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dull yacht
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I have my character made already

fresh fable
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There dice, you roll them they give you numbers I’m not sure what your asking? Have you read the basic rules?

dull yacht
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Im sorry i think this is just me being stupid

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But what i mean was should i do no rolls or 1d8

unique frigate
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What's the context?

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Like what are you rolling for?

dull yacht
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Im not rolling

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I just want to know should i join a oneshot with no rolls or 1d8

unique frigate
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... You mean dice?

dull yacht
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Yes

crude musk
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That question doesn't really make sense

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D&D uses a whole range of dice; d4s, d6s, d8s, d10s, d12s, d20s and d100s

dull yacht
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Should i play a game with or wothout dice

crude musk
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You will use some or all of them as you play

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D&D uses dice

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You cannot play D&D without dice

dull yacht
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This says no rolls

unique frigate
# dull yacht Yes

Depends on what class you're playing. You should be fine with a d20 or two and whatever you need for a weapon or something

crude musk
dull yacht
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Ok

crude musk
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That doesn't mean you can play D&D without dice

unique frigate
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But just to be sure, I'd have at least one of each type of die

dull yacht
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Im a barbarian

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Im not a dm

unique frigate
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What weapon are you using?

dull yacht
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I havent started yet but my character sheet says battleaxe

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He got so many things wrong

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No

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dull yacht
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Where can i do that

unique frigate
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A d12 when you level up

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... That's it really

dull yacht
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I dont know what you mean

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I have my character sheet

crude musk
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Try reading the rules first, that'll make a lot of other stuff make sense

dull yacht
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Im just looking for a group

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I read the rules

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I just read them

crude musk
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You cannot possibly have read the rules within 2 minutes

dull yacht
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I did

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There were 15 rules

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And they were all short

crude musk
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Not the server rules

dull yacht
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Those are the ones i read

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Nvm

crude musk
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royal vine
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Thanks

wary cedar
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Hey folks, where is the best place to find a group for newcomers?

crude musk
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Check our game finding channels, many DMs are newcomer friendly (although I've not got any openings right now, I love running games for newcomers and many DMs are the same)

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wary cedar
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Looked there, problem is I'm from UK, so, most of the folks run games US time. Which is around 2-4AM for me :))

crude musk
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Keep an eye on the channel, GMT adjacent DMs post there too

wary cedar
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Thanks will definitely do. Regarding paid games what's the difference?

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If there's much of it?

crude musk
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Paid games are just games where the DM charges a fee, usually per session, to run the game

wary cedar
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I see, makes sense.

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Is roll20 good place to look for games?

crude musk
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It can be, yeah

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roll20
D&D beyond forums
demiplane
r/lfg

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Those are the places I'd look

wary cedar
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To be fair Viva la dirt league recruited me hard.

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DND seems to be rather awesome

crude musk
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I mean, there's a reason I love it so much dndLol

wary cedar
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Well just need to find a group which loves roleplay/and make silly things happen and I hope i can learn

last plank
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So this is my first time playing dnd
Idk if I have made a good enough backstory for my assimar paladin since it links to basically my 2 other backup characters that I would use if my child agnuis dei dies

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I mean he basically was the inspiration in his cannon btw for one of his friend who's an elf to become a cleric and for a human to become a fighter

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I haven't yet fleshed out their lore but I did make agnuis dei have a certain attachment problem which is that when he loses someone he cares about he basically loses faith in the world and immediately breakdown

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I mean hell for the goddess he serves for knows of this flaw but still relies on him not because he's devoted to change but because he's the one to actually bring change along with the party

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Is the lore good enough for this assimar paladin

thorny pasture
last plank
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Yes

thorny pasture
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The best person to ask then would be your DM

last plank
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Okay

thorny pasture
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He knows the world that you are playing in. Therefore, he is the best person to help you flesh out your backstory and tie it closer with the world

last plank
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Okay

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Also another question

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Can a giant monkey be called a steed

crude musk
last plank
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Oh

wanton iron
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any new player friendly games happening soon

crude musk
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Although 'happening soon' isn't really how one usually joins a D&D game

wary cedar
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@crude musk What you think about this background

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Tiberius Grindelwald is either a human or high elf paladin or a melee bruiser, regarding what party needs.
Tiberius had a hard life in exile for a crime he did not commit never having a place he called home. Always on the road, helping people and creatures where he can whilst studying a book of healing/magic that he found on a dead monk in a abandoned monastery he encoutered in his travels. Constantly praticing his swordplay and encountering a lot of trouble on roads be it bandits or monsters hes very proficient in using sword or sword/shield.

Tiberius is a friendly character even if hes been exiled he doesn't hold grudge against others.

crude musk
wary cedar
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oh dang

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My bad

crude musk
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Also generally speaking you shouldn't ping specific people for opinions on stuff (unless they've already engaged with you on the topic)

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just a little bit of discord etiquette

wary cedar
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Fairplay mate, my bad

umbral dune
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theres a game starting at noon on Roll20 I assume thats cst?? about an hour from now if thats the case

crude musk
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You would have to ask the person running the game

umbral dune
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its text only though so no headset or screen view

crude musk
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There is literally no way for anyone here to know

umbral dune
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slotted for 1000 players, 789 signed up. No idea how that works

crude musk
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Again, we can't provide any answers, you would need to contact the DM

umbral dune
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I have too many questions for a "text" only game.. lol I just thought others here would want to know

crude musk
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You're asking very specific questions about this game that only the DM would know

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For text only games, they're usually played in one of two ways

  • real time: usually played on Discords or Slack or another instant messaging platform, you just post messages in real time as if you were playing in person
  • asynchronous: commonly played on forums, players will make a post and then leave and come back minutes or hours later to see if there's been an update. This is closer to the traditional meaning of 'play by post' where people would send chess moves to each other by mail
umbral dune
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wasnt really asking any questioned, just stating the context of the game

crude musk
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This channel is for asking questions regarding getting started with D&D and the basics

cobalt frigate
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So you were just chatting to yourself...?

modern light
cobalt frigate
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Or just use real coins or LEGOs?

modern light
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I don't like LEGO for some reason, heh.

slender vigil
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We use circle magnets for enemies on a magnetic whiteboard, and we sprung for character minis until we can get started on a collection

dapper gulch
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Bottle caps, hot glue, and whatever loose objects you find around the house also work great.

slow jasper
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YOu can use literally anything in place of miniatures - coins, pieces of candy, bottle caps, dice, your imagination

smoky adder
ancient oar
cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
last plank
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So I've been heading about a certain thing called peasant railgun
How does that work and why does it work and is banned by multiple dms

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Is this some experienced player stuff I haven't heard of

wheat dawn
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it's basically bs but it "works" buy using a large number of peasants pass an object down a line making it move very fast in one 6 sec turn

subtle patio
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Hi so I'm new and played dand once how does one play on discord?

wheat dawn
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voice chats n' 3rd party dnd services

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like roll 20

smoky adder
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Or even just through text, if you prefer.

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You really just need some means of communication. What that is and what other tools get added to it just depends on the group.

strong bramble
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Is somthing going on with DnD Beyond? Twitter is going bannanas over somthing about hasbro?

echo kelp
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If it's about the new OGL license you can join the angst-fest in #ogl-discussion-archive.
Basically it may impact 3rd party publishers of D&D material.

clever plover
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Quick question on “Primal companion take action” does this mean that during my turn I can use either my action or bonus action to have my wolf attack prior to its turn where it can use its own action to attack again?

glass summit
clever plover
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Oh, so the only way my wolf attacks is if I use my action or bonus action to command it to attack? It doesn’t have its own turn?

glass summit
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Your wolf will attack if you sacrifice one of your attacks during the attack action, or take a bonus action to command them.

You and your Primal Companion have a unique bond in that you both act during the same turn. You can make an attack, have your wolf move and then you can take your bonus action to have your wolf take an action all on the same turn. Your wolf's turn is your turn, and vice versa.

clever plover
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Gotcha, thanks for the clarification!

midnight slate
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I'm trying to get into D&D and I don't know what I'm someone help me

harsh fjord
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split knoll
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you should read the first chapter of the basic rules in it's entirety, then pick a race and class that sound interesting from chapters 2 and 3 and read those bits, then read chapter 7

midnight slate
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Okay thanks

split knoll
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i wouldn't worry about chapter 4 until something really calls to you, then you can use that chapter to flesh out the character you have in your mind

midnight slate
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And also I'm guessing it's going to be a very hard process to find people to play with

split knoll
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not really, this server has a looking for players channel. you just have to make sure the people you're seeking to join are okay with having a new player, outside of this server there is a handful of subreddits and forums made for connecting ttrpg players together

midnight slate
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is it a problem that I'm 14 or no

split knoll
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it could be

midnight slate
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I probably just have to find people that are going to be okay with it

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and that's why I said it's going to be hard

split knoll
midnight slate
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ok

split knoll
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maps aren't even necessary, you can just imagine everything too

midnight slate
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I mean it sucks because no one in IRL will actually play with me cuz no one My Town plays D&D at least I know of

split knoll
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do you know at least 2 people who might want to learn how to play?

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some friends or siblings?

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my very first game was me and one friend learning how to play

midnight slate
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no

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Thanks a lot

glass summit
split knoll
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You could ask people if they're okay with playing with someone your age, there's online communities of only teens as well

fresh fable
dapper dove
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Hi all; complete noob here, never played DnD but interested in trying it!

crude musk
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Welcome to the hobby, we have lots of useful links pinned in this channel

dapper dove
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thanks; to be honest, I just have no idea where to start!

crude musk
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Reading the basic rules is always a good start. Not the whole thing, just the chapters on making a character, using ability scores, and actions in combat is a good start
Then trying your hand at making a character, either on paper or D&D Beyond
Once you've got that under your belt, you can try looking for a group

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dapper dove
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I've read a fair chunk of the basic rules already. will keep working through!

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how common is it for someone to run a one-shot? I'm not sure I'm ready to commit to a full campaign

cosmic ravine
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In my experience fairly common

lyric fjord
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Can someone explain to me how to play DND always wanted to play but dunno where to start

smoky adder
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Welcome! We've got a bunch of helpful links here to get you started. 👇🏻

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smoky adder
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But if you've got any specific questions, feel free to ask!

sinful sandal
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im very new to dming and have some experience as a dnd player but I recently started dming for some friends and my players recently decided to just peace out and go on a buccaneering pirate adventure so I'm just wondering what are some things I can have them do so far I'm thinking about having them explore a island of cyclopean masses I read the call of Cthulhu and when they deiced to go on out pirating thats what instantly came to mind but once they get there I don't really know what they could do any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated thank you :)

clever tide
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It’s obviously different for everyone, but don’t railroad them into doing anything, give them the tools to be able to do whatever and just see what happens, those moments can create the best adventures If done right too

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Obviously this is just my perspective on it though

sinful sandal
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Would you have any ideas of like stuff that I could offer them to do we're all fairly new with one exception of 2nd ed knowledge I don't want to railroad them but I also just don't really know what their options are or when I could have them encounter enemies

split knoll
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Kobold Press' Prepared! could come in handy

sinful sandal
clever tide
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You’re wanting to have explore some cyclopean island so maybe add a few other stuff to do there like maybe have some lost adventure party from some adventurers guild somewhere or have there be a random friendly cyclops thingy they find, just add random stuff that will allow them to have more stuff to interact with idk it all depends on your world

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I haven’t read call of Cthulhu yet so I can’t help with that

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What did he say lol

split knoll
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i mentioned that book about a whale

sinful sandal
clever tide
split knoll
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that book, but a kraken could make a good nemesis

sinful sandal
split knoll
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for a while

clever tide
split knoll
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just don't let it be too aggressive

sinful sandal
sinful sandal
clever tide
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Yeah, for me when I’m DMing I’ve gotta add some random stuff here and there bc some of my players are super immature and young so they like befriending the enemy and doing very immoral things whereas more mature and older parties like the attention to detail and somethings along with giving them odd magic items

clever tide
split knoll
sinful sandal
split knoll
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if they're pirating they could pick up a crew and negotiate a portion of their loot as pay, if they're being a bit more honourable they could negotiate a fairly cheap wage

sinful sandal
split knoll
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a random sailor would probably be an unskilled hireling, costing your party 2sp/day per person

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you could also argue they'd have proficiency with water vehicles, costing 2gp since they'd be skilled

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for a permanent retainer though, i'd make it 2sp, most sailors are just swabbing the poop deck all day anyway

sinful sandal
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yeah I think that could work they aren't rich but they could afford a few unskilled sailors to man cannons

lyric fjord
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Can someone help me understand spell preparation and stuff? From what I understand my cleric can prepare a certain number of spells from the cleric spell list, but what determines which spells I'm able to prepare? Can I just prepare any of the spells available to my cleric at their spellcasting level? Or do I have to know certain spells before I can prepare them?

last plank
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Do clerics lose their divine power if they do some morally questionable things

split knoll
last plank
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So what happens if you lose your divine powers as a paladin

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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I don't have to learn the specific spells

last plank
lyric fjord
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That makes it a lot less complicated than I thought it was

split knoll
lyric fjord
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And makes me more versatile than I expected

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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I was told any material components that don't show a gold value can be replaced by having a spellcasting focus, and only spells where the component has a gold value are spells where I need to have the component

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Is that not the case?

smoky adder
wispy tinsel
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hi uhm, I'm new and creating a pc right now while reading the handbook, i have a question is there a certain background allowed for a Dragonborn paladin?

smoky adder
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So any cleric spell is valid, as long as you have spell slots for that level.

lyric fjord
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Gotcha

dapper gulch
inner thistle
lyric fjord
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Well I'm glad to know all the spell mistakes I was making during the first session as a cleric were solely giving me a disadvantage and none were giving me an advantage

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And none were even relevant so

smoky adder
wispy tinsel
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thank you! wait so what happens to the tools that the background comes with?

inner thistle
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You get the tool :)

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Or rather the proficiency

wispy tinsel
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oh okay thank you!

last plank
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So this might be strange to ask but how many races have darkvision?

split knoll
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you have starting gold which can be used to buy the tool pre-adventure though

smoky adder
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I’d guess at least half.

fresh fable
inner thistle
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I think we are at a point where we have more with darkvision then without

split knoll
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from the basic rules, dwarves, elves, half elves, half orcs, and tieflings

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and gnomes

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so all but human, halfling and dragonborn

last plank
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So another question on race but specifically the assimars
How old can they get

slender vigil
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Im seeing double o.o

As for what happens when a paladin breaks his oath, it can be pretty severe.

They lose all of their divine powers (altenratively gain oathbreaker subclass), and in the worst cases eventually become a death knight

wispy tinsel
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Hey found someone with the same name

fresh fable
rapid burrow
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Hello

inner thistle
split knoll
slender vigil
fallow mauve
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Hello I'm new new to both the discord and someone who's never played D&D. I'm really wanting to play since it wasn't a popular thing in my area growing up. I'm 31 so I'm looking for friends who was are welcoming of newbies

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From what I have read it would seem that a lot of the rules are based around the DM. They can allow and disallow things based on the fun / gameplay speed. Unless it is a league type setting or somewhat other than just for fun and adventures. They do have core rules / other strict guidelines

slender vigil
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The rules are there to establish a baseline, the dm can cheat bend and break them as they want to establish narrative

smoky adder
oblique steeple
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Hello I’m V I don’t really know what to do I’m just looking to play with people so 😁

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last plank
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Also umm big question In assimar radiance thingies
How do they work and what can they do

fallow mauve
slender vigil
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We have people of varied ages, in general its non important information that you can share in private with any groups youre looking to join to decide if youd be comfortable there

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But publicly listing your age doesnt benefit anyone but can harm you.

oblique steeple
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What do I actually do in this as I’m not sure

split knoll
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oblique steeple
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Like Ik how to play DnD but idk how to play online and stuff

oblique steeple
fallow mauve
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Ok I'll take care noy to share that information thank you

frigid helm
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If I want to mention my age, thats weird that I get polite warning.

split knoll
slender vigil
oblique steeple
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Thank u!

split knoll
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the path of least resistance is to make a character on ddb, join a discord community for playing, join their campaign on ddb and use theatre of the mind to play. some sort of VTT can make visualising everything a little bit easier though

oblique steeple
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Btw do u use irl dice when playing?

split knoll
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ddb has a built in dice roller that can automatically add bonuses for you, but irl dice can also be used

oblique steeple
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Okay thank u

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I prefer real dice lol

smoky adder
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Some groups allow it; others don't.

oblique steeple
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Ok

untold flint
wispy tinsel
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5d4 means 5 four sided die yes?

fallow mauve
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DDB = What?

smoky adder
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D&D Beyond

fallow mauve
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Thank you

smoky adder
oblique steeple
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I’ve done that already lol I did it before I joined this

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Is it like 1 time campaigns?

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Also how do we know when we should join or when we can

fallow mauve
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Silly question regarding “character creation”… do I have to choose the races that are in there or can I be something that isn’t?

cobalt frigate
fresh fable
cobalt frigate
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My campaign setting is in the Forgotten Realms so I don't allow playable races from Eberron or Ravinca.

fallow mauve
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I see the Aarakocra but I wanted to be like a raven/crow

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It caught my attention

fresh fable
slender vigil
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Yeah it all depends. If a player has a printed race they want that i didnt plan for ill work it into my world for them as long as it fits the tone, but for many dms you may not get that leeway, every world has lore and a story and being a black sheep makes things complicated sometimes

fresh fable
inner thistle
split knoll
fallow mauve
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But, I wanted to be a “Short Cat (like a halfling) to play as a Bard-like Puss in Boots?

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Sorry I love watched the movie like 20+ times already lol

wispy tinsel
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i have a question, do i need a dm when it comes to pc creation?

split knoll
ornate kiln
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DMs usually have some input. like what options are allowed, house rules, what method of stat creation is used

wispy tinsel
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ah okay thank you

ornate kiln
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and of course, how a PC might fit into the world of the adventure

wispy tinsel
ornate kiln
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that being said, its fine to make a first draft so to speak for a PC

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you could leave the stats blank, or you could use standard array for example and then redo stats if your DM wants a different method

fallow mauve
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I’ve heard players are boycotting WoTC and canceling their sub to DDB. Is this something I should be concerned about or can I play the game without the DDB app?

fresh fable
wispy tinsel
fallow mauve
ornate kiln
oblique steeple
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I tried looking on the #looking-for-players and every time I try pressing on one that suits me it says u are not qualified so idk what to do

fresh fable
wispy tinsel
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is uhm a martial weapon two handed?

ornate kiln
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only weapons with the two handed property are two handed

fresh fable
plain magnet
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some martial weapons are, some aren't. it's a whole category of weapons that are used by warriors

wispy tinsel
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so a Warhammer is?

ornate kiln
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to figure out what a weapon does and requires, read its properties. Warhammers are versatile

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versatile means you can wield a weapon in one or two hands

split knoll
oblique steeple
fallow mauve
plain magnet
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like they said, you can look at the chart and see it doesn't have two-handed but it does have versatile, meaning you can choose whether to wield it in one hand or two hands

it says versatile 1d10, so if you hold it in two hands you get to deal 1d10 damage instead of 1d8

ornate kiln
wispy tinsel
ornate kiln
untold flint
surreal axle
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Looking to DM a 5e game

oblique steeple
wispy tinsel
surreal axle
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Pbp
???

ornate kiln
split knoll
wispy tinsel
ornate kiln
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it is

split knoll
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Warhammers can be used one handed

ornate kiln
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Mauls and warhammers are different weapons

wispy tinsel
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so i just need to find a specific type of Warhammer?

split knoll
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Rein's hammer cannot

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In fact reins hammer needs power armour to use

ornate kiln
oblique steeple
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I’ve done it now thank u 🙂

plain magnet
wispy tinsel
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and since a Warhammer is versatile i can drop the shield if i need to, to double the dmg of the hammer?

ornate kiln
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not double

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it goes from 1d8 to 1d10

plain magnet
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it's not double, it's only an increase to 1d10 from 1d8

wispy tinsel
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i see i see I'll take note of that

ornate kiln
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Maul does 2d6

untold flint
ornate kiln
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yeah dropping shields is a bit cumbersome

wispy tinsel
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i see i see okay I'll take note of that

plain magnet
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I would just use the maul, personally

wispy tinsel
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i need to drop the shield of i want to deal more dmg yes?

plain magnet
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yeah, a shield takes up a hand

ornate kiln
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yeah shields are usually a trade of. more defence but less damage

wispy tinsel
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i see so if i carry the shield in one hand and the hammer on the other, i need to use an action to drop the shield so that i can deal more dmg with the hammer

split knoll
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The difference between 1d8 and 1d10 is only an average of 1 damage, I'd instead decide before a fight breaks out if you're going to be 1 handing or 2 handing and stick to that

wispy tinsel
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so I can't use an action to yeet the shield at the enemy yes?

ornate kiln
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you can in theory, but it would take you multiple rounds to make up for the damage you lose by dropping the shield instead of attacking that round

split knoll
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Throwing a shield is an improvised weapon, that's only 1d4 damage

wispy tinsel
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still dmg tho

untold flint
# wispy tinsel still dmg tho

But you've just dropped your Armor Class by 2 AND you aren't doing as much damage as you would if you just attacked with your actual weapon

wispy tinsel
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hmmm true that, let me take note of that too

fallow mauve
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Found a Class/Race called “Felis” which a cats that are 3ft tall but would that even be allowed in game?

untold flint
ornate kiln
fallow mauve
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Okay well I’ll work on two sheets, one for the cat like character and the Aarakocra one.

split knoll
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A DM might be willing to let you play as a halfling flavoured as a cat, or maybe even a tabaxi that is short and has the mechanical downsides of a halfling (no heavy weapons, disadvantage on grapples, 25ft of movement, etc)

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Ask first though

untold flint
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Even when it comes to official race/class options, check with your DM. Some of them will have restrictions based on the lore of their world. Always ask what character options are allowed before rolling something up that you might not be allowed to play 🙂

smoky adder
fallow mauve
smoky adder
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They just made a whole move about ||him getting scared||, so… 😜

fallow mauve
sinful sinew
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hey all, new to the server and super confused as to how to post in players seeking? any help would be appreciated, im new to discord lol

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it says i dont have permission -.-

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's instructions there in the pinned messages. You can look for a little pin icon at the top of the screen on desktop, or swipe left to find it on mobile.

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But I can also just share it for you here, too. 👇🏻

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tysm! have a good day

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Im new to D&D where do I exactly start?

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thanks

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devout solstice
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ight ive never even touched dnd before so i dont really know what im meant to do, like i want to try it without having to buy anything so i know if i like it what do i do to do that

loud barn
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You can usually do that though it can be a bit tricky. You may have to either find an in-person group that can share books or a group that runs stuff on D&D Beyond that has books they can share with you

devout solstice
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to be honest i live in a rural seaside town of primarily old people i dont think finding an in-person group is an option, and i have no idea what dnd beyond is

loud barn
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it's an online platform that a lot of people use to store character sheets and share books between people who are in a game together

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is there like a website or series of videos here i can use to figure stuff out

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there are some links here that can be helpful 🙂

devout solstice
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do character sheets have a template or something or do i just write stuff in a word document

loud barn
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yep, there's a template. I don't think I can post links here but if you look for 5E D&D fillable character sheet you should find one 🙂

devout solstice
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is there an lfg channel here? i feel like the best way to get into it would be asking questions and learning as i go rather than trying to memorise everything and then go in

loud barn
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absolutely a valid way to learn. There's #750812887697588356, you go there and fill out a form and can advertise that you're searching

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?looking

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huh

devout solstice
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how do i do that

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i cant send messages in the chat itself

loud barn
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normally if you type ?looking then it gives you the forms

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devout solstice
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i did the form

loud barn
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I'm sorry, I'm really not sure how to post it if it isn't working

devout solstice
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it did work i just went and checked the pins

loud barn
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gotcha 🙂

fresh fable
devout solstice
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do you need to know about the campaign youre going into before you write the character sheet or is it the other way around

fresh fable
cobalt frigate
devout solstice
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ight

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maybe sometime in the next 3 years a dm will pick me

cobalt frigate
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Keep looking.
Find a good table is like dating — you may be ignored, ghosted, have a bad relationship, some drama, and breakups but eventually you'll find "the one."

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(I'm saying this as a married "forever DM.")

loud barn
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That said, making characters is also fun and can be good practice

devout solstice
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yeah until i get something going with someone ill just make a bunch of characters

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itll be good practice for my gcse too

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my descriptions been kinda falling off after i stopped reading as much

lyric fjord
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how do i find how much damage a spell does and how it works?

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i’m druid

echo kelp
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The rules and description for the spell describe exactly how it works and what (if any) damage it does.

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Do you have a specific spell in mind?

lyric fjord
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let me find it

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gtg

echo kelp
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No worries - feel free to ask again when you get back.

normal stone
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Is ranger a beginner friendly class, I'm trying to start dnd up and I'm having trouble learning the rules, so I don't want a class making things harder on me

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cerulean isle
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hi im completely new to this game and dont know anything

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when is somebody available to teach the game to noobs?

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cerulean isle
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oh thx!

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twilit ice
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Hello Guys,
I am currently seeking some help. There are thousands of opinions to the different pre written storys from woc. My group of 5 all beginner friends, including me, are trying to get further then the base and starterset. Does someone have a recommendation for something like a pre written story including maps and all the stuff that you need for this special campaign. Or would be nice if you could buy it separately. We are already able to level characters and create them. Sure not at pro level but its decent and lots of fun. Preferably something in German language, our English isn't all that proficient. I'm really thankful for some advice:)

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Need a mods help

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I can’t use the find a game feature any time I enter the link it says I don’t have permissions

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nocturne ferry
loud barn
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yo

void yoke
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I’m sorry but sentinel triggers when an ally is attack and you get to strike them right?

I’m assuming this means you can strike them if they’re within your weapon range?

cobalt frigate
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No.

arctic pine
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Hi

dreamy garden
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Anyone new to DND need help with making a character? I'm a DM and love the character creation process the most! I'd be glad to help anyone who dms me!

fresh fable
candid herald
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Okay so I have been wanting to get into D&D for a long time, but I have not a clue where to start. Would anyone be willing to give me a gist of how to even play or get started? Can you play online or do you need a whole board and what not? If anyone responds please @ me if possible so I see it

fresh fable
rapid burrow
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I recently purchased the starter set so I can get my family game night setup for Sunday. Seems to be a good way to get everyone together.

Going to have them choose one of the premade characters for when we start. This way they can get a grasp on the gameplay before allowing them to build their own characters.

Any suggestions?

echo kelp
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Only advice I have is to focus on fun and make sure to set expectations and boundaries. Also remember it's a game and the point is to have fun.

rapid burrow
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Thank you I’m sure our first adventures will be slow yet we will soon have other adventures to go on and help build our characters. 😉

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buoyant valley
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Hey everyone,

My partner and I are hoping to learn about the world of D&D. We bought a starter set based on the 'Lost Mine of Phandelver'. We have read some rules and have a small understanding about the game. We have agreed between ourselves that this set would be more fun to play with some friends and are therefore going to hold off until we can get a group of us together.

We had a quick google and found that we can find a group of players online. Does anyone feel like they would be able to host/DM a game with 2 new players or tell us where we may be able to find someone who can?

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wispy tinsel
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hello uhm do we have a dice bot?

echo kelp
wispy tinsel
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thank youuu

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what is oath of the open sea? I can't find it

echo kelp
wispy tinsel
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i see okay thank youuuu

echo kelp
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It's not official D&D material so very much up to your DM and group to decide to allow it or not.

wispy tinsel
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i see okay thank you

wispy tinsel
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the faith in the character details what is that?

rich dust
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Generally speaking, a characters faith is in reference to which God/Pantheon they worship and/or believe in, but it might mean something different if you have any more context?

wispy tinsel
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sorry no i don't have anymore context

dapper gulch
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Yeah it’s generally for whatever god your character primarily worships. It has more associated mechanics if you’re using the Theros book!

wispy tinsel
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i see i see thank you

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sorry i have a lot of questions, are there any gods related to nature or healing?

fresh fable
wispy tinsel
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yes, I'm looking at the appendix right now

normal stone
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can characters have special " aesthetics "? for example a spell that looks different but does the same exact thing

loud barn
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The DM generally has to give approval for stuff like that, but...yes

normal stone
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Ok! ty!

frigid helm
normal stone
frigid helm
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Sorry Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

normal stone
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oh ty

loud barn
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I once ran a tabaxi mage who flavored mage hand as an 'invisible cat servant'. Because in his mind it was an invisible cat who say knocked small objects off shelves and stuff like that

frigid helm
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No problem, theres a little picture of a farmer flavouring Magic Missile as spectral chickens.

normal stone
tardy trellis
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How would a character that only spoke in onomatopoeia be handled?

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Like, recommended classes, subclasses and stuff like that

loud barn
# tardy trellis How would a character that only spoke in onomatopoeia be handled?

you'd get permission from the DM and rest of the table first. Many may not even allow it because it sounds like a very gimmicky character that would make things difficult to run.

In general, characters that can't communicate and can't properly join in the roleplaying and interaction get old very fast. Even if they start off sounding neat, they start to wear on the rest of the table after a few sessions.

But if everyone gives permission? Maybe kenku bard who 'speaks' in melody

tardy trellis
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Hmmm... thank you!

Good that you started with "get permission from everyone", I tend to forget that sometimes.

loud barn
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no worries 🙂 it's easy to get carried away when you have a concept that really speaks to you. Just that in my experience characters that are primarily based off a single gimmick like that tend to get frustrating in practice. I can see it being funny in the right campaign if you're playing in a more silly/lighthearted campaign, but if the DM is trying to give a dramatic villain speech while you beatbox in the background I imagine some people may get irked :p

tardy trellis
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Oh no not necessarily just beatboxing, but literally speaking in sound effects

last blade
loud barn
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I know, I was just thinking of one amusing application of the ability

tardy trellis
tardy trellis
loud barn
tardy trellis
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right, i'll keep the idea for "goofy campaign"

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Right, one more question if yall are inclined

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How would characters based off of the Awaken spell be handled?

scenic idol
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hi everyone! please I would like to understand why in Monster Manual Goblin has 6 on stealth

tardy trellis
loud barn
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Those can be fun. I tend to do more goofy oneshots myself than full campaigns but whatever your table enjoys!

As for characters based off the awaken spell it really depends on the game. I don't think I'd run a campaign with 'four standard adventurers and Bob the Bear'. But I might run a campaign involving five awakened animals setting out to find their missing druid friend.

scenic idol
loud barn
tardy trellis
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That's as best as I can explain it, I'm sorry

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Someone else with way more experience with the lore/game would be able to explain and with more words

scenic idol
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ok, I see. So there is no special calculation involved. It is how it is by "lore" basically, right?

loud barn
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And remember that when running 'special' or individual/unique monsters you as DM can always give them different skills

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If you want to have Baboom the goblin warrior, fiercest member of his tribe, you might decide that he doesn't have stealth and has intimidation instead because he's at JUST the right height to stab you where it's really gonna hurt and he knows it.

scenic idol
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nice!

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thank you very much for suggestions!

loud barn
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Glad to help 🙂

scenic idol
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sometimes DnD rules are overwhelming

dapper gulch
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Yup. As a DM you’re free to alter stat blocks as you see fit. Just don’t go too overboard with it as it can be frustrating for some players if the monsters get too consistently difficult/strange for the game they were expecting.

loud barn
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They can be a bit, especially when you're new

scenic idol
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but it's sooo fun 🙂

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I discovered the game at age of 40. 😆

wispy tinsel
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the faith doesn't have any effect on the pc yes?

loud barn
wispy tinsel
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i see i see okay thank you

north tusk
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Hi there. Pardon me for my intrusion. I am a wandering traveler who is seeking for an adventure

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Could I know where can I find a party so I can join in?

blissful cove
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you can scroll through #looking-for-players , that's where DMs post to search for players. see if any of their premises interest you and directly message the DM or use the thread attached to the post.
you can also use #750812887697588356 to post your own availability and interests in the hopes that a DM might contact you to join them.

harsh fjord
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In addition to the LFG channels here, you can check various Discords, MeetUp, Facebook, forums (D&DBeyond, Demiplane, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds), Reddit (r/LFG, r/roll20LFG, r/DnDLFG, r/LFG_Europe), StartPlaying, and Warhorn.

If you're looking for in-person games, check out any local libraries, games/comics stores, and/or hobby shops for D&D/tabletop programming.

echo kelp
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We have a whole channel for picking the brains of DMs - #dm-discussion.
That said the best way to get better is to keep trying.

teal rune
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My bad I pasted in the wrong channel let me move it

oblique steeple
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Guys how do I find my characters on DDB

thorny pasture
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Go to Collections -> My Characters

oblique steeple
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Nvm found it

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Yea thank u :))

modern light
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I’m trying to get started with dnd but i don’t have a party to play with 😭

fresh fable
modern light
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Oh my bad

loud barn
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No worries

fresh fable
viral wyvern
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Hello !

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Do I just get a feat when creating a character ?

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I mean can I just choose one for free ?

echo kelp
true swift
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so the DM chooses how many feats I get ?

echo kelp
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The DM decides if their D&D game will even use feats.

true swift
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kk thanks

echo kelp
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Normally by the rules you can chose a feat on a level where you would normally get a boost to your stats (ASI is what it's often called).
So instead of boosting your stats, you would pick a feat.
But again at the DM's discretion.

craggy marten
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hii
new player here

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welcome!

craggy marten
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hello!

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i'm not sure how to play

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i have a character set up
just dont know what to do next

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craggy marten
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okay, thank you!

smoky adder
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But yeah, best to check with your DM!

true swift
#

Why can I only choose school of evocation as a level 3 wizard ?

solemn light
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Wizards get their Arcane Tradition at level 2, and only Evocation is included in the free rules.

The Basic rules really only contain one subclass per class.

reef cliff
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Yes the basic rules only contain what's in the SRD

true swift
solemn light
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Yes, the rest of those are included in the PHB. If using an app or website like DnDbeyond, you must own the PHB to use them. Only Evocation is free to use.

true swift
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wow ok

cobalt frigate
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Think of the free Basic Rules like a video game demo. If you want the rest of the game you have to buy the books.

true swift
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What are the ability score increase and feats of the deep gnome subrace ? It doesn't say on the phb
Or do I just treat it as a rock gnome ?

smoky adder
true swift
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As a wizard I can choose either a component pouch or an arcane focus. Does it mean that I can cast spells without an arcane focus ?

cobalt frigate
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You would need a component pouch instead if the spell requires a Material component.

true swift
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When would I need an arcane focus then ?

cobalt frigate
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If you don't want a component pouch.

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Component pouch and arcane focus are flavour.

true swift
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Alright thanks

cobalt frigate
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If you have neither than you can't cast any spells that has the Material component in its description.

true swift
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About the book of lore in the scholar's pack. Do I choose what it's about ?

cobalt frigate
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So if your wizard is thrown in jail with no component pouch or arcane focus then they can't cast any prepared spells that have the Material component.

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Ask your DM.

true swift
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Alright thank you

proven aurora
#

Soo I just got dnd beyond what and how do I join a campaign?

smoky adder
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Ice Knife, for example. It would be pretty easy to get a drop of water to cast the spell, even in prison.

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An attack roll as a wizard is: D20+Spell attack modifier ?

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Yeah

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(Which is your Intelligence modifier and your proficiency bonus.)

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how would i join a campaign as a completely new player?

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thank you!

unkempt breach
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Wow

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I've not played in liek a year and I've been in 1 one shot and 2 verry short games

tropic juniper
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What's the most inexpensive way to start getting into it?

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Because I want to play, but I don't have hundreds of dollars to throw at books

rotund lynx
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i would say download the official, free rules, make a character, and find a game!

tropic juniper
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You can just download the rules?

rotund lynx
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i will find u the website. owo

smoky adder
rotund lynx
hardy lava
#

does anyone know a good place to buy dice?- i somehow misplaced my set

tropic juniper
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You can find them in a lot of game shops, and if that doesn't work then you can find some on Amazon.

hardy lava
normal stone
tropic juniper
hardy lava
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i have 3 dollars and 5 cents in cash to my name

tropic juniper
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If you're lucky you can find some sets for that

arctic tinsel
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I did my first session today, 8 and a half hours, 9 people plus a dm

spare idol
#

Hi all, Im a newbie to D&D and this server. I see theres servers for 'looking for games' so I guess I'm going to try and find my first ever game. Any suggestions on who is great with newbies as far as DM's? Thanks!

fallow mauve
#

Hello, just curious as a new player with what is the best app to use for; character sheets, skills, & dice rolls

echo kelp
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I like using DnDBeyond but honestly find what works best for you.

fallow mauve
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DDB doesn't have all the books in it unless... I buy it... hmmm

echo kelp
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Yes. The not-SRD material needs to be purchased regardless of platform/tool used. DnDBeyond just puts it all into one nice location and has a nice character sheet builder and digital dice rolling.

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where do i look for a party to join?

stark island
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?looking

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Are Warlocks more complicated than other classes?
I watched the hand booker helper on Spellcasting and they said they where gonna explain them in a different video.

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# fiery cobalt Are Warlocks more complicated than other classes? I watched the hand booker help...

The very simple version is that for 1st- through 5th level spells, you only have a handful of slots, but 1) they're always of the highest level you're able to cast as a Warlock(up to 5th-level spells), and 2) they refresh on a Short Rest instead of a Long Rest. That means you don't have to budget your spell slots over the course of a full day. There's more, but those are the Cliff's Notes. The Warlock class description in the Basic Rules/Players Handbook will give you the rest.

fiery cobalt
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Ok, the handbooker helper video made me think there was more to it.

worthy kernel
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Can I give someone else gm perms in role 20

cobalt frigate
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You can create your own account on Roll20 and be a GM...

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strong dagger
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New to 5E and about to start with a new group, have previously played pathfinder and 3.5e. Was looking for a bit of advice for character creation and whether the archetype ideas i've got are actually supported by the mechanics. One of my characters in pathfinder was a halfing witch, focused on jinxing enemies and trickster/illusion type stuff both in and out of combat. Would an archfey warlock, either fairy or maybe halfling be a suitable way to do that in 5e?

plain magnet
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plain magnet
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No prob! Witch is a really cool class and I wish I could direct you to a direct 5e version

strong dagger
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How common is items and abilities that give sight in dark/dim light? Fairy doesn't have any racial ones, wondering if i should use an invocation on devils sight or is it not worth it?

plain magnet
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It's easy for someone in the party to pick up the Light cantrip. Devil's Sight is handy for being able to see in magical darkness, though, something that can be very handy once you get the darkness spell

strong dagger
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I've put together a basic concept, that i think would work, would love any feedback or suggestions. I know it has basically no direct damage causing abilities, that's intentional https://pastebin.com/rUEahiwT

misty pine
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Hello, i am completely new to dnd. I have played once 15 years ago, but did not understand the concept at the time 😛 How would you go about getting into it for the first time? I was thinking it would be fun to join a game over discord sometime, but where do i start? I have no idea what book and what edition i should start learning with :S

simple goblet
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Hello and welcome 😄 There are some helpful links in the pinned messages of this channel. The current edition of the game, the 5th edition or 5e, is probably your best bet to get into as it has the most players I believe. The Basic Rules are free and all you need to get started

misty pine
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Oh, should have looked at the pinned messages. 🙈 5e it is then, thank you! 😄

simple goblet
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No problem. Have a read through the Basic Rules, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in here 🙂

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Suspect Ratty is going to post the store finder link so I will do the looking-for channels

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🫡

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Thanks guys 🤩

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Is sorcerous origins the sorcerer's subclass ?

fresh fable
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Yes you get it at level 1

ornate idol
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So Draconic bloodline and Wild Magic are both origins, right ?

edgy onyx
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Correct

ripe sable
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Hey I have a barbarian im runing and I plan on choosing the primal path ime just wondering if the bear or wolf is better because they both have very good benefits

fresh fable
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Bear to take less damage, wolf if you want to give your friends adv

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If anybody is running some newbie dnd I'd love to join. Very new did one botched run last night but have a character set up etc. My current started out at Lol 5 but can try and create a lvl 1 character if that's what everybody does from the start 😀

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What are some good guides/resources for running Lost Mine of Phandelver that are written for DMs that have never played DnD before? A lot of the guides I see online for running the adventure assume prior knowledge

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I could run it as written, but I've seen some videos and articles talking about various shortcomings of the module, e.g., the first encounter being too deadly for PCs

split knoll
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This link has some resources

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Not so much balancing changes though, but you can drop enemy AC or HP a little if you notice your players are getting stomped

jolly crest
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I need advice

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I agreed to duel a chaotic evil friend of mine in a pop fight but

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Pvp*

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I'm a paladin he is a druid

He has 3 level 1 spells and I have 0

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How screwed am I?

ornate kiln
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what level are you both?

jolly crest
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4

ornate kiln
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what druid circle?

jolly crest
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He said moon druid but idk

ornate kiln
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then you are screwed

jolly crest
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He took sorcerer feat

blissful cove
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i feel this is not appropriate for a newcomer channel. though there's the matter of that you do get 1st level spells as a 4th level paladin

ornate kiln
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not because of the spells though

ornate kiln
jolly crest
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No I have ran out

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We are on a burning bridge

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The only thing I can see that would work

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Is if I had just a single spell slot

normal stone
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is it hard to find a campaign that suits?

normal stone
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im just having trouble

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its fine idk how to phrase it

faint cypress
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ello

jolly widget
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Hello

kindred knot
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Hey there, I'm new to DND, but it always sounded like somthing i could get behind
Im a huge Fantasy fan of multiple movie and game franchises, (Lord of the Rings/Elderscrolls) but when I came across the TV show “The Legend of Vox Machina” it was the first time i really wanted to confront this fandom, or community?

kindred knot
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im looking for anyone who could give me a nice entrance to the whole universe, someone once told me i would make a great "Dungeon master" and that i should read like 4 books, but well.. thats not really my style X3

stark island
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I don't think you actually have to read the books, just the guiding parts

near mountain
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Hello! I'm completely new to DnD and I'm not sure what to do to get into all of this. To be honest it seems a little overwhelming at the moment. I'm looking for someone or a community that might be able to help me out? I know that's not some people's thing and thats fine! But if you are able to help in any way I would greatly appreciate it!

kindred knot
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^ same! x3

stark island
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... I really am the wrong person to try and help people lol

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i just read the seemingly important parts in the books

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forgot about that command

harsh fjord
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That should get you started.

kindred knot
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thanks!

harsh fjord
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If you're trying to play with folks you don't know, you should learn the basics of the game. At least skim the rules (though reading them in full will likely help the most). Assuming you want to play and not DM, make a character or two for practice. Then try to find a group.

kindred knot
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im mostly looking for anything that can help me create my world further, im not a writer or aynthing, i keep everything in my head x3 but im looking to come up with my own world (everything original) to probably DM for friends

stark island
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pretty sure critical role made a vid on that

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worldbuilding I mean

kindred knot
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im having troubles understanding the Alignmeant chart

glass summit
kindred knot
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well if a character really just does wathever they feel like doing, does that make them Chaotic Evil? even if what they feel like doing varies from "good" and "evil" ?

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i have seen someone explain that "lawful" means a character has strong values they believe in, not specifically that they follow outside laws, the whole thing is very confusing x3

glass summit
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If someone does whatever they want, they would be among the chaotic alignments. Chaotic good if everything they "just do" is good, chaotic neutral if their actions do not inspire good nor evil, and chaotic evil if their tendancies are evil.
A character that has strong believes, perhaps even a personal set of rules, would be Lawful Neutral.

kindred knot
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thanks! i think i got the hang of it tough, "Lawful" = Personal Values and "Chaotic" means they dont act out of Values but just how they feel, that must mean "Neutral" means they do things cause thats how they grew up being naturally then right?

glass summit
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Lawful means that the following of rules is important to that character's way of life. Personal values can be an example of those rules, but most commonly they are the laws of the land.

terse trellis
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Can you actually seduce a dragon?

cobalt frigate
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It's a tired trope.

glass summit
# terse trellis Can you *actually* seduce a dragon?

Brass Dragons are known for enjoying meaningful conversations with mortals. Paired with their ability to shapechange into a humanoid form, I'd say it is well within reason for a particularly capable individual to seduce one

deep vigil
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Yikes

terse trellis
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Dear me indeed-

glass summit
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Hahaha, I feel like I accurately answerd their question lol. Obviously don't do it if thats not what your table is about.

echo kelp
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Also I'd strongly warn against trying to trivialize something as complex as developing/building a relationship to simple dice rolls.

cobalt frigate
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"But I rolled a Nat 20 on my Persuasion!!!"

glass summit
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I don't believe that anybody asked if it were possible to seduce a creature with a mere dice roll. The question was, weather it was possible to seduce a dragon. It is.

blissful cove
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.... i don't see why the passive aggressive language was necessary for that. IMO he did give a good breakdown of a certain typeof dragon with which romance is vaguely possible per lore, asking the DM and table is a given.

glass summit
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And you did so excellently. Informing new players of the importance of a session 0 is great. But they should also be made aware of the freedom of liberty this game offers, and all the forms it can take. I believe we both had valid information to impart.

cobalt frigate
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It's a tired trope don't perpetuate it more.

kindred knot
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cant believe that meme question gets more commotion then people (like me) trying to get in to dnd in the first place
whoever came up with the "can i seduce dragon" initially was a genius

hasty brook
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ya i agree

kindred knot
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im still stuck trying to figure out if a dnd game needs dice and stats, or if thats optional x3

cobalt frigate
hasty brook
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i do

terse trellis
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kindred knot
hasty brook
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makes sense

cobalt frigate
hasty brook
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how do i use the cards? like initiative cards and such?

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
hasty brook
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in the essentials kit it game with cards

echo kelp
kindred knot
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i used the link, i dont own any books

hasty brook
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oh ok tnx!

kindred knot
hasty brook
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like half and half i think

cobalt frigate
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blissful cove
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kindred knot
hasty brook
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did you read the rules? they answer alot of questions

kindred knot
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generally i was more interested in lore and worldbuilding, not the table top and gameplay side

echo kelp
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Ah. In that case check your local book stores for D&D novels - they will be more up your alley. Also D&D 5e is making an effort to separate the old (and often hurtful) lore from the actual game.

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But further lore questions can be asked in #dnd-lore

harsh fjord
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You could also just visit wikis for the various D&D settings: Forgotten Realms, Eberron, Greyhawk, Mystara, Dark Sun, Spelljammer, Ravenloft, and Dragonlance.

glass summit
fiery cobalt
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I just got Explorer’s guide to Wildmount and now I’m confused, what is a Dunamancer?

glass summit
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It is a setting specific wizard subclass that practices the magic of dunamancy. It's essentially the ability to arcanely tap into parallel universes for a variety of magical effects

fiery cobalt
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Is it in this book?
I just see spells.

torpid pivot
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i believe it's separated between chronurgy and graviturgy wizard

fiery cobalt
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Are you messing with me?

glass summit
smoky adder
fiery cobalt
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Ok.

smoky adder
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Mages who pursue the study of this strange and complex force call themselves dunamancers, and their interest in learning to alter the fabric of gravity, potential, and time often coincides with a hunger to understand the oldest mysteries of the cosmos.

fiery cobalt
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Which subclasses are in the Swordcoast book?

supple tartan
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me and two of my friends are completely brand new to dnd, and we want to get into it. would anyone want to help us out maybe tell us what to look up to learn or teach us yourself?

fiery cobalt
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I think the basic rules are just on their website,

supple tartan
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many thx

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loud barn
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Separate discord would be best. Would you like text or voice chat?

supple tartan
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would you want me to invite you to my discord we are already together in there

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unless you wanna invite me to one

loud barn
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You can invite me 🙂 I do have to leave in not too long though but am free after dinner.

zealous tendon
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Hey y'all, I'm an absolute beginner at the game but I've always wanted to get into it, I have no idea how or how to get started sooo if any of you can offer me some assistance I´d be very very grateful, thanks

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?new

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zealous tendon
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Thank you!

noble spire
zealous tendon
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On it, thank you!

strange fractal
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How many pages is the dnd bestiary

cobalt frigate
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The Monster Manual?

strange fractal
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Yep

strange fractal
cobalt frigate
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352 pages

strange fractal
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Thx

jolly crest
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cough cough

loud barn
polar garden
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Me personally I love to play a bard

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It's almost like playing multi class

cursive wigeon
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yoo

eager laurel
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Hello!!

hushed nest
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Hi!

hybrid vault
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i am quite new to the game and wondering if there are any "real" summon spells below character level 5 /spell level 3 when conjure animals comes online. I read there are some spells like find familiar and so, but find familiar isn't really a summon with hp, ac and attack rolls as far as i gather. So are there any other real summon spells before conjure animals?

fresh fable
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Warlock pact of the chain + investment of the chain master for bound action familiar attack

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New beast master ranger has bonus action companion attack

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Wildfire Druid gets a wildfire spirit to command as a bonus action

prisma light
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My first character was a bard and I do not recommend that to beginners

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because as a bard you can't experiment and change your spells

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It was not bad for me as well

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but it's very hard to experiment with the bard as a new player

dapper gulch
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Sometimes experimenting isn’t the goal for some. It’s to find out how a class works.

prisma light
dapper gulch
prisma light
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different players might use different stuff

dapper gulch
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There’s lots of stuff in there that heavily depends on its interaction with others at the table and the DM who is running the world.

prisma light
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The problem I had with the bard was that I chose spells which I initially thought were good and matched my playstyle but in the game they did not

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I only used specific spells and didn't know how to use well the others

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even though I talked with my dm and he allowed me to choose new spells

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If I would choose a cleric instead, choosing the spells that I like would not be a struggle

plain magnet
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That makes sense. Classes with only a few known spells make you commit to options you may not have a good handle on

wide charm
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can't find a "player looking group" ,it's either no text,or timezone doesn't work,mainly the 1st one

crude musk
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You just have to keep looking

dawn onyx
mossy briar
harsh fjord
jolly crest
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Paladin is my first class but...

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Imma gonna die next session ):

loud barn
lyric fjord
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hi im new to this hole scen and have no clue hoe this works. I have makes som characters bur never plyed on the internet and only in a grupe one tim bu the jusy plays once in month and i wanr ro play mor the that, what shoud i do?

jolly crest
loud barn
jolly crest
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It's just that I know I am gonna die to him

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I have no spell slots

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And even if I had ONE

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Firbolg are fey right?

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I saw on the wiki it says "fey oriented"

quasi arch
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Hi I am new to this discord but have played and DMed a few times in no way an expert would love to join any group 😁

jolly crest
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But idk if that's the same thing

jolly crest
deep haven
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Hello 👋🏼 I wanna learn DnD dndLol dndLol

jolly crest
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You've found yourself in the right place my buddy (:

deep haven
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That's what I like to see lmao

quasi arch
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Thank you so much

jolly crest
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?new

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Alot of this stuff is on an app called DnD beyond, you can install it on playstore if you are wondering. As a first time player too it works wonders

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If you need anything just ask

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Cause this is the channel for it!

deep haven
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I wanna join a D&D Campaign but I wanna create a character and learn how to play

jolly crest
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Ok so

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For future reference when you wanna join a campaign

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If you want to PLAY/JOIN someone else's campaign

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If you want to see dms advertising their campaigns

deep haven
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Okie okie

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Is there a channel to help make a DnD character?

crude musk
loud barn
# deep haven Is there a channel to help make a DnD character?

just keep in mind that a DM might want you to change or redo things about a character. Different DMs will have different rules for creating characters, so...absolutely make one for practice and to learn the system a bit, but be ready to be flexible 🙂

deep haven
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Okie okie

jolly crest
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Also number 1 rule

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Actually nevermind

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Number 2 rule

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Fun > overall power
If
Overall power = fun
Then sure

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Number 1 rule.

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Dnd is the best game (:

deep haven
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I've always wanted to play it since I heard my mom played it when it was my age

loud barn
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It's a great hobby

loud barn
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?new

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grand lagoon
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my dad played dnd too, he was a DM !!

lyric fjord
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Hey uhm... i'm searching a group to join in and play with! Anyone avilable to take me in?

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?looking

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Ty!

lyric fjord
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Quick question, what are westmarches?

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It's a style of 'drop in, drop out' play where a group of DMs and players all kinda hotswap based on availability

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So rather than playing with the same group each week, you'll log on to the server and see who's free to run something

lyric fjord
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Ah, that makes sense, thank you

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?new

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Hi everyone.

formal sentinel
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Hello everyone i am new to the whole dnd thing and I am going to have a couple of friends over soon to play dnd for the first time I am going to play DM does anyone have any tips?

scenic quiver
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Hello. A while ago my discord got hacked and I lost a lot of my contacts. I managed to find most of my friends again. But one is still missing, I was doing a 1 on 1 campaign with him and it was really fun. So if anyone happens to recognise the character name Isabelle Troyes or Imuranla Onilu. Send them my way.

pliant jacinth
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Hi everyone, I'm new here👋

mortal garden
# formal sentinel Hello everyone i am new to the whole dnd thing and I am going to have a couple o...

I think if you google "new DM tips", you'll get some of the generic things folks here can offer. Stuff like:

  • If nobody knows a rule, make a judgement call and keep going. You can always look it up later.
  • Let your players have space to make decisions, but don't be afraid to try to prod them forward if they seem stuck.

Stuff like that.

Is there something(s) in particular you're worried about, though? If so, folks can give you much more specific thoughts! ✌️

wise ocean
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Very excited to stumble into the community, can't wait to get involved and join my first online DND session.

timid island
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Hello all. I am looking to join an online game this weekend. Any suggestions? I am a newb and need a beginner game.

strange wedge
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Hey, I'm completley new on DND, and I am looking for someone who could help me make a character, since I don't know anything about it.
Looking foward to my first session. :)

stark island
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?new

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Hi, i'm new (duh). I have been interested in D&D for a while, I have made characters, I just don't know how to play the game properly. dndLol

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cosmic dew
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Thank you!

dull yacht
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Can someone help me learn the game and find a group

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dull yacht
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Im watching that handboore helper and what do i do if i dont have a character sheet and where can i find one

smoky adder
dull yacht
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Ok

round heart
edgy onyx
round heart
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Oh okay thanks for telling me! 👍

edgy onyx
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Also 10 ft. movement speed is really low, basically all the races have 30 ft. (Thogh I notice that this is a homebrew race)
And your sword attack seems to have a damage of 1d20, which is definitely not something any of the weapons have (Most of them are a d6 or d8, I recommend checking those out)

round heart
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alr

smoky adder
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Your race has no racial traits?

round heart
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I forgot about that mb

cobalt frigate
jade field
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Can someone please help me make a dnd character? I haven't played and I want to but I don't know how.

dull yacht
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Is this a good character its the first one i have made my self

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Did i miss anything

hardy nova
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Hey I’m new to the game and I was wondering on how to join a session and make a character

cobalt frigate
jade field
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I read the rules for the sever.

stark island
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?new

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cobalt frigate
jade field
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@cobalt frigate and @stark island thank you.

smoky adder
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It looks like you missed a couple proficiency choices for your class, too.

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I’d head back through the character builder and look for any sections that are highlighted in blue.

hardy nova
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What character exactly?

edgy onyx
smoky adder
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I’m sorry. Yeah, I did. 😅

smoky adder
edgy onyx
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But bringing weapons to a session is a good advice anyways /j 😏

dull yacht
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Oh i dont have my weapons equipped

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I think ive finished it

stark island
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May I ask, why so many weapons in the inventory?

teal pagoda
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How do I submit a looking for dm form through dyno?

dull yacht
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The site said i could choose a weapon like my big axe and two small axes then my backstory gave me another then the javelins were already selected

stark island
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?looking i assume you click the link? ive never actually done it, so im not sure

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stark island
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ah

teal pagoda
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There's no link for the dm one

stark island
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as in looking for a dm?

teal pagoda
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Yea

stark island
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I see it

teal pagoda
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Oh found it

jade field
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Do you have to have a backround?

dull yacht
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Who

dull yacht
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I remade the character in the app and he has different stats and this time I remembered to chose the proficiency

grizzled fiber
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im brand new to dn and looking for people to play with and show me the ropes

dull yacht
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If you find a group can i join too i havent played yet

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But i can help you make a character

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The best i can

grizzled fiber
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ya im down add my discord lets chat

dull yacht
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Ok

stark island
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grizzled fiber
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ya ia m

grizzled fiber
stark island
dull yacht
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We cant find any groups to join

cobalt frigate
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Welcome to D&D!

dull yacht
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Hello

marble juniper
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hulloooo

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im brand new

gleaming thunder
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Hi all! I’m fairly new at this, but if anyone is doing or knows of any upcoming campaigns that would be posted online like YouTube or twitch (since it seems nice to have others listen in and have fun with it) let me know. I’d be interested in joining.

marble juniper
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saaame I would like to watch

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but if there's a group that needs more players I would be down to join

fresh fable
woeful mist
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anyone have a good dnd site with a lot of monsters?

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couse i wanna start to DM with my friends

fresh fable
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Dndbeyond

woeful mist
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but i have to play 200zł to unlock one part of them

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(or 50dollars)

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just for 1 part

fresh fable
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Loads of free monster stat blocks find something you like the attacks on and just describ it differently

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You can search on the app filtering by sourcebook and the basic rules have over 100 monsters

woeful mist
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Oh ok then I'll try

lament lantern
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Honestly I prefer the irl sessions, I'm new but it kind of makes me happier

turbid ridge
shell wigeon
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y’all imma new player and if i were to join a campaign and wasn’t given a premade character how would making one work or would it be a case by case basis?

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ik how to get stats and i’d wanna roll for them cus i like the chance of it but i don’t understand how skills and the components work depending on my class

loud barn
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It is case-by-case as different DMs have different creation methods, ask your DM what method they want you to use. Once you have an answer we can help more easily.

dapper gulch
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Have you started with the step-by-step character creation rules?

shell wigeon
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i haven’t looked at the rules much i was planning to today i just decided to get into dnd recently

dapper gulch
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Many of the classes also have a “quick build” at the beginning to give you an idea of what skills and stats you should focus on.

shell wigeon
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i did watch a couple videos and get the gist of how dnd works just not the specifics

dapper gulch
loud barn
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Not the most helpful as not all 5he games use the current system or use it accurately

shell wigeon
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and there are some homebrewed methods right?

dapper gulch
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There are, but those require your DM to say what homebrew they’re using.

shell wigeon
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so it all mainly depends on how the dm wants it to work

loud barn
dapper gulch
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Generally if you’re practicing character creation assume there’s no homebrew, and use the standard array or point buy for making stats. You can always change them once you find a group, but I know from experience if you bring a sheet to a table with an 18 and mostly positive stats from “getting lucky with rolls” you’ll get a 🤨 from the DM and a request to roll again with them present.

shell wigeon
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that’s just stats tho ik how those work what i’m more curious about is and excuse me if i’m using the term wrong fleshing out my character

deft sigil
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If you want to practice building characters to see how the ability scores affect things, maybe use Standard array for a bit. Rolling is exciting but not all DMs allow it and don't want you to get attached to your 20 ability score on a level 1 because of a lucky roll and not being able to attain that in a game using the other methods.

shell wigeon
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alright so i’ll experiment with the point buy system

loud barn
shell wigeon
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oh i’ll always be flexible since imma be thankful to the dm as long as they’re reasonable and semi nice about it