Modifer stacks isn't really a thing in 5E compared to 3.5E
#dnd-newcomers
cobalt frigate
brazen basalt
Yir They changed the system allready there.
In 2 ed. The lower ac the better.
cobalt frigate
I don't miss lower AC from AD&D. It's not intuitive for new players that you add +X armour bonus but your AC number goes down.
3E was great in changing the attack roll and AC system (I don't miss THAC0)
brazen basalt
So let me get this straith.
Youll have to put a proficiency bonus on each weapon?
Therefor the extra?
cobalt frigate
If anything 5E is similar to BX (and 4E) than 3.5E. The ruleset was simplified for greater accessibility for new players.
smoky adder
So let me get this straith.
Youll have to put a proficiency bonus on each weapon...
On each weapon you're proficient with, yeah.
cobalt frigate
You only add your proficiency bonus to weapons, skills, saving throws, and tools you are proficient in.
smoky adder
For fighters, that's basically every weapon.
tired sentinel
And saving throws!
cobalt frigate
Yes that too.
smoky adder
For wizards, that's only daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, and light crossbows.
cobalt frigate
That said, there is the bladesinging wizard sub-class that is a "melee" wizard...
smoky adder
Still a far cry from a fighter, though -- at least in terms of weapon proficiencies.
You gain proficiency with light armor, and you gain proficiency with one type of one-handed melee weapon of your choice.
brazen basalt
Ok. Im a 3 lvl fighter with + 3 in dex..
If i roll a 13 Ill hit an ac of 16.
harsh fjord
Higher even, since you'd have a total of +5 to that 13 roll.
cobalt frigate
Once I had to profusely apologize to a player when I laughed uncontrollably when his bladesinger got knocked down to 0 hp from an opportunity attack because he forgot to say used the Disengage or Dodge action. I was so embarassed as a DM for laughing at a player's decision...
brazen basalt
Higher even, since you'd have a total of +5 to that 13 roll.
Howcome?
harsh fjord
+3 from Dex, +2 from proficiency.
tired sentinel
Proficiency bonus!
cobalt frigate
Ok. Im a 3 lvl fighter with + 3 in dex..
If i roll a 13 Ill hit an ac of 16.
The Dex modifier only matters if they weapon is ~~light ~~finesse or ranged though.
harsh fjord
Assuming the weapon allows you to use Dex and assuming you're proficient in said weapon.
harsh fjord
The Dex modifier only matters if they weapon is ~~light ~~finesse or ranged tho...
Finesse too, right?
tired sentinel
Finesse is the property you're looking for, not light
Light allows you to dual wield, finesse lets you use dex in place of strength
brazen basalt
Im a 3.lvl wizard with + 2 in dex
I roll 13.
I hit an ac of 17 If the weapon is a sling?
And in lvl 5 its 18 because og the extra bonus..
But Ill guess its just like the wepons the class can use thats the proficiency..
So of a wizard use a 1 hand sword what then?
Or is it a No go
tired sentinel
A wizard doesn't have proficiency in shortswords, but can still use them, just not adding their proficiency bonus.
dapper gulch
Weapons you are not proficient with can still be used, tho you can’t add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll.
Most of the time you’ll be slinging cantrips as a wizard, tho.
brazen basalt
An cantrips can be used All the time 🧐
tired sentinel
Yup. Cantrips are basic spells that don't take up spell slots. Low but reliable damage.
dapper gulch
As long as you meet the requirements for the spell components then cantrips have no limit.
tired sentinel
Generally you'd have an arcane focus that deals with the material components
brazen basalt
Lol
dapper gulch
Example: fire bolt has vocal (v) and somatic (s) components.
That means you need to be able to vocalize the incantation and you need a free hand to perform the somatic gesture.
tired sentinel
Your save DC is what a monster has to beat with their saving throw to be unaffected by your spell, or suffer a reduced effect.
Your save DC is calculated as 8 + your spellcasting modifier + your proficiency bonus.
As an example, I'm a level 3 wizard with a 16 in intelligence. My save DC is 8 + 3 (from int) + 2 (prof bonus), which equals 13.
molten crow
Sorry quick question for warlock I get two languages common and elvish then another of my choice, does it have to be from the standard list or can it be from other lists?
dapper gulch
Standard list is generally what you pull from. Anything exotic or not listed you’d best run by your DM first.
cobalt frigate
Sorry quick question for warlock I get two languages common and elvish then anot...
Ask your DM which languages are in their campaign setting.
molten crow
Oh ok thanks
jaunty rune
Always wanted to play d&d but never got the chance so im wondering how this whole thing works
harsh fjord
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crude halo
how do subclasses work? can you have multiple subclasses?
pseudo frost
No
crude halo
like fighter champion and battlemaster?
cobalt frigate
how do subclasses work? can you have multiple subclasses?
Only one subclass per class.
crude halo
Do these even have subclasses? https://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/StarterSet_Characters.pdf
cobalt frigate
Think of a subclass like a specialist profession. There are engineers and medical doctors but they can specialize.
ornate kiln
Do these even have subclasses? https://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/StarterSe...
the cleric already has a subclass. the wizard gets theirs at level 2, the other characters in this sheet get theirs at level 3
cobalt frigate
Do these even have subclasses? https://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/StarterSe...
Most classes don't choose their sub-class until level 3.
smoky adder
Do these even have subclasses? https://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/StarterSe...
They don't seem to be explicitly called out, but yes.
The fighter is a Champion, for example.
crude halo
the cleric already has a subclass. the wizard gets theirs at level 2, the other ...
why at lvl 3?
cobalt frigate
Because that's the way it was designed.
ornate kiln
because level 3 is the point where most classes get their subclass choice
pseudo frost
why at lvl 3?
That's what the rules for the specific class state
crude halo
The fighter is a Champion, for example.
where does it say the fighter is a champion? I don't see anything with ctrl+f
cobalt frigate
where does it say the fighter is a champion? I don't see anything with ctrl+f
Because it's the one free fighter sub-class in the Basic Rules/SRD.
crude halo
where does the PHB even talk about classes getting their subclasses at lvl 3? and why wizards get it at lvl 2?
cobalt frigate
where does the PHB even talk about classes getting their subclasses at lvl 3? an...
You have to read each class to see when they choose their subclass.
pseudo frost
where does the PHB even talk about classes getting their subclasses at lvl 3? an...
Under each class description
smoky adder
The Fighter gets Improved Critical because they're a Champion.
crude halo
Because it's the one free fighter sub-class in the Basic Rules/SRD.
SRD?
cobalt frigate
SRD?
Systems Reference Document. Think of it as the "open source" for the 5E ruleset that third parties can use.
The subclasses not found in the Basic Rules/SRD are only found in the WotC published source books, such as the PHB, Tasha's, and Xanathar's (meaning: you have to buy those books to have access to them).
smoky adder
Any Fighter that wasn’t a Champion would not get Improved Critical, but some other feature instead.
That sheet just doesn’t outright say it, presumably in the interest of simplicity.
crude halo
so the only way you knew he was champion was the lvl 3 Improved Critical mention? in the starter set characters?
smoky adder
Yeah
crude halo
sheesh
smoky adder
Which also makes sense because, like the others said, Champion is the “free” subclass.
cobalt frigate
It was done for simplicity. It's a premade character afterall.
lyric fjord
hey everyone, this is just a test to see if my PCP is visible
I had issues w it before
crude halo
do i have to buy the PHB or is there a free version online? hosted by wizard
smoky adder
hey everyone, this is just a test to see if my PCP is visible
I don’t know what a PCP is. 😅
broken narwhal
Primary care physician?
smoky adder
do i have to buy the PHB or is there a free version online? hosted by wizard
The Basic Rules are available at no cost:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
It’s a subset of the information found in the PHB.
pseudo frost
The only difference between the free basic rules and the PHB are the number of player customization options
smoky adder
All the core rules, but fewer character options.
cobalt frigate
do i have to buy the PHB or is there a free version online? hosted by wizard
PHB isn't free. You can either buy the physical book (Amazon or your local game store) or the digital one (D&D Beyond... which the sale was over yesterday)
crude halo
does the PHB have TCE rules? is TCE even considered 5e since it added on rules?
harsh fjord
No, TCE was published after the PHB, and yes, it's 5e, just an expansion of the existing rules.
cobalt frigate
Previous editions had expansion source books. 5E is no different. (Remember that TSR/WotC makes money by selling books)
pseudo frost
They are technically an optional rule in 5e but they are fairly common practice
trail yew
May I ask where I could find some quick and easy rules summ up?
harsh fjord
Maybe this first video in a series will work for you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO2qv5Uin9c
I've never seen a single source that boils it down because even the basics are a fair amount to absorb.
trail yew
Okay thanks though!
smoky adder
Before the Storm does a good job of introducing the basics.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en
pearl frostBOT
timid nova
how do I find someone to play with
echo kelp
how do I find someone to play with
?looking - These are our #looking-for channels to find a group or game to join. See #find-a-game for more info and instructions on how to use them.
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gusty bane
Could I have some help I would like to post for looking for DM but I am confused on how to do so?
ornate idol
wait there's something I don't understand
at level 3 in Warlock you have 2 spells slots
and 2 spells slots levels
does it mean you can only cast 2 spells ?
open beacon
does it mean you can only cast 2 spells ?
yes
ornate idol
but then, if you cast a level 1 spell with a 2nd level spell slot, you technically can't cast spells anymore right ?
open beacon
but then, if you cast a level 1 spell with a 2nd level spell slot, you technical...
yes, thats why warlocks want to use spells that can be upcast
ornate idol
So
in the warlock table
for 4 regular spells
you can only cast twice before having to do a short/long rest ?
open beacon
you can only cast twice before having to do a short/long rest ?
yes
ornate idol
what about pact magic ?
it' the same thing except you just don't have to prepare the spell right ?
it keeps the other rules of spellcasting aside from that
silent pawn
You know spells as a Warlock
open beacon
pact magic works like this
- you have 2 spell slots (you gain one more spell slot beginning 3rd tier and one 4th tier play)
- you learn spells each time each time you level up until 9th level. Then you know a new spell every other level
- your spell slots, while limited, grow more powerful.
silent pawn
even if you cast a level 1 spell when your spell slots are only level 2, your level 1 spell will always be upcasted
silent pawn
Yes
ornate idol
and do not need to prepare them ?
silent pawn
Nope
open beacon
when you say "learn"
warlocks aren't like wizards where you prepare your spells each day. They know a certain amount of spells and can always cast those spells.
silent pawn
and do not need to prepare them ?
You have "spells known"
You can only learn spells through levelling up, you can't learn them from a book like a wizard
ornate idol
so basically, none of the warlock spells need to be prepared ?
silent pawn
so basically, none of the warlock spells need to be prepared ?
no
silent pawn
You have "spells known"
which is a numerical value
at level 1, you know 2 spells etc etc
silent pawn
like the spells your patron give you, yes
Doesn't have to be from the patron, patron gives you access to more spells.
open beacon
you also have the warlock spell list to choose from
ornate idol
yeah sure, it was an example
silent pawn
Yes, you can choose spells your patron gives, that's called the expanded spell list
ornate idol
but if I'm a lv 3 Warlock, I have access to 4 spells and 2 cantrips
ornate idol
in these 4 spells
I choose 1 from my patron expanded spells list
it become pact magic, right ?
silent pawn
it become pact magic, right ?
Pact magic is just how you got your magic which is through your patron
ornate idol
yeah but in this case
silent pawn
yeah but in this case
Patron Magic: Your arcane research and the magic bestowed on you by your patron have given you facility with spells.
open beacon
pact magic isn't a spell category. its how you cast your spells.
silent pawn
You can choose 4 spells, either from your patron's list or from the normal warlock list
ornate idol
i should be able to cast 1 level 1 spell and 1 level 2 spell OR 2 level 1 spells, right ?
silent pawn
Yes
open beacon
i should be able to cast 1 level 1 spell and 1 level 2 spell OR 2 level 1 spells...
oh no. You can cast 2 level 1 spells or 2 level 2 spells
silent pawn
In whatever combination you want
ornate idol
oh no. You can cast 2 level 1 spells or 2 level 2 spells
wdym 2 level 2 spells ?
silent pawn
You have 2 spell slots, you can cast whatever spell you want as long its in your 4
silent pawn
wdym 2 level 2 spells ?
You have 2 spell slots, you can cast 2 level 2 spells
ornate idol
So I can cast at any level I want ?
open beacon
wdym 2 level 2 spells ?
you have two spell slots that grow in power. They work like normal spell slots but everything cast with them are upcast
open beacon
So I can cast at any level I want ?
yes, so long as your warlock spell slots are of that level
silent pawn
So I can cast at any level I want ?
Look at the slot level
ornate idol
it says 2
silent pawn
you can only know spells which are level 2 and under
ornate idol
Ooh I get it
open beacon
so all your spell slots are 2nd level. Anything cast with them are always upcast to 2nd level
silent pawn
when it goes up to level 3 at 5th level. you can learn spells of 3rd level
and so on
ornate idol
I thought that, because it said 2 in the spells slot and in the Spell slots level, it meant that I had one level 1 slot and one level 2 slot
silent pawn
All your spell slot level = Slot level
When you level up to level 5, all your spell slots turn into level 3 spell slots
ornate idol
so do I need to prepare the spells that are not from my patron ?
ornate idol
okay I get it
silent pawn
patron just gives you access to additional spells
ornate idol
Thank you both
silent pawn
np, happy to answer
zinc charm
I am new to dnd I bought the players handbook for $18 on dndbeyond and I downloaded app and made my first character. I am going to have my first session on Saturday. I chose for my first character a female halfling rogue with entertainer background and she has a flute and focuses on sleight of hand and deception and I chose to progress by experience. I am hoping this is a good character for a new player.
silent pawn
I am new to dnd I bought the players handbook for $18 on dndbeyond and I downloa...
Sounds great! Is it level 1?
zinc charm
Yeah level 1
silent pawn
Is it a full campaign or just a 1 session thing?
zinc charm
I found a place in town near me that meets every Saturday at 4:30 and it’s a continuous never ending campaign run by a game shop. It cost $10 a seat and it’s open to new players and your welcome to come to multiple sessions and have your character progress and jump in any time it’s been running for years
silent pawn
I found a place in town near me that meets every Saturday at 4:30 and it’s a con...
awesome, if you enjoy playing dnd do think about what subclass you want for your character at level 3
tired sentinel
Talk to your dm about whether they're using experience or milestone levelling
Oops was scrolled up
silent pawn
a lot of them are not in the PHB, but you still have 3 choices
zinc charm
If it’s milestone I will make a new character since this was experience based. I joined dnd beyond master sub so I can have characters and dice rolls on my iPhone
silent pawn
If you find dnd fun, do consider buying physical dice. they are much more fun
zinc charm
Good to know
I really enjoyed the new movie and I played Star Trek table top about a decade ago for about a year meeting every month. I haven’t tried dnd but I figured since I enjoyed trek table top rpg and enjoyed the movie I should try it
silent pawn
Have fun honestly
and you know the basic stuff like not talking over anyone else, respecting others but that’s common sense
and ask if you are unsure
also if there is combat, most people pre-plan their moves before their turn so that the combat goes quicker
zinc charm
Thanks i am sure I will it sounds interesting. I got the book homeland to read for some more knowledge in setting
queen raptor
Do you know of any dnd sessions that are possibly happening? Im still pretty new to this since it's been awhile since I've played in D&D
pseudo frost
?looking these are the channels we have to help you find games
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cedar lintel
I just seen an article that one dnd or whatever it's called is going to be backwards compatible. I didn't read it yet I'm at work. Does that mean if I bought the rule books (phb, dmg, mm) today for 5e they're not obsolete?
echo kelp
You can still use them with the updates if everything works out - again everything is under development and things may change but D&D has said they'd like to keep everything backwards compatible with 5th edition. See #1063492306927374426 for more discussion about the upcoming updates.
cedar lintel
Okay thanks @echo kelp !
potent lintel
Hey Everyone. This is my first time here. Never played before. Just starting to create a character. This game looks really fun
simple merlin
Hey y'all am pretty new i have never played before, and it would really help if someone could answer some of my questions
harsh fjord
Fire away.
foggy leaf
you get experience points from killing stuff and completing quests
harsh fjord
When you say 'how do they work,' what do you mean exactly?
simple merlin
ok so ofc you star by 0 right?
harsh fjord
You start at level 1.
simple merlin
you get experience points from killing stuff and completing quests
btw ty
simple merlin
You start at level 1.
ok that answers some questions
harsh fjord
You can earn experience points by defeating monsters and overcoming obstacles, as mentioned. But some DMs run it that you level up when you reach points in the story.
foggy leaf
i didnt know that
simple merlin
You can earn experience points by defeating monsters and overcoming obstacles, a...
ok that makes it easy to understand
ok i have a nother question, whats everything someone needs to make a character?
harsh fjord
The rules and a character sheet. Dice optional.
hybrid lichen
You just need a sheet really, everything else can be found online
simple merlin
ok tysm everyone
harsh fjord
This is the process: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters
Here are character sheets: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets
foggy leaf
so do you guys normally play with new players
harsh fjord
I have two newbies at my table.
hybrid lichen
I play with a mix of people in person
hybrid lichen
You can
tardy trellis
Genuine question, how do you prank a skeleton?
harsh fjord
In theory, sure. But the table has to be good with it.
pseudo frost
so can you play as an evil character
I would ask your dm and table because it's not guaranteed everywhere
hybrid lichen
Thats true, im just used to someone who always plays crazy/evil characters
harsh fjord
Genuine question, how do you prank a skeleton?
What are you trying to achieve exactly?
tardy trellis
What are you trying to achieve exactly?
Just a friendly prank on a party member.
harsh fjord
That's not really what this channel is for, so maybe #non-dnd-topics?
tardy trellis
Ah, my bad
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vagrant zodiac
Yo im new to dnd and have only played one session and i want to know if there is anything i missed on making my character
harsh fjord
Post it in #character-discussion!
vagrant zodiac
my bad
harsh fjord
No worries.
torn crown
Hey guys
Pls tell me how to play dnd
harsh fjord
?new
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crude halo
for LMOP, how do you know what items your characters have equipped? like the cleric? afaik the cleric can't use S or M spell if he has a weapon and shield equipped
and the holy symbol needs to be held i assume
i also assume it costs 1 action to unequip and 1 action to equip?
harsh fjord
A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
crude halo
ahhh
well then for somatic spells he can't use them if he has a shield and weapon in each hand
harsh fjord
That still runs into the problem of M components, however, if they have an associated cost.
pseudo frost
You can stow/drop weapons and shields
crude halo
so how do I know what weapons my PC has equipped on entry encounter into LMOP campaign? and does it take 2 actions to change a weapon?
harsh fjord
It's an action to don or doff a shield. Dropping a weapon is no action. Stowing OR drawing a weapon is an object interaction action (1 per turn).
You can ask your players what they're carrying in hand once combat begins if you like.
crude halo
how do you even keep track of that? via character sheet constantly? or?
because 1 char has a crap ton of weapons in inventory
harsh fjord
You don't need to know ALL their weapons. Just what they have in hand at the moment.
crude halo
can't they choose whatever then for each combat start then?
or is it just for the sake of entry encounter for campaign?
harsh fjord
Maybe ask them "What does your character carry generally?" They tell you. "Great. So I'll assume that's what you have whenever a battle breaks out."
In some cases they may see an enemy approach and can prepare; in other cases, combat may happen too abruptly.
atomic hawk
how to join a sesson
harsh fjord
?looking
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pseudo frost
These are the channels we have to help you find games
crude halo
does magic miss? like sacred flame?
pseudo frost
It can
Spells will tell you whether you roll to attack or if the enemy has to make a save
harsh fjord
Read the spell description. Ones with attack rolls can miss. Others hit but deal less damage if the enemy successfully passes a saving throw.
crude halo
and for shocking grap you roll a d20 and add your spell attack bonus right?
harsh fjord
Yes.
crude halo
and for short rests, can you regain second wind again even though you already used a short rest and spent your hit die?
desert gust
I dont know what to do I'm new
glass summit
I dont know what to do I'm new
See, thats the trick, none of us really know what we're doing
What are you looking for? Generally people join this discord to talk about D&D, or to find a game to join (welcome, btw)
teal wharf
hello
desert gust
I want to join a game but I'm not completely sure how play and I'm not sure who to join
pale zinc
Same
teal wharf
same^^
glass summit
?looking
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glass summit
Be open about the fact that you are new to the game and people will be happy to help, most tables are newb friendly even if they dont say so
desert gust
Ok thanks
indigo kayak
?looking
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brazen basalt
Btw thx. For all the help in here from the DM's and hard core rule experts in here.
Im jumping from 2nd ed rules to 5th.ed
Thers a lot of difference and very hard to adjust to the new rules 😂😂
lyric fjord
Hello anyone here I am new
fresh fable
Hello and welcome
lyric fjord
What is best starter set to get for a compleate beginner. Original starter set, essentials kit or the new stater set Dragons of stromwreck isle
fresh fable
Online or IRL
lyric fjord
Irl
fresh fable
Storm wreck is meant to be a good adventure (mines still in its box) a lot of people love lost mines but the first encounter can be a bit brutal
Basic rules and lost mines are free on dndbeyond though
lyric fjord
What is dnd beyond
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brazen basalt
As an example, I'm a level 3 wizard with a 16 in intelligence. My save DC is 8 +...
Think its easier to make a saving throw now than in 2nd. Ed
viral hatch
Hello Friends! Im building my first Cleric. Ive been told I can use domain spells even though Im not aligned with that domain. Is this true?
tired sentinel
What do you mean aligned?
crude musk
Hello Friends! Im building my first Cleric. Ive been told I can use domain spell...
No, you can only use domain spells that are part of your divine domain. For example, only an Arcana Domain cleric gets access to the spells from that domain
pearl frostBOT
viral hatch
Ok so beside the core cleric spells I can only use the certain spells that pertain to my Domain and no other.
crude musk
The domain spells of your divine domain are added to your cleric spell list and you can prepare any appropriate spells from that list
lyric fjord
Is there any other product that is recommended for beginners other than the starter sets (IRL)
viral hatch
Right, as and ex per say. I choose Light Domain, I start at lvl 3 so 1st lvl spells I auto have are burning hands, faerie fire. Then 2nd lvl is flaming sphere, scorching ray.
Can I say add Healing Word to my 1st level spells as well?
burnt delta
Can I say add Healing Word to my 1st level spells as well?
yep yep, the preparation rules are there for that - the domain spells are always prepared for you as an exception
viral hatch
Ok cool so all core spells I can use plus my domain ones. I just cant use another domains spells once I pick one
burnt delta
yes, when preparing spells just don't look at what the other domains get, the cleric spell list is a good way to see what you can pick
the domain things are an extra
hollow solstice
Is there a particular class that’s easiest to start with?
viral hatch
ok awesome. Im going Life Domain but I just really wanted the speak with animals spell from Nature bc part of my characters back story is that he was taught how to communicate with Ducks lmao
viral hatch
Is there a particular class that’s easiest to start with?
Go Bard! They are super easy and super fun!
Maybe my Dm will let me sneak that spell in for fun lol
hollow solstice
A paladín is not too hard to play right? Group i got into already has a bard
viral hatch
A paladín is not too hard to play right? Group i got into already has a bard
if you a brand new a fighter would not be bad
hollow solstice
Group has one too lmfaooo
viral hatch
Warlock?
hollow solstice
Has one
viral hatch
lol hmmmmmm
hollow solstice
Has a rogue too
burnt delta
ok awesome. Im going Life Domain but I just really wanted the speak with animals...
If you're not using only the PHB you could pick it up through a feat (Eldritch Adept -> Beast Speech, Fey Touched, Ritual Caster, maybe Magic Initiate [last 2 if you're phb only])
viral hatch
Cleric?
hollow solstice
iirc yeah but he wasn’t at the first session
burnt delta
A paladín is not too hard to play right? Group i got into already has a bard
pick the one that sounds cool, if you're really into it then it'll be no probs to pick up fast
viral hatch
If you're not using only the PHB you could pick it up through a feat (Eldritch A...
interesting. ill do some research on that! Thank you for helping friend!
viral hatch
iirc yeah but he wasn’t at the first session
are you playing 5e?
ornate idol
If I'm playing with multiclassing and I arrive at lv 4, can I take my ASI before multiclassing or should I wait until the next level ?
imagine I have 11 in Charisma and I want to multiclass as a Warlock
when I'm level 4, I take +2 in Charisma
Technically, with a Charisma of 13, I can multiclass into Warlock
but can I do that if I didn't have the prerequisites before my ASI ?
fresh fable
You don’t meet the prerequisite of 13 cha so you would need the ASI at level 4
So would have to wait till level 5 to multi class
ornate idol
Okay thanks
trim blade
Is there a particular class that’s easiest to start with?
Any martial class that can’t cast spells are the easiest to start with
That would be Rogue Fighter Barbarian and Monk
trim blade
If you're not using only the PHB you could pick it up through a feat (Eldritch A...
Wha
What kind of games run PHB only?
fresh fable
Newcomer games, school games where they only have the basic rules
viral hatch
Wha
We are not only using PHB but its a lot of the groups first time so we are suggesting to start with that for now.
crude musk
I will often run Basic Rules/Player's Handbook only games for newcomers
viral hatch
Yeah just makes it easier to get people into it before we intro them to all the other crazy stuff lol
sudden crater
Hi, completely new to DND basically don’t know anything about it just that it seems fun. Was wondering if there are any campaigns held on this server or if there’s any good place to start?
fresh fable
Hi, completely new to DND basically don’t know anything about it just that it se...
Hello and welcome check out the pins in this channel, games arnt held here but there are looking for player channels to find campaigns
sudden crater
Hello and welcome check out the pins in this channel, games arnt held here but t...
Cool, thx
young niche
@fresh fable
Hi, similar question. I am interested in playing my first DnD game online, since I don't know anyone that wants to play IRL.
There are so many platforms and LFG avenues to search for a game. Which one do you recommend for the quickest way to find a beginner friendly game?
fresh fable
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
fresh fable
It’s not a quick processes to find a game so don’t fret if it takes a while, you could also look IRL https://locator.wizards.com/
Tips? That’s very vague, what you need help with
burnt onyx
Hello! A friend and I have been tempted to start playing DnD for some time now. We've only ever seen campaigns and tutorials (basic rules + character creation) on youtube/tiktok. Although we watch those videos, we're still having a rough time getting our minds wrapped around on how the game works since we've never played with other people before so we just keep making our characters with the help of the handbook. 😭
If someone is patient enough to "take us in" and correct us in certain areas along the way please do contact me. Even if you dm/reply with advice on how to make even better characters that'd be super helpful!! We don't get shy when it comes to our imagination so I think we'd be a fun pair to have, thanks! 
lyric fjord
Hey, so I'm fairly new to dnd ; I taught myself how to somewhat play by dming. I really want to try to learn how to play as a player, but I'm not sure how to find sessions that are hosted online, and that are beginner friendly.
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
fresh fable
<#880956314308714566>
Hello! A friend and I have been tempted to start playing...
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05P90SzHdyyVIcz4TGZApQ5L good play list for characters and backstories
hybrid lichen
You learnt through dming? Thats crazy
burnt onyx
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05P90SzHdyyVIcz4TGZApQ5L good play l...
Thank you very much<3
lyric fjord
You learnt through dming? Thats crazy
I'm trying my best lmao 
burnt onyx
I'm trying my best lmao <:KeeKee_HeadEmpty_probfakeblonde:1065053645097414676>
If you want to keep dm-ing, is it alright if we can join in whenever you decide to do a campaign?? Deadass will grasp at every opportunity to learn here 🔥 🔥
lyric fjord
Who did you dm? Friends?
A friend from the music studio got me into it, and I decided to try it with my friends. I don't follow everything 100% by the books, but they seem to enjoy it 
lyric fjord
If you want to keep dm-ing, is it alright if we can join in whenever you decide ...
Next time I host a new campaign, I wouldn't mind helping. Currently my session is full
burnt onyx
Next time I host a new campaign, I wouldn't mind helping. Currently my session i...
No problemm, just hmu if there are spots!!
lyric fjord
It won't let me post in the #750812887697588356 channel, sorry to bother ^^;
simple goblet
You need to follow the instructions in #find-a-game
There is a bot command that fills out a post for you in that channel
lyric fjord
Omg I cannot read, I'm sorry
burnt onyx
Question:
If you're dual wielding how are you supposed to roll for that??
(P.S. Sorry if there is an obvious answer)
fresh fable
Ok so say your a level 1 fighter and have 2 short swords you would roll to attack with your action and then as a bonus action you can attack with the other short sword
gloomy wing
I think you can use both shortswords in one action, and instead rolling 1d6, you roll 2d6 (?)
fresh fable
No
gloomy wing
Do certain classes only have the dual wielding feat?
fresh fable
Any class can two weapon fight but both weapons have to have the ‘light’ property
Some classes get access to fighting styles to improve on this and then there is the duel wielding feat that means you can use weapons that don’t have the light property
burnt onyx
Ohh omg thank you for the help :))
gloomy wing
One more question, what about versatile weapons?
Do they fit the category?
fresh fable
Only if you have the dual wield feat
smoky adder
In theory, if you had a weapon that was both versatile and light, it would work.
But there are no such official weapons.
Point is: it only matters whether it's light or not.
burnt delta
It can happen within RAW actually: the wild magic barb can make any weapon you’re holding light and thrown with one of their surges
fresh fable
Yeah but these are new players so was sticking to simple rules
smoky adder
Oh, agreed. I was just trying to illustrate that it's only light that matters.
sick parcel
Hey everyone, as someone whose never played (me) how could i go about finding a group that I could play with. right now im looking into character creation, and I kinda know the rules of the game
crude musk
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
sick parcel
So i guesse i would be looking for a dm right
smoky adder
If you want to join as a player, yes.
fresh fable
Oh, agreed. I was just trying to illustrate that it's only light that matters.
I meant about the wild magic barb stuff
smoky adder
By default, it's for traditional D&D games, but you can opt in for paid and community game invites as well.
neat linden
I have never played before but have been trying to learn by videos (I am very much a hands on learner) do you think someone would be mad if I joined there game like this newby ish?
burnt delta
nah, everyone has to start somewhere. plenty of newbie games around
mortal garden
Most groups actually love new players in my experience! Just let them know that you're still learning a bit and it should be good. ✌️
verbal pasture
As long as youre not joining some crazy accuate professional only campaign or whatever, nobody should get mad at you for that !
neat linden
Okay great thank you!
dull girder
I just bide my time for AI to replace the need to find a group 😅
pseudo frost
You will most likely be waiting longer than it would take you to find a group
dull girder
Hey I'm progressing on that front, I'm reading into doing the mine campaign
icy moon
Are Chinese meat cleavers a thing in D&D? I'm trying to make a character based on Scout
fresh fable
Use hand axe
smoky adder
And then just call it a meat cleaver, yeah.
burnt onyx
Hello, can anyone pls tell me what the difference is between Hit/DC and Damage??
harsh fjord
What are you referring to exactly?
silent pawn
Hello, can anyone pls tell me what the difference is between Hit/DC and Damage??
To hit, is to see if you actually hit the opponent, the damage is to see how much damage you did if you actually hit the person
burnt onyx
Oh wait I can't post pictures,
smoky adder
If you’re looking at D&D Beyond, a “Hit” number will show with a plus or minus.
burnt onyx
If you’re looking at D&D Beyond, a “Hit” number will show with a plus or minus.
^ Yes this
smoky adder
+5 would mean you add five to an attack roll.
burnt onyx
To hit, is to see if you actually hit the opponent, the damage is to see how muc...
Oh thank you!!
smoky adder
A number without a + or - would be the save DC. That’s the number your target needs to get to succeed on their saving throw when you use that ability.
And the Damage column is (generally) how much damage the target takes if the attack hits or they fail their save.
burnt onyx
Okok I get it noww, thank you sm 😭
cobalt frigate
Okok I get it noww, thank you sm 😭
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
burnt onyx
Will watch, thank you!!
smoky adder
If you want to share a link to your character sheet, we could give you some specific examples.
burnt onyx
Omg yes, please point out every single flaw too 😭
I'll send it in #character-discussion
zinc charm
So is there going to be a new dnd soon? Like I guess a 6th edition? I just got the player handbook for $18 for 5th edition if there is a new edition coming out I’m glad I got this so cheap. I see posts about backwards compatibility and such so I’m unsure what’s going on in world of dnd books
cobalt frigate
So is there going to be a new dnd soon? Like I guess a 6th edition? I just got t...
It's not 6E but more like 5.5E and according to WotC it'll be "backwards compatible" with 5E.
harsh fjord
There is an upcoming revision to 5e next year which, yes, is supposed to be compatible with current 5e books.
How that plays out in practice remains to be seen.
silent pawn
From my friend group, most people still stay in 5e or heavily change the rules
zinc charm
Good to know Ty. I will probably wait on getting physical books until the revision comes next year. I almost bought the gift set but want to have latest rules that last when I go physical
harsh fjord
There are millions of 5e players currently, and I don’t think all of them will jump immediately to the new edition—don’t want to spend more money, are already comfy with the rules, whatever. So if you stick to 5e, you won’t be alone in that, I think.
cobalt frigate
I've used some of the things from the One D&D UA, such as getting Inspiration from rolling Nat20s. It encourages my players to use Inspiration (before they forgot about using it) and it adds more fun to the day if they rolled badly.
Most of the 5E players never played a previous edition so they have never experienced an edition change before. Not all edition changes are whole new editions. 2E was essentially a patch to 1E. There was 3.5E which came out about three years after 3E came out (in 2000).
zinc charm
Good to know
cobalt frigate
WotC isn't going to come to your house and take away your 5E books. You aren't forced to play 5.5E (yes, I'm calling it that, WotC! :P). You can play whatever edition you want (lots of people are now playing OSR (which is based on B/X ruleset))
zinc charm
Is there a place in forums where I can share my character build pdf from beyond? I want to see if I made her right or should redo her
harsh fjord
zinc charm
Ty
pearl frostBOT
crude halo
what are some things a fighter could do at lvl 1 to spice up combat? since he can't cast spells
same as a rogue
can you say that you do a jump and swing your sword to do extra damage or something?
harsh fjord
RAW, no, but you can rule that as the DM.
ornate kiln
grapple, shove come to mind. Anything more would be either rule of cool, or you describe your attacks in different ways, even if you are mechanically just attacking
harsh fjord
The only other bit I would add to Omegon’s point is using the environment in creative ways, whether to put the enemy in a sticky situation and/or use it for cover.
crude halo
grappling doesn't let you do damage and just makes you and the other creature immobile unable to do anything outside of grappling, no?
harsh fjord
You can move but the creature can’t.
crude halo
The only other bit I would add to Omegon’s point is using the environment in cre...
What about here for the fighter? practicing DMing with myself before 1st session with 1st timers https://imgur.com/a/G1u5fOj
ornate kiln
Improvise
Your character can do things not covered by the actions in this chapter, such as breaking down doors, intimidating enemies, sensing weaknesses in magical defenses, or calling for a parley with a foe. The only limits to the actions you can attempt are your imagination and your character's ability scores. See the descriptions of the ability scores in chapter 7 for inspiration as you improvise.When you describe an action not detailed elsewhere in the rules, the DM tells you whether that action is possible and what kind of roll you need to make, if any, to determine success or failure.
if you grapple a creature you can drag them around.
crude halo
You can move but the creature can’t.
isn't grappling pointless except for stopping creatures from running away?
harsh fjord
Not at all.
ornate kiln
if an enemy is prone, grapple prevents them from standing up. If a grappled creature is trapped inside a hazardous area, they cant escape the damage
a flying creature drops to the ground if grappled
crude halo
@harsh fjord what would you use for environment in that imgur link?
harsh fjord
You can also grapple to help a teammate, like setting a wizard up for a spell.
pseudo frost
My two cents, I think you are overthinking this way too much and once you start playing with others, you will start to find your voice as a dm so to speak
Yes you are gonna mess up, and that's ok. Everyone does. What matters most is that everyone is having fun
crude halo
My two cents, I think you are overthinking this way too much and once you start ...
well these guys won't know a single rule in D&D so I'm kind of exploring their options ahead of time to recommend stuff they can do
pseudo frost
Work together!
crude halo
and i noticed that fighter is lack luster in lvl 1 compared to cleric and wizard who can do more stuff in combat
harsh fjord
It’s hard to tell how much movement is available because there’s no grid, but taking the high ground could work. Also the fighter has bottlenecked them so someone else could take that high ground and anyone trying to get past will probably incur an opportunity attack.
pseudo frost
You are gonna make yourself crazy trying to figure out every single angle your players might take
ornate kiln
that encounter is a good example of using the environment. shoving a goblin off a cliff can work. also, goblins can disegage as a bonus action so keeping them in place is a big benefit
crude halo
can i throw goblins as a fighter?
ornate kiln
otherwise I agree with the others. you cant predict what your players gonna do anyway, just roll with the punches
there are no rules for throwing living creatures so that would circle back to the improvise action
crude halo
i'm a bit worried that if i improvise and let them throw goblins that it will become some OP homebrew constantly used
ornate kiln
you are free to not allow it or to make it a massive risk of nothing happening
cobalt frigate
can i throw goblins as a fighter?
There are no rules for throwing other creatures. There's the shove rule though.
harsh fjord
You can always talk to your players about no longer allowing a thing you allowed once.
crude halo
well i don't know what's a good DC and good damage to use yet and whether to use throwing as a resource die or whatever
as i have yet to play
ornate kiln
throwing someone who is alive and concious and resisting would be pretty difficult for anyone
regal fable
hola
harsh fjord
Stick with RAW as much as you can so you and they have a baseline.
regal fable
i have an idea for a dnd character but idk how to create a character sheet
harsh fjord
?new
exotic remnantBOT
crude halo
Stick with RAW as much as you can so you and they have a baseline.
so stick to RAW for combat actions for now, got it
regal fable
thank u
cobalt frigate
You're a new DM, don't start homebrewing rules to create more work than you need to.
harsh fjord
thank u
The process is here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters
Character sheets are here: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets
smoky adder
You can also create a character digitally here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
D&D Beyond will do a lot of the heavy lifting with calculations and such.
lyric fjord
Hey is ther a way to learn the dm rules withaut the dm handbook
fresh fable
Yes basic rules and lost mines
Dm handbook is just a lot of expanded rules to flesh out worlds and stuff it not needed to run a game
lyric fjord
Ok thats good thanks
fresh fable
Do you have the basic rules?
lyric fjord
Well i stil ned tu buy the things and the dm handbook costs a lot of mony wher i live so im stil loking for what to buy
So its good to knew that i dont ned to buy the dm handbook
cobalt frigate
Hey is ther a way to learn the dm rules withaut the dm handbook
The free Basic Rules has a lot of basic rules for both players and DMs.
There are plenty of D&D Youtubers, such as Matt Colville, Sly Flourish, The DM Lair, Dungeon Dudes, Dungeon Craft, How to be a Great GM, Nerdarchy, Web DM, XP to Level 3, WASD20, Seth Skorkowsky, Esper the Bard, How to D&D, Zee Bashew, Don't Stop Thinking, Icarus Games, Runehammer, Zipperon Disney, and MonarchsFactory, who give advice on DMing and playing.
lyric fjord
Ok im gona chek them out thanks
fresh fable
Check the pins in this channel for link to free rules and lost mine of phandelva
lyric fjord
Ok
fresh fable
Are you playing online or irl
pseudo frost
Dm handbook is just a lot of expanded rules to flesh out worlds and stuff it not...
That being said, there are a lot of helpful rules in there to actually help you run the game
There is a whole "running the game" section
As well as things for like downtime and magic items
fresh fable
But for someone on a budget you don’t need it
pseudo frost
When getting started no, but it is a great second/third purchase
lyric fjord
When getting started no, but it is a great second/third purchase
Maiby in the fustur after i playd more il buy it
cobalt frigate
The Basic Rules and Elemental Evil Player's Companion are both free.
https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
https://media.wizards.com/2015/downloads/dnd/EE_PlayersCompanion.pdf
lyric fjord
The Basic Rules and Elemental Evil Player's Companion are both free.
https://me...
Thats good
cobalt frigate
D&D can be as cheap or expensive as you are willing to spend.
You can play with just those free PDFs or spend thousands on dice, miniatures, books (physical and digital), furniture, apps, etc.
eternal wasp
Just getting back into D&D now
I had an older player’s handbook, so I’m getting the newest one
lyric fjord
D&D can be as cheap or expensive as you are willing to spend.
You can play with...
I think for now il stay with cheap stuf maybi in the futur il spend more
zinc charm
I bought early access version of rpg stories on steam. I would love to DM a campaign of dnd or something in the future. I’ve always been a player of the few different games I’ve played of Star Trek and dragon age. I write short stories for myself that I don’t publish I just make fantasy worlds and stories a lot. I make maps and set the lore and back story of the world and I come up with a story of an antagonist and a band of heroes that must stop antagonist, since I never published any of these stories I could probably use them as a campaign base for dnd. I just have a case of nerves when in charge of anything rofl I can’t do public speaking or college class presentations I get all stuttering and forgetful but I’m fine when I’m not in charge and I’m just talking as part of a group like as a player. I’d probably look like an idiot if I did try to DM
eternal wasp
Is roll20 a good place to play D&D?
Some creep just had very bad stuff on it when I launched their room
cobalt frigate
Roll20 is jsut a VTT (virtual tabletop) app.
The content of an individual DM/GM shouldn't reflect Roll20 itself.
crude halo
Some creep just had very bad stuff on it when I launched their room
like what?
simple goblet
like what?
It may be safer for them not to mention it if they found it bad, then it probably isn't safe to discuss here
ornate kiln
DMs have a lot of control of whats inside their games on roll20. if what you saw violated the terms of service, it might be worth it to report them to roll20
harsh fjord
I bought early access version of rpg stories on steam. I would love to DM a camp...
You do what you find comfortable, but I think you would get better at these things by practicing them, whether as a DM or not. Insisting that’s just how things are is a fixed mindset that precludes the possibility of learning and growth!
sleek sparrow
hello! I am looking to find what class I want to play. In other games, I often choose a class that looks cool, but I end up hating it later. Any help would be greatly appreciated !
harsh fjord
You could read over the classes and decide on what sounds fun. What would you like to do in the game?
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
glacial karma
hii
harsh fjord
Welcome to the server.
eternal wasp
like what?
It wouldn’t even let me write it in here
lyric fjord
Can anyone tell me how to go about posting up on the looking for DM channel? I don't seem to have any ability to do so.
pseudo frost
Check out #find-a-game for instructions how to use the channels
lyric fjord
Check out <#1070720656917938227> for instructions how to use the channels
Thank you kindly mate.
dull comet
I'm a young 13 year old boy looking to play dnd my friend whose somewhat experienced offered to start a campaign but I need two or three friend if you are interested dm me!
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
simple goblet
I'm a young 13 year old boy looking to play dnd my friend whose somewhat experie...
Hey, welcome. Just so you know you probably shouldn't list your specific age in posts in this server. It's sort of against the rules
dull comet
Hey, welcome. Just so you know you probably shouldn't list your specific age in...
oh, sorry.
cobalt frigate
Post in one of those channels listed above, rather than here.
dull comet
im not the dm and dont know much about the game so i cant
cobalt frigate
Regardless, you shouldn't post looking for players here.
dull comet
sorry
cobalt frigate
Don't worry about it.
burnt kernel
I created my character, so like...where do I go to play dnd?
smoky adder
And they shouted “Drop and give me d20!”? 
pearl yarrow
I created my character, so like...where do I go to play dnd?
You can go to game stores
pearl yarrow
And they shouted “Drop and give me d20!”? <:dndLol:1050251712839045230>
That’s amazing
But no, I asked. “Hey if I pick a lock irl could I get advantage on lock picking checks?”
cobalt frigate
I created my character, so like...where do I go to play dnd?
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
burnt kernel
You can go to game stores
Stores?
Like I have to pay?
smoky adder
Stores?
Like I have to pay?
Paid games do exist, but no.
You can play D&D forever without paying a dime.
cobalt frigate
Stores?
Like I have to pay?
Some hobby stores will host games.
sacred wren
@clear estuary Do I need to create a character before-hand when searching for a Campaign to join?
dapper gulch
In some cases, yes! In others, no.
Example: the venue that hosts the games I organize doesn’t directly charge, but we strongly encourage people support the venue that lets them roll dice and drink beer.
pearl yarrow
But no, I asked. “Hey if I pick a lock irl could I get advantage on lock picking...
She said “yeah.” So I pulled a lock out of one pocket a lock picking kit out of the other and picked the lock in less than 30 seconds.
cobalt frigate
<@333381548470435841> Do I need to create a character before-hand when searching...
The DM may ask you to create a new character from scratch.
smoky adder
She said “yeah.” So I pulled a lock out of one pocket a lock picking kit out of ...
That’s pretty cool! 🔐
sacred wren
The DM may ask you to create a new character from scratch.
That's what I was thinking. Cause obviously each Campaign is different, so, I'd figured they'd want you to start from scratch each time. lol
cobalt frigate
That's what I was thinking. Cause obviously each Campaign is different, so, I'd ...
Yes because the campaign setting may not allow certain playable races/sub-classes. You may start at level 1 or higher. Depends on the individual DM.
pearl yarrow
I can send a video of me doing it fast af
It’s my new hobby
sacred wren
Yes because the campaign setting may not allow certain playable races/sub-classe...
Gotcha. I'm pretty excited to start playing. I'm guessing I need to start in LF DM and then LF Players.
cobalt frigate
Yup
sacred wren
Cool. Ty.
jolly copper
hey ppl
making a halfelf hexblade but im not sure what gear to get
i have 30 gold but im spending 10 on hide medium armor
so 20
i need a martial weapon
cobalt frigate
jolly copper
alr ty
mortal garden
In some cases, yes! In others, no.
Example: the venue that hosts the games I...
My local place is similar. It's a $5 cover and you can stay as long as you like - but again, snacks and drinks are encouraged to be bought (and they have a great menu so it's an easy sell to us lol). ✌️
Edit: And it's only for boardgame players. I suppose someone could come in just to drink and eat, but it would be weird to pay an extra $5 when you could just go to a restaurant?
dapper gulch
My local place is similar. It's a $5 cover and you can stay as long as you like ...
I’ve seen some with a similar cover, but it just goes on to a gift card for the player to then buy those drinks and snacks. It’s a way to guarantee revenue for the store, while the customer still gets to spend it on stuff.
mortal garden
Oh, that's nice. Nah, I live in Toronto so... 💸
dapper gulch
Haha bye bye moneyyyyyy
dull girder
But I could play with my character each time right? Is there a cap to his level or am I free to make him a reclusive all-powerful wizard? 👀
sudden otter
Not sure I understand. 20 is the level cap. By that point, a wizard would be considered all-powerful.
There are boons and other options beyond 20.
smoky adder
But you can be a recluse at any level.
dull girder
Just a reclusive jumping from world to world hoarding stuff , okay only until level 20
cobalt frigate
Just a reclusive jumping from world to world hoarding stuff , okay only until le...
Remember that the DM may limit what you do within their adventure/campaign.
PC: "I'm going to jump from world to world!"
DM: "Um, you have a quest to clear the tavern cellar of giant rats..."
solar sequoia
How do y’all run the spelljammer ships? I read through the book but it was confusing
dull girder
Oh like at at the start of the campaign if it's different than previously to explain why I'm there , I don't mind clearing that tavern happily to use the high level spells is why I learned them 😀
lost mortar
Does the DM guide unlock much on dndbeyond? Just wondering if it's worth getting versus just getting the physical book
echo kelp
I mean digital access to it so you can have it wherever you have internet (or have the mobile app which can store the data offline).
Less physical weight to lug around.
lost mortar
Does it unlock a lot for character creation or assets that can be used?
I want the random tables, but I feel like physical is enough for those
cobalt frigate
Depends what you find convenient. If you're DMing online like me, I find D&D Beyond's digital books very convenient and easy to search for rules, magic items, and monsters statblocks.
cobalt frigate
Does it unlock a lot for character creation or assets that can be used?
The DMG doesn't have any new playable classes other than the optional death domain cleric and oathbraker paladin.
echo kelp
The DMG has some great magic items but it's really meant more as a reference book for DMs than anything for player/character use.
cobalt frigate
If you're not going to be a DM then don't buy the DMG. It's not of any use for non-DM players.
lost mortar
I do want to DM
cobalt frigate
Tasha's and Xanathar's are hybrid books that they have content for both players (new playable races and classes) and DMs (new optional rules)
lost mortar
Gotcha
echo kelp
I think the DMG is worth it if you want to DM
solar sequoia
I wanna run a spelljammer campaign, what ship would I start off by having my players use?
cobalt frigate
How are they acquiring it? Probably the smallest one like the Shrike.
pearl frostBOT
elfin matrix
Hi all, new to the game. Bit lost now haha 🙂
cobalt frigate
Hi all, new to the game. Bit lost now haha 🙂
?new
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next jay
hello
lyric fjord
Howdy
next jay
having a nice day?
lyric fjord
I am, you?
pseudo frost
I wanna run a spelljammer campaign, what ship would I start off by having my pla...
You can always read the adventure for ideas
next jay
I am, you?
Pretty decent, spring break just started
lyric fjord
Oh word, wish there was spring break for work xd
echo kelp
Hey folks! Welcome! As per server rules, please try and stay on topic for the channel. If it's not about D&D, it should go in #non-dnd-topics. Thanks!
lyric fjord
How the hell do I get rid of the "done reading? Check out "____". " I can't type anything in some channels because of it lmao
echo kelp
Make sure your Discord is up to date (may require re-installing Discord) and also make sure to read #find-a-game to learn how to use the #looking-for channels. Discord may be caching stuff on you.
floral flame
Is it illegal to print dnd charachter sheets?
tired sentinel
nope
floral flame
Thanks
tired sentinel
its been done that way for years
silent pawn
the SRD is also free to use
floral flame
Also where can i find that online
tired sentinel
online tools are a pretty new thing
floral flame
the SRD is also free to use
Whats srd?
tired sentinel
system reference document
silent pawn
Whats srd?
systems reference document
tired sentinel
lets third parties make content for dnd
floral flame
Ohhhhh
next jay
Is it illegal to print dnd charachter sheets?
The same equivalent as an NFT, whos gonna stop you?
floral flame
Oh thank you
floral flame
The same equivalent as an NFT, whos gonna stop you?
Made me chuckle thats a good anology
tired sentinel
if wotc push this whole online only thing i wouldnt put it past them to try to stop us from printing lol
smoky adder
Whats srd?
tired sentinel
dndbeyond 🤮
next jay
Oh I thought dndbeyond was the best option
tired sentinel
dndbeyond is good
floral flame
Also what is physically needed to play dnd just dices and character sheets?
tired sentinel
but dont get trapped
ive already bought tons of books from dndbeyond and made loads of homebrew so im kinda stuck with it
also dndbeyond doesnt teach you how to actually MAKE a character sheet, it just does it all for you
next jay
Also what is physically needed to play dnd just dices and character sheets?
I mean like all you really need is paper
floral flame
I mean like all you really need is paper
Ohh alright i thought we needed some like board game setup
floral flame
Yep
tired sentinel
the "board game" you might be thinking of is a battle map, which isnt necessary to play
tired sentinel
chad theatre of the mind vs virgin battle map
floral flame
Ooo okay thanks for clearing it up after i finish this church play thing my mom is making me do ima make my charachter sheet god im so excited and i already drew him!!!
naive moat
Hey I’ve played as a character in DND and would like to learn how to dm a short one shot with my friends. Any advice? Sorry if this isn’t the best place to ask.
cobalt frigate
Hey I’ve played as a character in DND and would like to learn how to dm a short ...
Ask questions / advice in #dm-discussion
naive moat
Thanks
floral flame
What are the dnd dices all of them?
cobalt frigate
d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, and d100.
sudden otter
Might as well keep a d2 handy too. A coin, to flip
simple goblet
d100 normally being represented as 2 d10s
sudden otter
Dndbeyond
simple goblet
Google has a free set too. Pretty you can find lots of other free dice rollers out there
late lynx
DnD Beyond is the prime one. But you can find just about any 5e app with the function
not sure what I mean by prime here lol
late lynx
I didn't want to say most popular cuz I just joined like 15 minutes ago, and am also extaheeeeeeemely new to DnD
but been messing around with DnD Beyond the past week. got a good amount of polish
simple goblet
Honestly, the only difference between DDB's dice rolling and the major of other ones available is that DDB uses a physical simulation of the rolling rather than rand()
Pick up what suits you best
harsh fjord
Head on over to #character-discussion!
rugged pilot
thank you!
fossil cobalt
Hi all relatively new to DND played a campaign when I was 12 I’m now 40. Have purchased the 5e players manual, monster manual, dungeon master manual, starter kit and essentials kit but now think I’m ready to join a game.
pseudo frost
Looks like your all set to start running your own game!
fossil cobalt
I would but I’m not confident I’d be a very good DM as I’ve never done it
cobalt frigate
Hi all relatively new to DND played a campaign when I was 12 I’m now 40. Have pu...
I'm assuming you want to DM if you bought the DMG and MM.
Why not DM the adventures in the Starters Set and Essentials Kit?
cobalt frigate
I would but I’m not confident I’d be a very good DM as I’ve never done it
The most experienced DMs also never DMed before they tried.
You cannot get any experience if you don't do it.
echo kelp
DM’ing can be a fun way to play D&D. At least I enjoy it even if it takes a bit of work!
slow jasper
I enjoy DMing quite a big
fossil cobalt
Maybe I’ll give it a go
cobalt frigate
Maybe I’ll give it a go
There are D&D Youtubers, such as Matt Colville, Sly Flourish, The DM Lair, Dungeon Dudes, Dungeon Craft, How to be a Great GM, Nerdarchy, Web DM, XP to Level 3, WASD20, Seth Skorkowsky, Esper the Bard, How to D&D, Zee Bashew, Don't Stop Thinking, Icarus Games, Runehammer, Zipperon Disney, and MonarchsFactory, who give advice on DMing and playing.
fossil cobalt
There are D&D Youtubers, such as Matt Colville, Sly Flourish, The DM Lair, Dunge...
Thank you I’ll check them out
cobalt frigate
Thank you I’ll check them out
Ask questions/advice in #dm-discussion
lyric fjord
Question I dont have a web cam but I really want to play is not having a web cam a big deal or should not try until I get one
harsh fjord
None of my groups use webcams, so it depends on who you play with.
hushed echo
a lot of people don't feel to confident with webcams
lyric fjord
None of my groups use webcams, so it depends on who you play with.
Tanks
cobalt frigate
Question I dont have a web cam but I really want to play is not having a web cam...
That's up to the DM/group. None of my players have their webcams on, however, I (the DM) turn on my camera so they can see me "act" and see what I'm doing (if I'm not talking it's because I'm reading something)
harsh fjord
That's up to the DM/group. None of my players have their webcams on, however, I ...
Hats off. I’d feel weird being the only one, even if I was running.
cobalt frigate
Last night I only realized at the end of the session that I had unknowingly turned off my camera for most of the session so I was "acting" (usually through hand gestures) when roleplaying.
fossil cobalt
Question I dont have a web cam but I really want to play is not having a web cam...
I’m happy to play with no cams
crude halo
in battle can you do diagonal movements or no?
smoky adder
Yes
crude halo
so is a diagonal worth 5 ft?
cobalt frigate
How to I start playing
?new
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harsh fjord
Can be. There are optional rules to make diaginals more realistic in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
slow jasper
so is a diagonal worth 5 ft?
yes
next gazelle
Yes very always wanted to get into and decides bows the day
smoky adder
so is a diagonal worth 5 ft?
To enter a square, you must have at least 1 square of movement left, even if the square is diagonally adjacent to the square you’re in. (The rule for diagonal movement sacrifices realism for the sake of smooth play. The Dungeon Master’s Guide provides guidance on using a more realistic approach.)
Diagonal movement can’t cross the corner of a wall, large tree, or other terrain feature that fills its space.
crude halo
thanks
dusky stag
any games tonight? i wanna play some DnD!
wraith needle
Where can I look for a party
harsh fjord
?looking
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D&D Beyond
abstract wave
So.... When making a character... You choose your proficiencies immediately?
cobalt frigate
So.... When making a character... You choose your proficiencies immediately?
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
abstract wave
I've got the player's handbook in front of me lol
cobalt frigate
Follow the steps chapter by chapter then. Skill proficiencies is at the end.
You get proficiencies from your class, background, and/or race.
abstract wave
Follow the steps chapter by chapter then. Skill proficiencies is at the end.
I'll hang tight then! Thank you! So you don't "choose" them necessarily
Aside from how you craft your character in whole
cobalt frigate
Some races give you profiencies (skill/tools/weapons).
Classes may give you profiiencies (skills/tools/weapons).
Backgrounds will give you proficiencies (skills/tools).
abstract wave
Some races give you profiencies (skill/tools/weapons).
Classes may give you pro...
Alright so I suppose my question lies more in proficiency increases. So... At level 20.. if you make it that far lol... You would get a +6 modifier to any and ALL of your proficiencies?
I see what you mean about background/race/class proficiencies btw
cobalt frigate
That's your Proficiency Bonus, which is added to any weapon, tool, and skill you are proficient in.
abstract wave
Good stuff. Thank you for helping clear that up!
crude halo
should i read all the town encounters and NPCs ahead of time for LMOP campaign? it's pretty overwhelming
cobalt frigate
I would suggest you do. The more prepared you are the less you need to read on the spot.
Take notes, short descriptions of the NPCs.
crude halo
it's such a hassle doing your first D&D and DM session, preparing to read up on all the rules and campaign, etc
cobalt frigate
DMing can be complicated and overwhelming. That's probably why there aren't that many DMs.
crude halo
it's a massive time sink
cobalt frigate
I spend my free time preparing for the next session (if not months in advance) instead of spending it with my wife. 😛
pseudo frost
I find making an adventure outline is super helpful
lyric fjord
should i read all the town encounters and NPCs ahead of time for LMOP campaign? ...
I try to have a one page "cheat sheet" for each location (eg the town) with the information I need to know
harsh fjord
The first session isn't so bad, I don't think: have folks intro the characters, get them to bite onto a plot hook (what is the problem to solve?), a little bit of NPC stuff, some combat, boom, done. Here's Colville's advice on session 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8hGhpQzKg
hushed echo
would taking a few short notes on basically any proper noun be a good rule of thumb?
pseudo frost
If it helps you!
white reef
So uh… what’s a saving throw.
cobalt frigate
So uh… what’s a saving throw.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#SavingThrows
A saving throw--also called a save--represents an attempt to resist a spell, a trap, a poison, a disease, or a similar threat. You don’t normally decide to make a saving throw; you are forced to make one because your character or monster is at risk of harm.
To make a saving throw, roll a d20 and add the appropriate ability modifier. For example, you use your Dexterity modifier for a Dexterity saving throw.
A saving throw can be modified by a situational bonus or penalty and can be affected by advantage and disadvantage, as determined by the DM.
main fox
A saving throw in thematic terms is the person using their body or mind to avoid interacting with an enemy. When they cast a spell, or dodging a fire breath ect.
Certain spells or other effects will try to effect someone. Instead of rolling to hit AC, the person must roll a d20 and add their modier to the roll to not be effected.
An example would be you throw a fireball, you dont 'roll to hit' its assumed thats its GOING to hit them. The targets must roll a 'dex' save rolling a d20 and add their dexterity modifier to the roll. Their goal is to roll higher than the spell casters DC to try to avoid some damage
So in game It may go like this:
Player 1: I Cast fireball on the White dragon. I rolled 20 damage, if he Passes the save the White Dragon takes only 10. My Spell DC is 15
DM: Ok I rolled a 8 his dexterity Saving throw modifier is +3 so he rolled an 11, which fails. Meaning the white dragon takes full damage.
hidden hollow
what is the first thing i should do when a start
hushed echo
set your phone to vibrate
floral flame
Do i only need a charachter sheet or i also need other sheets? Or only 1 paper “im printing it”
lost mortar
@floral flame Not sure what you mean, but character sheets often have multiple pages because the second/third page has additional info like items, character traits, spells, etc...
floral flame
<@774988327345586206> Not sure what you mean, but character sheets often have mu...
Yeaa that
Do i need thos or only the main kne
smoky adder
Do i only need a charachter sheet or i also need other sheets? Or only 1 paper “...
Dice! Physical or digital.
floral flame
One
lost mortar
I would look them over and see if there's any useful info. Also sometimes just having the extra paper to take notes is very helpful
floral flame
Watching a vid rn how to dill it out
smoky adder
…I might have misread the question. 😅
floral flame
Fill*
lost mortar
For example as you pick up inventory items, you'll want some space to write down what all you picked up. Or the names of other party members, NPC/event info, and so on
floral flame
Oh ok
lost mortar
But strictly speaking, for like a barbarian or something, you probably can live with just the first page, if you already know the info that's on the other pages.
slow jasper
You don't absolutely have to print out an established character sheet at all, you can just use a regular piece of paper and simply write all the info on it. I've made tons of characters over the years on plain lined notebook paper.
pearl frostBOT
cobalt frigate
Yup, that's the old school way!
quartz crane
If you cast invisibility on a Rouge will they always get the sneak attack damage?
slow jasper
If you cast invisibility on a Rouge will they always get the sneak attack damage...
Not if something gives them disadvantage, no
One should expect a rogue to get sneak attack on most attacks, though
silent pawn
If you cast invisibility on a Rouge will they always get the sneak attack damage...
they will have advantage while invisible so in most cases
quartz crane
Yippee
slow jasper
Just an fyi, you also get sneak attack if your target is within 5' of one of your party
quartz crane
They do?
slow jasper
So, always be attacking something that the melee guy is also attacking
quartz crane
Free damage fr
slow jasper
They do?
Yes, you don't have to sneak to get sneak attack
You do not have to be stealthing to get sneak attack
Stealth gives you advantage against your target and that's what triggers the sneak attack daamge
quartz crane
That's misleading
slow jasper
never assume anything in d&d works any kind of way based on its name alone
The chill touch spell, for example, isn't touch and it doesn't do cold damage
But lots of people assume that because of the name, somehow ignoring the actual description of the spell
quartz crane
I feel like chill touch's name makes sense if you read it though
slow jasper
Dont' think of Sneak Attack as Must-be-Stealthing-Attack, think of it more as "sneaky attack," like a sneaky dirty trick moreso that requiring stealth
slow jasper
I feel like chill touch's name makes sense if you read it though
So does sneak attack, tbh
well, maybe not the name, but if you read it, you can very plainly see how it works
quartz crane
Yeah but I didn't know the within 5 feet of the party thing
slow jasper
Yeah but I didn't know the within 5 feet of the party thing
Well, it's in the basic description of the aiblity
quartz crane
I've never played rogue man 😰
round kindle
They're easy
slow jasper
I've never played rogue man 😰
If you read the class description, you'll see all the wonderful thigns they can do
round kindle
One of the easiest classes for new players tbh
silent pawn
You don't need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated, and you don't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
slow jasper
Yep, rogue is great for new players, they really have almost no abilities which require recharge, eveyrthing just works
Which removes a whole layer of management
round kindle
I remember my first dnd character to this day, the extremely pacifist assassin rogue
silent pawn
you may think oh wow invisibility is gonna be so OP, but the invisibility spell states this The spell ends for a target that attacks or casts a spell.
you want greater invisibility
good mileage and good spell 😊
quartz crane
you may think oh wow invisibility is gonna be so OP, but the invisibility spell ...
Oh
silent pawn
it’s there for a reason, spell would be too op
lyric fjord
Yo
lyric fjord
So is the event stuff being done irl, or online?
harsh fjord
The event takes place April 7-9. Contact your local Wizards Play Network game store to check times and table availability. If you’re a longtime D&D fan, ask your store if they need Dungeon Masters! Find your store at the Store and Event Locator. Select “D&D Events” and enter your location to get started!
The locator in question: https://locator.wizards.com
charred abyss
I am a player but I was asked too dm the next campaign I have a few ideas for the black market some minor evil nobles and other such but I am a bit stuck
fresh fable
What campaign you running
charred abyss
I am running a campaign that I am thinking up that is connected to my now dms campaign
fresh fable
Take to your DM but do you have an idea of how the campaign will run? And end goals
charred abyss
Yes I have a few ideas but I don’t want to set things in concrete but I plan on them being thrusted upon bahamut sooner or later
fresh fable
Have you DMd before? I’d suggest maybe run a couple of one shots in that world to flesh out a new area, something may happen in one of those that you can build off
charred abyss
Ty I will try and have asked people about the story and so far I have gotten some positive stuff
lean kernel
Hello, I am completely new to DnD and was interested in participating
Could someone detail what exactly DnD is?
I've seen it a bunch but Im not exactly sure
cobalt frigate
Could someone detail what exactly DnD is?
?new
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lean kernel
Thanks
pearl frostBOT
dull girder
Need a spell to cross the Atlantic for that one 😅
idle marten
Hey, I am new to this server and I wanted to ask, how someone totally new can start playing D&D?
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echo kelp
^ Useful resources to help get you started.
pseudo frost
@frozen halo here are some resources to help you and your players
frozen halo
<@768197028945461310> here are some resources to help you and your players
Thanks
idle marten
A good first step is at least get a little familiar with the rules.
I got the basis set for d&d
hybrid lichen
?looking
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D&D Beyond
hybrid lichen
@idle marten Those are some channels for if you want to find some people to play with
green anvil
Hello, I'm very new to DND I'd love to join a DND group that fantasy/medieval themed
round kindle
?new
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lyric fjord
Hi there! I'm new to DND and recently joined a group. I had a friend create a character for me, but I'm unsure if it's viable for gameplay. Could someone please review my character and let me know if it's playable?
silent pawn
Hi there! I'm new to DND and recently joined a group. I had a friend create a ch...
sure
dm me
dapper gulch
Hi there! I'm new to DND and recently joined a group. I had a friend create a ch...
You can post it in #character-discussion !
lyric fjord
You can post it in <#604757656565055589> !
Someone just told me that it's not playable
dapper gulch
Ah. Well if you’re looking for help on making it playable or a second opinion you can post it there.
lyric fjord
which is strange, because the character looks really sophisticated
fresh fable
Share the link here or in #character-discussion
spark lagoon
Hi im a noob and i just started playing and im looking for someone to play whit
Also i have a charakter idea
round kindle
?new
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lyric fjord
One message removed from a suspended account.
lost mortar
What's a fun/good level 3 character for a one shot that takes place on a ship at sea?
Not trying to be overpowered, just not useless.
harsh fjord
What's a fun/good level 3 character for a one shot that takes place on a ship at...
That doesn't give a lot of parameters. Will it be mainly combat? Roleplay? Will there be any exploration or puzzle-solving?
ornate kiln
lots of options would be good. do you want to do something thematic?
lost mortar
I'm just not familiar with the dynamics of ocean encounters, I don't know what's useful/useless to have
I imagine a fair amount of combat
It's a homebrewed one shot, I don't know too much about the details
The setup is a stationary ship, so I don't think it can dock or do land-based stuff
harsh fjord
I would talk to your DM.
ornate kiln
something with a swim speed would probably be useful. Fathomless warlock, sea elf, triton for example.
lost mortar
Wait how does swimming work without a swim speed?
harsh fjord
Without a swim speed, one foot of movement costs double.
silent pawn
swashbuckler 🙏
devout belfry
How do u find a DM?
silent pawn
How do u find a DM?
devout belfry
ty ty
harsh fjord
See the instructions in #find-a-game.
normal crest
Hi guys, I'm completely new to this and have never played before but I've always wanted to get into trying it out.
silent pawn
?new
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silent pawn
Hi guys, I'm completely new to this and have never played before but I've always...
you can ask us any specific questions you have
modest mirage
Hello, I'm completely new as well
I'm trying to put together a party irl with some friends, but I'm most likely the one who's going to DM
Do you have advice on resources like books or channels for a complete beginner? Like general lore and rules
cobalt frigate
Do you have advice on resources like books or channels for a complete beginner? ...
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.
slow jasper
If you want rules, get a copy of the Players Handbook, its the primary rule book of the game. Start with the free basic rules though before investing money
harsh fjord
Do you have advice on resources like books or channels for a complete beginner? ...
Run an adventure for your first time DMing, whether that's an official adventure or just a single-session one-shot.
slow jasper
Lore will change from DM to DM, game to game.
The game has 50 years of lore, but it spans various different settings which might or might not be used in a game you actually play.
harsh fjord
OldMan has a list of YouTube channels for DM advice. I like Matt Covlille in particular.
modest mirage
I've read over the basic rules, I'll try to get the handbook and the videos, thank you :))
slow jasper
The established lore from printed products has also changed over the years as editions have come and gone.
cobalt frigate
If you're thinking of DMing, head on over to the #dm-discussion channel.
slow jasper
Best to look at the established lore generally as helpful suggestions rather than some form of fixed canon.
modest mirage
Makes sense, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't way off canon
slow jasper
There is officially no canon
harsh fjord
You're the DM. You can do whatever.
cobalt frigate
Canon is what you make of it at your table (if you're the DM).
slow jasper
Canon is established at your game table.
cobalt frigate
I use the Forgotten Realms setting but I add in or tossed away stuff I don't like (especially from 4E).
slow jasper
It's also the official statement of the game's publishers
exotic patio
How do we join a beginner campaign?
cobalt frigate
How do we join a beginner campaign?
?looking
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D&D Beyond
cobalt frigate
How do we join a beginner campaign?
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
exotic patio
I will now
brazen basalt
How do you determin how high your saving throw is?
Each class gives proficiency in at least two saving throws. The wizard, for example, is proficient in Intelligence saves. As with skill proficiencies, proficiency in a saving throw lets a character add his or her proficiency bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score.
So a wizard with + 2 in intelligens has to roll what🧐
harsh fjord
It's determined by the thing being saved against, whether part of a monster statblock or a DC the DM decides in the moment.
brazen basalt
It's determined by the thing being saved against, whether part of a monster stat...
Cant see me out of it.. 😂
Is it described somewhere..
..
Lets say burning hands..
Whats is the roll..
cobalt frigate
It's the caster's DC.
harsh fjord
Ah, not the saving throw but YOUR spell save DC. That's in the spellcasting details for the class. It's 8 + relevant spellcasting modifier + proficiency bonus. So 8 + 2 (Intelligence modifier here) + 2 (proficiency) for a total of 12. The creature needs to roll a 12 or higher to take half damage; otherwise, it takes the full amount.
mental rain
How do I post in character discussion
harsh fjord
You just treat it like any other channel.
Make sure you're clicking #character-discussion and not the archived #1045165827068002374.
mental rain
Ah thx
brazen basalt
Ah, not the saving throw but YOUR spell save DC. That's in the spellcasting deta...
Ok..
But what If Im a 4 lvl fighter..
Whats my roll to avoid damage from burning hands
cobalt frigate
You roll a Dex saving throw.
brazen basalt
You roll a Dex saving throw.
So If i have 13 in dex
harsh fjord
It depends on who/what is casting Burning Hands, so it might be in the statblock or something the DM has to decide.
cobalt frigate
That's a +1 modifier bonus
harsh fjord
The DM will tell you. You don't know until then.
brazen basalt
It depends on who/what is casting Burning Hands, so it might be in the statblock...
So its the DC of the other Guy that determin your roll
harsh fjord
Exactly.
brazen basalt
Hmm hmmm 😂
Wow the rules really needs to be read up..
2nd ed is stuck in My brain 😂
lost mortar
For a cleric is there much of a difference between 10 CHA and 12 CHA? I thought the number of turn undeads or something was based on your cleric's charisma, but maybe I'm thinking of something else.
harsh fjord
Clerics rely on Wisdom for spellcasting, so your Cha bonus affects skills and saving throws. I don't think it has anything to do with Turn Undead.
sudden otter
It does not. Turn Undead is a Channel Divinity option. The number of Channel Divinity charges you get between rests depends only on your cleric level.
And any spell DC from any other Channel Divinity skill would use your Wisdom modifier
fresh plaza
It does not. Turn Undead is a Channel Divinity option. The number of Channel Div...
Isn't it short rests?
austere juniper
Isn't it short rests?
Yes Channel Divinity is short rest
sudden otter
Whoops thanks for the clarification. Short or long rest.
pearl frostBOT
fiery cobalt
Everything.
half ruin
please, do explain to me what is this... "everything"
fiery cobalt
You can, more or less, do whatever you want, as long as your character could physically do it or the dm allows it.
You wanna eat a barrel?
Go for it.
You wanna kill every peasant you see?
You do you.
You wanna be a robot gnome?
Or a rabbit person?
Or a jar of jelly?
hybrid lichen
Its basically an RPG/open world game but on a table
hybrid lichen
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
D&D Beyond
half ruin
A
hybrid lichen
Theres some online places to find games, but if anyone in your area starts a session, thats also an option
fiery cobalt
How do I... Play it
Character sheet and dice.
You can play in person by asking around and getting a group together.
Or you could play online with things like Roll20 and DnD Beyond.
hybrid lichen
Well, maybe just focus on making some semblance of a character first
That way you can focus on learning only things relevant for the first little while, then branch out
half ruin
I might need someone to teach me. or just help me a bit
fiery cobalt
I might need someone to teach me. or just help me a bit
Handbooker Helper is helpful.
half ruin
Handbooker Helper is helpful.
whear
echo kelp
?new
fiery cobalt
?new
echo kelp
Lol
exotic remnantBOT
half ruin
🗿
echo kelp
fiery cobalt
frozen tundra
You can turn on subtitles and increase the speed...
echo kelp
Only have to watch one at a time and even then just the bits you want to view
half ruin
o k
frozen tundra
Also try creating a character on dndbeyond.com, doing various rolls, and then level them up and try more rolls. It will start to make sense.
crude halo
do you get stealth advantage in darkness?
half ruin
Also try creating a character on dndbeyond.com, doing various rolls, and then le...
wait what
frozen tundra
do you get stealth advantage in darkness?
Neither the player's handbook nor the DM's guide specify. It's up to the DM.
If I were DMing, I'd say that a character with darkvision would get an advantage on stealth versus non-darkvision-having-characters (assuming no other relevant perception like blindsight or tremorsense) in an area of complete darkness or an area that's dimly lit.
half ruin
im now lost
frozen tundra
im now lost
You'll need to be more specific if I'm to help. Have you tried the automated walkthrough https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en or read at least the first three chapters of the basic rules at https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules ?
half ruin
im going to rest now
winter juniper
Does anyone have any good sources (not including the official dungeon masters guide) that explain good techniques or tips on how to dm and what to do
echo kelp
#third-party-tools-archive would be a great place to ask but I recommend Sly Flourishe’s The Lazy DM Guidebooks
harsh fjord
Does anyone have any good sources (not including the official dungeon masters g...
Agreed on the Sly Flourish rec.
Also, Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series (among others; run a search), the Alexandrian's blog, the Angry GM's blog.
harsh fjord
I've sat in on others' games in the past, so it can be done. Everyone at the table needs to be okay with it, though. Have you seen info about the learn-to-play event happening this weekend? I suspect some folks will just be watching the proceedings.
haughty nacelle
I have not seen that
harsh fjord
haughty nacelle
I see it on the side bar
harsh fjord
The blog post linked above and in the sidebar has all the info.
pseudo frost
is there a spectator mode
You can also look uo some actual plays on youtube like critical roll and dimension 20
harsh fjord
On Twitch as well!
muted juniper
hello!
rugged trench
ello there
vagrant zodiac
yo im new and im looking for more ways to play, any tips?
rugged trench
am new to and totally lost, have some prob with typing and reading do to stokes
harsh fjord
Not sure what you mean by ways to play. You can play in person or online, you can play in real time or asynchronously, you can play via voice or via text.
There's also westmarches, which is drop-in-style sessions.
vagrant zodiac
There's also westmarches, which is drop-in-style sessions.
is there any that are text sessions?
harsh fjord
Sure, it's called play-by-post. Besides the channels here, check out Role Gate, RPGCrossing, Gamers Plane, D&D Beyond's or RPGnet’s forums, and Reddit’s r/pbp.