Your spell save DC, or rather the spell save dc of he caster
#dnd-newcomers
slow jasper
ornate idol
ooh
lyric fjord
Ty for the help
slow jasper
but how do you calculate it ?
Spell Save DC = 8 + Prof Bonus + Spellcasting Ability Mod
ornate idol
Okay thank you
slow jasper
So, a lvl 1 wizard with an Int of 16 would have a spell save DC of 8 + 2 + 3 = 13
ornate idol
Understood
ornate idol
Spell Save DC = 8 + Prof Bonus + Spellcasting Ability Mod
and what if it's marked "Ranged" in the Attack/Save section ?
gleaming kestrel
and what if it's marked "Ranged" in the Attack/Save section ?
which spell are you looking at?
gleaming kestrel
so guessing similar to a filrebolt?
gleaming kestrel
then it would fall under an attack spell rather than a save one, so it would be your spellcasting ability modifier + proficiency, so in DMGrognerd example of the wizard with an int of 16 it would be +5 to your attack (2 prof + 3 int mod)
ornate idol
so it would be the spell save DC ?
gleaming kestrel
no, it would be an attack, same as it would be using a crossbow, save DC is more oriented towards area of effect attacks, or conditions. For example FireBALL which creates an explotion in an area, and anything inside that area would have to save their dex DC or be blown to smithereens
I highly recommend not homebrewing spells and other mechanics if you are just beginning
ornate idol
I only use homebrew spells that have the same mechanics as SRD's ones
small cliff
Hey so im relatively new for dnd (been playing as a pc for a couple months and DMd a game for one day and failed miserably) and was wondering if anybody could give me advice on how to properly DM a game where I want to make the world dangerous. If anyone has ever seen Dimension 20’s A crown of candy I’d want it to be similar
cobalt frigate
Hey so im relatively new for dnd (been playing as a pc for a couple months and D...
Probably best to ask in #dm-discussion
small cliff
I was about to do that thanks 🙏
zinc radish
Hello so I'm making a paladin and I was going to give them a pike but then I noticed it's two handed does that mean I can't use my shield with it?
dapper gulch
Correct!
zinc radish
OK is there something else I could use that's similar but I would still have my shield?
zinc radish
Alrighty thank you for the help
gleaming kestrel
OK is there something else I could use that's similar but I would still have my ...
also you could go for a warhammer, mace, sword, but you will be loosing a little on the range department compared with a spear
zinc radish
also you could go for a warhammer, mace, sword, but you will be loosing a little...
I will have to think about it some more but thank you
rich mulch
Hey, I’m quite new to dnd and was wondering if anyone wanted an extra PC in their game??? If so dm me : )
zinc radish
Hey, I’m quite new to dnd and was wondering if anyone wanted an extra PC in thei...
Try using #750812887697588356
rich mulch
Will do thank you!
zinc radish
Is the type of armor you have your Ac? If not how do I find what is?
crude musk
Each armor item will list the AC it gives you
For example Leather Armor gives you an AC of 11 + your dexterity modifier
https://www.dndbeyond.com/equipment/leather
zinc radish
OK so chainmail would give me 16
primal sapphire
New coming to playing on roll20 . Opinions on what character to make first?
Between a Ranger and Rogue. Maybe even Barbarian. For the magic element thinking maybe Scocerer
slow jasper
and what if it's marked "Ranged" in the Attack/Save section ?
"Ranged" means you're making a Ranged Spell Attack, in which case you're adding your Spell Attack Modifier to the attack roll (d20 roll to see if you hit, DC is target's AC).
jade furnace
Between a Ranger and Rogue. Maybe even Barbarian. For the magic element thinking...
Do you like lots of magic, little bit of utility magic that helps your character, or none and get that fancy Gandalf stuff outta here?
A secondary follow-up would be:
Do you want to be sneaky, loud and angry, or supportive with some pizzazz?
primal sapphire
A secondary follow-up would be:
Do you want to be sneaky, loud and angry, or sup...
At this point I’m looking to hang back and absorb things a bit. Someone who maybe has some hidden talent but prefers to keep his cards close to the chest. Definitely not someone to make a big entrance but rather is a little bit more observant but can hurt you if provoked and necessary
jade furnace
At this point I’m looking to hang back and absorb things a bit. Someone who mayb...
Ranged rogue and ranger could fit that. If you want magic with the rogue go arcane trickster. Otherwise the others give you some utility options I would just say to read and see what you like. Ranger is solid, and if you have access to it, gloomstalker might be fun for you, or Shadow Sorcerer could give you that hang-back and observe feel. You can flavor anything for sure, but I'd start there .
primal sapphire
Ranged rogue and ranger could fit that. If you want magic with the rogue go arca...
Appreciate the insight! Will definitely look in that. 🙏
nocturne shoal
Hehe I is a newcomer and would like to start but I need help
dapper gulch
?new
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dapper gulch
Here’s some resources!
cobalt frigate
Idk how the heck to star
Read the (free) Basic Rules and I highly recommend Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos on Youtube.
pastel summit
I need help setting up a campaign and I've never DMd or technically played before (I had one session of an SW5e one-shot so I don't think that counts) (However, I've already watched videos and researched a bit about DnD so I got the basics down kinda.)
(Homebrew SW5e, I especially need help with character sheets and learning how to set up the campaign.)
If anyone would be generous enough to provide me their support that'd be great! DMs are open!
errant star
I'm Dming for my first time this Sunday any tips?
worthy quartz
Just got done wharching a video and sounds fun. But I want to play now and I doubt therea going to be many people willing to let me "in" on a game right now so what do I do.
nocturne shoal
Hey, can anyone give me a good dnd online game? I’m tryna start
worthy quartz
Same
nocturne shoal
I’m online looking for online games but all of them cost money and I’m broke and I can’t find a free one
ionic tendon
How you know when a spell need to get roll dice to hit? Like hunters mark need to roll dice to hit?
cobalt frigate
It will say in the spell description.
The Fire Bolt spell requires a Spell Attack roll, for example.
Hunter's Mark isn't attack, it's a buff.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/hunters-mark
You choose a creature you can see within range and mystically mark it as your quarry. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 damage to the target whenever you hit it with a weapon attack, and you have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check you make to find it. If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to mark a new creature.
spark moat
How does the component pouch work? I just dont understand why you would have it in place of an arcane focus. Is it mostly just a character design thing?
zinc radish
So I had a quick question I'm making a plaiden with chainmail armor which give 16 Ac and have a shield with gives +2 to Ac and I have a 14 in dex +2 to Ac. I'm pretty sure that broken having 20 Ac. How can I fix this should I just change the number in my dex or is their something I'm doing wrong?
merry river
what is all this VTT i see for people wanting games? what is that system?
zinc radish
Oh alright
echo kelp
Some classes start off with either a familiar or beast companion.
But check with your DM.
quasi leaf
I've been playing D&D for ~7 months and some friends have asked me to run something with them. Nobody else has any TTRPG experience whatsoever. Is there a good introductory One-Shot I can prep and run for 3-5 brand new players?
Will work with them ahead of time to create characters, or maybe just bring a stack of pre-made toons. Hoping to do a single evening if possible, 3-4hrs
crisp musk
I've been playing D&D for ~7 months and some friends have asked me to run someth...
lost mines of phandelver is a free module on D&D beyond that runs level 1-4
quasi leaf
Oh wicked, I've heard good things about Phandelver
lyric fjord
?new
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harsh fjord
I've been playing D&D for ~7 months and some friends have asked me to run someth...
Winghorn Press has a few: A Most Potent Brew, The Wolves of Welton, Horror at Havel's Cross, and A Wild Sheep Chase. All are free and playable with just the Basic Rules—no money necessary.
merry river
is there a way for newcomers to get their feet wet by playing a game together somehow?
severe tapir
is there a way for newcomers to get their feet wet by playing a game together so...
Are you trying to get a group together? Cause I’m also trying to do that rn
merry river
kind of yes.
slow pulsar
I would like to join a group im also new to DND
indigo moth
I’m new and would like to join a group
spark moat
?looking
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wintry fox
Hello
shadow phoenix
I don't know how to anything
mortal garden
I don't know how to anything
There are some great links in the pinned messages to get you started!
Do you have any specific questions? Folks here can definitely chime in!
shadow phoenix
1 are groups meant to meet irl or on dc
2 how do I find a group to play with on discord
delicate knoll
Do I have to use Dyno Bot and the external website to make a 'looking for' post? Or is there a way to do it from the server itself?
shadow phoenix
Thank you so much ❤️
wintry fox
I do have a question, more of a statement ish,, I’m super new to DND and I’m just wanting to find a group that’s more role play than combat. How would I do this?
mortal shuttle
Hi sorry to bother people but how do I post in the looking for dm I apparently dont have permission
echo kelp
Grab the right roles, check the pinned message, make sure to allow embeds
mortal shuttle
thank you 🙂
glass summit
read the class features of your class. The hit point calculation is one of the first things.
For the fighter it says this for example:
Hit Points
Hit Dice: 1d10 per fighter level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d10 (or 6) + your Constitution modifier per fighter level after 1st
echo kelp
Check the table for druid
glass summit
You will learn more effectively if you read the class features for yourself
shadow phoenix
Bro there's math involved
glass summit
That will be in the next feature after hit points. You can find the list of skills and what they do in chapter 7 of the players handbook: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/phb/using-ability-scores
white gyro
#looking-for-players is a good place to start
lone crescent
I'm designing my character on the game and allocating stat points to strenth, constitution, wisdom and dexterity
crisp pawn
I’m just starting to read them
crisp pawn
is it by Critical role?
lone crescent
It has a racial bonus feat that lets you choose between 4 breaths. Black, blue, red and white but idk if they give specific things like black inflicting poison with acid, blue causing stun for electricity red causing burn for fire and white causing freezing to stop enemies as ice
I just joined it
tight ingot
Hii,I want to get into dnd but I dont know where to start,what do you recommend (also if I spell simething wrong im sorry but I speak spanish)
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tight ingot
Thanks dude
amber wagon
hello im just getting back into d&d and was wondering how i could find a game lmao im still pretty new to this
crisp pawn
theres so much to learn lmao
clever plover
Hello everyone! I only have a handful of sessions under my belt as a new player I was curious what’s everyone’s take on jumping? I’m a Dhampir rouge gloomstalker, so I can walk up trees but was curious on how jumping works?
spark moat
hello im just getting back into d&d and was wondering how i could find a game lm...
?looking
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spice delta
@tight ingot wizards of the coast to supposed to make the core rule books into spanich
slow jasper
I misread that as "spinach" and couldn't for the life of me figure out what you were trying to say. 😆
floral valve
Hey i just started doing dnd and one of my friends plays but somehow the lore of his character changes the character sheet
could someone clear this up for me i am so confused
ornate idol
What do you mean ?
floral valve
The lore of the character somehow makes it so he has like plus 3 to initiative and plus 2 to strength
and i don't understand how that works
crude musk
It doesn't, per the rules
A player doesn't get to make up rules without the DMs permission
floral valve
ok
because we were just doing some vs with my new character and the stats were changed
just kinda confused me
crude musk
Are you the DM?
floral valve
no i just started doing dnd
crude musk
You might want to sit down with your DM and the other players and check everyone has made their characters per the agreed upon rules
floral valve
im not apart of any groups yet thats how new i am
crude musk
Generally speaking character creation happens after you join a game
floral valve
I have but thank you
How do i find a group because the finding players and finding dm conversations are locked for me for some reason\
gritty abyss
GoodMorning to you all travelers!
ornate idol
How do i find a group because the finding players and finding dm conversations a...
you need to get the right roles in #880965682462875679
floral valve
you need to get the right roles in <#880965682462875679>
thx
sharp basin
When I'm filling out my character sheet, say I'm proficient in Dex saving throws but not specifically Acrobatics skills, would my Acrobatics score still include that Dex bonus or would it be the base Dex score?
gritty abyss
dunl7982#0656 you’re an awesome human. 🙂 thank you for your kindness to us new travelers
How long ago was that?
Oh sorry!
Oh! Ah! Ummm alrighty >_< pardon my mistake I’m quite the… ah
I’m a tad bit of a wallflower
I totally feel and understand that
How do you feel about the concept of dnd?
That sounds lovely!
Maybe our paths will cross in the world of dnd someday?
primal siren
Hey would you guys think a wendigo would be to op?
Hmmm i checked stats and its pretty decent. Not to op. More a curse
Oh wait. Its a different name
A siabrea
primal siren
True true
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gleaming kestrel
?new @tulip thistle
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tight ingot
<@761947807204376576> wizards of the coast to supposed to make the core rule boo...
Thx man
fiery dagger
Hmmm i checked stats and its pretty decent. Not to op. More a curse
General consensus rules on this are twofold
- monster stat blocks are generally off the table for players, just default.
- only the specified allowed options are, well, allowed. To start, it’s better to assume you need permission for something versus everything is free game. If only to avoid heartbreak when you’re set on something and get told no
primal siren
General consensus rules on this are twofold
1) monster stat blocks are generall...
Eh
fiery dagger
Just explaining the ideas behind Dunl telling you homebrew requires permission first
ionic tendon
It will say in the spell description.
ok thank you, but i checked many spells and i never found a "you need to roll to hit"
someones is telling me that if it say is a range attack you need to roll for exemple, but on my players handbook there's never written roll to attack under spells. Every spell of paladin maybe don't need to roll?
crude musk
A spell that needs a roll to hit will say you need to make a spell attack, either a "melee spell attack" or a "ranged spell attack"
smoky adder
Fire Bolt, for example:
Make a ranged spell attack against the target.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/fire-bolt
fiery dagger
ok thank you, but i checked many spells and i never found a "you need to roll to...
If the spell has you make an attack roll that is a spell attack. The description of spell attacks, etc is elsewhere in the book. They establish the core before these specifics. 🙂
ornate idol
What is attunement ?
brave quiver
What is attunement ?
I think it is where you become linked to a item and I think you have a limited number of items you can attune to
ionic tendon
Fire Bolt, for example:
> Make a ranged spell attack against the target.
<https:...
ah ok that "attack" means you have to roll.. well thanks for the clarification
smoky adder
What is attunement ?
You can find the rules for attunement here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/magic-items#Attunement
untold flint
What is attunement ?
Some magic items require your character to form a bond with them. This is done over a Short Rest. By default, a character can only be attuned to three magic items at once.
rough pilot
Hello, I'm working on a genasi dragon born character and I'm looking for help with a draconic translation?
plush plaza
What do you mean by that?
plush plaza
Hello, I'm working on a genasi dragon born character and I'm looking for help wi...
Do mean a translation of draconic to English?
mellow tendon
whats the best advise for a new comer to d and d that is intrested in learning to play ?
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echo kelp
^ Useful links to help get you started!
Also check out the pinned message here on this channel.
mellow tendon
ok thank you im going threw everything now theres alot to learn lol
echo kelp
There is! But it's lots of fun and after you have a general gist of how the game works, joining a group and playing can help you learn it even better!
clever plover
Anyone know if there’s a general rule for jumping? I’m curious if as a variant human dhampir rouge gloomstalker if I could jump between trees if they’re 5-10ft between
crude musk
The jumping rules are covered here https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#Jumping
lyric fjord
Since I'm proficient in heavy armour(paladin) do I get none of the debuffs my chainmail gives me?
echo kelp
You still have disadvantage in stealth. Just the nature of the armor.
And you still need to have a strength of 13 or more to wield it
Being proficient just means wearing it doesn't cause your attacks to have disadvantage.
lyric fjord
I have a strength of 13 so that's fine, but what does a disadvantage in stealth mean? Does it reduce my stealth skill by 2 or something?
spark moat
Whenever you make a stealth related check you have disadvantage I think
Disadvantage means you roll the dice twice and use the lower number
echo kelp
Correct - when making stealth checks you roll twice and take the lowest roll.
lyric fjord
One more thing, since paladins are proficient in wisdom and charisma do all wisdom and charisma skills go up by my proficiency (e.g animal handling goes from - 1 to 1) or is it just two of the skills they're proficient in that increase(Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion). I assume the latter because that many skills increasing seems a bit op
echo kelp
Skills and saves of that type now add the proficiency bonus on top of the modifier bonus (if any).
lyric fjord
So my skills only increase by my proficiency in them and don't increase by my saving rolls proficiency?
echo kelp
No - wisdom and charisma saving throws also add your proficiency bonus
spark moat
Your saving rolls proficiency don’t add to your skills
Just the ability modifier and the skill proficiency itself
echo kelp
What Misty noted
lyric fjord
Okay , I think all my confusions regarding my character sheet have been fulfilled, thank you a lot for the help, receiving personal advice regarding my character sheet has been really useful
inner bobcat
i had my first physical session of dnd today and im in love lol. I got the starter kit (stormwreck isle one) and cant stop thinking about what i will do next, any suggestions for campaigns once we finish this one?
I'm interested in spelljammer, i have the academy prequel to do aswell but kinda want to do a short campaign for a bit more experience beforehand
untold flint
I'm interested in spelljammer, i have the academy prequel to do aswell but kinda...
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist goes from levels 1 to 5, I enjoyed it quite a bit
inner bobcat
good idea
sick bolt
Okay, I just joined and am kinda lost. What do I do???
inner bobcat
I have ~2000 pages to print tommorow, why print them all at seperate times when you can do it at once?
ornate idol
if a weapon needs attunement by several classes, how do I use it ?
like I have this axe
that has several abilities
but each ability needs a class to be attuned by
so I won't be able to use every abilities if I don't play multiclasses ?
untold flint
if a weapon needs attunement by several classes, how do I use it ?
Never seen something like that, but yeah it sounds like a weapon that's designed to do different things depending on the type of character wielding it. Interesting concept.
glass obsidian
Hello, can someone pls explain me, how time works in D&D?
quasi leaf
What level party is best to run for complete newbies? (And for first-time DM too lol)
ornate idol
level 1 i guess ?
untold flint
When in doubt, start at Level 1. Players have fewer spells and abilities to keep track of and can spend more of their focus on learning the gameplay mechanics. Plus, the monsters at low levels also tend to be pretty basic with their abilities, making things simpler for the DM.
halcyon forge
I recommend level 1 for every group unless you have a specific story you're telling in a one-shot/short campaign. It lets your character dynamics evolve over the first few sessions before your character powers kick in. It also helps reduce the chance you get people who only want to play with power and not with the party.
lyric fjord
Since divine sense is just 1+charisma modifier and my modifier is 0, can I only use it once per day permanently? (I assume sleeping counts as a long rest) is there a way to increase my charisma modifier?
snow ocean
i've played WoW since 2004. i've never played DnD. i just created my first character: half-elf cleric life domain since i like to heal in WoW. i'm not sure if i did everything correct on my character creation. let me know if i did it wrong. https://ddb.ac/characters/90037408/PKea74
echo kelp
Since divine sense is just 1+charisma modifier and my modifier is 0, can I only ...
As you level up, you can hit certain levels that increase your attributes or skills (attribute Skill Increase). You can use these times to bump up specific attributes and thus improve your skills. Additionally at certain levels your proficiency bonus increases. So through both of these you can increase the usage amount of certain features.
untold flint
Since divine sense is just 1+charisma modifier and my modifier is 0, can I only ...
Your ability score modifier is based on the ability score itself. Your modifier increases by 1 for every 2 points the actual score increases(10-11 = +0, 12-13 = +1, etc)
lyric fjord
Your ability score modifier is based on the ability score itself. Your modifier ...
So when do my actual ability scores increase?
echo kelp
So when do my actual ability scores increase?
When you level up at certain levels you can increase attribute scores. Also at certain levels, your proficiency bonus goes up.
lyric fjord
When you level up at certain levels you can increase attribute scores. Also at c...
Okay ty
indigo oxide
Hello, I just joined this server and I'm also new to the whole DND experience. I joined a DND club at my school recently (I'm in high school, that's all I'm saying.) And I just want to get a better understanding on how the game works and how the different ways you can play the game.
I'm really interested in this kind of stuff lol
Okay, thank you
echo kelp
Okay, thank you
Also you may want to adjust your nickname here on the server as they are very much against hard to read names with symbols and numbers all over the place. Just a heads-up.
fiery dagger
I have a strength of 13 so that's fine, but what does a disadvantage in stealth ...
Advantage and disadvantage affect d20 rolls. In both cases you roll two dice; advantage you take the best one and disadvantage you take the worst.
indigo oxide
Also you may want to adjust your nickname here on the server as they are very mu...
I do have a name in mind so I will do that!
sick nymph
hi
echo kelp
welcome!
white gyro
You’ll need some people to play with
Do you want to be a play or dm?
gritty rain
I’d like to be a player
echo kelp
Also check out the pinned message here in the channel - lots of useful links that can help get you started.
Well I recommend reading the free rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
white gyro
A players handbook should be all you need
As long as you have a digital character sheet
echo kelp
Maybe try your hand at making a character to see how the rules interface with the character sheet.
white gyro
Well I recommend reading the free rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic...
The free rules have everything you need to know
Players handbook has extra races and classes you can play
gritty rain
I want to make a hobgoblin but dnd Beyond won’t let me without paying 50 dollars
echo kelp
Then maybe watch people playing D&D to see how the people use the rules in the game (understanding that many D&D streams and videos use modified rules and some are oriented towards entertainment first).
echo kelp
I want to make a hobgoblin but dnd Beyond won’t let me without paying 50 dollars
You can buy individual races for as low as 1.99
Then when you feel ready, find a group to play with.
gritty rain
Where do I find a group?
echo kelp
?looking
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gritty rain
Oh man, nice
echo kelp
On this server you can use the following channels
Make sure to read the pinned message in those channels.
inland phoenix
Anyone got tips for running stormwreck isle it’s my first time dming
echo kelp
Hi there! You may want to visit the #1029833015423143957 where folks can dive into some of the more specific details of the adventure and assist.
For general DM help, try #dm-discussion.
The best tip I can provide is focus on fun. Use the adventure as a framework but lean into what is fun for you and your players even if it means you're making stuff up that's not part of the written adventure. Good luck and have fun!
orchid nacelle
Heloooo
ornate idol
do human subraces exist in SRD ?
runic carbon
errant iron
Hi
clear estuary
do human subraces exist in SRD ?
Nope
marsh citrus
There is a plethora of beginners guides on youtube, if you're not suited to reading the DnD manuals online.
light comet
Greetings, I'm new to this server. How can I send a post on looking for DM on here?
marsh citrus
Greetings, I'm new to this server. How can I send a post on looking for DM on he...
scroll down in the list on the left of your screen and you can find "looking for a dm":)
light comet
scroll down in the list on the left of your screen and you can find "looking for...
I did that and it won't let me make a post when I get inside it
barren elm
There is a plethora of beginners guides on youtube, if you're not suited to read...
Alright in going to go do sone bookwork thank you!
light comet
Thank you
barren elm
also is there any dms willing to help me build my character
text preferably
i do not have perms for that chat.
i did still no perms after ive closed and reopened the tab.
barren elm
i made it.
placid agate
so uh what do i do
whats the best race i heard wizard is weak as hell
oh ok
i am they arent helping much
create a character to just play
paper mist
So I need an honest opinion from experienced people about my weapon idea. I have a small ring of disenchantment at the end of my flintlock, I then ask a magic users to shrink canon balls to the size, shape, and weight of a bullet, and then I have a portable cannon as a flintlock...
What do y'all think
Ok
I see no homebrew discussion. Am I blind or just too tired?
Thank you!
Can I copy and paste in this server?
Ok
viral sequoia
anyone know where i should even begin with dnd? i want to get into it but dont have anyone to play with
storm relic
harsh fjord
You can learn the rules, at least generally, and get the hang of creating a character. Then you can look for a game.
?new
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viscid kelp
Hello! I'm not a new player but rather a returning Dungeon Master. Over 6 whole years after my last time being a dungeon master, (It's a long story but TL:DR is that it was actually a very short story that was played) I can guarantee that there is lots to improve about my improvisation, preparedness, and general game management. So, for any experience DMs, what was your first time being a Dungeon Master like, what did you learn from it, and what have you learned to be most important during a game to keep your players invested? (Sorry if it is a big request. I am quite nervous and I, ironically, want to leave as little as I can to chance.)
manic hinge
What's the best way to prevent fall dmg as a Druid?
They don't get feather fall so is there any alternative that they could use?
winged herald
Hello! I'm extremely new to DnD, as in my first attempt at character creation was 20 minutes ago roughly, I discovered DnD from my step-brother who said to give it a shot but couldn't teach me so I'm trying to get into it, I've watched the end of a campaign but never actually been in one
Working On it, I made my character and joined the server, I'm still going thru everything
Not sure if my characters right but if it's not it's part of the learning process
He said he couldn't teach me because it's not the teachable thing, "I'd love to teach you but I can't, it's more of a get into it yourself" type thing so I'm trying to get into it myself, do you Have anything else to help?(thanks for the recommendation by the way!)
slate sorrel
Does anyone know where I can read the dm guide?
Im planning on buying it but I need to start reading it now
crude musk
You have to buy it to read it
If you want to access it immediately, you can buy it through D&D Beyond and get access right away
slate sorrel
I really cant buy anything rn, well do you know any other dnd guide that is out for free
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slate sorrel
alr thanks
noble owl
👋
lyric fjord
Does having an ac higher than the opponents roll (fighting an enemy, they roll a 17, I have an ac of 18), mean that the attack completely misses, or is it more like the damage just gets reduced?
fresh fable
Yes attack misses you have to equal or roll higher than the AC to hit
lyric fjord
OK ty
fresh fable
OK ty
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05OiKZgfz7hi_Gvw9hftY0LD playlist of some basics
abstract yarrow
Which weapon fits better to a level 1 sorcerer with base stats ?
eternal edge
can a bard use spells from a wizard spellbook he finds?
untold flint
can a bard use spells from a wizard spellbook he finds?
No, Bards don't learn spells that way
eternal edge
so what can he do with it?
untold flint
Nothing really, only Wizards have spellbooks, and only they can transcribe spells from another Wizard's spellbook into their own.
The rules for how any class learns spells are in that class' description in the Basic Rules & Players Handbook
toxic pollen
he could sell it to another wizard
lyric fjord
Hello
crude musk
That's a question for #dnd-rules
trail yew
hello, may I ask where I can find a proficiency bonus for bard?
crude musk
It's in the column on the bard table marked proficiency bonus
But it's the same for all classes as it's determined by character level rather than class level
trail yew
ok thanks
lyric fjord
Are you able to equip a shield before a fight starts? So I don't have to equip a shield as my first action
echo kelp
You can always be wielding it. But check with your DM
crude musk
Seeing as this channel is for the basics to help newcomers, it's best that we stick to giving answers per the rules
As the rules are written, equipping or removing a shield takes 1 action
torpid wing
Hey, I've never played, but is it possible to store like 500 cast fireballs in a bag somehow to make a bag nuke?
crude musk
Yes, and I explained why that might be contrary to the intent of the channel
echo kelp
Hey, I've never played, but is it possible to store like 500 cast fireballs in a...
Rules as written, no.
crude musk
We don't want to confuse newcomers
@spark moss please don't solicit personal information such as location
spark moss
What’s a good way to find people in my area?
echo kelp
Check your local gaming and book stores.
lyric fjord
Everytime you level up do you add your constitution modifier again (e.g paladin level 1 has 11 hp, at level 2 rolls d10 gets 8,so add your cont modifier to get 9, giving them 20 hp at level 2?)
raw yarrow
You add your constitution modifier once per level up
If you have a 13 con (giving a +1 modifier) you will roll 1d10 and add 1 to the result
lyric fjord
OK ty
raw yarrow
Using your example, you are level 2 and should have (10+1) at first level and (8+1) at second level
Sorry I type slow
eternal edge
can you use a double handed weapon and a shield at the same time?
slow jasper
Shields aren't just strapped to your arm, there's a handle you have to hold (some shields don't even have straps, such as a viking round shield or most bucklers)
sour dome
hi im new to dnd sooooo could i say my oc (original characters) lore and stuff abt him in lore discussion?
echo kelp
hi im new to dnd sooooo could i say my oc (original characters) lore and stuff a...
We have #1045165827068002374 if you want to dive more deeply into character builds and background stories
sour dome
okthx
lyric fjord
Can the spells a paladin can prepare each day be interchanged (e.g one day I prepare 3 1st level spells 1 2nd level, the next 2 1st level spells and 2 2nd level spells)?
slow jasper
yes
hot dawn
I need help creating a level 10 character im a newbie
echo kelp
Well the first thing is to have a bit of understanding of the rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Then I'd suggest maybe checking in with #1045165827068002374 as they can provide some ideas and opinions on whatever character build you decide to make.
eternal edge
i just finished my first session in general and as a dm
didnt really know how to roleplay or ask for rolls, so we mostly did combat
but everyone seemed to have fun
eternal edge
RP and roll checks will come with time
like im not sure whether to ask the players "roll for perception" or just dont, and just surprise them
or let them not see stuff
fresh fable
Note down their passive perceptions if it’s something that obvious then they will see it with a high enough passive, but say they are going through a Forrest you can ask for perception checks if you want them to find something
echo kelp
If it's critical to the story, don't lock it behind rolls - but if it's something that can add to the story and help highlight strengths of particular characters, ask for appropriate rolls.
It can help keep players involved and highlight that not all problems need combat solutions
eternal edge
like for looking around for loot, should i not say anything and wait for them to roll?
echo kelp
If they have enough time and space, no need to lock things behind a roll.
But if time is important (guards or other monsters are coming) then requiring a roll can help provide that sense of tension and limitation.
eternal edge
but should i ask for the roll, or should they initiate it?
echo kelp
I'd get in the habit of asking for a group roll (everyone rolls and you take the average). This can also help the players start to ask, "Hey I'd like to look around..."
It's like training your players about what they can do with their characters
eternal edge
i see
icy galleon
how do i summit for looking for players
echo kelp
how do i summit for looking for players
Get the right role in #880965682462875679 and read the latest pinned message in the channel you'd like to use.
So for #looking-for-players you need the DM role and you need to read the pinned message and use the Dyono bot to post your game/posting.
DnDBeyond uses the official 5e rules in it's character builder tool: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
Avrae is a Discord bot that can help with running D&D games with it's dice roller, it's character sheet importer (connects to your DnDBeyond character sheet), and can run intiaitive etc.
DnDBeyond and Avrae are both owned by Wizards of the Coast/D&D
icy galleon
So for <#750813601358676008> you need the DM role and you need to read the pinne...
i don't know to do that at all
i set my roll
but still can't post/summit
echo kelp
Did you read the pinned post in #looking-for-players ?
Actually pardon me it looks like it doesn't have the message
Let me see if I can find it for you
icy galleon
i have a disablilty it is difficult for me
opaque gale
hello?
crude musk
@icy galleon You need to use the form that is linked in the channels pinned message
The forms are also linked here
?looking
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echo kelp
i have a disablilty it is difficult for me
Okay you need to use the Dyno bot form here: https://dyno.gg/form/360be065 (this is in the pinned post on the channel)
That will create the post and create a thread for people to respond to your posting.
Note that the link I posted is just for the #looking-for-players - basically Dungeon Master's looking for players for their games.
opaque gale
?new
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trail yew
hello, may I ask can i use dexterity insted of strengh in attack bonus even when I am not a rouge?
smoky adder
For finesse weapons, yes.
Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#WeaponProperties
The Rogue class doesn’t provide that ability. It’s all based on the weapon.
(Rogues need a finesse or ranged weapon to sneak attack, though, which may be where the confusion is coming from.)
trail yew
thanks
lyric fjord
Any way to quickly increase amount of spells I can prepare a day? I'm a level 2 paladin but since my charisma modifier is 0 I can only use 1 spell a day. I know I can use every cantrip as many times as I want a day but only having 1 level 1 spell available a day is really low. I know I can increase my charisma by 2 every 4 levels, and every 2 levels I can learn one more spell(paladin level divided by 2+ charisma modifier) but it will be a while before my dm will level us up to level 3 or 4. Is leveling up the only way to increase the spells I can prepare per day?
cobalt frigate
Paladins don't have cantrips.
The only way to have more prepared spells is have your Charisma modifier be higher.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#PreparingandCastingSpells3
You prepare the list of paladin spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the paladin spell list. When you do so, choose a number of paladin spells equal to your Charisma modifier + half your paladin level, rounded down (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
cobalt frigate
Any way to quickly increase amount of spells I can prepare a day? I'm a level 2 ...
Is there a reason your Charisma score is that low?
lyric fjord
Is there a reason your Charisma score is that low?
We used the roll 4d6's dump the lowest number technique to get our stats so I got a charisma of 11
cobalt frigate
It shouldn't be your dump stat. It's the one ability score you should concentrate on.
lyric fjord
I couldn't control the dice I got, so all my stats are pretty meh(highest mod was +1)
cobalt frigate
Your DM should have let your reroll if your ability scores are average (10-11) or use Point Buy.
lyric fjord
hey im trying to make a certain kind of build but def want it to be balanced could anyone help me?
echo kelp
hey im trying to make a certain kind of build but def want it to be balanced cou...
Hi there! We have a channel for character builds: #1045165827068002374 - you'll want the not-optimization thread one for general build questions. You'll need to at least pick up the player role from #880965682462875679 to view the channel I believe.
dense stratus
how do i dnd on discord lol. ide love to do a one shot quik anventure but idk how to find people or how to play dnd really.
cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
how do i dnd on discord lol. ide love to do a one shot quik anventure but idk ho...
?new
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gleaming kestrel
yes...
haha its not a question, but its the prompt for the bot to get the "new to dnd" links
nocturne knoll
I’ve been creating a character
smoky adder
What kind?
nocturne knoll
It’s a knight
But idk if it’s what I want
Because I raise his Dex and strength near by each other. But I couldn’t really understood the tools part
And couldn’t find out how to use the defense system
Im brand new to this
smoky adder
By “tools part”, did you mean tool proficiencies?
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#Tools
nocturne knoll
Yes
And I haven’t really thought on what knight I should add to an organization
Thanks
Tuna what if I’m using an app to create my character?
I have the basic rules on it
This may be awhile for me to get used to. So imma brb
smoky adder
Proficiency with a tool lets you add your proficiency bonus to a check you make with that tool.
In short, you’re more likely to be successful when using the tools you’ve learned.
What did you mean by “defense system”, though?
lyric fjord
I have absolutely zero idea about anything in this game, I’ve just always been interested
nocturne knoll
I have absolutely zero idea about anything in this game, I’ve just always been i...
Same
lyric fjord
I want to get into the game
lyric fjord
Can you just follow dark souls logic?
nocturne knoll
I try too
smoky adder
Well I checked my character sheet, it was empty
“Defense system” isn’t a rules term in the current edition of D&D, at least, so I’m still not quite sure what you’re referring to. 😅
What app are you using for your character sheet?
nocturne knoll
DND beyond app
smoky adder
I have absolutely zero idea about anything in this game, I’ve just always been i...
If you check the pinned messages, there’s a bunch of helpful links to get you started.
But if you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask!
smoky adder
Ahhh! No, I think I understand now.
nocturne knoll
okeh
smoky adder
That section normally displays your resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities (if any).
It’s fairly common not to have any of those.
So if it’s blank, that’s fine.
nocturne knoll
Dang a fighter has no defense. Im guessing his a offensive
Oh okay
I tried doing strength build for my knight
Guess it went for charisma and Dex
😭
My strength is now at -5?
What could that mean?
hearty stratus
Hi I have a character on d&d beyond. How do I import it to discord and use it in a campaign?
gleaming kestrel
Hi I have a character on d&d beyond. How do I import it to discord and use it in...
depends on the discord server, as some will use some service or the other
smoky adder
Dang a fighter has no defense. Im guessing his a offensive
They’d have an armor class, at least.
nocturne knoll
Knights are like armor classes so it might make sense to me
lyric fjord
If you check the pinned messages, there’s a bunch of helpful links to get you st...
Thanks
smoky adder
Hi I have a character on d&d beyond. How do I import it to discord and use it in...
Using Avrae? Head over to #ddb-avrae-commands and run through !tutorial beyond. It’ll walk you through the necessary steps.
hearty stratus
depends on the discord server, as some will use some service or the other
Ok so I just need to find a dm who is campaigning while using the service?
nocturne knoll
So, Imma go hunt for my first campaign hope it doesn’t wild like those YouTube video horror stories about DND
gleaming kestrel
Ok so I just need to find a dm who is campaigning while using the service?
finding a DM is a good start, as for example they might ask you to share the dnd beyond character, or maybe export it into Avrae or some VTT like roll20
smoky adder
Knights are like armor classes so it might make sense to me
Armor class is different from a character class. Every creature and even objects have an armor class.
blissful cove
armor class (aka AC). is basically how defensive your character is to incoming attacks.
out of curiosity. how does everyone feel about monoclass parties
(assuming the DM customizes the challenges and stuff they come across to fit)
hearty stratus
finding a DM is a good start, as for example they might ask you to share the dnd...
Whats Avrae?
gleaming kestrel
Whats Avrae?
a discord bot for dnd
hearty stratus
Oh okay. Thank you
smoky adder
indigo moth
So once you do a campaign with your character, and the campaign ends, what do you do with that character? Do you use them again in another campaign if it’s not with the same group as the last campaign?
echo kelp
You can retire it. Or see if the DM and group of the next campaign is cool with you reusing the character (may need to adjust to the proper level).
Although you may have more fun creating a new character for a new campaign.
Try something new/different.
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indigo moth
I know some campaigns like that mine one are made for low levels. 1-5, I believe, is that one made to move on to another campaign for level 5-10?
lyric fjord
hi is there a way for individual players to post that they are looking for a game?
nocturne knoll
Now I play the waiting game to look for a proper dm
unborn depot
What is the difference between #looking-for-players and #750812887697588356?
novel tartan
if your a dm (dungeon master) you have a campaign and are looking for players to play in it. If you are a player you might be looking for a dm to host a game for you to play in
ive looked up so many videos, if anybody has a lot of time on their hands would they mind giving me a quick rundown of the player level system and how it affects gameplay?
unborn depot
Now I understand, thanks for explaination
hoary prairie
?new
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sharp basin
Woo! I played a one-shot Tomb of Nine Gods as my first game and I only almost died. Success!
manic hinge
Is quetz the best beast with a flying speed?
untold flint
Is quetz the best beast with a flying speed?
Best for what purpose?
open swallow
playing through my first campaign with a new dm who's homebrewing the campaign and its crazy how like utterly enthralled i've gotten dnds all i can think about sometimes
manic hinge
Best for what purpose?
Flying
nocturne knoll
How do I join a Dm?
spice delta
?
cobalt frigate
How do I join a Dm?
You want to become a Dungeon Master?
nocturne knoll
No I want to join a campaign
cobalt frigate
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onyx fossil
this has been stuck on my mind, so if an enemy is going to attack but i want to dodge it then i roll dex saving throw, if i fail the dex save throw does the enemy hit without needing to roll the dice or do they also roll when i roll to dodge at the same time? and if they do roll at the same time what would happen if both succeeded or failed? (sorry if this is a complicated question)
crude musk
No, that's not correct
You cannot dodge in response to an attack. You can take the Dodge Action on your turn, which means attacks made against you until the start of your next turn have disadvantage
onyx fossil
You cannot dodge _in response_ to an attack. You can take the Dodge Action on yo...
what about reactions, aren't you able to use a reaction to dodge?
onyx fossil
so if i was about to get attacked there's no way for me to dodge it i just have to hope the enemy fails, and when its my turn i can use it to take action in dodging so i can try to avoid the next attack?
crude musk
Yep
This section of the basic rules covers all the general actions in combat
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#ActionsinCombat
onyx fossil
Oh wow that's actually pretty cool, i've been misinterpreting the dodge the whole time, but then what about reactions? are those not similar to a bonus action?
crude musk
Reactions are a class of action that you can take at any time provided their trigger is met
onyx fossil
do you have an example of someone using the reaction action, or is that example also in the link?
crude musk
Opportunity attacks are an example of a reaction
onyx fossil
ok so trying to piece this one by one, lets say im in combat with a skeleton i go first, among all my actions i choose to dodge, so then skeleton uses its turn to attack, but then i get to roll with advantage to attempt dodging it, but enemy rolls with disadvantage, but what if enemy luckily got a 15 as a hit and i got a 18 as a successful dodge, would the enemy attack not matter? and if they rolled a 12 as a failed hit and i rolled a 9 then what, we both failed but what's the consequence?
crude musk
No, the skeleton would attack with disadvantage because you took the dodge action, you don't get to do anything
onyx fossil
oh, so we dont both roll, i do dodge action, end of my turn skeleton attacks and i don't roll but they do with disadvantage which determines if it still hits or not?
crude musk
Yep
onyx fossil
And so dodging is for in middle of combat and the only time i can make a dexterity saving throw is only when there's a spell that requires it or if a weapon where to be thrown at me? Im sorry for all these questions i have on dex saving throws but im glad and thankful that im understanding it bit by bit.
crude musk
You make a saving throw when the game requires you to
Be it from a spell, or a dragons breath weapon, or to dodge falling debris
onyx fossil
so when enemy just throws a punch right in front of me i can do a dex save throw
onyx fossil
not yet i haven't, just asking some questions that im unsure of
onyx fossil
yeah will do, thank you so for your time and help, last question, does the dnd starter set rulebook have this info too?
crude musk
They contain the information you need to play the game, yeah
onyx fossil
wow, i might get that for on the go, thank you very much oh wise Davyd for your knowledge and wisdom, i shall put it to good use.
lyric fjord
Love new players
eternal edge
does a stealth roll mean you just become invisible to the enemy?
crude musk
No, a successful stealth check means you have concealed yourself in some way
eternal edge
hmm, what happens if you do it during combat?
crude musk
That would be the hide action, where a creature becomes hidden from others in combat and gains the benefits of unseen attacker if they attack from being hidden
eternal edge
ah, because a rogue kept hiding, attacking and hiding again
and idk what do to against it, or is it supposed to be that way or not
crude musk
There's the search action, where a creature can make a perception check and if it beats the Stealth roll they rolled, they locate the creature
eternal edge
ah
that would be hard, since he has +7
but i'll use that i guess, does that count as an action, so can you attack on the same turn?
lyric fjord
hello
crude musk
Yes, the search action is an action
eternal edge
is hiding also an action, so you cant attack if you want to hide?
crude musk
It is
blissful cove
is hiding also an action, so you cant attack if you want to hide?
yes, but do keep in mind that a Rogue of level 2 or higher has the feature "Cunning Action" which allows them to take the Hide action as a Bonus Action.
eternal edge
yea, i forgot that so i asked
crude musk
D&D 5th edition has no concept of 'off hand'. Unarmed strikes, monk or not, aren't weapons so you can't use two weapon fighting
Also unarmed strikes don't just have to use fists
lyric fjord
What does it mean by "advantage on the attack roll" for sneak attack?
rotund topaz
What does it mean by "advantage on the attack roll" for sneak attack?
Doesn’t that mean you roll and take the higher roll?
inner thistle
you roll 2 d20's and take the higher roll
lyric fjord
"Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll"
rotund topaz
Ye, take the higher roll fam. So if you roll a 9 and a 16, you would take the 16.
fresh fable
Certain ability’s grant you advantage on attack rolls against a creature, guiding bolt, attacking from stealth, flanking if your using them rules
rotund topaz
If successful in your attack, roll a 1d6 and add that total to your damage roll basically, right?
crude musk
"Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an...
It means if you have advantage (if you're rolling 2 d20s and picking the highest) you can add the extra sneak attack damage to the attack if it hits
lyric fjord
and idk what do to against it, or is it supposed to be that way or not
thats a rogue's whole thing. their whole character type is basically sneaky, so my best bet would just be let them be sneaky, other then that they don't really get to do much else, so why not let them be good at the thing their built to be good at. Maybe every now and then throw in a monster with really high passive perception that beats the rogue's stealth roll, or maybe one with blind/truesight, Something that will catch the rogue off guard and make them think outside of the box with their abilities. Most the time tho, if the rogue can stealth, they will stealth, so just roll with it, literally. It's the same as the fighter attacking or the wizard casting
eternal edge
i see, also you can double attack with two single hand weapons right?
ornate kiln
you can use two weapon fighting with ***light *** weapons
which allows you to attack with one light weapon as an action and then attack with another light weapon you are holding with your bonus action
wooden wave
Ive been watching people paint D&D miniatures and play D&D so i want to try playing it,how do you play it,where,etc.
I dont know anything about it,where do i start ?
I would love to learn it and play it 😄
And how similar is Warhammer to dungeons and dragons?
gritty hill
I Don't think this is the right channel per se, But I Don't see any other channel close to the matter....Could I Ask a question about avrae?
crude musk
I dont know anything about it,where do i start ?
best place to start is reading the basic rules, they're pinned in this channel
I would love to learn it and play it 😄
Check out our game finding channels (linked below). Lots of people run newcomer friendly games
And how similar is Warhammer to dungeons and dragons?
Very little similarity. There are rules and some of those rules cover combat where you have rolls to hit and damage rolls etc. But beyond that, it's an entirely different game
crude musk
I Don't think this is the right channel per se, But I Don't see any other channe...
You want #ddb-avrae-help which is in the D&D Beyond category; you need the DDB role from #880965682462875679 to access it
gritty hill
You want <#586316157577854976> which is in the D&D Beyond category; you need the...
Ah, Thank you!
wooden wave
> I dont know anything about it,where do i start ?
best place to start is readi...
Thank you very much 😄
near pivot
hey yaal i just wanted to ask and make sure i understood correctly so as a lv1 warlock i have 1 lv1 spellslot that i can use and that means i can use 1 lv1 spell per long rest right?
ornate kiln
1 first level spell per short rest (or long rest too)
near pivot
ah alright thanks and how many times can i use a cantrip?
near pivot
ah alright sick thanks
random belfry
hi im new to the server im wondering, how to join games?
crude musk
?looking
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crude musk
Using those channels, you can either post that you're looking for a DM and they'll contact you, or you can reply to DMs who are looking for games
random belfry
Using those channels, you can either post that you're looking for a DM and they'...
ah thanks
hello im an artist that can make custom commissions for dnd player charaters is there a place on the server where im allowed show my art pieces to see if people would be interested if thats allowed? or would that break the rule for promotions?
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paper folio
Hello there! Im a newbie and im trying to find a party to play with! Im free at eastern time 2pm saturday.
crude musk
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lyric fjord
Hey all, I was recently able to get I to a game with some friends of mine. The only problem is I’ve only played a full game once and need some help setting up. I have a little less than a month to be ready! It’s a WW2 Castle Frankenstein story. I don’t have much more info than that atm. I’m playing the role of Communications(Bard) as a Code talker. What would be the best way to set myself and our group up for success with my role? Any positive advice is welcome!
uneven sun
Hey I'm completely new to dnd only seen bits and pieces on yt and was recommendeded to come here by another server, looking forward to get to know people on here and hopefully join some games
lyric fjord
That's great hope you have a fun
uneven sun
Any tips for a new player? I wanted to play in person ganes but there's none near me so I'm looking for online games
echo kelp
Check the pinned message here - lots of useful links to help get you started with D&D and DnDBeyond.
As for finding a group to play with...
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uneven sun
Thanks 🙂
lyric fjord
Look on roll20, that's a good place to find a game to join, or start your own
echo kelp
Those are the channels to find people - make sure to read the channel descriptions and if posting, follow the pinned message in the channel.
uneven sun
Is roll 20 on here or is it somewhere else?
lyric fjord
It's a website
echo kelp
Roll20 is a different website that provides a virtual tabletop for folks to play games with
lyric fjord
^^
uneven sun
Thanks yall are great
echo kelp
Also check you local comic book and gamestores - they often may have game listings or even drop-in games that you could join.
uneven sun
Do I need a good PC to play dnd online?
dapper gulch
Not particularly. A solid internet connection and a clear microphone are really what you need. Most PCs can handle what’s needed for a virtual tabletop.
uneven sun
Amazing 🙂 my PC bit the bullet a few months ago so I'm using a less then ideal laptop until I've got the money spare for a new one so that's a big relief
dapper gulch
Amazing 🙂 my PC bit the bullet a few months ago so I'm using a less then ideal ...
Oh! Before the mods get to it I recommend changing your username. They don’t take kindly to poor language, even if it has its spelling changed!
smoky adder
Did you mean “to play D&D over the internet”, or “to play D&D Online”?
uneven sun
Oh! Before the mods get to it I recommend changing your username. They don’t ta...
Thanks for the save
uneven sun
Did you mean “to play D&D over the internet”, or “to play D&D Online”?
What's the difference?
smoky adder
Dungeons & Dragons Online is a video game.
https://www.ddo.com/home
As opposed to regular Dungeons & Dragons, the tabletop roleplaying game (which can be played online).
uneven sun
Ah okay dnd over the Internet then
smoky adder
Suffice to say, a PC would have very different requirements depending on the answer. 😅
uneven sun
I'm guessing the video game is the one that's more intense on hardware 😂
Oh god don't say that.....
smoky adder
It is an older game.
So if you’re playing regular D&D with something like Talespire, maybe.
But you can also play regular D&D with just text, like on Discord.
echo kelp
Some folks use Virtual Table Tops (VTT) or other tools which may require mid-to-good tier PCs to handle well.
But yeah, text-only is also an option
Depends on the group you play with
uneven sun
I'll try virtual but text only might be best bet for not tbh 😂
upper swan
Hello:)
echo kelp
Howdy! If you're new here, check the pinned message on this channel - lots of useful links to help get you started with D&D and DnDBeyond
smoky adder
There’s a good article here that covers some of your online options:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online
upper swan
Well. I’m new here. But I’ve been playing dnd for over 30 years. Love it
echo kelp
You may enjoy the #dnd-elder-editions then if you like to discuss previous versions of D&D
upper swan
Oh definitely. I’ll browse around when I finish my tour at work this evening. Looking forward to seeing it all. I’m a relatively discord noob
gloomy gate
I'm making a Mountain Dwarf Fighter, but I'm a bit confused, do I get the Dwarf Constitution score increase and the Mountain Dwarf Strength score increase, or does the Con swap to Strength when I pick to be a Mountain Dwarf?
scarlet crag
?new
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untold flint
I'm making a Mountain Dwarf Fighter, but I'm a bit confused, do I get the Dwarf ...
You get both.
noble talon
@polar void
brisk dirge
Best way to deal with goblins?
simple goblet
Offer them something they want
echo kelp
Treat them nicely and befriend them. They could be key to finding the needed clues/resources/and or information you need.
latent path
Best way to deal with goblins?
Isolate them, possibly tempting them away with noises and smells
brisk dirge
My dm won’t let me befriend them
lyric fjord
Best way to deal with goblins?
A knife
cobalt frigate
Well, they're probably aggressive. Roll for initiative.
latent path
A goblin horde may have a mob aggression, a goblin on its own is more likely to be scared (don’t let it get away), and easier to intimidate or injure
If there’s an opportunity to use terrain against them, be sure to
A bottleneck like a cliff side ledge or a cave opening can make it easier to cut off an individual or small group from safety
Other monsters (or conventional animals) could be in the area and usable as a tool
A river or cliff can give some safe distance if you feel you have the better ranged weaponry
novel stream
Hi everyone! I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but i have a little question. Should I know more healing spells or have more health potions on me? my team keeps getting into some close calls, and I don't want anyone to die during an upcoming big fight.
glass summit
Hi everyone! I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but i have a little question....
Having an easily accessibly way of restoring hit points is a good thing for any character to have. If you can't find healing potions or prepare healing magic, you could buy a healer's kit that will automatically stabilise a dying character.
tawny prism
Best way to deal with goblins?
Adoption
I befriended an entire goblin tribe and took a queens guard as my new best friend c:
vocal umbra
hey i just made a new character, is he balanced/good? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/BigBoyArchive_90197471.pdf
visual vale
Ok
lyric fjord
hey i just made a new character, is he balanced/good? https://www.dndbeyond.com/...
I mean, I would pick some spells, but other then that it seems balanced to me.
vocal umbra
I mean, I would pick some spells, but other then that it seems balanced to me.
ok thanks
lyric fjord
also did you pick your racial ability score improvements along with the level 4 one?
vocal umbra
yeah
gaunt elk
So new player here do most people create their character ability scores using the 15 14 13 model or role the dice method like it says in the player handbook
ebon lagoon
On our first campaign our dm made us throw dice, with an extra throw if you did extra poorly on one
echo kelp
So new player here do most people create their character ability scores usin...
Usually the DM and players will discuss this and decide which method of stat generation to use.
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random frost
Yeah
I've had a hard time getting started
I wanted to by the 5e
Book it's expensive
I'll try YouTube like you mentioned
I've learned barest of bones
I've completed 1 campaign
My other 2 didn't end well
First dm just wanted to kill everyone to make David mad
3rd dm was just racist to Mexicans
I've always wanted to try dnd
All my friends have been playing for like 8 year's
I wanna understand all the references
Why is it considered bad to not have dark vision and how exactly does dark vision work
paper mist
What's a BBG?
hearty valley
big bad guy
echo kelp
Big bad evil guy
paper mist
Ok, I'm really new and just was curious
hearty valley
dark vision is based on other exceptional abilities like sonar etc , think daredevil
if your not gonna math it
mathing it can be fun if your into that, but is a game after all
know your table
and don't be afraid to write your own lore at your table imo
random frost
That makes sense then
hearty valley
imo if your DMing , just keep your internal consistency for player expectations
and thats a writing theory not a i am hardline a rules thoery.
or your game is not to subvert expectations and keep it exciting and breaking it just enough that they dont know what happens next
also assume your players read everything, and the break it just a little bit
then it becomes your own thing and gets really interesting
but if your just playing, design theory of writing your plot might not be your thing. shurg
My absolute DM advice is if your players fine some loophole, let them win the once. These are mostly game designers, not mathematicians. Then just close it up next session.
slow jasper
Why is it considered bad to not have dark vision and how exactly does dark visio...
It's bad not to have dark vision because if you don't have it, you can't see in the dark.
How dark vision works: you can see in dim light as if it were bright light and in total darkness as if it were dim light.
lyric fjord
oh, and it's all in greyscale. so basically you go full colorblind
eternal edge
if a creature does the search action and succeeds, can its allies see the thing the creature has searched for?
glass summit
if a creature does the search action and succeeds, can its allies see the thing ...
I'd say, if a creature finds something and points at it, with the intention of revealing its location you could add +5 to the passive perception scores of the allies who now know the rough location (as if the other creatures now have advantage to find it because advantage grants +5 to passive perception scores). If any of their passive perception scores now meet the DC to find the object they see it automatically.
This would be my gut ruling and is by no means reflective of actual game mechanics. The easier answer would be to simply say, yes, they can automatically see it.
eternal edge
i mean that if a rogue is hidden and a enemy searchs for it, would its allies be able to hit it?
glass summit
Rules as written, no. I think my previous comment could be applicible in that situation though. In this case it is that kind of thing where the rules get in the way of logic. If you see the rogue and point out their locaiton, they shouldnt benefit from being hidden there unless they're hiding really really well.
If an enemy successfully finds the rogue by using the search action and points out their location, an ally could move to a position where the rogue cannot hide from. That would be a RAW way to run that situation in combat.
eternal edge
i see, i’ll just think of something
ancient torrent
Hey
Does anyone know how to make a looking for DM post?
When I go to it it says I dont have permission to type and from what I see its just the bot saying stuff.
lyric fjord
i see, i’ll just think of something
rogue still giving you trouble?
eternal edge
i mean idk how to get rid of them
or just damage them in general
not even killing
lyric fjord
i mean idk how to get rid of them
what are they doing in game that's so difficult?
eternal edge
what are they doing in game that's so difficult?
attack, using cunning action to hide, repeat
he has +7 in stealth, so its very likely that he cannot get hit at all
lyric fjord
Well they need to have somewhere to hide
if they are 5ft away from their enemy (the correct distance for a rogue to attack) and they try to hide, there needs to be somewhere within that 5ft range to hide. if it is flat ground all around them, then they can't hide
if they use their movement to walk afew feet away so that they CAN hide, then boom, opportunity attack
Rogue's don't just become invisible, but they can hide behind things like rocks, pillars, or anything that can obscure them.
If they are a halfling, they can even hide behind other players that are a larger size then them
lyric fjord
no not exactly
eternal edge
ok, i'll be more careful of opportunity attacks
and the fact that you cant hide in plain sight
lyric fjord
and the fact that you cant hide in plain sight
I would reccomend looking up the hide action. there is a lot of dispute on what it can and can't do, so that might help you
I would just say that overall, be sure the rogue doesn't become obsolete if he can't stealth. obviously it's annoying to never hit, but the same goes for the rogue if they can never sneak attack, so provide other ways for him to do so, like blinding the opponent or attacking with allies for advantage. those types of things
and encourage out-of-combat stealth moment's where they can shine
slow jasper
and the fact that you cant hide in plain sight
You specifically cannot hide if someone's looking at you
lyric fjord
yes
What MOST rogue's do in these kinds of situations is attack, disengage, and then leave the target's attack range. this combined with sentinal can be pretty powerful
tiny inlet
I'm technical a new comer but I have a question
What websites/applications are there for lore building, map creation, and etc
(Dumb question depending but is there a website for item creation similar to hero forge or something?)
slow jasper
Check out World Anvil
tiny inlet
Alr tysm
lyric fjord
anyone have a good online character sheet template i could use?
crude musk
what do you mean by a template?
lyric fjord
a sheet thats not filled in yet
crude musk
Okay, have you tried the blank PDFs on the D&D website?
cobalt frigate
crude musk
Alternatively, there's D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
lyric fjord
thank you, the ones i found were pngs
eternal edge
can enemies use opportunity strike?
blissful cove
everyone can use their reaction for opportunity attacks. literally every creature that operates on its own can do it. commoners and small beasts included. but not summoned creatures sometimes.
eternal edge
i see
ornate kiln
I can’t think of a summon that can’t use opportunity attacks either but I guess there could be?
blissful cove
I can’t think of a summon that can’t use opportunity attacks either but I guess ...
Conjure Animals beasts can for sure. just like every other summon that has a melee attack listed on its statblock
this includes creatures made by Summon Undead, Create Undead, Conjure Elemental, Summon Lesser Fiends.... Summon Draconic Spirit. etc etc
ornate kiln
Even summons with only ranged attacks in their statblock still can make unarmed attacks as attacks of opportunity
blissful cove
yes but not things like the Wildfire Spirit that the Wildfire druid gets
because those cannot attack anyways unless you use a BA to command it, that kinda thing
crude musk
Let's please remember that this channel is for the basics
If people want to to discuss or debate rules, we have #dnd-rules
blissful cove
aight aight, just ping me there if u wanna talk about this
lyric fjord
I am very new to dnd I made a character and now I am wondering how I can join my first game
crude musk
Check out this post: #dnd-newcomers message
cinder sparrow
whats a good monster for a team of 5 level 1s to hunt? my new campaign is starting them off as monster hunters and i need a good first hunt target?
crude musk
That's more of a #dm-discussion question
fluid slate
whats a good monster for a team of 5 level 1s to hunt? my new campaign is start...
id say a orc but i barely play
crude musk
That's not really a question for this channel, you want either #dnd-discussion or #1045166845688287292
sonic vigil
Ah, thanks. I'll delete
fluid slate
what/who is homebrew
edgy lake
what/who is homebrew
homebrew is when someone puts something in a game that is not in the official books, such as a magic item, a race, a class, or a rule
trim blade
homebrew is basically content/rules made by anyone
for example if I create a new class by myself then it would be homebrew
fluid slate
that make so much sense
trim blade
but homebrewing stuff yourself if you're new is usually a bad idea because of balancing
edgy lake
(just remember to ask the DM first if you can put your homebrew into the game)
spark mauve
Hello, I'm a beginner dungeon master and trying to learn everything I can. What would you say the best way to create a campaign is? Or the best way to keep track of the npcs, the rules, the places and other notes?
spice delta
@spark mauve heandbook helper on youtube will help u make a charater,and rules
and i would watch youtube video about being dm
fallen surge
Hello, I'm a beginner dungeon master and trying to learn everything I can. What ...
Personally, I use Microsoft One Note. I really like it, because I can break everything down into categories and tabs, and create links between pages. I'll make a notebook with sections like "locations" or "NPCs" or "Encounters" and then if I'm making a tavern in my locations tab, I can write the names of the NPCs that are there and turn those into hyperlinks to bring me to that character's page, in the NPCs tab.
spark mauve
Thank you! I shall use that :))
stable burrow
Hi everyone i recently joined can someone help me on how to get started and how to join games
ornate kiln
?new
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ornate kiln
?looking
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stable burrow
Ty mate
ornate kiln
have fun
lyric fjord
i see
Don't forget tho that it uses their reaction. So a rogue can't do their Uncanny dodge, A wizard can't shield, they can't react to anyone else, or any other reaction feature they have until it gets back to their turn. So if you have 3 enemies and they all run away, then the party gets one opportunity attack each, the way they use them is up to them.
charred coral
crude musk
?looking
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crude musk
Please use these channels ☝️
crude musk
Yes, use those channels
You will see there is #looking-for-players which is explicitly for looking for people to join
wooden dawn
Hey guys can I get some help? Not super understanding of the spell mechanics for warlock
echo kelp
A warlock has more limited spell slots than other casters. They always cast at the highest level the warclock character has and refresh on a short rest.
Is there anything else you need to know?
celest sun
Heya! Newcomer here! Could somebody possibly assist me?
ebon lagoon
?new
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mental vault
New to dnd, anyone willing to guide a complete newbie through starting out?
halcyon forge
I'd recommend reading the information given in the embed directly above your post.
mental vault
Makes sense, thanks
unkempt eagle
What's the best way to join a campaign for newbies?
wraith mica
hello! iv played dnd a couple times but iv never done it online before and am very confused right now
echo kelp
?looking
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echo kelp
Use these channels to find groups to play with. Make sure to read the channel description and, if posting, read the pinned message in the channel. Carefully.
wraith mica
i have been trying, but iv only every played base dnd (and one pokemon spinoff) and have no idea what anything is, means, or is about. i also have both not enough experience but also too much to be considered a true "newbie"
fiery dagger
like i barely know the basics
Okay so. The basics of D&D are this;
The referee tells you a situation, where you start and what you see. You then respond with what your character does, and the referee (called the DM) tells you how the world reacts. It goes back and forth until you do something that either A) the conversation can’t resolve, or B) activates an existing ability, you roll the dice to see if you succeed and how.
To make a character, you follow the processes in the basic rules. There are more options that cost money to access. But for now use the basic rules and practice so you get a feel for how char-gen works.
You’ll need a group to play with first and foremost; everything else can either be ignored or gotten from the group.
At that point, how you play will vary based on the group; sometimes it’s a discord call only, sometimes they use a program called a virtual table top to facilitate the game State, sometimes it’s done in Person!
celest sun
I see
modest kiln
How do i make a looking for dm?
uneven nexus
How do I start off and find a group
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ornate idol
do different types of damages have different effects ?
or is it just to cooler like that ?
crude musk
Damage types do not have their own rules, but some rules interact with specific damage types
ornate idol
Such as ?
crude musk
Vulnerability, resistance, and immunity
ornate idol
And
I dont really understand what's the gaming set
Is it just a set to pass the time ?
Or is there a rule or something ?
crude musk
It's for roleplaying/downtime
If you want to say "my character wagers their sword against the guards shield in a game of cards", you'd need a gaming set to do so
ornate idol
Oh okay
void lintel
How do i Work this new server? I wana make a AD for my friend For a DMZ home-brew but i cant make a Post in “looking-for-players”
ornate idol
So it isn't really important right ?
crude musk
How do i Work this new server? I wana make a AD for my friend For a DMZ home-bre...
This server is for posting D&D games, not Dragonball Z
void lintel
This server is for posting D&D games, not Dragonball Z
I ment DMC devil may cry
I want to post a ad for a Dnd Game inspired by it
crude musk
Still, this server is for D&D games, not homebrew systems
ornate idol
If you want to say "my character wagers their sword against the guards shield in...
Then i can take whatever I like and it won't influence the game ?
echo kelp
It has no mechanical effect - it's for role play use
ornate idol
👍🏻
ionic elbow
hey anyone here
clever geode
Hey there, I'm completely new to the game, like 0 prior experience, anyone have suggestions for starting out (I've literally watched like 1 video and didn't understand much but it looked fun)
obtuse slate
Hey there, I'm completely new to the game, like 0 prior experience, anyone have ...
sa me
ionic elbow
SAme
ionic elbow
but i know the rules alittle XD
clever geode
but i know the rules alittle XD
teach me please1!!!
crude musk
?new
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clever geode
ty ❤️
obtuse slate
is there a beginner's specific quest?
ionic elbow
is there a beginner's specific quest?
lol
crude musk
is there a beginner's specific quest?
D&D isn't that kind of game, you play through adventures and they can play out differently every time
clever geode
how do you recommend finding a "DM" and group?
crude musk
There are several newcomer friendly adventures; Lost Mine of Phandelver, Dragon of Icespire Peak, and Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
?looking
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worthy citrus
Hey everybody! 😄
ionic elbow
hello
silent chasm
Hi
calm hazel
Hi
woeful tangle
Hello may I ask how do you fill in a request to find dm
upper ridge
Okay so...how is RP done? Via chat and voice or do you use something like fantasy grounds?
crude musk
Depends on what your group decides to use
upper ridge
okay
cosmic hedge
Can anyone help me build two sub classes
Battle master
Samurai
Trying to make them melee. A bit lost on what to do to make them strong
crude musk
@cosmic hedge You were directed to the correct channel; #1045165827068002374
gritty vine
Wait how do you make a samurai that sounds mad
crude musk
It's a fighter subclass
gritty vine
Ok ill look up how to do that
cosmic hedge
Ok ill look up how to do that
You’ll just get lots of ranged builds….when I’m trying to build Afro samurai 🥲
gritty vine
Lol
crimson field
Looking for a campaign to join,started playing back in 1986 then real life took over and had not a chance to play until covid hit.a lot has changed since then but discord /dnd beyond have been great for this game.recently finished an ice wind dale campaign looking to start another.no west March or pay to play EST after 7 pm Sunday-Wednesday hoping someone has something available even a one shot would be cool
simple goblet
?looking
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iron jungle
i think you need the dungeon master role since that's what they use to submit. also stuff like this is for #moderator-support for future reference
crude musk
You need to sign into Dyno with your discord account to access the form
If you want to join a game, yeah, you reply in the thread associated with the post
crude musk
You want #1045165827068002374
shut light
Ohh okiw
ornate idol
Why is there a spell save on magic missile if that automatically hits ?
ornate idol
oh my bad then
crude musk
There is no spell save listed
shut light
You want <#1045165827068002374>
I can't seem to be able to text iy
crude musk
?atthetable
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shut light
Its been archived fromw what I see
Should I do something on it?
Okay nvm I found the channel
quick olive
I'm new to dnd, I searched the rules and watched bunch of videos on the Internet but it's hard to understand since I don't have any experience, where can I find people to play with and to teach me the game.
echo kelp
?looking
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echo kelp
Many groups are fine taking on new players but it always works best if you put effort into reading the rules and show a willingness to learn rather than be instructed on everything.
Check the pinned message here in this channel - it has lots of useful links to help get you started.
quasi path
Hello boys and girls, so I want to find a group of players to start my 1st ever campaign but i need some help to create my character. Im not a complete noob because of videogames like BG3 and watching some videos of critical role.
If anybody is free to help me out would be appreciated
fleet python
Hey Guys... Are there any groups that play somewhere in san Diego every week or every other week? I would like to join a group!!
echo kelp
Hey Guys... Are there any groups that play somewhere in san Diego every week or ...
You may have better luck checking local game stores/ hobby shops and Facebook.
But if you’re okay with online D&D okay, check the #looking-for channels here.
fleet python
You may have better luck checking local game stores/ hobby shops and Facebook.
Thanks Buddy!
slow jasper
Hey Guys... Are there any groups that play somewhere in san Diego every week or ...
You should definitely check out Game Empire
mortal lichen
Hello boys and girls, so I want to find a group of players to start my 1st ever ...
id love to join you!
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shell lotus
Hey everyone, I'm into 3d printing but I'd love to start to learn more about D&D and I wonder if is there any beginner group to do so...
gleaming kestrel
Hey everyone, I'm into 3d printing but I'd love to start to learn more about D&D...
?new you can check this resources to start on, also check the post above yours to look for groups to play on, some are new player friendly
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fleet python
You should definitely check out Game Empire
Thanks man! Will most certainly do!
mortal lichen
whats the diff between intelligence and wisdom?
echo kelp
Intelligence:theoretically knowing something (book learning) and how to extrapolate.
Wisdom: learned knowledge, experience,
simple goblet
Intelligence is knowing Frankenstein wasn't the monster.
Wisdom is knowing Frankenstein WAS the monster.
full galleon
^^^I like that.
fresh fable
Strength is being able to crush a tomato.
Dexterity is being able to dodge a tomato.
Constitution is being able to eat a bad tomato.
Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is knowing not to put a tomato in a fruit salad.
Charisma is being able to sell a tomato based fruit salad.
ornate idol
guys i need to understand something real quick
with a patron
as soon as you're level 1, you can choose to replace warlock level 1 spells with the Patron's level 1 spells, right ?
fresh fable
They are added to your spell lists
ornate kiln
the patron spells are just added to your list of spells to chose from. you still chose warlock spells as normal
ornate idol
but let's imagine a patron gives me access to ray of sickness and detect magic as level 1 spells
and I can choose 2 cantrips and 2 level 1 spells
can I replace a warlock level 1 spell with Ray of sickness for example ?
if they're added to my warlock spell list, I can choose them freely, right ?
fresh fable
Yes
untold flint
if they're added to my warlock spell list, I can choose them freely, right ?
Correct. Each type of patron has a set of spells that are available for you to select that aren't part of the standard Warlock list.
ornate kiln
you pick 2 warlock level 1 spells from your list. that list includes ray of sickness and detect magic thanks to your patron
sick walrus
Hello
merry storm
Ello
sick walrus
Hello
heavy obsidian
🍻
dreamy cypress
Hello
lyric fjord
When doing divine smite do you add any modifiers to the rolls?
smoky adder
Not beyond what you’d add to the weapon attack itself, no.
lyric fjord
Also, I've seen sources that day you apply crit to divine smite. How would you gain crit for it? Just if you roll a Nat 20 for the accuracy roll?
can an elf have horns and wings
smoky adder
Also, I've seen sources that day you apply crit to divine smite. How would you g...
If the number on the die is a 20, yeah, all the damage dice for the attack get rolled twice, including Divine Smite.
smoky adder
can an elf have horns and wings
Sure, why not?
lyric fjord
thank you
harsh fjord
can an elf have horns and wings
Elves generally don't have those features, but there's no reason they couldn't. Always check with your DM.
smoky adder
You can make them look however you want. They wouldn’t be able to fly without a fly speed, though.
whole axle
Looking for a table for Tuesdays
tight nova
Hi! I've played dnd before but it has been a few years since the last time I did. I'm a player looking for a group that is on its first session and is available anytime Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. My time zone is mst. I'd prefer if there were only a few restrictions on what race and what class and subclass you can be. I would like to use dnd beyond and roll20 but those are technically optional. I want to use discord voice chat for games. Please DM me if you are a player or dm that has a group that needs a new player that fits this description. Thank you!
glass summit
?looking
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glass summit
@whole axle @tight nova ^^
tight nova
Yes I'm looking
glass summit
Those channels are your friends, gl 😁
glass summit
If you're looking for an in-person game I'd highly recommend googling "Adventurers League". Its mostly one-shots and will rarely be the same players two weeks in a row, but it is how I got started and swear by it for newbys
molten kestrel
Hello, im new to the game and would like to learn how to play with people, where do i start? 🙂
harsh fjord
?new
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dreamy cypress
Hey, so I have never actually played D&D before, but I'm a big fantasy nerd and wanted to get into it so I bought a D&D starter set. So far I somewhat understand how to make a character, but everything else I'm kind of lost on. Does anyone have the time simplify the rules for me or is maybe hosting a beginners game soon?
tight nova
How do I use the bot in looking-for-dm?
inland loom
How do I use the bot in looking-for-dm?
I’m wondering too
frozen patrol
Would love to post an add for a D&D game but don't know how to. Any one help me out here?
solemn forum
I wanted to plan out a character before I get into playing for the first time and I wanted to know how good a dex and con focused warforged barbarian fighter would be for tanking
I plan to use a sheild and no armor and try to eventually get a few feats too after maxing dex and con
glass summit
I wanted to plan out a character before I get into playing for the first time an...
You can definitely do that, bumping your dex and con as I'm sure you've realised will give you a pretty respectable AC. Feel free to multiclass for your first character if you feel like you can handle it. I would often advise to just stick it out with a single class for your frist time
brazen python
Hello all. I just joined this Discord and I am trying to look at the game submissions in looking for players but I don't have permission to view them? Any suggestions?
merry scaffold
Hey there! My name is Alex, I nead some help if someone wouldn’t mind. I made a mountain Dawrf character but can’t really find any things about like Racial buff and prof and all that. So far just got the name and class on the sheet. Could anyone help me fix it up?
cobalt frigate
Hey there! My name is Alex, I nead some help if someone wouldn’t mind. I made a ...
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races#MountainDwarf
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2.
Dwarven Armor Training. You have proficiency with light and medium armor.
merry scaffold
@cobalt frigate Thank You!
harsh fjord
Would love to post an add for a D&D game but don't know how to. Any one help me ...
Read the pinned posts in the channel and follow those instructions.
earnest hound
Where the banana is the #looking-for-players ?
dreamy cypress
Where the banana is the <#750813601358676008> ?
Right under D&D Games, it will be the 1st listed in the sub section. I hope this was helpful.
earnest hound
yep, thanks
dreamy cypress
No problem
fiery herald
Is there a room I can find experienced DM to review the intro of a campaign I'm making?
gleaming kestrel
Is there a room I can find experienced DM to review the intro of a campaign I'm ...
fiery herald
Thank you!
wary dock
Any tips for a first time DM (I've never played a campaign before)
smoky adder
There’s an article here with some good advice:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/159-starting-strong-at-your-first-dungeons-dragons
lyric fjord
Any tips on races for twilight clerics? (Dm said any race even flyers)
crude musk
#1045165827068002374 is the place ask
vivid inlet
My dnd group is so chaotic 😂😂
exotic cargo