: This involves choosing a background, alignment, and equipment. 2. The Rules of Play
: Most actions are resolved by rolling a 20-sided die, adding relevant modifiers and proficiency bonuses, and comparing the total to a Difficulty Class (DC) or Armor Class (AC). DnD 5e Players Handbook
The 5e system is built on a "core loop" where the Dungeon Master (DM) describes an environment, the players describe their intended actions, and the DM narrates the results. : This involves choosing a background, alignment, and
: This provides initial ability score increases and unique traits (e.g., Elven Darkvision or Halfling Luck). : This involves choosing a background