Sell it and buy the 3.5 edition then kick out all of your friends and find people who still play the best version
3.5 is a garbage heap of splatbooks and quite possibly the worst ruleset every amalgamated.
If you don't agree, grapple me
Sell it and buy the 3.5 edition then kick out all of your friends and find people who still play the best version
Thanks for all the advice guys. My coworker gets the starter addition tomorrow so ill ask for her for the book so i can read ahead.
So my last questions are what do i do next after the starter addition, ie what do i need to keep DMing and where can i buy some real dumb fun dice to gift my friends?
Just make it up as you go. If no one knows the rules, everyone knows the rules.
Get the players handbook and dungeon masters guide. There is a complete dnd 5e reference on your app store of choice thats really helpful sfyer you download extra foles from the forums. You can find a bunch of different dice and dice bags at amazon, miniaturemarket, coolstuff, or your local tabletop store. Etsy is also good for custom bags and dice boxes to roll into, and there are always kickstarters for dice set's going on though obviousky you would need to wait months for that.Thanks for all the advice guys. My coworker gets the starter addition tomorrow so ill ask for her for the book so i can read ahead.
So my last questions are what do i do next after the starter addition, ie what do i need to keep DMing and where can i buy some real dumb fun dice to gift my friends?
The #1 rule for any DM: Be prepared to improvise.
You will be surprised how quickly and how deep the players can and will completely derail your carefully laid out dungeons and plans.
Also, 2nd ed is the best edition.
Remember that your rolls are secret. Sometimes it's good to "miss" or to give the players a greater threat to fight against, so they got away barely.
Encourage creativity if it does not change the status quo too much, it's important that your players have fun and feel smart. For example to persuade someone, have the players use their wits and decide whether that persuasion would lessen DC.
Have some NPCs be amazed at your players' accomplishment. That'd be encouraging. Encourage role playing as well. It might feel weird at first but it's much more fun.
House rules can be introduced to make the game more interesting.
I also tend to add some gimmicks each sessions, like arm wrestling, quests that require hunting for small animals, drinking contest... Just use the appropriate modifier.
Download some background music to your phone.