dnd-newcomers

[fresh fable]

Play what you find fun

[dapper gulch]

A lot of those discussions are far, far louder than their actual impact. Most tables aren’t going to require the degree of players having to, say, ignore the entire rogue class because of how “bad” it is.

[tardy basalt]

I don't really see a point to rank any classes in dnd, the only reason why you would if you were meta gaming hard. Just play what you want to have fun but just take acknowledgement if the way how you play or take care of encounters effects the other players. Altho I do see a point in ranking "some of the classes" such as ranger or Druid as these classes can be kinda underpowered for many who are just trying to learn the class. In my honest opinion don't worry about it. Many people "rank" classes based on how good they are but in reality it's not hoe busted they are that matters, it's how you enjoy having fun with them. Altho if your JUST taking your time to make one of the most broken characters in a game it can be really frustrating for the other players or the DM to make the game harder just because your breaking the game.

But you definitely shouldn't restrict how you play a character based on the class or sub class your playing with. Just because aberrant mind sorcerers are strong doesn't mean you can't play them to have fun or to make a character around it .

[worn aspen]

New DM Q. I was gonna DM LMOP and DISP but just joined a group that plays it on the 29th. Any other suggestions? I read waterdeep and COS but isnt COS hard for new DMs? I have about every sorceboook.

[cobalt frigate]

You're going to play LMoP? You can always DM after you play it (just don't read the adventure before you play it... that's meta knowledge (aka cheating))

I don't recommend CoS for new DMs.

[worn aspen]

Yeah I was working on DMing it locally but figure since now im playing on Roll20, I should do another to keep everything seperate. I wanted to do one before COS

[cobalt frigate]

Dragon Heist is a level 1 to 5 adventure.

There are non-WotC published adventures as well. Here are some free ones:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/dungeon-masters-only/43718-list-of-free-dnd-campaigns

[tardy basalt]

COS actually the first game I ever DMed and yea its a bit of a slog especially how in COS there are alot of encounters or dungeons for players that ARE WAY TO DANGEROUS imo Def read up on COS on YouTube, Xp to level 3 has a good video to some of the stuff in COS that is really unbalanced and need attention for newer dms

[cobalt frigate]

Perhaps let's bring this to #dm-discussion and avoid possible spoilers.

[river ledge]

Hello... I have a question- Is it ok for our group to make some other lore stories based on starwars and other franchizes?

[cobalt frigate]

That's up to your DM and their table.

[tardy basalt]

^

[river ledge]

I can see there's like sooo many things i don't understand for now... Great, few explosion of head a day keeps sanity away yayyy

[cobalt frigate]

What are you having trouble with?

[river ledge]

You know the new terms and stuff, not really familiar with it

[cobalt frigate]

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[eternal sand]

lf just tonight dnd sesh anyone?

[sweet prawn]

Hay I just randomly searched for DnD servers in hope to get one where i could play dnd in a campaign. I got kicked out of my friends group.

[edgy onyx]

Heya! There's #looking-for-players where you can look for a game, or leave a post in #750812887697588356 😎

[sweet prawn]

Ah great thanks!

[cinder grove]

Hey was goin on

[sweet prawn]

Sorry me again, how do i get the rights to write sth in these channels?😅

[cinder grove]

Oh let me tell you

[edgy onyx]

To post a thread on them, you can go to #1075498333705089084 to use a bot to make a post
Otherwise you can post in the posted threads 👌

[cinder grove]

So there’s 2 bots, @pale quiver where you use /looking-for-players and i forget the other bots name but it’s /looking-for-DM

[sweet prawn]

Oh well not me here sitting at like 1 am trying to figure out how to get a new dnd group while taking up time of people that dont know me😅 great Thanks to you two, i hope i get it figured out till the end

[edgy onyx]

Anytime, hope you find a nice group! 😎

[sweet prawn]

it worked.... i figured it out🥹 thanks again

[edgy onyx]

Huzzah!

[edgy raft]

Gg!

[lapis shuttle]

This game is fun its just, like a simple mathematical formula that you need to learn and that mathematical formula stuck to you the most because it was enjoyable

[lucid dew]

Anyone have tips to overcome cringe? (Especially voices…)

[harsh fjord]

What do you mean?

[lucid dew]

Just like a lot of the time when I play as a DM (I’m really new btw) I just feel this sense that I’m not doing a good job and what I do and say is cringe :/ and espically voices.

[harsh fjord]

Do your players think that?

[lucid dew]

They tell me I’m fine and I do a good job. It’s just a self-insecurity

[harsh fjord]

I don't know if those insecurities ever go away entirely. I would expect that they may lessen with time. As for voices, you can actively work on that. Same with description, whether it's expanding your vocabulary, invoking the senses more, or what have you.

If you're new, you're unlikely to be good out of the gate. That's fine. Everyone starts somewhere. But if you and your friends are having fun, you're doing fine. If you're not having fun at all, that might be worth reflecting on.

[lucid dew]

Thx for those words. 🙂

[sweet prawn]

Its normal to think that in the beginning, but after some time it gets really fun, just practice a bit, imagine the character and the voice you wanna do and have fun while doing it, dont think about what others think.
Imagine as if you are in the realm you created (or visited) and just live the fantasy

[lucid dew]

Hmmmm ok well thx guys and also when I say players I just did one incredibly scuffed session with one of my friends since I came back.

[harsh fjord]

Nobody bats a thousand. If things go poorly, the best thing to do is to consider why and do what you reasonably can to avoid those pitfalls in the future.

[lucid dew]

Ok, also I have a more technical question.

So you know appendix A in the DM’s guide? How does it work exactly? Is it that, when you don’t know what to do you roll a dice and see what you get in the table of your choice and use that? As a sort of a Creativity helper?

[harsh fjord]

That's a good way of thinking about it.

[lucid dew]

Ok

[harsh fjord]

It also says at the start, "This appendix helps you quickly generate a dungeon."

[lucid dew]

Hm

Hey also anyone know how to use the lfg bot? I don’t really know how it works. Everyone’s posts are divided into 5 parts but how do you do that with the command?

[harsh fjord]

The instructions are in #find-a-game. You type a command in the #1075498333705089084 channel.

[lucid dew]

Yeah Ik that but also when I just do “/thecommand paragraph” it dosent do anything

[harsh fjord]

Type /looking (and nothing else) and the bot should give you a list of options. Choose the one you want. Hit Enter. It'll give you a form to fill out.

If it isn't working, you may need to update your Discord client and ensure you have embeds enabled in your settings.

[lucid dew]

Ohhh that’s how you do it? Ok

[ivory gale]

can someone teach how to make an character in private?

[cerulean bloom]

Hi i just joined this server im looking for a dm and someone to help create a character

[ivory gale]

me also

[silver leaf]

I have one question I got a homebrew magic item that puts my charisma at +11. I use dnd Beyond, is there any way to get the modifier above a 10

[harsh fjord]

A good question for #ddb-support.

[silver leaf]

Ok thanks very much

[foggy folio]

Is it more common to use roll20 or dndbeyond to make/store your character sheet? I'm curious because like I bought the player's handbook in physical but now if I want to get it on dndbeyond, then it costs me $30. Seems like it would make more sense to just do it on roll20? Curious what the standard practice is.

[ivory gale]

looking for someone to teache how to play

[harsh fjord]

Both are fairly common. I'm not sure you could definitively say one was more likely than the other.

If you have the physical PHB, you can always add content to DDB through homebrew, but that's time-intensive.

[fresh plaza]

It is less time-intensive to add things to Roll20 character sheets.

DnD beyond is prettier, Roll20 is more customizable.

[tardy basalt]

honestly i prefer using dungeon master vault, easy, simple, and you can edit/build on the fly

content is free and you can do more then just make characters

[harsh fjord]

Free non-SRD content?

That would be piracy if so.

[foggy folio]

My thinking was also if we are already playing in roll20, then why not just use the roll20 one?

[fresh plaza]

nods

[harsh fjord]

That seems sensible.

[foggy folio]

Thanks for the help

[silver cliff]

hello, guys, never played DND and dont know the rules, and i dont have people to teach me and what not. i was wondering if there was a way to play online with people or if its only a board game. Thanks for the help!

[edgy onyx]

Yep! Plenty of ways to play online, from just using things like dicord and theater of mind, to VTTs (Virtual Tabletops) where you can also have maps and such

[devout elk]

Hello I'm just starting out on playing dnd does anybody know how to play online

[silver cliff]

thats what im trying to figure out to

[devout elk]

@silver cliff has anybody answered you

[silver cliff]

thanks, do i have to have the set and stuff with me

[silver cliff]

i got this, i guess it kind of makes since

i guess via discord

[devout elk]

Okay then

[silver cliff]

ye

[devout elk]

@cobalt frigate and where would I go for that

[cobalt frigate]

Go for what?

[devout elk]

The vtts

[cobalt frigate]

It's typically the DMs who set up the VTTs (such as Roll20, owlbear.rodeo, FantasyGrounds, and FoundryVTT).

[devout elk]

So would I go to them to play

[cobalt frigate]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[fresh plaza]

With that said, some VTTs have looking for game options of their own, so it is worth checking those out

[devout elk]

Okay thanks for the help I appreciate it

[silver cliff]

are people always looking for players, or does it depend on the time

[devout elk]

@cobalt frigate yep I'm trying to play and a friend says he plays over discord

@silver cliff are you looking for others to play with

[echo kelp]

At some level there are folks looking for players (see #looking-for-players and also #looking-for-community)
But not every DM and group is looking to add new players.

[silver cliff]

Yeah that’s true, I didn’t think about that. I will stick to games I know how to play. Thanks for the help

[meager trench]

Im new to DnD and plan to try and run a campaign with a group of friends also new to DnD. I have a question though, since i plan to use a pre-made/official one shot what do i do if the players get off track? I dont want to railroad or force them to do things they dont want to, but also dont want to get completely off track. Any advice would help and is appreciated 😄

[obsidian perch]

is there an interactive tutorial somewhere online for DnD?

[pseudo frost]

So for me, that's a conversation I have during session 0. I make it clear that I expect my players to reasonably follow the plot. The modules (usually) do a fair job of giving you options on how to do things so you have wiggle room, but I find that asking them to reasonably follow the plot, there's a lot less going crazy off path

[lapis hedge]

Looking for a small group and a dm who can host sessions often wanting to play a 5e lvl 4 character, I've been dming a full homebrew system for two years and like to get back to 5e but I have a lot of time on my hand, trying to find a dm who can make it so that you can run solo if needed find that having to rely on a party gets kind of dull when I'd like to be a solo adventure trying to complete his mission and maby go further

[pseudo frost]

There is a guided adventure in the first link here

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[meager trench]

Thanks for the advice! :D

[pseudo frost]

No problem!

[south pebble]

Hello
I'm new to D&D. You can call me Alter.

In fact, I'm new to tabletop in general. I am primarily a video gamer. I briefly played MTG, but it didn't really interest me so I've dropped that. I have D&D related trauma that I'm actively working through, because I want to. The fantasy setting and lore interests me and I love games such as The Elder Scrolls and I'm currently reading Lord of the Rings. I've worked at a tabletop gaming distribution warehouse before, and I'm currently playing my first ever solo campaign with my boyfriend who is helping me overcome my anxieties. Hopefully through this campaign I will become more used to the game and eventually confident enough to join his small group with his family.

My first ever character is named Mila Wanderfoot, a halfling (because they so strongly remind me of Hobbits!) fighter (because my boyfriend suggested it for simplicity's sake for learning the game) who comes from a long line of traveling entertainers - mostly storytellers, poets, singers and instrumentalists. Because of this, she has much knowledge of history and lore and knows a song or story that can relate to (almost) every situation and she can often be found in taverns, inns and squares telling her stories, playing her beloved flute and reciting poetry which onlookers may find both entertaining and educational at times.

I've really become interested in this character personally. I plan on building on her background between sessions and commissioning artwork of her in the future. Therefore, due to my personal connection with this character, I believe I'm due to become hyperfixated on D&D, slowly but surely.

That's why I'm here!! It's nice to meet y'all.
Please be gentle with me, I'm fragile. I hope to both learn lots, and perhaps even make some friends here.

[tardy basalt]

welcome to the server i hope you find your stay and the many of people that will be glad to help you venture into this brand this place, if you need anything please ask. hope you can find some good games to join for the up coming future

[near marsh]

Hi I'm new. I joined earlier today. Is there a server or channel where they play games on here? I'm very interested

[slow jasper]

No, there isn't

Try #looking-for-players #750812887697588356

You can connect with people here who are running games

[wide pendant]

Can I use Green-Flame Blade on my Flame Blade?

[untold flint]

AFAIK, not according to the current rules. Green Flame Blade requires a melee weapon with a value of at least 1 silver piece. The flame blade created by the spell has no intrinsic monetary value. I believe the Green-Flame Blade and Booming Blade spells had that material requirement added specifically so they would no longer stack with spells like Flame Blade or Shadow Blade.

[autumn mulch]

Hi , I’m absolutely new to DND and I was hoping if anyone could guide me

How do I put in my request to look for a DM?

[slow jasper]

YOu're better off lookign in #looking-for-players and responding to a DM's request for players

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

[autumn mulch]

Just Sented out my form for looking for DM

[autumn mulch]

Ok

[cobalt frigate]

That's not related to my question...

[autumn mulch]

Sorry going to read it right now

[shrewd rivet]

hi i’m bri! i’ve been playing for almost a year but i still feel like a beginner and sometimes wish I could watch games in real time to pick up on some things. is it weird to spectate a campaign instead of playing in it, just to learn??

[iron ridge]

Yeah it's a bit odd but some DMs would be fine with it

[edgy onyx]

Not at all. Theres a lot of streams of DnD being played

[iron ridge]

Yeah if you need to learn you can watch DND streams that's how I learned

[shrewd rivet]

i never even thought of those, where do you find them??

[edgy onyx]

Twitch has a category for those I believe at least

[lyric fjord]

Yo, you can call me Lance. I’m really new to dnd, like I have never played a actual campaign but I would love to know how to play. Currently I’m making a character rn, and I’m hoping when I’m done I can join someone’s campaign. If anyone can help me build a homebrew race with me, please lmk and we can decide on time and stuff like that if possible.

[untold flint]

Just remember that the more "professional" looking livestreams are more likely to be playing a bit fast & loose with the rules for the sake of entertainment. Not that that's a bad thing, but if one of your goals is to learn how to play then it's worth keeping in mind.

[shrewd rivet]

got it, thanks everyone!

[iron ridge]

Also feel free to ask questions in the DND server many people are willing to answer them and help you understand the game more

[untold flint]

I would suggest holding off on creating a whole homebrew race until you're more familiar with the game mechanics and balance. Plus, there's no guarantee the group you join will allow homebrew material. Between the various books, there are a LOT of official race options to try out.

[lyric fjord]

I understand the homebrew part, so I will make a character with official ddb stuff. Although, i will take note of that suggestion

[lucid dew]

Hey if you use Expertise on a skill that has a negative modifier, does it still double?

[untold flint]

Expertise means you add double your proficiency bonus instead of just your normal proficiency bonus. That's the only effect it has on the math. You can absolutely be proficient or even have Expertise in skills where your ability modifier is negative, using that proficiency bonus to offset your natural weakness in that area.

[slow jasper]

Yes. Expertise doubles your proficiency bonus for the skills you choose in it and has no effect on the relevant ability modifier.
For example, if you chose Perception as one of your Expertise skills as a lvl 1 character and you had a Wisdom Score of 8 (-1), before Expertise, your Perception would be -1 from Wis and +2 from your proficiency in Perception and then the +2 would be doubled from Expertise, so -1 + (+2 x 2) or -1 +4 = +3, so your total Perception would be +3.

[lapis shuttle]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[edgy raptor]

at the end of an encounter, if the text says to distribute X xp to players for completing, do they still get the xp from the creatures they have slain?

[slow jasper]

yes

But if a written text is telling you how much xp to give, then you should give that much rather than second-guessing the text and applying more xp than the text instructs to give

The written text has most likely incorporated the xp value of the slain creatures into the suggested xp amount

[waxen ledge]

What's the "easiest" way to get into DnD?

[crude musk]

Probably starting with the basic rules options, the free Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure, and getting a few friends together to just figure things out in a really laidback way

[quartz mist]

Wizards of the Coast D&D ESSENTIAL KIT BOXED for teen and adult,pack of 1 https://amzn.eu/d/694nv1d is this good to get started with d and d ? I’m an absolute noob who is currently playing a beyond d&d campaign with a paladin .

[fresh fable]

Yes it’s a great box to start with

[quartz mist]

Cool

[lime violet]

question ababout cantrip versatility

After my cleric reaches 4th level,will he get to change cantrips every day after a long rest,as long as he is level 4?

or will he only get to change cantrip for only once right after reaching level 4?

[fresh fable]

Just 4th 8th 12th 16th levels if your DM is using the optional rules

[lime violet]

i get that part

I was confused as to if I would only get to swap cantrip only one time while im level 4

ig im failing to express what im teying to say

i know that I would get cantrip versatility again at 8th Level and 12 and 1616th

but What I wanted to know was Will I get the chance to swap cantrip as many times I want after long rest for the duration of my time as a level 4 cleric?

or is it a one time thing that you can only do once after reaching level 4 untill you reach level 8 again?

i wowould like to experiment with different cantrips if i get cantrip versatility

and decide which one serves me better

which is Why I would like the option to change cantrip every time after a long rest after getting cantrip versatility option whenever I get ASI

[fresh fable]

No it’s a one time thing on levelling up

[lime violet]

rip

so if your wisdom is 18 will you get a +4 modifier to that?

[tulip beacon]

If a DM allows me, can i have a Dragonborn with a scale color that doesn't match its damage type? Like a black dragonborn that spits fire?

[broken jasper]

just out of curiosity, if i had a campaign idea but didnt want to DM for it, would this be the place to bring it up to try to find if anyone who has more DMing experience is interested in the idea?

[burnt delta]

If your dm allows you, you can do whatever you want

[tulip beacon]

Got it

[burnt delta]

but generally reskinning (or reflavoring) stuff is non-problematic in dnd, as long as mechanics don't change

should be no problem whatsoever

[burnt delta]

you can post dm related stuff in #dm-discussion for further discussion, but looking for a dm to run something would be #750812887697588356

even then it's a rather tough call to a) find a dm and b) find one that's willing to run something that you came up with

i'm sure paying money would help

[broken jasper]

thats probably all true

[burnt delta]

i encourage giving dming a go as well. it's fun too

[tulip beacon]

So as long as i give a acceptable reason for it (like, for example, it was a birth deffect or a child between a red and a black dragonborn), there is no problem with it?

[broken jasper]

im definitely trying to DM, im just having issues with finding fans of what the entire thing about the campaign is about ^^"

[burnt delta]

You dont even need a particular reason if you wish. you can just politely ask “hey dm, i want to play a black scaled fire breathing dragonborn. i’ll just use the red dragonborn’s stats, is that okay?”

and then the dm is probably fine with it unless it collides with their game’s lore or something

if you want an in-world reason that’s great too - as long as you don’t mess with the mechanical rules of whatever you’re doing most people will be ok with it

[tulip beacon]

Didn't know it was that easy lol

[lyric fjord]

I mean, I'm not experienced enough to talk, really, but the key to any successful game is always communication, so yeah, most the time it is just easy like that and people overthink over nothing

[burnt delta]

yep yep exactly

[ripe cedar]

What’s a good 5th edition character sheet I can print? All the ones I’ve found online are low quality and print pretty pixelated.

[fresh fable]

https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/DnD_5E_CharacterSheet_FormFillable.pdf

[ripe cedar]

Thanks

[molten scaffold]

so i when is the next campaign

[dapper gulch]

All the time, but we don’t play here. Use the LFG channels to find a game.

[foggy folio]

What’s the best resources for learning about the lore of the 5e world? Where it gets confusing to me is where things intersect in terms of traditional 5e, Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, and Critical Role since they are all official settings as far as I understand?

Like if I wanted to learn about elf lore, where is a good place to start? Reading the Player’s Handbook?

[solemn light]

Yeah the PHB is pretty solid for just the basic, typically generic lore you can apply to most settings. You don't really need to worry about setting lore unless playing in it, and then you can read the specific setting lore from it's books.

[simple goblet]

Each setting will have their own lore. Probably safer to pick one and read up on it in particular. Exandria is the newest of the three you listed so has the least published stuff, Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, significantly more

[foggy folio]

How does it work if you were to play a campaign where the DM is like all official content is fair game? Like if I was an elf from Forgotten Realms and someone was an elf from Critical Role? Just an example, I don’t really know if that makes sense. Like does the lore just kind of blend together at that point and you have to make allowances? Or the lore really is fleshed out enough and that will make 100% sense?

[simple goblet]

In general, you are unlikely to have a campaign that has PCs from different settings. Your DM will probably pick one, or have their own setting and use that lore

[foggy folio]

What if they do an official campaign and say all official content is okay to use? Or is that just so bizarre that there’s no precedent? And people typically recommend only picking stuff from one setting?

[long escarp]

They could allow all material, but that doesn't mean you'd have characters from mixed settings.

[molten scaffold]

i cant find LFG channel

[long escarp]

They would usually just add that to the one world they're running. Like allowing Echo Knight, but that character has nothing to do with the Kryn Dynasty in Wildemount.

[simple goblet]

Normally mechanical character options are separate from setting lore. For example, I have no issues with a drow PC in my Forgotten Realms based Lost Mines of Phandelver game, but if the player insists that their PC is actually from Exandria's Krynn Dynasty then that PC isn't joining

[long escarp]

#looking-for-players and #750812887697588356

Hey we both went with Kryn Dynasty references lol

[delicate bluff]

your dm probably means they allow any races, classes, feats, and subclasses from official books, not necessarily the lore from different settings

[foggy folio]

Oo ya you are right. Not the lore, but like if someone is a race from a particular setting, I guess I just wondered how that typically meshed with a campaign and races from other campaigns.

Sorry if my question is not worded well.

[delicate bluff]

most races exist in most settings, except for like... warforged? In that case i'd probably ask the dm

[foggy folio]

Thank you 🙂

[desert echo]

What does the 'opendnd' mean that some have in they nn?

[delicate bluff]

They are protesting annoying corporate controversy surrounding the company that makes dnd. If you're interested in that kind of stuff and feel like getting angry, its worth a google

[solemn light]

There's also the #ogl-discussion-archive for that, but the short of it was WotC wanted to change a legal document to better protect future D&D products, but in doing so would have caused massive legal issues for multiple other TTRPGs that were dependent on that legal document, and it created a backlash.

And that's the 'short' version. It's def a lot more complicated and nuanced than just that, hence the entire channel where everyone became lawyers for a month. But result was that the legal document (OGL) stayed unchanged, some things became creative commons, and maaybe there might be more stuff to come under creative commons. Some people like complaining though and want a fully open source D&D more than it currently is.

[elder pewter]

Any new players Wana maybe join a game?

I have 1 slot available.anf we can discuss things in dm and we can see if you work out

[shut ridge]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[lost mortar]

I've had this experience a few times where it seems like bardic inspiration or paladin auras aren't really used because players are busy doing their own things and can't really be bothered to remember your traits in addition to their own, which is fair.

It just makes me feel like I shouldn't make characters that do those sorts of buffs, but I'm wondering what others think.

[harsh fjord]

I know that (generic) inspiration is often forgotten about, both as a game mechanic and as a resource to spend once earned. It might be easier to give folks a token to sit near their dice if playing in person as a reminder about inspiration of any sort. Online, though, if I gave the inspiration (whether as a bard or as the DM), I remind players about it. They never seem put off by the reminder. If your group is, though, it may be worth trying different roles.

[slow jasper]

In in-person play, one thing you can do is set the inspiration die apart from the others so it serves as a physical reminder. You could do this while playing online as well, by placing a physical die near your computer or something like that, assuming you have physical dice.

[lost mortar]

Yeah that's the other thing... I don't want to come off as nagging, but I often do feel like it's been a while and if they'd use it already I could throw another one out.

But all in all it just makes me think I should make a bard that has other uses for inspiration.

Yeah maybe having a cute token I give them would be kinda cool.

[harsh fjord]

Some of the bard subclasses that can spend inspiration in other ways are pretty neat. You can also enlist the DM to remind players about those features. Granted, the DM has a lot to juggle anyway, but it's a possibility.

[lost mortar]

Yeah, for sure. I don't want to over complicate things. Glamour bard looks cool as hell anyway, may try that, haha.

[bronze prism]

I tried to get into a game with a dm, but today a lot of the group left (this was via discord) so i left too. we never got to start the campaign and we only did one voice chat while making characters and explaining the setting

[lost mortar]

That sucks man, the only thing harder than finding a group is getting them to show up lol.

[harsh fjord]

It doesn't seem uncommon, unfortunately, for folks to just ghost entirely when organizing online games.

[zenith egret]

Good day, there is something I like to ask about, I been interested in this game for a while and decided to read the rules to hopefully start playing.

Having said that, I am having trouble understanding the process when you perform an attack, I know first you roll to see if it hits and if it does you calculate damage, i'm having trouble understanding how you calculate both.

[bronze prism]

we were pinging the dm a lot when the planned day for the start came up, but he left the gc and then we just got sad 😭

[lost mortar]

Had it happen IRL too... Talking to a DM, suddenly no response. Two days later I told them it's cool if things changed or if there's no room for me but just let me know what's going on... Nothing.

Don't even know what I said wrong 🤷

[bronze prism]

this group also had two changeling bards, i was one of them, and we had big plans off the bat . thought about changing into two dragonborn and calling ourselves Imagine Dragons for the fun of it

[harsh fjord]

To determine if you hit, you roll a 20-sided die (a d20) and add the necessary modifiers (usually a bonus from a relevant stat and proficiency). If that total meets or exceeds the target's armor class, it's a hit. The damage is decided by the weapon or spell itself.

[harsh fjord]

It's probably not about you. People flake for mysterious reasons. Just move on.

[lost mortar]

Handbook Helper is a series that has some great beginner info:

https://youtu.be/ej-fYQe7VqQ?t=47

[slow jasper]

Attacking and damage are two separate rolls.
First, you roll to attack, you roll a d20 (20-sided die) and add whatever relevant modifiers you have, if the result is equal to or higher than the target's AC (Armor Class), then it hits.
If the attack hits, then you roll damage. A short sword, for example does 1d6 damage, plus whatever relevant modifiers you might have.

[zenith egret]

Oh, I thought armor class affected the damage roll, thank you that makes much more sense

[zenith egret]

Thank you

[true shard]

armor class is usually seen as a way to avoid damage

[slow jasper]

There are some ttrpgs in which armor has a reductive ability vs damage. D&D is not one of those, however.

[true shard]

like dodging or blocking

[zenith egret]

Thank you

[zenith egret]

Yeah, when you think about armor (outside d&d) you think it reduces damage, that why I got confused

[lost mortar]

It's a bit of a fluid "just go with it" concept, kinda like hit points.

If a rogue and a paladin both have 20AC and an attack roll is 19, the rogue would dive out of the way whereas the paladin* would take the hit on their shoulder pad or something and "reduce" the damage that way (to 0 😅 )

[zenith egret]

Ok, makes sense.

[slow jasper]

This is more the narration of combat rather than it's mechanics, however

Mechanically, it's as simple as "meet the target number with your die roll, you hit."

What's contributing to the total AC isn't relevant to whether a hit is successful or not.
Narratively, you can go buck wild with interpreting all that.

[zenith egret]

Hey, just to check I understand the damage roll.

I created a character using the app, a fighter, and I was lucky enough to draw a 18 which I put in strength giving me +4 modifier.

If I hit with a Shortsword (1d6) and I get a 4, I add the +4 strength modifier and another +2 of proficiency as a level 1 fighter, for a total of 10 damage, is this correct?

[slow jasper]

You do not add Proficiency Bonus to the damage roll

You do add it to the attack roll

[zenith egret]

Oh, is to the hit roll?

[slow jasper]

Correct

For the attack roll, you add both the Str Mod and the Prof Bonus

(Which is called the "Attack Bonus")

Only the Str Mod is added to the damage roll

[zenith egret]

Alright, thank you very much

[lost mortar]

Sure, I was just explaining how the concepts of avoiding an attack and having armor that protects you from attack are condensed into one stat.

[fringe marsh]

I'm a complete newcomer when it comes to DND (⁠･ั⁠ω⁠･ั⁠)

ive played like one session that was cut short due to traveling and i only understand how to make a character sheet with help

[harsh fjord]

Are there specific things you're looking to understand?

[fringe marsh]

nothing specifically currently, it's all so overwhelming so i don't know where to focus

i guess existing lore and rules would be a good place to start but i get embarrassed to ask about basic stuff

[cobalt frigate]

Did you read the Basic Rules?

There's nothing to be embarrassed about — this is why this channel exist for new players to ask questions about the game.

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[fringe marsh]

thank you! when i get home from school I'll watch it right away

[runic bronze]

👋

[tulip beacon]

What happens if a PC dies?

[long escarp]

They are dead.

Usually you'd make a new character and work with the dm to write them in.

But sometimes the party might have access to resurrection magic so your character could come back.

[tulip beacon]

Lol nice

[smoky adder]

Or bringing them back could become a whole adventure of its own.

[rancid valve]

Guys can i play as a robot?

I didn't see it in DnD beyond but i heard about the warforged and now im confused

[cobalt frigate]

Warforged aren't "robots" nor Constructs. However, you will have to ask your DM if they're allowed in their campaign setting.

[copper shadow]

Yes you can

[simple goblet]

Autognomes are closer to the traditional image of robots and can be found in Spelljammer

[rancid valve]

Oh yeah sorry about that. They were made with wood too right? And i think it said they were "told" not programmed. Sorry.

[cobalt frigate]

Warforged are sentient/sapient beings that look like Constructs but they have souls.

[clear narwhal]

Hi, everyone, my name is Mary I’m starting a new online D and D group and I’m looking for players and a dungeon master since I’m starting out until I know the just of the game.

[harsh fjord]

Lots of people treat warforged as robots, which isn't accurate for a number of reasons, but it's doable, for sure. Autognome is a better fit, I feel.

[cobalt frigate]

They're an Eberron specific race so again ask your DM if you can play one

[harsh fjord]

See #find-a-game for instructions on using our LFG channels.

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[clear narwhal]

Oh ok sorry

[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.

[copper shadow]

If you ask your DM to play a robot they will ask you what KIND of robot you want to play.

[rancid valve]

@harsh fjord @cobalt frigate @simple goblet @copper shadow
Thank you guys! I will ask him now.

[silver cliff]

If i were to play D&D online, do I need my own dice and board?

[smoky adder]

What specific tools you need is going to vary depending on your specific group.

There are online dice rollers you can use, though, even right here in Discord.

(You can head to #ddb-avrae-commands and try !roll 1d20+2, for example.)

This article covers a few of the more popular tools for playing online, though.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[slow jasper]

Playing online, you most likely wouldn't need dice at all because you'd probably be playing on a VTT (Virtual Table Top), which will have a dice roller as part of the program.
D&D isn't a board game, so you'll never need a board, whether playing online or in person.

[snow tartan]

And maby pen and paper if u prefer notetaking by hand, or u can make a document for that stuff

[next coral]

Hello! Im very new to dnd, i basically only know that u can make up a character and a story line. I have always been interested, but every time i try to get into it i get very overwhelmed. So, can someone please teach me how to play? im in desperate need of a teacher!
ps. I genuinely know nothing so the teacher has to be very patient with me 🙂
pps. Google sadly did not help, i was very confused lol
thank you!

[slow jasper]

Have you looked at the free basic rules?

[smoky adder]

There’s a short interactive adventure here that’s a good introduction.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

[next coral]

No, sorry, where can i find those?

[next coral]

I’ll take a look at that, tysm <33

[smoky adder]

Then you can find the Basic Rules here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[silver cliff]

Should I get the starter or essential kit?

[snow tartan]

Im down for hopping in a call in a few min if u want

[smoky adder]

There’s two different Starter Sets. Which one are you looking at?

[silver cliff]

There is the D&D essentials kit

[smoky adder]

Right. Dragon of Icespire Peak.

[silver cliff]

And the D&D starter set, Dragons of storm wreck isle

[silver cliff]

This one?

[smoky adder]

So the Essentials Kit (Dragon of Icespire Peak) features player-made characters in an adventure from levels 1-6, and has some online supplemental adventures to carry the story further.

[silver cliff]

Okay so I’ll get that one

[smoky adder]

The new Starter Set (Dragons of Stormwreck Isle) features five pre-made characters in an adventure from levels 1-3.

[silver cliff]

Can I play alone?

[smoky adder]

And then there’s the old Starter Set (Lost Mine of Phandelver) which run player-made characters from levels 1-5. That one’s available on D&D Beyond at no cost.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/lmop

[silver cliff]

They only had the first to at target

[smoky adder]

The core rules aren’t really designed to be run solo, but there are fan-made rules for doing so.

[next coral]

Would u mind texting actually? Im already in a call with someone lol

[glossy abyss]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[silver cliff]

Would anyone be willing to hop in a call with me and help me make a character

[cobalt frigate]

Why not ask questions here?

[alpine thunder]

can some one help me look for dm?

[cobalt frigate]

#750812887697588356

[alpine thunder]

i meant making a post

[cobalt frigate]

Did you read the instructions pinned at the top of the page?

[alpine thunder]

i did a while ago

[cobalt frigate]

#find-a-game

[silver cliff]

when creating a character, how will it get buffs with its stats? is there money? or is my character already at the cap of how strong it will be?

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

It seems like you haven't...

[silver cliff]

where can i find this? i didnt know there was one

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

[silver cliff]

oh okay got you

thank you 🙏

[lilac pond]

can i be a peace domain cleric that is "evil" or at the very least just not lawful good but maybe lawful evil? like i want everyone to be at peace and those that get in the way of that peace should be removed

[delicate bluff]

5e has no alignment restrictions mechanically speaking. If your dm is cool with that flavouring, go for it

[lilac pond]

what do you think would be an interesting concept? being purely good is boring but not sure what route i wanna go

[delicate bluff]

I like the idea of an evil peace domain cleric... after all, death is pretty peaceful...

[smoky adder]

Frankly, you should ask your DM if being evil is an option to begin with, regardless of your class.

[cobalt frigate]

Don't play the alignment but play your character's Bonds, Flaws, and Ideals.

Evil by definition are selfish, which kind of goes against the grain of a Peace domain cleric whose feature abilities tend to be about helping others.

[sudden otter]

More befitting of a Grave Cleric

[delicate bluff]

Yeah thats true

[sudden otter]

Could work it out as a Cleric of Kelemvor somehow, probably

[exotic bear]

Any campaign recruiting? I am new but understand some. Time zone is Atlantic Time. (Canada)

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community channels

[untold marsh]

Hello

[stiff yoke]

Hi

[untold marsh]

Hey

[stiff yoke]

You said hello, so I greeted you back

[lilac pond]

this is my idea for a backgroun so maybe not evil but more "dark"
Seraphina Blackmantle was born into a family with a long lineage of service to the gods, residing in the once-great metropolis of Caelum's Fall. Over the years, as the city fell into decay and corruption, its citizens lost faith in the gods and turned to more sinister powers for protection. The Blackmantle family, once well-respected for their piety and devotion, found themselves cast aside and disgraced. It was during these tumultuous times that Seraphina's fascination with peace and serenity was kindled, a flickering light of hope amidst the chaos of her daily life. As Seraphina reached adulthood, her desire for peace intensified. She saw the suffering and misery that engulfed her city, and she felt a growing sense of urgency to restore order and tranquility.

[copper shadow]

This is for sure some kind of good because they are seeking the betterment of others. But it is a very interesting premise.\

[sudden otter]

Lawful even.

[lilac pond]

yeah i just wanna make my cleric not that sterotypical lets all sit in a field and make daisy crowns but that i want a world of peace and silence

which vaguelly reminds me of some plot in a show but i cant remember what

[copper shadow]

Did you want it to be evil or just dark?

[lilac pond]

not like evil evil but like they want a world of peace and those that get in the way of peace should be removed. could go the route that only if their bad or the very strict even if a person is good if they get in the way of peace they should be removed. if that makes sense

[copper shadow]

A "greater good" kind of deal then?

[lilac pond]

yeah

[copper shadow]

Then I would say chaotic good, you want the world to be at peace and no law will stop you from doing that

[harsh fjord]

This is pretty firmly in #character-discussion at this point, so you might wanna move the conversation over there.

[copper shadow]

But its kind of a mute point anyway, just a good thing to keep in mind while RPing them

[cobalt frigate]

Moot*

[lilac pond]

Moo

[copper shadow]

Mo

[echo kelp]

Okay let's get back on topic 😉

[copper shadow]

There is no one else talking

Speaking of which ask your questions newcomers

[silver cliff]

Watched some videos and I’m kind of excited to play a game!

[wide surge]

Hello

[copper shadow]

Welcome!

[stiff yoke]

Hi

[copper shadow]

And good good

Its very fun

[stiff yoke]

Would a Nereid or a dragon turtle be suitable patrons for a fathomless warlock? It just says entity of the ocean or elemental plane of water, so I wasn’t sure if those creatures would be suitable for patrons

[harsh fjord]

Up to your DM, really.

[copper shadow]

Yea both of those could work, its really up to you and the DM, let them know the theme of your character how you want to flavor them and they'll help you pick one out.

[stiff yoke]

Thanks. I always feel uncertain about what’s suitable for warlock patrons other than the obviously defined ones (ie all the arch devils, arch demons, and genies)

[harsh fjord]

It usually doesn't hurt to ask. You may not get what you want exactly, of course, but you won't know that if you never communicate your wants.

[swift basalt]

I’ll be helping my players make new characters for the first time soon. They’ve used premade so far and I was curious if there was anything I should advise for a paladin, moon Druid, barbarian or warlock. Im quite new myself.

[smoky adder]

Each class has a quick-start guide in it with a few suggestions.

But what I’d really suggest is to just do what you can, then have them share their characters in #character-discussion for more specific feedback.

[rancid orchid]

Hi guys, even though I've known DnD for a long time and been reading stuff about it here and there, I never really had any chance to play with (and none of my friends into this). So I'm an absolutely beginner who finally has opportunities to try the game. I have read articles on dndbeyond, tried to create my first character, but I'm wondering what's next? What should I do if I want to engage into my first game? Thanks

[smoky adder]

We’ve got a few channels to help you find a game. 👇🏻

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[rancid orchid]

Thank you very much

[frail crag]

Hey

Im new

And dont know what to do

[still zephyr]

Have you read the basic rules

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

[frail crag]

Thanks

[waxen bobcat]

Hello I'm new anyone care to help me

[rancid orchid]

I think it's gonna be a bit challenging to find a game for new players as I scrolled through #looking-for-community but most that I saw didn't say newcomer friendly, so I'm not even sure if I could participate 😂

[fresh fable]

#looking-for-players just ask in the thread under the adds

[distant lagoon]

#750812887697588356

[upbeat terrace]

hey im new to dnd and im interested in learning

[fresh fable]

Check out the pin in this channel

[upbeat terrace]

for the character creation in dnd beyond do I use standard or quick build

as a beginner

[distant lagoon]

#750812887697588356

Hello

I'm interested in trying out table rpgs

Never played one like ever

My friends told me to go here

[dapper gulch]

Hey there. It looks like you’re trying to use the command to fill out the application so your request can get posted in the #750812887697588356 channel, but it’s not being filled out correctly.

I recommend reading the full instructions in #find-a-game and going forward from there.

[smoky adder]

That's up to you, and/or your DM.

[turbid raft]

does monks have any bonuses when rolling??

[echo kelp]

Just the normal proficiency bonus and ability modifiers.

[turbid raft]

do you know whats better for monk in race? wood elf or variant human? or is there better options??

[echo kelp]

I suggest picking any race/species that sounds interesting to you.

[foggy saffron]

there's going to be some benefits of certain species, but nothing is make-or-break enough that it should dissuade you from picking just what seems the most fun and interesting to you

[tawny bone]

If your just doing something casual pick what you want. If your trying to optimize however anything that adds to dex would be a good pick

Wood elf is the best choice with a natural increase to base speed which makes you faster in the long run, an increase to wis along with the natural +2 to dex that an elf gives. Plus your good at hiding and have other natural proficiencies, although those don’t matter as much

Stout halfings also good for the lucky trait

Hill dwarfs give a bonus to wisdoms and increases permanent hp by 1 with every level

[tired salmon]

Idk if this is the right place for this but Hi I’m very new to the whole dnd thing! I’ve never played and know very little about the rules and stuff but I’m looking to learn cause the game looks so fun! and I’ve had past friends play and tell me about their campaign and I’d love to play and learn

[delicate bluff]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[waxen ledge]

What's D&D beyond for exactly? I tried it today and it has so many functions. I couldnt figure how to start a game lol i have lost mines of phan

[delicate bluff]

Depends, for DM's its a rules directory with every monster, spell, and book in one place

for players, its a simple interactive character builder

[snow tartan]

for players it is where u can store charecters

[waxen ledge]

So it's not a game in of it self? But more like a tool kit?

I thought a map would pop up and we could move around characters or something

[harsh fjord]

More or less, yeah.

[delicate bluff]

yeah, you can play the game entirely for free with pen and paper if you want

[crude musk]

it's a digital toolkit that lets you read the books and automate the use of their content in various tools

[delicate bluff]

the rules are a part of the creative commons

[waxen ledge]

One thing i couldnt quite figure out is how do I make the game "visible" for the players? The world, the monsters etc. Do I show them images? Or during encounters, is there "playing board"? Or is it all just in the mind?

[crude musk]

it can be either

[harsh fjord]

That's up to the DM.

[crude musk]

if you want to share visuals online, people often use what's called a VTT (virtual tabletop)

[waxen ledge]

WOTC put out some stunning art work

[waxen ledge]

ah, does WOTC have one or what do people use?

[harsh fjord]

Some of the common ones are Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, and Foundry.

WoTC doesn't have one yet, but it's in development.

[crude musk]

There isn't an official one yet, one is in development though
Some popular options are:

• Foundry
• roll20
• Fantasy Grounds
• Owlbear Rodeo
• Tabletop Simulator
• Talespire

[snow tartan]

roll20 is pretty easy to learn and i belive the most used

[delicate bluff]

Owlbear is probably the best free one and talespire is probably the best paid one

[snow tartan]

i have not heard of the others tho

[harsh fjord]

Owlbear is no-frills and straightforward. Roll20's free version has more bells and whistles but has a steeper learning curve.

[waxen ledge]

I will check them out thanks!

[smoky adder]

Roll20 kind of shows its age, too. Not very mobile-friendly.

[waxen ledge]

I just read about WOTC vtt. It's like a whole 3D board game kinda thing

[delicate bluff]

yeah, Talespire is similar

[waxen ledge]

Very fancy. Wonder how expensive it will be

[delicate bluff]

Talespire is like 30 bucks

but every player has to pay

[gray sand]

Hi.
Am looking for players to play with and i don't know how to make that post on #looking-for-players

[inner thistle]

At this point, there are no official prices or other monetization information for the D&D Virtual Game Space.

@gray sand Head to #find-a-game. It has detailed instructions how to use our looking for channels.

[gray sand]

@inner thistle actually i did try that but i don't know how to post it on #looking-for-players .
Since i can't type there i don't know how that works.

[inner thistle]

You use the commands shown in #find-a-game and type them in #1075498333705089084

[gray sand]

Thankyou i didn't know that

[inner thistle]

If you type /looking-for players there, you get a prompt in the channel you have to fill out and then our bot will make a post for you in the #looking-for-players channel

[gray sand]

Ohhh thank you thankyou

[lyric fjord]

Heeey want to plaay

[smoky adder]

Do it 😈

[gray thicket]

Hi 👋
New here! English is not my first language but I love D&D, hope find some new friends and new people to play

[hidden tendon]

Hey guys! I'm new to the DnD space and I'm eager to meet new players and build a sense of community. I run a live stream and we have recently decided to add a weekly campaign to the mix. I'm really interested in anybody who would be interested in joining our group of friends

[smoky adder]

Welcome! We've got a few channels for finding a party. Head over to #find-a-game for instructions.

[hidden tendon]

Yeah, I'm reading that now. Thank you for the speedy response and insight

[waxen ledge]

Is DnD essentially a visual novel with turn based combat?

[smoky adder]

Not really.

Group storytelling and the randomness of the dice means the story can go in all sorts of unexpected directions, unlike a book.

And there may or may not be anything visual.

But the combat is indeed turn-based.

[cobalt frigate]

D&D isn't linear. It's up to the players where (and when) their characters go. The DM and players are co-storytellers in their adventures.

[harsh fjord]

And there is a lot of choice for where to go and what to do (within reason). Unlike a visual novel, there are usually few (if any) pre-programmed paths.

[spice valve]

good afternoon

i am new new to DnD . ive always wondered about playing the game, but i was to ignorant to try the game back then.

i was wondering if anyone wass looking to add a new player

[harsh fjord]

See #find-a-game for instructions on using our recruiting channels.

[waxen ledge]

Could it be played in a more linear fashion for beginners though?

[harsh fjord]

Sure, it's possible to offer players fewer choices. Maybe not none, though: part of the fun of D&D is having it be somewhat open-ended and responsive to the players' ideas.

[cobalt frigate]

The players decide what their characters do and where to go. The DM offers situations for the players to act/react to.

If you want "linear" and less sandbox, perhaps start with a dungeon crawl.

D&D is about improv — DMs and players act/react with each other's decisions.

[waxen ledge]

I see, thanks!

[cobalt frigate]

Hence, roleplaying.

[night stump]

hello

i just started d&d yesterday

[distant lagoon]

Ty ty my bro

[rigid dagger]

hi guys

[proper mauve]

Hello

[rigid dagger]

im more of a newcomer to the community in general than to the game

[proper mauve]

Same

I only started last week

I gtg ttyl

[rigid dagger]

ok

[hidden tendon]

I am supposed to start on Sunday and I'm learning about the game. I have been watching Critical Role. It seems fun even if it is moving really slow

[harsh fjord]

Games move at different paces. It's important to find people who have roughly the same idea of fun that you do.

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the free Basic Rules yet or at least watch Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube?

[hidden tendon]

I plan on doing some reading up to Sunday, but my friends told me to just hop in. I have a feeling that it's not going to be that simple. I'll see if I can find this handbook helper. I saw a video about it but I don't think I learned TOO much from it. It seems like there are some levels of complexity I have to dismantle

[lyric fjord]

Agreed. As fun as Critical Role is, it’s important to remember these are professional voice actors running a business, with so many people orchestrating behind the scenes. Get with people who are similar in mindset of fun, and remember to have fun!! Don’t sweat the small stuff, and just make sure you’re enjoying the adventure

[fair quarry]

Just got the Rulebook gift set on Amazon used for almost $90, sleeve is pretty much trashed, books are at 95% HP with few scratches and marks, but they're foil, which I didn't know, which is nice, but the same day I bought them I see some blog news saying they're gonna release a new set, also saying that the DM Guide book sucks, and the Monster Manual is missing monsters apparently. Should I return them and wait for the new set? Been watching to buy this set for a while to read up on, learn and have all the tools to DM for the first time.

[runic steppe]

What is the name of the rulebook?

[dapper gulch]

I’d return them based on the physical quality of the product unless you weren’t expecting them in new condition.

As far as the content goes they’re still great tools and will be useful with the new content being released (since it’s all compatible).

The new DMG will likely just be better and more coherently organized.

[fair quarry]

It's the Core Rulebook Gift set, the DM's Guide, Player's Handbook, and Monster Manual, and a GM Screen.

[harsh fjord]

I agree with Robut: if the condition is important to you, return them on that basis. The company is promising that the rules refresh will be compatible with the current edition (5e); how that'll work in practice, we don't have enough info on.

However, lots of people like 5e and will continue to play that even with the new version's release. The community around that edition specifically won't just vanish.

[burnt delta]

It’ll be quite a while until the „new” ones, but it sucks to have battered books. that being said they’re all useful books for running the game. there’s magic items in the DMG for you to hand out if nothing else

[visual stag]

hey what do i need to get into dnd?

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

[visual stag]

im very new my dad played it back when he was young and i want to try it out

[long escarp]

Your dad probably played a very different game.

[cobalt frigate]

Which edition did he play?

[visual stag]

Idk he played when he was like 17 -25 he is 57 so

Early editions lol

[cobalt frigate]

Well, that's the early 80s so that could be B/X and/or AD&D

[sly shoal]

Heyy I’m new to dnd any tips :)

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

[sly shoal]

Yeah I’m stuck on the role playing aspect my first session is a week away and I’m scared I won’t be able to get into character

[cobalt frigate]

Not everyone is an actor. Start by talking in third person.

[sly shoal]

I know how to play and I’ve made loads of characters, I know in theory just not in practice

[cobalt frigate]

Player: "My character, Bob, does this. He then says, 'I like shrimp sandwiches.'"

Just like your characters, experience makes you better (also, learn from your mistakes).

[south pebble]

I tend to act in 3rd person and speak in 1st person. I'm still new to it as well and that part specifically intimidates me. I've only had one session, but I don't think you should stress about it, it'll just come to you once you're there, I think!

Sometimes I freeze up and feel lost as to what to do with information or dialog. In that case, I will either turn to my traveling companion (played by my DM; my boyfriend) or I will ask him for advice as to what I should do, as a newbie.

[harsh fjord]

^ That's a good point. You can always defer to other players or the DM, either for them to take the spotlight from you or to help you while you're in it.

It's a game and folks show up to have fun. That generally means trying to keep everyone involved and feeling good about what's happening. It's absolutely easy to worry about before you do it, but if you know how to imagine, you'll be fine (even if it might start out bumpy).

Plus, if you don't know how to imagine, you can get better at it. A writer I like says that your level in a given skill is tied to how many years you've been doing it. You haven't played D&D before? You're not even level 1 yet, which means you have tons of room to grow and develop!

[willow tinsel]

Hello everyone I’m am new to dnd but my friend is a very experienced dm he said to me if I buy a campaign he will run it for me and I was looking at storm kings thunder I was just wondering if it was any good

[south pebble]

Hi, welcome fellow newcomer

[willow tinsel]

Greetings

[harsh fjord]

How experienced is your DM?

[willow tinsel]

He’s been playing for 7 years

[harsh fjord]

Then STK should be a good choice. It apparently needs a fair amount on the DM side to be workable, but it can be done and there is (so I'm told) some really cool content in it.

But I would look at reviews of all the 5e modules and see if any of them stand out to you rather than picking one at random.

[willow tinsel]

Ok cool I’ll have a look now

[stiff yoke]

I can’t do voices well and get anxiety when I try to in front of others, so I pretty much only play in 3rd person and we still have lots of fun. Even with the people who get more into acting their characters. One day I hope to reach the step where I can act my character more though.
But the point being, just have fun with everyone

[edgy raft]

@south pebble did you see that cruise?!

[silver cliff]

Hello, sorry but this it probably a stupid question, but do you recommend I chose a race from the PHB, or does it not make to big of a difference in complication if I choose from all the races on the DND beyond website?

[south pebble]

Yes I did, it looks really fun!

[edgy raft]

#Goals

[echo kelp]

I'd pick whatever race seems fun. But also check with your D&D group as their may be reasons to not pick a particular race or specific races may not be appropriate for the game world/campaign.

[silver cliff]

I have no DND group as of right now, i just have a general idea of the rules and how the game is played, my school has no clubs or anything close to dnd. So I figured I should make a decent character before starting

[echo kelp]

Oh go right ahead and make whatever character you want - I'm just noting that sometimes groups/games will not allow specific races for whatever reason.

[silver cliff]

You think a human is a viable option?

[echo kelp]

Yep - any race is fine generally.

[silver cliff]

I guess I’ll choose that for now, and once I get a better grasp of the game, I’ll create more characters

[devout narwhal]

Hello, I've just started D&D today and hope to fit into the community one day

So what will I need to do to get started?

[echo kelp]

Well we have some good resources to help get you started in the pinned message here in the channel (or you can type ?new and the bot will post it for you here in channel).

[long escarp]

Welcome!

[silver cliff]

I read the descriptions of both the human and variant humans, but i still dont understand the diffrence, do you guys know?

[echo kelp]

Yes - normal human race gets +1 racial/species bonus to every attribute.
Variant human gets a feat (special ability) at level 1, proficiency in one skill, and then a +1 to an attribute score and another +1 to another attribute score.

[silver cliff]

oh okay got you, which one do you think is better?

i was thinking the variant human

[echo kelp]

Again go for what's fun for you

if you think variant human would be fun, pick that

[silver cliff]

what is a common language for humans to speak?

[reef ermine]

common

[silver cliff]

the language us called common?

[weak schooner]

Yes

[true shard]

Yes there is a language named common

It is named that because it is common

And easy to learn

Hence why it is common

[silver cliff]

fair enough

[weak schooner]

And there is one named undercommon as well. Because it is common for D&D australians

Jk it’s called undercommon because of people living in the UnderDark

Which is the place under the regular world

[true shard]

Caves and stuff right

[silver cliff]

should i start my character at level 1?

[delicate bluff]

Ask your Dungeon Master. If you're new and they are new, yes you will usually start at level one, but they may choose to start you at a higher level if they want

[silver cliff]

i do not currently have a group or dungeonmaster, should i find one first?

before finishing my character

[delicate bluff]

Usually yes, since your DM might have preferences on what books and rules your allowed to use for your character and can give you lore and information that can help you build your character

[silver cliff]

okay that makes since, seem i had everything backwards

[delicate bluff]

#750812887697588356 is a great place to start!

[silver cliff]

how many Dms is normaly? one or do people normally have a few groups that play with

[cobalt frigate]

As many as you can play.

[weak schooner]

Yes this is the way

[cinder bluff]

Any DnD players around Downtown Minneapolis MN?

[echo kelp]

Please use the #looking-for channels (see #find-a-game) and please be careful and not ask for or share any personally identifiable information.

[minor mist]

I'm a first timer, and I joined a group of experienced players in a nineth level adventure. There is SO MUCH READING to learn the game system and the characters many mechanics at level 9.
It feels like the other players doing dumb stuff gets elaborated on and narratively rewarded by the dm way more than my paladin trying to be helpful to npcs, how do I make my actions more theatrically compelling for the dm to engage with my actions?

[echo kelp]

Well I'd check with your group actually as they can provide tips and suggestions to help your character "fit in" with what's happening. Also most likely they don't have any issues with your playstyle and understand that you're still learning.

[sudden otter]

First of all, good on you for diving in straight to lvl 9 but that is indeed a TON to take in and consider.

[twilit maple]

Hi

[sudden otter]

I'd suggest focusing those helpful activities toward your own party members? NPCs typically help push the story along in different ways and different directions, but it's your party's story

[minor mist]

For example, one player cast some kind of aoe chaos/confusion spell on a crowded train car and we spent ages dealing with the consequences of that
Re: helping the party, this is what I believe is known as 5 strangers have barely even brushed shoulders with each other in a bar (train) so far opening

It's super entertaining, but I need to figure out how to steal some of the limelight

[twilit maple]

Hello….

[lyric fjord]

I want to get into DND! I started reading the rules but it was a bit too much/boring for me (I have adhd). is there a way to learn the rules better for that like a video or something?

[cobalt frigate]

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[lyric fjord]

I'll check it out! TYSM!

Yeah, I didn't even get through part 1 of 4 of the basic rules.

[cobalt frigate]

Eventually you need to because the first four chapters is on character creation. The videos aren't that detailed.

[rancid orchid]

So how do we keep track of our character levels?

[cobalt frigate]

Your character sheet.

[south pebble]

I want to buy my own Player's Handbook. My boyfriend has one I could read. But I feel like I'd just be happier to buy my own. I like to collect things. I've already started multiple lists of D&D books and things I want to eventually get myself.

[lyric quartz]

I'm curious, are we allowed to look for people local to us? Not specific addresses but like asking for people within the same town and building relationships with them so that we CAN find people to play real games with? I'm not a fan of trying to do everything digital, and I'd love to talk to people in real life who play, but I can't find any local groups or anything.

[lyric fjord]

I quit about chapter 4-5. Is that good enough for the videos to hold enough weight?

[limber valley]

If I remember correctly it should be because most of it is starting builds?

[lyric quartz]

New to DnD myself, and upon starting the players handbook for version 4, I realize that I have SO many questions, and then with NEWER versions and people with their own rules...it gets to be more than I want to type out everyday hahaha

[cobalt frigate]

What do you mean "version 4"? 4th Edition?

[lyric quartz]

Yes, I mean 4th edition

[cobalt frigate]

Okay. You do know that 5th Edition is the current edition that most people play?

If you have questions about 4E then head on over to #dnd-elder-editions

[lyric quartz]

I do, that's what I was referencing f when I said "newer versions" 😅, I wasn't positive if they have multiple version of the 5th edition or what, because I find a lot of conflicting information when I try to search things. For instance, mixing races and what is actually allowed and has official stats, and what's I think it was called "homebrewed" which sounds like house rules or homemade to me

[cobalt frigate]

There have been more than a few supplements, such as Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar's Guide to Everything, that have added optional / updated rules.

[lyric quartz]

Ah I see, and out of curiosity, is there a specific channel we use to ask for like local players/mentors? Or city wide groups that may exist? I'm trying to explore the community as much as possible 😁, and make some new friends while I'm at it!

[lyric fjord]

Hello! 👋

[winged blaze]

So anyways is the base AC still 12?

[cobalt frigate]

?new @winged blaze

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

[winged blaze]

Ok

[cobalt frigate]

Read the rules, everything is answered there. If you played 3.5E then it shouldn't be that different. There are very few modifier stacks (advantage/disadvantage instead of modifier stacks).

[winged blaze]

Yeah I also played about 600 hours of Neverwinter Nights so they modified 3.5 just slightly

Mostly just the fact that swimming isn't a thing in NwN

And falling

[cobalt frigate]

A CRPG isn't the same as TTRPG due to various limitations (such as the game engine and designers)

[smoky adder]

You’re welcome to use any of our game channels below to try and find a local game, but honestly, you might have more luck searching locally: game stores, libraries, etc.

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[stiff yoke]

I do a lot of skimming myself and just reading small bits at a time, jumping around to things that trigger questions in my head. It takes me a bit but I learn more and more over time. I’ll admit more of it is random lore than basic info, but I still learn stuff.
Watching YouTube and talking to friends who play helps me with the less interesting reading though too

[lyric fjord]

good races for druids?

I want to make a druid character

[smoky adder]

Any of them!

[lyric fjord]

that only takes cat forms, usually a housecat

[lyric fjord]

true!

[smoky adder]

Especially if you’re using newer races without fixed Ability Score Increases.

Or the optional rule that lets you reassign the fixed scores for older races.

[lyric fjord]

what? I'm just using the basic rules lol

idek the rules yet

[smoky adder]

lol

Then yeah, any race is fine.

[lyric fjord]

I read chapters1-4 of the basic rules before I gave up

[smoky adder]

But one that increases your Wisdom score will help your spellcasting as a Druid.

[lyric fjord]

I'm watching all of handbooker helper

[slow jasper]

If you're using older rules where the aiblity scores are set by race, then you probably want to choose a race with a bonus to Wisdom

[lyric fjord]

didn't see anyone with a bonus to wisdom

[slow jasper]

Hill Dwarf has a bonus to Wis

[lyric fjord]

ok I'll look into that

[long escarp]

Most dms allow you to move the scores now.

[lyric fjord]

I'm using The 5e rules

[slow jasper]

Wood elf has a bonus to Wisdom

[long escarp]

They are 5e rules

[lyric fjord]

wood elf?

[slow jasper]

Wood elf, it's a sub race of elf

[long escarp]

Elf in PHB can be high, wood or drow.

[slow jasper]

Are you using the Players Handbook or the free stuff from DnDBeyond?

[long escarp]

That's from PHB

[lyric fjord]

I'm going to be a wood elf

[long escarp]

Cool beans.

[lyric fjord]

free stuff

but I'm gonna uh

watch handbooker helper instead

[slow jasper]

Wood elf fits pretty thematically for druid as well

Any race can be made to fit easily, but wood elf druid is a very easy fit

[blazing kiln]

dnd beyond is great, dont get me wrong, but i just dont want to re-purchase content I already have🥲 . i guess nothing is stopping me from having a seperate sheet of paper from what it wont let me do lol

wrong button

[lyric fjord]

why did the d&d beyond ad on YouTube tell me that I wanted to be a druid when I wanted to be a druid how

[edgy raft]

spooky noises start to play

[slow jasper]

either coincidence or the adbots are watchign you

[smoky adder]

If you’ve got the physical books, you can use D&D Beyond’s homebrew tools to add that content instead.

Or you can buy just the parts you need, like a single subclass. Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.

[twin terrace]

should every player multiclass?

[slow jasper]

Honestly, you should only multiclass if you have a specific reason to

[twin terrace]

I saw somewhere on youtube that the most op builds are achieved by multiclassing and that generally pure warlock builds are bad

[slow jasper]

Well, I'll rephrase that - multiclassing works better from a mechanical standpoint if you have a specific reason for doing so. While you certainly can multiclass just for s&g, there are consequences to multiclassing, such as delayed abilities, loss of end-game abilities, needing to spread your ability scores thinner (depending on the build).

Another important point is that multiclassing is considered to be an optional rule, so a DM would be within their rights to forbid multiclassing at all

[slow jasper]

Pure warlock builds aren't "bad," they're just not going to benefit from some of the crazy builds people make. If what you're going for is the "most OP thing you can find" then yeah, some weird build that's taking advantage of some rules loopholes or a particular multiclass synergy might be more powerful

But also keep in mind that some DMs might view attempts to break the game as adversarial play

You should be honest with your DM about what a potential build you want to make.
I'd also caution against builds that come fully online at lvl 20 because chances are, you're not making it to lvl 20. The vast majority of games fizzle around lvl 10.

[charred smelt]

Hi guys iv never played DnD before always been very keen to try it any tips???

[solid basalt]

Don't sabotage your own party members

[vale glacier]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[charred smelt]

Yes new never played

[charred smelt]

Ok?

[vale glacier]

go trough the things the post mentions, read the basic rules by clickin on to the link. When youre done, find people to play with and have fun!

[winged nimbus]

Hey, I'm new to dnd. I'm supposed to be playing my first game this summer. Done some reading up on it and watched a good amount of stuff. Was wondering if anyone had any advice?

[minor mist]

Do you have a copy of the player's manual? I'm pretty sure there's a basic version available for free

[echo kelp]

The free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[minor mist]

I dove head first into the game recently, the best way I can put it is that the more reading you do the faster gameplay will become natural.
Also, experienced players at your table and the dm are valuable guides.
It might be a couple of sessions before you fully grasp the basics, but in the meantime they can get you playing and making actions that are sensible while you read and contextualize that reading with play

[long escarp]

I think watching games helps you understand the flow to it. But home games are way different than any actual play shows.

[slow jasper]

Have fun, be cool, remember you're not the main character, pay attention in combat and try to plan what you're going to do - don't be the person who waits to look at the menu until they're at the front of the line

[harsh fjord]

@charred smelt @winged nimbus Here’s my list of general player tips: #dnd-newcomers message

[long escarp]

Everyone is a main character. Just not a tiktok style main character.

[lyric fjord]

Hello, i am a new dm to dnd, if ye have any tips I would love to know them

[hollow solstice]

You're probably best off heading to the #dm-discussion one for that...

[jaunty root]

Tip #1: Have fun

[wispy dust]

Hey me too i just joined what do i need to start playing online

[lyric fjord]

Thank you

[long escarp]

Find a group! That's step 1.

[wispy dust]

i meant like items or books or smth

[long escarp]

Otherwise you can watch videos like handbooker helper on YouTube to learn.

[wispy dust]

also how do i use the looking for dm command

[hollow solstice]

Oh I don't have the slightest idea how to actually play... never found an active group who wanted a newbie and chose me unfortunately.

[long escarp]

Go into bot spam and post the command there.

[hollow solstice]

Do what?

[long escarp]

#1075498333705089084

Not you Kriv. I'm not talking to you.

[harsh fjord]

Head to #1075498333705089084 and type /looking. Select the one you want. It'll take you to a private form to fill out.

[wispy dust]

just /lookingfordm ?

[wispy dust]

ohh

[hollow solstice]

Ohhh my bad

[harsh fjord]

My generic DM advice: #dnd-newcomers message

[wispy dust]

the aplication did not respond

[harsh fjord]

You may need to update your Discord and ensure you have embeds enabled in your settings.

[long escarp]

You're also probably better off messaging dms than just making a post. You should also check r/lfg, dnd beyond forums, roll20, and anywhere else.

It's best to write a nice reply that isn't rushed and makes you seem like a fun person to play with

[wispy dust]

where is embeds in setting cant find it

[long escarp]

Messaging "I'm new, can i play?" Isn't great.

[long escarp]

No you need dashes between each word.

Like /looking-for-dm

Not /lookingfordm

[hollow solstice]

What would be something good to message? I know its not directed to me but I need the advice'

[wispy dust]

ik but it says the application did not respond

[harsh fjord]

User Settings>Text & Images. Make sure the toggles are all set to ON.

[long escarp]

"Hey! I saw your listing and it looks fun! I really liked that it seemed be in a darker setting. I was wondering if you were still looking for players? I'm brand new though so I'd understand if you're looking for someone with more experience. Hope to hear back soon!"

Idk, that's what I would send to someone.

[harsh fjord]

If Dyno continues to give you an error message, you may try opening a ticket by using the message in #520291181083754516.

[smoky adder]

One dash, one space. /looking-for dm

[long escarp]

Oh man really? I guess I copy and pasted mine.

Thats a bad command.

[smoky adder]

And that link is specifically for server feedback. Server support can be found in #moderator-support.

That's... Discord. 😅

[hollow solstice]

Alright! that sounds good, thank you

Also I might just be dumb but where's the channel to get roles?

[smoky adder]

The roles don't really do anything other than change your name color.

Blue for DMs and green for Players.

[winged nimbus]

Yeah I've read the basic guide and stuff, looking at getting the player's handbook when I have the funds for it. I'm quite excited to start playing. Need to figure out the character stuff as well

[smoky adder]

(But you could also just pick blue or green because you like blue or green.)

[hollow solstice]

I like green better anyways\

[wispy dust]

i cant login to roll20 for some reason

[hollow solstice]

Well now the looking for players thing has disappeared...

nevermind, im just tired lol

[upper wind]

Okay so im new, where do i ask to join a group?

[harsh fjord]

See #find-a-game for instructions on using the recruitment channels.

[upper wind]

Oh bet

[wooden ice]

https://tenor.com/view/i-just-want-things-to-be-back-to-where-they-were-paris-berelc-alexa-mendoza-alexa-and-katie-back-to-normal-gif-17148440

Played the last session of my first full campaign last night. I suffered my first character death.

[harsh fjord]

Hope you still had fun!

[azure geyser]

ok

when is it

[simple goblet]

Hey, you need to post this in #looking-for-players
You can find instructions in #find-a-game

[drifting ledge]

What's this

[harsh fjord]

Take a look at the channel description!

New to D&D or D&D Beyond? Got questions on how to get started? Ask them here! We ask people focus on the basics; more advanced questions can be asked in our other channels

[drifting ledge]

Alright thanks

[fresh fable]

Still needs to go in #750812887697588356 server rules

[hard bear]

ello

[lyric fjord]

May I copy and move it there?

:')

[cinder thistle]

hello hello

[fresh fable]

Go to #1075498333705089084 and type /looking

[lyric fjord]

Oh, uhh, alrighty..

[cinder thistle]

how do one person join a game ?

[fresh fable]

#looking-for-players and start searching it can take a while to find a game

[junior oasis]

Hi everyone, I am an veteran player from UK and i am a player of the old version of D&D in the 80's . I recently joined a local group and found i missed it a lot. So i found D&D Beyond to get up to date with the new rules and playing and on this evening i joined the One D&D playtesting UA. I would like to join a campaign testing the new rules and if anyone is thinking about running one that i could join.

[cobalt frigate]

Check out the #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community channels.

[junior oasis]

Thank you for the info, but i think this might take a while to get my head around.

[north iris]

hi everyone, nice to meet u all, i am a newby player of this game.

[wide glade]

Hi everyone

[olive bloom]

Im tryna find a party

[harsh fjord]

See #find-a-game for instructions on using the server's recruitment channels.

[ornate idol]

hol up

how are you supposed to stop the concentration of a creature that uses the 9th level spell Invulnerability from XGtE ?

[gritty depot]

Helo

[delicate bluff]

Try to incapacitate them. Spells like Banishment, hold person, hypnotic pattern ect. will all break conc without dealing damage

[ornate idol]

Oh okay

thanks

[pseudo canyon]

what should I do to start playing dnd?

[delicate bluff]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[pseudo canyon]

thanks

[agile perch]

I am new too, shall we figure it out together?

[pseudo canyon]

sorry for the late answer

[ornate idol]

I don't understand how many spells I can know at level 1 as a cleric

is it like a wizard with his spellbook ?

[harsh fjord]

Clerics have access to the full list of spells for the class up to the level they can cast at. Don't have any level 2 spell slots? Fine, but you could prepare any level 1 spells.

[ornate idol]

since you don't exactly know the spells

[harsh fjord]

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

[cobalt frigate]

Clerics know all clerics spells they have access to at their level. So a level 1 cleric knows all 1st-level cleric spells.

[ornate idol]

oh

that's neat

[harsh fjord]

Yeah, prepared casters are dope.

[cobalt frigate]

Clerics pray to their gods (or their proxies) for their cleric spells.

[pseudo canyon]

sure

[ornate idol]

who else is a prepared caster ?

[harsh fjord]

Druids, paladins, and artificers.

[ornate idol]

since wizards are a bizarre case

[agile perch]

Hooray ! Thank you

[pseudo canyon]

so how do we figure it out together?

[agile perch]

I joined few other servers to figure it out

[ornate idol]

but then, what is the purpose of subclass spells ?

since you can cast them anyway ?

[agile perch]

@pseudo canyon can I DM you if you don't mind?

[cobalt frigate]

Subclass spells are just always prepared spells customized for that particular subclass.

[pseudo canyon]

sure

[ornate idol]

oh so I guess they don't count towards the number of your prepared spells ?

[harsh fjord]

They do not.

[ornate idol]

I get it

[smoky adder]

They might also include spells you wouldn’t normally have access to.

[true shard]

Yeah they can include spells you normally don't have

[fallow shore]

Should I do my very first game as a player before I do my very first game as a DM?

[cobalt frigate]

It would be much easier to learn how the game runs as a player than as fresh DM. Learn tips/mistakes from that DM

[fallow shore]

Okay

[lyric fjord]

Hey guys does anyone need a em

Dm

[echo kelp]

Okay final reminder before warnings get issued - please visit #find-a-game to see how our #looking-for channels work. That is the only acceptable location (outside of direct messages) to put together a group or game.

[radiant flint]

hi

[echo kelp]

welcome!

[silver cliff]

How do I type in the “looking for dm” chat

[harsh fjord]

You head to #1075498333705089084, type /looking, select the appropriate option, and fill out the private form.

[tulip beacon]

Why do people say they rolled a "Nat1" or a "Nat20"?

What does the "nat" mean?

[harsh fjord]

Natural, without modifiers.

The number on the die.

[deft sigil]

the base number on the die before any modifiers - the natural part is important because a 1 (usually) means a critical failure and a 20 (usually) means a critical success

[tulip beacon]

So if they rolled a 17 and their modifier is +3, they still rolled a "20", but not a Nat20?

[deft sigil]

correct

[tulip beacon]

Is it possible to go further than 20?

Like a nat 20 plus the +3 modifier

[delicate bluff]

thats called a dirty 20 if we want to get fancy

[delicate bluff]

yes

[tulip beacon]

Oooh, nice XD

[delicate bluff]

Nat 20 is usually used because if you roll a natural 20 on an attack, you automatically hit and deal double the damage dice

and some tables rule its an automatic success on skill checks, but thats not an official rule

[tulip beacon]

So if you rolled a nat 1 you just miss?

[delicate bluff]

Yes, a nat 1 automatically misses

[long escarp]

And that's it

[tulip beacon]

What happens if you roll a nat 1 and have negative modifiers lol

[delicate bluff]

Nothing worse than a regular nat 1

[long escarp]

You get a minus to it.

So it's 0 or lower.

[tulip beacon]

Imagine something like "you rolled -1 so your weapon broke"

[delicate bluff]

Some tables play with fumble rules, where getting a nat 1 causes you to drop or weapon, or hit an ally, or break your weapon. But they are optional rules and up to the dm if they want to use them

[long escarp]

Critical fumbles are very heated topic.

[summer onyx]

Haha got my handbook, got some dice, when I get some time I'm finally going to embark on rolling a character

[long escarp]

Have fun! Do you have a group?

[summer onyx]

No not yet. With my work schedule I get every other weekend off so I'm going to go to the local game shop to see if I can find anyone

[edgy raft]

Is there no way to like post a fresh looking for dm post without having to wait 6 days?

[long escarp]

Nope, you gotta wait.

You're better off messaging dms.

[edgy raft]

Ah barnacles

[long escarp]

Checking other places

r/lfg, roll20, dnd beyond forums,etc

[edgy raft]

Thanks. I’ll keep taking a gander around the forums

[upbeat crystal]

Hey guys

[long escarp]

Howdy

[acoustic peak]

Hello

[summer onyx]

So is Forgotten Realms sort of the "base" setting for D&D?

Gotcha

[slow jasper]

More or less for most of the published adventure material, but you have no responsibility or requirements to play in Forgotten Realms

[stark mauve]

on dndbeyond, is it capable to give a homebrew magic item multiple attacks/damage types?

[harsh fjord]

Try #ddb-support.

[craggy hinge]

Hello there

[silent lark]

👋

[primal ruin]

Hello everyone I just started playing d.n.d need a guide how to play

[harsh fjord]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[lapis lotus]

I want to start playing but i dont know how to get started

[still zephyr]

Have you read the basic rules

[rancid orchid]

How do I level up my character and how to keep track of my character levels?

[cobalt frigate]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#Beyond1stLevel

[rancid orchid]

If I understand correctly, every time I participate in a campaign my character gains experience and everything will be recorded on dndbeyond?

[glass summit]

The methods for levelling up, either XP or milestone differ widely from table to table
If your table uses XP, you can indeed record that on D&D beyond

[slow jasper]

It's fairly standard practice to make a new character for each campaign you play in

To be clear, a "campaign" is a longer-term game, consisting of multiple game sessions. One session of gaming isn't a "campaign."

A campaign can take months or even years to complete

[rancid orchid]

Oh I see! What does it mean when someone says I need to be level 4 to play?

[slow jasper]

That means you'll be making a lvl 4 character

You'll make the character and then level them up by giving them all the stuff they'd gain over the course of those levels

[leaden willow]

hello

[magic olive]

is it possible to play dnd online by text? i have social anxiety so i don't think i can play using vc and a camera

[solemn light]

Yep, it's called 'Play by post'!
Usually done on forums. It's a bit slower than voiced D&D because combat is slower to do just via text and forum posting. But play by post or text only discord server exist.

Look out for 'PbP' or 'text' in game listings

[magic olive]

thank you so much!

[rancid orchid]

I see. That's really helpful. Thank you

Now I gotta to find my first game 😄

[leaden willow]

same here lol

[fickle ember]

?nee

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[pseudo canyon]

i finally made a character

[echo kelp]

Great! We have #character-discussion if you want to share and discuss details (although feel free to ask specific questions here as it relates to playing/rules if you;re new to the game).

[stark bay]

Looking for a party to join. I’ve only played two sessions so I’m still new to DnD. Would love to join a session. I also use DnD beyond to create my characters.

[echo kelp]

Hi there! Please check our #looking-for channels to find a group/game.

?looking

Well at least check out #find-a-game to see how those channels are used.

[winged nimbus]

Would a wood elf druid or a wood elf barbarian be easier to play? I like the idea of playing a magic user but seems a bit difficult as a beginner. What class would be suitable for a beginner?

[echo kelp]

spells can add a layer of complexity to the game (particularly what spells to chose or prepare!) so you may find it easier to stick with a mostly melee character first.

That said, if you aren't afraid to learn and just enjoy the concept of casting spells, go for it.

[plain magnet]

Barbarians are simpler to play because they don't have spellcasting to think about. But druids aren't too difficult to learn as spellcasting classes go, so if you're really into them, give it a try.

[coral forum]

I have only recently joined D&D Beyond and have made a few characters using the app

[lyric fjord]

@coral forum can we play some dnd with my friend

[deft sigil]

glad to have you! it can take a little getting used to, but now I don't want to go without the digital toolsets.. so nice to be able to click and load almost everything into a character

[gaunt imp]

Good morning/afternoon/evening y’all! I’ve been playing via roll20 & discord with a group since December but I still feel like I don’t really know all that much. I have a question though, so these communities are like different clubs? Or one big game?

[harsh fjord]

Each table is its own game. We’re all playing D&D but different interpretations and stories within it. They don’t connect in any concrete way.

[coral forum]

Even though I have yet to play a game, yes. Each game is separate from another. Critical Role is a big example since it involved a good chunk of homebrew on Matt Mercer's part to create Exandria all while pulling some material from the original sources (such as the gods of the Forgotten Realms like Serenrae, Kord, Bahamut; the Raven Queen, Tiamat, Orcus, and Vecna)

[gaunt imp]

Ok ok, so it’s a bunch of different games set in the same world? But those different games don’t affect other games?

[solemn light]

Typically. Think of this server like a server for a video game- we're all playing the same game but in different ways and our saves don't affect each other. We might even be playing different editions or DLCs for a game, so not in the same world at all, but we all like talking about it. If familiar with elder scrolls, think of it like that- some of us might be playing skyrim, oblivion, morrowind, or heavily modded or not...

However some servers (Like westmarches or 'living campaigns') are more like multiplayer games- you actually do all play in the same world and your game affects that world.

[gaunt imp]

That makes a ton of sense now, thank you!

[blissful birch]

Hi I'm new to dnd and I grew up playing games like skyrim and I'm absolutely in love with dnd so far. I didn't buy a set yet bc I don't know which one to start with first any recommendation?

[harsh fjord]

You don’t need to buy anything to start. The basic rules are free, and if you’re running the game, the old Starter Set adventure is free by signing up with D&D Beyond.

[solemn light]

If talking about editions, heavily recommend starting with 5e (the current one) as it is the most accessible and currently supported online via sites like dndbeyond. older editions are worth checking out, but a bit harder to get into.

If talking about which sets (starter's set, essentials kit) or books it depends a little more on your taste. I heavily recommend getting a PHB if anything, but you can play just using the free rules.

Old starter adventure: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1251-claim-your-copy-of-lost-mine-of-phandelver-and#lost-mine
Free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

But if you want a physical copy for friends the new starter set (Stormwreck isle) is a good buy. the PHB really expands the classes and races you can play as well, from the basic rules.

[steep hazel]

So I’m trying a monk for the first time and I’m wondering how I’d manually roll flurry of blows? Is just 2 extra attack and damage rolls or are there minus/pluses to the rolls I need to keep in mind?

[harsh fjord]

Do you know how to roll for attacks normally?

[steep hazel]

Yeah, I’ve got that down, just the flurry throws me off a bit

[harsh fjord]

It’s just two more attacks as your bonus action. So whatever you did for the first (Action) attack, repeat twice more for the Flurry (Bonus Action).

[steep hazel]

Ah okay, gotcha, thanks!

[pseudo canyon]

to a beginner what race and class would you recommend?

[harsh fjord]

Do you have a group already, folks who can teach you the finer points?

To simplify, there are two schools of thought:

1. Pick whatever race/class sounds interesting to you. All of them are learnable, but it's trickier if you're learning on your own.

2. Go with a martial class (fighter, barbarian, rogue, or monk). They all have fewer moving parts to their abilities, making them easier to comprehend on your own. Any race is viable.

I tend to give a slight edge to the second view.

[smoky adder]

Mechanically, the simplest possible choice is a human champion fighter. 100%.

But not everyone wants to be a human champion fighter, which is why I prefer the first answer.

Having a character you care about is the important part (whether that's a human champion fighter or something else).

[sour parcel]

How many players is too many?

[ornate kiln]

depends on the table and the DM. I personally draw a line at 6, and I much prefer 4

[long escarp]

6 for me

I share the above thoughts. I usually run with 5 so we have 4 if someone can't make it.

[harsh fjord]

I think 3 is my minimum, 6 max.

Four or five is the sweet spot.

[long escarp]

7 I'd rather go home or do anything else.

[sour parcel]

Ok, I have 8 middle schoolers lol that's probably too many

[harsh fjord]

Break them into two groups of four?

[sour parcel]

I can do that?

[harsh fjord]

Why not?

[ornate kiln]

yeah that is going to be chaotic, I also recommend running two different games for 4 players each

[sour parcel]

Ok two groups is what I'll do

[long escarp]

You'll keep your sanity much longer that way.

[sour parcel]

Lol these are pretty chill kids, but you're probably right

[solemn light]

You'll need a DM for each though. Don't recommend trying to DM two groups of 4 at the same time >.>

What's being suggested is either two time slots say like
Tuesday Group 1
Friday Group 2

or if only one time slot is available, you'll need two DMs

Potentially you can make it so it's 1 kid DMs 3 kids, and you just keep an eye on both groups.

[smoky adder]

I'd try and get two of the kids to DM, so you can bounce back and forth to help as needed.

If this is a school thing, you could even have them rotate DMs at regular intervals. Make sure everyone gets a shot.

[stiff yoke]

I played in a game where we started with 10 players. It was fun but it is definitely a challenge for focus. Waiting on everyone to do the things they wanted took a lot of time. So that’s something to keep in mind when joining/starting a group

[sour parcel]

Luckily summer is coming up so we are in no rush, but these are very bright and distractable kids so that's good to know, thank you

[blissful birch]

Thank you so much this helped me a Lot ^^

[distant sparrow]

does anyone here have the rcommended subscriptions for tts

[smoky adder]

What do you mean?

[distant sparrow]

tabletop simulator

[smoky adder]

Ah. Thought you meant text-to-speech. 😅

You could try asking in #third-party-tools-archive.

[distant sparrow]

okay

[valid dune]

Why hello there everyone

So I am, very new to DnD, I've wanted to get into it for years but didn't know where to start and was always too shy to really pursue it. However I have finally worked up the courage to do so, and I think joining this server is a good way to start

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

[valid dune]

I think? but where are they just so I can double check, is it just the rules chat cause if so I have read that

[harsh fjord]

The rules for the game, not the server rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[valid dune]

Coolio! thank you so much!

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

[limpid lichen]

Same! I’m in my first campaign, about 3-4 sessions in

[tulip beacon]

Is One D&D like 5.5e or 6e or more like a "hey, we have this separate set of rules: follow it if you want to!"

So far, from what i read, it changes a lot of rules, like races not giving attributes anymore, some classes changes, etc

[cobalt frigate]

WotC marketing is just calling it "5E 2024 revision" or something like that...

If you want to ask more about One D&D (which is just the "codename") head on over to #1026901431132885064

[tulip beacon]

Wouldn't a "revision" be considered a "rework" tho?

Sure

[smoky adder]

The goal is that it will still work alongside the existing rules and adventures.

To the extent that you could even a 2014 Paladin and a 2024 Paladin in the same game.

[warm iris]

Evening folks

[opaque peak]

Hell-o everyone, I am new here trying to join a game

[opaque hamlet]

So I used the character creator online just to get a feel for how the character mechanics work and what options were available. Can I use that character in any session, or do I need to create one based on the session I'm wanting to join?

[cobalt frigate]

You create a character for an adventure or a campaign, not per session.

A DM will typically tell players to create a new character if they're joining their table.

For long campaigns you would play the same character. My campaign is currently over a year and will probably last another three years, so the players' characters started off at level 5 and hopefully they'll survive to level 20.

[opaque hamlet]

Sorry, that's my bad terminology. Campaign. So I could have a lvl one unused character ready to go or it's typically made on the fly?

[cobalt frigate]

Again, that's up to the individual DM. Some campaigns start at level 1 while others start at higher levels.

Don't get attached to the character you create because a DM may ask you create a new one (they may not allow certain playable races/sub-classes, for example)

[opaque hamlet]

Got it. Keep it fluid. Thanks!

[smoky adder]

I’d recommend coming up with a few loose character concepts. Then when you find a DM, you can work together to find the best fit and finalize it.

[south pebble]

Ya girl bought her very own Player's Handbook today!! Time to start studying.
And The Young Adventurer's Collection. I realize it's written for kids, but I thought it looked cute and wanted to check it out. Doesn't hurt to collect especially when it's something I can enjoy and then hand down to our future kiddos!!

[hoary carbon]

Excellent choices

Now the fun begins

[sour parcel]

The party we've formed are only acquainted right now, are there any things we can do to help everyone introduce themselves? Does that even make sense...like, instead of everyone just talking, some kind of little game? It's kids.

[brisk ice]

does anyone know what (Dex.save) means?

[cobalt frigate]

Dexterity saving throw.

The DM will ask you to make a Dexterity saving throw for certain effects, such as magic spells like fireball to avoid/reduce damage taken.

[bitter perch]

hello

[harsh fjord]

Like an icebreaker?

[brisk ice]

because im looking at my dragonborns damage type and its breath weapon and if i were to choose a black dragon with a acid damage type its breath weapon is a 5 by 30ft. line (Dex. save)

[south pebble]

[harsh fjord]

The creature targeted would make a Dexterity saving throw. Like OMYAC said, it's an attempt to avoid (or at least lessen) the damage taken.

[bitter perch]

i was wondering if anyone how i could get started in playing a game/campaign/one-shot

[harsh fjord]

Do you know the rules?

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #looking-for-players

[bitter perch]

not officially no im pretty green at the game since this is gonna be my first time playing

[bitter perch]

thanks

[harsh fjord]

You can post an ad yourself in #750812887697588356 and can try replying to the #looking-for-players postings.

[bitter perch]

Thanks

[sour parcel]

Yes

[harsh fjord]

That's my suggestion. Icebreaker activities (you can find a ton on Google). Not sure if that works as well as an actual "Please describe your character," but you could try it to see how the players react.

[sour parcel]

Ok thanks!

[obsidian perch]

So what happens if a character can't see in the dark during combat?

[echo kelp]

They have disadvantage

[smoky adder]

They’re subject to the Blinded condition.

[echo kelp]

^ that

[obsidian perch]

And how would you account for a disadvantage? Minus a certain amount during attacks?

[cobalt frigate]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/appendix-a-conditions#Blinded

A blinded creature can't see and automatically fails any ability check that requires sight.
Attack rolls against the creature have advantage, and the creature's attack rolls have disadvantage.