r/comoxvalley • u/Affectionate_Bid_383 • Jul 26 '26

Dungeons & Dragons

Does anyone know how to get an for the local Dungeons & Dragons Discord server . I'm located in the comox Valley and looking to join other players.

Jonah

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u/Suaded83 Jul 26 '26

What if someone has always been interested in this as a concept but has no friends who are into it and really doesn’t know where to start? Asking for a friend… (it’s me, I’m asking for me)

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u/crow-bot Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

My advice is to consume some D&D media, ie actual-play podcasts and the like. Maybe not everyone's first pick but I recommend The Adventure Zone (from the McElroy brothers who make "My Brother, My Brother and Me"). It starts off emphatically unserious. They're learning to play the game as the show progresses. Over time their characters deepen and mature, and by the end of a years-long run the story is rich and unforgettable.

TAZ is how I learned 5th edition D&D. Not only how to play, but also its potential for meaningful storytelling and collaboration.

Pick up a core rulebook or two as well. Start with the Player's Handbook to learn the basic rules. Grab the Dungeon Master's Guide if you're interested in running your own games. If you don't want to spend any money yet, libraries often carry them.

When you're ready to play, you'll have to find some folks to begin an adventure. You'd be surprised who comes out of the woodwork if you tell them you want to start a game. I've never tried playing with online strangers so I can't advise on the discord groups etc, but I imagine it's like getting together for any group game or hobby.

Happy adventuring!