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DnDoggos #1
Get the Party Started
Four adorable dogs are tail-waggingly excited to play their favorite role-playing game in Get the Party Started , the middle grade graphic novel debut from online comic creator Scout Underhill.
They've picked their characters and favorite dice, and are ready to set off on the adventure their game master Magnus has created for them.
Pickles, a rough and tumble fighter; Tonka, a playful and fun-loving bard; and Zoey, a wise and caring cleric, are given a quest to fetch a magical dog collar from a nearby swamp. But when they triumphantly return, they soon find that the collar isn't the only thing that has gone missing from Tail's Bend. All the squeaky toys in town have disappeared and Squish, the mayor's young son, has set off on his own to find them.
It's up to the Doggos to rescue Squish, track down the missing toys, and save the day!
They've picked their characters and favorite dice, and are ready to set off on the adventure their game master Magnus has created for them.
Pickles, a rough and tumble fighter; Tonka, a playful and fun-loving bard; and Zoey, a wise and caring cleric, are given a quest to fetch a magical dog collar from a nearby swamp. But when they triumphantly return, they soon find that the collar isn't the only thing that has gone missing from Tail's Bend. All the squeaky toys in town have disappeared and Squish, the mayor's young son, has set off on his own to find them.
It's up to the Doggos to rescue Squish, track down the missing toys, and save the day!
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First published February 27, 2024
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December 1, 2023
Perfect for fans of The Adventure Zone, this rollicking canine adventure isn’t just for middle-grade readers, but anyone who loves DnD campaigns filled with shenanigans, humor and heart! With wonderfully illustrated panels, beautifully colored pages, and a paw-some cast of pups, you’ll have a barking good time reading DNDOGGOS!
June 25, 2023
A charming journey full of fun and wit, which will no doubt encourage kids to start a DnD adventure of their own. I absolutely adore this sweet doggo cast! You can tell Scout put so much love into these characters. Can’t wait to see more DnDoggos campaigns in the future!
September 3, 2024
My reluctant reader son absolutely loved this. I found myself laughing out loud as well. The author perfectly balances rules, plot, and humor. I can’t wait until more come out.
January 27, 2025
I'm always interested in how books using roleplaying as part of their storytelling will balance the play versus "real life", and I've never seen it done quite like this. This graphic novel focuses mostly on the cD&D campaign, the excitement of their fantasy battles and victories, keeping it easy for a younger reader to stay interested, and uses the real life moments partially just to show the dog's personalities as a friend group. But what I thought was really well done, was the very casual, patient explanation of how to play the game. This was the most accessible D&D story I've read for someone totally new to roleplaying games, like a child who'd pick up this book might be. It doesn't break the 4th wall or totally break up the story in order to explain, but makes it feel natural, and I love how each mechanic builds on each other so the reader can get a good idea of what's happening and what the rolls mean without feeling lost or overwhelmed. I think this is a really great primer for kids who are curious about D&D! The cute dogs definitely don't hurt either.
June 25, 2024
I checked out this book because of its adorable cover and title.
This graphic novel starts by introducing the doggos and their D&D characters. There are three players: Tonka the bard, Zoey the cleric, and Pickles the fighter. Their Dungeon Master is Magnus. One thing I liked about the introductions is that they included the dogs' pronouns. Even though each dog used traditional pronouns like she/her and he/him, it shows readers that the dogs care about referring to others with the correct pronouns. Based on the introduction, I knew Pickles would be my favorite character and my love for Pickles only grew as I read.
This book didn't just show the dogs adventuring in a fantasy land; it also showed them physically playing the game—remembering which dice to use, explaining how initiative order is figured out, and showing the use of miniatures. I loved this because it showed that it's okay to make mistakes. A good DM and party will correct you without making you feel belittled. It shows that it's okay for not know all the rules. D&D is a game to learn as you plan.
One last note about this book: Pickles is my spirit doggo. I completely related to the character of Pickles—her love of combat and big swords, her getting too excited and sometimes cheering for the wrong dogs, and even getting distracted from the game by food. Books can be mirrors or windows. I would have never expected a book about dogs who play D&D to be a mirror. Pickles encompasses everything I love about D&D. Pickles is now one of my all-time favorite characters.
I can't wait to read more doggo adventures.
This graphic novel starts by introducing the doggos and their D&D characters. There are three players: Tonka the bard, Zoey the cleric, and Pickles the fighter. Their Dungeon Master is Magnus. One thing I liked about the introductions is that they included the dogs' pronouns. Even though each dog used traditional pronouns like she/her and he/him, it shows readers that the dogs care about referring to others with the correct pronouns. Based on the introduction, I knew Pickles would be my favorite character and my love for Pickles only grew as I read.
This book didn't just show the dogs adventuring in a fantasy land; it also showed them physically playing the game—remembering which dice to use, explaining how initiative order is figured out, and showing the use of miniatures. I loved this because it showed that it's okay to make mistakes. A good DM and party will correct you without making you feel belittled. It shows that it's okay for not know all the rules. D&D is a game to learn as you plan.
One last note about this book: Pickles is my spirit doggo. I completely related to the character of Pickles—her love of combat and big swords, her getting too excited and sometimes cheering for the wrong dogs, and even getting distracted from the game by food. Books can be mirrors or windows. I would have never expected a book about dogs who play D&D to be a mirror. Pickles encompasses everything I love about D&D. Pickles is now one of my all-time favorite characters.
I can't wait to read more doggo adventures.
October 13, 2024
Wholesome, charming, gorgeous art, perfect for my son who loves both dnd and dogs.
March 6, 2024
omg this was amazing and soo good! it is a perfect beginners guide to dnd and also, a fun cute way to witness a game. it is perfect for everyone who loves dnd, wants to get into dnd, loves dogs and loves to have fun! tonka, magnus, pickles and zoey are so lovable and each of them bring exciting energy.
i kept smiling while reading and also it made me want to play dnd WAY MORE than i already have ahaha. the drawings are also so good. the illustrator really knows what she is doing. she manages to make the world magnus built so beautiful but also, she manages to keep the table scenes so interesting even if the scenery don't change much there.
i feel like i make no sense but just know this is one of my favorite graphic novels ever now. it is comforting and perfect for a chill read! i totally recommend it! ❤️
I can't wait to see where our heroes go next time!
i kept smiling while reading and also it made me want to play dnd WAY MORE than i already have ahaha. the drawings are also so good. the illustrator really knows what she is doing. she manages to make the world magnus built so beautiful but also, she manages to keep the table scenes so interesting even if the scenery don't change much there.
i feel like i make no sense but just know this is one of my favorite graphic novels ever now. it is comforting and perfect for a chill read! i totally recommend it! ❤️
I can't wait to see where our heroes go next time!
May 10, 2024
Very cute! Dogs playing DnD is about as adorable as you can expect. There are distinct personalities for each character. We've got goofy, lovable Tonka and worried, kind Zoey and Pickles the excitable fighter who is money-hungry. I liked how there were miniatures of bosses and lots of snack breaks. The DM Magnus could be a little devious with their obstacles but you knew everything was going to work out. This is perfect for young fans of DnD or would even help get kids interested in the game. A wholesome, friendship story that mimicked a DnD session very closely.
December 18, 2023
Four dogs start a DnD adventure together. Their first mission is to get Squish, a little dog who ran off to have an adventure, back from a gang of bad dogs.
I loved this so much! It did a great job of introducing DnD mechanics in a kid friendly way, and each of the dogs had their own fun personalities, even outside of their role-play character. I really hope there are more in this series because it was just delightful!
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this so much! It did a great job of introducing DnD mechanics in a kid friendly way, and each of the dogs had their own fun personalities, even outside of their role-play character. I really hope there are more in this series because it was just delightful!
I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2024
This is the perfect book for kids (or parents of young kids) who LOVE dogs and want to learn DnD! Even as an adult, I had an absolute blast! Each character is super fun and just like someone you would meet at a DnD table— I’m a Pickles for sure! I could not put this book down and I could not stop laughing at some of the panels! So much fun and hope there’s a book 2 soon!
October 20, 2023
Thanks to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review..
A very adorable D&D story with cute dogs! Definitely a must-read for younger audiences getting into D&D.
A very adorable D&D story with cute dogs! Definitely a must-read for younger audiences getting into D&D.
June 30, 2024
I stumbled across the DnDoggos webcomic completely by accident, but I was immediately enchanted by it, so I was tremendously pleased when Scout Underhill published a book of the Doggos adventures. The dogs are based on Underhill's own dogs and have such life and personality, and Underhill's own love of D&D comes through. A truly fun read.
September 1, 2025
this was so dang cute. i want an art piece of my dog as a dnd character now!
March 8, 2024
It doesn't get any cuter than this. I can't remember the last time a book made me smile so much my cheeks hurt.
I have followed the webcomic for a while, so it was a joy to see all the beloved doggos (and the screen dragon!) in color in their very own book! Magnus the DM gets the best evil grin as he is about to unleash chaos (see what I did there?) on his players, and there is no one in the world as musical and funny as Tonka. I wish I were as kind and wise as Zoey, and I aspire to be as brave and daring as Pickles. (Hail to the Stink Queen!)
Here's hoping for many more DnDoggo adventures to come!
I have followed the webcomic for a while, so it was a joy to see all the beloved doggos (and the screen dragon!) in color in their very own book! Magnus the DM gets the best evil grin as he is about to unleash chaos (see what I did there?) on his players, and there is no one in the world as musical and funny as Tonka. I wish I were as kind and wise as Zoey, and I aspire to be as brave and daring as Pickles. (Hail to the Stink Queen!)
Here's hoping for many more DnDoggo adventures to come!
March 20, 2024
Overall it’s a cute kids book.
The characters had quite a bit of plot armor and always seemed to have good rolls. Bad rolls seemed just not a thing. But it’s a kids book, so expected.
I did like that this book did a really good job of showing and partially explaining how dnd is played.
The characters had quite a bit of plot armor and always seemed to have good rolls. Bad rolls seemed just not a thing. But it’s a kids book, so expected.
I did like that this book did a really good job of showing and partially explaining how dnd is played.
May 30, 2024
Adorable. Fun little adventure. Love it.
March 7, 2024
Disclaimer: I received this finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: DnDoggos: Get the Party Started
Author: Scout Underhill, Liana Sposto
Book Series: DnDoggos Book 1
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: middle grade readers, graphic novel, fantasy, DND
Publication Date: February 27, 2024
Genre: MG Fantasy Graphic Novel
Age Relevance: 8+ (slight violence)
Explanation of Above: There is slight violence with weapons shown in a DND format.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 272
Synopsis: Four adorable dogs are tail-waggingly excited to play their favorite role-playing game in Get the Party Started , the middle grade graphic novel debut from online comic creator Scout Underhill.
They've picked their characters and favorite dice, and are ready to set off on the adventure their game master Magnus has created for them.
Pickles, a rough and tumble fighter; Tonka, a playful and fun-loving bard; and Zoey, a wise and caring cleric, are given a quest to fetch a magical dog collar from a nearby swamp. But when they triumphantly return, they soon find that the collar isn't the only thing that has gone missing from Tail's Bend. All the squeaky toys in town have disappeared and Squish, the mayor's young son, has set off on his own to find them.
It's up to the Doggos to rescue Squish, track down the missing toys, and save the day!
Review: As someone who’s played DND and loves the game, I absolutely adored this book. It’s a cute little intro into the world and game in an easy to understand format for little kids. When I started playing DND, I was around 10 years old and my dad was my Dungeon Master. He incorporated things that my cousin (also 10) and I both loved (like Pokemon) into the game to make it more interesting to us and I love that this game did something similar with the chew toys. I think that DND is a great game that teaches kids a multitude of life skills, like how to be a part of a cooperative group and how to creatively problem solve issues. My dad also incorporated math into our sessions because I needed help in that area, and playing the game helped me out with my math grades lol. I also love how the book switched between the game DND and the real life of the dogs, showing how they’re all friends and how they get along outside of the game. This book was an absolutely adorable trip down memory lane for me and I can’t wait to read the other books in this series.
The only thing I will criticize is that the beginning was a bit abrupt. I would have liked to see how the group was formed, but for a middle grader I think going right into the action is a great idea for getting them hooked into the story early on.
Verdict: I love this book so much! Great for DND lovers and parents teaching the game to their littles!
Book: DnDoggos: Get the Party Started
Author: Scout Underhill, Liana Sposto
Book Series: DnDoggos Book 1
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: middle grade readers, graphic novel, fantasy, DND
Publication Date: February 27, 2024
Genre: MG Fantasy Graphic Novel
Age Relevance: 8+ (slight violence)
Explanation of Above: There is slight violence with weapons shown in a DND format.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 272
Synopsis: Four adorable dogs are tail-waggingly excited to play their favorite role-playing game in Get the Party Started , the middle grade graphic novel debut from online comic creator Scout Underhill.
They've picked their characters and favorite dice, and are ready to set off on the adventure their game master Magnus has created for them.
Pickles, a rough and tumble fighter; Tonka, a playful and fun-loving bard; and Zoey, a wise and caring cleric, are given a quest to fetch a magical dog collar from a nearby swamp. But when they triumphantly return, they soon find that the collar isn't the only thing that has gone missing from Tail's Bend. All the squeaky toys in town have disappeared and Squish, the mayor's young son, has set off on his own to find them.
It's up to the Doggos to rescue Squish, track down the missing toys, and save the day!
Review: As someone who’s played DND and loves the game, I absolutely adored this book. It’s a cute little intro into the world and game in an easy to understand format for little kids. When I started playing DND, I was around 10 years old and my dad was my Dungeon Master. He incorporated things that my cousin (also 10) and I both loved (like Pokemon) into the game to make it more interesting to us and I love that this game did something similar with the chew toys. I think that DND is a great game that teaches kids a multitude of life skills, like how to be a part of a cooperative group and how to creatively problem solve issues. My dad also incorporated math into our sessions because I needed help in that area, and playing the game helped me out with my math grades lol. I also love how the book switched between the game DND and the real life of the dogs, showing how they’re all friends and how they get along outside of the game. This book was an absolutely adorable trip down memory lane for me and I can’t wait to read the other books in this series.
The only thing I will criticize is that the beginning was a bit abrupt. I would have liked to see how the group was formed, but for a middle grader I think going right into the action is a great idea for getting them hooked into the story early on.
Verdict: I love this book so much! Great for DND lovers and parents teaching the game to their littles!
February 14, 2024
Role-playing games get a new direction with plenty of snacks and doggy fun.
Four friends are ready to enter the adventure and show what they have: Pickles as the fighter, Tonka as the bard, Zoey as the cleric, and Magnus as the game master. With the proper dice in hand and Magnus' notes holding the dangers they'll face, they embark to complete their quests. But no quest is perfect without fitting snacks, surprise parties, and more than a little banter between friends. Still, they can't forget what's at stake, especially when every squeaky toy in town has disappeared...right along with a friend, who might be part of the imagination but that doesn't make the adventure less fun.
Fans of role-playing games will quickly recognize what's happening and easily sink into the situations and predicaments. Those, who aren't so familiar with Dungeons and Dragons and such, won't find themselves left too far behind. With a quick introduction of each of the four dogs and their roles, the story pulls right in with the first quest against a bog monster. Imagination and action hit but only for a few moments at a time. With surprising smoothness, the story flips back and forth between the imaginative game and the real-life (well, in so far that talking dogs sitting at a table playing a game can be considered real) as Magnus reads and explains what's happening, while the other three roll their dice or declare what actions they are about to take. At first, I thought this might be a bit jolting, but it not only works but makes it that much easier to like each of the friends, since their personalities really shine from several directions.
While the tale goes through adventures, action, silly moments, and more, tips to game play (explanations of dice, numbers, etc.) slide naturally into the flow, making the entire roll-play gaming thing a bit more understandable and accessible. There are also subtle messages surrounding sportsmanship as the four don't always agree on everything. Then, there's the addition of snacks...which probably doesn't hold an important message or point, but food is always a plus and adds a smile.
The graphics bring both sides of the adventure to life and allow the interaction of the friends to come across nicely. There's a good balance between text and imagery, and each carries its part in the plot. The changes between tension and humor added change-up to keep things interesting, although one or two banters did stretch (maybe) a little long.
It's a fun beginning to a new series, and thanks to the imaginative end of the plot, leaves many doors wide open for the adventures to come. Plus, these four dogs are very fun and cute. I received a DRC and am excited to see what happens to these friends next.
Four friends are ready to enter the adventure and show what they have: Pickles as the fighter, Tonka as the bard, Zoey as the cleric, and Magnus as the game master. With the proper dice in hand and Magnus' notes holding the dangers they'll face, they embark to complete their quests. But no quest is perfect without fitting snacks, surprise parties, and more than a little banter between friends. Still, they can't forget what's at stake, especially when every squeaky toy in town has disappeared...right along with a friend, who might be part of the imagination but that doesn't make the adventure less fun.
Fans of role-playing games will quickly recognize what's happening and easily sink into the situations and predicaments. Those, who aren't so familiar with Dungeons and Dragons and such, won't find themselves left too far behind. With a quick introduction of each of the four dogs and their roles, the story pulls right in with the first quest against a bog monster. Imagination and action hit but only for a few moments at a time. With surprising smoothness, the story flips back and forth between the imaginative game and the real-life (well, in so far that talking dogs sitting at a table playing a game can be considered real) as Magnus reads and explains what's happening, while the other three roll their dice or declare what actions they are about to take. At first, I thought this might be a bit jolting, but it not only works but makes it that much easier to like each of the friends, since their personalities really shine from several directions.
While the tale goes through adventures, action, silly moments, and more, tips to game play (explanations of dice, numbers, etc.) slide naturally into the flow, making the entire roll-play gaming thing a bit more understandable and accessible. There are also subtle messages surrounding sportsmanship as the four don't always agree on everything. Then, there's the addition of snacks...which probably doesn't hold an important message or point, but food is always a plus and adds a smile.
The graphics bring both sides of the adventure to life and allow the interaction of the friends to come across nicely. There's a good balance between text and imagery, and each carries its part in the plot. The changes between tension and humor added change-up to keep things interesting, although one or two banters did stretch (maybe) a little long.
It's a fun beginning to a new series, and thanks to the imaginative end of the plot, leaves many doors wide open for the adventures to come. Plus, these four dogs are very fun and cute. I received a DRC and am excited to see what happens to these friends next.
March 5, 2024
“DnDoggos: Get the Party Started” is a story about four canine friends playing Dungeons and Dragons. The graphic novel was written and drawn by Scout Underhill who based the characters on their real life dogs, and a love of D&D and playing games with friends. Originally started as a web comic, the online story has been running since 2017. However, this book is a brand new story, taking us on the journey of how the eponymous Doggos started playing the game they all love. On this first adventure we meet many memorable and, frankly adorably cute characters. With fantastic color work by Liana Sposto, the story jumps off the pages, reflecting the mood of the party and the story.
The main characters are four dogs: Magnus (the game master) who is running the game for his house mates; Tonka, an innocent and drooly pooch playing a bard; Pickles, the fighter and always on the look out for loot, adventure, loot, monsters, and more loot; and Zoe, the cleric who is level headed and the thoughtful member of the party. Together they go on a quest to solve the mystery of the vanishing Squeaky Toys in what could be seen as their origin story. The tale moves between the dogs playing the game around the table, and primarily from their characters' perspective as they adventure. You'll follow them as they travel through swamps, fight magical monsters, eat snacks and hopefully, save the day [no spoilers].
While the book is primarily aimed for middle grade readers, teens and adults will enjoy the story too. It does not talk down to the reader, and keeps your attention with engaging characters and encounters. A perfect choice for anyone who has a love of role play games (RPGs), or just fun adventures and friends.
The story is an easy read, fast paced, fun, silly, full of great puns, easy explanations of the few D&D mechanics that come up, and is a joy to read. If you've played Dungeons and Dragons with your friends, or have a youngster in your house interested in gaming, or are just want to read a light-hearted story about some cute dogs, I'm sure you'll love this graphic novel.
The main characters are four dogs: Magnus (the game master) who is running the game for his house mates; Tonka, an innocent and drooly pooch playing a bard; Pickles, the fighter and always on the look out for loot, adventure, loot, monsters, and more loot; and Zoe, the cleric who is level headed and the thoughtful member of the party. Together they go on a quest to solve the mystery of the vanishing Squeaky Toys in what could be seen as their origin story. The tale moves between the dogs playing the game around the table, and primarily from their characters' perspective as they adventure. You'll follow them as they travel through swamps, fight magical monsters, eat snacks and hopefully, save the day [no spoilers].
While the book is primarily aimed for middle grade readers, teens and adults will enjoy the story too. It does not talk down to the reader, and keeps your attention with engaging characters and encounters. A perfect choice for anyone who has a love of role play games (RPGs), or just fun adventures and friends.
The story is an easy read, fast paced, fun, silly, full of great puns, easy explanations of the few D&D mechanics that come up, and is a joy to read. If you've played Dungeons and Dragons with your friends, or have a youngster in your house interested in gaming, or are just want to read a light-hearted story about some cute dogs, I'm sure you'll love this graphic novel.
January 31, 2025
I didn't know I needed this in my life, and I'm sad there isn't a book #2 yet. I'm so invested in the world of DNDoggos.
For starters dogs are playing DND! The story is adorable. The campaign is that they were employed by a town and their mayor to go save the mayor's son, who wanted to go on his own adventure after the DNDoggos found a relic that was stolen from the village off of a statue in the square.
The humor in this book is top notch. You'll be laughing for the jokes but most importantly the hilarious faces the dogs make. The humor is wild and age appropriate too. I'd be shocked if kids didn't find this graphic novel funny. This book also introduces the reader to DND and it's digestible for those not 100 percent sure how it all works. The dungeon master which is Magnus, is clever. I loved him so much, especially when the map got covered with snacks. He said, nah, this is fine after a few panels where the map was covered before he spoke up. That was golden timing for humor. I laughed so much while reading this, it put the biggest smile on my face. And that's what books should do. You find one you really adore, and just cherish it. So this series is something I'll always keep with me as a positive experience.
And lastly the artwork is drop dead gorgeous. Illustrator Liana did these characters justice. I think when she captures Pickles character during dramatic fighting scenes, it's done incredibly well. I just can't help but fall in love with these characters.
Can I pretty please have more? I'm like your biggest new fan. Highest Recommendation of a book in a while from me. I'm actually going to gift this to my friend to read for her birthday. I'm that positive she'll love it.
For starters dogs are playing DND! The story is adorable. The campaign is that they were employed by a town and their mayor to go save the mayor's son, who wanted to go on his own adventure after the DNDoggos found a relic that was stolen from the village off of a statue in the square.
The humor in this book is top notch. You'll be laughing for the jokes but most importantly the hilarious faces the dogs make. The humor is wild and age appropriate too. I'd be shocked if kids didn't find this graphic novel funny. This book also introduces the reader to DND and it's digestible for those not 100 percent sure how it all works. The dungeon master which is Magnus, is clever. I loved him so much, especially when the map got covered with snacks. He said, nah, this is fine after a few panels where the map was covered before he spoke up. That was golden timing for humor. I laughed so much while reading this, it put the biggest smile on my face. And that's what books should do. You find one you really adore, and just cherish it. So this series is something I'll always keep with me as a positive experience.
And lastly the artwork is drop dead gorgeous. Illustrator Liana did these characters justice. I think when she captures Pickles character during dramatic fighting scenes, it's done incredibly well. I just can't help but fall in love with these characters.
Can I pretty please have more? I'm like your biggest new fan. Highest Recommendation of a book in a while from me. I'm actually going to gift this to my friend to read for her birthday. I'm that positive she'll love it.
January 10, 2025
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An action-packed adventure featuring a band of adorable canines on their first D&D campaign. Join Pickles, Tonka, and Zoey along with DM Magnus as they set out on a rescue mission.
An entertaining and fun-filled adventure story with plenty of humor. The illustrations are great and the characters are so much fun. I loved seeing how they played off of one another and how their different personalities came through.
A cute story overall. At times it dragged a bit for me. I think it tries to accommodate those new to D&D and those who already have prior knowledge, but it's a bit inconsistent. There are times the DM takes a break to explain different rules (which die to roll, what different checks are for) then there are other times when it helps to have a basic understanding of the game already established. The explanations aren't necessarily thorough enough for someone who doesn't already understand the basics. Not really sure it quite finds the right balance.
Still, it was a fun read. I can definitely see young readers enjoying the humor of this.
An action-packed adventure featuring a band of adorable canines on their first D&D campaign. Join Pickles, Tonka, and Zoey along with DM Magnus as they set out on a rescue mission.
An entertaining and fun-filled adventure story with plenty of humor. The illustrations are great and the characters are so much fun. I loved seeing how they played off of one another and how their different personalities came through.
A cute story overall. At times it dragged a bit for me. I think it tries to accommodate those new to D&D and those who already have prior knowledge, but it's a bit inconsistent. There are times the DM takes a break to explain different rules (which die to roll, what different checks are for) then there are other times when it helps to have a basic understanding of the game already established. The explanations aren't necessarily thorough enough for someone who doesn't already understand the basics. Not really sure it quite finds the right balance.
Still, it was a fun read. I can definitely see young readers enjoying the humor of this.
September 27, 2023
DnDoggos: Get The Party Started is the perfect companion for families or kids who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. It's a cute, fun adventure and is told in a way that feels very similar to real DnD campaigns.
The graphic novel switches between showing the players and their characters, taking time for the players to ask questions and explain what they are doing or how something works. There is even a section where Game Master Magnus explains some of the things they've been using throughout the story: what rolling with advantage or disadvantage means, what the different dice are, etc.
Dungeons and Dragons has had a boom in popularity recently, and this will be a great book to pick up for anyone who either wants to start playing and wants to see what it's like and how it works, or for anyone who just wants to read a cute adventure about some doggos playing a role playing game!
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for access to the ARC of this book.
The graphic novel switches between showing the players and their characters, taking time for the players to ask questions and explain what they are doing or how something works. There is even a section where Game Master Magnus explains some of the things they've been using throughout the story: what rolling with advantage or disadvantage means, what the different dice are, etc.
Dungeons and Dragons has had a boom in popularity recently, and this will be a great book to pick up for anyone who either wants to start playing and wants to see what it's like and how it works, or for anyone who just wants to read a cute adventure about some doggos playing a role playing game!
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for access to the ARC of this book.
March 13, 2024
Absolutely charming! Full of innocence and enthusiasm, this book is truly about the love of the game of Dungeons and Dragons, with the most lovable pups to guide the way. Fantastic to read with young kids who may be interested in gaming, the framing device of the dogs playing the game does a really fantastic job of demonstrating and explaining some of the most basic mechanics of the game in plot, making the book fully accessible to anyone, even those who knows nothing about the game. Having the plot follow the game, especially one staring a bunch of friendly dogs, makes the stakes very low, allows for nice fast pacing, and makes for a fun, relaxing read. The humor is clever and cute, and funny to adult and kid readers alike. My 8 and 11 year olds burst out laughing multiple times in the book! And clever little jokes the the hot dog water coming in pints, and Pickles' LOTR/hobbit reference was a nice nod to the adults who could think "I understood that reference!" A great read, and one I'm happy to recommend!
March 7, 2024
DnDoggos: Get the Party Started introduces readers to Magnus (the DM), Tonka (a bard), Pickles (a fighter), and Zoey (a cleric). These fun-loving dogs are settling in to play their very first game of DnD. Magnus has created quite the quest for our intrepid heroes. When they learn that their NPC friend Squish has gone missing along with all of the squeaky toys in Tail's Bend it's up to this new adventuring party to save the day.
As Tonka, Pickles, and Zoey learn how to play readers are also walked through how to interact with the created world as player characters. Underhill does a good job of explaining some of the potentially confusing elements of DnD play and even includes a helpful section at the end to answer some of the questions that readers may still have about how gameplay works.
This is such an enjoyable story and a great introduction to DnD for young readers.
As Tonka, Pickles, and Zoey learn how to play readers are also walked through how to interact with the created world as player characters. Underhill does a good job of explaining some of the potentially confusing elements of DnD play and even includes a helpful section at the end to answer some of the questions that readers may still have about how gameplay works.
This is such an enjoyable story and a great introduction to DnD for young readers.
May 28, 2024
dogs and D&D? what more could a girl want???
anyway, this was so cute that i almost cried-
DnDoggos: Get the Party Started is a perfect introduction to D&D for beginners! there is a good mix of detailed game mechanics and actual gameplay woven into the story, and the adorable art style makes you want to stay for all of the adventures the DnDoggos face. it's such a cozy comfort read. also, you gotta love Magnus representing all of us tired, but comically evil DMs out there <3
i need more of Tonka, Magnus, Pickles, and Zoey immediately!!
ugh, now i want to go play some D&D...
just read it. it's too good to pass up. 100000/10. 💞
~ Morgan Shadow 🐺👑🏹🌊💫
anyway, this was so cute that i almost cried-
DnDoggos: Get the Party Started is a perfect introduction to D&D for beginners! there is a good mix of detailed game mechanics and actual gameplay woven into the story, and the adorable art style makes you want to stay for all of the adventures the DnDoggos face. it's such a cozy comfort read. also, you gotta love Magnus representing all of us tired, but comically evil DMs out there <3
i need more of Tonka, Magnus, Pickles, and Zoey immediately!!
ugh, now i want to go play some D&D...
just read it. it's too good to pass up. 100000/10. 💞
~ Morgan Shadow 🐺👑🏹🌊💫
February 28, 2024
DNDoggos is a graphic novel with 4 dogs who are playing D&D. First, I want to say that I did not realize that this was based off a webcomic that has been around for awhile. In the beginning of the story *ahem* adventure, I thought it was cute, but a bit goofy. I didn't think that it would appeal to the older kids and would probably be sitting at a middle to upper elementary range. As the story went on it developed into something that legitimately would show kids how fun it could be to play D&D. How you get to be creative, work as a team, and just have lots of fun. The story not only became an adventure for the 4 characters, but it retained the silliness you would expect from dogs. Overall, very well done!
March 6, 2024
Adorable, fun, and informative! DnDoggos is a great comic for people of all ages, provided you like dogs and fantasy roleplaying games, which I reckon applies to a fair number of us.
This first volume sets the stage, as a group of canine pals start their roleplaying adventure. The story bounces between the 'real world' setting of the dogs at the table and the fantasy world that their characters inhabit. The story is light-hearted and kind, buoyed further by sweet and colourful artwork.
Fun story and charming characters aside, DnDoggos is also a great way to introduce people, especially kids, to tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, as it explains many of the basic rules of such games in easy to follow ways. Since this is the eponymous doggos' first game, their game master Magnus is often explaining things to them, whether its what dice to roll, how advantage/disadvantage works, or how to approach new scenarios creatively. Games like Dungeons and Dragons can seem pretty overwhelming to a lot of newcomers, so it's really nice to see the simple, fun way it's presented here.
If you're looking for a fun, sweet graphic novel, full of cute dogs and silliness, DnDoggos: Get the Party Started is a definite recommendation from me!
This first volume sets the stage, as a group of canine pals start their roleplaying adventure. The story bounces between the 'real world' setting of the dogs at the table and the fantasy world that their characters inhabit. The story is light-hearted and kind, buoyed further by sweet and colourful artwork.
Fun story and charming characters aside, DnDoggos is also a great way to introduce people, especially kids, to tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, as it explains many of the basic rules of such games in easy to follow ways. Since this is the eponymous doggos' first game, their game master Magnus is often explaining things to them, whether its what dice to roll, how advantage/disadvantage works, or how to approach new scenarios creatively. Games like Dungeons and Dragons can seem pretty overwhelming to a lot of newcomers, so it's really nice to see the simple, fun way it's presented here.
If you're looking for a fun, sweet graphic novel, full of cute dogs and silliness, DnDoggos: Get the Party Started is a definite recommendation from me!
November 22, 2023
A quick-paced graphic novel that works as both a baisc gameplay primer and a cute adventure story. With little prior knowledge of DnD, I was glad that the game storyline and the real world conversations were set up to make the game understandable. The story begins with the players already somewhat familiar with DnD and mostly aware of how their game characters can behave and interact. Readers totally new to DnD may need some extra explanations; for example, character building isn't discussed in this book. I will recommend this book to readers who are curious how the game works.
May 22, 2024
I really liked how this book described playing DnD. It made it very accessible to the non player, and basically walked you through a complete game (can’t think of what it’s called in DnD…campaign?). I loved the characters and their enthusiasm for playing and you can’t beat doggos!
There were even a few pages at the end explaining the cool die and how you can roll them in the game. Kinda makes me want to get some cool die!
Excellent for younger fans of DnD who maybe think they might be interested, this will set them on the right path. Looking forward to more in this series!
There were even a few pages at the end explaining the cool die and how you can roll them in the game. Kinda makes me want to get some cool die!
Excellent for younger fans of DnD who maybe think they might be interested, this will set them on the right path. Looking forward to more in this series!
July 1, 2024
I hadn't heard of the webcomic, which is surprising because I enjoy webcomics, D&D, and doggos, but this book arrived at my library and I had to read it. I'm glad I did.
First, let me just say: Pickles supremacy! I love her!
This book was super cute and a good, easy to understand, introduction into the D&D world of tabletop gaming for both kids and adults alike. I recommended this book to my sister as a book her oldest might like, as he is into both gaming and comic books like Dog Man.
The Leroy Jenkins reference was cute, too.
First, let me just say: Pickles supremacy! I love her!
This book was super cute and a good, easy to understand, introduction into the D&D world of tabletop gaming for both kids and adults alike. I recommended this book to my sister as a book her oldest might like, as he is into both gaming and comic books like Dog Man.
The Leroy Jenkins reference was cute, too.
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