Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons (LEI 06)

  • Day and time: Monday 13:30 - 16:00
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Autumn (10 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 8
  • Start date: 06 October 2025
  • Description:

    In a game of Dungeons & Dragons, the players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds and complete epic quests. The group plays, very informally and with lots of interaction and discussion, around a table with the aid of maps, character sheets, reference handbooks and lots of dice. The game is set in a "Lord of the Rings" style world, with elves, dwarves, trolls and (possibly) dragons. You will role-play (through conversation) an individual character in that world, working with your team-mates to solve puzzles, defeat monsters and save the locals from impending doom. The game is an evolving story, driven by the actions and choices of the players through the characters they create. Led by the Dungeon Master - the game's referee and lead storyteller - this course will comprise a mini Dungeons & Dragons campaign for up to 8 new or less experienced players.

  • Format: Course or activity without teaching

  • Leader: Tim Ollerenshaw
  • I have been playing D&D with friends, colleagues and family for many years; as Dungeon Master I keep things moving and encourage the group to be interactive.


    Please log in to view tutor's contact details and course venue