#dnd-newcomers

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dapper gulch
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But once you know a few people who like to play it gets pretty easy to form groups. Your first couple of tries are going to be slow. Anywhere from a few hours to a few days. It speeds up as you learn and make connections.

quasi widget
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hello

bleak tangle
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Hi

echo kelp
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Looking for players is where DM's are trying to find players for their games - so it;s basically the game (should) be ready to go, it just needs a player or two (or perhaps a whole group). So that could be a good way to find a game.

worldly temple
fleet field
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I would start by reading the basic rules, at least the first four chapters on character creation.

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fleet field
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The rules are linked above ^

steady gate
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Alr thx

fleet field
lost roost
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Hey all am trying to figure out how to play D&D am new just made character

supple quiver
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?new

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
lost roost
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Yes am trying to find a mentor to teach me

supple quiver
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what do you mean?

lost roost
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Just someone to help me learn the game

supple quiver
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best to read the rules and watch, you can ask any questions here

lost roost
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I am more of a learner by trial, I have read and tried reading but its complicated to understand I learn by doing lol

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Practice runs/ etc

supple quiver
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so are you looking for a game then?

lost roost
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Yes

supple quiver
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?looking

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

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Anyone trying to start a party with me? I just started today

cobalt frigate
slow hawk
carmine ridge
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I used to be into DND but I'm back and forgot alot

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fleet field
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@carmine ridge the basic rules are linked above if you need a refresher

carmine ridge
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Thank you

fleet field
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All g

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If you have any further questions feel free to ask them here

flint badger
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I am new to DnD, but I'm understanding it quickly, and I love it so far
I am very confident I already learned the basics by reading the player handbook and watching at least 50 videos on youtube, and now I don't know what to do next

echo kelp
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Have you tried making a character yet? Just to practice and get a feel for all the bits that make up a character sheet?

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Then I'd suggest looking for a group to join to play D&D.

flint badger
echo kelp
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?looking

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
echo kelp
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^ Check the #find-a-game channel (read through it) as it explains various ways to find a game and how to use our #looking-for channels.

flint badger
flint badger
echo kelp
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You can also check out places like Roll20 (they have a find a game system) and Demiplane.

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Also local comic book/game stores may have D&D games

flint badger
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It's quite expensive

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I'm currently working with free resources

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Mainly DnD Beyond

echo kelp
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Well technically all you need to play is the free basic rules, a character sheet, and dice.

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If you want more... then yeah, you buy the books, etc.

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It's like any hobby really.

flint badger
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I am aware

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I'd really love to play one game, however, I'm unsure whether I should just make the plainest basic fighter for a starter

echo kelp
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A basic champion fighter can be fun - but totally up to you.
Just a heads up on finding a group/game - it can take a while to find something that will work well for you and your interests and schedule.

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In fact scheduling tends to be a huge factor in whether a group keeps together or the campaign ends.

flint badger
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I have made a ranger with the Haunted one origin

crude musk
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As a general rule, you probably want to leave non-practice character creation until after you've joined a campaign

flint badger
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Other than that, an elf druid that really likes tea
Cause why not

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Well then
I guess it's about finding a group that will tolerate a newcomer now

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Thanks everyone

echo kelp
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Most groups are fine with new to D&D players as long as that player shows they're familiar with the rules and willing to learn, and just fit in socially with the rest of the group.

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Familiar being they at least skimmed the rules and kind of understand the core mechanics.

flint badger
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I'm willing to learn as much as I need
I am just unsure about what else I should learn, cause I already know mostly everything about stats, skill checks, saving throws and combat

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I'm saying mostly cause no, I don't know everything, I didn't play to confirm yet

echo kelp
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Then I think it's just a matter of finding a group to play with.

flint badger
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Thanks again

unreal idol
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Hi new to the game how many dice do you need to start the game with?

fresh fable
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D4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20

unreal idol
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having 1 of each will do

fresh fable
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Yes

unreal idol
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Thanks

true shard
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you might need to reroll them a bit for somethings but those are the main dice yeah

vagrant ravine
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Why are their so many memes about rangers being bad.... Maybe I shouldn't have chosen ranger as my first dnd class

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Or is ranger fine?

silver siren
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Ranger is fine as a class, the major issue is the Beast Master subclass and even then, that's just the Player's Handbook version.

true shard
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ranger is pretty strong its just the subclasses were uhhh

solemn light
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Ranger is great, but does need a little more communication with your DM about what sort of terrains and enemies might occur.

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Because picking favoured enemies 'elementals' and then non ever turning up is def gonna take some sparkle out of your character

dense wave
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Ah im using the dnd beyond app to make a character theres so much information, so as a ranger i can take 2 shortswords or 2 "simple weapons" i want to use a spear or quarterstaff but not sure which other weapon goes with it.

fresh fable
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Are you going strength or dex ranger ?

dense wave
simple goblet
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Dexterity measures a character’s nimbleness, their agility, and their fine motor skills. It is used to calculate your armour class and can be used as the ability for making attacks with finesse weapons instead of Strength

flint badger
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I went dex ranger, with wisdom the 2nd highest due to his proficiency being fiends

dense wave
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Ah so a gnome wont have loads of dexterity then.....darn it.

solemn light
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Depends on if your DM uses Tasha's floating Racial modifiers (+2/+1 to any stat) or if you use the stats as written (+2 int, +1 Dex or Con depending on subrace). Forest gnomes do get a +1 dex.

timid locust
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Any character can have a high Dex score if you choose to put one of your highest stats into Dex. It's a simple as that! Most rangers like Dexterity more than strength, but there's certainly no "wrong" way to build a character so long as your group is having fun

warm parrot
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The next character on my list to be played is a centaur ranger

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Hunter subclass

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It is a very interesting class, it can be really strong but because of the Beast Master subclass, many people underestimate the entire class

candid walrus
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Hey I'm kinda new to DnD and I'm trying to think of an Interesting warlock idea. I don't wanna play pact of the fiend warlock because it seems everyone uses it. Are there any suggestions?

warm parrot
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Hexblade is easy and simple enough

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It is on Xanathar's Guide to Everything

candid walrus
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Oh I have that book

warm parrot
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It is basically you having a connection with your patron through a weapon

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Or maybe the patron is the weapon itself

viral pelican
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Hexblade is very popular, but also one of the most unusual ones, because it's more melee focussed. So it has quite a different build, different recommended stats, and a lot of invocations that others won't take.

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That's not a criticism, and I am sure you would have a lot of fun as a Hexblade!

warm parrot
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It depends on how the player want to take it

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It can be simpler

candid walrus
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I like the idea of the patron being a cool weapon

warm parrot
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Yeah, it is very interesting

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Like Jale said, it is not a full caster

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It is a hybrid between melee combat and a little spell casting

surreal cloak
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Hello hello, I am brand new, I have never played a campaign before and madr my first character sheet at like 3 in the morning

viral pelican
warm parrot
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Welcome to the reality of D&D dndLol

candid walrus
surreal cloak
candid walrus
viral pelican
surreal cloak
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alright, let me screen grab it then, gimme a sec

viral pelican
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Easiest to share the link

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Otherwise you have to host the image elsewhere like on Imgur

warm parrot
surreal cloak
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ohhhh

candid walrus
warm parrot
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Lewl

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Sorry for your loss

viral pelican
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Okeydokey. Well it looks like you rolled for stats. Usually, you'll only do that if your DM tells you to do it - for your first character, try using Standard Array or Point Buy.

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You put the stats in the right places for your class though, which is a great start!

candid walrus
smoky adder
warm parrot
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Nice, a heroic ending

surreal cloak
viral pelican
candid walrus
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Holy 20 strength at level 1

surreal cloak
viral pelican
warm parrot
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It depends

surreal cloak
warm parrot
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I'm literally the opposite

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I always tell my players right from the start that in my games we always roll

smoky adder
smoky adder
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Or rolls made in your absence?

warm parrot
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No, always sheets are made in my presence

surreal cloak
warm parrot
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Except of course, long time friends who i trust

viral pelican
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You have chosen Two-Weapon Fighting. That's not an awful thing if you really dream of it, but you also don't have the right weapons. You can't have a Rapier and a Shortsword: both weapons have to be Light, unless you have a Feat. Your DM will tell you if you are using feats.

surreal cloak
viral pelican
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Also you have built a strength-based fighter, and really two-weapons are usually assocaited with dex-based builds. I would go for either Dueling and a Sword & Shield, or a two-handed weapon and either Defense for a more defensive build, or Great Weapon Fighting for a more offensive build.

surreal cloak
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Gotcha. So longsword and shield? Would that work?

viral pelican
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Classic choice.

warm parrot
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You can use a shield if you to be more tanky

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If you want to do more damage, go for the greatsword

viral pelican
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Also note, as long as your DM is cool with it, you can totally flavour that weapon to be more exciting than "longsword", if you want to think of it as a Sabre, a Messer, or really any other kind of weapon. This is "flavour", and it's free.

surreal cloak
warm parrot
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You totally could

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The damage it causes won't change, just the appearence

surreal cloak
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Cool, cause now I have some ideaaassss. If you can't tell, I focused a lot more on the STORY than the gameplay, I always have been character focused

warm parrot
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You're one of mine

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I always think on the rp aspect first and then i build the mechanics of the character around that

candid walrus
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That's why I love cleric and I'm attracted to warlock

surreal cloak
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Yeah, and it really helps that Galeem has been a character in my stories for a really long time, I just needed to adapt him to D&D and gradually over the course of his story evolve him into the powerful entity that he becomes in my stories.

viral pelican
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In my campaign, ny barbarian has a broken giant's longsword which is statted as a greatsword, and my ranger has had a succession of bxxxxx swords and messers which are statted as rapiers. It's a good way to give more character to the character, without bending any rules.

warm parrot
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Sorcerer has always been my favorite class

surreal cloak
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Okay, fixing it up now. for sword and shield, should I go Defence or Protection?

warm parrot
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Protection

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That allows you to protect your allies in battle

surreal cloak
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Alright, and I switched to standard array as a placeholder before i do my proper dice rolls

viral pelican
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Protection is good

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Defense is kinda overkill for a shield user

surreal cloak
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Here's a question: Part of Galeem's lore is that he was friends with a druid who was possessed by a demon. Could I say that the druid gave Galeem a ring that he starts the campaign with?

viral pelican
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Up to your DM, unless it's just a trinket

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A carved wooden ring with no magical function - almost certainly.

stoic orbit
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Were would i put a link to a dnd beyond campaign?

viral pelican
stoic orbit
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Ok ty

timid locust
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Remember, flavor is free! (So long as you don't write any mechanical benefits into your story!)

surreal cloak
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I was thinking that it starts as a trinket, but then he learns that it was actually a Ring of Mind Shielding (hence why the druid got possessed and not Galeem) but that it had lost it's power because it was attuned to the druid, not Galeem

flint badger
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I chose a trinket that fits my ranger from the horror trinkets

viral pelican
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That's what you should discuss with your DM 🙂

flint badger
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It fits his short backstory

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I think that trinkets can really add up to your backstory

candid walrus
flint badger
candid walrus
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Damm I don't have that book

surreal cloak
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Eh, its fine. Just an idea i threw out. Besides, I think Galeem having a picture of his infant son (who I will definitely be making a character sheet for because he is VERY important) is perfect for who Galeem is as a person

flint badger
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It's free on DnD beyond

candid walrus
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Curse of strahd is free on DnD beyond?

flint badger
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I think so, I got it for free

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It adds a lot of cool stuff

candid walrus
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Is that an automatic vampire reaction😂

flint badger
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I sadly have to go so
If anyone has any questions about that or the ranger feel free to dm
I'm happy to talk

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I'm very creative

viral pelican
warm parrot
candid walrus
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I assume the character options is what I'm looking for

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Cuz thats free

fresh fable
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Yeah not a thing to mention on the official dnd discord

warm parrot
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Sadly it is not everyone's reality to be able to buy everything we want

fresh fable
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Still a reality it’s against server rules

surreal cloak
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Btw, Galeem technically isn't my first character. I forget the name, but I do remember he was a human ranger that suffered from lycanthropy and I REALLY wanted him to, once he became strong enough, could master it and become a werewolf at will. Sadly, it never came to be

warm parrot
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What rule is that? This is a legitimate question.

viral pelican
surreal cloak
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yeah

warm parrot
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I haven't posted any links to anything legal, it was just a little joke, sorry that something that small worries you so much

viral pelican
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We are just trying to be helpful with letting you know what is and isn't usually considered against the rules.

simple goblet
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We are just warning you that the mods will bonk you for talking about piracy

viral pelican
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Nobody is offended, just looking out for you.

inner thistle
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👀

warm parrot
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Noted

simple goblet
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See, what did I tell you? They have eyes everywhere

warm parrot
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I like it here, just never been in any official server or anywhere where something like this is agains't the rules

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And i will now not talk about that kind of thing anymore

simple goblet
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And then some fools summon them and they rain down their wrath upon us for the lack of suitable cookies given as offerings

inner thistle
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Any Snack is a viable offering

warm parrot
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I have a recently open pack of cookies

viral pelican
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This server does have high standards of moderation, which makes a lot of sense when you remember that it's for a product that is marketed to kids, and even within the Discord ToS you'll have ages 13-18 present. So there's tight moderation and more safeguarding measures in place than most.

warm parrot
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I understand

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I'll keep that in mind

inner thistle
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Let's get back to D&D shall we?

warm parrot
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Yes, i am sorry for causing this disturbance

surreal cloak
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I actually did have a weird idea for a campaign that I might do at some point, but I have no idea how

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By that I mean I have no idea I'd even get the idea to work since it changes the rules of D&D quite a bit

viral pelican
viral pelican
warm parrot
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Agreed

surreal cloak
warm parrot
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If you look into D&D and feel the need to change a lot of rules, you maybe should look into another system

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Look for the path of less work

surreal cloak
warm parrot
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That is understandable, i only point out that if you go down that path, make it clear to your players before starting the campaign

surreal cloak
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Oh, trust me. I'd need to

warm parrot
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Transparency is key for a nice game

viral pelican
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It would still be advisable to learn to walk (DM a written campaign) before you can run (DM a heavily homebrewed ruleset)

warm parrot
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Agreed

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Experience is by far the best teacher in dming

candid walrus
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Hey quick question lads. Could I replace eldritch blast with anything? Apparently it's really overused

warm parrot
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Experiencing dming an official adventure would give you a very feeling on how to do it

warm parrot
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It is overused because it is the best cantrip in the game

viral pelican
candid walrus
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Eh I'd like to try something unique

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Plus If I don't like it I can just get it on a level up

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Unless warlocks can't get new cantrips

viral pelican
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The class table tells you what levels you get new cantrips at.

warm parrot
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You're more then welcome to replace it with another cantrip from the warlock list, just know that Eldritch Blast is superior to basically any damaging cantrip

surreal cloak
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Heres what the brief idea is:

It starts like any other D&D campaign: In a tavern. There's a bounty for a man only known as the Jester King. The part then goes to his domain, and upon entering the castle, the gates lock behind you. It was a trap. So now the party has to find 3 pieces of a key to open the way. Seems simple enough, but what they dont realize is that the castle is enchanted, and every door leads to a new world to explore, with different flavors of loot as well. The story here is that as long as you are in the castle, you will not die. If one party member manages to escape the world alive, the entire party will come back to life, with nothing except the weapon they entered with and some basic clothes. But, to make things easier, there are also Artifacts, special items that stay with you on death.

So basically, the campaign becomes your standard roguelike affair: Live, Die, learn from your mistakes and keep pushing forward. And if you beat the King's towering Guardsman, the Jester King will admit defeat and give you his crown, the source of the enchantment. Now, you have a choice: destroy the crown, and the castle with it, or keep it, and the castle, to do as you see fit

viral pelican
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I think if you DM for a bit, you'll see why it doesn't really end up as a fun idea. It might seem good at this point, but once you have taken responsibility for the group's enjoyment for a while, you'll see where this will largely fail to entertain

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If nothing else, you are planning for people to die along the way, which means a dead player will be excluded until TPK. In many groups, that could be weeks.

surreal cloak
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Okay, that makes sense

warm parrot
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D&D 5e is a game intended to be played as a group

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Presenting deadly situations right from the start is not advised

slow hawk
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also seems like we’re getting afield from newcomers and into #dm-discussion

warm parrot
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True

timid locust
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Eldritch Blast certainly is the Best Cantrip™, but certainly not necessary. If you're looking for ways to deviate from the norm, there are other damaging cantrips which will still do decent damage. Was it you who was considering Hexblade? Look into Green Flame Blade or Booming Blade from the Tasha's Cauldron supplement. They can put out some nice numbers and synergize with melee combat!

candid walrus
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I'll look at them!

warm parrot
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It is worth mentioning that if you're going for hexblade, Eldritch Blast has an invocation that allows you to pull the target you hit towards you, which helps with the melee combat part

candid walrus
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That is Interesting

unborn dune
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I love how hexblade lets you forget about strength entirely

sudden otter
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Or dex. Though dex is still useful for AC.

dusk quiver
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is there a way to convice my family members to play dnd with me or something of that nature?
because i feel like it might be awkward.

harsh fjord
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What about the game would appeal to them? Do they like telling stories? Fantasy? Using their imagination? Try to engage their interest even while conveying your own, like why you want to try it or what about it sounds fun.

dusk quiver
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i just feel like they dont have time or dont wanna but i want to get better at in-person dnd but im so shy i thought family would be a good start.

harsh fjord
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Play a one-shot so that the commitment isn't so intimidating. And while I don't know your family situation, I would say that to them: "I want to play this game, and it requires people. I feel shy around strangers, so I thought playing with you would help me feel more comfortable." Or whatever wording fits your sentiment best.

frigid axle
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uhh have u asked them if they wanna play

dusk quiver
harsh fjord
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Alas, that's part of the gamble.

dusk quiver
frigid axle
# dusk quiver sadly no im afraid of getting let down

yo listen not everyones gonna wanna play dnd and thats fine, not everyone like fanstasy but u shouldnt be afraid of people expressing an opnion or choise thats not favorable. last i checked theres like over 100,000 peeps in this server alone. if they dont wanna play then trust- you'll find people, kind/ nice people who wont judge u. but like u gotta ask em dude

dusk quiver
slow hawk
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DND is a collaborative role playing game, voluntery participation is…kind of the point?

There isn’t really a way around talking to other people about playing. We cant speak to your family situation, but you shouldnt feel bad about asking a group you know if they want to explore an interesting with you

Thats also why your local comic or game store is a place to check out. Thats a target environment that is already leaning into the area

desert pawn
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Pls dms who r on dndbeyond dm me the link to a canpaign

smoky adder
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If you’re looking for a game to join, #find-a-game can get you started.

foggy hornet
desert pawn
smoky adder
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So if you are a player, you can reply to any of those posts you're interested in.

foggy hornet
desert pawn
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*bye

gentle ruin
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Hi

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I’m new

deft sigil
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Hi Rockat - welcome!

gentle ruin
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How do I learn how to play dnd?

harsh fjord
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We have some resources in this channel's pinned messages. You can find the Basic Rules, and there's a playlist of videos that helps break them down into more digestible bits.

timid locust
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?new

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fringe scaffold
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Hello!

viral pelican
fringe scaffold
viral pelican
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Not bad, looking forward to DMing tomorrow's session

fringe scaffold
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oh hell yea, I'm also looking for a quick and free oneshot to test the game

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I spent a weak reading the player's handbook and I'm kinda excited

viral pelican
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Hm not sure about quick, good, and free.

slow hawk
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Look for a local Adventures league at your nearby comic or game store

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Its built for drop in play

fringe scaffold
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well just one session or maybe 2

cobalt frigate
fringe scaffold
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yea, I did "find community", hope that was the right way to do it

bright geode
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i used the find a game server but i have 0 clue if mine actually went through cuz idk how to properly use discord :’)

mystic palm
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Hi I'm new to dnd

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How do I start

cobalt frigate
exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

mystic palm
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Thanks

lyric fjord
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so i am confused on how to join a game

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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i have looked and i am still confused on how it works

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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which one do i click

smoky adder
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Are you looking to join as a player or a DM?

shy rune
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read the channel

hazy girder
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How could you punish players for purposefully killing off their characters?

cobalt frigate
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I don't.

hazy girder
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How much more powerful is a party with 4 players than 3 players, 5 players than 4 players etc.

cobalt frigate
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I assuming the players are leaving the table?

hazy girder
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How do you effectively nerf stat blocks to fit lower player count than campaign requirement

cobalt frigate
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Every PC is an additional action in the action economy.

hazy girder
cobalt frigate
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Lower the hp and damage dice.

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Let them reroll a new character then.

timid locust
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Here's a fun DnD newcomer tip: No one at a table should feel punished for playing a game

cobalt frigate
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Don't punish players in-game.

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If you have issue with a player, talk to them offline.

uncut charm
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Only because they just suck irl and they were very mean

viral pelican
smoky adder
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Rebalancing a campaign based on the number of players is probably a better topic for #dm-discussion.

still halo
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Hi friends, quick question, I'm building my first DND character and am wondering with Rangers, how quickly/soon can you get a companion pet? and can I pick a wolf?

smoky adder
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Only certain subclasses get a "pet".

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Beast Master is the best choice if you want a wolf.

At 3rd level, you gain a beast companion that accompanies you on your adventures and is trained to fight alongside you.

true shard
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theres a ranger subclass that gets a companion and you get your subclass at level 3

still halo
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ah I see it in the rules, beast master archetype, ty!

slow hawk
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There is a speciific subclass, Beast Master that gets a companion

Using the handbook version of the BM you pick any creature within certain power limits

Using the Tasha’s version (optional rules released a few years later), it gets a few statblock options can can be flavored however you want

still halo
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I need to buy the beast book

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or monster book or whatever, can wolves be companions?

warm parrot
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The Monsters Manual

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And yes, you can have a wolf as companion

fresh fable
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Druid can also get a wild companion now

warm parrot
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I mean, i'm assuming he's going to play 5e

fallen surge
fresh fable
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Nope optional wild companion rules

still halo
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Playing 5E ya, super comepelled to try druid but want to play an easier class for my first few campaigns 🙂

warm parrot
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Yeah, druid can be quite complicated for first time

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Lot of spell management

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And shapshift forms

slow hawk
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recommend fighter to start, maybe barb or rogue

If u want a taste of spellcasting, Ranger

smoky adder
warm parrot
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If you really the companion wolf, go for ranger

still halo
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I can use them to attack things right?

warm parrot
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If you're beast master ranger, yes

smoky adder
slow hawk
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I strongly recommend getting the supplement book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as it has a vasty improved version of Ranger and specifically beast master

But if you’re just starting out, the players handbook is fine

smoky adder
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You may want to confirm with your DM that they'd allow those options before you make the purchase.

warm parrot
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Agreed

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Tasha's really helped beast master a ton

smoky adder
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But talking to your DM while you build your ranger is advised either way. dndLol

civic geyser
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i’ve never played dnd before and am looking for a group where should i start?

smoky adder
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You don't want to pick the coast as your favored terrain and spend the whole campaign landlocked.

smoky adder
civic geyser
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thanks!

fallen surge
# still halo or monster book or whatever, can wolves be companions?

Under the normal rules of the game, very few subclasses actually let you gain a companion. Beast Master ranger, as people have suggested, is probably the best one, for what you are looking for, since it lets you train actual animals, and gives you specific rules for how to run them and what they can do. However, you must also keep in mind that there is a difference between what is allowed during character creation, and what is allowed while in game. During character creation, you typically need to follow the rules to a T, since that's the most fair starting point for everyone. While in game, the DM gets to dictate what is possible and how it would work, so if you want to go out into a forest and tame a wild animal, without it being part of your class abilities to do so, that may or may not be possible, depending on what your DM decides and what your roll on your dice, if they allow it

still halo
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Would I have to go off on a side quest or something like that to do so once I hit level 3? or is it up to the DM?

fallen surge
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If you want a companion that is not part of your subclass, the rules for that are 100% up to your DM

still halo
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What's leveling like and how fast does one hit level 3? Are most games exp based?

cobalt frigate
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Depends on the DM if they use XP or milestone methods.

uneven gate
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Depends on dm

cobalt frigate
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My campaign started 1.5 years ago with the PCs at level 5. They're only level 7 now and I don't expect them to be level 8 for a couple more months (realtime). The campaign is slated to go up to level 20, so they probably won't reach that for another 2.5 years at least.

still halo
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I noticed on critical role they started campaign 3 at only level 3 ... does that essentially mean they gained 1 level per campaign?

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(or slightly more I guess, 1.5 levels)

warm parrot
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Nah

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It was just Matt's choice

smoky adder
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Not every campaign begins at level one.

fallen surge
warm parrot
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The dm has the liberty to choose what level the players start

smoky adder
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Some short-lived ones start at level 20. dndLol

warm parrot
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I like to start at level 2

cobalt frigate
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For experienced players I have their characters start at least level 3.

uneven gate
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One of my games I started players at 1 doing ghosts of salt marsh. My other game started at 4 and is level 9 after 4 months

warm parrot
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Even for experience players i like to start them at lvl2 so they the feeling of the campaign through 1 or 2 sessions before being lvl3

uneven gate
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That’s a time loop homebrew

warm parrot
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The rhytm at which the dm lvl up the players is entirely up to them

still halo
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Can you use the same characters through new campaigns (and just have level reset) or do most players just make a new character?

warm parrot
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I've been dming my current game for almost 4 years, my players are at lvl16 now

warm parrot
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When you finish a campaign, the story of those characters is concluded in general

fallen surge
warm parrot
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A new story begins, with completely new characters

still halo
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Gotcha, I think it would be more fun to make new ones anyway and try different classes/routes etc

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Thanks all for answering my dumb questions 😄

fallen surge
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They aren't dumb! That's what this channel is for

warm parrot
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There are no dumb questions

still halo
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what's more common exp or milestone?

fleet field
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Milestone I think

frank forge
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What's your guys favorite class

viral pelican
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Milestone is a lot easier: the DM has more control over the advancement and the party don't have to do yet another bit of maths.

fleet field
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Playing sorc atm but I’ve played artificer in the past and I rlly liked it

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I don’t recommend either for a new player tho

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Especially not artificer

frank forge
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@fleet field oh yeah I picked druid for my first character but I'm doing a ton of research to make sure I play it well

fleet field
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Yeah nice

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A trap with Druid is relying on wildshape too much

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You only get two uses of it per long rest and there’s often a decent number more than two encounters per long rest

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You can also do a lot more damage just with your spells

frank forge
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True but I've got a list of possible druid spells and cantrips with the levels you can use them

fleet field
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One thing to keep in mind that’s useful with wildshape is that while you can’t cast spells while wildshaped you can maintain concentration on them

frank forge
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Yeah

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Hey thanks for advice dude really appreciate it

fleet field
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You can also trigger spell effects like with call lightning

fleet field
faint carbon
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I'm personally not a newcomer, but I'm looking to help my players build more beginner friendly builds, but at the same time balance the party. What are some good classes and subclasses for each main role in the party?

glass summit
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If you want to keep things straightforward for new players, try keep character creation to choices within the PHB

pallid oyster
faint carbon
still halo
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Do you all recommend buying the digital copies of books on dnd beyond or getting the hard cover versions?

cobalt frigate
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Depends on your budget and needs.

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Remember that with the digital books you don't actually own them but are leasing them. If D&D Beyond decides to pull them then you're out of luck.

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I still have books from past editions.

echo kelp
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Although you can print to PDF your DnDBeyond stuff for your own use.

cobalt frigate
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That said, I own both the physical and digital 5E books because 1) I have the disposible income and 2) D&D Beyond is very convenient for me DMing virtually.

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WotC does sell bundles of the physical and digital books in their store.

still halo
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I only see playing D&D virtually don't really have any friends in my area that are interested

cobalt frigate
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A DM would probably be sharing their digital books if they're using D&D Beyond for their virtual campaign.

slow hawk
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Digital books are useful for both in person and online play

glass summit
still halo
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I just bought the digital versions of the players guide and monster manual

uneven carbon
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Help.

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where do i start

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there is too much to learn

smoky adder
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There’s a few handy links here you can check out. 👇

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warm parrot
uneven carbon
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??

fleet field
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Just read the first 4 chapters on character creation and try making a character on dnd beyond

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You don’t need to memorise everything just have a basic idea of how things work

warm parrot
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You just need to start reading the Player's Handbook

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As a player is all you really need for starting

uneven carbon
warm parrot
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As stated above, the first 4 chapters are a good introduction

warm parrot
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Dice rolling

fleet field
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How combat works

thin shell
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Hello i have some questions about making custom weapons and balancing curses on them?

fleet field
limpid stream
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how do i create a character sheet?

glass summit
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glass summit
limpid stream
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Awesome thank you

still halo
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Playing a halfling rogue for my first campaign, I'm excited 😄

fleet field
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Good luck

worthy dock
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My friends and I want to do an online campaign, we are all newcomers. Where do we start?

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We want to do it online as well, but idk what to use for that

glass summit
worthy dock
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Would foundry allow us to add our own monsters and stuff?

glass summit
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Admittedly, I have never had the opportunity to use Foundry in an online game
I imagine it almost certainly has a way to make creature tokens and insert their stats

echo kelp
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Foundry handles homebrew pretty well

worthy dock
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My friends and I thought it’d be funny to add terraria bosses to our campaign

glass summit
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That sounds pretty fun, if you're not up to homebrewing them from scratch I'm sure a bit of googling will lead you to some that others have made, I imagine someone else must have tried it

worthy dock
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Wait would we need someone to dm for us on foundry? Or is the dm already built in?

tall apex
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how in detail can you get with your characters background lol

glass summit
worthy dock
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Ah I see

glass summit
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Would definitely recommend giving it your best shot, even if you've never been a player before. The hardcover adventure Dragons of Stormwreck Isle is a great adventure to cut your teeth on from what I've heard. It is specifically designed to be as intuitive for first-time DMs as possible

worthy dock
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Is it on most of the sites already?

glass summit
# worthy dock Where do I find this?

You could purchase it on D&D Beyond (website) where you will get a digital version you can access on most devices; or you could buy a physical copy at your local gamestore

pallid vapor
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I have ben seeing the people playing dnd online and I need to know how because it sound grate being able to find and connect with a tone of people who love dnd as much as I do

glass summit
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lilac crown
glass summit
pallid vapor
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thank you and sorry

glass summit
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You're 100% alright, theres nothing to be sorry for
Its definitely worthwhile searching for games in multiple places at once, as finding a game can often be the most difficult part of playing D&D 🥲

keen bronze
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Um idk if I am interrupting anything I just joined and very new to discord over all

pallid vapor
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now all i need are friends

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same hear

glass summit
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nah, you can do it without knowing anyone. I can guarentee you most people out there looking to start an online game are doing it solo just like you

pallid vapor
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thanks for your help and i hope you have a grate week

keen bronze
pallid vapor
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on god

keen bronze
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I’m pretty experienced with dnd I’m not the most tech savvy with online stuff

worthy dock
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I have a party of 6 including me, but we are all very new and we still need a dm

keen bronze
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Yea on god

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Well well well

novel beacon
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I’m hosting an in-person campaign in Vancouver for new players

keen bronze
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I just so happen to be a DM

novel beacon
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Starting on Saturday

keen bronze
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Is that in Oklahoma

novel beacon
keen bronze
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Shoot

worthy dock
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@keen bronze check dms, I can give you info about my group

keen bronze
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Okay

hollow mist
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How exactly are player characters made like can I create one before starting a game with someone or do I have to do it before we start playing that game?

severe kiln
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It's best to have it done before, but in all honesty some dungeon masters are more specific on how they like to have their players make their characters, some are fine with you just making everything, and handing them a background on them, while others like to be present during the creation process to ensure fair play.
All just goes down to who you're playing with.

hollow mist
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oh that is way simpler than I thought it was I thought there was a whole set of starting rules like how much points you can spend on everything and all that assuming there is points needed to be spent this is way more straightforward.

severe kiln
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There are some things you need to know when it comes to stats, but there are plenty of methods on how to do it.
This is usually the area DMs like to be present for, as some players like to lie about the rolls to have OP characters.

hollow mist
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Oh so it’s completely possible to have one character made, and then just go into games of that character and change the stats up for how the dungeon master prefers

severe kiln
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The most popular method is using rolls, so roll 4d6, and take the highest numbers, add them up, and do that 6 times, then just sort where you want the various stats.
Keep in mind, this varies with party to party
And it's the bare minimum, easiest method is just use the DnD Beyond Character Creator.

hollow mist
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I don’t exactly know what the 4d6 means

severe kiln
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4d6 - Four 6-sided dice.

hollow mist
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So is that just 4 dice that are six sided? Or one six sided dice that rolled a four

severe kiln
severe kiln
hollow mist
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Oh ok

severe kiln
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A lot of beginners only have 1 set of each type to start, so if that's the case for you, just write the numbers down as you roll them.

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But roll the dice 4 times.

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I'm probably over-explaining.

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Making it more complicated

hollow mist
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I am completely new to this I vividly remember when I was seven years old playing with my parents and not understanding what’s going on

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You’re not over explaining you’re actually somewhat explaining it better than tutorials I looked at

severe kiln
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Like I said earlier, you'll find the most ease doing this by using a site guide, like DnD beyond, it keeps things straightforward.

hollow mist
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Yours is kind of straightforward

severe kiln
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Fair

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Alright, so I'm just going to explain this under the assumption you have one set of each type of dice, alright?

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Anytime you see something like 4d6, or 2d12.

hollow mist
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I don’t have any dice lol

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I’ll just use googles dicr

severe kiln
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the first number is referring to the number of dice, or the number of times a dice need be rolled.
The second number tells you which dice to roll.

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Got any other questions?

hollow mist
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Is homebrew sort of like creating your class

severe kiln
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Homebrew is a term used to describe anything made by other people, so that could be a class, a race, or any number of spells or traits.

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Homebrew just means custom made esentially.

hollow mist
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Oh all right is homebrew typically used in matches

echo kelp
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It’s used frequently by many groups but don’t expect it to be allowed at every table.

severe kiln
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Homebrew is something that can just be used in any game whatso ever, however again, some DMs don't like Homebrew, and it is something you always talk to the DM about before bringing in.

echo kelp
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Best to plan on playing by the core rules.

severe kiln
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Homebrew can also refer to house rules.

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Though, that's used more loosely.

hollow mist
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Sort of like no dice

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Just realistic damage

severe kiln
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Eh, not really.

echo kelp
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Most D&D games require dice although their is an official variant rule to use the average damage instead of rolling it.

severe kiln
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More like Critical fails, or Critical successes, DMs usually have different rules for what happens, though they can usually be boiled down to similar results.

hollow mist
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Oh

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Someone suggested I play DND because I can create very interesting characters. I usually go all out with it, but just have a very simple concept for the start.

severe kiln
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That's honestly a great way to go about it, start simple, and work your way up.

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But make a character you feel you can connect to.

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And don't be afraid to have fun with it.

hollow mist
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Sort of like one of my characters Drucker there, a character who is addicted to beer and I have a bunch of different stuff about their personality

severe kiln
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lol, well, I can give you an example of a character I made awhile back.

hollow mist
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I would send pictures of their character page I made (not dnd) but I can’t send pictures

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They’re honestly kind of brutal

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But if I did send the character page, you would see how bad I am at writing I’m getting a little better, but my writing honestly sucks very inconsistent and miss. spelling words

severe kiln
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I made a Prince, whos family was killed in a coup, and while he escaped, he lost his arm, so a few years later, after studying artifice, he made for himself a prostetic, and began research into the form of magic known to Warloks, all so he could gain power even if it cost the lives of others, so he could get revenge and retake his birthright.

This is more something I haven't actually used, but loved the concept for, and would in all honesty be a character more suited for an evil campaign, as the darker personality is more fitted to that ideal.

hollow mist
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That has a lot more backstory than druker literally the only reason they attack anyone is if they took their booze literally, they just be sitting in the corner, drinking booze until something happened to their booze

severe kiln
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You want a character to feel dynamic, with flaws, and traits that add personality.

hollow mist
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Yeah, I think they have a bit of a flaw

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Just a smidge of a flaw

severe kiln
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The more you put into the character, the more you'll be able to connect to them.
I get having a simple character is a fun way so you can just play it by year, but you'll find that you'll grow more attached if you have an idea of who your character is, and what their history made them.

hollow mist
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I have two other characters. One of them is comic Ronin, which is my profile picture.

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And kind of the mascot of me

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The other is poison, dart a retired military folk who spent their entire life training for the military, except for the first two years

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Honestly, I think if I tried to go into a backstory with druker, it would just be normal kid experience life got drunk

severe kiln
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It's all good, but when your making a character, you should ask yourself a few questions, and build your background up from there.
1: What happened in their younger days that set them on their path?
2: Why do they take the adventuring life style?
3: What do they aim towards, what is their goal, and what would satisfy them?

hollow mist
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I am simplifying poison, dart and druker is not reallyC and who would have their backstory affect their current thing it’s just sort of something that happened sort of like you experienced life and you didn’t like it. You got sad and then you got drunk.

severe kiln
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Fair enough, just something to remember if you feel like it moving forward.

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Each person makes their own characters in a way that suits them

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Any other questions though that I can help you with?

hollow mist
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I’m make my characters like how I draw simple

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Not right now

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Oh wait sorry I just thought of something. Do you think it’s easier to create a world on the go or just create the world and then let the players go through

severe kiln
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Oh, world building? That my friend is a whole other beast.

If you're new, it's best to go off of something pre-existing, like a Module, or campaign book, expand as you go. When you get more experienced, creating something more unique can be a fun, but still challenging exercise.

hollow mist
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Oh I guess that makes sense

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I’ve always been told that the pre-built worlds are better, but I don’t really want to go to the hassle of buying one I want to get to this game for free just in case I don’t end up liking it

fleet field
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There’s a couple free campaigns

severe kiln
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You can get some aspects for free.

fleet field
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Frozen sick is a free module

severe kiln
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It's a good way to ease yourself into it.

fleet field
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The basic rules are also free

severe kiln
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Though not necessary, I always recommend playing with a more experienced DM first, even if DMing is what you plan to do at the end.
There are a lot of rules that you learn over time, and playing with someone who knows them already can make the experience more enjoyable for the whole party.

hollow mist
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All right

fleet field
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Yeah it can be useful to play before dming

hollow mist
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Oh, I thought it was something that you could just start as lol

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And just after a couple matches, you’ll learn

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Also, is it completely possible to do this all online?

severe kiln
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You can, but those first sessions will be very slow, and you may get discouraged, it can be complicated if you aren't sure what needs to happen in situations.

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Yes, it totally is.

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I've been running a campaign online for the last year, there are lots of sites you can use for it, such as Roll20 for a game board, just watch youtube tutorials for how to use it.
And again DnD Beyond is a great way to manage encounters, characters, and even the Campaign itself.

hollow mist
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Is it completely possible to play with the same people on the same world set just the players play with different characters

severe kiln
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Yeah.

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Roll20 allows for just that.

hollow mist
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I thought you would have the chance to be like replaying playing a game where there is a couple of different things you could do but overall you’re kind of just doing the same thing

slow hawk
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The world is created and run by a DM, so its up to them. But this isnt a video game with a save point or fixed levels/stages to play thru necessarily

hollow mist
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Yeah, I know that but I was sort of thinking if the players realize they were playing in the exact same world they’d already played if they would just do what they know is the best thing to do

severe kiln
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Ah, that's what you meant.

slow hawk
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Thats something a DM would have to do

fleet field
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Well they might be in the same world but what’s happening would be different

severe kiln
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Well, if you set the players back in time, than yeah, they'll know what's going on, but say for example you're playing and all the players die. They want to continue the game, but there's no direct way they'd learn all the same information.

You could maybe have them find the bodies, and find some diary that explains the journey up to that point, or perhaps they come across some info from an NPC along the way.

If it's a new story altogether, being in the same world isn't as much an issue, you just have to consider where in the time frame things are happening, and try to avoid any overlaps.

hollow mist
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Oh, so the dungeon master will have to change things up

severe kiln
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Exactly.

hollow mist
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Like creating a new cave that wasn’t there

severe kiln
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Maybe, just try to avoid retcons

fleet field
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Well they can change what’s happening in the world

hollow mist
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Kinda like Undertale fun values where each time do you play the game a different event happens, then changes it up

fleet field
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The world may be the same but what’s going on in that world is different

hollow mist
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Also, sometimes stuff look a little weird that’s because I am using the Apple voice to text because I suck at spelling

fleet field
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Ah okay fair

hollow mist
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That is not because I talk weird it’s because Apple voice to text is not the greatest

severe kiln
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Dw about it mate, do what you got to do.

fleet field
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Yeah understandable

hollow mist
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But I think it is so far get a little bit about character creation. I don’t get how each world is built it self, nor how to create monsters and all that.

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And yes, I know that it’s best to start with already created worlds

severe kiln
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So, while you're new, try to avoid creating creatures and the such, it can just over complicate, it's best to use the numerous available sources, as they're listed with challenge ratings that can help a DM to judge the difficulty that a party might face against them.

severe kiln
hollow mist
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All right, so it’s best to try and find a good DM

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Then ask them or

severe kiln
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Ask while you play if possible, the game feels complicated, but simplifies while you play it.

hollow mist
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Oh all right but I was sort of thinking outside of a game asking a DM about how to build a world

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And all that

severe kiln
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Well, this area here is filled with experienced DMs, but they all got to where they are by learning as they play, experience is the best teacher after all.

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We can answer any question to the best of our knowledge, but the best way to learn, is to play.

hollow mist
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Right

severe kiln
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Right, I'm hopping off, if you have more questions, feel free to ask them, I'm sure others will be able to help answer any other questions.

hollow mist
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Like I said, I use voice to text on Apple which is why I said rat first before i changed it to right

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I felt like I was a little mean when that happened

severe kiln
hollow mist
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All right

turbid depot
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hey y’all! i am a new adventurer in the beautiful world of dnd and i was wondering how i can join a beginner campaign?

hollow mist
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#find-a-game maybe i was about to try to after making a character

novel beacon
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I’m running a beginner campaign on the 15th in person in Vancouver

visual crown
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Hello!

shell olive
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Hello. I don't know if this is the right place to post. If it's not, please correct me to the right channel.

Hi. I'm Sebastian. I used to play old schools DND. And I haven't played much since 3.5. I did try some 5e and it was rly fun. But unfortunately it didn't go to plan when I had to play a other persons character. It was just a little bit hard to find my own place, taking over a character somebody else used to play.

I'm looking to play with my own character. And I do have the fundamental ruleset Down. But I'm still new to 5e. Please contact me if you would like a new player in your campaign.

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@visual crown hey 👋

fleet field
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You can have a look at posts in #looking-for-players and reply to them if you’re looking for a campaign to join

fresh fable
shell olive
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@fresh fable thanks for redirecting me to the right place! In sorry I posted in the wrong channel

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However, it seems I don't have access to that channel. Is there a time limit I have to spend on this server before I can make s post?

viral pelican
fresh fable
shell olive
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I've made a post in looking for dm. I hope I did it right.

fresh fable
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Have a look though the ads in #looking-for-players see if any games fit your time schedule, you can also find games on roll20, Facebook, Reddit etc etc spread your net wide

wicked sleet
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i need help

crude musk
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What with?

wicked sleet
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i dont know how to get started

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like i want to find someone to verbally explain this to me

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i dont know ANYTHING but i really want to learn

crude musk
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Well you're going to struggle with that here as this is a text only server

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You don't need to read all the basic rules, I'd suggest just the chapters on character creation, using ability scores, and combat

wicked sleet
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is there a place i can post asking for someone to verbally explain it to me? i cant retain information from reading

fleet field
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There’s handbook helper

wicked sleet
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whats that?

fleet field
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It’s a video series explaining the basics

crude musk
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D&D is a game that involves a lot of reading, so I'd say at least trying to give the rules a read first would be worth it

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Even once someone explains the game to you, you're still going to need to read your class abilities, spells if you take a spellcaster, look up rules yourself etc

wicked sleet
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i guess what im struggling with is the vastness of it all, i can read in the sense of like learning something like that about a character. i just feel like somone walking me through it would be very beneficial

crude musk
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D&D looks big, but it's really just a bunch of small bundles of rules

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Take it one step at a time

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Like the basics of D&D are describe what your character does or wants to do, and then your DM will ask you for a roll using one of six abilities if there's a challenge, otherwise your character does what you describe

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Everything else is built off of that basic concept

wicked sleet
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do you think watching others play would be good?

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like i know there are d&d youtube pages

crude musk
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It can be, however it's important that almost no two tables are alike

wicked sleet
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right right

crude musk
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How I run my game is very different from how say Matt Mercer or Brennan Lee Mulligan run theirs (they're youtube/twich D&D DMs)

wicked sleet
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Brennan is so funny! and from what ive seen a very good DM, keeps it exciting and very deep

viral pelican
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If you are trying to learn the game, you'll probably get more out of a lower budget live play than dimension 20 or critical roll. Both of them have huge production teams and it can create an unrealistic expectation.

fleet field
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Also from what I understand those shows were created as entertainment foremost

shy rune
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Dimension twenty and critcal roll both have a professional improv cast with 2 of the most universally loved television dms

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Your first game will not be either

unreal idol
shy rune
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Im also new, and i could run the campaign Lost Mines Of Phandelver

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It probablt wont be very good, but i can certainly try
If you two are interested, you can dm me

fresh fable
hidden mantle
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Does anyone know which books I should get (I have player handbook dm guide and monster manual

viral pelican
hidden mantle
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viral pelican
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@lyric fjord See above botpost 🙂

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and feel free to ask any questions you get hung up on

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Welcome! I'd actually recommend the Hnadbooker Helper videos first, as it will make the basic rules make a bit more sense.

lavish pumice
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Henloooo-

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So deep breath
How do i get started?
What i need ?
I know you need dices
Help-

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?new

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inner thistle
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This should help you get started :)

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Reading the basic rules are usually the way to go as they help you to understand how the fundamentals of the game work and after that it's only about finding a game really. DM's will usually try and explain things along the way if there are any questions :)

lavish pumice
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I see but,
I assume i need to get special like d5,d15 and d20

viral pelican
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Usually these can be bought as a set.

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You can also use dice rolling programs. My group plays on a Virtual Table Top, so the dice are in the program, but sometimes we like to roll physical dice for luck 😄

lavish pumice
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Cause i wanna create a chatacter

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Dont worry my character im making is a human mage

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I dare not touch the advanced ones-

viral pelican
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Human is a great choice.

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D&D doesn't actually have a class called "mage", strangely. Or it's sometimes used as a broader description of several classes like Wizard, Warlock and Sorcerer.

lavish pumice
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Witch it is then XD

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Is it ok i ask if my character here is too

Idk op? Cause sometimes i have difficulty well balancing things

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Im mostly i think joining online session cause where im from dnd isnt popular at all

viral pelican
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Wizard and Sorcerer are the purest arcane spellcasters. Wizards are straightforward "I get lots of spells and lots of opportunities to use them". You can do things like learn spells from other books and spell scrolls. They have to choose which spells to prepare for the day, so won't have access to all of their spells all the time. They are themed around studying magic.

Sorcerers are naturally magical beings. They get fewer spells, but have access to all of their spells at once. They have the ability to tweak their spells: making them stronger, hit more targets, cast stealthily etc.

lavish pumice
viral pelican
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You can be a human sorcerer, no problem. But if wizard speaks to you more, then that's a fine choice too.

lavish pumice
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so wizard would be better for me because i do not want to have a lot of spells in one go

viral pelican
viral pelican
lavish pumice
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...call me out for it

but is it weird that if i wish to make my chara touch on magic, through tarot cards?

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god i feel so bad asking so much TwT

viral pelican
lavish pumice
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oh ya, are they any locations in dnd that i have to take notice for especially for wizards?

lavish pumice
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so one her body is very weak so physical and running is not her strong suit at all

crude musk
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Bit of advice
Look at how characters are made in D&D before getting set on a character idea

viral pelican
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You'll need to find a DM first. The DM will be running a campaign which is set in a world. That world could be the main D&D setting, the Forgotten Realms, which you might have seen in the recent movies. It could be one of the other official settings, like Greyhawk or Eberron. Or it could be something they have made themselves. Locations will be specific.

crude musk
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It's not always possible to make a concept work in D&D

lavish pumice
viral pelican
lavish pumice
crude musk
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👆 As long as you still follow the rules mechanically, it often doesn't matter how you describe it

visual crown
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There's an ice cream monster and we're gonna go lick it!

lavish pumice
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yes i always been a fan of dnd but i never commit to it until now -

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makes me realize how dumb i look-

crude musk
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Nope, not dumb

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It's not "dumb" to not understand something you're new to

viral pelican
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These are all really sensible questions for a new player to be asking, and we were all there at some point.

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Questions about the setting are particularly common. It's sensible to assume that if you come to D&D, there will be "the D&D world". It can be a surprise to learn that there are in fact multiple worlds, one of which is more prominent than the others, and even then many players are writing their own worlds.

lavish pumice
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i think what makes it worst for my case is that

DnD in my area is not known so no one knows how to play it
i only learnt about this game like with videos on youtube and was like '...Oh my, there this game? " and i just jump down the rabbit hole so now im here-

lavish pumice
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i think thats why it feels so intimidating for me as a newbie to join cause these videos show how good they are and im like HUH?

viral pelican
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The reality is going to be a lot easier to keep along with! Most videos are going to show groups that are already so experienced that they think that they are worth watching.

radiant kayak
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Why is it only letting me chat in here. I read all the rules?

viral pelican
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A much more realistic session is depicted here, and features new players.

Don't watch too far though, they are playing through one of the starter sets campaigns, and you might end up playing it yourself! The first couple of hours should be safe enough https://youtu.be/hgNRe76o4_8

viral pelican
radiant kayak
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Yes, I see many. But when I go to post it sends me to this channel.

viral pelican
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I'm not sure then, sorry I don't remember what I had to do.

radiant kayak
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It says done reading? Then check out dnd-newcomers

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Ok ty tho 🙂

lavish pumice
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i will let you know if i need any more help

lyric fjord
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Looking to play for the first time. Need a friendly game

echo kelp
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tough fulcrum
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Would it br better to lewrn the rules while I play

solemn light
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It's definitely easier. I do recommend at least having a go at making a character yourself following the rules and guides (Doesn't have to be the one you actually use, it's just to get used to where to put things), and having a glance at the combat rules.

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This just speeds things up when you play and so you go 'Ooh okay. So roll initiative now... right, and now it's my turn and.. I can do these things- oh, right, right, I remember something about the attack roll vs their AC.." and so on.

severe zealot
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heya, literally just learnt about this game about 4 hours ago and joined the server. Are all campaigns that are done through discord in voice chat? Are there any beginner friendly like written word campaigns around?

timid locust
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Welcome! There's all sorts of campaigns being run, so if you're willing to put the effort into looking for a specific kind of game, you're bound to find it eventually! Many games are online via voice chat, but there's also text based campaigns run on occasion.

severe zealot
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Ooh alright, thank you!

timid locust
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timid locust
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Check out the links above to learn more about the game and find some groups to join!

severe zealot
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Ooh tysm!

harsh fjord
# severe zealot Ooh tysm!

The term for text-based games is play-by-post (or PBP). Besides searching the channels here for either term, check out sites like Role Gate, RPG Crossing, Gamers Plane, and Reddit's r/pbp.

smoky adder
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PBP can be a lot of fun. It's usually a lot slower than playing in person, but it's a good way to work around a busy schedule.

timid locust
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Combat can take a long while if one of your members is super busy at work all day 😅

dry reef
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hey just joined this server

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i bought the DnD essentials kit and my friends wants me to be DM 😅 dont have a idea how it works and where to start in the adventure book

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like it so much information in the books

harsh fjord
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You should learn the rules enough to feel confident getting started. You can either read the Essentials Kit rulebook or watch some videos (like Handbooker Helper) on YouTube.

Then read the adventure to understand what it contains and how the pieces fit together. There are also good videos for how to run a published adventure generally as well as that specific adventure.

slow hawk
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Read the materials in the pinned posts to get a grasp of the rules

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ashen tundra
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How i play/ find people to play with

cobalt frigate
solid crest
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when a monster sheet or character sheet has "+7 to hit" on their weapon section what does it means or how do i read it?

true shard
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it means th eir attack modifier is +7

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so if you roll a d20 add 7

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then compare it to the targets armor class

solid crest
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perfect

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thanks my man

true shard
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cool

harsh solstice
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if me and my buddy are trying to find a one shot so we can lear to play the game how would we find a dm or a group?

fresh fable
harsh solstice
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online would be preferred i appriciate it bud

fresh fable
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We’ll have a look I. That channel and respond in the threads under the ads if you find something

simple ether
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hello all!

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is this discord about the board game or the PC games?

slow hawk
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The tabletop

cobalt frigate
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Tabletop RPG

simple ether
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aghhh

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i need to find a PC d&d discord

lost ruin
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still cant find a dnd game

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its that hard

cobalt frigate
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Yes, because here are more players than DMs.

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So any openings get filled up very quickly. Keep looking.

lost ruin
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ehh its kinda hard yknow, i looked through LFG, twitch and in discord and yet cannot find a single one even when i tried to tlak with my friends there uninterested

slow hawk
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Have you explored local options

cobalt frigate
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Facebook and Meetup have local groups. There's also your local hobby shops.

lost ruin
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theres no hobbyshops in alberta i can find unfortunately im a kid and when i looked thru facebook they keep ghosting me!

cobalt frigate
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Don't give up and keep looking.

lost ruin
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yep i shall try

slow hawk
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If there is a college or uni in the area there is usually a D&D group

cobalt frigate
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Finding a good D&D group like dating. There will be drama, ghosting, and such before you find "the one."

lost ruin
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yet its been like what 1 year since ive been finding

remote niche
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I’m new wats up

fleet field
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Hi

remote niche
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Ello

novel beacon
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Is any new player in the Vancouver area?

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I’m running a beginner’s campaign on Saturday in Vancouver

cobalt frigate
echo kelp
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Might want to specify what Vancouver you're speaking of.
And also as noted by OldManYellingAtClouds, please use the appropriate channels to advertise your game (see #find-a-game for instructions on how to use those channels).

cobalt frigate
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There is also are a couple of Vancouver D&D Facebook pages (I'm in them). You can also post on Meetup (there are local D&D groups)

harsh fjord
lost ruin
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one of the dnd games i was aboutta join banned me cause i was gonna get a mic

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or headphones

echo kelp
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Not a typically expected response

tough fulcrum
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Should i learn while i play

bold tapir
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Hello all 😊

smoky adder
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Though I’d generally recommend having some idea of the basics before playing.

tough fulcrum
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Sooo much reading

smoky adder
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If you’d prefer videos, there’s a good link here:

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bold tapir
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I have a question, where could I go for character advice in this server?

bold tapir
fleet field
smoky adder
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It’s generally helpful advice, yes, and the rules there do cover character creation.

bold tapir
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Thanks so much 😊

foggy hornet
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Hello, I’ve just joined and want to know how to play dnd. Can someone advise me please?

shadow kraken
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Hello, i started in DND someone can help me learning?

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fleet field
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@foggy hornet @shadow kraken the above links have some useful info, I would start by reading the first four chapters of the basic rules on character creation

foggy hornet
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Great thank you! I clicked on a link and done a little demo 🙂

feral thicket
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how do i do my ability socres I havent dont this in a long time

fleet field
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You can read the basic rules on character creation which should walk you through that

feral thicket
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thx

echo kelp
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I suggest taking standard array unless you have a group to play with already and they've indicated a different way to generate stats (like dice rolling which is 4d6, drop lowest die - and do that 6 times for the 6 stats).

smoky adder
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There’s three official ways to calculate your scores. Which one you should use is a question you should ask your DM.

thorn peak
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Hello! Bit new here, I don't expect to join a game right now or in near time. But when I do, with what kind of information should I approach a DM? Should I have a character ready?

smoky adder
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I would suggest having a few loose ideas for characters.

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Then you can work with your DM to pick the best fit for that campaign and add any finishing touches.

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Personally, I like building a character that fits with the theme of the campaign (which is hard to do before knowing what the theme is).

harsh fjord
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If you can also have some sense of what you want out of the game—what things you like, what you don't, your style—that can help you ensure it's a good fit in both directions.

thorn peak
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Got it! Thank you

smoky adder
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Definitely. Making sure everyone’s on the same page up front can help avoid potential unpleasantries down the road.

novel beacon
feral thicket
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so if i roll and my points equal 41 then those are what I get ot put into my ability scores?

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I used an ability score roller

smoky adder
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No

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If you’re using Point Buy, you have 27 points to allocate using the point buy table.

feral thicket
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ok

smoky adder
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If you’re rolling, you roll 4d6 and keep the highest three for each individual score.

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You don’t add the scores together.

feral thicket
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so if i roll 4 5 4 4 thats 13 would that then be my srt?

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str*

unborn dune
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it doesnt have to be

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usually all the numbers are rolled at once

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and then you can assign them individually

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i mean if you chose your class and had a whole idea about it and then ended up having a 13 str as a fighter that wouldn't be great now would it

feral thicket
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yeaaah

harsh fjord
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Making a character without a DM/game is essentially practice. Not everyone uses rolling for stats, and some do it differently (reroll 1's, rolling them in order matters, etc.).

feral thicket
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ahhhh so I should find a DM first

harsh fjord
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You can make a character, just don't expect to use it as is.

smoky adder
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☝️ Especially if you’re rolling for your ability scores. 😅

feral thicket
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ahhhhhh ok

smoky adder
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Most DMs like to see the rolls in person.

feral thicket
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well then I should find a group to be with first then XD

smoky adder
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If you don’t have a DM yet, I’d suggest using the standard array for your ability scores.

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Then if your DM wants you to roll, you can do that later.

harsh fjord
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Come up with character ideas, try making a character to understand the process, and yes, find a group.

feral thicket
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I played once but a long time ago

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trying tog et back into it

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I kinda got into the games and thats what brought me back XD

thorn peak
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I remember playing a very very pseudo version of the game back in highschool with some friends and it was very fun

dense jackal
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Just bought the dnd essentials bundle and a players handbook I’m new to dnd anything else I may need?

harsh fjord
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Dice are nice, but you don't need them.

candid wing
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I bought so many things back in middle school.. but never had friends to play with. I had the Dragonlance box, Forgotten Realms box, Ravenloft box, Spelljammer, Council of Wyrms, Birthright.. wish I still had all of those.

copper shadow
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Ay yo dnd camp sounds rad

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Know what kind of character you want to play?

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Ayy alright sounds like you are all set

unborn dune
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damn luckyyy

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meanwhile I have to slog through this year long precalc skip in a week

unreal idol
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Hi, what are the main platforms that people use for games?

manic token
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Uh do you mean in general or are you trying to play onlineb

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A lot of people sit around in person at a table and play

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Its significantly more fun with paper character sheets, physical dice, and no screens

unborn dune
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To be fair it can be hard to find a good table that is also near your living quarters and also accessable and also you can meet up on a consistent schedule. I don't know why I said accesable and near your living quarters they mean the same thing.

copper shadow
unborn dune
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I highly doubt this is the only dnd general chat section

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there are 37k ppl online right now

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yet we can go entire minutes without messages

cobalt frigate
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For what?

unreal idol
tired pike
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Where can I find places to play irl

unborn dune
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That's the hard part

slow hawk
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Look on yelp, facebook, warhorn, meetup, or search for local comic or game stores

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Schools, libraries

smoky adder
slow hawk
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There’s an official organized play system called Adventurer’s League

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Chapters run locally

cobalt frigate
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?new @viral bloom

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@viral bloom 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.

viral bloom
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okie dokie imma go to the links and slowly make me a character and do all the basic stuffs

dense jackal
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Anyone running the dragon of ice spire peak campaign? I want to DM it, any advice?

cobalt frigate
sterile anvil
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Hii I’m a huge newbie, never even played or watched a game before, and I wanted to know if anyone had a good online group recommendation that could help me out with playing n such? :D

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

sterile anvil
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Not at all 😂 Is it on here?

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

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

Both are linked above.

sterile anvil
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Thank you! Should I watch Critical Role’s series? I’ve heard of them and seen fanart but never watched them, would it help out?

cobalt frigate
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That's up to you. It's entertainment and doesn't really represent how a real game would be played (the cast are all professional actors by trade).

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Matt Mercer is also a voice actor and a veteran DM. So don't expect your first game to be as polished as theirs.

sterile anvil
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Ah I see, thank you so much!

cobalt frigate
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Read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos and if you have any questions come back here to ask. There are plenty of people who can help you out.

sterile anvil
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Will do!

viral bloom
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i started a feminine male high elf warlock, how do i choose a secondary class?

shy rune
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that is multiclassing

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you need at least 13 in one or two certains stats(depending on the class) to multiclass into or out of another class

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you will gain 1 level of that class, and class levels are completely seperate except for proficiency bonus

viral bloom
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im completely new to dnd and dont understand any of what you said

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cause i have 14 in str

shy rune
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ok so on your character sheet, you have numbers

viral bloom
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yes

shy rune
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anything else 13 or above

viral bloom
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wait

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its 14 in intelligence and charisma

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so what subclass do i pick?

shy rune
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ohhhh subclass

viral bloom
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ye

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how do i do that

shy rune
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you can pick whatever you want for those, but i think warlock calls those patrons

viral bloom
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yeah but how do i get a subclass or "patron"

shy rune
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are you using dndbeyond's character builder

viral bloom
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yes

shy rune
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ok go into the character builder, go to class, then you will see Class Features

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there will be a glowing blue box called Otherworldy Patron

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click that, and you can see your patron choices(there is one free patron)

viral bloom
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oooooh okie

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yeah its the fiend

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can i send you my character sheet so you can go over it?

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and see if i did ok

fresh fable
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Did you make the character on dndbeyond? You can link it here

past plume
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Uh I don't really know how to start this but uh, I'm completely new to dnd and I have no clue what to do. (Also I'm starting the school day soon so I might not respond, if I don't, fear not, I will somewhere at 3:00pm UK time)

(Ps if you saw this twice its because I accidentally posed it somewhere else)

cobalt frigate
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past plume
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okay thank you! (to both items of info)

crude yarrow
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Hello hello

muted nexus
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hi

crystal jolt
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hello

rotund cedar
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@tardy karma welcome, this is the newcomer chat for people new to D&D

tardy karma
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Thank you! ^-^

rotund cedar
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np!

tardy karma
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YO! I GOT A NICKNAME

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I love it!!

foggy hornet
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Hello 👋🏻 I joined early hours this morning but just wanna say hi! I’m hoping to get started on the character sheet and such today so I may be popping in here for any help if that’s okay!

unreal idol
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Where can I find info on sublasess

foggy hornet
smoky adder
past plume
smoky adder
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(There are also additional subclasses found in other books.)

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But generally, you unlock your subclass somewhere between levels 1-3.

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And then it grants you additional features at certain higher levels.

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They're essentially your specialization within the class.

mystic glade
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Hey new here how does everyone find groups to play, still learning the game but want to try beyond what I am currently doing

smoky adder
mystic glade
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Thanks it is very confuing haha

smoky adder
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lol

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Short answer, then: if you're looking to join as a player, I'd start by browsing through the games posted in #looking-for-players and replying to any you're interested in.

foggy hornet
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I'm just wondering, would it be beneficial to watch a game session before participation to understand the game better? if so would watching like youtube or twitch help?

crude musk
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It can help, but it's far from necessary, for a few reasons

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  1. Your average game session won't cover all, or even most, of the rules, even the basics
  2. Every table is different and approaches things in different ways
  3. A lot of tables use house rules and that can confuse things
foggy hornet
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what would you reccomend?

crude musk
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I don't have any recommendations for learning about the game tbh

foggy hornet
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oki no worries

crude musk
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But recommendations that I personally enjoy?

  • Critical Role campaign 2
  • Dungeons & Dragon Queens
  • Exandria Unlimited: Calamity
  • Harmonquest (not D&D, but very D&D like)
fresh fable
viral pelican
# foggy hornet what would you reccomend?

You will probably be fine reading and watching explainer videos, but if you want to see some 'real play' that is entirely by-the-book, and features beginner explanation of the rules, the publishers put out a video of their staff playing the original Starter Set campaign, Lost mine of Phandelver.

THe only downside of this video is that you might want to play that campaign yourself, so perhaps don't get too far into it! You'll get the basics from the first parts anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgNRe76o4_8&ab_channel=Dungeons%26Dragons

foggy hornet
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okay thanks! I've been watching the Handbooker helper yt series to understand better as i like to see the explanation visualised compared to just reading. I'll have a look thank you!

mystic glade
echo bloom
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Hey everyone!

foggy hornet
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hey Samson, how you doing? 🙂

echo bloom
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Ahhh I can't complain just started the weekend 🥳 how about you?

foggy hornet
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I'm good thank you for asking, just chilling at the PC for now bunny_smile

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do you have any experience with DND?

echo bloom
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I have RPd a lot in different mediums, I've never done full on D&D before but been wanting to for a while now. How about you?

foggy hornet
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i have zero experience haha, i'm hoping to learn though, hence why i joined this server 🙂

warm dew
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What is a good choice for a deity for a dragon born paladin

fallen surge
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Bahamut, the platinum dragon, god of justice

simple goblet
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Which Oath are you thinking of?

warm dew
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What is an oath?

fallen surge
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Its the paladin's subclasses

warm dew
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Ohh

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Yeah I hav no clue about that

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I guess my oath wud be to protect everyone around me like in my party at all costs

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What do gods do btw?
Like in a few words

smoky adder
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Which gods even exist is going to depend on your campaign setting.

harsh fjord
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It depends on the setting and the DM.

smoky adder
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As are their specific roles within that setting.

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So that's probably a question best discussed with your DM.

warm dew
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Ahh I see

harsh fjord
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^ What Spam said. I run Forgotten Realms, which does have an established pantheon, but the gods are distant in my games. So it’s highly dependent.

smoky adder
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I would recommend having a loose idea of what you're looking for, though.