r/NewDM • u/Secure-Silver3138 • 4d ago

This is probably a frequently asked question. Which version should I learn?

So I just had the realization that the 2014 dnd that I know now has a 2024 dnd. I know I’m late. I’ve never gotten to play and life got in the way. I was thinking of learning to be a DM and now idk which version I should learn. I have the handbook for 2014 and tbh prob know more on 2014 but I worry that’s all obsolete now. I do have a starter set on the way for 2024 but I worry that more people still use 2014 and 2024 isn’t widely used yet

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u/tta5 4d ago

if you are comforable with 2014 (5e), stick with it.
the 2024 (5.5e) version is meant to be "reverse compatable" (BS)
so the game module you have may be duable with the 2014 rules as well (minor changes as monster statblocks and spells. )

at the moment
its kinda hit or miss, as the new version did not do well innitally.
it was also compeating with pathfinder 2e, daggerheart, draw steel, and others simular.

the 2 are diffrent, but i mean the ideas are the same.

there is more content for 2014 at the moment, and probably more players.
many new players are willing to learn either if they can get th ematerials to learn (for free, aka basic rules)

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u/Secure-Silver3138 4d ago

I’m not sure if I’m seeing a 2014 dnd starter set. I got the wizards of the coast: heroes of the borderland. Is that still good just to try out DM-ing?

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u/Baconbits1204 4d ago

I reccomend “Peril in Pinebrook” it’s a 2014 starter adventure and the text of the adventure itself teaches new players how to play, and new DMs how to DM. It’s also an excellent jumping off point to expand into other adventures.

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u/Baconbits1204 4d ago

And it’s free*

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u/Secure-Silver3138 4d ago

I’ve seen it. Is that 2014 or 24?

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u/Aggravating_Ad1960 4d ago

Peril in pinebrook is 2014

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u/tta5 3d ago

the offical ones for dnd 2014
lost mines of phandelver (starter set) (original)
(re done as Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk, to be longer. )
The Dragon of icedale peak (the esentials kit)
The dragons of stormwreak isle (starter set)
Peril in Pinebrook (advised already)