#dnd-newcomers

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fresh fable
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Yeah

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Fixed it

honest mulch
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Sorry if this is the wrong place to say this but I’m very new and haven’t played yet so I’m trying to find a group or campaign. can someone point me in the right direction?

zealous linden
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So if I were to wildshape to steal or pickpocket I would have to use the animals respective dexterity modifier for the sleight of hand check?

fleet field
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Yes

normal tendon
fair pollen
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I've definitely been playing druid wrong then 😬 I am circle of the underdzrk as that's one of the only free options and I use wildshape and the' still attack on the same turn idk if my dm knows this or if he's just allowing me to do this

edgy onyx
zealous linden
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Are there any utilities online on searching through all the available wildshapes a druid can have and sort by specific stats?

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Like for example looking for reptiles with hands/feet with a high dexterity for pickpocketing

edgy onyx
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Closest I can think of is Beyond's monsters list https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters
it lets you search through by creature type (so beasts for a druid) and CR at the very least

crude musk
zealous linden
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Ok cause seemingly flying snake would be the best option for pickpocketing due to the small size, it's ability to constrict/hold stuff, it's high dexterity, and the ability to fly away (and assuming the target is provoked an opportunity attack won't happen either) but the main problem with that is I can't utilize flyby as from my understanding I can't fly with it until level 8 unless I get my DM to okay it in non combat scenarios or via some sort of gliding

edgy onyx
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Well by the rules you cant even take the form of a creature that has a flying or swimming speed until appropriate level

zealous linden
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So I'd have to ask to reflavour wildshapes to make being able to wildshape pickpocket + limiting myself to only using reptilian wildshape, like saying a small creature such as a weasel is an anole or something

echo kelp
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Here's the thing - the DM needs to make sure the game is fun for everyone and having a player get an "easy win" button for stealing might make things too easy for the party, overly focus the spotlight on the character with that ability so that other players might start to feel left out or unneeded, and then just the overall game balance issues with being able to wildshape into whatever the player wants.

zealous linden
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Oh I'm saying more along the lines of cosmetic functionality / flavor, like saying a rat is a iguana, with the stats and functionality being identical.

echo kelp
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Oh yeah that should be fine - use the mechanics as written, but flavor it (describe it) as something else.

zealous linden
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Yeah that's what I mean

echo kelp
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Most folks don't have an issue with that.

edgy onyx
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Oh definitely
Plenty of times Ive reflavoured a rat as a squirrel or somehting that doesnt have a direct stat block, and given it something like a climbing speed and stuff like that 😛

zealous linden
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Now, in a battle, can a wildshape act as a disguise? Like let's say an enemy is chasing a player character and they run around a corner and while they're not visible to the enemy they just turn into a different animal, would the enemy need to do a roll of some sort to tell that the player character turned into a wildshape or would they just not question it

echo kelp
zealous linden
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Ok thought so, was just making sure that's a practical thing to ask

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Now, how do disguise self / kit and wild shape work? If a wild shape reverts to human form does the human form retain the disguise

edgy onyx
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Personally I'd likely allow it too, though the success would depends on the enemy intelligence / their knowledge of the character / druids in general

zealous linden
zealous linden
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Do NPCs/PCs in lore understand the difference between spellcasters? Like a sorcerer, bard, wizard, cleric, druid (assuming they dont wildshape in front of them) etc?

crude musk
lyric fjord
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Im so sorry for the vague question lmao but where can complete newbies like me get my footing into the world of dnd? I literally have no idea where to even start lol

echo kelp
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?new

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Where do I start?
echo kelp
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^ useful resources and links to help get you started.

lyric fjord
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Tytyty

echo kelp
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If you have a specific question, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel.

lyric fjord
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That’s so helpful thank you

velvet jetty
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How do i teach newcomers to play? Any advice?

crude musk
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  1. Take it slow
  2. Don't worry about mistakes
  3. Explain what you're doing and why when it comes to things like attacks or saving throws
  4. Present questions as a list of options
  5. Explain what the consequences and outcomes of the players actions might be
velvet jetty
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Shoild i start with character creation or go with premades?

crude musk
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For example, if a player says they don't know what to do when facing a locked door, you can say "Well, you can attempt to use your strength to break the door down, or the Rogue player could use their lock picking tools to pick the lock. The Wizard player could also use one of their spells to blow the door open, or otherwise destroy it. However, remember that there are consequences for your actions; being quiet might take longer, but if there are enemies on the other side of the door, they'll be less likely to hear you"

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I personally recommend pre-mades in a one shot

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And then if the newcomers like D&D and want to come back for more, then go into character creation

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For example, you could run a one-shot with premade characters as a prologue to whatever campaign you might end up running

velvet jetty
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Thankye

zealous linden
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Can conjure animal summons pickpocket as they're controllable like a player?

fair pollen
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I need help, I'm fairly new to the game having played a few one shots as a barbarian dwarf and now in a campaign as a Goliath druid. I've convinced friends (with 0 experience or knowledge on dnd) to play dnd with me being the dm and one of them wanted to play as a dragonborn sorcerer but I have no clue on any of the classes besides druid and barbarian. What would be some pointers I should give him for making his character

honest yoke
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wdym by pointers? (english not first language)

next estuary
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do i need to first hit with dissonant whispers before the enemy needs a wis saving throw

honest yoke
next estuary
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awesome ty!

fair pollen
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I have no clue on how the sorcerer class works because it just looks like a wizard to me

honest yoke
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They should be fine. Make sure they have at least on ranged damage cantrip and they have high CHA and CON. They can fill in the rest on their own. If they read and understand the features they will be fine

next estuary
honest yoke
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When a spell requires a saving throw. You dont have to roll anything. The DM rolls a d20 for the monster and adds its save bonus. If the roll is higher than your spell save DC (featured on your sheet next to your spells) they succeed, otherwise they fail.

next estuary
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where do i see spell save on my mimic (as dm)

honest yoke
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its the +1

next estuary
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So I need to roll above what?

honest yoke
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so you (dm) roll a d20, add one, and see if it beats the players spell save DC (on their sheet)

next estuary
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ohhh

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mb

honest yoke
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no worries

dire slate
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Usually any saves work like this

If you roll under = fail
If you match the DC or go higher = success

sacred holly
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do i use the arts and crafts channel to showcase a character sheet that i've made?

solemn light
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Like one you've designed, or one you've filled out?

sacred holly
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designed

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though the artistic skills behind it isnt good

solemn light
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Not a mod, but that certainly sounds arts and craftsy to me and D&D relevant. I was gonna suggest #character-discussion if it was just filled out and wanting feedback on the build.

sacred holly
dire slate
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And not any character info

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Character discussion are more or a workshop place for your ideas for character and etc.

sacred holly
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i see

dire slate
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Hope that helps

spice widget
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As a Cleric, should I ever spend my Feats on level up on raising strength if I use medium armour and have 14 dex? It seems like most of the weapons I'd want as a Cleric are Str based maces?

fresh fable
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Your cantrips and spells are your main damage sources

spice widget
fresh fable
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What subclass of cleric

honest yoke
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as a cleric casting toll the dead will almost always outdamage making attacks

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so you don't need strength exept for if you want to (and your subclass is proficient) wear heavy armor

spice widget
sacred holly
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any music recommendations for dnd sessions?

fresh fable
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That uses up a channel divinity as a death cleric your best off with toll the dead on 2 targets who are next to each other

trail yacht
sacred holly
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sick

trail yacht
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Bardify has a lot of different music for different circumstances

frosty cosmos
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Are the gods in this game mostly just used for flavor, or do you ever have them as part of the actual gameplay? For example, my character just murdered a traveling merchant who worshipped Tyr, the god of justice. Should this have a negative impact on my player, like a curse or something? It's a solo play through so no DM.

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I guess I could roll to see if this NPC was in good favor with Tyr, and if yes, maybe give myself a small debuff for a certain time period...

crude musk
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This channel is for discussing the basics, and solo play (given that's not how the game is designed to be played) is very much beyond the basics

sacred holly
crude musk
tawdry pendant
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Hey guys its ok for any kind of question like Looking for parties , Im really new in DnD and currently im In Spain and I really wanna play some or have friends to discuss about it

rare ingot
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what do i need to know before i get into dnd and where do i learn it :D, i was struck by inspiration and curiosity and ended up here but i simply dont know enough to jump into it without feeling like id be hurting someone elses fun

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

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?new

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rare ingot
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thank you very much, have a great day :D

tawdry cosmos
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Is solo play frowned upon or is it encouraged to learn both aspects?

hexed bobcat
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Me want to play dnd

main temple
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Hewwo, i am absolutely new to dnd

hexed bobcat
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Me too

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a cooperative group game (usually between a DM and 3-5 players). D&D isn't designed to be for solo play (you can find "Choose Your Own Adventure" type of adventures for solo play though).

main temple
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We need someone to teach us

cobalt frigate
# main temple We need someone to teach us

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.

hexed bobcat
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I want to play with absolutely no idea how to play

main temple
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Okie

cobalt frigate
hexed bobcat
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Brotha I know what you said I am not a goldfish

royal dirge
slow hawk
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The better response probably should have been “thanks”

sacred holly
hollow scarab
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Hey, im a new DM and i already own a Dragons of the Stormwrek Set, but noe i have a Budget of 65 bucks and i eant to get 1 andventure and 1 book, what would you recommend i buy?

viral pelican
hollow scarab
cobalt frigate
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In order for source books:
Player's Handbook
Xanathera's Guide to Everything
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Monster Manual
Dungeon Master's Guide

viral pelican
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For most adventures, you will also need the Monster Manual.

cobalt frigate
viral pelican
hollow scarab
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Spelling no good

viral pelican
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I've never done a full comparison, but yes. I wonder if there is a comparison somewhere...

hollow scarab
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Like besides the stuff in the Set i already have

viral pelican
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Generally, that's what people recommend. Though, I think if you are relying on the basic rules, then perhaps it is the Monster Manual you might want if you want to start running other pre-written adventures.

cobalt frigate
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The PHB is the one book all players and DMs should get. It has the core playable races and classes. It covers all of the combat rules and spells.

The Basic Rules has most of the PHB stuff but not everything (it's doesn't have all of the sub-classes, for example).

hollow scarab
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Thanks

stone heron
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Hey as a new player, from experience if your joining solo which paid table top services or free ones do you see the most? to join in as a player?

viral pelican
stone heron
rapid sleet
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Hello, Im new at this im looking for somepeople to help get started

harsh fjord
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?new - see these links!

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Where do I start?
gloomy zealot
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Brand new player looking to learn. 47yo, Male, CT/MA area in the US. Would love to connect with a group to get started. I've always wanted to play.

lucid torrent
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Yes plz

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I just joined like 5 minutes ago

plucky ridge
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And feel free to ask questions! 😄

gloomy zealot
lucid torrent
plucky ridge
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No worries

lunar river
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Hey guys, quick question. Using Tashas rules to give your race any ability score you want, is it always +2/+1 or do mountain dwarfs and half elfs get +2/+2?

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worried about a +2/+2 powergame move by my players

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just 4 mountain dwarf casters dndThink

plucky ridge
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It's just +2/+1

uncut pollen
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Hello all! I just had a question regarding dragonborn. I've read that they treat even enemies with respect/honor, but would a dragonborn consider an aberration deserving of respect?

plucky ridge
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If you use Tasha's rules then everyone can place the +2/+1 in whatever stats they want to

plucky ridge
lunar river
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thanks! great help

forest sparrow
uncut pollen
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I think I'll say no, because they don't fit within the natural order of things.

plucky ridge
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Happy to help!

uncut pollen
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🙂

lucid torrent
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i think i did it but i need help

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i think i have a character

plucky ridge
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That's awesome

lucid torrent
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what do i do now

harsh fjord
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You know the rules, more or less?

lucid torrent
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yes

harsh fjord
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?looking - Next step: find a group!

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lucid torrent
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i did that

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whats community

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is that a group?

harsh fjord
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It's a special sort of play where everything takes place in a living world where one group's actions may affect another group.

lucid torrent
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ok

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do i do looking for dungeon master

harsh fjord
plucky ridge
brisk tree
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so I used to play dnd but only got through 1 session with friends before issues happened in our group so I kinda need tips on how to play cause the last time i did it was like 6 months ago, so any tips?

harsh fjord
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Any specific tips you're looking for?

brisk tree
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n just the basics

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no*

harsh fjord
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My list of general player tips: #dnd-newcomers message

To those I'd add, "Don't make your fun interfere with anyone else’s.”

brisk tree
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k thanks homie

steady lake
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So how do I start a game of D&D?

harsh fjord
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Are you a player or a DM?

lucid torrent
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I can’t find a dm 💀

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They all said they are full

foggy saffron
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yeah, that'll happen. my advice is to not get discouraged, and keep on trying to find a group that works for you. sometimes it can take some time to land on a good one (or land on one at all), and that's okay!

harsh fjord
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Not everyone is willing to do so, but if you become the DM, odds are good you'll find others who want to play fairly quickly.

leaden glen
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If you can't find a dm, try to convince your friends to play with you. Or keep searching, sometimes it'll take a while

steady lake
harsh fjord
steady lake
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Thanks for the guide

next cedar
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I have a question: If I'm new to D&D (bought Essential Kit to start with after BG3 hype), would it make more sense to get the Player's Handbook immediately after I'm through the Essential's Kit, or should I wait until the updated version comes out after the playtests?

cobalt frigate
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Getting the 2014 5E PHB won't make it obsolete when the 2024 PHB comes out. No one is forcing you to get the 2024 version.

next cedar
cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

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That's up to you if you're willing to wait 1+ year for it to come out.

next cedar
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Okay, thanks for the advice. Then I'll just do the starting content first and decide afterwards how I'll continue, might already be a lot closer to release by then anyway.

cobalt frigate
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They're still doing testing so I don't think the 2024 PHB will be out until late next year (at the earliest... but no release date mentioned yet)

boreal magnet
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I have no idea what I am doing, but I want to learn

sly apex
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Same

boreal magnet
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I really want to join a campaign, it's just I don't know where to look

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Cuz I'm a little confused

sly apex
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Same here I want to play but I need someone to teach me

brave slate
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Same

sly apex
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I downloaded the app and made my character

brave slate
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what app?

viral pelican
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?new

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Where do I start?
viral pelican
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Here's the best links for getting started 🙂

rapid sleet
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Is here where I can ask someone for a little bit of creative help? Or there is a specific channel?

viral pelican
rapid sleet
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Thank @viral pelican it is both a beginner and character build question

viral pelican
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feel free to ask here, you won't be annoying anyone.

rapid sleet
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So character discussion

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Oh well im brand new and discord change a lot i can follow instructions but there are many language barriers/knowledge base prompts that Im getting a bit overwhelm

viral pelican
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It's no problem!

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This channel in particular, you can just go your pace and let me know if there's any language problems.

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What's your character question?

rapid sleet
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How do you know is the correct character? I mean I saw the DnD beyond app is great but there are many things that i dont know whether to leave it or take it

viral pelican
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Ah that's a fun question 🙂

rapid sleet
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Sorry i think im being vague

viral pelican
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Do you mean: how do you know which class is right for you, or do you mean, once I have chosen a class, what is good for me to pick?

vapid crypt
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I’m new to dnd I’ve finally created my Character after a while but I don’t know how to join a campaign

viral pelican
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?looking @vapid crypt

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rapid sleet
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Well I'm new so I'm guessing that is part of the game to find out, but like, flaws, bonds, alignments, etc i dont know usually videogames tells you want to do

viral pelican
sly apex
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Anyone know enough to run a game a bit later?

calm sleet
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Hello guys, I literally know nothing about D&D but I'm interested to learn more about this sort of game. But, how can I play online? Is this playable via discord, an app, on the server?

loud halo
rapid sleet
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@viral pelican thank you

calm sleet
wild onyx
calm sleet
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Ok

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I'll see if it's intuitive

dusk fjord
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What is the best way for someone new to get into DnD??

fleet field
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Have a read of the basic rules linked in the pinned comments

dusk fjord
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I read them, but now I still don't know where to start or how to actually get into DnD ^^'

sweet geyser
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Hey! Quick question for anyone whos played through dragons of stormwreck isle. How long is it to complete start to finish. Dming for the first time tmrw so im trying to gauge how im gonna pace it!

harsh fjord
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I haven't run it, but a few Reddit posts put it somewhere around 15 hours, give or take.

harsh fjord
# dusk fjord I read them, but now I still don't know where to start or how to actually get in...

The pieces to get into D&D:

Know the rules.
Make a character.
Find a group (including a DM).
Then play.

The first three can be done in any order theoretically, though you stand a better chance of finding a group if you know the rules and how to make a character. Ideally, you should have character concepts so your eventual character fits the game the DM is running.

If you know the rules and the character-creation process, you now need to find a group. See #find-a-game for using the channels here for that.

dusk fjord
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Players, right?

slow hawk
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slow hawk
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Check out these materials

dusk fjord
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I already got a character tho :p

slow hawk
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Have you read the rules and feel comfortable

dusk fjord
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Yeah

slow hawk
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The next step is finding a game

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?looking

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fleet field
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You’re looking for a DM

candid thorn
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If I choose eldritch adept as a feat for a rogue, I cant choose the polymorph invocation right because it says it would use a spells slot and rogues dont have spell slots

harsh fjord
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If you were an arcane trickster rogue you could.

half mica
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hi! im quite new to dnd, i have an idea for a character and am using the chracter builder but the advancement type confuses me?

harsh fjord
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What are you confused by specifically?

half mica
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i sorta get the xp idea but i dont get the milestone advancement

harsh fjord
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Milestone is a level up happens when the group reaches particular story beats (or otherwise when the DM says so).

half mica
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oh ok so a more leveled system then say getting too much xp accidently

harsh fjord
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It's less to keep track of, which is nice.

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And there's no possibility of grinding. I feel like D&D doesn't lend itself to that anyway, but if a party wanted to, milestone actively prevents that.

half mica
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Thats good to know

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i got worried about that, just accidently getting too much xp and being overleved or smth

harsh fjord
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Your DM will tell you which method their game uses. If you don't have one yet, your character is essentially practice.

half mica
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oh ok

stray harbor
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Hellloooooooo

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:3

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I wanted to know how to join a game and all on here. I have my character lined up, I’m ready to go PDF and all. I used D&D Beyond to help me create it! I’m so confuseddd cuz I’m new

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?looking

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marble valley
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helloo

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if i made my character on d&d beyond how do i get a pdf of the character sheet

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damn wait this is confusing

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so i tried the find a game thing but apparently ill need to already have a group i think? idk this is my first ever time

woeful badge
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sick pfp

vital sail
# marble valley helloo

On the character sheet, next to their image on the top-left, you should see the "manage button", clicking on it opens up a side bar, scrolling down is the "export to pdf" button

marble valley
marble valley
vital sail
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No worries

mental copper
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I just recently got into dnd and I’m interested on some starting tips, I already got some of the player guides and dice and things

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even a character sheet, but I think it needs some work

half mica
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what should i do for these parts?

random copper
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hey i bought 2 books on dnd beyond and they dissappered and says i have to pay for them again

half mica
vital sail
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random copper
marble valley
vital sail
smoky adder
marble valley
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btw guys is it alright if my allies/backstory/enemies etc. parts are empty? i'm not entirely sure what to put there

vital sail
smoky adder
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It’s probably fine, but that’s ultimately a question you should ask your DM.

mental copper
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I have a question

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I am holding a three sided dice

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With a 1 2 & 4 on it

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What would you use this for

slow hawk
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Dnd does not use a d3 for anything, but i suppose i have to ask:

Are you sure there isnt a fourth face?

mental copper
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nvm

slow hawk
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Shaped like a pyramid, three numbers per face

mental copper
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I miss counted

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That’s on me

slow hawk
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Simplest explanation usually best

mental copper
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what’s a d4 for

fleet field
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thats a d4, when you roll it you read it by taking the number at the point

mental copper
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ohhhh

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that’s why there’s so many numbers

slow hawk
mental copper
half mica
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so i sorta got my character down, should i save all the notes (bg and stuff) for when i join a campaign?

cobalt frigate
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Sure but be prepared to create a new character when you join a campaign. The DM may have you start at a certain level, not allow certain playable races, and/or use a particular ability score generation (especially if you manually rolled).

half mica
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ah ok

slow hawk
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And you may need to tweek your background to fit his world

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Thats why it may be better to avoid too many specifics

Example instead of “ my character spent 284 days in the temple of the fist located 5 miles south of Neverhamber” it would be easier to just say “my character spent time at a distant monastary”

half mica
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i havent written a background yet cause im hoping that i can use them in a campaign soon and when i know the world ill fit them to that world

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wait no i have a criminal background thing for my character but no backstory stuff

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sorry everything is confusing

slow hawk
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The background you select is, at the end of the day, just a collection of tool or skill proficiencies, and maybe some starting equipment

Dont feel like you are strictly bound by them, you can flavor them to whatver suits your needs

half mica
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thats good to know

torpid cypress
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Hello

bright berry
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whoa this is different

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big server

slate lance
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kinda new to DND

plucky ridge
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Hello all

bright berry
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hello fellow newbs

noble ridge
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I'm a noob, but I've wrangled my gf into playing through charisma +35 and passion.... how do I start as a DM lol

slow hawk
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First learn the game yourself, with some links below

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?new

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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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noble ridge
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We are starting together and don't have a group (yet).... got 2 vets who may play.... but I've gotta figure out how to DM

slow hawk
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Again, start by reading the links above

torpid walrus
frigid breach
azure niche
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im a noob!

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looking to find people to play with but dont know wheere to start

fading sierra
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i think that's why most the people in this part of the server are here, so you're in good company at least yescat

visual river
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Hello there

azure niche
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i just made a post in the find a game section, how reliable is that?

slow hawk
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It will take time, be patient

lament trout
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I'm just saying that's not an accurate description of a specific location

elfin wind
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Hello! I have never played before but I have my character more or less figured out. I’d love to be apart of a campaign but not sure how to join one. I’m a little scared haha

edgy onyx
frigid breach
proud pollen
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I was wondering how people get all the options for characters, my friend has like a ton of stuff for warlocks but i have basically nothing

nocturne lava
proud pollen
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i bought premium but it still doesnt work

nocturne lava
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Thats because your friend have either bought everything.. Or has a friend who shared content through a campaign

proud pollen
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Ohhh ok

nocturne lava
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premium doesnt unlock content

proud pollen
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Darn

nocturne lava
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afaik

simple goblet
# nocturne lava afaik

You are correct. There is no sub that unlocks all the content. You have to buy it through the marketplace

lyric fjord
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hello, how do i join a dnd game for example on roll20? if its okay to ask

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im totally new

fleet field
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we have the #find-a-game channels on here for finding groups to play with

lyric fjord
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tysm!

junior vessel
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What is roll20?

lyric fjord
fleet field
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its a virtual table top website

junior vessel
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Oo thanks

fleet field
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well, assist with playing

edgy onyx
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Roll20 also has its own looking for game option

drowsy spire
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Hi, I wanted to know how to make a wolf bard

lyric fjord
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hello, i need help with the whooole game, so like, how do i create a character etc, feel free to dm or ping me!

bleak mantle
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hey guys im like brand new to table top can anyone dm me and help me understand with a detailed summary?

crude musk
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@lyric fjord@bleak mantle Have you tried giving the basic rules a read?

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bleak mantle
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thank you so much

fleet field
drowsy spire
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Ok thanks

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I'm using 5E sheets

fleet field
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5e is the latest edition

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its what you should be using if you want to play dnd 5e

drowsy spire
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Oh ok

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Thanks

candid thorn
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Which official books have more monsters besides the monster manual?

crude musk
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Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse has the most monsters since the Monster Manual

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Then there are source books like Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Eberron: Rising from the Last War, Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, and Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants

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And almost every adventure features some new monsters

candid thorn
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Are those official?

crude musk
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yep

spring ravine
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Hello, I'm Vircobb, and I'm completely new to Dungeons & Dragons. I'm excited to get started, but I'm wondering if there's anything essential I should know or have in order to start playing? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated!

inner thistle
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The bare minimum you need to play Dungeons and Dragons is simply to read the basic rules. It has everything you need to start playing aside from a group to play with^^

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spring ravine
sacred holly
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how would one do running or parkour in dnd? just with acrobatics?

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by running i mean either being chased or chasing

mint citrus
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There's some Chase rules in the DMG iirc

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page 252

sacred holly
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i see

wild onyx
mint citrus
wild onyx
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Gotcha, thanks.

crude musk
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This is getting beyond the scope of this channel and would be more suitable to #dm-discussion
Please remember that this channel is for discussing the basics of D&D; a good metric for if something counts as the basics is "is this in the Basic Rules?"

sacred holly
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im moving from dndb to hand filled character sheets so no more auto math, i wanted to know how does the profiency modifier work?

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like how do i calculate it

crude musk
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It's listed in the table for your class and is based on your characters overall level

sacred holly
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ah i see

crude musk
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You add your proficiency bonus to any saving throw, ability check, or attack that you're proficient in, and it's also used to calculate saving throw DCs and spell casting bonuses

open fiber
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I have a question about what detect magic and counter spell might work on

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Like can they work on magical in nature abilities? Like dragon breath

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Or like if psychic speaking

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Or druid animal form

frank moat
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Hii! Im completely new to DnD!

crude musk
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@open fiber So counterspell, as it says in the spells description, only works on spells (as they're being cast). Detect magic however reveals the presence of any magic. To know if something counts as magic for the purpose of detect magic, you can refer to this checklist:

Determining whether a game feature is magical is straightforward. Ask yourself these questions about the feature:

Is it a magic item?
Is it a spell? Or does it let you create the effects of a spell that’s mentioned in its description?
Is it a spell attack?
Is it fueled by the use of spell slots?
Does its description say it’s magical?

open fiber
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So if not a spell slot it’s not magic?

crude musk
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No, that's not what the list above says

open fiber
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I get magical items

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But I don’t know what counts as magic in some situations

crude musk
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That's what that list is for

open fiber
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Are paladin spells magic? Are magical ish character abilities magic

crude musk
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Yes, paladin spells are magic because they're spells, (point 2 above)

open fiber
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Does the origin of the power matter to count as magic

crude musk
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Keep it simple and refer to the list above

open fiber
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Or is everything that isn’t mechanical or natural magic

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So any check on it is a yes?

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You gave me a list with no real direction on what passes the threshold to make it a yes

crude musk
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  1. Is it a magic item?
  2. Is it a spell or let you reproduce the effects of a spell?
  3. Is it an attack that says "spell attack" in it, like "ranged spell attack" or "melee spell attack"?
  4. Is it an ability that doesn't cast a spell but requires spell slots to use, like the paladins divine smite ability
  5. Does the description say it's a magical ability?
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If yes to any of those, it's mechanically magic which means abilities that interact with magic such as Detect Magic and Antimagic Field interact with it

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If you answer no to all of them, it's not magic as far as the games mechanics go

open fiber
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So a breath weapon or psychic speaking isn’t magic

crude musk
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Not if it checks no to all those above points

open fiber
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Psionic Mind. You can telepathically speak to any creature you can see within 30 feet of you. You don’t need to share a language with the creature, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language.

mossy walrus
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As an example of a breath attack from a red dragon:

The dragon exhales fire in a x-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC xx Dexterity saving throw, taking xx fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

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in looking at this feature, we can run it through the check list above and find it is not magical

open fiber
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Gem Flight. Starting at 5th level, you can use a bonus action to manifest spectral wings on your body. These wings last for 1 minute. For the duration, you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed and can hover. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

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Gem Dragonborn racial abilities

crude musk
crude musk
open fiber
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So race abilities (and some feats) aren’t magic even if they do magical things

crude musk
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Some race abilities are magical

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For example, some race abilities let you cast or reproduce spells

mossy walrus
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such as Tiefling or Yuan-Ti innate spells, as example

crude musk
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The trick is just to ask those five questions above

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Don't try and look for a pattern such as "all race abilities are non-magical"

open fiber
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But if a race ability (this is just an example) let’s you cast 3 missiles of arcane origin, it’s not magic unless is says it casts magic missile

crude musk
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It's not magic unless it checks yes to one of those five questions

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You can't just pick one question and go "it's not magic if it doesn't meet this one criteria"

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There are five criteria

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That ability could allow you to make a ranged spell attack (counts as magical) or say "you create three magical missiles of arcane origin" (magical again)

alpine sparrow
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does exp retreat double my speed for 10 mins or is it something else

slow flame
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It grants your character a dash action for ten minutes.

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With all the benefits and limitatios if they have any

crude musk
slow flame
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Short answer is, no it doesnt double the movement. Its something else. Its grants extra movement.

ebon lagoon
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Does the aura from the druid's circle of the sheperd's Spiritual Totem move along the spirit if it's moved, or does it stay where it was originally summoned at?

timid locust
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It surrounds the spirit, and moves as the spirit moves

upper granite
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Hey guys on dnd beyond next to damage is the for example plus 5 hit/dc thing

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What determines that plus whateve?#

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Like I understand it's proficiency but how do I know what other state adds to that it doesn't say

deft sigil
honest yoke
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For standard attacks with non finenesse weapons its +str

fallen surge
lilac marten
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there should be strength based ranged weapons

agile lake
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Here they explain things for newbies?

cobalt frigate
#

Yes.

fallen surge
simple goblet
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Javelins I believe are an example of thrown weapons

deft sigil
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Lionn ! 😛

simple goblet
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Don't worry, I rarely win initiative in this server dndLol

lilac marten
cobalt frigate
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Bows are Dex based weapons.

That said, in early editions there were composite bows that allowed you to add your Str mod to the damage. 5E kept things simple, especially weapons, for sake of use.

lilac marten
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for simplicity sake, it would've only been too logical

cobalt frigate
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Anyway, this channel is for new players to learn the game and not get into changing weapons properties.

novel maple
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im a level 2 ranger and i want talk to animals as one of my spells, what second spell should i pick

jolly sable
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Hello Everyone just a quick question. As a first time player is it better to just get into a group and start playing or is it better if i get some knowledge off the game first?

plucky ridge
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It's great to get some knowledge beforehand so you know what to expect

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There are lots of groups that welcome newcomers so if you know the basics and join a newcomer game, you can ask for clarification, help, etc...

plucky ridge
novel maple
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alright

jolly sable
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well a friend off mine already tried to help me with making a character and explaining to me a bit what i need to watch out for. do i have to go into looking for players chanell if i wanna look for a group?

slow hawk
novel maple
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im making an gloom stalker assassain

timid locust
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I'd give the basic rules a quick read to get a good handle on what your character can do, what dice rolling is like, and how to play your turn during combat before hopping into a game blindly. There are certainly lots of DMs who can help you, but the less work you put into your fellow nerds, the better!

plucky ridge
jolly sable
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thank you very much!

slow hawk
humble current
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So i wanna get into dnd i have some friends to play with. Should i get the essentials kit?(i prefer it to the starter set cause you can make your own characters). Or should i just get some dice or something? What exactly do i need?

plucky ridge
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The essentials kit can be super helpful. I'd reccomend starting with the pinned messages thought before buying anything.

timid locust
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The only thing you need is the basic rules, which are free! Physical dice obviously feel much better, but you could also use a dice roller online to get what you need

mortal inlet
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Any tips how to create own campaing ,i have game master guide but i get a bit cofused

cobalt frigate
plucky ridge
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If you're very new, you may want to consider running a module like Lost Mines of Phandelver. It's designed for low level play and learning the game. You can definitely create your own world though!

mortal inlet
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thx

humble current
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My grandma said that maybe she'll get me the essentials kit. I prefer having physical dice so im gonna get some anyway. Is it worth getting the essentials kit? Or should i get idk something else?

timid locust
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If you're going to be buying something for sure, the essentials kit is great!

burnt token
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Hey guys I'm new to this but I want to play dnd with my friends over discord, anyone have experience doing this and could offer some advice? Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask I ain't sure where else to bring this up

timid locust
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Sure thing! Plenty of games are run online nowadays. What questions did you have?

plucky ridge
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Perfect place to ask question!

lyric fjord
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Hi, I’m in the same situation as Junaidthegoat.

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And I want to make my own race to play as.

plucky ridge
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You definitely can do that. The #homebrew would be the best place to talk about it and get some feedback.

frigid breach
burnt token
lyric fjord
# frigid breach What did you have in mind?

A Zabrak race that is created from blood magic and alchemy to be a slave race but they go rogue and become nomads. They have weaker bodies but more magic and have some gift of athletics and acrobatics.

frigid breach
lyric fjord
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I also need help with getting into this as I’m completely blind and new to D&D

plucky ridge
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Check out all the pinned messages in this channel. There's a bunch of resources that can help you get started. Things like basic rules, how to play and how to find a game can all be found there.

plucky ridge
burnt token
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Okay I will look into that

rugged glacier
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Hey so im completely new to this, i just woke up and said im gonna learn how to do this finally. I know some things but idk where to get started like joining a game and all that to help learn how to play the game, i need some wisdom

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

rugged glacier
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Just started reading it but what do i do from there?

true breach
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Yo i have a question where do i make my character sheet or do i need a dm for that 🫡

echo kelp
viral pelican
viral pelican
true breach
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ohh okey thanks dndLove

echo kelp
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Just understand that unless you have a group to play with, consider any character builds as practice

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And they might need to be tweaked to work with a specific DM or group.

true breach
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Im new so im just trying first to see what i would like to play as

echo kelp
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Making characters can be a lot of fun.

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Enjoy!

true breach
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Thankss

rugged glacier
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To the character creation we go. That will last up to 3 business days

true breach
#

Hello are dnd sessios held on this server or

cobalt frigate
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No games are hosted here.

true breach
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Ohh okeyy so this an information discord . Do you know where here i can ask to be let in a campain or do i need to do something else

simple goblet
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?looking

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true breach
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Thankss sir

nimble onyx
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I would love it if somebody is free for some time on a call to help me with my first campaign and being a DM all together.

cobalt frigate
novel maple
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why dont spells i pick show up in the known spells (wizard)

true breach
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yo is it possible to be a rogue thief thats a bird

simple goblet
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An actual bird or just a bird-humanoid?

true breach
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I think its called a kenku

dapper gulch
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Also aaracokra, or even owlin.

nimble onyx
cobalt frigate
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You should make sure your DM allows those races in their campaign setting.

true breach
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True im new so im just trying to make something for now 🫡

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Heyy i have a question do i need to use applications for sheets or can i just write in my notes and search for information

cobalt frigate
novel maple
echo kelp
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The sheets just help organize the Player character information in a reasonable and usable way. But use whatever as long as it has the information and you understand where it is and how to use it.

true breach
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Ohh okey ty sirr

lyric fjord
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Does anyone have a list of all the classes and what they do

true breach
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Dnd beyond has everything

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🫡

lyric fjord
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Thanks

supple quiver
# lyric fjord Does anyone have a list of all the classes and what they do

fighter - hit things a lot
monk - hit weaker but hit more
barbarian - hit things hard
paladin - hit things with magic
ranger - shoot things with magic
wizard - cast a lot of spells with less control
sorcerer - cast less spells but more control
warlock - cast few spells but always hit things with magic lasers
cleric - magic from a god
druid - turn into an animal and use magic
artificer - make magic items
bard - magic with music
rogue - sneak around and attack

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most simple breakdowns that are highly generalized but do an okay job of capturing class archetypes

lyric fjord
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Wow

true breach
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Question: Can i steal alot if im a rogue thief bg3bear

lyric fjord
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YOU CAN BE MORE THEN ONE

supple quiver
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yes

burnt plaza
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Hello

true breach
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Sup

fallen surge
cobalt frigate
true breach
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Is it worth building a sheet before talking to a dm

cobalt frigate
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Learn to create a character before you find a game so you understand how that's done but don't get too attached to it since the DM may ask you to create a new character.

true breach
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Ohh okey thanks sir 🫡

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Is there a kenku race in the dnd beyond app bg3Karlach

cobalt frigate
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Only if you buy it. The playable races found in the free Basic Rules are free.

true breach
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Can i still play kenku if i dont buy it

cobalt frigate
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You can homebrew it. That said, you should run that by your DM because they have not have/allow kenku in their campaign setting.

true breach
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Thanks sir

upper granite
stark tiger
#

Pardon me in case of bad english, sleepy brain + English is not my first language.
Probably a question that has been asked countless times already here and on other sites/media. But which books should one buy to get started as well as have material to dig further below the surface of the world of D&D in terms of lore.
Extra asking for books because I sorta understand texts better when I have a physical book I read them from than when I read it online.

cobalt frigate
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Don't worry about learning about lore since it'll be different with each DM's campaign setting.

stark tiger
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Alright thank you ^^ will print these out….welp that’s gonna take some time, still thank you a lot

neat fern
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Can you play D&D here?

cobalt frigate
lilac marten
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whats play-by-post?

echo kelp
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Could even play literally by sending postcards/letters via mail.

slow hawk
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Smoke signals

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Tin cans and string

hasty kettle
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Carrier pigeons

half mica
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Question about foundry, i dont have to buy it to be a player right?

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i see a lot of people use it for campaigns and i just want to know for the future

echo kelp
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Correct - only one person needs to buy it. Also you'll get better answers and support on the Foundry Discord server.

half mica
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Ah tysm!

kind compass
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if the dm has it,everyone else can use it for free

half mica
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Thats good to know, was worried i had to buy

kind compass
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so don't do a shocked pikachu face if one day you might have to buy something to get in a campaign

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most of em are free thought

half mica
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understandable

echo kelp
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Okay but this channel is for answering new-to-D&D questions so please take the VTT discussion to #third-party-tools-archive or the Foundry VTT discord server

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VTTs are not really this channels topic

half mica
vivid axle
#

so melee spell attacks and spells that make you make a melee attakc dont count as the "attack" action, right?

slow hawk
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Even if it makes you roll an attack, it is casting a spell

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this is where we must distinguish between the Attack (note the upper case A) action and “an attack” (note lower case)

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a spell such as Guiding Bolt, which calls for a ranged spell attack is still a spell and requires taking the “Cast A Spell” Action, not the Attack Action

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However certain features, rules or spells will affect “an attack”

For example, critical hits when you roll a natural 20.

Because Guiding Bolt is a ranged spell “attack”, it qualifies for a critical hit if u roll a 20. Roll double the dice

vivid axle
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ok ty

candid thorn
#

Am I reading Succubus stats right does it say they can insta kill with draining kiss?

echo kelp
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Only if the target creature hits 0 HP. But this kind of questions is more of a DM question and less a new to D&D player question.

full idol
#

I've always been interested in DND, but BG3 is what finally pushed me into trying to learn it. I just ordered the guidebook rulebook thing along with dice, but I'm curious; as someone who's never played before, would this discord server be a good place to find a group who's willing to kind of help navigate a new player like me?

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Since I don't have a group to play in person

harsh fjord
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There are plenty of folks searching for groups here, so it’s a good option. But you should also cast a wide net and use multiple avenues.

full idol
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Like other discord servers?

harsh fjord
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Sure, among other sites.

full idol
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what sites would you recommend?

echo kelp
#

?looking

exotic remnantBOT
#
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echo kelp
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Check the #find-a-game - it has info on various ways to find a game (including using our looking-for channels)

harsh fjord
full idol
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oh I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was in the wrong channel

echo kelp
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No you;re fine!

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We're just pointing you to some useful resources to help you find a game.

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Also check out Roll20, Demiplane, other TTRPG forums and servers.

fleet mist
#

I was just given a Wrath Of Ashardalon set by my friend with a 2014 starter kit. This will be my first experience since none of my friends wants to attempt play D&D with me. Again I’ve never played D&D and I’m quiet confused by the many pieces in this box. Are all the pieces required for the 1 player Adventure

harsh fjord
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Wrath of Ashardalon is apparently a board game suitable for 1-5 players. That’s very different from the 2014 starter set, which is an adventure and the necessary rules for a short campaign for 4-7 players (on top of requiring a DM).

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When people talk about playing D&D, they’re usually referring to the tabletop RPG, which is less a board game and more of a shared storytelling experience.

fleet mist
maiden karma
#

So total newcomer to D&D but I wanted to run my OC character from my novel as a class in a campaign. Any advice tips. She is an investigator, who wields a magical flintlock. Any ideas on how to close to this within the common rules of the game!?

craggy dome
#

hello other newcomers

harsh fjord
maiden karma
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I'll head that way thanks!!

craggy dome
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absolute beginner looking for tips on joining the community and playing the game

harsh fjord
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?new - look these resources over to get you started!

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

How does customizing a origin work?

fleet field
zealous linden
# fleet field Like the custom origin race?

Apparently in Tasha cauldron of everything there's something about customizing a origin where you can modify a pre existing race or something to fit a backstory or something

fleet field
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Yep, what part of it are you struggling to understand?

zealous linden
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What am I allowed to change with it?

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Would it just be the racial ASI assuming there's a convincing background reason to have a different ASI

fleet field
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Well ASI is changeable anyway by Tasha’s rules

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Have a read of those rules for what you’re able to customise

zealous linden
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So from what I'm reading I can change their racial skill improvement, proficiencies, starting gear, and sometimes even a feat via a custom lineage?

fleet field
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Yeah, basically it’s build-a-race

zealous linden
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If I were to do it to modify a pre existing race, lizardfolk, to fit my character will I still retain the racial abilities it normally has like natural armor (since they're a druid and don't like armor)

nova igloo
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Hello

cobalt frigate
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smoky adder
cobalt frigate
# nova igloo Hello

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.

nova igloo
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I have played before

smoky adder
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And since Natural Armor isn’t something you could change under those rules, you basically have to keep it. dndLol

nova igloo
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I'm still new tho lol, so I appreciate it

zealous linden
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What does the starting feat replace? Or do they just get it for being custom lineage

fleet field
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Custom lineage isn’t ways of modifying another race

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It’s a whole race on its own

zealous linden
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Ohh

smoky adder
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For lizardfolk, you could swap the ASI, the language, and Hunter’s Lore.

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You could in theory create a custom lineage and call it a lizardfolk, but you’d still get only the custom lineage abilities.

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So if you wanted to play a potato race, you could build that race using custom lineage.

zealous linden
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When i use a concentration spell, does using any other spell break concentration or does only a concentration spell break concentration. Like could I conjure animals then wildshape into one of them?

fleet field
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Only a concentration spell

worthy root
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So I've been wanting to play DnD for ages, like literal years, and today I decided to pull the trigger and I'm so confused and overwhelmed. Also very bad at math 😅

slow hawk
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The point of concentration is that you can only have one such spell active.
Concentration spells have persistent effects that last (usuallt) longer than a turn and significantly impact the battle. Limiting the caster to 1 at a time is a balancing mechanic

slow hawk
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the math is simple addition

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Start here with these materials

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zealous linden
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Ok thought so, just making sure. Cause it would be silly to conjure 8 flying snakes then wildshape into one of them, kind of like doing mirror image but more druidic

fleet field
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You can do that

slow hawk
# zealous linden Ok thought so, just making sure. Cause it would be silly to conjure 8 flying sna...

Wild shape is not a concentration spell. You can maintain concentration while wildshaped, its literally written into the feature:

You can't cast spells, and your ability to speak or take any action that requires hands is limited to the capabilities of your beast form. Transforming doesn't break your concentration on a spell you've already cast, however, or prevent you from taking actions that are part of a spell, such as Call Lightning, that you've already cast.

fleet field
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Wildshape is a class feature, not a spell

zealous linden
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For inputting ability score onto the sheet, do I input the rolled ability score + the racial bonus in the small slot, and then the modifier at the big slot?

languid warren
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thats entirely up to you

fleet field
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Most people do it the other way around but that works

zealous linden
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Where do I specify in the character sheet that my racial stat bonus due to a customized origin is different than usual?

fleet field
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You don’t need to

zealous linden
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Oh okay :3

lusty ledge
slow hawk
full idol
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Me and most of my friends have never played D&D before, yet we’re all really wanting to play together. There’s one of us who used to play however he’s not a DM and doesn’t know anyone who is. So me, someone who’s never played before and the only experience I have with DND is Critical Role and Baldurs Gate 3, sort of volunteered to be the one to attempt at DMing. Is this wrong? I’m scared I’m going to do bad and ruin it for everyone.

lusty ledge
spark ledge
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hello !!! whelp I'm not new to DND, but i haven't played too much, since in my home country DND is more like a niche tabletop game. so well let see what i can find in here, i had experience playing DND online with other players through discord; but time and responsibilities has taken its toll. thank you very much.

zealous linden
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Can a custom origin ASI be a +3? or does it have to be a +2 +1 / +1 +1 +1, what are the limitations?

crude musk
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You cannot stack ASI improvements in the same stat

north yacht
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You also wouldn't be able to split a +2/+1 into a +1/+1/+1

zealous linden
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Ok so it's purely a +2 and +1 okay

crude musk
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Some races give the option of +2/+1 or +1/+1/+1

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Customising your origin from Tasha's only gives you the option of +2/+1

fleet field
crude musk
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It's how I started

fair tangle
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can you be a lizard person and a druid ?

fleet field
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There is nothing stopping you from being a lizardfolk Druid

fair tangle
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okay its because i love their design ! and i love how they act

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thats why i love dnd but i neverplayed ever

teal karma
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Hey y'all, was looking to play dnd with my family and was just wondering if there was any advice for DM's as ive never really played before and was gonna be DM-

lyric fjord
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lyric fjord
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Ok

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Ty

fleet field
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That’s just a channel link, not a command

echo kelp
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Or /looking-for dm to post you're looking for a DM

fair tangle
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yo uhm, i actually did a campaign once but the end was so akward i didn't want to play again

echo kelp
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Unfortunate - D&D is supposed to be fun. It's a game after all. But sometimes things don't work out as expected.

fair tangle
echo kelp
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But the fact you didn't want to play again suggests it wasn't fun for you.

fair tangle
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i needed to calm down a bit, beczuse i literally rizzed up the villain of our campaign at the end and i was so embarassed lol

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i feel somethings wrong...

viral pelican
delicate python
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does fighter class start with any spells??

crude musk
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No, it doesn't

delicate python
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ok

crude musk
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There are some subclasses (which you choose at 3rd level) that grant access to spells, such as the Eldritch Knight

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but the core fighter class does not grant spells

delicate python
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harsh fjord
random wren
# delicate python does fighter class start with any spells??

The Fighter class normally grants access to no spells, except through certain subclasses.

If your DM agrees to use the optional feat rules, there are feats that grant access to certain spells.

If you need a fighter with spells at Lvl 1, you might ask about Variant human, and take a feat like eldritch adept, fey touched, magic initiate, shadow-touched, Strixhaven initiate, telepathic, or telekinetic.

There might be other magic feats too.

fallen surge
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Or you could consider playing a Paladin, which is very simialr to a fighter, but gains spellcasting at level 2

lyric fjord
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Hallo

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Servers silent huh?

echo kelp
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Not really but lulls in conversation are natural and normal.

lyric fjord
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Yeah

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I'm just new and wanna learn more of this adventurous game

fallen surge
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Well, you're in the right place

timid locust
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Still need to brush up on some rules? Check out the link below 👇!

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fallen surge
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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Uhh hey how long does it need to be in the background?

fallen surge
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I don't understand your question

unkempt yoke
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Hello

lyric fjord
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Will I make my background or the DM make my background?

fallen surge
lyric fjord
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I'm totally confused

fallen surge
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Players make their own characters

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so the character creation process is yours to control

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(to some extent)

lyric fjord
timid locust
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Your character probably came from somewhere, so everyone has a background

fallen surge
lyric fjord
timid locust
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What were they doing before becoming an adventurer? Were they a soldier? A thief? A noble's child?

glacial rapids
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@lyric fjord when you are saying background do you mean backstory? Like a little story of where your character came from, or why they are adventuring? Because Background and Backstory are 2 different things

lyric fjord
fallen surge
lyric fjord
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Oh thank you that's gonna save me a lot of time I've been making my character since yesterday : |

glacial rapids
# lyric fjord Yup it is

well, a backstory is usually made by the player (unless the game is using pre-made characters) Honestly, the length depends on how your DM and your table want them to be. I personally like to pull from my players backstories for quests/information in the game, so I like a pretty well defined backstory. But some don't need them that in-depth

glacial rapids
lyric fjord
lethal vine
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So let’s say you’re a DM and your NPC meets the party. Can that NPC team up with the party and engage in battle alongside them and stuff? So like you can control their attacks and actions as well as the enemy’s attacks and actions?

fallen surge
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Technically speaking, yes this is possible within the rules. There are even systems to help with this, like the Side Kick rules from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

glacial rapids
fallen surge
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However, there is somewhat of a taboo against it, but taboos and DM guidence is a little bit beyond the scope of this channel. This would be a better topic for #dm-discussion

lethal vine
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Yeah that’s what I was thinking, thank you guys so much for telling me

lyric fjord
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Uhm hey I'm back since I was making my character

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What is personality traits?

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Ideals, Bonds, and flaws.

glacial rapids
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personality traits depend on the background you choose. There is a list to choose from or roll table for them. (if you want to hop into a call it might be easier to help you with it that way)

fallen surge
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All 4 of these things (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws) are optional apsects of the game, that exist purely to help you try to role play your character better

lyric fjord
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Yes please.

fallen surge
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They exist as a means of helping you get into the mindset of your character, and make decisions as they would

timid locust
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Remember, this is a person you're designing to exist within a game world! When it asks "what are your character's personality traits?" it's being very straightforward. Is your character kind? Rude? Do they like keeping things neat and tidy? Do they likereading?

It's all up to you! Have fun with it

crude musk
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crude musk
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@glad cloak Take a read of the linked articles and resource above

glad cloak
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ohh that? okay

glad cloak
lyric fjord
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would genasi be taller than halflings

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creating fire genasi

cobalt frigate
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If you want it to be.

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Genasi tend to be Medium size but you can make a Small size one. Talk to your DM.

lyric fjord
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pfft i mean height of an average man

fallen surge
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In the original printing of the genasi race, they were Medium creatures, which would mean that yes, they are taller then halflings. However, the race was reprinted and updated in Monsters of the Multiverse, and the current version allows you to chose whether you want to be size Small or Size Medium, which means you get to pick

cobalt frigate
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Height is whatever you want within Medium size.

harsh fjord
cobalt frigate
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The height/weight range was suggested, not fixed. It's essentially flavour and flavour is free.

lyric fjord
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thanks, was a bit nebulous but not in like a bad way

mellow spade
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So Im kinda new but would wanna design some enemies. Is there an enemy making guide anywhere?

cobalt frigate
mellow spade
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Fair enough. Theyre not entirely my own creation, just some video game enemies i think fit the fantasy setting

cobalt frigate
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Same thing.

mellow spade
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From Warframe, Void Angels and Sentients

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but yeah thx for the help

cobalt frigate
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The advice still applies regardless of where the idea comes from.

mellow spade
acoustic folio
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Im totaly new and i wonder if anyone can help me

echo kelp
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Hi there! Have you checked the pinned messages here in the channel?

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It has useful resources to help get you started.

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I'd recommend giving the free basic rules a skim and maybe watching some shows of folks playing D&D (remembering that most D&D streams are entertainment first and not really "how to play".). Then maybe try making a character sheet (refer back to the free basic rules) and then find a group to join and start playing!

acoustic folio
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I dont get that caracter sheet so what shoud i do

cobalt frigate
acoustic folio
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Tnx

fair kayak
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sand lotus
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Hello im new can someone help me to learn how to play ?

inner thistle
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check out the links above and in the pinned messages :) They include many useful topics and information on how to get started :)

sand lotus
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okay

sand lotus
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how can i play ?

harsh fjord
novel wigeon
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Looking for players who want to join a one shot this Thursday!

cobalt frigate
novel wigeon
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@cobalt frigate that’s where I posted originally!

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Or at least I thought…

cobalt frigate
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Well, this isn't the channel either for advertising.

echo kelp
hot crystal
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hi!

iron ridge
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Hello how are you

fair kayak
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Hello

echo kelp
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Hi there!

fluid vigil
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Hey I'm new to dnd what do I need to start?

echo kelp
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Then maybe watch some videos of folks playing D&D - check YouTube and Twitch. Just remember that many of these shows are for entertainment first, not teaching D&D.

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Then maybe try your hand at making a character - refer back to the free basic rules and/or use tools like DnDBeyond to help you out.

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Then top it off by finding a group to play with!

fluid vigil
echo kelp
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Also check out the pinned message here in the channel

fluid vigil
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Oh okay

echo kelp
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And read the first couple of chapters in the free basic rules - it has a step by step guide in the first chapter.

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Or use DnDBeyond - it has a new user path to help you build a character.

fluid vigil
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Nvm I'll check pinned thanks for the help 🙂

echo kelp
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Apologies for the delay - when you’re ready to find a group please read the info in #find-a-game

wraith frost
# fluid vigil Okay when I finish making the character how do I find a group?

tbh you shouldn't make a character sheet till you've found a group and spoken with its DM, as they may have limitations set you weren't aware of. you'll also have more fun if you can work with a DM to make a character that really fits within the setting and the campaign they're running

if you have a specific concept you're excited about, you can still make it happen, just better to talk it through with them to work it out

fluid vigil
wraith frost
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completely valid; good luck and have fun!

arctic mortar
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HI!!!

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Im real new here

lyric fjord
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Hallo

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cunning shard
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i’m joining the dnd club at my school this year (my friend convinced me to) and i don’t know how i’m supposed to start

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.

cunning shard
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those basic rules are long for basic rules

slow hawk
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Dnd is a game with rules. There is no way to avoid spending some time to learn them

silk basin
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Hey ^^
Since it's against the rules to share personal info here uh.. I really want to find a group to play with in person since I might be moving somewhere for the first time and I feel like I'm just gonna be sad w/o something to do on a weekly basis lol. But idk how to go about finding that, even in the channels here

smoky adder
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If you want to find a local game, you’ll probably have more luck searching locally.

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You could check local game stores or libraries.

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Or look for a sub-Reddit or Facebook group specific to your area.

silk basin
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Ahh that's good advice thank you :)) I'm just worried I won't find much and I'm also scared bc I've never played in person before smile_through_the_pain

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I've only done 3 sessions w one DM I left and a one session one shot with another, both online

harsh fjord
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Depending on where you’re moving to, there may be options for finding fellow gamers such as through a gaming/hobby store (try https://locator.wizards.com), library, or a website like MeetUp (as mentioned above). Plus, you could always start a group yourself.

As for nervousness, you don’t get over it by avoiding it, but folks tend to want others to enjoy the hobby, so you should find welcoming folks somewhere! Honesty and communication go a long way in this community.

silk basin
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I don't mind if I have to start one myself. It's just that I feel the hardest part would be finding a good dm (no luck on the site btw but thank you for sending it! FA_ArcticFoxBlush)

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Plus I'm not keen on paid games if I'm being honest FA_ToothlessStare

harsh fjord
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Fair. Be the DM and I suspect you’ll have players in no time. dndCheers

silk basin
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Oh gosh hah,, I don't think I could mentally handle all the prep for being a DM crycat Plus, I don't recall who said it. But I wouldn't want to look behind the screen tbh wubbaboo_tired

harsh fjord
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Just pointing out it’s an option. From the outside, it looks harder than it is.

silk basin
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Ohhh okok gotcha

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Oh um also I don't have a means for transporting myself independently, by choice. So this probably limits me in how far away I can look for groups too wubbaboo_disappointed

harsh fjord
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That will present a challenge. Thankfully, online remains a possibility if you have no luck with in-person play.

nimble marlin
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Where can I find a group. Online or in person?

harsh fjord
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Read through #find-a-game for instructions on using the server's Looking for Group/Game channels. As for in-person, check if your school, library, or game/hobby shop has any tabletop programming. If they don't, suggest they start (or see if they can't point you toward some).

lyric fjord
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Uhh hey is there like a dnd session I could join?

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I'm still new but I already made a character and such

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Thank you

silk basin
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Oh hey your pfp is cool Stanly, did you make it yourself? FA_BySifyroFurHappy

lyric fjord
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No really I found it in my gallery

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It's been sitting there for atleast 2 years

iron ridge
lyric fjord
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Well I'm that kind of person who doesn't come out of the house that much

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But I just go out either I got to gym or go buy groceries

iron ridge
lyric fjord
iron ridge
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Yeah well DMs especially ones you may like can be hard to come by but some people do get lucky and find some who are available it's just about searching them out mostly

lyric fjord
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Don't worry I got all the patience in the world

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I just gotta wait

candid thorn
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Can spells hit criticals too?

echo kelp
iron ridge
lyric fjord
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Is my skills good?

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Divine Sense
Within 60 ft., detect presense of undead, celestial, or fiend. Also detect consecrated or desecrated object or place (use 0 times/long rest).

Lay on Hands
You have a healing pool of 5 HPs, with it you can heal a creature or expend 5 points to cure disease or neutralize poison (use 5 times/long rest).

candid thorn
lyric fjord
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And my literal Triats is this :
Shelter the Faithful
You and your companions can expect free healing at an establishment of your faith.

echo kelp
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Or in the rare case of magic missile, no rolls but a damage roll is needed since it automatically hits.

candid thorn
smoky adder
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Guiding Bolt, for example:

Make a ranged spell attack against the target.

lyric fjord
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I kinda like my character because I can be in the Frontline while Healing my teammates

echo kelp
candid thorn
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Otherwise its a guarenteed hit? As long as theyre not behind cover?

smoky adder
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Saving throws are the other common determinate.

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Wherein the target rolls to avoid your spell instead.

echo kelp
smoky adder
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Fireball, for example:

Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a Dexterity saving throw.

lyric fjord
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Wait is there a Roll of Like protecting an ally? Like when enemies target our Cleric or smth?

echo kelp
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But there are some features and feats like that as well as some spells that can help protect allies from attacks.

lyric fjord
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My flaw is this thing "I strive to help the needy, to the point where i often ignore my own needs."

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Me who is dying but still helped an ally

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Well as long as I have my lay on Hands everything will be fine

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Right?

echo kelp
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Well... sometimes you got to be careful with your character resources management! But Lay on Hands is a nice feature and can really help keep the party (and yourself) going for just a bit longer.

fleet field
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which is fine

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but like... its the same as any other level 1 paladin

lyric fjord
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I really like it so much well if you look at my flaws I'm literally a guy who still helps my allies even I'm about to die

fleet field
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yeah cool

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could be some really nice roleplaying

lyric fjord
fleet field
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yeah

neat umbra
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Not sure if allowed, searching for mentor to help me: learn how to play, what things mean, where to start. I know NOTHING.

echo kelp
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Have you checked out the resource pinned in the channel?

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^ those links

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I'd recommend giving the free basic rules a skim, maybe watch some videos of folks playing D&D (YouTube/Twitch - but remember they are entertainment first, not training on all the D&D rules), try your hand at creating a character to get a feel for that (make sure to reference those free basic rules - the first couple of chapters deal with characters). Then when you have a rough feel for the game, go find a group to play with! Most groups are fine taking on new playesr if they show a willingness to learn and fit in well with the group.

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neat umbra
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To be honest, when I go to read over the rules and how to play I get overwhelmed.

echo kelp
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That's fair - theres a bit of heft to the rules. The key mechanics to keep in mind is that:

  1. Your character attributes fuel how likely your character will succeed on a skill or check that uses that attribute - e.g. the higher your strength score, the more likely you'll succeed on strength checks and saves.
  2. The DM will determine if/when a dice roll is needed and what kind of dice roll. For instance let's say you're playing a human fighter with a longsword and you want to attack a goblin that's harrying the party with arrows. You tell the DM what your character wants to do - e.g. "I'd like to attack the goblin with my longsword". The DM might then say "Make an attack roll". You'd roll a D20 dice, add your strength modifier and your proficiency bonus to the result, and report that to the DM. If that attack roll beats the Armor Class of the goblin, the DM would ask you to roll damage - and you'd roll 1d8 + strength modifier. You would do that much damage to the goblin. If that takes the goblin to 0 HP, you've defeated the goblin. So that's a combat dice roll example.
  3. Focus on having fun - this is a game and memorizing all the rules is not what the game is about or even required.
harsh fjord
neat umbra
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Thank you both!

silk basin
iron ridge
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Yeah fair enough if where you are moving to has some DND groups you can find most likely you will find them in tabletop stores etc but if you can't find a real life group online groups also aren't bad either

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Personally I find DND to be great and if you can find a good group of people it is great fun no matter if it's online or in real life

shell merlin
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Yo, my dudes, quick noob question

Is the character appearance irrelevant somehow? I mean, if I picture a pc with armor or something, does it naturally have to be reflected on the sheet? Like, the way I see this, if it is lvl 1, then having some flamboyant golden armor knight would be kinda outlandish

iron ridge
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Nah it doesn't matter that much if it's just cosmetic

silk basin
iron ridge
silk basin
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Heh yeah that's true

iron ridge
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Finding a game I mean

silk basin
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Do you mean in the past or right now?

iron ridge
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Both

cedar holly
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i am VERY new to dnd and just setting up my character so im a total newbie. ive been watching a few videos and guides but theres a still a few things i dont get
1- I have little to no idea on how to use or write a character sheet
2- I dont know how to read whtvr this is (1d4)
3- Thieves' Tools (i dont know which one to pick or what they do)
4- dnd is confusing

silk basin
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Ohh ok well, my first ever game was three sessions with one DM, of which I left the campaign of. And after that, a one shot led by a different DM. First campaign was me and one other player, but for the third session it was me and two other ppl since I was allowed to let my friend join. But the one shot after this w the different DM was uhh, I think 5 players including me I believe?

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cedar holly
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# cedar holly i am VERY new to dnd and just setting up my character so im a total newbie. ive ...
  1. A site called D&D Beyond might be able to help you w that. Learning how to use it just comes from being in games and looking over it regularly every time you roll or check your spells etc
  2. Four sided dice. Other dice are listed similarly e.g. 1d6 = One six sided die, 3d12 = Three twelve sided die and so on
  3. This helps ya steal stuff among other things heh
  4. I'll repeat the second half of what I said in 1 :))
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Side note, a d100 is a one hundred sided die also called a percentile die, but I've never had to roll one yet so I don't know any more than that

cedar holly
iron ridge
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cedar holly
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fleet field
silk basin
iron ridge
silk basin
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Of which it does, I haven't looked further than that just yet

fleet field
silk basin
iron ridge
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I know right

fleet field
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They’re like golf balls

iron ridge
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A deadly weapon in the hand of a ranger I'll tell you that much

edgy onyx
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Had to get myself a proper physical d100, never had the chance to use it tho lol

silk basin
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Oh! Also, how often would you say you've actually seen someone carrying a little dice inside a necklace or something? I've heard some ppl always carry a d20/a dice set with them but not sure if it's true

iron ridge
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I have literally never seen that

silk basin
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Woah fr? I think it's a cute idea lol

edgy onyx
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Never, and couldn't see myself doing so either, the constant clacking while moving would definitely bother me too much

fleet field
edgy onyx
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I did just get this pocketwatch that opens up that holds this tiny cute set of dice though, so that could be used for carrying around 👀

lyric fjord
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that sounds so cool

silk basin
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That's so sick hehe /pos

lyric fjord
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Wait what's the best God I could get?

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Since in my character sheet it need faith

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Idk what God there is

iron ridge
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That depends on the DM

lyric fjord
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I see so I leave it empty right?

iron ridge
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Yep

lyric fjord
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I'm kinda excited

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2 days until the game will start

iron ridge
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Nice ask the DM what gods he has so you can fill it in

silk basin
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Oh yeahh dependin on the game/world you're joinin and the way your DM likes to run things, it would be good to ask the DM if your character fits the tone of the campaign as well

ionic rapids
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Hi I'm new

silk basin
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Hello new I'm dad /j Welcome!!

lyric fjord
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Lol

ionic rapids
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Lol

silk basin
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I couldn't resist lol

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What brings you here Khandar? FA_BySifyroFurHappy

ionic rapids
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I just wanted a place to talk Abt d&d

iron ridge
ionic rapids
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Maybe to learn new stuff

silk basin
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Aye nice, there's always plenty of ppl around here happy to listen and help you there ^^

iron ridge
ionic rapids
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Not long

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Not even a month

iron ridge
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Wow well welcome to the hobby

ionic rapids
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I haven't even played a campaign yet

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Thx

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I need help learning

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I'm being tought by my grandpa who has the 1st Manuel

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Thankfully we got the newest version

silk basin
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Omg that's amazing

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Wait so has he not played since then, or has he kept playing ever since 1E?

cobalt frigate
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I feel old....

lyric fjord
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i think im going to spend at least a week just creating a character

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i thought i would just be reviewing the 5th edition then i found the rule book today

slow hawk
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The current edition is 5th Edition. The old books are not relevant except for historical purposes. They’re different games

cobalt frigate
broken barn
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Hello, I'm a new D&D player. I haven't played any campaign and I was wondering about how common were paid sessions

velvet jetty
broken barn
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Me too, that's why I am curious. I see adds for campaign much more often than free games and so, I was wondering.

iron ridge
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You can easily find free games to play

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Paid games are just an option for folks who want more serious sessions