ima change it to be it 0
#dnd-newcomers
magic token
starting AC 20
scarlet tiger
12
cobalt frigate
Dump your Cha and move that 13 to Dex
magic token
now 12 yes
cedar acorn
k
cedar acorn
Dump your Cha and move that 13 to Dex
how i do that
wait nevermind
now i only need to find a party or a dm
wild onyx
topaz compass
I just started trying to learn to play today and I have my character sheet thing, and there are strength wisdom and stuff like that, but what decides the number?
wild onyx
Typically the "standard array" which is 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8 assigned as you like. Your DM may allow other methods such as point-buy or rolling dice.
topaz compass
Alright and when you join a group( which I think is called a party) do you chose everything there or can you have premade ones? And an array of I understand means I can’t have all 15’s i use each number for a different ability?(sorry if I ask too much but you know I’m really interested in learning dnd)
wild onyx
You get those six numbers, you put one in each ability score. Which way around you put them is up to you. If you're right at the start of your journey, take a look at this first.
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topaz compass
Thank you I’ll be back if I have questions 😄
fiery herald
First family game night was a success, the kids (6 and 10) loved it! We may have bribed them with sweets to keep them motivated through the session (jelly teddies for good game manners, m&ms as enemy HP counters) and only managed to complete the first encounter in our 90 min game, but they’re hyped to play again next weekend!
drifting grotto
Hey! how are you?
I have been seeing some Tik Toks about D&D, and since I have always liked roleplay, I want to try it. I am really lost on how to start. Does anyone know what things I should do? I am an absolute begginer, but playing seems really cool. 😄
I'd appreciate any help.
smoky adder
Welcome! There’s some handy starter links a few messages up. ☝️
But if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
smoky adder
First family game night was a success, the kids (6 and 10) loved it! We may have...
That’s great!
tulip spade
If I have the players handbook is there any way I can unlock it in the DND beyond app?
I have the hard copy
smoky adder
I’m afraid not.
You could recreate those character options using the homebrew system, though.
Or you could buy just the character options you need instead. Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.
Makes it easy to just get what you need when you need it.
tulip spade
So I have to write out everything on a character sheet
Rather than use the convenient character creator on the app because it will be missing things
simple goblet
You can use the homebrew tools to recreate anything in your hardcopy books
slow hawk
If I have the players handbook is there any way I can unlock it in the DND beyon...
Is it too late to return it
Or u could sell the book and buy the digital if you really want to
simple goblet
You could also buy the options you are interested in for your character piecemeal for $2 a pop if the total value is too high for your taste
tulip spade
How do I do that? It doesn’t seem to let me
I click on it and it just takes me to the players handbook purchase page
austere cobalt
i think you can scroll down there and the individual options are below it?
tulip spade
Doesn’t take me to purchase page when I click on them it just closes the menu
echo kelp
Hey there! If you're having issues with DnDbeyond tools and services, let us know in #ddb-support and we can dig into it and see what's happening.
delicate girder
Two dms were talking about a samurai long bow build one said elven accuracy stacks for advantage other said it doesn’t
Listening in I went to read on the rules and it doesn’t say if it does or not
smoky adder
I click on it and it just takes me to the players handbook purchase page
If you scroll down on this page, you’ll see them.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/players-handbook
slow hawk
Two dms were talking about a samurai long bow build one said elven accuracy stac...
Not remotely a newcomer question
Go to #dnd-rules
Or read the last prong of the feat again
austere cobalt
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slender plank
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing alright.
I have created my first character and got my character sheet from the app, got beyond20 installed on the browser and signed up in roll20 site, even got the fantasy grounds app via steam. I'm looking for a short one shot experience but I'm not sure if anyone would accept me since i am a newbie, been looking at the lf players channel too, any suggestions for me on how to continue, maybe other useful tools to prepare for my fisr campaign experience with other adventurers? Cheers !
past sphinx
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing alright.
I have created my first character...
One thing I always recommend is before you join a campaign, get really familiar with your character sheet. Try to remember where things are, where to click when you need to role a check vs a save. Also, find out what a turn in combat looks like (action, bonus action, movement) and see what kind of actions and bonus actions you have available to be ready for that first combat
charred snow
Hello guys! So I’m rlly new to dnd and rlly don‘t knwo a lot abt it. Me and my friends wanna play it but were unsure how, and how to make our characters and what options we have (were rlly newbies.. but we wanna play it In person. But- atm were only 3 :,))
cobalt frigate
Hello guys! So I’m rlly new to dnd and rlly don‘t knwo a lot abt it. Me and my f...
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copper tree
Hi friends, are links allowed to share? I found a great resource into learning D&D as new players. Plus building Rougue.
cobalt frigate
Hello guys! So I’m rlly new to dnd and rlly don‘t knwo a lot abt it. Me and my f...
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
charred snow
Ty
smoky adder
Hi friends, are links allowed to share? I found a great resource into learning D...
Links are generally allowed, but you can check the server’s link policy for the full details.
candid thorn
Book of lore bard says I can choose any two spells at level 6 of a level I can cast so thats cantrips, first, second and third levels right can I later change them to fourth level and up?
harsh fjord
No, you can only pick them as they're available to you.
slow hawk
Book of lore bard says I can choose any two spells at level 6 of a level I can c...
If such a feature allowed you to swap spells, it would say so
willow briar
Im so confused. i am making a wizard, do i automatically know every wizard spell that i have a slot for?
mossy walrus
no
willow briar
Ok, why dont i have a spells know collumn on my class chart thing
mossy walrus
this is detailed in the section explaining how the Wizard spellbook works. At level 1 you pick 6 spells to automatically add to your spellbook. At every level after you choose 2 spells of any level you are capable of casting. Anything beyond this you need to find and add
harsh fjord
At 1st level, you have a spellbook containing six 1st-level wizard spells of your choice.
...
Each time you gain a wizard level, you can add two wizard spells of your choice to your spellbook for free. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots, as shown on the Wizard table.
mossy walrus
Ok, why dont i have a spells know collumn on my class chart thing
that's because Wizards are a prepared caster, meaning you prepare what spells you can cast for the day from the list of spells you know
harsh fjord
Yep.
willow briar
ok
harsh fjord
Barring any you've found through the adventure.
mossy walrus
correct. The amount from those you may actually prepare, though, would be your wizard level + your intelligence modifier. So even with a max modifier of +5, at that level you would only be able to prepare 10 of those 14 spells to be able to use for the day
dawn magnet
wsp
willow briar
cool! i got lucky and rolled a 17 on con and 18 on int, and im a rock gnome, so make that 20 int an 18 con, and then ability score improvements on con, 2 20's at 4th level!
dawn magnet
so, im currently running a high elf monk
and like
i was looking over my character sheet
how do ki points work
harsh fjord
What part of the description is confusing you?
harsh fjord
What level?
dawn magnet
im lvl 2, im just asking for future ref
harsh fjord
If you read the class description, you'll see there are multiple abilities to spend ki on.
mossy walrus
You will gain additional features at different levels that consume ki points, such as Stunning Strike at level 5 or features from your subclasses
dawn magnet
k
kindred gull
Whats ki point
echo kelp
Monks have a particular resource pool called ki - they use this resource to empower some of their monk features. An example would be like the monk's "flurry of blows" feature that allows them to make two unarmed strikes as a bonus action after making their normal attack action for 1 ki point.
copper tree
Hello guys! So I’m rlly new to dnd and rlly don‘t knwo a lot abt it. Me and my f...
https://atomcal.com/dungeons-dragons-fundamentals/ this defo helped me btw this site also has build guides
fluid coral
so i have some player expierence and I wasnt sure if this would be a dm discussion or or here. but i want to dip my toes into DM for the first time, and im nervous on where and how to start.
echo kelp
We have #dm-discussion - and it's a great place even for folks just starting out with DM'ing.
It's a better channel for DM questions as this channel is more for new-to-D&D folks questions.
fluid coral
Got it
formal remnant
Hiya! I’m interested in learning how to play D&D and eventually joining a game! Any advice?
cobalt frigate
Hiya! I’m interested in learning how to play D&D and eventually joining a game! ...
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
formal remnant
Thank you!
candid thorn
Can catnap give a Warlock their spells back?
inner thistle
It can as it counts as a short rest
mossy gazelle
Does anyone do like full dnd campaigns online? I have no idea if that's a thing
silent surge
Does anyone do like full dnd campaigns online? I have no idea if that's a thing
It is, check out #find-a-game if you're trying to find a game to play in 😁
mossy gazelle
Thank you! 😊
near venture
Hello everyone
severe moss
If I have two short swords equipped with my assassin rogue, do I just roll twice and how do I calculate disadvantage with offhand?
echo kelp
No - you only have one attack action. As a bonus action you can attack with a second weapon but do not get your proficiency bonus added to it.
There’s generally no benefit to this unless you have a feature that specifically allows two-weapon fighting.
edgy onyx
"When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative."
So you make a bonus attack as you would a normal attack, but don't add the ability modifier to the damage
lusty sentinel
Hello <@&516370028053004306> , I have never play DnD before how do i play?
crude musk
@lusty sentinel please do not ping moderators for non emergencies.
lusty sentinel
<@820037482321674270> please do not ping moderators for non emergencies.
ok
crude musk
This channel exists for newcomers to get help from all members of the community, not just moderators
daring sundial
Hey people
How do I get into dnd?
Basics and all
And would any other noobs want to learn the game with me?
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smoky adder
But if you have any specific questions, fire away!
daring sundial
Thanks for the link!
So how do you create a character?
And are there set maps or is it all up to the person controlling the game
smoky adder
The first few chapters of the Basic Rules there cover character creation.
But if you’re creating it on D&D Beyond (also linked there), you can click “Show Help Text” and it’ll walk you through it.
daring sundial
Okay I'll be sure to check that out
smoky adder
As for maps, most of the official adventures do include maps, but when, how, and if maps are used is ultimately up to the DM.
daring sundial
That makes sense
Last question
What would you say would be the ideal amount of people to start a game for beginners
And thanks for being so helpful
smoky adder
Most games have around 3-6 players.
daring sundial
Thanks for the help man really appreciate it!
severe moss
What is the reasonable amount to pay a DM (Ok DM with some experience who can handle most of campaigns)
crude musk
That's not really a newcomer question, more #dnd-discussion
zinc wedge
I think it would be cool if there was a DM newcomer chat
crude musk
This channel covers all aspects of being new to D&D
dusk canyon
Hi everyone, new to the server. As someone who has only lightly dabbled into DND despite watching a lot of Critical Role, how good of an introduction is BG3 to actually playing table top?
I’ve been interested in playing TT but I’ve been a bit intimidated by information overload.
I feel like I’m grasping the concepts a bit more because of BG3 but I may just be learning things wrong because obviously a video game and tabletop is different.
crude musk
It's not an introduction to the ttrpg D&D experience at all really
While it's very faithful to the tabletop experience, it's still a video game first and foremost
dusk canyon
Alright. I was hoping the mechanics overlapped a bit so I was able to go in with a bit more understanding. Thanks!
crude musk
The mechanics are very similar in places, but it's still a video game
spark shoal
I’m trying to get into d&d but i’m not exactly sure where to start i think i have decent general knowledge but i feel like i’m still too lacking to join a campaign can anyone offer advice
formal ginkgo
If I multiply class my level 5 sorcerer with a Warlock would I regain my spell slots on a short rest
crude musk
You want #dnd-rules
pulsar dagger
I’m trying to get into d&d but i’m not exactly sure where to start i think i hav...
lacking in rules, or like lacking in imagination/creativity?
spark shoal
lacking in rules, or like lacking in imagination/creativity?
i think it’s mostly imagination but if you know anyways or sites to learn the rules better it would be very much appreciated
lyric fjord
i think it’s mostly imagination but if you know anyways or sites to learn the ru...
YT is your friend, if you’re a visual and audio learner. I do recommend taking the PHB section by section, but gameplay is where the rubber meets the road here. Don’t be afraid to play, you’ll learn best that way.
spark shoal
YT is your friend, if you’re a visual and audio learner. I do recommend taking ...
Thanks for the advice
pulsar dagger
i think it’s mostly imagination but if you know anyways or sites to learn the ru...
I watched a few episodes of critical role to help me get the idea, they do stretch the rules a little sometimes and aren’t perfect… but they definitely give off a good sense of creativity and problem solving when they play
lyric fjord
I watched a few episodes of critical role to help me get the idea, they do stret...
That’s a good point also, don’t try and be perfect, just be willing to learn as you go.
deep bane
Question on characters, do they carry over from one campaign to another one? Say I start a lvl 1 character and it gets to say lvl 10 during the course of a campaign and then it ends, can you take that lvl 10 and get in a new one or do you start a new character?
sleek zealot
Question on characters, do they carry over from one campaign to another one? Say...
you can if you want
its up to the dm tho
thorny mica
Typically speaking jumping from private game to private game: not usually
However there’s a thing called Adventurers league
Which does exactly what you want
lyric fjord
Question on characters, do they carry over from one campaign to another one? Say...
I DM private games with a friend group, and we have carried on this way, but that’s OUR norm. AL is best for consistency, unless you find a similar group willing to serialize game play.
frosty smelt
Just added the server and thought I’d introduce myself. I’m in the curious position of having never “played” D&D, but have DM’d a few games. Although my friends seemed to have a lot of fun, I don’t think they’re keen on the idea that “we’re D&D players now”, so I thought I’d take a look in the channels and see what’s going on. Anyway, Hi.
harsh fjord
The DM is absolutely a player; they just have a different role!
pulsar dagger
you get to be a god and choose your own alignment.
lyric fjord
I'm so intimidated into getting into dnd
pastel wren
Real moment
harsh fjord
You don't have to learn it all at once. No one learns anything that way.
If you have specific questions, this is a good place for them!
severe moss
Summon Greater Demon at spell 4, how do I know the power of that Demon is there a specific token in the Compendium (I have most of the books) 😄
lyric fjord
I've been reading and watching some videos but I'm still a bit confused on where to start. I tend to learn when I just do something 🙇
harsh fjord
Summon Greater Demon at spell 4, how do I know the power of that Demon is there ...
In the spell description, it says it's a demon of CR 5 or more. You'd have to skim the bestiary using filters, as here (https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters?filter-type=0&filter-type=9&filter-search=&filter-cr-min=9&filter-cr-max=&filter-armor-class-min=&filter-armor-class-max=&filter-average-hp-min=&filter-average-hp-max=&filter-is-legendary=&filter-is-mythic=&filter-has-lair=&filter-partnered-content=f).
harsh fjord
I've been reading and watching some videos but I'm still a bit confused on where...
You could play the demo linked in the pinned messages or begin reading the rules. You could watch some explainer videos or some streamed games. Odds are good, though, that unless you find a group in-person who wants to learn too, you won't find a group of strangers who will take on someone who hasn't tried to learn some of the game.
severe moss
In the spell description, it says it's a demon of CR 5 or more. You'd have to sk...
Are those things explained in DM guidebook /just started reading/ I guess yes - because I was unable to find that stuff in Players Handbook?
harsh fjord
Monster types are listed in the Monster Manual.
Outside of spells (and a few class features), players generally don't have to worry about monster types, so that information is usually for the DM to know.
slow hawk
Are those things explained in DM guidebook /just started reading/ I guess yes - ...
What are you reading?
Bc the DM manual is not where to start
?new
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slow hawk
Thats where a new player should start
severe moss
Bc the DM manual is not where to start
I have already played D&D with good DM, I am just asking because I might want to host few mini-games myself 🙂
smoky adder
You can also find the creature type and challenge rating descriptions in the Basic Rules.
green ice
i dont know how to mkae character 😭
its due in a few days and idk what to put for anything
austere cobalt
you can use dnd beyond and that might make it easier?
green ice
it costs money tho
austere cobalt
you can use the base stuff for free
fresh fable
its due in a few days and idk what to put for anything
Do you have a character concept?
green ice
yeah let me send it
dang it
ill just send the text then
Gorbius
SKILLS
WEAPONS
Unarmed - 1d4
Maul - 2d6 + str Bludgeoning
Quarterstaff - 1d6 + dex Bludgeoning
CP - 0
SP - 0
GP - 15
PP - 0
GENERAL INFO
Health - 15/15
AC - 15
Init - +2
Speed - 30
Passive Perception - 12
Proficiency Bonus - 2
Hit Die - 1d12
ABILITY MODIFIERS
+3 St +2 Dex +3 Con +1 Int +2 Wis
+1 Cha
SAVING THROWS
+5 St +2 Dex +5 Con
+1 Int +2 Wis +1 Cha
EQUIPMENT
LEVEL - 1
fresh fable
So a barbarian
cobalt frigate
yeah let me send it
Please don't post your character here like that. Link it instead of posting a wall of text.
echo kelp
If it's in DnDBeyond you can link it. If you're new you have to wait for a bit of time before you can share links (helps prevent spam bots)
green ice
it's in a google slide
cobalt frigate
D&D Beyond accounts are free.
fresh fable
Gorbius
SKILLS
WEAPONS
Unarmed - 1d4
Maul - 2d6 + str Bludgeoning
Quarterstaf...
You’ve made a barbarian what race are you
fresh fable
It’s $2 if you shop on the dndbeyond website
cobalt frigate
Does your DM allow plasmoid?
green ice
yeah he allows any official race
smoky adder
So where exactly are you stuck?
green ice
how do i obtain my skill stats
echo kelp
Ask your Dm - they decide what the table will use to generate stats
Dice rolling, Standard Array, Point Buy, some homebrew setup they've concocted
green ice
i think its dic rolling
zinc wedge
You should be able to set that up on DnD Beyond
smoky adder
Skills use the modifier for the associated ability score.
So a Strength (Athletics) score would use your Strength modifier of +3.
green ice
ah, ok
smoky adder
If you’re proficient with that skill, you also add your proficiency bonus.
For a level 1 character, that’s +2.
green ice
is ther e a list of what skills i should use for each modifier?
green ice
thank you
earnest arrow
Hi
severe moss
E. Blast with Agonizing Blast charisma modifier. So if I hit + roll dmg 7 - do I add +5 Charisma modifier as DMG (+5 dmg) every time:
slow hawk
Yes
each blast is a separate attack and damage roll. Therefore each blast gets the charisma bonis
wide pendant
In combat, would it be possible to knock an item out of a creature's hand, pick it up, and use it as your own?
smoky adder
There is an optional rule for Disarm, in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/dungeon-masters-workshop#Disarm
ornate kiln
the battlemaster fighter gets a maneuver to do that as part of an attack.
so if your DM doesnt use this optional rule, you could fall back on that
wide pendant
could I just take a spellcaster's arcane focus to prevent them from casting anything?
ornate kiln
arcane foci only replace some marterial components. so you cant prevent them from casting all spells
wide pendant
ohh alr alr
runic hemlock
how do i do the ability scores? i'm confused by a lot.
cobalt frigate
how do i do the ability scores? i'm confused by a lot.
Did you read the Basic Rules yet?
There are three methods: rolling dice, Point Buy, and Standard Array.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#3DetermineAbilityScores
runic hemlock
Did you read the Basic Rules yet?
No...i don't know where to look, do i look in the dnd hand player book?
cobalt frigate
No...i don't know where to look, do i look in the dnd hand player book?
?new
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
runic hemlock
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
Thank you!
cobalt frigate
Your DM will tell you which method to use. Point Buy and Standard Array are the most "safe" way because DMs would want to witness you rolling.
runic hemlock
Do i add +1 for strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, wisdom and charisma?
if i'm human?
ornate kiln
regular human adds +1 to all those stats, yes
runic hemlock
regular human adds +1 to all those stats, yes
Okay, thank you! your an awesome helper, including the pros at the game :>
pulsar dagger
Can someone point me in the direction of resources I’ll need if I want to get into dming?
harsh fjord
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.
The Dungeon Master's Guide is a helpful reference, but I feel like it assumes you already know how to run a TTRPG. The 2024 version may be better on this score.
pulsar dagger
Oh ty! I’ll look into that YouTube channel! Sounds like a good place to start
red tendon
hello!
fleet field
hi
red tendon
should i bother learnhing 5e or just wait until 6e comes out
fleet field
if you mean onednd, thats not 6e
echo kelp
The next version of D&D is "supposed" to be backwards compatible with 5e
red tendon
so i learn 5e
echo kelp
Not a bad place to start.
candid thorn
Teleport says the dm rolls a d100
Are we supposed to have d100’s or is that spell usually banned
smoky adder
A d100 can be rolled as 2d10 instead.
slow hawk
U can just roll two d10s and designate one for the singles
smoky adder
A standard 7-piece dice set will include two d10s for this, with one of them often labeled using double digits.
Percentile dice, or d100, work a little differently. You generate a number between 1 and 100 by rolling two different ten-sided dice numbered from 0 to 9. One die (designated before you roll) gives the tens digit, and the other gives the ones digit. If you roll a 7 and a 1, for example, the number rolled is 71. Two 0s represent 100. Some ten-sided dice are numbered in tens (00, 10, 20, and so on), making it easier to distinguish the tens digit from the ones digit. In this case, a roll of 70 and 1 is 71, and 00 and 0 is 100.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/introduction#GameDice
low rapids
How much does sunlight sensitivity affect Drow's rolls?
I'm very attached to mine and I want to use her in any campaign that I can ><
smoky adder
It gives you disadvantage on attack rolls and Perception checks in sunlight.
low rapids
wait, is that when I roll two dice and take the lower number?
cobalt frigate
Yes
low rapids
aw damn
fiery chasm
Hello 👋
quaint kite
meow
red tendon
what is a cantrip?
daring bobcat
what is a cantrip?
Cantrips are a form of magic that your character has probably spent hours practicing and perfecting. It's small magic that can be cast without much effort
a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster's mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the effect over and over. A cantrip's spell level is 0.
for future reference use the PHB and the DMG
red tendon
and i have yet to learn the magic system...
red tendon
physical free?
daring bobcat
no
red tendon
ok
fiery chasm
So I have a question about a possible character I'm creating
languid warren
shoot
fiery chasm
@fiery chasm So I would like to do a Stout Halfling and I'm stuck on choosing a class (I'm stuck between a Ranger and a warlock ) and I don't know if my choice is super common and or overused
red tendon
in the phb it says for death saving throws if you are stable and remain stable 1d4 hours you gain 1 hitpoint. does it mean irl hours or some ingame time i dont know about
daring bobcat
in the phb it says for death saving throws if you are stable and remain stable 1...
ingame
languid warren
<@261935844796006417> So I would like to do a Stout Halfling and I'm stuck on ch...
well depends what kind of character you wanna play. more magic focused got warlock, more weapon combat and nature go ranger
proper jacinth
in the phb it says for death saving throws if you are stable and remain stable 1...
In game.
daring bobcat
in the phb it says for death saving throws if you are stable and remain stable 1...
or dms choice
daring bobcat
how long is one ingame hour
dms choice
proper jacinth
Whatever your DM says
red tendon
Whatever your DM says
sounds like dnd to me
fiery chasm
well depends what kind of character you wanna play. more magic focused got warlo...
Ok I may go with the ranger thanks
candid thorn
What are the components that are just one letter
languid warren
Ok I may go with the ranger thanks
glad i could help
wheat flax
Hi. In AL is it 10 downtime to level up unless your are in tier borders?
Like for example lvl 2-3 is 10 downtime?
How about lvl 6-7?
fleet field
What are the components that are just one letter
you mean the V, S, M things?
candid thorn
Yes
fleet field
verbal, somatic, material
verbal is speaking, somatic is like gestures, and material is physical stuff
fleet field
Hi. In AL is it 10 downtime to level up unless your are in tier borders?
#adventurers-league can probably help more
upbeat adder
I'm super interested in AD&D 2 and the Dragonlance Modules. Is there a good place to search for D&D groups?
fleet field
#dnd-elder-editions probably knows a good place
candid thorn
verbal is speaking, somatic is like gestures, and material is physical stuff
M is the parenthesis stuff after the letters right
fleet field
yep thats the specific material components required
fiery chasm
Welp i got my character sheet done
fleet field
Nice!
fleet field
Cool
urban rune
Hello everyone
fleet field
Hi
plucky wadi
What do you guys recommend for spells for a wizard
fleet field
What do you guys recommend for spells for a wizard
Magic missile, mage armor, shield, absorb elements, firebolt, and sleep are all good at first level
languid warren
2 1st level slots
paper bluff
My god I've been working so much on my dnd character
fleet field
And how many slots do I have as a first level
Check the class table
urban rune
I like using mage hands
plucky wadi
Check the class table
Can u send link
urban rune
They are super handy to get around
fleet field
Can u send link
It’s in the basic rules, you can find it yourself
plucky wadi
Kk
languid warren
They are super handy to get around
go to comedy jail
urban rune
go to comedy jail
You gotta roll for that
urban rune
Ha didn’t work
languid warren
damn it! how do you always get away?!
urban rune
I’m just lucky and plus I’m too wholesome for jail
languid warren
are you also handsome?
urban rune
No, I think I’m ugly
languid warren
hey thats no way to talk about yourself. have some self respect
urban rune
I may have luck, but I do not have charisma
I’m not saying this to doubt myself I’m saying this because I’m shy around people
languid warren
I may have luck, but I do not have charisma
everyone has a dump stat, just gotta figure out how to deal with it
urban rune
So what you’re saying is use the hand that you were dealt
urban rune
By the way, I’m trying to join a DND campaign. I don’t really have that many friends to do one so I figured why not come here
lyric epoch
Hi i am new to this world and don't know where to start can someone help ahaha i want to play but don't want to be a burden to more advanced player because i know nothing ahaha
austere cobalt
By the way, I’m trying to join a DND campaign. I don’t really have that many fri...
Go to #find-a-game.
fleet field
Hi i am new to this world and don't know where to start can someone help ahaha i...
Have a look at the resources in the pinned messages
austere cobalt
There are both dungeons and dragons in the game Dungeons and Dragons, although it depends on which particular campaign you are playing.
fallen oxide
There are both dungeons and dragons in the game Dungeons and Dragons, although i...
what really?! thats crazy 🤯
austere cobalt
It is actually quite regular.
plucky wadi
How do I determine attack bonus for Mage Hand
glass pumice
Ok, so how important is the handbook? Is it required or could I find it for free online?
Also, if I were to get the starter kit, would that be good enough? Or would I still need the handbook.
Eventually I plan to get the handbook, I’m just not in a great spot finically rn and wanted to ask
deft sigil
How do I determine attack bonus for Mage Hand
Mage Hand cannot make attacks so there is no bonus.
languid warren
Ok, so how important is the handbook? Is it required or could I find it for free...
if you have someone to teach you dnd you dont really need any of the books, but if not yeah I recommend the PHB
inner thistle
@plucky wadi Many of the questions you are asking can be relatively easily answered by checking out the basic rules for the game. You can check it out here
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glass pumice
if you have someone to teach you dnd you dont really need any of the books, but ...
Alright ty
fleet field
Ok, so how important is the handbook? Is it required or could I find it for free...
the basic rules are all free online. The players handbook is the basic rules plus some extra customization options
you dont need the phb at all to start with
grizzled patrol
I wanna get back in dnd, i played some years ago but im actually in a phase to play, would anyone help me out 😅
fleet field
Have a look at the material in this botpost @grizzled patrol
grizzled patrol
I did a character in dnd beyond like 2 hours ago but for the rest i will check, thankss
pearl yarrow
formal remnant
I’m making my first character, but want to know something: Can Teiflings be Sorcerers?
Wait nvm just answered my own question
slow hawk
any race can be any class
I suggest you check the basic rules which are linked free in the pinned messages
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high hamlet
do you guys use dnd beyond?
cause it has a much more intuative char maker than roll 20
crude musk
Some do, some do not
lusty sable
helloo! 😄 I'm making a new character, but I don't have the dice for it. Do you guys have any online/android app recommendations?
high hamlet
dice on google
yes google has its own dice engine
it has saved me multiple times when i lost my dice stash
crude musk
There's also the Avrae bot on discord that supports dice expressions in addition to dice rolling
candid solar
I just finished BG3 with ZERO knowledge about dnd. I'm very interested but none of my friends are remotely interested and there aren't any IRL groups where I live. Am I out of luck or is there an active scene of randoms online dnd?
echo kelp
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echo kelp
Check the #find-a-game channel for useful info on how to find a group to play with and how to use our LFG channels
candid solar
oh sorry didn't notice that, thanks
echo kelp
Hey no worries!
chrome monolith
if a spellcaster knows how long their spell lasts, say 10 minutes, and the whole party's safety depends on the spell holding, not in combat. how do characters understand time? do different characters understand it differently? i imagine watches aren't a thing, yea? how would the spellcaster tell the party they have 10 minutes, rush. is there someway that could be communicated?
echo kelp
Mechanically it doesn't really matter (other then when the spell ends) so you could role-play it as your caster informing the party they have x time before the spell ends. The rest of the party would have a general feel for how long that is. Or if you're the DM you could force more mechanics on it and have everyone make an intelligence check to see if they accurately gauge the time.
crude musk
It's an assumption of the game that people can always sorta ballpark estimate how long an hour/ten minutes/a minute is for the purpose of things like that
Where that ability comes from depends on setting; maybe clocks/watches are a thing, or maybe there are common magical equivilents
chrome monolith
thanks. question came from critrole S1E44, where both marisha 1h29m and later keyleth 1h32m said they've 10 minutes. it's neat.
i like how you said an hour/ten minutes/a minute. checked spells and that seems to be the duration for them. i like that
then for those with low int, like grog, if they ask how long is that. someone that's smarter can crack a wise joke to frame it.
nova cloak
Im planning on dm'ing the stormwrecker isle starter campaign (First time proper dm'ing), how do you determine when its time to level up characters and what then?
viral pelican
Im planning on dm'ing the stormwrecker isle starter campaign (First time proper ...
There are instructions in the adventure. See the sections marked "Gain a Level", usually at the end of a chapter.
lyric fjord
Im planning on dm'ing the stormwrecker isle starter campaign (First time proper ...
Milestone is a good way to go about it
viral pelican
e.g. Page 27, at the end of Chapter 3.
nova cloak
ive looked through it and i dont see it
found it
was looking at the wrong book lol, thanks
zinc wedge
I just finished BG3 with ZERO knowledge about dnd. I'm very interested but none ...
Yes, go to #find-a-game or go to the roll20 find a game and there are plenty to choose from.
viral pelican
was looking at the wrong book lol, thanks
No problem! I much prefer using that (what is usually called "milestone levelling") rather than tracking XP.
nova cloak
is that just where you finish a encounter and then boom yhoui level up
viral pelican
is that just where you finish a encounter and then boom yhoui level up
It's when the DM awards Level Ups at points that make sense for the story, usually at the end of an arc or dungeon.
nova cloak
ok thank you :]
viral pelican
XP Levelling, you have to keep track of yet another number, the DM can only indirectly control the pace of the campaign, and the level-ups are probably going to drop at some weird inconsequential point.
nova cloak
Where would be a good place to find little figures to use to represent characters?
elder sinew
nova cloak
my dm last week had a bunch of little 3d printed pokemons which was cool
fresh fable
Where would be a good place to find little figures to use to represent character...
You can print out paper minis or use chess pieces or bottle tops
Depends how cheap or expensive you want to go
civic summit
Just wanted to ask if i understood this correctly, in the essentials kit do i get a code which i can redeem to get it also on dnd beyond + the 3 other adventures?
viral pelican
Just wanted to ask if i understood this correctly, in the essentials kit do i ge...
There's an official FAQ post about the codes here: https://dndbeyond-support.wizards.com/hc/en-us/articles/7747237647252-Redeeming-Codes-from-the-D-D-Essentials-Kit
smoky adder
I don’t think newer version still include the code.
I’d check to make sure it’s explicitly mentioned on the package before you open it.
viral pelican
Oh yeah I just founda forum post that says they discontinued the codes in 2021, so my initial quick search was wrong
civic summit
Ok ty
smoky adder
Yeah, I think they effectively traded those for giving everyone LMOP at no cost.
timid locust
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severe moss
What happens if I tell my DM, I want to push this guy (party member) off the cliff (let's say that he is on the edge). Can he basically refuse to allow that?
lyric fjord
What happens if I tell my DM, I want to push this guy (party member) off the cli...
Your DM can do that, and there may be a good reason for that relative to your continuing game play, but then again they may not because of other reasons. Bottom line: The final decision ends with the DM of your game. You can discuss this with them post session.
severe moss
I am asking because if I am Chaotic Evil character, those things are expected.
timid locust
It's part of the DM's job to make sure that everyone's having fun at the table, and that includes preventing random acts of inter-party murder
lyric fjord
I am asking because if I am Chaotic Evil character, those things are expected.
Answer is the same.
crude musk
I am asking because if I am Chaotic Evil character, those things are expected.
Your character is chaotic evil
You as a player still have a responsibility to not disrupt the game
There's a common refrain in D&D advice; "It's what my character would do" is never a good excuse for toxic behaviour at the table
If you've made the choice to make a chaotic evil character, you have to figure out some way for that character not to be a disruptive presence to the game. They're not a real person, they do whatever you decide they do. You are responsible for their actions in the game
lyric fjord
If you've made the choice to make a chaotic evil character, you have to figure o...
Agreed 100%. I’ve had to tell some people who keep asking basic gameplay questions to “go look it up in the PHB and get back to me”, only because they don’t realize their constant line of questioning disrupts the other players. I’m always happy to answer questions, but interrupting the DM mid narration fairly consistently is not a good way to be. Be choosy with your questions and when you ask.
Playing D&D, and learning about it, requires a growing knowledge of teamwork and cooperation with your party.
lyric fjord
I realize now I went on a tangent only slightly relevant to the subject. So, to get back on track, a player does have a teamwork role with the party. If the person doesn’t realize it (or cares not), and wants to be disruptive then some discussions will need to be had to see if this game is right for them.
timid locust
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harsh fjord
I am asking because if I am Chaotic Evil character, those things are expected.
What you expect and what the table expects should be communicated, not assumed. Out-of-game discussions like session zero try to prevent anyone from stepping on someone else's fun.
severe moss
I am surprised how D&D is welcoming newer players. I would always get bashed whenever I would start playing any other game. 10/10 guys - keep up the good work.
low rapids
I've watched one shots before
hexed sleet
yeah oneshots are a good way to get to grips with dnd
it is how i found my current group though that was irl so its a lil different
low rapids
oh yup I did!
livid portal
can I vc with someone to just ask a few questions
im more of a auditory learner and prefer learning through talking
cobalt frigate
There is no voice channel on this server. Ask your questions here.
cobalt frigate
The person you get may not give you the correct answers.
livid portal
can you do it then>?
timid locust
It's true! The purpose of this channel is to act as a hub where a group of people can all work together to get you the information you need. And as Mr. Cloud says, others can look at the conversation and learn as well!
livid portal
whats the best way to get into a group here and play today?
cobalt frigate
There are tens of thousands of people on this server. We can't give one-on-one tutorials on the game to every new person who wants to learn the game.
timid locust
Play today? A little difficult unfortunately. You can check out the #find-a-game channel to look through the advertised games on the server. Fair warning though, while some people might get lucky and find a game to play on the same day, the vast, vast majority of people take days or even weeks to find a game. Even setting up your character and getting to know the setting might take a few days if you find a group immediately!
cobalt frigate
Learn the game and its rules. As Dosh Bones indicated it may take a while to find a table to join but probably more difficult to find a DM offering a game for new players only. In the meantime, learn how your character works. This way you won't have the DM constantly pause the game to teach you the fundamentals of the game.
harsh fjord
On top of which, arranging schedules to find a mutually convenient time and orienting everyone to the type of game (whether through session zero or not) entails more time and logistics. D&D typically doesn't work like an MMO where you can just find a game happening at any given time and hop in casually.
timid locust
The true villain of any campaign is the calendar. 😔
cobalt frigate
Yup, I had to cancel last session because four of the six players couldn't play. Sigh.
low rapids
I guess that'd be a reason why one shots are nice
harsh fjord
They still take a considerable amount of coordination. Just less of it.
low rapids
Oh right. Something else I'm confused about. How does gear work?
timid locust
Like equipment? What do you mean, specifically?
low rapids
Like equipment? What do you mean, specifically?
yeah. Like how in RPGs you can get new gears, your defense, attack, etc. is partly determined by your gears. etc
timid locust
That's true! Same with DnD. You usually start off with a set of base equipment (armor, weapons, and miscellaneous items) determined by your chosen background and class.
cobalt frigate
Armour enhances your AC. Magic armour increases your AC.
Weapons does base damage while magical weapons does more damage and maybe have powers.
Other RPGs have their foundations in D&D, which is the granddaddy of all RPGs (D&D is turning 50 next year).
timid locust
Check out this page for more specifics:
hybrid nimbus
Hello....
I've never actually played... all my friends don't want to take the time and teach me
Figured I could find so friends here that I could learn from and play with...
timid locust
We're here to answer questions as needed! If you're looking to get started, check out some of the links below 👇
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hybrid nimbus
Sweet thanks..
upbeat frost
Will I be able to put an arcane shield on a necromancer summoned skeleton?
timid locust
What do you mean by an "Arcane Shield"?
timid locust
The Shield spell only works on yourself, unfortunately, and only lasts 6 seconds at most anyway
upbeat frost
Ok
willow briar
@upper root This is the channel you should probably start in
timid locust
Ok
If you're looking for something similar that might help, check out the Mage Armor spell!
upbeat frost
Am I able to revive a mini boss with the raise the dead spell? Ok and thank you for the tip
timid locust
It's another classic early Wizard spell, but many people forget it can be used on allies
timid locust
Am I able to revive a mini boss with the raise the dead spell? Ok and thank you ...
Do you perhaps mean the Animate Dead spell? Raise Dead is just a resurrection spell, whereas Animate Dead creates an undead minion.
If you do mean Animate Dead, then possibly- depending on what kind of creature that mini boss was. If it was a humanoid you could, but remember: it would always come back to life as a generic zombie or skeleton. There aren't any spells in DnD that raise undead minions with the same degree of power they had in life.
upbeat frost
Do you perhaps mean the Animate Dead spell? Raise Dead is just a resurrection sp...
That is what I ment and thank you for letting me know
mellow spade
I’m wanting to make my own campaign with mostly homebrew stuff while still working in the rest of normal DnD.
I’m a newcomer. Is this a bad idea?
fresh fable
Homebrew setting or rules
eager hamlet
Is there a difference between Kobold (MoM) and Kobold (UA)? I am creating a character and there are 3 different Kobolds to choose. First one just says Kobold and has unique features but the other two are Kobold (MoM) and Kobold (UA) but they have the same features
mellow spade
Homebrew setting or rules
Settings and I guess some rules?
I’m a newcomer DM because nobody wants to put me in as a player 🫠
cobalt frigate
Okay, that's more work to create your homebrew setting (nothing wrong with that).
mellow spade
Yeah I understand that. Was just wondering if it’s a terrible idea or not 😅
smoky adder
Is there a difference between Kobold (MoM) and Kobold (UA)? I am creating a char...
UA stands for Unearthed Arcana. It’s playtest material, so it’s essentially the unfinished version.
fresh fable
Start small and run some one shots
past sphinx
Is there a difference between Kobold (MoM) and Kobold (UA)? I am creating a char...
So, the difference is that one is UA (Unearthed Arcana) and the other from MoM (Monsters of the Multiverse). Basically, anything that is UA is not official material. It is released by official sources but it's basically a playtest version. With this specific example, it did well and was then published in MoM and is now an official race you can play.
smoky adder
MoM is effectively the “current” version.
eager hamlet
Alright thanks for the info was really confused about that
harsh fjord
Yeah I understand that. Was just wondering if it’s a terrible idea or not 😅
We can't say if it's a terrible idea for you or not. I don't have tons of time, so I prefer to run published material. Making a homebrew campaign would be a terrible idea for me as of now. Maybe that would change later on.
It's definitely an investment of time and energy. If you're willing, go for it.
sharp sand
Hello
smoky adder
Welcome!
lean coral
Do servers like this have hosted games or will I actually have to go outside to find people to play with?
smoky adder
#find-a-game has instructions for finding a game here, but the games themselves happen outside the server.
lean coral
<#1070720656917938227> has instructions for finding a game here, but the games t...
As in on other servers or in real locations, there is nothing within a tolerable distance for me hence why I'm searching on discord
upper root
<@297484444225372161> This is the channel you should probably start in
Ok
I am brand new to this
past sphinx
As in on other servers or in real locations, there is nothing within a tolerable...
as in other servers
slow hawk
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slow hawk
I am brand new to this
Start there
upbeat frost
Is it ok to multiclass wizard and warlock
graceful escarp
I’d try aim for something with the same spell casting ability. Wizard uses Intelligence, Warlock uses Charisma.
A sorcerer might be a better pick, as it uses Charisma as well.
upbeat frost
Ok
cobalt frigate
Is it ok to multiclass wizard and warlock
Ask your DM.
If you're starting at level 1 then you can't multiclass at that point.
upbeat frost
Ask your DM.
If you're starting at level 1 then you can't multiclass at that po...
Ok
slow hawk
Is it ok to multiclass wizard and warlock
You’re new. Dont multiclass. Learn a class first and how to play
Later, learn the rules about multiclassing and be prepared to do some reading
dire fossil
can i ask a dumb lore question here
pulsar oxide
Hiii
smoky adder
Hey there!
fleet field
Welcome
dire fossil
is they any classes you think a newbie shouldnt start with
fleet field
Casters are always harder
slow hawk
is they any classes you think a newbie shouldnt start with
Any caster
fleet field
They’re totally doable but it will be a lot more work
dusty bridge
so im making my first character sheet, wizard high elf. high elfs have perception proficiency and wizard i chose insight and arcana. Ive dotted them in but what values do i use? I have my wisdom and int scores then i add what on top?
dire fossil
Any caster
like with spells and shit?
true shard
so im making my first character sheet, wizard high elf. high elfs have perceptio...
Proficiency modifier which at level 1 is+2
true shard
like with spells and shit?
A caster is short for spellcaster so yes
dire fossil
A caster is short for spellcaster so yes
sorry
fleet field
All g
slow hawk
like with spells and shit?
Yes. So Wizard, druid, bard, sorc, cleric, warlock
There are “half caster” classes in Paladin or Ranger
fleet field
The three types of classes are martials, casters, and half casters
dire fossil
Yes. So Wizard, druid, bard, sorc, cleric, warlock
There are “half caster” cla...
isnt that like all of the classes besides barb
slow hawk
Strongly suggest you start with a martial like Fighter, rogue or barb
fleet field
Martials are rogues, barbs, fighters, and monks
slow hawk
Or monk
fleet field
Half casters are artificer, ranger, and Paladin
dire fossil
monks seem cool, but a little boring
fleet field
Full casters are bard, sorc, warlock, wizard, Druid, cleric
fleet field
monks seem cool, but a little boring
They’re the martial class with the most choices to make, until you run out of ki points
After doing like… 2 cool monk things
dire fossil
oh
i dont think imma do that class then lol
i think my fave classes are bard, barbarian, druid and artificer
true shard
Al classes have their role usually
dusty bridge
under the equipment section wat is cp sp ep gp pp
dire fossil
I would avoid Druid like the plague tho as a new player
whys that
true shard
under the equipment section wat is cp sp ep gp pp
Copper pieces
Silver
Electrum
Gold
Platinum
fleet field
Tracking all the wildshape options can be very overwhelming
dire fossil
icl im mainly tryna pick a class after what i want the backstory to be
fleet field
I had a new player play a Druid and I basically had to choose their wildshapes for them bc they were really overwhelmed
dire fossil
might go with bard tbh
dusty bridge
so the base stats are 10 across the board and then you have 27pts to make adjustments?
mossy walrus
If doing Point Buy, you have 27 points to buy stats with, which means you can end up with some stats below 10 (lowest is 8, if I remember for Point Buy)
cobalt frigate
Yes, but the points aren't 1:1, it costs more if you want to have higher stats.
slow hawk
I had a new player play a Druid and I basically had to choose their wildshapes f...
The only way to feasibly do it for a new player is to meet pregame and together pick like…2 animals ahead of time. One combat one utility
And have the stats ready
dusty bridge
wait they start from 8 not 10?
fleet field
Yeah
dusty bridge
ok
my maths wasnt adding
i was doing from 10s and i was looking at it why cant i have 5 15s cos 27pts
mossy walrus
that's why. a matter of balancing stats out so you can be good in what you need to be good at but with the sacrifice of dumping stats you don't need
fleet field
Points aren’t linear like that either
dire fossil
What do bards do when out of spell points. Just stand there?
mossy walrus
What do bards do when out of spell points. Just stand there?
either use cantrips or weapons
true shard
Can trips or bardic inspiration or weapons
dire fossil
Oh i forgot about cantrips
true shard
Ideally don't run out by pacing yourself
dire fossil
I can't remember what bard's get but I remember they're there
dusty bridge
wait guys. Im using the dnd beyond creation as a guide and its no 7pts to go from 8 to 15 its 9pts
true shard
Yeah correct higher statd cost more
cobalt frigate
Yes, because it costs more to go up that many points.
lyric fjord
Im very very new to dnd are there certain races better for certain classes
cobalt frigate
Whichever race you find particularly interesting.
lyric fjord
Gotcha
dusty bridge
so from 13pts onwards its 2pts from the 27 per level
true shard
Im very very new to dnd are there certain races better for certain classes
Yeah but that usually isn't relevant unless you wanna optimize like crazy which I wouldn't recommend for a beginner
lyric fjord
Yeah but that usually isn't relevant unless you wanna optimize like crazy which ...
Ty!
dire fossil
Go for whatever race is funniest
dusty bridge
okay so high elf wizard. i have 8str 8dex 15con 15int 14wis 10char. but i have a +1 int and +2dex so its 10dex and 16int which gives me +0 and +3 respectively?
true shard
Solid but dex is pretty strong usually
true shard
should swap char for dex because arent the saving throws dex?
Saving throws are for all stats but dex are pretty common yes
dusty bridge
Also your ac is Dex
ac?
fleet field
Armor class
dusty bridge
kk
true shard
How difficult you are to hurt basically
Dodging and weaving or simply being impenetrable
dusty bridge
the book says the wizard saving throws are int and wisdoem, is that when im bleeding out
true shard
No those are death saves
fleet field
the book says the wizard saving throws are int and wisdoem, is that when im blee...
That’s just the saving throws you get proficiency in
Basically there’s 7 types of saving throws
One for each stat, and then death saving throws
You don’t add anything to death saving throws, they’re just a flat roll
You do those when you hit 0 hp
mossy walrus
and not outright killed
fleet field
Yeah
dire fossil
Are half orcs generally good barbarians
mossy walrus
Generally, yes
dire fossil
Actually idk why I asked that
Yeah course they are
Is there any race you'd recommend not being a barb
dusty bridge
so wizards at level 1 get 3 cantrip and 6lvl 1 spells known?
smoky adder
Yeah
upper root
?help
echo kelp
It's ?new
upper root
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slow hawk
so wizards at level 1 get 3 cantrip and 6lvl 1 spells known?
There is a table in the wizard section shows that # of cantrips
There is a specific section in spellcasting that explains how many spells you know
And prepare
dusty bridge
ive read it and it says you prepare spells equal to the amount of your int modifier + your wizard level
so level 1 and 16 int would be 4 spells
fleet field
that you prepare
out of 6 in your spellbook
at first level you have 6 1st level spells in your spellbook
every levelup you gain an extra 2 spells in your spellbook of any level you can cast
dusty bridge
sculpt spells just stops alliues dying from aoes?
dusty bridge
lastly before i go to bed, background proficienies stack right? so insight x2 is a +4?
fleet field
no
proficiency doesnt stack
if you have proficiency in something, you just have proficiency in it
dusty bridge
hmm so BG3 is not the same as the real thing
fleet field
theres some differences yes
you can get expertise in skills, which is double proficiency
echo kelp
BG3 is based on D&D but has difference because it's a video game and not a TTRPG
fleet field
but you dont get it by having proficiency twice
dusty bridge
i gues that promotes strange combos like criminal wizards?
sort of promote not wanting proficiencies to overlap?
fleet field
well you generally want to choose proficiencies that dont overlap
smoky adder
i gues that promotes strange combos like criminal wizards?
If your background gives you a proficiency you already get from your race or class, you can switch it to something else.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#Proficiencies
dusty bridge
so i would have arcana twice, i swap one with another int proficiency?
harsh fjord
I don't think it has to be an INT proficiency. It's just if you have an overlap of skill proficiencies, you choose a separate skill. If you had a tool proficiency from two sources, you'd choose another tool, not a skill.
lapis oriole
Uh how do i play with someone else?
fleet field
Have a look in our #find-a-game channels to find an online game
olive bridge
Hi
fleet field
Hi
olive bridge
How are you
fleet field
Good thx hbu
olive bridge
I'm ok just tryin to make friends
zinc wedge
Hello moon
midnight knot
Hey guys!! 👋👋👋
zinc wedge
hi
errant ibex
Hey guys
wicked edge
hey silly question but as a level one character is there a specific total that all my ability scores should round up to?
i mean how do i determine my ability scores in general 😭
echo kelp
wicked edge
oh okay sick thanks so much
echo kelp
There are three ways to generate your ability scores:
- Roll 4 d6 dice, drop the lowest roll, and then combine the score. Do this for the 6 attributes (Strength through Charisma).
- Use Standard Array which is a set array of numbers: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Use point buy: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#VariantCustomizingAbilityScores
silk adder
Ok for my first character I want to play a pact of the great old one warlock that has gone blind from seeing his patron how do I counter balance that ?
fleet field
talk to your dm
delicate girder
I was told there’s a cantrip that deals fire damage and will damage a second enemy within 5 feet of it
But wasn’t told the name
slow hawk
Green flame blade
its one of two cantrips that trigger a weapon attack with a side effect
delicate girder
How can a druid get this?
slow hawk
We are beyond the scope of newcomers questions, lets go to #character-discussion
delicate girder
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candid thorn
If a spell says make a melee spell attack does that mean you can make a melee weapon attack and also apply the spell
subtle apex
A melee spell attack is an attack using your spellcasting modifier, and then doing the effect that the spell says.
slow hawk
Melee Spell attack:
You are casting a spell
Roll a d20 to hit, add your spell attack modifier
Then whatever effect is described
icy dawn
Hey there so I’m kind of a new character and I’m still tryna figure out character creation, if an ability score increase increases a score, does the modifier also increase?
candid thorn
Hey there so I’m kind of a new character and I’m still tryna figure out characte...
Yes
quaint hearth
How do you play D&D?
slow hawk
Hey there so I’m kind of a new character and I’m still tryna figure out characte...
Take the score
subtract 10
Divide by 2
Or more simply:
score 10, mod +0
score 12, mod +1
Etc
fleet field
How do you play D&D?
have a look at the resouorces linked in the pinned comments
slow hawk
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slow hawk
Reading these
timid basin
Hello im a little shy ill have to get used to talking in here before i join a game. Im relatively new to d&d but i have characters and understand how to play for the most part 
old gale
Hello, myself and a group of friends are looking to get into DnD. Where do we start and any advice? Note: We have never played
harsh fjord
See the bot message a few lines up!
fleet field
Have a look at the botpost here
harsh fjord
Read the rules (linked above), figure out who will be the DM, and players should make characters while the DM decides on the adventure (whether a published one or one they make up themselves). That’s the truncated version.
topaz garnet
It'll also be good to read through it and get to grips with the rules. I'd be happy to help explain away any confusions if you'd like.
old gale
Rock! And! Stone! Ill keep that in mind thanks!
topaz garnet
fellow DRG player as well, nice. But yes, DND comes down to being... You have statistics and some abilities that say you can do X this well, you have the ability to do Y, and you can do Z, and so on. You describe what you do, resolve any mechanical determination as to if it succeeds or fails, or what effect that has, and it continues on.
old gale
If I was looking to find a DM to help guide us/run us through our first night playing where and how do I go about that?
cobalt frigate
Check out #find-a-game
old gale
Great thanks! Just posted it 😄
candid solar
How does "holding action" work? can I say "I hold my fireball until my friends get away from that goblin and only then I blast him" ?
fleet field
exactly
candid solar
exactly
can I hold "enlarge/reduce" to enlarge a boulder that my friend is gonna throw so it becomes a huge rock mid-air?
fleet field
yes
candid solar
damn that's cool
crude musk
How does "holding action" work? can I say "I hold my fireball until my friends g...
- You can hold any action (no bonus actions) or your movement
- Holding spells requires you cast your spell, then hold it using concentration
- When you hold an action or movement, you must specify a trigger that your character (not you the player) can perceive
- When that trigger occurs, you can choose to use your reaction to perform the held action or to move
- You can specify a trigger that occurs multiple times and pick which one you respond to
candid solar
1. You can hold any action (no bonus actions) or your movement
2. Holding spells...
that's very thorough and clear, I appreciate it
Can I fly super high, have haste, throw boulder, cast enlarge on it, and have a huge rock fall from the heavens on my enemy?
fleet field
Theoretically yes
Wait no
Actually no yes sorry you can take the actions in any order
candid solar
wouldn't that do absurd damage if I go high enough like 200ft or sth
Also is this considered "cheese" or fair play
crude musk
- Fly super high: yes
- Have haste: yes
- Throw boulder: yes, but if you want it to do damage, it'd have to be an improvised weapon attack which does 1d4+str damage
- Cast enlarge: yes, but not before point 3 is fully resolved so it'd be enlarged after it hits. And even if you enlarged it, it wouldn't do any more damage as an improvised weapon attack
- Have a huge rock fall "from the heavens" on my enemy: no, there are rules for dropping objects on creatures. There's improvised damage, but that's at the DMs discresion
languid warren
Also is this considered "cheese" or fair play
as someone who had a boss crushed by a falling elephant i say cheese
candid solar
as someone who had a boss crushed by a falling elephant i say cheese
At least you have a funny story out of it
candid solar
1. Fly super high: yes
2. Have haste: yes
3. Throw boulder: yes, but if you want...
thanks
fleet field
Hang on what if you just dropped the boulder
Not throw it
The action would be resolved as soon as it left your hands
Also an object interaction like that would be a free action
So no need for haste
That may work
However I am not a rules expert so don’t take my word for it, wait for someone more qualified to respond or ask abt it in #dnd-rules
I like your thinking either way
candid solar
Hang on what if you just dropped the boulder
I was thinking of throwing it straight up so I have "time" to cast enlarge on it before it's out of range, but i have no clue what damage it'd do lol
crude musk
Rules as written, falling is instantaneous so the moment you released the boulder, it falls to the ground with no window to trigger the readied action
fleet field
If you take the attack action and throw it, the action isn’t resolved until it hits the target so you can’t do anything else
fleet field
Rules as written, falling is instantaneous so the moment you released the boulde...
Oh true forgot that part
Yeah RAW it won’t work
Talk to your dm tho, they may allow it
candid solar
Talk to your dm tho, they may allow it
yeah ofc, when i find a game
turbid ridge
yeah ofc, when i find a game
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severe moss
Is there a way to play D&D solo (DM and player in one) for combat purposes for example?
turbid ridge
thanks, I just joined today I'm still scrolling through them
Your good just helping
turbid ridge
Is there a way to play D&D solo (DM and player in one) for combat purposes for e...
Yes you could have it like gladiator arena
crude musk
Is there a way to play D&D solo (DM and player in one) for combat purposes for e...
There are solo-D&D 'adventures' that are more like choose-your-own-adventure stories, but are a far cry from the actual D&D experience
severe moss
There are solo-D&D 'adventures' that are more like choose-your-own-adventure sto...
Yes, I already have 3 normal runs (on the weekend) but I would like to enjoy some from Mon-Fri by fighting monsters etc.. 🙂
crude musk
I mean, you can 'goldfish' combat by yourself all you want (goldfishing being a trading card game term for playing against yourself)
It's not what D&D is designed for, kinda takes the roleplaying out of 'tabletop roleplaying game'
severe moss
It's not what D&D is designed for, kinda takes the roleplaying out of 'tabletop ...
I agree, and I do enjoy RP aspect - considering the fact that I am NEW to the game, few extra rolls and combat would be welcome I guess 🙂
crude musk
You don't need to ping me when you replying immediately after me
tranquil pilot
sooooooo i got a problem
everybody around me wanna play D&D and me as the only somebody who already played at least some Pen and Paper games was chosen to be a Gamemaster by my Group
HELP
smoky adder
What kind of help are you looking for, specifically?
tranquil pilot
well i managed to put together a decent round of Cthulhu once so i know how to learn mechanics. My Problem is more that i dont know what i can expect from the other players like what can i expect them to read up on without them knowing like every lore bit of the world (which personally, i am also not able to).
smoky adder
Aa far as lore goes, each game is effectively a world of its own.
You can use as much or as little of the official lore as you like.
Or you can take it and put your own spin on it.
If you’re running a published adventure, it will tell you what you need to know for that adventure.
tranquil pilot
so you telling me i can make orcs like the most peaceful guys around and may still just play fine as long as i can DM that stuff atleast somewhat convincingly?
past sphinx
yes absolutely
the lore is basically just there to flavour the mechanics. you can reflavour just about anything without changing too too much
smoky adder
Ultimately, D&D is just you and your friends telling a story together.
And that story is uniquely yours, so tell it however you want.
past sphinx
if you want to be a little more lose with your lore, i might suggest checking out tasha's couldron of everything which introduced the optional rule to respec any race however you like, so your peaceful scholarly orcs can have the boni that best reflect that
smoky adder
And while the world is ultimately the DM’s responsibility, IMO the best DMs let the players help shape that world.
If a player came to me and said they wanted to play a peaceful orc, I’d find a way to make it work.
tranquil pilot
then there is the part on how i should limit my friends in character creation, on the one hand i want them to be what they want and on the other all the races brought in seem overwhelming at first
past sphinx
you can absolutely suggest that they stick to the phb races at first. plenty of people do that
tranquil pilot
last time people were a little upset one guy just shot cantrips like every round while they got absolutely smashed by the mobs in meelee, how do i know which mobs are adequate for what level and how do i scale mobs?
topaz garnet
you don't exactly 'scale' things - and each creature (or Monster) has a CR
past sphinx
on the other hand, if they do come across something else that really pulls their eye, you could always just let them have it. racial abilities aren't super plentiful so getting familiar with the ones that apply to your party isn't too much work.
hearty wing
hi anyone can really show/teach me how to start D&D? I'm really interested but never got any chance to play around nor have friends that familiar with it 😢
topaz garnet
CR is Challenge Rating, and the specific portion on encounter building does far more justice to how CR and XP budget (think of it like a DM buying monsters with points per-adventuring-day, as a close-enough gauge of how much monster a party can slay through in a day - but putting more together at once gets more expensive) and so on all work.
tranquil pilot
on the other hand, if they do come across something else that really pulls their...
i kinda get where you to are going with that
topaz garnet
so effectively, that's as much as you're going to get for "a monster's level" or "power level" or whatnot. Challenge Rating.
past sphinx
i kinda get where you to are going with that
if you want to make things a little easier on yourself, you could ban flying races, because balancing encounters and dungeons around flight can be a little tricky at first
topaz garnet
flying races are easily countered by one thing
them falling
if a flying creature's speed is reduced to 0, be it from anything at all, they fall. That doesn't apply if they have Hover, whether it's stated (a Beholder) or just from the flight being magically sourced (obscure rule that says all magic flight is hover)
past sphinx
also, to give the most basic description of challenge rating: it is defined as what level a well rested party of four should be to go against a monster without any party deaths.
dapper gulch
low ceilings also work wonders.
past sphinx
that's true. however falling damage especially for low level pcs can become deadly very fast. plus you will want to find a good balance between countering your flyer and just letting them have fun with it every now and again.
deft shale
I need some help filling out information. I’m joining a D&D club and my teacher gave me this like paper thing to fill out information and now I’m supposed to fill out my skills but I don’t know how and I’m just wondering how to do that 😭
topaz garnet
if they keep flying ~80, 100 feet high... that's 8-10 d6's of fall damage. So if they only fly 10~20 feet high, only 1 or 2 d6's of fall damage. Keeps them nice and low.
tranquil pilot
its okay with the flying i get it ^^
but thanks i guess i will just yolo some story up and hope it doesnt blow to pieces XD
topaz garnet
I need some help filling out information. I’m joining a D&D club and my teacher ...
That'd be your character sheet. Step by step character creation will help.
tranquil pilot
That'd be your character sheet. [Step by step character creation](https://www.dn...
does it also help creating them manually?
topaz garnet
it's the list of instructions, it's the character creation process
tranquil pilot
yeah but is it a dndbeayond specific manual?
topaz garnet
no, it's just D&D. Beyond is just a digital site for the stuff
tranquil pilot
because if one googles D&D character creation there are just some dudes talking 5 hours about character sheets and tough i am not generation tik tok i will have forgotten what they said in the beginning at the end of the video llol
fallow dock
@tranquil pilot yknow what might also help, d&d beyond app, if you download it on your phone then all you have to do is pick a race and character thing and I feel like it organizes everything for you making it less complicated
topaz garnet
It basically comes down to
Race
Class
Ability scores
(and then description and equipment, like background and does a fighter take a greatsword or a rapier or whatever)
tranquil pilot
the last part is the most complicated for me like what if they just pack bullshit?
topaz garnet
like, as an example, one could make a High Elf, choose Fighter, pick their scores to emphasize Dexterity and Intelligence, and they're a dextrous, smart, high elf, fighter.
topaz garnet
the last part is the most complicated for me like what if they just pack bullshi...
The Starting Equipment list for each class is fine to use, gives some nice starting gear
topaz garnet
Yeah, but I recommend just making the digital version then copying it down in pencil
tranquil pilot
kk
smoky adder
hi anyone can really show/teach me how to start D&D? I'm really interested but n...
Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started:
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smoky adder
But if you have any specific questions, fire away!
hearty wing
Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started:
Thank you
smoky adder
I need some help filling out information. I’m joining a D&D club and my teacher ...
Each skill is associated to one of your ability scores, as shown here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#Skills
Your bonus for that skill is equal to that ability score modifier.
Your class, background, and sometimes race might also give you proficiency in one or more skills.
So for those, you'd add your proficiency bonus as well.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#ProficiencyBonus
Your proficiency bonus for a level 1 character is +2, as shown in this table:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement
So if you have a +3 Strength, your Strength (Athletics) would also be a +3. If you're proficient in Athletics as well and have a proficiency bonus of +2, then you add them together for a total of +5.
silk adder
So will I ever need to make just a basic cha skill check or will it always fall under one of the categories
Also if I'm proficient with cha does that mean any skill associated to cha will take my proficiency bonus or can I just not be proficient in a basic ability
dapper gulch
You can’t be proficient in just an ability score. You’re likely proficient in charisma saving throws on top of whatever other skill proficiencies your class, race, and background grant.
silk adder
Oh ok thank you
deft shale
So I filled out the part where it mentions Strength Dexterity constitution intelligence wisdom and charisma
And I got
Strength- 16
Dexterity- 14
Constitution- 12
Intelligence- 14
Wisdom- 15
Charisma- 13
Now what do I do to fill out that little section on the D&D page thing that says skills? I was reading the D&D beyond website but I didn’t understand 😭
silk adder
Well depending on your class race and background you get a certain amount of proficiencies in stuff I think
smoky adder
You'll need to start by writing down the modifier for each of those ability scores, using this table here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#AbilityScoresandModifiers
A 16 STR, for example, would be a +3.
Then find all the STR skills, as listed here, and write a +3 for those, too.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#Skills
Then your sheet probably has little circles next to the skills. Fill in those circles for any skills you're proficient in, and add +2.
(If you're starting at a level higher than 4, check this table for the correct proficiency bonus: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement)
silk adder
Also what does a crit do in dnd ?
smoky adder
It hits regardless of any modifiers to the roll, and you roll twice the number of damage dice.
silk adder
Ok
smoky adder
silk adder
It says a one results in missing but I've seen some people make it so you hit urself or a team mate is that a good way to run things ?
smoky adder
IMO: no. 😅
deft shale
Then your sheet probably has little circles next to the skills. Fill in those c...
So how do I figure out which skills I’m proficient in? I’m confused
smoky adder
Your class and background will tell you, or give you a choice.
Some races give skill proficiencies as well.
deft shale
So I just wanna make sure all of the info I have is right
My character is a half-orc monk
Strength- 16 (+3)
Dexterity- 14 (+2)
Constitution- 12 (+1)
Intelligence- 14 (+2)
Wisdom- 15 (+2)
Charisma- 13(+1)
My skills proficient skills are
Athletics (+3)
deception (+1)
Religion (+2)
Stealth (+2)
Does all of that seem correct? (I hope what I wrote makes sense 😭)
timid locust
Without knowing what your background is, I couldn't say so 100%, but it all looks likely! Those are some beautifully high stats
deft shale
The background is a criminal
timid locust
Then yeah, that looks correct
mint violet
I got a question instead of using equipment from your class you get starting gold do you use that gold to get your own equipment or am I wrong?
worn dune
i am new in dnd, and i choose human races and fighter class, so what should i know before i play.and how to win
deft shale
How do I figure out my equipment?
timid locust
That's correct. You've got two choices when you create a character:
- Pick from the list of equipment that comes default to them + your background's gear
Or - Roll for gold and buy things individually
smoky adder
So I just wanna make sure all of the info I have is right
My character is a hal...
If those are the skills you're proficient in, you'd also add your proficiency bonus to those.
If you're a level 1 character, that's +2.
So you'd have a +5 total for Athletics, for example.
mint violet
I thought so thank you for confirming that for me dosh bones I appreciate it
smoky adder
i am new in dnd, and i choose human races and fighter class, so what should i kn...
At a bare minimum, I’d recommend knowing these common terms, what to do on your turn, and how your character’s own abilities work.
As for how to win: don't worry about it.
D&D is about you and your friends telling a story together.
The DM will present scenarios, and it's up to you to figure out how your character will react.
worn dune
thx
smoky adder
There will be times you succeed and times you fail, and that's fine -- they both shape the story either way.
smoky adder
How do I figure out my equipment?
Your starting equipment is listed in your class and background.
worn dune
mine Strength- 16
Dexterity- 15
Constitution- 14
Intelligence- 12
Wisdom- 11
Charisma- 11
what is best weapon for human fighte
smoky adder
Fighters are pretty flexible. What kind of weapon do you want to use?
worn dune
which is best (idk
smoky adder
"Best" is subjective. 😅
Some common loadouts:
- A 1-handed weapon and shield
- Two 1-handed weapons
- A 2-handed weapon
- A ranged weapon
smoky adder
Not sure what you mean by that.
worn dune
so like which character hate me in dnd
smoky adder
That's probably something you'd need to discuss with your DM.
worn dune
ok
smoky adder
I have no idea who's even in your game. 😅
worn dune
have elf, gnome, and dwarf there are two have elf
slow hawk
These are all questions better saved after you learn how the game works
This isnt a video game, there isnt a pre-ser bad guy coming after you, and even if there were for a particular adventure, we wouldn’t tell you and spoil it
worn dune
ok
slow hawk
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worn dune
yeah
slow hawk
Read these materials and come back after you’ve digested a bit
worn dune
ok
silk adder
How long should a backstory be ?
smoky adder
There's no right or wrong answer there, but IMO, a couple paragraphs.
A good backstory is Swiss cheese: there's enough to give it structure, but it's full of holes.
timid locust
That's up to you and your DM! Some people are willing to read pages and pages of backstory, some like to keep it simple. Just remember: keep things vague before you find a game. You never know what your DM's world is going to be like!
fresh fable
3 sentences to 3000 word depends how in depth you want to make it
harsh fjord
Ask your DM. I would recommend no more than a page: enough to give the DM (and you) some idea of where the character has been, but not so much that there's no room to surprise you. Also, at level 1, your adventuring career has just begun, so bear that in mind.
fresh fable
But never let your backstory be more powerful than a lvl 1 character
harsh fjord
I think that's a good idea. Be mindful of the DM's time.
silk adder
Some stuff is not usefull
smoky adder
What do people need to know about your character from the start?
silk adder
Wdym ?
smoky adder
I played a wizard. I therefore had to explain how my character became a wizard.
In this case: he met some peril, which he only escaped thanks to the discovery of a spellbook.
silk adder
So he's a wizard that was born into a barbarian family so he ran away into the city where he was mentored by an old wizard
smoky adder
I didn't bother determining what that peril was, because it didn't matter in the moment.
silk adder
That's kind of the tagline
smoky adder
I deliberately left a hole that we could fill in later.
timid locust
The ya go! That's a great start.
fresh fable
3 parts you need, where did you come from, how did you get your skills/powers, why are you out adventuring
smoky adder
So he's a wizard that was born into a barbarian family so he ran away into the c...
As a DM, I see two holes here, which is good.
Why did he run away, and who was this wizard?
That gives me room as a DM to help tie things into the story.
I might then ask clarifying questions to help you fill in the parts I need to know, or I might surprise you in-game by filling them in myself.
silk adder
Why did he run away, and who was this wizard?
I kinda imagined it as like he would get harrased by his tribe cus he's not much of a fighter
So I should leave it vague intentionally ?
smoky adder
I dunno about "should", but that's how I'd do it.
silk adder
Ok
harsh fjord
Yeah, it's not a matter of should. It's just doing so gives your DM something to work with in drawing your specific character into the game and maybe using it for later story fodder. Whether you want that or not is up to you.
smoky adder
D&D is about you and your friends telling a story together. Keeping it vague gives others the opportunity to help shape the story.
silk adder
Also I've kinda been struggling to make another character where should I look for inspiration when I'm blanking
harsh fjord
Borrow from media you like.
Not that you'll make that character directly in the game, but they can be a starting point.
smoky adder
You can also just browse through the available character options and see if anything sparks an idea.
silk adder
Wdym character options ?
harsh fjord
You can also just use random character generators to see what comes up and if there's an idea you want to run with as is or tweak to suit your tastes.
Look at the races and classes.
smoky adder
Wdym character options ?
Races, classes, backgrounds, etc.
silk adder
Oh ok
harsh fjord
Don't put too much pressure on yourself as a new player to generate a bunch of character ideas. I suspect the more you play, the more you'll come up with new possibilities.
eager hamlet
is alchemist a int check or a wisdom check?
smoky adder
Alchemist is an artificer subclass.
harsh fjord
An alchemist is an INT-based subclass, but I don't understand what check you mean.
smoky adder
Alchemy itself isn't inherently tied to an ability score. Your DM can choose whatever they feel is appropriate for the given scenario.
eager hamlet
i mean alchemist supplies sry
smoky adder
Tools aren't inherently tied to an ability score, either.
But if your character has proficiency with alchemist's tools, they could add their proficiency bonus to any applicable ability check regardless of which ability is used.
Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver's tools, or a Strength check to make something out of particularly hard wood.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#Tools
eager hamlet
so the dm might ask me to make a int check when i do something with the alchemist supplies?
harsh fjord
I could even see a Dex check being called for.
smoky adder
Or CON. 😛
timid locust
Extremely muscular alchemist flexingly mixing chemicals with all their strength
smoky adder
Or they might ask you for an unrelated check, and you might then suggest the use of your tool proficiency.
silk adder
what is everyone's thoughts on using chatgpt to help you make stuff like homebrew or backstories some people don't encourage it some people do and I would like your opinions on this subject ?
smoky adder
If you can give me a good reason for why your alchemical training applies to the situation at hand, I'd probably let you do it.
harsh fjord
That's not a newcomer question, and you already asked that in another channel.
silk adder
Yeah sorry i just wanted you peoples answer to that question
smoky adder
what is everyone's thoughts on using chatgpt to help you make stuff like homebre...
I definitely wouldn't trust it for homebrew.
And I'd rather come up with my own stories. 😅
timid locust
I definitely wouldn't trust it for anything
silk adder
Ok thank you for your help
eager hamlet
when i use alchemist supplies and the dm ask for dex check am I allowed to add the tool proficiency bonus?
fallen surge
what is everyone's thoughts on using chatgpt to help you make stuff like homebre...
Backstories, its probably fine, because it can be a springboard for your own ideas. You never just use its output directly. It always requires refinement and editing. I would avoid using it for homebrew at all costs though.
timid locust
If you're proficient with Alchemist's Supplies!
eager hamlet
ok cool thanks for the infos
simple goblet
Backstories, its *probably* fine, because it can be a springboard for your own i...
Considering it will have been trained on the homebrew they found posted online, and how much awful homebrew exists online, I am going to say "Garbage In, Garbage Out"
deft shale
So as a criminal monk what starting equipment do I have? (I’ve been looking and I’ve honestly just been very confused 😭
cobalt frigate
Whatever the monk class has for starting equipment.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#Equipment6
- (a) a shortsword or (b) any simple weapon
- (a) a dungeoneer’s pack or (b) an explorer’s pack
- 10 darts
deft shale
Whatever the monk class has for starting equipment.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/so...
So for this I would have to choose either a short sword or a simple weapon and a dungeoneer’s pack or a explorer’s pack?
smoky adder
Yep
sharp oak
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sharp wren
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smoky adder
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sharp wren
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sharp oak
I want friends not to just immediately rush into a game
sharp wren
I have tons of readings to do before playing the game itself
As of now im only familiar with jrpg
calm lance
I want friends not to just immediately rush into a game
Fair enough
sharp oak
Fair enough
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nova pine
Wow that's a lot
timid locust
Dungeons and Dragons is a big game with a lot of rules! Thankfully, the only ones you need to keep track of are your own. The most important are building your character, knowing how rolling and skill checks work, and what you can do on your turn in combat.
onyx raptor
On DnD beyond the Paladin is mentioned as Charisma and Wisdom Character, can you choose either or do you go CHA WIS and CON on him ?
cobalt frigate
Charisma is the main ability stat for paladins. Con is important because paladins are a melee class. Wisdom is good for a lot of ability skill checks and saving throws.
true shard
On DnD beyond the Paladin is mentioned as Charisma and Wisdom Character, can you...
im pretty sure thats just the saving throw and doesnt mean that its the most important stats for the class necessarily
smoky adder
The Quick Build for Paladin suggests this instead:
First, Strength should be your highest ability score, followed by Charisma.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/paladin#CreatingaPaladin
ornate kiln
yeah those are just the saving throws. your spellcasting is always CHA based, and you can chose to go dex or str freely for your weapon attacks, though STR fits a bit more natural
slow hawk
On DnD beyond the Paladin is mentioned as Charisma and Wisdom Character, can you...
As others have pointed out, you are looking at the two stats in which PAL gets saving throw proficiency. All that means is that when you make a saving throw for either of those, you add your proficiency bonus in addition to your modifier for that stat
Further, if you read through the PAL’s actual class features you will see that CHA is used, not WIS
onyx raptor
As others have pointed out, you are looking at the two stats in which PAL gets s...
ohh yea my bad haha thx
severe moss
Cantrip is one action, but what if I use my mace (Cleric) can I then use a Cantrip as an action and why?
timid locust
Nope! The Attack action costs one action and the Cast a Spell action costs one action. Most of the time, you only have one action per turn.
true shard
there are features that allow you to do as such but in a normal situation you cannot both attack with your mace and cast an action cantrip
slow hawk
Cantrip is one action, but what if I use my mace (Cleric) can I then use a Cant...
Cantrip is the “Cast A Spell” Action
drifting thunder
Cantrip is the “Cast A Spell” Action
can you ever use a cantrip as a bonus action?
slow hawk
Each spell (cantrip or leveled) will list its casting time
If your spell has a casting time: Bonud Action, then yes
Otherwise, no
There are certain features that m change the casting time, but those are specific to those situations
severe moss
It was sacred flame that I was able to use after previous action, can't remember which one (according to dm)
smoky adder
(I don't believe there's any official cantrips with a casting time of 1 bonus action.)
fallen surge
(I don't believe there's any official cantrips with a casting time of 1 bonus ac...
Shillelagh and Magic Stone
fallen surge
It was sacred flame that I was able to use after previous action, can't remember...
Clerics have a decent number of spells that take a bonus action to cast, such as Healing Word and Sanctuary. If, on your turn, you use your bonus action to cast one of those spells, then you can use your action to cast a cantrip such as Sacred Flame. That might have been what your DM was telling you. But since Sacred Flame takes an Action to do, and attacking with your mace takes an action to do, you cannot do both in the same turn, without one of the very specific game features that either grant you a second action or change the action type it takes to do either of those things
tulip spade
How do most campaigns manage leveling up for characters, I’ve heard milestones is the way to go but I’ve also heard XP is preferred, which is best?
timid locust
Neither is 'best', really. Milestones are much easier to keep track of, though.
Either way, it's something your DM decides, so you can sit back and leave it to them!
cobalt frigate
The individual DM decides.
Milestones is easier because there's no XP to track.
fallen surge
If you are asking which is more common, it seems in my own personal experience that Milestone is a little more popular, but I don't really know if that's just within my own friend group or if that's a general theme
green rapids
What books should I get as a beginner players and dungeon master
harsh fjord
The core books (Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and Dungeon Master's Guide) would be a superb start. Have you played already?
green rapids
I went to the library and got players handbook monster manual and dm guide to start