Your Class will give you some amount of choices from a list of skills, such as Fighter saying "Choose two skills from Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Perception, and Survival"
#dnd-newcomers
topaz garnet
vivid axle
does the paladins divine smite and eldritch smite stack?
topaz garnet
Those actually do
They're separate features, and as long as you can afford using both, you can pop both in one attack.
(at least as far as i recall)
But remember, Divine Smite can use any spell slot, but Eldritch Smite has to use a spell slot provided by Pact Magic.
(They also stack with the smite spells, like Searing/Branding/Wrathful, etc, Smite)
kind rose
okay is this thing alive?
echo kelp
This server is always on.
kind rose
cuz the timestamps make me think this server is boarderline dead
echo kelp
Lulls happen as folks have other things happening besides discussing things on the server - this is natural.
kind rose
I came here in hopes of trying table top again for the first time in like 5yrs
echo kelp
Also id:browse may point you to other, more active channels. As always though, please stay on topic and use the most appropriate channel as per the server rules.
Well weclome to the official D&D Discord server!
kind rose
Thanks.
echo kelp
Have you played D&D before?
kind rose
Does Baulder's Gate 3 count? Cuz i tried a homebrew dnd game 5 some years ago and it kinda went sour when I found out some of the players rigged the game in their favor
echo kelp
Yeah I think Baldur's Gate 3 counts - it's not exactly the same as TTRPG D&D but it's based on D&D (with tweaks to make it work well as a video game).
We have #baldurs-gate-3-spoilers and #1136736147817631967 for Baldur's Gate 3 discussions.
If you're looking for the TTRPG D&D rules here's the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
crude musk
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kind rose
I've beaten BG3 once already and am trying to play it completely different on my second playthrough
i've also made a character sheet already, i've rolled my stats as is traditional as far as I know
fresh fable
If you looking for a game #find-a-game has all the detail for looking here,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view good guide to finding games online (credit iamrazorwing)
limpid sparrow
any tips for a beginner starting their first campaign?
echo kelp
As a player or a DM?
fresh fable
Learn your characters traits and abilities, don’t worry about making mistakes and have fun
echo kelp
My number one tip for both player and DM is to focus on having fun - making sure everyone at the table is safe and having fun.
kind rose
www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/Krystalmouse_107526442.pdf this is my sheet
limpid sparrow
thanks :>
kind rose
I was thinking of making something else but I figured a bard would be a good starting point as its a support class
echo kelp
www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/Krystalmouse_107526442.pdf this is my sheet
Your dexterity is really low there! Be careful of enemy fireballs.
Also make sure to equip your armor and other equipment.
kind rose
I rolled those stats with the self-rule of no take-backs unless I rolled a nat 1
to try and make the stats legit
echo kelp
Your DM may have you reroll or use Standard Array - so there's a chance things can get better.
kind rose
cuz if you can just make up your stats it kinda makes it less geninue i guess?
echo kelp
Well 4d6 and drop lowest dice is one of the ways to generate stats, there is also Standard Array - a set pool of numbers (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8), and then there is Point Buy.
kind rose
I rolled them using the Beyond 20 UI
crude musk
That won't change what UndyingNoob has said though
echo kelp
Your DM will want to see the dice rolled usually.
crude musk
You may very well need to re-do your stats for that character if you want to take them into a campaign
kind rose
is my dex that bad though? I know anything under 10 is a neg modifier but I thought since I was a bard that stat didn't matter much
crude musk
That's more of a #character-discussion thing
kind rose
fair
snow lintel
Greetings from Tennessee : )
echo kelp
Welcome
snow lintel
Ty
Currently I’ve been playing Baulders Gate III which is very fun and I heavily recommend it. And decided to get into the table top game, currently I have the physical players hand book and a decent little starter set but sadly I’ve yet to get an actual group to do a campaign together which sucks.
sand wharf
can i be a warlock and a fighter for my character? i don’t really know how character classes work yet
snow lintel
can i be a warlock and a fighter for my character? i don’t really know how chara...
I’d reckon that’s a #character-discussion question
sand wharf
oh!! sorry🤞
crude musk
can i be a warlock and a fighter for my character? i don’t really know how chara...
You can, it's called multiclassing
However, it's an optional rule and not a simple one at that
sand wharf
okay!! tysm🔥‼️
kind rose
rerolled my stats: www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/Krystalmouse_107526442.pdf
echo kelp
That's looking better - and again you'll want to make sure this is cleared by your DM. They may have you roll the stats in front of them or use standard array.
kind rose
kk
snow lintel
I personally prefer point but myself but it is what it is 
kind rose
what? you mean you have so many points you can spend in stats?
topaz garnet
it's a whole table of what score costs how many points
it's not 1:1, it gets progressively more expensive to 'buy' the next point in a particular score
but you can replicate standard array with it
echo kelp
Yeah see https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#VariantCustomizingAbilityScores to see how it works.
kind rose
oh so kinda similar to how ddo and BG3 did it
snow lintel
Ye.
kind rose
trying to find a group is like finding a needle in a haystack though, i looked in the find a game channel and anyone i sent a message to hasn't replied. Was hoping to jump into a game this morning but i guess i'm waiting
crude musk
It takes longer than a few hours
crude musk
Got have patience and perseverance
snow lintel
trying to find a group is like finding a needle in a haystack though, i looked i...
You call that pain? Try actually getting a campaign together irl at a tabletop shop that barely anyone goes to for dnd. Mostly just magic the gathering and Warhammer(my beloved)
crude musk
It's not a competition
snow lintel
Ik Ik just sharing is all : /
kind rose
lol feels like it, so many groups with only so many slots open, its like rushing for that last furby only to get blindsided by a woman with her purse she put a brick in to knock people out with so she can get the thing first
crude musk
This channel is for newcomers so we try and keep things focused on that, including keeping things welcoming
snow lintel
Apologies I’ll move along to a different channel.
candid thorn
If something says “when you take the attack action” does that include spells or just melee, ranged and unarmed
smoky adder
Typically a spell would be the Cast a Spell action, even when that spell asks you to make an attack.
The Attack action is most commonly used for weapon attacks.
hidden shard
I have two players, both are human wizards. Their AC is not identical, why is that? Is it related to constitution or something?
dapper dove
can someone help me out; what are the ways to make light? I'm reading through a duet scenario with a view to DMing (my first ever!) for my son, but the scenario says they should have a way of making light, but I can't see it...
fresh fable
Light a torch or lantern cast a light spell/cantrip
dapper dove
the character sheet for the scenario doesn't seem to have any spells that give light, and they don't have a torch/lantern listed in their sheet...?
fresh fable
Do they have an adventures pack or something like that
dapper dove
diplomat's pack. is that defined in the rules in equipment then?
I'll check 🙂
a lamp! 🙂
thanks!
edgy onyx
I have two players, both are human wizards. Their AC is not identical, why is th...
They may have different dexterity, which affects your AC when unarmored (10 + Dex modifier if Im not wrong)
Or one might be a race that gets AC, like lizardfolk who gain natural armor
Oh wait missed the human part, so ignore the lizardfolk thing lol
topaz garnet
I have two players, both are human wizards. Their AC is not identical, why is th...
Click on the AC part of the sheet, it'll tell you how it's calculated.
smoky adder
☝️ If you’re using D&D Beyond, anyway.
blazing jolt
Sup yall. Wanted to ask how is it determined if an attack roll is a hit? Is there a certain number threshold (ex. 14+ rolls hit)?
dapper gulch
Generally attack rolls are made against the target's AC. So if a goblin has an armor class of 14, then you would need to roll at least a 14 (after bonuses and modifiers are added/subtracted to the roll) in order to hit.
smoky adder
To make an attack roll, roll a d20 and add the appropriate modifiers. If the total of the roll plus modifiers equals or exceeds the target's Armor Class (AC), the attack hits.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#AttackRolls
tame cave
Hi, all. Could anyone point me to a good resource for D&D 3.5? Would appreciate any help.
smoky adder
#dnd-elder-editions can probably help you there.
tame cave
Thank you.
terse kettle
Anyone played 'dragons of stormwreck isle', im wondering how to find 'Taraks treasure', what is it, how to give my player hints towards it and stuff like that?
From the Rogues questline
fresh fable
terse kettle
thank you very much
hidden shard
They may have different dexterity, which affects your AC when unarmored (10 + De...
Ah thank you, that makes sense!
dapper dove
where do weapon attack modifiers come from?
I'm looking at a character sheet for running a game, and a human bard has a rapier and a dagger giving +4 attack but not sure why those are a thing from the rules?
frail quest
can a wizard use melee weapons
fresh fable
I'm looking at a character sheet for running a game, and a human bard has a rapi...
Dex and proficiency
harsh fjord
Wizards can use melee weapons, but they’re not proficient in many of them.
fresh fable
Assuming you have dex 14/15 this give you a +2 and another +2 from your proficiency
dapper dove
hang on, what's agility? do you mean dexterity?
harsh fjord
Yeah, Dexterity affects your attack roll with certain weapons, including rapiers.
fresh fable
Sorry yes dex
dapper dove
ah okay. I'm only using the D&D Beyond basic rules right now to learn the game, I assume the full rules specify that?
fresh fable
No it’s in the basic rules
dapper dove
or I've missed it somewhere. and also, the character doesn't have proficiency in any weapons (but they're basic proficiency is +2). do they get proficiency on all melee attacks then?
fresh fable
Bards get prof in rapiers
dapper dove
oh!
maybe it just wasn't added to the proficiency section of the sheet then 🙂
thanks (you guys are SUPER helpful for noobs trying to learn!)
dapper dove
No it’s in the basic rules
where do I find it? I went to the weapons section and found Rapiers in the section, but couldn't find anything about the Dex +2
oh is it 'Finesse'?
harsh fjord
You got it!
dapper dove
aha Strength or Dexterity! thanks all!
and then that +4 is added to the attack roll and checked against the AC, but then it's added for damage as well, right?
fresh fable
Only the dex mod is added to the damage so +2
steep flame
Is DND beyond a good place to read all the basic rules or do i need another official source
fallen surge
DND Beyond is an excellent source
This used to be the "D&D Beyond" discord server before it became the official D&D server though, so the responses to questions about it might be a little bit biased 🤣
But it is a tool that's officially owned by the D&D company, and the user interface is really easy to use, IMO
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silent creek
Hi! I'm new to DND, and i want to DM a game with some friends through roll20. The roblem is that i dont really want to create a whole adventure by myself, and i cant buy a premade template like lost mine of phandelvre, are there any free templates available?
silent creek
honestly not too sure
i have the physical starter set with a lost mine book, but i can't play in person
cobalt frigate
You can use Roll20 to play virtually and just upload the maps from the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure (again, it's free with all D&D Beyond accounts).
silent creek
ok! so once i have the maps in roll20, i can just start playing?
timid locust
If you've got the players and you know the rules, then yeah!
silent creek
alr! ill just watch a guide on youtube to see how to use roll20. thanks!
zinc wedge
don't hyou have to buy lost mines on roll20 is that free as well?
harsh fjord
You can find community-created maps and upload them to Roll20. What other info is available on the platform is more for #third-party-tools-archive.
fallen surge
don't hyou have to buy lost mines on roll20 is that free as well?
Roll20 itself is free, and you upload your own images/maps to it to use.
zinc wedge
I thought you could purchase the unit from roll20, that's what I did
cobalt frigate
Lost Mines isn't free on Roll20 but it's free on D&D Beyond. You can just save the maps from the Lost Mines on D&D Beyond and upload them to Roll20.
zinc wedge
oh ok
cobalt frigate
It takes more work if you manually upload the maps because you will need to set up the monster tokens, wall collision, and lighting. This is straying into #dm-discussion and/or #third-party-tools-archive territory.
zinc wedge
I didn't know that
I would buy the unit on roll20 and everything works out of the box
cobalt frigate
If you purchase the adventures directly from Roll20, they set up the monster tokens, collision, and lighting for you already.
Yes.
zinc wedge
ok, that makes sense
I thoguht maybe something had changed since I last used it
More integration with Roll20 or something
lyric fjord
Helloooooo I am newwww
I played a story I guess I’m not all big on terms yet but I played a role with my brother a few years ago and I’ve been meaning to get into D&D
fallen surge
Welcome aboard
lyric fjord
Ty
timid locust
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timid locust
Take a look at some of these links if you're looking to get started!
lyric fjord
OKIE!
fresh fable
Dndbeyond app
timid locust
Need? No. Plenty are useful though! Good old fashioned DnD was played with paper and pencil in a kitchen with a beat up copy of a source book, after all
cobalt frigate
If you're playing in person you just need at minimum paper and pencils (for character sheets and to draw maps), dice, and the free Basic Rules.
lyric fjord
Mkay, I don’t really have people to play with in person so
But I hope to
There are groups and stuff that can be played online right?
cobalt frigate
Yes, you can use a virtual tabletop like owlbear.rodeo, Roll20, or FoundryVTT.
still wharf
hello :p
cobalt frigate
If you're interested in DMing then head on over to #dm-discussion for advice.
still wharf
i have a question how do i view the looking for players channel? :p im a lil confused x)
cobalt frigate
The channels are listed in id:browse and id:customize
latent flax
*Need*? No. Plenty are useful though! Good old fashioned DnD was played with pap...
Man! I remember those days. We always had to play at the person’s house who had the biggest kitchen! I went through so many erasers! Lol
lyric fjord
Okay so what is the milestone progression
cobalt frigate
The DM tells you when to level up.
timid locust
XP progression tracks how much experience each enemy you defeat gives you. When you collect enough, based on your level, you level up!
Milestone progression is simply that you level up when your DM says you do, no XP tracking required.
lyric fjord
Mkay
fallen surge
XP is the same as any video game. You gain experience points for defeating monsters and completing tasks, and then when you get enough points, you level up.
Milestone is more story based, and purely at the DM's own discretion. There is no bar to track or points awarded. Its simply a matter of "the DM decided now is a good time to level up, so we all level up." Typically Milestone levels will be awarded when you beat a boss, or complete a quest, or some big moment like that
lyric fjord
What are feats, can you walk me through the whole character creating
cobalt frigate
Did you read the first four chapters of the Basic Rules?
fallen surge
Feats are special powers or abilities that any character can have, and they are gained at certain levels, instead of increasing your ability scores
cobalt frigate
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
lyric fjord
Gotcha !
orchid kiln
hello! I'd like to learn how to play and probably find someone to play with
timid locust
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timid locust
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orchid kiln
thanks!
dusty saffron
You add your Dex modifier to your amour class right even if it’s negative?
smoky adder
Yes
cobalt frigate
Yes.
timid locust
That's correct!
cobalt frigate
The exception is if you are wearing heavy armour.
timid locust
Unless your armor doesn't benefit from your Dexterity, such as heavy armor
Chain Mail, for example, sets your AC to 16. Your Dexterity won't bring that number up or down at all!
smoky adder
Heavy armor doesn't let you add your Dexterity modifier to your Armor Class, but it also doesn't penalize you if your Dexterity modifier is negative.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#HeavyArmor
cobalt frigate
Yup, my paladin's dump stat is Dex 😄
dapper dove
if I'm running a scenario someone else has created and using their stat blocks, does it matter that they have 'Skills: Perception +2' etc?
or will that, and the CR etc, already be taken into account, and I just need the 6 basic stat numbers/modifiers?
cobalt frigate
Are you referring to a monster statblock?
dapper dove
yeh sorry
not the character sheet, talking about running monsters. that wasn't at all clear from my message!
cobalt frigate
Each monster has the six ability scores, usually from 1 to 30, with the appropriate modifier. It also lists any ability skills they have such as Perception. The "Perception +2" would mean it would get a +2 to its d20 rolls Perception ability skill checks.
It's CR is listed as is. You don't need to adjust it.
timid locust
Theoretically you shouldn't need to add anything to a monster's stat block: it comes fully ready to use
cobalt frigate
The CR affects its Proficiency Bonus (so don't adjust it unless you know what you're doing because it may affect its Proficiency Bonus, which in turn affects its attack rolls and skill checks listed in its statblock)
orchid kiln
I have a quick question about making a character, is it fair to choose the class depending on the stats
dapper dove
Theoretically you shouldn't need to add anything to a monster's stat block: it c...
yeh okay so for a Wisdom (Perception) check, it's the +0 from their Wisdom modifier, but then the +2 because they have Perception +2 🙂
cobalt frigate
The +2 would be from their Proficiency Bonus because they're proficient in the Perception skill.
dapper dove
yeh fine; I don't need to know right now exactly how it's calculated, just what I should do when I DM tomorrow! 🙂
slow hawk
yeh okay so for a Wisdom (Perception) check, it's the +0 from their Wisdom modif...
The modifier for any skill is tied to a specific ability
The relevant ability, then if proficient, the proficiency bonus
Same as for players
rigid estuary
I have a quick question about making a character, is it fair to choose the class...
Give an example? I’m not quite sure what you’re asking
orchid kiln
suppose I'm making a sheet for a barbarian
but I see the beautiful -3 on strength, can I just choose to make him a bard instead or do I have to stick with my decision
true shard
most people allow you to allocate your stats
rigid estuary
That’s the part that confused me…
orchid kiln
I've never played an actual game, which I'm trying to fix
wraith thorn
hello
rigid estuary
Ok so if you want a barb, step one is to make damn sure your -3 doesn’t end up in the strength box 🤣
orchid kiln
that's for sure
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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.
orchid kiln
most people allow you to allocate your stats
what does that mean tho
true shard
what does that mean tho
you get to choose where your 6 numbers go in your stats
rigid estuary
But using your example, you absolutely could choose the class based on your stats. And that’s fun. The answer to your original question is “yes”
slow hawk
what does that mean tho
It means you roll to generate six numbers
Then u assign those numbers to whichever stats you want
You dont HAVE to make the first number you roll for STR
orchid kiln
thanks :D
orchid kiln
But using your example, you absolutely *could* choose the class based on your st...
thank you
slow hawk
But using your example, you absolutely *could* choose the class based on your st...
It can be fun if that is the specified type of game and situation the group is aiming for
dusty saffron
I am confusing myself on how to calculate HP I understand it’s a hit point die plus your con mod. But do just I roll the hit dice then just add the cont mod. I got confused because it says your highest roll so I wasn’t sure if you should roll it more than once
rigid estuary
A friend of mine is toying with this. You roll what you roll. And you already know what your class is. So the adventures are heavily about character development. It’s an interesting concept
true shard
I am confusing myself on how to calculate HP I understand it’s a hit point die p...
for level 1 you use the max of your hit dice +con after that you generally roll
dusty saffron
for level 1 you use the max of your hit dice +con after that you generally roll
So you don’t roll at all the first level? Then for the levels after roll?
orchid kiln
is thay why paladins and barbarians tend to have more HP?
true shard
So you don’t roll at all the first level? Then for the levels after roll?
correct you use the highest for the first
true shard
is thay why paladins and barbarians tend to have more HP?
and cause they usually enjoy high con stats
though everyone enjoys good con
orchid kiln
that's why i was thinking
solemn light
You can choose to take the average on 2nd+ level or roll. So you might see with paladin they have D10 (6), where 6 is the 'average' and d10 is the dice you can roll. So second level paladin rolls a d10 or takes the 6 and adds their con mod (let's say +3) and gets lets say 9. They add that to their current health (13) and now have 21 hp. Then repeat each level.
rigid estuary
now comes the ordeal, finding a game
I’m a big fan of in person. If you don’t have friends that play, look around local game stores. If there isn’t one around, there are threads on here to find various games
dusty saffron
correct you use the highest for the first
Just wanna make sure I get this right lol. So at level one a barb has like a 1d12 I think then I add the cont modifier so 12+ Cont mod. But when I reach level two I roll then 1d12 add the cont modifier again then add that to my overall hp? Thank you
true shard
yes correct but you may also choose to use the fixed method
orchid kiln
adding the proficiency bonus?
true shard
which means at level 2+ you take the average of the dice which is 7 for a d12
true shard
adding the proficiency bonus?
you do not add the profiency bonus to your hit dice
rigid estuary
If you are brave at all, have friends that may be willing, you could always take the plunge and become dm. Welcome to your new addiction.
dusty saffron
which means at level 2+ you take the average of the dice which is 7 for a d12
Thank you
orchid kiln
gotcha
dusty saffron
If you are brave at all, have friends that may be willing, you could always take...
That’s what I’m trying to do
slow hawk
is thay why paladins and barbarians tend to have more HP?
HP is a function of CON and hit dice size
orchid kiln
If you are brave at all, have friends that may be willing, you could always take...
I am brave but the problem is the second part of your statement, thanks for the tip tho
main thistle
hey hey brand new player here any tips and help i can use before i start my dnd journey
cobalt frigate
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
main thistle
i prob should do that i forgot about it
cobalt frigate
i prob should do that i forgot about it
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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.
fringe magnet
How do I dnd made a character with dragonborn thought is was Skyrim but no XD
main thistle
alright time to read even tho i hate reading
zinc wedge
Reading is fundamental
cobalt frigate
D&D is a game of rules. You can't ignore reading if you want to play the game.
fringe magnet
Meanwhile my dialectic ars
wicked snow
Howdy
main thistle
welp i read some and i think i can understand the rest as i go on
wicked snow
I had a question on something, might be a stupid question, but when an attack lists for example 4 (1d8) as damage, how do I interpret this? 4 damage + whatever the die roll is?
Or divided?
dapper gulch
4 is the average damage of 1d8 if you’d prefer not to roll, though that’s typically for monsters and NPCs.
wicked snow
ohhh
strong marsh
Hellooo
wicked snow
Thank you, I'm a dummy
strong marsh
How's everyone doing today
wicked snow
Good man, you?
strong marsh
Good enough
I'm quite new to DND, getting a great liking for it, no idea how to start it tho
main thistle
same
strong marsh
I wanna DM or play, either would work, but idk how to start working on a campaign, I have a character prepared with a good enough starter backstory XD
main thistle
im just looking for game right now as a player
cobalt frigate
Check out #find-a-game
zinc wedge
or go to roll20 or whatever Virtual Tabletop you would like to try out.
sinful pelican
Our DM allowed our group to build houses where we can rest between our adventures. Are there some cool tools to create Houses/Rooms for DND that are free? 🙂
cobalt frigate
Probably better to ask in #dm-discussion
sinful pelican
ok thanks, will give it a try.
frosty badge
Hello! Baldur's gate 3 has been my first introduction to the world of dnd and the 5e ruleset. Lately some of my friends have wanted me to go and play real tabletop dnd but I don't even know what "starter kit" or things I should get to start. I heard there is a new ruleset coming out, so is buying the 5e rulebook not a good idea rn? Thanks in advance.
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dusty saffron
So when your level one you have a +2 proficiency bonus right? So when you level up eventually all the skills your proficient in get a increased modifier right? Because the proficiency bonus goes up?
mossy walrus
Correct, as well as from you increasing the relevant ability score if you do so with ASI’s or thanks to items that increase a score
smoky adder
Hello! Baldur's gate 3 has been my first introduction to the world of dnd and th...
To clarify: the revised core rulebooks next year are not a new ruleset. They’re still fifth edition and will work with any fifth edition books you buy today.
dusty saffron
Correct, as well as from you increasing the relevant ability score if you do so ...
For weapons do you add the proficiency bonus at all or is it only for rolling for hit?
smoky adder
So when your level one you have a +2 proficiency bonus right? So when you level ...
It increases like every four levels, but yeah.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#CharacterAdvancement
smoky adder
For weapons do you add the proficiency bonus at all or is it only for rolling fo...
You add it to the attack roll, but not the damage roll.
limpid cedar
Hi guys I do not know how to play dnd but I have wanted to play it for ages. Only want to start now because at my school there is a club for dnd that I want to take part of… can any one teach me and help me play this game?
please?
dusty saffron
Hi guys I do not know how to play dnd but I have wanted to play it for ages. Onl...
I’ve just been reading the basic rules so far to learn it’s going pretty well and asking questions when I need too
smoky adder
Hi guys I do not know how to play dnd but I have wanted to play it for ages. Onl...
Welcome! There's some handy links up above to help you get started: #dnd-newcomers message
But if you've got any specific questions, you're in the right place!
dusty saffron
I’m worried learning what type of roll to do for what action will be confusing though
dapper gulch
generally most actions are resolved with starting with a D20. Then the relevant ability will tell you what to roll based on success or failure.
smoky adder
I’m worried learning what type of roll to do for what action will be confusing t...
Do you have a specific example?
dusty saffron
Do you have a specific example?
Like should it be strength check, a perception check, nature check worried I’ll get confused there or like I’ll get confused on what type of saving throw needs to be done
smoky adder
Most of the time a saving throw happens because another rule says it does.
So you just do what it says.
Ability checks can happen any time a player wants to attempt something, and you want use the dice to determine whether they succeed.
Oftentimes you (the DM) will just be choosing whichever you think is most appropriate for that.
(If you're not the DM, you'll just roll whatever they tell you to instead.)
dusty saffron
Yeah I’m trying to learn how to be the DM atm all my friends are new and I’m the only one willing to learn I was going to try out the lost mines module
smoky adder
If they're attempting a physical task: STR, DEX, or CON.
If they're attempting a mental task: INT, WIS, or CON CHA.
Each of those has one or more skills that might apply, like Strength (Athletics) or Wisdom (Perception).
But it's fine to just ask for a regular Strength or Wisdom check instead.
(If a player asks whether their skill proficiency can apply and gives you a good argument for it, I'd let them.)
true shard
If they're attempting a physical task: STR, DEX, or CON.
If they're attempting a...
did you mean con for mental?
smoky adder
Thanks 😅
Anyway, this section covers what each ability and skill are used for, and you can always pause the game to consult it if you need.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#UsingEachAbility
If your group knows you're all learning together, it shouldn't be a problem.
And if you get it wrong or need to make up a rule to keep the game going, that's fine, too.
As long as everyone's having fun, you're doing it right.
true shard
i mean con is concentration saves so does that mean it has some mental relation?
dusty saffron
Will there be situations where they have to use a certain skill for a task and can’t use anything else like a str check?
median pilot
Just created my first character in 20 years, never played much but I'm looking forward to playing
smoky adder
Will there be situations where they have to use a certain skill for a task and c...
If a player can give you a good argument for why another kind of check might do the trick, it's totally fine to say yes.
That means they're thinking, they're invested. Reward it.
dusty saffron
Thank you!
smoky adder
For example, if your players need to convince a warrior king to aid them, that would typically be a persuasion check.
But if a player wants to try a deception check to trick him, or an intimidation check to coerce him, or a strength check to impress him... why not?
You can set the DC higher or lower if they change to a tactic that might be easier or harder.
This warrior king may be hard to intimidate, for example, so the DC might go up.
Or in a surprise twist, he might appreciate a forceful ally, so maybe the DC for that is easier.
regal sail
hey guys im new to this channel and i would like to know if there is any specific place is should go to maybe set a session with some people. ive never played a game my self but i love dnd channels and games like baulders gate and i would love to be in my own campain
frosty badge
@regal sail hi boy, #find-a-game here's a good place to start looking
uncut terrace
I'm one of those BG3 converts that's interested in doing D&D "for reals" now after hearing about it and reading about it for a long time. I'm interested to hear about how y'all prepare for a game if you're not the DM. To make it a more specific question, something like:
If you only had an hour to get ready for a D&D game as a player (and you've already made a character), what lore or mechanics, if any, do you prioritize reading?
Obv this changes from person to person, and level to level of experience, but for me there is so much lore / stuff that I can't possibly read all of it. I'm interested in seeing what people think is "most important" to them.
low rapids
I'm one of those BG3 converts that's interested in doing D&D "for reals" now aft...
lol another convert. Same boat as you XD
slow hawk
Lore is the least important, your DM will show you the world he uses when the game starts
You absolutely need to start with the rules; building your character (mechanically) will be part of the process
Your characters backstory does not need to be deep or long, which is probably where new players trip up the most. All you really need is a reason to go adventure, and a rough idea of personality
?new
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slow hawk
These materials will get you started
I would further suggest mentally setting aside any BG3 rules as they are not the same
uncut terrace
Nice; I wasn't sure how much "lore" knowledge was expected of the player. Little to None was required when I played with some people recently, but I'm not sure if that's standard.
cobalt frigate
Lore is dependent on your DM's campaign setting. If it's a homebrew world then your DM will have to explain what's in it, such as the deities.
slow hawk
you dont need any lore, even if the DM is using pre-existing worlds, you will learn it in game
uncut terrace
For the last one, they were just like, "It's in the Forgotten Realms, and pretty much just 5e." Haha, there was some homebrew for that, but the DM did explain it at the start.
Well, that's what I was worried about --- learning this stuff "in game" is kind of tricky, since there's stuff the character would know, just living there, but that I don't know. I didn't want to be frustrating and ask a million questions like, "What's a XYZ?" for all the stuff. That hasn't happened, but I wasn't sure if there was a general expectation.
slow hawk
Its a role playing game
Your knowledge as a player is not and should not be your knowledge as a character
uncut terrace
Right, but if I am playing the character, I should at least know what the character should know to make choices that would affect the character, no?
slow hawk
Your character’s backstory can be as deep and detailed as you (and your DM) want
Im saying as a new player, you absolutely should not be wasting your time combing through dnd books for lore when , again i say each DM will have their own world, and you will learn it from them
uncut terrace
That makes sense, thank you, that's exactly what I was after.
slow hawk
you can walk in as a complete slate and be fine, it is more important you know your character sheet with its stats and abilities, and have an idea of a general personality how you want to act
uncut terrace
Okay, perfect. I wasn't sure if there was a faux pas if you didn't read, you know, every god in a certain town or whatever. It sounds dumb to experienced people, but I literally have no idea, ha.
Thank you; as always, I'll communicate with the DM for specifics, but this is nice to know that I can just jump right in.
dusty saffron
If someone does like a deception check or something like that what determines the number they have to beat for it to work? Just a D20 roll?
cobalt frigate
If it's against a NPC/monster than the DM determines the DC (possibly an opposing Insight check).
quaint snow
So does the dm roll then if you beat there roll is that a success
cobalt frigate
The DM may have a DC value set depending on what you're trying to do.
PC: "I want to sweet talk the king to give me his crown."
DM: "Don't bother rolling because that's not going to happen."
PC (dressed in a guard uniform he stole from an unconscious drunk guard): "I want to pretend to be town guard as I walk up to the gate."
DM think it's a DC 12.
If it's a casual conversation with a NPC, the DM may use the NPC's passive Insight check.
It's on the DM to decide.
dusty saffron
I notice there are 3 senses how often do they get used?
cobalt frigate
What are you referring to?
dusty saffron
Passive int
Passive wis perception and insight
cobalt frigate
Passive Insight
Passive Investigation
Passive Perception
You the player don't use those. The DM does.
The DM uses those when they don't want you to roll, such as some monsters hiding in the bush. Obviously asking the PCs to suddenly roll a Perception check in the middle of the forest will make the players suspect something is there if they fail their Perception check rolls.
pine mulch
Any tips for a new DM? I'm having trouble with players who don't seem to want to engage with the game, vis-a-vis roleplaying and just want to goof around and derail stuff.
cobalt frigate
Any tips for a new DM? I'm having trouble with players who don't seem to want to...
Head on over to #dm-discussion for advice.
pine mulch
Head on over to <#540597424692002878> for advice.
Thx, will do
dusty saffron
If there’s something like goblins hiding in the bushes how does the DM determine DC for the hiding goblins? And if there passive perception let’s them see the goblins?
pine mulch
If there’s something like goblins hiding in the bushes how does the DM determine...
You can do a Stealth (dexterity) roll for the goblins and contrast that to the PP or perception check of hte players.
hushed lava
what is this channel for, asking questions?
cobalt frigate
Taps on channel's sign:
New to D&D or D&D Beyond? Got questions on how to get started? Ask them here! We ask people focus on the basics; more advanced questions can be asked in our other channels
hushed lava
Taps on channel's sign:
> New to D&D or D&D Beyond? Got questions on how to get ...
oh ok thanks
lyric fjord
so when starting dnd in a dms story do i create a character specifically for their story or just have some made?
cobalt frigate
You create one that fits in their campaign setting.
lyric fjord
okok gotcha just wanna make sure
cobalt frigate
If their world has no elves and you create an elf character then there's an issue...
hushed lava
If their world has no elves and you create an elf character then there's an issu...
but then you could come up with a story that the God of elves transported that elf to that world from a different world
cobalt frigate
but then you could come up with a story that the God of elves transported that e...
Sure but that's the DM's perogative to allow that or not.
If the DM says no then it's no.
hushed lava
no I meant that if your character was an elf and you joined a campaign with no elf than your dm could come up with that story
cobalt frigate
It's still the DM's fiat.
mellow nest
Hey, recently in a campaign my character has become temporarily NE alignment. How am I supposed to play this character now? (They were previously CG) am I just to be selfish but still follow the party goals?
hushed lava
Hey, recently in a campaign my character has become temporarily NE alignment. Ho...
temporarily?
mellow nest
temporarily?
Ye it's due to a curse
echo kelp
Maybe ask in #character-discussion - this channel is more for helping new to D&D folks figure out the core mechanics and rules.
mellow nest
Maybe ask in <#604757656565055589> - this channel is more for helping new to D&D...
OK thanks
hushed lava
Ye it's due to a curse
oh that makes sense
proper cargo
Can I join a game
west rapids
How does one take DM Notes
slow hawk
Um…paper and pen, laptop, whatever works for you ?
lyric fjord
I was recommended using Obsidian notes for note-taking
west rapids
Sorry wasn't clear about that - I mean how to take notes as a DM
slow hawk
Same thing
west rapids
So is it like a guideline for you? Keeping track of what to plan??
lyric fjord
It can be whatever you want it to be, guidelines with tables to roll for encounters are common, maybe some loot tables and the such. Depends on how much you like filling in the gaps on the spot.
A virtual DM Screen and some campaign notes are a good starting spot, some location names and NPC names on your notes, statblocks and common rules on your DM Screen.
west rapids
Ah
Got done listening to Season 1 of Dungeons and Daddies. I wanted to just try it amongst friends and give it a go
lyric fjord
Nice, hoping it all goes well for you and your group.
west rapids
Thanks
small edge
tbh I have no idea how dnd works I just have a big imagination and it sounded fun 😭😭
west rapids
tbh I have no idea how dnd works I just have a big imagination and it sounded fu...
Same Taylor
But it's good to ask questions and such
small edge
I’ll prolly watch some videos on yt then ask questions
west rapids
Fair
I'm trying to base my campaign off the Mobile game I used to Play Iruna Online
There's a timeline I like where the 12 Gods of Iruna failed to control the chaos that swarm amongst them and over run by a race that took control of their powers and you as the adventurer have to save Iruna
small edge
oh that sounds fun
idk what a campaign is or whatever but it sounds like you make up a story, and if that’s true I’ll probably do my book plot.
lyric fjord
Campaign is just the setting of the game
small edge
ohh
dusty delta
Can I join the game
small edge
so like can u make the setting a book u read or sum? cuz I read this fantasy book shadow and bone and I liked the worldbuilding
west rapids
It's whatever you want it to be I believed
lyric fjord
^
small edge
alr
west rapids
I would love a Destiny Campaign xD
topaz garnet
as for explaining a campaign, imagine lord of the rings was a campaign. They started in the shire, had some spooky stuff happen, plot begins, and then they went out on their quest, found more characters, eventually more plot happened and threw complications in the mix
west rapids
So like writing a book right? And each session is like a chapter in that book
echo kelp
That would be a way to conceptualize it yes
A campaign is the setting/framework for the game sessions
small edge
ok so I know ppl like play sessions irl and stuff, but how would it work if u want to play online with other ppl
echo kelp
Check out this post: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online
small edge
alright ty
echo kelp
All you need is the standard things in D&D and then a tool to communicate. Many folks use Discord. Some groups even use a Virtual Table Top (VTT) to have maps and tokens.
topaz garnet
Basically, a DM wants to write down what's there, who is there, how they act, and so on. Then the characters interact with that stuff as they do, and the DM has the world react to the characters, and the characters react to the world.
You can't really script DND, but when you look back on what's happened, you can now view that as a script once it's happened.
small edge
what is the easiest class for a beginner
lofty ice
what is the easiest class for a beginner
probably fighter or barbarian for non spellcasting, cleric or wizard for spellcasting
small edge
probably fighter or barbarian for non spellcasting, cleric or wizard for spellca...
alr thanks ill check it out
lofty ice
wizard is more so straightforward and makes sense but is complicated. fighter is the same way in the sense, and cleric and barbarian are easier to wrap your head around but you can just do more with what is there in store
no class is too hard for a beginner, play what you'd like. but those 4 are the simplist
carmine patio
I forgot already what’s a good subclass for a first time player who is playing a monk
lyric fjord
I'd like to think Kensei, because One with the Blade makes your attacks magical with weapons, as well as letting weapons be good for Monks without optional rules from Tasha's
slow hawk
wizard is more so straightforward and makes sense but is complicated. fighter is...
A wizard is the last class to recommend to a new player
manic island
how do i start playing ??
lofty ice
A wizard is the last class to recommend to a new player
I mean a wizard was my 2nd character ever. But others have a different brain than me ig
hushed lava
find a local dm
lyric fjord
Check out this post: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-t...
Check this link, #find-a-game to find a game, if you plan to play online, that is
manic island
ok
dusty saffron
If a character is using a dex weapon do they add the dex modifier to it?
hushed lava
wdym dex weapon?
carmine patio
I'd like to think Kensei, because One with the Blade makes your attacks magical ...
I didn’t even think about Kensei because Ascendant Dragon has a much cooler name 😭
I’ll def check it out though
lyric fjord
Yes, finesse weapons use roll+(Dex or Str mod)+PB
dusty saffron
Yes, finesse weapons use roll+(Dex or Str mod)+PB
Aaah so it’s either a str or a finesse weapon where you can use dex or str?
lyric fjord
I do believe so, I could be wrong though, maybe some weapons use only dex mod
echo kelp
Ranged weapons typically only use DEX
lyric fjord
Right, that makes sense
frail quest
do spells use dexterity or strength
hushed lava
do spells use dexterity or strength
they use your spellcasting ability
frail quest
they use your spellcasting ability
like dices?
lyric fjord
Spell casting modifier, Clerics use Wisdom, Wizards and Artificer use Intelligence, Sorcerers and Warlocks use Charisma, etc
dusty saffron
I do believe so, I could be wrong though, maybe some weapons use only dex mod
Does the finesse thing apply to both attack and dmg rolls?
hushed lava
Does the finesse thing apply to both attack and dmg rolls?
only attack
lyric fjord
Damage rolls add mod for whatever mod you use with attack rolls, I forgot about PB though
hushed lava
Damage rolls add mod for whatever mod you use with attack rolls, I forgot about ...
pb?
lyric fjord
Proficiency Bonus
hushed lava
oh yeah
dusty saffron
Damage rolls add mod for whatever mod you use with attack rolls, I forgot about ...
So if I do an attack roll with dex it would add the dex mod to dmg
lyric fjord
Yeah, I do believe so
echo kelp
That is correct - if you are proficient with a weapon (or a class of weapons), you add your proficiency bonus to the attack rolls - see https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#AttackRolls
and as far as damage see https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#DamageRolls
solar stone
hi
echo kelp
welcome
solar stone
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wild sparrow
Hello
I've never played dnd before and wanna learn some stuff before I play my first ever game. Can yall give me advice?
echo kelp
Read through at least the free basic rules to have an understanding of the terminology and where to look things up.
Understand how a character sheet works and how your particular character works.
Focus on having fun with everyone at the table.
?new
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echo kelp
^ hers some useful reosurces to help out
wild sparrow
^ hers some useful reosurces to help out
Thx
fleet field
do spells use dexterity or strength
spell attack rolls and spell save dcs are based on your spellcasting ability
small edge
what gaming set should I use
echo kelp
Can you clarify?
royal adder
Howdy people
small edge
nvm I’m good, but uh where do I join campaigns
lyric fjord
echo kelp
?looking
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fast spoke
So I just found out I can prepare and unprepare spells, but can I learn and unlearn cantrips?
Is that just an "ask your dm" thing
lyric fjord
Versatility with those specific classes if you have optional rules from Tasha's
slow hawk
Cantrips arent prepared daily and cannot be changed
In Tasha’s some classes gained the abilility to change the cantrips at certain levels
fast spoke
Alr, sad I didn't take sacred flame lol
fleet field
Also keep in mind that preparing spells is limited to specific caster classes
fast spoke
kk
dusty saffron
I’m just making my way through the basic rules is understanding spells hard I mean I haven’t got there yet but I was curious
fleet field
Not super hard
topaz garnet
Feel free to ask any specific clarification questions though
dusty saffron
In my time learning what do you guys think will be the hardest part?
lyric fjord
Learning how to improv, the rest is just reading and remembering
topaz garnet
It's difficult to say, some people get confused on how cantrips scale, some get confused on spell slots, some on how players and monsters work differently, or they might just understand it but be confused about something else
harsh fjord
The free Basic Rules have much (but not all) of the PHB's content, but if you know you wanna drop money on the game, you'll need the Player's Handbook whether you're a DM or a player. The MM and DMG are definitely handy if you're running things.
You'll likely get more opinions on campaigns in#dm-discussion.
topaz garnet
Chat happens when there's a topic about. "Lulls happen as folks have other things happening besides discussing things on the server - this is natural."
wild sparrow
Ok
dusty saffron
Say you have something that makes your nat 20 a 19 do you still get the nat 20 benefits?
fleet field
I’m assuming you’re referring to the champion fighter feature that allows crits on a 19 or 20
You get the benefits of a Nat 20 on either number
dusty saffron
If the modifiers add up to 20 and it’s not like a 19 or 20 you don’t get the benefits right?
slow hawk
The term “nat 20” means rollin an actual 20 on the dice
Rolling a different number with modifiers or other bonuses that add up to 20 is commonly referred to as a “dirty 20”
The difference is that a natural 20 has certain benefits
A “dirty 20” is just that value
topaz garnet
Normally, a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll is a Critical Hit.
The Champion says a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20 is a Critical Hit, and later, 18, 19, and 20 on the d20.
That doesn't make them count for being a 20 on the d20 - it only makes it count as a critical hit.
For example, a Vorpal Sword needs exactly a 20, it doesn't care about a critical hit. Even if you score critical hits on a roll of 19, the Vorpal Sword's special property needs a 20 on the d20.
versed mica
Normally, a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll is a Critical Hit.
The Champion say...
Oh, does that still exist in 5e?
topaz garnet
what does?
versed mica
Vorpal
versed mica
I used to play a lot of 3 and 3.5 but recently I have gotten interested again
cobalt frigate
Most of the classic magic items from AD&D are in 5E.
heady wren
i got a question on saving throw proficiency
to my knowledge your starting class gives u proficiency in 2 saves and thats it
but somewhere i heard like : warlocks should multi class into sorscerer for the extra con save but idk
can someone clear the raw rules ?
dapper dove
Hi guys, question here. Gonna DM a scenario as a duet where there’s 1 player, and 2 enemies show up and the scenario says to roll for each enemy to see if the PC is surprised.
If they fail one but pass the other, they are surprised, but I think by the rules that means both the enemies get a round of attack before the PC? Is that right?
Because thematically it seems to make more sense that only the enemy they fail against gets that?
solemn light
i got a question on saving throw proficiency
to my knowledge your starting class...
You don't get saving throw proficiencies from multiclassing alas. You get the saving throws from your first class only.
There is a table listing all the proficiencies you actually get from a new class when multiclassing here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/customization-options#Proficiencies
solemn light
Hi guys, question here. Gonna DM a scenario as a duet where there’s 1 player, an...
So for surprise and stealth, the ambushers roll sneak vs the targets passive perception.
If a target hears even one of the ambushers, they are not surprised. However the ambushers they failed to spot still have advantage to attacks from being unseen.
If surprised the target essentially skips the first turn of their combat.
The GM determines who might be surprised. If neither side tries to be stealthy, they automatically notice each other. Otherwise, the GM compares the Dexterity (Stealth) checks of anyone hiding with the passive Wisdom (Perception) score of each creature on the opposing side. Any character or monster that doesn't notice a threat is surprised at the start of the encounter.
If you're surprised, you can't move or take an action on your first turn of the combat, and you can't take a reaction until that turn ends. A member of a group can be surprised even if the other members aren't.
Surprise is only ever tested for at the start of a combat- stealth mid combat now only gains advantage from being an unseen attacker.
quartz swan
Where do you put rage count?
limber yarrow
Apologies if I'm asking this in the wrong chat, but if a particular race gives me a cantrip and then I choose Warlock as my class, does that mean I get three cantrips all up, or do I have to pick two cantrips out of the three available? (Sorry if that doesn't make sense)
fleet field
Apologies if I'm asking this in the wrong chat, but if a particular race gives m...
You have two cantrips from warlock, and one seperate cantrip from your race
So three
limber yarrow
You have two cantrips from warlock, and one seperate cantrip from your race
Cool. Thanks 🙂
dusky river
I am a nuclear looking for a game
fleet field
Where do you put rage count?
The character sheets don’t have a place to track it, so just use a piece of paper or just remember it
dusky river
New
fleet field
I am a nuclear looking for a game
Look in #find-a-game
quartz swan
The character sheets don’t have a place to track it, so just use a piece of pape...
Ohhh I see. Thanks!
limber yarrow
I'm having so much fun learning how this game works 🙂
fleet field
Just got into it today
Have you read the basic rules?
dusky river
I'm having so much fun learning how this game works 🙂
Thank you I really do appreciate it
dusky river
Have you read the basic rules?
No, this is absolutely my first step
I just saw a YouTube video I just need to figure out what do I need to buy?
fleet field
You don’t need to buy anything to start with
limber yarrow
No, this is absolutely my first step
Basic rules is fantastic-- and you can access them at the DnD Beyond website for free
dusky river
OK all I found out from the video is don’t be a edge lord
fleet field
Have a look at the free basic rules linked in the pinned messages
dusky river
Ok no problem
wild onyx
?new
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eager hamlet
Are rogues getting thieves tool proficiency always or only when the backround give thieves tool proficiency?
solemn light
Rogues always get thieves tools as part of their class profs
Armor: light armor
Weapons: simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Tools: thieves' tools
Saving Throws: Dexterity, Intelligence
Skills: Choose four from Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Performance. Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth
eager hamlet
So when my backround give thieves tool proficiency i should change that because proficiency cant stack or can they?
solemn light
They can't stack, and if a background would give the same proficiency given by class or race, you can change the background's proficiency. Backgrounds can be customised but always give 2 skill profs and 2 tool/language profs.
eager hamlet
Ok thanks
ornate kiln
yeah you would chose a different tool for your background in this case
candid thorn
How does non magic healing work like from resting
ornate kiln
have you read this part of the basic rules? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#Resting
candid thorn
So a Warlock at level 5 could roll 5d8s and add those numbers back to your hp and you add your con mod with every roll? Or you can take the average number?
ornate kiln
you can roll your hit dice one at a time until you feel like you have regained enough HP. You add your CON mod to every die, correct.
average is only for level up, not for healing with hit dice
candid thorn
They always have to keep the 8 tho right from the first level
solemn light
Max HP is different to regained health.
So a Warlocks Max HP is determined on level up, and first level the dice is always maxed (8).
But for resting, there is no 'first level HD'. You just have as many HD as you do levels and can spend them to heal on short rests.
ornate kiln
They always have to keep the 8 tho right from the first level
first level HP is maxed, so for a Warlock its 8+CON
this doesnt affect hit dice for healing
candid thorn
Do you always add the con mod when leveling up and getting ur new hp maximum
Or just for the first level
echo kelp
Con mod is always added on on level up and on using hit dice during a short rest.
frail quest
woah longest dnd campaign lasted for 41 years
frail quest
what version of the game are they playing
echo kelp
Per the wikipedia article they use AD&D 1st Edition rules.
frail quest
zamn
echo kelp
But this is not really the right place for this discussion - this channel is more for answering new to D&D folks questions about core mechanics and rules to help get them started with the game.
tranquil bluff
Quick Question: Which book came out first, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, or Tasha's Cauldron of Everything?
echo kelp
Xanathars came first
ornate kiln
whats the size category for swords
undefined. Its up to the DM to decide. I personally would say a longsword is small while a shortsword still counts as tiny
smoky adder
If it’s reduced to 0 hp and the remaining damage equals or exceeds its maximum hit points.
So if someone with 5 out of 10 hp takes 15 damage or more, for example.
The same is true if they’re already at 0 hp and take damage (from a single source) equal to or greater than their hit point maximum.
harsh crane
Hi, I am a beginner D&D player that played his first D&D Game a week ago, I live in Israel and I am wondering if there are any online D&D Groups I can Join.
Thanks --REDACTED--.
harsh crane
<#750813601358676008>
I am explicitly not looking to start a new D&D Group. I am looking to find one.
sleek zealot
I am **explicitly** not looking to start a new D&D Group. I am looking to find o...
no thats where you join groups
harsh crane
no thats where you join groups
ahh, Okay
dapper gulch
(That’s where DMs post openings for groups)
tropic rover
Yo this is my first time ever getting into d&d beyond, or just d&d in general. Is there a group I can join?
harsh fjord
See #find-a-game.
wild sparrow
hello
smoky adder
Hey there!
worldly zealot
how do i know if a game in #looking-for-players is newbie friendly or not?
smoky adder
If it’s not explicitly advertised as such, you can simply ask in the thread.
worldly zealot
got it thanks
sweet oar
What's the best way to get started?
I've played D&D back in the day (when you had to buy the coloured boxes as you levelled up) & more recently have played some Baldur's Gate.
Means I'm used to playing solo & at my pace
harsh fjord
I guess maybe clarify what you mean by get started. Do you want to play the game solo some more? Do you want to run the game? Do you want to find a group to play with?
neon dagger
heyo, could someone help me with a making a character sheet? I would ask my group members(dm is busy) but I want to keep my character secret from them.
this is my second time making one and the first one was 2 years ago
dapper dove
Just wanted to say thanks to those who helped with my questions yesterday; DMed half a scenario for my son today and he loved it!
dire fossil
is monk a beginner friendly class?
echo lark
Hello I'm new to all this I've always wanted to play but could never find a group how does playing online work
harsh fjord
Hello I'm new to all this I've always wanted to play but could never find a grou...
This article covers some of the methods used for playing online: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online
harsh fjord
is monk a beginner friendly class?
One of my players chose monk as his first long-term D&D class, and it’s been a pretty smooth ride so far.
dire fossil
One of my players chose monk as his first long-term D&D class, and it’s been a p...
i think i wanna go for monk for my first character, but worried cause its such a front lines character
harsh fjord
The other martials (fighter, rogue, barbarian) generally have even fewer mechanics than the monk, so they’re also relatively easy to learn. Fighter and rogue in particular can work well at range. Not so much barb.
turbid ridge
Hello I'm new to all this I've always wanted to play but could never find a grou...
It's pretty easy just takes time setting up schedules
neon lantern
hello everyone just joined
turbid ridge
hello everyone just joined
?new
exotic remnantBOT
civic portal
Just played my first in person/first ever game today looking forward to gaining this addiction
turbid ridge
Just played my first in person/first ever game today looking forward to gaining ...
That's awesome glad you had fun
civic portal
Anyone good at making characters?
civic portal
That's awesome glad you had fun
Thanks!
harsh fjord
Anyone good at making characters?
Have you seen the #character-discussion channel?
warm lance
Making my first character in 10 years today just for funsies because I miss this game so much. I’m glad to see it’s thriving and hopefully I can find a game to jump into.
earnest yacht
Howdy. I've always wanted to get into DND and somewhat studied it, but I've never played. I would like to play something similar to Critical Role (where in my opinion, it seems like a lot of good and well-thought role-play with smart writers and good voice actors, and they have good fun and chuckles) for when I'm the player. Overall, I do feel like I would be more of a Game Master (or Dungeon Master) and host my own games. I'm a writer who enjoys world-building and character development, so I feel like it would be better for me. I'm open for both, honestly. I try to study more about DND, playing and hosting every day.
cobalt frigate
?new @pearl meteor
exotic remnantBOT
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.
cobalt frigate
Howdy. I've always wanted to get into DND and somewhat studied it, but I've neve...
If you want to a DM then head on over to #dm-discussion to ask for advice. That said, remember that D&D is a collaborative group game. The players are storytellers of the adventure as much as the DM is.
earnest yacht
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
I have. Thank you. If that was to me!
pearl meteor
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
will do!! i’m not very good at reading so i’ll head over to the youtube channel
earnest yacht
If you want to a DM then head on over to <#540597424692002878> to ask for advice...
Thank you!
Reading is fun.
cobalt frigate
D&D is a game of rules. You can't avoiding reading if you want to play D&D.
ember shore
Hii people
cobalt frigate
That said, as a player (and not the DM) you just have to know enough about the rules affecting your character (class, combat, skills, and possibly spells).
ember shore
I haven’t played dnd before and wanna try it out 
cobalt frigate
I haven’t played dnd before and wanna try it out <:flattered:1148158199292235849...
?new
exotic remnantBOT
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.
ember shore
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creatio...
Okk thxs
ember shore
Oh
lyric fjord
Hey guys so I've been meaning to get into dnd and I'd like to know what starter kit should I buy and on what discord server can I play
cobalt frigate
If you only want to remain as a player not as a Dungeon Master (DM) perhaps don't bother with the Starter Set. The free Basic Rules is everything you'll need to get started.
dire fossil
are ki points essentially just spell slots?
ornate kiln
no. They are used for a lot of different (non spells) things and come back on a short rest.
they do replace spell slots for monks who can cast spells but thats specific to subclasses
lyric crescent
@reef palm to move here and continue answering the question, when you make an attack with the weapon, you roll the associated damage die listed for the weapon and add the same modifier you used to make the attack to the damage
In your specific case of being the rapier, normally making a melee attack would use strength for the attack and damage but as I said in the other channel, that particular weapon has a weapon property called finesse that allows you to use your dexterity instead. Another weapon, like the longsword, that does not have that property would have to be a strength-based attack.
reef palm
I understand
lyric crescent
To be clear, you only roll the damage die if the attack hit the target. You don't bother rolling damage until you know that.
reef palm
I'm not quite a newcomer, just combat can be confusing
lyric crescent
Ah, fair.
Well then to potentially cut off one other avenue of confusion I have seen come up before: unlike weapons, spells do not add the relevant modifier to their damage unless they specify they do. So unlike using a rapier and adding your dexterity modifier to whatever damage you roll, when you attack with a fire bolt, it is only the 1d10 fire damage.
echo badger
hey, did dndbeyond just crash for everyone else too?
cobalt frigate
Yes, it's slow.
echo badger
ah, fantastic
reef palm
Ah, fair.
Well then to potentially cut off one other avenue of confusion I have...
I understand
unkempt needle
reef palm
now I have combat down
also making sure ranged attacks are at a disadvantage when youre right next to an enemy right
cobalt frigate
If you fire a range weapon next to an enemy next to you (5' away).
lyric crescent
If there is a hostile enemy that is not incapacitated within 5 ft of you, yes you will have disadvantage on any ranged attack you make at any target, not just that one.
echo kelp
But also don't necessarily worry about memorizing all the rules - at the end of the day this is a game and the point of a game is to have fun. The rules help everyone have a shared understanding of how things should work, but focus on fun, use the game mechanics to help with that, but don't feel beholden to them if it gets in the way of everyone at the table having fun.
cobalt frigate
A good DM should help you by reminding you the rules of combat.
round kernel
I have a question about race traits, online I read you only take 2, but i think dnd beyond implies you get all race traits. Which one is it?
cobalt frigate
What are you referring to specifically?
round kernel
for example, for the dwarf race: do i take all darkvision, dwarven resilience, and all the other traits?
Or do I only take 2?
cobalt frigate
You get whatever the base racial traits has.
But then you get additonal ones base on the sub-race (if there are any), such as hill and mountain dwarves.
round kernel
But then you get additonal ones base on the sub-race (if there are any), such as...
i see, thank you for clarifying
cobalt frigate
You don't choose what they are unless it specifically says so, such as ability skills (usually from a list).
cobalt frigate
I never played dnd before and want to get into it is any tips for a beginner
?new
exotic remnantBOT
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.
woeful sun
Thank you
rancid root
Hello, I am new to DnD and have no idea where to start, would any of you be so kind as to give me a few tips? All help will be much appreciated.
cobalt frigate
Hello, I am new to DnD and have no idea where to start, would any of you be so k...
Read the links above.
rancid root
Read the links above.
Thank you very much!
grave wave
@rancid root books, movies, and some online actual play will help inspire you and also broaden your D&D jargon and vocabulary. Lots of acronyms, abbreviations, and slang are slung about. Most of us assume that most people know what all the language and culture is about.
zealous linden
Can the storm wreck isle campaign be done with 1 dm 1 player reasonably
smoky adder
The book itself says this:
You can run Dragons of Stormwreck Isle for one to five players. If you have four or five friends ready to play with you, each person can take one of the characters provided above. Five players will find the encounters a little easier than four players will, but the adventure works fine as written for groups of four or five players.
If you have fewer than four players, you can have some players take on the role of two characters so the group has at least four characters. A player with two characters should treat one of them as their main character and the other as a sidekick, there to help out but probably not engaging in a lot of dialogue.
fervent badge
I want to DM a one shot with a few of my friends, I haven't DM'd ever and my friends are new as well, any suggestions on where to start and any basic One Shot templates I could use or are recommended?
echo kelp
Maybe check with fellow DMs in #dm-discussion
sleek carbon
Help. Please. Someone who knows how to do the basic shit please dm or message me.
cobalt frigate
Did you read the Basic Rules yet?
sleek carbon
Yes. I have the book in front of me. And it's not helping with the one specific thing I need help with.
hushed lava
Help. Please. Someone who knows how to do the basic shit please dm or message me...
what exactly do you mean by basic shit?
cobalt frigate
Ask your question here then. That's what this channel is for.
sleek carbon
Fair fair. The book, nor any online resources tells me how to roll stats and then upgrade to third level. The guy that was gonna help me in person got called in to work right when we got started. The campaign is tomorrow and I'm so lost.
He just kinda dumped two books on me and told me to figure it out lol.
timber canopy
rolling stats: you roll 4 six sided dice and take the biggest three
add those three numbers together
for instance
cobalt frigate
Everything you need to know is in the free Basic Rules.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#3DetermineAbilityScores
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#Beyond1stLevel
kindred gull
or just roll d20...
cobalt frigate
or just roll d20...
You're not helping but making things worse.
timber canopy
now take the biggest three, 3, 5, 6
add those together
sleek carbon
Okay. What about upgrading to 3rd level?
kindred gull
actually whenever I play my dm told me to roll d20 for stats
timber canopy
Okay. What about upgrading to 3rd level?
at third level for most classes you'll get a sublcass if you haven't already
kindred gull
So... Im just traumatized
sleek carbon
We will be getting one. I'm going full cleric in war domain.
cobalt frigate
Okay. What about upgrading to 3rd level?
sleek carbon
I didnt mean to get you in mistake
No I thought it was funny lol.
timber canopy
at 4th level you get an ability score improvement
sleek carbon
Okay thanks.
sleek carbon
at 4th level you get an ability score improvement
It's a short campaign that will end before 4th just to see if I mesh with the group.
timber canopy
oh alright cool
sleek carbon
Again, read this:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-ch...
Thank you.
sleek carbon
Again, read this:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-ch...
It left me more confused. It doesn't tell me how to or even if I increase a stat.
sleek carbon
oh alright cool
Any shot you wouldn't mind getting into a call and helping me out? Shouldn't take long once I know what I'm doing.
timber canopy
unfortunately I'm about to leave and I don't think I'd be very helpful... sorry 😅
sleek carbon
No it's fine. Thanks anyways.
cobalt frigate
It left me more confused. It doesn't tell me how to or even if I increase a stat...
ASI is class based. As mentioned earlier, your first ASI is at level 4.
cobalt frigate
Any shot you wouldn't mind getting into a call and helping me out? Shouldn't tak...
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbook Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
slow hawk
It left me more confused. It doesn't tell me how to or even if I increase a stat...
After you have rolled for six ability scores, you assign eacv numbers to an ability
Then pick your race and your class
Each race has a bonus to add to your score
Each class has opportunities to increase your ability scores at certain levels. These are called ASIs. Each class has a chart that will tell you when they gain ASIs
Each class has a table that describes what, if any new features you gain at each level
It seems like you have not determined your scores, race, and class yet, which is probably why you are not confused about how to level up
hexed swift
I’m new to dnd any way I can play in a group that accept newcomers
And also that plays online because I’m from another country probs
sleek carbon
After you have rolled for six ability scores, you assign eacv numbers to an abil...
Thanks for this advice. I did just that. I settled on gray orc as I'm playing cleric. And it's stat boosts are helpful there. Thanks to you and @cobalt frigate I figured it out. Thanks to you both.
harsh fjord
I’m new to dnd any way I can play in a group that accept newcomers
Not every game that’s friendly to new players advertises as such. You can always ask the person who posted the ad.
You can respond to ads in #looking-for-players or put an ad yourself in #750812887697588356 after following the instructions in #find-a-game.
dusty saffron
I was reading the basic rules and was wondering does weight and hight play a big roll in dnd?
harsh fjord
Weight is important if your DM uses encumbrance rules (aka how much you can carry). I’m not sure I’ve ever seen PC height matter in a game, if that’s what you mean.
dusty saffron
Also in the rules it goes over languages what’s the difference between language and script?
harsh fjord
Some languages have specialized scripts, but I’ve never seen a DM make an important distinction, though I suppose there could be an instance where you recognize the script but not the language. Seems like an edge case, though. I don’t memorize what language is tied to what script. That’s too granular for me, so it really depends on the DM’s style.
round kernel
As a bard, do I need the 2 "lodestone" to cast the cantrip "mending?" Or does he have something like component pouch/arcane focus that "creates" those negligible materials?
harsh fjord
Usually material components without a cost are handled by a component pouch or a spellcasting focus. Bards can use an instrument as a spellcasting focus, which eliminates the need to provide material components without an associated gold value (as described in the spell description).
round kernel
Usually material components without a cost are handled by a component pouch or a...
ohhh, I didn't know the requirement to negelct costless components was a spellcasting focus, thank you so much
deft sigil
ohhh, I didn't know the requirement to negelct costless components was a spellca...
unless a spell component has a cost and/or is consumed by the spell, you can use a focus or component pouch in place of those materials 🙂
topaz garnet
Yeah, material components come in two rulings
1: It says it must be worth at least X money, or it says it's consumed by the spell, or both. You can't replace this with a focus, you need the material component specified.
2: It doesn't say either of the above, like "a piece of wool." In that case, you can replace it with a focus as appropriate for your class.
dusty saffron
So me and a group of friends are playing DnD together for the first time is a bond optional? Or do they need one?
dusty saffron
Also what does inspiration exactly do? Is it up to the DM to decide? Like how does it benefit the players?
topaz garnet
So me and a group of friends are playing DnD together for the first time is a bo...
the four different personality trait categories aren't exhaustive but they can help set something up at least. Feel free to make your own character personality, make your own traits. It's your character, they act as you write them, but all you need to consider is making it fit into the game. So you don't have someone with no flaws, for example.
topaz garnet
Also what does inspiration exactly do? Is it up to the DM to decide? Like how do...
As written, Inspiration is for a DM to reward a player with if they do something particularly clever or stick to the roleplay of their character.
A player can spend that inspiration to get advantage on an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.
ivory nimbus
How do I start a DND campaign online
.
topaz garnet
There's a lot of ways that can happen, so I can't tell you a step by step but I can say how I ended up running my game online
ivory nimbus
Alright thank you
topaz garnet
In my case, I set up a discord server for my DND game, and advertised in this very server a few years ago. Some people were interested and asked about, I invited, eventually had a few filter out (had like a dozen or more, some filtered out due to scheduling conflicts, some just dropped out), and now I'm sitting on a party of 6 players in our second campaign.
I use my discord server for channels and voice chat, and I use Owlbear Rodeo as a simple workable virtual tabletop for the combat. I can also use owlbear rodeo for the map of the world I'm running the game in, for example.
The more important part is prep time with the players.
Prepare bits and pieces of where you're going to start, but I found I was able to prepare better when I had the player backstories to tinker the world with.
ivory nimbus
So like
Do I buy a d&d thing on the website
And put it into that software?
After I have people
topaz garnet
not quite like that
DNDBeyond is a digital toolset, so you can read the books and use the character builder or encounter builder with the things you have access to
Owlbear Rodeo is a separate thing. It's just tokens on a board essentially. I use it for combats as, if I want to have a battle map, I'd need a virtual table top since my group is online.
topaz garnet
The basic rules are free, however.
ivory nimbus
Don't you need a story thing?
topaz garnet
Yeah. Lost Mine of Phandelver is free on DNDBeyond though, so you can run that.
slow hawk
Don't you need a story thing?
There are books and other materials that provide pre-written adventures, or pre-written settings that are tools DMs can use to help run a campaign
You can also write everything yourself, its just time and effort
topaz garnet
As a DM you'll have at least these two major things. The world, and what's going on in the world.
so, as a DM, you simply have the world and people in it react to the player's actions, and let the player react to the world.
slow hawk
Does the story correlate to the map
Some campaigns use official settings
Some make their own
ivory nimbus
I'd assume official would be easier
slow hawk
To the extent there is existing material and tools to draw on, yes
There are tons of books or guides from third party publishers, of varying quality and depth.
As you can imagine, a popular game has a large marketplate for people to participate in
Some conpanies make expansive sets that include books, maps, reference materials, minis, etc
Some just make parts of it
If you can imagine it, it probably exists
ivory nimbus
I'm sorry if I'm asking for a lot but could I have a step by step kinda thing on setting it up
slow hawk
You should review the basic rules yourself to learn how to play
Them visit #dm-discussion for help on running a campaign
ivory nimbus
Okay thanks
round kernel
should i keep track of weight of the items? I see some starter items include a backpack, is there a limited amount of items/weight someone can hold?
fleet field
its up to your dm if they use weight rules
round kernel
its up to your dm if they use weight rules
I see, thank you
fleet field
by default you can carry 15 x strength score
so with 20 strength you could carry 300 pounds
honest kestrel
So, is warlock a difficult class to start experiencing dnd with?
harsh fjord
I've been playing for going on three years and still haven't tried warlock. The invocations give a lot of options for customizing, but I get intimidated by choices that stick like that.
clear oxide
So I have been wanting to play this game for YEARS and today is the day I muster up the balls to play it,
Here is to hoping I get to play soon
round kernel
I'm having trouble understanding how disengage and opportunity attack works. Do my players need to declare disengage before avoiding the opportunity attack? Or is there something I'm missing?
harsh fjord
You use Disengage before moving to avoid any opportunity attacks.
smoky adder
If you move away from a hostile creature, you risk getting hit by an opportunity attack. Taking the Disengage action lets you move without that risk.
slow hawk
Two different things:
Opportunity attack rule is that an enemy may use its reaction to make a melee attack on you if you are next to it and leave its range
Disengage is an Action, like Attack, Cast a Spell, Dodge, etc. you need to announce you are doing it. When you disengage, the enemy does not get an opportunity attack. The tradeoff is you have used your Action
Certain classes specifically get a feature to use Disengage as a bonus action
smoky adder
Certain races, too.
zealous linden
For a new dm what's better having a physical starter set campaign like storm wreck isle or dnd beyond version. What exactly is the difference gameplay and interacting wise aside from me reading character scripts off a pc rather than a printed paper
smoky adder
The content of the book is the same either way, so it’s mostly just down to personal preference.
You can check out the free Basic Rules if you want a general idea of how the books work there.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
zealous linden
Is it easier to interact with the book or online version of the campaign like I use dnd beyond for making characters
Are there resources for a digital map to use instead like irl so basically were playing g tabletop but we are doing it via dnd beyond for 9ur characters and just have our phones out as our character sheets
slow hawk
Is it easier to interact with the book or online version of the campaign like I ...
That is more handy for you is up to…you
Some prefer the tactile feel of a book
Space limited? A tablet fits easily
It depends on your situation
autumn aurora
does anyone have any tips for roleplaying?
i often feel like my own personality is rubbing off on my characters
smoky adder
In fairness, it’s not like that’s wrong. 😅
But there’s an article here with some good advice:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1463-how-to-get-better-at-roleplaying-in-d-d
autumn aurora
alright thanks!
tacit acorn
does anyone have any kind of advice when it comes to DMing for the first time? Also, I hope I'm not putting this out into the wrong channel. If I am, I'll glady correct that mistake 🙂
thin rampart
does anyone have any kind of advice when it comes to DMing for the first time? A...
How to be a Good DM - Running Your First Game - DM Tips
Oh sorry
thin rampart
does anyone have any kind of advice when it comes to DMing for the first time? A...
There ya go
tacit acorn
Thanks! How long have you been a DM for, if you don't mind me asking?
tacit acorn
Haha, fair enough, I was just wondering if you had any advice that isn't really touched on in the video
thin rampart
How well do u know the players
tacit acorn
Quite well, and they're just as inexperienced as me if it counts for anything
I'd imagine DMing for total strangers as a newbie would be especially challenging
thin rampart
Because try a base is around their character
livid prairie
I will never bring myself to dm I just can’t
thin rampart
It can be a bit hard
fresh peak
Personally I've DMd a few games for non-DnD games (mostly deck quest), but idk about DMing for dnd
thin rampart
But it's mostly just goofing around
fresh peak
Feels a bit weird doing it consistently
tacit acorn
It feels pretty overwhelming, especially considering I don't have a massive amount of experience playing dnd in general
thin rampart
I just noticed we are all new
fresh peak
Yeah lol. I just joined
tacit acorn
That's neat! I only had the idea to look to discord groups for DM and DND advice today, lol
thin rampart
@tacit acorn @fresh peak @livid prairie what if I made a dnd server for all of us?
winter plover
Can I hop along
thin rampart
We could all play and learn together?
fresh peak
I joined to ask a question on something. Since I'm doing water deep dragon heist with some friends, and I got myself a tavern! Irl I'm the one reading up on all the rules and everything lol
thin rampart
Sure why not
fresh peak
We could all play and learn together?
Already in a campaign actually
thin rampart
I'll make a server
fresh peak
Das y I'm here. But I'd like to join server anyways
tacit acorn
I wouldn't mind that! I will say, I am based in Australia, so scheduling actual sessions might be tough if you guys are in the US
But i'd be happy to join
fresh peak
US over here. Already got a game set up with some IRL friends
thin rampart
Make a server then
fresh peak
Oh wait yeah. What I was here to ask.
winter plover
Yh I'm England but I can make it work
thin rampart
US over here. Already got a game set up with some IRL friends
U can be in more than 1
thin rampart
Yh I'm England but I can make it work
We can make time
tacit acorn
At the very least, we could join it and figure out if/when we play later, right?
thin rampart
Maybe
fresh peak
Since I'm running a tavern in the game I'm in rn. I'm thinking of trying to set up some free extra security by setting up some sort of creature or construct to use for protecting the tavern. Anyone known how I could do that? Or should I ask in the other chat
thin rampart
Hire guards
fresh peak
U can be in more than 1
Scheduling a game with just 1 going on at once is already hell lol. I've got school with all honors classes.
It is NOT fun
thin rampart
Well same
tacit acorn
So your character is running the tavern in-game?
fresh peak
Hire guards
Yeah. I'm using dornan's guide to tavernkeeping, and that's pretty much what you normally do for getting extra security for a week
It costs quite a bit tho. So I'm trying to think of something so it's free and even more secure
thin rampart
Hmm can be tricky
fresh peak
Thought of maybe something like golems, but they're muuuch higher level
winter plover
Yh I'm brand new tbh but I have made 4 characters on dnd beyond
tacit acorn
does your class have access to magic? summoning some kind of help could work
fresh peak
Yh I'm brand new tbh but I have made 4 characters on dnd beyond
I got only 1 I'm using rn. A warforged (unique. It's actually like a nanobot swarm using a metal body as a host. Don't question it) paladin.
thin rampart
Cool
tacit acorn
considering you wanna do it for free, you don't exactly have many options
winter plover
I've got a d4agonborn Barbarian
fresh peak
considering you wanna do it for free, you don't exactly have many options
I mean, I have a few ideas for spells. I could do Summoning spell + Binding Circle
- planar bind
Like I said, some Golems
But I'm trying to come up with ideas is the thing
tacit acorn
summoning some kind of help seems like your best bet
or animating the dead?
as a paladin, I'm not sure if you'd have access to the spells, but it's an option
cedar talon
hey can canyone tell me how to determine how many spells a character can learn?
cobalt frigate
Yes, look at the class.
It will say under the Spellcasting class feature the number of spells known.
cedar talon
oh ok thanks
nimble mason
How do I make a character
cobalt frigate
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
nimble mason
cobalt frigate
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exotic remnantBOT
nimble mason
I didn’t know that bird did that my bad
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.
tacit acorn
How do I make a character
There are plenty of videos online that provide a full explanation of the character creation process, and character sheets can be found super easily online as well! If you wanna do it yourself, referring to the Players Handbook's your best bet (also available online). If not, I believe DND Beyond has a character creation tool. Make sure to read through the basic rules first if you haven't though 😄
cedar talon
How many cantrips can a character have? if its according to their level doesn anyone have a sheet or photo?
cobalt frigate
It's according to their class level.
thin rampart
How many cantrips can a character have? if its according to their level doesn an...
Most of the time 4
But yeah class lvl
cobalt frigate
How many cantrips can a character have? if its according to their level doesn an...
Basic Rules PDF
https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Basic Rules on D&D Beyond
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
thin rampart
Ok
tacit vortex
Hello
woven vigil
Help here! Wondering about exactly how the heck warlock spell slots work? As far as im aware these spells slots are entirely separate from regular spell slots but they can also are variable at what level they can be cast at? What determines what level a warlock could cast spells at without the multiclass? If, say a paladin were to take a two level dip into warlock, can they then use the warlock spell slots as 5th level spell slots?
tacit vortex
How do stats work in this game? I wanted to create a half-elf paladin
wild onyx
Help here! Wondering about exactly how the heck warlock spell slots work? As far...
It looks like you can only use the warlock spell slots for warlock spells, and the level they come out at is based on your level on the warlock progression chart. Maybe try the #dnd-rules channel to be certain?
fleet field
How do stats work in this game? I wanted to create a half-elf paladin
The basic rules cover how to determine stats during character creation
fleet field
Help here! Wondering about exactly how the heck warlock spell slots work? As far...
All the spell slots are of the max level
Which is shown in the class table
cobalt frigate
How do stats work in this game? I wanted to create a half-elf paladin
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet? It's covered in the first chapter.
wild onyx
All the spell slots are of the max level
How does that interact with the spell slots from being a paladin?
tacit vortex
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet? It's covered in the first chapter.
Looking for it rn ik i red it a while back
wild onyx
?new
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fleet field
How does that interact with the spell slots from being a paladin?
They’re seperate but can be used for the same spells
wild onyx
Can we take this to another channel? I want to understand it but it's not really newcomer material.
fleet field
It kinda is
wild onyx
OK, cool! Say we have a level 9 paladin with 2 levels in warlock. What's their spell slot arrangement?
fleet field
Level 9 Paladin spell slots + level 2 warlock spell slots
wild onyx
Can you cast paladin spells using the warlock slots?
wild onyx
And would that mean casting them at your warlock power level, or would they still be at the higher paladin level?
fleet field
If you cast them with the warlock spell slots, they are upcast to the warlock slot level
So the warlock spell slots act as level 1 spell slots in this example
wild onyx
Gotcha, so they're interchangeable for type, but they still keep their individual power levels. That's great, thanks!
fleet field
Yeah
woven vigil
And vice versa
Thank you 👍
lyric fjord
Hey all, I'm gunna be looking at the basics in a bit (I kinda know em but I mean properly read through em, like I did for pathfinder.) I've never played a DND game but would really love to. My only issue is timing and actyfinding a group. Anyway, I'll get to that when I get to that my actual question is, if you're a wizard or mage basically a magic person, I'm guessing you have predefined skills/abilities you can use. If however, while exploring you wanted to control flow of water, crumble rocks to make a bridge, is that something you can just do(with a roll ofc) Is it Dam's choice? Does it depend what kind of magic you use?
tacit acorn
Hey all, I'm gunna be looking at the basics in a bit (I kinda know em but I mean...
I believe you'll need to use certain spells creatively to achieve those goals. The DMs I've played with allow flexibility when it comes to using spells for different purposes, so it really depends on who's running your game. For example, trying to use telekinesis to manipulate rocks in order to make a bridge, etc. Others can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly certain that's the gist of it
I hope that helps!
lyric fjord
Alright rha k you that makes sense! I figured it'd be something like that. That certainly does help thank you 🙂
kindred gull
Can you tame dragon in dnd?
echo kelp
Can you tame dragon in dnd?
Ask your Dungeon Master - it may be possible or it may be improbable. Or just not make sense for the type of D&D game they're running.
wild onyx
Aren't most dragons intelligent creatures?
ornate kiln
dragons are people, so "tame" is categorically the wrong word to use
gritty berry
As a destined Hexblade Warlock, how would you allocate those stats: 15, 14, 14, 13, 9, 7? Won't be dubbing in multiclassing.
ornate kiln
As a destined Hexblade Warlock, how would you allocate those stats: 15, 14, 14, ...
this is a better question for #character-discussion
gritty berry
Okay, thank you
restive hearth
Hello, I'm a begginer in DnD and I have a question. How does time work in DnD? For example, I know that a long rest takes 8 hours, but how much is that in real time?
turbid ridge
Hello, I'm a begginer in DnD and I have a question. How does time work in DnD? F...
Mere seconds in real time
zinc nebula
For DND beyond, if you delete a character, does it free up your six character slots?
topaz garnet
Only really White dragons really come close to 'tame' but it's more about them being simple creatures, they don't necessarily plot or scheme, they just kill, freeze, take, and keep.
Then the Githyanki ride Red dragons...
topaz garnet
For DND beyond, if you delete a character, does it free up your six character sl...
Yes it does
zinc nebula
Ok thank you. I was worried about the 6 character limit
zenith fjord
Hi everyone! I just made my first character and was wondering if anyone would be willing to look it over. If you can I’ll dm you the sheet. Thanks!
zinc nebula
Hi everyone! I just made my first character and was wondering if anyone would be...
I'd be down for that
zenith fjord
I'd be down for that
Ok I sent it
reef gulch
Should I check every looking for players post or is there like a time/time of week I should pay more attention during ?
dapper gulch
Check it as you’re able.
wild onyx
Should I check every looking for players post or is there like a time/time of we...
I think it's possible to put a post up to advertise yourself. If you know when you can be free to play, maybe try that?
reef gulch
I remember trying that ages ago but all the different things it asked me confused me too much
wild onyx
Look at someone else's post, and try to copy that with your details.
lyric fjord
I remember trying that ages ago but all the different things it asked me confuse...
It gives you an overview of what each option means as you fill it out 🙂
hushed lava
Hi everyone! I just made my first character and was wondering if anyone would be...
sure
gritty skiff
Hey guys, bery new to D+D. Picked up BG3 and it really made me want to try out a campaign. Is there any way I can start one from here, or another discord server? any recommendations or advice? Thanks!
tacit acorn
Hey guys, bery new to D+D. Picked up BG3 and it really made me want to try out a...
check out the #find-a-game channel! That should be able to help you
crystal basalt
Hey
heady estuary
Yoo
rose temple
Hello, would people be interested in a newbie DM?
gritty skiff
Hello, would people be interested in a newbie DM?
I'm a newbie myself, just made my first character. I'm down!
smoky adder
Hello, would people be interested in a newbie DM?
You can post an invite in #looking-for-players and see. (There’s instructions in #find-a-game.)
dapper dove
when levelling up, is it more common to use the average of the hit point die or actually roll it?
rules say you can do either, not sure what to do with my son (I'm DMing our first runthrough of the game)
honest kestrel
any general tips for a newbie that isnt like written in the hndbook and stuff? (tips on warlock class is even more appriciated)
fallen surge
any general tips for a newbie that isnt like written in the hndbook and stuff? (...
Here are some general tips:
- make sure your character wants to be an adventurer, and wants to be part of a group. “Lone wolf” type characters are super popular among beginners, but don’t really work great in game. This is a cooperative team game after all
- “Flavor is free.” As long as you don’t change the mechanics of something, you can reflavor into whatever you want. For example, the spell burning hands is a come in front of you that deals fire damage. So, while the spell description says it releases a literal spout of fire in front of you, you could reflavor it to be scalding steam, or a monk punches the air to vibrate the air molecules to super heat them, or anything like that. So long as the damage amount, damage type, and area of effect stays the same, you can make it look and feel whatever you want.
- taking notes as a player is generally a good idea to help you remember plot points, or NPC names, and that kinda thing.
dapper dove
I have a question about short rests/long rests and adventuring; I'm not really sure how they should be used. like, should I be having my son's character do a long rest at the end of every 'day' in roleplaying?
and if a scenario finishes with them at an inn or whatever, can I just give them all their hit dice back by saying they stayed at the inn for a week which is like 7 long rests? does it work like that?
and if I DO do that, do I then need to include the lifestyle expenses stuff?
fallen surge
Long and short rests are the player’s decision to make, not the dm. The player tells the DM “I’d like to take a long rest” and then they go to bed for the day. If the player wants to stay at the inn for 7 days, they can, though that might be a boring adventure lol.
dapper dove
But it wouldn’t really be the adventure, right?
fallen surge
That was a joke
dapper dove
Like we’d just say ‘they stay for a week’, and then I’d run their next adventure? The game isn’t actually in real-time, right?
Sorry; I got it was a joke, but then I’m not sure. Like I can’t tell how other players are doing it.
fallen surge
The game is not run in real time, correct. If they want fo stay a wolf week, you can fast forward through it
One session does not equal one day in game
dapper dove
Yeh okay fine. So in one sense any time I start a new adventure, they’ll be starting with full hit dice? Unless I specifically interrupt their long rest on purpose with some adventure element?