FAQ - All Questions
General Information
- What is Dungeons & Dragons Online?
- Who is making the game?
- Is Wizards of the Coast involved?
- When will DDO be released?
- When is the beta? Where can I sign up?
- How much will the game cost?
- Will there be a monthly subscription fee?
- What is your position on macroing? What measures are you taking to prevent macroing?
- Is there a fansite program for DDO?
D&D Information
- What can you tell me about Dungeons & Dragons?
- How are the D&D rules being used in D&D Online?
- I've never played Dungeons & Dragons. Is this game for me?
- Where can I learn more about D&D?
The Campaign
- Where does the game take place?
- What will the dungeons be like?
- Will I be able to solo in this game?
- What will the max party size be?
- How do I earn experience (xp)? Can I earn experience for non-combat activities?
Character Creation and Advancement
- What races and character classes can I play?
- Will there be skills and feats?
- Is there a level limit?
- What about multiclassing and prestige classes?
- How many classes can a multiclass character have?
- Do I roll for stats?
- Do I roll for hit points?
- How will rogues be implemented? Will they be able to disarm traps? Open locks? Sneak attack?
Combat System
- How does combat work in Dungeons & Dragons Online?
- How will my character's stats make a difference in an action-based system?
- I'm not very good at action games. Will I be at a significant disadvantage in DDO?
- What happens when my character dies?
- Will there be Player vs. Player (PvP) Combat?
Magic System
- Will I have to memorize my spells?
- Will I be able to craft my own magic items?
- What spells will be available?
- Will material components be required to cast some spells?
- In PnP D&D, characters can get taken out very quickly by instant death spells (Finger of Death, Disintegrate, etc.). How will these spells be handled in DDO?
