewing the Moldvay 1981 B/X Basic Dungeons & Dragons pink boxed set.

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Part 1 -    • 1981 Basic Dungeons and Dragons Unboxing a...  

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D&D Basic Set Rulebook (B/X ed.) - https://www.dmsguild.com/product/1102...

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 How to Create a Player Character
01:11 Player Character Record Sheet
02:15 Why Dice Rolls Determine Class
04:40 Options for Choosing a Class
05:29 Rolling Ability Scores
07:52 Choosing a Class
09:19 Prime Requisites
11:07 Ability Score Adjustments
12:34 Bonuses & Penalties
17:17 Starting XP
18:02 Rolling for HP
19:32 Choosing an Alignment
21:15 Generating Starting Wealth
22:08 Equipping Your Character
27:07 Determining AC
28:04 Determining Attack Rolls (THAC0)
29:32 Naming Your Character
30:17 Final Thoughts