dnd-newcomers

[silent pawn]

Also the free rules

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[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.

[lyric fjord]

Yeah of course already read the free basic rules.

[silent pawn]

You can read the SRD for the classes/races or consider getting the player's handbook (PHB)

Get a character sheet, dice, DM and you can start playing

[harsh fjord]

If you're a player or a DM, the Player's Handbook is essential. Beyond that, the DMG is handy if you're the DM, and some of the rules expansions—Xanathar's Guide and Tasha's Cauldron—are worthwhile for how they round out the game.

[lyric fjord]

Also question is it better to buy the actual copies or digital copies from dnd beyond

[silent pawn]

That's your preference but buying physical won't stop you from using it if your internet is down https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1078383167075008522.webp?size=48&quality=lossless

[cobalt frigate]

That's up to you. D&D Beyond is convenient (especially for online play), you can buy individual races/classes/spells, and they have seasonal sales.

That said, you are at their whim if they no longer sell books that are now considered "legacy", such as Volo's and Mordenkainen's. (If you already bought those "legacy" books you still have access to them though!)

[harsh fjord]

You can share digital books more easily, but there's the issue of being online to access stuff. But you can search them more easily too, so it's really a matter of preference, as said above.

[lyric fjord]

So for online access I’ll be able to share it with my friends if they don’t have it correct

[harsh fjord]

If you pay for a certain subscription tier.

[cobalt frigate]

You will need the Master Tier subscription (it's about $5/month)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/store/subscribe

[lyric fjord]

Okie

Thank you so much for information

[sage hearth]

Hello im trying to start Lost Mine of Phandelver on Roll 20 but i have no clue how to build it or start it

[crude musk]

That's a question for #third-party-tools-archive

[rancid flower]

Hey guys. I'd like to make a zone of control/supportive earth mage as my first class. What race/class should i go for?

[cobalt frigate]

Wizard.

[echo kelp]

Also #character-discussion would be the best spot to ask about character concepts.

[rancid flower]

ahh thanks both!

[sturdy knoll]

My older cousin introduced me and my sister to dnd and he’s really good at dming but he doesn’t have that much time anymore so we decided I should try dming so we’ve had a couple sessions and they went well but I always feel like I don’t stick the landing the way my cousin did so does anyone have some tips for a dm who’s just starting out

[dawn lynx]

be imaginative

[harsh fjord]

• Remember that it’s a game and people show up to have fun. If they say they’re having a good time, take them at their word.
• You’re a player too, so don’t ignore your own enjoyment either.
• Absorb advice, but do what works well for you and your table. Don’t let others dictate what you enjoy.
• Steal from other sources; no one is 100% original.
• Do enough prep so you feel comfortable. Over time, you will hopefully find the sweet spot between too much and too little.
• You don’t have to be a voice actor. Do what works for you.
• Talk to your players about the game so that you’re all clear of what each person likes and wants out of the game.

[smoky adder]

Do you have a specific example of something your cousin did well that you’d like to improve on?

[echo kelp]

Also make use of pre-written adventures and tweak them to suit. Saves time and work and also helps you to see how the D&D team create/configure adventures.

[sturdy knoll]

I don’t exactly know how to explain it but it felt like everything was extremely organically implemented into the setting

[harsh fjord]

If you are new to DMing, do not compare yourself with people in general, let alone someone who has been at it for a while.

[smoky adder]

You mean the story elements?

[sturdy knoll]

That and also some unimportant npcs or little occurrences that dont have a large impact on anything

[sturdy knoll]

I know not to do that but I still feel like I could be doing a bit better than I already am

[fresh fable]

Are your players smiling/had fun at the end of a session? If so good job

[sturdy knoll]

They usually tell me they enjoyed it but when actually playing there are many moments where I struggle with playing certain npcs or starting off encounters

[harsh fjord]

As someone who does this, you are harder on yourself than the players are on you. If they had fun, you succeeded. Still, if you want to improve, ask for feedback from them. Look for advice online (it is plentiful). Run other games, steal from TTRPG systems and general media. Reflect: what do you do poorly in your own estimation? Why? Knowing the problem can lead to the solution.

[sturdy knoll]

Thank you I’ll try my best to properly figure the problem out

[fresh fable]

You’ll get there and find your own style one day it will just klick but as long as your having fun and so are your players that’s the only thing that matters

[vestal totem]

Is there a good place to find daily one-shot type of games? My usual game was cancelled for the day and looking for something to do in place of it

[echo kelp]

Check out #looking-for-community - there are many servers there that play D&D and often have one-shots or west march style games running.

[vestal totem]

Cool, ty!

[lyric fjord]

hi there

[echo kelp]

Welcome!

[lyric fjord]

I've never played D&D and I'm interested where do I start?

[lyric fjord]

ty😁

[echo kelp]

Check the pinned message in this channel

Or

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[echo kelp]

Free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[wide ridge]

Hey, i am a dm in formation so i wondered is any of you got aalny tips or help

[meager sundial]

im trying to lfg

[crude musk]

#find-a-game

[opaque mirage]

Hello i am new to dnd do you know where i can join a campaign

[echo kelp]

?looking - these are the channels to find a group/game. See #find-a-game for more info.

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[opaque mirage]

Thanks

I dont get how to make the posts like others

Can anyone tell me how

[cobalt frigate]

Go to the pinned message the top-right corner of the looking-for-X channel, that'll have instructions on how to post.

[opaque mirage]

Thanks

[pseudo frost]

If you look at the picture, you type in /looking-for in any channel, pick the channel you are trying to post in. Then send

[opaque mirage]

But it wont let me type in that channel

[echo kelp]

No - like type /looking-for then at the prompt dm to create a post in the looking-for-dm channel

[cobalt frigate]

You can only post in #1075498333705089084

[echo kelp]

Otherwise find a posting in #looking-for-players and respond in the thread attached to the post.

[opaque mirage]

How do i put the information on there

[echo kelp]

type /looking-for then at the prompt dm to create a post in the looking-for-dm channel

If you’re still having issues please read #find-a-game

[opaque mirage]

No the information

The extras

[echo kelp]

That’s for sharing any specific preferences not covered by the other fields.

[opaque mirage]

Ok thx

[harsh fjord]

Here’s one of my copypastas: #dm-discussion message

[old sail]

Has anyone ever played with a DM that manages your hitpoints for you?

[silent pawn]

no haha, they expect us to do it

they have too much on their hand in most cases anyway

[old sail]

I’m playing with a DM right now that doesn’t tell us hit points, he manages them for us. I’m wondering if anyone here has experience with that so I could ask for tips

[lyric fjord]

Whats the logic of that? like do you know what damage you have taken? or is it all a secret?

[old sail]

No, he says it’s more roleplay based, so he’ll describe the damage, and we sort of have to guess.

[lyric fjord]

I am not a fan of that, I have never heard of that TBF

But then there are wackier homerules, I just would not be a fan

[echo kelp]

That’s not something I’ve ever run across. Keeping monster HP secret? Yeah that’s standard. Not allowing players to manage and know their character’s HP? Kind of weird IMO.

[old sail]

I don’t particularly like it either, but I’m trying to make the best of it. It’s my first time playing. Even if you don’t have experience with it, I’d appreciate some tips or ideas on how to ask questions or what to say to get a better understanding of combat when I don’t know how much hp I have left.

[ornate kiln]

I get the idea, trying to hide the "game" as much as possible for more immersion. I'm personally not a fan but I can see the appeal

[lyric fjord]

Where does it end though? spellslots, movement speed?

[old sail]

No just hp.

[ornate kiln]

You basically have to ask how fatigued or injured your character feels.

and hope your DM is giving you a useful description

[old sail]

I guess asking that at the beginning of my turn or every time I’m hit is the most effective thing.

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[whole tendon]

hello I'm new to the game and looking for my first campaign

[echo kelp]

Have you checked out the pinned message yet? Lots of good resources to help get you started.

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

^ And those are the channels to find a group/game to join.

[gloomy kindle]

I got a question

Do you need anything to start playing dnd cause I'm think bout trying it out

[echo kelp]

At a minimum you need a group to play with, some understanding of the rules (at least how your character works - see https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules for the free basic rules), a character sheet to keep track of your character, and dice (digital or physical).

[gloomy kindle]

Alright, thanks bro you're a G

[echo kelp]

Your group will decide specifically what other tools they'll use to play - such as Virtual Tabletops (VTTs), online chat tools/services, dice bots, etc.

[whole tendon]

Sir Knight maybe we could form a group

[gloomy kindle]

Ah, thanks

[gloomy kindle]

Sure that sounds good

[echo kelp]

Feel free to take your group finding to the appropriate channel (or direct messages). Thanks!

[gloomy kindle]

We'd need a dm and a few more players tho wouldn't we?@whole tendon

[whole tendon]

I was just about to say that lol

[echo kelp]

See #looking-for-players for DMs looking for players to join their games

[gloomy kindle]

Thanks

[gloomy kindle]

@whole tendon im gonna take a look at thus link first tho brb

@whole tendon im back

[whole tendon]

alright

[echo kelp]

Could you take your conversation to direct message? Thanks!

[gloomy kindle]

Ight sorry!

[echo kelp]

(leaves the channel open for other folks to ask questions)

[whole tendon]

Sure sorry

[echo kelp]

No worries! Hope you folks find a great group and have lots of fun!

[gloomy kindle]

Thanks

[stiff quiver]

Expect and adapt to your players causing shananigans, and don't be upset if they go way off the rails, if it looks like they are all having fun, join in on that fun and burn the world to the ground with them

[blazing pier]

? looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[celest snow]

Bought the dnd starter set but my kids don't want to play with me...I just wanna play!!!!!!!!

[echo kelp]

Even if you use skittles for monsters on the map? lol

[celest snow]

I've tried skittles but it is not working

[deft cedar]

try pennies, money usually incentivises kids
at least it did when i was a kid 💀
i was a money fiend

[echo kelp]

If you can demonstrate how you're having fun with D&D they might engage in it "to have fun with <parent>".

[celest snow]

They just asked what is a penny

[deft cedar]

D:

[echo kelp]

What's the rough age range you're working with?

(please don't provide specific ages - just a general ballpark will do)

oh

For safety reasons I'll remove that

[celest snow]

Ok my bad

[deft cedar]

man they just dissed the penny fandom
i love pennies, i just feel hurt

[echo kelp]

Okay - what kind of media do they like?

Can you create an adventure that echos something they are really in to?

[celest snow]

The older kid is down to play but the younger would rather ply mine craft maybe there is a mine craft themed adventure out there

[echo kelp]

Funny you should mention that...
https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/minecraft-creatures-monstrous-compendium

They just did a cross-marketing thing with MInecraft

[celest snow]

Lol no way

[echo kelp]

yeah

[deft cedar]

perfect idea-
oh i was gonna say maybe say the enderdragon is the final boss or something

wait its offical?!?

[echo kelp]

Yep - official cross-marketed promotion for Minecraft and D&D

[deft cedar]

niiiice

[celest snow]

Nice thx!!!

[echo kelp]

So I think you have some good hooks now to get them to try it

[deft cedar]

time to create minecraft steve from hit game minecraft

[echo kelp]

(but don't force it - focus on fun and they'll likely find it fun too)

[deft cedar]

i personally really suggest the enderdragon as the BBEG, use the game theory version of it though. the one where it's like... controlling a whole dimension of beings that can basically teleport

but on a different note

clears throat
Man! What's the deal with dungeon food?
bah dum shhh

[stoic condor]

how do i find a dm

[remote wyvern]

There’s a channel (if you have the right roles) that has a bunch of listings from people looking for players, you would just need to scout out a few that you like and apply. You could also put up a message in the looking for dm chat (again you would need the right roles) and wait for people to come to you!

[forest blade]

So, permissions to post. How long do you have to wait for that? I just wanted to post to find a group.

[fresh plaza]

Head to #find-a-game, there are instructions there.

[stoic condor]

It Wont Let Me Type In #find-a-game

[fresh plaza]

No, that is the channel with instructions to read. They will tell you what to type and where.

[keen isle]

Hey I am fairly new and joined someone running a homebrew 5e campaign they had been working on for a while and was playing with one other player, 2 others drifing in and out and we played for a good 30 hrs over a couple days long sessions was fun it was my first dnd I loved it, however I was a little burned out and we said we could take a couple days to have a break. I was posting on differnet places trying to find a first - third edition dungeon crawler type of table and he messaged me saying "i cannot have a second campign taking away from mine so with no hard feeling im going to part ways" and blocked me. Is this normal in the space can you usually only play at one table one campaign with one dm until it is finished? To be clear i was just trying to play with a different group on days we would not normally play.

[harsh fjord]

I play in…four or five groups and run one, so no, that isn’t common, I’d say.

[keen isle]

oh good hmm who knows why people do or act like anything, thank you

[fresh plaza]

that is pretty bizarre actually.

[keen isle]

i know i was very confused because i was polite and nice and we all had a good time together

[pale blade]

Rainbow DM are u here?

[fresh plaza]

probably for the best in the long run tbh

[keen isle]

prob ill find something else

[harsh fjord]

There are lots of games out there!

[cobalt frigate]

That's not the norm. Probably for the best you parted ways if that DM acted like that.

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[median abyss]

id love to make some friends on here and maybe get to play some dnd !! i havent ever had a campaign but im currently watching jocat's heart of elynthi campaign on youtube!!

[edgy onyx]

Nice! Currently watching through their previous campaign before getting to that one, which I actually only just the other day learned about xD

[cedar lintel]

Don't hate me I'm tryna get into dnd. I started ttrpgs by playing pf2e last year. I'm in a server with people who mostly play dnd, and I want to play with them but I find it hard to understand dnd combat and its move action bonus action shout and something else system and think pf2e combat is just superior idk also foundry implementation is just so seamless. How do I even overcome this

[median abyss]

i think maybe just having a DM who can clearly explain things to you? idk im only familiar with d7d

d&d*

[odd bloom]

JoCat helped me get into DnD but now I'm following alot of Zedrin for his Pathfinder stuff

[cedar lintel]

Okay I'll likely just join a game and go from there. They all play AL which to me is even more daunting lol dnd to me is already daunting as it is

[odd bloom]

I think I soft got into it from kinda watching with my ex-partner some storytime animator's animations of her DnD campaigns. Can't remember the name of it for the life of me but I think maybe it was called Fool's Gold? Had an edgy monkey in there.

Trying to find a local group but the only one that seems available is from someone who I haven't even talked to but from reading what they share and say in local discords

Yeah, they kinda mentally fell off, probably for sure would not make a good DM to play with (favoritism/having it out for certain players that don't fall in line with them)

[snow tangle]

does someone speak french so he/she can help me ?

[jade moth]

i have a question how do i put a subclass on my characters (on DQD beyond)?

[fresh fable]

Have you got to the level where you can take a subclass

[jade moth]

what lvl do thay need to be to take a subclass cuz all of myn are lvl 1

[fresh fable]

Only a few classes get subclass at level 1 what class are you ?

[jade moth]

a wizard and I'm working on a cleric

[fresh fable]

https://discord.com/channels/@me/906096506891812875/1092374887559086080. Go to edit character levels and on class page look for something like this

[jade moth]

thanks

i dont have access to it

[fresh fable]

Are you on the app?

[jade moth]

i'm on my computer

[fresh fable]

Is this for wizard or cleric?

[jade moth]

both

[fresh fable]

Wizard gets subclass at level 2

[jade moth]

ok

and the cleric

[fresh fable]

https://discord.com/channels/@me/906096506891812875/1092376714233000036 cleric level 1, so go to your character and edit/ manager character levels and select divine domain

[jade moth]

ok

thanks

[fresh fable]

No worries

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[swift gazelle]

Is there a place I can play dnd by myself online or sumn?

[echo kelp]

?looking Here's channels you can use to find a group or game. Please see #find-a-game for more information on how to use these channels. Also maybe try your local game/comic stores and public libraries - they may have groups playing D&D already. Most groups are fine taking on new-to-D&D players as long as they show a willingness to read/learn the rules and fit in well with the social dynamics of the group.

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[digital walrus]

hi so i have only played a few games and they fell apart but and a few friends want to play but none of us have really played so i was thinking about stepping up and being the dm but i have no idea what to do and how to dm so is there any crash course on youtube someone would recommend?

[hybrid rover]

Not exactly a newcomer, but I’m a novice at roleplay. Anyone have tips on how to get into and stay in character?

[stable hedge]

Don't overthink it. It's your character. Also - don't take anything personal

[smoky adder]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1463-how-to-get-better-at-roleplaying-in-d-d

[noble berry]

Am new to dnd and I really wanna start we’re do I start

[smoky adder]

There’s some good links here to get you started.

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[smoky adder]

But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!

[noble berry]

Thank you so much I’ll check this out frist

[delicate kayak]

i just tried to play dnd with my brother (it was my first time dming). He said i stab myself in the head with my longsword it dealt 8 damage out of 9 of his hp (the d8 roll was a 2)

XD

[rain fossil]

Hi, is it typically tough for solo newbies to find a game? I an in a few discords and I've hit the links, but always seem to be late to the party

[harsh fjord]

I think it's tough to find a game for many reasons: scheduling, style of play, etc. So many games are happening, though, that you just have to remain patient and persistent.

[harsh fjord]

Here's a place to start: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz2TUw__7qw7qNmQMgFckACCt4RPl8QCx

[austere juniper]

You can Look through the Posts in #looking-for-players and Message the DMs of entrys that seem interesting.

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[rain fossil]

Thanks, I guess I just have to keep at it. Mon/Tue games don't seem too popular. That's probably why I'm having so much trouble

[harsh fjord]

I would imagine a lot of games happen around the weekend, but some sites like Start Playing give you the option to filter results by day.

[lyric fjord]

I am completely new to DND how do i find a group to play online ?

[ornate kiln]

?looking helps you find a game on this server. I also recommend checking out roll20 and /lfg on reddit

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[lyric fjord]

to play dnd online do i have to have the dnd game from steam or is discord sufficient?

[crude musk]

Discord, or slack, or skype, or teams or any other form of chat client

[fading plaza]

I’ve never used anything other than discord before

[crude musk]

There's no download required

[harsh fjord]

Give this a read: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[lyric fjord]

Hey

[slender sequoia]

Heyy

[torpid sonnet]

omg been reading the basic rule but can't seem to remember em

[glacial shadow]

hey anyone know where I can find an entire party and a dm?

[fresh fable]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[glacial shadow]

oh, thank you

[summer crest]

Hey, anyone will teach me how to play? ☺️

[fresh fable]

Have you read the basic rules

[summer crest]

not yet

[summer spear]

yoooo me n my friends want to start a campaign and we dont know what we need/buy to get started (none of us know how to really properly play lol)

[fresh fable]

Check the pins for a free copy of the basic rules

[summer crest]

Thank you!

[glacial shadow]

@summer spear well, a good start would be to get the D&D Starter Set, which has one set of dice and pre-made character sheets and campaign

[lyric fjord]

Personally, I would get into playing basically immediately, but noone in my life wants to play with me lol, so I'Ve joined this server in hopes of maybe finding some online game I can take part in

I love love love worldbuilding, characterbuilding, storytelling and roleplaying and really my only problem is that nobody shares my desire to play a game of dnd

And I do have friends I roleplay with, but it's freestyle and improv. We make almost no plans and just play one or several characters each. And while that already is insanely fun, I feel like it does make us prone to making our characters pretty OP and it can lead to the rp turning into a competition of who can out-godpower the other one and I just feel like that's really annoying so things like skills and dice rollls are an element that, being added, would just make me have MORE fun

[summer spear]

ooh thank u!!!

[glacial shadow]

np

[jolly hare]

how well should i have the rules figured out before trying to get into a game? i'm eager to play but obviously it'd be a shame to take away from the game because i dont know necessary things

[dapper gulch]

I wouldn’t say you don’t need them memorized, but knowing how to find the rules you need is a good skill to start learning.

[cobalt frigate]

You should know as much as you can, however, you don't need to memorize every single rule. The books are there to be referenced.

The DM and other players hopefully will help you out but help them help you by learning the rules as much as you can.

[jolly hare]

thanks

[cobalt frigate]

Having the DM constantly pause the game to explain you basics like what ability scores are, what's a class is, what's a saving throw, etc. hinders everyone.

[light grove]

if someone has a req for dnd beyond dos that mean i have to buy the book too

[cobalt frigate]

No.

[jolly hare]

oh yeah of course, i have those figured out at least at a basic level, just been looking at the classes and races to see what the options are

[cobalt frigate]

D&D Beyond comes with the free Basic Rules (and SRD). If it's an online game, the DM may share their digital books (ask them).

[dapper gulch]

I think also anyone in a campaign with the master tier means anyone with owned content gets to share.

Don’t quote me on that, tho.

[light grove]

and is there a similar class to the elder mythos cultist from PF 1e

[dapper gulch]

Aberrant Mind Sorcerer or Great Old One Warlock?

[light grove]

isn't aberrant mind sorc

[dapper gulch]

Got ‘em mixed up.

[light grove]

and even then they dont worship the outer ones and have that whole theme

[dapper gulch]

Worship tends to be in the realm of role play instead of mechanics in 5e. Those’ll give you the mechanical aspects, and you’ll use flavor for the rest.

[fresh fable]

Any class can be a priest or worship gods

[light grove]

and did they finally add archliches?

[dapper gulch]

Can’t say I’ve seen any.

[glacial shadow]

hey how do I put out a thing in Looking For DM or Looking For Players?

[runic bane]

If you are in a school you can make a dnd club

[glacial shadow]

i mean in the channels #750812887697588356 and #looking-for-players

[echo kelp]

Check out #find-a-game - it has instructions and a helpful image

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[glacial shadow]

Thank you!

[vagrant sparrow]

Where can I go to find an online beginners game? I am older and slower than I was when I last played in 1985. I checked in my area and there are no local groups so it looks like online is it.

[echo kelp]

?looking - here are channels to find a group or game to join. Please read #find-a-game for more info.

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[crude halo]

Which channel should I use to ask for DMing questions?

[mortal garden]

#dm-discussion ✌️

[slate prairie]

Is there a channel for character help not averae related. I have been working on a character for a long time and would love to get peoples opinions on it and how I can improve it like backgrounds and stuff.

[harsh fjord]

That'd be #character-discussion.

[slate prairie]

Ty

It wasn’t on my list I had to add it apparently

[lilac pond]

so for example warlock book of ancient secrets reads " costs 50 gp for the rare inks needed to inscribe it." do i need to buy 50 gold worth of inks first or can i just subtract 50 gold?

[smoky adder]

Officially, you’d need the inks, but the best person to ask that question is your DM.

[lilac pond]

figured as much

[slow jasper]

RAW is you have to have the inks, so if you're in BFE and there's no store selling the high quality inks you need, then you're SOL and can't inscribe.

[cloud bay]

What are some interesting ways I can start off a campaign?

[torpid forge]

My friend started off our Pirate campaign by us getting robbed by pirates and being forced to join them

[echo kelp]

All you need is a quest - something happens, thing needs to be found/retrieved, party runs into complications when trying to do thing and then tie it into your overarching concept behind the campaign.

[cloud bay]

Why did you start playing dnd?

[torpid forge]

I was introduced to Roleplaying games pretty young and started to like the idea of it and discovered dnd

[echo kelp]

My friends and I found it fun.

[cloud bay]

Do you remember the first game of dnd you played?

[hearty latch]

hey guys i'm sorry if you get this a lot, but I'm someone whos never touched dnd b4. But i'm vvvvv interested in learning more about it and playing? Can anyone help me start or explain how this works? ❤️

[echo kelp]

?news - start with these resources and feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

[cloud bay]

what is b4

[echo kelp]

?new

[hearty latch]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[hearty latch]

ty 🙂

[torpid forge]

Would anyone want to join me and my friends dnd pirate campaign

[echo kelp]

Please use the #looking-for channels to organize games. See #find-a-game

[cloud bay]

I would love to but I do not have a lot of time on my hands.

[smoky adder]

“before”

[junior willow]

I'm interested, at least, can you give me some more info on it? Feel free to priv message me :3

[cloud bay]

Thank you.

[little quest]

No but I remember where I was, it was 1986 and I was on board the USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN69 and it was AD&D 1st edition or so I thought

[lilac pond]

are the beasts aquired by battle smith or beast master able to be charmed/made to attack its owner/allies?

[smoky adder]

Steel Defender is immune to being charmed, per the stat block.

Beast Master would probably depend on your chosen beast.

The Primal Companions from TCOE definitely aren’t immune, though.

Charmed on its own is less potent than it seems you may have assumed, though.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/appendix-a-conditions#Charmed

[meager bluff]

whats the uhh temp thing next to the hit points? and what number do i put it at on the character sheet thingy

[silent pawn]

that’s temporary hit points, you only put them in if a spell or such gives you them

they are basically consumed first if you get hurt

eg you have 10 hit points and 5 temp points and you take 6 damage. your temp hit points get removed first and you are left with 9 hp afterwards

[meager bluff]

ohh okok

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[fervent torrent]

It's 2 AM for me 😴, so I'll try and keep this short. My entire life I've been attracted to video games, books, films, shows, and stories centered around themes that are all variants around dungeons and dragons - i.e., castles, magic, mythical creatures, etc. I never gave DnD a thought because I have grown up while video games are readily available and they seemed so much easier to immerse myself in. However, my biggest thing with video games, say elden ring or diablo, is I always want more out of the character creation and gear possibilities - I want it to be limitless, as it is in, say, ready player one. Needless to say, that won't be happening for a while, but I am thinking I should maybe try and exercise my imagination and try DnD! I'm in college and in the corresponding honors college and it just so happens that I just missed 2 straight semesters where there was a DnD elective available that is apparently super informative and fun for honors students only and they don't offer it next semester! Hopefully it comes back in the future so I can take it!

As for character creation - this is what I'm most excited about! It's really late and this is on a whim, so I won't read all the rules on char creation till tomorrow, but I've got the general idea of what I want. I am thinking a sleek white draconian (say similar to Lansseax in elden ring) with long whisker-
like spikes (like the things in avatar) and sleek metal armor. I want the features on this draconian to be of maybe yellow or red color and for my weapons to be some cool bladed tonfas where the blades glow the color of my features (whatever I choose) and the blade is almost a semicircle. I'm think the character can mostly be focused on quick 1 on 1 combat and weak against groups, since it is an assassin-like build. I would also think its cool for the tonfas to induce poison or something, as that would be very fitting to the salamander-dragon-like assassin build. Please let me know if I am making any mistakes! I know it is important to make my character fit well with whatever group I work with. Would it be appropriate to get some artwork done of my character so that I have something physical of it?

I would say my fear with the game is that I may not feel fully into it because there isn't anything I can see or hear, but I feel like that's also where I can grow! If you all have any advice or guidelines for me please do weigh in! I can't wait to get started.

[crimson sedge]

uh hi, can anyone help me on my rogue character?

[crude musk]

You want #character-discussion

[crimson sedge]

oh okay

[lyric fjord]

Hey I’m new to Dnd and love watching games but find it difficult to learn the rules, lore, how to make a character, and etc. does anyone know any YouTube channels i can watch to learn pretty much anything it would be very appreciated :]

[simple goblet]

Handbooker helper is often recommended in there as a good video playlist

[small fable]

im new aswell but i found this one channel called Jocat that helped me understand more about creating ur character

[fresh fable]

Jocat isn’t really for new players https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05P90SzHdyyVIcz4TGZApQ5L this is my go to playlist for new players

[odd otter]

i would recommend just playing games and then having your dm help ya out :3

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[tender quiver]

I don't quite yet have a PHB but does anyone know of any "gambling" based game segments in Dnd?

It literally is a life or death segment and the way the characters are battling is bassically through a card game or it can be gambling, I am adding some minor realistic real world acompanyment but I am still picking what real life games to add to the first battle type thing

[echo kelp]

There aren't any official rules for gambling games in D&D but your DM could throw something together easy enough just using skill checks.

If you are a DM then maybe check in #dm-discussion and see what other DMs have done.

[tender quiver]

Oh yeah okay, I thought I was in the wrong channels hah, tysm!

[lyric fjord]

There is Gambling as a downtime activity in XGE.

There are also a few games interspersed throughout the books. BG:DiA has a games called Baldurs Bones. There is also a game called 3 Dragon Ante in Keys from the Golden Vault, and a mechanic for slot machines.

[tender quiver]

Ooo Olay okay cool. Tysm!!!

[lyric fjord]

Hey so if a Druid with wild shape saw a animal in a book could they shape into it or do they have to see it living

[crude musk]

That's a question for your DM

[limpid rivet]

Hello everyone

I am newcomer

Me and my mates need a DM

If you are DM don't hesitate to hit me up 😉

[simple goblet]

Welcome
Check #looking-for-players or try making a post in #750812887697588356
You can find guidance in #find-a-game

[limpid rivet]

Hello, I am having trouble posting in #750812887697588356

It seems I am unable to type in that very channel

[simple goblet]

This post (#find-a-game message)
describes the command and where to run it to get the bit to create a post for you.
Note: you can't edit the post once it is created, and there is a 7 day timer until you can post again

[limpid rivet]

Nevermind

[ornate idol]

if you take a spell given by your patron, is it pact magic ?

[crude musk]

Subclass spells are still part of the pact magic feature, yeah

[ornate idol]

do you need to prepare pact magic spells ?

[crude musk]

No, it's all covered in the warlock class description

https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/warlock#:~:text=and 14th level.-,Pact Magic,-Your arcane research

[ornate idol]

i don't understand clearly

so it counts as a normal spell (expends a spell slot) but you don't have to prepare it ?

[silent pawn]

Yes, you just know them

[smoky adder]

Some spellcasters simply know their spells. They choose which spell to learn, and they have that spell basically forever.

Those casters usually have a wider variety of spells to choose from as a result.

Others are prepared casters. They have a smaller list of spells to choose from, but they can change their choices after every long rest.

(Wizard, notably, is kind of a mix between the two.)

[raven onyx]

i’m starting my first campaign as a player on friday, is there anything i should know?

besides how to play the game ofc

[burnt delta]

yes, be nice, don't be late, listen to your dm, bring snacks, etc

go with the flow, read the room

[raven onyx]

that’s fair

i’ll do that

[burnt delta]

don't worry if you get things wrong as well

[silent pawn]

DM any concerns to your DM

[raven onyx]

alright

[harsh fjord]

Read over your abilities to get a sense of how they work, even if the specifics elude you.

[pale orchid]

Hi everybody! I'm super new to DnD role play and does anybody know where I should start?

[harsh fjord]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[pale orchid]

Thank you!

[silent pawn]

You can also ask any specific questions you have here

[harsh fjord]

Watch some liveplays and give the rules a read, with particular attention to how to create a character, using ability scores, and combat. Make a character for the sake of practice. Once you've done those things, you should try finding a game/group.

[pale orchid]

Thank you very much. I just tried the story from the bot and it was nice! I'll definitely try to get more into it.

[light kettle]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[rancid nacelle]

Is there a chart /resource online that shows the minimum/maximum grid distance for melee combat (long sword)?

[crude musk]

Longsword isn't a ranged weapon, it's a melee weapon

[rancid nacelle]

Sorry meant melee

[crude musk]

It doesn't have reach either, so it it can only hit creatures within your normal reach (which is typically 5 feet)

Number of grid squares depends on what scale you're using for your grid

[rancid nacelle]

Thank you for the assistance, grid used is 5ft per

[tawny mason]

im looking for game with my friend any free spots

[crude musk]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[dawn plume]

Not a newcomer myself, but looking to get a relative of mine into TTRPGs/D&D their only experience with anything like this is the Dragon Strike board game from the early 90s, and I'm pretty sure they never played it - just admired the artwork lol. This person is is fairly geeky (into tech and sci-fi) but doesn't really keep up with things on the internet since they are a little older and have a wife and kids etc. I explained TTRPGs as collaborative storytelling with rules and talked about different settings and rulesets (like 5E etc) but what i really want is to show them a short video (like under 10 mins) that introduces the game, and shows typical gameplay just so they could get an idea of how it all works. I don't need a rules explanation video, just an overview of the game, what you can do in it and an example of play. Does anyone have a go-to video to share with newcomers like that?

[cobalt frigate]

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

[smoky adder]

If you send them to http://playdnd.com, there’s an interactive video right at the top.

It shows a few people playing D&D, and the viewer gets to choose-your-own-adventure it at a couple points.

On that same page, there’s also a link for Before the Storm. Similar concept, but it’s text instead of video.

That one actually covers some rules basics too, though.

[lyric fjord]

Looking for a group / campaigne to join!:D
https://www.dndbeyond.com/members/Shorkypup
i have one character i've already set a profile up and others im going to make later!:0 im hoping to find a group to join and play with!

please dm or @ me if interested, idk

[smoky adder]

Head on over to #find-a-game for instructions on finding a game here.

[lyric fjord]

oops

[trail yew]

May I ask where I could find someone to have a game with me? I am a completely new into DND and would like to find someone to help me learn it.

[fast topaz]

I can help!

If youd like that is

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[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.

[fast topaz]

Yeah or that.

[trail yew]

Well I will read them fro sure but I would like to find in the mean time someone to play with as well

[trail yew]

If you can I would like to

[fast topaz]

Yeah i can!

Id love to!

[cobalt frigate]

You should learn the rules before you play.

Crawl before you sprint.

[trail yew]

I will dont worry

[solid arrow]

Hello, I played as a character in a white wolf game back in 2012. I played on Pathfinder game and killed the whole party. But, for some reason, I have been picked to DM a new game for D&D. So I am here looking for tips of the trade. It will be so nice to meet everyone and learn how to be a DM.

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #dm-discussion

[solid arrow]

@cobalt frigate thanks I will!

[crude halo]

does 5e not let you levelup skills like 3e?

I'm only familiar with 3e from Neverwinter Nights by Bioware

[harsh fjord]

Your stats? Those increase at certain class levels when you get an Ability Score Increase (ASI). Assuming you don't take a feat.

[smoky adder]

Each class has a table that will show when you get those increases.

Monk, for example:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/monk#TheMonkTable

[gritty valve]

5e does not have skill points like 3.5 used to have, you are either proficient in a skill (so you add your proficiency modifier, based strictly on your level), or you aren't proficient

[jolly hare]

I’m a beginner planning on running a rogue in a 5e campaign, are there any archetypes I should avoid?

[harsh fjord]

Make a character who wants to work with the party.

[cobalt frigate]

Don't wander off from the party.
Don't steal from other PCs.

[jolly hare]

Good to know, are there any subclasses that might be hard for a beginner to use well?

I’ve been looking at them but it’s hard to envision how they’d work in execution

[harsh fjord]

I might recommend against Arcane Trickster as spellcasting is one more complication to learn. It's possible, for sure, but if you're looking for one less thing to juggle, I'd recommend a different subclass.

[jolly hare]

Would soulknife be fine? It’s the one I’ve been the most interested in

[smoky adder]

Go for it! 👍🏻

[harsh fjord]

I think so? I've never seen soulknife played but it's on my to-try list. You don't have much in terms of resources to manage.

[jolly hare]

Thank you, it’s been hard to get info on since beyond hides it for some reasons

[lyric fjord]

Oh yeah I just use the books irl

[smoky adder]

The Basic Rules are available at no cost and come with one subclass for each class. For rogues, that's the Thief.

Soulknife can be found in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/tashas-cauldron-of-everything

[cobalt frigate]

It's a paywall. The game isn't free beyond the free Basic Rules.

You can either buy the entire digital book or just the individual playable races/classes (for about $2 each).

[smoky adder]

(The sale on that book ends today, fwiw. Currently 40% off.)

[cobalt frigate]

Another option is joining a campaign that the DM shares their digital books with their players.

[smoky adder]

If you do buy just the subclass, whatever you spend will get credited toward the cost of the book itself, though.

[burnt delta]

You can take a look on reddit for shared campaigns, people sometimes do that just out of the goodness of their hearts

[jolly hare]

Very useful info, thank you all

[remote lotus]

I want to buy one (more than one lol) of the adventures from dndbeyond before they go on sale. I know that curse of strahd is highly recommended and it looks very interesting to me but I don't think my players would enjoy it. What are some of the really good adventures for players with a bit less of an attention span

[harsh fjord]

Are you a new DM?

[remote lotus]

Aye

[harsh fjord]

Do you know what your players like?

[remote lotus]

So I play BITD with them on a streamlined platform so I have a feel for them currently

[crude halo]

How does expertise work? is it a permanent thing since creating your character? https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/rogue#Expertise-342

[burnt delta]

It is, you select the skills when you receive the feature

[harsh fjord]

Yes, Expertise is a permanent trait.

[harsh fjord]

And what do they like specifically?

[crude halo]

Does the rogue premade in Lost Mine of Phandelver even have expertise?

[remote lotus]

They like bonding with npcs and they really like their past being brought up, most of the puzzles have been hit or miss but I hope that's just due to them being new players. Combat has been pretty well received but once again it's streamlined, only one of my players has actually played 5e type combat with dice rolling for damage and all that

[harsh fjord]

Yes, in Stealth.

[remote lotus]

Honestly I wanted to gauge how they did on LMOP before I got anything but I wanted to snag a few before the sale ended

[burnt delta]

It has Stealth as razorwing mentioned and also Thieves Tools.

[harsh fjord]

So I'd recommend reading reviews and/or watching even a chunk of any play-throughs for modules. Curse of Strahd is difficult for new DMs to run, whereas any of the Starter Kit adventures—Lost Mine, Icespire Peak, or Stormwreck Isle—are made for new players and DMs.

[remote lotus]

So I guess another question is how do you transfer your characters to new adventures? Like should I have them all go back to level 1 or is there a good way to scale the adventure for higher levels

[harsh fjord]

Stomwreck Isle is maybe among the shortest official adventures since it's only levels 1-3, so that might give them and you enough sense of whether they wanna continue or not.

[remote lotus]

Ooh 1-3 sounds nice actually

[harsh fjord]

You can find guides on sites like Reddit or DMsGuild/DriveThruRPG for scaling adventures up.

[remote lotus]

Is there a general one which is more popular? I can imagine most players want to bring over their geared up character and only start at level 1 if they're making a new one

[harsh fjord]

LMoP is free through D&D Beyond and regarded as solidly written, so that tends to be quite popular. It's a bit longer as it's levels 1-5.

[remote lotus]

Yeah I already got that one loaded up in Foundry and have read through it a bit to get an idea and it looks good especially with combat being so early

My last question before I take a shower is, do all of these adventures take place in the same setting? Ideally I want to be able to learn about the game world and keep applying it to that same game world so I can make the role playing better.

[burnt delta]

just don't kill your players in that first goblin encounter, stuff is scary

[remote lotus]

Yeah I see that it says to just knock them out

Well if they lose

The plan isn't to get them knocked out but if it happens

[fresh plaza]

Shouldn't ever kill your players, you won't have anyone to play with afterwards, especially in jail. :P

[harsh fjord]

Not all the official adventures take place in the Forgotten Realms, but many do. The hiccup is that many of them start at level 1, so you may not get to import characters often.

[burnt delta]

It's just that surprise + hiding goblins = a lot of hurt

[burnt delta]

so true!

[crude musk]

Please don't discuss adventure specifics outside of #1029833015423143957

[remote lotus]

I'll probably grab just one of these for now and see how the players do as a result, I'll miss out on the sale but probably better to make sure I know what I'm buying instead of buying something I don't use at a discount

[harsh fjord]

Yeah, don't let the FOMO get to you. Plus, sales do happen at other times of the year.

[burnt delta]

lmop is pretty good for mixing it a bit of everything. I ran storm king's thunder as my first book campaign after that and had quite a bit of fun

[scenic dawn]

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[pseudo frost]

What's also really fun is combining lost mines and icespire peak

[simple goblet]

I've done it with both adventures as the main quest, and the lifting side quests from the other one

[crude halo]

How does stealth work? is it rolled everytime you move? do you not roll it when you're not moving?

[fresh fable]

You roll it when the DM tells you too. Depends what your doing and if it needs a stealth check

For example your trying to sneak up on an enemy camp you would roll a stealth check, or if your trying to hid to ambush someone

You may have to make a few stealth checks for travel depending if circumstances change

[cedar lintel]

in dnd5e is proficiency (e.g., proficiency in armor or weapon categories) tiered like in pf2e? trained, master, expert, etc?

[cobalt frigate]

Kind of. You can take feats to be master in armour types to gain additional benefits

[cedar lintel]

ah feats! i see! thank you!

and sorry, how often do you acquire feats? from my understanding its not as frequent as in pf2e

[cobalt frigate]

Whenever you get an ASI (variant humans get a bonus feat at level 1)..

[cedar lintel]

whats an ASI? sorry

[cobalt frigate]

Ability Score Improvement

[cedar lintel]

okay gotcha! thanks!

[crude halo]

for LOPM, why don't the starter characters come with a bedroll?

[severe jungle]

Was wondering what people here thought
Playing a redemption paladin, party member is a criminal/thief
Right at the start of the campaign, just before we get the main quest, he steals my gold through private DM rolls. I knew he did something but only knew he took my gold later on
After the first session I say that I didn't like my stuff being stolen right at the start of the campaign

He, (the new) DM and a few other party members defend it, saying it's what his character would do, I'm a hypocrite (I threatened to use Rebuke Violent on anyone that hurt the unarmed enemy), etc

I cant exactly resolve it in rp because my character didn't notice, and they keep saying my PC is a pacifist anyway (he isn't lol)
So what do I do? Is it an overreaction?

Oh, another defence was that we got more gold from the questgiver anyway

[loud barn]

Not an overreaction. My suggestion is walk away and find another group.

'It's what my character would do' can be a reasonable response, but not when what your character would do involves making the game directly and intentionally worse for other players

The player decides what character to create. It's all on them. Therefore they choose what their character would do and the responsibility lies with them.

[cobalt frigate]

Whenever someone uses the excuse, "It's what my character would do" it's a big red flag.

[jolly hare]

absolutely, it can be justified for good rp sure but whenever its the excuse for pointlessly inconveniencing a fellow pc?

[cobalt frigate]

D&D is a group collaboration game and the party cohesion broke down as soon that rogue PC decided to steal from a fellow party member.

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[cobalt frigate]

Walk away from that table. It's good to find out now then later that they're not a good fit for you.

[loud barn]

The proper response is "Then don't create a character that makes the game less fun for others". Then if they refuse, you just leave.

I get that it sucks, and I get wanting to work things out, but players who behave like that and then double down on top of it aren't going to change. There's a reason that two of my table rules include no killing/stealing from party members.

The old fellow is correct. D&D is a collaborative game. It's not a game that you 'win' by being better than other party members. I wouldn't want to play with someone who doesn't understand that

[severe jungle]

yeah, would just be better for the DM to understand that and then enforce it
But he's quite new and gets influenced fairly easily by the thief player

It's also that my character is apparently unable to react to this by force? Because he has Oath of Redemption

[cobalt frigate]

Some players think that because you can "do anything" in D&D means you can do anything in D&D. There's a social contract between the DM and players — this is why session 0 is very important to lay down the ground rules (I have mine in the D&D Beyond campaign page, which includes no PvP and muderhoboing)

[severe jungle]

I didn't assume there'd be hidden secret rolls until it happened. We had a session 0 but didnt discuss it. I guess this guy just plays like this a lot? As the DM has played together with him a few times and maybe assumes it's normal

[loud barn]

Hidden rolls can be a thing sometimes, but generally they're things like 'the DM rolling stealth in secret for the monster sneaking up on the PCs'

[severe jungle]

I tried making the argument that someone who stole as often as this guy did would've had the habit beaten out of him a long time ago, or even killed for it.
But apparently that doesn't matter because he's hard to kill, lol

[loud barn]

I mean you're right. Someone who steals from everyone they meet wouldn't have survived to reach adulthood. Sooner or later, you're gonna roll garbage.

The rogue in my Wednesday game learned that lesson. She thought her +10 SoH would protect her from being caught. Then while drunk with disadvantage she tried to pickpocket the innkeeper, rolled a nat 1 on the disadvantage die and didn't beat his perception. One thing led to another and the party spent the night in jail (and was released the next morning because the innkeeper knew that there was no harm done, though that rogue wasn't invited back into his inn for awhile).

[severe jungle]

Yeah, it's annoying that he didn't roll badly

apparently he did a roll to check where my money was stored and a roll to steal it whilst he was next to me
I wasn't asked where I kept my money, nor have I ever described it
He also used my passive perception so I never rolled to catch him

[loud barn]

passive perception is correct in that case

unless your character was actively watching for thieves, passive perception is what you'd use

[severe jungle]

that's fair

I dont think the DM randomly deciding where i kept my gold out was, though

[loud barn]

Probably not, no, that's something you should have been asked

[severe jungle]

Well, tried to message the DM about it but got ignored, so I guess there's nothing I can do to change that

[brisk harbor]

ah, so this is the channel for newcomers like me, eh?

[loud barn]

it is indeed. You can get help, advice, etc. here 🙂 more experienced players hang out here as well, if you have any questions, let us know!

[severe jungle]

In terms of being a redemption paladin, would there be anything I can do about it?

[loud barn]

in character? Probably not. Your character has no knowledge of who stole their money, yes? Though of course they can have suspicions...but perhaps your character would hesitate to suspect new comrades. Perhaps they misplaced it? Or a monster or thief snuck into camp? Was it stolen last night? Who was on watch? You could try talking to them...

But honestly? If you want my real opinion? Don't bother. Players who act that way will drag you down to their level if they can. They'll just do more of the same. Any time you get treasure, they'll steal it from you.

[cobalt frigate]

No D&D is better than bad D&D.

Leave that table.

[loud barn]

The best thing to do is to walk away.

If you wanna stay and play their game though, I wish you luck and hope you're able to make a good thing out of it.

[hardy hollow]

Yeah, recently left a table where we had a trouble murder hobo player, wasn't fun

[crude halo]

how do slimes have bludgeoning damage?

[severe jungle]

Yeah i get you, it's not worth it

But i mean, what could a redemption paladin do to someone who he knew harmed the group/stole from him

[loud barn]

because they're great masses of matter that slam into you

[brisk harbor]

Rn my goals are finding a homebrew game to join/hop onto and to learn the system, in no particular order

[crude halo]

don't they engulf you, suffocate you, and digest you?

[loud barn]

plenty of things. From sit them down and have a polite conversation to turn them over to the city guards, to stab them, to hold them upside down and shake them until the gold falls out 😛

[loud barn]

I wish you luck 🙂 I have no spaces in my games sadly

[loud barn]

I mean often they deal other types of damage as well, such as acid damage, but they're also masses of matter that slam into and crush you with their weight

[severe jungle]

wouldnt it go against the oath to attack them?

[loud barn]

maybe. The oath is flavor. You get to decide what your tenets are at the end of the day and how far they go. You don't have to KILL them. You can simply...wound them a little.

Then after you deliver a much-called-for spanking, you sit them down and ask if they've learned their lesson and consider the matter closed.

[severe jungle]

Yeah, will consider it if I keep playing
This guy would probably try to kill my character if i did that though. No clue who would win

[loud barn]

Of course...in all honesty...with a player like that, if you go down to their level like that they'll probably escalate things further rather than take it as a lesson learned, and they'll do something like kill you in your sleep or something

[hardy hollow]

Yeah, stabbing them in the leg and using it as proof you're not screwing around isn't going against your oath

[crude halo]

if an orchre jelly splits, does it still do 2d6+2 damage with plus 3 1d6 acid damage?

[loud barn]

Yes.

[crude halo]

What's with the 9 and 3 infront of the parenthesis?

Ochre Jelly ....
Actions
Pseudopod.
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6) acid damage.

[harsh fjord]

The number outside the parenthesis is the average if you don't want to roll.

Using averages can speed up combat.

[loud barn]

iamrazorwing is correct nod

[crude halo]

how do you do overworld travel like outside neverwinter in lopm?

do you say how long you want to travel in a direction and use the pace per hour?

[narrow cypress]

Hi! Ive just joined the server

I have no clue how to join a game or anything, can anyone help?

[harsh fjord]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

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[harsh fjord]

There are rules for travel pace: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#TravelPace

As for how to handle it, it's up to you. You can skip it entirely. You can ask your players to narrate what happens during that time. You can narrate it in a summary. You can include encounters (combat, NPCs, bad weather, natural obstacles, etc.). It's really up to you and what the group likes.

If you need more guidance, there are multiple YouTube videos for how the DM can handle travel in D&D.

[crude halo]

i don't want to skip it but i was thinking of using the forgotten realms area map that came with the starter pack and was figuring out how to use it

[harsh fjord]

I would recommend looking at the rules and some of the guides to give you ideas.

[crude halo]

the starter pack wasn't really explicitly clear about it

[harsh fjord]

Hit up YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QZyYZyj4oE

[glass summit]

I find that this map tool is massively helpful
https://loremaps.azurewebsites.net/Maps/Faerun

I will use the path tool to figure out how much distance the party need to cover and divide it by their travel pace (linked above by razorwing) to see how many days it takes them

[harsh fjord]

I use that same map.

[lyric fjord]

Hi! I'm new to DND and wondering if there are any newcomer games I can join?

[narrow cypress]

Same!!

[harsh fjord]

?looking

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[narrow cypress]

I just applied on the channel thingy

[harsh fjord]

See the above message to find games. You can use Discord's search function to specify keywords and limit yourself to particular channels.

[pseudo frost]

If you look up here, these are the channels we have to help you fund games. Just an FYI many games are newcomer friendly, even if they don't explicitly say so. Just be upfront and honest with your skill level!

[crude halo]

is the navigator a map maker?

[harsh fjord]

That's up to you and the group. That person just says it's the person keeping the group on track. A map may or may not be involved.

[crude halo]

right was gonna say whether I can show them the overworld map or not

the vid didn't really talk about travel pace and how much the party moves

[graceful zenith]

hello! I am Loth. I’m brand new to DnD

[echo kelp]

Welcome! Check the pinned message here in the channel for links to some good resources to help you get started

[edgy oar]

Hi I'm super new to DND were can I start?

[crude halo]

?looking

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[crude halo]

that vid didn't really talk about hex crawl which is what came with lopm

[pseudo frost]

What is lopm?

[crude halo]

the starter pack

Lost Mine of Phandelver

meant to say lmop

Was lmop meant to be ran as a hex crawl?

[grave current]

The first website in the pin is glitching out

[pseudo frost]

No. Not really lol

[crude halo]

oh wait is overland ||supposed to be done in part 3?||

[grave current]

Someone help me

[pseudo frost]

It depends but I would head ro #1029833015423143957 to avoid spoiling it here

[fervent herald]

Any tips for Monk?

[crude halo]

it says fast pace = 4 miles traveled per hour and normal pace = 3 miles per hour. how do i calculate distance travelled or time spent when i'm using hex crawl of 5 miles per hex?

because i need to say how many hours passed per hex and do the random encounter roll and such, right?

or do i just use an actual ruler and don't snap the token to the grid?

[wind current]

Does anyone have a short campaign planned tomorrow that I can join I am new and would need help making a character sheet I am 13yo

[echo kelp]

Use the looking-for channels. See #find-a-game for info about the channels and how to use them.

[glass summit]

6-mile hexes work better because they divide evenly into the three main rates of travel (18/24/30;slow/normal/fast)

With that you can figure out that over a day travelling at normal pace, the party will traverse through 4 hexes (24 divided by 6 = 4)

[crude halo]

don't you need to go hex by hex? where you calculate an encounter and lost chance per hex?

[glass summit]

you don't need to do anything, the DMG is just a guidline and you can do things however makes the most sense for you

The simplest solution for rolling against getting lost, and weather you meet a random encounter is having the party roll a survival check and for a random encounter at the start of every new day

[crude halo]

DMG?

[glass summit]

The Dungeon Master's Guide

[echo kelp]

I think this conversation is starting to move beyond the realm of #dnd-newcomers and would probably best fit in #dm-discussion if you'd like to continue it there.

[glass summit]

Thats a very good idea, if you'd still like help with this feel free to ping me there @crude halo

[dim fern]

I was invited to my first session today. We got to the beginning of character creation and I got extremely overwhelmed and ditched. I feel awful about it /=

[crude halo]

just use a premade starter character

[glass summit]

Sorry to hear that, but if you were being overwhelmed you shouldn't appologise for prioritising your mental health over anything else

Hopefully the group is accepting of you if you want to give it another go 👍 maybe the DM could give you a 1 on 1 to help make your character rather than do it at the table with others

[dim fern]

I'm probably not going to give it another attempt. One look at those sheets and it fried my brain. I mostly just feel bad for the folk that invited me, I feel like a jerk.

I guess it was just too complex for me

[glass summit]

Compared to a lot of tabletop RPGs D&D characters are very complex, i get that entirely

If it looks like something that looks fun to you, I'd encourage you to give it another try, but if you don't want to, then you know yourself best

A possible solution might be to ask your DM if you could use an NPC block for a few sessions to ease into the game, if character sheets are too daunting

[mortal garden]

I've had players like that in the past. What I did was basically I "hid" the sheet from them but still told them what to roll and why (I built the sheet with their high level input). Then after things started to kind of jive, we started to break down the sheet a bit.

Do you think that might work for you?

[dim fern]

Not really sure. I should probably return these books they gave me though.

[mortal garden]

Your group would probably appreciate that lol. :)

[hearty copper]

Hi

[crude halo]

Can you retreat and runaway from an encounter? what do you roll? dex checks?

[runic panther]

Hello, everyone

[dim fern]

hi

[hearty copper]

Hi, I'm new and idk what I'm doing all ik how to do is make a character sheet

[runic panther]

Hi, so am I lol

[hearty copper]

I mean my character is a mage wood elf

[runic panther]

Interested in seeing about finding a game for one of my concepts though.

[hearty copper]

What?

[pseudo frost]

?new here are some resources (including the free basic rules) to help you get started

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[pseudo frost]

And the last section has some help for finding games

[runic panther]

Okay, thank you!

[hearty copper]

This is still confusing to me lol

[runic panther]

Head down to the D&D Games section. Seems like we just post an add and hope for the best lol

[echo kelp]

See #find-a-game for how to use the #looking-for channels

Finding a group to play with (and ensuring schedules mesh) is actually one of the harder things about the game.

[runic panther]

Yea, especially after looking in forums for over a year. Decided to give this a try for a more, person to person interaction instead of post/apply and hope.

[hearty copper]

I'm still confused af

And like I don't have money to pay to join a session

[echo kelp]

There are free games out there. Also check out Roll20 (has a game finder) and Demiplane. There may be other places as well to find a group/game to join - like local comic/game stores, even local libraries.

[lyric fjord]

Likewise

I just wanted to search a fun campaign to play

[pseudo frost]

You don't have to pay

There are plenty of free games out there

[hearty copper]

Well I can't find any

[lyric fjord]

I hope to find one

I've got a paladin up and ready to go

😅

[hearty copper]

I have a mage

[lyric fjord]

Cool. Which race?

[regal egret]

reddit might be a good place to look? r/lfg is fairly active

[hearty copper]

Wood elf

[lyric fjord]

Cool. I'm the good old classic boring human

[echo kelp]

We've listed many different ways you can find a game - our #looking-for channels, Demiplane, Roll20, your local game/comic store, grabbing a bunch of friends and say "hey let's try this game", etc.

[lyric fjord]

I can only access the looking for bot channel

[echo kelp]

Other Discord servers that cater to D&D/TTRPGs

[lyric fjord]

Oh!

I'm kinda dumb 😅

[hearty copper]

Jw what dose ttrpg mean?

[lyric fjord]

Table top rpg

[echo kelp]

Also #looking-for-community is full of other D&D-related server postings

[hearty copper]

Oh

[crude halo]

you don't get any stealth bonus to being prone?

[surreal pecan]

Naturally, I don’t think so. But depending on the situation, I would give it to a player.

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[crude halo]

How do reactions work vs ready? do opportunity attacks still work when you already attacked?

[harsh fjord]

Opportunity attacks use your reaction, so what you did (or didn’t do) on your turn is moot unless you somehow used your reaction on said turn.

Readying an action means you forego your action until a trigger happens and then use your reaction to execute that action.

[crude halo]

do you have to specify a trigger for the ready?

[harsh fjord]

You do. https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Ready

[crude halo]

"If the goblin steps next to me, I move away."
Doesn't that make an opportunity attack for the goblin?

[plucky whale]

Hi, I'm 100% brand new to anything DnD related pretty much. I started playing the video game Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and I am really loving it so far; I'm not a stranger to in-depth strategy/RPG games. I'm considering trying DnD in real life but honestly I have no idea how it works. Am I supposed to play with the same group that agrees to meet regularly? Is there a character I can make that I can simply bring to other groups if they'll take me?

[harsh fjord]

Yes to the first, no to the second (for the most part).

You could bounce around groups that only run single-session games, but that’s a lot of work to find them, get vetted, and such.

[plucky whale]

So the standard experience is finding a group and a DM and playing through a campaign I'm assuming

[harsh fjord]

That’s probably the most common approach. Not the only one.

[broken narwhal]

Essentially, yes. There are groups that do one-shots and groups that do campaigns. One-shots are usually easier to orchestrate for random people.

[harsh fjord]

There’s also westmarches, but that’s a whole other thing.

[broken narwhal]

Oh lawd

[pseudo frost]

Just an FYI, Wrath of the Righteous uses Pathfinder 1e rules and they are quite different from D&D5e

[broken narwhal]

If you're looking for an in-person group, you might check to see if the city you live in has a subreddit. I occasionally see posts about people looking for players.

Also, your town might have a tabletop gaming facebook group.

[plucky whale]

I see, thanks for the info!

[broken narwhal]

If you have a headset and you're looking for an online group, roll20 has a sizeable community of groups looking for players. But since you're new, I might try to avoid that. Learning roll20 and 5e at the same time could be pretty daunting.

[brisk harbor]

So I kinda have a character idea.

Since I'm a flat out noob (I only played ONE session of ONE campaign ;-;), I was thinking of making a character as clueless as I:

A wannabe hero who grew up as the son of a blacksmith who always dreamed about being a hero, but being Flat-out Clueless. He knows how to use a sword and always fantasizes, but frankly, he has no idea what's out there because he grew up in his little bubble of a world.

I need to build on this somehow...

[broken narwhal]

Why is he clueless? Is he just naive? Heavily sheltered?

[brisk harbor]

Sheltered, not heavily so, naiive absolutely

I want to avoid making my first character knowledgeable and intelligent of the world because, well, I lack the actual knowledge of the game and lore to do so myself

I want a character that's going to be as clueless as I am

[pseudo frost]

Well the fun thing about that, every game is different and doesn't use the same lore

[brisk harbor]

Exactly

[pseudo frost]

I can guarantee my forgotten realms looks very different than other people's version. The main thing is to work it out with your DM

[crude halo]

Why doesn't the starter rulebook mention flanking?

[pseudo frost]

It's an optional rule

[fresh fable]

Cause it’s an optional rule in the DMG

[crude halo]

If you regularly use miniatures, flanking gives combatants a simple way to gain advantage on attack rolls against a common enemy.
why "miniatures"? Why not tokens?

[broken narwhal]

I feel like miniatures is a catch-all term.

[fresh fable]

https://locator.wizards.com/ store finder not updated a lot but it might get you started IRL also look for places nerds hang out. comic shops, libraries, weird goth shops etc ask around or stick an advert up some where

[brisk harbor]

I just need a good shot at getting accepted into a campaign so I can really start developing the character from there. That's the hard part given how new I am 🥴

[pseudo frost]

Just keep searching

[broken narwhal]

Do you work in a location where your co-workers might be open to playing? That's how my first group got started, and our first campaign ended up running over a year.

[fresh fable]

It can take a while to find the right game so don’t fret is your still looking after a few weeks, months but once you find that right game for you it’s awesome

[brisk harbor]

Fortunately, my current college schedule only has classes on tuesday and thursday afternoons.

.... That said I'm a soon to be law student, and I'll be in law school this fall

[broken narwhal]

Congratulations.

I know my college has a D&D group.

[feral light]

is there any god or oath for paladins that doesnt make them necessarily good or holy?

[broken narwhal]

Oath of Ancients, Oath of Vengeance

[feral light]

ty

[broken narwhal]

Fo sho

You can also talk to your DM about gods in their world and what would fit

[pseudo frost]

Also, paladins don't necessarily have to serve a god!

[feral light]

coolio, first time playing a character who isnt doing there own thing lmao

[crude halo]

what happens when you have a total party wipe?

[pseudo frost]

That's up you and your players on how you want resolve it

[crude halo]

what's great about dexterity and acrobatics? it doesn't seem like it can do as much as strength

like i'm surprised climbing isn't dexterity

[cobalt frigate]

Dexterity may increase your AC and saving throws.

[crude halo]

what about combat and roleplay?

[cobalt frigate]

If you do rock climbing you need strength.

[pseudo frost]

Some weapons allow you to use dex

[cobalt frigate]

Dexterity is good for ranged, light, and versatile weapons

[pseudo frost]

It's not really a roleplay stat

[crude halo]

i do rock climbing and most of the people need the skinny jogger's physique to rock climb well, less fat to weigh you down

[cobalt frigate]

This is why there are six abilities.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#UsingEachAbility

[cobalt frigate]

The Strength ability score has nothing to do with physique.

[crude halo]

acrobatics seems like you'll never use it. why would you do dives, rolls, somersaults, and flips?

[cobalt frigate]

That said, it's the DM's call to use a different ability for a skill check.

[pseudo frost]

Never underestimate the sort of things your players will want to do

[cobalt frigate]

Want to cross that tightrope, wooden beam or weak wooden stairs. Roll for Acrobatics.

Ability skill checks are situational.

[crude halo]

tightrope? why not just grab it cross legged hanging upside down

[cobalt frigate]

If you don't want to use Acrobatics then don't be proficient in it.

[cobalt frigate]

Then that's the DM's call if they decide if it's an Acrobatics check.

How you do it is narrative flavour.

[crude halo]

i'm just trying to understand what actions a dex player could have

so that they have more things to do compared to the other stats

[cobalt frigate]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#Dexterity

[crude halo]

i'm reading it

i can only think of a rope trap home alone style where you jump over the rope and the enemies fail and go prone

like a rope pulled across a hallway to trip people

[fresh plaza]

Acrobatics can sometimes be called for to prevent falling.

[pseudo frost]

My tip, don't stress about finding ways. Let your players tell you what they want to do and make an educated guess as to what they would roll

[fresh plaza]

As for tightrope walking, that would be faster walking than crawling. So yes, you could crawl across using legs etc. Or you could make an acrobatics to walk across.

[crude halo]

well i want to teach first timers with dex as well

[fresh plaza]

Acrobatics is also defense against grapple

Some builds will be better suited to taking acrobatics vs grapple than taking athletics vs grapple.

Acrobatics and Athletics can sometimes be used for the same task, just in different ways. Want to get free of restraints? Acrobatics to slip free or Athletics to break free.

[crude halo]

I'm reading that

A character needs one gallon of water per day, or two gallons per day if the weather is hot. A character who drinks only half that much water must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or suffer one level of exhaustion at the end of the day. A character with access to even less water automatically suffers one level of exhaustion at the end of the day.
A water skin can hold up to 5 lbs of water which is like ~0.1 gallons

so what are you supposed to normally do?

[cobalt frigate]

Handwave it

[crude halo]

why would it be written in the PHB then?

[cobalt frigate]

That's up to you to track but I handwave it when the PCs are near settlements and not in a desert.

[crude halo]

i mean if they're travelling in the overworld, it makes sense if they camp 3-4 days

[cobalt frigate]

You're the DM, you decide the RAW rules to use or not.

[crude halo]

I'm interested in using them as resource management, water, light sources, and encumbrance as it sounds more fun

i'm not that interested in favoring only superheroes style adventuring

[cobalt frigate]

If you're the DM then you decide how much RAW you want to stick to at your table.

[crude halo]

but i don't know what's the proper procedure regarding procuring water and how to carry a gallon or whatever with a 5 lbs waterskin

[pseudo frost]

I will say, many people don't like using those rule so talk with your players and come to a compromise as to what will be most fun for everyone

[cobalt frigate]

That's very old school D&D way where we had to micromanage our resources (torches, water, food, etc) in the dungeon.

[crude halo]

i mean i don't see the big issue, just hire a porter to carry all the resources

[crude musk]

Getting beyond the scope of this channel, might wanna move over to #dm-discussion

[crude halo]

can clerics not cast spells that require a free hand if they have a weapon in one hand and a shield in the other?

[crude musk]

Depends

You're best off reading the rules on spellcasting, and cleric foci (holy symbols)

[stone arrow]

Hey wsg!

Both campaigns I joined died after the session 0s because of shenanigans<3 so thought I'd join the discord server

[edgy onyx]

Oof, know the feel
And welcome~!

[distant urchin]

Hi never played before

So anyone want to play???

[edgy onyx]

#looking-for-players

[stone arrow]

Thanks!

I found the community thing, I'm looking through it now

Aaa all the campaigns are like super early in the morning for me

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[edgy onyx]

Timezones are a pain. Lot of my games are in the middle of the night xD

[stone arrow]

Honestly I'd prefer midnight lol

I'm so sad the campaign I was in didn't work out because I had this funny little guy

Lil Grung man

[edgy onyx]

Same, I can NOT wake up early

[stone arrow]

I'm so far from a morning person lol, my eyes don't work for at least an hour after waking up

[echo kelp]

Maybe try the #looking-for-community posts - these are other D&D related servers some who may have games running at times more suitable for you.

[worthy parcel]

Greetings adventurers!

My name is Dave, and I'm excited to be here in this Dungeons and Dragons community. I must confess, I've never played D&D before, but I've dabbled in similar role-playing games and have always been intrigued by the vast and immersive world of D&D.

To be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the whole experience, but also excited to learn the ropes and join in on the fun. I'm flabbergasted by the sheer amount of rules, lore, and character options, but I'm eager to dive in and explore this fascinating world.

I'm hoping to find some friendly folks here who are willing to show me the ways of D&D, and maybe even teach me some of the insider jokes. Speaking of which, why did the DM cross the road? To get to the other side of the story, of course!

So, here I am, a newbie adventurer seeking guidance and friendship. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and embarking on epic quests together. Let's roll some dice and have some fun!

[granite scroll]

Hello fellow adventurer! I may be new to the server but im not new to the game! Id love to assist you in your exploration into forgotten realms!

ahahaha! I feel like the jolly inn keep everyone is familiar with right now!

[worthy parcel]

Oh thats really nice of you! Can I DM you about some questions i'm having?

[granite scroll]

Of course! I love to help players!

[echo kelp]

Welcome! If you haven't seen it yet, check out the pinned message here in the channel. It has links to lots of great resources to help get you started.

[worthy parcel]

oh thanks for telling me, i just saw it and will check it out as wel!

[silent pawn]

DM or ask any questions y'all have

[granite scroll]

Im still just waiting for a message request to pop up honestly

[worthy parcel]

i'm still busy at the moment, will come back to you in a few! Sorry for making you waiting

[granite scroll]

Dont worry, i dont really have much better to do!

[swift gazelle]

Hey is there like a game I could join? I know the general gist of how to play but not 100%.

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

^ These are the channels we have for looking for a group or game

[edgy oar]

Are there any tutorial videos of a step by step guide to learn the basics of DND because I've tried the beginners guide and I just couldn't wrap my head around it.

[harsh fjord]

Maybe try this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2qv5Uin9c

Handbooker Helper is also a popular choice.

[crude halo]

I remember when playing 3e in Neverwinter Nights that I saw Sorcerer as better than Wizard because you were able to cast more spells more times before resting. Is that the case in 5e where you can do more casting?

[harsh fjord]

Sorcerers know more spells innately, but wizards can learn more spells overall and prepare a limited number from them.

The number of spell slots they have is the same, though.

[crude halo]

can't sorcerers cast more instances of a specific spell?

[harsh fjord]

No.

The amount of castings of any given spell is tied to the class’s spell slots, and those are, if I recall, consistent among full casters in 5e.

[crude halo]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[crude halo]

I thought I heard that there are certain advantages where you sum 2 dice instead of 1 rather than picking the higher die, am I remembering wrong?

[harsh fjord]

Are you talking about advantage/disadvantage?

[crude halo]

yes

[crude musk]

That's advantage (and disadvantage) and applies to attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks (d20 rolls)

[crude halo]

but I think there are different kinds of advantage/disadvantage?

[crude musk]

No, just one

[crude halo]

right so for those you pick the higher die when advantage?

[harsh fjord]

It’s in the rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#AdvantageandDisadvantage

[crude musk]

If you have any number of sources of advantage, you roll two d20s and pick the higher
If you have any number of sources of disadvantage, you roll two d20s and pick the lower
If you have any number of both, it's a normal roll

[crude halo]

How does shield spell work? says 1 reaction for casting time, so does that mean you can't do an action as you ready a reaction?

[harsh fjord]

You don’t ready a reaction. You regain a reaction on your turn, and some abilities—like Shield—let you use that reaction on your turn. You’d have to wait until your next turn to get your reaction back.

[smoky adder]

There are reactions other than the one provided by the Ready action -- like Shield.

[crude halo]

so how do you cast shield? i'm confused

[smoky adder]

You can use a reaction any time the trigger condition occurs.

In Shield's case, any time "you are hit by an attack or targeted by the magic missile spell", you can then cast the spell.

The Ready action simply lets you define your own trigger and reaction for a round.

(And once you use a reaction, you can't use another until the start of your next turn.)

[woeful mist]

How do bards work? Like how do they inspire etc.

[crude musk]

That's a very vague question

They work how their rules say they work

Bard inspiration works as described in the feature:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/bard#BardicInspiration-75

[harsh fjord]

In particular,

You can inspire others through stirring words or music.

[woeful mist]

If that's the case then how do you gain inspiration?

[harsh fjord]

The bard themselves don’t gain it, but others players get it from the bard through the class ability as described.

[crude musk]

Did you read the section I linked to?

[woeful mist]

Yes, I'm talking about the inspiration not bardic inspiration. The one that lets you re-roll it's in the top corner

[crude musk]

That's given out by the DM

[smoky adder]

(It has nothing to do with bards per se.)

Your DM can choose to give you inspiration for a variety of reasons. Typically, DMs award it when you play out your personality traits, give in to the drawbacks presented by a flaw or bond, and otherwise portray your character in a compelling way. Your DM will tell you how you can earn inspiration in the game.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#Inspiration

[pearl frost]

D&D Learn to Play Event!

On April 7-9, local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting a series of learn-to-play events, and you’re invited! Get the full details here.

[abstract flame]

Hey , how do i find a group to play with online?

[simple goblet]

You can have a look through the listings in #looking-for-players
I have seen people recommend Reddit's r/LFG and the Roll20 forums as good places to cast your net as well

[harsh fjord]

Yep. Skim various Discords (many D&D YouTubers have public ones with channels to find players/games, for example), MeetUp, Facebook, forums (D&D Beyond, Demiplane, Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, EN World, RPG Geek, RPGnet), Reddit (r/LFG, r/roll20LFG, r/DnDLFG, r/LFG_Europe), StartPlaying, and Warhorn.

If you’re interested in play by post (asynchronous text-based play), check out Role Gate, RPGCrossing, Gamers Plane, D&D Beyond's forums, and Reddit’s r/pbp.

[crude halo]

What is proficiency for spells?

[harsh fjord]

The proficiency bonus?

[crude halo]

i mean how do you get it? is it a proficiency for a specific spell or school of spells?

[harsh fjord]

I don't understand the context. Where do you see the rules refer to spell proficiency?

[cobalt frigate]

Your character has proficiency bonus based on your character level.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement

[crude halo]

Some spells require the caster to make an attack roll
to determine whether the spell effect hits the intended
target. Your attack bonus with a spell attack equals your
spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus.

The DC to resist one of your spells equals 8 + your
spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. This
number is on the character sheets for the cleric and the
wizard, and in the statistics for a monster that casts spells.

[cobalt frigate]

See my post above yours.

[harsh fjord]

Your proficiency bonus is your proficiency bonus, based on your character level.

[crude halo]

ahhh

wasn't sure if it was a thing like proficiency in thieves' tools

[cobalt frigate]

You can be proficient in a skill or a tool, which you then add your proficiency bonus (plus the appropriate modifier) to when rolling the skill check.

If you have Expertise, then you double your proficiency bonus for that particular skill/tool.

[crude halo]

when doing LMOP for a first time D&D game with first time people, should i ask advice on what I should do as a DM?

[harsh fjord]

Ask your party, you mean?

[crude halo]

yeah

[harsh fjord]

Depends on how collaborative you want the game to be.

[smoky adder]

It's definitely okay to ask.

[crude halo]

i guess it's a given to ask help on understanding mechanics

But i don't want to make the group wait around while i solo think about things

or have to figure out something

or thinking on what should happen or occur

[cobalt frigate]

As the DM, you basically listen because you are waiting for what the players want to do. Based on their decision, you improv on how to act/react.

[crude halo]

basically i don't want to bog the game down from me trying to figure something out

[harsh fjord]

Then go for it.

[smoky adder]

Then yeah, you can ask your players.

[cobalt frigate]

You need to hone on your improv skills, think quickly on the spot based on the players do/say.

[smoky adder]

You can ask #dnd-rules.

You can just make something up to keep the game going, then find the answer later.

There's no right or wrong here.

[harsh fjord]

You also will likely go slowly since you (and they) are learning. As long as everyone's patient, there shouldn't be a problem.

[cobalt frigate]

You don't need to memorize all of the rules. The books are there for reference.
Take cue cards to write notes down.
There are DM "cheat sheets" with the fundamental rules (google them and print them out)

I've been DMing for 40+ years and I don't know all the rules. I pause the game to look things up (D&D Beyond's search function makes it much easier than going through my physical books).

Worse comes to worse, I make a call for a ruling and later if I realize I'm wrong I'll tell my players and maybe even retcon the ruling.

[desert echo]

[harsh fjord]

FYI: You might want to consider changing your name here.

[desert echo]

Right right ik but I tried earlier and couldn't....I will....as soon as I can-

There we go

[harsh fjord]

Brava. Didn't want you to get hit by the bot.

Do you have questions about D&D?

[desert echo]

I mean....I wanna try it? But no idea how to mostly

[harsh fjord]

?new

[desert echo]

Very

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[harsh fjord]

There we go, bot.

[desert echo]

😅

[harsh fjord]

Check those resources above!

[desert echo]

Well I've been to D&D Beyond already so ik some things...

Finding a game part might be helpful tho

[harsh fjord]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

The quick-start guide below explains how to find a game here on our server. Check out #find-a-game for the channel rules, FAQ, and off-server game options.

Our Game Channels

• #750812887697588356 has players who are ready to join a game.
• #looking-for-players has unpaid DMs offering a traditional D&D experience: a single party playing together through a shared adventure.
• #looking-for-community has free community-style games like West Marches, One-Shot locators, and more. These are easy to join and regularly active, but you might play with different people each session.
• #paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. These games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation.

How to Join

The best place to start is by replying to the messages that have already been posted. You can use the thread attached to the post or send the user a direct message.

To post your own instead, simply type /looking-for, select the channel you want, and send.

Be respectful, and have fun!

[harsh fjord]

There's also a ton of other options to find games if you're focused on online play. If you're looking for in-person, you might try any local games/comics/hobby shops, libraries, and schools for tabletop clubs and programming.

[desert echo]

No no, online's best-

For now at least ig?

[harsh fjord]

Check out our channels here, then, for a start. If you want other search options, see this message: #dnd-newcomers message

[desert echo]

Hm~

Well ty ^^

I'll see 👀

[jovial lintel]

So.. no more Westmarches channel?

[pseudo frost]

#looking-for-community is the channel for advertising westmarches and community servers

[simple goblet]

Don't believe there has ever been a Westmarches channel in this server

[harsh fjord]

There was in the D&D server pre-merge.

[crude halo]

how does wizard and cleric preparing work? for cleric do you get a set # of spells chosen at character creationand choose which you can prepare from that chosen set?

[harsh fjord]

You prepare the list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list. When you do so, choose a number of cleric spells equal to your Wisdom modifier + your cleric level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

So you have access to the full list of cleric spells appropriate to your level. (See the table on the class details page.) Then you can prepare a certain number of spells using the calculation above.

Wizards do not have access to the full spell list of their class, but they have particular spells scribed in a spellbook. They can select their spells from that pool using a similar calculation.

[crude halo]

so wizards choose which spells they get on levelup and then choose to scribe them into the spellbook as a way to "prepare"?

[harsh fjord]

Yep.

Each time you gain a wizard level, you can add two wizard spells of your choice to your spellbook for free.

[crude halo]

i mean for wizard: once you get those spells from levelup, do you need to prepare them?

and do you have a max prepare?

[runic crypt]

Greetings; new DM here. I see that the #looking-for channels are good for finding players, DMs, or paid campaigns. Has anyone used them, and is it usually a good way to find random groups and/or oneshots/sustained campaigns?

[harsh fjord]

The Wizard table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your wizard spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.

You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

If you don't prepare a spell, it's not prepared and you can't cast it.

[smoky adder]

^ With one exception: a wizard can cast a ritual spell in their book as a ritual even if it's not prepared.

(You would not have the option of using a spell slot for it.)

[tired sentinel]

@molten crow in here

[molten crow]

Got it

[haughty nacelle]

welp...just got here...noob...halp...im old and slow

[harsh fjord]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

Here's a few excellent resources to get you started!

How do I play?

• Try this guided interactive adventure to create your first character and learn the basics of D&D.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For a bite-sized breakdown on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series on YouTube.

For Players

• You can create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Get advice on making your first character, then check out the rest of the New Player's Guide articles.

For DMs

• Start here to learn how to be a Dungeon Master.
• Get advice on starting strong for your first game, then browse the rest of the Dungeon Master Tips series for more.

Finding a Game

• Check out #find-a-game or this article for instructions on finding a group.
• Get advice for playing online with this article or video.

[harsh fjord]

Check out the resources above for getting yourself oriented!

[molten crow]

So I took the lowest rolls and got the new ones 15, 18, 11, 16, 13, 14

[haughty nacelle]

yes! thank you

im on dnd beyond...i need to get that plugged in to this

[tired sentinel]

getting an 18 is really good

[haughty nacelle]

roll high?

[tired sentinel]

what kind of character would you like to play? thatll help us decide what numbers we want in what stats

[haughty nacelle]

i have a 1st level half-orc barbarian...basic stuff...but im also interested in the magic classes, and druid and woodland-type PCs.

[molten crow]

Well a character who acts as a nice person but with a despise against humans with power

[tired sentinel]

ok let me rephrase. what would you like your character to be able to do?

[molten crow]

Oh like mostly magic with a bit of hand combat

[grave rover]

Hello, I have been playing a sorcerer for a bit and am now level 5 in my friends dnd game, I am trying to decide between adding a +1 to dexterity and constitution which would make there rolls be a +3 instead of a +2, but I’m trying to decide whether I should do that or gain a feat instead, is there a feat for sorcerers that is worth getting as soon as possible or should I just get better rolls on dexterity and constitution?

[molten crow]

Like mostly uses magic but is not entirely weak in hand combat

[haughty nacelle]

I want to do what is most familiar to me right now...which would be fighter-type (barbarian, fighter) and wizard...not as familiar with sorcerer/warlock though I am interested.

[harsh fjord]

A better question for #character-discussion!

[tired sentinel]

I'd suggest buffing your con. It'll help you maintain concentration on important spells.

[haughty nacelle]

I like to get into the details of the character and the rollplaying aspect...like if my pc is low intelligence i really try to keep to that

[grave rover]

Alright thank you.

[tired sentinel]

You could play a melee focused ranger, warlock, druid or maybe an eldritch knight fighter.

[haughty nacelle]

ill check them out and roll up some 1st level PCs.

I assume there are games here for 1st level-ers

[molten crow]

I chose warlock which I heard charisma is supposed to be one of the highest abilities

[tired sentinel]

Yeah charisma is the warlock's spellcasting ability. A higher charisma will help your spells land more often.

[haughty nacelle]

cool...thank you all

[smoky adder]

Yeah, the Quick Build suggestion for a warlock says this:

First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution.

[tired sentinel]

Sorry guitarn but i am already trying to help someone

[smoky adder]

Not that you have to listen to it, but it's generally good advice.

[haughty nacelle]

imma go read the info that was given me above...be back later

thanks again for the warm and helpful welcome

[molten crow]

Ok ok so I placed the 18 on charisma and the 16 on constitution

[tired sentinel]

What are your stats again?

[smoky adder]

I'd go DEX third, generally.

[molten crow]

15, 18, 11, 16, 13, and 14

[smoky adder]

And then the rest in whatever order you like.

[tired sentinel]

Warlock stat priorty should look something like this

cha -> con -> dex -> str/int/wis in any order

[molten crow]

I left wisdom with 11 intat 13 str at 14 dex at 15 cons at 16 and cha at 18

[tired sentinel]

Feel free to move things around though and let the roleplaying aspect of it guide you. I once played a very smart warlock with a better int than his con or dex

[molten crow]

Ok

[tired sentinel]

Don't feel pressured to make the most optimal, mechanically beneficial choices you can. Get creative with it and have fun.

[smoky adder]

What race did you pick?

Because that will increase your ability scores, too.

[molten crow]

I chose half elf

[tired sentinel]

Half elf very epic

[smoky adder]

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/races/20-half-elf#Half-ElfTraits

[tired sentinel]

Your charisma is already maxed out at level 1

[smoky adder]

I'd put the other two points in your odd-numbered scores.

DEX and INT, probably.

[molten crow]

Oh so instead of 18 it’s a 20?

[smoky adder]

Yep!

[molten crow]

Cool cool

[tired sentinel]

final stats should be str 14, dex 16, con 16, int 14, wis 11, and cha 20

[molten crow]

Yupppp

[tired sentinel]

dont be afraid of that low wis score. having a low score can lead to some awesome roleplaying moments.

[molten crow]

Kool yea I am fine with low wisdom 😅

[lyric fjord]

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[tired sentinel]

Liekly because you don't own the book which the leonin comes from on whatever software you're using.

[brazen basalt]

So, its Max 20, you can get?

[burnt delta]

They're in Mythic Odysseys of Theros

[lyric fjord]

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[molten crow]

Sorry question my proficiency bonus is the level of my character?

[tired sentinel]

without magic items or some very high level class features, yes

[tired sentinel]

at level 1, its +2

it increases by +1 every 4 levels

[smoky adder]

They get a higher walking speed, darkvision, claws, a Daunting Roar ability, and a couple skill proficiencies.

[tired sentinel]

so level 5, 9 , 13, and 17

[lyric fjord]

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[tired sentinel]

character level

[molten crow]

Ooh ok

[lyric fjord]

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[smoky adder]

This table shows the proficiency bonus at each level:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement

It ranges from +2 at level 1 to +6 at level 20.

[brazen basalt]

And it can be used for?

The proficiency points

[tired sentinel]

Your proficiency bonus is added to your attack rolls for all spells and for weapons you're proficient in

You also add it to skill checks and saving throws you're proficient in

[smoky adder]

In short, you're more likely to succeed at the things you're proficient in, because you get to add your proficiency bonus.

You're good at the things you're good at.

[brazen basalt]

So a wizard and a fighter in lvl 2 with same dex and strenght at 11 ex, can hit an ac 16 at the same roll?

[cobalt frigate]

With what?

[brazen basalt]

With a staff ex

[cobalt frigate]

If the wizard is using a weapon (melee or ranged) that they're not proficient in then they don't add their proficiency bonus to it.

[tired sentinel]

To explain a few terms

Attack roll. You roll one of these when you're trying to hit something. That could mean with a weapon, or a spell.

Ability/skill check. You roll one of these when you're trying to do something that isn't hitting something, and usually has a chance of failure. This could be climbing a difficult surface or convincing a shopkeep to give you a discount.

Saving throw. You make one of these when you try to avoid an effect that might damage or negatively impact you. You could be dodging out of the way of a lightning bolt, or resisting a magical effect that might try to take control of you.

[cobalt frigate]

Fighters are proficient in all simple and martial weapons so they add their proficiency bonus to their melee/ranged weapon attacks.

[brazen basalt]

And I guess a wizard is in a staff 🧐

[cobalt frigate]

Both the wizard and fighter are level 2 so their proficiency bonus is +2. Staff is a melee weapon and their Str of 11 gives them a +0 modifier. Staves are simple weapons that both the wizard and fighters are proficient in, so they have an attack roll with a +2 bonus (from their PB).

[brazen basalt]

So in lvl 2 They Are equal a fighter and a wizard 😂

[smoky adder]

If they have equal stats, sure.

[brazen basalt]

Strange rules..

[cobalt frigate]

Yes but it's very unlikely a fighter would have such a low Strength score.

Str and Con are the two primary stats for Fighters.

[smoky adder]

And a wizard that prioritizes strength is probably gonna struggle in other areas.

[brazen basalt]

In add 2 ed to hit ac table..

[cobalt frigate]

Strength would be a dump stat for a wizard.

[brazen basalt]

Im an old 2 edition player. Reading up on 5 edition 😂😂

[cobalt frigate]

5E has bounded accuracy. Fighters in past editions attack bonus went up per level.

Yes, it was very odd when I first got into 5E but it make sense when you understand WotC's design decision to keep monsters' AC low so that PCs hit more often (it's not fun for players to miss all the time against AC 25+, which was the norm in 3.5E...)