#dnd-newcomers

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solemn light
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Attack rolls determine if an attack hits or not, yep. If the Attack roll (d20 + attack bonus) meets or beats the targets AC then the attack hits.
Exceptions are if you roll a 20 on the D20, before any modifier. This is a critical hit, and automatically hits the target and also doubles the damage dice (you roll twice as many dice). or if you roll a 1 on the D20, which is an automatic miss.

crude musk
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One of the core concepts of D&D is the three types of d20 roll:

  • Attack rolls
  • Saving throws
  • Ability checks
candid thorn
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Do rituals cost a spell slot? Whats the difference between rituals vs non ritual spells

solemn light
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Ritual spells do not cost spell slots, which is their advantage. The disadvantage is they take longer to cast and cannot be 'up cast' (casting using a higher slot to give the spell more power) because you are not using a slot.

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Certain spells have a special tag: ritual. Such a spell can be cast following the normal rules for spellcasting, or the spell can be cast as a ritual. The ritual version of a spell takes 10 minutes longer to cast than normal. It also doesn't expend a spell slot, which means the ritual version of a spell can't be cast at a higher level.

fair oyster
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thanks you two for helping me out, appreciate it. have a good rest of your day 👍

candid thorn
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But the silence spell just says casting time is 1 action

solemn light
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But cast as a ritual, will take 10 minutes and use no spell slot.

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So you can either cast normally, spending a spell slot, or cast as a ritual.

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"Certain spells have a special tag: ritual. Such a spell can be cast following the normal rules for spellcasting, or the spell can be cast as a ritual. The ritual version of a spell takes 10 minutes longer to cast than normal."

crude musk
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Ritual casting a spell is a trade; you trade not having to use up a spellslot for adding ten minutes to the casting time

lyric fjord
honest yoke
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yep

reef gulch
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Just joined like a few minutes ago
Dose this place only have Americans or are people from other countries here ? Just wondering because I’m English and it would be a little inconvenient finding people to play with if everyone is American

fresh fable
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People from all over the globe, welcome fellow Brit

crude musk
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This is an international server, but for moderation purposes, English language only

devout inlet
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Should I post the link here?

fresh fable
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Yes

reef gulch
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Ok! Hehe good because I’ve heard D&D games are hard to organise so I’d hate to imagine if all the players were in different time zones too

crude musk
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They can be hard to organise

viral pelican
reef gulch
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I’ve never played D&D before but would absolutely love to try

fresh fable
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IRL or online, England has loads of geek retreats popping up and they tend to run dnd a few nights a week

reef gulch
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I’ve already checked they don’t exist near me

viral pelican
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A local game store might also do that. I live in a fairly small but geek-heavy town, so we have 2!

reef gulch
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Plus idk if I’d have the confidence to go somewhere like that on my own

viral pelican
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virtual play might be best for you then.

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I play virtually, because it's a lot easier for my party, and one person now lives in Sweden.

reef gulch
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Yeah I’m assuming I should look on the looking for players tab ?

viral pelican
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yup!

fresh fable
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Yes just respond under the ad in the thread attached

devout inlet
fresh fable
reef gulch
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What is owl-bears ?

fresh fable
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It’s a Virtual table top

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VTT

reef gulch
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Oh ok! Never heard of it before tbh

fresh fable
reef gulch
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I’ll look at those when I’m free, thanks!

echo kelp
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Also we have #find-a-game which has some info on how to find D&D games and important instructions on how to use our LFG (looking for game) channels here on this server.

reef gulch
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Yeah I’ve looked at that already but thanks!

devout inlet
sacred holly
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whats the difference between normal proficiency and proficiency dice?

echo kelp
sacred holly
edgy onyx
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Yeah sounds like a homebrew. I do recall seeing one like that at some point where they use a die instead of static number

sacred holly
reef gulch
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When is the best time to look in the looking for players section ?

halcyon forge
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When you are looking for a game.

wild onyx
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When you're not looking for a game that same day.

kind bluff
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Hey guys! Does anyone know of any website or such I should use before attempting to join a campaign? I'm not familiar with such platforms but I know the generic rules just not what you would use for online D&D.

halcyon forge
wild onyx
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Depends on what virtual tabletop is used by the group you join. Roll20 is pretty simple, and I have no ideas about others.

wild onyx
devout inlet
honest yoke
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click on the boxes in you inventory

devout inlet
viral pelican
honest yoke
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and if the DM uses a specific VTT (virtual table top) or another website they will tell you

barren kayak
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Hello there, I'm extremely new to D&D and was wondering what would be the easiest class and race to play as?

echo kelp
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I recommend picking a race and class that sounds interesting and fun for you.

barren kayak
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Yeah I was thinking of becoming a necromancer but I thought it would be a bit hard for my first character.

echo kelp
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Yeah I would be careful with magic casting classes as that adds more rules/mechanics you have to learn - that said, if that's interesting to you, dig in and learn how magic works in D&D and learn how your class uses it.

past sphinx
barren kayak
rain hinge
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Hi, new DND player here with absolutely zero experience other than Baldur’s Gate 3. Would love to play but unsure as to how to get started!

echo kelp
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?new - useful resources to go through to help get you started. Feel free to ask specific questions here or in an appropriate channel

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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?
past sphinx
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My favourite advice is to watch some actual play! Dimension 20 is my fav, but things like Nadpod or Critical Role are also obvious contenders. Gets you a nice overview how things work!

rain hinge
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thanks!

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yeah I’ll do that, I heard critical role is great. I’m also trying to find a group as where I live there’s basically no one who plays dnd

echo kelp
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Dungeon Dudes Dungeons of Drakkenheim is also a good show/podcast. Just remember that most D&D live play streams are entertainment first and not training guides per se.

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?looking - here’s info on how to use our LFG channels.

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
rain hinge
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got it, where I live there’s a store that imports things from WOTC and there’s the 5E players handbook, would that be worth a purchase?

echo kelp
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I suggest trying the game with just the free basic rules and if you like it, the players handbook is a good resource to buy

rain hinge
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got it, thank you!

echo kelp
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Can also buy it in DnDBeyond if you prefer digital access over physical and it also connects into DnDBeyond’s character sheet service and tools.

rain hinge
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Ah that’s interesting thanks for the advice much appreciated! Can’t wait to get started

pale blade
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How do I become a necromancer?

harsh fjord
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There's a wizard subclass, or you could just be a class with access to spells like Animate Dead. #character-discussion can likely give you more intel!

lyric fjord
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Isnt grave cleric also a necromancer

harsh fjord
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To an extent. Really, a potential player has to decide what makes a necromancer and then look at the classes/subclasses that give the relevant abilities.

fallen surge
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Quite the opposite, really. The primary tenant of Grave Clerics, from a lore perspective, is to protect the balance of life and death, and to actively hunt and destroy perversions of that cycle, such as the undead

mossy walrus
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Aye, Death Domain Clerics are more of a necromancer. Grave Clerics are closer to a psychopomp than they are a necromancer

remote vapor
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I'm new to the game and looking for an online group to play with as I can't seem to find people where I live to play with

fallen surge
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
reef gulch
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Is there any good subreddits for finding a D&D group ?

harsh fjord
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There's r/LFG, r/roll20LFG, r/DnDLFG, r/FoundryLFG, and r/LFG_Europe.

reef gulch
pastel flare
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Hello all! I'm new here and looking for a mobile friendly dnd group?

slow hawk
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First things first, have you read at least the basic rules

pastel flare
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I've played a dnd type game before in real life and I'm looking an online group to join along. I miss playing it.

slow hawk
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sorry, a “dnd type game”? Was it D&D fifth edition? Thats the game this server is for…

pastel flare
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I cant remember what the name of it was. But it was a different storyline than the original dnd. It's been a minute since I've played it.

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It was pathfinder. I had to look it up.

untold jetty
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How does one make a character for a campaign on here?

reef gulch
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I’m using D&D beyond but idk if that’s the best idea because I’m also new to D&D

harsh fjord
pastel flare
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Same here @reef gulch , but I would like to find a group to join and play again

harsh fjord
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See #find-a-game for instructions on using the server's Looking for Group/Game channels.

slow hawk
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What you need is to learn dnd

pastel flare
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I'd like to learn and play.

past sphinx
slow hawk
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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.
Where do I start?
pastel flare
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I actually just finished creating my character on there

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It really helped out alot

reef gulch
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Great!

frosty cosmos
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I have a question about tools. For example, the herbalism kit. I looked through the basic rules and dont really understand. If I purchase one of these kits, can I use it? I know I wont necessarily be proficient with it. The follow up question is, how would I become proficient with it? I'm trying to plan out my wizard's future in herbalism. Currently just lvl 1.

cobalt frigate
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You need to be proficient with the tool to get its full potential.

Herbalism Kit. This kit contains a variety of instruments such as clippers, mortar and pestle, and pouches and vials used by herbalists to create remedies and potions. Proficiency with this kit lets you add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to identify or apply herbs. Also, proficiency with this kit is required to create antitoxin and potions of healing.

slow hawk
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Tool proficiency can be gained through your background selection or race

I would strongly caution against making this the focal point of your character as herbalism application in the game is extremely minimal

frosty cosmos
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So the only way to gain proficiency with a tool is through background selection or race??

cobalt frigate
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Or if your DM allows you some downtime training.

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If I buy tools at hardware store I'm not instantly a mechanic. You need training with the tools, typically through background.

That said you can make a custom background rather than one of the premade ones if you want specific skill/tool proficiencies.

slow hawk
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The hermit background will give you proficiency with the herbalism kit. You can reflavor it to suit your backstory

frosty cosmos
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As a human, when I level could I take a proficiency rather than the +2 ability points? Not saying I WOULD do that, just trying to figure out how else you could gain a proficiency.

timid locust
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Given enough free time and the services of an instructor, a character can learn a language or pick up proficiency with a tool.

Receiving training in a language or tool typically takes at least ten workweeks, but this time is reduced by a number of workweeks equal to the character's Intelligence modifier (an Intelligence penalty doesn't increase the time needed). Training costs 25 gp per workweek.

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This is optional, so ask your DM!

pastel flare
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What is workweek?

frosty cosmos
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I assume 10 days, 8 hours perday

cobalt frigate
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Weekdays.

slow hawk
frosty cosmos
timid locust
slow hawk
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Or, you could ask your DM if he’ll just…give you proficiency with it outright

It’s such a mechanically small thing it wont affect the balance

cobalt frigate
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Taking a skill proficiency isn't worth giving up a potential feat or 2 ability scores from ASI.

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You can make custom background with the desired skill. You are limited by the premade ones found in the PHB.

pastel flare
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What is asi?

frosty cosmos
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Yea I dont imagine I would ever give up a feat or ability points for a skill proficiency. Was just wondering.

cobalt frigate
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Ability Score Improvement

timid locust
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Ability Score Increase.
Most classes get 5 opportunities to increase their base stats, and that's referred to as an ASI

spark apex
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5 no? Or am i misremembering

ornate kiln
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an ASI is worth at least 3 skill proficiencies according to wotc anyway, and Skilled isnt exactly a popular feat

cobalt frigate
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The first ASI is at level 4

crude musk
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This is getting a bit beyond the scope of this channel

timid locust
olive elbow
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I'm new. I don't have friends that want to play and I have always wanted to try it out. I would I find people to try it out with?

frosty cosmos
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Looks like I will need the Players Handbook to look into feats. Just a brief mention in the free rules book...

pastel flare
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Same here whiskey. I want to play and learn as I go

slow hawk
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You can also look for in-person games locally.

olive elbow
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locally, my antisocial and high level of anxiety, o god lol

slow hawk
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learning is a joint endeavor. Others may happily play with beginners, but you should also invest the time to learn the rules by reading the material or watching videos

slow hawk
olive elbow
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How do I find people in my area? Or even on Table Top Sim?

slow hawk
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Look for local gaming or comic book stores, use facebook, warhorn, meetup, craiglist

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Universities usually have dnd clubs

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Maybe a library

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If you want to find a game, look wide and far

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Also, there msy be game or hobby conventions in the area, which usually have dnd games

olive elbow
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okay thank you

short bramble
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hey I got into dnd from baldurs gate (formerly interested in dnd beforehand) and was wondering if dnd players are welcoming regarding me trying to copy my game habits

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like my character, backstory and etc. and im all new to tabletop so I'm not really sure what to do

harsh fjord
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On the one hand, your character shouldn't be set in stone before you get to a game; you should, ideally, have character concepts so that the character you do play fits the setting/tone/etc. of the game the DM has prepared. On the other hand, many DMs will be open to working with you to make your character fit the game.

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So in short, be willing to compromise.

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Especially if you expect it in return.

short bramble
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yeah for sure

pastel flare
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@slow hawk I wish I could go to a local table top one. Unfortunately my situation at hand doesn't allow it to be a possibility. Hence why im looking for an online group for newbies

short bramble
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I want to run as close as I can to my dragonborn haunted one, but I heard that kinda vibe isn't fitting in general

sudden otter
harsh fjord
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That really depends on the DM and the game. Ultimately, I would try to recognize that the video game and the tabletop are related but they aren't identical, so treat them differently.

short bramble
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okay yeah

sudden otter
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Plus you'll probably start out at lvl 1. Not gonna sugar coat it - lvl 1 and 2 is not as fun as 3+ but important to learn some core concepts like resource management and caution.

short bramble
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not looking forward to early levels haha

past sphinx
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I bet you won't run into too much trouble! I'm actually thinking about hosting a couple one shots for beginners hailing form bg3 that are more or less set in the games verse to make the transition a little easier for newcommers. For a game like that, I'd happily invite anyone to bring their bg3 character. For something like a homebrew campaign, you'll probably have more trouble fitting it into the world.

short bramble
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there's sessions after class today in like 4 hours

sudden otter
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Never a better time to learn that "running away is always an option"

short bramble
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I'm tryna prepare ad much as I can

sudden otter
harsh fjord
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Will it be an actual session, or just character creation/session zero?

short bramble
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I dont really knoe

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this is 2nd session I think, so it should be a welcoming maybe?

short bramble
sudden otter
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Hahaha mannn I got a table of 6 already and they are more than a handful

harsh fjord
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My recommendation—which you're free to ignore—is have some character ideas, know how to make a character, and know the basic rules of how to make an attack, skill check, etc. (in other words, where info is on your character sheet and what numbers to add when).

short bramble
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i most certainly will not ignore that

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I hope the club is teaching as the main focus at the beginning

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most players are OG apparently

lyric fjord
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hello, i am new to dnd, can someone explain how campaigns/games work ?

past sphinx
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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.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
lyric fjord
past sphinx
harsh fjord
short bramble
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level 5 adds extra attack and etc

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I THINK

sudden otter
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Worry about that when you get to 5

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Or maybe 4.

short bramble
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better early than never 😈

past sphinx
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Trust me, there's enough rules to learn without planning that far into the future haha

sudden otter
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For sure! I don't want anyone new to get overwhelmed.

short bramble
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dnd is intimidating

honest yoke
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but enthousiasm certainly is on your side

sudden otter
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...except when I say wizards are for newbies too. Don't let them overwhelm you!

short bramble
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is barb newbie friendly?

honest yoke
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yeahh

short bramble
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I like not resting after every fight

sudden otter
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Has got to be the newbie friendliest

past sphinx
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Very! Especially on early levels

short bramble
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ima throw someone into a chasm

honest yoke
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barb still is one of my favorite classes 2 years and 200 unused character concepts later

sudden otter
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Lol! Ya know... Chasms do seem a lot more prevalent in the video game than the tabletop.

short bramble
sudden otter
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There aren't just bottomless pits all over Toril. And throwing someone into water isn't insta-death.

honest yoke
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if there are no chasms you can always throw people into other people

short bramble
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rocketiering

honest yoke
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and yell strike

short bramble
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what if

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I go artificier and make a rocket launcher 🫠

harsh fjord
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Artificer isn't a base class and so may not be allowed at all tables.

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To say nothing of the difficulty of crafting ordnance.

timid locust
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You'll have to ask your DM! Some worlds might not have the necessary components to do so.

Important questions to ask yourself first: how would your character know how to make a rocket launcher?

short bramble
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throw a fireball into a bigass cannon and kablooey

short bramble
warped tree
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Is there Any free D&D sheet for goodnotes?

fathom crane
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Hello, peeps. Recently been interested in Baldur's Gate, and found it's based on DnD. I'd love to learn and try to find some matches, is there anywhere I should go first?

harsh fjord
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?new - learn the rules before trying to play the game!

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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Once you've gotten a handle on the rules, you'd read through #find-a-game and follow the directions for finding others.

fathom crane
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Thanks a lot, I appreciate the help!

harsh fjord
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If you hit something confusing, do ask here.

gloomy plume
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So I wanna play with all content, but i can't pay on dnd beyond, I know there's shared content but i don't know anyone who can provide and don't wanna bother people and beg, is there any sources that make it easier to build you whole sheet while providing all the content for free?

reef gulch
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Maybe do a physical sheet or digital and ask people here for information you need the books for but really idk

gloomy plume
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Ya i was gonna do the digital pdf

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but adding all the traits, features, & spell lists is pretty daunting for a new player

fresh fable
slow hawk
reef gulch
fresh fable
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Local library may have books you can look at

turbid cipher
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HI, I'm trying to get into the game and saw that we can play as Minotaurs how ever on the player hand book the race doesn't show up and I can't find any online handbook on the MInotaur

fresh fable
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It’s in theros or monsters of the multiverse

turbid cipher
naive belfry
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I’m new to dnd (know next to nothing about it) and I made a character who’s a warlock, what should I know about the class and anyone know some helpful resources to learn about Warlock magic?

fallen surge
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You can find the explaination of the Warlock class and it's unique spellcasting mechanics there

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If you've read the basic rules, and have some specific questions, we'd be happy to help

naive belfry
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@colossus thanks! I’ll be sure to check that out! Glad to see the dnd community is so friendly!

cobalt frigate
gloomy plume
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I have an idea for a character can you guys help me smoothen it out?

past sphinx
gloomy plume
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oh yeah, thanks :)

slow hawk
azure parrot
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Yo how often is a proficiency bonus going to affect a roll if it’s only like +1 or 2? I have a Goliath that’s surprisingly good at arcana at +1 and stealth at +2

cobalt frigate
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Your proficiency bonus is added to whatever ability skill, saving throw, attack roll, etc that you are proficient in.

glass summit
azure parrot
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Ah ok

worthy grove
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Hi! (Let's try this again, I didn't realise I need a profile picture..) I'm Ayx!
I'm completely new to DnD, even though I have alot of social feed based on it
I'd love if someone was able to guide me through making a character and such!

I'm heavily interested in messing with different aspects like depth, lore and such so I'm sure with the right directions i'd be set akwdkalg

echo kelp
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Hey there! Welcome to the server! We have some useful resources in the pinned messages to help get new-to-D&D folks started, including links to the free basic rules and other useful resources. Give that a skim and if you have a specific question, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel (see id:browse to see all the amazing channels we have).

worthy grove
echo kelp
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Yeah don't feel like you need to memorize everything - but it's a good idea to have an understanding of the general game mechanics and how your character works.

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The rest of it will come through playing.

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I'd recommend giving the free basic rules a skim, watch some videos of folks playing D&D (liveplay streams on YouTube/Twitch but rememeber they focus on entertainment rather then teaching the rules), then try making a character or two. Then find a group and start playing!

short bramble
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@past sphinx @sudden otter update, their campaign is apparently in the 1930s

sudden otter
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Hehe yeah that'll make it harder to transfer a character concept from BG3

echo kelp
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How is this connected to answering newcomer questions?

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I may be missing some context here

short bramble
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I'm severely dissapointed

lyric fjord
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Hello ! I just made my character and i would like to know how does the game/campaign go (if you have any videos to recommend, i would gladly watch it).

echo kelp
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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.
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Where do I start?
short bramble
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only to be thrown into the middle of a 1930 campaign with guns

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and im apparently a cultists which I had no decision in what so ever

echo kelp
short bramble
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and my name is yog

echo kelp
short bramble
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if onky

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only

spark apex
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I can agree with that statement, no dnd is better than bad dnd

short bramble
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pineapple gets it

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no Character sheets apparently

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my backstory is banished from the church by sneezing on parents ashes

spark apex
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No character sheets? Get outta that situation asap

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Like in some situations, character sheets aren’t needed, but assuming you are playing dnd, since this is a dnd discord, if you don’t have a character sheet, there’s a issue

echo kelp
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I don’t know why they aren’t up front about their kind of D&D game…

short bramble
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we sit in a circle talking, and the dm uses the virtual dice

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it's not getting better 😭

spark apex
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That dm is probably better off writing a book

short bramble
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honestly, and he's strange in general

glass summit
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I've heard of film students "playing" RPGs like that, no rules, just improv

short bramble
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I'm paired with a Veronica mars, Bob the builder, Ed sheeran

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and im a cultist

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I done dipped

nimble furnace
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yo

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is there a looking for group channel

echo kelp
# short bramble I done dipped

That’s valid - I do recommend leaving on good terms rather than ghosting. “This game doesn’t really fit my expectations and I’m not really having as much fun as I hoped. I’m going to go find another group - thank you for having me.”

echo kelp
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We have several LFG channels.

austere cobalt
short bramble
nimble furnace
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thank you

short bramble
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I think ill have my games online

austere cobalt
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In 1930?

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Ed Sheeran and Bob the Builder?

nimble furnace
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how would i apply for looking for dm

short bramble
austere cobalt
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Ah

echo kelp
nimble furnace
short bramble
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a Crack addict failed musician, a psycho demolition guy, and a private detective solving a unsolvable case

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the first decision that was made was blowing up a building which ended up sending a cat named Henry to his maker

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I'm quite weirded out by my "dm's" extensive imagination

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waxen scaffold
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Hi I am new to dnd and the DM said he is supposed to assign what race you can play as, is this true?

slow hawk
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Absolutely not

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The character creation section of the basic rules quite literally ask you to pick a race as part of the process

The caveat is that the DM may be running a very custom campaign in a setting with certain races, which would be his homebrew

waxen scaffold
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oh

slow hawk
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If he is running that type of setting that it should be very clear what players are signing up for

waxen scaffold
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i dont think he is because he let other people be dragonborn and elf and stuff but he said i have to be human fighter

echo kelp
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DMs may limit character options for game story and balance reasons (for their particular game or campaign) but they should be pretty clear about it and communicate why they are putting such restrictions in place.

smoky adder
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Literally chapter one, paragraph one.

waxen scaffold
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oh

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alright thanks

fleet field
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Potentially bc you’re new the dm is trying to make it easier by making you a human fighter? Not great practice tho

slow hawk
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Is this DM suggesting or forcing bc theres a difference

smoky adder
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I would ask them outright: is there a reason I’m expected to be human when others got to choose their race? I’d like to choose my own as well.

waxen scaffold
slow hawk
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also, better practice would simply to run a Session Zero with you as a human fighter

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See how you like it, give the opportunity to switch

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U can do multiple session zeros as well

waxen scaffold
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well he said that we have to use the same character for the rest of the year so I dont want to be a human fighter

fleet field
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Yeah there’s a saying, no dnd is better than bad dnd

smoky adder
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Maybe they’re running a campaign with premade characters, like DOSI, and the others just made their choices first?

waxen scaffold
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I will ask but he said that DM always chooses what race you can be

echo kelp
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We play games like D&D to have fun - if it’s not fun, it’s time to pause things and figure out why and get back to having fun. Or else why play?

smoky adder
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I think you should start by simply explaining that you don’t really want to play a human fighter. Hopefully they’ll work with you to find a better fit. If not, I would politely decline to join, then.

slow hawk
waxen scaffold
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alright

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thanks

worthy grove
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Is it wrong that I want to design a character first-thing, picking up a few things on the complex side along the way and then go into deeply analysing all sorts of stuff like.. uh.. Divine Agents, Domains etc. (I'm sorta interested with going Cleric)

smoky adder
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A cleric would need to choose a domain at level one.

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Unless you start as something else and then multiclass into cleric.

spark apex
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As long as you have selected all the mechanical options that are required, you can create your backstory as you go(thats what I do with most of my characters). As spamandtuna said, choosing the domain is required

worthy grove
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Hopefully familiarise myself with a bunch of stuff...

spark apex
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dndbeyond has one of the better character creators ive seen, so id suggest using it

smoky adder
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I would also recommend going in with a few loose ideas for characters that would interest you.

candid thorn
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Would more than one warlock in a party be a bad idea?

worthy grove
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Seeing as alot of DnD revolves around really getting into your role, I think i'd be most comfortable with starting off in a role that feels almost like me
That way I won't stress as much on the character itself

But i'm weird so thinking of the race, class, etc is a struggle but I should manage, maybe

spark apex
# candid thorn Would more than one warlock in a party be a bad idea?

It depends. Usually, I try to create characters that dont step on other people's toes, so we can all have fun, but if you need another warlock for whatever reason, then it can work. You can easily build a warlock that goes for more control/support, rather than damage, or vice versa

worthy grove
fleet field
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Yeah

spark apex
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Please dont ping me in the future, but yeah, dndbeyond is really easy for character creation, and you can download a pdf version of the sheet if you really want

slow hawk
worthy grove
spark apex
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yeah, I get that feeling, it can be tough at times, but with a good group, even if you humiliate yourself, everyone will laugh it off, and you can keep going happily

worthy grove
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Yeahhh, probably doesn't help that i've got immense social anxiety

spark apex
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So do I, you just gotta find a group that works, I've found a incredible group, we've finished nearly 2 full campaigns(witchlight, finishing up strahd), and starting on a third(netherdeep), they've been great, putting up with my horrible roleplay

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uhhhh, why did Dyno react to my message?

lyric fjord
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I’m about to create my first real character for my first long term campaign, all the other characters I’ve made have been for 1 night dungeons and I make the same strength based character every single time. Any ideas for something new I can try that isn’t too complicated?

slow hawk
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A nonSTR based character could be a rogue Or ranger

spark apex
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Do you like martials, or would you like to play a caster?(Physical, or magic)

slow hawk
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rogue isnt complex, just two things to learn: Sneak Attack and Cunning Action

fleet field
lyric fjord
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I think I enjoy physical more

slow hawk
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ranger gets a bit of magic

spark apex
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Would you like multiple weaker hits, or one strong hit

fleet field
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magic is fun to try

lyric fjord
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Maybe something in the middle

spark apex
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please dont ping me, but if you want a few stronger hits, I suggest paladin, they can power up their attacks to do really strong hits, but they also get 2 attacks per attack action at level 5, which is right in the middle for martials

worthy grove
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Okay, so, what's the best way to actually choose a class?
I feel like I want something magic-related, but somewhat smart and balanced (which is probably every magic-related class in the world, based on what i've read LOL.)

lyric fjord
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Did I turn ping off on that one I dont remember

spark apex
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magic relate, smart and balanced, wizards have a ton of spells, so they can fill just about every role in the party, except healer

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well, they can do life transferrence, but thats rather inefficient(hurts you and takes a spell slot)

slow hawk
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The easiest class Mechnically to start with is fighter

spark apex
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Yeah, but they didnt seem to say that they dislike reading a lot

worthy grove
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I'm bad at processing things but uhh, from what I think i've seen so far spell list's don't seem to be the worst thing in the world

spark apex
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if you want a "in general can do anything" caster, I definitely suggest wizard, if you are looking for something else, what are you looking for

worthy grove
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Hm..if as far as all-rounders go wizard comes to mind, what is Cleric considered around here?
from what i've read they seem really hit-or-miss on healing and/or major offensive benefit

spark apex
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I cant believe I forgot about clerics, clerics are literally jack of all trades, I havent played control clerics, so I'm not sure if thats possible, but everything else, a cleric can do(they can also melee stuff)

slow hawk
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I cannot more strongly recommend against wizard for someone that already is saying they have trouble processing before even reading the rules.

Wizards have the biggest spell list

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What are we doing

spark apex
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Ive played multiple clerics that almost exclusively cast guiding bolt/inflict wounds, which isnt necessarily the "best" way to play, but it works

spark apex
slow hawk
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You cant play “i dont process things” to avoid reading the rules and then jump into a wizard spell list, the spells wont mean anything if you dont have a grasp of the rules first

austere cobalt
worthy grove
spark apex
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That is fair, can you clarify more on the "I dont process things"?

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I suggest reading through the dnd rules a bit more then, a decent bit of reading is required to play the game

slow hawk
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worthy grove
slow hawk
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Or

glass summit
# worthy grove All I know when it comes to DnD rules is alot revolves around Rolling a D20 or s...

If you can't get your head around the rules before getting into a game, that isn't so bad. I know plenty of people that have rocked up to a game for the first time having done far less in terms of prep. If you can, I'd suggest getting a good grasp of the character you want to play from a personality/aesthetic standpoint and let your DM guide you through the process in-person

In the game, while you dont know the rules, you can just describe what you want your character to do, and let the DM tell you what dice to roll and modifiers to add. Nobody knows all the rules off by heart anyway

slow hawk
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Dont

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Read first, then go to your character

spark apex
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I mean, I created my character first, and learned as I went, and it worked

austere cobalt
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Yeah same

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I read the spell list and it was interesting so I made a wizard and then caught up on the rules later

spark apex
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As long as you have a good enough understanding of the rules to create a character, then it can work, the dndbeyond character creator is really helpful for creating a character and learning the game, you can google/search up any terms you dont understand as you go

worthy grove
spark apex
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If you can create a character on your own, and know what each thing does, you can play dnd, your dm can help fill in any gaps in your knowledge

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If you dont know what everything does, thats fine, as long as you know how attacks, ability checks, saving throws, and the spells youve picked(if any) work, then you are probaly fine

worthy grove
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I mean, ability checks are simply when the DM requests you to read in consideration with your character's stats right?

Like, a strength check for the likelihood of let's say..a character punching and breaking a stone pillar?

spark apex
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Yeah, alternatively, you can ask your dm to attack something if you want to break something, but yes, that would work, its more of a athletics check though

worthy grove
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Ah got it

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I'm currently trying to use this random guide I found online to understand what each stat means which'll make it 500% easier to statbuild my character

spark apex
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Ah, I have the perfect thing for that

worthy grove
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The one I found compares everything to tomatoes in some way and it's...actually good?

spark apex
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uhhh, mine is similar but fruits, ill type it out just in case its useful for anyone else

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Strength: How far you can throw a fruit
Dexterity: How accurately you can cut a fruit
Constitution: How many rotten fruits you can eat until you get sick
Wisdom: Knowing what fruits are edible, and what fruits are poisonous
Intelligence: Knowing the type of fruits, where they grow, ideal conditions, etc
Charisma: Your ability to sell a fruit

lyric fjord
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Will my character’s appearance have anything to do with the role play aspect of the game

slow hawk
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Which are free and available here?

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worthy grove
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Why are you being so passive-agressive with me-

spark apex
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the "random guide" isnt a full guide to dnd, from my understanding its just to know what each ability score does

austere cobalt
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^

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nobody tryna read no basic rules they're like 300 pages

spark apex
slow hawk
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They’re pinned message on this server

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theyre also the actual, official rules

spark apex
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Yes, and? they arent necessarily the best to understand what a specific thing does.

slow hawk
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this channel isnt intended to explain how to play to individuals

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It’s for addressing specific questions from new players

slow hawk
spark apex
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Nice strawman argument, where was the "explain how to play" part

lyric fjord
slow hawk
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Sure

spark apex
# lyric fjord Can I be comically muscular

yes, but it would make less sense if your character had a strength of 8(below average, 10 is average). If you want to do something like that, I suggest playing a character with a high strength score

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We don’t have the bandwidth to teach folks one on one how to play D&D. But we can answer specific questions. We do expect folks to put some effort into learning the game - just like any other game. Also there is no “correct” way to learn.

spark apex
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Yeah, so I'm confused where I was teaching someone how to play dnd, if you can point that out, that'd be appreciated, so I can stop doing that, and focus more on answering specific questions, I do have a issue with sidetracking quite often

worthy grove
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How much of a difference do languages necessarily? There are very many options from what I see on the builder

broken cairn
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In my experience, you should definitely not do all of the work for your players. If they learn how to play themselves, they will be invested.

spark apex
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I know that, but where did I say you should do all the work?

broken cairn
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You didn't

slow hawk
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Buddy its time to move on

broken cairn
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It was just a mistake I made

worthy grove
spark apex
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Languages affect who you can communicate with, which can affect roleplay, but in terms of combat, It doesnt really affect much

echo kelp
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I did not intend it to come across as a critique

spark apex
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Alright, thanks for clarifying, I'm legitimately trying to improve my advice, so sorry if I came off as aggressive

worthy grove
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Is the digital character builder limited by anything? For some reason the only Domain I can select is 'Life' though I'm pretty sure I saw atleast 10 other options on other platforms

Unless that's limited based on stats, too..?

spark apex
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You have to buy the sources to use them in dndbeyond, any website that gives you everything for free is piracy

worthy grove
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Ah I figured

spark apex
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if it lists the domains but doesnt tell you what they do exactly, its fine

vivid axle
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What's the difference between dropping to 0 hit points and dropping to 0 hit points while dying?

spark apex
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Dropping to 0 causes you to start dying unless said otherwise.

vivid axle
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Oh ok ty

candid thorn
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Does improved pact weapon make it so you can now make any weapon on the weapons list except blowgun and net?

spark apex
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it allows you to make a shortbow, longbow, light and heavy crossbows, along with the previously allowed weapons into a pact weapon. I hesitate to make general judgements, because theres usually a exception

candid thorn
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Does lifedrinker make you add your charisma mod in damage twice? Hex warriror says you can add it to damage and attack once then life drinker says you can add it to damage, so you can get 10 extra damage per hit with a +5 charisma?

mossy walrus
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In essence. Hex Warrior lets you use your charisma modifier in place of strength or dex for a weapon while the Lifedrinker invocation lets you deal an additional amount of necrotic damage on hit equal to your Charisma modifier. So overall the damage can be upward of 10 (+5 from the weapon and another +5 necrotic damage). Mind you, the damage types are different and overall damage may vary depending on if a monster has any resistances.

bleak sluice
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Is there an art channel in this discord? 🙂

slow hawk
spark apex
turbid cipher
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Is there anyone who could help me create a character?😅 I have an idea of what I what type of character I want I just have no idea how to do everything of choosing stats etc

slow hawk
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Have you read the basic rules?

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They explain character creation

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low rapids
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I'm hoping there's a way to carry over my BG3 over to TTRPG form ><

slow hawk
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Some stuff may but you should manage expectations. You still need to learn the rules (scroll up)

low rapids
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Oh yeah def

weak yacht
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I just did my first ever dnd experience but it was solo to learn the basics and i was a gunslinger, i proceeded to stalk people at the bar, gaslight 3 people fail awfully and kill 2 random people and ride away towards the sunset and then shot the horse
i love dnd

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(no clue if this was an accurate experience at all)

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was great though

fleet field
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Yeah that’s kind accurate sometimes

weak yacht
turbid ridge
low rapids
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It's this build that I'm using

fleet field
weak yacht
# fleet field Yep pretty accurate

just feel slightly guilty that we never actually did anything planned and i just stared at people at the tables intensenly listening to regular convos

magic spindle
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Hey, thinking about trying to play dnd with a few friends soon and want to know any advice anyone may have. I wanna do more unrelated rpg stuff instead of sticking with what dnd has established. I don’t know if it would be best to take rules and stuff or stick with more basic stuff to start.

fleet field
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Half elves are half elves in 5e

low rapids
fleet field
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Ah okay

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Yeah pretty doable then

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Except you don’t get the increased damage on a wet target

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Also you will need 13 str

low rapids
turbid cipher
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So I finally made a character but there some stuff I’m not sure if I should fill out or not can anyone help with that?

cobalt frigate
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Ask here.

turbid cipher
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So I still haven’t filled out PASSIVE WISDOM (PERCEPTION), OTHER PROFICIENCIES & LANGUAGES, ATTACKS & SPELLCASTING, Equipment, FEATURES & TRAITS and PERSONALITY TRAITS, IDEALS, BONDS, FLAWS, I was told by someone else not to fill those but I wanted to ask here on the server before doing something

edgy onyx
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Was that someone else your DM? If so they might have some reason, or maybe they wanna do things differently where it makes more sense to fill out later (though even then, I do wonder about some of these things to leave out)

If it was not your DM then don't listen to that random person and feel free to fill them out. They can always be altered later

wary moon
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Hey i like a really really new to D&D and was wondering if anyone could help me understand the game better

lyric fjord
turbid cipher
wary moon
lyric fjord
wary moon
fresh fable
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Basic rules are free see the pins in this channel

lyric fjord
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And for the players handbook, its sold at virtually and physically at every ttrpg retailer

reef gulch
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I’d recommend watching YouTube videos to get a basic understanding of the game

uncut storm
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Hey I'm newish to D&D I've played a few times with friends but never really got into it. But I wanna give it a try by mixing anime like naruto into it and was wondering if there was any campaigns like that out there (if that makes any sense)

sacred holly
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is it possible for characters to have more than 1 action?

fresh fable
uncut storm
fresh fable
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Spread your net wide you may find what your looking for

uncut storm
crude musk
sacred holly
crude musk
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Action surge is one

viral pelican
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Haste another.

soft rover
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Hello I'm knew to DND and I want to make a homebrew world with deep world building
I want to know where should I start or what points would be good to delve deep into for the best player experience

fresh fable
honest yoke
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oops to late

wild onyx
soft rover
soft rover
fleet field
low rapids
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ohh

fleet field
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Well that and 13 Cha but as a sorc/pally you’ll probably have that already

viral pelican
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It's designed to teach DMing

soft rover
lyric fjord
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is there any dnd compaigns about killing gods? forexample a campaign about killing loth?

lyric fjord
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not just... anyone? 😦

fleet field
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This is a quieter time of the day so you may have to be patient

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I’m sorry I can’t help you personally, I don’t know the answer to that question

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There’s probably an official adventure like that, but almost certainly a third party adventure like that tho

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You can always make it yourself if you can’t find anything

honest yoke
sudden pebble
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In our last session my wizard acquired another's spellbook which contained two cantrips they didn't already know. We were all under the assumption that said cantrips could be cast or copied over to my wizard's own spellbook but it seems D&D Beyond won't let me learn/add any additional ones.

Is there a hard mechanical limit to the number of cantrips I can have access to? Can this be circumvented on DDB and if so, should I or would this be game-breaking in anyone's opinion?

fresh fable
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Cantrips can’t be learnt from a spell book only levelled spells

honest yoke
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if your DM is fine with not going with the standard rules, you can circumvent it and put them on your spell list on dnd beyond by making a homebrew magic item that has the capability of casting these cantrips

sudden pebble
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I see! Thankyou both pink_heart

south phoenix
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does anybody have a begginer group in cest?

wild onyx
south phoenix
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ive been looking for days

wild onyx
south phoenix
edgy onyx
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Just gotta keep looking I'm afraid. It can take a while to find a game

fresh fable
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Don’t just look here spread your net wide

echo kelp
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and be patient too - also you may bounce around a few groups before finding the right group that meshes well and plays a style of D&D that works for you

spiral meadow
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Hi all where is a good resource to find serious players? I joined a few games but everyone were great people but no one really took the high fantasy and game serious enough. I need no hand holding, rules matter, perma death adventure. Like hardcore D&D lol

solemn light
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That's just something you gotta look for in the game ad, in player's ad, and then cover in session 0.

spiral meadow
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Honestly I feel like there are DM’s that should be paid. I’m going to go see if I can find one for a group to play at our local magic the gathering shop. I am craving some serious adventures

solemn light
fresh fable
spiral meadow
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Maybe someone can home brew somehow a brutal survival but slightly balanced hardcore D&D 😂experience

mortal veldt
simple goblet
timid timber
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hey all, i have just bought the D&D starter pack, i was just wondering how/when does the game end? do i need to create my own ending?

crude musk
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The adventure will have an ending

smoky adder
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Yeah, it's got its own ending, but you can keep playing your own story after that if you want.

random wren
# timid timber hey all, i have just bought the D&D starter pack, i was just wondering how/when ...

Well... most prepared modules have at least a bit of "thank you brave heroes" ending.

The world doesn't end. The characters don't have to end, and no players need to end. It is sort of meant to stay open, sort of like how 80's movies end with a teaser in case they want a sequel.

You can often port the same characters into another campaign of a suitable level. Rules-wise, characters end either by dying (and not getting resuscitated, resurrected, etc.) Or they reach level 20. The Official 5e doesn't really cover advancement beyond level 20, so at that point the characters have essentially "won" D&D.

Of course, the DM can make endings more, or less final.

smoky adder
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Campaigns can and do end before level 20 as well, though.

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Just whenever the story reaches its natural conclusion.

fallen surge
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Its far more common that they do, actually. Reaching level 20 is a very rare thing

timid timber
harsh fjord
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As the DM, you have a lot of leeway and can use as much or as little of an adventure as you want. Same for the rules, but the rules help give a foundation of mutual understanding to the whole group, players and DM alike, so don't be quick to abandon them. The players do not, however, know what is/isn't in the adventure—or even if they do, they should play as if they don't.

random wren
# timid timber so i can like begin and then when the dungeon is completed, start the next day a...

Pretty much, yes?

Uhh... some DMs (most?) don't really give the characters a "home" to go back to, but rather have them move from town to town, set up a temporary home base in a place, stop at hotels, camp in the woods, etc. between in-game adventuring "days".

Often, it will take multiple real world days to go through a single dungeon, depending a bit on play style.

As a DM, the only hard and fast rule about schedule, and story is that everyone involved (including you!) should be having a good time, because if it feels too much like work for anyone, they may decide to quit.

timid timber
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lets say ill start with the already created quests/maps from the book, how does it work? fighting and moving?

timid timber
smoky adder
static saffron
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Hey what's up

timid timber
smoky adder
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If you've still got questions after that, though, ask away!

random wren
# timid timber lets say ill start with the already created quests/maps from the book, how does ...

The basic rules describe how it works... but sometimes you have to see it in action to understand. Someplace there are videos of campaigns.

The DM describes the setting as the characters would experience it, and gives in-game instructions. Setting: "You're bound, gagged, and blindfolded. You smell stale blood and rotting meat. You hear the voice of two gruff men laughing at your struggles." In-game instructions: " roll for initiative."

Then the players follow instructions: the monk rolls a D20, getting 15, and adds their +5 dex modifier to their roll for an initiative of 20. The cleric rolls 10, and adds their -1 dex modifier to get 9, etc. The DM rolls inifiative for the NPCs, each guard gets 14.

Now you know the order. Monk first, two guards, then the cleric.

glossy hornet
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Hey it’s been awhile since I played D&D can anyone tell me where I can make a new character and choose class or who is making a new adventure I’m looking to join

crude musk
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If you want to find a game, check out our game finding channels

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crude musk
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As for where to make a character, do you mean like a tool for making characters? If so, D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset for D&D fifth edition

glossy hornet
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@crude musk thank you looking now

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@crude musk would you happen to have the link to D&D beyond to do so

simple goblet
dense pawn
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Hello everyone, I finally convinced my friends to play dnd and I was wondering which sources are good for a beginner?

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As in player books

harsh fjord
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The Player's Handbook is the core book for the game, players and DMs alike.

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You can use the Basic Rules, though, which are free and have most of what's in there.

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If you've never played and don't want to plunk down money, that is.

dense pawn
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I have some experience with roleplaying but never played dnd yeah

dense pawn
harsh fjord
dense pawn
gritty gorge
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Hello, I'm wondering where to look to join an online campaign, preferably over discord? Is there a website or specific server?

harsh fjord
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See #find-a-game for instructions on using this server's Looking for Group/Game channels.

gritty gorge
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It just popped up on my screen to explore lol. Thanks

harsh fjord
glossy hornet
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If there are any dm’s looking for players to start in a classic D&d campaign I’m a player looking to start

austere cobalt
flint blaze
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It might be a stupid question but... do you guys think its possible to be a dm without having played before? And if so, what are some good resources to learn from?
My friend group wants to start playing, none of us has played before and so one of us would have to be the DM

timid locust
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Plenty of folks start DnD as DMs. I was one of them!

harsh fjord
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Yes, it's possible. A number of folks in this server have gotten their start as DMs rather than as players.

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My recommendations would be Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series, Sly Flourish's blog/books/videos, Johnn Four's Roleplaying Tips, and blogs by the Angry GM and the Alexandrian. Justin Alexander is releasing a book in November, So You Want to Be a Game Master, that sounds quite promising.

flint blaze
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Thank you!!

harsh fjord
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There's also a metric ton of DM advice on YouTube. I'd absorb as much as you feel comfortable with, not to use it all but to have options. Some will resonate for you, some won't. But the only way to know is to listen to it.

cobalt frigate
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I would start by heading over to #dm-discussion to ask for advice there.

smoky adder
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If everyone knows you're all learning together, you'll be fine!

thorn sequoia
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I know this might be a very basic question, but please forgive me as I'm still not quite grasping it even after reading the Starter Kit. When do we usually apply the proficiency bonus, everywhere I read it says it depends on your level, but I must have missed when it becomes relevant

cobalt frigate
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Your proficiency bonus applies to whatever you are proficient in, such as your saving throws (two based on your class), ability skills, and attack rolls with weapons you are proficient with

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You proficient bonus slowly increases as you level up (around every 4 or 5 levels).

latent moon
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Is it worth buying the 5e books

echo kelp
# latent moon Is it worth buying the 5e books

If you find the game fun, the books add additional options and rules for your games or even whole prepared adventures you can run. Whether that's worth it to you is completely up to you. I have found many of the books useful and worthwhile for me and my games.

latent moon
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Thanks but I more wanted to know in regards to 6e as it's release date seems to be around 2024

harsh fjord
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People still play older editions of D&D, so a new edition doesn't make the previous ones disappear.

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I'm probably not going to make the jump to the 2024 edition.

cobalt frigate
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WotC isn't going to take away your 5E books if you don't buy the 2024 books right away.

latent moon
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Ah okay

slow hawk
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Also we dont know for sure when and what will be released yet anyways

thorn sequoia
echo kelp
fathom crane
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Hello! Sorry, a quick question..
I'm building my first character on DnD Beyond.

For advancement type.. shouldn't it be XP over Milestone?

prime sable
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Usually milestone tho

echo kelp
prime sable
fathom crane
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Ohh, thank you! I'll just toggle it when I have to

slow hawk
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The DM of your game determines the method

For the purpose of you building a character for practice, it doesn’t matter

lyric fjord
thorn sequoia
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Last question guys, where do you apply ATK bonus that's written on char sheets (I'm using pre-build characters)

echo kelp
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Usually I'd put attack bonuses with the weapon item as well as the damage.

slow hawk
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I think he’s asking when its used…?

echo kelp
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Oh good point

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Awaiting clarification

thorn sequoia
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Yeah and what is it exactly, is it bonus modifier from stats + proficency bonus that you just write to keep in mind?

echo kelp
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So the attack bonus is the modifier of the attribute used for the weapon (strength modifier for melee, dexterity for ranged, but some exceptions based on the weapon type (finesse weapons can use dexterity modifier)). Then add your proficiency bonus on top of that if you are proficient with that weapon or class of weapons. So say you're a fighter with a shortsword you would take strength modifier + proficiency bonus to generate your attack bonus.

smoky adder
thorn sequoia
smoky adder
scenic plank
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I'm currently making a Centaur Bladesinger, and I'm trying to decide on their feat right now

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I'm drawn to Charger, but

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I'm curious, does Charger and Charge actually stack?
Like, if you dash and get the bonus-action melee-attack from Charger , does that melee-attack trigger Charge's bonus-action too?

echo kelp
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This channel is mainly for new to D&D folks to get basic questions answered.

supple coral
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hello, I'm new to DND... I would really like to join a group that can show me how to play and are patient with a new player such as myself. i have played Baldur's gate 3 and divinity OS 2 , and have always loved fantasy stuff. ( i know they are not 100% the same as the board game). I think, i at least understand the basics of playing the game but as mentioned I have never played before... if someone is willing to show/invite me and at the same time guide me i would really appreciate it.

shrewd kettle
supple coral
# shrewd kettle I'm in the same boat man! I've been wanting to play DnD for a long time but have...

i have seen forums and yt videos where the community talk about being most welcome to new players and introduce them to the game. I hope that is the case. I know playing with someone who has to figure out even the basics can be frustrating. but i'd like to believe, that if you have some experience in fantasy, lore, games, things that are relevant past understanding the game of D&D can give you an significant advantage

smoky adder
shrewd kettle
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I've seen some forums that lead you to places that advertise games but most people want experienced players. Like you said i have a good understanding of the rules and roles, I've just never applied it to a real live game.

shrewd kettle
echo kelp
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supple coral
# shrewd kettle ^^^^

i hope, that someone is willing to spend his/her time for either or both of us to interduce us to the world of d&d and how it works. Give us the basic knowledge, so in the future we can become valued players witch can be relied on... and can play campaigns that are clever, fresh, challenging and fun. wish you all the luck my guy.

shrewd kettle
slow hawk
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First, you both can review sone materials on your own

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slow hawk
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Then after you’ve spend some time, come ask questions

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You can also look at this channel to find a game
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supple coral
jovial blade
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Hey all 😁

lyric fjord
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Hello

jovial blade
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How is everyone

austere cobalt
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I'm doing well how are you

gloomy plume
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If i multiclass from sorcerer to arcane trickster what's my spell casting modifier?

slow hawk
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For sorcerer stuff, sorcerer’s mod
For trickster stuff, trickster’s mod

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Review the multiclassing rules. Your spellcasting features are largely separate. Only your spell slots are calculated by combining them (to a degree…Trickster levels only count 1/3)

gloomy plume
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ok so multiclassing like that is inefficient?

spark apex
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Its fine, but for raw power, its technically weaker

slow hawk
fleet field
slow hawk
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Multiclassing is a tool that is only effective as the user. Combining classes that rely on different stats means your ability scores are likely going to be spread thin

fleet field
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I wouldn’t recommend multiclassing for a new player, if you don’t have a very good idea what you’re doing it’s extremely easy to make a very weak and unfun character

gloomy plume
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I already made my character and everything, then another player made theirs but we have the same class (not subclass) we're both sorcerers, how bad is this?

spark apex
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That's fine, you can either work together, lessening the use of each of your spell slots, or you can focus on different fields of magic

slow hawk
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Or you can ask your DM if you can make something else

But theres nothing wrong with two sorcs

golden tulip
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hi- could i ask how to join D&D campains, if anybody knows how to.

fleet field
golden tulip
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ty

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so uh , may i ask what to do with these ID things?

harsh fjord
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Can you elaborate?

golden tulip
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uh

fleet field
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What ID things are you talking about?

golden tulip
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something like this;

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USER ID: 123456789012345 Expires /1/1/1111

fleet field
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Where did you see that?

golden tulip
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uh

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looking for players?

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from a dude named 'DEFNOTKARLBOT' for some reason?

harsh fjord
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That information is created by the bot. You don't need to do anything with it.

golden tulip
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oh

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okay 😄

low rapids
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So, another question ><

I want to do a sorcadin build, but I learned that unlike in BG3, I would need 13 strength in order to multiclass. I guess...can I do that type of stat spread from the very begining?

fleet field
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Yeah you’ll just probably have lower Wis than normal

low rapids
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also, should I create a character first than join a campaign or should I hold off until I find a DM?

smoky adder
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I’d recommend coming up with a few loose character concepts you’re interested in.

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Then when you find a DM, you can work together to find the best fit for that campaign and finalize any remaining details.

shadow current
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man is so hard to get chosen for a campaign

glass summit
deep nacelle
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Hello, everyone. I'm not 100% new to D&D, but I may as well be with the amount of times I've played. My friends and I are going to start up a session in two weeks and I have decided to take on the mantel of DM. I am finding helpful videos on YouTube, but wanted to know if anyone knew of any printable material like a cheat-sheet for combat and other things. My biggest fear is that someone will want to do something in the game like pick a lock, jump over a hole, etc. and I won't know what to roll or what ability to check it with. Thanks in advance for any advice you take the time to give.

muted elk
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Dm screens

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Like the ones that come with the beginner adventures

glass summit
glass summit
deep nacelle
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I ordered the Essentials Kit and it should be here tomorrow. I will have to see what the included DM screen has for information on it. I appreciate the advice.

harsh fjord
muted elk
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I have 2 screens and they have dif stuff, so im not sure but I would assume at least 1 has the skills on it

If not, then Paracosmics idea was pretty good

deep nacelle
muted elk
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Your best bet is to make your own notes with references to PHB pages, if it's made for yourself it's usually the most useful that way

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Imo at least

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Anyways, good luck with your first DM session, it's a blast

deep nacelle
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Thanks. I'll need a lot of luck to get through it for sure. But I will make the best out of it.

dry shard
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Hey everyone. I’m new to DND and just started my first campaign with some friends of mine. Decided on a Ranger as my class. Half elf, half human. I just reached level 3 and picked up primeval awareness as one of my actions. I was just wondering if someone would be so kind as to help me understand how this would work in the grand scheme of things. Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

alpine magnet
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Hey guys, i have some doubts about Blindsight:
Within the area where blindsight works,
1-Do I "see"/sense behind solid mass (like superman), since it does not depend on the vision?
2- do I "see"/sense everything as if I were in BRIGHT LIGHT?

fallen surge
# alpine magnet Hey guys, i have some doubts about Blindsight: Within the area where blindsight ...

1- Blight sight cannot see anything behind total cover, so no, it wouldn’t go through solid mass

2- Blightsight is not affected by heavy or light obscurement, since it doesn’t rely on your actual vision to see things. Dim light and darkness are just conditions that create light and heavy obscurement, respectively, so if it helps you to think of it as “bright light” that would be a proper analogy, even if that’s not what’s really happening.

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And for the record, in the future, it would probably be better to ask more in-the-weeds questions about how the rules work, like this, in #dnd-rules

slow hawk
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During character creation, you picked a type of creature to be your favored foe. Primeval Awareness is sort if a radar to check if any are near

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The feature tells you what it takes to activate it.

fallen surge
# dry shard Hey everyone. I’m new to DND and just started my first campaign with some friend...

Primeval Awareness is unfortunately not a very useful effect. Basically, the only thing it can tell you is “Yes or No”

If any creature of those listed creature types is within the range, you get a Yes, and if none are, you get a no. It does not give you any information beyond that. It will not tell you which type of creature they were, it will not tell you where they were, and it will not tell you how many there are. So, if you have a party member that happens to be playing a race who’s creature type is Fey, then Primeval Awareness will always detect them, which means your feature basically won’t work.

slow hawk
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If you have access to Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, an additional source book, there are a host of replacement Ranger features to take

But if not, it’s fine. The PHB ranger works

marsh valley
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holaaaa

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anybody know how to play lol

heady patio
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is there anyone who konws a place to get into a campaign i would like to get into the game

fresh fable
slow hawk
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?new

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slow hawk
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Heres some stuff to get started

marsh valley
fleet field
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That’s a bot command not a question

fleet field
marsh valley
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oh. my bad lmao

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yeah i've been looking at their web page for a while just reading lol

fleet field
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Yeah have a look at the basic rules

lucid ice
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I want to make a character, but how do I know what'll be fun? Moreover, how do I know who fits my playstyle?

fresh fable
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Do you want weapon fighting or magic, ranged or melee

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Look at the abilities of the different classes to see what interests you

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Come up with a character concept and see what class/race/background fits it best

lyric fjord
fleet field
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Unless you have a specific build idea

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But yeah for a beginner that’s the best way

lyric fjord
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Yeah, it can work other way around too

winged trout
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and then just make them a wild magic sorc, because the universe is cruel

mossy gazelle
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me who uses what class and race they are to make up the backstory and traits

lyric fjord
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Usually I pick class first and build a character from that, but if you are new and not sure what to do, I feel like making a character you find appealing is more important then what class they are

fleet field
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Yeah same

lyric fjord
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Or when in doubt, make a human male fighter

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Named John

fleet field
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John Jimothy

past sphinx
sharp geyser
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I'm new and really wanna try d&d

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How exactly does it even work?

fresh fable
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Have you read the basic rules?

sharp geyser
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Yeah

fresh fable
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What bits you struggling with

sharp geyser
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Well I just don't know how to start

fresh fable
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Finding a game? Making a character?

reef cliff
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The Dungeon Master comes up with a plot outline, and the players say what their actions are, the dice determine success or failure,

sharp geyser
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Well how does that work digitally do you use a website or? Do you need physical?

fresh fable
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You can play in people everyone sits around a table with the DM running the story or you play online using a VTT ( virtual table top )

reef cliff
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There are a lot of virtual tabletops like roll20 or you and some friends can sit around using just dice and paper.

fresh fable
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You can make character on dndbeyond or write them on paper character sheets

sharp geyser
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Hmm interesting well I'll probably leave and do research for now but I may rejoin

boreal yarrow
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Hello, could anyone direct me into making a find a dm post? I'm not sure if I need to hit a mod up or whatnot

fresh fable
fleet field
boreal yarrow
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oh ok, I suck with bots lol ok this will be fun lol

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ok one more question, do I just enter the command and it prompts me to a fillout sheet?

fresh fable
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Yes

fleet field
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I believe so, I’ve never used it myself

boreal yarrow
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ok sweet,thanks so much!

kindred edge
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Hello! I have a question regarding multi classing and the proficiency bonus

Let's say my total level is 5 but I am level 3 in one class and level 2 in another. Would my proficiency bonus be +2 or +3?
(Do I have to get to level 5 in a single class to get the higher prof. bonus?)

fleet field
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Your prof bonus is based on your total character level

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So it would be +3

kindred edge
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Ohhh! Thank you so much! :)

hot cape
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I learned how to play dnd just yesterday and will be having my fidst session this saturday any tips i need?

fresh fable
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Have fun don’t take mistakes to seriously, learn you characters abilities

sudden pebble
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and don't be afraid to ask your DM questions if you're unsure about anything Ayaya

austere juniper
past sphinx
hot cape
austere juniper
# hot cape Will be joining a campaign

you already made your character or will there be a session 0 for character creation?

  • ask the others what classes they will play. Ideally everyone in party has their strenght and covers the others weaknesses. It will be weird if there is someone else in the group with a similar build and you have to compete each time who gets to do things you both are good at
austere juniper
# hot cape Will be joining a campaign

  • ask the DM about cities and factions in the world. Think up a story where your char hails from and family and friends they have. Things they can tell stories about at a campfire in the woods.

  • Think of a motivation why your char left home. Why do they willingly venture forth into danger. What is so important to them they are willing to go on this quest with strangers just to achieve it

fathom crane
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Hello! Just a quick question, I'm confuzzled. For a campaign, do we only use the DnD Beyond app to play? Or is there any other app or website I'd need?

hot cape
hot cape
austere juniper
austere juniper
fathom crane
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I'm a player! I just finished reading the basics and made a character.

austere juniper
fathom crane
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Ohh okay, thank you!

ancient barn
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Hi I’m new to this discord and was wondering what channel I go to so that I may promote a campaign in hosting and find players

crude musk
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?looking

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crude musk
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👆

ancient barn
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Thank you

chrome compass
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it's gonna be pretty obvious this question has been asked before buuuuuuut

i dont own the PHB or any books for that matter but my group is finally a bit more committed so i need to buy one lol. we run our campaigns on roll20, i've never used d&d beyond as DM and all our session are online. do i buy the PHB physically, on D&DBeyond or Roll20? theres just too many option i cant cope 🤓

crude musk
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No one here can answer that question, but we can answer questions about what the different options offer you

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The roll20 compendium integrates with their VTT system, meaning you can use the options in their character sheet system. However, it doesn't have the best user experience for the compendium if you just want to read the book digitally
D&D Beyond has a better compendium (IMO) with an app that allows you to read content you have access to offline. However, it doesn't have a VTT nor does it integrate with any third party VTTs. Also you require a device, such as phone, tablet, or laptop if you want to use DDB at the table rather than online
Physical books can be used anywhere and don't require additional devices or power to use. However, you don't get any automation or search features

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I tend to prioritise buying the DDB version of a book first, then the physical. I use roll20, but only for the VTT and will have DDB open in another tab

chrome compass
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thankyou - the amount of different options there are is sort of overwhelming coming into it with a new perspective, especially when they all do cost quite a bit for the same content in each one. i'm just desperate to not get too much into the rush of buying everything all at once and committing financial suicide (but like 40k). what i'll do then is get the book on DNDBeyond and just learn to use it like a normal person

thanks again xoxox

crude musk
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You don't need to buy the PHB straight away, a lot of the content found across the PHB, MM, and DMG is found in the free Basic Rules

smoky adder
chrome compass
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i mean tbf i have the physical starter set & lost mines so i do have alot of stuff to go off for a while. thankyou everyone for advice. legends all of you

upper axle
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I have a noob question. How experienced should you be before you don't consider yourself a newbie and feel comfortable to join DND campaigns not considered 'beginner friendly'? I've started a campaign and it should be going for a few months so would you say that after this I should be experienced enough for any campaign not especially deemed hardcore?

smoky adder
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I don’t think there’s really a definitive answer to that one… 😅

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But I’d say if you can be shown a game feature you’ve never seen and understand how it works just by reading it (because you already understand the pieces that make it), then you’re probably in good shape.

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As a random example:

As a bonus action, you gain a flying speed of 10 feet and can hover. This effect lasts for 1 minute or until you are incapacitated.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

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You’d need to know how bonus actions work, how to use a flying speed and how that’s effected by hover, how many rounds are in a minute, what incapacitated means, how your proficiency bonus works (and what yours is), and what a long rest is.

fallen surge
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To be totally honest, a lot of campaigns that don’t say “beginner friendly” probably still are. Most people don’t mind answering a question or two about how game mechanics work as you play. But I agree with Spam. The general bar to cross, in my opinion, would be the ability to understand most of the base rules and game mechanics, plus all of your own characters rules and game mechanics.

smoky adder
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But no one needs to know everything. If you’re just getting started, I’d focus more on learning where to find the answers than on internalizing the answers themselves.

fallen surge
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But also keep in mind that, when actually playing the game, it’s the DMs job to manage most of the rules. You are expected to be responsable for your own character, but not the rest of the game. It’s very helpful if you know the base rules, because then you know what to expect from game mechanics, or what different actions you might do, but don’t try to overrule or contradict your DM.

smoky adder
tacit pumice
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Wasn’t there a rule set for projectile penetration of different materials?

smoky adder
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Not for fifth edition, at least.

tacit pumice
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Damn. There’s a material hardness one though, right? Wood, iron, adamantine etc.

honest flax
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so then um im new to dnd may i have some pointers to how this thing work? Cause it seems so interesting and fun id like to know more abt it as a player cause i doubt i can be a Dungeon master haha

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Like may i know the rules of the game?

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And may i also know how each of the classes even work?

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Im really open and willing to learn if some one would gimme their time to teach me

fresh fable
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Have you read the basic rules?

honest flax
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never touched it nor heard much abt it till reccently and got me interested

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I also have friends who plays it but irl so cant really join them cause internet friends haha

smoky adder
fresh fable
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fresh fable
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👆free rules and guide videos ☝️

honest flax
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oh ok then

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ima take my time reading this i guess

fresh fable
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Have a read any problem ask here and the nerd collective will descend to help in any way they can

honest flax
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its funny how its a druid thats helping me kinda fits a druid way of teaching ppl haha

honest flax
tacit pumice
fresh fable
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Not this Druid I’d prob turn you into a mushroom

honest flax
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@fresh fable what does the hit points and hit dice mean qwq

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"Your character’s hit points define how tough your character is in combat and other dangerous situations. Your hit points are determined by your Hit Dice (short for Hit Point Dice).

At 1st level, your character has 1 Hit Die, and the die type is determined by your class. You start with hit points equal to the highest roll of that die, as indicated in your class description. (You also add your Constitution modifier, which you’ll determine in step 3.) This is also your hit point maximum.

Record your character’s hit points on your character sheet. Also record the type of Hit Die your character uses and the number of Hit Dice you have. After you rest, you can spend Hit Dice to regain hit points (see “Resting” in the Adventuring section)."

timid locust
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Here's an easy explanation. Your Hit Points are a number that represents how healthy you are, or how long before you get knocked out in battle.

If you have 10 hit points at maximum and someone slashes you with a sword, they might deal 5 damage. At that point, your 10 hit points would reduce to 5. You might not survive another hit like that without going unconscious!

Hit dice are a resource used to heal you when you take smaller rests. Depending on your class, your hit dice could be smaller or bigger.

honest flax
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So if i were a fighter would i have a bigger one?

timid locust
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On the higher side of things, yes! Fighters have a ten sided dice (or d10) as their hit dice. On a rest and with some luck, you could heal 10 whole hit points!

honest flax
timid locust
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Nope! It would cap out at your maximum. If you only took 1 damage in a fight, it might not be worth it to heal!

honest flax
smoky adder
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There is a thing called temporary hit points which could let you exceed your maximum.

honest flax
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Hm i see but im guessing thats up to the DM?

smoky adder
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No, they usually come from class features or spells.

honest flax
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ohhh i see i see

smoky adder
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It's essentially just a buffer on top of your actual hit points.

honest flax
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ah i see

smoky adder
honest flax
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Ah theres soo many rules and stuff my brains over heating

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I cant do this in one sitting so ill take my time with and i see

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using modifyers with the class to have some more got it

crude musk
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You don't need to do it in one sitting, take your time

honest flax
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They also said it would be more fun to draw a character when i made a nice connection with them too so yea!

crude musk
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There's no point burning yourself out at the beginning

honest flax
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Haha true

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im just too excited when it comes to getting more creative ideas

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I just wanna increase my creative repatua!

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So far i made humans, elves, angels, demons and anthro furry as well

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I wanna expand more and make new and more exciting things!

crude musk
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Well this channel is for discussing the basics of D&D, if you want to talk about non-D&D stuff, #non-dnd-topics would be the best place

honest flax
rotund valve
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Hello, just joined and walked through door with (players hand book, dungeon masters guide, dungeon masters screen and monster manual). Looking for a group to help teach me how to play so I can remote play every other week

honest flax
fresh fable
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Spread your net wide

quartz kite
woeful jewel
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Hello, could someone please explain how time passes? I can't seem to find much info in the PHB. For example, a spellcasting time, if it says 5 minutes, is that 5 minutes irl? Or do I work that out in the game world?

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Cheers :)

smoky adder
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Time passes as fast or as slow as the story needs.

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(Which is ultimately up to the DM.)

woeful jewel
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So it's not bound by any rules or anything?

smoky adder
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Nope

woeful jewel
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Thanks :)

smoky adder
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At the slowest end of the scale is initiative, where everything is tracked in six-second rounds and each person gets a turn.

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The faster end can skip days, weeks, millennia... whatever the story needs.

woeful jewel
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So after each person has taken their turn, that's a round right? 6 seconds

smoky adder
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Yep

woeful jewel
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Cool, thank you very much

smoky adder
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Every person get six seconds, but it's all the same six seconds.

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Even though they're taking turns.

woeful jewel
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Yeah I get it now, just took a little bit to click haha

timid locust
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Outside of combat your DM could literally say "Three days later, and you finally hear from Beigarth, who has returned from his hunt." And just like that it's been three days

woeful jewel
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Oh also, if I'm able to take an opportunity attack, that counts as my reaction for my next turn, right?

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Or current one, if I haven't used it yet

timid locust
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You regain your reaction when you start your turn.

woeful jewel
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Okay thanks

lethal raptor
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Are West Marches Campaigns/Servers a decent starting place for beginners? Im worried being a newcomer might be frowned upon as it may slow things down a little.

harsh fjord
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I don't know if it's necessarily better or worse as a starting place. Being new to it means, regardless of what type of game you're playing, things will go more slowly because you're adjusting. As long as the other folks at the table are okay with it, you shouldn't worry.

If you're transparent about your newness (and you've done your best at learning as much as you're able outside the game), then folks who invite you to play probably won't be put out.

lethal raptor
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Thanks for the advice! i guess ill just try to jump in and see how it goes

half folio
harsh fjord
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Westmarch is a style of play that commonly is run on a separate Discord server (or similar service). These types of games are run in the same universe and the events of one group of adventurers can impact those of another. Groups and DMs may change regularly. They're ideal for pick-up games or if you want to be part of a bigger, more interwoven narrative. Think of them a little bit like an "MMO" for tabletop games.

half folio
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Ohhhhhh. Thanks.

toxic charm
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okay so might be a weird question, but trying to learn the rules before i play a game been making a bunch of notes to help myself but I'm not understanding certain things, long story short could someone give me the easiest explanation of passive checks, ex. when i look online "1st-­level character (with a proficiency bonus of +2) has a Wisdom of 15 (a +2 modifier) and proficiency in Perception, he or she has a passive Wisdom (Perception) of 14." but i really dont understand how 15 + 2 equals 14 ? or am i missing something ? if anyone can help my confused mind i would greatly appreciate it

cobalt frigate
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Wisdom 15 gives a +2 modifier.
Proficiency Bonus at level 1 gives a +2 modifier.
Passive Perception is a based 10 + Proficiency Bonus + Wisdom modifier = 14

harsh fjord
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Passive Perception is calculated by 10+Wisdom bonus+proficiency bonus (if you're proficient in Perception). So 10+2+2=14.

toxic charm
cobalt frigate
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Passive skills are what your DM uses without asking the players to roll. This is often used in cases such as the PCs's Passive Perception versus enemies' Stealth check. The DM doesn't tell the players this (otherwise it would defeat the point of monsters being stealthed if the players know there are hidden monsters about).

night fossil
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Hey I have a question. I just started reading the rules for dragons of storm wreck isle, and it says when it’s talking about the dice, that you can roll a zero. But I don’t see a zero on the dice. how do you roll it?

fallen surge
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Your "roll" on an ability check, saving throw, or attack roll is the number on the dice plus your modifer for the ability score used for that roll. If you have a negative modifier, when you "add" it to the number on the dice, it would be subtracted

night fossil
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Oh, I see. That makes more sense then what the instructions said. Thanks!

cobalt frigate
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If you rolling for a Stealth check (and not proficient in Stealth) and you roll a 1 on a d20 with a 8 Dexterity, that's a -1 modifier. That means your final value is a 0.

fallen surge
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so if you have to make an Intelligence Check, and you have an 8 or 9 Intelligence score, that would give you a -1 modifer, so you subtract 1 from the number on the dice. A nat 1 would be "you rolled a 0"

night fossil
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Thanks for being so helpful guys

fallen surge
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Our pleasure

night fossil
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👍 I hope I can learn a lot in the future about this game.😅

cobalt frigate
night fossil
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Ok, I will. Anything that helps!

frank thistle
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So first time playing an armorer artificer and using the gaurdian armor option, only have scale mail and Dm is alowing one uncommon magic item is adamantine plate a good idea

cobalt frigate
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Sure. That saves you 1500 gp for plate armour and you get immunity to crits.

frank thistle
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Ok

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It’s a one shot starting at level 5 and the starting gold isn’t even enough to buy plate

plush patrol
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Hi. I’m super new to dnd and Im going to play it with my friends for the first time this fall. I only really know the basics from watching Dimension 20 suggested by my friend. I made my character using the website but I was wondering if anyone could help me flesh out my character further or teach me some more about the game (or tell me things to tell my friends so they know what to do)

smoky adder
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Welcome! The folks in #character-discussion can help with the first part there, and there’s some handy links here for the second. 👇

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plush patrol
alpine magnet
# fallen surge 1- Blight sight cannot see anything behind total cover, so no, it wouldn’t go th...

but on dim light the perception would be -5, in blindsight would the character throw a normal dice for perception, or it would be -5
Example: A character is currently blind in combat and it has blindsight, he's using his senses to percieve his surroundings, and he has moved near a trap.
The trap is inside his blindsight range, how would he roll for perception in this case? As if it was in Bright, Dim or Darkness?

fallen surge
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So, lets clarify something before I answer this question

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What affects your perception checks is Obscurement, not lighting. Lighting is the most common way things can be obscured, but that's not what's actually changing the roll

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If something is in Dim Light, you treat it as being Lightly Obscured
If something is in Darkness, you treat it as being Heavily Obscured

If something is Lightly Obscured, you make perception checks that rely on sight at disadvantage
If something is Heavily Obscured, you are treated as having the blinded condition while trying to see it

Blindsight does not rely on sight, which means it is immune to the effects of Lightly Obscured and Heavily Obscured, so you would make your perception check with a normal roll, the same way you would as if it was in Bright Light, but that's not what's really happening

timid locust
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(This is starting to veer into complicated rules territory, and might be more fit for #dnd-rules)

fallen surge
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I tried directing the conversation there when I replied to them last night, yeah

timid locust
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severe plume
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heyyyy

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i started dnd with a squad of mine

wild onyx
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You'll be wanting to look at the Find a Game section, then.

severe plume
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ik but i got confused with all the text lol

smoky adder
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What confused you, specifically?

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@lethal axle Check the links a few messages up. ☝️

naive belfry
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Hi! I’ve never played before and recently made a character and have been delving into some of dnd beyond’s resources along with listening to the stinky dragon pod and learning about dnd, slight problem, I don’t actually have anyone to play with. How can I find parties open to new noob players?

fallen surge
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Welcome! This server has some recources for finding a game. If you browse through the public LFG posts, you can try to find one that someone has tagged as "beginner friendly" or "new players welcome" or something like that. Also, feel free to make your own post, so DM's can reach out to you, if they think you are a good fit for their game. You can find instructions for how to do both written up in the #find-a-game channel

deep bane
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Not sure if this belongs here or in rules, but I’m a new comer to dnd, are there any rules to the type or style of dice you use ? I’ve seen some that are metal and have kind of like points on them to the standard dice

slow hawk
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Use whatever dice you want

fallen surge
nova swallow
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hey there! dnd has always been a thing I've wanted to get into, and after getting bg3 and making a character there, I've been pushed over my limit to finally attempt to try and find a campaign spinoAAA problem is, i have no idea where to start. any tips?

slow hawk
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I would recommend thinking about durability and LEGIBILITY

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start by reading these materials

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lethal axle
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how do you start the campain

slow hawk
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Oh boy you need to scroll up and read the material linked directly above

lethal axle
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i think i dont understand

cobalt frigate
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Are you trying to become a DM? I would recommend heading over to #dm-discussion to ask for advice.

lethal axle
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k

slow hawk
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Wait were you looking for advice to being a DM?

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That is not at all what i got

cobalt frigate
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They wanted to start a campaign so I assumed they wanted to become a DM.

slow hawk
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They said “the” campaign which leads me to suspect otherwise

echo kelp
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In the future it's okay to ask them for clarification before sending them to a different channel.

lyric fjord
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Hi I’m a newcomer to D&D and was wondering if I’m looking for a game, do I need to use DDB for online stuff or can I still use paper sheets for online?

echo kelp
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You use whatever the group and DM decides should be used (although you can provide your own thoughts and opinions on it and influence what does bget used).

lyric fjord
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I see, do I need to unlock anything for certain things from books that I already have physically in dnd beyond?

echo kelp
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If you want to sue the materials of the books inside of DnDBeyond's tools and services, yes you need to own the book on DnDBeyond, or use the homebrew tools to recreate it for personal use (do not publish it), or be in a DnDBeyond campaign with Content Sharing enabled and someone in that campaign owns the DnDBeyond version of the book so it's shared among the group.

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Additionally you can buy individual items, races, classes, and spells through DnDBeyond's marketplace - go to the book in the marketplace and scroll down to find the individual items you can purchase.

lyric fjord
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Does homebrewing content from the book also apply to making races, items etc. I want to use too?

echo kelp
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Yes - everything but core classes (subclasses are fine, but custom homebrewed classes are not possible at this time) and mundane items (again not possible at this time) can be homebrewed.

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that said many folks don't like DnDBeyond's homebrew system and decide spending 1.99 USD or so to just buy the individual thing they need is much more cost effective use of their time

keen wolf
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Could someone DM me to hop on call and try to explain dnd to me, who wants to get to play?

echo kelp
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I can't - not enough bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one. What I would recommend is checking the pinned resources in the channel: #dnd-newcomers message

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Check those resources out, and if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an approrpiate channel (see id:browse to see all the possible channels).

cobalt frigate
keen wolf
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How do I join a campaign? I would use dnd beyond, and I wouldn't wanna spend money on it, as I'm not sure I will like it.

cobalt frigate
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After you read the rules check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

D&D Beyond is just a site for character sheets and digital books. You don't need to spend any money on the game when you're starting out because the Basic Rules are free and has plenty enough to get you started.

olive grotto
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Hey, i want to learn how to play and create a player, what do you recommend?

slow hawk
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slow hawk
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I recommend reading that

olive grotto
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Thanks

low rapids
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It looks like my small city has a few places to meet up for DnD stuff. I'm nervous. I'm worried if I go during a meeting time, nobody will show up XD

slow hawk
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call and ask when the games start, show up early

honest rock
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Hi, I have never played DND before but want to get into it. Are there any beginner games I can sit in on and learn? Or any resources.

harsh fjord
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See the ?new message a few lines up!

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You could also find plenty of games to watch on YouTube and Twitch.

honest rock
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Thanks

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once i've read up, is it alright when people hold games here to ask just to sit in so i have some real life experience before actually joining?

slow hawk
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watch live streams on youtube or twitch

honest rock
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ok sure thanks

peak flint
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i only played dnd once with friends and i wanna start a session with my cousins and i got the essentials kit and im gonna be dm but im struggling how to understand the adventure book and how to properly do transitions. do you guys have any tips?

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and i never been dm ever

harsh fjord
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What kind of transitions do you mean?

sinful narwhal
peak flint
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yeah

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and understanding what the book is trying to tell me and make me do

sinful narwhal
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So do you mean something like moving from point A to point B?

sinful narwhal
peak flint
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yes

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dragon of icespire peak

harsh fjord
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Have you read the book just to understand its contents?

peak flint
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yes but im slow myself 🥲

harsh fjord
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That's really step one: it'll give you a sense of the locations, NPCs, and quests the game contains. Don't worry about knowing what to do with the info yet.

Here's a good video for running published adventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtycBDDzeJI

And here's a whole playlist about running Icespire Peak: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1lMCvJ_l52VEran4ofJScYjEPYoIaFKU

My tips are largely covered in there: read and make notes about the adventure, use other resources to help shore up your understanding, and recognize you will make mistakes, so don't worry about avoiding them.

peak flint
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alr thank you so much i really appreciate😁

merry notch
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hey, im trying to figure out how to install d&d on my pc

harsh fjord
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This server is primarily focused on the tabletop role-playing game, so there's nothing to install on your PC necessarily.

merry notch
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oh ok

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what about in chrome?

slow hawk
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Again - this is for the table top game