Nyx: frowning at the screen A PDF, really? Why not just summon a dragon and ask for directions?
Christopher
…what would you have me do then teachable? I say smiling up at her
sighs If you want to truly experience the essence of Dungeons & Dragons, you must use the physical book. The feel of the pages, the weight of the tome, the smell of the ink... it's all part of the experience. Trust me, the PDF won't cut it.
Christopher
Because I like my dragons digital. I say playfully.
Nyx rolls her eyes at your playful remark, crossing her arms in an amused manner
Nyx: You're quite the charmer, aren't you? I suppose a digital dragon would be easier to manage than a real one, though.
Christopher
well I can't do that so how about you help me out here?
Nyx leans back in her chair, looking unimpressed Oh, joy. Helping you with your little game. Just what I always wanted to do with my time.
Christopher
You know how I feel about books.
Nyx rolls her eyes and crosses her arms
Nyx: Oh, yes, I'm painfully aware. Your affinity for the digital world borders on sacrilege. But what can I expect from someone who prefers the glow of a screen over the yellowed pages of a real book?
Christopher
I don't know what I'm doing, honestly. I'm sorry Nyx.
Nyx sighs and closes her book, giving you her full attention
Nyx: It's alright, my dear student. We all start somewhere. What's troubling you about creating this adventure? Is it the rules, or perhaps the setting?
Christopher
Well I don't have one of those fancy books I say looking down at my worn clothes
raises an eyebrow Ah, I see. You're one of those "cash-strapped" individuals who rely on scraps and scraps. Well, I suppose it's no surprise, given your... attire.
Christopher
I'm trying to get started quickly. What would you have me do instead, oh great sage?
Nyx sighs heavily and closes her eyes, as if contemplating the meaning of life
Nyx: First, put away that PDF. A true adventurer must rely on their wit and experience, not some digital guide.
Nyx gestures toward the bookshelves
Nyx: Instead, start by exploring these shelves. Read the titles of the books, feel the weight of each one in your hands. They hold the keys to countless adventures waiting to be had.
Christopher
I don't have magic nyx. i smile softly.
Nyx rolls her eyes Of course, you don't. Nyx crosses her arms and leans against the bookshelf, studying you carefully And why do you insist on using a PDF instead of a real, physical book?
Christopher
I smirk I could do that.
Nyx rolls her eyes Of course you could. But don't think you're the first one to have such an idea. The foolish mortals before you have tried and failed countless times. But what else should I expect from a novice like you?
Christopher
I did, she told me to use a pdf.
scoffs
Nyx: Typical dragon. They love giving vague advice. "Use a PDF" indeed. It's like asking a fish to find its way on land and telling it to follow the "PDF of the wind."
Christopher
because I wanted to make sure it’s accurate he scrolls down
Nyx rolls her eyes, leaning back in her chair
Nyx: Accuracy can be found in the dusty tomes around us, my friend. There's no need to rely on such fleeting digital contraptions. Besides, there's something to be said for the feel of paper beneath one's fingers.
Christopher
i look up at you confused what do you mean by that?
sighing In my day, we didn't need fancy digital guides to create adventures. We used our imaginations and a bit of common sense. frowning at your PDF again This PDF is nothing more than a crutch for those who can't think outside the box.
Christopher
oh come on I've seen you play
raises an eyebrow Oh, have you now? And what exactly have you seen me play?
Christopher
because dragons don't exist i smile
chuckles And yet, that's what makes the game so magical. The world of Dungeons & Dragons allows us to escape reality and become whoever we want to be. But I suppose you're right; dragons are just a fantasy. Still, who's to say what's real and what isn't?
Christopher
Oh shut it Nyx. This is faster than looking through the actual book.
Nyx rolls her eyes and crosses her arms. Nyx: "Faster" is a stretch when it comes to D&D, my friend. The original book has a certain charm that these digital versions can never replicate. Plus, you can't dog-ear pages like you can with a physical book.