#dnd-newcomers

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austere juniper
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Yeah or that. But at Higher lvls you will want to replace it.
As from a certain Point many enemies will be immune to poision

elfin kelp
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actually i might pick mage hands as it could be useful for doing stuff like making sure there are no traps or poking a chest to see if it's a mimic

elfin kelp
austere juniper
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Or make use of it to impress a crowd, or Pick Up a small object you could Not reach otherwise

elfin kelp
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wow what a great idea

austere juniper
elfin kelp
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also works well with my criminal background as i have extra stealth points

austere juniper
# elfin kelp And earn money?

Well Most DMs will allow you to try to earn a few coins this way. But you really want to use it as a Tool to interact.
Like do a Performance to attrackt a growd. Then someone Rolls perception to See If a Kind of Person you Need for your Mission is in the crowd. If they liked the Performance they might be more inclined to Help.
Ofc to Back this Up Performance skillproficiency, and maybe eventually the actor feat can Help with making it an actual Asset in the Partys arsenal

elfin kelp
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is there stuff in dnd, like being able to buy a book with spells in it?

austere juniper
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Like in the campaign i currently Play i Play a Bard with Expertise in Performance. For month in ingame time He performed every day in the Main city square. By now Like the whole City Heard about him and in Extension Out group. Like more than once, the DM used the "we looked for the Performer wois Said to do Dangerous jobs" as a way for NPC questgivers to find us.
It May Not give me any fancy reward but it Sure feels damn nice

elfin kelp
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sorry if this sounds dumb but whats the highest damaging spell for a warlock with fiend patron

austere juniper
elfin kelp
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i might be a wizard for my next character a necromancer since that seems cool

austere juniper
elfin kelp
austere juniper
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At lvl 2 you can Pick invocations, 2 of them. Some invocations add additional effects to your eldritch blast

elfin kelp
austere juniper
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Agonizing Blast for more damage
Repelling Blast to Push an enemy away on hit

elfin kelp
austere juniper
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But D&D is Not a Game of big Numbers (compared to Most Video Games)
It Is more about the adventure the Player Characters experience

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Just Google for d&d warlock invovations

elfin kelp
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also is it common to find heavily combat based sessions, cause i dont like the roleplay as much, but am fine with quite a bit of it

austere juniper
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I would rather Not Type down more here

austere juniper
elfin kelp
austere juniper
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But you say now that you dont Like roleplay. Give it a try still, after 1 or 2 really good RP Interactions you might Change your mir nd🙃

elfin kelp
austere juniper
wraith zenith
# elfin kelp sorry to ask so many questions, but what is that?

Dungeon crawling is basically just a dungeon. A series of room with challenge, treasure, different corridors... The challenge in the dungeon crawling consists of exploring the ruined fortress, the cave system, the temple or whatever and get the loot and kill the bosses.

elfin kelp
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also i was looking in looking for players and this person said that they're playing by voice and (rolls if you so choose) what do they mean by rolls?

wraith zenith
austere juniper
elfin kelp
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are there any only text-based dnd playing servers you guys know of that you could invite me to?

austere juniper
austere juniper
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Aside that Just make a entry in #find-a-game for the looking for DM Channel, and Just Put in the description what you are looking for

elfin kelp
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are there any places i could go for beginners, as in like beginner campaigns

slow jasper
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

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• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

fresh fable
elfin kelp
slow jasper
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Yeah, there aren't DMs just sitting around 24/7 waiting to run games

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This is a game run by humans, not by computers

foggy crag
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Mornin'

cerulean fable
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wonder if this server has a dice roller bot

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is there a specific chat for rolling dice or something?

harsh fjord
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There isn't, no.

cerulean fable
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I wanna roll my stats in this server idk if this chat is ok to use

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I'm using 4d6 drop lowest then assign

harsh fjord
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Is that something you and your DM agreed to?

cerulean fable
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I'm just making a character to make a character for the fun of it

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Just to get used to the process

harsh fjord
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Then you can use any dice roller, yes?

cerulean fable
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ig lol

slow hawk
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Or you can…roll actual dice?

cerulean fable
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I have no actual d6

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no actual dice i use virtual out of necessity

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i will use google to roll my dice lol

harsh fjord
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You can just Google 4d6.

cerulean fable
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ye

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first stat number be 13 that's decent ig

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guys i got a 6 damn it i'll just put it on intelligence or something my character is more of a brute anyways

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dragonborn barbarian

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got another 13 then a 10

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are these stats low or average for stats?: 13, 6, 13, 10, 11, 8

hollow mica
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low

cerulean fable
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wooooow

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oh shoot these are bad stats

harsh fjord
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Yeah, I think the standard array total is higher than that.

hollow mica
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compare them to the standard array option which is 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8

harsh fjord
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'S why I prefer point-buy.

cerulean fable
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I'm gonna have to choose which stats are gonna be bad and which ones are gonna be in the minecraft void lol

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a 6 is so trash that's like a -2 modifier

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I'm making this character for fun so I'm literally just gonna roll again cause I'm not using this guy anyhow

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I got a 14 so starting off slightly better lol

harsh fjord
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I generally feel like any character made outside of a game is just practice anyway.

cerulean fable
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AYO WHAT I GOT A 16 I FEEL LIKE THAT'S GOOD

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Aaaaand it seems i got a 5 god damn it

harsh fjord
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With a +2 bonus, it'd make it an 18, which is nice to have.

cerulean fable
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I got a 14 and a 16 then every other stat is below 15 but above 10 with one being a 5

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How do these stats be looking?: 14, 16, 5, 13, 10, 12

Istg just rolling stats is fun for some reason

harsh fjord
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Pretty good all in all.

cerulean fable
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cool

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So do I wanna put the highest ones in strength and dex and the 13 can go in con do you think? I'm making a barbarian dragonborn which i think is important info probably lol.

harsh fjord
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The quick build advice has CON second highest, and I do that with almost every character myself.

cerulean fable
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aight makes sense. Con does affect HP I think and also it has other useful benefits for being second highest

hollow mica
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there are a lot of times when con saves are important

cerulean fable
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Like when you're poisoned for example innit

slow hawk
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If you’re just gonna roll stats until you get good numbers, …just use standard array or point buy

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The point of rolling is to accept the randomness

cerulean fable
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I'm making a character for the fun of it. Also, rolling stats is weirdly fun. It's chaotic and entertaining to see the numbers that come up.

crude musk
lyric fjord
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ok thank you

elfin kelp
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is a warlock a good choice for a beginner? Cause that's my class currently on my first ever character

harsh fjord
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Warlocks operate a little funky, so it wouldn't be my recommendation for a beginner, but any class can be learned.

fresh fable
slow hawk
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They operate differently than any other spellcaster

vapid saffron
vale siren
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Hey all. I just DM'ed my very first game. It feels amazing. The only thing I still need to figure out is how to get sound to work with AboveVTT

nocturne trench
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Anyone know of any introduction games? waiting on my friend to go to her group, but want to dip my toes before hand 🙂

fresh fable
foggy idol
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how do i make a character

cobalt frigate
lone boltBOT
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What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and 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 walkthroughs, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

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.

cobalt frigate
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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.

cerulean fable
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Still making that just for fun character and I wanna make their barbarian subclass Zealot but my character doesn't worship a deity so they can't be marked by one theoretically. Could it be interesting to say that a deity has taken interest in my character despite their disbelief and that my character believes his power due to this deity comes instead from his own strength and willpower?

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I know this is a just for fun character but I'm treating this character like i'm actually gonna use him

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Oh, and he's a still respected ex-army dragonborn btw I think it's a cool idea

slow hawk
cerulean fable
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k noted

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sorry about that my mistake

wet fulcrum
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I'm a new player who played DND with my college doing one-shots that also allowed for us to lvl up characters decently fast, so I want to know what the difference is between a traditional campaign and that?

cobalt frigate
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How fast is "decently fast"?

pseudo frost
wet fulcrum
# cobalt frigate How fast is "decently fast"?

All characters start at level 5, and if you complete a certain amount of games you level up, and the amount of games you need to lvl up increases the higher your character's level is

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so around 4/5 games to level up once you hit levels 9 and 13 respectively

pseudo frost
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That's definitely a different way of doing it

wet fulcrum
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Yeah, but it was fun. The only problem is that it was almost always combat-based one-shots, so I didn't really learn how to use my character's special niches or class features or whatever, so instead of feeling like an artificer I just felt like a wizard

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So in short campaigns are different depending on how the DM plans for the campaign to go?

cobalt frigate
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My current campaign started at level 5 and after one year the PCs are level 7. It'll be probably at least 2.5 years they'll reach level 20 to fight the BBEG. They're currently using their 20 (game) days of downtime to do personal side quests.

wet fulcrum
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ohh

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I've never done a "serious" game of dnd before but after listening to a ton of dnd stories and stuff it sounds fun. Only thing I worry about is games that are RP heavy in vc since I suck at that

formal ginkgo
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Hello how is everyone

wet fulcrum
echo kelp
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Role playing can be as basic as "My character says <thing> and does <other thing>" - no voices or acting needed.

formal ginkgo
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Good just got into DND and make my character and delete him and make him again repeated 9 times

echo kelp
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Getting some XP on character creation I see 😉

formal ginkgo
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Trying I named him after a character in chowder

wet fulcrum
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Mung Daal?

formal ginkgo
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Shnitzel

wet fulcrum
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Ayyyy

formal ginkgo
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But I made him a half orc tho

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I have him created on dnd beyond I thinking of rolling for his ability

wet fulcrum
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Rolling for ability?

formal ginkgo
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Yeah

wet fulcrum
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I don't think I know what that is?

formal ginkgo
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Abilities scores

past mauve
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Is it okay to make a character based on an existing fictional figure

wet fulcrum
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Ohh that, I was overthinking it.

past mauve
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I was thinking of basing a conjurer on Megumi Fushiguro from the manga , JJK

wet fulcrum
formal ginkgo
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I think it should be fine as long as it's not exactly like him

past mauve
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Is that alright or

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Yes it’ll just have some traits

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As well as his main schpel, summoning lol

wet fulcrum
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As long as it has your own personal twist/spin or is not 100% carbon copy then it should be fine

formal ginkgo
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I agree

past mauve
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So gotta look out for that

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Will people get mad if they do that😭

formal ginkgo
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My character not going to say radda radda when he speaks

wet fulcrum
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They won't be mad, I guess it would just kinda be weird if it doesn't fit the setting of the campaign ig

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Idk I feel like that wasn't a good enough answer but that's the best I got

past mauve
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So only mediocretely based character

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I’ll just leave some traits blank for DM to create or intwine for

wet fulcrum
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Do it like movies who say "based on a true story". The premise of the movie is based on a true story but like 99% of it is total bs

past mauve
wet fulcrum
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Might be the best place to ask

formal ginkgo
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Definitely would ask on it

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Just put in for trying to find a game to join

formal ginkgo
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How do I join a group or game

slow hawk
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

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steady linden
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Ahoi

formal ginkgo
slow hawk
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Read the resources linked

Check your local game store, facebook, meetup, adventures league, school club, library, etc

past mauve
slow hawk
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I saw

past mauve
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how is it?

slow hawk
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I commented in that channel

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You responded to a few of them

smoky adder
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What’s your character?

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Go for it 👍🏻

main fulcrum
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Can always start here

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People will direct you if there's better, but can't know without the question

past mauve
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game master, they control the enviroment and whatever the story continues to

echo kelp
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Dungeon Master is like a stage director - they set the scene, describe the setting, determine what rules are in effect and ask for dice rolls when warranted.

smoky adder
past mauve
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for example, they’ll say stuff like “blank player gets ambushed by bandits” and the players can react by such

echo kelp
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They help direct the story/adventure yes.

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But again, this is a social collaborative storytelling RPG game - so the players can also play a role in helping determine and fill out the story as they play their characters.

grim fulcrum
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Hey I'm trying to cast the gust spell and I'm noticing its components

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v and s??

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new here btw*

carmine spindle
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Hello! I am new to DnD, looking for a Dungeon Master and player buddies

pale roost
# grim fulcrum v and s??

V and S stands for Vocal and Somatic - "Vocal" means the spell has magic words that need to be spoken to cast and Somatic means the spell has specific hand gestures that need to be performed to cast it. Those conditions come into play normally when a character is in a tense situation - if they try to cast a spell with V and S components it is not subtle and may set off an attack (unless they use sleight of hand). Also if they can't speak or can't move their hands, they can't cast spells with those components either. - Hopefully that answers your question

echo kelp
lone boltBOT
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Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

carmine spindle
echo kelp
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And then you can use id:browse to see all the possible channels available 😉

civic perch
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how bad of an idea would it be to dm a game with 0 genuine dnd experience

echo kelp
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So I think a lot depends on your energy and desire to learn enough of the rules to feel okay running the game and then how comfortable you are at helping to manage a social group.

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But DM'ing is just another way to play D&D IMO

main fulcrum
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I know people who started D&D with DMing and I know people who still haven't tried it

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Really just depends on what works for you

civic perch
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hmm i guess ill have to think about this. i havent socialised in months so that might be bad but the rest of what you two said seems fine

pale roost
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I mean if the rest of your group is down with it or doesn't know the game much I don't see an issue DMing with no expirence - All you need to know is how to run checks and combat really...

slow jasper
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Verbal, Somatic, and Material

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  • Verbal - the magic words: abracadabra, leviosa (leviOsa, not leviosA), etc.

  • Somatic - special hand gestures: a mudra, naruto ninja style finger moves, etc.

  • Material - physical items: eye of newt, tongue of bat, etc.

thin bluff
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Hey there,

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I was just wanted to ask about where I can find DnD groups/places to play in my area.

glass summit
slow jasper
fresh fable
past storm
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I am a new comer to the D&D world and I just have a few questions. How long do gaming sessions normally last? How often do adventurers get together to play?

fresh fable
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3-6 hours and once a week is kind of average

ornate kiln
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I think once per week is pretty optimistic for many parties but it’s certainly a good goal to aim for

simple goblet
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My group has had 30 sessions in about a year, so about every two weey

silent fulcrum
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My party is meeting every two weeks, sometimes just ones a month

daring coyote
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Hi I am a D&D player/sometimes DM.

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And I am new here

fleet field
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Okay

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Hi

true shard
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yeah we do biweekly sessions

fleet field
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My party would optimally do weekly sessions but both times so far it’s been with a 2 week gap bc things have come up

kindred coral
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i highly recommend looking for possible dnd groups on reddit if you are okay with having sessions primarily online (usually through discord). i was accepted into a newcomer-friendly campaign like three weeks ago, we've only had session zero & one but it was all so much fun that i cant wait for next week (meeting primarily on mondays in the late afternoon)

past mauve
fresh fable
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👆hard disagree, everyone has to start somewhere. If you can tell a story and follow the basic rules then you can DM a game of DnD.

crude musk
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I started DM'ing with 0 game experience, and I've been doing great

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couple decades in, my current campaign is coming up on 6 1/2 years, nothing says you can't jump in fresh

smoky adder
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Yeah, DMing can take some extra effort, but it can be a lot of fun. You could start with a small practice session if you want something low-stakes.

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And if you need to pause to look up a rule or just make something up to keep the game going (and then look it up and share the answer later), that’s totally fine.

dapper gulch
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I jumped in to DM’ing with nearly zero experience in the game as a whole.

Jump in. Make mistakes. Get messy. The important bit is having players who aren’t willing to take advantage of anothers’ lack of knowledge.

vague wraith
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I know this is a total noob question, but reflavoring allowed in AL, if the stats aren’t messed with, in any way?

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More specifically, could I call a Glaive a Scythe, if nothing about it changes, beyond the name and look?

smoky adder
vague wraith
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Gotcha.

wide lance
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How does thirst, food and rest works?

fresh fable
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Thirst and food are DM dependant if you want to track rations and water every day,

smoky adder
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But to Ratty's point, they're not always used by the DM.

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They may not hold you to the water rules until you're in a desert where water is scarce, for example.

native thunder
pseudo frost
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Nope!

slow hawk
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DM makes the world whatever they want

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Lore is just the official starting point. Keep as much or little as you want

lyric fjord
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Hi i’m new in the game

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I never played D&D before and i would like to, but I don’t know any rules abou this game

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How can I learn some basic rules?

cobalt frigate
lone boltBOT
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What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and 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 walkthroughs, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

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.

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

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

Both are linked above.

lyric fjord
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Okay, thank u so much 🙂

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Okay but did you read the rules?

lyric fjord
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All about the characters and how to choose/create them

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It was a very long process lol

molten crystal
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So what in DnD has changed since my last campaign in 1979?

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I'm looking to get back into the game again --finally.

harsh fjord
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Um, lots. The lore, the rules, the general playstyle. I wasn't even alive in 1979, but my impression is it's a significantly different game in some ways, though you can still see traces of the origins.

molten crystal
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FYI I have bought some of the Online books so far and have been reading through them as well.. created some char. on DND Beyond...just need to refresh I guess LOL

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we only had the Basic and Expert rules back then, I know a few friends of mine started collecting the AD&D books in the early 80's but I had quit playing at that time because i moved and nobody where we moved to played sooo NOW... I have a whole ONLINE group of people I can reach out to and figure this all out again 🙂 (kinda excited TBH).

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I do have a son that plays and is in a couple campaigns and that is what got me interested again after all these years, I am just not cool enough to hang out with his crowd though LOL

harsh fjord
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Well, if you've played before, you know how to learn the game, so I suspect you'll have an easier time compared with folks who are getting into the hobby for the first time. Hopefully you continue feeling that excitement as you get yourself better oriented.

This channel is a good place for questions, though folks will point you elsewhere if the discussion is better suited for another channel on the server.

harsh fjord
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You can re-use characters in so far as the same basic build and concept, but they'd be more like alternate universe versions of those characters, since each would be connected to the setting (and have the backstory appropriate to a given game's starting level).

You certainly could have a small stable of character ideas and cycle through them, but part of the fun (in my view) is coming up with new characters that fit the world and party.

slow hawk
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There is no requirement to make a new character for every game. The only limits are your Dm’s rules

plucky girder
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Hello everyone I am new to D&D and it is great to meet you all.

hazy jackal
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i'm new too 😄

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i have maybe a silly question: how easy is it to homebrew a completely different kind of setting from the "classic" D&D one? or am I better off looking into a completely different game? I was wondering if there's any existing RPG or a version of D&D that's like more around the surreal / strange / mysterious and less about the classic world of fantasy? Something like the book "Annihilation" if anyone's familiar

cobalt frigate
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It depends how much effort and time you're willing to homebrew your own campaign setting.

hazy jackal
cobalt frigate
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The DMG has a section on creating your own campaign setting.

harsh fjord
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D&D's design is really meant for heroic fantasy. It does have wisps of other genres and styles in it, but it would be a lot of work to make it something else. Other games/systems are probably an easier way to engage with those themes and such.

cobalt frigate
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If you want to change from heroic fantasy to sci-fi or anime inspired settings then you will probably be changing the game mechanics rather than flavour.

hazy jackal
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i see 🤔

slow jasper
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There's a lot you can do with narration/flavor, but you have to decide if you want your genre stuff to have mechanical significance. It takes a lot more work to alter the game mechanically than it does narratively.

upbeat crystal
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agreed i was going to be playing an elven rogue but now im playing a dragonborn cleric albiet a stupid one in rime of the frostmaiden

past storm
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What would be a good quest to start out on for a new group of players to ease into the game ? Also, does one person have to remain the DM. Or, could people alternate each session so long as they do not alter what a previous DM has already done?

slow hawk
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Up to the table

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This is a game, nobodys forced to play or DM

harsh fjord
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It's more common for one person to consistently be the DM, but a round-robin approach is definitely doable. It takes a little bit of coordination. Or when it's a different DM it's a different setting/adventure.

slow jasper
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It's a lot less common for people to switch off DMing in the same campaign, but it does happen

mortal linden
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@past storm wargamer.com has a great article on not being cliche...basically don't send your group to the cellar to fight off rats...give the story more heft - something worth losing, something that's actually awesome to game. So or like whetting new players appetites

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@past storm something worthy to gain...awesome for low level characters

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@past storm they are approached by someone who had something stolen from them, they know thief took the loot to the sewers. They can still fight the rats, but they come back and the patron is dead and the thing that was stolen? It's in a box the group opens and it's a treasure map (the next adventure hook, questions on who murdered their questgiver (was it for the map, was it because they tried to recover the map, is the adversary after the group?))

smoky adder
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(You don’t need to tag the same person for every sequential message. 😅)

mortal linden
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lol - sorry

slow jasper
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I started my last campaign with the PCs meeting in an inn and going into the basement to kill some rats.
Except one of the rats was a cranium rat, who was mind-controlling the other rats and sending psychic whispers to the innkeeper, which was preventing him from sleeping and thus, slowly eroding his sanity.
It was also foreshadowing the mindflayers as the bbegs.
Also, my players were all new, so I felt having them start in an inn was a rite of passage for the game.

mortal linden
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mindflayers!! sweet. Definitely a right of passage.

slow jasper
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Is it really a cliche if you've never experienced it before?

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Like are you really gonna poo-poo starting in an inn if you've never played the game before?

mortal linden
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that's true - I've been playing since 2010, so I was thinking of myself and forgot I was in the newcomers channel. If someone has been reading a lot of novels, it could be cliche...a rat king is defeintely cool though

main fulcrum
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Nothing wrong with a classic

mild radish
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I was thinking about getting a D&D starter pack. Is that a good idea? If so what should I be looking for in a starter pack

echo kelp
mild radish
#

Alright, thanks!
Random question: what’s a min-maxer?

echo kelp
#

A min-maxer is someone who optimizes their character for game mechanic reasons which can sometimes unbalance the game for the rest of the group.

slow hawk
#

I dont think thats accurate at all

#

A simple way to say it is specialization in an area

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MAXIMIZING one area at the cost of accepting other areas will be minimized

echo kelp
#

People have different experiences with minmaxers - I have simply explained that sometimes that pursuit of optimization for game mechanics at all costs can cause issues for others playing at the same table.

smoky adder
#

More broadly: it helps to have a group whose playstyles mesh well together.

hollow geyser
#

So I played AD&D from 82 to 91 or so, I remember you could do dual classes like Fighter/Illusionist is that still a thing? I look forward to re-learning a game I really enjoyed.

harsh fjord
#

You can multiclass into different classes in 5e, yes.

hollow geyser
#

Oh kool I'm starting with my brother and his friend is a DM we are starting in 5e. Should be interesting adding technology to it.

echo kelp
#

You do have to have the prerequisites stats to multiclass - also up to DM discretion to allow it or not at their table/game.

hollow geyser
#

understood, just going with the flow to re-learn everything.

dark zodiac
#

Would a "magical energy ball made from the power of nature" be force or possibly fire damage? I'm making something

smoky adder
dark zodiac
past mauve
dark zodiac
#

Idk, solar energy or smth? That's kind of a stretch though I think so idk

turbid ridge
#

What's new fellow newbies

lyric fjord
#

how should i get started if i literally know nothing about dnd lmao

glass summit
lone boltBOT
#
What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and 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 walkthroughs, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

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.

runic plank
#

Hi all ... Going to be running my first game with family as my party members but was wondering about something. I know that as a DM it is possible to have NPCs join the party but is it possible to have a permanent NPC to fill a role that the players are lacking?

I only have 3 players ... A ranger, a bard, and a Wizard and was wanting to put them with a barbarian who I will effectively play while leaving all the decisions to them.

Is this possible to do this without a conflict of interests being both DM and joining the party as well?

cobalt frigate
glass summit
# runic plank Hi all ... Going to be running my first game with family as my party members but...

The DMG has guidance for having NPCs join the party long-term
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/creating-nonplayer-characters#NPCPartyMembers

In my experience with NPC party members, I don't really enjoy it. It's a lot to constantly remember. If I were to do it again, I'd probably have the NPC in question be nonverbal, such as a beast of some kind, but you do you.

I have no idea if you have the book, but Tasha's Cauldron also has guidance on filling the party in with Sidekicks:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/tcoe/dungeon-masters-tools#Sidekicks

fleet field
#

Also 3 party members is plenty to manage especially for your first time dming

exotic sentinel
#

The majority of people here are American it seems, does anyone now where I can get a game for Aus times?

crude musk
#

?looking

lone boltBOT
#
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

crude musk
#

Check the timezones for something in that region

#

We have people posting games for all timezones

stuck warren
exotic sentinel
clear zephyr
#

Got any advice for a new DM?

echo kelp
#

Check out #dm-discussion but I do recommend running a prewritten adventure (Lost Mines of Phandelvar is pretty good for new DMs/players and is free on DnDBeyond), making sure to discuss expectations and establish boundaries before playing (what's allowed at the table, how to handle disagreements), and then just focus on having fun.

carmine spindle
# lone bolt

I cannot find a Player looking for other players and DM

fresh fable
#

Are you trying to answer an ad or post your own?

smoky adder
#

If you’re looking to join as a player, you probably want to start by answering posts in #750812887697588356.

#

Typically the DM will invite however many other players they need for the game.

#

If you’re looking for both players and DMs as part of a larger, non-traditional D&D game (like a West March or something), then you probably want to post in #looking-for-community.

languid scaffold
#

so for elves who have trance does it only take 4 hours for a long rest?

#

if so how long does it take for a short rest

fresh fable
#

1 hour

smoky adder
#

Since that feature doesn't say it changes the length of a short rest, it doesn't.

languid scaffold
#

but that makes no sense im just going to go with 1 hour

smoky adder
#

...it is 1 hour. 😅

near pivot
#

Hey yaal im looking for advice on my arcane archer im multiclassing into ranger at 4 but wondering if i should just go full ranger now i need to keep the arcane archer in as it basicaly gives my character exactly what i want magic arrows that do stuff but im not sure where to take it from there

smoky adder
near pivot
#

ah alright thanks

lyric fjord
#

hello weaklings

#

I desire a insane DM who will run me through hell and back

harsh fjord
fresh fable
lyric fjord
#

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white pasture
#

hey i'm watching critical role and they had an enemy with ability "slippery dash" he got away like 30ft without OA
does this count as "disengage" or is it something entirely different? i'm asking because the sentinel feat came to my mind

harsh fjord
#

Likely it’s a Disengage sort of action in the vein of a goblin’s Nimble Escape.

frigid helm
#

Thats the ability.

smoky adder
#

Then yeah, I wouldn't expect Sentinel to work there.

#

Sentinel is basically "if you Disengage, I get an opportunity attack anyway", but this enemy didn't Disengage.

white pasture
#

hm thats what i thought ok ty
still learning the basics seems like there is alot to keep track of before making a character

smoky adder
#

It's literally a Disengage, so Sentinel does indeed work against them.

harsh fjord
white pasture
frigid helm
#

Razor has a valid point, but slippery dash is built and worded like a lot of official NPC abilities, so its valid to get your head around that interaction.

white pasture
#

so in the end its up to the DM and i should not expect my feats or class abilities to work in every scenario bc they find a way to make me suffer?

ornate kiln
#

monsters sometimes have abilities that players dont have access to. sometimes those abilities counter what a player can do.

would you complain about a monster with misty step too?

lyric fjord
#

not if the monster was made of mist

ornate kiln
#

misty step is a 2nd level spell

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for spellcasters

#

why would a monster need to be made of mist?

lyric fjord
#

sentient wizard mist

white pasture
ornate kiln
#

as long as your DM doesnt specifically targets your PCs abilities to counter so you can (almost) never use them, its pretty normal

#

sometimes your stuff gets countered

smoky adder
#

A good DM will also make sure your abilities get chances to shine, too.

ornate kiln
#

if your stuff gets countered all the time, then you need to talk to your DM

sudden otter
#

Yep there will be surprises

ornate kiln
slow hawk
#

D&D is a collaborative experience, you and your DM are working together to make a fun and interesting game

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Your DM should be making encounters that challenge you but also allow you to flex your abilities

Only easy encounters would boring (combat or social encounters too). Unwinnable encounters too, although times may call for an unwinnable fight for storytelling

white pasture
slow hawk
#

Its well and good to build in some capture ability but remember your DM is god and at the end of the day, if he wants to further an angle, he can do it

There has to be an understanding that the DM os also telling a story. Are you just trying to beat the DM, or is your character trying to catch the enemy

#

Your character can try, they may succeed or fail, but you (player) need to accept the outcome

Failure is part of D&D

white pasture
#

thats what i mean lets say theres a monsterhunter or something like that who want to stop all evil hes facing and has a variety of skills to catch enemies so they never or rarely get away
if the dm has a hard time to develop the story because all foes are slain or captured on the first encounter its probably a bad idea to go that way as a player

harsh fjord
white pasture
#

its not my intention to take the fun away players or dm i just try to understand what character builds are viable and where is the line you should not cross

slow hawk
harsh fjord
white pasture
harsh fjord
#

For example, I don’t allow any homebrew and I don’t truck with optimizers. Others may have no problem with those players.

white pasture
harsh fjord
#

Personally, I don’t think any amount of prep will get you 100% ready for that aspect of the game. You learn what you can before diving in, then you get playing. Folks don’t commit the baseball rulebook to memory before ever picking up a bat or glove.

smoky adder
#

Whether a monsters escapes or dies or gets captured doesn't really matter to me. It shapes the story no matter how it plays out.

dapper gulch
#

Embrace failure. Achieve satisfaction.

main fulcrum
#

Yep. I fully expect and want my players to win in the end

#

Doesn't mean it's not a bumpy road sometimes

#

Or that they'll succeed on every challenge. But that's the goal. If I come close to TPKing a party, it's on accident, not on purpose

stoic locust
#

I will always create an NPC that I play as a PC in the game. Like the others, he/she/it is a character, in the game and part of the party trying to resolve the challenges of the current Adventure. I play My character as if I was the player and knew nothing about the Adventure or where it was heading. However, I might know something or think of something that the players do not. (roll history/insight or another check secretly IF the players get stuck)

main fulcrum
#

Most folks usually recommend against that kind of thing, if only because DMNPCs can go horribly wrong

rocky canyon
#

I need help with the rules

fresh fable
#

Have you read the basic rules?

rocky canyon
#

Yes but I don't understand them

harsh fjord
#

What specific questions do you have?

rocky canyon
#

I need help with all the rules

smoky adder
foggy saffron
#

I'm afraid you're asking a lot of random strangers on the internet to explain to you an entire book of rules.

harsh fjord
#

You should check out some YouTube videos such as Handbooker Helper or WASD20's Rules School. Most folks aren't able to walk one person through all the rules.

smoky adder
#

If you have a specific question about a specific rule, we're happy to help, though.

rocky canyon
#

I just want to know anything to help me understand rules

foggy saffron
#

Try the link that got posted, Handbooker Helper is a great and digestible series

rocky canyon
#

Ok I will

smoky adder
#

Can you give an example of a specific rule or part of the game you're trying to understand?

harsh fjord
smoky adder
#

Before The Storm can help with the basics, too.

rocky canyon
split parrot
#

Hi new here

fresh fable
#

Welcome check out the pinned message for some useful links

grave current
#

do i need to read the appendixes in the basic rules

cobalt frigate
#

No.

grave current
#

whats in them

cobalt frigate
#

If you plan on being just a player (and not also a DM), then just read the first four chapters on character creation.

grave current
#

i want to be a dm

cobalt frigate
#

The Appendices is more DM-centric stuff.

#

Then you should read Chapters 12+ then.

grave current
#

ok

cobalt frigate
icy aurora
#

Hi peps 🙂
Recently started my first learning campaign and it's awesome!

slow hawk
#

Please be considerate of other people using the channel

icy aurora
harsh fjord
brazen basalt
#

So a perception check is, wisdom.

And If im in 1 lvl and have proficiency in wisdom, and have 16 then Ill get +2 +2?

#

And DC is 15 Ill need a roll of 11

harsh fjord
#

Yep, that's the process, but you get a +3 if your score is 16.

brazen basalt
#

Oh so +5 😉

harsh fjord
#

Yep.

brazen basalt
#

Thx. 😀

#

But I need the skill perception right 🧐

harsh fjord
#

You need to be proficient in it in order to add the proficiency bonus. Otherwise, it's just the relevant ability modifier.

brazen basalt
#

💪

#

Thx

ebon basalt
#

when will the ai dm be out

cobalt frigate
#

¯_(ツ)_/¯

ebon basalt
#

ai dm with a few ai party members, could play by yourself really

ornate kiln
#

there is no AI DM

ebon basalt
#

yet

#

1yr?

south salmon
#

AI dm with snoop dogs AI voice

harsh fjord
#

This also isn't the channel for that kind of discussion. This channel is to orient new folks to the game.

ornate kiln
#

no AI DM has been announced as far as I know

ebon basalt
#

brand new here, looking for a group to join rn, just joined dndbeyond, but doesnt seem like thats even possible..got me thinking about the ai...

harsh fjord
ebon basalt
#

yea, they are all scheduled

harsh fjord
#

You're trying to play this very second?

south salmon
#

id say most sessions are probably scheduled either way

ebon basalt
#

kinda, super new and just want to see wha its like

ornate kiln
#

if you are looking for a group and didnt find anything here, you could check out /lfg on reddit or roll20.net

harsh fjord
#

D&D isn't generally built around pick-up games; it takes prep and scheduling. There are servers in #looking-for-community that do have some of that flavor, but they're the exception to how most tables play.

ebon basalt
#

ive been so desperate i've been playing the dnd solo adventure's toolkit...

ornate kiln
#

getting a game takes time, usually a few days at minimum

slow hawk
south salmon
#

id say just be patient, its kinda like trying to find a partner but instead youre trying to find a group of at least 3 others with a matching schedule to play for 3-4 hours

brazen basalt
fresh fable
harsh fjord
vagrant geode
#

how do you start getting into dnd? I only designed a character, but I dont know what else to do now.

echo kelp
#

Well I'd say the next step after familiarizing yourself with the rules is to find a group to play with.

#

?looking

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

echo kelp
#

Take a look at the #find-a-game channel for helpful information on how to find a group to join and play with.

vagrant geode
#

thank you

turbid ridge
#

@vagrant geode enjoy the adventure

vagrant geode
#

thank you!

turbid ridge
#

Yup

topaz galleon
#

Need a little help making a character. Joining mid-campaign at level 11. I remember something about getting a feat at level 1 but I don't know where that was from and I can't spot it in the AL Players guide. Am I just misremembering?

#

Is it just from the background thing?

fleet field
#

Some DMs will allow it

slow hawk
#

AL gives a feat at lv1

#

Skilled or tough

If playing forgotten realms, u can also pick magic initiate

#

The website’s guide is old

echo kelp
#

Yeah for AL questions please use #adventurers-league - folks there can point you at the most up-to-date information.

topaz galleon
#

got it

white pasture
#

"Eldritch Adept" "Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature"
does that mean any class which is able to cast spells can take this or how does it work?

smoky adder
#

Any with a class feature called “Spellcasting” or “Pact Magic”.

#

Random spells like ancestor barb’s clairvoyance don’t count.

real tiger
#

Hello!

spark sorrel
#

hi everyone 🙂

real tiger
#

So how are you doing?

spark sorrel
real tiger
#

I am also doing good! Thank you for asking and I am glad you're doing good!

#

Would you take pleasure in sharing our DnD OC's together?

echo kelp
real tiger
#

Thank you for the information!

copper beacon
#

Free Game I DM every Friday and I use discord, Dnd beyond and above VTT all of my players have dropped out I need 5 people who are willing to play. it's a story I made up and it is about to get very interesting with lore and story.

#

and I am a new DM

harsh fjord
velvet jetty
#

Hi everyone

#

Anyone got any questions?

radiant meteor
#

Hey I work a weird schedule and want to be able to find some games online what would be your advice? i also really want to homebrew races/classes because the kind of races I want to play aren't in DND original. the fighter class feels kind of bland to me. i might be wrong

#

@velvet jetty me

velvet jetty
#

There's like 200 players for every 1 gm online and they only let the dms post one game once a week so it's pretty hard to find games as a player. I'd advise combing through different dnd subreddit / discords as well as looking for whatever way your vtt of choice advertises games.

If all else fails you can try your hand at gming as well

cobalt frigate
radiant meteor
#

ok

#

The closest thing to what I want is Dhampir

#

But I really just want straight up monstrous demon, not Tiefling.

cobalt frigate
#

Good luck with that...

radiant meteor
#

Dragon might be a good fit

#

Dragonborn I think it is?

cobalt frigate
#

Again, be prepared to lower you expectations. If you find a DM they may not allow such homebrew races (I don't).

eternal pagoda
#

Hello, i am a newcomer and want to be a player to a campain. Anyone want to accept me into their party?

harsh fjord
#

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

eternal pagoda
#

I think i did it right

jolly pecan
#

I was thinking about making a character for a campaign but how would I know what level I am supposed to make them? or am I supposed to join a campaign then make my character? Sorry im new

cobalt frigate
#

New players to D&D would (hopefully) find a game where the DM hosts a low-level adventure, which would typically start at level 1.

#

I suggest making characters to get used to doing that but be prepared to remake one when you do find a DM.

jolly pecan
#

I will make a couple characters to practice. Thanks for the advice 👍

brazen basalt
#

Are shield +2 i ac?

#

Thats a lot.

lyric fjord
#

erm, hi..i'm new

frigid helm
brazen basalt
#

If your not have profiency in an armor, it doesnt Mean you can't wear it?

frigid helm
#

So you can wear it and get the AC, but you have ^these negatives.

brazen basalt
nocturne roost
#

Hello everyone, I’m a new player who’s tryna get into D&D and I’m trying to look for people to play with. Anyone got any advice or a campaign I can in join,Newbie player here.

fresh fable
ornate idol
#

do i need to copy a wizard spell in my book from a written form of the spell ?

#

or can i ask someone to teach me the spell so i can write it after understanding it ?

#

imaagine there's an old powerful wizard that can't write anymore

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and he wants to teach me a spell

#

can i learn it from him showing me the spell directly ?

#

so i can write it in my spellbook once the training is finished ?

fresh fable
#

You can copy from his book, as long as you have enough special ink and paper

copper patio
#

Hello just joined on the server year long dm looking advice on setting up local dnd league at store

fresh fable
ornate idol
copper patio
#

@fresh fable nope just local store sponsored league then adventure league

fresh fable
copper patio
#

@fresh fable our game store only one in 100 miles that is wizards sponsored

ornate idol
#

oh so i need a written form, okay

copper patio
#

@fresh fable i am the dm

fresh fable
copper patio
#

Thanks

fresh fable
# ornate idol oh so i need a written form, okay

If you’ve met the wizard and they are showing you the spell they would more than likely show you their book too, narratively you could learn it by them telling and showing just make sure you’ve got all the materials you need for copying it.

ornate idol
#

okay

#

but now

#

i have this subclass that allows me to learn and write in my spellbook warlocks spells

#

but they don't have a book

fresh fable
#

What subclass?

ornate idol
#

so the only way for me to copy their spells would be from a scroll

ornate idol
#

but would the scroll I copy the spell from lose his magic power ?

fresh fable
#

Yeah you would need spell scrolls

#

Yes once copied the scroll fades or crumbles or burns up etc

#

Best advice is work with your DM on what they would allow

ornate idol
#

also another thing with spell scrolls

#

wait no

#

nvm, thanks for your time and explanations

fresh fable
#

No worries

elfin kelp
#

what does theater of the mind mean?

languid scaffold
#

So my family is about to go on their first quest and in it there are secret doors and they are new so i know they arent even going to try searching for them so should i hint to them that there maybe are secret doors?

fresh fable
elfin kelp
languid scaffold
#

Yeah its behind walls

#

Also how will it work? Should i give each player a check to find the secret or only once and if they fail they dont find the secret?

fresh fable
#

Get them to investigate the room

languid scaffold
fresh fable
#

Then investigation checks would be needed to find it

brazen basalt
#

This inspiration point 🧐
I know it can be given by the dm.
But when one use it, do they loose it?

smoky adder
#

Yes

brazen basalt
smoky adder
#

In this case, the word "expend" means you lose it.

brazen basalt
#

Oh. Thx..

Just the last question.

"To make an ability check, roll a d20 and add the relevant ability modifier. As with other d20 rolls, apply bonuses and penalties, and compare the total to the DC. If the total equals or exceeds the DC, the ability check is a success--the creature overcomes the challenge at hand."

#

And its the dm Who desides how high the DC is.? 🧐

harsh fjord
#

Yep!

smoky adder
#

Well, in some cases, yes.

#

In others, the DC is provided by another feature (like a spell save DC) or even by another creature’s roll (like a grapple attempt).

#

But when the rules don’t provide one for a specific situation, then yeah, the DM decides.

#

As a general rule of thumb: 10 for an easy task, 15 for medium, and 20 for hard.

candid summit
#

Um, im new to DND, is there a specific class to play thats easy for beginners?

echo kelp
unique frigate
#

Fighter is the most basic to work with, but in general 5e is pretty easy to work with

candid summit
unique frigate
#

@candid summit is there anything specific you'd like to get into? Any particular gimmick you'd want to fit in

#

We can try recommend some to narrow it down a little for you

candid summit
#

um, id like to play more as a sneaky kind of guy

mortal veldt
#

Rogue? Rogue.

candid summit
#

i dont know if thats a thing in DND

#

oh

mortal veldt
#

You can get stealth proficiency on every class if you try for it, but rogue lends itself to being the easiest to set up and be very good at sneakiness.

candid summit
#

tq! Ill take a look at rouge definitley

sleek notch
#

Does anyone know where the best place to find a group to play dnd?

slow hawk
#

?looking

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

#find-a-game has everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

tame pendant
#

If I don't have a full group, and I just want to find a group to play, how do I put it in find a game?

#

I see there's a looking for dm option but I do not have a group and am only by myself

languid scaffold
brazen basalt
#

I would do the whole group as 1🧐

@languid scaffold

tame pendant
#

You can do a secret check I think

#

For that someone who said they want to search

storm isle
#

Hey guys do you think if i have a tiny cat character the dm will find it silly?

supple quiver
storm isle
supple quiver
#

tabaxi are cat like humanoids

storm isle
#

Oh is it a type of race?

unique frigate
supple quiver
storm isle
#

Ok so tabaxi i will have to edit my character then!

unique frigate
storm isle
#

Ok the race is a human(i know its weird i only chose it because its supposed to have human characteristics) Ranger 1 And Noble

storm isle
smoky adder
#

There are no official Tiny races.

storm isle
unique frigate
storm isle
smoky adder
ornate kiln
#

tabaxi are in Monsters of the Multiverse or in Volo's

#

you can't buy Volo's anymore but you could still access it with campaign sharing

smoky adder
#

You can get either the full book or just the race by itself.

storm isle
smoky adder
#

Note that shared character options are only usable for characters in the campaign that’s sharing them.

brazen basalt
main fulcrum
#

That's going to depend on the situation

#

Though if they're all investigating, a group check can work

rigid salmon
#

Hey Im new to this, I'm excited to create a character (actually created two) but I dont know if I did the right thing. I'm still kinda lost with almost everything can I have some advice?

solemn light
#

What would you like advice on? Any bits you're not sure about?

rigid salmon
#

the right race to class thing. Im not sure if there is a sort of right mix to it. How to properly set my stats those kinda thing

solemn light
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When it comes to race and class you can do any combo you like, there's no right or wrong. If you are really concerned about getting the best synergy #optimization might be a place to chat, but it can def be a lot to take on as a new player. I'd advice just going with an idea that feels cool to you and sounds fun. Don't worry about best yet.

As for how to put those in, race typically adds +2 to one stat and +1 to another stat. Then add any race features or traits onto the sheet.

Most of your more technical things will come from a class.

rigid salmon
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I see thanks for that ^_^

languid scaffold
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went to dndbeyond to get a player version of a map but its the same as the dm version??

ornate kiln
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which map?

languid scaffold
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Dwarven Excavation

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from DRAGON OF ICESPIRE PEAK

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its showing all the secret places? or is that supposed to be there? i though even the players don’t know that there is a secret there

languid scaffold
solemn light
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Player maps typically just lack the annotations that DM maps have. Player maps still have all the areas, and how you choose to reveal them is up to you.

ornate kiln
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yeah this map still shows the secret doors unfortunately

solemn light
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ooooh. oof

languid scaffold
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oof might have to draw it then

solemn light
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There are others online, made by folk. Not sure how many are of a resolution you can use.

languid scaffold
solemn light
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Yeah always a bit of a meta game with using maps. If you cut it up, or hide with blocks of 'fog of war' or use Dynamic Lighting on VTTs, players might always note 'Huh, looks like the map should go further that way'

ornate kiln
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VTTs can hide parts of the map and reveal it piece by pieces. If you print maps, you could put paper over the not revealed areas

languid scaffold
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whats VTTs?

ornate kiln
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virtual tabletops

solemn light
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But then- it's not too big an issue. After all we do actually want them to find these areas. They still won't know what it is before they get there, but knowing there should be more isn't an issue

languid scaffold
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TYSM guys

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its time for the game to start byee

lyric fjord
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Hey I'm new to this and I'm really interested in playing. Idk where to start though

cobalt frigate
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craggy hare
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The published adventures like Icespire show the DM map, but you will also find a button beneath the map for the player version.

cobalt frigate
tight sigil
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hello im new

ornate kiln
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hey

tight sigil
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how do i play with people

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i made a character

ornate kiln
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you find a group. you can take a look here in this server, or check out /lfg on reddit or roll20.net, all for online games.

if you want to find an IRL group, I suggest asking friends or family or go to your local game store

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tight sigil
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ok

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i want to play with random people

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or play a campain

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do you know how to do that?

ornate kiln
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take a look at the things I linked or mentioned.

finding a group with strangers online can be a bit like a job interview sometimes but all these places help you find games

tight sigil
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ok

kind mist
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So I’m not sure how to use the look for a dm channel, but I have a group of people that are looking for a DM. Anyone know how to find one?

simple goblet
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You can find instructions to use the channels in #find-a-game
Otherwise, see if there is a local game store or TTRPG group that might be able to help you find a DM

obtuse mesa
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New DM looking for Players for campaign

lyric fjord
obtuse mesa
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It a fantasy campaign

lyric fjord
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is it light fantasy or dark fantasy?

simple goblet
obtuse mesa
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Ok

languid scaffold
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btw can i play lost mine of phandelver after dragon of icespire peak?

cobalt frigate
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Lost Mine of Phandelver is levels 1 to 5
Dragon of Icespire Peak is levels 1 to 7

languid scaffold
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yea ik and some people play dragon of icespire peak after lost mine of phandelver but my party has already started dragon of icespire peak

cobalt frigate
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It'll take a lot of work to balance if you want to use the same PCs from Icespire since Lost Mine is made for PCs starting at level 1.

languid scaffold
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damn also for monsters who are blind do they do use disadvantage to hit or dont hit the target at all?

ornate kiln
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disadvantage to hit. If the player also has used the hide action successfully, then the monster doesnt know where the PC is, so it might not hit at all, or morel likely seek another target

pseudo frost
ornate kiln
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(this is assuming the monster doesnt have any special sense like blindsight or tremorsense)

formal ginkgo
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I rolled for my abilities scores do you think a DM would let me take 2 point from one score and put it in another

cobalt frigate
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They would probably ask you to reroll in front of them.

main fulcrum
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Probably not. But for rolled stats DMs are likely to make your roll again anyway

outer crest
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@unique frigate

unique frigate
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Okay so what class did you pick in the end?

outer crest
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class? illrigger

unique frigate
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... A what?

outer crest
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tried posting a link

unique frigate
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@outer crest send me them privately if you want

outer crest
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sent

unique frigate
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You're a newcomer and they gave you a homebrew class to use?

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Alright, we'll work with it. First of all you're proficient in Constitution and Charisma saving throws

outer crest
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tbf they didn't know what it was either. it was just an option

glass summit
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Illriger is well written, so long as you work with your DM during character creation it shouldnt be any harder than an official class to pick up

unique frigate
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Which means you add +2 to both saving throws when you make them

unique frigate
glass summit
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Its one of Matt Colville's 3rd party homebrews, his site MCDM has some great stuff if you're interested by what you've seen of it

unique frigate
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@outer crest anyway, so on the little circle thing on each saving throw, you need to tick or shade in or otherwise do something to indicate you are proficient in Charisma and Constitution saves

outer crest
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i didn't put any points into constitution. does this matter at all?

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to this i mean

unique frigate
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You're still proficient, and you still add +2

outer crest
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okay thanks

unique frigate
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But you do add your modifier in that ability score to your saving throw

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So if your Constitution is a - 1, instead of +2, it's a +1

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If it was +3, then it would be a +5

outer crest
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yeah i found that out

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what about skills? am i supposed to choose two from arcana, athletics, deception, insight, intimidation, investigation, persuasion, and religion?

unique frigate
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Well first of all have you picked a background yet?

outer crest
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no?

unique frigate
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If so, I'd wait, because your background gives you skills as well

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And you don't choose your skills from a background, you just get them, so if you get Athletics from your background for example, you know you don't have to pick it for your class

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Also, at this point I want to ask, did your DM say its okay to make the character alone?

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You're clearly fairly new and usually especially a first character tends to be a one-to-one with player and DM, but if you're allowed make your character alone, I'm perfectly fine to help

outer crest
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not specifically but they did say to just let them run by it once i'm done to check things. busy right now so i went here

unique frigate
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That's fine so

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Do you have any specific character idea then to base a background on?

outer crest
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okay hold on

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the character is kind of bloodthirsty. constantly seeking the "thrill of combat". the working with the demon god you mentioned to enhance abilities and as an excuse to go out and hurt people. working for the devil god but not truly loyal to it
dm added things. was slightly taken apart and put back together again as punishment for failing too often. some limbs were replaced with prosthetics. along with that dm said to set the race as warforged because of this. acknowledging that the character isn't more mechanical than biological. also the character spent some time in a prison camp; dm's only requirement in a character

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@unique frigate

unique frigate
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Okay... Um... Would Knight be a safe bet then?

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Your character is a knightly figure correct? Ish

outer crest
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i think it's more cultlike. dm mentioned something about trying to replace the current gods with the god of death

unique frigate
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Okay then maybe Acolyte

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Or since you've been basically torn apart, Haunted could work?

outer crest
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can you tell me more about these i have never heard of them

unique frigate
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Acolyte is just clear cut "you were a devoted servant of a god". You more than likely lived or worked in a church or temple, studied religious scripture and stayed with members of your own cloister

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Haunted just means that you are traumatised by an event in your past that continued to live in your memories, whatever that trauma may be. Or you're literally haunted by a ghost or something, but that's less used.

outer crest
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i'll have to think about it. haunted sounds interesting

unique frigate
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I'd suggest looking at the two mechanically as well if that might help. I can't send links in this server because... Well I don't think anyone can, but a quick Google search will help you find the background on DNDBeyond or something if you don't have the PHB already with you.

outer crest
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yeah i will eventually. i can move onto something other than skills if necessary while i think about it

unique frigate
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Well the only other basic things I can think of are equipment really, which shouldn't be fairly difficult to do on your own, just look at the classes equipment choices and you should be fine, but let me know if you have any problems

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But just for ease, when noting down weapons, your attack roll modifier is your strength modifier+proficiency bonus(+2) and your damage is the die specified on the weapon+your Strength modifier if the weapon is melee

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If the weapon is ranged, it's the same, but Dexterity instead of strength

outer crest
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okay. i want to be sure the right "haunted" background is the one i'm looking at. can you send me the link privately

unique frigate
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Alright

smoky adder
unique frigate
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Oh wow!

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A whole new world has opened up to me!

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Also, wait so I can send links, but I can't send screenshots of my homebrew in #homebrew?

unique frigate
smoky adder
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Links are generally allowed, as long as they follow the server rules. (New members aren't able to share links for a short while.)

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Images are only allowed in a few specific channels.

copper chasm
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how do i start dnd

smoky adder
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?new

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copper chasm
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im completly new

smoky adder
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There's some handy links there to get you started. ☝🏻

unique frigate
outer crest
# unique frigate <@742128159855476759>

i saw it. i think the being torn apart and put back together would work. but i don't really feel it should be something the character tries to bury or hide from others. would this change anything?

smoky adder
unique frigate
outer crest
copper chasm
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yo i likethis

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i tryed the mini campain

unique frigate
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Put in Haunted One

copper chasm
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how do i get started with a group

lyric fjord
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Same question

unique frigate
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And then do the same thing you did with the saving throws and put it on the skills you chose for the background

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unique frigate
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Yay, I did it! That was a total guess! 😂😂

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Or... Well... Slightly educated

copper chasm
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i just answered all the questions so how does it work now

unique frigate
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@outer crest Then you choose 2 languages to speak in out of the following:
Abyssal: languages of demons
Celestial: language of angels
Deep Speech: language of... Weird cthulu alien thingies basically
Draconic: Language of dragons
Infernal: language of devils
Primordial: language of elementals
Sylvan: language of fey
Undercommon: language of dudes who live in this harsh hellish underground place

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unique frigate
copper chasm
smoky adder
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Anyone interested in your post will either respond in the thread attached to it or send you a direct message.

unique frigate
copper chasm
outer crest
unique frigate
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@outer crest is that DNDBeyond because if it is I actually have no idea at that stage

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I thought it was a physical page

outer crest
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oh

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its from roll20

unique frigate
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Oh okay, yeah, I don't know how to help you there honestly. I'd say just keep a mental note of it, and just keep going

outer crest
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ookay

unique frigate
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It's not terribly important to note it down on the sheet, as long as you're aware that's what the background is

copper chasm
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do you all know how long it normally takes to get a group

unique frigate
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Do note down the skills, languages, tools, equipment, etc. though

unique frigate
copper chasm
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😮 hope im the first

outer crest
unique frigate
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Yeah. Just the ones you picked though

outer crest
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yes

unique frigate
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Like you don't have to put down that you could choose deep speech if you don't want to pick it

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To make it easier, don't worry about the personality traits, ideals, flaws, etc. If you don't want to either

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Some tables bother with them, some don't, I'd talk to your DM about that specifically when you can

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Everything else, you're fine

outer crest
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okay. what about the horror trinkets? i can look for one that i might like but i don't see any section i can put it

unique frigate
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It's part of equipment

outer crest
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okay

copper chasm
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wait how old do you have to be to play DND

unique frigate
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I started playing 3.5e at like... 7 years old?

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Probably less

smoky adder
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My daughter was 4 when she started.

unique frigate
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Most people in this server will be 18 or older I'd say

copper chasm
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damn

copper chasm
unique frigate
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But I've seen plenty of school dnd groups

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Well... Not plenty... One per school ish?

unique frigate
copper chasm
unique frigate
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I don't play online, sorry

copper chasm
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dam

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worth a shot

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my school dosnt have a dnd club damn'

smoky adder
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Start one!

copper chasm
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i ment like my next year hs cuz its rrly late into the year alr

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thanks

outer crest
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@unique frigate so i've done that. what do i put for the skills now?

unique frigate
# copper chasm my school dosnt have a dnd club damn'

Depends a lot on the area. For example I live in Ireland, where dnd is getting a lot of word of mouth, but very few people are actually playing it, and most people say "I've always been interested, but didn't bother looking into it"

unique frigate
outer crest
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alright. what do i set for speed?

unique frigate
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Whatever is set on your race. 30ft more than likely

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I think you said Warforged which I'm pretty sure is 30ft

outer crest
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hit point maximum?

unique frigate
unique frigate
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Yeah it's 10+Con so 9 for you

outer crest
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okay

#

19?

unique frigate
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No, it's 10-1 so 9 total

outer crest
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okay

#

temporary hit points?

unique frigate
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None, that mainly comes from spells

outer crest
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okay

unique frigate
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Also, I just want to check, did you add your warforged ability score bonuses?

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Or any other racial ability score bonuses

outer crest
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i don't think so

unique frigate
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Okay well then that means that your Constitution increases by 2, which means it's set to 10 now

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And your maximum hit points is 10 now instead of 9

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And you can increase another ability score by 1

outer crest
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pm

unique frigate
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Okay yeah that's perfect

outer crest
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okay

unique frigate
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Now it's just a matter of putting in your other racial and class features really and I think you're done

outer crest
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hit dice?

unique frigate
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There should be a section where you can just write (or copy and paste) those in

unique frigate
outer crest
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there's only one option in that section that changes a number

unique frigate
outer crest
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there's no d. just a chosen number

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i found out how to set it to d10. but i don't know what that chosen number is for now

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i'll deal with it later. death saves? @unique frigate

unique frigate
outer crest
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okay

unique frigate
outer crest
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oksy]

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characteristics?

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i have the "I live for the thrill of the hunt" from haunted but that's it

unique frigate
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I would leave that for your DM and you to talk about, because some DMs might not necessarily need you to fill that part out as they don't really add anything mechanically, they're more guidelines for you to use while role-playing

outer crest
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okay

unique frigate
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But if you want to do it for yourself personally, go ahead

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There's a few guidelines in the background entry, and you can kind of make your own inspired by the ones that are there if the ones that are don't exactly fit the vibe you're going for

outer crest
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okay. what about class resource?

unique frigate
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Class resource?

outer crest
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i think it has something to do with short rest?

unique frigate
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Oh, okay I see it on the sheet there

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I think that's just a place for you to put sorcery points or lay on hands HP or something, if you want to. That section isn't necessary, especially since I don't really think your class really has any specific expendable resources

outer crest
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okay then. other resource doesn't matter either then?

unique frigate
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No

outer crest
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okay. what about attacks and spellcasing

unique frigate
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Spellcasting is 2nd level, so don't worry about that just yet

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Attacks is where you put the weapons that you decided to put in your equipment

outer crest
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this seems complicated. i'll start with longsword. i need to set ability+ a number. there's also a checkbox for proficient

unique frigate
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You are proficient

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I don't know about an extra number... I assume that's for if its magic so... 0?

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And the ability is strength

outer crest
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yes. range?

unique frigate
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Um... Okay. Really it makes you set the range?

outer crest
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yes it does

unique frigate
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Well it's a melee weapon so, 5 feet

outer crest
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magic bonus and crit range?

unique frigate
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Crit range? What edition is this?! 😂😂

outer crest
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i have no idea

unique frigate
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Magic bonus is 0 and crit range is just 20

outer crest
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okay

gritty valve
outer crest
unique frigate
outer crest
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type and crit die

unique frigate
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Crit die?!

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Um... Crit die is 1d8

outer crest
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"Crit: example die"

unique frigate
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And type is... Slashing I'm pretty sure

outer crest
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the next two are optional. damage2 and saving throw

unique frigate
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Okay yeah it's Slashing

unique frigate
outer crest
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last ones are save effect and description

unique frigate
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Leave them too

outer crest
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okay. next is rapier

unique frigate
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Okay, odd choice but cool

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It's basically the same as before but with Piercing this time

outer crest
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👍

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okay there's that

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features and traits? leave that for when i can speak with the dm again?

unique frigate
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Those are for your class and racial features

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You can copy and paste them on, or type them out in a more simplified manner or... Whatever really

outer crest
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where do i find them for racial

slow jasper
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?new

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unique frigate
# outer crest where do i find them for racial

Okay, now that the rest seems to be dealt with, there is one thing I want to address. So your class seems to be like a battlefield commander/paladin type of build which means that your main ability scores should be Strength, Constitution and, (mainly as you start casting spells) Charisma

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While there's nothing wrong with what you've done so far, and you are free to ignore me, I might recommend that you take some out of Intelligence and put them into either Charisma or constitution

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And if you do change your Constitution, be sure to change your hit point maximum (it's 10+your Constitution modifier). Everything else should adjust itself as it changes

outer crest
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yep. i'll do that

unique frigate
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Great! Now just let me know if there's anything else before I call it a night, otherwise, good luck in your game, and don't worry, once you've made your first character, the next one will always be 100 times faster

outer crest
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there's one last part. money. i might have to talk to the dm about it but i'd like to know what you think

unique frigate
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Um... That should be part of Haunted one. Let me check

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Oh... Okay... 1sp... Well that's not great 😂😂

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But yeah, that's what you have apparently

outer crest
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

unique frigate
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So yeah there should be a section with all the currency, go to SP (silver pieces), and you have 1

outer crest
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yeah i did that. i also noticed the equipment section. do i have to add all of those?

unique frigate
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Do

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Most of the time, it won't be too important. The main equipment you use will be the equipment you get from your class (ie. Weapons, armor, religious symbols, etc.), but it's good to keep a note just in case

outer crest
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yeah yeah

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that should be it besides bio and info, and a confusing tab called attributes and abilities but i just can't understand it

unique frigate
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You should be fine, I'd say that's everything

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Actually, did you adjust your AC with the armor you're carrying?

outer crest
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right forgot about that part

slow jasper
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"Abilities" are your six stats, like Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, etc.

outer crest
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what would the ac of leather armor be?

slow jasper
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11 + Dex Mod

unique frigate
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So yeah it's quite simple, if it's a leather armor it's 11+your Dexterity modifier, if you chose a chainshirt it's a 13+dexterity modifier(2 Max) and if you're using a shield, it's always +2 no matter what you're wearing

outer crest
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i also get a longbow, some arrows, and some javelins. do i add attacks for those as well?

unique frigate
slow jasper
unique frigate
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Keep note of their ranges

outer crest
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okay can you help me with this. same format as before.
attack: set ability+ a number. checkbox for proficient. range. magic bonus. crit range.
damage: a die+ set ability + a number. type. crit die

slow jasper
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You'll notice there are two numbers in the ranges.
A longbow, for example has a range of 150/600
These numbers are in feet.
The first number is "normal range" (150')
The second number is "long range" (600')
When you make an attack within normal range, you roll as normal.
For long range, (151'-600' in the case of a longbow), you make the attack at disadvantage.
Past the max range, you simply can't hit, the weapon has a max range.

unique frigate
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You're proficient in both, strength for javelin, Dexterity for Longbow, +0 for the extra numbers, crit range is always going to be 20, Javelin is 1d6 for damage and crit die, Longbow is 1d8.

outer crest
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type?

slow jasper
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P for Piercing

outer crest
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both?

unique frigate
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Yes

outer crest
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range for javelin?

slow jasper
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Also keep in mind that a javelin can be used to make melee attacks

unique frigate
slow jasper
unique frigate
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It's a melee weapon, but it can be thrown

outer crest
#

melee range then?

unique frigate
slow jasper
unique frigate
unique frigate
outer crest
unique frigate
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Sorry I don't know what I was reading instead

slow jasper
slow jasper
# outer crest ?,?

There are some weapons which are classified as melee weapons, but have the thrown property, which allows you to make a ranged attack with them by throwing them

outer crest
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i was asking for the melee range

unique frigate
# outer crest ?,?

Thrown means it can be used as a ranged weapon, but unlike most ranged weapons, they can still use your Strength modifier instead of Dexterity as usual for ranged weapons... Apparently

unique frigate
outer crest
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okay

ornate kiln
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melee range is always 5 feet unless stated otherwise

slow jasper
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Yeah, melee range is always 5' unless some other special property allows you to hit beyond that

outer crest
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okay

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okay now that should be it

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anything else?

slow jasper
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Yes, the simple default is:
Melee weapons use Strength
Ranged weapons use Dexterity
(unless some special property allows something else)

unique frigate
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Not that I'm aware of

viscid needle
#

Hey everyone! I just finished up my campaign and am looking to start a fresh one, I’m available whenever, Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT+10), I’m fairly new but not completely useless, PM if you have a spot free 😁

unique frigate
outer crest
unique frigate
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You're welcome

short tree
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Hi everybody, they say ya can't teach an old dog new tricks so I'm here to prove that wrong. I'm an older fella but I'm very keen to learn more and eventually find some folks to play with. Any tips are welcome. New Zealand time zone here.

cobalt frigate
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Less if you read the (free) Basic Rules first.

ornate kiln
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?new

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tame pendant
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It took me about 2-3 months to teach my newbies PF2e, considering 5e is easier, probably less

tame pendant
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I'm a newbie aswell in 5e

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Only thing I can help you with is telling you how to make them learn the rules

frigid helm
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2-3 months? how often did you play? that seems like a long time TBH.
Typically if your playing weekly, if you actively try and hit every rule/scenario maybe 2-3 sessions, and then the more niche rules will still catch people unawares at times.

tame pendant
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And sincerely the best tip here is, not just telling them what to do, and actively explain why you are putting them to do that, it took my guys a while to understand AC and DC, but after all they managed it.

Also making them read their characters is a gold mine. My guys used to read and make sinergies up to level 20 when they are bored so they know the ins and outs of their characters, especially if they are hard to learn.

And making them read the basic rules piece by piece is easy enough.

tame pendant
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We started in march

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But took a long payse between march and may when we restarted playing, I have no ideea how, but even the guy that had no ideea about PF at all, managed to learn the basics in 2-3 days. Either I am the best teacher ever, or he just read them Xd

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And also, DnD and other PnP rpg's aren't made to be rule cluttered like 40k or other wargames. Simple, easy to follow rules that you just have to read

icy aurora
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Any advice for a fighter with an eldritch knight archetype? On one side, he's a fighter so STR should be his top but on the other side, casting ability is on INT. Yet constitution is as well important.
Sorry if this ain't the right place.

halcyon schooner
halcyon schooner
patent briar
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If im reading it correctly psychic blades can only make 1 blade right?