Making a campaign as someone learning the rules of the game /u/TheAnarchistArchives DnD: Roll for Initiative!

I have wanted to DM for a long time, I’ve finally convinced my cousins to play a game with me for my first official campaign. The problem is I don’t have resources like the books to guide me on how to make the mechanics. I’ve played BG3 and watched Critical Role play, so I have basic knowledge of some aspects.

I’ve got the plot, quests, loot, and other story telling aspects down. Any place where I can find easy to understand guides on gameplay? Because at this time it is immensely hard to find any D&D related things directly after Christmas in my hometown, we live smack-bang in the middle of nowhere.

I have wanted to DM for a long time, I’ve finally convinced my cousins to play a game with me for my first official campaign. The problem is I don’t have resources like the books to guide me on how to make the mechanics. I’ve played BG3 and watched Critical Role play, so I have basic knowledge of some aspects.

I’ve got the plot, quests, loot, and other story telling aspects down. Any place where I can find easy to understand guides on gameplay? Because at this time it is immensely hard to find any D&D related things directly after Christmas in my hometown, we live smack-bang in the middle of nowhere.