Dungeon Crawl Classics • Player's Guide
Start Your First DCC Adventure
Read this first, then dive into the full New Player Guide.
This page is the starting point for new players at the table. It explains what Dungeon Crawl
Classics is about, what to expect from your first game, and where to go next when you want
more detail.
What You Need to Know
- Old-school tone: dangerous adventures, weird magic, and hard choices.
- The funnel: you begin with a handful of zero-level peasants and see who survives.
- Rules-light for players: focus on what you want to do; we’ll handle the details.
- Roll with the story: unexpected results and mighty deeds are part of the fun.
Continue to the New Player Guide
When you are ready for more detail, the full New Player Guide breaks down abilities,
funnels, leveling, combat basics, and how your character fits into the world of DCC.
You can read it in advance or keep it open during the session as a reference while you play.
black, white, and grey — ready for the crawl.