I want to start off by saying I have only played D&D a few times as a freshman in HS. I was Leary about starting this series. For those of you with the same concerns, don’t worry. All the terms are easily understood. I am enjoying this series tremendously! The author is very creative. Jef, narration is brilliantly performed. The comedic timing is perfect. I’ve just begun book 2. I’m a big fan of Mark Tufo, j.k. Franks and the like, this is not that. I don’t know how else to describe this novel except o say money well spent. Give it a chance.