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How do the enemies spawn?

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This is the job of the DM (Dungeon Master). He/she is the host of the game and in charge of spawning enemies, describing the landscape, and making sure everyone is having fun. They basically control all things that aren't the players' characters.

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Do I have to draw my characters?

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You don't have to, but it will make the game more fun and interesting. Your drawings don't have to be good, and you could also ask a friend who is a good artist to help you.

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What is the dungeon keeper's role?

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Basically he/she controls everything not being controlled by a character. And the dungeon keeper makes sure everyone has fun.

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Do I have to play with friends or can I play alone?

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You need at least two players. One is the dungeon master and the other(s) are players. But, of course, it's more fun with more players!

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How big does the piece of paper have to be?

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It has to be at least eight inches long, but it depends on how long you want the grid to be.

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Are there any winners? Or do you just play until you get bored?

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You could play as long as you want or just set a timer and see who can get to the highest level by the time the timer goes off.

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Do I draw the monsters on the grid?

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You can if you feel like it, or you can make tokens and place them where you want to put the monsters.

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Do I lose HP when I level up in Magick and Monsters?

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No, you just gain the monster's HP as experience points.

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What does it mean to "Distribute 5 points to my HP, Attack, Movement, Range or Mana"?

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It means take 5 points from your HP (health points) and add them to your stats. Mana is good for Magical characters. Range for the ranged characters. Movement is how fast you move from square to square. And attack is the damage you deal.

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In Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Leland has a brochure-like thing. What is that in the game?

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The brochure is the rule key, or it could even be the board, if he bought the game from somewhere. But most likely, it'll be a rule key. You don't need one, as the rules are right in your head!

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How do I know how much HP a monster has?

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The Dungeon Master can decide the number of HP a monster has by comparing the players' stats or other techniques.

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What happens if I run out of HP?

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If you run out of HP, you die. In other words, you get removed from the game. But you can always bring back your character through spells and the like.

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How do monsters chase me?

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They don't really chase you -- it's all in the game and your imagination. If you want, you can make it so the markers for the monsters chase you across the board. Remember, don't hesitate to tweak the rules a bit if it makes the game more fun for you since that's what matters!

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Can players create dungeons and challenge others to them?

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It doesn't matter as long as the DM is OK with it. It may take awhile to make a new dungeon, so you may not want to do it while playing a game.

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How exactly do I attack a monster?

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If you're a Warrior, you must be in the same square as the enemy, and the monster cannot initiate the attack. If you're a Wizard/Archer, you can have up to 12 squares of space in between yourself and the enemy to be able to launch a ranged attack and use the RNG. If the number from the RNG is equal to or less than the spaces between the two of you, you inflict X amount of damage on them (X being whatever the dungeon master chooses to give to you as attack damage). You can do short range attacks, although it would not be to your advantage. Then, use the RNG for the monster's turn. Use that number to move the monster to you and repeat until there is a victory on either side.

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Do all players get their own grid?

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No, you share the grid.

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Where do I put my character's name?

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You can put your character's name above your paper or above/below your character.

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Is it hard for a dungeon keeper to play if too many players want to play on the same paper?

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It depends. Sometimes the DM will get overwhelmed when playing with too many people. When that happens, you can get another DM to make another dungeon for some of the players.

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What does RNG mean? How do we use it?

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RNG stands for "Random Number Generator". The "Random Number Generator" is used instead of dice.

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What is the grid for?

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The grid allows you to keep track of your position and movement.

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Can I make equipment and spells that can only be carried by a certain class?

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Of course. It's more fun that way, as it will keep things competitive. Just make sure everything is distributed fairly evenly.

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Do I need to show the location of the monster?

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You need to draw or put a mark wherever you want the monster to appear. This just makes it easier to remember where it is.

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How does movement work when playing?

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Everyone has their own paper. When it's your turn, roll the dice, and move your piece according to your roll.

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What is the difference between an archer and a wizard, as far as abilities?

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An archer and a wizard both have the same HP (health points) but wizards have mana/magic points, and archers do not.

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Can the Dungeon Keeper customize any monster they want?

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Yes, they can.

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Is there a dwarf character?

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Not in the original game, but you can add one if you want! I suggest that if you add it, you should give it 30 HP.

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Is there a storyline, or do we play without speaking?

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There is a storyline. It is created by the dungeon master and the players cannot change it.

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Do you regain your maximum health after you defeat an enemy?

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After you defeat an enemy, you gain their HP as experience points. You can add 5 points to your attack, movement, mana, and range, and the rest of the points go to your HP.

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How do I make a dungeon in Magick and Monsters?

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You can make the another board for a dungeon. But make sure that you make an entrance on the main board.

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What is the best weapon to use?

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You choose your starter weapon and get new weapons throughout the game. There is no "best" weapon.

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