#dnd-newcomers

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wanton quiver
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ok

uneven mesa
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Out of curiosity, are online games pretty much ubiquitous now? I haven't followed the scene since I just had friends to play with in college and such. I'd assume they are given that there's a LFG feature here

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When I was playing you'd either just have friends that were into it or go to a local game shop

harsh fjord
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Plenty of people only play online, so yes, pretty common.

timid locust
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They're pretty common. I play 3 online games and 1 in person every other week.

uneven mesa
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Nifty

cobalt frigate
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The pandemic made it rather the new normal now.

timid locust
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Plus, there are just so many resources to play online

uneven mesa
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Oh shoot I guess so huh

harsh fjord
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VTTs, live play, and communication tools like Discord all worked together, alongside lockdowns, to put online play into a better position than ever.

uneven mesa
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Makes sense. Buncha addicts that can't get their weekly sessions in, that'll take the scene online real quick. That's cool

viral pelican
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Yeah, Ive only ever played 5e virtually, and I find it hard to imagine going fully analogue. Even if I went to in person, I'd want to rely on a lot of tools from my VTT

sudden otter
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3D VTTs make me not want to bother with table games

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And if it weren't for VTTs I never would've gotten to start playing.

mystic ivy
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so how does one get into dnd?

sudden otter
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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?
sudden otter
# mystic ivy so how does one get into dnd?

I got into it at first by watching live games played. Acquisitions Incorporated was first, but others like Critical Role, NPC D&D etc all set pretty cool examples of what's possible.

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Then read basic rules, created a character on D&DBeyond, and got some friends together to play.

mystic ivy
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i mean ive watched some dnd but just never found how to find a group and etc

sudden otter
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Bottom part of that bot post where it says "Where do I start?"

mystic ivy
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working on it rn

sudden otter
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There's a channel here for finding a pickup group. Look for one for newer players so you're all in the same boat

mystic ivy
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what is with this "have a parent or guardian register with consentcheq"?

simple goblet
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Where are you seeing that?

mystic ivy
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my*

silver forge
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probably normal internet things where you do have to eb a certain age to register and use. Like discord is 13+

mystic ivy
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just confused because this doesnt makes sense wont let me make a account with wizards under the dnd beyond from the discord bot

simple goblet
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Errrr, did it ask you your date of birth before sending you there?

mystic ivy
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yes and i put a date thats at least 20+

slow hawk
mystic ivy
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yes

slow hawk
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Then i dont see why you’d have any problems

simple goblet
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It's just that site seems to exist to comply with US legislation about protecting information from under 13 year olds, so if that applies to you, you shouldn't be on discord

mystic ivy
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im 25

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put a date of 1997

simple goblet
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Strange...
Try signing up for a WotC account normally and see if it happens again?

mystic ivy
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ugn this is giving me a headache

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try to login with wizards and get "Log In with your Wizards Account
Admin client for backend services will receive access to:

Your email address"

fresh fable
simple goblet
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We should maybe move this over to #ddb-support as it has drifted off topic

minor mica
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is there a race thats like a fish person/ naga

quartz flume
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Hi

echo kelp
shrewd thistle
lyric fjord
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Hii

echo kelp
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weclome

true quartz
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is there any seasoned dm that could hop in a call and help me learn to be a dm. me and me group of friends are going to be playing for our very first time and I've volunteered to be dm but don't know exactly what to and not to do. can anyone help?

echo kelp
true quartz
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ok thank you

humble nacelle
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So how do I get started in dnd?
Like right off the bat?

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echo kelp
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Read the free basic rules, learn how to create a character, then find a group to play with.

humble nacelle
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I made a character while back

fleet field
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I would start by reading the basic rules linked above, especially the first four chapters on character creation

humble nacelle
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oh wow that's alot to digest

subtle lynx
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Hello, im new too

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just came in literally

glass summit
# humble nacelle oh wow that's alot to digest

if you're already set on a class/race for your character, you only need to read the stuff relevant to your current choice in chapters 2/3 which will cut down on your reading by a fair margin

humble nacelle
blissful sluice
fleet field
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Yeah but I wouldn’t recommend doing a multiclass for your first time playing

fleet field
blissful sluice
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True

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😆

turbid ridge
subtle lynx
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is there anyone looking for players ? i just made my character

turbid ridge
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turbid ridge
humble nacelle
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Is there a sort of melee hand to hand combat sort of class?

mortal garden
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Yup! Check out the Monk!

cobalt frigate
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Fighter, barbarian, rogue, paladin, ranger, cleric, monk

mortal garden
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You can achieve it other ways, but that's the classic.

tawny blaze
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I've never played before, or made a character or anything, how do I prompt the bot to help me out

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.

tawny blaze
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Ty brother preesh

turbid ridge
humble nacelle
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Do I have to give my character a backstory and stuff?

mossy walrus
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some tables encourage it as it can help the DM figure out how you ended up in the party as well as create hooks for your character; but not all tables require it

humble nacelle
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Ah

tawny blaze
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As far as playing well with others is concerned, should I be disregard certain content in character creation? Also what's the typical method for leveling-up?

runic terrace
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hi new to this just looking to see if anyone is willing to teach me the ropes of dnd and can you play it on discord.

tawny blaze
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?new

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tawny blaze
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read this stuff and watch these vids that's what I'm doing rn, I'm also new

runic terrace
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thank you goat

smoky adder
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But there’s basically two ways to level up. Which you use is up to your DM.

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If you’re using experience points, you gain XP most commonly by defeating monsters.

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Once your total earned hits certain thresholds, you level up.

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Alternatively (and possibly more commonly), you might use milestone leveling.

tawny blaze
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OK I'm making a character online rn with beyond rather than the sheet, so It's asking me to select some stuff that seems dependent on the DM

smoky adder
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The DM will simply tell you when to level up, usually when you accomplish major tasks in the story.

smoky adder
tawny blaze
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thank you, I'll just leave much of it blank for the time being while I continue to read into the rules

smoky adder
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When you get to ability scores, I’d suggest sticking with standard array or point buy as well.

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If your DM wants you to roll, they’ll have you do that later.

glad arch
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Can you have a pet in D&D? If so how do you acquire it?

echo kelp
glad arch
charred plinth
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What's VTT? ,:o

slow hawk
slow hawk
charred plinth
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oooooh!!! ty :D

glad arch
echo kelp
slow hawk
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That is mostly up to your DM - who would control whether you happen across such an egg to begin with

If it’s something that wont have any mechanical impact on the game aside from role play, thats easy

echo kelp
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But yeah very dependent on your DM and the type of game you're playing.

slow hawk
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If the intent is a controlled dragon thats a steeper challenge

glad arch
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Okay. Well, if I had a DM i would do that. I am asking just to get a handle on things.

slow hawk
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There is a ranger subclass called Drakewarden that will, eventually, have a dragon companion that can do stuff

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It is a part of the subclass and has rules for what it can or cannot do

glad arch
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Okay thank you for the help both of you.

humble ermine
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Oh it seems I'll have to make a new application for finding a game o.o

echo kelp
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Posts are cleared out 7 days after you post.

humble ermine
south anchor
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Hi, i'm new, i'm interested in trying dnd, i never played, don't know the rules 🥲 where should i start?

half elm
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I'm knew here too and I've read up about dnd but not sure about rules and all that either but would really like to play

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New**

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started:

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?new

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smoky adder
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But if you have any specific questions, ask away!

south anchor
mossy walrus
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Yes. There are many ways to find groups online whether it is through a discord server like this, on sites like dndbeyond, or other social media. A number of tools exist to make playing online easy and accessible (voice call, pdf character sheets and sites to manage them, VTT's, etc)

smoky adder
south anchor
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aahh thank you i'll go look for it!

tawny blaze
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Made my first character, will look into playing tomorrow

runic terrace
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Finish mine now to see you tomorrow goat

prisma holly
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very new

simple goblet
buoyant violet
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Is it easy to play over discord without roll20

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Me and my cousin are looking for a free to play game. We just started last month and we would like to play with a group

fresh fable
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You can also find games on roll20 Reddit Facebook etc or IRL games at your LGS

viral pelican
timid hearth
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Hi^^

winged steppe
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So uh i got a question, i joined a few sessions of dnd and Ive started knowing the basics

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Am i qualified to be a dm?

echo kelp
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There are no qualifications needed to be a DM

winged steppe
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Cuz i wanna host one

timid hearth
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If your hosting on friday or Saturday let me know^^

echo kelp
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If DM'ing sounds fun to you, go try it!

winged steppe
echo kelp
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I would recommend checking out #dm-discussion where you can pick the braisn of other DMs.

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If folks are looking for a game - in channel here is not appropriate. Please use the #looking-for channels.

winged steppe
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Well ill start alotting my schedule once ive finished dis one-shot im making

echo kelp
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See #find-a-game for more information on how to use the #looking for channels.

winged steppe
formal kernel
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Question i want to play warlock and it's asking me to pick Otherworldly patrons, is it posable to pick Patron: The Raven Queen?

rugged basin
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Ask dm, they can help

timid locust
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Are you looking for the Raven Queen for flavor, or are you referring to the UA/unofficial Raven Queen subclass?

formal kernel
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Want to use Raven Queen as my warlock patron

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looks like it would be a spin on hexblade if im looking right

timid locust
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Here's the beauty with DnD: if you can convince your DM, any warlock subclass could reasonably have the Raven Queen as your patron!

rugged basin
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Roll Nat 20 persuasion and youll be golden

silver forge
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no need for persuasion or convincing. Just talk to them lol

timid locust
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Obviously some are more easy to adapt: Celestial or Hexblade stand out more than others, but with a flexible DM anything is possible

silver forge
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people act like they gotta get one over on the dm, but like it's a chance to open a conversation. D&D is, at its core, a game about collaboration.

rugged basin
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You can honestly just "Hey dm, i wanna have a raven queen patron for my Hexblade Warlock, can I?"

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And 90% of the time it will work

formal kernel
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well thank you all for the help i will speak with my dm to 🙂

rugged basin
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Be like me, I practically write 2000 words a week to my dm about my plans

meager valley
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As long as the strange entity is reasonable, it should be fine

Heck, someone can probably get away with making a rotten banana demon their patron

lyric fjord
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yooooooo

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any veterans here?

silver forge
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there are plenty of people here that have been playing for many years. Was there something you needed help with

lyric fjord
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in general im new to dnd

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and i want someone to teach me the basics at least cuz the games look intreasting

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i used to know someone who loved it so much and i wanna learn it now

rugged basin
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2 ways, read the books, watch youtube

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Or have someone patient enough to teach you

lyric fjord
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is it that complicated?

rugged basin
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In all honesty, if its not explained clearly, yes

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But the fundementals are simple

lyric fjord
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hmmm fair

rugged basin
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Its that theres many specific rulings

silver forge
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?new here are some tips and resources to get you started

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lyric fjord
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i tried looking for good games on the internet for dnd and i couldnt find any

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the reviews are very complicated

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nearly all of them are genarly mixed opinions

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any recomendations?

silver forge
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what do you mean?

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like a video game?

timid locust
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It sounds like you're looking for DnD video games, is that right?

lyric fjord
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i looked for a video game cuz i dont have friends to play with irl

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and its not common here form where im from

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but if there's any other way to play it online i'd be happy to play it

silver forge
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we have channels here to help you find online games. #find-a-game

timid locust
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The majority of D&D sessions are actually done online over voice chat. Check out the link Wrecker posted

lyric fjord
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ty so much for the help

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i'll be back with more questions im sure

timid locust
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Here's some more links to help, reposting what was already posted earlier

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?new ?looking

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timid locust
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?looking

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timid locust
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And if you have any questions, we're here to help out!

lyric fjord
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ty so much i appreciate it

dense wave
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Xanathers Everything or Tashas Cauldron as a nice addon to the handbook to help give more options, chouces when class, character making???

silver forge
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depends on what you are looking for

rugged basin
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Imagine mods

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they add more content to the game

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Or change some existing ones

timid locust
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If you had to choose between the two, I'd say they're fairly similar.

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Xanathar's has more subclasses (I believe), but Tasha's has an entire extra class: the Artificer

silver forge
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xanathars has some new subclasses and some optional rules. It's defining feature (at least for me) are the amount of tables to help you with various things. Some of my favorite are the druid wild shape tables and backstory tables

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tashas has a lot more rules updates than xanathars and as was mentioned includes a whole new class as well as some (reprinted I believe) subclasses.

timid locust
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Both are great!

silver forge
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they are! They both offer something different!

rugged basin
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get both

humble ermine
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😂 I have to wait 3 more days before I can apply

silver forge
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probably a warm take, if you are just looking for the player options and not the dm tools, purchase just those parts of the book on d&d beyond. It's not necessary to get the whole book just for the player options

smoky adder
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dndThis Whatever you spend on those counts toward the cost of the book itself, too, in case you decide to get the rest later.

inland ridge
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Hello, can i cast preserve life on a downed unit that does saving throws?

mortal garden
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Yes!
In addition, it will stabalize them (no more death throws). And the HP they gain starts at 0 HP, regardless of how much damage they took previously (which some groups get wrong).

inland ridge
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@mortal garden thanks!

dense wave
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Ok so they are similar in ways but then both have something the other doesnt. Im leaning towards getting her the Tashas cauldron book to supplement her handbook......

lyric fjord
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but i feel like i'll get the hang of it by playing a couple of games

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i might be rough at the begining but i'll get around it

turbid ridge
turbid ridge
lyric fjord
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and tbh im kinda slow sometimes

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i learn faster through experience so just reading and watching is getting me nowhere

dense wave
turbid ridge
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@lyric fjord I'll message you something

lyric fjord
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what is it

cobalt frigate
rich ruin
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Hey! I`m new to dnd,I dunno if anyone can helpme with how to play and how do I find a game?

fresh fable
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?new

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Where do I start?
fresh fable
rich ruin
mystic palm
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Evening all

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Wrong chat again

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;-;

minor cape
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is there a way i can find a dnd group for my age gap?

timid locust
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You could post looking for a group in a specific age range, or you could look through the groups that are advertising and see if you can find one that fits your needs. Either way, check out #find-a-game !

harsh fjord
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Also, check out local options if you have them: library programming, school clubs, and/or game stores.

minor cape
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i am waiting on my cool down

fallen surge
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Just keep in mind that posting identifying information, such as your exact age, is against server rules. But posting things like a specific range, or "no minors" or whatever is allowed

minor cape
silver forge
true shard
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No it's a feature that is seperate from your spell casting ability

lyric yarrow
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hey im wondering if anyone is down to play

cobalt frigate
lyric yarrow
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i did but i dont understand it very well

cobalt frigate
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Follow the instructions in "How do I post?"

lyric yarrow
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noted thank you

timid cipher
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hello! i have played once before years ago but half effort put into and forgot all about it. are there any good youtube creators that can help me get started with good info? (visual learner so vids preffered)

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also what is a good simple site to create a character?

supple quiver
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Handbook Helper by Critical Role is helpful

cobalt frigate
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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.

timid cipher
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thank you so much!

potent delta
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Dnd Beyond is great for making a character

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If u need to go a bit more in depth and start playing get the Players Handbook and starter set

south sun
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Yo I wanna play sum dnd but ik I need some more people and I don't understand anything ab this

potent delta
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Get the starter set and get dnd beyond

smoky adder
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There’s some handy links above to get you started. ☝️

south sun
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Thx

signal meteor
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I’m a little overwhelmed.

echo kelp
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If you have any specific questions feel free to ask. Also don’t feel like you have to memorize the rules / but do have a feel for the general game mechanics and how your character works.

cobalt frigate
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Take a deep breath.

fleet field
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What by?

signal meteor
# fleet field What by?

I’m new to everything? My friends said it’s fun and I’m trying to make a character so that I can play with them.

still osprey
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I've been trying to run a campaign for a while now and everytime I have a day marked out, somebody can't come in and it screws it up. I'm so fed up. Is anyone up for a DnD one shot in like 10 or 20 min? It could turn into the campaign if things go well but I honestly kinda just want to practice dming

still osprey
signal meteor
lean sky
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aye, DnD newcomer here! if you could sum up the first place to start with joining/being involved in a DnD campaign, what would it be?

fleet field
still osprey
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I just did, thnx hun

still osprey
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You could join mine if you'd like as well🙂

sweet geyser
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Does starting equipment matter that much or is it more of a dm's choice to include it or not? Might be a dumb question haha

fleet field
still osprey
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Yes and no, it's important in the sense that you may end up needing those items, but the dm can ultimately choose whether or not to Include these sorts of things

mossy walrus
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Starting equipment is important in that it is what you need to at least begin your adventure. A DM can always alter this by either giving a gold amount for you to purchase gear with or give you their own list of equipment you start with

sweet geyser
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Sweet cheers guys 👍

turbid ridge
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signal meteor
turbid ridge
candid thorn
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Create bonfire spell sucks right

frank rapids
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Hello everyone! How is everyone's day?

potent delta
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Starting equipment is always important and do equipment not gold

uneven mesa
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Huzzah we managed to kill the bugbear at the beginning of Phandelver. Ngl some dice rolls were fudged to keep my daughter from watching her Elsa character get turned into some chunky salsa and never playing again. But oh well!

echo kelp
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As long as everyone is having fun you’re winning D&D

brittle jungle
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What’s a good way to earn gold as a Wizard for buying and copying spells?

brittle jungle
mossy walrus
brittle jungle
mossy walrus
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Mmm, I’d suggest talking with your DM on that to help with the issue of the cost for copying found spells.

gritty jacinth
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I am so confused about 90% of the things here lol

smoky adder
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What’s one specific thing you have questions about?

wild kestrel
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hello :>

brittle jungle
gritty jacinth
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Ok

abstract viper
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so how does someone get started with dnd?

glass summit
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?new

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glass summit
turbid ridge
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@abstract viper and good luck

leaden urchin
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Hey there, so i'm new in DnD, and i wanted to double check if my character sheet is good enough, because i don't know too well what i'm doing. Since it's the first time playing for all the Group i'm playing with (including DM) we're starting with a... kind of high level (9-15) to learn how to play safely(?)

viral pelican
# leaden urchin Hey there, so i'm new in DnD, and i wanted to double check if my character sheet...

Hi! You can share the sheet here if you like.

I'd tell your DM that's a bad idea. Yes, there's a problem with level 1 characters dying too easily, but the bigger problem is that you'll struggle to learn under the weight of all the different character options.

Level 1 is the best place to start, with levelling up quickly. Level 3 is also a popular choice once you know the rules. Starting at level 9 is not recommended.

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Maybe your DM should join the discord and chat in #dm-discussion , people are happy to help first time DMs

leaden urchin
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Alright... lemme notify the group

terse mirage
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Hi

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I'm the DM he's talking about

cobalt frigate
viral pelican
terse mirage
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I'm kinda excited to present my players the story I've created

slow hawk
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You need to adjust for your players

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Not make it harder for them

rancid tartan
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hi everyone im new to d&d and i just made my first character and backgroudn stroy ! i wish to share with you all :d sorry for enlgish

slow hawk
rancid tartan
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👍👍

viral pelican
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I need to head off soon, but my main tips for avoiding level 1 PC death:

  1. find a pretext for casting Aid on the party. I had them come across a harvest festival where the cleric doing blessings had that effect. It gives them some extra HP while also encouraging them to press on and not take too many rests
  2. pull your punches. You aren't obliged to use the monsters full stat sheet. My players fought goblins, and their ability to disengage can be very powerful. Not using that made the fight more level 1 scale while also creating some enemy diversity later when goblins started doing it.
  3. level them up fast. Level 2 after their first fight, level 3 after the first dungeon/encounter chain. It's enough to give them the tutorial they need, while bringing their character abilities online quick
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If your story is good, it will only be made more engaging by frequent, powerful level-ups. As you go on, each level up feels less and less impressive, with only some sparse features for some classes really being exciting.

leaden urchin
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The character sheet is in spanish, if you want i can translate the thing (where can i send it?)

leaden urchin
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Oh might as well move to a different channel

shy rune
fleet field
unkempt swallow
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Hi everyone, I'm new here and new to dnd. I'm looking to get into the game and want to play some campaigns/adventures over homebrew content to get into dnd and dont have irl friends interested. Would like to try roll20 as it looks fun but struggling to find people who actually play other than homebrew, anyone in this server willing to let a new player join and teach them a few things on the go? I have played a game at my local game store but its only once a week for a couple hours and would like to play more frequently, any advice appreciated

shy rune
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Everyone takes 5 minutes to just change their sheet and the casters take spells

fleet field
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It may take a while to find a game, but that’s totally normal

unkempt swallow
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Thank you I will be sure to check it out, didnt know it was so difficult to find a group

wanton quiver
cobalt frigate
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Go to Channels & Roles at the top-left corner of your Discord app.

uncut copper
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Hey hey

viral pelican
uncut copper
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hows it going?

viral pelican
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Quite fine! Are you new, need any help getting started?

wanton quiver
uncut copper
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Ive been playing in a campaign for the first time for a few months now, Id love some more info on the changeling race, if you know much about them, its my current character, and im just wondering how I can best utilize it, all the party knows is I have some sort of secret amulet (amulet of mimicry) which mainly allows me to mimic others voices,

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its a changeling Cleric, war domain, who is chaotically good

viral pelican
uncut copper
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oki

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meet ya there?

jagged geyser
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Hi how’s it going, I’m interested in playing what do I need to get started for online games?

viral pelican
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?new

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
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viral pelican
jagged geyser
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Thank you

viral pelican
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As a player, your DM will probably already select a platform for it, so you'll be going along with what they selected. However, if you decide you and your friends want to set up a game, it would be worth having further discussions later to get you appraised of the specific options.

jagged geyser
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Is there recommended books to start off with?

timid locust
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DnD Beyond has all the basic rules for free, but if you're interested in expanding your knowledge, I'd start with the Player's Handbook. From there, Tasha's Cauldron or Xanathar's Guide are both great options!

jagged geyser
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Awesome thank you

crisp willow
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Hey, I'm looking to post in looking-for DM, and I see the command in the find a game channel. however, clicking the command pulls the form up as a message in that channel and not the looking for DM channel. is this normal? will it send to the correct channel once it's filled out and sent?

harsh fjord
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As long as you’ve clicked the correct command, it’ll post to the appropriate channel.

crisp willow
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thank you

uneven mesa
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Hey double checking rules on usage of the Shield spell. Says casts on reaction when you take a take or get hit by magic missile. To clarify, the reaction doesn't need to be delcared in advance or anything like that, right? You don't need to specifically delcare it during your turn? Like basically when you get hit, you can opt to burn a spell slot to get the effect?

harsh fjord
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Yeah, someone is going to hit you not on your turn, and you cast Shield so they don't. Reactions can happen on your turn, but typically they happen not on your turn.

lyric fjord
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Hi I'm Tmonster18 I am a newcomer to DND and play Fire emblem often, been trying to learn the game and trying to find people to play with

harsh fjord
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We have resources to help you learn in the pinned messages of this channel. #find-a-game has instructions on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels.

lyric fjord
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got it thank you

lyric fjord
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so interesting question, are there shamans as a class in this game?

manic token
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Nope

fresh fable
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No but you could play one with a few classes such as Druid cleric bard

manic token
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There are druids, sorcerers, wizards, clerics, bards, monks, warlocks, and paladins

lyric fjord
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ah I see

ancient wyvern
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?new

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fresh fable
manic token
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I’d recommend what Enoki just said

lyric fjord
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got it

hoary carbon
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If you have any questions feel free to ask

slender hull
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Hi- I'm very new to dnd but i've been reading up on the rules and creating a character for the past few days.

Is it recommended to join multiple campaigns? One of my friends wants to start one but I also kinda wanna find one here...

smoky adder
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Whatever class you pick, you can always just call yourself a shaman anyway. dndLol

smoky adder
hoary carbon
echo kelp
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You can have many characters and participate in many campaigns (usually not with the same character)

hoary carbon
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I like doing multiple campaigns simply so I get more practice, but for a rookie, I recommend one

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If you do multiple, its alot of micromanaging and making sure you show up at every session

slender hull
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okay, thanks 😅

hoary carbon
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Any other questions?

slender hull
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Noooo, that was really it

hoary carbon
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I wish you luck on your first campaign! Its always the most exciting

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Your initiation into the cult

slender hull
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thank you 💀

hoary carbon
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Feel free to ask us if you have any other questions! I specialize mostly in helping with characters and abilities

strange arrow
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ok so i’m already in a campaign but i want to join another one, how do you kno what kind of adventure you’re going to have?

hoary carbon
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Usually when you look for a group, the DM sometimes will tell you what the campaign is about first

harsh fjord
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You can also just ask questions to help clarify what you're in for!

strange arrow
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and there’s literally anything the campaign can be right?

echo kelp
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That really depends on the DM and group

harsh fjord
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The rules and design are limitations, but even those can be ignored (with varying degrees of success).

kindred hill
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hi im looking for some people to play with me and a friend

cobalt frigate
kindred hill
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ok ty

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wait np

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my friend wants to be the dungeon master

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is that alowd to search there still?

shy rune
kindred hill
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nope

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ty for telling tho

vast flame
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hello there fellow idiots

turbid ridge
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@slender hull good luck

turbid ridge
vast flame
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my life story in a nutshell

hoary carbon
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:/

sudden otter
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Sup dingus!

remote lichen
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Hello fellow brethren

azure hatch
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I'm new to DnD and wanna learn how to play

rose tiger
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hi everyone! new to DnD and looking to find somewhere to play online

wanton quiver
rose tiger
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player sorry

azure hatch
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I have a dungeon campaign

wanton quiver
azure hatch
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But before I let people play in my dungeon campaign I want learn how to play first

rose tiger
wanton quiver
rose tiger
wanton quiver
azure hatch
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I don't know how to add monsters to my campaign.

rose tiger
wanton quiver
wanton quiver
rose tiger
wanton quiver
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it mmight take long and try messaging people in looking for players

rose tiger
wanton quiver
rose tiger
ivory dragon
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Hey I have been recently introduced to dnd and I what to learn how to play

echo kelp
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echo kelp
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After you give the free basic rules a skim, maybe take a look at some videos/livestreams of folks playing to help you see how the rules actually get used in play (keeping in mind that many D&D livestreams are for entertainment and not teaching the rules as written). Then try your hand at building a character to see how that works. Then go find a group to play with!

ivory dragon
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Ok

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Thanks

echo kelp
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If you have specific questions feel free to ask here (or in an appropriate channel - see id:browse to see all the many possible channels)

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And welcome to D&D!

ivory dragon
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Do people play dnd on this this discord

wanton quiver
echo kelp
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No - but they do post games they are running in our #looking-for channels - see #find-a-game to learn more.

ivory dragon
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Ok

turbid ridge
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@ivory dragon good luck

ivory dragon
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Thanks

sterile falcon
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Anybody have advice on how i can play my first game? I might wanna try to dm to start

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I played once years ago, but my dm purposely killed us so its been years since i came back.

viral pelican
sterile falcon
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I have not

viral pelican
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It was the adventure from the original starter set, and it's got a little bit of everything. It's a level 1-5, so if you want something shorter, the newer starter set has dragon of Stormwreck isle which is a 1-3 adventure.

sterile falcon
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Ill have to sign up for dndbeyond then!

viral pelican
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Also here's some resources to get you started:

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?newdm

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Where do I start?
sterile falcon
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Thanks!

viral pelican
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No problem! If you have any other questions, #dm-discussion is also going to be helpful

lost ruin
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I REALLY WANNA MAKE AN HOMEBREW explosion magic that's from Konosuba

echo kelp
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#homebrew awaits your ideas (and will likely provide suggestions on how to make it happen in a way that fits D&D mechanics and balance)

potent delta
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When u are dming and your players are way too focused on combat should I just let the party die or give them a chance?

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Cause I just started dming and my players are a bit cuckoo for killing

mossy walrus
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As in murder-hoboing?

dapper gulch
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If they’re indiscriminately murdering everything in the game and it’s not the kind of game you want to run then you can tell them that out of game.

potent delta
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Ok thx

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It not that bad it’s just if there is a enemy the refuse to stealth check and just blindly run into battle

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Usually resulting in someone having to do death saving throws

dapper gulch
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Ahhh okay.

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Have y’all discussed the possibility of character death and what that means at your table?

potent delta
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Yes

dapper gulch
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Are they cool with it or have y’all agreed on something else?

potent delta
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They say if they die it’s okay and we can restart with a different adventure

fleet field
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Or you can always keep going with that adventure and a new character

potent delta
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We have discussed that but I won’t allow it

dapper gulch
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Oh you don’t have to pick up and prep another adventure if you don’t want to. You can also have them make new characters and just pick up where y’all left off. Or restart the whole thing.

potent delta
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Then they won’t learn from mistakes

fleet field
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Death should be a pretty big learning experience

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Also punishing them in game isn’t a good idea, if there’s issues talk to them about it out of the game

potent delta
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Yeah there is a human monk, a elf ranger, and a dwarf paladin and the paladin is constantly unconscious having to do dst

dapper gulch
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If you’re cool with losing that prep or having to buy/write new adventures then go for it. Tho “learning from their mistakes” sounds kind of odd to me considering this is a collaborative role-playing game.

potent delta
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Hm

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I’ll think about it

dapper gulch
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Don’t do more work than you have to!

potent delta
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Mk

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Also what’s a good adventure for after phandelver

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I was going to do out of the abyss

dapper gulch
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There’s actually a new Phandelver book being published soon that continues that story.

potent delta
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Oh

dapper gulch
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Tho I think LMoP is included as part of said adventure in the book.

potent delta
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Ok TY

gentle venture
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I have a question is it possible to play dnd on your phone I don't have my computer charger yet so I'm just curious

echo kelp
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D&D is a social collaborative RPG game and doesn't really have a "single person mobile play" version if that's what you're asking. DnDBeyond has a mobile app for character sheets (with digital dice rolling) so you could play with that - but again the expectation is you're at a table (physical or virtual) playing with others.

candid thorn
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A Rogue can start off with 4d4 gold instead of equipment, does that mean I can end up only getting 4 gold?

fleet field
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It’s 4d4 x 10

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You could also take the average of 100

candid thorn
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Oh so the lowest possible is 40

fleet field
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Yeah

lyric fjord
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Kind of a dumb question, but can you change your class role?

fleet field
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In most circumstances you can’t change your class after first level but you can multiclass

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With multiclassing, basically when you level up you can choose to gain a level in a new class rather than you existing class

echo kelp
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A DM might allow you to reclass but that's generally not typical.

velvet jetty
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Honestly ive never thought about it but something that lets you respec somehow might be cool as a dm to introduce to a campaign

timid cipher
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Hey so I just started getting into dnd, it seems like so much research has to be done before playing it’s kinda overwhelming, is it really so complicated? I hope I don’t sound ignorant here. I can understand the pros like critical role might make it look easy but woah 😳

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I guess my question is: is this a game I could learn by playing or is it necessary to do the research

fleet field
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You should start by reading the very basics but you don’t need to memorise much at all

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Also keep in mind that the people who do critical role are professional actors

echo kelp
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It's good to skim over the rules (see pinned message here in channel) but you will learn lots through playing. Also watching others play (e.g. see videos/livestreams of folks playing D&D - although do note that many of these are oriented towards entertainment first and not "teach D&D the correct rules-as-written way").

timid cipher
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Alrighty thank you yall that’s very comforting haha I was nervous that I’d be bumbling over all the rules tryna play lol

echo kelp
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I've been playing this game for a while and I still mess things up (as player and as a DM) - but if you focus on having fun with your friends, you'll do just fine!

umbral girder
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I've never rolled a dice. I watched my godfather play every weekend for hours. He unfortunately passed away from a sudden heart attack. I'd really love to learn how this game works and possibly play a game and meet a group one day for some good times. Will bring the dabs always.
Any helpful pointers as to how to start what books should I invest in. I looked up dnd books and a whole library showed up.

manic token
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Players Handbook is a good starter

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Runs you through the basic rules, concepts, character options, all that jazz

smoky adder
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There’s some good links here to get you started. 👇

manic token
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It’ll get you running

smoky adder
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?new

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umbral girder
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Ohh wow thank you I have some evening reading now thank you very much!

lost ruin
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My first dnd game and Everyone hated me and were rude and excluded me

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😨

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I waited 457 days for this

cobalt frigate
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What was the reason?

lost ruin
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Apparently I was talking over them. They keep excluding my character- and one of them hated me kept asking the DM To kick me and they said they felt bad and then everyone else said I was 50/50 I cried-

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And also because I had some violence which there wasn't that much I did

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Now I have a reason to never play dnd again

harsh fjord
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I’m sorry that happened, but clearly they weren’t a good group for you. Doesn’t mean you can’t find other folks who’d be happy to have you. A major piece of good D&D is compatibility.

lost ruin
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Time for another time of wasting time again

cobalt frigate
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Finding a good D&D table is like dating.

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¯_(ツ)_/¯

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Keep looking.

lost ruin
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I shall, I'll remind you if i hit the 1k day mark

fresh fable
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There’s not just this server to find games roll20 Reddit Facebook IRL games other discords etc etc spread your net wide

velvet jetty
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Mcdm, slyflourish, and critical role have good discords for finding games tbh

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Liveplay Twitch streamers usually have their own discord with people dying to get games together

austere juniper
# lost ruin Time for another time of wasting time again

Maybe you should look for oneshots or really short adventures firts, to find out what playstyle and sort of game fits you best.
Also remember that it is a group of ppl playing together, so try to avoid doing solo, "main character" stuff unrelated to what the rest of the party wants to do

turbid ridge
turbid ridge
velvet jetty
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Yeah that really sounds rough. What were you playing as if you don't mind me asking?

hearty nimbus
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does anyone know how some one like me (never played dnd before) wants to get into / how to go about it

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started. 👇

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?new

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smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask!

hearty nimbus
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Thankyou

turbid ridge
hearty nimbus
rustic mango
smoky adder
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That’s up to you and your group.

rustic mango
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okay and then i just ask to join a group?

turbid ridge
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white hedge
potent delta
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I have been dming since May so I’m very new to it

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And one of my players has never played dnd so

heady wren
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if i cast magic missile do i have to make an attack roll or what how does it work im really confused

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???

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so only sum spells need attack rolls ? wtf

echo kelp
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Magic missile is a rare spell in that it automatically hits.

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No roll to hit, no saving throw. It just hits.

viscid stirrup
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Hello all! I’m a baby beginner and am excited to get into this community!

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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echo kelp
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Here’s some resources to help get you started.

heady wren
calm mango
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Hi!

harsh fjord
viscid stirrup
turbid ridge
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solid crest
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I have problem of paying attention and for couple of sessions I tried to listen as much as I could but I didn't feel engaging

I know this is my problem because other players are working/progressing the game fine except me

What can I do in this situation?

harsh fjord
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Does this happen in other areas or strictly with D&D?

twilit wyvern
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All of that will make it easier to pay attention to. Give yourself a reason to be in character.

solid crest
harsh fjord
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How do you pay attention in other settings? I’d try to identify the root of the problem before trying to propose solutions.

turbid ridge
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@viscid stirrup good luck

solid crest
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If you need but more answer then I do believe when it's about group related like escape room or presentation then no I'm not that good at paying attention, tho strangely, when i memorized the part for presentation and after student finished her part and it was my turn to continue the rest, the professor did say the way I speak and my body language was good enough to give us a score because of that

I'm mainly good at talking to one person 1v1 but the moment it becomes 1v2 and I no longer able to hold control or lead the conversation anymore (this is in general)

harsh fjord
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Maybe you should try to play one-on-one D&D? I also like the above suggestion to take notes while playing as it would compel you to listen to what’s happening.

solid crest
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Hmm, then what should I do with current session I'm having with DM irl?

harsh fjord
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Try the note-taking thing, see if that makes a difference. Look up other attention-focusing techniques. If nothing sticks, maybe you leave the group.

real rune
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excuse me for a sec, but @harsh fjord, your saying that you recommend i play solo?

solid crest
harsh fjord
real rune
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yeah, but im just asking

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yeah i know

harsh fjord
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And there’s a difference between solo D&D and duet.

solid crest
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Because I have lack of attention problem and I'm good at 1v1 rather than group of people

real rune
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well im like you too, i dont like groups i like playing alo9ne

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alone

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and sorry for intruding

harsh fjord
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I think playing virtually any tabletop RPG solo loses out on one of the major benefits of the game. But playing solo is a possibility, so I think it’s worth letting people know it’s an option.

solid crest
real rune
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but theres one problem, how CAN you be the dm AND the player?

solid crest
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If I do badly the group/friends/family will instead let me do the small stuff because I wasn't good at stuff

harsh fjord
real rune
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thanks

cobalt frigate
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Solo gaming is more akin to the "Choose Your Own Adventure" type of game than a typical D&D session with a DM and one more players.

solid crest
real rune
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alright, but can i do it online like roll20 or do i HAVE to buy dnd

solid crest
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Especially because I DID try to DM but both player and DM told me I wasn't able to control the situation from that one session

harsh fjord
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If you’re playing solo, you don’t need much aside from dice, a notebook, and and maybe a prompt/campaign (though you can make that up it you like).

real rune
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well i never actually played dnd i thought you had to have a group

solid crest
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You have to have at least couple of people max of 3 (1dm and 2 players)

real rune
harsh fjord
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Watch the video. Then ask questions.

real rune
real rune
solid crest
harsh fjord
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Ultimately, there are lots of ways to play D&D. Some are more common than others, but hopefully there’s a way that works for you, whoever you are and whatever your preferences.

solid crest
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I hope so too, it's mainly my fault and just wanted to vent out somewhere is all

harsh fjord
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I think your options are either try to adjust to work better with the group or find another way to play.

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Or don’t play at all, but I think there must be a way forward that’ll work for you and your situation.

tight hemlock
solid crest
harsh fjord
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Good luck!

upbeat parrot
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I’m new and want to get in to dnd but know pretty much nothing, can I get help?

harsh fjord
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?new - check out these resources to get started.

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upbeat parrot
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Thank you.

harsh fjord
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Give those links a skim, and ask questions as you have them. We might point you back to the rules, but sometimes they’re a bit tricky to comprehend for new folks.

twilit wyvern
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Is there a place that has a general rules of conduct? Like commander in mtg has rule 0 conversation, is there an equivalent?

plucky ridge
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Do you mean rules about behaviour at the table?

feral tulip
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hello

cobalt frigate
twilit wyvern
cobalt frigate
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Perhaps your DM can have another session 0 to discuss your playstyle if it's causing issues with other players?

tight hemlock
twilit wyvern
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No issues with others in my campaign, they all enjoy playing with me. But I ask about stuff to gain more power here and it raises eye brows lol

twilit wyvern
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I don't care for other's plans until they cross me then I rope them into my plans for power.

cobalt frigate
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Stereotypical edgelord who cares only from himself?

twilit wyvern
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Sure? Didn't know that was a edgelord archetype lolol

cobalt frigate
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Well, as long as there are no conflicts between players than that's between you and the other players at your table.

twilit wyvern
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I'm just having fun with a power hungry character that messes with any and all stuff to gain power or wealth to improve my station.

cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

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Okay.

tight hemlock
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there's nothing inherently wrong with edgelords but many DMs find them annoying to deal with because they can very easily become murderhobos. I must admit though, it's very fun to play alongside a well roleplayed edgelord.

twilit wyvern
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But yeah, I also find creative uses of items and what not to do stuff that's not expected.

cobalt frigate
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Okay, so what's the issue if there's no issue at your table?

tight hemlock
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people here are taking issue I think

twilit wyvern
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I get told it's a fine line on here sometimes lol

cobalt frigate
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Why? It's their table...

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You do you.

twilit wyvern
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Like the dm never knows if he's arming me for offense or defense but it seems to give him a good chuckle.

tight hemlock
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I remember the time my players used a immovable rod to slice my boss in half

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The point of the boss was that once it started charging, it wouldn't stop until it hit one of the arena walls so they just placed the immovable rod in between them and the boss and watched as it charged at them and was torn into two pieces

twilit wyvern
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That's what I like to do. Never use direct damage spells or attacks, just use items creatively

true shard
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@tall plank with the 6 slots of preperation you can prepare six different spells that you can cast until your next long rest when you can change it again. if you prepare 6 spells you can choose to cast 1 of them only with your spell slots or cast each of the spells once each

dapper gulch
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You’re not limited just to those choices. You’re free to cast any spell you’ve got prepared provided you have a spell slot and components available for it.

smoky adder
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Worth noting, too, that cantrips are an exception to all this.

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You can’t change them after a long rest, and they don’t need spell slots.

tall plank
potent tundra
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What channel do I go to for help with creating a character?

tight hemlock
potent tundra
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Ok thanks

tight hemlock
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potent tundra
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Yes I'm new

cobalt frigate
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potent tundra
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Oh

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.

potent tundra
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Ok

sweet geyser
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Not too sure if im allowed to ask this here but does anyone have any other places (like websites, apps etc) they use to look for games?

ornate kiln
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sure:

roll20.net
/lfg on reddit

are the big ones that come to mind.
Ive also heard that the Critical Role discord has an lfg section

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there are also dnd facebook groups and if you want IRL games, the local game store would be a good place to look

sweet geyser
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Yeah i've tried my local games shop and their current games are all full and booked for a while so my only chances to get familiar with the game is online now haha but thank you for the help! :))

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ornate idol
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are bards prep casters ?

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or do they have innate spellcasting like sorcerers ?

dapper gulch
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They’re known casters like sorcerers.

ornate idol
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okay thanks

turbid ridge
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@ornate idol have fun and good luck

candid thorn
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If I choose the magic initiate feat as a rogue I have to start off with gold right because I need an arcane focus

fleet field
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You don’t need an arcane focus

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It just means you don’t have to use material components that don’t have a specified value

smoky adder
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You do need to provide the material components of the spell.

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An arcane focus is simply one way to provide those components.

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But you’d need a rule that permits you to use an arcane focus to do so.

fleet field
smoky adder
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(And even then, there’s usually stipulations on which spells it can be used for.)

candid thorn
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Yea so if I want to use spells that need components right away I need an arcane focus right

smoky adder
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No

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You can provide the material components listed in the spell.

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Which spell are we talking about?

candid thorn
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Hex, I know it needs an eye but I don’t start off with an eye so I should start off with a wand or something I thought

smoky adder
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So yes, you could use the petrified eye of a newt.

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You could also use a component pouch, which already includes those kinds of things. It serves the same role as a spellcasting focus.

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And anyone can use a component pouch.

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Again, to use a wand as a spellcasting focus, you need a rule that permits you to do so.

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Wizards, for example:

You can use an arcane focus (see the Adventuring Gear section) as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells.

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So wizards can use wands for their wizard spells.

candid thorn
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And what about using the magic initiate feat

smoky adder
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A wizard could not use a wand if they chose Magic Initiate to learn some bard spells.

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(Because those would not be wizard spells.)

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And if you choose Magic Initiate to learn wizard spells, the feat alone doesn’t give you the ability to use an arcane focus.

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Simply because it doesn’t say it does.

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So again, what you probably want here is a component pouch instead.

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That or just convince your DM to let you have the non-costly components you need for your starting spells, at least.

candid thorn
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Could I have unlimited uses of a spell that needs components if I have a component pouch

fleet field
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I think so, also a lot of DMs just ignore material components that don’t have specified values anyway

smoky adder
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Unless a material component says it’s consumed, you can reuse it to cast the spell as many times as you like.

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So you only need one petrified eye of newt for the whole game.

harsh fjord
sweet geyser
stuck rivet
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How do i add a profile image to Adventure league log? for my character.

echo kelp
delicate yew
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how do you make your characters stats be balanced and what website is generally used for rolling stats?

magic tundra
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Try looking into what stats are for your class and you can use dnd beyond I think for rolls

supple quiver
delicate yew
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thank youu :)

tacit flume
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hey I have been wanting to play D&D for a while now! and i saw this so i wanted to finally take a shot on it

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

tacit flume
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yes I have, I know the basics of it since I watch a lot of campaigns and the information given. of course, I have a few flaws but thats why I want to try for real now, I even did the character format and tried my best by reading about everything and seeing what everything did! 😮

knotty trellis
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Yo

tardy nacelle
tender sapphire
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anyone playing some dnd rn ?

cobalt frigate
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Nope.

tacit flume
runic citrus
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Hello

turbid ridge
turbid ridge
silk path
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I'm under the assumption this server will make announcements when sales on ddb happen, yes?

echo kelp
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In #dnd-announcements and also on the DnDBeyond website (and in the mobile app too although on mobile purchases they can't provide discounts because of the app store policies make it too cumbersome and difficult to do).

silk path
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ok that's cool; cuz I bought PHB on the 4th of July sale, but I don't remember if books like Tasha or Xan were

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and I've been thinking of getting them

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thanks

pine dagger
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Hey any tips for a beginner like me to get started with

viral pelican
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lime glacier
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Hallo! My name is Inferno! I am a new DM and D&D player, I have played D&D about 3 times before while at school because our teachers son loves it. But me and my friends are wanting to start our own weekly sessions and I need help as I will be the DM since I'll be the one buying the books and such.

vagrant bane
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I can help

violet tusk
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hi any tips on how to find a game

echo kelp
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And also check other places that advertise for games including Roll20, Demiplane, your local comic book/game store, local library, etc.

violet tusk
echo kelp
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I just listed other resources you can try as well

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Putting together a group to play also involves scheduling and that can be extremely challenging.

violet tusk
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tell me about it that why i stop playing

echo kelp
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oof

lime glacier
echo kelp
vagrant bane
lime glacier
simple prairie
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hello

vagrant bane
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hey

simple prairie
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hows it going

vagrant bane
simple prairie
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I don't know how to find a campaign

vagrant bane
# simple prairie I don't know how to find a campaign

there's the #find-a-game channel. you type in the command for the type of group, you are search for, then you gain access to a new channel, where you type your restrictions (play-time, platforms) into a bot. Then you submit your infos to the channel, where you can then search for mates or dms

harsh fjord
ocean juniper
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How old can a character be or does it not matter?

harsh fjord
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There’s no mechanical difference for character age according to the rules, but some folks might not feel comfortable with a child character (for example) for various reasons. It’s generally good advice to talk through your ideas with your table.

ocean juniper
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Thanks!

lime glacier
ocean juniper
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Like so if my rouge was like 15-ish or less, he could use age to add to charisma

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Like, can you help me I’m lost then stab in the back

lime frigate
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how important is Con actually?

smoky adder
harsh fjord
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It’s hard to say definitively, but unless you have a style of game that just avoids combat, it’s a resource that will be drained. I think it’s always worth investing in, personally.

smoky adder
lime frigate
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hm

humble flint
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I am completely new to DND.
I really have wanted to get into it for a,, long time. I just don't know how.
Every rule I find doesn't make any sense and I can't comprehend it.

harsh fjord
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Have you checked out videos instead of reading the rules? Or watched folks play? Sometimes seeing it in action helps it make more sense.

humble flint
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I've watched people play before, I get the general concept. It seems like a lot of fun. I just get nervous because without rules there on a list for me where i'm not searching...everywhere to even find one, because I can't, I feel i'm doing something wrong.

harsh fjord
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There are cheat sheets out there, or you can create your own, depending on what confuses you most.

humble flint
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Thank you, i'll try my best to figure it out

harsh fjord
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Have u read these?

humble flint
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No but that's helpful!1

humble flint
violet tusk
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hi im new to this server and just getting bsck to D&D any advise other than this discord for finding a DM/ GM

harsh fjord
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Spread your net wide. Be proactive: don't just wait to be contacted. Be patient.

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Finding a good compatible group takes time (and more than a little luck).

violet tusk
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simple goblet
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Sorry, I don't understand. Can you rephrase the question?

void harness
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Ok so like i really wanna get into dnd it seems so fun i just dont know how

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Like I dont know any of the lore and only know the basics of how it works kinda just dont know where to start

smoky adder
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There’s some handy links here to get you started.

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echo kelp
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No lore knowledge is needed either

smoky adder
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You don’t really need to worry about lore so much.

harsh fjord
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It's like any game: you can find people to play with then learn together, or learn how to play and then find others who are willing.

smoky adder
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Each game is effectively a universe of its own, so any outside lore may or may not even apply.

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Your DM will tell you the things you need to know.

void harness
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Sick

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Thanks guys

mild wraith
sweet geyser
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Would the dragon of icespire peak be good for a completely brand new dm and players? I know it's included in the essentials kit but I just wanted to make sure that it wouldnt be too much to handle for players with no experience?

smoky adder
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It’s specifically designed for players with no experience.

sweet geyser
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Cool thanks 🙂

viral pelican
west kettle
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I'm confused how the #find-a-game works, I'm used to it being laid out differently and I suppose it got revamped or something?

dapper gulch
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Yup. It was revamped.

smoky adder
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What about it is confusing, specifically?

half void
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Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone got like really simple videos to get me into DnD? Specifically online, ive always wanted to try this stuff out.

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Like online playing with others roleplay etc kinda

harsh fjord
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Check out the Handbooker Helper series on YouTube. They're very newbie-friendly. I personally love Ginny Di's stuff. WASD20 has a series of videos for new folks as well.

half void
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Aye, will do thank you

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Matthew Mercer is so cool god damn

slow hawk
half void
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oh yeah for sure, i was just noting how cool he is

whole sable
ivory gale
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hey i would like to learn how to play can someone teach me plz

harsh fjord
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?new - check out these resources!

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vocal flower
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How do I play, never done it before but am Interested in giving it a go, I have a DND beyond character sheet and that is it

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?new - Check out these resources to help get you started

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minor mica
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Anybody got a site I can read about the different ranger sub classes so I can have a better idea of what my character wants to do

lyric fjord
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Hey guys, how do I find a D&D group near me for beginners?

Moved to a new state and wanna make some friends around here with common interests 😬

echo kelp
smoky adder
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But for whatever reason, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer, and Swarmkeeper are missing there.

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All the sites I can find with the whole list are drowning in ads. 😅

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And they tend to be clickbaity “ranger subclasses ranked!” articles.

lyric fjord
smoky adder
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If it’s at a store, they’re probably expecting it.

echo kelp
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Not rude to show up at a store and see if you can play.

lyric fjord
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Alright I’ll give it a go.

It’ll be nice to finally do something other than school.

Hopefully make some local friends

smoky adder
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I’d suggest you go through these starters links if you can, just so you’re not walking in completely blind:

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smoky adder
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And if they provided any contact information, you may want to get in touch ahead of time.

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Then you can confirm whether there’s room and find out what you need to arrive prepared.

lyric fjord
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I’ll call em tomorrow, there’s a session coming up in two days but I’m not gonna make that one.

I have a couple of night flight evaluations this week.

Which is fine, gives me time to prepare for the next one

turbid ridge
lyric fjord
turbid ridge
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👍

slow hawk
smoky adder
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There’s also Drakewarden in Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons.

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The “How to Train Your Dragon” ranger.

viscid cape
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Does anyone have an open session I can join?

glass summit
viscid cape
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For your class can you make anything or only specific crafts

glass summit
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You could take a look for the several facebook pages and subreddits across the internets that also do LFG threads, the more places you look the faster you'll find a game (one would hope)

glass summit
viscid cape
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That's why I asked

fleet field
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Tbh most things an artificer makes another class could also make

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It’s just playing an artificer makes people want to do that kind of thing

undone ore
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Noob question: I'm struggling to understand the exact size of a cone. With Burning Hands, the range is Self (15-foot cone). Does my square count towards the cone? I.e. Will it affect a creature that is 3 squares away from me?

cobalt frigate
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A 15-foot cone is as long as it is wide, so it will affect creatures 15' away and it's 15' wide at that point.

undone ore
cobalt frigate
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Yes

undone ore
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Another noob question; If a spell does not specifically say that it consumes an expensive material component, does it not consume them? I.e. could I cast f. ex. Summon Undead multiple times after spending the gold cost only once?

mossy walrus
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To help summarize this, there are three types of material component interactions (in essence) for spells that require them:

  • A spell requires an M component but neither consumes it nor has a cost listed. These can be replaced with arcane or druidic foci or a holy symbol. If you have the component, you can use it infinitely for the spell
  • A spell has an M component with a listed cost but is not consumed. You must have the component in question to fuel the spell but can use the material infinitely for the spell. This may be a gem of a set value, a weapon worth at least x amount, etc.
  • A spell has an M component with a listed cost and/or the material is consumed. The material component is one-and-done. Once you have cast the spell, the component listed as consumed vanishes with the spell. These can range from cheap and affordable to very costly in their use
cobalt frigate
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The spell description will say whether a Material component is consumed or not.

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For example, the Identify spell requires a pearl worth at least 100 gp. The pearl isn't consumed in the casting of the spell.

lyric fjord
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Hi, if i'm new to dnd and interested in purchasing books on DnDBeyond, Is there a good way to preview the books and see what I'm purchasing?

crude musk
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You can go to any books contents page on D&D Beyond even if you don't own the book

lyric fjord
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Thank you friend :) (kind of feel like an idiot for not knowing that)

high grove
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So uhh we still up?

viral pelican
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The Sun never sets on the D&D Fandom.

high grove
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Ok

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I can't go to sleep

crude musk
high grove
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Oh ok

crude musk
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Let's keep things on topic though

high grove
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Maybe I can cast a sleeping spell on me since I have a intelligence score of 0

cloud python
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if i want to find players to play dnd online to learn the game, how can i do that

simple goblet
clear flower
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what do i do if im looking for players and a dm'

cerulean current
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Hi I am like brand new to this whole DND thing, I'm wanting to start playing with folks online cause no local group. How do I do? I don't even know where to start with making a character and stuff

clear flower
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i will play

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i dont know how, but ill play with

solemn light
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?looking

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fresh fable
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Get the dndbeyond app, have a look at the pins in the channel for links to the free basic rules and some videos explaining them. To find a game have a read f #find-a-game

solemn light
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I'd advise looking for oneshots, Adventure League (official organsied play) or even westmarches (big servers with many players and DMs, who run games when ever and who ever is available can jump in), as good ways of meeting new people and seeing who you get along with, and slowly networking and making your own group.

cerulean current
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I'm dling the beyond app rn. I'll check out the basic rules, seems like a lot of research. And yeah westmarches seems up my alley. Cause I work 14:00-22:00 m-f so I got weird hours

solemn light
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Finding a game is a bit like dating- takes a while to find a group you click with, and you need to spread your net wide and be active. you might be lucky and find your forever group in the first game you join but it might take longer.
It takes communication too- you need to be able to discuss what you want from a game, discover your own playstyle, compromise and match with others, so on.

dapper gulch
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play-by-posts are also great for a game you can kinda just put down and pick up whenever.

solemn light
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As for the basic rules, don't feel like you need to read all of it. Having a vague idea of how to make a character, and how combat happens, is usually good enough to get you through a first game. And you really only need to know how to make and play your character. if you make a fighter, no need to look up how wizards work and how spellcasting works and what all the spells do and so on. Learn as you go, but have a read through the basic making a character and combat rules to help things click into place as you do so.

cerulean current
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I see~ is there like breakdowns anywhere of all the classes and races and stuff?

solemn light
cerulean current
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Ty very much :3

slim dagger
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hi, im wanting to get into D%D. I'm having struggles figuring out what to do, how to find people to play with, aswell as figuring out what anything is on the website. I joined so maybe I can acquire some help in doing so.

cerulean current
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I think I got enough to figure out my first game at least: check out the basic rules on characters and combat, check out the races and classes, and then hit #find-a-game.

cerulean current
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Just scroll up and read what they was talking bout

slim dagger
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Ah ok. tyvm.

cerulean current
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:3

crystal leaf
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I have never played DnD and am wondering what I should avoid while making a character, so they are not Overpowered and such

viral pelican
crystal leaf
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Alright thank you, I have a base thing set up with point buy and made it and I still have about like 10 points left. Also I am only running a singular class on my char

viral pelican
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What class and attributes have you got so far?

crystal leaf
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Where can I find attributes again? Also I'm running a rogue

viral pelican
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Attributes are the STR, DEX, CON, WIS, INT and CHR

crystal leaf
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Ohh omay

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I'll send them here soon

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Strength: 10
Dexterity: 14
Constitution: 10
Wisdom:11
Intelligence: 11
Charisma: 14

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Is this too high? I don't know

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It gave me 27 points to spare and I only used 15-17 I think

viral pelican
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So far so good. You can afford to put more points into Dexterity, because that's going to be your main stat.

You can also afford to let some stats be lower, like Strength. You won't really use it for much. D&D characters tend to try to max out one or two main stats, and then really have a low value in at least one.

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Also, I apologise i said Attributes, which isn't a DnD term. It's Ability Scores. Sorry if that confused you.

crystal leaf
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Okay thank you, and no worries I just appreciate I got some help!

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I'm probably going to max out dexterity and charisma, since my character was going to be a sort of charismatic thief

kindred hill
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Hey does anyone know which race and language fox people have?

viral pelican
kindred hill
crystal leaf
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TYSM

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It's my first time creating a character

kindred hill
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Same here

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I would show u guys but i cant send images here for some reason

viral pelican
# kindred hill Hey does anyone know which race and language fox people have?

There's no official Fox race. People have homebrewed across Kitsune from pathfinder. It's up to your DM whether homebrew races like that will be permitted. The easier way to get something accepted is to re-flavour something that exists: for example, asking if you can be a Tabaxi (cat person) with Fox theming, and it's like a sub-race. Your DM will be the ultimate arbiter of that.

viral pelican
kindred hill
kindred hill
dapper gulch
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They speak Common and one other language of your choice, I think.

kindred hill
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Oh ty

dapper gulch
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it should say in the racial description when you've got the book open there, tho

viral pelican
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Well, that's setting-specific. DnD isn't one universe but several. In the main universe of the forgotten realms, and in the region where most of the adventures are set, most Tabaxi would speak Common, and Tabaxi...according to older versions. But in 5e, they don't say that Tabaxi have their own language. So you would probably say Common and one other of your choice...though your DM might let you have a native language in addition that won't often come up because of the tabaxi's rarity.

smoky adder
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Frankly, every game is basically its own universe.

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So your DM is the best person to ask any questions about the world you’re playing in.

lyric fjord
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pseudo maple
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Hello! I am very new to dnd. I've been playing with my friends for about a year but have been finding that there's just sooo much I don't know how to do.
Does anybody know if there is a feat that a cleric could use to be able to attack with a weapon for both action and bonus action? or just a way to attack twice with a weapon? 🙂

slow hawk
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There are a few ways to do it but that seems like a #character-discussion since its specific to a build and not just a new player question

pseudo maple
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oh sorry. i just got here so i don't know lol

slow hawk
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Ask there

lyric fjord
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nocturne wagon
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Hello, I am new and wanne know how to play it online, I have a acount but I see no start butten or someting like that

smoky adder
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What is it you have an account for?

nocturne wagon
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D and D

smoky adder
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D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game. In essence: it’s you and your friends telling a story together.

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That doesn’t necessarily involve having an account.

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Are you referring to a specific website, like D&D Beyond?

timid locust
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I assume you mean you have an account on D&D Beyond?

nocturne wagon
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And what is it you expect a start button to do?

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Whenn you click you get option to do like make a room or join a room

smoky adder
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D&D Beyond is essentially a digital toolset for playing D&D. To “start”, you’d typically get together with your friends and begin telling a story together.

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D&D isn't like a video game, so you'll need to find some people and get together to schedule a session to play either in person or over voice chat

smoky adder
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Oke o sorry I didnt know

simple goblet
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If you want to find other people to play with browse #looking-for-players and see if anyone there fits your vibe

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And there’s some helpful links here to cover the basics of D&D itself.

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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?
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The looking for game channel in this discord may be helpful, that's where folks post games

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D&D is a game you get together to play with people, more like a mix between a board game and improv theater. It requires a Dungeon Master to control the world and to be the arbiter of the rules. So rooms and matchmaking like a video game wouldnt work.

There are some D&D based video games out there if you are interested. Like Baldur's gate, neverwinter nights, Solasta etc

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"D&D Based Video Games" are just fundamentally a different experience though. They are a video game set in the same game world as D&D, not a video game about playing D&D. Its like playing a Harry Potter video game instead of reading the book

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true

nocturne wagon
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Is it a lot of mony to begin?

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the basics are completely free

smoky adder
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Nah, you can play for years without paying a dime.

fallen surge
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The basic rules are free. You can pay for additional optional rule books if you want new content and such

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Were can I found it?

ornate kiln
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It’s also included in this list with some other helpful starter links. ☝️

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Is the tough feat more benefial when taken early on? At level 3, would you then get something like 60+ hp as a fighter?

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No, you would get 6 HP at level 3. The Tough feat is equally beneficial at any level you take it.

dapper gulch
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No clue where the 60+ HP is coming from tho.

Edit: oh I got it.

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Thanks everyone

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@vale shell yup have fun

keen iron
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How do spells and spell slots work for elemental monks

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Monks get neither spells nor spell slots in general, so it’d work however whatever feat or multiclass feature says it would.

smoky adder
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You can spend additional Ki Points to upcast the spell, as outlined under "Casting Elemental Spells".

slow hawk
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It explains how the spellcasting works

keen iron
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Ok

smoky adder
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Fist of Four Thunders, for example:

You can spend 2 ki points to cast thunderwave.

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At fifth level, you can add an additional ki point to increase the spell level by one (casting it as a level 2 spell).

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But as a level 5 monk, you can only spend a max of 3 ki points on a spell, so that's as high as you can go.

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At least until you reach level 9 and the limit increases.

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hello guys! I am new in dnd and really liked the game. But tbh I don't have friends to play it with. Any suggestions?

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tbh both are fine with me

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# thorny pond hello guys! I am new in dnd and really liked the game. But tbh I don't have frie...

For in-person, you might be able to find a group through your local game store! Many of them have D&D nights etc. There is also organized play called "Adventurer's League (AL)" if that catches your eye. That style of play kind of helps with people who need to drop-in/out more frequently.

For online, you can check out places like this server - specifically channels like #find-a-game. There are other options such as forums on Roll20 dot net and subreddits like r/lfg. Start Playing dot Games is a web-app that organizes tables and players and is geared towards paid games - though free options are available there, too (but of course, they go fast!).

Good luck! ✌️

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Hello there!
I'm new to this all and just wanted to ask if someone has any suggestion were i should take a look into? or like basics? i'm greatfull for everything and anything really

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Welcome! There's some good links here to get you started:

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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?
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Hello ! I am rather new to DnD, and I was looking for a little pre-made campaign on Roll20 that I could play with some cousins to have some fun and a little campaign ! I only dm twice on OS and they only played on those 2 OS, so we are rather beginners but we wanted to try out a full campaign together ! Thank you for your advices 🙏

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Lost Mine of Phandelver is also available for free if you do want to program it in manually and save money.