They are not essential to character building as they are the flavour of your character, how you want to roleplay them
#dnd-newcomers
fresh fable
nimble solar
Ahh, okay. That makes sense. Thank you!
fresh fable
Choose from the list or make your own up
nimble solar
I'll start worrying about that later now that I know it's basically just how I plan to play the character. Thanks again.
fresh fable
Any other questions?
nimble solar
Not for the moment, but I expect I’ll have some more in a few hours.
blissful sapphire
Yo, I'm trying to figure out how to play DnD and Idk where to start. Could anyone here explain stuff to me or show me where I can get started?
echo kelp
Yo, I'm trying to figure out how to play DnD and Idk where to start. Could anyon...
?new - Check out this list of resources to help get you started. I recommend giving the basic rules a skim and maybe checking out some videos of folks actually playing the game (so you can see how the game mechanics and rules in use - although keep in mind many D&D liveplays focus first on entertainment), then find a group to play with.
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blissful sapphire
?new - Check out this list of resources to help get you started. I recommend giv...
I'll try giving it a look
blissful sapphire
Would anyone here be willing to assist me with the character sheet? (vc or text)
cold walrus
Would anyone here be willing to assist me with the character sheet? (vc or text)
Hi, um... I just recently started but I felt that the character sheets in dndb were very helpful. There's a crapton of info they provide during character creation
queen pebble
Would anyone here be willing to assist me with the character sheet? (vc or text)
Throw the question and we might find someone capable 🙂
blissful sapphire
I got some help, I think that I understand it now
blissful sapphire
I finally made a character sheet 
rotund haven
whats the general consensus on suggesting things to players (as another player) when they're new to the game? im also new but some of my friends are entirely new and sometimes i wanna suggest like "you should put the range of that spell here instead of there" to help them out
is that like bad to do or is it generally ok? 🤔 curious because i am p new and am not sure exactly the etiquette of the game lol
its especially hard not to try to suggest things that would be better for the group when we're in a life or death scenario-
do i just let them do what they're gonna do or try to help at all sjhgkjgf
echo kelp
I think it's okay as long as you ask them if it's okay.
rotund haven
is it aight even if im saying it to them out of character? like not my character giving them advice, just me as a friend giving them advice-
blissful sapphire
Probably best to let them make their own mistakes to learn from them
-guy that never played dnd before
If they are new I’d let them help, more experience players will self police to be honest
rotund haven
Probably best to let them make their own mistakes to learn from them
...
LOL fair
rotund haven
If they are new I’d let them help, more experience players will self police to b...
ahh ok, got u
currently our party consisted of our DM who's experienced, someone who knows a lot but is new to playing, someone who's experienced as a player, and two people who are entirely new, one having only gotten into d&d like a week before we started to play lol
i personally am new to playing and have only really been into the game for about a month xD
echo kelp
is it aight even if im saying it to them out of character? like not my character...
Sure! Again make sure they are okay with it and also frame it in such a way that you leave it up to them to make the decisions for their character, but I think it's okay to lean over and say "Hey - have you considered using your 2nd wind there?" or whatever.
rotund haven
Hmm okay! Got u
I hear a lot about "metagaming" and was afraid that I was potentially doing that 😭 im not entirely sure cuz like i said idk all the unspoken rules of the game yet lol
yeah i'll ask my party members if its aightttt
thanks guys :P
Also random side note but it's very fun playing as a character who is easily impressed by magic, but I don't know much about the game myself so my reactions to new spells is genuine LOL
fresh fable
Meta gaming is if one of the players starts going if this enemy only has ?hp hit it with fire to do double damage etc etc try to keep person knowledge above the table and just play what your PC would know
fresh fable
I finally made a character sheet <a:spin_chick:1015166994598875157>
Can you share it?
fresh fable
Swap your dex and charisma scores equip your armour and rapier
fresh plaza
I concur
Is this rolled or point buy?
n/m, 18 is a giveaway, rolled
Vulcanos, which subclass are you aiming for?
blissful sapphire
I'm not sure. I'm VERY new to this
fresh plaza
your gear doesn't seem right. Did you use the gold option or the starting equipment option?
blissful sapphire
yea
harsh fjord
It's one or the other. Not both.
fresh plaza
OR...not both, which one did you use?
blissful sapphire
equipment
fresh plaza
then you should have a shortbow instead of your shortsword
fresh fable
Other than the equipment it’s a very nice rogue now go backstab someone
blissful sapphire
I don't have anyone to play with 
echo kelp
I don't have anyone to play with <a:waaaaa_death:886858511475159060>
?looking - Use these channel to find a group/game.
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
rotund haven
Meta gaming is if one of the players starts going if this enemy only has ?hp hit...
oohh ok i get u
echo kelp
Or check out your local game/comic stores
fresh plaza
equipment choices:
Rapier or Shortsword (grab Rapier)
Shortbow+ or Shortsword (grab bow)
Burglar, Dungeoneer or Explorer pack (I personally prefer Dungeoneer, but Burglar is also an option)
blissful sapphire
Or check out your local game/comic stores
I don't have one of those lol
echo kelp
I don't have one of those lol
Universities/colleges may have game clubs, public libraries sometimes even have groups that meet there to play.
fresh plaza
What is your character's background?
rotund haven
isnt there a website with a map showing where u can find stores near you that host d&d / mtg games?
blissful sapphire
What is your character's background?
It's BIG should I send it here? It's a character that I've adapted for dnd (a bit)
fresh plaza
No, background, not your backstory.
rotund haven
i think by background they meant like one of the options like sage, criminal, etc
blissful sapphire
No, background, not your backstory.
Ohhhh
rotund haven
it affects some things of your character :O
blissful sapphire
No, background, not your backstory.
Feature: Heart of Darkness
Those who look into your eyes can see that you have faced unimaginable horror and that you are no stranger to darkness. Though they might fear you, commoners will extend you every courtesy and do their utmost to help you. Unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them, they will even take up arms to fight alongside you, should you find yourself facing an enemy alone.
fresh plaza
so your background is Haunted One?
blissful sapphire
yea
fresh plaza
You are missing a skill then
blissful sapphire
fresh plaza
You have 4 skills from Rogue, two from Haunted One, and one from Human.
I suggest Perception.
You are also missing your equipment from your background.
blissful sapphire
You have 4 skills from Rogue, two from Haunted One, and one from Human.
This is where my knowledge ends
I need help
fresh plaza
If you go back through the creation steps you should see where you missed selecting a skill.
Similarly, if you go back through the creation steps you should see where you missed selecting your equipment. Also, I see you have 90 gp listed, you don't have 90gp. You have 1 sp as per your background equipment list.
fresh plaza
yup
blissful cove
absolutely.
fresh plaza
I have 3 games a week online :)
safe badge
do u know how i can participate?
rotund haven
I have 3 games a week online :)
living the dream
uneven spear
do u know how i can participate?
I would recommend reading The Player's Handbook online, familiarize yourself with the game a little. Then I suggest reddit or perhaps roll20 for searching for a group.
fresh plaza
You can find people to play with a variety of ways...via a Virtual Tabletop such as Roll20, Foundry, Fantasy Grounds, etc. Or via #looking-for-players or #750812887697588356 or #looking-for-community etc.
blissful cove
definitely try learning the rules before you start your search for an online group.
fresh plaza
living the dream
more like the nightmare...forever DM :D
safe badge
I would recommend reading The Player's Handbook online, familiarize yourself wi...
oh i did,I actually played the ice spire peak as a DM, i want to paly some adventure as a player now
rotund haven
more like the nightmare...forever DM :D
LOL oh you're the DM for 3 campaigns?!
echo kelp
?looking - Here's the channels here to find a group or game to play in.
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
fresh plaza
LOL oh you're the DM for 3 campaigns?!
yes
rotund haven
oh man
echo kelp
DM is another way to play
rotund haven
that is .. a lot.. i think all i could handle would be being a player for one and a DM for one in one week xD
fresh plaza
My regular group, a newbie group turned regular, and my sister's kids and their friends.
fresh plaza
Abhi, I think the comment was referencing me. :)
safe badge
oh yes lol
fresh plaza
speaking of DMing, I should probably keep prepping for tomorrow. LOL
fresh plaza
I use Roll20 + Discord for voice
echo kelp
My campaign I DM is just Discord, Avrae Discord bot, and DnDBeyond character sheets. Just theater of the mind.
I play in several others that use Discord for voice and Roll20 for maps, DnDBeyond for character sheets.
Lots of different ways to play online
fresh plaza
yup
fresh plaza
I use Roll20 for character sheets because I like Roll20's customizability over DnD Beyond's sheets. But, that customizability a much higher bar of entry (skill requirement) than DnD Beyond
Abhi, spread your net WIDE...that is your best bet. Look everywhere.
echo kelp
which is the best place to start looking for a group?
I'd actually suggest starting with your own peers and friends.
Then really you can start looking wherever. And yes spread that net wide.
safe badge
haha yeah i did, tghe problem is availability
echo kelp
And be patient - putting together a group of people to play a game can be challenging even in the best of times.
safe badge
and most of my friends are busy with work, RL, so hard to get them together to play
hard python
Haha @safe badge I have all the time just no one to play with and no idea how to play 🤣 so anyone that can teach me anything would help
fresh plaza
some Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) also have resources to find groups...I would check those too.
rotund haven
how do u guys play? via voice or texting here?
for my friends we all get into a vc in a private server
and we use roll20
dnd beyond is very useful for making a character sheet
safe badge
yes i just checked dnd beyond today
cerulean sluice
what would be usable bonus action stuff for Barbarian that is raging?
harsh fjord
That'll probably depend a lot on your subclass.
cerulean sluice
Totem barbarian
eager osprey
My friends all bailed on me so I’m turning to the online community
cerulean sluice
That'll probably depend a lot on your subclass.
Sure as barbarian I could knock down large or smaller but lately I have mostly faced huge or larger
lyric fjord
Hi all I’m extremely new to dnd. Does anyone have like any material to recommend to get started 
pseudo frost
?new here are some resources to help you get started
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lyric fjord
Is anyone interested in doing some 1 shots w me? New to everything DnD and want to learn, dm me <3
echo kelp
Is anyone interested in doing some 1 shots w me? New to everything DnD and want ...
Please use the appropriate #looking-for channels - see #find-a-game
?looking
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D&D Beyond
elfin tinsel
Hello! Im new to dnd and have no idea what to do, where to start ect ect. Would love some help!
echo kelp
Hello! Im new to dnd and have no idea what to do, where to start ect ect. Would ...
?new - Check out these resources to help get you started.
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glass mountain
Yeah, also new around here by the way. I am trying to sort myself a game etc but tbh what I really need is someone to go over it all aurally with me as it’s hard to convert the text on the basic rules to the actual game if u get me
lyric fjord
Please use the appropriate #looking-for channels - see <#1070720656917938227>
Oh mb sorry
jade shadow
Hi, im new and was just wondering if anyone knows any video that explains how the game works in detail? (answered)
elfin tinsel
?new - Check out these resources to help get you started.
Could you please explain?
Oh wait
I see the bot nvm sorry for the ping
pallid gazelle
I just hope for the best and meme my way through
pseudo frost
For the sake of the test of your table, don't meme
cobalt frigate
Hi, im new and was just wondering if anyone knows any video that explains how th...
Check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper tutorial videos on Youtube
jade shadow
Check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper tutorial videos on Youtube
cheers
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
The videos are linked there
jade shadow
👍🏻
clever bear
Hey I'm still sort of new to DnD I recently left my DnD Group, Due to issues with a few members and Not having fun as I ones was, Started to look elsewhere as I really want to start a new group and hopefully get back to enjoying it, I stick to a simpler set that I was using with my group as most of my group has some form of learning difficulties and health problems I understand there is more rules to DnD The Main Dice I have been using is D20 , other dice, like for saving throws I have been Dungeon Master once I had fun and like to think I tried my best despite my disrespectful group I have quite a few characters I would like to to try with new people and my old Characters to bring back.
pseudo frost
Well if you look up here, these are some resources to help you with learning the rules
rotund dock
Heeey what's up?? I'm a brand new DM here looking for help-
smoky adder
What kind of help were you looking for?
rotund dock
Best way to afford books, do campaigns, and help setting up sheets for certain species/classes
pseudo frost
Well if you make a d&d beyond account, you will have access to the free basic rules and lost mines of phandelver. That's more than enough to get you started to run the game
smoky adder
Well your own campaign needs nothing more than your imagination (which I’d hope is free).
rotund dock
Hm
smoky adder
D&D Beyond also lets you purchase just parts of books, too.
So if all you want is a specific subclass, you can buy that individually.
rotund dock
Do you know any places or websites where I can affordably buy books? I've seen the prices on DND Beyond....
smoky adder
Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.
Pretty sure all the digital sites are gonna have roughly the same prices, though.
Sometimes you can find good deals on the physical books, though.
pseudo frost
Isn't it only d&d beyond, roll20 and fantasy grounds for digital sites?
rotund dock
Sometimes you can find good deals on the physical books, though.
Best stores?
smoky adder
I don’t know. I buy all mine digital. 
rotund dock
Alright uh....what do you know of Artificers and warforged
smoky adder
Is there something specific you want to know?
stark raft
is it normal for a DM to say "make a strength save" out of the blue and refuse to explain anything about the situation beforehand?
echo kelp
It could be depending on the context
dapper gulch
is it normal for a DM to say "make a strength save" out of the blue and refuse t...
Generally the players should have an idea of where things are coming from, which depends on the DM accurately describing the scene before the effect takes place, unless the effect is from some unseen source, be it some invisible enemy waiting to do their thing or a trap of some sort or Plot™️
fresh plaza
is it normal for a DM to say "make a strength save" out of the blue and refuse t...
I will sometimes call for such a check and then explain what happened.
stark raft
okay - this person does it several times per session, often in-between scenes where there is no context whatsoever
lyric fjord
is it normal for a DM to say "make a strength save" out of the blue and refuse t...
yeah depends
elfin tinsel
Anyone know another beginners interactive I could do? The dnd one seems to be broken
Like on my phone it doesn’t let me continue past the d20 roll and on my laptop the site lags like crazy
pseudo frost
Beginners interactive?
cobalt frigate
?new @elfin grove
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elfin tinsel
Beginners interactive?
The guided interactive adventure above
cobalt frigate
It's working for me.
pseudo frost
Try emptying your cache?
elfin tinsel
On what and how
cobalt frigate
Your browser's cache.
elfin tinsel
Also on my laptop its the only site that lags
Hope there is something else cause i wanna learn how to play correctly and everything
errant turtle
Might be worth trying to enable/disable hardware acceleration on the browser.
cobalt frigate
Go to your browser's settings.
errant turtle
Wdym
In your browser settings, depending on which one you're using, you may want to try disabling hardware acceleration if it's already enabled and seeing if it works better - if not then making sure it's enabled.
If you google "<your web browser> enable hardware acceleration", you'll get search results that will give you instructions on how to do it.
Also worth making sure that you're using a "modern" web browser. ie., Chrome, Firefox, even Edge I suppose. You'll probably get best results from Chrome or Chrome-based web browser though.
elfin tinsel
I use opera gx
errant turtle
Should be fine but might as well try in another browser.
elfin tinsel
Wait am i doing this on phone or laptop
errant turtle
Laptop
pseudo frost
Hope there is something else cause i wanna learn how to play correctly and every...
Your best bet for learning are using the rules and things like the handbook helper. The guided adventure just helps you get a basic idea and get you into the starter set adventure
elfin tinsel
Your best bet for learning are using the rules and things like the handbook help...
Oh
cobalt frigate
D&D is a game of rules. Start by reading the first four chapters on character creation.
elfin tinsel
Why not 5 6 and 7
cobalt frigate
Because those don't directly pertain to character creation but you can.
elfin tinsel
Hm
Idk i feel super sleepy
Dude i got something super cool today
A dnd themed candle with dnd dice in the bottom
obtuse musk
Hey I just did my first one shot today at a convention, and I'm interested in playing again. Any tips on how i should start?
cobalt frigate
Hey I just did my first one shot today at a convention, and I'm interested in pl...
?looking
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D&D Beyond
terse current
hey what app should i use to make a hcarecter sheet
obtuse musk
thank you
elfin tinsel
hey what app should i use to make a hcarecter sheet
Dnd beyond I believe
terse current
got it thank you
elfin tinsel
Ofc
cobalt frigate
hey what app should i use to make a hcarecter sheet
You can use either the fillable PDFs
https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets
or D&D Beyond
https://www.dndbeyond.com
terse current
thank you to OldMan
rotund haven
i clicked on this link -> dndbeyond.com/begin
and is it me or is it INCREDIBLY laggy and slow? im not sure if its my internet or not--
i wanted to try it out D:
rotund haven
I am not sure how to do that but I'll search how to xD thank youu
frosty violet
just joined the server i’m looking to get into dnd. any help in how i go about getting into it
cobalt frigate
just joined the server i’m looking to get into dnd. any help in how i go about g...
How you read the free Basic Rules yet?
brazen rapids
So, I have no idea what DnD, I've just heard about it in pop culture, usually made fun of. But some guys in a creative writing server recommended it to me.
I've read the basics , but I've not made my character yet. Is there a campaign where beginners like me can join and understand the game?
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find a game
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
pseudo frost
But finding a game can take time. If you want to see what a game is like in the meantime, there are numerous videos online of people playing. D&D beyond has a series called battle for beyond, there's dimension 20 and critical role. And many many more
brazen rapids
I see, I'll probably join a campaign after my exams finish, so I've got time to scout
toxic flicker
pseudo frost
If you are trying to post, you need to use the /command
toxic flicker
I see
crude musk
Please use PMs to discuss starting a game. I'm not going to clean things up
dim galleon
oh yeah small would u accept the friend requast so i can text u if thats ok
rocky prairie
Sure
compact jacinth
How do i create a homebrew item in d&d beyond? I can only find a way to create magic items, no options for normal items
echo kelp
This question would best fit in #ddb-support which is for DnDBeyond technical support but to answer your question, DnDBeyond does not support homebrew creation of normal mundane items or classes.
One way to work around this is on the front-end of the sheet, under inventory, click the Manage Inventory button and then use the Add Custom Item. Fill the fields out and then add to the character sheet.
unborn heath
how do yall make combat interesting
im dming a campaign rn with some friends and it gets pretty boring for players when its not their turn
like lets say theres 5 players and 1 enemy, they get bored 5/6 of the time when its not their turn
cobalt frigate
It sounds like they're not paying attention.
I narrate what happens during each turn of combat instead of just saying, "You miss. The orc hits and does three points of damage."
Describe in prose form each attack and spell cast.
brazen imp
like lets say theres 5 players and 1 enemy, they get bored 5/6 of the time when ...
I am currently running a 9 person campaign played (somewhat hilariously in a bar composed of players who met each other in that bar). In combat I have to maintain focus wihin the group, while also trying to avoid things being just mechanics. So what I do is call the first player and then say who is "on deck" and when the dice are down, narrate to them a brief description of impact of the attack. If it is something exceptional, AND I think they are prepared/able to narrate their own action I share the stage. (some players are more up to that than others), and then I keep things moving. Goal is <1 minute per player, because thats 10 minutes between turns.
I do a lot of framing for my players to keep them moving. A lot easier with smaller groups. (Oh, and hi, I'm new here)
unborn heath
I am currently running a 9 person campaign played (somewhat hilariously in a bar...
yeah i have a 40 second timer rn for players to think of what to do on their turn and declare an action. dice rolling and rp isnt on like a timer or anything cause i dont want to discourage that
unborn heath
Describe in prose form each attack and spell cast.
getting them to describe their actions could help a lot
brazen imp
yeah i have a 40 second timer rn for players to think of what to do on their tur...
I also like to divide the group (because of size) into clusters of players and rotate focus between them when out of combat. But ask was about combat. Always gauge whether people are engaged/having fun. People are hard on themselves uncessarily
unborn heath
I also like to divide the group (because of size) into clusters of players and r...
i split the party once and it was a complete disaster
it had to be chunked into turns basically rotating between 3 groups and there were multiple people who would literally just leave the vc when it wasnt their turn
so i kinda just ruled that from then on they cant split the party cause the only time they did it was a mess
brazen imp
i split the party once and it was a complete disaster
not so much dividing the group, but I guess it is, when they are in town, or pursuing plot-lines. It helps to break them into decision groups since people have a tendency to fall into affiliations, otherwise I flip around the table and keep moving the camera if you will.
gonna step-back now. 🙂
cobalt frigate
i split the party once and it was a complete disaster
Never split the party.
People got bored and frustrated being the audience in the game.
unborn heath
yeah
crisp musk
splitting the party is almost never a good idea
fiery cobalt
splitting the party is almost never a good idea
How do you that anyway irl?
"Aight, you three, leave the room".
(Answer in #dm-discussion)
rugged wren
so I recently DM'd for the first time, only played once. It was Lost Mines of Phandelver and the goblin ambush, and apparently that encounter is pretty infamous, because my players almost wiped with the barbarian left at 1HP.
Now I crave to DM more but my friends have an availability problem, and I'd like maybe a little more experience before I try DMing for randoms online or something like that...
hollow cove
Now I crave to DM more but my friends have an availability problem, and I'd like...
Try out a discord called Tale of the Twilight Realms
It's a 24/7 server that works like D&D's answer to mmorpg
It would be an easy and carefree way for you to get some experience whenever you want without waiting for pal availability
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
zinc vapor
Can u help me play I’m new to the game
cobalt frigate
Can u help me play I’m new to the game
?new
exotic remnantBOT
zinc vapor
How to play online
echo kelp
Find a group to play with.
Identify what tools will be used (Skype? Zoom? Discord? DnDBeyond? Avrae Discord bot? Virtual Table Top like Roll20 or Foundry?)
Group then meets and uses said tools to play D&D online.
See the pinned message for links to useful resources to help get you started.
zinc vapor
What if you have no friends to play with
echo kelp
?looking - Step 1 is to find a group to play with and here's some channels on this server that can be used to find a game or group to play with. See #find-a-game for more info on how to use them.
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
fresh fable
https://locator.wizards.com/ find IRL groups
echo kelp
And that too. Also check out local comic book/game stores, book stores that sell D&D, local libraries, college/university clubs, etc.
There's also Facebook, Demiplane (website/service), Roll20 (virtual tabletop but has game/group finding services).
zinc vapor
Ok thank u
lilac pond
i could have sworn that warlock had an ability that allows them to recover their spell slots, am i mistaken?
lyric fjord
yo
cobalt frigate
i could have sworn that warlock had an ability that allows them to recover their...
After a short rest...
lilac pond
After a short rest...
yeah yeah i know that, mustve been dreaming it XD
west ridge
hello
civic ferry
BigC, just so you know it took me almost 2 months to finally get a short one play dnd adventure...im still new at this but you must know all these links are terrible if you dont know what your doing....we need a better way to show 1st timers the game. Just going to a link doesnt do scwat to help....
pseudo frost
That's why this channel exists. To help newcomers get started with the game, answer questions and the like
Finding a good group to play with is honestly one of the hardest parts of the hobby
slow jasper
pure orchid
I DM’d during COVID lockdown with a group friends and none of has had played dnd before but we all loved it .However, I was also learning while trying to DM which was tough. Is there anyone who runs short campaigns (1-2 sessions) that I could play with from the player perspective? Or is there anyone that can provide a good teaching guide that doesn’t require too much experience to understand everything? We really want to get back into it on a regular basis.
lyric fjord
I DM’d during COVID lockdown with a group friends and none of has had played dnd...
You can always bug me for some of it if you want. I wouldn’t mind sharing some input or even hosting a small campaign
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have here to help you find games
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
pseudo frost
But we also channels like #dm-discussion for helping with your questions about dming
lyric fjord
i could have sworn that warlock had an ability that allows them to recover their...
I believe that's wizard, it's an action (which doesn't need an action) called arcane recovery. This might just be an elvish thing.
how do ability scores work im confused
slow jasper
i could have sworn that warlock had an ability that allows them to recover their...
Warlocks recover spell slots on a short rest. That's what's distinct about their recovery.
slow jasper
how do ability scores work im confused
They are generally a number between 3-18. The scores then determine the bonuses, which are added to dice rolls
summer mortar
Hello, new here, myself and my kids who are joining discord are trying to learn. We have the newest starter set, but the attempt at our first run was definitely rocky.. any tips?
slow jasper
Your ability scores are determined by one of several methods:
- Standard Array: you get a set of specific scores (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) which you disribute among your abilities as you see fit
- Random: you roll 4d6 (six-sided dice), remove the lowest one and then add the remaining three. You perform this 6 times and then distribute those 6 scores among your abililties as you see fit
- Point Buy: You get 27 points to distribute among your abilities the point cost of particular scores varies.
harsh fjord
Hello, new here, myself and my kids who are joining discord are trying to learn....
If you can say more about what was rocky, we can give more targeted advice.
summer mortar
I am a long time rpg video game player but I feel completely lost understanding how to dm our first adventure of dnd. Neither of my children have any experience either so the combat and my storytelling ability were the"rocky "part. I'm not sure we ran the first fight correctly, I guess atleast according to the actual rules which were slightly confusing
harsh fjord
Have you watched any gameplay of D&D?
slow jasper
I am a long time rpg video game player but I feel completely lost understanding ...
Where do you think you may have not run the combat correctly?
summer mortar
I've been watching some videos, I thought I had a decent understanding until our first try, which I understand wouldn't be perfect, but I want to make it fun for them as well as me.
I'm not sure I fully understand the rules enough to explain how to run and describe the battles or even more so in between the text boxes that I read from the adventure book in storm wreck isle.
past dome
I’m also with Valth666 and I’m also very confused on playing d&d
modern pasture
summer mortar
BuffRoy and Eleven are my kids btw 😋
harsh fjord
You don't need to know the rules well to play so long as folks are having fun. If they're not, though, that's a different story.
slow jasper
Well, combat basically works like this:
- Roll initiative, this determines the order of who goes when
- When it's a person's turn, they state what they do
- If they attack, they roll a d20, add their attack bonus, if the total is equal to or higher than the AC of their target then they hit
- Then they roll damage
Each creature (PCs and NPCs) has an "action economy," various thigns they can do in combat. They get:
- Action
- Movement
- Bonus Action (though they can only take a Bonus Action if they have something to "spend" it on - some classes don't have a lot of Bonus Action options)
- Maybe a Reaction - only a couple things allow the possibility of a Reaction
None of these things have to occur in any particular order, you can do your Action before your Movement, your Bonus Action before your Action, and Movement can be split up - move a portion of your Movement, take an Action, then move the remainder of your movement (or whatever)
slow jasper
You don't need to know the rules well to play so long as folks are having fun. I...
But also this entirely. I started playing D&D when I was 8 years old. My friends and I didn't play the game using all the rules, we just played with enough of them to have fun.
We didn't even try to learn all the rules
summer mortar
That was some much appreciated advice. I think we may have played some of the combat decently, although it was kind of dry with my attempt at giving them visuals to play along with.
I think the in between the talking points in the quest book are kind of confusing to me, how to proceed with the story and lead up to the talking points and the continuation of the quest/ chapter. Is it just as simple as making it all up as you go? And then just end up at the next talking points when following an already crafted storyline?
arctic ivy
Anyone suggest what weapon an urchin paladin should choose?
grand swift
Not really used to this format in anything, like, I don't know the limits and other stuff
Also, the fact that people pays to play makes it look like if I don't play I may face consequences, like people leaving, etc.
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules?
grand swift
I've got the general idea, but close to 0 knowledge honestly
pseudo frost
You don't have to join the pay to play groups
?new here are some resources to help you get started
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grand swift
And how would I like, join a group of people and start either organizing or playing or whatever is the next step
slow jasper
Here: https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Now you have a copy of the rules
pseudo frost
And how would I like, join a group of people and start either organizing or play...
If you check the last part of the bot message, it tells you how to utilize the channels we have to help you find games
grand swift
I'm checking it out
Kind of confused with the 50/50 or what it means, but Imma do my proper research
smoky adder
The Basic Rules here are lot easier to use, IMO.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
indigo vault
Whats up peoples
grand swift
'sup
indigo vault
The sky
finger guns
lilac pond
with subtle spell + suggestion + awakened mind could i make a suggestion with no one realizing it happened/it was me?
rotund haven
any books / material recommendations that would work well as a one shot for someone who's trying out DMing for the first time? :o
pseudo frost
For one shots, there are quite a few free and pay what you want one shots on DMSguild
Lost mines of phandelver is also free on d&d beyond. It was part of the first starter set and meant for new players and new dms
rotund haven
Ooh ok! Thank you ^^
ionic oriole
Any tips with making a homebrew character?
Im still pretty new to DND and I haven't really 'experimented' with homebrew yet.
pseudo frost
I would hold of on homebrewing your own thing until you have a grasp of what's already in the game personally
smoky adder
What exactly do you mean by homebrew character?
Are you homebrewing the race? The class? The subclass?
But yeah, if you’re new to the game, I’d focus on understanding it first before you try to modify it. There’s a lot of different mechanisms at play.
ionic oriole
The race was my main focus but I guess it makes sense to wait a bit
smoky adder
What kind of race did you have in mind?
pseudo frost
Typically people homebrew things to fill a hole they feel can't be filled ny something that already exists
smoky adder
And a lot of times you can re-flavor an existing race into something else. Same mechanics, just described differently.
Turn a halfling into a mouse-folk, for example.
Follows the same rules but tells its own story.
ionic oriole
Yeah, that's why I'm wondering.
Basically I made a water type of slime character on dnd beyond and the closest thing I could choose race wise (without buying anything) was a water genasi.
pseudo frost
Turn a halfling into a mouse-folk, for example.
That makes so much sense. Why haven't I though if that before lol
There is also plasmoid. They are an ooze
smoky adder
For example, you could transform halflings into anthropomorphic mice without changing their racial traits at all.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/dungeon-masters-workshop#CosmeticAlterations
😜
pseudo frost
Damn dmgnomes
ionic oriole
There is also plasmoid. They are an ooze
It probably just better to make the character on a different format rather than go n buy a pack on dnd beyond, wouldn't it?
Cause I'm sure you'd have to buy smth to use the plasmoid race.
smoky adder
You could buy just that race if that’s all you wanted.
Whatever you spend gets credited toward the purchase of the book itself, too.
All that said, if you really do want to homebrew something (with your DM’s permission), the folks in #homebrew can lend a hand.
quartz crane
If a wizard looses their spell book and they don't have a copy do they just loose their spells?
ionic oriole
You could buy just that race if that’s all you wanted.
Ohh, I might just do that instead🧍
I'm not gonna lie I assumed you needed to buy a whole pack, not that you could just buy them individually.
smoky adder
If a wizard looses their spell book and they don't have a copy do they just loos...
Any spells they don’t have prepared, yes.
Unless you’re a Scribes wizard.
quartz crane
You could buy just that race if that’s all you wanted.
How do you just buy a specific thing?
smoky adder
Open that book in the marketplace, and you’ll see the individual items inside.
spark moat
(Only in the website), cant do it in the app
quartz crane
Open that book in the marketplace, and you’ll see the individual items inside.
I can see them listed but how do I buy them
smoky adder
You’ll find plasmoid here, for example.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/spelljammer-adventures-in-space
quartz crane
(Only in the website), cant do it in the app
Oh
ionic oriole
Thank you lol
spark moat
The app has a bit more limitations than the website in general
quartz crane
Like what?
spark moat
From my experience, you cant buy individual items, copy characters, add appearance descriptions
I'm sure there's more I cant think of
I like the app better because I'm used the the graphics now though lol
pseudo frost
Hell yeah 🥳🦾
lilac pond
i almost died about 1 minute after my char was introduced 
midnight garnet
hey there im really new, and am hoping to do my first dnd sesh with the kids at my home
was wondering if there are any official dnd one shots online i could get to get started?
solemn light
There used to be- there is currently this archive: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/downloadable-resources
And there are free and Pay What you want adventures on DMsguild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?&pfrom=0&pto=0&filters=0_0_45418_0_0_45462_0_0&pwyw=true
Wildsheep chase is kid friendly and the recommended free to play adventure from WOtC for a while: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/170937/The-Wild-Sheep-Chase--A-SingleSession-Adventure
midnight garnet
ayee thank you so much i'll take a look at em
pearl panther
?new
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rugged wren
Do you read the whole book before doing a pre-written? I found my players wound up in a city before I was ready for it and I had no idea what was in there.
lime fern
Hello, I would like to join a game as a complete beginner. if anyone can help it would be appreciated
smoky adder
Do you read the whole book before doing a pre-written? I found my players wound ...
Different people prepare in different ways. If you think reading the whole book ahead is the best way to be prepared (it very well might be), then go for it.
smoky adder
Hello, I would like to join a game as a complete beginner. if anyone can help it...
We've got a few channels here to help you find a game. 👇🏻
?looking
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stable hedge
Hi! Me again! I found this guide on the web and I am so confused with it I need some help to understand what is happening here.
https://tabletopbuilds.com/flagship-build-chronurgy-magic-wizard/
They write, that this build uses a ASI of +2 Int, +1 Dex. But the tiefling race from the Players Handbook talk about +1 Dex, +2 Cha. Looking at the "winged" variant ins SCAD gives no hint, that the ASI are changed in any way.
Is this an error from the flagship builds? If I want to go with this, do I need to change the race to any other, that DOES provide the int and dex bonus?
(like the forest gnome)
harsh fjord
They’re probably referring to the rule in Tasha’s where ASIs can be assigned anywhere regardless of race.
crude musk
I would avoid looking at 'builds' as a newcomer
They can focus on more complex/niche/specific concepts that may not actually help with learning the game
dapper gulch
They also tend to make specific assumptions about how your DM is going to run their game, or even what content is allowed.
stable hedge
Thanks for the clarification. I was only wondering if I miss some really basic part because of the different allocation of the ASI.
crude musk
As mentioned, they're likely using an optional rule which your DM may or may not be using
crude musk
Where is that from?
lost mortar
I was trying to find some simplified spell cards for my 7 year old, stumbled across this random thread with a link to a dropbox. Dunno if it's okay to post that here, but it was just made by someone, not like pirated.
crude musk
That does constitute pirated content, as that's not an SRD spell so distributing the information is piracy (you can see it says PHB in the corner)
lost mortar
Oh, sorry I didn't know.
crude musk
S'all good
As for that icon, it's not a standard icon so only the original creator would be able to tell you
granite sinew
I'm still working on a lore for my character, can i copy paste it here?
smoky adder
#1045166392174972938 is probably the best place to get feedback.
harsh fjord
If you're curious about official lore and how it impacts your character, I think that'd be appropriate.
crude musk
Rather than asking for a mentor, maybe try asking questions
Have you read the basic rules?
granite sinew
can someone mentor me
you can check the pined messages to get started traveler
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shy sorrel
can i join a vc with someone
granite sinew
can i join a vc with someone
is it something that you're struggling with?
granite sinew
alright
lyric fjord
Can i have help with making my character
lone marsh
You need help?
smoky adder
What kind of help were you looking for, specifically?
rotund haven
I bought the stormwreck isles set. I will be the DM with 3 players. The book suggests having some players play 2 characters so you have one of each of the premade characters but I don't want to make them do that.
Any advice on how to make it work for 3 players? Or would it work fine with no modification?
I just don't wanna overwhelm them because we are all new, but I want them to be well equipped enough to not all die or have a really hard time with it lol
smoky adder
It should be doable with three, but combat might be marginally harder.
You could compensate by slightly reducing the enemies' HP if needed.
crisp musk
I would run all of the combat encounters through the builder on DDB and tune them a bit
rotund haven
Ok!
Thank you c:
(The builder on DDB?? That's a thing?)
crisp musk
yea reducing HP, or just removing one minion from some of the fights should make it dooable. That or play a DMPC sidekick class who is mostly passive
smoky adder
rotund haven
Also if anyone is familar with the campaign or can recommend 3 classes that would work well for it that'd be great xD
smoky adder
I'd start with a Cleric, if someone's up for it.
rotund haven
https://www.dndbeyond.com/my-encounters
Ohh! That's so neat. Thank you.
I never knew that existed because this is my first time trying to DM
rough trench
uh hello
rotund haven
I'd start with a Cleric, if someone's up for it.
If nobody chooses that... can I just let the wizard have cure wounds or something XD
lyric fjord
What kind of help were you looking for, specifically?
i'm am having a hard time making my character i keep messing it up and i was hoping to be able to talk to someone in VC so they can walk me through it
smoky adder
You could, yeah. Unless no one wants to be the wizard either. 🤣
You could also make sure they get enough healing potions, or check out some of the optional healing rules in the DMG.
rotund haven
You could, yeah. Unless no one wants to be the wizard either. 🤣
I'm running it for my two siblings and my mom and my mom has already claimed being a wizard 🙏🙏
fresh fable
Give them a healers kit and maybe 2 health potions
rotund haven
You could also make sure they get enough healing potions, or check out some of t...
That is a fair point too!! Keeping that in mind
rough trench
uh sooo i just want to get into dnd world could anyone teach me the basics or is there any faq place which i can read maybe a handbook
rotund haven
I believe stormwreck isles has an npc in it that will revive everyone in case of a tpk which is great to know lmao
fresh fable
uh sooo i just want to get into dnd world could anyone teach me the basics or is...
?new
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smoky adder
Healing Surge is a good one for parties without many healing options.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/dungeon-masters-workshop#HealingSurges
rotund haven
Healing Surge is a good one for parties without many healing options.
<https://w...
Aww damn i cant look at that cuz i dont own that book on ddb
smoky adder
It's in chapter 9 if you've got a physical book.
rotund haven
Was gonna get a dm guide book but didnt appear the store i went to had one in stock.
Do I need it or is it fine if I just use the info in the starter set?
smoky adder
(You might be able to borrow one from your local library.)
rotund haven
Or is it just recommended i should get one
Im not entirely sure what's in it to be honest
smoky adder
The kit you bought should have everything you need.
rotund haven
I do have a players handbook already
lyric fjord
Im trying dnd for the first time can anyone recommend some good starters to use and tell me the rules?
smoky adder
You can peek at the table of contents here if you want an idea of what's inside:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg
lyric fjord
Hey Tuna can i VC you and see of you can help me make a character?
rotund haven
Im trying dnd for the first time can anyone recommend some good starters to use ...
I mean i just got the stormwreck isles one and it seems pretty cool!
smoky adder
Hey Tuna can i VC you and see of you can help me make a character?
I'm at the office today, so I can't do VC. Sorry.
lyric fjord
I'm at the office today, so I can't do VC. Sorry.
Thank you anyways
smoky adder
You're welcome to ask questions in here, though. Is there something specific you needed help with?
fresh fable
Any race is good play what you find fun and interesting
rotund haven
dragonborn..? xD maybe
Maybe choose a race that gets racial bonuses on strength or constitution. I don't know which ones do specifically
lyric fjord
Maybe choose a race that gets racial bonuses on strength or constitution. I don'...
Golith get a strength boost don't they?
rotund haven
Not sure but probably
smoky adder
There's an optional rule nowadays that will let you put those ability score increases wherever you like.
rotund haven
Oh? What do you mean exactly-
smoky adder
So if your DM lets you use that, it opens up a lot more options for your race.
lyric fjord
I know Elf's are good with Magic right?
smoky adder
I.E. you don't have to pick a race with a STR bonus to prioritize STR.
fresh fable
Oh? What do you mean exactly-
smoky adder
I know Elf's are good with Magic right?
If you're playing a Barbarian, just be aware that you can't cast spells while your Rage is active.
So if you do want a character that can also cast spells, you'd probably want to prioritize non-combat options.
lyric fjord
What is better Fighter or Barbarian?
smoky adder
Depends on who you ask.
You can't go wrong either way. Just pick whatever options you find intriguing, and tell the story you want to tell.
fresh fable
Do you have a character concept in your head? How do you envisage you character
lyric fjord
Do you have a character concept in your head? How do you envisage you character
Yes but i am having a hard time making it and need help
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fresh fable
Yes but i am having a hard time making it and need help
What’s your character idea describ them
lyric fjord
What are some basic rules and good to know things for dnd?
lyric fjord
What’s your character idea describ them
Stong but fast but also also having a good strategy
fresh fable
Do they use sword and shield, a battle axe, do they run into combat or pick their target and duel them?
rotund haven
What are some basic rules and good to know things for dnd?
I think theres a pdf of the basic rules on ddb
fresh fable
They use a greatsword
Do you fly into a rage in battle or are they a skilled fighter using their year of training to defeat their foes
lyric fjord
Do you fly into a rage in battle or are they a skilled fighter using their year ...
Training
fresh fable
Then let me introduce you to the battle master fighter
You get battle manuvers to do stuff like trip attack, disarming, pushing, percussion strikes
smoky adder
Yeah, if you want tactical options, Battle Master is a good choice.
Fighters overall are very versatile, so they can fit all sorts of different styles.
rocky sleet
Just gonna throw some sort of introduction out here because there's a bit to tell. Most significant being I am as new as they come to D&D, I have not played much of D&D and only watched few bits of campaigns, though I do very much would like to play and learn the game and enjoy the game along with everyone else here. I am very much open to new player advice or tips or any of that sort and if you have the urge to have a new player I may be open. Thank you for your time reading my paragraph and have a great Morning/ afternoon/ evening
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules yet?
rocky sleet
ive read the basic rules on D&D Beyond
pseudo frost
Awesome!
rocky sleet
as for physical books or equipment i have like two or three sets of dice and a leather notebook i got just for the D&D theme
regardless, I don't fully get it, I learn better by doing and trial and error unfortunately
cobalt frigate
regardless, I don't fully get it, I learn better by doing and trial and error un...
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
rocky sleet
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutoria...
I'll take a look at that, much appreciated
median kraken
Hello
echo kelp
welcome!
plain reef
Hello, I'm decently new to DND and my last play group left, may I join any groups please, send me a friend request if you think I can, thank you
pseudo frost
Hello, I'm decently new to DND and my last play group left, may I join any group...
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
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true swift
how do I dm a dungeon run ? Is it a room by room thing ? Do they get the full map or is it 1 map per room ?
smoky adder
Either way!
echo kelp
how do I dm a dungeon run ? Is it a room by room thing ? Do they get the full m...
Ideally the party keeps together and you run it one room at a time. Maps are optional but can be very helpful for complex dungeons or where you want to encourage tactical combat. Maps may be more helpful for the DM to keep track of everything.
smoky adder
If you can find a way to reveal it room by room, it’s a great way to keep the mystery going.
But there’s nothing wrong with just showing them the whole thing either.
true swift
Alright thanks.
About traps. Do I wait for them to walk into one or is it an automatic trigger when they enter a room ?
smoky adder
Might depend on the trap.
harsh fjord
If you're playing with new folks, you might want to encourage them to investigate or you could call for a perception roll so they at least have a chance to spot it. Or you could have them fall for the trap and use that to encourage learning, but I tend toward a more forgiving approach.
true swift
If you're playing with new folks, you might want to encourage them to investigat...
If they don't think about checking for traps i try and use whoever is walking first's passive perception.
We are all new to dnd and the only reason i'm a dm is the fact that i watched some ttrpg games on ytb.
smoky adder
If everyone’s brand new, then I’s have a skeleton killed by a sprung trap at the beginning of the dungeon.
Put it into their mind early.
left geode
how do i type in the lookign for dm channel it dosnt let me
smoky adder
Check out #find-a-game.
true swift
If everyone’s brand new, then I’s have a skeleton killed by a sprung trap at the...
Ayy they somehow adopted a warg. Might use it as a warning. Thanks 😄
left geode
can i do it in any channel and it auto goes there?
smoky adder
Yep
Just type /looking-for, select dm, and hit enter.
You’ll get a private form to fill out.
When you’re done, it’ll post to the correct channel.
worldly crown
Heyo, I'm a bit new to dnd. And I just wanted to know, if I wanted to make a scifi character on DND Beyond. Where should I set it under?
cobalt frigate
Scifi?
harsh fjord
Not sure what you mean by "set it under."
cobalt frigate
There are no scifi races, classes, or equipment. D&D is "medieval" fantasy game.
rocky sleet
would i put a character sheet here for thoughts, comments or concerns here or somewhere else?
smoky adder
Head on over to #character-discussion
rocky sleet
yeah I just saw that thank you
zealous depot
hello
echo kelp
welcome
zealous depot
can some one help me learn the game
pseudo frost
?new here are some resources to help you get started
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echo kelp
can some one help me learn the game
Most of us simply don't have the time or bandwidth to teach people one on one.
See the message Dunl called up
Or the pinned messages here in the channel.
elfin tinsel
what are the rules that i need to know most of all? i would love to read all the rules but at the same time im trying to join in as soon as i can
zealous depot
same
echo kelp
Check out the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Focus on understanding a character sheet and how your class works.
And the general game mechanics of like how to make an attack roll, roll damage, do a skill check, and roll a saving throw.
brave lantern
I didn't know there were so many
that were seeking a how
to learn the rules subject.
zealous depot
i just wanna jump in and learn while i play
could we get a bunch of new player in a game and have a few good player there to help guide us
echo kelp
i just wanna jump in and learn while i play
Do you jump into Catan by just playing or do you at least skim the rules?
brave lantern
And the general game mechanics of like how to make an attack roll, roll damage, ...
There's also the module
Sister Hood Of The Blade that
explains a great hands on learning
explanation of d&d mechanics.
zealous depot
i played catan but i did read the rules
pseudo frost
While that is a way, it's much easier for everyone involved if you tried to learn what your character can do
elfin tinsel
i just wanna jump in and learn while i play
i feel like that may be foolish and make the game a lot more unenjoyable
echo kelp
So I recommend doing the same - check out the rules then find a group to play with.
You don't have to know everything, but having a general idea of how the game works (by reading the rules) will help you.
Also will make it easier for group's to take you on in their game if you demonstrate that you're reading the rules and show an interest in continuing to learn.
elfin tinsel
agreed
pseudo frost
Not to mention, finding a game is one of the tougher parts of the hobby.
shy spruce
I haven’t been a part of AL for over 5 years. Do I still have to abide by the php+1 rule or was that phased out?
echo kelp
yes - if you don't already have a group of folks wanting to play, finding a group can take time and patience
pseudo frost
Take the time while you are searching for a game and try to make sense of the rules. We are here to help as well
echo kelp
I haven’t been a part of AL for over 5 years. Do I still have to abide by the ph...
I believe that has changed - check #adventurers-league for more info on what's currently allowed in AL play.
light fiber
Anyone got a game that's bi-weekly that needs a player?
pseudo frost
Anyone got a game that's bi-weekly that needs a player?
?looking these are the channels we have to search for games
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cerulean socket
Hello I haven't played DnD in years and I wish to get back into it again. I have character sheet set up to level 15 on DnD Beyond but I don't know where to go from there?
candid cobalt
Heya guys , played all the old d&d video games like balders gate 1 and 2 and neverwinter 1 and 2 back in the days but never knew any one who played d&d. Anyway been bored and was playing around with chatgpt and aidungeon, Ive been building a vox machina inspired AIdungeon world thats almost complete and have bought my first sets of dice today, some cool glow in the dark chessex lab dice
Going to buy a start kit I guess for me a few friends to tryn figure out
echo kelp
Hello I haven't played DnD in years and I wish to get back into it again. I have...
?looking - Use these channels to find a group to play with. That said you may need to create a new character for whatever game the group is playing (most groups don't allow you to just randomly start at level 15).
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echo kelp
Going to buy a start kit I guess for me a few friends to tryn figure out
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candid cobalt
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the dndbeyond d20 is cursed lol failing everything
echo kelp
random can be like that 😉
fresh plaza
the dndbeyond d20 is cursed lol failing everything
welcome to RNG :)
neat harness
Hi im absolutely new to dnd where do i begin and how
cobalt frigate
Hi im absolutely new to dnd where do i begin and how
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
quartz crane
Is artificer still a half caster even though it gets spells at level 1?
cobalt frigate
It's a half caster because it gets spells only up to level 5
remote gazelle
Hello
blazing crystal
can someone please help me understand multiclass spellcasters
pseudo frost
I would head to #dm-discussion
zenith tundra
just did, sorry just joined didn't see it until now
pseudo frost
can someone please help me understand multiclass spellcasters
What don't you understand? Have you looked at the rules for multiclassing?
blazing crystal
What don't you understand? Have you looked at the rules for multiclassing?
i have just had it explained to me by my DM, i think i got the hang of it now
i was overthinking it a little
quartz crane
What happens if you take fey touched as a feat but you already know misty step?
blazing crystal
If my character sheet says "Advantage on blank saving throws against magic" what does this mean?
do i add the score to the roll? or do i get 2 rolls?
blissful cove
What happens if you take fey touched as a feat but you already know misty step?
you have a free casting of Misty Step from Fey Touched. that's about all that happens, and ofc the rest of the feat's benefits
blissful cove
If my character sheet says "Advantage on *blank* saving throws against magic" wh...
from being a Gnome i assume?
advantage is that you get to roll two d20s instead of just one, and take the higher roll.
blazing crystal
from being a Gnome i assume?
advantage is that you get to roll two d20s instead ...
yes im a forest gnome
blazing crystal
from being a Gnome i assume?
advantage is that you get to roll two d20s instead ...
can i find this in the PHB ? my dm is being a bit of a stickler
blissful cove
so advantage on Wisdom, INT and CHA saves against magic i believe.
so whenever you make one of those saves against magic, you get to roll two d20a instead of one, and use the higher roll, then apply all other modfiers.
further info on how advantage and disadvantage work also exists in the basic rules and PHB btw.
blazing crystal
thanks so much for your help
blissful cove
can i find this in the PHB ? my dm is being a bit of a stickler
its in the PHB in chapter 7:using ability scores, i believe.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/phb/using-ability-scores#AdvantageandDisadvantage
karmic summit
I have been wanting to do D&D forever and dont know where to start
slow jasper
?new
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woeful mist
I still don't fully get it. Can you use weapons that you're not proficient in? What does being proficient with weapons even do?
pseudo frost
It allows you to add your proficiency bonus
Giving you a greater chance to succeed with weapons you are good at using vs weapons you are not good at using
woeful mist
And what about armors and shields?
woeful mist
To hit: ability mod + proficiency bonus (if you are proficient) + d20
And what about armor and sheilds?
pseudo frost
If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can't cast spells.
woeful mist
Ok thx
woven sail
hi
i was curious if the backstory of the character i made included spells that arent available at lvl 1, would i have to redo the story? or do i just ignore it and just leave it as just a setup factor
glass summit
It'd be best if you explain why your PC can no longer use those spells
Wouldn't make much narrative sense to describe your character in your backstory as having the power to destroy mountains when they start the campaign at level 1 with itty bitty tiny magics 😅
woven sail
yeahhh lolol
pseudo frost
Yeah. Generally your backstory is what you did before you became an adventurer and it really doesn't make sense to be this all great and powerful being and then die to some random goblin ambush
glass summit
Imagine your character in your backstory as being a level 0 character, they're just an ordinary person that is yet to be thrust into greatness (ie taking class levels)
woven sail
oki thanks :)
quiet bobcat
I know I'm not new to DND but I have missed playing it and I hope to get back into it soon
mighty spear
?new
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rotund haven
Does anyone know approximately how long it would take to play through part 1 of the Lost Mine of Phandelver? The Goblin Arrows part
harsh fjord
You might have better luck in #dm-discussion or #1029833015423143957, where there's a forum for the module itself. Do you mean how long would it take to do the whole chapter?
rotund haven
Ahh okay, and yes I do
harsh fjord
My group reached Phandalin after about 10 hours of play, but I have two newbies and we take a pretty leisurely approach, so I think that's on the longer end.
burnt delta
depends on the pace, I agree. A group of half newbies/half experienced player got through it in 4hrs including the hideout
(in my own case)
but in a game of full newbies we took a few sessions since they wandered off to town after the ambush
spice stratus
Hey everyone I’m new to dungeons and dragons
harsh fjord
?new
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rotund haven
depends on the pace, I agree. A group of half newbies/half experienced player go...
Ahh ok! I was planning on doing part 1 as a test run for myself for the first time as a DM, most likely only playing through the 1st part as a oneshot basically. (Maybe I'll do more but i plan on playing a different one later)
I just wanted to know how long to set aside for myself and the players to get to some sort of conclusion basicallyy
Probably 4 hrs would be enough?
harsh fjord
There are plenty of other free one-shots you could look into.
burnt delta
if you wrangle the players a bit you can get through it in an one-shot. but those intentions often fizzle when actually playing :P
rotund haven
There are plenty of other free one-shots you could look into.
Have not heard of any. Do you know any in specific?
I just wanna do something easy
harsh fjord
Winghorn Press (check their site) has several. "A Most Potent Brew" is a good level-one adventure with all the pillars of play represented.
burnt delta
I like The Meeting at Deepnight, it's a very short Adventurers League adventure. has some combat, some rp and some investigation
rotund haven
Ooh ok! Thank you guys c:
I will check those out too and see what would be most enjoyable for me to run
harsh fjord
You can also search DMsGuild for free/pay-what-you-want one-shot adventures too. Some good ones on there, for sure.
polar ember
Hello everyone
glossy cedar
Hi i'm a newcomer here. I've currently just got into dnd. I've already made my character and all..
clever minnow
Hello fam! I’ve been playing home games with friends as DM and player so i have a bit of knowledge. But I’m here to get more involved with the community and play more outside of my circle 😁
golden elm
hehe newbie too, like super noob
glossy cedar
Hehe well we're all here to learn so it'll be a fun experience
low bear
DnD is the best when you have no idea what you’re doing in my opinion, enjoy that while you can. I did and I regret nothing
Eventually you get to know the mechanics and stuff
golden elm
do you have to have all the books and stuff to be able to play? I made like a char sheet on the dnd site but wasn't sure if it is right or not as don't want to be ott
haven't done a backstory or profile yet though just stats
pseudo frost
Nope! All you need are the free basic rules
low bear
thats right
smoky adder
do you have to have all the books and stuff to be able to play? I made like a ch...
You can share a link to it in #character-discussion if you want someone to double-check everything.
clever minnow
What the best way to find DM and play some games
glossy cedar
What the best way to find DM and play some games
Same question
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
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D&D Beyond
golden elm
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
bit to nervious to try a game yet, think i will let someone check it first
but thank you for that
fresh fable
https://locator.wizards.com/ if you want to try finding an IRL game or just some like minded people to talk to about dnd
abstract fjord
Is there any plase were i can get pepole to play D&D
pseudo frost
Up here are the channels we have
inner oyster
trying to understand warlock spell slots, they dont seem to work the same as wizard and its hurting my head lol
crude musk
You get as many slots as the warlock table says, and they're all of the level that the table says they are
inner oyster
so theyre limited to only certain level spells then?
inner oyster
interesting
inner thistle
It's what makes Warlocks unique among the casters
cedar lintel
hey i new to dnd. looking to get into it. im eyeing the D&D Core Rulebook Gift Set Digital + Physical Bundle on the dnd store. my goal atm is to eventually run games on foundry (im familiar with it and have run pf2e games on it). i think the physical/digital bundle will save me money in the long term as i wont need to purchase both the physical book and the digital copy separately, am i right? or is there another more economically sound way of purchasing the physical/digital books? im in Canada, are the prices in USD?
next path
dude idk much abt dnd at all even making a character is so like huhhhh
I alr have an oc to base it off of but like
wtf is anything
crude musk
have you read the section of the basic rules on making a character?
dapper gulch
The step-by-step character creator is dope.
smoky adder
But yeah, if there's another existing character you want to try and create in D&D, there's nothing wrong with that.
(You might have varying degrees of success based on the character, of course.)
next path
hmm okay
smoky adder
For example, my daughter wants to play Moon Girl:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/96320882
rotund haven
DND beyond is an easy way to make a character, u should check that out
next path
DND beyond is an easy way to make a character, u should check that out
thats what im using im just confused abt everything like the sources and differences between milestone level ups and xp
rotund haven
Oh. I believe your DM / the other players and you will decide together if you're using milestone or xp. You don't need to worry about that right now i dont think
crude musk
The DDB character builder won't tell you how things work or why they're the way they are
next path
is the critical role thing based on the podcast or is critical roll a real thing
crude musk
For that you'll want to read the basic rules
crude musk
is the critical role thing based on the podcast or is critical roll a real thing
Critical Role is a live play D&D show that has some homebrew on D&D Beyond, and some officially released products
next path
i feel like such an idiot thank you for explaining everything :))
rotund haven
You're not an idiot, dww ^^
It can be definitely overwhelming at first how much options there are for character creation but you'll get the hang of it in no time im sure. And you dont need to know everything to play either
smoky adder
thats what im using im just confused abt everything like the sources and differe...
If you don't have a DM yet, I'd just leave those all as-is for now.
next path
thank you! you guys are so sweet! okay I'm gonna go find out the rules lol ehehhehe :>
next path
If you don't have a DM yet, I'd just leave those all as-is for now.
ok bet
hoary carbon
Honestly the best way to learn is in a beginners game, learning as you go is incredibly fun
next path
hmm that makes sense how would i do that tho
hoary carbon
Do you have a preference of In person or online games
next path
not rlly but I kinda wanna do in person if possible
hoary carbon
Usually local game stores have stuff for that
Or school clubs
I got into DnD during my Freshman year of highschool
hoary carbon
There are ways to do online games as well using sites designed for it
wary kelp
can i ask something i'm completely new is this character fine? https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/96449547
hoary carbon
can i ask something i'm completely new is this character fine? https://www.dndbe...
Yes my child? What is your question?
next path
okay cool!! (do I have to buy dice to start btw)
rotund haven
okay cool!! (do I have to buy dice to start btw)
If in person u should but no. U can use dice online
hoary carbon
okay cool!! (do I have to buy dice to start btw)
For irl games yes (I have over 30 sets lol)
Online games have a dice rolling system
rotund haven
I find it more fun to use physical dice even tho i play online lol
They look cool
wary kelp
Yes my child? What is your question?
i don't really know what i'm doing when it comes to building a character?
next path
For irl games yes (I have over 30 sets lol)
okay cool good to know!! does it matter what kind of set i buy
low bear
I find it more fun to use physical dice even tho i play online lol
They look coo...
I feel you there
hoary carbon
i don't really know what i'm doing when it comes to building a character?
Hmm, I can help with that
next path
i wanna get some pretty resin ones
lyric fjord
Hello! I am completely new and dont know anything about dnd besides it seems really cool! I have no idea on how to find a group, make a character, or really anything. I am hoping being here can help
hoary carbon
Im willing to help people learn the basics to get into it, but I am not qualified for more in depth stuff
rotund haven
i wanna get some pretty resin ones
Do ittt just be prepared for it to quickly become a big collection LOL its hard to resist
turbid ridge
not rlly but I kinda wanna do in person if possible
Good luck
low bear
#dicegoblin
waxen zenith
Howdy howdy!! and im with you @lyric fjord Although I do know how to make a character kind of but im looking for a group to play with while at at college
next path
Do ittt just be prepared for it to quickly become a big collection LOL its hard ...
bet im down with that
waxen zenith
hell yea
smoky adder
can i ask something i'm completely new is this character fine? https://www.dndbe...
Make sure to equip your armor. Looks like you missed a choice for your class, too (Bonus Cantrip).
wary kelp
Hmm, I can help with that
like i can start a new character sheet too. are you able to vc so i can share my screen?
smoky adder
Other than that, it looks good.
hoary carbon
like i can start a new character sheet too. are you able to vc so i can share my...
Sure!
turbid ridge
lol thank you!! :>>
For sure
hoary carbon
Anyone else need some character help?
lyric fjord
Howdy howdy!! and im with you <@456226577798135808> Although I do know how to ma...
Omg same! Im also kinda looking to find a friend group with it as well :3
wary kelp
i think dm's would be good?
dapper gulch
can i ask something i'm completely new is this character fine? https://www.dndbe...
What method does your DM use for making your stats?
Make sure to equip your items.
Choose what subclass you plan to be since you get that at level 2.
wary kelp
What method does your DM use for making your stats?
Make sure to equip your ite...
i don't really know they didn't really explain a lot to me. i joined late and they just said make a character.
waxen zenith
anyone know where i can go to join a campaign? or start one?
lyric fjord
I dont even know how to find a dm/group
waxen zenith
I dont even know how to find a dm/group
same here
hoary carbon
Finding groups is the easy part, being able to attend on a good schedule is the hard part
waxen zenith
honestly my schedule is pretty flexible especially in the evening
hoary carbon
My group just plays whenever we all are available
lyric fjord
Same here!
hoary carbon
Im balancing a job and college so Its hard for me
lyric fjord
Im available pretty much all the time
waxen zenith
Im available pretty much all the time
same!
rotund haven
Sucks being someone available like all the time when the rest of your group isnt lol
Would play d&d multiple times a week if I could
hoary carbon
Ive always wanted to become a DM but I dont have the time for it
wary kelp
I dont even know how to find a dm/group
i don't really myself lol. i was lucky to see a flyer but i'm thinking of not going again it had no structure.
waxen zenith
I was a DM for a bit and yea its alot of work
low bear
I was a DM for a bit and yea its alot of work
yeahhh...about that...
lyric fjord
I wanna learn to dm but i feel like id need experience playing first
waxen zenith
yeahhh...about that...
what about it?
rotund haven
I wanna learn to dm but i feel like id need experience playing first
U dont need it but I would recommend it tbhhh
You would understand better what makes a game fun for players
waxen zenith
that is very true but I liked to have some kind of structure and goal for my players when I was DM
Id be down to be a DM again but I dont have any players
low bear
I mean i also have final fights and the endgame for my players
but getting into it
the tension, the plots
waxen zenith
yea like big things and certain monsters/creatures were probably the challenging part
and the plot!!
lyric fjord
I just have no idea how to do anything related
rotund haven
Feels like the most interesting and fun quests to do are the most difficult to plan 
waxen zenith
that is very true
lyric fjord
I loooove making stories and worlds but i just dont know how to do the actual game part of it
low bear
thats why they are interesting
low bear
I loooove making stories and worlds but i just dont know how to do the actual ga...
like the...rules part?
I mean there are no rules if the DM deems so
waxen zenith
honestly the game play part is mostly role play and the rules can be kinda confusing
low bear
rocks fall, everyone dies
lyric fjord
like the...rules part?
Yeah like how to run the campaign. I know how to make a story but not how to make it into a game
waxen zenith
and very true the DM can make up rules as they go if they want to
rotund haven
Yeah like how to run the campaign. I know how to make a story but not how to mak...
Maaybe get the dungeon master guide?
I haven't checked it out but if i were you id probably try that
Or just look on youtube for advice
lyric fjord
I have the dm guide, monster manual and the players handbook
waxen zenith
Id recommend the starter 3 books so the DMs guide PHB and monser manual
perfect lol
rotund haven
I have the dm guide, monster manual and the players handbook
nice
low bear
I dont know about you guys but when an encounter has 100hp and they do 90 in a single round I do add an extra little 100 to the thing because 1 round is ridiculous
thats usually how fight goes
unless its an ancient red dragon that oneshots the party
lyric fjord
Maybe ill try running a short quest/encountet where i dm and act as a player so i can get the basics down?
waxen zenith
dude no kidding I had one player last year oneshot a golem because i gave him overpowered stuff by accident
low bear
start small
rotund haven
Maybe ill try running a short quest/encountet where i dm and act as a player so...
You could also try a starter kit maybee
waxen zenith
oh yea a starter kit is a good idea
lyric fjord
Whats that?
rotund haven
I dont know how many there are but I got Stormwreck Isle and it seems pretty good. Gives you premade char sheets, a guide on how to run the game, rulebooks and a dice set
lyric fjord
Hm
low bear
Lost mine of Phandelver is good for it
waxen zenith
you can find them on amazon or at game stores usually if you want a tangibleone
lyric fjord
Oh i am legit broke qwq
rotund haven
Lost mine of Phandelver is good for it
Yis that one is free on ddb so you could try that QueenMadeleine
echo kelp
Lost mines of Phandelver is free on DnDBeyond
waxen zenith
I think theres a couple free ones on DDB
low bear
a big +
echo kelp
Lost mines is actually pretty good for new players and DMs
low bear
exactly
i feel like dragon of icespire is a bit complicated because of the quests
its not like one storyline
but still good
would definitely recommend ✅
foggy saffron
i always reccomend Waterdeep: Dragonheist for new players that are interested in political intruige and noir
low bear
another thing is if you are either playing TOM (theatre of mind) or battle map
because many of the game’s mechanics are unusable in TOM
rotund haven
i always reccomend Waterdeep: Dragonheist for new players that are interested in...
Ooo that sounds fun 👀
foggy saffron
it can be a bit overwhelming cause narratively there's a lot of moving parts and hooks for players to grab onto, but if you're up for it it's a great starting experience with dnd that has a little bit of everything
foggy saffron
?new
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foggy saffron
welcome to the hobby! there's some links for you to help you get started
sweet radish
Thank you
sturdy nacelle
hey i am a new player looking for some helpful info about everythings
cobalt frigate
hey i am a new player looking for some helpful info about everythings
?new
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sturdy nacelle
thank you for your help
void plover
?looking
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D&D Beyond
waxen zenith
would any other newbies be interested in creating an all newbie campaign?
lone marsh
I basically don't know anything about dnd but I'm still creating a campaign
waxen zenith
are you dming?
waxen zenith
ok gotcha
rapid garden
Hey guys totally new to D&D, made a character like sometime last year to start a campaign which never happened but find it hard to find somewhere to actually start and learn it, found this discord and love to learn as much as i can and start a campaign 🙂 if anyone had any advice or that please let me know, nice to meet you all
harsh fjord
Are you intent on making one yourself? I recommend running a pre-written one first.
rapid garden
i got help from someone who was experienced for there campaign but never used it so its on the D&D Beyond website, if a pre-written is easier first time that's fine i was not 100% sure that's why i thought i would ask
harsh fjord
It saves a lot of time and gives you some sense of what a campaign entails. You can access Lost Mine of Phandelver, a level 1-5 adventure, for free by making an account on D&D Beyond. It came with the 2014 Starter Set, so it's designed for newer players and DMs.
rapid garden
i have no idea if i have access to this, i haven't been on the account in a year
pseudo frost
It's free for everyone who has an account
harsh fjord
If you have an account, you can access it. Or just make a new account.
rapid garden
oh yeah i see it now sorry
fresh plaza
Hey guys totally new to D&D, made a character like sometime last year to start a...
Have you checked out any Virtual Tabletops?
Some of them have looking for game resources
rapid garden
Have you checked out any Virtual Tabletops?
nope i am completely new to everything in D&D
fresh plaza
So if you are looking for a game you can look in the D&D Games section here (scroll down the channels), or on various Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) such as Roll20, Foundry, Fantasy Grounds, etc. Some of them have excellent looking for game resources.
Spread your net wide.
rapid garden
awesome thank you so much, will look into more of it
rapid garden
would any other newbies be interested in creating an all newbie campaign?
Would be interesting to try
waxen zenith
i have some experience and a lot of the books so i have general knowledge just not a ton of experience
shy elm
im a new comer but have plaied once or twice on dnd betonde. and im looking for online group to start
harsh fjord
?looking
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D&D Beyond
rapid garden
i have some experience and a lot of the books so i have general knowledge just n...
Would be interesting to try get a group together and forge ahead with a campaign and everyone learning also
glass mountain
If anyone wants a D&D group here and they are pretty new I am starting to get one together of GMT players.
echo kelp
If anyone wants a D&D group here and they are pretty new I am starting to get on...
Please use the proper channels for advertising games/finding games.
glass mountain
Appologies.
versed meteor
Hello
echo kelp
welcome!
grizzled zenith
Can anyone help with a comprehensive guide for beginners?
pseudo frost
?new here are some resources to help you get started
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grizzled zenith
Ty
Also, do u guys hold games here frequently? I figured i should also learn by playing
pseudo frost
While we do have game channels, most people don't host their games here. If you look up here, these are the channels we have to help you find games
grizzled zenith
Ok, tysm for the help 🙏
pseudo frost
And to be honest, it can take a while to find a group and start playing. While you are searching I would try to look over the rules and ask questions as needed. Many of us are here to help
grizzled zenith
It's ok i don't need a group rn
glossy cedar
I'm still looking for a group but i did post on the lookinh for dm already ^v^
cobalt frigate
Did you check #looking-for-players ?
glossy cedar
Yes i have
sly hedge
hey where can i learn to be a DM incase i need to be one?
harsh fjord
?new There are resources here to get started.
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harsh fjord
I would also check out Matt Colville’s “Running the Game” YouTube series, the Angry GM’s blog, the Alexandrian’s blog, and Sly Flourish’s book/site/videos.
brave lantern
i just wanna jump in and learn while i play
I would be interested
in organizing some thing in
the near future to do that.
glossy cedar
i just wanna jump in and learn while i play
Same. Its usually the best way to actually learn, plus it'll be a fun experience
Altho you should also read the basic rules and learn some basic things for your own gameplay
slim hawk
So I’m extremely new to the game but I know the very basics. Where should I look to find a beginner friendly group where I can start learning as I play.?
cobalt frigate
So I’m extremely new to the game but I know the very basics. Where should I look...
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
slim hawk
Ok thanks I’ll check them out.!
brave lantern
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
Think it's named
Hanbbooker Helper
Ding.
I might be mistaken 🤔
kindred pecan
Hey, I'm not exactly new but I haven't played dnd for over 23 years. I played 1st, 2nd, 3rd dnd edition throughout the 80s and 90s.
This Friday, I am attending a paid community game for new players 1-4. (As I said first game in 23+ years) The 5e rules are considerably different than I'm used to. It's going to be a steep learning curve.
My social anxiety about dnd still kicks in after all this time. 🤷🏻♂️
harsh fjord
It’s a game, so remember to have fun! Not to dismiss any anxiety, of course. Just to contextualize that folks show up to enjoy themselves, so I hope you can do likewise.
kindred pecan
I should be okay. I like the current trend of players to enjoy the role playing aspect of the game.
fresh plaza
5e is pretty easy compared to 3e
kindred pecan
Since I've decided to play again, I've been lurking these types of threads trying to figure out what the social atmosphere is like overall. From what I can tell, folks are lots more patient now. Yea, 3e rules were rough but the characters were seriously op compared to now. Feels more balanced.
fresh plaza
correct :)
kindred pecan
the magic system is way better
anyway, gotta run. Thx for the greeting. Have a gr8 day.🤜🤛
pine lava
Why do I have to wait a week to post in #750812887697588356 again
Especially when it dissappears in a day
pseudo frost
The bot deletes your post after 7 days
crude dirge
Hey, I'm not exactly new but I haven't played dnd for over 23 years. I played 1...
Hey, welcome back to the game. I myself had a 25+ year absence from playing and recently joined a group locally. Don’t worry, it’s really not that hard to pick up the new changes. And if you have a good group of players and a patient DM, you’ll be fine.
pine lava
Unless someone digs past 100 other people to look specifically for you it just gets buried by everyone else
Once a day would be more fair
radiant solar
May i ask which is a good way to start making my own character? Because i want to see which options in customization i could have to put all my personaility on it
pine lava
If it's a brand new character I recommend picking your favorite playstyle and wrapping the backstory around it
pseudo frost
Once a day would be more fair
Unfortunately it would be the same problem this way prevents spamming the channel
pseudo frost
May i ask which is a good way to start making my own character? Because i want t...
Have you looked at the rules at all yet?
radiant solar
If it's a brand new character I recommend picking your favorite playstyle and wr...
Do you know where i could use like a... How is it called... "pre made" type of character's paper
Just to inow how to assimilate
echo kelp
Do you know where i could use like a... How is it called... "pre made" type of c...
They have some pregenerated character sheets linked there if you want to see how a finished sheet looks/works.
radiant solar
Thanks
I don't knwo why but i am not getting pinged from your repplies
I dont know if its me
radiant solar
They have some pregenerated character sheets linked there if you want to see how...
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echo kelp
I don't like pings unless it's an emergency - I think it's a horrible thing that Discord makes pings the default action to replies. So since folks involved in the conversation are already there, I disable them when I respond.
radiant solar
They have some pregenerated character sheets linked there if you want to see how...
Also for example at the skill points
If i am new it should be like... 20 in total?
cobalt frigate
There are no skill points in 5E.
radiant solar
I don't like pings unless it's an emergency - I think it's a horrible thing that...
Dont worry
My ahdh and asperger already made that a part of life 💀
echo kelp
You may want to read the free basic rules - at least on how to create a character: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
radiant solar
Thanks seriously
echo kelp
No problem - and welcome! I hope you find the game fun and enjoyable!
radiant solar
No problem - and welcome! I hope you find the game fun and enjoyable!
I shall do!!
worldly crown
Not sure what you mean by "set it under."
I mean for the type of DND game that I want to play like Critical Role, Noncore DnD, Homebrew, and so on. So that way can character can used in a scfi specific background. And not in a medieval background.
pseudo frost
I mean for the type of DND game that I want to play like Critical Role, Noncore ...
D&D is more in the style of heroic fantasy very much like lord of the rings. The closest thing we have to Sci fi is spelljammer, and even then it's like pirate ships in space
unborn forge
looking at the players guide and and refers to a sidebar when creating a character what sidbar am i looking for?
harsh fjord
You'll have to be more specific.
unborn forge
CREATING A CHARACTER
Use the character creation rules as presented in the Player’s
Handbook (PH), with the following notes. You begin play at
1st level.
Step 1: Choose a Race or Lineage. See the sidebar for
available rules choices. Custom lineages found in Tasha’s
Cauldron of Everything are available.
Step 2: Choose a Class. See the sidebar for available rules
choices.
Step 3: Determine Ability Scores. Your ability scores are
generated using one of the following methods.
• Standard set (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8).
• Variant: Customizing Ability Scores (PH).
tryed using a capture but could paste it
this is copied from the guide
harsh fjord
Do you know what page?
unborn forge
1st page on the DDAL players guide
harsh fjord
Ah, Adventurer's League runs by a more particular set of rules. You could try #al-admin-questions or #adventurers-league or even #1050206875079155742.
pseudo frost
The sidebar is what rulebooks should I use
small ore
Hi there, I’m pretty new to dnd as a whole, was just wondering if people play campaigns through messaging? Ik its dumb question but I’m not really open to VC and just want to know so I can look for irl players if not
fresh plaza
There are some folks who play by post (messaging)
However, most people play either in person or via some form of virtual tabletop (VTT)
small ore
Ah ok thank you
quartz crane
What stat should artificers dump?
crystal tiger
Yoorrrr
glass summit
What stat should artificers dump?
Dump strength to be the skinny guy using his intelligence to make up for physical inabilty
Dump wisdom for the absent minded professor trope
Dump charisma for the poor social skills nerd trope
dim tide
I'm confused looking through #750812887697588356 and #looking-for-players Which channel do I go to for getting a dm for my group? The posts in both of the channels seem like a mix of dms and players
pseudo frost
#750812887697588356 is where players post who are looking for a dm
#looking-for-players is where dms posts who are looking for players
dim tide
Ok thank you :)
fresh plaza
What stat should artificers dump?
which subclass of Artificer?
quartz crane
Mostly melee but I will use spells too
fresh plaza
So, there aren't great melee options for Alchemist unless you spend a feat to grab Shillelagh.
Assuming you do that, I would do the following:
Intelligence, Constitution, Dexterity, Strength, Wisdom, Charisma
Wisdom and Charisma can be swapped if you want to prioritize social over perception/wisdom save
If you decide instead to go ranged, Magic Stone is excellent for that.
With that said, Alchemist is probably the weakest of the Artificer subclasses
I take Shillelagh back, the only way for you to get it, and it to be an Int spell...is via All-Purpose Tool, which isn't a starting ability (it is a magic item)
quartz crane
So, there aren't great melee options for Alchemist unless you spend a feat to gr...
Doesn't artificer get the ability to do +1 weapons by default?
fresh plaza
So really, your best bet is going to be Magic Stone.
quartz crane
I take Shillelagh back, the only way for you to get it, and it to be an Int spel...
What is all purpose tool?
fresh plaza
If you mean infusion? Yes, but that doesn't make up for your Strength or Dexterity being not a primary ability for you.
Some Artificer subclasses are good at combat because they use Intelligence for melee and/or ranged combat rather than Strength or Dexterity.
Armorer and Battle Smith for example
both of them use Intelligence instead of Strength or Dexterity for their weapons.
fresh plaza
What is all purpose tool?
All Purpose tool is a magic item, you won't get it for awhile. But when you do it allows you to use one cantrip from ANY class for 8 hours a day.