Would alchemist be a better support character?
#dnd-newcomers
quartz crane
fresh plaza
Yes, if you are an Alchemist you are more support or ranged. Use the spell Magic Stone to attack with.
It does 1d6 + Intelligence damage
quartz crane
Can that only be used once or is it 8 hours everyday after you use it
fresh plaza
8 hours every day
quartz crane
Yes, if you are an Alchemist you are more support or ranged. Use the spell Magic...
That sounds good
fresh plaza
When you activate it that day you choose which cantrip you want for the day. For the next 8 hours you can use that cantrip as much as you want.
Shillelagh is an excellent choice for a daily cantrip like that.
quartz crane
When you activate it that day you choose which cantrip you want for the day. For...
Can it change everyday?
fresh plaza
yes, you select the cantrip when you activate the All-Purpose Tool
but as I said, it is a magic item (uncommon) so it will be a bit until you get ahold of one. BUT it is Artificer specific.
Perhaps I should ask this, what is it you want to do as an Alchemist?
quartz crane
Perhaps I should ask this, what is it you want to do as an Alchemist?
I just like the idea of the potions
I think it's cool
fresh plaza
you don't need to be an Alchemist to make potions
quartz crane
Yeah but alchemist gets free ones
fresh plaza
Alchemists get Elixirs, not potions. Their properties are limited, and random unless you sacrifice a spell slot.
But, it is personal preference...up to you :)
Alchemists do get Healing Word...which is very good
quartz crane
Yeah
fresh plaza
and with the level 5 ability, Alchemical Savant, they can heal even more with Healing Word
quartz crane
They can also cast a free greater restoration and have resistance to poison and acid
Buts that higher level
quartz crane
and with the level 5 ability, Alchemical Savant, they can heal even more with He...
Is ray is sickness considered good?
fresh plaza
My suggestion, focus on Magic Stone as your 'damage option' when not using higher level spells. Then, start packing some damage spells that gain benefit of Alchemical Savant.
Many (most?) campaigns never reach level 15.
quartz crane
My suggestion, focus on Magic Stone as your 'damage option' when not using highe...
Ok
fresh plaza
Ray of Sickness: It can work fine, but like most attack spells it is all or nothing. I personally hate all or nothing spells.
But let me contrast it for you:
Magic Stone: 1d6+4 (assuming +4 intelligence) for a 7.5 average
Ray of Sickness: 2d8 for an average of 9.
You burned a level 1 spell to do.... 1.5 points of damage more than a free spell.
The poisoned effect is a nice bonus, but it is not the main point of the spell and only lasts for one round IF they fail the saving throw.
Meanwhile, you could have used Faerie Fire to cause all the enemies in a 20' cube area (who fail their saves) to be more easily hit by all of your allies.
sacred idol
OK hello :3
rocky prairie
is any dm running a one shot?
sacred idol
same here, i want to start learning how to play :3
rocky prairie
yeah me too brother
crude musk
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white granite
Hello o-o Me and a friend of mine are looking to learn how to play plz hmu! tyty
fresh fable
Hello o-o Me and a friend of mine are looking to learn how to play plz hmu! tyty
Have you read the basic rules
fresh fable
What you struggling with?
white granite
Have you read the basic rules
No but if youll play with me ill learn them now xD
sacred idol
everything ;-;
fresh fable
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05OiKZgfz7hi_Gvw9hftY0LD some of the rules explained here
sacred idol
the main thing is how to make a character and to find a group who does not mind a new person
fresh fable
true swift
If I want to create a custom paladin oath. Are the spells give by the oath paladin specific or is it any spell ?
dapper gulch
If I want to create a custom paladin oath. Are the spells give by the oath palad...
The spells on the official paths are specifically chosen to fit the theme of the subclass.
true swift
So class restriction doesn't matter as long as it fits the theme of the subclass ?@dapper gulch
dapper gulch
So class restriction doesn't matter as long as it fits the theme of the subclass...
Well, it matters as much as you ensuring itās balanced, fits the theme youāre going for, and your DM allowing homebrew.
true swift
Kk thanks.
shy leaf
Is this server a bot server or like a people server?
crude musk
What do you mean?
shy leaf
Like players not bots
crude musk
That still doesn't really clarify
We use bots on this server as part of it's management (avrae, dyno, monodrone)
shy leaf
oh i see I meant do we play with bots or players
echo kelp
People come here to discuss D&D.
Bots may be used to assist moderation/services, but real people use the server.
shy leaf
oh i joined in search for players
echo kelp
Oh we generally don't play D&D on this specific server if that's what you're asking
crude musk
oh i see I meant do we play with bots or players
D&D is not designed to be played with bots
echo kelp
?looking
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echo kelp
^ Those are the channels to find groups/games.
Please read #find-a-game for more information.
somber grove
where does one go, to find first dnd game
somber grove
It seems my answer is infront of mine eyes
modern pulsar
Hello! Iām a new dm and will be running mines of phandelver for new players. Iāve never played before but Iāve always wanted to, and Iām very excited to dm. Is it okay if I ask some basic questions?
steep vigil
I've ran Lost Mine of Phandelver twice
true spire
if they're campaign-specific questions, #1029835597168267384 is better, but if they're general questions about the game like "when should I roll an ability check", this is the place
modern pulsar
General questions
Like I see thereās player versions of maps, when do I give those to them?
smoky adder
Thatās up to you!
Using a visible map can help give everyone a shared vision of where things are in relation to one another (plus itās just a fun visual surprise).
But maps arenāt required to play.
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But when you give it to them (not if) is still up to you.
modern pulsar
Like I get the major map of Barovia but do I give them the player version of the dungeon maps?
crude musk
Generally no
smoky adder
I wouldnāt show them a dungeon map until theyāve arrived at the dungeon, at least.
crude musk
The map of the dungeon is for the DM to reference when describing things
smoky adder
And even then, I use a VTT so I can hide the parts of it they havenāt actually visited.
modern pulsar
The map of the dungeon is for the DM to reference when describing things
Thatās what I thought.
smoky adder
It gets revealed room by room as they explore.
modern pulsar
And even then, I use a VTT so I can hide the parts of it they havenāt actually v...
Vtt?
modern pulsar
Oooo
smoky adder
Worth noting that the player version of the maps isnāt found in the physical books.
So again, showing them anything is not required.
modern pulsar
Ah. I only have digital books for now.
smoky adder
Some DMs might simply describe each room the party visits.
Others might rebuild it using models.
Or you could grab a blank piece of paper and give them a rough sketch of each room as they visit it.
Itās really up to you and whatever works for your group.
weak hedge
how does attunement work, can i be attuned to multiple items?
crude musk
Yes, to a maximum of three
It takes 1 hour to attune to an item by default and you must meet any requirements
weak hedge
thanks
smoky adder
Full rules here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/magic-items#Attunement
modern pulsar
Are there any handouts I should give my players? (mines of phandelver)
crude musk
The adventure will tell you if anything should be specifically given to the players as handouts
true spire
Are there any handouts I should give my players? (mines of phandelver)
for LMoP there are no handouts required. you can always make your own though
true spire
I have no idea what that is
modern pulsar
itās a markdown based note tool
easy to search and link things
Iād share a screenshot but canāt in this channel
but I have rulebooks and stuff in it too, for ease of searching and linking to items, monsters, and all that
I dropped a screenie in #dnd-arts-and-crafts
nvm it was deleted, idk where I can share the screenshot
crude musk
@modern pulsar Please don't use the channels with image permissions enabled for general image sharing
We don't have channels for general image sharing
modern pulsar
oh.
smoky adder
You can share a link to an image in any channel, though.
modern pulsar
modern pulsar
hereās a small informational link, I got some of the ideas from here - https://phd20.com/how-i-prepare-for-dnd-with-obsidian
ornate idol
can I research a background based on what proficiency it gives me on dndb ?
crude musk
When you say 'research', do you mean 'search'?
ornate idol
yeah
crude musk
Yes, under the skills section in the backgrounds page
ornate idol
thank you
weak zenith
Yo
true spire
hereās a small informational link, I got some of the ideas from here - https://p...
looks very neat
I know markdown. just didn't know obsidian
modern pulsar
the backlinks functionality is incredible
radiant solar
Is there a chnnel to discuss my character characteristics?
ornate idol
modern pulsar
looks very neat
this is the link I was looking for! https://phd20.com/2021-12-20-getting-started-with-obsidian-dnd/
true spire
yeah, so if you want to, for instance, give the ||note that Nezznar writes to Albrek|| to your players, rather than just reading it out loud, you can totally do that
woeful mist
Q - both your weapons have to be light to make two attacks per turn right?
crude musk
Both weapons must be light to use the two-weapon fighting rule to make an additional attack as a bonus action*
*The dual wielder feat lets you ignore this restrictions
There are other ways to make two attacks per turn that do not have this restriction
vale glacier
If you are a Bladesinger you can ^^
harsh fjord
I think there are other class features that allow it, but generally not.
inner thistle
Only the cantrips Green Flame Blade and Booming Blade which do that intrinsically, Bladesingers can after level 6 and Eldritch Knights at 7
And Shillelagh
lyric fjord
I need help
pseudo frost
With?
lyric fjord
I got a sheet to fill out for my character idk what to do
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules?
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true swift
Are the only spells known by paladins those given by their oath ?
Or can they choose spells when they level up ?
pseudo frost
They prepare their spells. So they already "know" all of their spells
torpid cove
Man it's been so long since I met one on a discord server
austere juniper
Are the only spells known by paladins those given by their oath ?
Paladins get to 2 spells from their oath for each lvl available to them. Aside that they can prepare a number of spells equal to Charisma Mod plus half their lvl from the Paladin spell list
dapper gulch
Are the only spells known by paladins those given by their oath ?
Nope. Those are just bonus spells that are always prepared. Paladins can prepare spells each day based on whatās in their spell list, their CHA mod, and what spell slots they have access to.
torpid cove
M
austere juniper
Are the only spells known by paladins those given by their oath ?
Hi, are you building a Paladin? Just for fun to try it, or you found a group to Play with already
true swift
Hi, are you building a Paladin? Just for fun to try it, or you found a group to ...
I'm Dming for a group. We are all beginners but I watched critical role so I'm stuck trying to figure out what to do lol.
dapper gulch
Iād recommend avoiding homebrew if itās your first go at the game, doubly so if youāre DMāing. Thereās enough rules already without adding even more!
cobalt frigate
I'm Dming for a group. We are all beginners but I watched critical role so I'm s...
You can ask questions/advice in #dm-discussion
true swift
Iād recommend avoiding homebrew if itās your first go at the game, doubly so if ...
We're just trying to have fun. Not enough spells able to create dragon-shaped fireballs.
fresh fable
Erm fireball can look how ever you want it too
dapper gulch
We're just trying to have fun. Not enough spells able to create dragon-shaped fi...
Flavor is always free! Firebolt does 1d10 fire damage if itās cube, phoenix, sphere, or face shaped!
true swift
True
austere juniper
I'm Dming for a group. We are all beginners but I watched critical role so I'm s...
If you have questions or want some "Mentoring" I would Love to share my experienced and Insight and ideas with a new DM
Feel free to PM me If you likeš
true swift
@austere juniper tysm
austere juniper
<@303852530952044545> tysm
PM= Personal Message (Just to be Safe you cant Imagine how often PPL didnt know that but we're to prideful to askš )
lyric fjord
Hi there. Im new to this discord and i would like to upload my info to the the "find DM" channel. But i have no idea how the process works, thanks.
harsh fjord
Type /looking-for and select the appropriate choice. You'll be given a private form.
lyric fjord
In this very channel?
harsh fjord
This is explained in #find-a-game.
pallid lava
I'm Dming for a group. We are all beginners but I watched critical role so I'm s...
Myself and 5 friends started playing in January and we've been going through Lost Mines of Phandelver which has been great to get to grips with D&D. As a new DM the initial idea of it was overwhelming, but 2 months in and I've homebrewed minor things and run a One-Shot which has now created a 'background' villain in our campaign.
Biggest tip I can give is to use a small adventure like LMoP and just experiment with the game, my players allow me to make suggestions of what they can do in certain areas so they know what possibilities there are as initially they were barely ever investigating or using their perception in rooms. They've never listen at a door and would also bash it in. We're getting close to the end of this adventure and all looking forward to creating new characters with the knowledge they have gained around the game. I have planned an adventure bridge at the end of LMoP leading in to the next adventure where our players will transition to their new planned characters using a boss fight with the 'background' villain š
harsh fjord
Two months and you're near the end? Impressive. My group is 15 months in, and there's still a chunk of the adventure left.
lament nest
Hi, any DMs here run Dragon Age campaigns?
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harsh fjord
The instructions are in #find-a-game.
pallid lava
@harsh fjord yeah my players just steamroll through a lot of stuff and weren't initially comfortable with RP'ing, they also find the lvl 1-5 progression underwhelming so we've sped that up. They got through the Castle in 1 session (5 hours). Don't get me wrong theres still a few side things left and the final location which I know could take another month or 2 so not so bad. I'm expecting a completely different speed next adventure.
lament nest
still can't post in them so ill do it here
lost mortar
I was looking at joining a weekly game, but something in the description gave me pause. it says you start at level 1 and you level up once per week.
Is this a typical arrangement?
It seemed a bit strange for me, coming from video game settings where typically you'd find some way to catch up newcomers to the party, otherwise they're basically dead weight.
crude musk
still can't post in them so ill do it here
Please do not post your game advert here
lyric fjord
What level were the rest of the group?
lament nest
what choice do I have?
inner thistle
@lament nest You have to run a command in #1075498333705089084. What command you have to write is determend what you are looking for as described in #find-a-game. When you run the command, a prompt will show up in chat youhave to fill out and our bot will make a post for you. Make sure your Discord is up to date.
crude musk
The information is all there in the info box provided
harsh fjord
I was looking at joining a weekly game, but something in the description gave me...
I don't know if there's such a thing as typical, but I would say it's probably uncommon to get that much experience in one session (or to reach a story milestone).
You could always contact the poster to clarify.
crude musk
We have four channels and four commands to help you find your next game. You can click a command below or type it into the #1075498333705089084 channel. We have additional information on how to use this channels in #find-a-game
lament nest
yep still can't post
crude musk
yep still can't post
Where are you trying to post?
lament nest
just tell me where to post please
crude musk
You didn't type the command correctly
lament nest
I copy/pasted it
hazy wave
dnd newcomer here wondering if there are any campaigns for newbies coming up
harsh fjord
?looking
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D&D Beyond
harsh fjord
Those are the channels to find games in. You can always use Discord's search function to limit your results to specific channels and keywords (new, beginner, etc.).
clever trail
Iām using D&D beyond for character creation and when selecting a feat Iām not being provided with the option to choose the observer feat anyone know why?
fresh plaza
Iām using D&D beyond for character creation and when selecting a feat Iām not be...
Do you have the associated book purchased?
clever trail
Iām not too sure what book itās in so thereās a possibility I might not
fresh plaza
Player's Handbook (PHB), assuming you mean "Observant" rather than "Observer" :)
clever trail
Player's Handbook (PHB), assuming you mean "Observant" rather than "Observer" :)
Yes I do mean Observant but I sadly do not own the PHB yet, Iāll definitely need to get my hands on that next. Thank you!
smoky adder
Yes I do mean Observant but I sadly do not own the PHB yet, Iāll definitely need...
You can buy the feat by itself if thatās all you want.
clever trail
You can buy the feat by itself if thatās all you want.
How do I do that?
smoky adder
Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.
clever trail
Ah! Alright.
smoky adder
?phb
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D&D Beyond
smoky adder
Youāll find it on that page. āš»
clever trail
Thank you!
ornate idol
what is Passive perception based on ?
ripe merlin
idk
cobalt frigate
what is Passive perception based on ?
10 + Wisdom modifier
smoky adder
Any passive score is 10 + whatever youād normally add to that roll.
So yes, your Wisdom mod, but if youāre proficient in Perception, youād also add your proficiency bonus.
ornate idol
thanks
untold dirge
Where can I join a campaign I have a new character ready to go but I donāt have a party to join
crude musk
?looking
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crude musk
@untold dirge Can you see this embedded message that I'm replying to?
untold dirge
Yeah I can
crude musk
That's the information you need in order to use this server to try and find a group
untold dirge
Thank you
harsh fjord
Where can I join a campaign I have a new character ready to go but I donāt have ...
In addition to this server, you can check various Discords (many D&D YouTubers have public ones with channels to find players/games, for example), MeetUp, Facebook, forums (D&DBeyond, Demiplane, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, EN World, RPG Geek), Reddit (r/LFG, r/roll20LFG, r/DnDLFG, r/LFG_Europe), StartPlaying, and Warhorn.
If youāre interested in play by post (asynchronous text-based play), check out Role Gate, RPGCrossing, Gamers Plane, and Redditās r/pbp.
Cast your net wide if you can.
woven sail
Hi, can i do personal checks just to know what my character will say? Like for example roll a charisma check for myself just to get the overall mood of the words ill use or a science check to see if i want to act a certain way
harsh fjord
I guess you could, but that isn't in the rules nor is that customary.
woven sail
Oki, it wouldnt be of actual value other than just personal lore yk, its just RPing blind for me is hard
smoky adder
Iāve done it before. šš»
neat horizon
Hello there
harsh fjord
Definitely do what works for you.
woven sail
Iāve done it before. šš»
Oh cool have any specifics you can suggest?
Like interpreting it in speech or whatnot
neat horizon
How does modifiers works? More precisely, how do I know what modifier do I have?
harsh fjord
Modifiers are generally related to ability scores and your level (which affects your proficiency bonus).
neat horizon
The thing that confuses me, is that I made a character on DnD Beyond, and for example, I rolled a 17 for Wisdom, and I have a +3 modifier from somewhere, and I'm a mountain dwarf so it's not a racial bonus, so where does that +3 comes from?
harsh fjord
Each score results in a specific modifier. See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#AbilityScoresandModifiers
neat horizon
Oh so based on how much I roll I get a modifier is that it?
hollow talon
Hello, I have near 0 knowledge about DnD but I love drawing DnD based charachters
I was wondering, I am making a Changeling charachter and I don't know what people make their changeling's class? What is the most popular one?
I am asking this to make a charachter design, not to play š
harsh fjord
Changelings can be any class really, really, but I think a rogue plays well given the class's tendency to be sneaky, which changelings can excel at with their particular ability.
hollow talon
Oh, thank you ^^
graceful hornet
Very nice, thank you both
plucky ridge
Lost Mine of Phandelver is from level 1 to 5 and is often a good starting module for people
cobalt frigate
The Lost Mine of Phandelver, it's free with all D&D Beyond accounts.
harsh fjord
The other starter adventures, Dragon of Icespire Peak and Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, are also geared toward new folks, but LMoP has the distinct advantage of being free.
vivid plume
Hi Iām new and this is my first character is there anything I should fix about it? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/33159_96564594.pdf
green cairn
Hey so I bought Skyrim: Call to Arms and I have to assemble and paint the minis but I've never done it before
What's the best way to learn how to do it?
cobalt frigate
Hey so I bought Skyrim: Call to Arms and I have to assemble and paint the minis ...
Ask #non-dnd-topics. This is a D&D server and this channel is about D&D for new players.
lyric fjord
Hello, I'm very very new to all of dnd to the point that I'm not really sure where to start or what to look for. I could use any advice people could give me or point me in the right direction Ty >.<
vivid plume
Hi Iām new and this is my first character is there anything I should fix about it? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/33159_96564594.pdf
cobalt frigate
Hi Iām new and this is my first character is there anything I should fix about i...
Ask in #optimization perhaps?
vivid plume
Oh okay
unkempt whale
I was just in dnd discussion and had no clue what they were saying lol
pseudo hill
I was in a different dnd discord for a while and made a character
I liked the character and i don't want to make another one soo soon so do I have to make another one or do i have to make him level one again
fresh plaza
I was in a different dnd discord for a while and made a character
I liked the c...
depends on the DM, however, your gear and ability scores will probably have to be remade.
The level will depend on the starting level your new DM determines.
lyric fjord
Is warforged a good race to pair with wizard?
fresh plaza
Is warforged a good race to pair with wizard?
any race can be paired with any class. With that said though, it depends on if you are using the ability scores determined by race or if you can assign your ability scores anywhere you want as per the optional rule in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.
If you are not able to give your wizard a bump up in Intelligence, it might hurt a bit.
pseudo hill
So where should I get started to join a dnd session @fresh plaza
lyric fjord
any race can be paired with any class. With that said though, it depends on if y...
Thanks Gauss
fresh plaza
@pseudo hill Scroll down on the left side, there are the D&D Games section.
Additionally most Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) have looking for game options.
crude musk
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
fresh plaza
Or that :)
pseudo hill
<@715581926265585756> Scroll down on the left side, there are the D&D Games sect...
Thanks Gauss x2
tender holly
Hi, so is there like a guide for new new players? For someone that doesn't even know how to make a character? I know i sound dumb but I have literally no idea T.T
crude musk
?new
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tender holly
?new
Thanks! I saw it in the other channel but didn't know if I could use this command here. Again thank you very much <3
glass river
Is there somewhere I can ask for help about making a certain kind of character? I had an idea but no clue how to make it work
cobalt frigate
You read the (free) Basic Rules already?
glass river
Well yea
I just don't know how the logistics of it would work out
I'm "new" to dnd having consumed a lot of content about it but not enough real play to know much
cobalt frigate
What issue(s) are you having?
fierce sigil
Hey do all campaigns start usually at lv1?
glass river
Well the idea was a sorcerer who used teleportation spells to steal, Robin Hood style, used his brain rather than his body
The only "issue" I'm having is that I don't know how to get the most bang for my buck out of teleportation
Kinda like a Jumper/Nightcrawler teleportation thing if you're familiar with that
cobalt frigate
Well, there are only a handful of teleportation spells. Misty Step is the closest to Nightcrawler's "bamf" ability.
fresh plaza
Hey do all campaigns start usually at lv1?
Up to the DM but many start at level 3, to bypass the 'basic' levels that many people don't like.
Personally, I start PCs at whatever level is appropriate for the adventure.
cobalt frigate
With experienced players I may start them at level 3 (depending on the adventure/campaign of course).
glass river
I'm not like emotionally attached to the Nightcrawler idea
It was more of an example to help get my idea across
I think a getaway artist is more the phrase I'd wanna use
glass river
Hey do all campaigns start usually at lv1?
I think balancing at 3rd/4th level is much easier and it lets the player do much more
fresh plaza
The problem you are going to have -V is that you can only cast one spell a round (usually). So as a Wizard you cannot walk up to the enemy, cast a touch spell, then teleport away.
However, if you were a melee build with that spell, you could walk up...pound on the enemy, and teleport away.
Any martial 1/2 spellcasting class could pull that off, and you can use a feat to pick up Misty Step if your class doesn't give it to you.
glass river
I think like some levels in monk and some levels in sorcerer could do it
Use the action to cast the teleport, use the monk's unarmed attacked to deal the damage and keep your movement
fresh plaza
I'd move in, attack, and then teleport away afterwards. No opportunity attack
glass river
Hmm
I think I'm getting a better understanding now, thanks peoples
woven portal
Whats up DND discrod, im new here, and wanna learn the game, where im from nobody plays DND and its something id let to get into
pseudo frost
Welcome!
woven portal
thank you, idk im just tryna get into the game, cause it seems fun and i did play it a little with discord buds when i was super young but we didnt take it seriously, idk tryna find ways to play online and stuff ya know?
barren patrol
Hola mi amigos
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules yet?
woven portal
haha nope
pseudo frost
?new
exotic remnantBOT
barren patrol
Canāt wait for this new adventure
pseudo frost
Here are some resources to help get you started
woven portal
Here are some resources to help get you started
wow thats cool, thank you
golden elm
Is there any way to find out a bit more in depth info about the perks of the things like the three skills you can choose when making your char. Looking at the player handbook but not having any luck
smoky adder
The different skill proficiencies are all explained here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#UsingEachAbility
fresh plaza
Is there any way to find out a bit more in depth info about the perks of the thi...
Also, you may have more than 3 skill proficiencies. You generally pick up 2 from your background in addition to your class (and possibly race)
golden elm
Yeah, it is showing three and i was torn between a couple for the last one
copper coral
Hey! I'm just getting into the D&D world for the first time ā thought i'd hop onto discord while I watch YouTube videos to figure this stuff out
potent leaf
Hiya, literally same. Iāve just been studying the three core rule books and watching a bunch of yt videos š„¹ Had nooo chance to actually talk to someone about it though
copper coral
Yeah, it's kind of overwhelming!
I'm hoping it'll feel easier once I just started playing (and have a DM to help sort though allll the information).
potent leaf
Oh my god, tell me about it. I got as far as making a character and figuring out what each of the dice is actually for, Iāve been making little notes to help myself learn lmao
copper coral
I bought pretty die š haahaha and 90% filled out one character sheet, but feel like I defeinitely messed up some modifiers
I can't even remember what i had for breakfast I'm not sure how I'm going to remember all this hahaha
potent leaf
Omg- I bought a cute set of dice too! Borderline turning into a dice hoarder, resisting all the urges to spend all my money on dice sets and books š„¹
potent leaf
I can't even remember what i had for breakfast I'm not sure how I'm going to rem...
You see this is why Iām making handy dandy notes, translating the book language into that which my pea size brain would be able to process š
pseudo frost
Have you seen the handbook helper series on youtube?
potent leaf
Oo sounds like something preeetty helpful
pseudo frost
It is linked up here for you
potent leaf
Lifesaver.
harsh fulcrum
Hey! Never played D&D before and I'd like to try getting into it. Hoping I could get into a one-session thing to see if I enjoy it. ^^
echo kelp
Hey! Never played D&D before and I'd like to try getting into it. Hoping I could...
?looking - Here's channels you can use to find a group or game to join and play.
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harsh fulcrum
?looking - Here's channels you can use to find a group or game to join and play.
Is there a channel for commands or can I run it anywhere? Disregard, I read the thing now.
echo kelp
See #find-a-game - it will explain how to use the bot to post a posting in one of those channels. But if you're looking for a game, just look in #looking-for-players and find a game that you like and post in the attached thread to the post to tell the poster you're interested.
smoky adder
~~Is there a channel for commands or can I run it anywhere?~~ Disregard, I read ...
The answer is both. 
golden elm
is is char discussion or optimize we can let some experienced player check over newbie sheet to make sure they are too ott
echo kelp
For regular review, I suggest #character-discussion.
If you're focused on optimization and are okay with heavily opinionated white-room theorizing number crunching, you can use #optimization.
golden elm
ty
midnight garnet
Jesus this player's handbook is so thicc šµāš« is there some parts i can skip or are there any essential parts that i jave to read to get started
pseudo frost
I would stick with the rules that are relevant to the character you want to play
So if you want to play fighter, I wouldn't necessarily worry about spell casting right away
Have you checked out the Handbook Helper series on youtube?
midnight garnet
Yea i just learnt about it am watching it now haha, cause im planning to start n dm a one shot game with my nephew, and he wants to be a gnome rogue, so im hoping to prepare by this weekend
pseudo frost
Oh nice! What are you gonna run?
midnight garnet
im not exactly sure yet am hoping to run something with skeletons or bugs haha so we could use some necron miniatures i have from warhammer, but someone earlier recommended wildsheep chase and i have that downloaded
if theres any recommendations i would gladly welcome them
flint geode
I want to play a dnd game and new comer
pseudo frost
I think wild sheep chase is like level 4 or 5. If you wanted to do level 1 there is "A most potent brew" that does a great job of introducing a lot of concepts. There are a whole mess of free and pay what you want one shots on dmsguild
midnight garnet
Ohhh nice I'll go look at that one then, yea theres a lot and i have no idea which hahaha am overwhelmed
But honestly im hoping to join a game first if possible so i can roughly know hows it gonna be haha cuz i know critical role campaigns are way outta my league rn haha
pseudo frost
Ngl, I wouldn't expect any game to be to that level
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
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naive path
so do i just say (slash) looking for dm or is there more ion really know how this works tbh lol
crude musk
go to #1075498333705089084
type (don't copy and paste) /looking-for and then select 'dm' (the app will give you the option)
Then fill out the form
naive path
bet thanks man
crude musk
@pearl panther We don't use those commands here
crude musk
Only if you describe what it is you need help with first
pearl panther
oh alright
tropic bluff
Only if you describe what it is you need help with first
ok so bascialy im trying to make a charater that is a rogue and a sorcerer and i want to know if its a good thing to do?
like for the charater
crude musk
That'd be a question for #character-discussion or #optimization
tropic bluff
ok thank you
midnight garnet
Hey peeps could i know what's the number in brackets for next to a monsters stats? Do i add that to the stat already there or?
solemn light
it depends what stats.
So for HP it might say: 11 (2d8 + 2). Here '11' is the average HP, but if you wanted to roll, you could roll 2d8+2 to make a random HP.
For abilities like Con, where is says: 12 (+1) '12' is the score and '+1' is the modifier.
Modifiers are what are typically used- added to saves, checks and skills that use that ability.
cold walrus
Hi. Did the server get an update? I'm confused. XD
crude musk
This isn't the channel for questions about the server, you want #moderator-support
cold walrus
Thanks
frigid sphinx
hey gang iām super new at literally all of this so if anyone wants to be best buddies and explain how it works that would be very welcomed and appreciated ššš
crude musk
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trim blade
Would this chart be accurate for new players in terms of optimization
Artificer - INT CON DEX Everything else
Barbarian - STR CON DEX Everything else
Bard - CHA DEX CON Everything else
Cleric - WIS CON DEX Everything else
Fighter - Either STR CON DEX Everything else or DEX CON Everything else
Monk - DEX or WIS then CON Everything else
Paladin - STR or CHA then CON Everything Else
Ranger - DEX or WIS then CON Everything else
Rogue - DEX CON Everything else
Sorcerer - CHA CON DEX Everything else
Warlock - CHA CON DEX Everything else
Wizard - INT CON DEX Everything else
crude musk
Questions about optimization should be asked in #optimization
If you're asking about class quick builds, that's presented at the start of each classes description
trim blade
Oh alright
midnight garnet
Hey guys are the ability scores for acrobatics, atheltics etc the same number as their main counterparts like if ur dexterity is 16, then acrobatics is also 16 or do i roll a dice to determine for all of them
crude musk
midnight garnet
no i meant i got the numbers for the 6 abilities, but how do i determine for the different skills, like lets say: im a rogue with a +2 proficiency bonus in perception, and my wisdom is 8, so does the skill check just work as follows:
wisdom 8= -1 modifier,
proficiency perception +2,
so skill check is D20+1
crude musk
That's where the first link comes in
midnight garnet
or is there a separate number for the perception skill itself
crude musk
Using your ability score to determine your ability modifier
crude musk
no i meant i got the numbers for the 6 abilities, but how do i determine for the...
This is correct
midnight garnet
okok thanks
crude musk
Convert score to modifier
Add modifier and proficiency (if you have it) to d20 roll
midnight garnet
yea i was confused on whether there was a stat number to the seperate skills, and if the proficiency bonus is an additional bonus to that number like racial bonuses hahahaah
thanks haha
unkempt whale
?new
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me trying to find a group who says new people welcome
harsh fjord
@balmy flax Winghorn Press has a bunch of free adventures that only require access to the free Basic Rules. "A Most Potent Brew" is a level 1 adventure that should take 3 or so hours, but they have ones for different levels.
There's also Matt Colville's Delian Tomb for an even more straightforward game.
balmy flax
<@187334601830563843> Winghorn Press has a bunch of free adventures that only re...
Where do i look for these winghorn press respurces? They official game stories or 3rd party type stuff?
harsh fjord
Third-party. They have a website (https://winghornpress.com/); check the Adventures tab. You can find the Delian Tomb via Google. You can also skim DMsGuild for free/pay-what-you-want one-shots.
rough shadow
I have never played dnd before how can you play online?
fiery cobalt
I have never played dnd before how can you play online?
All you need is the free basic rules and a way to connect with people you want to play with, also you need a character sheet.
Things like DnD beyond and Roll20 are good for playing online, but you could also use discord or zoom.
fiery cobalt
can you help me out
I donāt really know either, unfortunately.
You can google dnd beyond though.
balmy flax
Thanks for the pointers razor. Your the man š¤ gonna send u a friend request. Thanks again brother.
fiery cobalt
can you help me out
?new
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pseudo frost
These are some resources to help get you started
rough shadow
thankyou
lost mortar
on DnDBeyond if you purchase a digital book can you search just that book? I noticed the search bar at the top searches a lot of content I don't have
smoky adder
You can do it in the mobile app.
Just open the book you want and hit the magnifying glass at the top of the screen (not the one at the bottom).
rough shadow
is there an app?
smoky adder
harsh fjord
I have never played dnd before how can you play online?
It's linked in the ?new resources, but to call it out specifically: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online
balmy flax
How long does dragons of stormwreck take to complete?
cobalt frigate
That depends on your players as they control the pacing.
balmy flax
That depends on your players as they control the pacing.
Is there atleast a general rule of thumb length? Just trying to find some quick, one night storys for my first group. Razor gave me a good suggestion but im just browsing to see whatelse is out here
cobalt frigate
You want an one-shot adventure
harsh fjord
Adventures will often (but not always) say in the first page or two how long it's expected to run for. Some don't specify a length and just use the generic "a one-shot" adventure, which is somewhere in the range of 2-5 hours.
steady parrot
If im trying to get into DND where is the best place to start?
harsh fjord
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balmy flax
@harsh fjord @cobalt frigate gotcha, thanks. Ill google some one shot adventures. How viable would u say a āhome brewā story is for a completely new group?
harsh fjord
Doable, but you're setting yourself a harder task because as a new DM there's a ton you don't know.
balmy flax
My idea for the night is make 2 physical maps. Town setting with a bar to begin the adventure and the. Travel to a literal dungeon style setting. 2 small encounters with villain chronies and then the big final battle.
Why is a homebrew story harder than one of these one shot stories? Is there more literature/help within the downloadable content for the one shots that i dont know about?
harsh fjord
I think it's easy to under- or over-estimate how much to include in a homebrewed one-shot. Plus, you would need to make combat encounters, and that's an easy place to screw up as a new DM. I've been at it for nearly two years, and I still muck it up.
cobalt frigate
<@774052317589930005> <@343957634417950731> gotcha, thanks. Ill google some on...
Homebrewing takes work, a lot if you're a new DM.
There are plenty of one-shots available on sites like DMs Guild.
balmy flax
Gotcha
cobalt frigate
balmy flax
Have you guys DMād any of these one shots?
balmy flax
I think it's easy to under- or over-estimate how much to include in a homebrewed...
I like the one u sent me but i need a different ending villan than a huge rat šš
balmy flax
Rats give me ptsd from my very first campaign. Very first quest to clear a room of rats for the bartender and within 20 minutes the whole party was dead and we had to restart lol
harsh fjord
You can always use the same stats and just change "what" the creature actually is.
balmy flax
Gotcha. Yea thats not a bad idea. Have u DMād this specific story?
harsh fjord
I've seen it played but haven't DM'd it. I've done Winghorn's Wild Sheep Chase, which is level 4/5.
balmy flax
U mind if i send u a friend request for a couple questions i may have later after i download the atory and all that?
harsh fjord
You'd get more opinions by posting in #dm-discussion once you reach that point. I prefer to keep interactions on the server, thanks!
pseudo frost
My favorite intro one shot is "A most potent brew"
harsh fjord
I recommended that one earlier!
pseudo frost
Great minds 
balmy flax
You'd get more opinions by posting in <#540597424692002878> once you reach that ...
Yea np. Thanks for the help regardless š
left zodiac
Hey there Adventurers
golden elm
mkay, made a char, hopefully ok. Basically a wood elf ranger that lives in the High Forest in a small tribe. She hunts sells pelts and furs with her tribe to have a bit of coin but mainly is fairly self sufficient as they are taught to do. (ie: fletching her arrows, skinning and using knowledge of flora and fauna for surviving her daily life) Hopefully is isn't to goddy https://ddb.ac/characters/96396639/4ZR0rw
smoky adder
Neat!
Iād suggest swapping your WIS and CON scores. Youāll end up with a +2 in each, instead of the current +2/+1.
The rest looks good, though! šš»
golden elm
cool ty, lol now just got to figure out how to play
golden elm
umm no, guess try to go through roll20 to play?
old surge
If downtime is given to the player's, can they do side quest or whatever they want? Which one?
crude musk
That would be down to the DM to decide
old surge
That would be down to the DM to decide
It means that both of it can?
crude musk
The DM decides what options players have during downtime
smoky adder
Or if they even have downtime at all.
boreal needle
Hello
Iām happy to be here lol, iāve allways wanted to play DND but no one in my area plays
solemn light
?looking
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solemn light
There's also things like meetup.com or even facebook for finding local games- and checking out if you have a local game store, if they host a game or know of any being hosted!
cobalt frigate
Yup, I found one of two new players on a local Facebook D&D page.
solemn light
If downtime is given to the player's, can they do side quest or whatever they wa...
I'd ask what you mean by downtime here, because potentially both, but usually in 5e Downtime is a specific mechanic- Tasha's and the DMG have downtime activities like crafting items, learning languages, shopping for magic items at an auction, gambling, so on. They're set tables and rolls that your character spends time on and the end result might be determined by thier skills and how well they rolled.
'downtime' loosely between major plot points can be a great time to do small side quests, but that isn't usually the purpose of downtime, which is usually meant to be 'a lot of time where you aren't adventuring and can do something else'
I have done small oneshots as part of downtime though, like a player pointed out 'Hey, is that a dragon lair marked on the map?... can we go raid it?' so I made a quick 'raid the green dragon lair' session for them, before we got back to main campaign, and said 'this event happens at this point during downtime- congrats you now have more gold for crafting and buying items'
steady parrot
Wondering if anyone knows of any more experienced DMs that will be doing games that welcome newbies.
echo kelp
Many groups are fine with new to the game players as long as they show a willingness to read and learn the rules and just generally fit well with the rest of the group.
steady parrot
Im just looking for a group of maybe a max of 4 players, that would be fine with newbies, except there is a lack of posts in #looking-for-players
cobalt frigate
Keep looking. Finding a good group is like dating.
echo kelp
There are many posts but whether itās the right one for you is a whole different question. Be patient and keep looking.
cobalt frigate
I posted in LFP last week, found a player within half an hour, and then deleted the post. You have to keep looking because there are few DMs with openings at their tables and when there is an opening it gets filled up very quickly.
steady parrot
Yeah well see, im just specific and looking for some group that uses DND Beyond and Roll20 and also Discord, and also isn't looking for 18+.
I'll just keep looking anyways.
inner raft
Hello! Any people new here ? I'm running a small oneshot for new players. using roll20 so if you don't know that one you can learn about it it too. Hit me up lf 1 more person and we are starting right now
Its something to teach the rules and basics
echo kelp
Hello! Any people new here ? I'm running a small oneshot for new players. using ...
Please use the #looking-for channels. See #find-a-game.
fresh plaza
Yeah well see, im just specific and looking for some group that uses DND Beyond ...
Have you checked the LFG listings/forums on Roll20?
inner raft
Please use the #looking-for channels. See <#1070720656917938227>.
There is a posting limit there. This is just a small oneshot to teach the basics
fresh plaza
No.
If you head over to #third-party-tools-archive I can walk you through it
steady parrot
Alright.
echo kelp
There is a posting limit there. This is just a small oneshot to teach the basics
Those are the channels we expect everyone to use when posting their games or looking for games. You can use the threads attached to your posting to add additional information (including other games) or you could advertise in #looking-for-community and invite people to a server where you could potentially run multiple games.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in #moderator-support.
steady parrot
Hello! Any people new here ? I'm running a small oneshot for new players. using ...
Probably wrong channel to say this, but if you host again be it today or whatever, let me know please.
cobalt frigate
Probably wrong channel to say this, but if you host again be it today or whateve...
It is the wrong channel.
tropic wolf
Brand new to dnd:)
echo kelp
Brand new to dnd:)
Welcome! Check out the pinned message on the channel for links to useful resources to help get you started.
tropic wolf
Welcome! Check out the pinned message on the channel for links to useful resourc...
Oh ok ty for the warm welcome. I really wanna learn how to play ngl
vestal ibex
hello
echo kelp
Check out the free basic rules https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules and see https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN (Handbook Helper) which helps break down the rules in easy video segments.
tropic wolf
I already made my character i just need people to play with and show me the ropes
Yea
echo kelp
I already made my character i just need people to play with and show me the rope...
?looking - Here's the channels for finding a game/group to play with.
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tropic wolf
Oh ok
fast bison
Hello Everyone! Nice to meet you all, I have like a 1% experience, meaning I never made my character on my own but I know what I should kinda being doing I guess you can say? haha!
smoky adder
Hey there! Just to clarify: are you looking for help with character creation specifically?
fast bison
Yes! and to find people to play and befriend in DND with while I get the hang of it.
smoky adder
I like using D&D Beyond for character creation.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
If you click āShow Help Textā when you start there, it will walk you through each step.
tropic wolf
How do i find others to play with exactly?
smoky adder
(If you donāt have a DM yet, just skip the first page with all the character settings.)
As for finding a gameā¦ šš»
?looking
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tropic wolf
Ik but do i dm those who made the request or use the thread?
fast bison
Thank you for these links! š
smoky adder
Ik but do i dm those who made the request or use the thread?
Either way
Some people might state a preference there in their ad.
tropic wolf
Huh
harsh fulcrum
Noobie question. Do players in d&d normally have an inventory of belongings? Such as determining you have a backpack, some rope, food, etc
echo kelp
Noobie question. Do players in d&d normally have an inventory of belongings? Suc...
Yes - each character gets starting equipment (or gold). See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#5ChooseEquipment
serene bone
As someone whos never played DnD before and wants to give it a good ole college try, whats the best way to dabble into it?
harsh fjord
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harsh fjord
If you have a local games store or library, you can check if they have any tabletop programming. Otherwise, lots of opportunity to learn how to play and find others online, though it does take patience and luck.
serene bone
Everything i see talks about making up a big back story or creating a lore behind your char. Is that really needed?
as a noobie
harsh fjord
Nope.
It can make for a deeper, more interesting experience, but ultimately it comes down to what works for the table as a whole and you individually.
cobalt frigate
I talked down a new player from making his PC grand ā he wanted to be a travelling bishop but then I reminded him that his character is level 1 cleric / level 6 bard. You can't have much character growth/development if you have already achieved a lot in your adventuring career already.
spice stratus
Is there anyone thatās willing to take a new member to dnd
cobalt frigate
Is there anyone thatās willing to take a new member to dnd
?looking
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cobalt frigate
Check out those channels.
mortal oxide
Hello I need help
lyric fjord
Hi there. How can i write on looking for players channel?
inner thistle
Check out #find-a-game! There you find all the instructions you need :)
smoky adder
Hello I need help
What kind of help did you need?
smoky adder
?looking
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smoky adder
āš» Updated!
velvet onyx
hi im new anyone's hosting and looking for someone new?
cobalt frigate
hi im new anyone's hosting and looking for someone new?
?looking
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velvet onyx
never played so im a bid lost , i want try this out.
cobalt frigate
never played so im a bid lost , i want try this out.
?new
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velvet onyx
thx
lilac pond
how good do yall think an armorer artifcer subclassing as a lvl2 bladesinger would be?
crude musk
You want #optimization
lyric fjord
hi doesn anyone here play neverwinter for xbox?
cobalt frigate
hi doesn anyone here play neverwinter for xbox?
Perhaps ask in #non-dnd-topics. We talk about the D&D tabletop RPG here.
lyric fjord
ah okay sorry !
balmy igloo
Whereās the bot channel for the looking for dm thing?
pseudo frost
balmy igloo
Thanks some reason channel aināt showing
solar sapphire
Can i ask about mechanical to crafting here?
solemn light
If asking how crafting works in 5e, There are some rules in the DMG and in Tasha's, but if asking how to homebrew crafting more check out #homebrew
solar sapphire
Okay thank you
ornate idol
is pushing an enemy off a cliff considered a bonus action or a whole action ?
if he can't defend
cobalt frigate
Action
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/phb/combat#ShovingaCreature
Using the Attack action, you can make a special melee attack to shove a creature, either to knock it prone or push it away from you. If youāre able to make multiple attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces one of them.
The target must be no more than one size larger than you and must be within your reach. Instead of making an attack roll, you make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the targetās Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). You succeed automatically if the target is incapacitated. If you succeed, you either knock the target prone or push it 5 feet away from you.
ornate idol
thank you
grizzled lily
hello! if i were to create a character, do i go with class/race first and build a personality around that or take a character and fit them into a specific class/race?
cobalt frigate
That's up to you. There's no fixed order.
granite tinsel
if you are a new player and want to play your first game , where would you look to play?
lyric fjord
?looking
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echo kelp
^ Those are the channels here to find a group or game.
fresh plaza
Also check Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) if you plan on playing on a VTT or your local gamestore if planning on playing live and in person.
lyric fjord
Hello
I'm looking for a dm and some people to just casually play with
It says I'm supposed to be a dm and a player but I selected that because at some point I want to be a dm
pseudo frost
If you go up here, these are the channels we have to help you find games
pseudo frost
#750812887697588356 is where players post their availability for dms to look through
#looking-for-players is where dms posts their games for players to look through
lyric fjord
Ok
smoky adder
Thereās also an upcoming Learn To Play weekend happening at local game stores in the US and Canada.
kindred pecan
So tonight, I played my first game in 25 years. The somewhat older group was super patient and I had a good time. I got to kill a few zombies with my battle axe and make a few gold. š
mellow spear
hell yea!!! i love to hear it, glad you had a good time friend <3
prisma galleon
Can someone give me a good location to download 3d printer stl files for a lot of mini figures at once?
pseudo frost
You really shouldn't spam the same question across multiple channels
humble oasis
Hihi new to dnd never played myself only watched videos so far interested in learning
prisma galleon
You really shouldn't spam the same question across multiple channels
Sorry but i wasnāt sure which one to put it in
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quartz crane
Can you make a melee weapon attack and still keep concentration on a spell?
fresh plaza
yes
you only break concentration when you cast another concentration spell, or you take damage and fail your concentration check (constitution save) or fail any concentration check your DM may call for, or fall unconscious....there may be others but those are the big ones
timid bone
not sure about RAW but I imagine you would also lose concentration if you failed a save against a strong charm spell or dominate person
timid bone
good to know
fresh plaza
Core Rulebook p203, reasons to lose concentration:
- casting another spell that requires concentration
- taking damage and failing the concentration check (constitution save)
- being incapacitated or killed
- DM calling for a concentration check (constitution save) and you failing it (such as due to environmental phenomena like a wave hitting you)
charm/dominate doesn't incapacitate you, just changes your point of view on who is a friend or not.
slow jasper
It's entirely clear what prompts a concentration save. It's not really a matter of opinion.
quartz crane
you only break concentration when you cast another concentration spell, or you t...
Wait so you can cast non concentration spells which maintaining concentration?
fresh plaza
Correct
quartz crane
That's nice
fresh plaza
about?
gleaming timber
The argument
fresh plaza
Short version:
One person believes that Artificers should each be uniquely individual in what they know for spells because "engineers specialize".
Nobody else is buying it.
Arguments appear all around that.
Don't worry about it.
gleaming timber
Could you help me make bruno from JoJo
fresh plaza
For character help I suggest going to #character-discussion
With that said, I have no idea who or what bruno is nor what JoJo is
gleaming timber
Fair
fresh plaza
I am going to assume probably some anime or manga
since I have no clue what 99.99% of anime or manga is, being probably 3-4 decades older than yourself. :)
(and I was never interested in it when I was younger anyhow)
young comet
Hi
indigo oracle
hybrid lichen
hi
upper mountain
Hi
golden elm
oh my gurd this is a minefield hehe (all the info)
dreamy olive
Hello! Newcomer around these parts. Nice to meet you! š„°
errant sentinel
Hello im new to the hobby (usually a warhammer fan) can i have some help with the overall jist of the game?
cobalt frigate
Hello im new to the hobby (usually a warhammer fan) can i have some help with th...
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smoky adder
Hello im new to the hobby (usually a warhammer fan) can i have some help with th...
At its simplest, D&D is just you and your friends telling a story together.
Most of you play the part of a single character in that story. You have a character sheet that explains what your character can do.
One of you plays as the Dungeon Master, who guides the story and introduces obstacles for the players.
When a character wants to attempt something, you often roll dice to judge whether it succeeds.
smoky adder
Thereās a short interactive adventure here if you want a more practical demonstration.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en
candid owl
Any new campagnes for new players?
cobalt frigate
Any new campagnes for new players?
?looking
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thorny marlin
whats the easiest way to find a one shot?
everything in the looking for players channel seems to be for campaigns
and id like to try a one shot before i commit to something like that
cobalt frigate
Keep looking.
vale pendant
Could try the looking for community
harsh fjord
Check out other sites/servers.
In addition to this server, you can check various Discords (many D&D YouTubers have public ones with channels to find players/games, for example), MeetUp, Facebook, forums (D&DBeyond, Demiplane, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, EN World, RPG Geek), Reddit (r/LFG, r/roll20LFG, r/DnDLFG, r/LFG_Europe), StartPlaying, and Warhorn.
If youāre interested in play by post (asynchronous text-based play), check out Role Gate, RPGCrossing, Gamers Plane, and Redditās r/pbp.
vale pendant
hey
flint musk
?new
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vale pendant
@solid parrotAnything I can help with just ask.
smoky adder
ornate kiln
?new
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solid parrot
New
echo kelp
?new
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echo kelp
^ Useful links and information to help get you started.
frank thistle
So as a Dm helping a player build a character what out of wizard, warlock, and sorcerer would be easier to play
echo kelp
I think I'd rank warlock, then sorcerer, then wizard as far as level of complexity to understand progresses.
frank thistle
So warlock for new players
smoky adder
Itās all subjective. I always tell people the best choice is whatever they find interesting.
ivory vigil
Hello everyone. I've played a couple small dungeons and started getting into a larger world with ny nephew as our dm. I then moved to Oklahoma and now my 12 year old son is getting into dnd. I'm pretty excited to get to learn and see how others dm and play so that we can find like minded players at some point and get some fun going. Don't be surprised if you see me asking alot of questions hahaha
harsh fjord
So as a Dm helping a player build a character what out of wizard, warlock, and s...
I would say wizard is more forgiving, actually, since youāre not stuck with your choice of spells compared with the others, but thatās just me.
fiery arrow
Anyone need a ranger
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pliant path
This is overwhelming, for a about 2 years iāve been wanting to play and iāve just joined this server, hope i can find a game online if thatās possible, but I donāt know terribly much.
steady parrot
Any good places to find one shots for new players?
echo kelp
This is overwhelming, for a about 2 years iāve been wanting to play and iāve jus...
Check out the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Then maybe watch some shows of people playing the game (remember that some shows are more for entertainment than teaching the rules but it should get you a feel for how the game may play).
Then maybe try your hand at creating a character.
Then find a group to play with.
echo kelp
Any good places to find one shots for new players?
?looking - I'm not sure about one-shots per se but these are our channels for finding a group/game.
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smoky adder
elfin tinsel
so im a player and im looking for people to play with. how would i find them?
smoky adder
Welcome! Check the two posts above. āš»
elfin tinsel
thanks
steady parrot
To be fair, I mean the looking for group channels feel like theres never any one shots or anything there for me.
smoky adder
You could try #looking-for-community. Thereās a number of community sites that regularly host one-shots.
steady parrot
What are West Marches?
smoky adder
Itās a community-style game where a large number of DMs and players all share the same world. Sessions happen regularly, but with different members of community at each one.
steady parrot
I see.
smoky adder
People just jump in when theyāre available.
final shadow
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final shadow
hey, im v v v v v new to dnd. if I got digital content on dnd beyond, Im not sure how to actually access it, its an adventure. if anyone could point me in the right direcrtion Id be grateful. Ive got a campaign and character set up already
final shadow
I guess so? I kind of wanted to set myself up for me and my brother
echo kelp
When you buy content on DnDBeyond you can use it in the character builder, read it online, and access in the mobile app.
echo kelp
DnDBeyond does not provide a virtual tabletop surface like say Roll20 or Owlbear.Rodeo if that's what you were looking for.
final shadow
youd be surprised how hard it is to find somewhere that says that. thanks again, I think Ill just have to go to roll20
echo kelp
I suggest checking out Owlbear.Rodeo - I find it easier to use than Roll20.
You can still use DnDBeyond alongside it.
One for running the characters and checking the rules/adventures.
Owlbear for maps/tokens
ornate idol
what could be the best feat for a rogue ?
obsidian osprey
Hi, I am new to DND and I was looking for a campaign to play with me and my brother tonight
lyric fjord
sry to interrupt js looking for a party to play w online so lmk if anyone is interested in recruiting a member
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
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pseudo frost
And I'm going to be real honest, the chances of finding a game to play tonight are slim.
obsidian osprey
Thank you youāve been very helpful Iāll do some more research and try to find a game tomorrow.
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules yet?
obsidian osprey
On D&D Beyond I think they give them out free. Iāll go read them.
unkempt whale
They do
pseudo frost
?new here are some resources (including the basic rules on ddb) to help you out
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obsidian osprey
Thank you
wintry mortar
same here but i need soemone to play a campaign with
pseudo frost
If you scroll up here, these are the channels we have to help you find games
soft cloak
I am just joined here not even readed rules and .. yet but I will maybe tomorrow
Just looking for someone to talk about some fantasy stories and yeah
well
I guess no one is around
Guess Imma goin to get some sleep its 5 am here already and still bored
keen gyro
So the people I played with told me that most groups require you to act in-character. What if I'm not very good at not breaking character?
pseudo frost
I don't think I've ever heard that as a requirement. But every dm runs their table differently. Just communicate your expectations
keen gyro
I don't think I've ever heard that as a requirement. But every dm runs their tab...
Thanks
brittle rose
is dnd fun
echo kelp
I think it is.
steady parrot
And I'm going to be real honest, the chances of finding a game to play tonight a...
Why is that?
pseudo frost
Finding a game is one of the more difficult parts of the hobby, let alone finding one last minute. That's not to say it can't happen, just not likely
steady parrot
I see, alright.
slow jasper
Because D&D is a game which requires people to run it and people to play it which requires people to have mutually agreeable schedules.
D&D isn't run by computers, so there isn't some server to queue into like a mmorpg server and people aren't just sitting around 24/7 waiting to run a game.
trail moss
Am I allowed to ask someone to review my character and see what they thing? First time making one so I wanted to know if I did it right. haha..
pseudo frost
We have #character-discussion for exactly that!
trail moss
oo thank you for telling me.
balmy igloo
Does paladin spells use wisdom?
pseudo frost
Charisma!
If you look through the class features, it tells you underneath the spellcasting ability header
balmy igloo
Thanks
novel karma
Is this for DND beyond
echo kelp
This is for new to D&D folks
novel karma
Sorry but we're do I talk to someone about dnd beyond
echo kelp
If you're having technical issues we have #ddb-support
For other DnDBeyond stuff it may fit under the other channels if it's more general D&D questions/discussions.
novel karma
Ok thanks
magic badger
I have my first DnD session tomorrow, made my character on DnDBeyond DM said it looks good. Any last minute advice?
cobalt frigate
Have fun!
fathom phoenix
how does one dnd?
glacial ruin
how does one dnd?
Like how does D&D work?
pseudo frost
Do you have a copy of the rules yet?
glacial ruin
^^^
I think technically you can still make a character without the playerās handbook but the book helps out a lot
fathom phoenix
I am gonna be blunt and say I have nothing nowhere at all except a youtube video of bad dnd players that made the game look fun
glacial ruin
Well the Playerās Handbook is basically the starting point for a lot of newcomers, but I could tell you how to find a group of your own. Maybe theyād have a book you can borrow
magic badger
my DM seems really nice and im meeting him like 45 minutes before tomorrow to do quick run down, but just wanted some quick tips or advice if possible
glacial ruin
I think it is possible to play without it though, just a bit rocky
glacial ruin
my DM seems really nice and im meeting him like 45 minutes before tomorrow to do...
Advice on what?
pseudo frost
?new here are some resources including the free basic rules
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glacial ruin
Me forgetting that ?new exists
magic badger
Advice on what?
anything that comes to mind
pseudo frost
The basic rules contains all the necessities
Think of it this way, basic rules are like the demo. It teaches you how to play but doesn't give you all the options. The players handbook is the full game (for players, dms should also eventually invest in the monster manual and dungeon masters guide) and then the other rules books (xanathars, tashas, and monster of the multiverse) are dlc
glacial ruin
anything that comes to mind
Donāt stress it, RP might be new to you and the rules are definitely new to you so itās fine to screw up sometimes
magic badger
I think the RP aspect is going to be the harder selling point for me, I dont think I have that big creative mindset for all of it
glacial ruin
Thatās fine! Depending on the DM, some donāt run RP-heavy campaigns
pseudo frost
I think the RP aspect is going to be the harder selling point for me, I dont thi...
Everyone starts somewhere
glacial ruin
You donāt even have to voice-act, you could just say āmy character does this and thatā
magic badger
I think thats what I planned on doing
glacial ruin
But yeah, what dunl said
magic badger
any tips for RP?
wicked hamlet
How do I find a campaign
magic badger
for making my character my own
fathom phoenix
alright thank you
glacial ruin
for making my character my own
Have you filled out the Personality/Ideals/Bonds/Flaws boxes? Think having those can help, like a reference to how your character acts
glacial ruin
How do I find a campaign
?new the very bottom
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magic badger
I did pick some of the ones that it offered
glacial ruin
I do think it does take some time to get a feel for it though, since youāre essentially acting as a different personality
magic badger
yeah
dense juniper
I do think it does take some time to get a feel for it though, since youāre esse...
Iām currently doing a session where everyone (including myself and excluding the DM) is brand new to D&D, but we recently had our 3rd session and it kinda feels like everyone is playing as themselves or basing their characters on themselves instead of acting or thinking as their character would, do you know how I can encourage my party to try to separate themselves from their characters? (If that makes any sense)
glacial ruin
Hmmm, very good question. RP is not my expertise but I could think about it a bit
dense juniper
Thanks, I love the role play aspect of D&D but I feel like my party is kinda missing it
Then again, itās everyoneās first time so I understand why
glacial ruin
In the end I think the DM is the best person to bring out the RP within the players, but Iāve got a few things
Maybe ask them in-character about their backstories?
Itās like midnight here, so sorry if Iām starting to become incoherent
dense juniper
Iāve tried doing that but then they just start reciting whatās on their sheets, again itās everyoneās first time so I understand, itās just a little irritating when the DM sets up something great for the role play and we just kinda blow through it
dense juniper
Itās like midnight here, so sorry if Iām starting to become incoherent
Same lol, it took me so long to type that for no reason other than itās late š
glacial ruin
Part of me thinks they might not be comfortable with RP yet, which makes sense since first-timers
Iām also running a game for a group of first-timers and itās a mixed bag for me, some of them are great and some are still getting into it
dense juniper
Thatās probably what it is
glacial ruin
Solution might be time I guess
dense juniper
Iām sure the fact that itās all over discord calls doesnāt help, since most of us have terrible connection or a lot going on at home
dense juniper
Solution might be time I guess
Probably
glacial ruin
Iām sure the fact that itās all over discord calls doesnāt help, since most of u...
This is a fair point, though itās the opposite for my group (and me as a DM too). Sort of the nervousness factor of having to look everyone else in the eyes as you RP
dense juniper
Yeah I can understand that, but then again itās easier to join in if you can see the person next to you or in front of you getting into it, at least itās easier than hearing it on a call while trying to drown out screaming siblings or cutting out mics š
glacial ruin
I guess itās a personal thing ĀÆ_(ć)_/ĀÆ
fresh plaza
Iāve tried doing that but then they just start reciting whatās on their sheets, ...
Do your players have backstories for their characters?
dense juniper
Yes and no š
fresh plaza
what is the yes, what is the no?
dense juniper
They have general ideas
fresh plaza
Here is what I suggest for backstories:
- What did you do before you became an adventurer?
- Why did you become an adventurer?
- What do you want to get out of adventuring? (ie: what are your future plans as an adventurer?)
Then I tell the players to spend no more than a paragraph on each answer. Believe it or not, in writing restricting the writer to shorter answers requires more thought than rambling answers do. :)
dense juniper
Some of them have a decent backstory, some are getting there, and some just threw something together mid session
fresh plaza
And with those three answers more questions can follow.
It also saves me from reading a player's (usually rambling) novel about their character. :D
dense juniper
For example, our wizards backstory was that he was INSANELY addicted to alcohol, to the point to where he could only understand the spells he was casting when he was drunk, and at first it was hilarious because he quite literally ran at a dragon yelling āI FOUND SHELTERā because a tavern was directly beneath it
pseudo frost
I personally ask for bullet points
dense juniper
But then when it came to roll play she didnāt really do anything
fresh plaza
Yeah, that is another thing I don't recommend, critical issues like that.
Some folks just aren't roleplayers. They are either in their shell or they don't have it in them to "act". I will try to entice such players but ultimately, I don't force it on them either.
I ask what they want out of the game...if it is RP...then RP it is, if it is combat, then combat it is.
dense juniper
Here is what I suggest for backstories:
1. What did you do before you became an...
Oo I like these questions, I think that will help
fresh plaza
(and any mix in-between of course)
dense juniper
I ask what they want out of the game...if it is RP...then RP it is, if it is com...
Yeah thatās true
fresh plaza
I would really recommend any player coming up with "I am addicted to..." "I have suffered this..." etc, to not.
Once a player submitted a backstory that caused me to expel the player from my group. It was dark and had explicit stories that were extremely not PG, and for some folks would be very triggering.
They did it without seeking permission about that in advance, just dropped it on us.
dense juniper
That sucks
fresh plaza
I'm old, I can handle it...but not everyone in my groups are old like I am.
dense juniper
I donāt think she was going for that, I think she was really going for the hilariously reckless comic type of alcoholic, not the real life kind
fresh plaza
For example, one of my groups is my sister's kids. Thankfully it wasn't that particular group. But the group that did get hit by this were a bunch of 20 somethings. They didn't want to deal with that.
Sure, I get that...a drunken monk style thing (but wizard).
Just make sure you and they have a conversation about that, nail down expectations, penalties, etc.
dense juniper
Gotcha
pseudo frost
Yes. Session 0 and setting expectations is a must
hearty hamlet
What does a dice with the letter d on it next to stealth mean
inner thistle
On D&D Beyond? It means you have disadvantage on stealth checks. Mostly happening when you wear armor that gives disadvantage
gray lily
Do people actually look for players on this I've checked so many sites like reddit or Facebook and so on for some games and there all posts for years agošlmao
hearty hamlet
What?
inner thistle
there are a bunch of DM's looking for players in #looking-for-players here.
gray lily
Thanksš I'm still pretty new to dnd so I'm just looking for people to play with lol
inner thistle
Finding a group can be the biggest hurdle to D&D so I wish you luck^^
fresh plaza
Do people actually look for players on this I've checked so many sites like redd...
Also check places where you plan on playing. Such as your local game stores if you plan on playing irl, or the various Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) such as Roll20, Foundry, Fantasy Grounds, etc. if you plan on playing on one of those.
Some VTTs have searching for games services or forums.
gray lily
@fresh plaza oh awesome thx for the info, I'll probably try and stick to discord tho and don't have a vtt thx tho and I'll def be looking inš
fresh plaza
<@273396022623862784> oh awesome thx for the info, I'll probably try and stick t...
That will make your search more difficult. As a guess, I would guess that discord only play is more rare than using a VTT.
As for not having a VTT, there are free ones, you don't need to buy them or anything.
Roll20 and Owlbear Rodeo are two free ones (Roll20 is freemium, but free is good enough for players)
gray lily
@fresh plaza ok then I'll def download and figure out things, I have tried locally a couple times but it ends up being a start to a big campaign and ends up only having the one session which is why I'm so new lol š
fresh plaza
Neither are programs, they are both browser based.
eternal flint
Does anyone have any pdfs for character sheets-? All of the ones I can find online have no lines like the players handbook does
steep knot
I'd love it if you could hook me up with sheets as well. Sorry to bump in Cutie
slow jasper
eternal flint
There arent any lines on the bigger boxes for that one though, thats what im looking for
slow jasper
There arent any lines on the bigger boxes for that one though, thats what im loo...
Just draw them?
eternal flint
Thatās kinda my backup plan, but my lines arent the greatest
slow jasper
Use a ruler?
eternal flint
Unnecessary math and making sure its perfect
slow jasper
Why would you need to do math?
eternal flint
Measuring by centimetres or however I want it spaced. Anyways, when Level up and get more HP for a sorcerer, is it 1d6 + my constitution modifier? Or am I reading the PHB wrong
solemn light
Yep, 1d6+ con mod per level up for sorc
solemn light
You can also choose the average (4) if you don't want to roll 1d6 and risk that 1.
eternal flint
Yeah
slow jasper
When you lvl up, you roll 1d6 and add your Con mod or take the average of 4 + Con mod
eternal flint
Getting a 17 as a stat roll isnt a re-roll, right? It feels like cheating qvq
19 charisma at lvl 1 feels like cheating
solemn light
Getting a 17 as a stat roll isnt a re-roll, right? It feels like cheating qvq
If you chose to roll for stats with 4d6d1 or 3d6, 18 is the highest you can roll
eternal flint
I have +2 to charisma due to being a teifling
slow jasper
Getting a 17 as a stat roll isnt a re-roll, right? It feels like cheating qvq
There are no official reroll rules for ability scores
solemn light
So it is possible to start with 20 in a stat.
solemn light
(also possible to start with a 3 and be cursed >.>)
slow jasper
So it is possible to start with 20 in a stat.
If you're rolling for ability scores and you roll an 18 and you get a +2 to that ability score, then yes, you can start with a 20
solemn light
I'm aware, yes.
slow jasper
There's no other official ability score generation way to get a 20 in an ability score as a lvl 1 character
solemn light
Didn't say that there was.
Said that 18 is the highest you can roll, so it is possible to start with a 20.
eternal flint
What do hit dice do
Lmao sorry for the stupid asf question but its confusing to me
solemn light
Hitdice are the 1d6 thing you rolled for sorc. But you can also use them on short rests to recover health
eternal flint
Ohh I seee
slow jasper
Lmao sorry for the stupid asf question but its confusing to me
So basically, when you take a short rest, you can roll one or more of your hit dice to recover hit points
solemn light
So at level 3 you'll have 3d6 HD. Meaning you can roll 1d6+con three times on a short rest to recover.
You'll recover spent HD on a long rest.
eternal flint
Thank you, I was thinking roll to hit d20 for that and was confused at why id need to note it down on a character sheet š
crude musk
You'll recover spent HD on a long rest.
Half
solemn light
Half is a common houserule I think?
A character can spend one or more Hit Dice at the end of a Short Rest, up to the characterās maximum number of Hit Dice, which is equal to the characterās level. For each Hit Die spent in this way, the player rolls the die and adds the characterās Constitution modifier to it. The character regains hit points equal to the total (minimum of 0). The player can decide to spend an additional Hit Die after each roll. A character regains some spent Hit Dice upon finishing a long rest, as explained below.
solemn light
Oh my bad:
At the end of a Long Rest, a character regains all lost hit points. The character also regains spent Hit Dice, up to a number of dice equal to half of the characterās total number of them (minimum of one die).
eternal flint
If I have an odd number like 7 and im told to get half, would I get 3 or 4
solemn light
Rule of thumb in D&D is round down. Very few things are rounded up
eternal flint
Good to know
solemn light
Round Down
Thereās one more general rule you need to know at the outset. Whenever you divide a number in the game, round down if you end up with a fraction, even if the fraction is one-half or greater.
Average HP for PCs (Like 4 for sorcs on a d6) is one of the few unspoken exceptions.
long dome
Iām a lil new to dnd can someone explain the basics to me
crude musk
?new
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ornate idol
how can i determine my spells slots and how many spells I know if I multiclass from a non magical class to a magical one ?
fresh plaza
how can i determine my spells slots and how many spells I know if I multiclass f...
nonmagical classes don't add spells slots.
You add together the effective levels of your spellcasting classes. If a class doesn't have spells, nothing to add. :)
ornate idol
so i would have to take the magical class spell slots that are available at level 1 in this case ?
fresh plaza
yes
ornate idol
okay thanks
graceful hornet
Can you make unarmed strikes with legs or only fists?
For example, can a monk with two weapons equipped still do their extra unarmed strike?
undone umbra
Iāve been playing for like 5 weeks max, and i still donāt understand most things
ornate idol
such as ?
fresh plaza
Can you make unarmed strikes with legs or only fists?
any bodypart really. CRB p.195 states a punch, kick, headbutt, or similar blow.
graceful hornet
Nice, thanks
undone umbra
such as ?
mostly spell stuff
And also character creation, itās quite irritating even after making 4 characters
3 or 4
fresh plaza
mostly spell stuff
ask questions, people will explain :)
undone umbra
what does hit dice mean
I really want a players handbook but i donāt have that kinda money lol
is it worth it
plush dust
hi, i'm new too. just finished my character but not sure how to play either
red marlin
how do i create a character?
plush dust
it's on the D&D website
red marlin
ok
plush dust
just hit create character, it's quite detailed
undone umbra
i just used dnd beyondās character creator and printed out the finished sheet
fresh plaza
what does hit dice mean
Here is a link to terminology that may help: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1026-common-terms-new-dungeons-dragons-players-should
"Hit Dice: The die you roll to increase your hit point maximum when you level up. You also have a number of hit dice equal to your level that you can expend to regain hit points during a short rest."
Basically, hit dice is only used when you level up, and when you take short rests.
plush dust
Here is a link to terminology that may help: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/102...
this is useful, thanks
undone umbra
my hit dice is 11d8 i think, does that mean i roll 11 dice to upgrade my hp
fresh plaza
No, it means you have up to 11 hit dice to spend to heal up with when you take a short rest.
When you gain a level you gain a 12th hit die and roll a d8 (plus constitution modifier) for more hit points.
Apollo, you are starting at level 11?
plush dust
there's this guided interactive play, useful for total newbies. i'm doing it now
red marlin
what sould i put in "faith"?
plush dust
i didn't put anything, and it worked
don't think it's necessary
after finishing your character, you should try this, really helpful. it's like gameplay
echo kelp
Faith is not mechanically required - it's more for flavor and role-playing opportunities.
red marlin
i finish my first character
plush dust
nice, use that link if you want a guided gameplay
red marlin
ok
plush dust
any dungeon masters around, or other newbies that want to play?
red marlin
any dungeon masters around, or other newbies that want to play?
i am interested, i just finished the begginners course
so what do i do now?
keen gyro
any dungeon masters around, or other newbies that want to play?
Well, I'm a noobie who has only played one game
But I was planning to learn the rules more before I do anything
plush dust
i'm still reading a lot about it. but i'd like an actual gameplay, to see how it goes
harsh fjord
If you know the rules, especially how to create a character, you should look for a game/group.
?looking
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undone umbra
me when the Tiamat
manic geode
?looking
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D&D Beyond
onyx raptor
How usefull is multiclassing or even trippleclassing ?
harsh fjord
It can be very useful, but if youāre new to the game, it can result in rendering your character ineffective. Check in with #character-discussion for more on multiclassing talk.
cobalt frigate
You don't get your classes' capstone ability. Also, you delay getting your ASI.
If you're new to D&D it can get more confusing as you need to learn (and master) two classes instead of one.
onyx raptor
Are ASI that usefull ? for example as a 1 level in rougue i would get an additional skill
Yea its my second character. First one died kinda quick haha
cobalt frigate
ASI gives you either 2 points to your ability scores or a feat.
quartz crane
Should I replace the magic missile spell with scorching ray?
ornate idol
does the DM decide of the DC when you try to hide ?
or is it like a formula in the rules ?
echo kelp
The DM decides what rules are in effect given the context and sets the DC for any skill checks.
ornate idol
Okay thanks
echo kelp
When you take the Hide action, you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide. When a creature can't see you, you have advantage on attack rolls against it.
So in this case the PC tries to hide (needs to make sense to be possible), the PC makes a dexterity stealth check, and any enemies that try to see it would make a perception (or possibly investigation) check.
Something along those lines
slow jasper
If the creatures you're trying to hide from aren't actively looking, then the DC would be their Passive Perception
rapid sleet
Hello Iām new to DnD and am wondering how to start, Iāve never played before.
cobalt frigate
Hello Iām new to DnD and am wondering how to start, Iāve never played before.
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ornate idol
I don't quite understand the "Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20." of the Athlete feat
Does it mean you can increase Strength or Dexterity by 1 every level ?
If so, does it apply the moment you take the feat ?
night delta
I don't quite understand the "Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to...
I believe it means that you add the +1 only once to the chosen stat, unless it specifies otherwise
ornate idol
at level 5, with Surge and extra attack
does it mean I can
Attack with a weapon --> Attack with the other weapon as a bonus action (because light weapon) --> Attack with a weapon with Surge --> Attack with a weapon with Extra attack ?
harsh fjord
You would attack twice as your first Action then as a bonus action, then two more attacks as part of Action Surge (which gives you an Action).
ornate idol
so the Extra Attack would come in first ?
harsh fjord
Yes.
night delta
Yeah, the extra attack allows you to do two attacks as part of your action
ornate idol
so i could attack 5 times ?
night delta
If you use action surge yeah
ornate idol
I believe it means that you add the +1 only once to the chosen stat, unless it s...
but then why "to a maximum of 20" ?
harsh fjord
Your stats can't exceed 20 under ordinary circumstances.
ornate idol
oh I get it
so let's imagine I have a 20 in STR and 17 in DEX
I xould have to put the +1 in Dex
because my STR stat is already maxed out
harsh fjord
Yep.
night delta
Yeah