#dnd-newcomers

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dire slate
smoky adder
dire slate
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There's a long list of DM's offering their games. Pick one which fits all the criteria you may have

hardy plinth
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and how do i get in touch with them

dire slate
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Just either DM them personally, or write in their message "Interested"

hardy plinth
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ok can you hook me up

dire slate
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How can I hook you up?

hardy plinth
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by helping me find someone

dire slate
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There's a large list of DM's offering their games.

As I mentioned, go through threads made by various DM's, and see if the timezone, playing method and settings are good for you

hardy plinth
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ok

dire slate
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I can't just easily hook you up with a DM. You're looking for a DM, there's a large collection of DM's there, willing to run a game.

hardy plinth
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ok thank you for your help

dire slate
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I wish you luck in finding a DM. Hope I helped enough

pearl yarrow
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Good dnd bots?

mortal garden
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Avrae lol. dndNat20

dapper gulch
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Yeah Avrae.

pearl yarrow
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Thx

smoky adder
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https://avrae.io/

Avrae

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brisk saffron
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Hey y'all! I don't know much about D&D, however my brother and I would like to dip our toes into the game. From the little bit of research I did, there's a bunch of vids with sessions from Dimension 20, Critical Role etc. Before I even get started on playing I think it'd be a good idea to watch people play first. Anyone have any favorite sessions/vids/channels to get started? Or maybe even a new group that wouldn't mind an 'observer' like myself? Thanks!

cobalt frigate
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What is D&D?

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How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
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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.

brisk saffron
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Thanks! Much appreciated!

viral pelican
# brisk saffron Hey y'all! I don't know much about D&D, however my brother and I would like to d...

I would actually recommend limiting how much dimension 20 and critical role you base your expectations on. They are professional actors, many with backgrounds in improv, and there's a whole team working to produce those shows...it's fun to watch! But it wont help so much to get you started in playing, because it's way beyond what home games can achieve.

There's an official let's play of the original 5e starter adventure, including some totally new players... Not as glamorous!! But more realistic https://youtu.be/hgNRe76o4_8

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Theres also plenty in between. Arcane Arcade and Dungeon Dudes are high end but not crazy end.

junior dagger
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When spellcasting, what does charisma and perception determine? And how would rolling for said spell work?

harsh fjord
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Perception isn't relevant to spellcasting. Charisma may be depending on the class your character is.

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Are you imagining a particular scenario?

junior dagger
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I am a tiefling red dragon sorcerer.

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Say I want to cast magic missile on an enemy 20 ft away. What would a DM instruct me to do?

harsh fjord
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Magic Missle doesn't involve an attack roll or a saving throw, so you would decide to do it and you'd roll the appropriate damage listed in the spell text.

mossy walrus
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to roll damage for the number of missiles fired based on what level you cast it at; as, magic missile is an automatic hit unless otherwise blocked by some feature or spell

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if speaking for a spell you need to roll to hit with, like firebolt as an example, you would:
Roll 1d20 and then add your spell modifier (Charisma as a sorceror) + Proficiency Bonus to the number you rolled to determine if the spell hits the target. If it does, roll for damage as normal

junior dagger
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Very helpful thank you 🙏

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One more thing. I am yet to find any actual explanations as to what sorcery points do. Can anyone explain it to me?

echo kelp
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A sorcerer gains a feature called Metamagic at level 3 (https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/sorcerer). They use sorcery points to fuel that feature which can do cool things like enable you to cast a spell as a bonus action, extend a spells duration, or extend a spells distance, or even cast the spell without verbal components (which could prevent it from being counterspelled!).

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Or even regain spell slots by using those sorcery points.

mossy walrus
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If using the Metamagic feature, you would simply state which option you are using when you cast a spell and mark down the spent sorcery points necessary to fuel the Metamagic option utilized

junior dagger
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Ok that’s sick thank you.

viral pelican
# junior dagger Say I want to cast magic missile on an enemy 20 ft away. What would a DM instruc...

Everything you were told about magic missile is correct, but there's one further thing to bear in mind...magic missile is unique in being automatic like that!

Most of your spells will do one of two things:
Either you do a spell attack roll where you roll d20+CHR+Proficiency and if it beats the enemy AC, you hit.
Or for other spells
The enemy does a saving throw roll, and tries to beat your spellcasting DC, which is usually 8+CHR+Proficiency

untold flint
# junior dagger Ok that’s sick thank you.

The class description for Sorcerers in the Basic Rules and PHB goes over what you can do with Sorcery Points, both the Metamagic options and the rules for converting SP to spell slots and vice versa.

dim thorn
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Hello,well as a new player to dnd,I wanted to know what a monk attack is (to be more specific,I wasn't sure how much damage I can do with a monk's deflect missile skill)

timid locust
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I'm not sure what you mean by "Monk Attack", exactly. Did you mean to ask "What is a Monk Weapon?"

A deflected missile deals the damage of your Monk Weapons, which is equal to your Martial Arts die.

pearl yarrow
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Can you log into dnd beyond with discord?

dim thorn
pearl yarrow
echo kelp
pearl yarrow
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I may have lost my account then

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I linked my twitch and it confirmed

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And after a series of unfortuanate events I can't sign in

echo kelp
pearl yarrow
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NVM
I"M LOGGED ON ON LY PHONE

echo kelp
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Also in the future, please use #ddb-support for support questions with DnDBeyond.

pearl yarrow
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Sorry

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I was panicing

echo kelp
timid locust
dim thorn
lyric fjord
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Hi there, I'm new and have never played DND before, but I've wanted to for several years now. I've been reading all the rules and watching guides and tips and stuff, but I'm still absolutely terrified to actually play. I wanted to introduce myself and keep reading up on the rules before I actually try and find a group, so thats all this is. Sorry if Ive wated your time, I just really dont know where to start

echo kelp
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Once you have a general feel for the rules, the next step is to find a group to play with.

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Check out #find-a-game to see the different ways you can find a group/game to join.

brisk saffron
steady sparrow
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Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to DnD, I've only played a few times years ago with some friends. I recently started listening to some DnD podcasts and it got me excited to get back into it. I don't have anyone to play with though, and there aren't many places that host games around me. This seems like a great way to basically start over. What would be the best way to get into a group and start playing?

fallen surge
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?looking

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• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

fallen surge
steady sparrow
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@fallen surge Thank you!

swift shard
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Where is a good place to create a new character for someone inexperienced? DnD Beyond is missing many races.

echo kelp
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You have to own the books on DnDBeyond to use anything not in the SRD

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This is true regardless of websiute/app you are using - not-SRD material must be pruchased/licensed.

swift shard
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Anyone familiar with the Taguel race from Fire Emblem? I have an OC of one who doesn't have her full human form anymore, stuck in an anthro form, who I'm thinking I could rework into a Haregon. Would that be too far fetched?

slow hawk
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Reflavoring an existing race is fine and encouraged

swift shard
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Awesome!

dark zodiac
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If a creature is deafened and has blindsight, does blindsight just stop working

echo kelp
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Nope - defenead just means:

A deafened creature can't hear and automatically fails any ability check that requires hearing.

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Blindsight is not impacted.

dark zodiac
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Thanks

nimble forge
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Hello everyone. Im completely new to DnD and I've been meaning to try it out for some time now. I want to get into this fascinating game but I have zero clue where to start. I was hoping I could be pointed into the right direction and get going with actual DnD experience. I plan on including other friends but for now I want to learn what it takes to play this game. Im intimidated by a lot of things and I'm not sure where to go or what to do. I was hoping someone could lead me into the right direction with these things so that my introduction isn't so confusing.

agile valley
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?new

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• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

misty lodge
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I'm not 100% brand new to 5e but I don't know much. I'm wondering what class is generally considered to be the most complex? As this is definitely subjective and not necessarily an easy/simple answer, which 2 or 3 classes/subclasses are the most complex or hard to learn?

slow hawk
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Wizard

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I would strongly steer any new player away from it

foggy saffron
# misty lodge I'm not 100% brand new to 5e but I don't know much. I'm wondering what class is ...

My top three hardest classes to learn (for me personally) would go (in no particular order)

  1. druid. Wildshape is a hell of a concept to tackle with its own list of rules to remember, along with learning spellcasting.

  2. paladin. A lot of features that work on their own resource pool means a lot of management for the player to handle. Also, getting down how you wanna roleplay your paladin doesn't always click easily with new players.

  3. warlock. This one is can range from easy-breezy to frustrating depending on how well you have a grasp of how spellcasting works in dnd, because warlocks have a form of casting spells that no other class in dnd does.

harsh fjord
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I’d say wizard, warlock, and artificer, as they all have lots of options to choose from (wizard with spells, artificer with the infusions, and warlock with eldritch invocations) and thus lots of interactions to deal with, whether you try to memorize them all or not. Druid would probably be my honorable mention.

misty lodge
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Hmm alright then I'm probably gonna play a Wizard or Artificer. My group has decided to play 5e instead of PF1E like normal so I'm most interested in whatever has the most complexity. My brain needs something to chew on and classes like Fighter and Barbarian just don't do it for me.

radiant meteor
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in dnd can I be a hands free champion in 2e or is this the wrong place to ask for 2e

glass summit
# misty lodge Hmm alright then I'm probably gonna play a Wizard or Artificer. My group has dec...

Artificer is a good choice for what you're looking for by the sounds of it. My current experience with a level 10 artificer has me falling in love with the class. Having two resources that you can prepare per day (spells + infusions) allows for a lot of customization to tackle a wide range of problems

In general I find that builds that use spellcasting to augment their martial abilities allow for the most complexity. Combining concentration effects with martial attacks such as that done by the moon druid, hexblade and battlesmith really does it for me personally

radiant meteor
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(is there even a 2e discord)

glass summit
radiant meteor
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ok thanks

radiant meteor
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ok so

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if I want to be an Eldritch Knight and be a small-scale imitation of Sauron is that possible? Like very minute-scale.

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and also be a fist fighter

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in standard 5e

misty lodge
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I mean based on just like reading the class I don't see why not? I don't know much tho

spare escarp
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How to get adopted into a group to play with im not sure how to find the right fit

agile valley
spare escarp
# agile valley <#1070720656917938227>

Yea I know it’s just, im a bit older and I’d prefer to play with adults for starters and also I don’t know what a lot of the choices are or mean it’s a bit overwhelming

viral pelican
fleet field
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Most of the people in find a game will be adults

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Also you should probably learn the basic rules first

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?new

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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.

viral pelican
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Also, depending where you live, many cities have gaming cafes that will have some sort of D&D presence. Heck, there's two in my small town, but we are kinda a nerd enclave!

fresh fable
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If you’re in the UK there are numerous Geekretreats popping up that run DnD most nights

spare escarp
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I used the char creator , I also did that intro game, I have played some tabletop but only briefly … (at events when I was a kid)

viral pelican
spare escarp
viral pelican
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You can even solo play, but that's obviously quite different! But it can really help with getting on top of the rules. When I was learning to DM, I solo played all of the encounters first, just so I could anticipate what might happen

spare escarp
viral pelican
spare escarp
spare escarp
viral pelican
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The second one is almost doing it like a "show" for us the audience. For me, I was more focussed on the combat not the roleplay, so I was just thinking "what would be a good move for the barbarian to make from here" etc

fresh fable
# spare escarp Unfortunately not

Other places to look are libraries and geek shops, being a bit of a shut in myself it can be quite daunting to go in some of these places to get a game but once you find the right group for you it’s great fun

spare escarp
fresh fable
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Best of luck to you finding an online group, spread your net wide and you’ll find something 👍

spare escarp
tranquil wasp
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Yeah been having trouble finding a online group to

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It feels like all the player and group spots get snatched up pretty quick

dire slate
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They do

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Have to be real keen on when new postings are made

fresh fable
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Don’t forget this isn’t the only place to look for online games, roll20, Reddit, other discords, https://startplaying.games/ but these are paid games I believe, Facebook dnd groups

dire slate
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Indeed

high lynx
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hey guys, I have been interested in doing a campaign for quite some time, but i am a complete newcomer to dnd, how does it work here?

fresh fable
high lynx
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probably joining one, since i dont think i can dm lol

dire slate
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?new

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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.

dire slate
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This might help^

fresh fable
dire slate
high lynx
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thing is, i went there after posting my message, but i dont have the #750812887697588356 and other

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is it because i'm new?

dire slate
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No, you should have it

high lynx
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hum

dire slate
high lynx
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as i clicked on all three of the links, they appeared in the top of all channels, but idk if they are truly there or not

dire slate
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If it is still not visible, head to #find-a-game and scroll way up

fresh fable
high lynx
dire slate
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Hold up.

Are you trying to post a message in there?

high lynx
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no, just looking what there is

fresh fable
high lynx
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and i want to have access to them, cause they are not in my list of channels

dire slate
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Go to channels and rolls, press all channels button, and then scroll down

high lynx
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i dont think i have the channels and roles

dire slate
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Till you find a " Find a game section",

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Then, just press to follow the category. It should help

fresh fable
high lynx
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huh

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i'm on pc ??

dire slate
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Hold on

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I'll DM you with the video for it.

high lynx
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k ty

ionic tendon
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Hello, if im a paladin and have two handed weapon heavy fighting talent (that allow to do another attack action x turn everytime a crit or heavy strike death occur) i can basically have 6 hits with speed spell casted?
1 normal attack
2 extra attack
3 normal attack from speed
4 extra attack
5 bonus attack from heavy two handed weapon fighthing death\crit
6 extra attack

is all correct?

ornate kiln
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Heavy fighting talent sounds like homebrew, or is this a translation?

echo kelp
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No - at most a paladin gets three attacks if they have the effects of the haste spell, and potentially 1 bonus action attack (must fit the requirements of using light melee weapon in your attacks)

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I think they are talking about the Two-Weapon Fighting bonus action feature.

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Two-Weapon Fighting
When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative.

viral pelican
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Assuming you are over level 5

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The feat and fighting style make that bonus attack better, but don't give you more attacks. You only get one bonus attack, and the haste spell has the explicit statement that it only provides one weapon attack, so wouldn't trigger extra attack a second time.

ionic tendon
viral pelican
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As a Paladin, two weapon fighting probably is not optimal for you. It takes a feat and a style to get the most out of it. Paladins are more "few big hits" focussed

viral pelican
dire slate
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As a suggestion, Paladins are best with Great Weapon Fighting

echo kelp
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You only get one bonus action per turn (unless something alters that but pretty sure very little alters that)

dire slate
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You've learned to put the weight of a weapon to your advantage, letting its momentum empower your strikes. You gain the following benefits:

  • On your turn, when you score a critical hit with a melee weapon or reduce a creature to 0 hit points with one, you can make one melee weapon attack as a bonus action.
  • Before you make a melee attack with a heavy weapon that you are proficient with, you can choose to take a -5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, you add +10 to the attack's damage.

^Great Weapon Master

viral pelican
dire slate
ionic tendon
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@jale ok lets say you are right on haste, and about the bonus attack from Great Weapon Master? you get the extra attack there? so
2+2+1 attacks x turns ipotetically?

dire slate
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You have in your turn
1 Action
1 Bonus Action
1 Reaction
1 Special Action
And other actions.

viral pelican
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As Damien says, you get one bonus action. GWM Unlocks the right to use that for an additional attack. It doesn't grant more bonus actions 😞

dire slate
viral pelican
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Sad face for lack of many bonus actions

dire slate
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But I agree, having a lack of bonus actions sucks.

ionic tendon
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yea under haste is clearly stated (one weapon attack only so it means not extra attack nor two attacks ecc)
so extra attack apply only 1 time x turn only in my normal attack action, no in the haste attack and not in the bonus action. did i got it right?
how you categorize extra attack @dire slate is the "special action"? sure isnt a bonus action

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Choose a willing creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, the target's speed is doubled, it gains a +2 bonus to AC, it has advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and it gains an additional action on each of its turns. That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action

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Okay

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With Haste, you get your +2 AC, advantage on dex saves and additional action.

You get an additional one action, which you can use for:
One more attack, to dash, disengage, hide or use an object action

viral pelican
velvet jetty
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Hi

dire slate
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So, if you already used your action to attack, haste allows you to attack once more

fresh fable
dire slate
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Yeah. We should move this to Rules tbh

echo kelp
short lance
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Hey guys, yesterday i just did my first DnD character on DnD Beyond. I don’t really know the rules off the DnD and i only know how a few of the systems works. My own character is an Wizard and I had an question to an specific spell. If I use the spell „Burning Hand“, do I burn myself too when I cast it? When I look at the range of this spell, it says „Self/15 ft.“

viral pelican
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Two spells to compare that might make this clearer are Lighning Bolt and Catapult. Lighning bolt has a bolt of lightning emerge in a line from your position. So it says Self(100ft) - A 100ft line that starts on yourself.

Catapult has you pick up an object within range and hurl it in a line. The range is 60ft - because that object can be anywhere within 60ft of you. So it just says 60ft, and the line drawn can be from whatever object you choose.

short lance
swift shard
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What is a good place to help make a character sheet for my Taguel turned Haregon? I’ve not made a character sheet of my own yet, and I want to make sure I make her balanced

fresh fable
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Dndbeyond if you have the race to use

smoky adder
slow hawk
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What do you mean by balanced?

velvet escarp
pseudo marsh
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Hey, so I have no idea how this game works but I want to learn for my friend! I have no idea where to start, what should I do?

timid locust
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?new

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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.

timid locust
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Check out some of these links! The introductory demo is especially useful, I've heard!

pseudo marsh
unborn heath
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If something says "eat" in its requirement, say like a mushroom or something, but instead it gets injected, would the effect still happen?

viral pelican
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Usually, it's advisable to only change it to something that is equivalent to eating. For example, a health potion should be drunk. You could argue, it's the same to drink it as inject it. But then you might have someone who tries to go into battle with health potions fed into their body by drips, like Bane...and then you have broken the game a little!

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This is why you hear the phrase "Flavour is Free". Sure, it's fine to say you inject not drink. But it's not fine to change away from the rational limitations implied by "drink".

fresh thunder
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Evening folks

silent pawn
sonic cargo
sullen jewel
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Hi im neww

viral pelican
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Hello both

flint lance
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Hello

swift shard
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What are good weapons for a character high in dexterity?

fresh thunder
grave spear
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Hello all 👋 just joined. Played many years ago, looking to play again, virtually or locally.

candid shadow
swift shard
fresh thunder
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Got any tips on how to make good backstories?

candid shadow
viral pelican
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And remember, flavour is free. If your character concept requires something "cooler", but you are happy with it functioning exactly like a rapier does, then just talk to your DM about it. One of my players is a DEX ranger who wields a very aragorn-like sword. It's just a reflavoured rapier. As long as he respects all the rapier rules, it makes no difference what we call it.

viral pelican
fresh thunder
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Thanks you 😄

viral pelican
# fresh thunder Thanks you 😄

Let me give you an example from my current campaign. Both players were totally new.
Not helpful backstory: My character is from somewhere remote. They don't know anyone here. They have some trauma in their past. No, I won't decide what that trauma was.
Helpful backstory: My character is from somewhere remote, so I don't know anyone around here or any real info about this region. They were raised by a kindly Bronze dragon after their family was slain by orcs. The dragon has been cursed (or diseased or something) and can't use all its draconic powers, like its breath. To complete my apprenticeship to the dragon, I must find an old tome of dragon lore that includes a spell that will cure them.

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You see how the two are quite similar in a lot of ways, but the second one gives the DM so much more to latch on to. All I have to do is put some clue down that the tome is in X location and it gives that character a motivation to go there.

fresh thunder
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I see that, and see what can be done oddiffHaha

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Thanks alot

viral pelican
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No problem!

alpine hazel
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It’s my first playing dnd any tips for being a paladin?

cobalt frigate
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Hit often to smite.

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The advice will depend on the oath you choose though.

harsh fjord
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Talk out-of-game with your party about the personality you're considering and how that would work with (or clash) with the group. Sort out how everyone can participate without someone ruining the fun at the table.

pseudo marsh
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Hey Im trying to assign points to my 6 abilities (strength, dexterity, etc). How many points do I have to give out?

fresh fable
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Find the section on Variant: Customizing Ability Scores

timid locust
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(If your DM is using the point buy system, of course!)

west brook
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Hello there (●’◡’●)ﾉ

fresh thunder
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General kenobi... wait wrong universe

languid epoch
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Hi I am looking for a dm I am a newish player I have played magic the gathering and I want to join a campaign and just have fun I have a thing in #750812887697588356

cobalt frigate
dim thorn
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As a new player,I want to try and become a DM. Now I need some tips for that. Fellow DMs,do you have any suggestions?

cobalt frigate
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First head on over to #dm-discussion where you can ask questions and advice.

real current
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what's Dexterity?

dire slate
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A Dexterity check can model any attempt to move nimbly, quickly, or quietly, or to keep from falling on tricky footing.

All the stealing, sneaking, and just plain maneuverability checks are Dexterity

real current
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k

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what's Arcana, also

ornate kiln
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Dexterity:

noun Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.

dire slate
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Arcana. Your Intelligence (Arcana) check measures your ability to recall lore about spells, magic items, eldritch symbols, magical traditions, the planes of existence, and the inhabitants of those planes.

real current
#

hm

ornate kiln
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read this

dire slate
#

?new

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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.

eternal yoke
#

I've seen a build recently about the monk class using a longsword as a monk weapon, but I am unsure if monks can use longswords, since it isn't a simple melee weapon. Does this render the monk unable to use the longsword?

ornate kiln
fresh fable
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Think it’s called dedicated weapon

ornate kiln
#

yep

eternal yoke
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Let's say as a monk, I use the versatile property (two handed) on the longsword to make a regular attack; can I also make the unarmed strike as a bonus action by "dropping" the longsword with only one hand while still holding it in the other hand and then making the unarmed strike?

fresh fable
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Unarmed strikes can be hands feet knees head butt etc

ornate kiln
#

you dont need to drop the sword

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just make unarmed strikes with feet or whatever you want

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you also dont need to hold the sword in two hands to attack with both hands

smoky adder
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Any weapon that requires two hands only does so at the moment you attack, as well.

tropic geode
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Hi everyone. I am new to DnD and i have a question about something i saw on a live game of dnd (probably e5 but i dont know for sure). There was a character that made a ritual after he saw some of his firends die. He said some magical words and put a hole in his chest then took out his hearth and froze it and gave it to his crow. i was wondering if it was a formal dnd thing or a custom plot of some

smoky adder
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Why did he do that?

sudden otter
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That's a custom plot of some kind, first of all

smoky adder
sudden otter
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Riiiight, no idea what the outcome of all that ritual was. But seems highly dramaticised

fresh fable
tropic geode
haughty schooner
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OK, quick question, kind of in a rush:
A DM friend has created a local adventure league near me, but has had an arguement with the other DM, and i wanna step up, where cna i get campaigns and/or oneshots for me, absolute newbie player and to-be-DM ??

fresh fable
haughty schooner
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gud, ty

eternal yoke
#

As a rogue, the recommended plan of attack to best utilize the sneak attack feature is to use the "hide action" after every round. However, how is this possible to hide if you have to disengage first which uses your bonus action, thereby not allowing you to use your hide action?

swift ginkgo
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This is my first time building a character and this is so confusing to start

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I think I got it, but i was not ready

spice horizon
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Which part of character creation?

fresh fable
swift ginkgo
fresh fable
swift ginkgo
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can i just paste the link here?

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or is there a specific place?

fresh fable
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Here will do

swift ginkgo
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oh

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did i do that right?

spice horizon
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I copy pasta'd it.

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Quick question, did you roll for these stats?

swift ginkgo
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yes

fresh fable
swift ginkgo
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i thought i clicked it before making my character

fresh fable
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Use standard array or point buy when starting out

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If your making a warlock you want charisma as your highest stat

dim thorn
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I just read through the basic rules for some magical classes and there was a major question in my mind:
How should cleric/druid/sorcerer prepare their spells? How does it work? when should they do it and most importantly why should they do it?

spice horizon
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Cleric and Druids can prepare spells during their long rest since they have full access to their spell list.

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Sorcerers can change one spell every level up, but otherwise are stuck with it.

mossy walrus
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As for the why of it, that is dependent on what you are going up against, have faced, or may face. If a spell hasn't been of use to you, you may want to swap it out for another available to you; or, if you know x is coming up, you may wish to adjust your spells to suit the potential situation

dim thorn
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But how does it happen? Do you just say "I will change my spells" and that's it?

fresh fable
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You just change them on a long rest,

harsh fjord
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Some DMs may ask you how your character prepares their spells, but that's not RAW. Just the fact they can do so is enough for it to happen in game.

dim thorn
dim thorn
harsh fjord
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Bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and rangers know a limited number of spells; that's all they can cast. Artificers, paladins, clerics, and druids can access their class's full spell list (provided they have the proper spell slots), prepping a few from that list. Wizard is an outlier: they can have spells in their spellbook and prep a certain number from those.

coral orbit
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ok so im new, used to play years ago and i'm looking to get back into it but im trying to find a group

harsh fjord
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harsh fjord
dim thorn
# harsh fjord Bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and rangers know a limited number of spells; that's ...

So let's get this straight:
1.Bards,warlocks,sorcerers,rangers can only change their spell list after they level up to a new level
2.Clerics,paladins,druids, artificers have full access,but have to prepare it with a long rest
3.Wizards are different,as they have to learn spells and add it to their spell book. And they can change their prepared spells with a long rest
Correct me if I'm wrong in anything

mossy walrus
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Correct, aye

harsh fjord
#

Otherwise, you've got the gist of it!

real current
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is it mandatory to put a backstory for a character?

harsh fjord
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It's up to the table and DM, so no, but it's pretty common to have something to describe who your character was before the current adventure.

mossy walrus
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a backstory? Not necessarily. Some DM's may wish for it to be able to organically fit your character into the world/know their motives.

dim thorn
real current
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i utterly failed at the demo
as a normal person would, i'm never gonna even try the game or look at it again

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i hate failure /j

cobalt frigate
#

The difference is that you're not going to be playing alone. D&D is a collaborative game played with a group.

real current
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do people tend to be kinder when regarding failure

cobalt frigate
#

Depends on the person.

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Remember this is a game where there is not clear win/lose outcome (well, other than a TPK (Total Party Kill)).

mortal garden
# real current do people tend to be kinder when regarding failure

Typically yeah! But it’ll vary group by group and depend on the circumstances.

One thing I’d say to keep in mind that failure doesn’t immediately mean a bad time. Failure is often even necessary to get those “wow!” moments that you’ll remember for a really long time!

cobalt frigate
#

To be honest, if there is no risk of failure then why play anything? Always winning isn't fun, there's no challenge.

mossy walrus
#

sometimes, failing is actually enjoyable and leads to the best comedic moments for a party

tranquil scaffold
#

Hello

cobalt frigate
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The game is based around the randomness of the dice. You aren't going hit the monster 100% of the time and sometimes you fail your saving throws. Risk of failure is built into the game. If you are risk averse to failure then probably don't play this game.

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¯_(ツ)_/¯

eternal yoke
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Lets say you have a polearm with reach as a barbarian, you are 15ft (or 3 tiles) away from your enemy. You move 5ft (1 tile) to your enemy, you attack, and then move back to your original position. On that enemies turn, if he moves within 10 ft (2 tiles) of you, do you get an opportunity attack?

solemn light
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Only if you have the Sentinal feat if I'm understanding you're meaning. They have to leave your threatened range to provoke an OA, but Sentinel lets you OA if they enter as well.

mossy walrus
solemn light
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Aaah, my bad, one of my players has both I get them mixed up

mossy walrus
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No worries, understandable

solemn light
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(and so do all my group apparently because they call 'Sentinel!' when anyone steps too close. Gonna have to chat about that)

real current
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is discord always required for D&D

cobalt frigate
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Depends on the individual DM's setup.

viral pelican
cobalt frigate
#

Creating your own Discord server is free...

eternal yoke
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Can I simulate a scenario with someone to understand mechanics with one of my character sheets?

alpine pulsar
eternal yoke
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yes that works, since I can't post images on this channel

smoky adder
sharp ravine
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Hello

real current
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do I need to use my voice for communication always?

cobalt frigate
#

That depends on the DM.

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Personally as a DM I prefer voice because I'm busy with reading stuff on four monitors while I DM so I don't want to read a text channel on what each player is chatting about. Voice is easier for multi-tasking as a DM.

frigid helm
real current
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hnngh i genuinely hate using my voice

frigid helm
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Play by post games exist.

sharp ravine
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yeah I'm kinda new in dnd

real current
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i'm not even gonna try going into DND, this is frying my brain

sharp ravine
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I've read the basic rules

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and I find it interesting

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I also have the starter set but I have nobody to start with

foggy fable
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I only have the basic set sadness can’t find anyone around me to play but I’m not giving up yet

real current
real current
foggy fable
#

Yeshhh

young perch
#

how am i able to join campaigns?

odd reef
#

You could go to the looking for dm chat 🙂

#

You could as someone you know who is already dming to join an existing campaign (though this may be harder) or you could go to the looking-for-dm channel that is in this very discord 🙂

foggy fable
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I’m looking into 3 groups right now

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Two already the same thing and the other one is a new group but we’re missing people

sharp ravine
foggy fable
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Idk I joined from a friend

odd reef
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Well why not invite ThunderDragon45 as well seeing as they are looking for a campaign too?

#

I would ask since you are missing people

foggy fable
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I’ll try to ask but rnt I’m cooking lol

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Sloppy joe rice and stir fry

odd reef
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lmao what a multitask

sharp ravine
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How do I use de looking for a DM

odd reef
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you have to put in a command I think

sharp ravine
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It says I have no permmission to chat there

foggy fable
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Cooking music typing the workflow

echo kelp
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?looking

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echo kelp
#

^ Information on how to find a group/game to join (inlcuding info on how to post in our #looking-for channels)

odd reef
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Thanks 😄

foggy fable
#

The back up arrived

odd reef
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haha i was sweatin

foggy fable
#

Time to fight the bard with a dragon

real current
#

what is Noncore DND?

echo kelp
#

I will add a bit of caution to finding a game/group - finding the right group can take time and effort. It generally does not happen overnight (but it could!). Scheduling is usually the biggest issue, followed by mismatched expectations. So be patient and keep trying.

odd reef
#

All hail UndyingNoob

echo kelp
# real current what is Noncore DND?

Where are you seeing this? It could mean using third-party rules and publications to enhance the group's D&D games. Or if you're talking about DnDBeyond, it relates to adventures and materials outside of the core books.

real current
merry heath
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Hello!

echo kelp
real current
#

ah

odd reef
real current
#

what is Eberron and Dragonlance

merry heath
echo kelp
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Eberron is kind of like... a film noire/steampunk-like setting

odd reef
merry heath
echo kelp
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Dragonlance is more heroic fantasy but with cataclysmic wars that have happened or may yet happen soon.

merry heath
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I DM once a week and I'm looking for a discord game to have a PC on lol

echo kelp
#

These are very simplified explanations of those settings though but should give you an idea of what they're like.

merry heath
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I know it's not the same as a in person but I feel like it world be kind of cool to play on discord somebody recommended it and said that there's many one shot games on discord.

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echo kelp
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^ Great stuff too!

merry heath
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Thank you guys! Thank you so much!

swift shard
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I'm not sure how to share my character sheet on here. The server doesn't allow picture uploads.

smoky adder
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You could share a link to an image.

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(The link you've currently shared requires an account to view it.)

swift shard
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Oh yeah, derp ^_^

harsh fjord
flat escarp
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Hello, I'm new to dnd. I played it for the first time last day with my friend and i really loved it. Is there something i must learn about this game?

hoary carbon
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Best way to learn is by playing but I recommend getting familiar with the basics like rolling and stats

echo kelp
#

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• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

How does it work?

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• 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.

echo kelp
#

^ some helpful info to get you started

flat escarp
#

thanks a lot

echo kelp
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Basic rules are free and is enough to get you playing.

flat escarp
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oh, one more thing, how do i design my character here?

hoary carbon
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Go to Dndbeyonds website and go to character creator

flat escarp
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okay, thanks

smoky adder
chilly quiver
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What's a modron

#

It's part of wild magic

smoky adder
#

A construct from Mechanus, the clockwork plane.

hard merlin
#

Hey everyone! I'm new to D&D and looking for a group to play with possibly if anyone is willing to let me join! I'm a fast learner and really enjoy the whole RP aspect of the game!

fresh fable
haughty light
#

I’ve never played D&D and have basically 0 knowledge other than you have to roll a dice to do things would anyone be down to teach me 🤡

dire slate
#

?new

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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.

dire slate
#

@haughty light

haughty light
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Ty king

eternal yoke
#

Is there such a thing as a variant Dwarf? If so, is there any source material?

solemn light
#

Not in 5e, no.
Variant is more of a mechanical thing- it isn't a 'subrace' or anything like that, it just changes how a subrace/race acts.
Variant human changes humans from +1 to all, to plus +1 to two skills and gets a bonus feat.
Varient tiefling has options to replace the stats/spells/traits with different ones but more mix and match.

In 5e dwarf options are Hill Dwarf, Mountain Dwarf, Deep Dwarf. Eberron rising from the last war has 'Mark of Warding' Dwarves.

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# exotic remnant

Does this guide focus on 5e or do i need to read 5e in another web

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules is for 5E.

nimble badge
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Ok thanks

cobalt frigate
#

5th Edition (5E) is the current edition.

nimble badge
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Yup!

viral pelican
hazy girder
#

what is contested by an intimidation check

viral pelican
crude musk
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There are no rules specifying what contests an intimidation check, the rules only give a few examples. As such, it'd be down to the DM to decide which is a good topic for #dm-discussion

cobalt frigate
#

?new @knotty lance

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• 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.

knotty lance
#

Very

cobalt frigate
#

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

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

Both are linked above.

strong pivot
#

Might be a dumb question but what can a person do with weapons aside from the average hit. Can someone like throw their weapon, use it to knock someone to the ground etc?

solemn light
viral pelican
strong pivot
#

Oh sweet, thanks!

nimble badge
#

Wow

#

Is there a full guide, or comprehensive page for Druid class what strngths and weaknesses, optimal weapons, and all those

echo kelp
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We have #optimization if you want to dive into “optimization” builds but it’s very opinionated theorizing with math. Many folks would just say go with what’s fun for you and your group.

strong pivot
#

Is it possible to Miguel O'Hara chokeslam someone???

fresh fable
#

You can shove them to the floor

foggy saffron
old trout
#

hey I was wondering if any one can help me. I'm trying to help someone who's never played make a wizard but I'm also pretty new and I don't know were to but the best stat and the worst stat.

#

sorry if that's to much to ask for.

mighty coral
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Intelligence

old trout
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thank you

mighty coral
#

you can find more on page 45 in the player's handbook

old trout
#

I dont have the players handbook yet

#

Its very frustrating to help everyone make their character's because some people get a little impatient.

simple goblet
smoky adder
old trout
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thank you

hazy girder
#

Does rolling always go for d20s or does it sometimes go for damage hits and other dice?

timid locust
#

Checks, saves, and attacks always use a d20. Damage, on the other hand, uses d4, d6, d8, and d12s instead.

#

On rare occasions, some effects and features might add something like 1d4 to your d20 roll, but you'll still be rolling that d20.

lyric fjord
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Hello everybody 🙂 I'm new here! Any suggestions?

timid locust
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If it's not a check, a save, or an attack, it'll always specify what you need to roll.

#

?new

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• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
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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.

timid locust
#

Hi Meed! Take a look though these links if you're new. I've heard the introductory demo is extremely helpful, and the Handbooker Helper series is great for more specific questions.

lyric fjord
timid locust
#

That'd what this channel is for! We'd be happy to answer what you need.

hazy girder
#

Is there some kind of drunk condition

mortal garden
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Nope. Not officially.

In the past I’ve just kind of hand waved if, but if you need to start somewhere for actual mechanics, you can look at Poisoned.

viral pelican
hazy girder
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Ic

#

Poisoned doesn't deal damage?? My life was a lie

simple goblet
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Poisoned gives disadvantage on ability checks and saves attack rolls I believe

timid locust
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There's certain poisons (the item) which deal damage, but Poisoned (the condition) only causes you to have disadvantage on some rolls

viral pelican
#

Took the words righ tout of my mouth 😄

crude musk
hazy girder
#

Oh lmao

#

And poison gets applied just as usual, no over time or smth?

timid locust
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Depends on the effect. Many things that deal poison damage just deal a single instance of damage.

The Poisoned condition often lasts a while.

hazy girder
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Ic

#

I think poisoned is an overkill so just roll 4 dice and take the second lowest (very good idea)

hazy girder
simple goblet
#

Advantage is only for d20 rolls. There are abilities that allow rerolling damage dice, but they don't fall under the advantage naming

viral pelican
hazy girder
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Aint no way

#

Show me the anydice chart or whatever you used

viral pelican
# 
output {2}@2d20 named "Disadvantage"
output {2}@3d20 named "Roll 4 keep 2nd"
output {3}@3d20 named "Roll 4 keep 3rd"

You might want to try Roll 4 keep 2nd. It's somewhere between Disadvantage and a normal roll.

#

Oops i did roll 3 not roll 4

#

hang on let me fix that

#

Ah yeah that was my mistake 😄

hazy girder
#

💀

viral pelican
#

standard roll 10.50
Disadvantage 7.17
Roll 4 keep 2nd 12.50
Roll 4 keep 3rd 8.50

#

My apologies.

hazy girder
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Spunds bout right

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GUYS LETS ROLL 6 DICE AND KEEP THE 4TH ONE!!

smoky adder
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I think roll distribution is entirely outside the scope of a discussion for newcomers.

viral pelican
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I think it does overcomplicate things though, for such an edge case. Disadvantage is simple and familiar to everyone, and the difference between 7.17, 8.5 and 10.5 is not....game-making.

hazy girder
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Nah I was joking lol

smoky adder
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Why don't you take this to a more appropriate channel like #dm-discussion?

viral pelican
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I think the point has concluded.

hazy girder
#

Where does voice acting advice go?

harsh fjord
polar venture
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yo

#

soo

#

should i find a game first before making my character

simple goblet
#

You often want to tailor your character to the DM's campaign and setting. For example a sailor character is probably not going to have a good time in a desert campaign

harsh fjord
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If you make a character before finding a game, don’t expect to play it as is since it may not fit the setting, vibe, or such. Have character concepts and tweak those once you find a group.

#

Going through the process of creating a character can be helpful regardless.

simple goblet
#

You can definitely make characters to learn and get familiar with the process before finding a DM, but be prepared to modify your concepts to fit

smoky adder
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I'd recommend coming up with a few loose character concepts. Then when you join a game, you can work with the DM to find the best fit and finalize the details.

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I usually try to tie my own characters into the theme of the campaign itself, though, so I prefer making mine once I have more information.

polar venture
#

oh okay...

#

so uhhh

#

im like really new to this

#

what would be the best way of making a character?

simple goblet
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As a new player, I would recommend figuring out the concept for your character. Do you want to wear heavy armour, fight with certain types of weapons, or rely mostly on magic

polar venture
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k thx

#

so is there anywhere else to go to find games fast

smoky adder
#

If you don't have a DM yet, just skip the Home tab with all the settings, and start on the next page with Race.

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And when you get to Ability Scores, I'd stick with Standard Array or Point Buy. If a DM wants you to roll, they'll have you do that later.

vernal rover
#

Hi :) I've never played any tabletop rp games, but I've wanted to for a few years now. How do I find a newbie friendly game?

timid locust
#

?looking

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timid locust
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Searching in the channel above can help narrow down your options! Some games are even advertised as new player friendly outright.

smoky spire
#

What if I'm looking for a DM and other players if I don't have any

smoky adder
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Just look for the DM.

#

The DM will get the other players.

smoky spire
#

I already posted in looking for dm

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Was jus making sure

hazy girder
#

How do I introduce someone to dnd that is completely sceptical about it?

cobalt frigate
#

Have them watch a play through show?

smoky adder
hazy girder
cobalt frigate
# hazy girder Critical role?

Critical Role and Dimension 20 are the two top D&D shows. However, keep in mind they are polish, high production value shows first and foremost and not indicative of what a typical D&D session is really like.

thorn yacht
#

Um, hi. I am new, and you may call me Kat. I created a new character but I'm struggling to be in a game, which it's a struggle to find. I'm still learning the basics but I'm interested already! Can anyone help me?

timid locust
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timid locust
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Hello! Have you checked the channel above? Finding a game isn't always easy, as it requires a lot of things to fall into place just right. But hopefully you'll come across something that works soon!

stuck rivet
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Hello. I am new, I was wondering how most d&d games over Discord take place. I watched an Asmongold video with him and 2 friends playing on an online 2d tabletop with different environments and monsters which piqued my interest. If I took place in a campaign over Discord would we just talk over the mic and imagine everything or would we use an online tabletop? Asking this generally as in what do most people do.

cobalt frigate
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If playing online, people would either use a Virtual Tabletop (VTT), such as Roll20, Foundry, or owlbear.rodeo, or use Theatre of the Mind (aka your imagination).

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I DM online and I use the Foundry VTT.

stuck rivet
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thank you so much

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❤️

fresh basalt
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Hey so I’m relatively new dnd, been playing since idk I’d say august but I have a really cool story line I wanna do but I don’t know how to dm, let along get started on being a dm, any tips?

cobalt frigate
fresh basalt
signal fog
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@fresh basalt The best way to learn how to DM is to watch other DMs such as the best ever Matt Mercer from Critical role

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Or you can join a server and listen in on DMs

viral pelican
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Note: people who recommend watching critical role or dimension 20 for tips on how to make your home game better are probably deliberately trolling. You shouldn't measure yourself against professional actors with teams of writers and other artistic professionals backing them up. They are fun to watch.

signal fog
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Matt Mercer did some DM tutorials a few years back and they are really good

halcyon forge
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Honestly though, it would be good inspiration. My advice to be a good DM is simple though: Be the DM you want to have.

fresh basalt
cobalt frigate
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Keep in mind Matt Mercer is a professional actor, who's great at improv, and he's been playing for decades too. Be inspired but build your own DM style.

fresh basalt
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That’s really good to know!

signal fog
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WhackSteven from TableStory and Mark from High Rollers are very good DMs to watch

viral pelican
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I totally believe in tutorials and analysis of what makes them good, that can be really helpful. But watching these shows uncritically (lol) is probably going to make it feel like an insurmountable challenge. If you need to learn to walk, don't try to learn by watching Olympic runners!

fresh basalt
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Ok perfect these are great starters!

frigid helm
signal fog
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Another way to learn how to DM would be one on one training with an experienced DM

signal fog
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If anyone has any other basic questions about how to get started in DnD Im here to answer as best as I can

fresh basalt
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I really appreciate that!

signal fog
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Your Welcome

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Thats why we are here for is to help people who want to learn about playing and DMing DnD. There is some great advise on here

autumn blaze
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Hi I am very new to D&D as have never ever played it but have found myself 50+ episodes in on the 1st campaign of critical role and has made me want to learn how to actually play! What would people say is the best way to learn how to play D&D?

cobalt frigate
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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.

autumn blaze
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Thank you! 🙂

signal fog
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@autumn blaze The best way to learn how to play DnD is to join a server

timid locust
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More specifically, the best way to learn is to actually play a game. But there's plenty of ways you can prepare beforehand: give the basic rules a read, check out the Handbooker Helper videos linked above, or give the introductory demo a try. Many tables expect you to understand the general gist of the basic rules, but even experienced players will run into scenarios in-game that will require a few minutes of looking back at how things are handled.

cobalt frigate
# autumn blaze Thank you! 🙂

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.

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Joining a table without knowing any of the fundamental rules is something I would not recommend you do. DMs are busy as it is so make their lives easier by learning as much of the rule as you can (you don't need to memorize them since the books are there to be referenced) so the DM doesn't have to pause the game frequently to explain the rules, classes, spells, etc. to you.

autumn blaze
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Thank you all very much! I will get to reading and watching all of these then get looking for a game to join!

signal fog
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Glad to help @autumn blaze

unkempt pivot
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are the campaigns posted in #looking-for-players newcomer friendly? I know the basics and such but i have only played with friends and we use a lot of homebrew rules

timid locust
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Some are, some aren't! You'll have to check on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes the descriptions will let you know outright, but sometimes you'll have to reach out to the DM.

unkempt pivot
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oh gotcha

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thank you

dim thorn
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What are planes of existence?

mild delta
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hey im new to the game

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would anyone be able to teach me how to play

cobalt frigate
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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
#

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.

mild delta
cobalt frigate
cyan pulsar
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What advice would you give someone who had never played, but enjoys the game..who wants to Dm with friends who also have never played?

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Besides like studying rules and such lol

dim thorn
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Can anyone explain what exactly are the planes of existence?

cobalt frigate
harsh fjord
upbeat haven
dim thorn
quaint chasm
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Yo! Just joined the server. I know little about dnd but i really wanna join someones campaign. Any DMs willing to take a new person?

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I really jusy wanna learn how to play dnd

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s a few handy links here to get you started.

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?new

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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.

smoky adder
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That last one can help if you’re looking for a group to join.

ivory sandal
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Hi
I am new to dnd

smoky adder
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Welcome!

ivory sandal
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Thank you

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I have a few characters sheets and would love to join an adventure

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I need help to find a chat to join

smoky adder
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We’ve got a few channels to help you find a game. Head over here to get started:

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?looking

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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.

deft sigil
ivory sandal
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Thank you

mellow anvil
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Hello, looking for some advice/inspiration... been following DnD for a bit content/reading wise and have been wanting to play for months, grabbed the player handbook and watched some basic rule guides, character creation and a wee bit of lore. I want to play in campaigns , but am somewhat worried as it would be my first campaign and even if there are groups willing to take in new players/beginners i feel like it would be annoying having a new person in a group.... anyways please throw advice in my face

harsh fjord
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If a group says they’re newbie-friendly, trust them. If they aren’t actually, it’ll become apparent rather quickly, and you can leave the game knowing it wasn’t a good fit anyway.

Everyone’s there to have fun. Try not to forget it—they’re not showing up to judge you. While new players can definitely change the dynamic, it isn’t always a bad thing! Virtually everything in the game is new to them, which can remind older players the excitement they felt when they got started.

Plus, everyone has to start somewhere at some point; a good group will understand that so long as you yourself are honest with them about what you do/don’t know. The better you can set yourself up to know things before the game is a good strategy. You might look to join some one-shots as those would let you test out your knowledge without worrying about being a long-term burden (or whatever concerns you may have).

rocky hearth
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hello!

eternal skiff
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Anybody recommend a video to learn dnd quickly

slow hawk
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But the pin has some

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?new

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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.

eternal skiff
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Ik it ain’t ganna be quick, I’m a slow person

slow hawk
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Take your time, go thru the materials above

eternal skiff
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Ok thanks

mellow anvil
hazy girder
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can all classes use the ready action?

cobalt frigate
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Yes

hazy girder
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are there any other acctions like these?

cobalt frigate
hazy girder
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Btw can you do difficulty like dc 7 and any other number that doesn't divide by 5

cobalt frigate
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What? There are no restrictions on the types of actions by any class

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Why would the Ready action be limited to certain classes?

viral pelican
hazy girder
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Oh you cant hide with a bonus action... nvm

hazy girder
cobalt frigate
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A spellcaster has a DC for their spells.

hazy girder
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Btw 20 on a skill check isnt an automatic success, but wb 20 on a hit die?

cobalt frigate
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8 + PB + mod

hazy girder
cobalt frigate
hazy girder
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Attack roll*

viral pelican
# hazy girder Spellcasting dc?

When casting a spell that would cause the target to perform a Saving Throw, the difficulty of that saving throw is determined by the caster's Spell Casting DC, which is set at 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Skill Modifier (INT for Wizards, CHR for sorcerors and Warlocks, WIS for Druids and Clerics...etc.)

hazy girder
viral pelican
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Most spells will either have the caster roll an attack roll against the target's AC, or have the target roll a saving throw against the caster's Spellcasting DC.

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Take for example, Dominate Monster.

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
hazy girder
cobalt frigate
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Perhaps you should re-read the Basic Rules again...

hazy girder
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Lol

viral pelican
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Or a simpler pair of examples:
With Firebolt, the caster needs to hit a target, so it comes down to their sharp-shooting skills. They roll an attack roll, and its got to beat the target's AC.
With Fireball, the caster is just throwing down a huge explosion. The targets in the area all roll a Dexterity check to get out of the way. The difficulty of this check is the spellcaster's DC.

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The approach you use will be stated by the spell text. If it says "attack roll", then the caster is rolling against AC. If it says "saving throw", then the target rolls against the DC. I think there may be instances where both happen, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

hazy girder
hazy girder
cobalt frigate
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The wizard for example:
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier

viral pelican
hazy girder
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alr I think I got this

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So when you throw an improvised projectile it does 1d4, right? What about improvised melee?

ornate kiln
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same 1d4 (+modifier)

hazy girder
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  • what modifier 😭
ornate kiln
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well you ususally add your strenght modifier to melee damage, and your dex modifier to the damage of ranged attacks

(some exceptions are lined out in the thrown and finesse weapon properties)

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like, íf you hit with a mace for example, you do 1d6+str damage. you also add that +str to the damage of improvised melee attacks

hearty bay
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Hey guys, just a quick question. Does D&D Beyond have everything i need to play D&D? Not that i get used to it and then find out that its missing stuff about the Game. For example i tryed searching for Thornwhip on my Druid and cant find it. I guess its because Thornwhip was a Version 5 Cantrip and not a 5e but im not really sure thats why i wanna ask.

TLDR: Can i use D&D Beyond for the rest of my life for D&D without missing out on stuff and having everything everytime aviable? Like how good would you recommend it

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond is the official digital toolset for D&D 5e. It can have all the official D&D 5e materials, assuming you buy the digital books on DnDBeyond (anything that is not in the System Reference Document (SRD) is not free and must be purchased/licensed).

charred ridge
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Hello guys 😁

echo kelp
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Welcome

charred ridge
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Thank you 😁😁😁

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I know maybe is the wrong category but I'll introduce myself!

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A Brazilian woman called Thais Duraes, she's famous because she is the original voice of Katarina from the tekken series

echo kelp
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Well welcome! This channel is specifically for new-to-D&D folks to ask questions without it getting lost in the chatter of other channels.

charred ridge
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Best language to start?

echo kelp
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For a character? Common. Widely used across most settings and even homebrew games. Because many folks don't like role-playing language barriers all the time.

charred ridge
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Uhm...i mean abyssal, celestial... 😂

echo kelp
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Yeah - common is a language

charred ridge
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Oooh wait

echo kelp
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Then likely it would go to elven, dwarven, and possibly draconic.

charred ridge
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I see undercommon

echo kelp
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Yeah undercommon is typically used by criminal elements

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At least in many settings

charred ridge
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I already decided my role guys

echo kelp
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Got a character concept?

charred ridge
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I'm a wizard! Since I like to do some heals 😁

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My advice from you is...the standard array

echo kelp
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Wizards typically are less healing oriented then say clerics. But lots of spells. Lots of spells.

charred ridge
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Nothing personal

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I like heals because I'm inspired by another in-game person. Mercy from overwatch!

echo kelp
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Standard array is a good choice if you don't have a group yet - different D&D groups have different ways of generating stats from either dice rolling, dice rolling with modifications, standard array, or point buy.

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Standard array is a good one though since many groups will allow it without issue.

charred ridge
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My question is that I'm going to do 8,10,12,13,14,15

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In order of course starting from strength

echo kelp
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You'll want to have your intelligence high as it increases the amount of spells you can prepare. And just generally improves your spellcasting.

hearty bay
echo kelp
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Sorry animated stickers get annoying.

charred ridge
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uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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guys?

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about my heigth? i'm not american but how do i type 6 ft?

echo kelp
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6'

charred ridge
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i did the conversion of 185 cm

echo kelp
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or type it as 6 ft

hearty bay
charred ridge
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i finished guys!

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in which category is that i want to do a photo about my character?

echo kelp
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We have #dnd-arts-and-crafts for displaying your D&D art. If it's not your own, make sure to credit and link back to the original artist. We do not allow AI generated art either.

charred ridge
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no no. i mean my character sheet

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i finshed my creation 😀

echo kelp
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Ah! If you have an image of it you can create a link on an image sharing site and share it. If it's on DnDBeyond you can just paste the url to the sheet.

charred ridge
echo kelp
dense tide
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suraciHappy hello everyone

fading pine
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I used to watch the twitch/dnd channel quite a bit in the past, but noticed that that latest show was 2 years ago. Does this mean that the dnd twitch channel is not being used any more? I do notice recent videos on their official youtube channel. Is twitch dead for them, or possibly just in hiatus for now?

manic hinge
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how do you calculate the average stat roll?

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assuming its 4d6 and take the 3 highest instead of 3d6?

fading pine
manic hinge
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but what would the average for that be? because 3d6 has an average roll of 10.5 (max 18, so half that+half number of dice), but im not sure how to calculate a subtraction.

alpine pulsar
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Are you trying to find the mathematical average or create an average character?

fallen dirge
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anydice.com allows you to see graphs and works with drop lowest

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wait no it doesnt lmao

fresh fable
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It’s 10

fallen dirge
fresh fable
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So the average is a commoners stats

fallen dirge
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its about 13 from 4d6 drop lowest

fresh fable
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3.5+3.5+3.5=10.5 rounded down to 10

fallen dirge
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the fact that you knowingly drop the lowest result of 4d6s makes the results coalesce at the higher end of the 3d6 distribution similar to monty hall problem

hazy girder
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how does same initiative work

smoky adder
warped stag
# hazy girder how does same initiative work

Like a tie?
"If a tie occurs, the DM decides the order among tied DM-controlled creatures, and the players decide the order among their tied characters. The DM can decide the order if the tie is between a monster and a player character. Optionally, the DM can have the tied characters and monsters each roll a d20 to determine the order, highest roll going first." - dndbeyond
At my tables I always ran it as as highest Dex goes first.

hollow vigil
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Hello

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I'm new to this, so where do I start?

harsh fjord
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?new

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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.

warm parrot
hollow vigil
warm parrot
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I'd recommend using Roll20, it's a pretty good free platform. Do you have friends you're planning on playing with, or are you looking for a group?

kind swallow
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Wife is gone for a couple nights. Wondering if anyone has room for a newbie in a one-shot? I've read the basic rules and the PHB and all but haven't played (besides Baldur's Gate 3).

smoky adder
hollow vigil
warm parrot
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Then I'll second the suggestion to check in #looking-for-players for a group. Having said that, @kind swallow and @hollow vigil , are either of you busy right now?

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I have some time to kill, I could run a battle or two in Roll20 and run you through the basics

hollow vigil
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Sure

warm parrot
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I have a "campaign" with some basic pre-made character sheets and some monsters

kind swallow
warm parrot
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Aight, I'll make a group chat rq

hazy girder
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why does the only crossbow that appears in my campaign in inventory customization is the light one?

viral pelican
hazy girder
smoky adder
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Any character can use any weapon, with or without proficiency.

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But you might have the list filtered to only show weapons you’re proficient in.

eternal skiff
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Hi

smoky adder
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Hey there!

forest elbow
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Hello, everyone. How are you all doing? I'm o-kay ig? Anyhow. Just a quick question, how do I find games that are newbie friendly and are text only?

smoky adder
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Welcome! We’ve got a few channels to help you find a game. Head on over here to get started. 👇🏻

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?looking

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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.

eternal skiff
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Hi

warm parrot
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I feel like you'd probably get more constructive responses if you said more than just "Hi" twice in a row

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Having said that, hi?

cobalt frigate
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?new @sand sierra

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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.

sand sierra
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alrighties

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.

sand sierra
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okie dokies

fallen valley
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What is the point of ability scores if we only use the modifiers?

harsh fjord
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They are used in some situations (such as calculating jump distance) and also the base score is necessary when you get an ASI whether the modifier increases or not.

dire slate
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Well...
Depending how high or low your Ability Score is, you can calculate your jump distance, monks/barbarians AC and other things

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It also encompasses the training or proficiency in that score.

Saying 7 in Charisma, will mean you are not so communicative, and 18 in Dexterity will mean you're agile and very quick to react, sneaky and etc.

fallen valley
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@dire slate The monk ac still runs off modifiers no?

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Ah

dire slate
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Basically it determines how good/bad you are at certain things. Such as jump distance, carring capacity and etc

fallen valley
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I'm just starting my first dm sessions so really I'm just venting how convoluted all the stats seems to be compared to modern rpgs systems.

dire slate
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Oh... DnD 5e isn't really that complicated

sand sierra
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you cant post images here what lol

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i wanted to post my char sheet and see what im missing lol

dire slate
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Well.. a bit.

And yeah, you can't post pictures

dire slate
harsh fjord
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You can link to images.

cobalt frigate
sand sierra
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alr

dire slate
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Compared to other more complex TTRPG's like Cyberpunk Red for example, 5e is real smooth

cobalt frigate
dire slate
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To this day, some of key mechanics in CPR are crashing my mind.

fallen valley
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@cobalt frigate Yeah. After discussing it a bit I get why modifiers are more user friendly than throwing entire ability scores around. But still.

cobalt frigate
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I never played other TTRPGs (although I've owned source books) so I can't judge the complexity/simplicity of the different rulesets.

winter reef
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hello

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how does one start with dnd?

cobalt frigate
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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
#

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.

winter reef
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thanks a lot

valid ledge
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What's your favorite class

hazy girder
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How many short rests should be in between long rests

cobalt frigate
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As many as the PCs are willing to take (assuming they're in a safe area for at least an hour).

wary birch
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Hey all, never played D&D before but I like fantasy lore and RPGs.. Ultima Online, Elder Scrolls, etc. Would D&D be for me?

cobalt frigate
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Sure. D&D is a tabletop RPG that's a collaborative group game (usually around 4 to 6 players (including the Dungeon Master).

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You can play it in person or virtually online (the latter is more common after the past few years of the pandemic).

cobalt frigate
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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.

eternal skiff
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Hi guy can any of you tell me how many hour it would take to learn basic DnD?

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I know it will take a lot

slow hawk
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It’s different for each person.

molten pier
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Any campaigns I could join

valid ledge
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@molten pier I can be a DM for you but I am not very good but I only do one shots

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@molten pier just dm me if you want to play

cobalt frigate
round kindle
molten pier
round kindle
eternal skiff
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Ok

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I got the set

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The essentials kit right?

round kindle
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Primordially PHB

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Unless you want to DM, that alone will teach u all

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If you want another options after you're already familiarized, TCE and XGE will give you more options but arent mandatory

woeful garden
round kindle
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PHB is the one you wanna read. Others are compliments

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Assuming you desire to be a player only

woeful garden
ancient kayak
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?new

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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.

round kindle
harsh fjord
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?new @stable carbon - here's some resources to learn how to play.

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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.

harsh fjord
stable carbon
calm violet
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Hi there!

slender pasture
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Any suggestions for a new DM

covert light
junior spindle
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And keep a skeleton of the story close

covert light
cobalt frigate
junior spindle
covert light
cobalt frigate
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Asking here isn't going to do you any good.

junior spindle
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He is giving good aanswers

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But I wish I could post a Dnd campaign, but I think I’m not allowed

cobalt frigate
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Finding a good table to play at is like dating. Keep looking.

covert light
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I have to wait, I js submitted my form

cobalt frigate
covert light
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I js wanna play, idrc what campaign

junior spindle
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Oh thanks, i figured out what I was doing wrong

cobalt frigate
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There are waaaay more players than DMs. You have be vigilent and keep looking.

junior spindle
covert light
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Oooooh, I get it now, I post a "looking for dm" and wait for one to respond

cobalt frigate
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Yes. They may not respond back to you ASAP... or at all.

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Again, finding a good table is like dating. Expect no responses, ghosting, drama, etc. before you find "the one."

zenith sedge
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I’m very new to d n d is there any way I could get started

fresh fable
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?new

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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.

fresh fable
zenith sedge
zenith sedge
fresh fable
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You mean a game campaign?

zenith sedge
fresh fable
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#find-a-game for details, it’s not a quick process, dnd isn’t like a MMO where you just drop into a game it can take a while to find a game and there is a bit of prep before they start

zenith sedge
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Ok

solemn light
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?new

exotic remnantBOT
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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.

solemn light
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@barren lark You can absolutely play online!

The above links can help explain the rules and how to find a game. Online play can take place through discord and text, or using a VTT (virtual Table Top) like roll20 or foundry that has interactive maps, sheets and digital dice

viral pelican
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@cosmic hill this is the channel to welcome newbies! Check the bot post above mine for a quickstart guide

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And feel free to ask any question, anything at all

cosmic hill
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Sure ty 🙂

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One quick question

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So i want to play irl with friends

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Is it enough for me to have the dnd starter kit or do i need more stuff?

wraith zenith
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You might want more, like the Player's Handbook, Monster Manual and Dungeon Master's Guide but really once you have the starter kit and enough dice, you can play

viral pelican
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And then if you find you like it, the group should get a copy of the Player Handbook and Monster Manual, and maybe the dungeon masters guide (which isn't actually that helpful a lot of the time!)

cosmic hill
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oh i see

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i saw that u get a premade adventure with a starter kit

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but can i make my own adventure with just the starter kit or do i need those books for it?

smoky adder
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Yeah, you can totally make your own.

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The starter kit only goes for a few levels, so then you can continue with those characters in a campaign if your own making, or start it up with brand new characters.

cosmic hill
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oooh

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oke then

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thanks so much for the help ppl

fresh fable
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For cheap battle maps the back of wrapping paper sometimes has a grid printed on it or find a couple of cheap chess sets in a pound store put them side by side your got a 40ft by 80ft playing area

uncut gale
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/looking-for community to play with very new to dnd

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I know the basics though have played with a group of friends growing up

smoky adder
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If you’re looking to join a community, you should go to the #looking-for-community channel and reply to any that interest you.

scenic plank
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I noticed there was a mention of a 'level 3 campaign' in #looking-for-players, what does that actually mean

fresh fable
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You start with lvl 3 characters

mossy walrus
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Some campaigns will start at a higher level whether it is a higher tier of a campaign or because a DM prefers to allow players to skip a few levels to get to their subclasses; postings will generally state what that level will be.

viral pelican
# cosmic hill but can i make my own adventure with just the starter kit or do i need those boo...

The main thing you'll be short on making your own campaign is enemy statblocks. Youll have some in the starter kit, and there's a good number that are published for free as part of the SRD (the open part of DnD). For more, they will be in books, particularly the Monster Manual. You can homebrew them of course, but when you are starting out it's best to rely on published material as it's already got a sense of balance in mind

scenic plank
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Oh!!! I see (: Thanks everyone!

chilly quiver
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Ok so imma do it here because I don't want to interrupt the dm discussion channel

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Ok so a little bit of background: I'm planning on playing my first campaign and it's all home made the first session is about disappearing people and stuff like food and building materials and the party and a bunch of other adventure are tasked with solving the problem and I am currently writing about the Materials part of the story: The cobalts are stealing materials and food to feed the half dragon that rules them(the party will be about level two so he's really weak) and build the secret base in the mountains BUT the half dragon is taking the food to the secret wivern in the cave... And the party goes inside does some stuff and they eventually get caught and put to a secret prison in the cave they meet an elf rouge that was also trying to solve the problems of the town he says that he will distract the guard's for everyone to make an escape as he leaves the party tries to escape but hears a load bang and screaming and the rouge kinda messed up and let out the wyvern and now they will be escaping.... SO they after some puzzles and stuff they escape and above the exit there are a bunch of rocks put in case the wyvern escapes and let's say they kill it with the rocks what now do I go to the next segment or.... idk what about the cobalts and the half dragon... The half dragon is evil and they will probably fight but what about the cobalts... And how do I move to the next segment

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There's more to it like stuff to do in jail and in the town (too much if you ask me) but this like 1/100 of what will go down in the first part of the game

viral pelican
# chilly quiver Ok so a little bit of background: I'm planning on playing my first campaign and ...

Okay first things first:

  • What if your players don't care to help the town
  • What if your players don't "go inside and do some stuff"

Prepare for those eventualities. It's not wrong to force them, or to have all paths lead back to that eventuality, but it's better if they feel motivated to do it.

Setting them up in an escape situation is classically very good, because they will always be motivated down a path that leads to more freedom.

You might also be planning too much. This already sounds like about half of the content you would get in a 1-5 starter campaign.

And finally, I don't see clearly what the next segment is. The baddies have been stealing; if the players investigate they will get trapped, and then seek to escape...and when they escape, what are you planning next? Do you want to just have them either kill both the enemies or go to the town and then have the enemies chase them there?

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This does feel more like a #dm-discussion topic, we shouldn't gum up the newcomers channel

chilly quiver
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Yeah

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I literally said that

chilly quiver
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What now if that happens

viral pelican
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No I'm saying, it's better to interrupt the #dm-discussion channel, not discuss it here.

chilly quiver
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Ok so imma go therw

plucky cave
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When it comes to running a 1 shot, what preperation should I do?

cunning holly
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So i have a question,how can i get started in dnd? like do i need the dice and players handbook or is there a website for that or sth?

plucky cave
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?new

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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.

cunning holly
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Oh i see,so i should make an account in d&dbeyond

viral pelican
cunning holly
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And how do you play without it?

viral pelican
# cunning holly And how do you play without it?

I have books (I like to support my local gamestore), and I use other platforms. My group predominently plays online using a Virtual Tabletop, and while I started out with Roll20, I now use FoundryVTT. These are all third party products, and if you are curious about those, it would be best to continue that conversation in #third-party

cunning holly
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Pretty interesting

viral pelican
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But also, the classic way to play was just to have paper, and the books!

cunning holly
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But i dont have money to spend y'know...

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Also as far as gamestores go,i dont have any here

slow hawk
# cunning holly And how do you play without it?

DnD is a tool that helps you manage the character sheet on a digital device. You can do it the way folks did it before computers: with a paper character sheet.

You still need the books to get the rules, character options, etc

viral pelican
slow hawk
cunning holly
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Oh i see

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Whenever i get better connection ill try on my laptop

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Maybe at home or sth

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Oh also,i saw there is a spell called wish,you can basically wish for anything right?

viral pelican
slate folio
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Question: can anyone point me in the right direction for starting and registering an Adventurers League so it shows up on the website when a search is made?

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Thanks in advance

cunning holly
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I wish for a meteor spell to hit the final boss a 100 times

finite valley
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What is an adventurers league?

fresh fable
slow hawk
# finite valley What is an adventurers league?

WOTC’s official organized play structure. Usually run by volunteers locally and at particupating game stores

An Adventure’s League chapter will run games open to the public (with some sort of sign up), using pre-written campaign materials that generally allow anyone to jump in

There are some character creation rules to standarize players and do some balancing.

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Most of the time, game stores will participate and offer a space for the local AL to play, since it brings in new and regular players who will probably buy stuff

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Meanwhile WOTC theoretically is getting a soft, landing spot for new players to get into DnD And buy more stuff

smoky adder
slow hawk
finite valley
harsh fjord
plucky cave
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I intend on making my own

viral pelican
plucky cave
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I am decently new, but my party is somewhat experienced

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I worry that I wont live up to their expectations

naive lodge
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i know nothing

viral pelican
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If you are worried, you might want to just find and adapt an existing one-shot, as it will probably have been well-tested.

harsh fjord
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There's a ton of stuff you could do and approaches you can take, but my prep tends to break down into

PEOPLE - NPCs and what they know; also hostiles the group may encounter
PLACES - where the group might go, descriptions for those locales, who is in them, and what they might find (either in terms of plot and/or treasure)

It's not a bad idea to try to include some of all three pillars (combat, roleplay, and exploration) so that your group, no matter their style/preferences, will each get a little something. Also, if possible, design challenges that could use the skills of any given build/class (something for a strong character, a sneaky one, a magic one, a bookish one, etc.).

viral pelican
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With familiar players, I would suggest you consider maybe 3 combat encounters, and some non-combat checks.

Personally, I think a one-shot works best when things start right with the action. Don't start them in the tavern, but rather skip to the "final dungeon".

naive lodge
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So me and my friends are brand new to dnd and want to try it out so where do i start or what should i do???

tepid pumice
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Hello!

viral pelican
exotic remnantBOT
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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.

viral pelican
naive lodge
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Okay thankss, so how i pick a map etc? like can i get one from this server?

harsh fjord
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You could grab a written adventure, official or not, and those will likely have the maps you need, both of the general area and maps where specific encounters might happen.

naive lodge
viral pelican
harsh fjord
naive lodge
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So the D&D books help me make the game or play a game??

fresh fable
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Both

viral pelican
harsh fjord
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^ Yeah. It depends on the book. The Player's Handbook has the core rules of the game. The Monster Manual has a ton of monsters for the DM to throw into adventures. The Dungeon Master's Guide helps you design adventures. There are other books with adventures, setting information, subclasses, spells, and more.

viral pelican
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The most useful, by far.

harsh fjord
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Yeah, whether you're a player or DM, it's the most important book in the game.

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You don't need it to play since the Basic Rules are free, but it expands your options greatly.

viral pelican
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Player's Handbook is the rulebook to read.
Monster Manual is usually required for most of the campaign books, but without it you can still run the creatures in the basic rules.
The Dungeon Master's Guide is...really not that useful! Lots of optional/variant rules, and a guide on creating your own world, that isn't necessarily the best content on that topic.
Xanathar's Guide to Everything and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything are the two main supplement books - sort of like expansion packs for subclasses, spells, etc.

ornate kiln
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I would say the dungeon masters guide is far more useful and important than the monster manual, which is easily skippable

naive lodge
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This actually so indepth

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madness loll im in awe

harsh fjord
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It can be a lot, but you don't have to know it all to get playing. Did you read the rulebook before trying any sport? Probably not.

solar fable
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Hi guys , where do i find a nice party to start playing online ?

cobalt frigate
exotic remnantBOT
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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.

harsh fjord
tepid pumice
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Hello! I'm trying to find a group but I can only play 2 times a month due to work :)

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I'm not really sure how to find this though

harsh fjord
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See the messages above yours for how to find games.

viral pelican
tepid pumice
harsh fjord
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If it isn't in the description, you can bring this up if/when you find a group and get to the scheduling phase. My group also plays biweekly, so it's not unheard of.

floral fox
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Hey sweet cheek gamers,
I have never played before and am looking for a group to get started with! I have no clue what im doing.

harsh fjord
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?new - here's how to get started, and check #find-a-game for instructions on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels.

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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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?new @queen snow

exotic remnantBOT
#
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.