Sorry I'm new to this game period. I play 4.0 IRL with friends and its hella fun. If not, should I try to play 3.5?

To me ddo is vastly different than irl d&d. Kinda feel like games like Baldur's Gate or Neverwinter Nights are a bit closer in experience, if not just from having turn-based gameplay lol.

:)

:/ I have not played neither, and whats up with that smile face.

Neverwinter online.

DDO is NOT EQUAL to DnD...

that's all - take it or leave it..

Neverwinter Online is based on 4.0.

The Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rules are the basis of nearly all of the game mechanics in DDO. That being said, the D&D ruleset is designed for PnP gaming, not online play, and they will be making changes to the rules where necessary. Turbine’s design goal is to stay faithful to the rules and spirit of PnP D&D, while ensuring that D&D Online is a fast-paced, exciting game that’s fun to play.