Is DnD MINIS the same thing as DnD basic game 3.5?

Question

And please can someone explain the main rules for beginners, I can`t find them anywhere.

Answer 1

Google for a game called OSRIC, it's free to download and it has the same rules as DND

Answer 2

No.  D and D Minis is different.  It is a collectable minatures game where D and D is a roleplaying game.  Minis is all about combat, what happens to who and when.  D and D 3.5 is about taking a character and advancing it through levels of achievement while gaining power and skills and items.  Minis was orginally an extension of the roleplaying game, and allowed players a somewhat cheap and easy way to have just combat.  Roleplayinng requires making more choices and solving problems.  There is no reason to buy basic D and D.  Today if you want to get into 3.5 rules you should buy the Pathfinder RPG.  Here is the link to that information

http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG

OSRIC is free and also can be used for playing D and D.  Many players will prefer to have a printed copy of the game.  

Good luck and happy gaming.