Yeah so uh
#dnd-newcomers
harsh fjord
You need to buy the books on D&D Beyond if that's where you're looking.
Or the races themselves.
smoky adder
Anything in the Basic Rules can be used by default. Think of it as the demo version.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
The latest version of Shifter can be found here.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/mordenkainen-presents-monsters-of-the-multiverse
cobalt frigate
I still can't find Eberron or Shifter
You need to either buy the books to unlock them or buy the individual playable classs, race, etc (for about $2 each).
smoky adder
You can get just that race alone if that’s all you want. Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.
harsh fjord
Bard is part of the Basic Rules for free.
smoky adder
Bard the class is already available in the Basic Rules.
smoky adder
The College of Lore subclass for bards is also available in the Basic Rules.
smoky adder
If you wanted another subclass, the same discussion above applies.
Or if you wanted more spells or anything, beyond what’s in the Basic Rules.
queen snow
Ight
cobalt frigate
?new @ancient pewter
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ancient pewter
thanks
ancient pewter
ok
spring summit
im new here, where would i ask for feedback about a riddle i made for a campaign?
cobalt frigate
I'm assuming you're a DM. Check out #dm-discussion perhaps?
spring summit
I'm assuming you're a DM. Check out <#540597424692002878> perhaps?
ok, thx!
spring summit
is it worth it getting cool dice? (under 20 dollars)
pseudo frost
Only you can truly answer if it's worth it to you
quaint slate
Hi all, I'm new here, been a fan of DND for awhile now, the name is Jesse or Jess
viral pelican
Hello
quaint slate
slow hawk
is it worth it getting cool dice? (under 20 dollars)
No one can speak to the monetary value except you, since thats personal
However
There are practical concerns
Are the numbers legible?
Will the dice endure hitting the table? You should get a dice tray
The fancy dice inevitably come in a set , one of each side. In an actual game, you actually need more than that. Some classes will never need a d12 or d100. Almost everyone could use multiple d6/d8/d10. Two d20s for advantage/disadvantage is also useful.
spring summit
No one can speak to the monetary value except you, since thats personal
However...
there's d100s!?!?!?
smoky adder
There are literal d100’s too, though.
blissful ermine
Yeah, that too. But the set it comes in is usually just a d10
lyric fjord
im here
spring summit
Although its just a d10 but it goes in 10s
boring
gritty valve
To get a d100 result, if you don't have an actual 100 sided die (which do exist) you can take two d10 and designate one as the tens and one as the ones, so you'd roll a 5 and a 2, and get 52. Some d10s make this easier, by having a 0 after the number normally on the d10. So you can easily roll it and a normal d10, and get for example a 30 and a 4, and get 34
ocean cave
To get a d100 result, if you don't have an actual 100 sided die (which do exist)...
Bro, I just looked it up and d100s are like golf balls.
gritty valve
Yup! They also often have sand inside them, to stop them from rolling forever
ocean cave
Physics! We use it for dice but not DND!
calm violet
Hi everyone!
short crater
what do people mean when its a one shot?
spice forum
hey hey folks how's it hanging
mossy walrus
what do people mean when its a one shot?
one shots are (almost generally) campaigns that are finished in a single session of play. Their size is enough for an adventure, like a quest, without a long-ended campaign or narrative that would require multiple sessions to complete
short crater
ok ty
keen pike
Hello friends, I am VERY new to DnD, anybody else here live in Florida? Finding friends would be pretty cool
fleet field
Given there’s 150k people in this server I would be very surprised if there was no one else from Florida here
glass summit
Hello friends, I am VERY new to DnD, anybody else here live in Florida? Finding ...
If you're looking to meet people to play in-person I'd highly recommend googling for Adventurers League or open-play events at your local game stores and librarys
cobalt frigate
Check out local Facebook D&D pages in your area.
keen pike
@glass summit @cobalt frigate thank you! I'll give them a look
harsh fjord
?new
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glass summit
?looking
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glass summit
You can use that channel in the bot post above to look for online games starting up, that are organised on this discord
Otherwise you can look in all the various places that LFG (looking for group) posts are made, such as facebook and reddit
You'd do well to look in multiple places at once, as finding a game is the hardest part of playing D&D (but certainly worth the effort)
pseudo frost
I'm gonna be real honest, unless you have a group of people ready to go all into learning the game together right now, the chances you are gonna be in a game right away is fairly low. Take the time in between your search for games and learn small parts of the system, like how to make a character, or how things like combat work.
shadow coral
Hello im new and trying to find people to play with
cobalt frigate
?looking
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glass summit
Reading is definitely not everyones preferred method of learning a new hobby, in your case I'd suggest checking out the link to the Handbooker Helper video series in this post here #dnd-newcomers message
Most of the learning ime is done at the table, I've had plenty of people join my local Adventurers League that never opened the basic rules before arriving. It just takes a little longer for them to grasp the game than those that do
velvet jetty
I want to do a game for newcomers. Should I have pregens ready to go or shod we create characters write off the bat
fleet field
complete noobs?
have they made chars b4?
this is mbe more of a #dm-discussion convo as well
velvet jetty
No they are completely new. Saw me flipping thru a book at LGS and approached me yesterday and now I have a new party
ornate idol
Can I, as a wizard, have my mage hand holding my spellbook ?
echo kelp
Can I, as a wizard, have my mage hand holding my spellbook ?
More of a #dnd-rules question but as long as it fits what a mage hand can do/hold, then yes. Remember mage hand only lasts a minute.
ornate idol
I have an ancient relic that allows me to break the time limit of my cantrips
(it's a legendary item)
so it's all good
echo kelp
That's way outside of normal D&D rules and wasn't part of the intitial question but okay.
fresh fable
Why would you need your mage hand to hold your spell book?
ornate idol
to use my 2 hands ?
you need to hold your book in one hand to be able to cast spells as a wizard
fresh fable
No you don’t you need an arcane focus or a component pouch I think only scribes wizard uses their book as a focus
viral pelican
you need to hold your book in one hand to be able to cast spells as a wizard
You may use the book as an arcane focus if you are an Order of Scribes wizard but you aren't obliged to. They are changing this in the current playtest rules so that all wizards may use their book as their focus, so it's likely to be in the next PHB.
I only mention the fact it's changing because if it's really important to your character concept, the fact it's slated to change might help convince a DM to allow it now.
untold flint
you need to hold your book in one hand to be able to cast spells as a wizard
You don't, actually. Each morning you prepare a subset of the spells in your book, and you have those memorized for the day. The only time you're casting spells right out of your book is when you're casting a ritual spell that you don't have prepared. Spells with material components require either those components or a spell focus. And as Enoki said, only Order Of The Scribes Wizards can use their book as a focus. In the new One D&D playtest, all Wizards can use their book as a focus, as well as Pact Of The Tome Warlocks.
smoky adder
And whether it’s the spellbook or something else, your spellcasting focus needs to be in your hand to cast spells. Mage Hand does not apply.
lyric fjord
Looking to name a faction similar to Dawnguard or vigilants of stendarr.
A mercenary group that focuses on taking down undead creatures.
fresh fable
Looking to name a faction similar to Dawnguard or vigilants of stendarr.
A mer...
#dm-discussion might help more
slow jewel
i am trying to make a dnd character using d&d beyond but cant figure out most stuff
smoky adder
Where are you stuck?
viral pelican
Looking to name a faction similar to Dawnguard or vigilants of stendarr.
A mer...
Are you looking for something more aligned to DnD Lore, or just cool-sounding suggestions?
lyric fjord
Are you looking for something more aligned to DnD Lore, or just cool-sounding su...
Either is fine, full transparency they're wiped out by the BBEG the skeleton King and the party has two remaining members of the faction.
The wipe was pre campaign and that's part of what is aligning them is taking down the S.K.
wheat tulip
i am trying to make a dnd character using d&d beyond but cant figure out most st...
unfortunately character options arent open to people who dont own content like tasha or xanthars on DNDBeyond
The only book that is free is the PHB
ornate kiln
the phb isnt free on DDB, only the basic rules
however, you can share books you own with others if someone in a campaign has a subscription
viral pelican
Either is fine, full transparency they're wiped out by the BBEG the skeleton Kin...
Well... in the Forgotten Realms Kelemvor is considered the god of the dead. His priests were known as Doomguides, and a specific order of those are the Knights of the Eternal Order. That's only a faction of a few dozen. You could repurpose that?
That's lore from earlier editions of DnD so it's not likely to conflict with anything modern.
wheat tulip
the phb isnt free on DDB, only the basic rules
oops you right. LOL
lyric fjord
Well... in the Forgotten Realms Kelemvor is considered the god of the dead. His ...
Any idea on a non religious one?
crude musk
This would be more appropriate for #dm-discussion
viral pelican
Any idea on a non religious one?
Just keep the name and drop the religious connotation. "The Eternal Order" I think is quite evocative, to mean the proper order of life and death.
fresh fable
?new
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harsh fjord
To clarify, the new command is to activate the bot. See the message above for getting started learning the game!
fallen surge
to the server
The "?new" message is a bot command
modest bridge
Hello! I’m new to dnd, only a couple months of experience. Anyway, I just graduated from college and left my dnd friends behind! I miss them terribly, but I really love playing dnd and would love to learn and experience more! 😊
harsh fjord
If you're in search of a group, #find-a-game has the info you need for navigating that section of the server.
modest bridge
If you're in search of a group, <#1070720656917938227> has the info you need for...
Thank you very much! 🙏🏼
lone marsh
How do I start playing d&d
harsh fjord
?new - look over the resources below, @lone marsh.
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lone marsh
Ok
timid locust
I've heard the introductory demo is extremely useful as a starter, and if you want to look into specific topics you'd like more information on, the Handbooker Helper videos are amazing. Otherwise, you can always stop by here for individual questions!
scenic plank
A friend of mine talks a lot about changelings, so I was wondering how you'd actually get a changeling race?
I want to assume it's from a specific book, but I'm not sure
fallen surge
I want to assume it's from a specific book, but I'm not sure
It was originally printed in Eberron, but was recently reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse
lyric fjord
I’m a beginner and idk what to do and play the dnd beyond adventures
echo kelp
?new
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echo kelp
^ useful info to help get you started with D&D
orchid halo
Hello. I’ve wanted to get into DnD for a long time now, but have never had the chance nor friend group to do so. I made a character with the help of a friend yesterday, but I’m still so new to everything and am looking for tips, and a potential group to play with. If that’s possible of course.
harsh fjord
Head to #find-a-game for instructions on navigating the server's Looking for Game/Group section.
honest copper
Hello how’s it going vaguely know how to play I don’t really know how to dm but I want to get better
cobalt frigate
Hello how’s it going vaguely know how to play I don’t really know how to dm but ...
First you can head on over to #dm-discussion to ask questions and for advice about DMing.
crisp shale
Hello. I’ve wanted to get into DnD for a long time now, but have never had the c...
Is your friend willing to play with you? The Dragon of Icespire Peaks adventure in the D&D Essentials Box works well for two characters both played by one player while the other player runs it as the DM.
orchid halo
Is your friend willing to play with you? The Dragon of Icespire Peaks adventure ...
Hm. I'm not sure. He knows more of DnD than me, but said it's best he doesn't become the DM because he says he WILL Screw things over. But he said it in a funny way.
crisp shale
Hm. I'm not sure. He knows more of DnD than me, but said it's best he doesn't be...
Everyone screws things up. If you're both of a good mind to have a good time and willing to work together to figure things it, it can work well. I love one-on-one D&D games.
Its an underused and very viable way to play.
pseudo frost
Yeah. I started d&d by running the essentials kit for my wife. Sidekicks are a super fun and easy way to round out the party
crisp shale
One of my favorite tricks is that the player gets to run both characters but the DM roleplays the sidekick
It makes for a constant way to roleplay but still gives the player agency over the direction of the game.
pseudo frost
Hahaha that's how I did it. I roleplayed and controlled them in combat (unless she wanted them to do something specific)
I also gave her a gray bag of tricks (which I probably used wrong but 🤷♂️
) so it was a blast.
But also, there are tons of useful resources out there for running that box. Mike here is a wealth of information (his stuff, along with Bob world builder, helped me get started with dming) I can't recommend his stuff enough!
orchid halo
Everyone screws things up. If you're both of a good mind to have a good time and...
I don't think he's worried he'll screw up. But more like he'll Happily use his DM powers to a huge extent. Like he said he would do a lot of surprise encounters and stuff
crisp shale
Hopefully using the adventure in Icespire Peak can help steer him right.
The intent isn't to do "gotchas" on the other player. It's to build fantastic situations and watch the characters navigate them.
A good DM is a fan of the heroes and wants to watch them do awesome stuff.
swift shard
This might be an obvious answer, but two-weapon fighting style, that’s basically dual-wielding? Like if I have a dagger and hand axe, I’d roll both of them for damage dealt?
mossy walrus
This might be an obvious answer, but two-weapon fighting style, that’s basically...
Basically, yes. Without the TW fighting style, though, only one gets your modifier bonus to the damage
fallen surge
This might be an obvious answer, but two-weapon fighting style, that’s basically...
You worded that a little stangely, but more or less, yeah. You make individual attacks for each, and roll damage for each one based on what you used for that attack.
cobalt frigate
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#TwoWeaponFighting
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.
If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it.
swift shard
Gotcha. Thanks guys!
compact hemlock
Hello new here and to dnd
cobalt frigate
Hello new here and to dnd
?new
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compact hemlock
Yup never played and just joined the discord
fallen surge
Yup never played and just joined the discord
The "?new" message is a bot command. The info the bot just posted is everything you need to get started
compact hemlock
Alright appreciate it 😆
cobalt frigate
Alright appreciate it 😆
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.
pseudo frost
Anyone else find it extremely off-putting when someone introduces themselves as new and instead of anything else being said, like actually responding to them, the bot command is run?
cobalt frigate
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.
ornate kiln
I do try to add a few of my own words usually. Otherwise its a bit unpersonal, I agree
cobalt frigate
¯_(ツ)_/¯
fallen surge
Anyone else find it extremely off-putting when someone introduces themselves as ...
I agree, its a little bit off-putting. But, given the number of newcomers we get every single day, it can definitely be a lot to try to type out a personalized welcome message to each one. That's kinda the whole point of the bot. Perhaps at the very least we could be more clear about what the bot message is. A lot of people are just naturally inclined to read around imbedded text like that, because it looks like an add or something
pseudo frost
It's more that it's gotten to the point if anyone mentions the word "new", the command is run without any thought to what was actually said under the guise of "I'm being helpful"
Just because someone is new doesn't mean that they don't already have the info and comes off as rude and off putting more than anything
candid thorn
Is there any spell that lets you switch places with a person and object
worldly musk
Hey I’ve never played dnd before but I really want to have never had the friends that we into it was wondering if anybody could throw me into a game and teach me some stuff??
cobalt frigate
The problem is that there are more players than DMs so you may take you a while to find a DM who will have an opening and be willing to teach you.
Check out #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community
In the meantime, read the (free) Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
Basic Rules PDF
https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Basic Rules on D&D Beyond
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
worldly musk
awesome thank you vm
dawn blaze
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee
wheat swallow
I'm neww to this and have been thinking about learning to actually play so I can play with some of my friends but idk what channel to ask in but I Wanna play online for rn
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fallen surge
Is there any spell that lets you switch places with a person and object
Sorry for the very late response, but there isn’t anything that lets you directly “switch places” with a target. The closest you will get is either the Vortex Warp spell, which lets you target a creature and teleport them to another location within range, or the Echo Knight, which can use its bonus action switch places with specifically just its echo
fleet field
I'm neww to this and have been thinking about learning to actually play so I can...
have you learnt the rules?
fleet field
Sorry for the very late response, but there isn’t anything that lets you directl...
vortex warp is so fun
wheat swallow
have you learnt the rules?
No sadly
But are the rules different for the online version
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fleet field
@wheat swallow heres some stuff on the rules to get you started
wheat swallow
<@1021525837717196811> heres some stuff on the rules to get you started
Thx
fleet field
you should probably read the rules at least on character creation and combat before you join a game, and maybe try making a character
I'm happy to help you further if needed
wheat swallow
Ok before I start am I able to make dragon characters ?
wheat swallow
Ok I'll Give it a try
fleet field
you can choose what type of dragon you are as well
wheat swallow
Also thx for your help
wheat swallow
I will
serene mason
Hello me and my friend are trying to join a dnd club but we are beginners anyone know a game we could join?
fleet field
Have you read the rules?
pseudo frost
?looking as far as finding games this is what we have here in the server to help out. If you are looking for in person games, I suggest reaching out to your local game store and even libraries
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hazy sparrow
Hii, I'm fairly new to DND like I've played like several sessions of my friends campaign. After playing a bit of my friends game, I wanted to try it out for myself. I looked at videos, some of the books and help from friends but is there anything I should know like tips on how to be better or how to describe a area. Please please tell me your tipsssss. Thanks!
lavish dragon
Hii, I'm fairly new to DND like I've played like several sessions of my friends ...
When describing an area try to say every detail there is so you can almost imagine the place exactly in your head
hazy sparrow
When describing an area try to say every detail there is so you can almost imagi...
Ok thanks!
jovial herald
Hii, I'm fairly new to DND like I've played like several sessions of my friends ...
Are you trying to be a DM (dungeon master) or a player mostly?
jovial herald
A bit of both? I would try being a player a bit first before DMing- and take a look at all the classes so that you understand the system and how everyone plays a bit better. My advice for playing would be to make a character that has flaws, but flaws that are meant to be "beaten" by other party members. Let them change your character's mind. Advice for DMing would be to make sure to give every player a spotlight (even the quiet ones) so that nobody feels left out! It is a social group game, so everyone should have a chance to talk! :) Good luck playing/DMing, and remember to have fun!
pseudo frost
Don't be discouraged if you wanna start with dming though! It's a totally valid way to start your time with this hobby. There are numerous resources out there to help you get started dming starter adventures like Lost Mine of Phandelver and Dragon of Icespire Peak
jovial herald
Don't be discouraged if you wanna start with dming though! It's a totally valid ...
Truth, I didn't mean to discourage at all! :)
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jovial herald
Apologies dunl, didn't mean to ping
hazy sparrow
thank you guys, I think this advice will help alot
viral pelican
I would say our group of friends would each take turns
You'll probably find that if you want to have multiple DMs, they would each run seperate parallel stories, rather than taking turns being in charge. This is because a lot of adventures rely on mystery and story, the DM needs to read ahead, and the players really shouldn't.
There are certain games where you can have rotating DM's, but it wouldn't work for anything that relies on secrets.
hazy sparrow
You'll probably find that if you want to have multiple DMs, they would each run ...
What i meant by that was after one whole campaign another person in my group would dm next
viral pelican
What i meant by that was after one whole campaign another person in my group wou...
I get you - That's a good way to do it.
hazy sparrow
yeah thanks
fleet field
To get into dnd?
solar gulch
Yes
fleet field
I’d read the free basic rules especially the parts on combat and character creation and try making a character
?new
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fleet field
Here’s some stuff to get you started
bleak mural
Hi i am new to dnd (basically just watched d20 and cr ) , and wanna play really bad!! Does anyone have a game open or not can you please dm me (even if it is just to spectate)
fleet field
You can have a look in #750812887697588356
fading mortar
Hi
fleet field
Hi, welcome
fading mortar
I'm, umm, new to D&D but I have played on pnp before however everyone just quit the campaine before it started. I send a form to #750812887697588356 so I hope I get a chance to use my character soon
fresh fable
Try #looking-for-players as well
lyric fjord
Hello ! My friends want to play D&D with me next month but I have no idea how to play it nor do I want to look dumb when we play. Could somebody please help me out. Thank you
viral pelican
Hello ! My friends want to play D&D with me next month but I have no idea how t...
See the bot post below for the rules
?new
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lyric fjord
Thank you ❤️
viral pelican
@lyric fjord Once you have an idea for how the rules work, it might be worth watching a bit of 'real play' on youtube, i.e. people playing a game. IN particular, if you aren't intending to play Lost Mine of Pahndelver, WotC made a video where they played through it, and it's a good introduction because it's quite slow-paced, and they have lots of times where players ask about the rules.
dapper gulch
It’s also cool to make mistakes. There’s lots of rules.
My advice is to check out the basic rules, read the ones on character creation, combat, and spellcasting.
Learn how to search the book for rules as questions come up, get players who are willing to work with you rather than take advantage of your lack of knowledge, and stay away from homebrew for your first few games.
cosmic hill
Hey can i ask someone in the dm for help, cuz its a picture and i cant send pictures here? (I dont know how to explain it)
smoky adder
You can share a link to the picture here.
cosmic hill
Nvm ill try to explain it
So on the character sheet in the skills tab, on left side there are circles(im using a premade character). Why are some circles filled and some not?
stuck verge
hi
fresh fable
So on the character sheet in the skills tab, on left side there are circles(im u...
You’re proficient in them skills so like athletics you get the associated bonus from strength plus proficiency to any athletics roles
stuck verge
question are guns in the main game or are they home brew?
crude musk
Both
fresh fable
Main game in the dungeon masters guide
crude musk
There are official guns and homebrew guns
stuck verge
There are official guns _and_ homebrew guns
what would a revolver count as
crude musk
Both, there is an official revolver in the Dungeon Master's Guide, but there are also homebrew revolvers that people have made
stuck verge
what's the difference?
crude musk
One is official, the other is not
crude musk
what do you mean "check for races"?
stuck verge
like how do you see all the official races like a list of them
crude musk
I don't know of any such list, but I'm sure someone has put one together somewhere
stuck verge
ok
viral pelican
like how do you see all the official races like a list of them
They are all here, though it's not a handy table unfortunately. https://www.dndbeyond.com/races
stuck verge
thanks
crude musk
Oh cool, I didn't realise that page worked without purchased content
Good shout @viral pelican
viral pelican
I'm a physical books guy, so I only see whats free on DnD Beyond, which can sometimes be handy!
stuck verge
I'm a poor guy so online is my only way
fresh fable
You can buy individual races for £1.99 (website only doesn’t work on the app)
dapper gulch
D&D Beyond has some decent sales on a regular basis. I tend to scoop up books during those times to save a good bit of cash.
That or your local library may have physical copies to check out for free.
smoky adder
You can buy individual races for £1.99 (website only doesn’t work on the app)
To clarify, the purchases themselves do work in the app. However, the purchase has to be made on the website first.
cosmic hill
You’re proficient in them skills so like athletics you get the associated bonus ...
Oh so like if im proficient in athletics and if i attack i get both bonuses from athletics and strenght?(if the thing im trying to do is athletics based)
strange valve
No.. attack rolls are another type of roll.
You add your proficiency bonus to your attack roll if you are proficient with the weapon you are attacking...
(Plus your strength for melee attacks, or your dex for ranged attacks)
cosmic hill
And how do i know if im proficient with a weapon?
Sorry if the questions are dumb im trying really hard to grasp everything
mossy walrus
Your class will tell you which weapons (or category types) you are proficient with
viral pelican
And how do i know if im proficient with a weapon?
It will usually be from your class. Sometimes it can be from race. It's part of character creation. And that's a great question for this channel, so don't sweat it.
cobalt frigate
The class (and possibly race) will mention which weapons you are proficient with.
mossy walrus
As well as your race if your race provides any weapon proficiencies
viral pelican
I deleted the "background" bit because I was misremembering how the Gladiator background works - it gives you a weapon, but not a proficiency in that weapon.
cosmic hill
Oh ok i get it thx ppl
quasi tulip
Hello everyone!
fervent gale
Anybody here use role20 or fantasygrounds for online games?
pseudo frost
Many do, as well as the other vtts
cobalt frigate
Roll20 is one of the more popular VTTs (it has a free version as well as a monthly sub version for additional features).
strange valve
You have levels of automation, from almost none (Owlbear rodeo), intermediate to more automation (r20) to highly automated (fantasy grounds)
I don't know where foundry stands, but afaik its fairly popular these days as well
cobalt frigate
Foundry has lots of modules to make it as automated as the GM wants their game to be.
viral pelican
I used roll 20, and then moved to foundry
Foundry doesn't do much out-of-the-box. It's very much "batteries not included". But, if you put in the time, you can really make it sing. I love it, but I'm also very comfortable with troubleshooting problems.
Also, roll20 allows you to buy (/rebuy) licensed pre-loaded versions of some official campaigns. Foundry has no such shop functions, and I wouldn't dare to speculate on the legitimacy of some of the "workarounds" like D&D beyond integration that are available. It's great if you have your own maps, though, or relish the idea of setting up each encounter yourself.
fervent gale
Roll20 is one of the more popular VTTs (it has a free version as well as a month...
is the free version extremely bare-bones or is the paid content just handy extra stuff?
harsh fjord
This describes the various features at each tier: https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037774633-Feature-Breakdown
This topic might be better suited to #third-party-tools-archive at this point, though.
fervent gale
I'm trying to pick a VTT for my first-time players, I want to be able to show them a good amount for visualization sake while also keeping track of their important info and being able to walk them thru their first encounters
Doesn't have to be super fancy but I am also a pretty new DM so need something new-user friendly
fervent gale
This describes the various features at each tier: https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-...
tysm for that link
harsh fjord
There's a great guide to the various VTTs out there you might want to look at: https://flash-acrylic-5ca.notion.site/4dfdbfba18324113931cc769a5525cc2?v=1dc8207eedff4b6f8ca4c47941022481
regal crow
Hey I have never played DND but I've been watching a lot of it (especially dimension 20). And I'm looking to get stuck into a game that doesn't mind a bumbling idiot
slow hawk
Have you looked locally at game stores and such
regal crow
Have you looked locally at game stores and such
None of my friends really find it interesting. Turns out that it's hard to find people that both enjoy partying and DND 😂
timid locust
?looking
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timid locust
If you're more interested in a group online, check out the above!
regal crow
If you're more interested in a group online, check out the above!
Already contacted a few people there in the (DM)s as they requested! :). But I may need a hand with the whole character creation thing? Do I do that before or after I get accepted to a campaign and all that?
timid locust
I'd say: have some ideas of what characters you'd like to play first. Take a look at the classes and the races to get a general picture of what might be fun, but don't write up a full character sheet unless you're looking for some practice making one.
You never know what your DM will allow or deny, what their world is like, or what the other members of the party will be doing, so it's best not to get too attached to a character concept yet!
mossy walrus
Aye, it's good to have some barebone ideas ready, namely what class(es) you may want to play, but otherwise be ready to change subclass ideas as well as race ideas as some DM's will limit what you may have access to based on what sort of world they have put together or what options they may wish to restrict access to
pseudo frost
It never hurts to practice making character sheets though
slow hawk
None of my friends really find it interesting. Turns out that it's hard to find ...
Look for a nearby Adventurer’s League
fleet meteor
Hi I'm new to dnd I just experienced my first campaign 2 days a go and am slowly getting a hang of how to play. I've already got several characters drawn out and I'm working towards making sheets for them I only have one available character
dire slate
?new
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pseudo frost
Hi I'm new to dnd I just experienced my first campaign 2 days a go and am slowly...
Awesome! Welcome to the hobby!
fleet meteor
Thank you!
dire slate
If you need help with how certain classes work, I'd suggest Critical Role's Handbook Helper series
jaunty mountain
Hey guys, I got a rogue elf with high dexterity and acrobatics proficiency and a fighter dwarf with high strength and athletics proficiency. There's a gap that they have to jump over. Why do DnD rules decide that Athletics should decide if a character makes it over. Gimli even said ''Toss me!'' to Aragorn cause he couldn't jump that gap. Why is it frowned upon to use dexterity. The olympic jumpers aren't muscley bodybuilders...they're well built! But not thick with muscles.
Imagine legolas saying I'm sorry Gimli I can't jump that far....like WHAT?
smoky adder
Per the rules, jumping uses Strength. Your DM may or may not grant an exemption to that rule if given a good reason to.
Technically, neither Athletics or Acrobatics proficiency change the distance you can jump.
cobalt frigate
Hey guys, I got a rogue elf with high dexterity and acrobatics proficiency and a...
Strength isn't just upper body. You need to do leg days too.
smoky adder
You can find the rules for jumping here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#Jumping
blissful helm
Hi
pseudo frost
Online play is very similar to in person play
blissful helm
Oh ok
pseudo frost
?looking if you check out this channel, it will give you the instructions on how to use our looking for channels 
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blissful helm
Okie ty
pseudo frost
No problem and welcome!
blissful helm
Oh wait, how do I set up my character sheet?
Almost forgot that that is very important
cobalt frigate
Oh wait, how do I set up my character sheet?
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?
blissful helm
Oh
astral citrus
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?
Where can I find the basic rules?
cobalt frigate
Where can I find the basic rules?
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
astral citrus
?new
Yea I just got the monster manual yesterday and I’m building my character sheet now
cobalt frigate
Yea I just got the monster manual yesterday and I’m building my character sheet ...
Are you planning to DM because only a DM would need the MM.
The first book you should get is the Player's Handbook.
pseudo frost
Oh wait, how do I set up my character sheet?
You can either use d&d beyond (easy but doesn't teach you much), form fillable pdf (https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets), or things like dice cloud or gsheets
astral citrus
Are you planning to DM because only a DM would need the MM.
The first book you ...
I was planning to have a solo play through but the I found this discord server
cobalt frigate
I was planning to have a solo play through but the I found this discord server
Again, you don't need the MM as a non-DM player. The PHB is the one book everyone needs to play D&D.
There are plenty of other D&D-related Discord servers (and on Facebook) if you want to try to find a group to play with.
astral citrus
Again, you don't need the MM as a non-DM player. The PHB is the one book everyon...
Is there like a pdf I could find?
pseudo frost
The free basic rules are available on d&d beyond
cobalt frigate
Is there like a pdf I could find?
Free Basic Rules
Basic Rules PDF
https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Basic Rules on D&D Beyond
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
astral citrus
Thanks
Question but as a dark elf level 1 ranger can I learn cure wounds and use it on yourself?
cobalt frigate
Ranger's don't cast spells until level 2.
The Cure Wounds spell can be cast on anyone, including the caster.
high heath
um hi
astral citrus
Ranger's don't cast spells until level 2.
The Cure Wounds spell can be cast on ...
Ok when would I know to level up
slow hawk
Up to your DM
cobalt frigate
Ok when would I know to level up
That depends if the DM is using experience points (XP) or milestone method.
astral citrus
That depends if the DM is using experience points (XP) or milestone method.
I think I’ll do the milestone method but what would that mean
cobalt frigate
I think I’ll do the milestone method but what would that mean
That's not your decision to make. It's the DM's decision on how the PCs level up.
astral citrus
That's not your decision to make. It's the DM's decision on how the PCs level up...
Oh ok where could I find a DM and other people
cobalt frigate
Oh ok where could I find a DM and other people
Check out #find-a-game
astral citrus
Check out <#1070720656917938227>
Ok thanks
Are there any campaigns that are for younger kids
cobalt frigate
You will have to check the ads.
forest verge
uh hello?
strange valve
cobalt frigate
The Discord server or D&D rules?
forest verge
more less both im very new and i dont know what to do heh😅
cobalt frigate
more less both im very new and i dont know what to do heh😅
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
forest verge
ok thank you
cobalt frigate
As for the Discord server, go to #channel-guide and #rules
forest verge
ok thank you for the help
lyric fjord
hello±
lofty ivy
are there vc's?
torn oasis
Hello everyone, hope you're all doing well.
I have some newbie questions. Im currently playing with my brother and im a baby dm, I've played a lil 3.5 in the past with some friend but me and my brother are playing 5e.
I'm trying to create a key NPC for the story, and in 3.5 you could have skills like blacksmithing, carpentry, alch, etc as additional character skills.
I can't seem to find the 5e equivalent. They all seem to be lumped into the same category as proficiencies. There also isn't any spot to put the skills on the character sheet as well.
Does that mean one have the same proficiency in blacksmithing as someone else in alchemy?
I feel im missing something.
Can somebody ple explain clarify it for me? Thanks.
cobalt frigate
are there vc's?
Not on this server.
lofty ivy
Not on this server.
oh ok thanks
cobalt frigate
Hello everyone, hope you're all doing well.
I have some newbie questions. Im c...
5E is about simplicity of the rules so unlike 3.5E where there were practically skills for everything 5E's ability skills are more generic.
So blacksmithing would be a tool-based skill that you would need to be proficient in Blacksmith's Tools to get the proficient bonus with it. Similiarly, you need to be proficient with Alchemist Tool's to get the proficiency bonus for it.
torn oasis
Ah ok, i think I got it. Ty
slow hawk
Proficiency bonus is a set number that increases at intervals when you level up
When you are proficient In ability, such as athletics or stealth, you add both the relevant ability (STR, CHA, etc) and your profiency bonus
For tools, such as brewing or forging tools, the DM has discretionary to pick the ability that is applicable, and then you and proficiency bonus if you have that tool proficiency
cobalt frigate
There are no skill points like in 3.5E but rather skill rolls are based on the relevant ability and your proficient bonus. You're either proficient with an ability skill or you're not.
torn oasis
I understand that, my confusion comes from life skills or lake there of in 5e like blacksmithing/alchemy etc.
But I have a better understanding now. Ty all.
blissful helm
Bro, I still haven't figured out how to do it
smoky adder
I understand that, my confusion comes from life skills or lake there of in 5e li...
You can learn more about tool proficiencies here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#Tools
smoky adder
Bro, I still haven't figured out how to do it
How to do what?
smoky adder
Where exactly are you stuck?
blissful helm
I don't know what to do
smoky adder
What have you done so far?
blissful helm
Literally nothing
I got to the screen but that I couldn't figure out anything because my internet was so bad
smoky adder
What “the screen”?
blissful helm
I'm trying to get to the screen with a digital one
cobalt frigate
You're using D&D Beyond?
blissful helm
Yes
cobalt frigate
Have you read the Basic Rules first?
slow hawk
If the problem is bad internet, i am not sure what help the discord can provide
smoky adder
You could try doing it by hand instead.
https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets
blissful helm
Ok
smoky adder
If it’s that bad, maybe try this link directly:
https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/5E-CHARACTERSHEETS.zip
blissful helm
It sends me to super retro 18
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old trout
hey can someone help me out. i don't know what one of my players AC (armor class should be.)
smoky adder
What class are they? What kind of armor are they using? What’s their dexterity modifier?
old trout
they are a wizard they have no armor and there dexterity modifier is +3
slow hawk
With no armor and no spells and no items?
smoky adder
Then your AC is 13 (10 + dex).
old trout
omg thank you
smoky adder
Without armor or a shield, your character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#ArmorClass
old trout
thank you. yall are a big help
this is my first time being a DM so im glad yall are helping me out
glass summit
hey can someone help me out. i don't know what one of my players AC (armor class...
while you've recieved all the technically correct information, there is a very likely chance they'll cast the Mage Armor spell on themselves to make their AC = 16 (13 + DEX)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/mage-armor
lyric fjord
Hey so I made a Chaotic Neutral Variant Aasimar Monk who has a Rapier and A whip could you guys please look over the character sheet to see if I should fix anything
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/102814408
smoky adder
You probably don’t want to wear armor.
(And wouldn’t normally have armor in your starting equipment.)
Wearing armor will prevent you from using a lot of your monk abilities.
And since you’re not proficient in that armor, there’s a number of other penalties, too.
Rapiers and whips also don’t count as a monk weapon, so that might cause some conflict with your class features, too.
If you really want those equipment choices, another class like Fighter might fit better.
Out of curiosity, why did you pick monk?
mossy walrus
Yeeeeeah, this build is a bit confusing. Not sure where the armor proficiency is coming from as is; and, wearing armor is going to disable your second level Unarmored Movement feature...and the rapier doesn't make sense either
smoky adder
It disabled Martial Arts, too.
mossy walrus
Oh so it does. Yeah....this just seems like a fighter-lite or a sneak attackless rogue
glass summit
Hey so I made a Chaotic Neutral Variant Aasimar Monk who has a Rapier and A whip...
If you're set on using a whip, rapier or both you could take the Way of the Kensei at level 3 to gain proficiency in those weapons
smoky adder
That won’t help with the armor, though. And you’ll still have trouble until you reach level 3.
glass summit
Naturally
lyric fjord
Out of curiosity, why did you pick monk?
I chose monk cause it seemed fun to try and I was like hey why not although you definitely have a point with armor
smoky adder
“Hey why not” is as good a reason as any.
But I think you’ll be better off changing either your class or your equipment.
lyric fjord
But I think you’ll be better off changing either your class or your equipment.
Well your in luck cause I just changed him to a Neutral Good Folk Hero
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/102814408
glass summit
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glass summit
@vestal copper the link to Handbooker Helper above is a good one
vestal copper
tanks im gonna read it!
fallen cedar
<@302952974131658765> the link to Handbooker Helper above is a good one
Wait do you play monster hunter? If you don’t mind me asking
glass summit
Wait do you play monster hunter? If you don’t mind me asking
Mayhaps 😉
fallen cedar
Oh my god yes
vivid axle
how subjective is dnd and how objective is it?
cobalt frigate
In terms of what? Its rules? Gameplay? Roleplaying? Immersion?
vivid axle
it seems to be based on imagination without a specific thing telling them what to do but it has like lore and stuff
cobalt frigate
The foundation are the rules and characters. The story is up to the DM and players.
vivid axle
oh ok ty
cobalt frigate
Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?
solar gulch
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
vivid axle
ok ty
rancid sorrel
Hello
Can anyone help me experience how to actually play the game? I got down to my character but now Idk how to use him in an actual campaign
glass summit
Can anyone help me experience how to actually play the game? I got down to my ch...
It sounds like you've got everything you need to join a group
The only way to get experience playing a character, is to play the character
rancid sorrel
Aaah I see, where do you think I can find groups? I've been trying to find people to actually learn at least a little
glass summit
Aaah I see, where do you think I can find groups? I've been trying to find peopl...
Are you looking to play in-person or online?
rancid sorrel
Online
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glass summit
Otherwise you can also use the various LFG (looking for group) methods across the internet such as facebook pages and subreddits
Looking in multiple places at once can be a good way to accelerate the process, finding a game can often be the hardest part of playing D&D but certainly worth the effort
rancid sorrel
Alright thank you for the help, I actually have a group composed of 3 people who are also new to the game so what we need is really a dm
pseudo frost
Depends on the dm. Some people do run games like that (though it's not really common anymore)
fresh fable
Also depends on the party if they have any spells it revive you or stop you having the make death saving throws
vivid axle
ok ty
viral pelican
what if u die in a campaign and u fail the saving throws?
There's quite a few ways for people to come back from the dead, and you will find that adventure modules for beginners often sprinkle these in the path of the players. They are expensive, so they aren't treated like a fallback option, but act as a safety net. Revivify is the spell you'll see at low levels.
vivid axle
ok ty
fleet field
Also getting down to death savings throws in the first place is unlikely depending on the kind of campaign
Let alone failing them
vivid axle
ok ty!
if i roll stats for a character and the stats are bad do i just have to stick with it
fleet field
If all the rolls total below a certain number that I can’t remember rn you can reroll
viral pelican
if i roll stats for a character and the stats are bad do i just have to stick wi...
Your DM will tell you what method to use for their campaign. While rolling for stats is the traditional and original method, they might instead use a system that gives more balanced characters: an array of pre-set stats for you to assign to which attribute you like, or a "point but" system. If they are rolling, they will tell you the method they are using, and whether rerolls are allowed.
fresh fable
Use point buy or standard array until you find a DM
vivid axle
ok ty
lyric fjord
Heyy I just joined and I have some questions can someone help?
How do you join a campaign? Also how can a play with others?
Sorry for the basic questions
fleet field
You play with others by joining a campaign
To find a campaign, check any local game stores, and also this server has some channels for that
lyric fjord
Wooo! Great thanks a lot!
fleet field
All g
ivory forum
about to have my first campaign any things i should know
hoary epoch
I'm going to play with my friends but we don't know if we could be some races (halfelf for example) with the esencial kit
crude musk
The essentials kit is just an adventure + the basic rules. Any character made with the official rules (including rules outside the basic rules) should be completely fine for the adventure
hoary epoch
Tyy
void drum
if I become proficient in a saving throw from two different sources via multiclassing, would I add my proficiency bonus twice?
void drum
thanks
crude musk
?new @left shell
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smoky adder
if I become proficient in a saving throw from two different sources via multicla...
You also get only certain starting proficiencies from the additional class, none of which are saving throws.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/customization-options#Proficiencies
blissful helm
Good morning everybody
Is there like a video for beginner dungeon Masters on YouTube?
Mainly for like online ones. If there is could someone please send me a link like DM me a link
fresh fable
What advise you after?
blissful helm
Like the basic and rules
smoky adder
Handbook Helper covers the general basics of D&D.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN
smoky adder
There's always people here to answer whatever questions you've got, whenever you've got them. 
blissful helm
Because I'm going hiking
viral pelican
Is there like a video for beginner dungeon Masters on YouTube?
One of the absolutely most helpful videos for me was this WotC actual play which is really slow and unglamorous, and uses the starter kit adventure that I was DMing. It really helped with understanding in practice how the rolls would go.
https://youtu.be/hgNRe76o4_8
Good to watch once you think you have got to grips with the rules and just want to see if you can follow along. The adventure is available for free on dnd beyond.
harsh fjord
Seconding that series of videos (there are only four). They're a lot more in line with ordinary play, unlike the professionally produced shows.
harsh fjord
I have a few questions about the combat system
Go ahead and ask.
obsidian comet
when a player decides to attack, I set a difficulty class mentally and roll if they hit right?
im hosting a session with my friends its my first time
cobalt frigate
Attack? You use the monster's AC.
weak hemlock
hello everyone I am a newcomer to D&D and beginner so I would appreciate if you guys can give me tips and tricks on how to start playing D&D?
and in cheap budget would be nice
obsidian comet
Attack? You use the monster's AC.
So they have to roll over the monsters ac?
cobalt frigate
DC is Difficulty Challenge, which is used for ability skill checks
harsh fjord
They have to roll or exceed the monster's AC.
cobalt frigate
So they have to roll over the monsters ac?
Equal or greater than the AC.
obsidian comet
Equal or greater than the AC.
That means they hit and i roll to see damage?
harsh fjord
They roll their damage dice, not the DM.
cobalt frigate
hello everyone I am a newcomer to D&D and beginner so I would appreciate if you ...
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?
obsidian comet
They roll their damage dice, not the DM.
Im not sure they have dice
I just bought a set of dice
harsh fjord
So loan them some. They can also use a digital dice roller.
cobalt frigate
Im not sure they have dice
There are dice roller apps.
obsidian comet
There are dice roller apps.
okay ill keep that in mind
weak hemlock
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?
no
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
weak hemlock
ok thanks
obsidian comet
what about when a monster hits a player
smoky adder
Same thing
smoky adder
Roll a d20, add any relevant modifiers, and compare the total to the target's AC. If it's equal or greater, that's a hit.
cobalt frigate
its the same
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube (linked above).
smoky adder
You can find the rules for making an attack here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#MakinganAttack
viral pelican
That means they hit and i roll to see damage?
Little protip...it's really dang fun to throw out a whole fistfull of dice. So, once people are comfortable with how the rolls work, if you have enough dice, you can roll the d20s to hit and the damage dice all in one go. If they hit, great, you have the damage. If they don't then the damage die dont matter. It can speed up gameplay a lot, and gives you a much more satisfying roll experience.
You don't see it so much in streamed games because it's more confusing for newbies.
obsidian comet
Little protip...it's really dang fun to throw out a whole fistfull of dice. So, ...
thanks
obsidian comet
Initiative is the order everyone plays in a round or what?
harsh fjord
ornate kiln
basically yes.
a round is 6 seconds and everyone gets a turn in a round. Initiative is rolled to determine the order of turns
harsh fjord
If you're surprised, you can't move or take an action on your first turn of the combat, and you can't take a reaction until that turn ends. A member of a group can be surprised even if the other members aren't.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Surprise
obsidian comet
> If you're surprised, you can't move or take an action on your first turn of th...
Thank you
i love this server already
what are reactions
Im reading the description from what razorwing sent
i cant understand
timid locust
Reactions are special actions that you can take on any turn, but only in response to something. For example, there's the spell Shield, which decreases your opponent's chance to hit you. You can only cast it when a creature attempts to hit you.
obsidian comet
that makes sense
viral pelican
that makes sense
Each turn, each character can do:
One action
One bonus action
One reaction
Their movement
(And one free object interaction like opening a door)
Class abilities, spells and other status effects modify this, but that's the baseline
Actions, reactions and bonus actions are separate sets of options, and will be specified in abilities and rules quite clearly.
smoky adder
There's a handy cheat sheet here for things you can do on your turn.
https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
fresh fable
Spam with the great links
smoky adder
A spam link you can trust.
grizzled charm
Does anyone know of an easy way to create character sheets for more obscure races/subraces like pixies, orcs, drows, or vampires? I've been using the character creator available on the D&D Beyond website, but that doesn't seem to have an option available for those races.
fresh fable
You can buy individual races for dndbeyond
smoky adder
Not all of the ones you mentioned have official races, though.
fresh fable
Fairies and dhampir
smoky adder
You can also add a homebrew race using whatever rules you and your DM agree to.
grizzled charm
You can buy individual races for dndbeyond
I've seen bundles and such available for purchase in the marketplace section in the race selection, but they doesn't appear to be a guide showing what's included inside the books/bundles.
fresh fable
Have a look on the website not the app it gives you an option to buy individual items from books
grizzled charm
Thank you.
fresh fable
obsidian comet
how do hit dice determine the health points of a character
ornate kiln
you gain one hit die per level, based on your Class(es)
at first level, you get the max number of that die as your hit points. when you level up, you can either take the average (rounded up) or roll to see how many hit points you gain
you also add your Constitution modifier to the hit points gained for every level
mossy walrus
So as an example, a wizard gets a d6 + Con mod of health per level. First level would be 6 + Con Mod. Each level after you can either roll a d6 + your Con to determine your hit points or take the average, 4, and add your Con mod to determine your hit points there after
obsidian comet
you gain one hit die per level, based on your Class(es)
at first level, you get...
So you if i have 4 hp my hit dice is d8 i level up and i roll 2 dice and the outcome + constitution modifier is added to my total hp?
ornate kiln
okay example:
you are a wizard with a 14 (+2) in constitution:
your hit die is a d6
so at first level, you have 6+2 (8) hit points. At second level, you gain 1d6+2 more hit points
ornate kiln
max HP can be changed by some abilities in the game, but almost all of them are temporary
timid locust
This process is how your Max HP changes
cobalt frigate
max hp doesnt change right?
There are some monsters that can "drain" your max hp temporarily.
smoky adder
Hit dice can also be spent during a short rest to recover your current HP. Spent hit dice can be regained during a long rest.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#Resting
ornate idol
does copying a spell in my spellbook overrides the fact that I have the maximum number of spells I can have at this level ?
like, imagine I'm a level 2 wizard, so I can know 3 level 1 spells
I get to level 3
I know 4 level 1 spells and 2 level 2 spells now
do I have to let 1 spell go to copy one in my spellbook ?
or if I copy a level 2 spell, I can directly have 3 level 2 spells in my spellbook ?
dapper gulch
You’re only limited by the number of spells you can prepare from your book, but as long as you’ve got scrolls and the gold to inscribe them your book can hold far more than you can prepare.
You can even ritual cast the ones you don’t have prepared!
ornate idol
oh that's cool
dapper gulch
Yeah it’s what makes wizards great.
smoky adder
Yeah, there is no maximum number of spells you can have in your book.
You could in theory have them all.
fallen surge
does copying a spell in my spellbook overrides the fact that I have the maximum ...
Wizards do not have a maximum number of spells that they can know. If you find more spells, you can add them to your spell book. No limits. They do, however, have a miximum number of spells that they can PREPARE each day. So while you can have any number of spells known, you can't use all of them every day
And then of course they are further limited from that by the number of spell slots they have to actually cast things
The simple way to think about it is this:
- Spellbook: The collection of all of your spells
- Prepared spells: Spells chosen from your spell book that you are ALLOWED to cast that specific day
- Spell Slots: The resource you must spend to actually do said casting
smoky adder
And don't forget you can cast ritual spells from your book (as a ritual) even when they're not prepared.
cerulean nest
Hi, I'm new to DnD, my sibling recently introduced it to me and I found it pretty interesting and was looking to see if a could play it. For someone starting out, what information would you say is most important? is there anywhere I can go read how the game works? how would i go about finding other people to play with? I have no idea where to even start
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harsh fjord
?looking - you can also check below for instructions on navigating the server's Looking for Game/Group channels.
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coral oriole
Is there a age requirement
smoky adder
For D&D? Not really.
true shard
Most people do like it if you're mature about it and whatnot
smoky adder
Specific groups might have an age requirement, but not the game itself.
simple goblet
To be in this server, only age limit is the one in Discord's Terms of Service, which I think is 13+
true shard
Yeah 13
true shard
Probably something simple so you can ease into playing
Or if you wanna get spicy play a half caster so you learn spells alongside
delicate bluff
What is the best class to start with
Easiest to understand is debated, but most people agree its either monk or fighter
Rogue and barbarian arent far behind
smoky adder
What is the best class to start with
Honestly, just go for whatever you find interesting.
None of it is unknowable.
So tell the story you want to tell. You’ll have more fun if you’re invested.
kind seal
Hello, I've just hosted my first D&D session, and my party has been up to some antics and I need help deciding how to 'dm' things moving forward
One of the characters particpiating has a Charm ability score of 20, and usually rolls 20+ for intimidation rolls (with prof. bonus and charm modifier.)
Does this allow him to intimidate basically any creature that can speak common? And force it to do his bidding regardless?
true shard
As a simple answer, no.
You're the dm you control what happens and what makes the most sense and what would be the most fun.
mossy walrus
Not necessarily, no. When and where a check is necessary falls on you, the DM, to decide if it falls into an appropriate situation. Just because someone says "I'm going to stealth!" and then rolls high doesn't mean they disappear from sight in the middle of a court....when all eyes are on them to begin with
true shard
Also intimidating someone isn't limited by language barriers
kind seal
So like, let's say they're in a goblin cave and they're about to face a group of six goblins. Can that character roll an intimidation check to get the goblins to scatter?
What if they're intimidating their party members to follow orders or smth?
mossy walrus
That is up to you. Is there a greater threat in the goblins' minds that would compel them to stand their ground? In a fight or flight response, would they choose to fight? That is your call as the DM and whether the ability check may be made to begin with
true shard
What if they're intimidating their party members to follow orders or smth?
Honestly that sounds kind of mean
mossy walrus
What if they're intimidating their party members to follow orders or smth?
Unless there is consent by players, this sort of behavior at a table can be toxic and bring a campaign to a grinding halt. Friction within a party can occur, but the party should not be fighting itself because someone wants to take control of the game
faint sleet
just started seeing this and got interested, and im pressing the create an account button but nothing happens
kind seal
Well it's party of all evils and one neutral so it makes sense that they're fighting tbh
They were deciding whether to leave someone behind to watch the carriage or just go all together, and the half-elf (the charm build) intimidated everyone to just go
true shard
Look if you guys are having fun it's all cool but I personally think someone intimidating everyone to do what they want ain't great
faint sleet
ohh nevermind what i said its because im already logged in
kind seal
Does the Ability Score Increase apply every level including level 1? Or every four levels?
kind seal
Ah, that makes sense
true shard
And you don't get ability score increase at 1
kind seal
Ok got it, thanks
Can a sorcerrer make up spells to learn?
Or does it have to be from the book?
I have a sorcerrer who wants to specialise in Spatial Magic, is that even a thing in D&D?
true shard
You should read the rules my man
mossy walrus
And you don't get ability score increase at 1
You do as part of your race whether you stick with the predetermined ASI your race has or use the custom lineage option presented in Tasha and other sources that lets you decide how to spend your 3 level 1 ASI points (2/1 or 1/1/1)
true shard
Well I worded it wrong
There's ability score increase and ability score improvement as a class feature
kind seal
You should read the rules my man
The rules are confusing though
warped stag
Can a sorcerrer make up spells to learn?
While homebrew (made up) content is up to gm discretion; if this is your first go I strongly recommend you don't allow this until you have a better feel for balance.
kind seal
Okay then, that's probably what i'll do
Another thing, are shopkeeps strong? Like, if they were attacked do they have anything in place to defend themselves? Like traps or bodyguards?
Generally, I mean
Sorry if im asking dumb questions
pseudo frost
It all depends lol
cobalt frigate
The rules are confusing though
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
true shard
That's up to you there's no established rules for that
warped stag
Once again, gm discretion.
However, towns are close knit, cities have guards. It's up to you to create consequences for the players actions.
kind seal
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutoria...
Thanks I will
kind seal
Once again, gm discretion.
However, towns are close knit, cities have guards. It...
Ok, got it
smoky adder
There’s a number of races that cast cast a spell or two.
faint sleet
its the high elf isnt it?
smoky adder
But if it’s spells you’re after, most of that will come from your class.
warped stag
Depending on your class there are several races that would be "optimal"
faint sleet
is high elf one of them?
smoky adder
High elf does get an extra wizard cantrip, yes.
faint sleet
yay
smoky adder
By default, I think they get an INT boost as well, making them an easy choice for a wizard.
faint sleet
oke ty
simple goblet
You will want to check with your DM if they are using the fixed racial ability improvements or floating ones, so you can get it in your casting ability
smoky adder
Newer races don’t have fixed ability score improvements, so any of those can fit any class.
And yeah, your DM may let you reassign those ability scores for older races like elves.
warped stag
I always forget that racial boosts can be flexible now 🙃
faint sleet
wait so another question
can i use the ability light and be able to blind my enemies with it? is there certain boundries for spells or?
warped stag
Rules as written: no
But a gm might allow it as a one off for creativity. I know it wouldn't fly regularly at my games.
faint sleet
okay
smoky adder
Generally speaking: if it was meant to let you blind someone, it would say so.
faint sleet
okay, because i was just imaginating this:
Me: sees a monster
Me: grabs and throws a blinding object at the monsters face
Monster: cant attack because of the condition they are in and lets me get 1 or 2 extra turns depending on the role on the dice
elder badge
Hello! How consistant should by bonuses be on characters I make? Currently I have a character that has a +4 charisma modifier and a -1 dexterity modifier and that just feels like too big of a range but I'm new so I don't know.
Wait should I put that in #character-discussion ?
cobalt frigate
Use Standard Array or Point Buy instead of rolling.
faint sleet
wait does this mean it works or? here: If you target an object held or worn by a hostile creature, that creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw to avoid the spell.
mossy walrus
Mmm, wouldn’t be how Blinded works. A creature would have disadvantage on attacks but it would not be unable to act
elder badge
Use Standard Array or Point Buy instead of rolling.
I did
faint sleet
Mmm, wouldn’t be how Blinded works. A creature would have disadvantage on attack...
oh oke
mossy walrus
wait does this mean it works or? here: If you target an object held or worn by a...
This just means whether it avoids having the object it is holding light up. It does not become blinded on a failed save
faint sleet
okay ty
faint sleet
This just means whether it avoids having the object it is holding light up. It d...
wait so the creature that im attacking against has to wear a thing/hold a thing for me to be able to blind them on a failed save?
mossy walrus
No…you cannot, per RAW, use the Light cantrip to cause a creature to suffer the Blinded condition. If you could, it would say as much in the spell description
faint sleet
ohhh okay i think i just keep getting brain farts because its 12pm rn for me so imma sleep
smoky adder
Light is what’s colloquially referred to as a utility spell.
It’s meant to solve problems other than combat.
If it had any direct use in combat, like blinding someone, it would say so.
faint sleet
cant sleep so im going to just ask another thing, does it matter what die you get when you start as a class for example wizard starts with 1d6? because i see some abilities that say 1d8 so does that mean i cannot use the abilities for now until i level up or?
fleet field
That’s hit dice
cobalt frigate
Hit dice?
fleet field
That’s the dice you roll to get your health
cobalt frigate
Each class has their own set of Hit Dice that determines your hit points (hp).
fleet field
For abilities you have all the dice
cobalt frigate
Weapons have their predetermined damage dice
Spells' descriptions say which dice to use for damage.
faint sleet
oke
orchid tangle
Do people still play like og dnd with taverns and that stuff
echo kelp
What do you mean?
cobalt frigate
People still play various editions of D&D if that's what you're asking.
orchid tangle
No I meant like idk how to describe it medieval dnd with taverns and castles
cobalt frigate
Um, sure.
echo kelp
D&D has typically been rooted in high fantasy
cobalt frigate
Have you seen people play D&D?
orchid tangle
Have you seen people play D&D?
Yea
orchid tangle
D&D has typically been rooted in high fantasy
Yea because all the dnd campaigns I tried to join before were steampunk or super magical anime stuff
I hated it
echo kelp
Well that’s those groups - every group plays differently
cobalt frigate
D&D isn't just knights and dragons. It has evolved in the past 49 years to have different settings — from magical ships in space to fighting demons in the Abyss to Gothic horror to a dystopian Mad Max desert world
The setting at the table is dependant on the individual DM.
orchid tangle
Yea ig but I just couldn’t play those sci-fi magical games
cobalt frigate
Okay that's fine. Just find a different table that suits your taste.
barren flower
I really wanted to play some dnd and I'm thinking of being a dm for a group. It's my first time so should I maybe get something like the essentials kit to help
warped stag
I really wanted to play some dnd and I'm thinking of being a dm for a group. It'...
The essentials kit does make it easier to get your feet wet, is an easier starting point, and helps to discover whether you actually like the game without dropping a bunch of money on the 3 core books.
Or you could end up like me, buying the kit+ books at the same time and then never once touching the essentials kit.
exotic remnantBOT
long kayak
thank you
smoky adder
But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!
long kayak
thanks dude, ima try to start with building my character and understanding the system
stoic apex
i am planning on starting a campaign in my uni, any tips or ideas on how I should start? i love the concept of d&d and have watched others play but never joined in myself..
cobalt frigate
Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?
stoic apex
mostly yes
cobalt frigate
You get skills based on your background and class (and sometimes race)
long kayak
hmmm, got it, but it says i can get 2 more
also whats the difference between forgotten realms and dragonlance
pseudo frost
They are two different settings. FR is very much a kitchen sink High Fantasy setting, where as Dragonlance focuses more on the War of the Lance and everything involved with that.
long kayak
so forgotten realms is more about magic and dragonlance is about the fight ?
which one is more used?
smoky adder
Most of the official adventure books for fifth edition are based in the Forgotten Realms.
long kayak
what skills are good?
my bad i meant skills
long kayak
Most of the official adventure books for fifth edition are based in the Forgotte...
hmmmm
so ill choose that
smoky adder
my bad i meant skills
Ah. 😅
Perception, investigation, and stealth are probably the most commonly used.
pseudo frost
so forgotten realms is more about magic and dragonlance is about the fight ?
Not necessarily. Dragonlance started off as a novel series that was then adapted into d&d and focuses more on how the war affects those living in the world.
smoky adder
But there’s no right or wrong answer for skill choices. Just pick the ones that tell the story you want to tell.
long kayak
Not necessarily. Dragonlance started off as a novel series that was then adapted...
oh ok
i got perception and investigation
ok now a language
fleet field
Languages don’t matter too much
warped stag
i am planning on starting a campaign in my uni, any tips or ideas on how I shoul...
If you want to get your feet wet, keep an eye on the lfg channel. I'm sure you could find a beginner friendly game to help you get a feel for things.
long kayak
i chose goblin, ill now get the class
druid seems fun
warped stag
Good choice, let's you turn into a bear. And any opportunity to be a bear is a great opportunity.
slow hawk
druid seems fun
There’s alot to manage for a new player. Doable, but it asks you for decisions
and some homework
unique dew
casters can be kinda difficult for new players but if it seems the most fun to you, by all means go ahead
warped stag
Fighter is probably the easiest to grasp
long kayak
what do the ability scores mean, should i use the standard set so its not that complicated? dont rlly know what each ability means but i know that there are 6
smoky adder
If you don’t have a DM yet, then the standard array is a good choice to start.
long kayak
okay[
smoky adder
That or point buy.
slow hawk
what about fighter
A straightforward class with extremely good subclasses
Will let focus on learning movement, positioning, and action economy
slow hawk
what do the ability scores mean, should i use the standard set so its not that c...
Different classes will value different abilities to work best
for martials, it depends on your weapon and armor mosty
For casters, it will depend on your spellcasting ability
long kayak
whats the ability that defines the durability of someone? strenght?
unique dew
constitution
long kayak
so i need constitution dexterity and strenght for a fighter?
slow hawk
Dex helps your armour.
Depends on the armor
long kayak
i guess that makes sense since i need to fight and have health
slow hawk
so i need constitution dexterity and strenght for a fighter?
You want Con at 14 at least but the first decision is: what weapon
You wont be able to have high str AND dex generally so it depends on the weapon which will be more priority
unique dew
what do you think would be cool
muted cave
Just tell us what your fighter looks like in your head - what weapon are they wielding?
long kayak
a sword
unique dew
two handed or one handed
long kayak
two
unique dew
so like super big sword?
long kayak
yeah, i guess either that or a sword and shield
i think it fits the idea of a fighter
unique dew
for sure
muted cave
Nice. A classic choice.
Having both is also an option once your character has some money (or has appropriated equipment from villains)
muted cave
For those weapons, you're likely best off assigning your highest ability score into STR, your 2nd highest into CON, your 3rd highest into DEX.
You don't need to worry about saving throws at this point
long kayak
You don't need to worry about saving throws at this point
i believe you
muted cave
At some point during your adventures, the DM will let you know that you need to make a saving throw. The character sheet will have already calculated it for you. If you roll well, then you avoid something nasty happening to your character
long kayak
ooohhh i got it
i chose intimidation and survival as proficiencies, so my character can fit the type of a fighter thats focused on getting the job done
whats the difference between wisdom and intelligence
muted cave
Intelligence is how good you are at figuring stuff out.
Wisdom is how good you are at remembering things you've been taught
long kayak
ok
smoky adder
The different ability scores are all described here, as well:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#UsingEachAbility
long kayak
ill read some more before i ask more questions
muted cave
Yup, that's a much better and extensive description 🙂
smoky adder
Or there’s a cheat sheet here for a more at-a-glance description.
https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_abilities_infographic_2022.pdf
muted cave
Also waves to Spam
smoky adder
Good to see you!
muted cave
I'm 17 hours into a website deploy I'm managing, and waiting for someone to complete tasks, so doing the rounds of some servers to chat.
Thought I would pop in here and maybe be helpful. 😄
muted cave
thx, but heading off topic
abstract rose
Definitely runs before Spam slaps me
exotic badge
How does the wild shape health system work? Does my character lose health if they get hit, or do I use the animals health?
weary rock
Question i’m playing as a oath of vengeance paladin and im using a glaive so my reach is 10ft…. if i get the polaram master feat where if they enter my range i get an opprotunity attack and i casted my vow of emnity on them the previous round do i get advantage on the opprotunity attack??
i think you use the animals and when you drop to 0 you change back to your original form
smoky adder
How does the wild shape health system work? Does my character lose health if the...
Your hp is replaced by the beast’s, so if you take damage while wild shaped, it’s subtracted from there.
echo kelp
How does the wild shape health system work? Does my character lose health if the...
You use the creatures health and once that's gone, you revert back to your normal form and use your current normal form's HP.
exotic badge
Ok thank you
smoky adder
It doesn’t effect your own HP unless you take enough damage to drop the beast past 0.
Then you revert back and subtract any remaining damage from your own HP.
smoky adder
Question i’m playing as a oath of vengeance paladin and im using a glaive so my ...
Yeah, you’d get advantage.
long kayak
how do i get gp, to pick a lifestyle
untold flint
How does the wild shape health system work? Does my character lose health if the...
Let's say your Druid is at 45hp when you transform into a creature with 30hp. You set that 45hp aside, and any hits you take are applied to the 30hp, as well as any healing you receive as long as you're transformed. Let's say the enemies have gotten your creature form down to 5hp, and you then take a hit that does 8 points of damage. This is enough to drop your creature form to 0hp, but instead of falling unconscious you revert back to your normal form. Any damange beyond what it took to drop you to 0 gets applied as "overflow" to your original hp. So in this case, 5 of those 8 points of damage were enough to knock you out of Wild Shape, the remaining three are carried over and you would end up back in your regular form with 42hp(45 minus those 3 overflow points). It also works this way if you're under the effect of the Polymorph spell.
untold flint
how do i get gp, to pick a lifestyle
Your class and background will give you your starting equipment and wealth, there is also an option to take a larger amount of starting gold instead of equipment, and use that to buy the specific things you need. As for the "lifestyle", that's more a roleplaying preference, indicating how cheaply or luxuriously you like to live and what that would normally cost. In-game circumstances can always affect this, of course.
long kayak
Your class and background will give you your starting equipment and wealth, ther...
oh thank you
vivid axle
is it bad that my cleric doesnt have any attacking spells?
slow hawk
is it bad that my cleric doesnt have any attacking spells?
Yes
smoky adder
It’s a risky choice, at the very least.
slow hawk
you should have some offensive abilities
The cleric had several fine choices, and one of the best combat spells. They arent just healers and priests
untold flint
is it bad that my cleric doesnt have any attacking spells?
Not necessarily. Are you including cantrips as well? It does mean you may be pretty limited in a fight unless you have a weapon to use. Playing a Cleric who doesn't want to deal damage themselves is a valid roleplaying choice, but you'll want to make sure your party is ok with it.
vivid axle
yes all my spells are either heal, debuff, or utility
slow hawk
yes all my spells are either heal, debuff, or utility
At least pick up Sacred Flame or Toll the dead cantrips
You dont necessarily even need a weapon
slow hawk
yes all my spells are either heal, debuff, or utility
There is unlikely to consistently be combats where doing zero attacks is going to work for your party unless your DM deliberately scales them down
vivid axle
ok ty
are clerics allowed to get anything other than life domain? I created my character on dndbeyond and its the only option
glass summit
are clerics allowed to get anything other than life domain? I created my charact...
If you want to use the character options from sources (other than the free Basic Rules) you'll need to buy them on D&D Beyond
smoky adder
The Basic Rules include one subclass for each class by default.
But yeah, you’d have to purchase any other subclass you’re interested in.
You can buy just the subclass alone if that’s all you want, though. Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.
There’s 13 other cleric subclasses in total.
Arcana, Death, Forge, Grave, Knowledge, Light, Nature, Order, Peace, Tempest, Trickery, Twilight, and War.
vivid axle
ok ty
shrewd kite
Anybody knows if theres any one piece west marches active rn? or any anime related ones?
pseudo frost
I would check out #looking-for-community
plain shore
what happens if I choose a proficiency and then my background also gives that proficiency?
glass summit
They don't provide any mechanical benefit, you're much better off changing one of the chosen proficiencies
glass summit
?looking
exotic remnantBOT
glass summit
@cursive wyvern the linked channel in the above bot post is a good place to start looking
cursive wyvern
Thank you
glass summit
Otherwise, you can check out the various LFG (looking for group) forums in places like Facebook pages or subreddits
glass summit
Finding a game is often the hardest part of playing D&D, so looking in multiple places at once can often accelerate the process
best of luck 🙂
cursive wyvern
Is there any advice for an app or tool or software to use for character creation
glass summit
?new
exotic remnantBOT
glass summit
Is there any advice for an app or tool or software to use for character creation
The Where do I Start links are probably what you're looking for, the D&D Beyond digital character sheet is pretty good
glass summit
thats just the command to summon the bot 😉
cursive wyvern
The **Where do I Start** links are probably what you're looking for, the D&D Bey...
Thank you this is also my first time using discord too so my replies might be a bit slow
Where Do I Start
glass summit
I'd go though the links the bot just posted from top to bottom
pseudo frost
Up here
glass summit
you're alright
random wren
what happens if I choose a proficiency and then my background also gives that pr...
I usually don't write my proficiencies in stone until after I've taken a background, as I can usually get more proficiencies that way.
Check with the DM. I think in a few cases (read the rogue class descriptions, especially) you might qualify for expertise in that proficiency.
smoky adder
In the Background rules:
If a character would gain the same proficiency from two different sources, he or she can choose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#Backgrounds
jaunty mountain
If I hid with my rogue behind a wall, what would be an example of a dm using a goblin to visually find where my rogue is.
p.s. I understand what is being rolled and which checks need to be beaten
timid locust
Are you asking how a DM might describe the situation?
ocean cave
The goblin places it's nose on the wall and starts to smell through it.
The Rogue didn't shower today..
spare escarp
Hi is there any community kind of games that are not AI based that someone recommends for beginners?
pseudo frost
I would hazard a guess that most are not AI based
But we do have #find-a-game to let you know how to use the channels and bots we have
spare escarp
I would hazard a guess that most are not AI based
Maybe I got unlucky that’s why I asked 1 was fully ai image generated and another I got an invite to aswell and as an artist suffering from these services I don’t really feel comfortable
smoky adder
I’m gonna wager that’s something most DMs probably won’t state in their post either way. You’ll likely have to inquire about it directly.
spare escarp
I’m gonna wager that’s something most DMs probably won’t state in their post eit...
Okay I’ll just keep going over servers then, was just hoping for recommended ones
slim dawn
so im completly new here and im wondering is it smart to begin with an hombrew race ???
cobalt frigate
so im completly new here and im wondering is it smart to begin with an hombrew r...
No it wouldn't be. If you're new to the game, obviously you don't know what's balanced.
Learn the game with what is already there because it's the DM who decides what playable races are allowed. For example, I don't allow any homebrew races/classes in my campaign.
mossy walrus
Aye, safer to start with official races as they are confirmed balanced whereas homebrews can be....generous in what they provide for features.
slim dawn
k thx i wil keep that in mind
i did play like 2 sesions with someone making a one piece hombrew game but i didnt like his way of dming so im looking for somthing new ish
gritty valve
so im completly new here and im wondering is it smart to begin with an hombrew r...
Is it smart to? Probably not, but talk to your DM and they might be able to help you find one or work out maybe a custom lineage that would work
smoky adder
Yeah, generally it helps to understand how the engine works before you go swapping the pieces around. Otherwise you might end up with some unexpected performance issues.
But your DM may already have that understanding and be willing to work with you on your idea. It’s worth a conversation at least.
Alternatively, you might be able to re-flavor an existing race. You’d follow all the same rules for it, but just change the way you describe it.
Take a halfling and just call it a mousefolk, for example.
old pagoda
Was woundering how the d&d beyond app works. Also what is a normal wait time to find a game to play in ?
smoky adder
This page describes some of the basics for the app.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/player-app
But if you had any specific questions about it, feel free to ask.
As for finding a game, it can really vary. It’s often a right place, right time kind of deal.
It usually takes persistence and diligence, though. It’s not often quick (and if it is quick, that’s sometimes a red flag).
old pagoda
I see so this may be a strange question but is there virtual boards and dungeon lay outs you can inter act with or is it all just imagination based ?
viral pelican
I see so this may be a strange question but is there virtual boards and dungeon ...
What you are describing is known as a Virtual Table Top, or VTT. There's no official one, but there is one under development. Popular VTTs include Roll20, and Foundry VTT.
smoky adder
Owlbear is pretty easy to get started with.
https://www.owlbear.app/
coral oriole
I'm having a bit of trouble working the find dm command
desert wigeon
Greetings! I was wondering how do I use D&D beyond to dm? It says that there’s a code I need to give my players. How does one get this?
worn panther
Collections>My campaigns>"named" campaign>upper right corner is a link
copy and share it
desert wigeon
What?
smoky adder
I'm having a bit of trouble working the find dm command
What kind of trouble?
smoky adder
What?
Those are the instructions on where to find the invite link for your campaign.
If that’s not what you were asking about, you may need to be more specific.
sterile pasture
Hello 🙂
fleet field
Hi
barren flower
hey
wraith gorge
What's the best place to start learning concepts related to DnD?
exotic remnantBOT
wraith gorge
Thank you!
smoky adder
If you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask, too. 
compact verge
I wonder how long the slowmode is
Ok reasonable
What dice do i roll for hit points or do i just keep it stock if im gonna do a level one chacter?
fleet field
The class should tell you what the hit dice is
Which class are you using @compact verge ?
fleet field
Okay
compact verge
Oh i think i rolled a d9
fleet field
So for level 1 you use 8 + con mod
compact verge
Idk tbh
fleet field
Oh i think i rolled a d9
That doesn’t exist?
fleet field
Every level after level one you add 1d8+con mod to your hp
fleet field
Ok idk im mew
K
If you’re using dnd beyond’s character creator it should calculate the hp for you
smoky adder
For a monk:
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per monk level after 1st
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/monk#ClassFeatures
compact verge
I should read the beginner manual shouldnt i
compact verge
I have dnd beyond downloaded and a character for any dm that starts players out at lvl 5 nc ive met one now so yea and im thinking of a monk
smoky adder
If you want to start looking for a group to join, #find-a-game can get you started.
compact verge
Welp i put in a submition also is it ok if i dont have a miniture?
fleet field
I have dnd beyond downloaded and a character for any dm that starts players out ...
I would recommend making a level 1 character first
Much less to manage
compact verge
Yea i plan on that but i already have the lvl 5 character made with help
But i dont have any idea on the point of margin for if i can customize my lvl 1 characters traits like charisma and stuff like that
split vapor
Newish player myself (3 low level campaigns as a player) about to DM the essentials kit for the first time. Any advice? We made characters tonight and I messed a few things up, but will be amending them tomorrow.
smoky adder
There’s some good advice here.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/159-starting-strong-at-your-first-dungeons-dragons
Mistakes can and will happen, though, no matter how long you’ve been playing.
Don’t worry about pausing the game to look something up or ask in #dnd-rules.
And don’t worry about just making something up to keep the game moving either. You can always look up the answer later and share it with the group for next time.
pseudo frost
That doesn’t exist?
D9 definitely exist, just not used in d&d
fleet field
I mean in dnd
daring bane
Best questions to ask as a player during a session 0?
wary mural
viral pelican
Best questions to ask as a player during a session 0?
On the Meta side:
- what are they expecting out of D&D
- what are some veils (things they don't want mentioned in too much detail, like injuries/gore) and lines (things they don't want appearing in game at all)
- anticipated frequency of availability
Character based:
- what's driving their character
- what would cause their character to face a dangerous situation?
solemn light
- How serious or comical the game might be. What sort of tone are we going for?
- Do characters want to know each other before hand?
- Any houserules?
- Should characters be more proactive (setting their own goals and drives) or reactive (reacting to what the DM throws at them)
- Checking to make sure your character concept doesn't conflict with anyone else's character, and if they do, making sure you've talked about how to handle that.
vale shell
hi. just wondering how open are groups about letting new people join and listen in on their sessions?
echo kelp
I wouldn't say most groups are open to random strangers sitting in and observing their game. You'll probably have better luck looking for D&D livestream games on YouTube/Twitch.
That said I think many groups are fine taking on "new to the game" players if that player shows they are willing to read/learn the rules and click well with the group.
vale shell
thanks. just wondering since im fairly new to the whole thing
echo kelp
Have you given the free basic rules a read yet?
You may also like checking out Handbook Helper's videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN
lyric fjord
Hello I’m here now