#dnd-newcomers

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smoky adder
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There aren’t really rules for being drunk to begin with.

knotty zephyr
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yea but would it?

smoky adder
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Without any rules to say either way, that’s going to depend entirely on the DM to decide.

earnest lark
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Alcohol is a poison, so it would make it non-alcoholic

feral moss
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Hello! so i just bought the D&D essentials kit to start getting into D&D. what are some other things i should buy to help start my adventures?

simple goblet
feral moss
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ive been told to get the monster manual and DM guide

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but thanks!

unreal thunder
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i was all set up to start my first one shot campaign as a player and it was cancelled. where should i look for a new player friendly game.

crude musk
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
fast condor
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Hello everyone I played D&D when I was younger and I think im interested in getting back into it.

I've seen One Shot campaigns and play by post options. As well as either virtual or irl tabletop options. And due to family life I definitely need to find the right game play or time slot to squeeze a game into.

I've started sending requests to PbP to see what it's like but I haven't had a response yet.

I currently have ddb and purchased the digital players handbook and various homebrew content. Just curious How your experiences have been going or any suggestions you may have.

Thanks

olive arrow
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Hi I haven't played a Mach of dnd before but I would like to and learn more about dnd

timber pilot
olive arrow
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Ok man thank you

smoky adder
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You can find the free Basic Rules and a bunch of other helpful stater links here in the pinned messages.

lyric fjord
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I have 0 clue 0 experience 0 knowledge and i wanna get into dnd

crude musk
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There are a bunch of useful resources pinned in this channel

safe compass
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helloo i have never played dnd before and i would like to join a group of 13yos

lapis spoke
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Hellooo peoplee i have started getting into dnd since last summer but i have no idea or experiance in what im doing and i just want to have fun

crude musk
safe compass
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i live in spain so cant do that

little briar
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what, Spain bans clubs in school?

crude musk
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Not really the channel for that topic. Point stands that discord/D&D Beyond is not the place for under 14s to socialise, even over D&D, due to terms of service

naive sedge
crude musk
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Luckily you don't need them to start playing, the basic rules are free

noble spire
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hi

bleak fog
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Hi all, newb here :) Question: What would what would be better for a new player to get. The d&d starter or essentials kit?

earnest lark
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Hmm - Are you planning to DM at all, or be a player?

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I ask, because whilst the essential kit (in my opinion) is enough, I think it is a very good kit for a beginner DM with rules for running the game with 1 player

simple goblet
bleak fog
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Thanks! I want to focus on playing and when I found a group who can show me the ropes maybe later occasional DM.

I saw the new starter set but I'm in Europe so it might take a while (oct. I read?)

earnest lark
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The essentials kit comes with a 64 page booklet, that contains sidekicks (if you play a game with 1 DM/1 Player), as well as all the basic rules, and character creation.

Races included:
Dwarf
Human
Elf
Halfling

Classes:
Bard
Cleric
Fighter
Rogue
Wizard

As well as some spells

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If I was to guess, the Starter set and Essentials kit has mostly the same rulebook (minus sidekicks, as these came with the essentials kit afaik).

So, either kit is fine depending on your budget :)

simple goblet
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I think the Starter set comes with pre-made characters and doesn't have the character generation rules, but they are available in the free Basic Rules

earnest lark
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Ahh! Then yeah. I think essentials would be better then if you want it all in one place

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The essentials kit also comes with a 50% off discount code to use on DND Beyond for the players guide

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It comes with the adventure (Dragon of Icespire Peak) that you can claim on DND Beyond too

bleak fog
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Interesting. Thank you for helping me out :)

earnest lark
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No problem :)

simple goblet
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Have fun and feel free to ask any more questions 🙂

mint folio
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Anyone here have experience with Foundry VTT? If so would you recommend it to new users/players?

safe compass
deft surge
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ive given the basic rules a read and whats the difference between the restrained and grappled condition, coz to me they are quite similar

jovial flicker
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RAW says grapple doesnt do that

fallen surge
jovial flicker
crude musk
deft surge
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@jovial flicker @crude musk thanks

jovial flicker
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No prob, bromigo

jovial flicker
mint folio
crude musk
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I will say that the specifics of using foundry goes beyond the scope of this channel and is something better suited to either #dnd-discussion or #dm-discussion (or even better, asking on the Foundry discord)

noble spire
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Hi I am wanting to do my first campain

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contact me if you need someone

fallen surge
quasi fog
cobalt salmon
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Hello everyone

west veldt
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My partner is wanting to get into D&D. I am thinking as a newcomer one shots might be better to get his feet wet. Are there any specific threads or servers that would cater to one shots?

gentle shadow
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I am looking for a group of people to play D&D with. Also, I am very new to this.

fallen surge
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
cyan shoal
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so Im on d&d beyond and I finished my first character, can someone explain what a campgain is?

smoky adder
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An adventure typically hinges on the successful completion of a quest, and can be as short as a single game session. Longer adventures might embroil players in great conflicts that require multiple game sessions to resolve. When strung together, these adventures form an ongoing campaign. A D&D campaign can include dozens of adventures and last for months or years.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/introduction#TheDungeonMaster

fallen surge
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Much like the story mode of a video game is often called the "campaign mode" a D&D campaign is the continuous story you tell over the many sessions that you play the game

smoky adder
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As opposed to what's called a One Shot, where the entire story typically takes place in a single session.

foggy gate
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I know this is a longshot, but it's worth shooting my shot.
As someone who's already purchased the PHB Twice i'm wondering if anyone has a spare 50% off coupon laying around for the PHB on D&D Beyond.
I'm trying to setup my character using the app because it's so easy, but i'm limited using SRD.

smoky adder
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If you don't want to buy the full book, you can buy just the options you need, like a single subclass.

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Whatever you spend gets credited toward the remaining cost of the book itself, too, in case you decide to get the rest later.

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Or if you'd rather spend time than money, you can use the homebrew tools to recreate your book content for free. (For private use only, though; please don't publish it.)

foggy gate
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Personally not looking to spend nearly full price again for a book I have two copies of so I can use it on my browser/mobile phone.

smoky adder
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Yeah, if you just open up any book in the marketplace, you can scroll down to see the individual purchase options from that book.

silent lava
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
swift plank
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@smoky adder what exactly are the "communities" referenced? Are they just different styles of D&D games?

crude musk
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communities are servers that offer D&D games en mass

dim fern
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hey 🙂

empty path
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Hello!

wintry mortar
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hello

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what should i do if ive never played dnd before

echo kelp
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Read the free basic rules (see pinned message here on the channel), watch some folks play D&D on a stream or YouTube, then maybe try making a character, then find a group to play with.

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But step #1 to playing a game - even D&D - is to gain some familiarity with the rules.

stuck kayak
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I’m a D&D newbie who was introduced to crit role by my cousin. I have a few irl sessions under my belt but my dm is only in town for a few months out of the year. I’d like to try out some online games with D&D Beyond and Discord but I was wondering how important having a computer was? I have an iPad with the D&D Beyond app and Discord app. I can’t split screen with multiple apps on iOS so I’d probably have to do VC through Discord on my phone and use the D&D Beyond app on my tablet or vice versa. Is this a feasible solution?

untold flint
stuck kayak
stuck kayak
untold flint
stuck kayak
untold flint
echo kelp
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most VTTs are not optimized for mobile devices

quaint patio
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yo thats it i prob wont talk much

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sus

severe spruce
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Owlbear.rodeo is a VTT designed with mobile in mind

stuck kayak
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Weird question, but with VTT sites like roll20 and Fantasy Grounds on computer. Do players move their own character tokens on the map, or do we tell the DM where we’d like to move and they handle the moving of pieces on the map?

The reason I ask is because I’m quadriplegic and unable to use a traditional mouse, nor do I currently have a computer set up for me to use. I do however have a tablet can use for the D&D Beyond app and I have access to someone’s computer with a webcam just to log in to see the map and other players.

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I’m trying to figure most of the ins and outs of playing online beforehand to avoid joining a session only to find out I’m unable to play and wasting everyone’s time

little briar
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I mean, the DM certainly can move your tokens for you on most VTTs.

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and like, if you explain your situation, only a total jerk of a DM wouldn't make accomodations

naive matrix
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Can I write in my character sheet that I'll later pick a multiclass?

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Just so it doesnt change starting hit points or anything

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Ill begin as a fighter and then put 1 level on wizard

little briar
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multiclassing doesn't change anything about starting.

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you start with one level in one class, future levels don't change that.

naive matrix
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So I can put Fighter/Wizard in the sheet and still be Level 1?

little briar
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no, you just put fighter in. when you level up, you can then do wizard.

naive matrix
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Ok ok

lavish hinge
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I'm kinda new to dnd but it's been a while since I've played sorry it was posted in a different channel

fallen surge
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welcome

modest oasis
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I’m very new to dnd I need to learn how to play I all ready figure out to make my character

cold sigil
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if anyone with a lot expirience can dm me it would be great

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful links in the pinned messages here that can get you started, but we’re happy to answer any specific questions you’ve got, too.

torn jacinth
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I am an absolute newb. I've gotten as far as creating a character @D&D online. I am trying to figure out how to get in a quick game online, but I don't want to be a DM. The amount of options is overwhelming... And many of the platforms have so many features I feel lost.

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Sorry, D&D Beyond...

cold sigil
gloomy rain
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i am completely new and i would like to get in to a game as a player but i am still confused how to ask to enter one if some else know how to ask to enter a game could you pls give me some instructions it would be very helpful thank you

fallen surge
gloomy rain
lyric fjord
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new player looking for an adventure to join

crude musk
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
young grove
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hey i have 355 gold pieces left for a character what are some useful things to buy?

mint folio
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I am running a Lost Mine campaign with my friends and have all of my D&D books on Beyond available for them. A Barbarian in my party wants to path into the Totem Warrior subclass but it isn't available for him. Shouldn't he have access to it through the use of my book?

dense willow
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@mint folio have you shared your source books in the campaign?

mint folio
tepid furnace
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Have you actually enabled content sharing? It's an option you need to select in the campaign.

mint folio
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Yeah, I'm looking at the page right now and it shows they are all shared except for the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign adventure

dense willow
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is he building the character in the campaign? or does he intend to import it?

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sorry if I'm asking stupid questions

mint folio
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It's been imported, but I did ask him to check and see if it appeared when he edited it through the campaign page. Unfortunately that didn't work.

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No stupid questions, any help is very welcome

dense willow
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if it becomes an issue, why not have him delete the current character and make it again Within your campaign?

mint folio
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I'll ask him to try that, I'll report back if that doesn't work

prime hollow
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hello am new

untold flint
mint folio
untold flint
# mint folio He only sees path of the berserker

Huh, that's the only one in the Basic Rules. The character sheet he's using has joined the campaign? And you have a Master subscription? And you have the Players Handbook purchased on D&D Beyond?

mint folio
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Yes to all of the above. I have the Master sub, the source book are all shared (I quadruple checked), he has imported and claimed the character sheet, and I have the Handbook.

untold flint
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Imported?

mint folio
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Could it be because he needs to create the character within the campaign as opposed to importing?

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*imported as in joined the campaign link and added his character, he didn't create it on the campaign page

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I asked him to try to make a replicate character on the campaign page and he said there is a lot of stuff available to him that wasn't before. So that must have been it.

static zealot
mint folio
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@static zealot I actually ended up disabling then re-enabling the content sharing, now he says it is available to him.

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Thanks everyone for your time and help ❤️

static zealot
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Ahhh the old turn it off and back on again trick 😉 Never fails!

mint folio
velvet mountain
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Hi I am new to d&d and to the server. I hope I can become a better player and learn more stuff about d&d :D.

prime hollow
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do you have to use your real name/use video chat to play online cuz i dont really feel safe putting my name and face on the internet(don't even use instagram or snapchat)

smoky adder
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No, you don’t.

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Different groups might have different expectations, of course, but neither of those things are required by the game itself.

prime hollow
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ok cool i was looking at roll 20 and it said use first and last name to sign up and i real uncomfy

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should i just put like first:billy last:oneshot or sum like that maybe

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idk if that would work

smoky adder
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I don’t know what Roll20’s requirements or privacy options are.

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But if you don’t like them, Roll20 is not the only way to play.

prime hollow
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ah ok well thanks for the help im trying it rn

echo kelp
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Most online systems and tools do require real names for authentication validation purposes but usually you can use a nickname and the real identity stuff can be hidden from normal view.

prime hollow
wraith lance
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Hi im new to D&D and want to learn and play

echo kelp
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Check the pinned messages on the channel here - lots of great resources to help get you started.

lyric fjord
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Where is the pinned message ?

echo kelp
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Look for the pin icon in the corner (or on mobile slide right and look for the thumbtack/pin icon)

near trench
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Hello! I am very new to dnd, I love Fantasy things and thought I would give it a go but I am having a hard time with the character sheet it’s just a little confusing for me.

lunar herald
near trench
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the the proficiency bonus thing I literally couldn’t figure that out for the life of me

lunar herald
# near trench the the proficiency bonus thing I literally couldn’t figure that out for the lif...

If you are using a dnd beyond character sheet it will track your proficiency bonus for you. look next to your speed in the stats at the top of the page and it will show it. The general idea is that as you gain experience and levels, you become more proficient in certain areas. Sure a lot of things may get better, but some things that you are proficient in, will get a bonus as a way to highlight those skills improving.

near trench
lunar herald
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Oh I'd definitely recommend it especially if you are new. It makes life a LOT easier. Creating characters, tracking spells and inventory, and even rolling things like saves or damage are all built right in. and you can have several characters for free. (I think 6 but dont quote me).

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you can even print your sheet out aqutomatically filled with all the stats. it's super mobile compatible too so if you play in person you can use it on a phone or tablet super easy.

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I could go on but defiantly try it out and if you get stuck, ask around. Use their LFG forums and jump into a game. Many DMs are happy to take on new players. (less stuck in their ways 😉 )

smoky adder
near trench
smoky adder
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But ultimately, your proficiency bonus is based purely on your character level. At level one, it’s a +2 bonus.

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And then you add that amount to attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws you’re proficient in.

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A Wisdom saving throw, for example, starts by adding your Wisdom modifier.

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If you’re proficient in Wisdom saving throws, you’d also add your proficiency bonus.

smoky adder
random escarp
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heya, I am very new to dnd, (i just bought the essentials kit a few days ago) and finally have time to set up a character sheet, however I am slightly confused by the wording in the rulebook, relating to selecting race, i saw that with choosing a dwarf, my constitution score would increase by 2 so, if I rolled a constitution score of 13, would choosing a dwarf make my new constitution score 15? thank you for any help.

little briar
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yes

crude musk
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You are correct, nailed it

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Important thing to remember, ability score and ability modifier are different

random escarp
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yeah, modifer being the little + or - dependent on what score you rolled?

crude musk
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Yep

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Your modifier is your score, minus 10, divided by 2, rounded down (confusing, I know)

random escarp
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sweet, thank you for the help, quite alot to learn, but i am very excited.

proud hazel
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I will be DMing Lost Mine of Phandelver

first time as DM
kind of scared

any tips

deft flicker
smoky adder
inner bone
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I started Lost Mine recently and it seems really combat heavy

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Also first encounter almost wiped the party

simple goblet
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That's a common problem with encounters for first level PCs

inner bone
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I figured as much. My last campaign first encounter nearly did the same

crude musk
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@inner bone #adventures-spoilers-archive is a more appropriate place to discuss specific adventures, but with regards to Lost Mines, read the description of the first encounter carefully. There are details there that make the deadliness/difficulty less of a problem

inner bone
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Thanks!

hushed elk
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Salutations!

robust maple
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Greetings fine gentlemen and women

crude musk
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And everyone betwixt

robust maple
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Of course

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I am here though cuz I haven't played a game before and I was wondering if someone could help me learn

crude musk
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We have a bunch of useful links pinned in this channel for getting you started

robust maple
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Thx

smoky adder
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If you have any specific questions, though, feel free to ask!

edgy tangle
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Hey I've been very interested in dnd and I was wondering if anyone wants to play a campaign

smoky adder
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Welcome! We’ve got a few channels to help you find a campaign:

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
lyric fjord
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how do u start playing

echo kelp
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You read the rules (see the pinned messages here in the channel), maybe watch others play the game (check D&D livestreams and videos), try your hand at making a character sheet, then find a group to play with (check the #looking-for channels).

random berry
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Hey im looking to speak with a experienced dm as everyone in my group is new to d&d and i got the role of dm just need some help with a few things

smoky adder
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But if you have a specific question, feel free to ask.

severe spruce
shadow breach
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anyone know how i can make character levels and class levels linked while using the xp progression system

crude musk
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What do you mean?

shadow breach
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you know when you get a character level while using the xp system you have to manually allocate it to the class you re using say I'm a level 1 paladin and i gain 1 character level im still a level 1 paladin until i allocate my character level to my paladin class

crude musk
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Yes, that's intended because the system supports multiclassing

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When you get enough XP, you can allocate your new level into any qualifying class

shadow breach
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ik that's intended but if im using one class is there anything i can do so when i earn a character level it automatically levels up my class ?

crude musk
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There is no way to disable that

shadow breach
lyric fjord
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Hey, new here and hoping to play my first dnd campaign ever. I made a character on dnd beyond, if there's any advice you can give me to be prepared pls let me know. Nice to meet everyone :)

minor marsh
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Hi everybody, so I was curious to know about one thing. When you want to join a campaign, do you go to looking for dm or players? I have troubles figuring out which opposite is which opposite.

smoky adder
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Assuming you're a player...

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You can post in #750812887697588356 (using the template pinned in the channel) if you want to let people know you're looking and have them contact you.

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Or you can browse through #looking-for-players to see what games are available. If you see one you like, you can contact the user privately to ask about joining.

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It's the reverse if you're a DM. 🔀

minor marsh
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Oh I see now. Thank you. I thought I already joined. Thank you once again.

smoky adder
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Otherwise, feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

lyric fjord
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@smoky adder specifically I'm looking for any information on things to do and not to do that will make the game run smoothly for everyone. I want to avoid as many newbie moments that ruin the fun as possible :3

dusty bridge
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Im planning to do a one shot for me and my friends to introduce them, and i suppose myself too, to dnd. Since I nor them are fluent with the rules and I’m kinda just looking to have a good time with them so they wanna keep playing, is it better to kinda ignore rules and make them up for the sake of not slowing down the game?

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I’m typically one to really like rules heavy stuff but i dont wanna bog them down with loads of it

prime hollow
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a square aoe of 15ft would go 5 feet in all directions right

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shoot wrong channel sorry

flat pier
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Not a noob but I may as well be as I have not played since 1995. My Kids and Grandkids were interested in a game. I chose Lost mine of Phandelver. There is so much information on just that campaign. Now I just need to figure out where we will put the wave echo cave after I am done printing it for my trip next Summer. The rest of the game will be online so that should be fun

fallen surge
flat pier
# lyric fjord <@412100875335761941> specifically I'm looking for any information on things to ...

It was our first game with the Grandkids and we all rolled horribly but i made bad rolls into good story. Our mage rolled a 3 to hit but my roll with the Goblin was also low so in the story the mage DID miss but it caught the attention of the Goblin which caused HIM to miss the target, allowing the elf to get just enough time to give the killing blow. My Son was the Elf and he rolled a crit.

flat pier
# fallen surge I'm curious, what do you think of the changes since 1995 now that we're in 5e?

I'm discovering it IS a little differant but we used to cross use other games in the past. I.E. the marvel RPG, highlander rules, and so on. Most of what I am using is a mish mash of 3.5 using the stories from the new stuff. It's really a learning experience for myself as I never DM's before and the DM I had in Korea was very good. We never used maps as he unrolled the story and kept track of all our character developement. After Lost mine of Phandelver I plan to get the Rick and Morty edition. With stranger things tying DnD to the show Vecna is sounding fun too.

lyric fjord
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I am new, looking to find a place to get started

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Anyone want to put a starter game together?

halcyon forge
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
tranquil musk
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Hey, do I need to own the entire book to share content from it with other players?

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nvm I found out

lyric fjord
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Just looking to get started- no knowledge or any one to talk to on anything

clear estuary
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@lyric fjord these pinned messages

lyric fjord
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Read them

crude musk
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In the space of 2 minutes you've read two articles, watched two YouTube videos, and the basic rules?

smoky adder
# lyric fjord <@412100875335761941> specifically I'm looking for any information on things to ...

#1) Don’t worry about it. If you’ve got a good group, they’ll help you figure things out.
#2) Remember that it’s a cooperative game. Set others up for success, share the spotlight, and make sure everyone else is having fun with you.
#3) Make sure you understand your character’s specific abilities, based on their class, race, etc.
#4) Read the Basic Rules, particularly the sections on combat and (if needed) spellcasting.
#5) In combat, plan ahead for your turn. Be ready to go when it arrives.
#6) If you’re not sure on the best specific approach, start with an intent: e.g. “I see this other player is surrounded. How can I help them?” Then you can talk out your options with the group.
#7) Have fun!

stray axle
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Hi! I’ve never played D&D before, but I really want to get into playing. Would anyone mind starting a campaign with me?

halcyon forge
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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smoky thicket
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I’m confused on the character prefernce settings in the dnd beyond character builder. I don’t know if I should change anything or not

smoky adder
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Most of those choices will probably depend on your DM. They’d be the best person to ask.

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If you don’t have a DM yet, it should be safe to just skip those for now.

smoky thicket
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okay, thanks

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Oh also is there a character that does sacrifical magic or one that is good for necromany

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Class I meant not character

smoky adder
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Wizard has the School of Necromancy subclass.

smoky thicket
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oh ok thank you

smoky adder
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Phantom Rogue can capture people’s souls.

cursive sky
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I'm completely new and interested in the game, where should I learn or understand D and D?

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Without physical help?

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s a bunch of helpful links in the pinned messages that can get you started, but if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

dense hazel
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Hey y’all Brian btw total noob to the DND scene but How effective are monks really in a party that class just speaks to me but Ik review’s aren’t everything but I don’t ever see praises

vague lotus
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Monks are neato i think some people think theyre weaker than other classes but i like monks theyre cool

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Depends on who you ask lmao

smoky adder
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If it sounds cool to you, then go for it. Have fun. 👍🏻

dense hazel
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Def gonna commit to it 🤣

vague lotus
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Many people multiclass into rogue as well so if full monk isnt doing it for you

sour summit
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Just created a new character a Chaotic good wood elf rogue

dense hazel
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So I took the personality test thing and multiple times I got Chaotic neutral what kinda class would fit around that I def thought about a ronin type thing w a monk or samurai

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I’m not to knowledgeable about the races just yet

sour summit
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Well when in DDB when you click on the alignment itll show you what races work with Chaotic neutral

vague lotus
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Honestly man just do what you think is fun😂

dense hazel
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Fs idk how they restrictions work bet lol

topaz garnet
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there's not really a racial alignment restriction

ember mirage
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Alignments are much less restrictive these days. They're a bit more like suggestions/guidelines to anchor your character's morals and lifestyle beliefs

karmic rain
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Can u use wish to cast an eighth level spell from a different class?

crude musk
karmic rain