Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Explore the fantasy world of D&D and delve into dungeons,slay monsters, and gain treasure!If you've been thinking of playing D&D or you've playedbefore and you want to get up to speed on the all-new 4th Edition,this is the book for you. Here's what you need to know to join thefantasy fun.* D&D terminology -- understand what ability check,modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP mean* Roll the dice -- add modifiers and see if you rolled thed20 high enough to beat the challenge* Minding your manners -- know D&D etiquette so you'llbe welcome in any adventure* Character building -- select your character's race andclass, and choose the best powers, skills, feats, and gear* Roleplaying -- give your character a background andpersonality quirks* Combat -- use combat rules, a battle grid, and miniaturesto play out furious battlesOpen the book and find:* Everything a new player needs to get started playingD&D* Details on four fantasy races and four iconic classes* Explanations of every number and statistic on the charactersheet* The best magic items and equipment for characters of allclasses* Advice on roleplaying and teamwork* A ready-to-use adventure to get you started as a DungeonMaster* A ready-to-use battle grid with character and monstermarkers