#dnd-newcomers

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gaunt quest
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Aaaah

echo kelp
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I've named the magic that happens funny names like the random affect of light surrounding them sonic chaos crystals

echo kelp
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Of course

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I'm but a humble player that abides by the rules

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My unarmoured defence is 16 which is lucky compared to my friend that got a 13

storm quiver
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So is this the right place for me if I have NEVER played any form of DnD before and want to learn and play?

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This is the channel for new to D&D folks to get help getting started!

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^ useful resources that can help get you started

storm quiver
gaunt quest
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Is a giants tooth a viable trophy

echo kelp
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certainly seems a viable trophy! But check with your Dungeon Master

gaunt quest
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Like as an outlander

gaunt quest
echo kelp
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Nice!

vivid axle
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any way for druids to learn necromancy?

cobalt frigate
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Multiclass to a necromancer

echo kelp
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A magic initiate feat? Multiclassing? DM allowing you to learn necromatic spells?

vivid axle
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ok ty

gaunt quest
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I'm getting my first full set of dice tomorrow

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I won't have to annoy my friends for some

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My character is so basic

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He's a half orc berserker

rigid socket
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Nothing wrong with basic as long as everyone is having fun.

fresh fable
vivid axle
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can characters drop multiclasses? Like in character development my druid ends his pact with the fiend?

vivid axle
echo kelp
vivid axle
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ok ty

sick marlin
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Hello everyone I’m a newcomer who seeks guidance and help on what to do as a new dnd player/ Dm

cobalt frigate
gaunt quest
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Do we need do get a big board for dnd

sick marlin
echo kelp
cobalt frigate
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What is D&D?
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  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
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Where do I start?
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.

sick marlin
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I’ve printed out the player creation hand book as well as the one other on monsters handbook

slow hawk
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The monsters handbook is for the DM

gaunt quest
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I've made my character and yet nobody wants to play

echo kelp
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It takes time to find a group and get things scheduled - please be patient.

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Most games don't just start at an instant - got to cooridnate and schedule everything.

lyric fjord
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Hiya! Im still kinda new to dnd, Could i have some advice?

cobalt frigate
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Advice for what?

hoary storm
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If I were to attempt a campaign would I need to buy like a map figures books etc? Or could a simple just table we’re people sit and talk it out work aswell.

cobalt frigate
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You don't need to buy anything.

echo kelp
cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules are free. There are dice roller apps (even Google has one).

hoary storm
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Alright was just wondering. I’m currently in a campaign and my friend has really put in the effort witch I’m happy for him but if I were too I just wouldn’t be able to drop that cash lol

cobalt frigate
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If your friend has books then ask them to share the books with you.

hoary storm
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True true

lyric fjord
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What are the main important things i need to know? And what are the best things that i should watch and read? ( i really want to get more into D&D but i have troubble learning things due to my autism)

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sorry my spelling isnt the best

abstract rapids
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does anybody know what happens if a character dies on an ongoing session?

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do I have to create a new one or am I out of the session?

echo kelp
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We can't really give you a "this is how it always is" answer for that.

abstract rapids
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I see

mellow kiln
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I'm sure it'd help checking them out if you're a complete beginner

mellow kiln
abstract rapids
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thanks

mellow kiln
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You wouldn't wanna start a new mission or something without letting the player participate at all

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And nobody has a replacement character at the ready

lyric fjord
abstract rapids
lyric fjord
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Also, what are campaigns?

mellow kiln
mellow kiln
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A campaign is usually multiple sessions of playing

cobalt frigate
abstract rapids
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which dnd type is the most common one so I can prepare myself?

echo kelp
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Not sure we can provide any data on that.

cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

abstract rapids
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I mean like, the version

cobalt frigate
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5th Edition is the current and most popular edition.

abstract rapids
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gotcha thanks

echo kelp
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From my personal experience and assuming a decent stable playing group, I lean towards campaign being the most common sprinkled with some one-shots. But again that's just my experience.

cobalt frigate
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5E is the default edition we talk about here. You can discuss about older editions in #dnd-elder-editions

abstract rapids
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I see, thanks

lyric fjord
mellow kiln
echo kelp
blissful cedar
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Looking to play

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?looking

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lyric fjord
lyric fjord
mellow kiln
abstract rapids
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hello, which category do I have to choose to offer myself as a player to join a session? I couldnt understand well

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I couldnt find a ''looking to join'' tag

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right now Im just messaging available boards but Idk if thats the right way of finding sessions

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If you want to join a game that a DM has ready to go, look in #looking-for-players and respond to a post that's there or direct message the poster.

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If you're putting out a "hey I'm available to play", use the #750812887697588356 and create a post there to share basic info so DMs and folks can find you and ask you to join their games.

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If you're looking for other D&D-related servers (that may have different types of D&D games going), check the #looking-for-community.

abstract rapids
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I understand fully now, thank you very much

ancient topaz
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im a reborn newbie to D&D

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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Check the pinned messages for some useful links and resources to help get you started.

pine epoch
ancient topaz
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hi

cyan kiln
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cyan kiln
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If those instructional materials don't explain enough you can always ask questions in here or in the other channels!

smoky flax
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So I am hoping to see if anyone has a suggestion to this. I am trying to gain the ability to ignore one type of elemental resistance. Specifically fire resistance. I know there is the Elementalist Adept heroic feat but I'm curious if there are any rings, enchanted items ect homebrew or other that could achieve this

echo kelp
smoky flax
storm quiver
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So how do i go about getting into a game?

ancient topaz
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im trying to get a dm

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and i dont have the abillity to use the channel to request one

cobalt frigate
cyan kiln
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vivid axle
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difference between summon and conjuring? Like whats the difference between summon fey and conjure fey

cyan kiln
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Checking the spells right now.

hexed anvil
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I think it's the difference between making one out of spirit-stuff (conjure) and yoinking one to you (summon).

Don't quote me, though, I'm guessing.

cyan kiln
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Correct me if I'm wrong, that's what I'm getting from this.

vivid axle
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ok ty

slow hawk
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Wait no

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What?

cyan kiln
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Did I get it wrong?

slow hawk
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The summon/conjure distinction is based on a change in how they decided to handle spells thatt let you create a creature or other thing to fight for you

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Pre-Tasha’s, those spells were named “Conjure ___”, such as “conjure woodland beings”. Those spells basicaly set a creature type and CR and let the players (technically the DM) pick the things summoned

cyan kiln
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You control both, Conjure Fey has a different initiative and Summon Fey uses your initiative.

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Also I was wrong they both disappear after the spell ends.

slow hawk
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The flaw with that wording is the amount freedom it gave meant the actual execution at the table was messy. Players and DMs needed to come up with the stat blocks for the creatures, and roll each ones initiatative, and the CR guide is wildly inaccurate

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In Tasha’s, they streamlined the spells ALOT: Summon __ meant you summoned a creature with a statblock given IN the spell

cyan kiln
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Oh yeah that makes sense I was looking at Tasha's Summon Fey spell.

slow hawk
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For example, Summon Beast gives you three stat block options to pick from, that loosely scaled with spell level, and your proficiency

glass summit
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The other thing I really love with Tasha's summons is that the flavor is entirely undescribed, which encourages players to come up with really unique appearances for their summon

slow hawk
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This meant player/DM did not have fumble thru a book for the stats

sleek dust
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So yeah, as far as the in-game world canon, both of these spells essentially do the same thing. One is just better than the other.

vivid axle
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so they just gave a stat block, made the fey disappear after losing concentration instead of the original effect, and dropped the spell by 3 levels

cyan kiln
slow hawk
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all Summon X spells creature goes after ur turn

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Basically: Conjure X spells are older, poorly worded, susceptible to abuse by players, and Summon X spells are newer, streamlined spels that are more balanced

vivid axle
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summon fey makes fey disappear after losing concentration tho

slow hawk
vivid axle
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conjure fey doesnt

slow hawk
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They are all concentration, and the creatures disappear after the spell ends

vivid axle
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conjure fey if you lose concentration the fey just becomes hostile

slow hawk
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That is a specific spell with wording that overrides the normal rule that spell ends when concentration is dropped

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In general, the creatures summoned or conjured disappear

vivid axle
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ok ty

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can you move, attack, and then move again?

slow hawk
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Yes.

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If you enter melee range and leave it, you will eat an opportunity attack from the target but you can move, attack, move

vivid axle
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ok ty

slow hawk
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Are you envisioning that being your preferred play style

carmine jolt
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Hey, I got a question I’m planning to make this hulking boss and I don’t really know how to go about making stats for this guy like should I just make him a level 15 barbarian or is there something else I should do I am very new to dming

slow hawk
carmine jolt
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Ok

storm quiver
split snow
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I have a fun question here and I need help lol I want to make a healer character that also is secretly killing the other players how can I do that and can I even do that?

edgy onyx
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In most tables pvp is not generally welcomed, and Id be wary of a player joining a table with the express purpose of killing the other chracters

split snow
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@edgy onyx ok what about everytime I heal someone they get a bad or just funny debuff or something lol

edgy onyx
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But in every case, that is something that would be up to the DM

split snow
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Ohhh ok thank you

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@edgy onyx what is a good DnD campaign we could start out on as a new DnD group?

edgy onyx
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Well there are few starter afventures, like the ones that come with the Starter Set or Essentials kit

Lost Mine of Phandelver
Dragon of Icespire Peak
Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

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Dragon of Icespire Peak is my personal favourite, has a simple premise and is structured like bunch of quests

split snow
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We are doing a DnD campaign online would the physical copy still work or can we get one for online only?

candid thorn
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Does anyone here play a lot of Warlock?

gloomy orchid
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How would I go to learn and play dnd?

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.

gloomy orchid
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Oh boy

cobalt frigate
short osprey
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Do people use dnd beyond for campaign a lot? I’m thinking about buying the physical copy of the book but I’m not sure if it would be as good to use

cobalt frigate
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Depends if you are you going to DM in person or online.

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I DM exclusively online now so I use the digital books (but I also own the physical books).

short osprey
cobalt frigate
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Well, yes this is why you should have a good password.

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If you have the D&D app you can use your digital books offline.

short osprey
trim thorn
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Hey I’m looking for dm and group to play with im fairly new as well anyone down to let me join I’ll be able to start playing around Wednesday

glass summit
trim thorn
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Thank you

onyx plover
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Hey, new to dnd, trying to find groups to play with.

tardy panther
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Go there and go to the group chat also make sure it’s beginner friendly

onyx plover
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Thank you

fading birch
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I haven’t played DnD before, but maybe I will play it.

slow hawk
candid thorn
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A level 2 fighter can attack one extra time, then at level five it says you can attack two times, people say at level 5 you can attack four times though why isn’t it three?

slow hawk
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When a fighter level 2 takes the Attack Action, they make one attack

However at level 2, they gain an ability called Action Surge, which grants them a second Action that turn. It can be used to take the Attack Action and therefore make 2 attacks. Action surge can be used one per short rest until later levels

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At Level 5, Fighter (and other martial classss) gain an ability called Extra Attack.

This feature allows them to make two attacks when they take the Attack Action.

A fighter at level 5 that uses Action Surge has two Actions

If the fighter uses the Attack Action, he can attacks twice each time due to Extra Attack

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Thus the Fighter has two features which can work together: Extra Attack and Action Surge

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the primary distinction is that Extra Attack can be used anytime the fighter takes the Attack Action

Action Surge is a separate ability that the player activates on their turn, when they want

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I encourage you to look at the class features; never rely on a vague “people say”

icy lark
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How do I find people to play dnd with online? I’ve tried a couple times but can never seem to find any groups that are cool with new players. And I don’t know anyone irl who’s interested in dnd

edgy onyx
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There's #looking-for-players to look for groups that are looking for players, or #750812887697588356 if you wanna make a post to look for a DM

But besides that, finding a group takes time and gotta keep trying, especially if you're looking to be a player, as players easily outnumber the DMs

tardy panther
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tardy panther
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Hi I’ve been playing this solo adventure and I don’t know how to fight on a map

crude musk
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D&D isn't designed for solo adventures so there's no official guidance. The adventure itself should explain ideally

candid thorn
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Is eating a problem in dnd?

halcyon forge
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If you mean in-game, I've found that most DMs just ignore that requirement entirely.

candid thorn
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Cuz I see the explorer pack comes with rations

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Maybe to help feed other people?

thorny mica
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Optional rules in the Dmg

crude musk
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Characters in D&D do indeed eat

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Rations are relevant for a certain style of play (usually called survival play)

thorny mica
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I believe there’s a section for if the DM wishes to make wilderness survival more difficult

crude musk
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However, it's not uncommon for DMs to handwave that and just assume that the PCs are constantly foraging and hunting as they travel and rest in the wilderness, or staying at taverns and paying for food when in civilisation

thorny mica
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Or how most people circumvent that by taking a feat that just allows them to find food or goodberry

iron spade
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i havent eaten in dnd ever since i started playing

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most i ever did that even revolved around eating was check food for poison during downtime in the current quest

candid thorn
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What about the bedroll? Is that ever necessary

crude musk
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If your character wants to have a comfortable nights sleep rather than sleeping on the dirt

fallen surge
# candid thorn What about the bedroll? Is that ever necessary

You have to keep in mind that this is a role playing game. A lot of things exist, and are used, purely for the sake of making the world feel real. There is no mechanical benefit to sleeping in a bedroll vs sleeping on the ground, but if you were going to sleep in the woods in real life, you'd want a bed roll, wouldn't you?

delicate field
daring cove
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Heyo everyone

deep plank
fleet moth
# candid thorn Is eating a problem in dnd?

This depends game to game not just dm to dm.

My last game would handwave that in favor of town upkeep costs since the megadungeon was only 6 hours away and the party would (try) to leave before sundown.

The game before that and the new game I'm working on will use survival as a core feature. Food will be tracked and so will weight, armor type, the amount of space items take up, how long light will last, and sanity. (Underdark cave exploration and cannibalism game)

Ask your dm, literally every time for anything, they are the primary authority, not us.

limber moss
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Im trying to play dnd over mobile discord who has a game going

fleet moth
mystic glade
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What are the best books to get for new players?

cobalt frigate
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Get the free Basic Rules first.

If you like the game then the first book you should get is the Player's Handbook (PHB).

cursive jasper
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what about coupon codes to buy more digital books?

cobalt frigate
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What about them?

cursive jasper
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where are they?

cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

mystic glade
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I have the Dungeon Master Guide, Players handbook and Monsters Manual... any others?

cobalt frigate
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Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar's Guide to Everything.

simple goblet
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D&D Beyond hasn't done any coupons for a few years now. They usually just have sales every couple of months

mossy walrus
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beyond that, really just depends on what you want/are interested in getting

simple goblet
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Monsters of the Multiverse if you want additional player races

mystic glade
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Thanks.... I am really enjoying learning and playing

spare temple
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Hey what class would you guys recommend for my first time playing?

viral pelican
fallen surge
viral pelican
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The reason why fighter, barbarian or rogue are often suggested for newcomers is that most of their subclasses don't get spells. As soon as you get some spells, the amount of required reading goes up.

spare temple
fleet moth
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Okay, what do you mean by that? Think about a fictional fantasy setting you enjoy and where your character would it in there.

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The class can come later

fallen surge
harsh fjord
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I'd add ranger as another option to that list.

fleet moth
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Or arcane trickster

lyric fjord
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I've never really played and I dunno how or where to start. Any tips?

fleet moth
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Almost all games accommodate new players, do not be afraid to ask them for help.

spare temple
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timid locust
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Also, check out the links above!

delicate field
vital sail
harsh pendant
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how does the movement and position work in combat or in normal things? i didn't understand it even though i read them. does bots like avrae calculate them? what about resting?

timid locust
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Are you asking how to track positioning for online games?

fleet moth
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I would go to #dnd-rules for more detailed information.
The gist is that each turn a player should have about 30ft of movement on their turn. This can be demonstrated on a grid where each grid square is 5ft^2.
You do not need a grid, it's useful if you really care about where exactly each entity is.

fallen surge
harsh pendant
timid locust
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Many tables use VTTs (Virtual Tabletops) to track the player's location in battle. Some examples of these are Roll20 or Foundry

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They're basically websites that exist to keep track of where your characters are. Your DM will likely pick a method and organize how it's used

fallen surge
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Combat is typically tracked using maps or figurines. Its possible to play using only "theater of the mind" but very difficult. Most people prefer to have some sort of visual representation, using the tools DOSH has mentioned

balmy crater
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help im new i have a charecter but no friends to play with

fresh fable
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#looking-for-players have a look through the ads and respond in the thread under it if you’re interested

balmy crater
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ok

cloud condor
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Do you guys have any advices for someone who wants (and probably will) start DMing ?

cobalt frigate
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I would recommend by first heading over to #dm-discussion to ask for DMing advice.

novel magnet
# cloud condor Do you guys have any advices for someone who wants (and probably will) start DMi...

I am a newer DM and here's some tips I learned along the way:

  • Run one of the starter kit box sets. It will help you learn faster.
  • The pre-written campaigns are a framework. Even with the box sets you will need to use your imagination to improve on the spot with your players.
  • Remember the game is a collaboration between you and the players. You should not force them to do something, and should be able to adapt to what they want to do.
  • Check out Sly Flourish's Lazy DM guides. Using his Notion templates was a gamechanger for me.
  • Watch a lot of Youtube videos by other DM's particularly for the campaign you are running to get creative ideas on how to motify it for your table.
glass hatch
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Greetings I have no idea how to play (sort of) I kinda played once but not with a good group but still was fun

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echo kelp
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^ Useful resources to help get you started

glass hatch
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Thank you!

tawny timber
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Im absolutely new to this

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and would love to know where I could play and learn as a new comer

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echo kelp
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^ useful resources to help get you started

compact plover
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Hey I’m also new

gleaming vessel
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hello

smoky adder
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Tanking your constitution score is a risky move.

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Sorcerer’s already have low HP, and a negative CON modifier means you’re losing even more.

gleaming vessel
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:)

smoky adder
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I… don’t see the relevance there. 😅

gleaming vessel
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isnt con used for general endurance, hold on lemmie get my scources up

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most sources cited more sickness and poison resistance as the main things that are connected to it

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but i just saw it as overall endurance

edgy onyx
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Constitution also determines your hit points

gleaming vessel
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yeah my dm said it didnt

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soooooo

edgy onyx
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Your DM is mistaken or has changed some rules for some reason

gleaming vessel
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its their 3rd time

smoky adder
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For a sorcerer:

Hit Points at 1st Level: 6 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d6 (or 4) + your Constitution modifier per sorcerer level after 1st

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With a CON mod of -1, your 2nd-level max HP of 10 is reduced to 8.

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You’ve given up 20% of your health.

gleaming vessel
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hmmm yes, keeping things for all ages means no swearing, good to note

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lemmie rephrase that then

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one of my party members said that if by any chance a single eldritch blast comes my general derection, i would be completely done for

smoky adder
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You do have Draconic Resilience to help balance it out again, but still…

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I never make a character without CON in the top three.

gleaming vessel
smoky adder
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But if you understand the risk and want to take it anyway, best of luck to you.

midnight escarp
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Cons also good to have just because a lot of saving throws end up being constitution

gleaming vessel
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why do i feel the urge to make a character based of the dwarves in the game deep rock galactic

smoky adder
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The rest of it looks fine, though.

midnight escarp
smoky adder
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I’d maybe consider swapping one of your ranged cantrips for a melee choice.

gleaming vessel
midnight escarp
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The idea of a character that just really likes a bad corporate job they're on sounds funny and could be interesting

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Just some barbarian with a pickaxe that doesn't know better

gleaming vessel
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lmao

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dm is upper management, im just imagining the whole pary just chanting "mushroom mushroom mushroom"

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drg campaign?????

midnight escarp
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"We're rich!"

gleaming vessel
devout kernel
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Dose anyone he a small group to join ?

gleaming vessel
devout kernel
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Yeah?

echo kelp
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Please use the appropriate channels to find a group or game - see #find-a-game for more information.

devout kernel
echo kelp
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Did you read that channel yet?

devout kernel
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Ah

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I don’t like reading unless I’m obsessed about what I’m reading

gleaming vessel
smoky adder
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If you want to find a game here, that channel explains how to do so.

gleaming vessel
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i remember vividly a long time ago in a campaign, i was served a drink in a bar and i asked the dm "can i roll 1d20 to determine the tastiness of this drink" they said sure and.... nat1. the dm then explains "your drink tastes like urine but you are so thirsty you drink it anyway". we engage in miniscule amounts of tomfoolery

devout kernel
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I have my favorite of every class except ranger and artifesr

gleaming vessel
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one time we were trapped in a void and we built a house out of wood from cast bonfire

devout kernel
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Ah

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My favorite multi class is paladin sorcerer

midnight escarp
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Personally like ranger/bloodhunter, lots of damage die and no way you will ever survive

devout kernel
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Me?

midnight escarp
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Nah, me

devout kernel
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Most of my characters reached level 20

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I’m new to this group not dnd

echo kelp
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We have #character-discussion for folks that want to chat character concepts. This channel is for new-to-D&D folks to ask questions and get pointed to useful resources to help get them started,

amber belfry
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Any help with where to start as a brand new player wanting to get into it? I’ve played a couple one shots so I know the basic concepts, but overall I don’t know much.

echo kelp
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?new

pine epoch
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@devout kernel lucky you. I haven’t even played.

echo kelp
devout kernel
pine epoch
devout kernel
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What was was what?

amber belfry
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?new

echo kelp
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Please take any game organization to private message or use the appropriate channels (see #find-a-game)

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#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
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amber belfry
pine epoch
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@devout kernel sent a PM

devout kernel
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What’s a pm?

echo kelp
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private message

cobalt frigate
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Easier to distinguish from a DM, which can either mean a Dungeon Master or Direct Message...

lyric fjord
#

Hey I'm new and I want to become a dm I have a little of an outline of a homebrew campaign I want to go make that, I want the group of players to be LGBTQ+ friendly and I would love it if any of the players like role play

echo kelp
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?newdm

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How does it work?
Where do I start?
echo kelp
pine epoch
echo kelp
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Also if putting together a game, please use the #looking-for channels - please read #find-a-game (carefully) as it explaisn how to use our #looking-for channels.

candid thorn
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How long does temporary hp last for the fighting spirit feat for samurai? Is it just during your turn? So its really for oppurtunity attacks

fleet field
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What does it say

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Okay it doesn’t say anything

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In that case it’s until a long rest

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Or you lose them which is much more likely

slow hawk
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Temporary hp lasts until depleted by damage or a long rest

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temp hp is temp hp no mattwr the source. It never stacks from multiple sources

candid thorn
slow hawk
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Basic rules, chapter 9, combat. There is a subsection on damage and healing

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“Unless a feature that grants you temporary hit points has a duration, they last until they're depleted or you finish a long rest.”

candid thorn
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Fighting spirit also says it gives advantage on weapon attack rolls for one turn, that just means every time I attack on my turn I get advantage on whether or not I can hit them right its not damage

fleet field
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Yep

cobalt frigate
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?new @woeful raven

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Where do I start?
woeful raven
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Very new

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.

#

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

woeful raven
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Thx

cobalt frigate
tardy panther
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How do spells work? I heard u need to prep a spell or smth

fleet field
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There’s a chapter in the basic rules about spells

cobalt frigate
tardy panther
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Ty I probably didn’t read it cuz didn’t have energy xD

cobalt frigate
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I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube. It's linked above.

tardy panther
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Ok

gaunt valve
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what should I do, I got an one piece campaign with 3 new players and one experienced, but I cant find a new DM after out first one left after session 2, should I just restart the campign and find a DM that way? or is it better to find someone who can continue the current story and build upon it

cobalt frigate
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Why aren't you DMing it if you created this One Piece campaign?

An anime-based campaign is very niche and given that there aren't that many DMs (compared to the number of players), you are going to have a very hard time find a DM who's going to DM an One Piece campaign and one that you created.

gaunt valve
cobalt frigate
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My question still applies. A new DM isn't going to likely join a campaign that they have no creative control over (other than a published prewritten one).

gaunt valve
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okay, we will restart it, thanks

cobalt frigate
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So what's the issues you're having with the Starter Kit?

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What is confusing?

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The rule book was written for new players in mind.

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That's vague still.

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The book is written in natural language not legalese.

warped sonnet
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I am taking a look at the Fighter Rune Knight subclass and I am somewhat confused regarding what the Frost Rune actually does

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I mean this part "For 10 minutes, you gain a +2 bonus to all ability checks and saving throws that use Strength or Constitution"

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What counts as an ability check?

solemn light
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There's basically three main rolls in D&D- saving throws, attack rolls and ability checks.
Ability checks are ones that say things like 'Make a strength (athletics) check'

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Such as in:

A grappled creature can use its action to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check contested by your Strength (Athletics) check.

lyric fjord
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Hi I’m new and have a speech problem, was looking for a game where I can use text instead of talking

barren topaz
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I have some dnd questions where should I ask

fleet field
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here could work

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what are they?

fleet field
solemn light
fleet field
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itll often be abbreviated to pbp

barren topaz
# fleet field what are they?

So one is im a druid right and i wanna know if it’s possible to make a wildshape that would be like a beast from the new transformers movie and if so how would that work

fleet field
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what level are you atm?

barren topaz
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2

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It’s definitely for the future

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Wait mb im 3

fleet field
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k one sec

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keep in mind that you can easily reflavour a creature to be mechanical

barren topaz
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Okay

barren topaz
fleet field
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thats totally doable if your character has seen a boar, which given how common they are i think it would be very easy to convince your dm that your character would have seen a boar before the start of the campaign

barren topaz
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Alright

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Im a woodland druid

barren topaz
fleet field
barren topaz
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Am i allowed to post a google doc

fleet field
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i think so yeah

barren topaz
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I have this cross bow that shoots boomerangs how would i make that in dnd beyond

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Like as a weapon option

fleet field
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youd have to make it as a homebrew weapon

barren topaz
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How do i do that

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Im very new to dnd this is my first campaign

fleet field
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hover over your account name at the top right, click homebrew in the dropdown that appears, and select "create homebrew magic item"

barren topaz
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So im here

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Idk where to go from there tho

fleet field
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make the item

valid trail
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Hey everyone I'm new to D&D have yet to play my first campaign but just wanted to get some tips from anyone who can help or see if anyone would want to play

fleet field
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have you read the basic rules?

valid trail
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Yeah I have still alot to grasp since I've never actually sat down to play yet my buddy wants to have our first campaign soon so he's setting up everything since he's the DM

barren topaz
valid trail
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@barren topaz thanks I'll definitely try to think of some fun interesting ideas to bring up to my DM

barren topaz
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Np 🙂

barren topaz
valid trail
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Yeah sure just send them my way @barren topaz

north rain
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Hi

lyric fjord
crude musk
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If people want to discuss homebrew, please use #homebrew

vale coyote
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Hey, Where can I learn how to start in D&D?

fresh fable
vale coyote
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Alright, thank you !!

barren topaz
lyric fjord
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We can’t talk about these here

barren topaz
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ok

molten rose
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ok , sooooo I hope I do this correctly. I've gotten REALLY interested in DnD lately and I really want to get into it. Are there any tips and tricks that I should know ? I've began to do my own researches but all the informations are a bit overwhelming honestly. also sorry for my bad english I am not a fluent english speaker

barren topaz
fleet moth
molten rose
# fleet moth Sure, if you have any specific questions feel free to ask.

well , one of the biggest question I have is like- how to actually get started ? I learned about this site roll20 if I remember correctly and there is this thing xhere you can look for groups. so do I just join a group and learn from here ? do I have to first make a character and then look for a group ? does it differ depending on the group ?

forest sparrow
fleet moth
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You need to find a group before making a character.

Roll20 is just a platform. I don't use the groups feature there. I would instead recommend looking in the #looking-for-players channel as they will tell you where to go if you get into a game.

forest sparrow
molten rose
fleet moth
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For sure!

molten rose
molten rose
fleet moth
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I understand I have friends in South America and in Southeast Asia where finding groups is challenging.

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What is your native language?

molten rose
fleet moth
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That's the Philippines if I remember

molten rose
fleet moth
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Oooh

molten rose
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so anyways , I'll go check the channel ! thank you again ! <3

fleet moth
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Ofc good luck and feel free to ask me or anyone else anything

upbeat socket
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what are epic levels?

fleet moth
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This hobby is great

fleet moth
upbeat socket
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it's just for bragging rights right?

crude musk
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D&D fifth edition official rules do not go beyond level 20

fleet moth
crude musk
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There's no official definition for 'epic levels' in the current edition, instead the game uses tiers of play
Tier 1 - Levels 1 to 4 (Local heroes)
Tier 2 - Levels 5 to 10 (Heroes of the Realm)
Tier 3 - Levels 11 to 16 (Masters of the Realm)
Tier 4 - Level 17 and up (Masters of the World)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/creating-a-campaign#TiersofPlay

upbeat socket
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ah ok tysm

crude musk
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Typically moving from one tier to the next represents a jump in power of the player characters. A character going from level 4-5 will gain more or stronger abilities than say 5 to 6

molten rose
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another quick question- is it necessary to play dnd in voice calls ? I understand why it would be better it's just that I don't have a mic soo-

crude musk
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No, people play by text. It's usually called "play by post" (PBP) and will be how everyone plays typically

molten rose
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ooooh I see ! thanks !

fleet moth
crude musk
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I didn't say most

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I just said that it's not necessary to play by voice and people do play via text

fleet moth
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Dog you said will be how everyone plays typically. That means much more than most.

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Maybe I'm just tired or something

crude musk
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It's how everyone in the group plays

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ie you don't usually have a mix of people playing by voice and people playing by text

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Sorry if that was unclear

lyric fjord
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@crude musk I got what you meant

crude musk
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ok

vale coyote
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Do I need to learn about the D&D world before creating a character?

fresh fable
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Not really, the lore is huge and your DM may not be running a default setting so lore table specific

vale coyote
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Ohh I see thanks

fresh fable
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I’m assuming you’re trying to come up with a backstory for a PC

vale coyote
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Yeah, I went to D&D beyond to make one but I didn't know what I was doing

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So I thought I had to learn d&d lore to make one

fresh fable
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You managed to make a character then? Or you still need help with the basics, there is a beginner help box you can click to help in the character creation screen

vale coyote
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It took me some time but yeah I made one, thanks for the help

rocky canyon
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I will help someone through VC a bunch of rules and for free dm me if you want that help

fresh fable
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That’s literally what this channel is for for new people to ask questions

rocky canyon
tacit girder
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Hey everyone. New to DnD. Anyone know a good place to start for beginners?

gilded plank
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if i send the link of my character while its still being edited, can they edit it?

rocky canyon
fresh fable
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Get stuck with anything ask questions here and the nerd hive mind will endeavour to aid

tacit girder
rocky canyon
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Ok

woeful raven
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Could someone help me make a backstory for my dnd guy?

fresh fable
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Race class background?

royal coyote
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oooo i love backstory help

cursive jolt
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I cant post messages in the looking for players channel

fresh fable
crude musk
cursive jolt
crude musk
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It's all there

tardy panther
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I’m not sure if I just missed it in the book but if I’m playing with other ppl do we each get a turn until it’s the enemies turn?

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Also if I have 3 enemies do they each get a turn until it’s my turn

echo kelp
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The DM asks everyone to roll initiative and the DM rolls the initiative for the enemies.
The DM then sets the initiative order based on the results of the rolls.
The Dm then works down the iniative order list - on a player character's turn, the player tells the DM what their character does for their turn.
The DM manages combat, asking for rolls from players, rolling for monsters on each creature's turn and resolves the combat.
The DM continues through initiative order until the combat is resolved.

royal coyote
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i'm not sure how others do this, but at our table we have one initiative for all enemies. we use index cards folded over the DM screen, the "rawr" card is for all enemies. So if you have 3 enemies they each go on the "rawr" card

crude musk
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That's a variant rule, but we try and keep things basic (as close to core, official rules) in this channel

royal coyote
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the 3 enemies share the same initiative. We tried running it where they each had their own initiative order, but it took up a lot of time and it was easier for them to share an initiative turn. This was something we agreed on doing as a group though.

echo kelp
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That is one way to run it, yes. But as noted that is an optional way to handle it. Normally each creature and player character has it's own place in the initiative order.

royal coyote
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yes, exactly what UndyingNoob said

tardy panther
royal coyote
echo kelp
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So the intiaitive order is determined by the initiative rolls.

tardy panther
echo kelp
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You only need to roll initiative once - at the start of an encounter. Your characters only get the bonuses from what they have or if magic is cast on them to give them additinal bonuses. But initiative rolls do not in themselves give you additional attack bonuses.

tardy panther
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Tyvm ❤️

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Also good night :D

echo kelp
woeful raven
fresh fable
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You can link it here if you made it on dndbeyond

woeful raven
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Got it

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I think that's the updated one

fresh fable
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So human rogue criminal background, where did they grow up, how did they get their skills, how did they become a criminal or have ties to that world

woeful raven
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Variant human, and I can't think of anything for any of that so idk

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Is there really any difference between human and variant human tho?

woeful axle
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Hi

timid locust
woeful raven
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Good bc I already did all the stat stuff

fresh fable
smoky adder
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No one would be able to look at you and call you out as a "variant". 😛

woeful raven
fresh fable
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Simple rogue background stolen from a book series I like “Jimmy the Hand is the son of a Krondor brothel worker and the leader of the Mockers, the Upright Man. He was raised in the brothel for a number of years until his Mother was killed by rough brawler. Jimmy then tracked down the man who killed his Mother and murdered him in revenge. He was then discovered by the Mockers and became a thief of quite some skill”

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Nice and basic gives lots of room to modify it to fit different settings

woeful raven
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Thanks

carmine escarp
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Yoo

gentle sorrel
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Hi to all never played dnd but would be very interested to try it out is there some kind of place to find a beginner friendly group ? Thanks to all.

carmine escarp
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Ooo

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
pine pollen
#

D&D has its own official discord?? Nice.

carmine escarp
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Yo guys just got through my first campaign as a dm

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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hello am new i just got into dnd i dont know how none of this work

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

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.

lyric fjord
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kk thank you

icy monolith
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How do u make character's

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Or a character

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
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#
What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
icy monolith
cobalt frigate
#

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

icy monolith
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Thank you

cobalt frigate
icy monolith
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O

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Sorry

wheat flax
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Hii

#

I am new to dnd. I just recently played a barbarian And i would like to ask if form of the beast moves are amenable to two weapon fighting? Cuz i feel like they do less daamgae than my weapons

viral pelican
# wheat flax I am new to dnd. I just recently played a barbarian And i would like to ask if ...

Unfortunately, those rules only apply for weapons that you are holding or weilding, so Natural Weapons don't gain their benefits. Also, without a Feat, you would need them to have the Light property, which they do not. The Claws are kinda trying to confer similar benefits, albeit a little more powerfully.

You are right, a weapon is more likely to do more damage - but that's why all of the features have some extra bonus:

Bite - Regaining HP, so useful if you are low on health
Claws - a free extra attack, so useful if you are trying to plow through a large number of weak enemies
Tail - Reach (longer range), and a retaliatory parry

icy monolith
#

Are there any fish races? I didn't see any aquatic races on the lists

echo kelp
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Locathath are a fish-like humanoid race. There also Triton and Sea Elf which are aquatic races.

woeful raven
fresh fable
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No bad, 3 magic rings to start with is a bit much but you can change it when you find a DM

dapper gulch
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Yeah you'll want to get rid of the rings. Not many DMs will approve having those magic items right from the start.

granite bramble
woeful raven
fresh fable
#

When you find a game you’re DM will let you know if you start with any extra equipment such as magic items but I like the idea that a thieves guild gives out rings to aid them. And you get more as you get higher in the guild. Nice work

south moat
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Hello, can anyone help out, I am looking for D&D base in the Warhammer universe, any pages or channels anyone can recommend

fresh fable
south moat
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Yes Fantasy or 40k

fresh fable
icy monolith
#

What does homebrew mean exactly

smoky adder
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User-made content, typically made by the DM.

fresh fable
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Changes to the base rules whether it’s something simple like bonus action to drink a potion, to making whole new classes and races

smoky adder
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You might also see it used to refer to something like a user-made setting or story as well.

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It's a colloquial term, so there's no strict definition. 😅

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But in my head, it refers primarily to rules and game mechanics.

woeful raven
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@fresh fable should I change my PC to a different race? Or is it ok as variant human

cobalt frigate
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Variant human is just human. It's only "variant" as an optional variant in terms of game mechanics.

woeful raven
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Oh

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So should I change it or not?

cobalt frigate
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It doesn't really matter.

worthy comet
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Huh my bad i thougght i was in dm discussion

outer reef
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Hello everyone

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I'm new to dnd and I need guidance

timid locust
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With anything specific, or just in general?

outer reef
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Just in general, I touched on the subject in middle school cuz it seemed like fun but I never got into it

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Like I really wanna join a campaign but I need like complete guidance

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

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.

#

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

outer reef
#

Oki thank youuuuNekoHappy

untold jetty
#

Hello. New to the server here

placid badge
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Huh well this is fairly interesting

ashen pulsar
#

also new but not new to d&d just never considered there’d be a discord server

placid badge
#

Well I'm new but not new

fleet moth
#

There are plenty of discord servers for all kinds of things

fresh fable
#

Welcome new people

lyric fjord
#

Thanks for the welcome all

lyric fjord
#

how can i find people to play? i've made a water genasi druid

cobalt frigate
thorn coyote
#

i am new to the sever and kind of new to D&D

viral pelican
#

How far have you come in your journey so far?

high grove
#

Can I play a campaign with online people on dnd beyond ?

cobalt frigate
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Sure, but that's dependant on the DM who sets up the game.

high grove
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Can me and you play? Or no

cobalt frigate
light sandal
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hellooo

hybrid meadow
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Hey

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So what do you need help with?

rancid glacier
#

where do i make a character for a game (what website)

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

rancid glacier
#

im so new to this i need a buddy to guide mme through it all

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

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.

frosty cosmos
#

Is there a type of necromancer class? Would the warlock be closest to this?

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I have visions of raising undead minions to do my bidding...

mortal veldt
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Necromancer wizard.

smoky adder
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A hexblade warlock can also summon certain spirits.

frosty cosmos
#

ok, I see the wizard class. Would it be a multiclass thing to add necromancy later on?

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Using the character builder on the D&D website

smoky adder
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Wizards choose their subclass, an Arcane Tradition, at level 2.

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School of Necromancy is one of the possible choices.

frosty cosmos
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thanks

cobalt frigate
#

The free Basic Rules only comes with the evocation arcane tradition (aka sub-class). To get the rest, you need to "unlock" them by buying the Player's Handbook or buy the individual ones on D&D Beyond.

tardy panther
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If you have an advantage on a attack roll, how do you know how big is the advantage?

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Is it always 2?

shy rune
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it is aleays 2 dice

tardy panther
#

Ok ty just wanted to make sure

shy rune
#

elven accuracy gives you what people like to call "super advantage", where you reroll the lower die when you attack with advantage, but that is it

tardy panther
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Wait but if I roll a d20 do I reroll it or is it only if I roll 2d6 for example (multiple cubes)

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@shy rune

vital sail
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Advantage is for specifically d20

shy rune
tardy panther
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Oh right I forgot

ruby imp
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there are builds that get a 3rd d20 when they have advantage.

boreal bloom
#

Hi new here looking for mature players to campaign with..

slow hawk
#

?looking

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#
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slow hawk
#

You want that

vast river
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?help

#

?new

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
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lyric fjord
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I don't really understand🙃

echo kelp
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Ultimately it boils down to you playing a game with friends that involves collaborative story telling that uses some dice to add some randomness and risk.

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?new

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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^ and that's some helpful resources (including a link to the free basic rules) to help get you started.

lyric fjord
#

Thanks

sharp lotus
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Are there options to find online dnd sessions?

fleet field
sharp lotus
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Thanks 🙂

cloud wave
#

Alright. Just... Wait a second

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Do I have to read the ENTIRE PHB?

echo kelp
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No. Just enough to know how character sheets work and general game mechanics.

cloud wave
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Alright. Okay

echo kelp
#

Everything else you kind of pick up as you play - although the more effort you spend becoming familiar with the rules usually pays off with better games IMO.

cloud wave
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The sad part is that I made the mistake of investing into Cyberpunk 2020 lore before diving into this

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I assume that's gonna limit my intake of the nuances of the lore, right?

echo kelp
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Oh yeah, don't get lost in lore! Unless you really like that.
Many D&D groups don't follow any formal established lore and just come up with what makes sense for them in their own games/settings.

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D&D has a ton of lore (game's been around since the 70's) but there's no need to memorize or dive into that unless that's something you really enjoy.

cloud wave
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I thought to get invested in a setting you'd need lore

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Or even creating a setting in the first place

cobalt frigate
#

You need to ask your DM because they're the one who decides what's official lore in their campaign setting.

cloud wave
#

... and if I made the mistake of being the DM?

echo kelp
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All I need to get my players going is a plot hook - "Get the thing from the vault and bring it back to paying client".
I don't have to delve into the great politics of the world or the legends of how it was created - unless that's something our group decides would be fun.

cloud wave
#

Ah

echo kelp
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DM'ing is just another way to play D&D - a bit more work, but it's kind of fun putting together a session and guiding the players through a fun story and seeing where it all goes!

cloud wave
#

alright. I assume it's to be a universal set of rules?

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The whole DMing and player action thing

fleet field
#

Yeah

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There’s universal rules

cloud wave
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And if I were to DM in my own little universe that I've been punishing myself mentally over since the start of the pandemic, I'd be fine?

fleet field
#

Yeah

cloud wave
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Neat

twin terrace
#

can a creature with flyby essentially attack someone and then fly away in the same turn?

fleet field
#

Yep

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Anyone can do that flyby or not, but without flyby the creature you fly away from will get to make an opportunity attack against you

twin terrace
#

I see

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I've been playing for 5 months by now and I thought all this time that if you used your move action once you couldn't walk anymore

echo kelp
#

#dnd-rules can help you parse out rules (and sometimes get into amazingly pedantic and technical arguments and discussions)

twin terrace
#

thank u

stray fiber
#

hi !! my friend and i r trying to find a dnd group to join, any advice ?

echo kelp
stray fiber
#

thank u !

echo kelp
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You're welcome and I hope you both find a great group to play D&D with!

calm hornet
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not new to dnd but relatively new to being a player

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and class/subclass that would fit well with a kenku adopted by a librarian?

fleet field
#

Wizard is the most academic class

calm hornet
#

is wizard newcomer friendly?

glass summit
# calm hornet is wizard newcomer friendly?

People consider it difficult to learn, because wizards have access to a wide variety of spells. You'll need to put in a bit of time to understand your known spells, and how your spellbook functions; more time than you would learning the mechanics of a more straightforward class like fighter anyway

calm hornet
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hmmm i did some research and most of what I thought was confusing about wizards was actually sorcerer features

fleet field
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Such as?

calm hornet
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the metamagic

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i have no clue why but I thought it was a wizard thing

ashen haven
#

Hi everyone I'm new to DND can anyone help me

cobalt frigate
#

What problem are you having?

ashen haven
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I can't find a short campaign

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I use DND beyond

cobalt frigate
glass summit
ashen haven
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Ok what is a good DND website or app

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I can use

cobalt frigate
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For?

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D&D Beyond is great for character sheets and digital books.

ashen haven
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I just need someone to play a short campaign with

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So I can get the hang of this

fleet field
ashen haven
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Ok

slow hawk
#

wizard and sorcerer are two different classes

They are similar in that they are full spellcasters, however, their main features are different

fleet field
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They figured that out

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They thought some sorc things were actually from wizard but they realised their mistake

slow hawk
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Ok

stuck robin
#

How do I enter my foroum for new dnd party members again?

fresh fable
fleet field
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I think they need to find their thread again

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It should display under the channel name if you were active in it

urban mango
#

How often do people respond to find a dm, I was a little dishearten when I saw a bunch submitted today with no responses?

fleet field
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There’s a lot more DMs than players, you can try being more proactive and also replying to posts in #looking-for-players

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Do you need help with anything?

urban mango
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@fleet field thanks I will try that!

candid thorn
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Is point buy official?

fleet field
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Yea

crude musk
#

It's right there in the Basic Rules

calm hornet
#

do i need to make a feat make sense in my character lore

crude musk
calm hornet
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such as having a wizard be a magic initiate druid?

crude musk
fleet field
fleet field
crude musk
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That's what "focuses on" means

fleet field
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But so is optimisation and combat which could call for taking a feat that doesn’t necessarily make sense

crude musk
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it's a big part of the game

fleet field
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It’s up to interpretation tho

crude musk
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Okay, let's not argue over synonyms

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There's less than zero point

wheat flax
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Hi i have a question

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in the path of berserker, if we are in rage, we are in frenzy right? If we are frenzied, that means we can do another melee attack as bonus action. How is that different from two weapon fighting?

ornate kiln
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  1. You can chose to rage normally or to frenzy.
  2. you can use your heavy barbarian weapon to attack with a bonus action in frenzy and you add your strength modifier to damage
wheat flax
ornate kiln
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Frenzy is like rage+

TWF doesn’t allow heavy weapons, that’s part of why frenzy is different

wheat flax
#

So resistance to piercing etc is still part?

ornate kiln
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Yes, anything you get from a normal rage is also part of frenzy

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TWF means light weapons only, no str mod to damage on the bonus action
Frenzy: every melee weapon works.

fleet field
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TWF also needs two weapons

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Frenzy doesn’t

subtle kiln
#

the looking for dm posts do they clear out monthly?

crude musk
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weekly
each day the bot runs and removes posts that are a week old

gilded plank
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if my character were to hold the shield on their back, would they be protected from back strikes?

mint citrus
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No

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The only effect of a shield is that if you don it and hold it in one hand (doing so will require your action), you gain a +2 bonus to your Armor Class

gilded plank
#

ah alright then, thanks for the answer

glad patrol
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Im new to dnd i know some of the basics but i cant find a game to play any recomendations since all the games or roll20 are pay to play

pastel mica
#

Discord servers are a mixed bag in my experience. Sometimes you invite random games and have a bad time and leave before session 3 other times your in a new freind group for the next 10 years

glad patrol
mint citrus
pastel mica
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Thank you mous

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I'm frequently looking for new players but my next few planned games are 18+ and I'm less comfy pugging those

gilded plank
pastel mica
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Agreed. My personal experience has been rather polarized but that's probably because I pulled puggs from polarized places

gilded plank
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i have only just done my first session of a campaign yesterday, i would say we all had fun in it but we def wont be friends for life, for however long the campaigns between us run though we are good friends

pastel mica
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And sometimes that's all you can or want to ask of a table

gilded plank
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and hey, better a good experience than a bad one

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we are all playing D&D to have fun after all

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honestly the most fun in my mind is building the character, specifically designing them in hero forge

pastel mica
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I think there's a channel for that

gilded plank
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yeah heroforge gallery

pastel mica
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Also I just noticed the #find-a-game channel. That may be helpful if that's not just how you find the ones linked before

gilded plank
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oh yeah prior to me finding the campaign im in right now i searched it for around 2 - 3 days for a GMT group

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oh also how do i get an icon next to my name, just curious

pastel mica
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#channels and roles at the top of the channels list

gilded plank
#

alright then thanks

winter hazel
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Hi, I'm new, and I would like to get into a game as soon as I can!

exotic belfry
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should i buy a dice set or should i use the ones in dndbeyond

smoky adder
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That’s generally up to you and your group.

smoky adder
exotic belfry
fresh fable
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Depends how hard you throw your dice

exotic belfry
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the thing i roll them into

tardy panther
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I didn’t know there was a thing for that lol

smoky adder
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You could also look at dice towers, too.

exotic belfry
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thanks

pearl fable
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hello!!

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i'm (very) new to dnd

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any tips?

timid locust
#

?new

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

Hello! If I had one tip for getting into dnd....it would be to never be afraid to state your limits or ask questions...your dm and fellow players can't help you have fun and learn if we don't know we're doing it wrong

dense monolith
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im new to dnd and making a character but my idea for them doesn't match any of the races. What should I do?

pastel mica
dense monolith
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deer antlers and deer ears

fresh fable
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Saytr

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Custom lineage

pastel mica
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Or fawn with the same stat block

dense monolith
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thx

sweet hinge
# pearl fable any tips?

my advice is to be open minded.. alot of new folks watch stream games and think thats how it is... but like any creative work each DM is entirely different and run at different styles.

pastel mica
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Was it Tashas cauldron of everything that had tools for making custom lineages

sweet hinge
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i for instance run it mundanely and low fantasy

pastel mica
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And I run epic fantasy with over the top high magic where any bar will sell you a keg of health potion and most cities have flying carpets as taxi

sweet hinge
dense monolith
pastel mica
pastel mica
dense monolith
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so the race doesn't matter that much?

sweet hinge
sweet hinge
dense monolith
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ok 👍

pastel mica
dense monolith
#

thx again

heady locust
#

Hii, excuse me i’m new and i lowkey really want to play a quick game but im unsure if i made my character right 🥲

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I’m sorry for bothering both of ur chats

sweet hinge
heady locust
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Technically, like the stats and spell casts and all

dense monolith
heady locust
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Are wizards supposed to start with no spells?

sweet hinge
heady locust
sweet hinge
heady locust
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DnD beyond 🥲

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I didn’t quite understand how to manually calculate, so

dense monolith
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mee too

heady locust
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I’m a tad confused on the starting money too

pastel mica
# dense monolith sorry if i sound dumb im so new

You don't sound dumb, your new and asking important questions. It's my genuine pleasure to talk to folks like yourself and help them enjoy this hobby I have dedicated almost 20 year of my life too. Your doing great and your welcome here

heady locust
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How do you get spells as a starting wizard? Would an aristocratic noble wizard have learnt any spells

dense monolith
sweet hinge
# heady locust DnD beyond 🥲

ive been playing D&D for 20 years and i made the same mistake so dont feel bad. if you go to your spells tab there should be a menu to open to select your spells..

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you start with spells, as a wizard, if i remember right you get quite a wide selection of spells to start with and then you have to prepare a set number. dont quote me, i have an issue with edition bleed 😛

pastel mica
sweet hinge
heady locust
sweet hinge
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mind if i IM you?

heady locust
#

Meaning…?

sweet hinge
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meaning i send you an instant message.. more specifically pictures of D&D beyond

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sorry im old.. we called it Ims not Dms..

pastel mica
# dense monolith same

Starting wealth is one of a few options and you need to ask your dm what system your using before you can know how to Calc. The dm may expect you to purchase your starting gear or have a flat starting gold amount for all players

heady locust
heady locust
crude musk
pastel mica
sweet hinge
heady locust
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Ok, so i’m in the spells section, is it okay to put in any? How would i do for the calculations and stuff? How much spells is a newbie/starting wizard chara supposed to have?

pastel mica
sweet hinge
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its automatic, but i think you should have as a rule of thumb twice the choices of the spellslotsl, so if you have 2 level 2 spellslots try to have 3-4 spells..

crude musk
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This channel is for helping newcomers get to grip with the basics

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It's not for discussing DM'ing styles, that's what we have #dm-discussion for

sweet hinge
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also diversify utility and combat...

pastel mica
pastel mica
heady locust
sweet hinge
crude musk
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@heady locust You're playing a wizard, right?

heady locust
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Still that, yeah…

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Mhm, i am!

sweet hinge
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ok may i IM you?

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or DM as the kids say these days

crude musk
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@sweet hinge you can share the advice here

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Then it benefits everyone

sweet hinge
crude musk
sweet hinge
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of my characters sheet..

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which i dont realy want to show everyone

crude musk
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You want to read through that section as it covers how you know what spells you can take

fresh fable
sweet hinge
#

luckily astrin D&D beyond does it all automatically

crude musk
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It doesn't do it all and an understanding of the rules is still important

fresh fable
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Not for wizard cause you can add to many spells at lvl 1

crude musk
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DDB operates under the assumption that anyone using the tools still understands the game rules

heady locust
#

Can i have a picture mayb? I work better when i see an example what i have to do 🥲

sweet hinge
sweet hinge
crude musk
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The important things to remember as a wizard

  1. You start with 6 spells in your spell book
  2. You add 2 spells each time you level. You can also add spells from scrolls and spellbooks you find
  3. You can't add spells that are a higher level than the highest spellslot you have (see the wizard table for spell slots)
  4. Each day you can prepare (have ready to cast) a number of spells equal to your Wizard Level + your Spellcasting Ability Modifier (Intelligence)
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@sweet hinge Please stop pestering people to PM them, it's inappropriate

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For example, a level 1 wizard with +4 Int knows 6 spells and can prepare 5 of them each day. They have a total of 2 spell slots of first level and also know 3 cantrips

fresh fable
sweet hinge
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as i said, ill share pictures of my character sheet. but not publically

crude musk
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Good general rule; if you wouldn't be comfortable sharing them publically, you shouldn't offer to send them via private message

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Now moving on

heady locust
#

Ok wait i’m slowly understanding from the reading

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3 cantrips, and 2 level 1 spells. Can they not learn 1 level 2 spell or it depends?

crude musk
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Wizard can be a bit daunting

heady locust
#

It’s okay! I love learning, it’s fun too, so ty for helping <3

crude musk
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Spellslots are the batteries you put in your spells

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You can know more spells than you have spellslots

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Let's take a 3rd level wizard with +5 intelligence

  1. They have 4 first level spell slots and 2 second level spell slots
  2. They know 3 cantrips and 10 levelled spells (6 from first level, 2 from second level, 2 from third level)
  3. The spells they know can't be higher than 2nd level because that's the highest level spell slot they have
  4. Each day they can prepare 8 spells (3rd level + 5 Intelligence)
  5. Of those 8 spells, they can only cast a maximum of 6 because that's how many spells slots they have
  6. They can put any spell slot into any spell to cast it as long as the spell slot is the same level or higher than the spell
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Does that all make sense?

sweet hinge
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i think the guy said hes a visual learner.. try posting some pictures.

heady locust
#

Hm, wait, sometimes i process slow 🥲

crude musk
sweet hinge
crude musk
heady locust
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I’m not understanding how a wizard can get 6 spell slots at the beginning

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Those exist of 3 catnips, and 2 level one spells right? Doesn’t that make it 5 spell slots?

crude musk
crude musk
heady locust
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Oh, so i can know 6 spells, but the spells i can equip is 5? I can switch around then?

crude musk
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This is why wizard can be confusing

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You can have 6 spells in your spellbook
Be able to prepare 5 of those spells each day
And be able to cast up to 3 of those 5 spells

heady locust
#

Being able to cast it is determined by int and level, doesnt it?

timid locust
#

Think of it like this: the spells you know are all the cars you have in your garage.

The spells you've prepared are all the cars you brought from your garage to the race track.

Your spell slots are the gasoline you have to fuel your cars

crude musk
#

Single best analogy to date

heady locust
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So what im getting is this: i can prepare spells based on what i know. I can know 6 spells, but only use 5 of them for a number of insert casting times?

timid locust
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You got it!

crude musk
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About right, yeah

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That's pretty much it!

heady locust
#

Finally getting it <3 thank you!

crude musk
#

Wizard is the most complicated spell caster in that regard

heady locust
#

The spells i can know is three catnips + level 1/2 spells or are they supposed to all be spells? For the 5 spells i can use, does it have to include catnips?

crude musk
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It's however many cantrips the wizard table says you know at that level + 6 levels at level 1 + 2 levels each level after that

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How many you can prepare is your wizard level + your intelligence modifier

wild onyx
#

Cantrips always count as prepared, right?

crude musk
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No, cantrips don't go you in your spellbook at all

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So preparing doesn't factor into it

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To use DOSH's is amazing analogy
At level one you have six cars in your garage (plus three motorbikes, your cantrips)
With a +4 Intelligence, you can fit five cars on your trailer (4 + wizard level of 1)
When you get to the track, you have enough fuel to race three of your cars, but it can be the same car three times, or three different cars

dapper gulch
#

I’m stealing this analogy. Mine was always the McDonald’s dollar menu, but it fell apart with higher spell slots and upcasting.

timid locust
#

I'm honored haha 💀

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Wizard is a tough first class, but it's so fun that it's worth the initial headache!

heady locust
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I’m excited to get the hang of it <3 just a question, the mod for int to use the fuel/number of times i can cast the spells is not the saving throw, right?

timid locust
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Correct. It's just the modifier

heady locust
#

Then with 16 int (+3) and level 1 wizard

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Then i can cast spells up to 4 times?

wild onyx
#

Level 1 wizard with +3 in Intelligence:

  • Knows three cantrips
  • Has six spells of the first level in their book
  • Can prepare four (wiz lvl + INT mod) of those first level spells per long rest
  • Can cast two first level spells per long rest
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And cantrips all the live-long day. I think that's right.

heady locust
#

Thank you! Could i ask the rules for the casting times? I’m seeing instant and resting and such. In a game, what’s the time limit for that?

smoky adder
wild onyx
#

Individual spells have different casting times specified in their info. Alarm say, takes a minute, where as Firebolt is a single action.

If you're asking when you get your spells back, you need a long rest.

sick marlin
#

Question what is the basis of health for an average starter off pc

smoky adder
#

That depends on your class.

sick marlin
#

Well a Goliath fighter

#

Age 35

smoky adder
#

What you need from your class is your Hit Die size.

crude musk
#

Your character race and age don't affect their hit points

smoky adder
#

For a fighter, that's a d10.

crude musk
#

Only their class and constitution

smoky adder
#

So at first level, you have the max number of that die (10, for you) plus your constitution modifier.

heady locust
#

Wait, do casting times uses real timer?

crude musk
#

No, everything is in-game time

#

Most casting times are 1 Action, Bonus Action, or Reaction

#

Some take minutes, hours, or days, but that passes in game

smoky adder
#

Time in-game moves as fast or as slow as it needs to tell the story.

wild onyx
#

Same as when Frodo & co crossed the mountains in minutes on screen.

heady locust
crude musk
#

Have you read the basic rules yet?

heady locust
#

Not really 🥲 not a fan of reading

crude musk
#

D&D does involve at least some reading

heady locust
#

Only do it when i have to (occasionally checking/making sure)

heady locust
crude musk
smoky adder
timid locust
#

The short version is: in combat, your turn lasts 6 seconds. During those 6 seconds you can take

  • 1 action
  • 1 bonus action
    After everyone's taken a turn, that's one round. Once per round, you can take
  • 1 reaction
heady locust
#

Got it, i’ll read them now

smoky adder
#

Note that you can only take a bonus action if something in the game says you can (such as a spell with a casting time of 1 bonus action).

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Reactions aren't strictly once per round, though. The official rule is that once you use a reaction, you can't use another until the start of your next turn.

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(Which depending on the timing could technically result in two reactions in a single round -- before and after your turn.)

timid locust
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Haha true, but let's not get into the weeds here