D&D 5e Open game for Beginners at Raygun's Lounge in Capitol Hill

This is our weekly drop-in/out game for new/newer players. Our focus is teaching D&D 5th Edition to new players or players returning to learn or continue playing 5th Edition. We'll also help players learn to DM if they want to try their hand at it.

I will be mainly running 2014 rules, and if you're making a new character, I ask that you use 2014 rules. However, if you already have a 2024 character and don't want to make a 2014 character, you're still free to bring them. If there are conflicting rules between your 2024 character and 2014 rules, we'll address those on a case-by-case basis.

All adventures will generally be at level 1-4. If you don't come with a level 1 to 4 character, you can choose your character from a set of premade level 3 characters I provide (from 2014 rules). We are looking for Heroic Adventurers, so leave your evil, chaotic, solo, or morally questionable characters for your home game.

I will bring a bunch of dice sets; however, I only have a limited amount. So, if you have your own dice set(s), I encourage you to bring them. Note that there will be between 1 to 2 short-ish combat encounters during an adventure, so if you really like combat, this may not be the event for you.

Seating is on a first come, first basis. We start at 6:00, so arrive early get settled, buy your drinks/food, pick a pre-made character, etc. If you anticipate that you'll be late by at most 15 minutes (ie 6:15), please let me know in advance, and I will save a seat for you. Otherwise, if there any walk-ins, I will queue them up for any open spaces.

We will be managing the RSVP/Wait List in favor of new players over players who have been with us for over 1 year AND/OR players attending other weekly D&D 5e public play games. If you're a visitor to our Emerald City, let us know, you may get a jump on the Wait List!

Be sure you have your Profile set to alert you when you're confirmed for an event and respond to messages from the Event Organizers.

Please keep your RSVP up to date. If you're on the Wait List and make other plans, be sure to change your RSVP. If you No Show us, you might get removed from future events. Be aware that Meetup sometimes has a delay on their notifications, so BE SURE to check your Wait List status on the app or website.

How to find us:
Check with the Barkeep or look for the guy with the gray wizard's hat.

Let me know if you're a DM interested in running a table! If you are, I'll ask that you play during one of my sessions for a vibe check.

Feel free to use some D&D Premade characters on D&D Beyond or build a level 1 to 4 character on the D&D Beyond Character Builder. Use the standard set numbers (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) as your initial stats. Take max HP when creating and leveling up. You may use only the Core rules, Expanded Rules or the 2014 Core rules. No Legacy or Noncore rules or Partnered Content.

Fighters and Rogues are easier for new players to use to learn game basics. If you're playing a Spellcaster, you should bring your spell details (index cards, photocopies, or digital). Cell phones and tablets are okay to bring, but leave your laptops at home due to space limitations.

Raygun's Lounge is an all age venue. Our events are FREE, but we ask that you please support our host, Raygun's Lounge. We're here at their generosity, so be sure to buy some beer, snacks, or drinks to support our hosts and make it worth their time. No outside food or drinks.

Our tables are positive, friendly, and welcoming spaces for all adventurers, regardless of class, race, gender, or sexual identity. Any negativity fueled by real-world ignorance, hate, or fear will be met with swift action and possible permanent ban

We are NOT an official Adv League event, so we don't issue/track XP, items, rewards, etc.

Any other questions? Just ask!