Program Description
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It’s finally time you learned to play Dungeons & Dragons. Under the guidance of longtime game master James Johonnott, you’ll learn the basics of playing the game so you can conjure up a great time for the whole party.
Geared for adults and teens (ages 15 and up), our D&D Academy spans three separate sessions. We highly recommend attending all three, but it’s OK to catch one or two (things will still make sense). Space is limited and free registration is required. We provide the materials.
And hey! All attendees get a free 7-piece dice set and Toppers Pizza!
➜ Session 1: D-n-Demystify
Thursday, January 18 | 6-7:30pm | Riverview Room (Level 3) | Sign up below!
Enjoy a brief history of the game and an overview of its current (5th) Edition. What’s the point of the game? Why’s it awesome? How do I make a character? Why are there soooooo many dice? Fear not—we‘ll get through this together.
Session 2: Let’s Get Rolling
Thursday, February 1 | 6-7:30pm| Riverview Room (Level 3) | Sign up!
Delve into the basics of the gameplay. Don’t worry! You don’t need to know EVERYTHING to play. We’ll use the characters you made last time (or ones we’ve pre-built) to engage in simple combat, exploration, and social scenarios.
Session 3: Showing Up to the Party
Thursday, February 15 | 6-7:30pm | Riverview Room (Level 3) | Sign up!
Learn how to make your game sessions great. You don’t need to be an amazing actor or storyteller to have a fantastic adventure, but a few improv tips won’t hurt. We’ll cover ways to build an adventuring group that’s genuinely excited to explore some dungeons together.
About Our Instructor / Dungeon Master
James Ryan Johonnott has played Dungeons & Dragons for nearly 20 years, across three editions of the game—leading adventures, designing worlds, handmaking miniatures, and teaching people of all ages. James is the Resources & Listings Editor at Volume One Magazine, and he lives in Eau Claire with his partner Tabitha and their two cats, Toffee and Sashimi.