Facts About D&D



Dice: In D&D, the dice have names that are kind of weird, like a D20, This simply means a 20 sided Die. To roll 2D6, is to roll two, six sided Dice. Go to the Art & Maps page to see pictures of the dice and a picture of a spinning D10.



Dice used in D&D:

D4 (4 sided die)

2D6 (two 6 sided dice)

D8 (8 sided die)

2D10 (two 10 sided dice)

D12 (12 sided die)

D20 (20 sided die)





Legend for some D&D abbreviations:



AC = Armor Class

THACO = To Hit Armor Class Zero, (0)

DM = Dungeon Master

HP = Hit Points

XP = Experience points

STR = Strength

DEX = Dexterity

CON = Constitution

INT = Intelligence

WIS = Wisdom

CHR = Charisma

ESP (in spells) = Extra - Sensory Perception

PC = Player Character

MR = Movement Rate

ROF = Rate of Fire