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sudden otter
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It's not quite a rule but druids in the PHB do say (druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal)

timid locust
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Are you trying to find a way to circumnavigate the "druids can't wear metal armor" rule? Every DM I've ever played with is happy to ignore it

smoky hazel
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Oh ok good cause I had a funny idea where my warforged Druid character integrates the armor and just get hair made of chains

timid locust
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That's cute! Check with your DM and hopefully they'll let you

smoky hazel
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I’ll keep that in mind thanks

timid locust
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Some people take that blurb as flavor to ignore, while others consider it rules written in stone. It depends on the table!

smoky hazel
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It would make sense to circumnavigate because I am metal

timid locust
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A bit silly for a Warforged to be unwilling to don metal, I agree haha

wary igloo
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Me and my little brother are new to dnd and we're really interested in learning how to play any advice?

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

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smoky adder
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But if you've got any specific questions, ask away!

wary igloo
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Thanks!

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Are you allowed to have a multiclass character btw or is that game specific? This is the most I was looking for tbh-

fresh fable
timid locust
wary igloo
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Ohhh ok! Thanks!

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I'll probably edit my character sheet per game when i get more experience and start multiclassing then!

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Lots of friends want me to start and my brother wants to join too

smoky adder
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Yeah, if you haven't actually joined a game yet, I'd suggest coming up with a few loose ideas for characters.

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Then you can work with your DM to pick the best fit for that campaign and finalize any remaining details.

wary igloo
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We're using dnd beyond to keep track of characters I jus made my own for our first one hes making his right now

smoky adder
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What'd you make?

wary igloo
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I have to edit it buts its the twilight elf thing (i don't remember the exact name 😭 ) warlock paladin class cause they fit my needs for the character pretty well and uses a trident long sword combo

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He also knows either primordial or celestial like as the language modifier

smoky adder
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Why warlock+paladin specifically?

wary igloo
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Both of their descriptions fit my needs for the character plus his description

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Also shouldn't paladin and warlock work well together? Or did I misread it a lot-

viral pelican
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Generally, it's advisable to stay with a single class for a new player. Multiclassing adds a lot of complexity.

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And yes, Paladin and Warlock do work fairly well together mechanically, as they both use CHR. However, they are also two classes where the DM is encouraged to think a little more about the roleplay while thinking mechanically, because a Paladin's power is bound to their oath, and a Warlock's power is bound to their pact. So more...thematically challenging.

wary igloo
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I was jus curious about that I'll be sticking to paladin until i get more experience lmao-

viral pelican
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Good idea 🙂

smoky adder
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A lot about how your character is seen simply comes down to how they're described, too.

wary igloo
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Dungeon master gets to get more experience with that tho

smoky adder
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You could have a single-classed paladin, and simply say they've entered into a pact with their god.

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Or a single classed-warlock, and simply say they have a strong faith in their patron.

wary igloo
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I jus want access to certain abilities as well lmao-

sour pine
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Who’s can help learn to play in here?

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

smoky adder
cobalt frigate
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Are you having some trouble with the rules?

sour pine
cobalt frigate
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If you want to try your hand at DMing, head on over to #dm-discussion to ask for advice.

smoky adder
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There's some good starter links here. 👇

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sour pine
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Can a dungeon master play the game like the player or no?

smoky adder
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I'd say it's generally risky to try and do both.

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It's doable, but there's some clear pitfalls.

sour pine
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Will I might try it but I want to try to be a player first

cobalt frigate
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It's generally frowned upon for DMs to have a player character (PC) in the adventure they're DMing because they have knowledge the players don't (such as where all the monsters, traps, and treasure are located).

sour pine
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Ok

quartz crescent
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Mornin'

cobalt frigate
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The DM already plays all of the NPCs (non-player characters) and monsters that aren't PCs...

sour pine
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I know but I want to try to be a player first

smoky adder
cobalt frigate
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Then be a player first before you try your hand at DMing. That way you can learn the rules and how the game is played under the guidance of a DM.

sour pine
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Do y’all have a spot or no?

cobalt frigate
smoky adder
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More info here on how to find a game, too. 👇

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cobalt frigate
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Be warned that there are waaaaaaay more players than DMs so it may take you a while to find a table you like.

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Finding a good group of people to play with is like dating.

quartz crescent
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Hey just wondering, what channel do i go to if i want clarification on something like a rule or ability?

smoky adder
quartz crescent
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Thx

wanton gyro
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Hi? I am sorry to bother, I never play DND but I been curious about it, is it any fun?

fresh fable
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Yes yes it is

timid locust
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We wouldn't be here if it wasn't fun ☺️

wanton gyro
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That is great, I been trying to find people as I am a very curious person

frail kindle
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It would be worth picking up a starter set, they're relatively inexpensive and give you some decent places to start.

cobalt frigate
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Some of us have been playing D&D for decades!

wanton gyro
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Thought I must ask and sorry if this is completely dumb. I am a huge, (and I mean in a nut shell) are there necromancy in dnd? I haven’t looked deep into it yet, I am a big necromancy fan, in any game

cobalt frigate
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Yes, necromancy is a school of magic as part of the wizard class.

timid locust
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There is! Check out the wizard class in the basic rules

wanton gyro
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I’ll make sure to do that

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Also another question is it only a bord game?

cobalt frigate
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You can play in person or online — people do play virtually as well, especially during the pandemic.

wanton gyro
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That is awsome@to know I kinda live. Far away from normal people.

smoky adder
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At its simplest, it's just you and your friends telling a story together.

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The top link here is a good intro. 👇

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sweet geyser
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Hey sorry for interrupting! Would you guys advise a newer dm to add self written quests to add onto an official campaign? Or just play it as the book says for a first game?

smoky adder
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No right or wrong answer there!

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Do whatever you think your group will enjoy. 👍

viral pelican
sweet geyser
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Cool thanks guys :))

warped tree
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Hello, I want to start to play dungeons and dragons, is there any good starter pack or something like that?

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If someone can recommend me something, that would help out a lot

cobalt frigate
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Yes, there's the Starter Set you can buy from stores and online.

warped tree
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Ok, Thank you

cobalt frigate
warped tree
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sweet reef
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Hey

smoky adder
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Welcome!

sweet reef
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Am new

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Can someone voice call and help me understand

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I need help

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.

sweet reef
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Ok

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Can u send a link

smoky adder
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The links were already sent there. ☝️

sweet reef
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Ok

static sage
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can dnd playable online? or i need board game?

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(i don't know anything about dnd)

cobalt frigate
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D&D isn't a traditional board game.

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You can play D&D in person or online.

static sage
smoky adder
vocal prism
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Anyone have anytips for a first time dm running the dragon at icespire peak campaign?

sweet reef
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No

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Am new

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But am getting a hang of it

harsh fjord
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Read the module in full. Take a look at YouTube guides. Even if you don't use them as is, they might get your own gears moving.

smoky adder
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?dmtips

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The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

uncut patio
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?tips

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?playertips

sweet reef
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I just finished making my character

smoky adder
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Nice! What kind?

sweet reef
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Elf

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High elf

fleet field
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What class?

deep mortar
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I don't play much DnD, only played twice, but im going to try my first game as dm! Im making a campaign right now

unreal glacier
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Hay y’all I’m looking for a group that me and my BF can play in we both are fairly new so we will need help just dm me if interested

fleet field
slow hawk
deep mortar
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yeah but, i kinda already have item ideas

echo kelp
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You can always attach homebrew ideas/plots on top of a prewritten adventure.

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Can save time when most of the framework is already in place.

deep mortar
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eh, i want to just try my own story Y'know

echo kelp
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Yeah sure! D&D has a lot of creative possibilities - good luck and have fun!

deep mortar
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i created a short campaign and the person iw as gonna play with cant do it rn, sad

sleek meadow
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been playing dnd on and off, still a relative newcomer. have covid atm so am looking for a nice group that needs a bard : ))

deep mortar
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come join @sleek meadow

candid thorn
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When spells say humanoid does it mean things that are similar build to humans like goblins and eleves

smoky adder
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Yeah

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Two arms, two legs, and a head.

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Well…

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Sorry, let me back that up.

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When a spell says humanoid, it’s specifically referring to the humanoid creature type — one of 13.

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That creature type is characterized by having a humanoid shape (two arms, two legs, and a head).

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But some monsters may belong to other creature types even if they fit that description.

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Your typical giant, for example, unsurprisingly has a creature type of giant.

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Zombies and skeletons have the undead creature type.

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As a player you probably won’t know an individual monster’s creature type, and that’s fine. The mystery is part of what makes the game fun.

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But if you see something that doesn’t have that shape, you may want to cast a different spell. dndLol

pearl crescent
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Would I go to Homebrew discussion to talk about how I would create a specific type of monster?

smoky adder
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Yes indeed 👍

pearl crescent
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Ok

candid thorn
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How do I know which spells can be cast using an arcane focus

smoky adder
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You’d first need a rule that tells you you can use an arcane focus.

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Like a wizard’s Spellcasting feature.

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That will tell you which spells you can use that for.

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(In a wizard’s case, it can be used for wizard spells.)

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You’d then need to check the spell’s material components.

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If it doesn’t have any, a focus does nothing.

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It also can’t be used if the material components have a gold cost or if they’re consumed.

candid thorn
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So a great old one Warlock can’t cast Evards Black Tentacles without the giant tentacle because it’s not a Warlock spell even though great one lets them use it

rare kiln
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@kindred dust hi

mossy walrus
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Spells added from a subclass are counted as spells for that class even if they do not appear on the class's list of spells.

The Great Old One lets you choose from an expanded list of spells when you learn a warlock spell. The following spells are added to the warlock spell list for you.

echo kelp
rare kiln
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oh that’s my friend

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they invited me here

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was simply greeting them and showing that i have joined

kindred dust
rare kiln
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hello

echo kelp
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Then direct message them next time - the server is not intended to be a "ping my friends" server.

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But welcome!

smoky adder
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In general, any spell you learn through your class counts as a spell for that class.

vale shell
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what exactly is adventure's league? from what i can understand it's just a game using rules as written right?

smoky adder
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It’s specifically designed for organized play sessions.

echo kelp
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valid nacelle
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does XdY mean X is the number of dice and Y is the dice side?

smoky adder
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It’s commonly used for things like conventions or game stores.

valid nacelle
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thanks

smoky adder
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The idea is that by using a specific set of rules, you can then take your character around to any Adventurer’s League game and join in.

vale shell
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so its like a west march but for official rules?

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am i understanding that correctly?

smoky adder
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More like a West March than your typical game of D&D, sure.

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In that you may not be playing with the same specific people every session.

vale shell
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@smoky adder

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gotcha thanks

smoky adder
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But different from a West March in that you’re not all really playing in a shared world together.

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The outcome of one session won’t necessarily have any impact on any other, except for your own character’s story.

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Whereas in a West March, if one group liberates a castle, for example, that impacts every group who interacts with the castle.

severe harbor
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hi112hellob

smoky adder
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Welcome welcome!

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

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

severe harbor
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umm what do you guys talk about here

smoky adder
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This channel is for helping people get started with D&D.

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So if you’ve got any questions about the game or how to play, there’s a bunch of helpful people here happy to answer.

dull cliff
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Looking for a group to play with I'm brand new to dnd got a few friends who play heard some fun storys so I decided to get in on it too

torn timber
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how much a factor are rations?

hard sail
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hi i need a party so if anyone needs a rogue or bard im here

smoky adder
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Welcome! You can head over here to start looking. 👇

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hard sail
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no ones their

smoky adder
torn timber
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gotcha.

smoky adder
torn timber
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question about campaign worlds. i know my character needs to fit the role of the campaign worlds but how would i know what campaign world the AL i played at. would that be be said at the beginning of the adventure. sorry i have more dumb questions but slowing it down abit.

smoky adder
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#adventurers-league is probably the best place to ask if you’re looking to get started with AL.

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Haven’t really played it myself, but I believe they have different seasons, and each season uses one of the official campaign settings.

sinful matrix
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I wanna play a dnd thing for a bit and see if I like it. I got two chars so idk

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I know the basics and all

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But like the other stuff is just unknown to me

smoky adder
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You could try joining what’s known as a one-shot.

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A short, self-contained adventure that’s typically completed in a single session.

sinful matrix
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Oh nice

torn timber
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thank you tuna 😄

sinful matrix
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Also, what about being a dungeon master? Do you have to have an Manual to know how to be a dm? Or can you just like wing it with your own story and stuff

untold widget
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hi

shadow phoenix
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How does someone become a dm

smoky adder
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A leap of faith! dndLol

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livid bear
candid thorn
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Does it say anywhere that Xanthars book and Tashas book are official or if they’re just optional?

smoky adder
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They’re both.

smoky adder
candid thorn
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Like can a dm say Eldritch Adept isn’t an official feat so you can’t use it?

smoky adder
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Feats in general are an optional rule, even in the PHB.

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But yes, a DM can also choose not to allow any specific feat if they wish.

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Or even a whole book.

paper moss
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hi 🙂

slow hawk
smoky adder
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You’d need two levels to get invocations.

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But technically multiclassing is also an optional rule. dndLol

candid thorn
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But if I use the eldritch adept feat I get it first level right

smoky adder
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If you’re playing a character that gets a feat at first level, sure.

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Variant human, for example.

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Which again, is an optional rule. 😛

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If your campaign uses the optional feat rules from chapter 6, your Dungeon Master might allow these variant traits, all of which replace the human’s Ability Score Increase trait.

hard sail
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no ones in find a gsme so im asking here does anyone need a rogue or bard

smoky adder
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Asking to join a game is only allowed in specific channels, as explained in #find-a-game.

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There’s plenty of games available. You just need to follow the instructions there.

candid thorn
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Is there somewhere that’s a guide for the character sheet and that says how to calculate everything on the character sheet like armor class, iniative etc.

silver forge
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well, chapter 1 is a step by step guide to character creation, unless you are looking for something to calculate it all for you, in which case d&d beyond has a built in character creator

smoky adder
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Initiative is a Dexterity check, so it's typically equal to your Dexterity modifier.

candid thorn
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What about atk bonus in the attacks and spellcasting part of the sheet how do you calculate those

cobalt frigate
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That's based on your class/level

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If you're proficient with a weapon then you add your Proficiency Bonus plus the relevant modifer (typically Str or Dex, depending on the weapon type).

candid thorn
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Where does it say

mossy walrus
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for spellcasting, will say in the class description of all casting-capable classes (and subclasses) with the calculation provided to figure out spellcasting attack bonus as well as spellcasting DC

candid thorn
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For weapons

cobalt frigate
candid thorn
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I know the profiency bonus I don’t what to put in the atk bonus box on the sheet

smoky adder
candid thorn
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So strength + proficiency for melee dex + profiency for ranged weapons

smoky adder
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Assuming you’re proficient with those weapons, yes.

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Warlocks have proficiency with simple weapons.

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So you wouldn’t add your proficiency to any martial weapons, like a longsword.

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If it’s a finesse weapon, like a dagger, you can choose STR or DEX.

candid thorn
smoky adder
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You’d be proficient with the pact weapon itself.

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So if you make a longsword, yes, you’d add your proficiency bonus.

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But if you pick up a regular longsword, you would not.

candid thorn
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But it costs an action to create it then another action to attack with it?

smoky adder
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Yes

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But you can create it before you enter the cave, and then use it the whole time you’re inside.

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You don’t have to recreate it during every combat unless you dismiss it after every one.

candid thorn
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If my strength is -1, and I have +2 profiency, does that mean with a greatsword that I’m proficient with my atk bonus is just 1?

mossy walrus
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Correct....is this still in regards to a Warlock...?

candid thorn
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Yea the pact of the blade

fleet field
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You may want to take the hexblade subclass

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Lets you use charisma for your pact weapon

mossy walrus
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Aye. Pact of the Blade may not provide you much if you have a low Strength or Dex score. Either going Hexblade subclass would help with this by allowing you to utilize your Charisma for your attack modifier; or look at perhaps Pact of the Chain or Tome

candid thorn
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I dont want to do Tome and for Chain you can use find familiar by picking a invocation

fleet field
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Chain gives you more options with it

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If you’re set on blade tho check out hexblade for your subclass

mossy walrus
candid thorn
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Oh nvm its Book of Ancient Secrets and requires Tome

mossy walrus
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Correct

candid thorn
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Are there official pictures of the spells anywhere? Even if it’s just a few

golden pawn
golden pawn
exotic crown
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hi

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im new here and wanting to create or join a group and meet amazing people

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I want to immerse myself into dnd since it is an amazing thing

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

exotic crown
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i dont think so ?

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.

exotic crown
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thanks

cobalt frigate
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After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.

exotic crown
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the tutorial videos are helpful, and the basic rules ch.13 didn't know about that and learned about usisng magic properly

cobalt frigate
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Don't bother with Part 4's chapters.

exotic crown
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oh ok

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i understand the rules

hazy girder
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does readying a spell initiate combat?

kindred carbon
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How do difficult checks work

hazy girder
kindred carbon
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I just don't know how to difficulty check

hazy girder
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you set a dc

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and then you have them roll a d20 + modifier from them

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if its the same or higher you succeed

viral pelican
# kindred carbon How do difficult checks work

An Ability check happens when a player wants to do something that has a chance of failure. The DM will say which skill is to be used (which can be a tool, if you have the proficiency). The player rolls a d20, and adds modifiers. The DM will decide the difficulty, and the roll must match or exceed it.

Sometimes, the DC will be set by a contested roll - i.e. the number to beat is a roll by another character like an NPC. This is often the case with Stealth vs Perception, and Deception vs Insight, for example.

kindred carbon
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Requiring a successful DC 15 strength (athletics) check to climb

hazy girder
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does readying a spell initiate combat tho

kindred carbon
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Does 2d6 mean that someone has to throw 2 6 sided dice?

viral pelican
hazy girder
kindred carbon
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I'm playing g the philander campaign with my friends as first time DM, so it's alot to take in

viral pelican
exotic crown
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sweet

candid thorn
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Is chill touch or toll the dead more liked generally

exotic crown
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im trying to join/create a new campaign and I was recommended to join this server

fleet field
kindred carbon
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So when the dc 15 strength check is what I read.. what does that do foe my adventurers

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*for

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Also, does my party have to roll for perception, and the enemy roll for dexterity everytime its written in the adventure book, or does the initial rolls count until the encounter changes

viral pelican
# kindred carbon So when the dc 15 strength check is what I read.. what does that do foe my adven...

If it just says Strength, then players roll a D20, and add their Strength Modifier. If they have a Strenght of 10, their modifier will be 0. If it was 12, then you add +1.

Then, if their roll, plus their modifier is greater than or equal to 15, they succeed.

It will more usually say a skill and an Ability, like Athletics (Strength). If it says that, then a player with proficiency in the Athletics Skill can also add their Proficiency bonus to the roll.

viral pelican
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For example...

A goblin is hiding, and characters can spot it by succeeding on a Wisdom (Perception) check contested by the goblin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check.

The Goblin's character sheet says that their Stealth rolls are +6, which takes into account their Dexterity modifier, and their Stealth proficiency. So the DM rolls a d20 for the goblin, and adds 6. The players roll d20's. They add their wisdom modifier, and If they have proficiency with perception, they also add their proficiency modifier. And player whose result meets or exceed the goblin's, will see the goblin.

As for when you repeat it, it's up to the DM. I would usually repeat this on any new occasion they encounter this goblin. So if they pass through the room once, they would check for that time...if they leave and pass through again, check again. But that's my choice as DM.

candid thorn
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When you guys have a character sheet irl do you write everything in pencil then erase stuff when you level up or what do people do cuz I was gonna print it out

fleet field
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I would print it out but leave stuff you’re likely to change blank so you can write it in with pencil and erase it if needed

slow hawk
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digital forms can make it easier to edit it

candid thorn
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Everytime you level up tho or get ability score improvement or something

slow hawk
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im not sure what your question is…?

I mean, yes a pencil works

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There’s no trick to it…whatever is convenient and most legible for you, do that

candid thorn
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I mean were you suggesting I print out a new one everytime I level up

slow hawk
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You can do whatever works for you

candid thorn
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Do a lot of people just have it on their phone and change it as the game goes on or what do most people do

slow hawk
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Yes

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Again, use whatever works for you

viral pelican
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Levelling up, you are more usually going to be adding things. There's only a few level ups where you will have an opportunity to change your ability scores.

The main problem with frequent eraser use is spell slots, and HP.

candid thorn
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Do most people use pencil or phone or something else

fleet field
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I play online

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But also in person

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For online we all use ddb

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For in person some of my players use ddb, and some have pdf character sheets

slow hawk
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I think the point is…do what works for you. Don’t worry what other people use?

We laid out the options

Use a pencil and erase
Use a pen, but then you need to replace then sheet to change it
Use digital

Use whatever works for you

hazy girder
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how does challenge rating work? and what does it have to do with the xp

crude musk
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It's an indicator of how tough a monster is based on how much damage it can do and how much health and AC it has

viral pelican
crude musk
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Each CR has an associated xp value that is used for two things:

  1. A reward if you're using XP leveling
  2. Determining how many monsters to include in an encounter
viral pelican
viral pelican
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This is also chapter 13 of the basic rules

hazy girder
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"Weird Insight. The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the nothic wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about the target. The target automatically wins if it is immune to being charmed." What kind of a secret could it be?

ornate kiln
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thats up to the DM and the player to figure out

solemn light
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Could before running the nothic fight, ask the players to send the DM a fact or secret about their PCs, and ask for it to be dramatic, or dark, or so on. Something the DM can use for the scene. it might never come up, but the DM knowing these thigns is good anyway

ornate kiln
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yeah if possible, its better to sort this out before the fight and not during

candid thorn
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Is the max ability score you can have for stuff like charisma and dexterity 20?

ornate kiln
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without magic items, yes

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Barbarian can get to 24 in CON and STR at level 20. All other classes and all other stats need magic items to surpass the 20 limit

hazy girder
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DO you need a check to evaluate the cost of an item? If yes, what?

ornate kiln
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that would be up to your DM. there are no set rules for deteriming an item's price and the pricing itself for magic items is generally also left up to the DM, with some vague guidelines

hazy girder
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which stat would that mainly be on tho

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wisdom? ALso which stat is memory

ornate kiln
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Well I personally would use intelligence (Arcana) but that is up to the DM too

hazy girder
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wb memory

ornate kiln
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intelligence is generally associated with memory

dapper gulch
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There aren’t any explicit “memory” checks, tho if you’re a spellcaster having your main stat higher generally means you have access to more spells.

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But yeah if someone is trying to remember a thing and we want to roll for it I’d use intelligence as well.

ornate kiln
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Arcana, Religion, History etc are all explicitly about recalling knowledge

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Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason.

dapper gulch
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Oh I just mean in the most general terms there’s no “memory” skill. There’s skills that lean on memory like the ones you’re describing.

candid thorn
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Does disuise self let you change your face

dapper gulch
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Yes. Your face is a part of yourself.

candid thorn
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Do The Book of Ancient Secrets spells cost a spell slot or not? All the other eldritch invocations say if they cost a slot or they dont except that one

viral pelican
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They don't cost a spell slot, because you can only cast them as rituals, and ritual casting doesn't consume a spell slot.

uneven hedge
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hello im a newcomer and im wondering if anybody would be willing to make me a wizard level 5 build. I'm gonna play dnd with some friends but i have no clue on how to make myself a character

calm heron
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Heyo im new spent a hour and 45 min making a character about to pass out for the night. Never played d&d before in my life but im extremely interested in playing so yeah I look forward to being apart of the community and learning all I can.

fresh fable
lyric fjord
thorn summit
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Hello all! Very new player and i'm just here cause- why not. Nice to meet y'all!

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Also, trying to make a druid and i'm slightly confused about the differences between cantrips, prepared and known spells?

hazy girder
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"Characters gain advantage on ability checks made to find the slightly ajar secret door" How would I explain to a character he has advantage when he is looking for a door

ornate kiln
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cantrips are "level 0" spells that you can cast at will. you know a few but your choice is mostly locked in

Druids know all leveled spells that they have spellslots for (ignoring multiclassing for a moment), but can only prepare a few of those every long rest.

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you dont prepare cantrips

thorn summit
ornate kiln
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basically, yes

thorn summit
ornate kiln
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yes, if you look at the druid table, you see what spell slots you have at any given level

thorn summit
hazy girder
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"Characters gain advantage on ability checks made to find the slightly ajar secret door" How would I explain to a character he has advantage when he is looking for a door

ornate kiln
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if a Player says : i wanna look for a (secret) door, you tell them: make a perception check (some DMs might use investigation instead) with advantage

thorn summit
ornate kiln
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the numbers mean how many spell slots you have of that slot level. if you cast a 3rd level spell for example, you need a 3rd level slot, or higher

thorn summit
ornate kiln
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if your character is 5th level, they have 4 L1 spell slots, 3 L2 Spell slots and 2 L3 spell slots.

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for example

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at 3rd level, you have 4 first level and 2 L2 slots, so your first guess

thorn summit
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oh, but I can cast 6 1st level spells and only 2 2nd level ones

hazy girder
ornate kiln
thorn summit
ornate kiln
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some spells change on upcast some dont. its in each spell's description

thorn summit
ornate kiln
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np

tranquil mirage
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uhm is there someone who knows alot about dnd DMing and can you message me

dapper gulch
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You can also ask your questions here!

echo kelp
storm willow
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what this?

viral pelican
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This is the newcomers channel!

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I hit the wrong punctuation, meant to be enthusiastic rather than sarcastic 😅

storm willow
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so how does one get started into dnd?

viral pelican
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?new

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Is watching d&d a good way to learn? Specifically, DImension20 campaigns

viral pelican
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Read the basic rules (at least the parts for players), and the videos in the link above will help

viral pelican
storm willow
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I got a character. that a friend helped me out with. not sure if its good. where could i get it looked at?

thorn summit
viral pelican
thorn summit
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does that count? i'm not really confused

viral pelican
viral pelican
thorn summit
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Alr sick, thanks man!

storm willow
viral pelican
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This server doesn't allow embeds

viral pelican
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Right so you'll have to upload it to another website and then share a link here

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I think Scribd works like imgur for pdfs? You just have to decline to register? I'm not sure I don't use it myself

storm willow
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scribd?

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Idk what to do then..

smoky adder
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Scribd is a website. You could also try Google Docs or One Drive.

viral pelican
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Like I said, you can find a website to upload it. I understand that Scribd is one such website, but don't use it myself. Alternatively, take screenshots and put them on imgur.

storm willow
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actually i got an idea for it.

grizzled dawn
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Say a party of players are in a town/settlement and wish to regain all their hit dice, so they take a long rest which gives them half their hit dice back to use. If they wanted to regain all their hit dice, couldn't they just say something like "we linger round town all day until we can long rest again", then just like that they'd regain all their hit dice.
My question is doesn't this scenario just negate the half hit dice rule? Is this fine and do players usually do this? Thanks in advance if anyone is willing to answer.

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or am I misunderstanding the long rest rule?

smoky adder
true shard
smoky adder
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(e.g. the bad guys get a head start)

viral pelican
smoky adder
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It all depends on the situation.

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But it’s generally up to players to decide when they want to rest.

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Staying or not is a choice, and choices shape the story either way.

grizzled dawn
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Right yea, thanks for answering. That makes sense, so it's more up to the campaign/story the DM has used to put time pressure on the party. That's fun

storm willow
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xD

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just did one page of 12 to see if it would work

smoky adder
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Looks good! dndCheers

viral pelican
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Yup can't see any problems

storm willow
feral portal
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Hi 👋

storm willow
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hallo

viral pelican
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Ahoy

storm willow
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hola

bright swan
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Hello everyone, I just played for the first time yesterday at a local venue and had a great time!

velvet jetty
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that's awesome

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what happened? What character did you play? Any moments stick out?

atomic orchid
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Hey, is there anyone running a campaign I can join?

smoky adder
bright swan
# velvet jetty that's awesome

I played as a rogue and there were 5 of us in total. One guy was more experienced and played as a new Bard character and he was able to communicate with a giant spider and then used vicious mockery to insult him and then played the lute right after. lol.

thorn summit
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Does anyone knows ways to familiarize myself with D&D? I currently can't play any irl but I want to at understand at least when I do.

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

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the demo was fun!

smoky adder
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Beyond that, then, you could try watching some liveplays.

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On Youtube or Twitch.

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There’s this one next weekend to celebrate the new book this month.

weak hazel
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Hey everyone, looking for some advice.

I'm gonna be teaching a friend and her kids how to play DND and I want to make them each a welcome kit.

I've ordered them dice sets in their favorite colors, as well as a notebook, a cute bag to carry them, a dice tray, and a laminated cheat sheet that shows them what they can do each turn/reminders for core rules
Does anyone have suggestions for what I could add to this?

smoky adder
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What age range are the kids?

weak hazel
smoky adder
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Gotcha. If they’d been any younger, I would have suggested something to track things like hit points and spell slots.

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But at that age, they probably don’t need it.

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I take it they haven’t made their characters yet, correct?

weak hazel
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They've never played before, they're just a nerdy family and they're excited about the idea. I want to make sure their first time playing is a positive and memorable one

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I'd be teaching them core rules, races, everything

smoky adder
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They give kind of a simplified overview of the game.

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But then they’d have something they can look through on their own to see if it sparks any ideas or questions.

weak hazel
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That's a great idea! Thanks

smoky adder
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Wizards & Spells, for example, gives a simple two-page overview of each spellcasting class, then two pages describing a notable member of that class.

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There’s a little flowchart to help pick a spellcasting class, too.

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And then a few example descriptions of spells for each level.

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There was the D&D movie that came out this year, too.

weak hazel
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Thanks, those dicelings are adorable too.

I think for now, I'll stick to a cheatsheet rather than splurging on the book set as getting the above things is already adding up quite a bit, especially with shipping to where I live not being free.

plain cypress
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hi all best way two find a online group

echo kelp
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?looking

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plain cypress
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ok thanks

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For just a regular old game of DND, what sourcebooks do I need for all character customization options? Far as I can tell I need Player's Handbook, DM's Guide, Xanathar's Guide, Tasha's Cauldron, Swordcoast Adventure and Fizban's Treasury?

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viral pelican
brisk token
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A few of the adventure modules also have Backgrounds listed in them, like Tomb of Annihiilation and Saltmarsh

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Nah Artificer is reprinted in Tasha's

viral pelican
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Don't worry about collecting them all though. You'll have a great time just with the PLayer's Handbook.

smoky adder
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The four biggest bang-for-buck choices are:

  • Player’s Handbook
  • Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
  • Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
  • Monsters of the Multiverse
brisk token
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Only need Eberron these days if you want the world building stuff

smoky adder
viral pelican
smoky adder
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If you’re using D&D Beyond, you can also buy character options individually instead of getting the whole book.

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Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.

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cobalt frigate
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Someone in your campaign needs to have the Master Tier subscription on D&D Beyond (typically it's the DM since players can rotate out) so the digital books can be shared among the people in the campaign.

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echo kelp
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Yeah you can buy pieces just for yourself to use

spice widget
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Perfect. Spent a bunch of time making my Death Cleric and I was worried I'd need to start from scratch with a Tempest

echo kelp
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Just be aware that if the DM says Players Handbook only, you probably shouldn't wander in with a class/race that isn't in the PHB.

spice widget
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I've already talked to him about it.

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The only concern was the mechanics of it on DND Beyond

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond does a decent job - there's a few areas with some of the newer book releases where they don't have a feature working as desired (or at all in some rare cases) but most stuff works fine.

brisk token
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I find DND Beyond is actually the easiest way to introduce new players to mechanics, as the website does a lot of the math for the player and ensures they don't "mess up" their character sheet

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It's not perfect, but imo it's the best character building on the internet, leaps better than Roll20s Charactermancer

upbeat bolt
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Should i make a character before i try to join a game? is there different characters for different like types of game I am very new

sudden otter
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Sure. You can. And yes, different characters can be kinda tailored to different settings. Or can be quite out of place in certain settings, if you expect to keep the reactions of the locals realistic.

viral pelican
upbeat bolt
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alright i think ill just wait until the game so i know if there is restrictions

viral pelican
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Try building a basic character just so you know what works, and get familiar with the classes.

full pebble
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So I have a question what's yall opinion on character backstories should I be making a full on short story on my character background or should I be doing bulletin points with a few supporting sentences to help show how the event molded the character into who they are now

cobalt frigate
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Remember that the DM has to read other players' backstories as well, not just yours. Your backstory should be a foundation, not your entire life story. Keep it brief otherwise your DM's eyes may glaze over.

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Assuming you're starting at level 1, your character is just starting their adventuring career so avoid things like "I slew a dragon and a horde of ogres" when you have 0 xp as whatever class you are...

sudden otter
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I keep the backstory plot points vague, gives room to develop the details as you play the character

sweet reef
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Hey

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I need help with dice roll

fresh fable
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More details please

cobalt frigate
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What's the issue?

sweet reef
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Like how it works

cobalt frigate
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Did you read the Basic Rules yet?

candid thorn
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Does foresight give you advantage on attacks and enemies disadvantage on attacks for 8 hours?

cobalt frigate
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That's what the spell description says:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/foresight

You touch a willing creature and bestow a limited ability to see into the immediate future. For the duration,** the target can't be surprised and has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. Additionally, other creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target for the duration.**

candid thorn
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I’m just confused on the 8 hours part

cobalt frigate
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8 hours is the duration of the spell unless the spell ends earlier if you cast the spell again.

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It is a 9th level spell afterall.

smoky adder
split portal
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Can someone help me install that d&d app?

split portal
west haven
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wdym

split portal
cobalt frigate
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You go to your app store for your mobile device and install it.

west haven
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^

split portal
cobalt frigate
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You create an account.

split portal
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Ok

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I'll try

cobalt frigate
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This is just like every app.

candid thorn
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Do you still lose a spell slot if you miss a spell?

brisk token
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You use the spell slot to cast the spell, regardless if it works or hits

cobalt frigate
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It's like a bullet from a gun. That bullet isn't going to remain in the chamber if it misses after being fired.

spice widget
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With DND Beyond, is there a known issue with the character sheet not counting proficiencies from background?

smoky adder
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What background?

cobalt frigate
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Which skills are being affected?

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smoky adder
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It’s probably a caching issue.

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It seems to happen sometimes with custom backgrounds specifically.

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If you correctly selected everything in the builder, though, it will show up eventually.

cobalt frigate
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?new @lyric fjord

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For a custom background can you choose one language and one tool

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It says choose a total of two tool proficiencies or languages

smoky adder
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Yeah, you can do one and one.

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As long as the total number of proficiencies you choose from those categories doesn’t exceed two.

harsh hatch
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Any games tonight

echo kelp
candid thorn
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What are the things you can have advantage and disadvantage on?

fleet field
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All rolls pretty much

calm cliff
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yeah, d20 rolls, specifically attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and probably more that I'm not thinking of

fleet field
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Initiative although that counts as an ability check

calm cliff
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right yeah I thought about that and considered it as such

cyan kiln
# candid thorn What are the things you can have advantage and disadvantage on?

Your DM decides when you have advantage, if the DM thinks you have a high chance of succeeding on a roll then you'll get advantage (rolling 2 d20 and taking the higher number) and if they think that you'll fail you're roll disadvantage (rolling 2d20 and taking the lowest number). It should also be stated you still add your ability modifier to whatever you're rolling with advtange/disadvantage.

calm cliff
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all true, and you'll often gain advantage or be imposed disadvantage by mechanics via class features, racial traits, spell effects, etc.

cyan kiln
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Oh right, that too.

smoky adder
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It’s not necessarily if they think you’ll succeed or fail, but whether the present situation makes it easier or harder to succeed.

cyan kiln
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Yeah, I worded it weird I meant if they think it's easier to succeed/fail.

candid thorn
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So like if you’re in mud, the dm might say you have disadvantage on attack? Or is that already an official thing

cyan kiln
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Well that would depend on how far away the person is from you you're attacking, if they're in range (5 feet normally) then you'd probably have advantage because the target can't move to dodge the attack. Meanwhile if they're out of range, unless you're making a ranged attack I believe you'd have disadvantage due to the struggle to move through mud towards your oppoent. This all depends on what your DM says though and if you have any features that would change this (I don't know of any).

sweet geyser
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Hey sorry as a DM would i reveal if a human npc is a dragon in a human guise to the players or would I keep that private until it is revealed in the campaign?

cyan kiln
sweet geyser
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Awesome thank you!

bright swan
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I created a character on dnd beyond and I have an account with roll20 is there anything else I need to do to become and online player?

cobalt frigate
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You need to find a table to play with.

surreal plank
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Hello anyone have a group I can join?

smoky adder
candid thorn
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For making a custom background do you have to actually choose a background? It’s not custom all the way? It says “You can either use
the equipment package from your background or spend coin on gear as described in chapter 5.” Does that mean I can only choose equipment that one of the backgrounds has?

harsh fjord
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That or use the money from your class and buy equipment.

smoky adder
candid thorn
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But the customize background thing says “equipment from your background” but if you’re customizing the background from nothing what equipment is it talking about

harsh fjord
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To customize a background, you can replace one feature with any other one, choose any two skills, and choose a total of two tool proficiencies or languages from the sample backgrounds. You can either use the equipment package from your background or spend coin on gear as described in the Equipment section.

A custom background is kind of pick-and-choose from existing backgrounds, so if you wanted to, you'd take the equipment package from one already published.

candid thorn
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And I also get the equipment from my class?

harsh fjord
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If you don't take the starting gold, yes.

candid thorn
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Is stuff that requires the enemy to make a constitution save generally very risky

mossy walrus
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Generally anything forcing a saving throw can be very risky depending on who is being affected, by what, and the current situation

candid thorn
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But constitution especially right

mossy walrus
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Again, it depends.

slow hawk
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There’s a risk in everything you do. make an attack? You might roll low. Force a save? They might roll high. Very little is assured

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Its always a balance

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As you progress you learn to minimize risk on your end and maximize your chances against enemies

mossy walrus
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What may be of high risk to one person is of little concern to another. Dex saves on AOE attacks can be unpleasant for most. For a Rogue or Monk? They practically laugh at them. That Wisdom save to avoid being charmed? Those with advantage against being charmed may not be as worried while those with immunity to being charmed laugh at it. Thus, it depends on a number of factors beyond just the type of save as even within those saves some things can be far worse than others

candid thorn
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For polymorph whats the difference between dropping to 0 hit points and dying?

slow hawk
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Some effects ignore HP and cause desth

fleet field
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When you drop to 0 hp when polymorphed you return back to your original form

slow hawk
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Nothing you need to worry about until higher levels

ornate kraken
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Any suggestions of where to start with a 2 player game?

manic wren
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I have no clue how to start can I get some help?

cobalt frigate
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I don’t get the range for vampiric touch it says self but you’re attacking someone

cobalt frigate
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Because you're casting the spell on yourself, not your melee ranged target. You're not obligated to attack (aka touch) another creature within the minute duration of the spell. Whereas with Shocking Grasp (which has a range of "Touch") the spell is part of the instantaneous melee spell attack.

candid thorn
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So you cast it on yourself then for one minute whenever you punch them or grab them or something it does the spell?

cobalt frigate
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Yes, if you do a melee spell attack

candid thorn
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If I use a dagger will it stack the spells damage with the daggers damage

cobalt frigate
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No, because you're doing a melee weapon attack with the dagger.
The Vampiric Touch will only trigger if you do a melee spell attack.

candid thorn
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Whats the difference

crude musk
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dagger = melee weapon attack
vampiric touch = melee spell attack

cobalt frigate
crude musk
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They're different ways of attacking

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Vampiric Touch gives you a spell attack you can use instead of other types of attack

candid thorn
#

Whats happening visually tho with a melee spell attack

slow hawk
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You can envision it however you want

slow hawk
#

Pick your anime inspiration and go buck wild

cobalt frigate
#

Narrative flavour is free.

slow hawk
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And the diff between spell and weapon attacks will be what ability you use. Weapon attacks (usually) str or dex, depending on the weapon. Spell attacks use your spell casting ability which comes down to your class

candid thorn
#

What are examples though? Punching? Flicking? Since you aren’t attacking with a melee weapon you just have to touch them with your hand in some way?

slow hawk
cobalt frigate
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Melee spell attacks involves a spell.
Melee weapon attack involves a weapon.

candid thorn
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So the only thing is I have to touch them just not with a melee weapon

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Or it can be a melee weapon but it wont do that melee weapons damage itll do the spell

cobalt frigate
#

That'll be up to your DM. Game mechanically you just roll your Melee Spell Attack without the benefits of a weapon in your hand (such as a magic weapon).

candid thorn
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And how close do I have to be? Whatever my speed is?

slow hawk
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The touch can be described in any manner you want, i imagine a DM wouldnt have a problem with describing the touch as done with anything providing all requirements of the spell are otherwise met

cobalt frigate
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Melee range (typically 5')

slow hawk
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Touch means within your reach, so 5ft , unless you have some other special feature

lyric fjord
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Hi i was looking to@find a game not sure where i can find one

lyric fjord
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thanks mate

fleet field
#

you should read the basic rules

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upbeat socket
#

hi all new around here ❤️
so i want to be a full support pure heals type healer, is that cleric? and if so what spec?

velvet jetty
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Life cleric fits the bill pretty nicely

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I'm sure druid paladin or bard get some sort of spec for it too. Just not sure what's it would be called

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Warlocks have celestial pact as well

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But life cleric is pretty much what you are looking for

upbeat socket
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life cleric sweet tyty

cursive estuary
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Hello

candid thorn
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Can you switch your mystic arcanum spells after leveling up?

echo kelp
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Rules as written, no you can not.
But DM's may change things.

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Oh wait - there is an exception if you're using Tasha's optional rules in which case at level 12 you can replace them on a level up.

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But yeah, depends on what rules are being used at your table.

exotic anchor
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As a Hafling i get a passive that lets me reroll when i Roll a 1. Can i do this everytime i Roll a 1? Or do i need to wait

chrome copper
#

Hey I am new to dnd how do I do a Campaign

exotic anchor
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They Post campaigns you can Join there

chrome copper
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Thank you

exotic anchor
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Yes

cyan kiln
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Or Lucky sorry.

exotic anchor
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I mean that one yea

cyan kiln
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I believe you can do with whenever (on a ability check, saving throw, or attack roll) but if you roll another 1 then you have to use that roll.

#

Like you have to use the new roll.

exotic anchor
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Yea

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Also when i attack

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I get a Bonus action

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Can i attack twice per Turn?

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By using it

cyan kiln
exotic anchor
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Cool thanks

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Can i use a Boomerang to Like throw at stuff and IT Like Brings it Back to ke

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Like Legend of Zelda boomerang

cyan kiln
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I don't think there's an offical thing for that, but with D&D anything is possible if you homebrew.

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Oh, no I'm wrong there is a boomerang.

exotic anchor
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Can i Rub glue onto it

cyan kiln
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It only does 1d4 damage though.

fresh fable
#

You would need to be an artificer to get returning weapon

exotic anchor
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Or does IT Always Bring me items when i throw IT at them

cyan kiln
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Not according to D&D Beyong I don't think.

pseudo dust
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You can do whatever you want if you have the stuff, wdrrhing else depends on the dm

exotic anchor
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But Boomerang comes Back

cyan kiln
exotic anchor
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Its a Boomerang

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No Magic needed

ornate kiln
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boomerang is not a fully official weapon, it also only comes back if you miss

exotic anchor
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So i cant Grab items with IT?

ornate kiln
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no

exotic anchor
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Aw

ornate kiln
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if you want a boomerang that grabs items for you, ask your DM if they are willing to make a magic item like that, but if you go by official content than thats not possible

exotic anchor
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Can i Put glue on my Boomerang and attach a Rope to it

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So i throw it at the Item and pull it Back

ornate kiln
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that is a question for your DM, I wouldnt count on this working as you intend with every DM, but if they thinks its funny, they might allow it

exotic anchor
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Sweet

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What does waterskin do

cyan kiln
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Holds water I believe.

exotic anchor
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Can i drown someone by Putting it over their head

smoky adder
#

It holds your drinking water.

exotic anchor
#

So its Like a canteen

smoky adder
#

Probably not enough to drown anyone, but that’s another one you’d have to ask your DM.

exotic anchor
#

Is snapping someones Neck a valid attack

cyan kiln
#

That'd be a HUGE strength check man.

smoky adder
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There aren’t explicit rules for it.

cyan kiln
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If I were DMing it I'd make it a strength check contested with a con save.

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But each DM is different.

exotic anchor
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Whats a good attack that lvl1 Monks can use

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Just punches or Kicks or what

cyan kiln
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I've never played a Monk so that's not really my area of expertise, but yes they're definetly not spellcasters. Fury of Blows is literally just an ability that lets you punch a bunch.

exotic anchor
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If i want to kick someone in the knee in Order to Break it

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Is that a dex or strength Roll for me

cyan kiln
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I'd do strength, but this all really depends on the DM there's no universal index for these kinda things.

exotic anchor
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Can Monks use like Fist weapons?

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Like caestus

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Or cestus idk how to spell it

cyan kiln
exotic anchor
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Like stuff i Put over the Fist to make it stronger

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Like Gloves with Spikes

echo kelp
#

D&D does not have such a default weapon type

cyan kiln
#

Yeah, that'd be another homebrew thing.

fresh fable
#

You could reflavour clubs and daggers as fist weapons

echo kelp
#

Yep - take the mechanics of existing weapons/items but reflavor it to fit your concept.

fresh fable
#

It’s even in the monk weapon txt

exotic anchor
#

I cant think of anymore silly concepts

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Wait can i rob a Store

echo kelp
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Ask your DM

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But don't forget the game is about collaborative fun with the rest of the group and robbing stores may have negative impacts for the story your group is playing.

exotic anchor
#

If i want to punch a Dude in the face

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And im a 3 foot halfing

cyan kiln
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You can do anything

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As long as your DM accepts it.

exotic anchor
#

Do i use my Bonus action to jump

echo kelp
#

anything the DM and the group allow

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No - jumping is movement and uses your movement action

exotic anchor
#

Cool

cyan kiln
#

It'd just be like 5 ft. though.

exotic anchor
#

Ok thats all i can think of for nos

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Now

lyric fjord
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I'm.so sorry to ask I bet I'm being super dumb but I just joined and I dunno how to place an ad for looking for dm and I'm a lil confused

smoky adder
lyric fjord
#

Thank you sm I just a submitted a request thanks for your help!

silent crown
#

Is there anywhere on this sub where I can post a Oneshot I’m working on for feedback?

unkempt igloo
#

hi im a dm abt to start a new game for just one person. i have a campaign i can use but its says its for 3-4 players. does that really matter or do i need to modify the campaign?

unkempt igloo
#

yea

cyan kiln
#

That's REAL hard to do, you can find more players in this server, look in #find-a-game if you're interested.

unkempt igloo
#

i also had the idea of creating an npc that i can play that can help the player

viral pelican
viral pelican
unkempt igloo
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ill just give them a side kick then

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thanks

lyric fjord
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hello there

echo kelp
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Welcome

limber quiver
#

So as a new player, do I need to bring anything to by first game? Like do I need to buy a dice set or anything

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And if I do could I get them at like Walmart or Target or something like that

dapper gulch
#

Generally you’ll want a character sheet (free if you’ve got a printer) some extra paper, pencil and/or pen, and a set of polyhedral dice. Shouldn’t cost you more than $10 for all that, the dice being the most expensive.

cyan kiln
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My local store even sells mini dice that are like 6-7 bucks or something (CAD)

cobalt frigate
#

If you can't afford dice there are always dice roller apps (even Google has one).

smoky adder
#

I'd recommend asking your DM if there's anything else you need, too.

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(Also: snacks to share!)

dapper gulch
#

Being the snack-person is a sure fire way to get invited back.

torn geode
#

Hi everyone!

viral pelican
torn geode
#

How's everyone doing?

viral pelican
#

Looking forward to a big session on Tuesday, but putting off my prep. Any newcomer questions you need answering?

torn geode
#

Yes how do you find games on here? I only see find a game and that's it.

torn geode
#

I just figured out I have to select the highlighted category! LOL, I found it, thanks.

ornate idol
#

can I attach my focus (orb) to a quarterstaff so I'm able to attack and cast spells without having to hold my focus in hand ?

cobalt frigate
#

You might as well use a staff as an arcane focus. You can attack with it as if it was a quarterstaff.

Unless a staff's description says otherwise, a staff can be used as a quarterstaff.

ornate idol
#

oh cool thanks

cobalt frigate
#

Otherwise you need to hold an arcane focus in a free hand.

slow hawk
#

Heck they might give you a set for free. First hit is free, afterall

#

They want new players bc thats more customers

glass forge
#

Hello everyone im a returning player from decades ago rusty for sure.If anyone needs a player let me know and I would be honoured to join!

Thank you

cobalt frigate
#

Are you new to 5E? Have you read the (free) Basic Rules yet?

silver forge
quasi spruce
#

Hello I’m new to everything never played before but I have read the basics rules

cursive estuary
#

Hey

olive yarrow
#

hillo

#

new here

cursive estuary
#

Yeah

olive yarrow
#

i know a little D&D from my dad and stepmom, and i'm lokking for a new group

cursive estuary
#

I first heard about it from my dad and then I joined a D&D club at my school and we played a few short campaigns, but that was a while ago

olive yarrow
#

are back at D&D again?

cursive estuary
#

The club?

olive yarrow
#

yeah and out of the club

cursive estuary
#

they started the club in my last year, so no, I haven’t gone to the club again

limber quiver
#

Embed fail dndLol

ornate kiln
#

this is the newest starter set for D&D 5th edition, which is the current edition of the game @limber quiver

silver forge
cursive estuary
#

I haven’t played since then, but I really wanted to and then I found out dungeons and dragons beyond

silver forge
#

it has everything you need to jump right in. I would always recommend that whoever will be dming to read the rules and adventure before running but other than that you would be good to go

cursive estuary
#

Sure

#

@olive yarrow

olive yarrow
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@cursive estuary yeah

echo kelp
#

Okay folks - please take your campaign get-together into direct messages - it's off-topic here.

cursive estuary
#

Ok

limber quiver
echo kelp
silver forge
#

I would just use the free access on d&d beyond. The starter set comes with pre generated characters and a stripped down rulebook with only what's needed for that box

silver forge
echo kelp
#

?looking

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silver forge
#

yeah. Getting into d&d has 0 cost commitment. If you want more than that free content is when you have to start spending money

#

if you do enjoy it, I would look into getting the players handbook as your first big purchase for the game as it is the core rulebook for players (pretty much all the same rules as what's in the basic rules but more player customization options)

timber birch
#

might be a dumb question but do i make my character before or after joining a table..? ive never played and im pretty confused

cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
# glass forge Yes

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.

cobalt frigate
turbid ridge
#

Hello

ornate kiln
timber birch
#

oki ty and i wanna find a campaign but im scared im gonna be with pros and hold them back do you have any recs

ornate kiln
#

you cant really hold someone back in dnd by being new

silver forge
#

just be honest about your skill level and expectations

echo kelp
#

Most groups are fine with new-to-the-game players as long as the player shows a willingness to read and learn the rules and works well with the rest of the table.

timber birch
ornate kiln
#

because dnd is a cooperative game, between everyone at the table, including the DM

#

just be willing to learn, work with your fellow players to create fun together and you are golden

craggy marsh
#

Howdy, I just joined the discord. I have a group of 4 counting myself, 2 people in the group have played older gens of the game awhile ago and two of us are brand new noobs, is there some kind of DM adoption type of thing for us to find a DM?

echo kelp
craggy marsh
#

Ohhh awesome, Ty

whole ravine
#

um so still very fresh to dnd Ive made a couple charaters but im trying to wrap my brain around spellcasting users and its breaking every brain cell

silver forge
#

what part are you having issues with

whole ravine
#

my spell modifer, spell attack, I kinda know how to get my spell DC, but also knowing when attacking the creatur if they have to go against my DC or when I can just straight attack them

silver forge
#

the spell will say if the enemy needs to roll against your DC or not

whole ravine
#

oh so I should read the fine print a little bit better lol

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okay thank you

silver forge
#

for example, burning hands requires them to make a dexterity save against your DC where as guiding bolt specifies to make a spell attack role

whole ravine
#

okay and then same for spell modifier it will say when to apply that?

fleet field
#

When it says to make a spell attack roll, that is the modifier you add to the roll

silver forge
#

yup, spell attacks use your spell modifier

whole ravine
#

so this recent one shot I did I thought Id challange myself so I multiclasses a rouge and warlock. I use Dnd beyond right now because its very simple for me to learn as I go with it. But for his spells they had a +4spell modifier +10 spell attack, and 18 spell DC. So lets say im going to use eldric blast I would roll to attack my target and I would roll adding my +10 since im attacking. If it landed the hit I would then add on +4 to the damage of waht eldric blasts does?

#

I barley used this charaters spells becasue I barely knew what i was doing

true shard
brave portal
#

I have no idea how to play dnd, don’t know how I would play with people or anything 😂

vapid pelican
#

I just got a starter set from target yesterday

#

Been reading the rulebook

#

@vapid acorn halu frend

silver forge
#

we do have #find-a-game for instructions on how to use the looking for channels here

vapid acorn
#

@silver forge Thank you!!!

silver forge
vapid pelican
#

I was gonna be a player along with a couple coworkers and our supervisor is gonna be the DM

hoary snow
#

How do I find people and can you play online?

vapid pelican
hoary snow
#

How long is a session?

silver forge
#

can be anywhere from a couple hours to a good portion of the day. It all depends on the table

#

personally my sweet spot is between 2-4 hours

#

any longer and my brain is mush lol

silver forge
vapid pelican
silver forge
#

awesome. Then I went bore you with more details other than don't read the adventure since you are planning on being a player lol

vapid pelican
silver forge
#

what you could do is try the guided adventure as it leads into Dragons of Stormwreck Isle (the adventure in the starter set)

silver forge
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lyric fjord
#

What are some good campaign books to start with? I have setting books, but really no campaign books yet I guess.

silver forge
#

what kkinda campaign do you want to run?

vapid pelican
lyric fjord
#

I would even take a list of ALL campaign books, haha. I buy what I think is a campaign book, and it’s just settings.

silver forge
#

waterdeep dragon heist is a fun 1-5, Lost Mine of Phandelver is free on D&D Beyond also 1-5, Wild Beyond the witchlight is 1-8 , all more geared to beginner players

#

you can look at d&d beyond, they are broken down between source books and adventures

pliant lichen
#

Just created my first character 🙂

vapid pelican
pliant lichen
#

I went with Druid 🙂

#

Thanks for chatting @vapid pelican

vague walrus
#

im so confused how to play

#

and how to get started

silver forge
quartz junco
#

Yo so how do i start playing with people??

shy rune
vapid pelican
silver forge
#

yup. #find-a-game has the instructions for finding an online game through our channels. If you are looking for in person I would ask friends, check local game stores, school clubs and libraries

quartz junco
silver forge
fleet field
#

Looking for game

quartz junco
#

looking for group

#

yeah or that

vapid pelican
#

Oh

silver forge
#

because it tells you what the channels are for and how to post in them. You can search through #looking-for-players

quartz junco
echo kelp
#

There is a lot of words there yes, but they are important and if you read them, you'll know how to post and use those #looking-for channels.

dapper gulch
#

D&D and “a lot of words” often go hand in hand.

echo kelp
#

Funny how a collaborative story telling RPG game does that... dndLol

vapid pelican
#

Lol

#

I wanna play so bad

echo kelp
vapid pelican
#

I have a group, just waiting for the DM to read up more

echo kelp
#

Ah okay!

vapid pelican
#

Yer, a group of 4 all new to it

sand falcon
#

heyy new here

echo kelp
#

Welcome!

fleet field
vapid pelican
#

Ello villager, whats your favourite ale?

vapid pelican
silver forge
#

OOC for the new people, what made you decided to try d&d?

full pebble
#

i seen a few videos of critical roles 3rd campaign and thought it would be fun to try

lyric fjord
#

Friends from college, always heard about it growing up, then one night one showed up with a book bag filled with 3.5 books....that was 2009, been playing ever since

timber birch
#

how is vtt used exactly

#

ive seen people in #looking-for-players saying they ise vtt and i mare an account but do i need to pay? or would there be a code sent to me

silver forge
#

depends on the platform being used. Many are free for the players, some require you to purchase regardless.

timber birch
#

ohh ok

#

what about foundry vtt

#

i just made an account for that one specifically

halcyon marsh
#

Im brand new looking to play some online dnd

timber birch
halcyon marsh
#

Critical role sent me here 😂

#

whats a pookie

timber birch
#

its like

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friend

halcyon marsh
#

i dont even know where to start lol

timber birch
#

?new

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timber birch
#

i think thats it yea

silver forge
vapid pelican
lyric fjord
candid thorn
#

Is an attack roll the damage roll or to see if you hit the target?

cobalt frigate
#

To hit

lyric fjord
#

see if you hit thetaRGET

#

D20+Modifier+Proficiency

cobalt frigate
#

Damage roll determines the damage after you successfully hit

mossy walrus
#

thus, the order of operation is Attack Roll -> Damage Roll

#

To Hit -> How Hard you Hit

lyric fjord
#

Str mod = 5, proficiency = 6. D20+11 to hit. DMG = whatever die associated to weapon plus Str mod if melee or dex if its range weapon

fleet field
#

you only the proficiency bonus if you are proficient with the weapon

#

but yeah

quartz tangle
#

Hey everyone!

fleet field
#

also melee weapons with the finesse trait can use dex if you want

void zenith
#

I need a group to play with

fleet field
sullen plover
#

im suuuuoer new lol

turbid ridge
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candid thorn
#

Why do people not like blade ward

slow hawk
#

Situational

mental kestrel
#

anyone wanna play?

candid thorn
slow hawk
#

Some enemies do not do physical damage

You may have other uses for your bonus action

And casting a bonus action spell means you can only cast a cantrip with your action

void zenith
candid thorn
#

Blade ward is a cantrip and not a bonus action though

unique dew
#

huh

#

Blade Ward is an action yes

rich stump
#

Newcomer here! capnfAyo Finally gained enough determination to look around to try to figure out how to start playing..

unique dew
#

but why waste your action getting resistance for a round (you might not even get attacked during that round), when you could’ve just attacked

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candid thorn
unique dew
#

there’s still a chance the attack doesn’t even hit, and if you’re a caster, you’ll most likely have the shield spell so even if it does hit, it still might miss. you’re better off using your action to try and kill the thing before it attacks you

candid thorn
#

Maybe you’re really low on health

violet pollen
#

i have a question regarding artificer on the DNDbeyond website is it a paid class? me and my friend cant look at anything for it but for other classes we can

fleet field
#

yeah it is

unique dew
harsh fjord
#

Or someone with the content purchased can share it with you.

unique dew
#

bro