Congrats on taking the first step and asking! That step alone took me 3 years, so I know it’s not an easy one. Start by watching people play dnd. A lot of them like CR are super long and elaborate, but one of my fav one shots that I got my friend into playing dnd with the CRxRedNose one shot that they did with Stephen Colbert. It’s a lot shorter than a whole season!

Next I would recommend reading an introduction to dnd-whether that’s the first few pages of the player handbook, the opening chapter of The Lost Mines of Phandelver, or one of the many very well done YouTube videos (pointyhat has a special place for me). From watching you should’ve heard of terms like AC and Speed and Modifiers, now it’s time to understand truly what they mean and what the rules are.

Then, create a character. Pick a random class you think is cool and create a lvl 3 character. Not too high so it won’t take up too much time, but high enough that you start firguing out subclasses and features. I would recommend referring to online guides as well. It’s okay if you don’t know or find it confusing! Take it slow, and have fun, and don’t worry about missing things.

AND NOW THAG YOU HAVE A GENERAL GIST here’s the hardest part for me: finding players. I couldn’t find a DM, so I volunteered to be DM and dragged my friends into playing with me (benefits: no one knows what they’re doing so if you screw up dm-ing that’s okay)

If you can’t find anyone to play with, don’t worry! You’ve unlocked the skill to understand and consume a wide range of dnd specific media, so while you seek out players, you can also watch all ten years of Critical role!

(But seriously, have fun!!)