dnd-newcomers

[primal sonnet]

I mean they can turn themselves into stone with a magic ability

so you can get a stone smacking stick

[nocturne elk]

Yes, weaponized teammates

[hazy pebble]

Casually asking my teammate to turn themselves into stone so i have a better weapon 💀

[nocturne elk]

Honestly right?

[nocturne elk]

I need to try that with my DM actually

[slow hawk]

No. If it calls for others to make a saving throw, they roll, not you, to see if they are affected. You will roll the damage , if it is a spell that says it does damage.

If you need to make an attack roll of any kind, the spell will tell you. For example, guiding bolt:

A flash of light streaks toward a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d6 radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against this target before the end of your next turn has advantage, thanks to the mystical dim light glittering on the target until then.

[prime sundial]

Can someone send the character discussion link?

[smoky adder]

#character-discussion

You can use Channels & Roles to customize which channels you see.

[noble owl]

wow critical roles "handbooker helper", really helps understant just watched 27 videos out of 44...two thumbs - up

[knotty flume]

Can someone look at my character sheet and let me know if they are good or not I have no idea what I'm doing but I tried to make a character listening to the instructions

ddb.ac/characters/100471629/QaCh0K

[slow jasper]

Well, idk how old you are or whether you are neurodivergent or neuronormative (is that a term? idk the proper language for this stuff), but if you're playing with adults, they're likely going to expect you to be able to control your behavior.

[smoky adder]

I’d recommend swapping CON and CHA.

Don’t forget to add your starting equipment either.

[slow hawk]

Your constitution should not be 8; its the stat that impacts hit points. It should be no worse than your third highest number

I suggest re-reading the monk class. Nearly everything they do relies on DEX and WIS, so those should be your highest stats

I understand for role play reasons you may think you need to assign your stats a certain way, but the monk class is extremely dependent on multiple ability scores being high, and not having them will drastically affect its effectiveness

[fleet field]

Neurotypical, not neuronormative

[slow jasper]

Thanks!

[fleet field]

All g

[slow jasper]

I'd generally recommend never having a character with a Con below 10 without fully understanding what that means

[knotty flume]

Alright I will thanks

[rotund inlet]

hello

[knotty flume]

Whats good Lasagna

[rotund inlet]

im good hbu?

[knotty flume]

Im doing alright how new are you to dnd?

Or are you an og of sorts

[rotund inlet]

im new

my dad made a campaign for me so im like lvl 2

[knotty flume]

Yeah some of this stuff is confusing but I'm sure we both will got a hold of it eventually

[rotund inlet]

i hope

[knotty flume]

I really love the creativity you can pour into this game

[rotund inlet]

yeah

its really good how i can get into detail about stuff

like i cant do it with other video games and i can imagine it and it can be acceptable

[knotty flume]

100%

The opportunities are endless

[rotund inlet]

i can shapeshift into a dinosaur

which is very cool

[knotty flume]

Bro that's what I'm saying. Getting into dnd you may think there's limits to your imagination but there's not. Like a Dino is a good shape and there's probably more we have no clue about

[rotund inlet]

yeah

[knotty flume]

I wonder if being a DM is as fun or better than being a player

[hybrid lichen]

It’s preference really

[rotund inlet]

both is prob fun imo

[hybrid lichen]

Yeah both are fun but depends on the person

[rotund inlet]

agree

[knotty flume]

I figured but I would have to do both first in order to determine which one I like

I feel like being a DM could be a bit tougher than a player

Maybe not idk

[hybrid lichen]

It’s more mentally demanding at least for me

[knotty flume]

Hmm it must be nice knowing things the players don't

[rotund inlet]

what name should i be

trying to find a good name for my character

[fleet field]

What is your character?

[sick fractal]

Hey yall

[feral wind]

hello, new here :) so the question is, how can i create a character for dnd with a class that's not in the basic list on dnd beyond? do i actually have to purchase the books to unlock other classes? im confused :')

[cobalt frigate]

D&D Beyond comes with the free stuff found in the Basic Rules. If you want addtional sub-classes you have to purchase them. You can either purchase the digital books or just the individual playable sub-classes.

[sick fractal]

I’m confused on how to actually do stuff on this server

[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.

[sick fractal]

Ah

Thank you

[feral wind]

oki ty! i should probably just do a lot more reading lol

[radiant meteor]

Hi

[raw umbra]

elo

so uh
what are some things I need to know before I create a character?

[knotty flume]

Does anyone know what owlbear is? I'm looking at the recruitment pages and they keep saying we need to use owlbear, but I have no clue what it is.

[slow hawk]

?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.

[raw umbra]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16975-owlbear

[knotty flume]

Wait im confused

I think the people in the recruitment pages aren't talking about that kind of owlbear

Nevermind I think I found it by a Google search

[slow jasper]

Owlbear rodeo is a vtt (virtual table top)

[raw umbra]

I'm currently thinking to set up a goliath

Since I can't find warforged in that website
(which would be cool but my first choice was goliath)

[cobalt frigate]

Warforged is in the Eberron book.

[raw umbra]

oh thanks

what is faith

[cobalt frigate]

Faith as in belief?

[raw umbra]

i searched it up it's not important

[slow jasper]

Faith would refer to whichever god you worshipped

it's not that important for most characters, would be more important for clerics and all that could depend heavily on the campaign you happen to be playing in

[raw umbra]

what should age be to be reasonable 😭

[slow jasper]

It really depends on your caharacter and the world they inhabit.

[raw umbra]

first time doing this kinda stressed

[slow jasper]

You're stressed on what age to make your character?

[raw umbra]

On character traits and bonds do I just
continue to do a full extent

[slow jasper]

Might want to sit back and realize it mostly doesn't matter

[raw umbra]

ah

[slow jasper]

Traits, flaws, bonds is mostly flavor stuff and has to do with the personality of your character, it's not stuff that will mechanically impact your character.
All that really just helps develop your character as a person

And might help integrate them into the world depending on your DM

Traits, flaws, and bonds are presented in the books as a table, you could roll if you want and discover who your character is, or you could just pick, It's not going to make a huge difference

Except in how you play your character

[raw umbra]

uh
hammer of thunderbolts fair for beginning?

[fleet field]

What rarity is it? By the name I’m guessing at least uncommon

[raw umbra]

legendary 😭

[fleet field]

In which case probably not, but talk to your dm anyway

[raw umbra]

alright i'll start with common

[fleet field]

Oh lol no

[raw umbra]

light hammer or battleaxe it is

[fleet field]

That’s like level 20 stuff

[raw umbra]

thanks

what's a good beginning gp

[fleet field]

Have you read the basic rules?

The rules for your class and basic character creation rules will tell you what to start with

[raw umbra]

Now that I realized I should prob go check

[slow jasper]

Unless your DM is telling you to, you don't get to start with any magic items at all

[proper swift]

Hello. Where do I go to see if anyones looking for a party that need a player?

[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!

[desert gulch]

I have a question me and my friends will play from the application. Should I Tell them that goblins have appeared or write it in the narration note and read it from there?

[cobalt frigate]

What application are you referring to?

[dawn mulch]

“D&D Beyond”, I think

[slow jasper]

I'm not entirely sure I understand what the difference is between you telling them and you reading something to them, both are you telling them, no?

[desert gulch]

Dnd and beyond

[desert gulch]

What is easier between the 2?

[slow jasper]

I'm telling you I don't understand what the difference is between the 2.

Or what difference you're identifying.

[desert gulch]

The difference is that they can see it from the application and go back to it to check and the other is that they will have to remember what I said or write it down

If it is like a real note

[slow jasper]

So, are you doing play by post? You're not using audio to play?

[dawn mulch]

I’m completely new to the game and I wanted to start a campaign with some of my friends (beginners too). Can I just play online with them and have access to all the tools or do I have to buy a book or a game set?

[echo kelp]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[echo kelp]

You can play with just the free basic rules. Buying books like the Players Handbook unlocks additional options and rules you can use to enhance your games.

[copper shadow]

You want to be free to play yea?

[proper mauve]

I am playing a bill dwarf life domain cleric as my fist character to get used to all types of stuff like healing, damage, and support

It is also a good mix of sword and sorcery

[gusty gate]

hello

is anyone online?

[cobalt frigate]

Nope. I'm just a NPC.

[harsh fjord]

I suspect the server will be a little slower than a normal Sunday on account of Mother’s Day.

[gusty gate]

well i am looking for people to make friends with

[harsh fjord]

Participate in conversations as they crop up. You can also use check out the instructions in #find-a-game for using the recruitment channels.

[slow hawk]

Also, there may be a school club, or a local game store your folks can take you to

[harsh fjord]

Libraries sometimes have D&D/tabletop events too. Folks often overlook them as another option.

[lyric fjord]

this chat is where I live as a newb

[lyric fjord]

👍welcome!

[gusty gate]

Thank you

How are you

[rich flare]

Hello

[tulip glade]

hi everyone

[charred cipher]

hello

[tulip glade]

Nice to meet ya

[sand tulip]

Hi

[lyric fjord]

[tulip glade]

is it safe to assume i can seek out dnd games here? Im trying to play one of the starter campaigns like stormwreck isle or phandelver

[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!

[rich flare]

I’m incredibly new here

I am looking for games, advice and a place to play

I don’t know what to do

I may need some help in that regard

[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.

[rich flare]

Thx

One I finish watching them, I might send another message on what to do next

[tulip glade]

im new too, wanna party up?

[rich flare]

Ok

[mossy pagoda]

If using divine smite on a crit, does it cost one spell slot to roll twice for the dmg?

Like, for example;

1d8 damage cus hit, 1d8 cus crit,

Then 2d8 for smite and then 2d8 again.

How many spell slots? 1 or 2.

[harsh fjord]

One spell slot.

[mossy pagoda]

[vast wolf]

Hello everyone I'm new to the server. Exp. Player both a Dm and player

[true hedge]

hey i wanted to know how to join a campaign

[vast wolf]

Same here I imagine the read and seek you out if you post on the right channel

[lyric fjord]

mhm this place is stashed with information

[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!

[vast wolf]

@true hedge you interested?

[lyric fjord]

me who is a newb with 2 very bad games under my belt seeing a arcane puppeteer which is most defiantly 100% homebrew and being like "NOOO I WANT IT NUUUUUUUUU"

[slow hawk]

I’d stick to a standard class/race before custom stuff

The goal is the learn the rules before breaking them

[split jacinth]

I want to join a campaign with some friends of mine I have an idea and backstory for a character but I'm not sure how to fill out a character sheet

[harsh fjord]

The Basic Rules describe the process: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters

You can also find video tutorials on YouTube.

[split jacinth]

Okay cool thank you

If they have already started their campaign when I ask and I can't join. Is there anywhere I can play with people like online to learn how to play until their next campaign

[lyric fjord]

thats true, but man seeing a puppeteer made my brain spark ideas QwQ

[harsh fjord]

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

[copper shadow]

Welcome newcomers! I am here to answer your questions should you have any.

[dark zodiac]

I'm making a thing, would you put recharge 5-6 or 6 on a magical ability of a creature that increases its own and up to 3 surrounding allies attack rolls by 1 for 2 and 1 turns, respectively

[copper shadow]

What CR do you want it to be?

[dark zodiac]

Right now it is set to be a 6

It's a gimmick creature

[copper shadow]

Not too bah honestly, I'd give it a 5-6 recharge and have it be a bonus action

[dark zodiac]

Also their own ranged attacks (they have only one) gets a +2 bonus instead of +1

[lyric fjord]

[tulip glade]

im putting together a party if youre interested, already got one other guy

[thorn wharf]

Would anybody be willing to teach a total beginner and do a quick 30 min campaign for $$$

[lyric fjord]

id suggest watching vids on the basics first

[tulip glade]

yea, never pay for whats free on yt

[lyric fjord]

youtube be the heaven for information

man i need to get this idea out of my head for this puppeteer, damn you artist mindset coming up with ideas

[tulip glade]

wait like a puppeteer character or a character that is being puppeteered?

[lyric fjord]

I found a home brew class for a arcane puppeteer class

So they’d be the one controlling said puppets

[tulip glade]

sounds interesting, is it like a possesion thing going on or does the puppeteer literally have mage hands controlling everything

[lyric fjord]

Nah it’s just a puppeteer who does magic

The puppet acts more as a weapon

[tulip glade]

I actually love that idea

[lyric fjord]

Ikr you get to decide what the puppet/s look like

But they can be broken so weee

[tulip glade]

what would yours look like, out of curiosity

[tidal copper]

I think a puppeteer character who uses its puppets as a weapon would be cool

Like a Warlock character whose patron is trapped inside of the puppets body. And they are working together to unleash its ability

[lyric fjord]

I’ll write my idea down in a min I’m on apex in game so don’t wanna betray my team lol

[digital lichen]

Is there anyone who will add me to a campaign so I get all the books? This is a hypothetical question even tho it doesn't sound like one, it is

[tulip glade]

for beyond?

[dawn mulch]

Do you mean if I want to pay to play the game?

[dawn mulch]

Thanks

But what if I’ve already created an account and a character?

@echo kelp

[lyric fjord]

The puppet has to look like a puppet, so I’d do a horse /knight reasoning could make the character performance like a prince and his noble knight/steed

Lil a short character with a small wooden crown and his steed and knight (you can have 2 puppets but that requires both hands to use both at the same time)

A lil “prince of nowhere” and his valiant protector and noble steed

At a certain e lvl you can “fuse the puppets requiring both hands* according to the arcane puppeteer page I have (again homevbrew) so in theory this lil princes puppets could fuse to make a centaur

tee hee

[tulip glade]

holy shit, and you havent used this in a game yet?

[lyric fjord]

I’m a beginner with two badly ran games under my belt

[tulip glade]

I’m hosting a game with another newbie I met today, you should join us and try that character out

Well not hosting today, I met the guy today

[lyric fjord]

im glad you find my idea cool

[echo kelp]

If I'm understanding your question correctly, if you want more races, class options, spells, magical items, etc. in the DnDBeyond character tools, then yes you need to own the books, or be in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled that has access to those books, and/or have access to the physical books and use the DnDBeyond homebrew tools to create the options, or to buy specific items a la carte via DnDBeyond.
Otherwise you are limited to what DnDBeyond offers for free and what's available in the D&D Free Basic Rules and SRD (System Reference Document).

[harsh fjord]

Three in addition to Light, totaling four. You'll see that the description specifies it's in addition to the cleric cantrips you already know.

[slow jasper]

A first lvl cleric gets 3 cantrips. As a light cleric, you also gain the light cantrip. So 4 total, one of which has to be light

[harsh fjord]

From the cleric spell list, yes.

[lyric fjord]

uwu

[turbid ridge]

Humble beginnings often lead to great stories

[cold osprey]

Hello everyone nice to meet you all, I am new to DND and I was wondering how homebrew characters work. I don’t know if I am in the right channel for this. So I apologize.

[slow jasper]

You might get better answers in #homebrew

[echo kelp]

What do you understand homebrew characters to be?

[slow jasper]

That said, homebrew involves creating things not within the officially published books.

[turbid ridge]

Best of luck@lyric fjord

[slow jasper]

Creating your own character using the races and classes in the game isn't "homebrew," though.

As a player, you only have access to homebrewing with the ok of your DM, however as it's their job to be the rules referee

[lyric fjord]

mhm cant just willy nilly use anything

[cold osprey]

I was wondering if I could incorporate a narrative character I have from Warhammer 40k. Not directly making any campaigns specifically warhammer. Just making a story on how my character ended up in DND.

[slow jasper]

It can also be rather tricky to make well-balanced homebrew, so it's important to have an understanding of how the game works before trying to do it

[cold osprey]

Ahh okie dokie, I bought the player book to learn more on character creation and balance

[slow jasper]

Superficially, having a character in D&D who comes from the 40K universe doesn't necessarily imply anything mechanical, but you'd still want to talk to your DM before doing that.

[harsh fjord]

That depends on whether you're hoping to make the character narratively from 40K or mechanically similar. Both are subject to DM approval, but narrative decisions are easier to allow than homebrew mechanical ones, as the latter can really undermine the game's design.

[tulip glade]

Honestly a psyker character sounds like a lot of fun

[slow jasper]

Narratively "I am a human fighter from the Imperium" is different from "I am a human fighter from the Imperium and also here is my heavy bolter"

[slow jasper]

Youl could just reflavor a wizard or sorcerer as that, but to make the mechanics of it work would involve a tremendous amount of homebrew

[lyric fjord]

alot of work to do all that

[cold osprey]

The Bolter would be useless after it runs out of ammo. I would make sure of that. The only thing they would have is their damaged Space marine armor and their chainsword. That would be about it. I love the character and want to do more with them.

[slow jasper]

You simply cannot have a bolter unless yoru DM says you can

[lyric fjord]

again cant just have everything willy nilly easy peasy

[cold osprey]

I understand that, I was just responding to making sure they were not going to be overpowered. I apologize.

[slow jasper]

No need to apologize, just trying to help you understand

[cold osprey]

Is there a channel that helps us learn how to make characters and play the game?

[dapper gulch]

If you want the best chances of your concept being approved I recommend sticking as close to the published rules as you can and lean on flavoring your appearance and effects to more closely match what you’re trying to go for.

But also, D&D often breaks down pretty quick when players try to bring in content from other genres and IPs.

[dapper gulch]

#character-discussion is the place for that!

[cold osprey]

Ahh okie thank you ^^

[slow jasper]

I'd highly recommend that you first learn how to make a character in D&D before trying to make a particular character in D&D, and definitely before trying to make a homebrewed characer

[cold osprey]

Ooh okie ^^ is there any specific I need besides the playerbook?

Sorry for all my questions

[slow jasper]

Not really, you don't even need the Players Handbook, you can learn to make a character from the free, basic rules Pdf, just understand that it has a lot fewer options.
https://media.wizards.com/downloads/dnd/DnDBasicRules(PrinterFriendly).pdf

But if you're simply trying to understand how to make a character, it's all you need

[lyric fjord]

saves for later

[slow jasper]

if you're new to the ttrpg hobby in general, understand that there's a long tradition of publishing these games where the first section of the book is how to make a character, it's expected that you open the book and make a character, and that process partially teaches you how the game works.

This is kinda how one is expected to approach a ttrpg

[cold osprey]

Ooh okie, I am kind of familiar with some TTNG, but not to DND I wanted to try it out.

Thank you so much for your help. ^^

[lyric fjord]

ima sit on my arcane puppeteer character idea and flesh them out, hopefully i can draw them at some point and have them as a "maybe owo?"

[cold osprey]

Oooh that’s a really cool idea ^^

[harsh fjord]

Having a file for character concepts isn't a bad idea. You never know when you might get the chance to play a particular character (or some version of it).

[lyric fjord]

plus allows me to meddle with their appearance teehee

[turbid ridge]

Sounds awesome

[tropic sand]

New. Just lookin for potential friends. ^-^

[forest beacon]

Heeey everyone🌻 . Looking for some friends and a group I could join. I've been playing D&D for a short period of time now with a group that is completely new. I'm the DM right now and would love to be a player so I could learn from other DM's :3

[harsh fjord]

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

[forest beacon]

Oeeh I will check it out, just joined the discord ^-^

[junior tartan]

Hey, just got the app and have been listening to a few podcasts lately. I have played a total of 1 time and loved it...but don't have time to go to my local DND campaigns. So, here I am! Still learning the ins and outs of this game.

[echo kelp]

Welcome

[wooden wraith]

Yeah I haven't had my first proper game yet either

[junior tartan]

I played a short one at a comic book store. But I am becoming more obsessed with it as I listen to more podcasts. I got most of the way through The Adventure Zone and am currently listening to High Rollers Aerois

[echo kelp]

Nice - we have https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1021502327309484153 section for discussion some popular D&D podcasts/shows.

[turbid ridge]

Welcome always glad to help

[radiant meteor]

is it a bad idea if you're new to want to convert a character type to DND

[livid ocean]

First time on

[lyric fjord]

Convert a character type?

[fleet field]

I think it means like take a character from other media and put it into dnd

[radiant meteor]

Yeah

I'm trying to turn this obscure animal spirit thing into a DND character

[stuck fulcrum]

what's the closest existing creature to it? is it more catlike or more doglike ect

[fleet field]

What’s it called? I may have heard of it

[radiant meteor]

Well that's the funny part

it looks like a human skull so i'm slightly confused

ill just post it

[lyric fjord]

That would help

[fleet field]

Hmmm. I’m guessing someone may have homebrewed a death tyrant playable race?

[radiant meteor]

i can't upload here?

[fleet field]

Oh yeah

[radiant meteor]

https://ms.yugipedia.com//thumb/e/e8/ShadowSpecter-SS04-EN-C-1E.png/300px-ShadowSpecter-SS04-EN-C-1E.png

[fleet field]

You can’t post images here

[stuck fulcrum]

can its personality be compared to an existing creature?

[radiant meteor]

no it's that

I'm thinking it might not be the best choice

I have others though

[lyric fjord]

sips yu gi oh so legit just a undead

[stuck fulcrum]

maybe a humanoid suffering from some form of invisibility curse?

that'd be pretty funny.

[lyric fjord]

That would have to be discussed with the dm at the time as that’s very specific

[stuck fulcrum]

or maybe your character wears a skull mask and keeps the rest of them hidden robes

[radiant meteor]

how about a skull shaped fire ball or a ghoul like creature

would either be classable

[stuck fulcrum]

i think you need to base it on something existing for the sake of being able to apply all of the pros and cons associated with picking a specific species. Like taking something humanoid and basing it on a dwarf or an elf

but like Linda said it's something you need to discuss with your DM

i say pick whatever existing creature best matches its personality and mannerisms.

[lyric fjord]

there are many ways to do this idea just gotta make sure it’s done correctly so it doesn’t affect the game negatively

[radiant meteor]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/1193ecafe51729d78af70ee9780c24de/tumblr_ou34ugByYd1rie4kjo1_500.jpg this is the ghoul

what existing class would this fit with? something insectoid?

[stuck fulcrum]

so an arthropod with dreams of becoming a Great Old One?

[lyric fjord]

This would be heavily rely on homebrew

like just saying

[radiant meteor]

i think i might just go with a standard fare ghoul

in that case

and not try to character convert

[stuck fulcrum]

there's mention of a channel for recruiting but i'm not seeing one. I got kicked from another discord server and campaign a few weeks ago without warning. My first real campaign. I thought i'd done something wrong and didn't want to try to join another campaign until i knew why so I wouldn't get kicked again. i've been wracking my brain over it but today someone made contact and said that i actually didn't do anything wrong and there's some kind of big stupid drama going on and a couple of people were actually angry over me getting kicked. so now i'm trying to find another campaign.

[lyric fjord]

Oof sorry that happened to you

[stuck fulcrum]

thanks, i'm just looking for a recruitment channel but i'm not seeing one, is there a role that i need to see it?

[lyric fjord]

#looking-for-players

[echo kelp]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

^ all the channels we have for finding agroup/game

[stuck fulcrum]

that isn't showing for me

[echo kelp]

Make sure to read #find-a-game

Check your Discord settings and make sure embeds are enabled to see bot messages (need to have that to be able to use the looking-for channels)

[stuck fulcrum]

i can see bot messages

[echo kelp]

Can you see #find-a-game?

[stuck fulcrum]

so i use commands to bring it up

the only thing that says help is ddb-help

[echo kelp]

Then your Discord client may be out of date. You may need to reinstall Discord.

[stuck fulcrum]

thank you

i brough it up on chrome so it's in a browser instead of using the downloaded app, but it's still not showing

[echo kelp]

Hmmm. Normally the web version of Discord should be nominally up to date.

[stuck fulcrum]

it's got to be me

[echo kelp]

Well let's try this another way - are you looking for a group to join?

You can search #looking-for-players as that's DMs looking for players for their games

[stuck fulcrum]

kinda, it feels weird

[echo kelp]

Then under each posting is a thread. When you find a game that sounds interesting, you use that thread to post that you're interested. You can the coordinate with the DM and they'll likely invite you to their server or tools that they use to run the game, etc.

You can also check #looking-for-community - these are other D&D servers that may have games happening.

[stuck fulcrum]

okay, i managed to get the channels

it's really weird, i clicked on dnd games help and it brought up the channel but nothing else. noticed that i could add the channel to my list and from there did the same with the category so now i have those channels

the whole D&D GAMES category was hidden for some reason

[echo kelp]

Ah yeah - if you want to see all the channels you can access, see id:browse

Maybe you collapsed the section

[lyric fjord]

Ghosts in ya computer

[stuck fulcrum]

no, it was hidden and i was barely on here so i had no reason to do it.

[lyric fjord]

or the ghosts

[stuck fulcrum]

but thank you so much, finding that would have been an odyssey

oh wow, i just discovered the show all channels thing and the list just more than doubled!

[lyric fjord]

Nice lol

[stuck fulcrum]

markerspace and adventurers league were also hidden

i think other stuff too but there's so much that now i can't tell XD

[echo kelp]

well now that that's all sorted out let's get back to D&D

[stuck fulcrum]

XD

thank you guys so much for helping

hoping i can find someone who'll let me start off with an alchemy jug. it's part of my character. green dragonborn ranger. she was adopted by a ranger who found her as a pup. he knew nothing about dragonborns or the green breath so she never had any training to control it. one day he got her a drink at a tavern as sort of a coming of age thing and she belched and the tavern had to be evacuated. the patrons thought it was hilarious, but she has an alchemy jug for an endless supply of beer for belching at the enemy.

[echo kelp]

I'd go in with the understanding that most groups won't let you start off with magic items like alchemy jugs.

[stuck fulcrum]

alright. thank you

i kinda thought so

[echo kelp]

Also you'll likely want to work the the DM and group to build a character that works well for the kind of D&D game you'll be playing.

That said - go ahead and have fun building any character you want. Just understand you may not be able to play them as-is at every game/group.

[stuck fulcrum]

k

i was told that the dm from that last campaign was a bad dm but i have nothing to compare it to

[lyric fjord]

You can also have it as like a character quirk but in sparse moments

"I don’t drink, not since …last time"

[stuck fulcrum]

true

thank you guys again, this has helped greatly

[echo kelp]

No problem - hope you find a great group to play D&D with and have lots of fun!

[stuck fulcrum]

here's hoping

[lyric fjord]

always a party out there

[hexed lintel]

Hello everyone, I'm super new and I know very little. I've been interested in finding a group to play with or someone or someone that would like to teach me how to play. I don't know if this is the right place to start

[glass summit]

Yooooo, so glad to hear it
Your best bet if you're interested in getting a brief understanding of the rules would be to check out this stuff...

?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.

[glass summit]

In terms of looking for a group, there is the ?looking command when you're ready

Alternatively, if in-person games are more your thing you should try googling for adventurers leagues near you, or LFG (Looking for Group) facebook pages/meetup events in your local city

[slow hawk]

A couple more considerations:

• being drunk has an actual affect on the game; normally being drunk is considered being poisoned. You may think of it as flavor for your backstory, but it has a mechanical impact

The character of Nott on Critical Role’s second campaign DID integrate alcoholism into the character but it was a hard commitment. The player, Sam Riegel, actually took the mechanical disadvantage on many occasions, and when forced to be sober, behaved significantly worse. This is a professional playing a streamed game

• as others have said, magic items are powerful, and you arent going normally get one for free to start. You may think its just for the gag, but an alchemy jug can be used for other things that may give you more power than is balanced for lv1. Doubly so if you party doesnt have any magic items to start and only you do

• that said, if you want a trait of you character be to WANT alcohol, go for it. Everyone seeks adventure for different reasons. You can play your character as particularly excited in taverns, to share stories of belching, etc. thats all character work for which there is no mechanical impact

[pseudo frost]

To sort of build upon the "Go for it" advice, this is a perfect example of needing communication with your table. Alcoholism is a real thing, and the last thing you want is to harm the people you are playing with by playing into something they don't want to interact with

Is there something we can help you with?

[stuck fulcrum]

I could just as easily say that I rarely touch alcohol because of what happened in the tavern and forget about the alchemy jug.

[lyric fjord]

just had my first game, and 2 of the four members left, killed the game wtf

[stuck fulcrum]

yikes

[slow hawk]

Sure

[echo kelp]

Sorry to hear the game died. Sometimes it happens.

That said, keep in contact with folks that you enjoyed playing with and eventually you'll have a nice network of folks you can play D&D with.

[lyric fjord]

Does homebrewing some abilities for monk make sense? there's a lot to be desired when playing one, but it's especially the lack of "things" you can do as a monk or the lack of damage you can deal in most combat situations... So would it be appropriate to homebrew more move variations, like Stunning strike but it slows the enemy, or knocks someone prone, or slow them, blind them, bla bla bla.

[slow hawk]

You will need to talk to your dm

[lyric fjord]

Nah I did, he agrees

it's just, I'm curious if it's worth it or if it makes sense? If you need examples it's not a problem, it's just like, more moves, more utility rather than damage

[slow hawk]

Seems like something that should go in the homebrew channel, we are way beyond newcomer territory

[lyric fjord]

there's one ?

dang

my bad thank you tho

[true musk]

#homebrew is the name of the channel.

[true musk]

What happened if you don't mind sharing? Scheduling conflicts, lack of interest, different preferences?

[proper junco]

New here! I am very excited to try my hand at my first game. I am still reading materials so I won't be too useless, please feel free to hit me up if you don't mind kinda walking a noob through a little extra.

[still vault]

Helloo very new,, I just spent 2hrs making a character but I have no clue where to start

[echo kelp]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[echo kelp]

^ Lots of useful resources to help get you started.

[still vault]

Thank you so much

[echo kelp]

And then when you're ready to find a group to play with...

?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!

[true musk]

Is there anything in particular that you are having trouble with?

[still vault]

I know the basic basics like the roles of different players and how a basic game works kinda

[true musk]

You can google combat guide 5e and go to the images tab, you'll be able to find visual guide that can make combat easier to understand.

[true musk]

Do you have any questions so far?

[still vault]

Not right now,, I'm just gonna devote some time to reading

Thank you though!! This server has helped a lot so far

[opaque hamlet]

Where would be a good channel to get input on a character that I built? I specifically wanted opinions on the backstory. I need to know if I made it too detailed or not.

[long escarp]

#character-discussion

[true musk]

Yep.

[opaque hamlet]

Thank you. For some reason I don't see it in the list, so the link helps. Much appreciated!

[true musk]

Is the character for a community campaign like D&D Adventures League or for a home campaign?

[opaque hamlet]

Home campaign.

I built it like an adventure league campaign character, I think.

[true musk]

Ah.

It would also be good to share the character backstory with your DM to get their thoughts on it.

[radiant meteor]

looks like the best race I've got in canon for a ghoul is Dhampir

[mossy pewter]

Hi guys. We will start our campaign tomorrow we made our characters. We have a druid, who uses the spell Shillelagh. But we cannot really understand how should it work. Its not a concentration its a bonus action, so does that mean he can swing with his quarterstaff and then with shillelagh aswell? We cant really understand how its actually works. Anyone can help us out?

[unkempt relic]

"here is also little cost for using shillelagh. It is a cantrip that you can cast as a bonus action, meaning you won't have to give up an attack to activate it. It lasts a minute, but it can be re-cast with a bonus action any time." - google

i think dnd subreddits would b a safe bet too! if u want extra reassurance

but i think u can attack + cast it at the same time/same turn

[slow jasper]

Shillelagh is like a buff which you apply to your club or quarterstaff.
So, you cast the spell as a cantrip using your bonus action, and then you can make a melee attack with your action using your club or quarterstaff, because you cast shillelagh on the weapon, it now does an additional 1d8 damage and it will bypass cratures' resistance or immunity to attacks from nonmagical weapons.

[stone patrol]

this is the correct answer

[true musk]

To answer your first question. No, the player can't swing the quarterstaff and then with Shillelagh.

The way it works is you cast the spell as a bonus action and it turns a club or quartstaff into a magical version of itself. Specifically the spell-casting ability is used instead of strength to determine how accurate you hit and how much damage you deal with the quarterstaff.

[stone patrol]

and this

[mossy pewter]

So every turn he attacks, he only using the shillelagh’s 1d8+2 and not the quarterstaffs attack right?

So its basically just overwrites his basic attack?

[slow jasper]

A quarterstaff does 1d6 bludgeoning damage. A quarterstaff which has had shillelagh cast on it does 1d6+1d8 Damage (+ Str Mod)

[mossy pewter]

Also this bypass creature resistance thing is like bypassing AC? Im sorry we are really new to this game so i have no idea to be honest. 😅

[stone patrol]

every damage spell (unless stated otherwise) does not override current damage

[stone patrol]

resisteances

[mossy pewter]

Oh wait so its added to it? Hoooly thats op 😅

[slow jasper]

The spell Shillelagh has a duration of 1 minute. This means you can cast it and then it lasts for 1 minute (10 rounds). You don't have to cast it again to maintain the benefits of it fo rthe duration of the spell.

[stone patrol]

ac is what you roll to hit, resistances make you take half damage from an attack

[slow jasper]

It really isn't op, but ok

[stone patrol]

for someone new at first level it sure will seem like it

[true musk]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't stack. Given that the spell says "weapon's damage die becomes a d8".

[mossy pewter]

Well said, goblins have 7 hp, extra 1d8 seems pretty good

[stone patrol]

makes on average not killing a goblin to killing a goblin

[slow jasper]

Do keep in mind that the benefits of the shillelagh spell add to the damage roll and not to the attack roll.

[stone patrol]

using averages with no bonuses

[mossy pewter]

But shillelagh modifies the attack roll aswell, because its takes it as spellcast not str, so even the “hit” rolled with the int modifier. Atleast thats what we see on the character sheet. Like quarterstaff attack is +2 (+2proficiency +0str) and shillelagh hit is +4 (+2proficiency+2int)

[slow jasper]

Yes, I simply meant that the additional 1d8 wasn't added to the attack roll

[stone patrol]

it doesnt add, its overrided in that scenario

[slow jasper]

The spell allows you to add your spellcasting ability instead of Str for the attack roll.
This means that a druid would add their Wis Mod to the attack roll rather than their Str Mod.
This is good for lvl 1 druids, because they don't have access to wildshape yet.

[mossy pewter]

So, im really sorry that im really dumb. Can someone type me what should our druid do in his turn if he uses shillelagh and attack, and what he do in the next round aswell, so maybe i can understand it better that way?

[slow jasper]

Lots of players will choose a lower Str score for their druids because with wildshape, your Str is being replaced by that of the creature you've wildshaped into.
Yes, of course there are players who play their druids in other ways, I'm just making broad statements.

On their furst turn in combat, the druid will cast Shillelagh using their bonus action, they will then use their action to make a melee attack using the quaterstaff they cast shillelagh on.

In the following round, they can use their action to make a melee attack with the quarterstaff again, which will still have the effects of the spell cast in the first round because the spell lasts for 10 rounds.

There will almost never be a scenario in which a druid has to cast shillelagh more than once during a combat encounter.

Of course, there might also be instances in which the druid doesn't want to make a melee attack with their action and instead cast some other spell.

Yes, you can use a bonus action before an action.

[mossy pewter]

Alrighty i understand so far. So quarterstaff is 1d6 dmg, if shillelagh active its 1d8 and to hit its +2(2prof0str). Shillelagh itself is 1d8+2 and to hit is +4(2prof,2wis). If the druid attacks in both turns, what “to hit” he rolls? The quarterstaff or the shillelagh and how much dmg he roll?

[slow jasper]

• A normal attack with a quarterstaff: the attack roll is 1d20 + Str Mod + Proficiency Bonus, and it does 1d6+Str Mod damage

• If you cast Shillelagh on your quarterstaff: the attack roll is 1d20 + Wis Mod + Proficiency Bonus and the damage is 1d8 + Wis Mod.

[mossy pewter]

Thank you so much, for taking your time telling me this! I really appreciate it!

[rotund inlet]

Wat yall doing

[stone patrol]

Help

[rotund inlet]

No

[stone patrol]

No that's what I'm doing

[dawn mulch]

Okay thanks

[rotund inlet]

Pov: its gonna be a monday

😭

[dawn mulch]

Lastly, is there like a storyline/campaign where to start off the game (like a tutorial or a follow trough)?

[cobalt frigate]

Sure, that would be whatever adventure the DM decides to run.

[stone patrol]

Dnd is an open game, dnd beyond just helps set up a character

[dawn mulch]

Okay thanks

[rotund inlet]

Wait who needs help

Im kinda new to

[rapid briar]

Mee

I joined cause I was inspired by Vox Machina

[rotund inlet]

My dad watches vox machina and he plays dnd

I got inspired to dnd becsuse my dad plays ot and i think it was onteresting

[rapid briar]

Niceeee

Have you createdd a character yet?

@rotund inlet

[rotund inlet]

Yeah

Its a rogue

U here @rapid briar?

[rapid briar]

Yeah sorryy

[rotund inlet]

Also did u make a character?

[rapid briar]

Nice. Mine is a Goliath wizard

[rotund inlet]

Pretty good

You got any dice yet?

[rapid briar]

Sadly, no

[rotund inlet]

You need to get one

Best part of dnd is rolling dice

Not rlly but its in my top 3

[slow jasper]

Don't really need dice if you're playing online with a vtt.
I'm certainly not saying you shouldn't get dice even though you're mostly playing online, you just mostly won't need them.

Glances sideways at my dice bag

[rotund inlet]

I keep forgetting about online

I mostly do in person

Imma go now

Bye

[slow hawk]

Wait

Stop

That’s wrong

You’re giving an incorrect answer- Shillelagh doesnt ADD a D8 to the damage dice

Here’s the exact text: The wood of a club or quarterstaff you are holding is imbued with nature’s power. For the duration, you can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of melee attacks using that weapon, and *the weapon’s damage die becomes a d8.*The weapon also becomes magical, if it isn’t already. The spell ends if you cast it again or if you let go of the weapon.

It literally the damage dice becomes a d8. Nowhere does it say ADD

[slow jasper]

Gah, you're right! My bad. it's 1d8 instead of 1d6

[slow hawk]

Jesus

[slow jasper]

I made a mistake, it's not 1d6 + 1d8, it's 1d8 instead of 1d6. Sorry for the confusion.

[slow jasper]

Really?

[slow hawk]

Alright i have to fix this whole string

You cast shillelagh with your bonus action while you’re holding a staff or club

Your ATTACK roll becomes:
D20 + WIS (your spellcasting stat) + proficiency

Your DAMAGE roll becomes:
D8 + WIS

Think of Shillelagh as two effects:

• changing your stick into a D8 weapon
• changing the stat you use with to WIS instead of STR

As a future tip, if a spell confuses you, try to break it into smaller parts

If it seems super too powerful (i mean, a cantrip adding d8 to a weapon?), its probably a good clue to re-read it

[steep ether]

I’m new to all this and dunno where to start, I saw newcomers sooooo

I’m already confused af

[slow hawk]

Some stuff to read
?new

[steep ether]

Yea I’ve never tried dnd

[slow hawk]

?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.

[slow hawk]

Check out the above resources

[waxen egret]

Could somebody help me with getting into DnD? I've tried reading all the stuff about it, but it's very hard for me to remember all of it unless somebody explains it to me via vc. I'm sorry if that is too much to ask.

[static forge]

Hi, been playing stormwreck issues starter set. What can we spend our gold on? Is there some kind of shop on the island?

[crude musk]

That'd be a question for your DM

[ancient walrus]

Hey I'm a beginner does anyone have dnd beyond

[crude musk]

A lot of people use D&D Beyond on this server, what question do you have about it?

[ancient walrus]

I'm trying to find someone to play with that could help me out

[crude musk]

You don't need D&D Beyond to play

It's just a very useful tool

If you're trying to find games, check out our game finding channels

?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!

[ancient walrus]

what is dnd beyond for?

[true shard]

toolbox i guess

[ancient walrus]

i can't find a game that i can join that accepts beginners

[lyric fjord]

There will be a game out there but it’s best to wait until the right game pops up

[crude musk]

You'll just have to keep looking, they do come up

[lyric fjord]

In the meantime it’s good to go on YouTube and learn some of the basics

[ancient walrus]

ok great thank you

[velvet jetty]

I wish I had time to run a campaign for newer players here

[ancient walrus]

thats unfortunate cause i would of joined

[lyric fjord]

Just got a quick question on how the reborn lineage works. I would like to make a Shadar-Kai Reborn. Does that work? And if yes what traits of Shadar-Kai do i keep?

[edgy onyx]

All you keep re the skills I believe. You dont get the teleportation ability for example

Yeah, only the skill proficiencies and climbing, swimming and flying speeds that you had remain

[crude musk]

That'd be more of a question for #dnd-rules (for future reference) but the gothic lineages tell you what you keep

[lyric fjord]

Alr got it but like am i allowed to finish my next question in here or like should i switch?

[crude musk]

If it's a rules question, it should go in #dnd-rules

[echo kelp]

Then that would be more #character-discussion where you discuss your character concepts and builds.

[lyric fjord]

Alr

[velvet jetty]

If you could find a game tonight what type of character would you make

[crude musk]

Not really a newcomer question, that'd be better suited to #dnd-discussion or #character-discussion if you want to go in depth about the character

[upbeat thicket]

hello! im new in the dnd world and i wanted to know if a kind soul could help me out creating my character and make my first steps here 🥺 my dms are open to avoid spam on here ! thanks for those who'll read me <3

[smoky adder]

Welcome! I like creating my characters on D&D Beyond. If you click “Show Help Text” before you start, it’ll walk you through each step.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder

But really, it just follows the first few chapters of the Basic Rules in order.

[loud torrent]

I have a question. Can I use my action first and then move?

[timid grotto]

yes

you can also move, take an action, then move again

[loud torrent]

oh really?

so If I can move 30ft. My turn: move 10 ft action then move 20 ft?

[harsh fjord]

Yep.

[stone patrol]

Movement is considered "free", you can take it in any order RAW

[loud torrent]

ok thanks

[cobalt frigate]

For reference:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#BreakingUpYourMove

[lyric fjord]

Okay so like I wanna get really involved and dedicated to d&d, have ever since I was little, but no one ever really tried to stay involved. Im looking forward to this and joined another community have no idea what im doing… I so need help from ground zero

[pine phoenix]

What do you need? Im not doing anything rn. Im willing to get you rolling.

[lyric fjord]

I’m on lunch rn so rn is great actually to go over some questions if you’re able to join a vc or call me?

[worn frigate]

Uh

Wait so what do y'all do here

[harsh fjord]

In this channel or the server as a whole?

[worn frigate]

Like in dnd i mean because i'm here since in my school, you gotta pick an after school club

And the dnd one was the only open one so i joined

Yeah i have zero idea what to do so im here because online tutorials are hard to understand

[worn frigate]

FYI: i've only played dnd once before and it was awful since the storymaker was always absent and the other players just got bored 😭

[harsh fjord]

Ah, gotcha. D&D is a game where the players take on the roles of heroic fantasy characters and the Dungeon Master acts as the narrator and rules referee. The DM describes a situation, the players describe what they want to do, dice may or may not be rolled to determine how well they do, and the DM narrtes their success/failure. The three main parts of the game are combat, social encounters, and exploration.

[worn frigate]

Iirc you make characters and storymaker will lead a story, you have dice(?)

Oh thanks got it

Uh about the channel then, what do you do here

[harsh fjord]

This is about answering basic questions and pointing people to the resources available.

?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.

[worn frigate]

Yuh thanks

[harsh fjord]

The guided adventure linked above might serve as a better intro to the game!

[worn frigate]

Like what else goes on in this server btw

For a server with so many people i mean

[harsh fjord]

We discuss the game, mainly, though there are channels for folks to share what they've made, tell stories about what happened in their own sessions, and recruit folks for upcoming (or current) games.

[worn frigate]

Oh got it yea

Is there timezones?

[harsh fjord]

Can you rephrase? I don't understand what you're asking.

[worn frigate]

Because this is rp so you've gotta find people in a timezone where u aint asleep while they starting an rp

Like i cant join them if its 3am in the morning for them but 7pm or smth for me

And from what i've read up, usually you play dnd on discord with voice call so you have to be awake at the same time to play

[harsh fjord]

No, we don't RP here. But yes, for games people will specify timezones so folks can meet at a mutually convenient time. A lot of members are in the US, but we do have players and DMs from all over the world.

And not all games occur in real-time. Some are done via text and people can chime in as they're available.

[worn frigate]

Oh ok got it? But i thought dnd was like a roleplay game

[harsh fjord]

It is. We just don't play here on the server.

[worn frigate]

Oh thanks, didnt know this

[worn frigate]

Oh got it 👌🏻

[gusty gate]

Is anyone looking to be friends been trying to find people with stuff in common

[stray stump]

Hello, I just joined.
I was interested in learning how to play 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.

[stray stump]

Thank you

[worn frigate]

Sure

What do you play?

[stray stump]

I honestly don’t know yet. I believe I have more of a home brew satyress.

I have multiple characters I wanted to use in a game.

[worn frigate]

What's the name of the game?

[stray stump]

Oh my gosh, I’m sorry, i thought you were talking to me. LOL, my bad

[worn frigate]

Yea but what game

[slow jasper]

This is a Dungeons and Dragons server. Every channel here, except for #non-dnd-topics is discussing D&D

[long escarp]

DnD 5e or bust.

[stray stump]

I’m not in a game yet, I was looking to see if I could join a group ti get a good understanding on how to play.

Now that I found the guide book, I’ll just use that

[worn frigate]

Oh ok, but y'all not telling me what the game is called i wanna google it, i might buy it too

[stray stump]

Dungeons and Dragons

[pearl rain]

so do you actually have to buy d+d or is there a way to play for free

[gusty gate]

Everything is in my about me 🙂

[gusty gate]

Free to play using multiple website but I like roll20 the best

[fresh fable]

Basic rules are free everything else costs money

[long escarp]

Dungeons and Dragons is the name of the game. It's a table top role playing game.

[cobalt frigate]

The Basic Rules are free.

If you want addtional playable races and classes then you will either have to buy the books (physical or digital), buy the individual races/classes on D&D Beyond, or join a group that shares their books.

[gusty gate]

Not really

There are some websites that tell you that info for free

[fresh fable]

And that would be illegal

[gusty gate]

Nope

[fresh fable]

And against server rules

[cobalt frigate]

Think of the Basic Rules like a demo for a video game. The full game costs money (D&D books cost money because that's how WotC makes money)

[gusty gate]

They are using different words so it’s not plagiarism

[long escarp]

You can't promote piracy here.

[gusty gate]

Piracy?

What dat

[cobalt frigate]

We know what you're implying...

[long escarp]

Any place offering non-SRD material for free.

[gusty gate]

Oh

[cobalt frigate]

We just trying to warn you before the mods smacks down.

[gusty gate]

Sorry I didn’t know

[pearl rain]

ok thank you

[cobalt frigate]

Remember that this is the official WotC D&D Discord server.

[pearl rain]

I've created my character already and it's asking me to start a new game on roll20

[gusty gate]

Hey shae can I private message you

Or nah

[pearl rain]

Yes of course

[worn frigate]

Oh i was asking about video games lol, so a complete misunderstanding

[long escarp]

Yup, if you wish to talk video games you can on our #non-dnd-topics channel. I'm playing Jedi Survivor and Tears of the Kingdom now.

[pearl rain]

So just another quick question. If I want to play d+d, I just install it I guess on my PC? And then eventually make a group on the website or something?

[ornate kiln]

dungeons and dragons can be played with some dice and a paper character sheet. no computer required. All the stuff you see for it online like D&D Beyond or Roll20 is just ways to make it easier to play with people online

[pearl rain]

But I can play it online, yes?

[ornate kiln]

yes, I suggest you go looking for a group first since every group will use different tools to play

[cobalt frigate]

You can play it in person or online, the latter virtually with various means such as voice/text on Discord and a virtual tabletop (VTT).

[pearl rain]

Okay, thanks so much for helping. I already made my character though, do you think that would be a problem?

[ornate kiln]

Its okay to go into a game with a general idea for a character, just be prepared to change some things (like rerolling stats, adjusting backstory to fit the game world etc)

[cobalt frigate]

If you don't have a DM yet they may ask you to create a new character.

[twilit radish]

It might not fit the campaign you join, but you can always make another. Talk to the DM of the campaign you join and find out 🙂

[pearl rain]

Okay, thanks again guys. This has been helpful:)

[pine phoenix]

oops I went off to socialize elsewhere for a minute. DM me later when youre on a PC.

[remote salmon]

Hey, can someone help me? How do I post on "Looking for DM"?

[lyric fjord]

I will, will 5:00 PM pacific time zone today be good for you?

[twilit radish]

?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!

[remote salmon]

Yes

[twilit radish]

The #find-a-game can tell you more as well

[remote salmon]

OK Thanks

[twilit radish]

You use the commands in the #1075498333705089084

[honest agate]

hey how do I make a conjuration wizard? only evocation is available

[cobalt frigate]

The free Basic Rules only come with one sub-class per class. If you want more playable sub-classes then you have to buy the Player's Handbook (physical or digital).

Think of the Basic Rules as a game demo and the D&D books as the full video game.

[honest agate]

got it thanks

[lyric fjord]

Should I create a character before joining anybody’s community?

[twilit radish]

You can, but there is no guarantee you'll get to use it in that campaign. I for one like to play around with different ideas, and when joining a campaign will see what fits and do little tweaks as needed

[still pumice]

Hello everyone

[untold flint]

I would definitely make some characters on D&D Beyond for practice(using either the Standard Array or Point Buy to generate your ability scores), so you can get used to the process and maybe find some archtypes you think would be fun. But like Caraloyse said, don't count on being able to drop one of them straight into a new group. Every group will have their own rules for character generation. Some may have you roll for stats in a specific way(and will often want you to roll where people can see to keep it honest. Some may only allow certain races or even classes(some DMs feel that Artificers don't fit in their world, for example). And of course there's also the nature of the world you'll be playing in, you'll want to make sure your character fits in that world and that campaign.

[still pumice]

I just made my first character this morning and have been reading up in the game all day.

[lyric fjord]

Every group I’m tryin to join is wanting me to write a darn essay before, I write for a living… I don’t wanna do that

[still pumice]

How do you even try to join a group?

[harsh fjord]

Then those might not be the groups for you. There's tons of places to find games/groups, so maybe try them.

[harsh fjord]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[onyx bobcat]

hi im new to this whole d&d thing

[still pumice]

Yes. I just started and Ive never done this before so it's sooo new to me on everything

[still pumice]

Same

[onyx bobcat]

i was wondering if i could get some help getting started

[harsh fjord]

Read the instructions in #find-a-game as described in the bot command.

[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

[onyx bobcat]

?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.

[still pumice]

Thanks

[coral kernel]

hey im tryna post smth in looking for dm but im not sure how to throw in a post there

do i have to use a specific bot?

[harsh fjord]

Have you read the instructions in #find-a-game?

[fresh fable]

#1075498333705089084 and type /looking

[coral kernel]

i did but im still kinda unsure what i ment

[coral kernel]

thank yoUUU

[onyx bobcat]

i just did that practice site and it was fun.

i want to try an actual one now.

suggestions?

[cobalt frigate]

You can try to find a group in #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community

[onyx bobcat]

do some of the players here play one more multiverse?

[cobalt frigate]

You mean more than one table? Sure.

[onyx bobcat]

the website thing

its d&d but like a visual game

[fresh fable]

The dnd 3D VTT that isn’t out till next year?

[onyx bobcat]

no its out

link?

[cobalt frigate]

No it's not out. It's barely in alpha

[onyx bobcat]

oh

then whats the website im on?

[delicate bluff]

D&D Beyond?

[slow hawk]

D&D beyond is a website and app that helps you create characters and information, which can be shared with others, including a DM. It isn’t a platform for play.

[late atlas]

?homebrew

[exotic remnant]

What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

[late atlas]

hi! i am new to dnd and i was wondering how i should go about learning how to play. also, how much should i learn (and how should i/how much should i prepare) before looking for a dnd group to join since i do not have anyone to play with?

[slow hawk]

Start by reading these materials

?new

[cobalt frigate]

Read the (free) Basic Rules.

[slow hawk]

?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.

[late atlas]

ah thank you!

so when it comes to creating a character, would it be recommended to wait on the background for the character until a DM is found that way the background can be based on the campaign?

that might be a dumb question, but i have been told to ignore the set backgrounds and just create a custom one

[gritty valve]

Thats usually the best, as it can be a good thing to know what kinda backgrounds or setting is being run.

[hollow hornet]

a mistake i made on my first character is keep in mind back story and background are different. when you choose a background it gives additional stuff and is supposed to represent a summed up version of your backstory

for example if your back story is you were a broke kid that had to steal to live, you would probably choose the criminal background

[late atlas]

right, but im saying what if i were to create idk an elf whos forest burned down and they had to escape and be forced to live in secret with humans. but then i join a game and the DM says in the world, there is no existance of humans or giant elven forests, and it would cause me to have to create a new character or at least completely rewrite the backstory. so should i just create a backstory and background of my own anyways or just wait for a DM

[rustic citrus]

I'm new to the server and I can't wait to make friends ^°^ I'm not new to DND but don't know were else to say hi so um hi!!

[slow hawk]

Remember that your “backstory” is not the same as your “background”

The background has a mechanical effect, usually to give equipment, skills, languages, etc

[harsh fjord]

You may be asked to change your backstory to better reflect the setting/lore the DM establishes, so don't set your heart on one idea. My recommendation is to have multiple character concepts and remain flexible so you can adapt the character to the specific game/table you're part of.

[slow hawk]

Those you can pick bc they affect your build

Your STORY is pure flavor, only affects roleplay. Work with a DM on that, or just keep it looser

The biggest mistake folks make in character creation is an overly rigid, extensive backstory

Remember DND is about going on adventure TOGETHER with your dm and party , and you DONT play your background, as thats history

Wouldnt you rather have more adventure to actually experience? This isnt a book

[late atlas]

ah okay, i just figured you had to had some sort of backstory seeing as thats what influenced the background

[harsh fjord]

Some backstory is fine, but don't make it too immutable.

[late atlas]

alright

[harsh fjord]

A lot of DMs will try to work with you to bring your ideas to life, but D&D being a social game means that compromise is often necessary.

[late atlas]

yea, thats why i was wondering if it would just be the most logical explanation to wait to refine a character until you find a DM and learn the campaign

[harsh fjord]

Loose ideas are probably best until you have a group, yeah.

[slow hawk]

That is the purpose of a session 0, meet with your DM to review ideas with together and get on the same page

[late atlas]

alright cool, thanks!

[lyric fjord]

Best thing is to have an idea that can easily be tinkered

[dire falcon]

Question-
lets say I have a lvl1 ranger whose con is 18 and theyre proficient with con saving throws

would their hit die be 1d10+4 or 1d10+6?

[harsh fjord]

1d10+4. The proficiency has nothing to do with hit dice.

[dire falcon]

ok

[harsh fjord]

Check out the instructions in #find-a-game.

[modest wren]

What up

[tidal blaze]

Hello where do I go for help on my character background??

[harsh fjord]

That'd be #character-discussion!

[tame hollow]

How do I post in the “looking for a dm” tag?

[echo kelp]

Read #find-a-game - it has instructions

[harsh fjord]

In case the instructions don't click for you:

Head to #1075498333705089084,⁠ type /looking, choose the appropriate option, fill out the form. If it doesn't go through, you should update your Discord client and/or ensure you have embeds enabled.

[tame hollow]

Thank you

[earnest blaze]

Hey, I have wanted to play but never have before, is there a place to find groups looking for brand new members?

[echo kelp]

?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!

[fleet field]

Do you know the basic rules?

I don’t know how many DMs would enjoy having to teach someone the basic rules completely from scratch

It would generally be appreciated if you had a basic grasp of the rules before joining a game

[high plinth]

Why is this so hard

[fleet field]

Why is what so hard?

[earnest blaze]

Thank you! I will better familiarize myself with the rules and come back!

[high plinth]

Everything about it

[fleet field]

About dnd?

[high plinth]

Not just dnd

Life.

[fleet field]

I mean fair but this isn’t a server for ranting about how hard life is

[cobalt frigate]

That's #non-dnd-topics

[fleet field]

As therapeutic as it can be

[upbeat thicket]

can somebody help me out about which languages are the most useful ? 🥺

[cobalt frigate]

That can be campaign setting specific. A DM's homebrew world may not have any elves so elvish would be pointless to have.

[upbeat thicket]

can i dm you?

[cobalt frigate]

No.

[upbeat thicket]

fair enough

[cobalt frigate]

Ask your DM what languages are popular in their campaign setting world.

[upbeat thicket]

im creating my character and haven't played yet

[cobalt frigate]

Be prepared to create a new character if you join a table. Don't get too attached to the one you've created.

[upbeat thicket]

y?

[cobalt frigate]

Because the DM may ask you to create new character. They may not allow cerrtain playable races and/or sub-classes.

[upbeat thicket]

oh okay

[jolly beacon]

alright time to finally find a name for my first character and i would love for someone to assist me with the name of him

[smoky adder]

I usually get my names here:
https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

[delicate moat]

Hello

Are you able to play dnd with the dnd beyond app and if so how do you go about doing that

I’m new to this whole dnd thing and want to try and get into with my son

[slow hawk]

The dnd beyond app is not for hosting or playing games. It is a tool for tracking info

[glass summit]

How serious are we talking with this name, I could type your eyes out with the naming conventions of the various fantasy races but don't want to do that if its not what you're looking for

[jolly beacon]

my first character he is a Kobold Sorcerer, Level 7, with a draconic bloodline (gold dragon) and i want him to be obsessed with relics and findings of the dragons and the history of the dragons [His name is Bogi, Draconic Breeder] this name was a joke for me wantin him to try and sleep with each draconic being he came across but id love for someone to try and assist me come up with a better title then Draconic Breeder something that goes more with him being crazy over artifacts of the dragons

[delicate moat]

Ok so then I would have to join a group then to actually play

[cobalt frigate]

D&D Beyond is just for character sheets and digital books. If you want to play online you would need other apps, such as Discord for text/voice and virtual tabletops (such as Roll20 and Foundry).

[delicate moat]

For the pc

[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!

[earnest marsh]

Starting my first campaign as DM in a couple weeks with Lost Mine, any tips for first timers?

[cobalt frigate]

Ask in #dm-discussion to avoid posting potential spoilers here

[glass summit]

Haha, that is certainly a unique goal
How about, Bogi the... Stone Eyed, Seeker of Old Scales, Delver Draconic or Dusty Dragon?

[jolly beacon]

i like the old scales one

[jolly beacon]

Bogi, Collector of Old Scales [kinda stole yours] but opinion?

[glass summit]

mayhaps Bogi, Seeker of Old Scales?
Seeker and Scales both starting with S sound nice together, I'm sure theres a litterary word for that kind of thing

[jolly beacon]

yeah

if u check the hero forge chat u can see the figure i made for him

[glass summit]

oh lol Seeker was my original concept, I entirely didn't notice, Collector sounds like it will do nicely just as well

[frozen isle]

Hiya. I have never played dnd before but have always wanted to. How to get set up with a campaign that is newb friendly and fits my schedge?

[echo kelp]

That is a million dollar question

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

^ here's our channels for finding a group or game to join

[upbeat thicket]

can someone tell me what "organization" is and what should i put in my character sheet as i never played and willing to start playing?

sorry for asking this many question but haven't found anything really useful on the net

[tulip glade]

I always just used it as an “affiliation” indicator. So if they were allied with some enclave or whatever I’d put that there

[upbeat thicket]

okay thanks ! <3

[livid burrow]

I have no idea what I'm doing here....so lost lmao

[smoky adder]

There’s a few good links here to get you started. 👇🏻

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[smoky adder]

But if you have any specific questions, ask away!

[livid burrow]

Thanks 🙂 I'll look through the info and get back to you

[slow hawk]

In older pre-printrd adventure’s, factions were a bigger thing so being part of some organization had relevance.

You dont anything in that area, it was something that just might have occurred as you played

You can incorporate an org as part of your backstory but your DM’s world may not feature it so it is something to work out ahead of time

It has no mechanical effect on your character

[harsh fjord]

These are my generic DM tips: #dnd-newcomers message

I know I have some LMoP tips somewhere. I can ping you if/when I find them if you like.

[smoky adder]

#1029835597168267384 is a good place to get advice, too.

[lilac agate]

Hi

I'm new and have never played dnd before. How should I start?

[crude musk]

A good place to start is skimming through the basic rules, which you can find linked here: #dnd-newcomers message

I would especially recommend the chapters on making a character, using abilities, and perhaps combat

From there, you could try your hand at making a character to get a feel for it

[winter thorn]

Hi all, I just got into D&D and looking for others to play with. I live in Kentucky, between Louisville and Lexington. I do have an army service dog (who loves people), hope that is not a bother.

[fresh fable]

IRL games or online?

[edgy onyx]

Either way #looking-for-players 😎

[lyric fjord]

Me

[edgy onyx]

?

[smoky adder]

Saragon was pointing out that the best place to find a game to join is the #looking-for-players channel.

It wasn't itself an invitation for a game.

[edgy onyx]

Ohhh yeah that was just a link xD

Also fyi sharing your age is against the rules. perhaps check out #rules while at it 😅

[fresh fable]

https://locator.wizards.com/ you may find a local game store here

[long escarp]

Mirage Arcane?

A mile is 1609.334 meters

Not really a dnd question, just unit of measurement conversion

[ornate idol]

yeah I know

but I want to see if they put something along the lines of 1600 meters or 1610 meters in the books

[long escarp]

They don't use meters.

They use feet or miles for all units of measurement.

[ornate idol]

yeah but I play in meters

not feet

[long escarp]

The books don't.

[ornate idol]

Translated books do though

[long escarp]

The officially translated ones I believe still use feet.

You might be seeing fan translations that converted units to metric.

Like is movement broken down into 1.5 meter squares?

[ornate idol]

Yeah

[long escarp]

Yeah, that's fan made.

Oooh the French version does convert to metric?

[ornate idol]

yes

[long escarp]

This seems more confusing to me to do everything in fractions and decimals.

[ornate idol]

yeah it's 1.5 kilometer

1 mile = 1.5 kilometer

[long escarp]

No it's not.

Bad math dnd translators.

[ornate idol]

[cobalt frigate]

4E didn't really bother with feet just squares (that happen to be 5'x5')

[crude musk]

Please remember that this channel is for beginner level discussion of D&D and getting started. We have more suitable channels for these topics

[burnt delta]

the Polish one is metric as well, and some of the ranges on spells are flat out wrong lol. we still play using feet

I like my non decimal "fantasy" units of measurement

[ionic iron]

Hello, just joined

[cerulean fable]

Does Handbooker Helper have videos on character creation?

I've relied on D&D beyond for a while but I want the full experience so from now on I'm filling out pdf character sheets instead

[echo kelp]

The Handbook Helper videos just help to break down the rules into nice digestible videos.

[cerulean fable]

Right

What do I watch or use for character creation?

[echo kelp]

You will likely still want to refer to the free basic rules for character creation details: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[harsh fjord]

They have videos on races, backgrounds, and ability scores, but not a full breakdown of character creation. For that, you might check out WASD20, Dungeon Dudes, Tabletop Weekly Archive, or Don’t Stop Thinking.

[cerulean fable]

Ok

Thanks

[harsh fjord]

You’ll need the rules that Noob linked, though.

[cerulean fable]

Right

Thanks y'all are so helpful and everything y'all have immense gratitude from me

[long escarp]

Ft. is short for fantasy.

[short current]

Hey everyone

I am a bit of a noob who just decided to try out some DnD

[long escarp]

Hello

If you don't know where to start, here are some resources.

?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.

[long escarp]

Or if you have specific questions, we can answer those too.

[short current]

Oh so I'm not a complete noob, I get the gist and all and have played before

I was wondering if there were some groups looking for a player to join

But thank you, I'll definitely check out all of those links to refresh my memory

[long escarp]

You can check out our lfg channels. You can't ask for games in general chats.

#looking-for-players are the game listings that are currently active.

They are dms looking for players like you maybe.

Check that it fits your time schedule, then you can post in the discussion threads or contact the DM how they list.

[wind saffron]

Hey so I’m trying to make a twilight cleric tiefling character for a curse of strahd game I’m joining (first time playing) but I can’t make it on dnd beyond for some reason is there any way to do it?

[tall ledge]

Do you have the players handbook on it and whatever book twilight cleric is in? or in a campaign where someone can share those?

[wind saffron]

I don’t I used a friends book to choose my character options but then I went onto the app and it wasn’t showing up as an option

[cobalt frigate]

D&D Beyond only has the free stuff found in the Basic Rules and SRD. Everything else you need to unlock by either buying the book, buy the individual playable race/class (around $2 each), or be in a campaign that has digital content shared.

[tall ledge]

you have to own them on your account to have access. Or if you are in the campaign and someone has the master membership (i believe thats the name) and they have those books you can have access

[cobalt frigate]

I have the Master Tier sub which allows me to share my digital books with my players.

[onyx bobcat]

just figured out what a one shot game was

[wild ridge]

Hey! I don’t wanna be annoying, but I was wondering how to make an “looking-for-dm” post.

[crude musk]

@wild ridge Follow the instructions found in #find-a-game or #1075498333705089084

[wild ridge]

Okay, thx!

[ornate idol]

is there any race that looks like rabbit/bunny ?

[smoky adder]

Yeah, the harengon.

[ornate idol]

what would be a good class to play with it ?

[smoky adder]

Whatever class you like.

[ornate idol]

though I always struggled to go with Druid for races that already look like animals for some reasons

[tall ledge]

the typical would probably be a dex based class but any class would be good

[frigid viper]

Hi all, I'm reasonably new to Dnd and I'm looking for a new campaign! I'm not too confident when it comes to roleplaying but I'm really into the combat and exploration side of it! I'm having a tough time finding a campaign that's just starting, I'd feel a bit awkward if I join halfway through when everyone has already met. Anyone know a new campaign I can join as a semi-noob?

[harsh fjord]

Check the instructions in #find-a-game for using the recruitment channels.

You can use Discord’s search function to limit yourself to particular channels and keywords (such as beginner, new, etc.).

[frigid viper]

Ah brillaint, thank you!

[ornate idol]

do you have to hold your spellcasting focus when you're casting spells ?

or just having it attached to your belt counts ?

[cobalt frigate]

If the spell requires a Material component

No, you have to hold it with a free hand.

[ornate idol]

okay thanks

[cobalt frigate]

A focus just narratively replaces the use of a component pouch.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/spellcasting#MaterialM

If a spell states that a material component is consumed by the spell, the caster must provide this component for each casting of the spell. A spellcaster must have a hand free to access a spell's material components -- or to hold a spellcasting focus -- but it can be the same hand that he or she uses to perform somatic components.

[tall ledge]

If you are a cleric or paladin you can use a holy symbol as a focus on a shield you hold or if you wear it visibly, but that is the only way I know of that you don't have to hold the focus individually

[ornate idol]

yeah that's what our paladin does

[tall ledge]

yeah. most do. Just figured in case you were one of those and didn't know

[ornate idol]

oh wait no he doesn't

because he lost his shield one time and when I said he couldn't cast spells anymore (with M component), he said he had his focus at his belt

[tall ledge]

oh

[ornate idol]

guess he's been doing that

[tall ledge]

yeah. as long as it is visible somewhere on the character it still works though at least.

oh and the staff arcane focus is also a good weapon since it functions as a quarterstaff as well, but the only ones that do not have to be in your hand at all are the holy symbols

[wraith sleet]

hello i have only played dnd once but i had an amazing time life has settled down a little and i would LOVE to get into a campaign and make some new friends

[ornate idol]

?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.

[wraith sleet]

thanks i know the basic rules and have loved watching and talking about dnd with my friend now its just finding people i can play with

[ornate idol]

you can look in #looking-for-players or post in #750812887697588356

[patent nexus]

Hi, just bought Dragon of Icespire Peak. There are a lot of maps in this book but they are al very small. Where can i find pdf so i can pront them myself?

[cobalt frigate]

if you're playing in person you would draw them out on graph paper or a white board.

If you're playing online, you should have the code for the adventure on D&D Beyond. There you can download the high res maps.

[echo kelp]

I believe the previous box set + dndbeyond code is now done.
The only way to get both physical/digital product is by purchasing one of the select bundles on the Wizards of the Coast's website.

[edgy raft]

What module should I run after dragon of icespire peak.

[cobalt frigate]

Depends on the style of play and amount of time you want to put in. The 5E adventure books tend to be full blown campaigns from levels 1 to 12/15.

?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.

[vapid bough]

how do you find people to play with

on discord

[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!

[vapid bough]

thanks

[harsh fjord]

That really depends on whether you're looking to continue with the same characters at the level Icespire ends on or start a brand-new module. In either case, that's a good #dm-discussion question!

[placid wadi]

I've read the basic guide how can I play
Don't have anyone to play with

[slow hawk]

Visit your local game store.
Facebook, meetup, warhorn, your local school?

For online play we have channels

[echo kelp]

?looking - these are our channels for finding a group or game to join.

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

See the post right above you - those are our channels for finding a group or game to join.

[normal harness]

Well I not bothering looking for games now

[echo kelp]

okay

[old dragon]

?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.

[ruby dove]

hello

[long escarp]

hi

[wintry ether]

So which one of you wanna teach me how to play

Or what this game even is

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

New to D&D?

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

How do I play?

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

For Players

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

For DMs

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

Finding a Game

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[deft sigil]

How much do you know about D&D as a game already?

[wintry ether]

Nothing 😭

[deft sigil]

like, not even the premise of the game?

[echo kelp]

We all started there

[cobalt frigate]

Check out the links above.

[wintry ether]

Not even the premise of the game lmao… mb. I know there’s like roleplay involved and you make your choices and characters to some sort of story

[cobalt frigate]

So what made you want to learn about D&D if you know nothing about it? Did you see it on a show?

There is a bit of a steep learning curve as it's a game of rules.

[queen elk]

can it even be called a curve? more like a learning mountain

[wintry ether]

Well I’ve always known of it’s existence because big bang theory but then my tiktok fyp was like you’re a dungeon master and it just came up in this show I’m watching and I have zero social interaction so I’m just here

[cobalt frigate]

Sure but I'm trying not to dissuade new players.

[wintry ether]

Oof I’m like a really slow learner

[cobalt frigate]

That's fine. Read the Basic Rules at your own pace. Again, there's also the "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos you can watch.

[wintry ether]

Buttttt I have literally nothing else to do so lemme look at this character building thing, that’s drawn me in and I’ll watch those videos

[wintry ether]

I finished the #DnDBeforeTheStorm adventure as a Cleric with 8/11 health points.

I don’t know what that means but I’m pretty sure I’m winning pffff😭😂

[smoky adder]

?new

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics of D&D or enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video breakdowns on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper.

Where do I start?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[smoky adder]

☝🏻 Updated!

[long escarp]

It's been shrunk

[smoky adder]

Yup. Pared it down to just the essentials.

[cobalt frigate]

It's less imposing for new players.

[smoky adder]

Good, ‘cause that was the goal.

[long escarp]

Blast em with the facts.

[echo kelp]

Please see #find-a-game for how to use our #looking-for channels. The other channels are for discussions, not scheduling a D&D group or game.

sorry that came off sounding harsher than it should but the short of it is to not use this channel for trying to find or schedule a D&D game.

[livid ocean]

Looking to understand how to join a game, how to get invited? Can someone help?

[slow jasper]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

D&D Beyond

Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Our Game Channels

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

How to Join

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

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

Be respectful, and have fun!

[echo kelp]

^ Use those channels to find a group/game - see #find-a-game for info on the channels and how to use them

[livid ocean]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/andyoosill_100648957.pdf

[wheat owl]

Hi, how are you?

I'm new, what advice do you give me to start?

[cobalt frigate]

?new

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics of D&D or enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video breakdowns on specific rules, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper.

Where do I start?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[hollow lance]

Looking for dnd group im not new. Just have nobody to play it with

[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!

[river gorge]

I'm very much new to DnD my boyfriend plays it

[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.

[river gorge]

Thanks also the build a character feature on the website is giving me a 504 forbidden error for some reason

[lilac epoch]

Hey guys! I've literally just joined the community and all I have is a filled out character sheet. are there any particular places to find a group who would be willing to show a new guy the ropes?