Oh my gosh tysmmmm.. ok. Is there something like a virtual character creator? Did you share that?
#dnd-newcomers
rare copper
fresh fable
Dndbeyond
scarlet portal
Or roll20
dapper gulch
Oh my gosh tysmmmm.. ok. Is there something like a virtual character creator? Di...
It’s in the resources posted up above, but here’s the link:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
Note that unless you purchase the books or other content you can still make characters for free, but you’ll only have access to what’s in the free basic rules.
rare copper
Okkk. Tysm. Oop. I need to pay to look at the books? Would watching the YT playlist be a better route?
scarlet portal
Try maybe posting in #750812887697588356 , you don’t gotta DM and they aren’t AI
dapper gulch
Okkk. Tysm. Oop. I need to pay to look at the books? Would watching the YT playl...
Everything you need to play is in the basic rules. The playlist does a good job of breaking it down, but it only pulls from the basic rules.
The other books just provide additional options for customizing your character or running a game, but they are not necessary to play.
rare copper
Ahh ok. Ok, so I can just create a cool character?
rare copper
Without really needed to know? Or is there specific info i should know?
dapper gulch
Yup! If you’re making it without a DM or a game my recommendation is make it how you want, but consider it practice. Every DM runs their game differently, character creation included.
scarlet portal
No it’s an expression
rare copper
Yup! If you’re making it without a DM or a game my recommendation is make it ho...
Huh!! Ok. Cool.
scarlet portal
Nvm sorry
rare copper
Oh ok. No no your good
scarlet portal
Didn’t mean to be rude
rare copper
Tysm @dapper gulch I will pratice making my character then waiting a couple mins before I find a game.
I’m aoooo excited to find out if I. Like dnd or not. I really hope I do
I’ve been wanting to learn for a solid couple years. Sadly there’s no one irl that I could play with.
dapper gulch
Finding a group that matches your schedule is honestly the hardest part about playing. I actually manage and run a small community that hosts public tables in my area for that reason 😅
dapper gulch
We play in person.
grave current
should i get the starter set or the essentials kit or both
rare copper
Ohhhh.. insteresting. Y’all like friends or did you meet up from here? You don’t need to answer this if you don’t feel comfortable:$)
dapper gulch
should i get the starter set or the essentials kit or both
Are you planning to DM?
strange forge
Hey
rare copper
Dm means dungeon master right?
scarlet portal
Sup
grave current
Are you planning to DM?
yes
dapper gulch
Ohhhh.. insteresting. Y’all like friends or did you meet up from here? You don’t...
Someone took the initiative to get it started. I showed up. Then we became friends and now we’ve got 20+ people that show up for game night.
lyric fjord
Hi imnew
rare copper
:0 that’s so cool
scarlet portal
?new
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grave current
Are the players new?
yes
lyric fjord
I just heard about this game yeasterday
rare copper
I just heard about this game yeasterday
Very cool
dapper gulch
yes
One of those, I forget which, has Lost Mines of Phandelver in it. That’s free in D&D Beyond, so I don’t recommend buying that set since you can get it free.
lyric fjord
And I decided to search it up on play store
scarlet portal
Yes LMoP is startset
strange forge
I am new
grave current
Yes LMoP is startset
it used to be but now its dragons of stormwreck isle
lyric fjord
it used to be but now its dragons of stormwreck isle
What's that I'm curious
I just created haisenburger and aime black as charecters
grave current
What's that I'm curious
thats the name of a campaign
lyric fjord
thats the name of a campaign
Oh
scarlet portal
it used to be but now its dragons of stormwreck isle
Oh cool lol
strange forge
How do you send the link to the campaign?
scarlet portal
??
lyric fjord
How do you create ob mobile too
grave current
so which one should i get
lyric fjord
I searched up how to create campaign but it was for pc
strange forge
My campaign is called Lynx Army
real atlas
I searched up how to create campaign but it was for pc
If you use dnd beyond you can
rare copper
I get class do you recommend I do? @dapper gulch
smoky adder
Let’s keep things family-friendly, please.
lyric fjord
Ok
dapper gulch
I get class do you recommend I do? <@146189627722563584>
They’re all great. Take a glance at each one and pick the one that seems cool to you.
rare copper
Ok :))
strange forge
How do you send the link to the campaign as a gamemaster
lyric fjord
How do you send the link to the campaign as a gamemaster
If you manage to do it can I join the game
dapper gulch
If you manage to do it can I join the game
Heads up! It’s generally rude to solicit an invitation from someone not actively recruiting players. And for that, there’s #looking-for-players
echo kelp
Is this a DnDBeyond campaign link? The link to the campaign should show up at the top right.
but also do use direct message or the proper channels for organizing a game.
No worries
dapper gulch
I didn't lnow
No problems. Just letting you know.
Otherwise all the other channels would be filled with people going “LFG 👀???”
rare copper
Ok! So I found 2 games- it’s text so PERFECT!!just gotta hope I can join
rocky condor
#looking-for-community there is some french here ?
echo kelp
Possibly - those servers tend to be more global with players from all over. Many run games 24/7 depending on whos available and ready to play.
rare copper
Am I in trouble? Or did you all jjsf do that random emoji??
dapper gulch
Trouble for what?
rare copper
Trouble for what?
Nvm then 😂🤷♀️
echo kelp
A D20 react is usually a good sign - "Nat 20! Critical hit!"
rare copper
Ooooo ok cool
dapper gulch
(Please note I can’t make someone in trouble - I’m not a mod)
rare copper
In new so I’m learning, I got 2 games only looking to join 1 tho, so hopefully the ppl answer
echo kelp
I think many of us are excited that you found two possible games that could work for you!
and I am a mod but I don't like having to get people in trouble so I like it when folks follow the server rules and treat other nicely and respectfully even if they disagree on things
rare copper
Yeaaa. I don’t like v-c I now that I know a text play exusits. I prefer that. And there both a gif
*fit
dapper gulch
pbp is super dope thanks to how it lends itself to asynchronous play. People across time zones can interact as much or as little as they want.
rare copper
Very cool
rocky condor
?looking
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D&D Beyond
pure grail
Hello
echo kelp
Welcome!
pure grail
thnx
lost mortar
As a DM how do you get to know potential new players?
Do you find it's better to kind of interview them? Play a one shot with them and see how they are in person?
I thought about making a google form for new players to kind of prompt them into topics, but it seemed silly/formal
echo kelp
As a DM how do you get to know potential new players?
Do you find it's better t...
Having a form can be a good way to help filter out folks that you'll not likely align with, but yeah just spending time and chatting with them. Maybe play a one-shot (self contained, short D&D game) with them to see how they play at the table. Basically utilize your normal "get to know you" social skills and see how well you connect with them.
rancid valve
Hello is 14 too low to play Online DnD? Like does most of the community see it as OK or should i be more cautious about game requirements
mortal garden
You can play D&D at almost any age! It's just a matter of finding the right group.
A lot of groups will try to have players around the same age/stage of life to help everyone mesh well together, but that's certainly not a requirement.
That said, I would recommend to not lie about your age - it doesn't really work when you're trying to gel with your team mates.
steady sparrow
How exactly does DM work? Do they get to come up with their own stories and stuff? I just want a general explanation of what they do as I plan on playing a game with some of my friends and we have never played before.
cobalt frigate
How exactly does DM work? Do they get to come up with their own stories and stuf...
DMs can either use prewritten adventures, like the ones WotC publishes, or make up their own worlds/adventures.
If you're a new DM, I highly recommend starting off with a prewritten adventure, such as the Lost Mine of Phandelver (which is free with all D&D Beyond accounts). That adventure was written for new players and DMs in mind.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/lmop
steady sparrow
Thanks much appreciated
nova canyon
hey are there any dm's who can add a mafia into the world
cobalt frigate
hey are there any dm's who can add a mafia into the world
DMs can do anything to their campaign setting.
nova canyon
sweet
cobalt frigate
Thieves' guilds has been a thing since the beginning of D&D
tranquil token
Hey! I was curious if there are any groups/people interested in learning and practising the rules of dnd? I am super interested in playing, but being able to learn or be taught would make integration so much more capable
fresh fable
Have you read the basic rules?
tranquil token
I know most of the basics, but there are some aspects that I haven’t wrapped my mind around yet. And, of course, I’ve never had the chance to put any of my knowledge to practise
cobalt frigate
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
tiny heart
hello im new, i just started d&d and i decided to DM a campaign but my players don't seem to be vary interested in it, do you have any suggestions to help me spice it up?
cobalt frigate
hello im new, i just started d&d and i decided to DM a campaign but my players d...
Is it a homebrew adventure or a prewritten one?
cobalt frigate
Perhaps we should bring this over to #dm-discussion to avoid potential spoilers
tiny heart
ok
knotty crest
I'm gonna start with a pre-made adventure to make it easier
I got one called "Tomb of Annihilation"
pseudo frost
That's a big one lol
cobalt frigate
I'm gonna start with a pre-made adventure to make it easier
Just make sure the players know that their characters may die (easily).
smoky adder
Perhaps we should bring this over to <#540597424692002878> to avoid potential sp...
If you want a chat full-spoilers, there's always #1029835597168267384.
knotty crest
Just make sure the players know that their characters may die (easily).
I'm aware
I should have them make extra characters
desert locust
I always try to have spare characters.
nimble oar
Hi everyone. Joined the Discord a couple weeks ago or so. I'm still new-ish to D&D. Hoping to find new friends with similar interests.
smoky adder
Welcome!
night tulip
Hi!
lyric fjord
Brand new to dnd, hoping to find some people who can show me how to play (I'm not a visual learner so reading tutorials doesnt help much)
cobalt frigate
Brand new to dnd, hoping to find some people who can show me how to play (I'm no...
?new
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fresh fable
Brand new to dnd, hoping to find some people who can show me how to play (I'm no...
Which bits you struggling with?
cobalt frigate
The game is about rules so regrettably you'll have to read.
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
like I said, brand new so I don't really know. and learning by trial would work better for me
I've seen gameplay so I have a basic idea of how to play.
so i guess brand new is a lie
fresh fable
Do you have a local game store near you?
lyric fjord
Do you have a local game store near you?
I dont think so
hearty rose
Hi! Just joined the server with a friend, we're both fairly new to D&D and hope to meet some more friends willing to help us learn how to play better as well as find DMs offering games (:
fresh fable
I dont think so
https://locator.wizards.com/ a lot of store can be found here
lyric fjord
https://locator.wizards.com/ a lot of store can be found here
none of them do dnd
fresh fable
Go to one ask around, YouTube is a good way to learn the basics, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05P90SzHdyyVIcz4TGZApQ5L basics for character creation
lyric fjord
I don't see why it would be such an issue to do a trial game or two to learn
cobalt frigate
Because not all DMs are wiling to teach new players who didn't bother reading the rules and have to teach them the fundamentals from scratch.
There are DMs out there though but you have to try to find them.
lyric fjord
Guess I gotta look for those people then
cobalt frigate
The more you learn about the game (by reading the rules) the more likely you'll find a game.
smoky adder
You’re welcome to look through our game-finding channels to see if there’s one that suits your needs.
?looking
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D&D Beyond
sour parcel
Hello, I'm a new DM although I haven't played any dnd much. I've only started one game and then two players quit 😦
barren patrol
i have a q, are there no voice channels in this server ? plus do they play dnd ?
cobalt frigate
i have a q, are there no voice channels in this server ? plus do they play dnd ?
There are no voice channels here nor do people play on this server. If you want to find games, check out the #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community channels.
tribal loom
I know how warlocks work, but I don't really understand why they get so many spells known, for so few spell slots. Can somebody explain the balance of that?
dapper gulch
They’re effectively a “build your own caster” class, so that with the invocations gives you a lot of customize ability.
tribal loom
Like I know they have invocations and pact features, but for example at lvl 10 they know 10 spells, while only being able to cast 2 per short rest
cobalt frigate
how do i find a dm?
?looking
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D&D Beyond
maiden willow
hi, i wanna play as a goblin. Ideally i want to fight with a short bow and two daggers, kind of fighter like and kind of sneaky, what class should i pick for that?
mortal garden
Probably a rogue. There's lots of options but I think you'd really enjoy the options to really bump up your Stealth skill and having access to the Sneak Attack feature. ✌️
maiden willow
Probably a rogue. There's lots of options but I think you'd really enjoy the opt...
thanks for the quick reply, say i wanted to theoretically climb on an enemy, what skill would i need for that? probably acrobatics, right?
i played a scout in dragons dogma and i really loved the playstyle 😂 so im trying to recreate it if i can lmao
mortal garden
Probably! Very specifically, the DMG (Dungeon Master's Guide) as a small section on "climb onto a bigger creature". It basically says to treat a "suitably large" opponent as terrain - which actually keeps it pretty vague.
cobalt frigate
hi, i wanna play as a goblin. Ideally i want to fight with a short bow and two d...
Fighters and rangers have Two-Weapon Fighting style. However, rangers can be proficient with Stealth.
mortal garden
As far as climbing something that's just kind of bigger than you? Typically that'd be considered a grapple. But your DM can work with you on how exactly it could work based on what you're going for. ✌️
cobalt frigate
thanks for the quick reply, say i wanted to theoretically climb on an enemy, wha...
Climbing is typically an Athletics check. That said, it's up to the DM if you can climb a larger creature (aka "Rule of Cool")
maiden willow
As far as climbing something that's just kind of bigger than you? _Typically_ th...
ahhh alright and that would then be an athletics check, right?
maiden willow
Climbing is typically an Athletics check. That said, it's up to the DM if you ca...
ohh what is acrobatics for then?
cobalt frigate
ahhh alright and that would then be an athletics check, right?
Your DM may say otherwise. Their call.
maiden willow
okay gotcha
cobalt frigate
ohh what is acrobatics for then?
mortal garden
ahhh alright and that would then be an athletics check, right?
Yup! The rulebooks give the DM a bit of guidance and most would point towards an athletics check (for climbing). But given other circumstances (and the idea that we want to enable players to do cool things), we might instead let an acrobatics check work for "climbing a monster" - especially if that character is maybe better acrobatics vs athletics. ;)
But in the end, yeah, talk to your DM and see what makes the most sense for the table.
teal trail
Anyone able to teach 5th gen?
cobalt frigate
Anyone able to teach 5th gen?
?new
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knotty crest
Alright so as long as I know how ability scores work and what dice does what I'm basically good to go
I think I'm ready
teal trail
Need to play to understand dos and don'ts
cobalt frigate
Need to play to understand dos and don'ts
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.
wanton sky
Hi, is there no longer an art channel?
mortal garden
knotty crest
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
I got a lot of notes to make it seems 
crude gull
is the best way for a new player to D&D Beyond to find an adventure/campaign to check the Looking for players channel and find a post that fits to timezone day days of week played and respond accordingly?
harsh fjord
If you're looking for online games, that's as good a method as any, though you should cast the net wide. There are plenty of sites to find other players and DMs.
knotty crest
is the best way for a new player to D&D Beyond to find an adventure/campaign ...
Let me fully get the dice rules and everything and I'll start doing that
How do they play D&D online though? 
verbal mountain
I assume this question has been asked a million times, but idk how to get over being nervous abt talking with strangers in DnD in voice chat
Also I think I want to DM if thats relevant
harsh fjord
How do they play D&D online though? <:sonicthonk:961688132451971102>
You need a method to communicate as a baseline. This article is a good primer for how to play online. https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online
mint citrus
@tribal loom Check your DMs, you mentioned balance, so I've made some spreadsheets
knotty crest
You need a method to communicate as a baseline. This article is a good primer fo...
That won't be an issue
torpid wing
Greetings all. I am a bit of a D&D noob.. I know the basics of the game and how to play it.. but I have a few questions that I hope yall might be able to help me with..
- as a DM, how do yall chose monsters that are based on the players level?
like If i go through the monster manual.. and pick a random monster.., how do i know it's going to be something my players can go up against
with out them getting smashed to pieces
harsh fjord
All monsters have a Challenge Rating associated with them. It is roughly the level a party of four players can handle (so a CR 4 creature is a reasonable challenge for a level 4 party). There's a lot more information in the Dungeon Master's Guide for how to calculate the challenge for a given set of monsters. There are also online tools like Kobold+ Fight Club and Kastark to help with that process as well.
smoky adder
I assume this question has been asked a million times, but idk how to get over b...
You could always join a text game if you don’t want to voice chat.
harsh fjord
I assume this question has been asked a million times, but idk how to get over b...
I don't know that I have a good answer, but I don't think the nervousness is something you get over and then become able to talk to strangers. I think you push through it to do it anyway despite being nervous. (I get nervous about things I've done literally hundreds of times, but I still manage to do them.) I believe that the feelings lessen with time and repetition, even if they don't go away entirely.
torpid wing
All monsters have a Challenge Rating associated with them. It is roughly the lev...
ahhh ok i see the Monster stat by CR table on page 274 of the DMG
harsh fjord
Yeah, somewhere around page 80 or so is the information about building encounters.
torpid wing
now i just need to learn how to calculate the CR of a monster
torpid wing
Yeah, somewhere around page 80 or so is the information about building encounter...
ohhhhI never noticed on a monsters tables it says Challenge __
smoky adder
The existing monsters all have a CR listed in their statblock.
torpid wing
The existing monsters all have a CR listed in their statblock.
I just now learned this
lol
smoky adder
And you can use D&D Beyond’s Encounter Builder to calculate the difficulty for your party.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/encounter-builder
torpid wing
is the XP listed next to it.. the amount of XP it will give to the players if they defeat the monster?
awesome. Ill take a look now
smoky adder
Each monster has an XP value based on its challenge rating. When adventurers defeat one or more monsters — typically by killing, routing, or capturing them — they divide the total XP value of the monsters evenly among themselves. If the party received substantial assistance from one or more NPCs, count those NPCs as party members when dividing up the XP. (Because the NPCs made the fight easier, individual characters receive fewer XP.)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/running-the-game#ExperiencePoints
torpid wing
> Each monster has an XP value based on its challenge rating. When adventurers d...
ahhhhhhh ok ok ok .. I get it now
harsh fjord
The DMG: worth reading, but not all at once.
torpid wing
I need to look around more on D&D beyond then
torpid wing
The DMG: worth reading, but not all at once.
Ya Ive been reading through it over time... and the PHB and the MM
it's a lot to digest
harsh fjord
The books are meant to be referenced; you don't need to commit them to memory. But it is good to know what they contain.
torpid wing
i appreciate yalls help very much. I recently joined this discord and started getting hype about D&D... its definitely a lot to take in.. but Im learning
I joined a local Game lounge and will be playing as a player a lot more... but I have some friends that im playing with that Im the DM for (Dragon of icespire peak) only because Im the only one that has any experience playing D&D
harsh fjord
Nice. I find being a player helped me DM and vice versa.
torpid wing
Nice. I find being a player helped me DM and vice versa.
ya we are about to run Curse of Strahd at the game lounge. Pretty excited for it.
ornate idol
if i use the Quickened spell metamagic option, can I attack with a weapon first then cast a spell ?
ornate idol
Can anyone help me with dnd beyond?
what do you want to know ?
gray sand
Nd my frnds did have like a lil campaign we wanted to try. But since we all are new i don't excatly know how it works.
Is the app just for reading abt those slells nd creating campaigns or is there anything more than that?
Nd also can we not type in the campaign option is the dice roll only permitted?
plucky tiger
Hey guys I’m new to dnd and just joined this server; where would I go to join a dnd campaign.
gray sand
great, what is it ?
I created a elven fighter
cobalt frigate
Hey guys I’m new to dnd and just joined this server; where would I go to join a ...
plucky tiger
Thx
gray sand
also did you read the basic rules ?
Yeah i did read a lil. I pretty much understand how they work. Or ig i do . I don't know if i do or not untill i actually join a campaign
ornate idol
Nd my frnds did have like a lil campaign we wanted to try. But since we all are ...
yeah, DnDB doesn't provide a Virtual Tableop like Roll20 or Foundry, you generally use it to see your cs
ornate idol
Yeah i did read a lil. I pretty much understand how they work. Or ig i do . I do...
you can have a look in #looking-for-players
gray sand
you can have a look in <#750813601358676008>
Okay
ornate idol
it's full of DMs desperately wanting players
gray sand
it's full of DMs desperately wanting players
Will i be able to create one like that?
ornate idol
one what ?
plucky tiger
Will i be able to create one like that?
Attilus ru looking for players
gray sand
one what ?
If am the dm how to i post a msg in lookingforplayers
gray sand
Attilus ru looking for players
I am but i can't play rightnow thou.
plucky tiger
What time then?
gray sand
What time then?
Am not really sure. Maybe around 10IST
plucky tiger
Just tell me how long that is from now
ornate idol
If am the dm how to i post a msg in lookingforplayers
you might want to read pins in #looking-for-players
gray sand
What time then?
If you don't mind we can DM and play
plucky tiger
Sure
elfin rampart
Hey can i get with ya too?
gray sand
Just tell me how long that is from now
It's 2 nd a half hours from now.
gray sand
you might want to read pins in <#750813601358676008>
Thankyou
plucky tiger
Ooh I think I might be still awake to attend that. It will start 1230 where I’m from but I might still be awake
Just call me whenever ur ready
gray sand
@plucky tiger Sure. Thanks.
plucky tiger
Hey can i get with ya too?
U wannna try and find a campaign to join while we wait
elfin rampart
Yeah
But it's past midnight here, then I would have to go to sleep too
This time difference sucks
plucky tiger
Yeah I understand. Hopefully we could find some people to join before hand
gray sand
Maybe @plucky tiger and @elfin rampart can play now.
@plucky tiger you don't have to wait for me.
plucky tiger
Ok
gray sand
Yeah 👍🏻
plucky tiger
8 or 9 hours from now!?
elfin rampart
Yeah
elfin rampart
K then
cobalt fiber
I just finished my character sheet on dnd and beyond could anyone give any pointers if anything’s wrong
cobalt frigate
I just finished my character sheet on dnd and beyond could anyone give any point...
You can post the link in #character-discussion
cobalt frigate
?new @sour onyx
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
abstract rose
oh right that's the command rofl
cobalt frigate
The command only works in this channel.
sour onyx
will do
abstract rose
riiight. I never got the hang of all the commands here except ?looking which I kept modifying as I updated the bot commands
cobalt fiber
What is ASI? On the dnd beyond character sheet
cobalt frigate
Ability Score Improvement
agile pike
Im new to dnd and i wanted to know if you can mix two races??
cobalt frigate
There are half-elves and half-orcs as official playable races. Anything else you will have to ask your DM on using Custom Lineage.
cobalt frigate
Cause i want to mix a Tabaxi and an Air Genasi
This is up to your DM if they will allow it.
agile pike
alright thanks for the help!
nimble ingot
Hi i want to play though it will be my first time, can anyone teach me 🤟
cobalt frigate
Hi i want to play though it will be my first time, can anyone teach me 🤟
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
nimble ingot
Yes
topaz hare
Today i woke up and went "i wanna play dnd"
open beacon
How would you do "edgy" right
Self consciousness?
I want to play a Phantom Rogue but it feels like the ultimate edgelord
lost ermine
Probably that, also probably make your character quiet, someone who'd keep to themselves unless needed. Describe your rp in detail, such as actions like:
He lifted the black, torn cloak that covered half of his body to reveal a sheathed dagger in his leather belt. "Don't test me," he said. "Unless you wanna end up as dead meat, I suggest you flee."
Something like that, I guess.
open beacon
Makes sense
solemn light
Edgy to me is a cousin of 'cringe'. It's the feeling of someone trying to achieve an emotion or result (Serious issues, dark topics for edgy, general 'coolness' for cringe) but, in the eyes of the viewer, failing to reach that and thus being embarrassing.
So 'Edgy' characters can be very subjective. If you want to have a darker themed character you can- you can either play it non seriously, lean into the 'edge' and just enjoy, or it's possible to pull off those topics with maturity and actually reach the desired levels of seriousness and 'coolness'.
So basically- don't worry too much if a class and race combo or even backstory seems 'edgy' if it always seems like it'll be fun and you think you can pull it off- or don't even care if you can pull it off, just play it.
mint sage
how can i play as a bear in DnD beyond???
fresh fable
A bugbear, or you can be a Druid and wild shape into a bear or cast polymorph to turn into a bear
mint sage
ok, thanks i've been wondering for a while
solemn light
(Bugbears are neither bugs, nor bears, just tall fuzzy goblin peeps) >.>
fresh fable
There is no bear race but you could make your own with custom lineage
fresh plaza
There is no bear race but you could make your own with custom lineage
Kobold Press has a bear race in the Midgard Heroes Handbook
fresh plaza
how can i play as a bear in DnD beyond???
See if your DM will allow the Bearfolk from the Midgard Heroes Handbook (Kobold Press)
fresh fable
Kobold Press has a bear race in the Midgard Heroes Handbook
And that would be #homebrew I was giving advise on using the base game rules to keep it simple
fresh plaza
More #third-party I'd think, but yeah. Generally I don't suggest third party options unless someone is asking for something which is in a third party option but not in the WotC options. And Kobold Press is one of the better third party outfits
wary kelp
I'm playing a tabaxi wizard in a campaign who uses school of necromancy and most of its spells. I asked DM for permission and it's fine but what is a good way to hide a character's evil side. He plans to work with the group until the time is right.(whilst subtly making things harder with ray of enfeeblement. Along with others.)
Basically what I'm asking is what's a good way to not give myself away too easily?
fresh fable
Youre using your spells on the party?
austere juniper
I'm playing a tabaxi wizard in a campaign who uses school of necromancy and most...
Just to make this clear: your DM is on Board with your Char beztaying the Party?
Two thoughts in this:
- Dont expect that you "win". The Game has to Go in afterwards, so you will have to make a new Char at that Point and your betrayer Char becomes an NPC
- Be aware of the possibility that the Game Ends when you Backstab the Party, cause If handeled poorly by the DM the other Players will leave the group, and Not in a Well behaved way but more a really salty ragequit way.
fresh plaza
Inter-PC conflict often results in a group self-destructing unless you get buy-in from the other players
wary kelp
Just to make this clear: your DM is on Board with your Char beztaying the Party?...
They said it's fine and I will drop various hints that my character isn't entirely on their side. My character is a worshipper of a villain. So they'll have plenty of chances to work out my character isn't good. I'll be subtle but not make it impossible.
fresh plaza
As long as they agreed...sounds fun. 🙂
as for hiding your spellcasting, there isn't a lot of ways to do that. You can do it with (metamagic) Subtle Spell.
But, you'd have to take Sorcerer levels or a feat to do that.
wary kelp
Also my character is basically jafar because he has a snake of python which requires blood to use.
fresh plaza
You might be able to use stealth to hide while spellcasting, that is up to your DM though
wary kelp
Youre using your spells on the party?
Nothing that damaged but more hinders slightly whilst using the main stuff on actual enemies.
austere juniper
Maybe then Shadow sorcerer would Work better than necromamcy wizard
wary kelp
I got plans already with necromancy wizard and wizard seems more fun to me.
fresh fable
Yeah using your spells to mess over your party isn’t gonna go well
This needs to be brought up at session 0 with everyone so everyone is on board
fresh plaza
This needs to be brought up at session 0 with everyone so everyone is on board
They said this has already happened.
fresh plaza
They said it's fine and I will drop various hints that my character isn't entire...
here ^
Sorry Shinx, didn't mean to ping you, forgot to turn that off when I replied to the passage for Ratty.
fresh fable
DM is fine what about the other players
wary kelp
Yeah using your spells to mess over your party isn’t gonna go well
The spell failed but the character died anyway because of the situation.
Just from reading it you can guess what kinda things I could do with my wizard.
wary kelp
Just to make this clear: your DM is on Board with your Char beztaying the Party?...
I'm going to play my char during the fight.
So should I tell the players about my plan for my character or should I just drop hints in character?
fresh fable
I’d tell them if you started casting harmful spells at me I’d leave the group
wary kelp
But I don't want them to suddenly just kill my character and meta game it so I can't do a plan that's been discussed with the DM.
Is there a way of doing a villainous character well that wouldn't make players mad?
fresh fable
Yeah don’t attack or nerf the other players or have a table that is comfortable with that play style
wary kelp
Would having my character lie about a cursed item. Like if I arcana check and it's cursed but I don't tell them what it does?
fresh fable
Yes you can do that
velvet radish
Would anyone like to pop in to a newbie-friendly one-shot game in 30 mins? One player just called in sick
wary kelp
@velvet radish I guess I can.
wary kelp
Yes you can do that
What other ways can I do things that wouldn't really impact them too much? That wouldn't really annoy too much.
fresh fable
Talk to your party cause different tables will put up with different stuff
fresh plaza
But I don't want them to suddenly just kill my character and meta game it so I c...
What you are doing can destroy a gaming group UNLESS you get players to agree beforehand. Get their agreement.
Search youtube for Matthew Colville, he has a video called "The <insert word here I cannot say on this server> Defense"
It is a good video regarding the pitfalls of PC vs PC behavior.
wary kelp
Should I say it out right or should I say something about my character's alignment to be chaotic neutral/chaotic evil?
fresh plaza
You should get their buy-in....Matthew Colville discusses that in his video
they may even have ideas for you to take your idea even further
tall hedge
hello! ive never played d&d before, i wanna learn if anybody wants to sit down with me and teach me a bit, i have dice.
wary kelp
they may even have ideas for you to take your idea even further
Like my inspiration for this was a Robert green viva la dirt league character. It seemed like the PC's didn't mind it.
fresh plaza
No idea what that reference is a reference to.
lime violet
Our dm is refusing to acknowledge that we cant heal a person with the med kit we conjured with minor conjuration.So can you conjure med kits,poisons,grenades with minor conjuration that serve its purpose and isnt just for show?
fresh plaza
Our dm is refusing to acknowledge that we cant heal a person with the med kit we...
can or cannot heal a person?
lime violet
Can*
Sorry
fresh plaza
Well, there is nothing in the rules covering whether or not consumable items work properly or not. It sounds like your DM is going with the idea that "if the effect isn't permanent then the effect of the item isn't either". Not sure I agree with that but.... this is ultimately a problem with your DM that you need to resolve with them.
wary kelp
No idea what that reference is a reference to.
I sent you a link to the video.
fresh plaza
I sent you a link to the video.
I am sorry, I am not in a position to watch videos at this time.
lime violet
Our dm is insisting that we can only make the basic structure with minor conjuration
wary kelp
Robert green is their DM and he's pretty good.
fresh plaza
Our dm is insisting that we can only make the basic structure with minor conjur...
Your DM may have a basis in the rules for that. The DMG defines an object as a discrete item, not an item composed of many objects.
Where that line is drawn is up to your DM
dapper gulch
Like my inspiration for this was a Robert green viva la dirt league character. I...
If your character concept comes at the cost of other players’ fun without their consent, then you need to come up with another character concept. Every table is different.
As an example, I straight up tell newcomers to my groups that there is no PvP unless all parties involved agree first.
fresh plaza
@lime violet Ultimately, as I said, this is a conversation you should be having with your DM. But once they make the final ruling then that is really as far as you can take it. I wouldn't continue to argue the point with them.
If you really dislike how the DM is running things your choice is to play or not play with that DM.
wary kelp
If your character concept comes at the cost of other players’ fun without their ...
Is this how I should ask?
I wanted to make sure people would be okay with this but my character isn't on the party's side and should've asked previously but would you guys be okay with a character who is helping for their own gain and hasn't gotten the best intentions?.
fresh plaza
Thats a good start Shinx
but I might go into more detail, something like "Hey I have this cool idea, what do you folks think? Could we do it better?" etc.
dapper gulch
You should absolutely ask so that they can adjust their concepts if they agree. Otherwise the first time you pull some shenanigan the party is going to ask “why are we adventuring with someone working against us?” and could reasonably just kill, capture, or abandon your character.
wary kelp
Is this how I should ask?
I wanted to make sure people would be okay with this...
...Down the line causing possible PvP but if people don't want it I'll readjust
wary kelp
You should absolutely ask so that they can adjust their concepts if they agree. ...
I wanted to make sure people would be okay with this but my character isn't on the party's side and should've asked previously but would you guys be okay with a character who is helping for their own gain and hasn't gotten the best intentions? I won't try to ruin your fun or try to overtly screw your character's.
Down the line causing possible PvP but if people don't want it I'll readjust as I don't want people to quit the game which is why I'm asking now.
ornate idol
what's the diff between a hempen rope and a silk rope ?
wary kelp
Sarcastic answer: The material.
Real answer: I'm pretty sure hempen rope has more range but I could be wrong. What does it say on beyond?
ornate idol
both are 50 feet
silent pawn
what's the diff between a hempen rope and a silk rope ?
"Rope, whether made of hemp or silk, has 2 hit points and can be burst with a DC 17 Strength check."
Just flavour
ornate idol
Oh okay
sudden otter
what's the diff between a hempen rope and a silk rope ?
Weight.
wary kelp
Is spirit shroud a good spell to use in conjunction with cloud of daggers? Do they correlate at all?
fresh fable
They are both concentration
wary kelp
i don't understand concentration spells like what happens with them?
ornate idol
you need to hold your concentration
when someone hits you, you have to make a Con saving throw
if you fail, you lose your concentration
wary kelp
but if i used a concentration spell can i do things like cantrips or magic missiles or whatever. or does it lock me to that spell?
fresh fable
Have you read the rules on spell casting?
lyric fjord
hey, I have a question, if I'm playing as a cavalier, can I mark an enemy with an "unwavering mark" with a thrown javelin? because technically isn't a javelin a mele weapon?
sudden otter
No
The key is the phrase "melee weapon attack"
Which is not the same as "any type of attack with a weapon that can also be used in melee"
The rest of the wording of the skill demonstrates the intent, to keep that enemy within your melee range
lyric fjord
Ok thank you
gray sand
Hello
Would anyone be open to explain how XP in dnd works?
As in how do players level up?
harsh fjord
Monster statblocks have associated experience points (XP), which you would divide by the number of PCs. The DM can also grant the group XP for accomplishing other tasks. Once they reach a set amount, they get to the next level. See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement
drowsy storm
Hello, I am new to the playing (have only ever spectated) and I have some questions about hybridizing and Druid subclasses
ornate kiln
hybridizing?
echo kelp
Maybe they mean multiclassing?
harsh fjord
That’d have been my guess.
drowsy storm
Like hybrid races other than half elf/orc
edgy raptor
A goblins scimitar says +4 to hit, does this mean the check has to be four numerals higher than the defender's armor to hit?
harsh fjord
No, it means add 4 to your d20 roll to determine if you hit.
If that total meets or exceeds the target’s armor class, it’s a hit.
edgy raptor
So Id add str, the d20, AND the +4?
harsh fjord
The STR is already factored in.
harsh fjord
They do matter in some instances.
ornate kiln
the goblin str on the stablock also is used for its saving throws, ability checks etc
edgy raptor
So creatures attacks dont scale like adventures when it comes to that?
harsh fjord
Nope, you’ll throw different creatures as characters level up.
ornate kiln
a normal goblin is a low level enemy, they dont automatically scale. If you want to run stronger goblins, then there are seperate statblocks for that
or you make your own
edgy raptor
so theres no STR or Dex check for creatures attacking
just what is stated on the weapon?
harsh fjord
Just what the attack itself says, yes.
edgy raptor
oh okay
languid turret
so um who wants to join my campain
harsh fjord
?looking - Use these channels for finding others!
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languid turret
so um who wants to join my campain
goofy and fun light hearted
ornate kiln
just what is stated on the weapon?
if you want to use the weapon on the statblock, the to hit bonus is already calculated for your convenience. If a creature makes an unarmed strike or uses a different weapon, you would use their stats to figure out what the to hit bonus and the damage is
drowsy storm
So I like the idea of a half-sea elf, but don’t like the fact that they can’t breathe underwater, so I wanted to make the other parent a triton, since they are Amphibious
ornate kiln
So I like the idea of a half-sea elf, but don’t like the fact that they can’t br...
the stats of the races are what they are. changing parents doesnt affect that within the rules.
just talk to your DM if they allow sea half elves to breath underwater. It's probably an oversight that they cant do it anyway
drowsy storm
the stats of the races are what they are. changing parents doesnt affect that wi...
See I thought about that, but didn’t want to leave it to chance so I consulted the official GM binder on the matter
smoky adder
(Or just play a Triton and call it a half sea elf.)
ornate kiln
or a sea elf and say they have different parents
drowsy storm
It’s mostly because I want to be able to pull pranks since sea elves can’t breathe air for more than a few hours before suffocating (at least according to the official rules)
ornate kiln
It’s mostly because I want to be able to pull pranks since sea elves can’t breat...
in 5e, Sea elves can breath air and water for any period if time
lyric fjord
Are there any campaigns i can join
fresh fable
lyric fjord
k
ornate kiln
?looking for more info
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drowsy storm
According to the Monstrous Manual, aquatic/sea elves require a constant flow of magic to remain above water for extended periods of time and are often very uncomfortable while doing so
ornate kiln
why are you looking at monster statblocks when you are making a character, also there are no sea elves in the 5e MM
are you playing a different edition?
drowsy storm
I’m looking through the wiki mostly, which has a lot of conflicting information, hence my coming here for questions
cobalt frigate
Don't look through the wiki, it's mostly homebrew crap.
ornate kiln
wikis are not a great source for up to date mechanics or lore
cobalt frigate
Read the Basic Rules. It's free.
sour parcel
What does homebrew mean
drowsy storm
Ok, i was also looking through the GM binder for information on hybridization and it also said that half-sea elves can’t breathe underwater
harsh fjord
What does homebrew mean
Fan-created content, not official material.
sour parcel
Oh I see, thank you
cobalt frigate
Ok, i was also looking through the GM binder for information on hybridization an...
Again, homebrew stuff.
cobalt frigate
Ok, i was also looking through the GM binder for information on hybridization an...
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
sour parcel
Good to know, I probably would've been really confused later
drowsy storm
So basically just talk to the DM about what they’ll allow?
harsh fjord
Yep.
drowsy storm
So leaving it up to chance on whether they will or won’t allow
harsh fjord
Yeah. There’s no guarantee the DM will allow (or ban) material, regardless of whether it’s official or not. Sometimes races are omitted for lore/setting reasons, to say nothing of other game mechanics.
drowsy storm
So I’m guessing it’s the same with certain subclasses and backstories
harsh fjord
More or less.
cobalt frigate
The half-sea elf variant is found in the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.
drowsy storm
So should I make 2 versions of the character, one following only the official rules and one that includes “unofficial” content?
harsh fjord
Can’t hurt.
drowsy storm
Hurts my brain
cobalt frigate
I would stick to the official rules.
Again, your DM would be the one deciding what homebrew stuff is acceptable. Play it safe and stick with what's official.
drowsy storm
So I basically started the process backwards
How do I join a group? I don’t know anyone that plays where I live
cobalt frigate
So I basically started the process backwards
?looking
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wary kelp
i'm not looking too far ahead of my levels but what stat is mostly important for rogue?
cobalt frigate
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ruby agate
Hi everyone ✨
I'm new to the server and dnd in general I just wanted to know if you had any tips on how to start- 😭
I don't even know if I want to be a player or a dm tbh-
cobalt frigate
I'm new to the server and dnd in general I just wanted to know if you had any ti...
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
harsh fjord
I don't even know if I want to be a player or a dm tbh-
To oversimplify, do you like worldbuilding, knowing secrets, planning? Be the DM. Do you like exploring one character’s interior thinking, being surprised? Be a player. (You can be each in different games, mind you.)
ruby agate
Idk I think I like both 😭 I guess I could try both but I don't know where I could do that-
harsh fjord
Do you have any local game stores or libraries offering D&D programming? https://locator.wizards.com/#
drowsy storm
I’m going to make a different character since I don’t want to leave certain aspects of this character to chance
harsh fjord
I think it’s a good idea to have multiple character concepts just in case one gets shot down for whatever reason.
ruby agate
Do you have any local game stores or libraries offering D&D programming? https:/...
I just checked it out and yeah there are some of them ✨
drowsy storm
Is there a place I can share concept art of a character?
harsh fjord
That’d be #dnd-arts-and-crafts.
drowsy storm
Thank
ornate idol
is there a rule or examples about what spells you can write on a scroll ?
harsh fjord
Maybe ask in #dnd-rules?
ornate idol
yep
viscid kraken
Hello! If I may ask, how do I find a DM or a campaign to join?
drowsy storm
Would it be weird for a half elf to not speak in proper grammar?
viscid kraken
Personally I think not, but it mostly depends on their background.
harsh fjord
?looking @viscid kraken
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drowsy storm
So a halfelf with an Outlander background speaking with decreased verbiage would be acceptable?
smoky adder
That’s gonna depend on who you’re playing with.
You should talk to your group about it first.
(But in theory, it’s possible to do.)
fresh fable
Doesn’t have to be an outlander to have a certain way of talking
viscid kraken
?looking <@999430118382510111>
Hello. I don't understand what that means, but I'm looking for a DM so I can play with my wife- I don't have enough cognitive function to play video games with her but I think I can do this
harsh fjord
Hello. I don't understand what that means, but I'm looking for a DM so I can pla...
Read the text box posted beneath that message. It gives instructions for how to find others.
viscid kraken
Oh alright. Thank you.
drowsy storm
My main justification for it would be due to limited interactions with other races
Also “why use many words when few words do job” is a hilarious quote
echo kelp
You don't have to justify it to us here. You need to make sure it fits and works well with the D&D group you're playing with.
smoky adder
And I’d strongly recommend having that discussion up front, before you actually try it in-game.
fresh fable
Have you read the free basic rules? Check the pins in this channel
near fog
if i am completely new to dnd how should i begin to learn to play/begin
same question im having
fresh fable
?new
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fresh fable
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Any questions and the nerd hive mind will endeavour to answer
fresh fable
It’s not a quick process how long you been looking?
sour parcel
I'm learning to be a DM, I did it for half a game and then the players changed their mind
ornate spear
oof, damn
that's not cool from them honestly
but then again, i feel like learning all together might be better
green sage
I see a lot of old rules listed online. I haven’t played since 2019 in adventures league, is there a current summary of sources available for use in all adventures league games?
Specifically I’m wondering if I can use the swords coast adventure guide for choosing a duegar
sour parcel
that's not cool from them honestly
It's ok it was just my sister, she's already only half fun
ornate spear
It's ok it was just my sister, she's already only half fun
XD i feel you man, except i don't have a sister only a brother, so a third fun
sour parcel
XD i feel you man, except i don't have a sister only a brother, so a third fun
🙄 siblings, shouldn't play with them 😆
ornate spear
yep for sure
smoky adder
I see a lot of old rules listed online. I haven’t played since 2019 in adventure...
I’d suggest asking in #adventurers-league or #1050206875079155742.
light coral
Hey how do I send something in looking for dm
smoky adder
?looking
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obsidian perch
Is there a Kids DnD campaign? for an 8 year old? My wife and I want to get her into it but the rules are way too complicated for her
cobalt frigate
Is there a Kids DnD campaign? for an 8 year old? My wife and I want to get her i...
pseudo frost
Yes, but I have to search for it lol
cobalt frigate
If the rules are too complicated then perhaps look into the OSR, which is essentially a contemporary update/polish of the Basic/Expert rules (the Basic/Expert rules were simplified rules, compared to 1E AD&D, to help new players play D&D back in the early 1980s)
Necrotic Gnome has a SRD (aka free rules) PDF of their Old School Essentials (OSE) rules found on their website.
https://necroticgnome.com/products/old-school-essentials-basic-rules
obsidian perch
I’ll take anything at this point…i have literally no clue where to even start lol
pseudo frost
Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod is a free alternative https://susanjmorris.com/dd-for-kids/
cobalt frigate
I’ll take anything at this point…i have literally no clue where to even start lo...
5E is still complicated despite being more simple (compared to 3.5E and 4E). Basic/Expert (aka B/X) is barebones so that's why I recommend using it (or OSR/OSE) for younger players.
cobalt frigate
Is there a Kids DnD campaign? for an 8 year old? My wife and I want to get her i...
I started playing D&D when I was around 10. I cut my teeth on the Basic rules before my friends and I moved on to 1E AD&D.
obsidian perch
Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod is a free alternative https://susanjmorris...
This one says 4-6 players..it's only the three of us so that probably won't work right?
cobalt frigate
This one says 4-6 players..it's only the three of us so that probably won't work...
4 to 6 is recommended. You can have one player (with one DM) but that's not optimal. You can fill out party roles with NPCs called sidekicks.
https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/UA_Sidekicks.pdf
lost citrus
How does this DND chat works
cobalt frigate
How does this DND chat works
In this channel if you're a new player, ask questions about rules you don't understand and people will try to help you.
lost citrus
Ok
cobalt frigate
There are other channels on specific topics. Check out the #channel-guide channel.
obsidian perch
are there visual games that are like DnD? pre-set characters and a story to follow?
fresh fable
There are dnd board games
cobalt frigate
are there visual games that are like DnD? pre-set characters and a story to foll...
Video game RPGs?
obsidian perch
not video games, just visual games..board games acting as a map?
i have no idea if I'm explaining correctly lol
cobalt frigate
I don't know any board games that have stories.
fresh fable
Hasbro Disney Frozen Asmodee - Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Begins - Board Game https://amzn.eu/d/8hPEkje
lost citrus
I meant to ask if you can do dnd over discord text chat
cobalt frigate
I meant to ask if you can do dnd over discord text chat
Depends on the table. My group uses our private Discord channel for both voice and text.
There are no games played here on this server.
lost citrus
And how to play it because I've never been able to play with people that has played DND a lot
cobalt frigate
And how to play it because I've never been able to play with people that has pla...
Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?
lost citrus
Oh that I don't think I have
fresh fable
not video games, just visual games..board games acting as a map?
Might be a few more here https://dnd.wizards.com/products
lost citrus
I'm still new I only played 2 DND session and one I was the dm
cobalt frigate
Oh that I don't think I have
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
lost citrus
Ok
I understand the giest of it thanks to people but I need to know a good character starter because ether I survive 10 hits at the same time from over powered monster I survived because I was a race with hard skin
cobalt frigate
Read the rules first. Classes determines the Hit Dice used. Your Constitution score determines if you get extra hit points per level. Armour and/or Dexterity affects if you get hit or not via Armour Class.
lost citrus
Ok do you mean discord rules if so I already did but the book I need to check rq
echo kelp
The free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
cobalt frigate
Ok do you mean discord rules if so I already did but the book I need to check rq
Scroll up...
lost citrus
I'm dumb ok
cobalt frigate
It's all good.
obsidian perch
So there's no actual Kids DnD Campaign then? Basically a guided campaign
sick plank
hi, how can i join a campaign
cobalt frigate
hi, how can i join a campaign
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echo kelp
So there's no actual Kids DnD Campaign then? Basically a guided campaign
I play D&D with my kids, the youngest started when they were 4. You just have to simplify the rules and tweak things but most kids have fun pretending to be whatever. For example I asked my kid what their character was doing (they played a faierie dragon which is not technically a playable race) and they would explain what their character was doing ("I breath fire on the monster!"). I had them roll a 6-sided dice and tell me the number and if it was 3 or higher I considered it a success and described what happened. But no, there isn't specifically a "D&D just for kids" rules per se.
fresh fable
So there's no actual Kids DnD Campaign then? Basically a guided campaign
Other than the board games and that other link someone sent you, you could just run a fairy tale as a dnd story I’ve done it for my kids years ago
obsidian perch
Are there any guides on how to do that?
pseudo frost
This one says 4-6 players..it's only the three of us so that probably won't work...
You can still use it
echo kelp
Are there any guides on how to do that?
Not that I'm aware of! It was just me figuring out what would be "manageable" for my kid and running with it and improvising.
I just focussed on making sure everyone was having fun.
bright hill
Can I loot my dead party members body for his stuff?
static forge
Me and few friends ran our first campaign last week and now I have the bug! Feel like I've missed out all these years 😂
echo adder
Im new to dnd and havent played a game in my life how do i find a group
cobalt frigate
Im new to dnd and havent played a game in my life how do i find a group
Did you read the Basic Rules yet?
smoky adder
Can I loot my dead party members body for his stuff?
That’s something you should ask your group.
echo adder
Did you read the Basic Rules yet?
I read up to the character creation part but it looks very long so ill get to that shortly
cobalt frigate
I read up to the character creation part but it looks very long so ill get to th...
?looking
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D&D Beyond
crude halo
you don't get negative hitpoints if you're 1 hp and take 1d6 damage do you?
cobalt frigate
There are no negative hp, just 0 hp
keen pelican
I have just joined and I have only done DND like 3 years ago soooo how does this server work and how do I get a room sorted to play a game
fresh fable
#looking-for-players to find a game
keen pelican
Ok
keen pelican
Is there anyone who can help me ease into a game one something
cobalt frigate
Is there anyone who can help me ease into a game one something
Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?
keen pelican
It’s just a lot and I don’t know what you mean by that
cobalt frigate
It’s just a lot and I don’t know what you mean by that
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
cobalt frigate
Dunno what?
D&D is a game of rules. Learn the rules by reading them and/or watching the tutorial videos.
minor nexus
?looking
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D&D Beyond
cobalt frigate
?new @lyric fjord
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
tall pewter
Hello everyone ^^
jaunty cobalt
I’m new how can I play
torpid wing
So.. I posted in one of these servers yesterday... Im trying to hard to understand what CR monster i should put up against my party... I just don't understand the formula for calculating what is the right monster.. I've read from DMG,PHB,XGTE... Ive watched a bunch of vids.. i just dont get it.
is there any tips or tricks to figuring this out?
cobalt frigate
I’m new how can I play
?new
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torpid wing
It seems to be way overly complicated
cobalt frigate
I know how to play but not to play online
?looking
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D&D Beyond
opaque venture
@torpid wing I've been playing for six years and I still don't understand if I'm being honest. I suggest throwing a CR close to your party level (i.e. 3 level 3 players, CR 4-5). Keep in mind, combat should only go as long as people are having fun. Just the other day I had a 240 HP monster go against my party and knocked off 40 HP because I realized they were getting to the end of the combat, and having less fun.
olive bridge
What's Up where can I go to find a group to join.
cobalt frigate
So.. I posted in one of these servers yesterday... Im trying to hard to understa...
If you're a new DM ask in #dm-discussion
opaque venture
What's Up where can I go to find a group to join.
torpid wing
<@219562505452650498> I've been playing for six years and I still don't understa...
Ya I guess Ill just do that... I really want to understand it though. It's just wildly over complicated
kindred axle
What's Up where can I go to find a group to join.
I would like to join u
opaque venture
Ya I guess Ill just do that... I really want to understand it though. It's just ...
it is and its dumb
olive bridge
I would like to join u
Big dawg I'm looking for a DM right now
kindred axle
Big dawg I'm looking for a DM right now
can I join u if u found one
olive bridge
Hell ya big man
kindred axle
ok lets do it
torpid wing
If you're a new DM ask in <#540597424692002878>
Ill ask in there as well to see what other replies i get. Thanks @opaque venture for the reply tho
olive bridge
I'm kinda confused on how to use the looking for dm thing
olive bridge
I figured it out ya gotta do /looking-for dm
olive bridge
I'd hope so yknow. I'm not expecting much if imma be honest big guy.
summer geyser
ayo is there any DND pro that is willing to hop on a call with me rq i have some questions about running a campaign
opaque venture
@summer geyser ive been running 5e for six years but idk about other editions
summer geyser
bruv bet
opaque venture
aight
torpid wing
<@219562505452650498> I've been playing for six years and I still don't understa...
so i just figured out the Encounter tool on D&D beyond
lol.. theres no point in learning the manual way.. when you cacn just use that tool
dapper nymph
What is the best video to get started with DnD with minimum knowledge of it.
slow jasper
The Handbooker Helper series on YouTube
dapper nymph
The Handbooker Helper series on YouTube
Thankyou
smoky adder
Not technically a video, but this short interactive adventure does a good job of introducing the basics.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en
torpid wing
The Handbooker Helper series on YouTube
There is a few youtube channels I'd recommend... one of them is "The Dungeon Dudes"
torpid wing
What is the best video to get started with DnD with minimum knowledge of it.
2 youtube channels that have been the most helpful for me are "The Dungeon Dudes" and "Bob World Builder"
ancient fractal
I'm new and really the only thing I got is a goofy plasmoid and a dragon thing ig. Still wanna try but the extensive knowledge sorta required is a tad overwhelming :p
slow jasper
There is a few youtube channels I'd recommend... one of them is "The Dungeon Dud...
I agree that the Dungeon Dudes are great, but if the criteria is "the best video to get started with DnD with minimum knowledge of it," then Handbooker Helper is the go-to
Short, single-subject videos which cover the most basic of concepts
dapper nymph
2 youtube channels that have been the most helpful for me are "The Dungeon Dudes...
Thanks ill check then out
cinder grove
Welp I’m new to D&D whatahek am i doin
cobalt frigate
Welp I’m new to D&D whatahek am i doin
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
crude halo
Do you need to roll for attack with magic missile? Does attack of opportunity stop targets from moving at all on their turn? i.e. they get hit then they can't keep moving?
hot depot
where can i go to get my charecter looked at
echo kelp
#character-discussion is the channel specifically for discussing characters
#optimization is the place where you can delve into highly-opinionated math and theory to achieve optimized builds
untold flint
Do you need to roll for attack with magic missile? Does attack of opportunity st...
Magic Missile just does damage, you do not make any kind of attack roll. The tradeoff for the auto-hit is that the damage isn't much. Normally, getting hit by an Opportunity Attack does not make you stop moving. The exception is if the attack has the Sentinel feat. The rules are kinda like marriage vows in The Princess Bride If they don't say it, they don't do it 🙂
glossy fable
I have an unfinished character, where can I go to finish that
crude halo
Magic Missile just does damage, you do not make any kind of attack roll. The tra...
so how do you stop an enemy from running away from you? won't it keep dashing away?
smoky adder
I have an unfinished character, where can I go to finish that
The folks in #character-discussion can help with that.
crude halo
Grapple them.
<https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Grappling>
you can't grapple them if they move 60 ft away from dashing where you're limited to 30 ft + combat action
untold flint
so how do you stop an enemy from running away from you? won't it keep dashing aw...
Sure it will. If it wants to get away from you. The Sentinel feat is one way to keep them where they are. Grappling is another. A Wizard casting Hold Person is another. And there are more. But by default your enemies have the same ability to move around as you do.
obsidian perch
Is there a "cliff notes" version of the lost mine of phandelver for a DM? Or am I supposed to be reading straight from the book during the session?
untold flint
you can't grapple them if they move 60 ft away from dashing where you're limited...
You can Dash too, if you want to try and keep up with them. But if you and your enemy are just Dashing around the battlefield, nobody's going to be hitting anyone. Which is why it's good to have a mix of melee and ranged attackers in your party.
crude halo
You can Dash too, if you want to try and keep up with them. But if you and your ...
i mean if you're outside and a goblin is dashing away from you to escape into their trail, you can't really stop them right?
smoky adder
That’s all going to depend on the specific scenario.
There is no one right answer to that question.
untold flint
i mean if you're outside and a goblin is dashing away from you to escape into th...
Your Wizard can cast Fire Bolt at them, your Ranger can fire an arrow at them, you can chase them, but if the enemy thinks it's outmatched, it could very well just run away. Retreat is a perfectly valid combat tactic.
smoky adder
Is it possible to stop someone trying to escape? Yes.
Is it possible for someone to successfully escape? Also yes.
crude halo
Your Wizard can cast Fire Bolt at them, your Ranger can fire an arrow at them, y...
but that will kill them
i mean to capture
untold flint
but that will kill them
Capturing will by nature limit your choices, that's the nature of things
smoky adder
Even Sentinel isn’t infallible. Someone could just teleport away.
But for me, that’s why D&D is so cool: your failures can shape the story as much as your successes.
obsidian perch
Or maybe like a script for Lost Mine of PHandelver that I can follow?
echo kelp
Had a demon teleport away from the party in tonights battle - the monk with super fast movement managed to get sight of them and finished off the demon with a ranged weapon. But yes, have fun with presenting the problem and seeing how your player's characters resolve it. Or miss it altogether. There's always another day...
untold flint
Say that goblin does escape. You can always try to track it back to its lair/camp/whatever. Of course, you might be surprised when you get there and find the other 6 goblins that had stayed back, plus the two Bugbears 🙂
smoky adder
Is there a "cliff notes" version of the lost mine of phandelver for a DM? Or am ...
If you search for “how to run LMOP”, there’s plenty of different guides out there.
But using just the book is fine, too.
pseudo frost
Think of the modules as like prompts. They usually have a blurb of something you would read to the players to get the scene moving, and then gives you notes to help you guide it.
smoky adder
There’s no right or wrong way of doing it. Every DM prepares in different ways. You’ve just gotta find what works for you and your group.
The only thing about DM prep that’s universally true is that eventually your players will surprise you with something you didn’t prepare for. 
echo kelp
and sometimes those moments of pure chaotic improvisation end up being amazing moments for everyone, DM included
rare burrow
Hello?
echo kelp
Hi there!
rare burrow
Hi I’m new to online. This is my first time trying to talk on a server
olive bridge
Well nice ta meet ya
echo kelp
Well welcome. This server is the official D&D Discord server. We have many channels devoted to specific topics - see id:browse and #channel-guide.
olive bridge
I've recently gotten into dnd in general so why not start here
rare burrow
Ok
olive bridge
I've been looking for some people to play with
echo kelp
The pinned message here in the channel (that thumbtack icon in the upper right - or if on mobile swipe to see it) has lots of useful links that can help get you started.
?new
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echo kelp
^ or that
olive bridge
I think they was doing it for me cause I said I was new
olive bridge
Oh
if your looking for some players hit me up I'm down for anything for my first game
rare burrow
Im actually looking for some new players for my second DnD campaign
echo kelp
As a reminder, don't try and put together games/groups outside of the #looking-for channels.
See #find-a-game for info on how to use the #looking-for channels.
olive bridge
See <#1070720656917938227> for info on how to use the #looking-for channels.
ya I kinda messed up and deleted my post so now I gotta wait a week.
olive bridge
yes thank ya
echo kelp
#looking-for-community may have servers with VC
lyric fjord
Ok thanks
obsidian perch
I wasn't able to find a script for Lost Mine of Phandelver. Has anyone that's run this campaign as DM ever made a google docs that I could check out at all?
cobalt frigate
What do you mean script?
smoky adder
What exactly do you mean by “script”? What are you looking for that the book itself doesn’t provide?
cobalt frigate
The adventure is free...
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/lmop
obsidian perch
A script to follow....meaning what exactly do i say as DM and when do i say it and all that
cobalt frigate
Improv.
obsidian perch
I know that but i want to follow someone else's first to learn better
cobalt frigate
There is no script for DMs because the players don't have scripts.
obsidian perch
I'm sure someone had to have made notes and stuff
cobalt frigate
You have to learn to improv. It's part of the game.
obsidian perch
I understand that
cobalt frigate
What one DM has in their notes may be meaningless to another. My notes may be meaningless to me because my players do/say something I hadn't planned for so my notes are useless (it has happened more than once)
obsidian perch
well thats where the improv would kick in
harsh fjord
There are a bunch of guides on YouTube and elsewhere online. Here's just one, which may or may not be what you're looking for: https://cros.land/a-dms-guide-to-lost-mines-of-phandelver/
obsidian perch
i've read that but thank you. I'm looking for a more organized script to follow.
smoky adder
Your players can and will make any attempt at a script irrelevant.
But that’s the beauty of collaborative storytelling. Any single person, whether intentional or not, can change the story in completely unexpected ways.
cobalt frigate
LMoP is a sandbox. The players will go/do wherever they want. No script will prepare you for that.
harsh fjord
Have you read the adventure yet?
cobalt frigate
D&D isn't linear. The players control the pacing and where their characters go.
obsidian perch
they can't just say ok i'm going to dig a hole and magically find a cavern or something like that
obsidian perch
how are they stopped then
cobalt frigate
I can go outside and do the same thing.
When they get tired or get ambushed by goblins.
obsidian perch
how do they get ambushed
smoky adder
there has to be structure
The rules are the structure, not the story.
obsidian perch
how do they get tired?
cobalt frigate
how do they get ambushed
You're the DM, you can decide that a goblin patrol spots the PCs digging a hole in the middle of the forest.
IMPROV!
cobalt frigate
how do they get tired?
DM: "After a few hours of digging under the hot sun you all have one level of exhaustion."
Do you know what "homebrew stuff" is?
obsidian perch
yea made up campaigns
smoky adder
they can't just say ok i'm going to dig a hole and magically find a cavern or so...
The player can dig the hole, but only the DM can say what was under there.
obsidian perch
but that's not even in LMOP so i'm not understanding how they can do that
cobalt frigate
The adventure is a guideline. The players have no idea what the adventure has in store so they tell you the DM that their characters do X and you the DM tell them what happens.
cobalt frigate
but that's not even in LMOP so i'm not understanding how they can do that
Well, that's your job as the DM to fill in what's not in the book.
obsidian perch
Can't the DM make it so that they follow the campaign strictly then
cobalt frigate
The authors of the adventure can't predict what every single player plans to do.
obsidian perch
so if they say something that isn't in the book, the DM can just say no
cobalt frigate
Can't the DM make it so that they follow the campaign strictly then
That's railroading then.
obsidian perch
I'm a beginner....I'm just looking for some sort of beginners script thats all lol
thank you for your information though i appreciate the input
smoky adder
Is that a way to DM? Yes. Is it a successful way to DM? Depends on your group.
cobalt frigate
Again, LMoP is a sandbox adventure. The PCs have multiple quests that they decide whether to do or not and if they do, whatever order to do them in.
obsidian perch
my players are my two brothers who are also learning
harsh fjord
Maybe this will be helpful? https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Q6K0hSnZ_d4HkQX-cUnj9ufhBiIXDSQVgi8A5A39wc/edit A Reddit user's DM notes for part of the adventure. There isn't anything more specific than that because each DM prepares differently.
obsidian perch
so its just basicaly an introduction for us all and we can just mess around
cobalt frigate
There are numerous D&D Youtubers, such as How to D&D, who have advice/tutorial videos on Lost Mine of Phandelver.
hearty barn
I am not completely new to D&D, but I am to the chat
smoky adder
So talk to your players beforehand. If you’re all learning together, ask them to kind of just say “yes” to whatever comes and that’ll make it easy to keep them roughly on track.
But by the same token, you’re going to have to say “yes” to things to.
obsidian perch
I'll keep looking around for notes/guides but thanks all!
hearty barn
And if you’re interested and just watching someone play, I know dingo doodles is a good person
smoky adder
They can and will go off rails, and you’ll have to figure out how to nudge the story back in the direction you want.
They’re going to kill someone who had information they needed. You can’t just “oh wait, you’re supposed to capture him.”
You’ll have to move that information to a letter in a chest they open, or something.
smoky adder
That runs the risk of making it seem like their choices don’t matter.
obsidian perch
they won't know that though
smoky adder
It’s saying “no” instead of “yes, and…”
obsidian perch
they're just beginning too
it'll be a learning process
so when they are at the Goblin Ambush part, and the cart stops, if they say we want to run away from the area and go explore elsewhere...how would a DM respond to that?
cobalt frigate
so when they are at the Goblin Ambush part, and the cart stops, if they say we w...
How about we take this to #dm-discussion? That is spoiler territory as there are players for that adventure here.
obsidian perch
my bad
smoky adder
#1029835597168267384 if you really want to get into spoilers.
harsh fjord
so when they are at the Goblin Ambush part, and the cart stops, if they say we w...
If you're all new, you may not realize there's an implicit social contract involved in D&D. The DM prepares scenarios and it's up to the players to, generally, engage with them. Walking away from the quest is bad form, so this may need to be a discussion with the table BEFORE playing.
quick condor
Hi there, I have made a villain that drains the magically power from players. What save should I have the players roll, I was thinking wisdom?
quick condor
Ok thank you
cobalt frigate
A new character... 😉
hearty barn
Anyone want to hear about a really bad character that I made
harsh fjord
That's more #character-discussion.
@obsidian perch You might want to give this video a watch. It's about some of the things you and your players may not know about the implicit contract of D&D (and tabletop roleplaying games generally): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqIZytzzFKU
grim parcel
hello!!!
lyric fjord
Heya!!
graceful oar
should i still buy the core rulebooks for 5E this year, knowing that the rulebooks for One D&D are coming out next year?
ornate kiln
I mean, they dont become obsolete or unusable when the new versions arrive. Unlike a video game update, no one is forced to switch to new material
cobalt frigate
A lot people still play older editions of D&D still.
humble lintel
Hello
wary kelp
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/98979791 this is my rogue character
i got permission to have a quarterstaff as a base for my rogue because its a spoof on wukong
i wanted to make it unique and different(obviously peoples done wukong before.)
this is for a new campaign and i thought this would be fun
lime violet
Im a 3rd level life cleric. So,I should have 4 1st level spells prepared. Thanks to My domain,I always have Cure Wounds and Bless prepared.
Does that mean I get to choose 4 other 1st level spells of my choice or 2 1st level spells of my choice?
Im having trouble understanding if I get to prepare 4 additional spells alongside cure wounds and bless or just 2 more spells?
smoky adder
Each domain has a list of spells — its domain spells — that you gain at the cleric levels noted in the domain description. Once you gain a domain spell, you always have it prepared, and it doesn’t count against the number of spells you can prepare each day.
So you can still prepare four more spells.
brave jewel
Hi everyone! This is my first time venturing into the world of dnd and wondering how best to get my head around things. I know reading the guides are a good start, but I get a bit overwhelmed by that. Is there any recommended channels I can follow/watch which might help me get a better understanding of the rules and how it all works? Also, any recommendations on finding a group of people who would be more than happy to play with a complete amateur would be amazing! Thanks all!
smoky adder
If you want the basics on any particular rule, Handbooker Helper does a good job of it.
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN
And if you’ve got any specific rules questions, you can ask in here or in #dnd-rules.
As for finding a game, there’s plenty of beginner-friendly options out there. You can get started in #find-a-game.
sour parcel
What's a good beginner's campaign to play with middle schoolers besides the lost mines of phandelver
brave jewel
As for finding a game, there’s plenty of beginner-friendly options out there. Yo...
Thanks heaps!! Appreciate the response
faint carbon
What's a good beginner's campaign to play with middle schoolers besides the lost...
For that, try "The Dragon of Icespire peak", it's also connected to lost mines if you want to do something with that.
silent bane
Anyone able to explain to me what 'west march style' even is? I'm new to dnd and trying to figure out how things work
sour parcel
For that, try "The Dragon of Icespire peak", it's also connected to lost mines i...
Thank you so much
lime violet
can Pureblooded Orcs (not half orc) use Relentless Endurance feat?
smoky adder
Anyone able to explain to me what 'west march style' even is? I'm new to dnd and...
It’s a community-style game where a large number of players exist in a shared world. A subset of players will plan what they want to do for the next session and when, then find a DM to run it.
silent bane
It’s a community-style game where a large number of players exist in a shared wo...
Tysm
smoky adder
They’re good for players who need flexibility in their scheduling, because there’s sessions happening at various times.
The tradeoff is that you may be playing with a different group for each session.
lime violet
Apologies for reposting
can Pureblooded Orcs (not half orc) use Relentless Endurance feat?
faint carbon
can Pureblooded Orcs (not half orc) use Relentless Endurance feat?
Yes, they can and no problem about reposting, I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner.
tidal crescent
Can you give me a good starter for begining a session? Im a DM
woeful ether
crude halo
Second Wind is a bonus action, does that mean the player can move and do combat too in that turn? if so can they only do bonus actions last?
smoky adder
You can take both an action and a bonus action, yes.
As for timing…
You choose when to take a bonus action during your turn, unless the bonus action's timing is specified, and anything that deprives you of your ability to take actions also prevents you from taking a bonus action.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#BonusActions
smoky adder
Can you give me a good starter for begining a session? Im a DM
You mean like an opening scene?
magic sluice
Just wondering, could someone rate my first character? a Rogue Halfling called Taffer Copperleaf
https://ddb.ac/characters/98681415/PNKhpm
smoky adder
Did you roll for stats, or use point buy?
cobalt frigate
If you don't have a DM then I recommend you stick with point buy. If you have a DM, the DM would probably want to witness your rolls.
magic sluice
If you don't have a DM then I recommend you stick with point buy. If you have a ...
fair enough
smoky adder
I’d suggest removing a point from STR (which will stay at +2), then bumping both your INT and WIS to 10 (making them +0 instead of -1).
Generally speaking, even numbers are better than odds for your ability scores.
But it looks good overall. 👍🏻
lapis shuttle
how to-
cobalt frigate
How to what?
lapis shuttle
play ssory abit laggy rn so. is there a free version of the game? I've read the pinned but still confused
cobalt frigate
play ssory abit laggy rn so. is there a free version of the game? I've read the ...
Yes, the Basic Rules are free. Think of it like a video game demo.
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 in the pinned message.
lapis shuttle
Like finding the best class for me and stuff I got my friends to agree to learn with me
okayokay
smoky adder
There’s a good overview here of the different classes:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1047-d-d-101-a-quick-breakdown-of-classes-in-dungeons
lapis shuttle
following the link that was previously posted is it okay that I made an acct in dnd beyond.com?
smoky adder
Sure. Why wouldn’t it be?
cobalt frigate
The account is free.
pulsar valley
Hello, I started a dnd club at my school and the only other dm isn’t experienced and I was wondering if any of you could tell me what to do for that
cobalt frigate
Hello, I started a dnd club at my school and the only other dm isn’t experienced...
If you want to DM, head on over to the #dm-discussion channel where you can ask questions/advice on DMing.
pulsar valley
Ok thanks
smoky adder
There’s a good article here that covers the basics:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1452-how-to-be-a-dungeon-master
This one has some good advice, too.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/159-starting-strong-at-your-first-dungeons-dragons
crude musk
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boreal isle
Thanks!
kind rose
i am looking for a few people to help me start playing dnd online with me and my dad is there anyone here that would like to help us
lapis shuttle
i am looking for a few people to help me start playing dnd online with me and my...
would love to but i dont have experice
smoky adder
i am looking for a few people to help me start playing dnd online with me and my...
What kind of help were you looking for, specifically?
kind rose
would love to but i dont have experice
neither do we just trying find someone to play with
kind rose
What kind of help were you looking for, specifically?
i dont really know waht you mean
what
lapis shuttle
neither do we just trying find someone to play with
actually same
HAHA me and my friend are looking for ppl to start with
vivid salmon
hi i'm also new
lunar rapids
can someone help me and my friend play a game
lapis shuttle
Don't even have race yet
vivid salmon
i created my first character but thats about it lol
kind rose
HAHA me and my friend are looking for ppl to start with
we can all start together and get to know the game all together
i have played before just never made my own map thats all i need help with
lapis shuttle
we can all start together and get to know the game all together
hold up let me message him to play with us
kind rose
hold up let me message him to play with us
ok ill just have to make a character
lunar rapids
start a game up fr
kind rose
hold up let me message him to play with us
and who would made the AboverVTT map
barren citrus
hey babs
kind rose
lets all learn HAHAH
who would make the map and DM
vivid salmon
i have never played before so i can't be a dm yet
lapis shuttle
Same
exotic stump
Wait so this is for new players?
lapis shuttle
Yes
vivid salmon
this is the newcomers tag that i clicked on at least
lapis shuttle
Im kinda based on healing and athletics-
vivid salmon
im mainly stealth and investigation
kind rose
lets all learn HAHAH
are you still here
lapis shuttle
Yeahh
vivid salmon
i made my character last night but idk how good it actually is lol
lapis shuttle
Im here
kind rose
Before we play i just have to finish eating the ill get back to you
lapis shuttle
Philippines
kind rose
oh wow
vivid salmon
1pm here too
kind rose
im from U.S
vivid salmon
^^
kind rose
Philippines
imma add you so we can talk easier
lapis shuttle
imma add you so we can talk easier
Alright
lapis shuttle
Hi everyone
Hello
wanton heath
hello, I'm new to dnd, and none of my irl friends would like to play with me, I just want a good time, and ill go with the flow, however, like i said before, completely new, no experience, and i only know the basic rules from watching dimension 20
cobalt frigate
hello, I'm new to dnd, and none of my irl friends would like to play with me, I ...
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
wanton heath
ah ok thank you
lapis shuttle
Guyss anyone up to play with us? Were starters and don't have any experience lol
cobalt frigate
Guyss anyone up to play with us? Were starters and don't have any experience lol
?looking
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D&D Beyond
kind rose
hello, I'm new to dnd, and none of my irl friends would like to play with me, I ...
how does ur username work
wanton heath
its an inside joke
blissful cove
ayy D20. love D20
wanton heath
Guyss anyone up to play with us? Were starters and don't have any experience lol
I'm up for a game, I also have no experience
kind rose
is there anyone here that wants to join my and @lapis shuttle server for DND
lapis shuttle
Yeah :DD
kind rose
I'm up for a game, I also have no experience
ill invite you to or server
wanton heath
oh thanks
lapis shuttle
What module?
We don't know yet haha were still tryna learn
kind rose
What module?
what is a "module"
cobalt frigate
A module is a published adventure.
edgy raft
Like what adventure are you guys trying to run.
edgy raft
A module is a published adventure.
This lol
cobalt frigate
They're called "modules" back in the day because they were "modular" in that you just drop that adventure into your campaign.
edgy raft
I have about 3hours of experience so I’m just trying to use the lingo I’ve searched and found
lapis shuttle
Im tryna re-read the basics
edgy raft
And mostly because I’ve been on Roll20 trying to find games to run and they call them modules on there.
kind rose
I have about 3hours of experience so I’m just trying to use the lingo I’ve searc...
i dont have much either but we can try to figure all that out but we dont have a map or DM yet
But the bad thing is imma have to make a new character because the one i have now only has 12 HP
lapis shuttle
Doesn't the HP level up??
kind rose
12 HP is not uncommon for a level 1 character.
i have LVL 4 at 35
Earth Genasi Cleric
level on 11 hp
but in that case ill keep it
i thought that was really low
my AC is 13
smoky adder
Pro tip: share the actual character sheet instead of the PDF. 😜
edgy raft
The only complaint with the D&D app for my character creation is that they don’t have the Drow option
Unless you buy the players handbook of course
cobalt frigate
The only complaint with the D&D app for my character creation is that they don’t...
Only the stuff in the Basic Rules are free D&D Beyond. You need to unlock the playable races/classes by either buying the books are the individual race/classes (for about $2 each)
lapis shuttle
Im level one with 10 oml
edgy raft
Only the stuff in the Basic Rules are free D&D Beyond. You need to unlock the pl...
How do I get to the option to buy the individual race/class? I look for it in the market place and when I click the subrace it brings me to the purchase players handbook option only
kind rose
does anyone know how to DM
lapis shuttle
Yeah
cobalt frigate
How do I get to the option to buy the individual race/class? I look for it in th...
You go to the Marketplace, click on a book, and you should see all of the individual items in that book you can purchase individually.
lapis shuttle
Dms are tough ti find, just message us lol so that we can set the time, its probs gon be Saturday next week
edgy raft
You go to the Marketplace, click on a book, and you should see all of the indivi...
Okay so I had to go on my PC and use that marketplace, the one on my phone wasn’t providing the breakdown for individual purchase. Thanks!
fresh fable
Okay so I had to go on my PC and use that marketplace, the one on my phone wasn’...
Yeah the app will only let you buy whole books
wanton heath
any dms that are interested to play with a party of three, just message us
fresh fable
edgy raft
Finally got my Drow converted from paper to electronic so I can import him now 🙂
neon lagoon
so is the way to start looking into dnd in https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/750812887697588356 ?
fresh fable
Or #looking-for-players or find a friendly local game store
neon lagoon
Or <#750813601358676008> or find a friendly local game store
thanks
fresh fable
https://locator.wizards.com/ click on store option
onyx raptor
How important is the meta discussion in DnD ? I feel like in many youtube videos people rank or compare classes. But in the End the DM will Balance encounters to the group right ? So im wondering if i should care about playing subclasses who are considered "bad".