#dnd-newcomers

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fleet field
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?tag new class

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Class

Your class is the primary definition of what your character can do and gives you a variety of special features, such as a fighter’s mastery of weapons and armor, and a wizard’s spells. This article provides a quick breakdown of each available class and can help guide your choice.

A subclass provides further specialization within each class. Each class also lets you choose a subclass, which provides unique features and further specialization within the class. This choice happens between 1st and 3rd level, depending on the class.

drowsy turret
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I meant in general, I know cleric gets stuff at level 1 and I think warlock at level 1 or 2

fleet field
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Warlock, sorcerer, and cleric are level 1

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Wizard and Druid are level 2

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Everything else is level 3

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That’s nearly half the classes that aren’t at level 3

crimson bloom
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yeah I just wanna know how to do this specific subclass lmao

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cuz the campaign im gonna be playing in we start at level 3

smoky adder
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Once you’re a 3rd-level fighter, you’d choose it for your Martial Archetype.

crimson bloom
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ooooh

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wait is it homebrew

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or smth

drowsy turret
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no

smoky adder
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No, Eldritch Knight is from the Player’s Handbook.

crimson bloom
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cuz I’m making my character sheet on dnd beyond and I only had one option

drowsy turret
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It isn't free

crimson bloom
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do I have to pay for it or smth

drowsy turret
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yeah

crimson bloom
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aw man

smoky adder
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The Basic Rules (the free stuff) include one subclass for each class.

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For Fighters, that’s Champion.

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You can buy just the subclass by itself, though.

drowsy turret
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It probably costs a 2 or 3 dollars to get it

smoky adder
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Or you can get the PHB on sale for 40% off this weekend.

crimson bloom
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my friend has a non free account or whatever so I’ll ask him

drowsy turret
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I remember when my friend had a top tier subscription and all the content and just let us join a campaign and run wild with characters

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well character creation

smoky adder
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Yeah, if (a) someone in your group already bought the subclass, and (b) someone in your group has a Master Tier subscription and enables Content Sharing for your campaign, then you’d get access to that subclass as well.

burnt sun
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yo how can I j

smoky adder
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j…oin a game? #find-a-game can point you in the right direction.

burnt sun
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yes sry

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and thank you

crimson bloom
burnt sun
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real

winged berry
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Hello there! I just joined, and I was wondering if there are any tips from people who have previously joined could provide me on what this community usually does here??

crimson bloom
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discuss

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play

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that’s rlly it

winged berry
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Okee dokie thank you

lyric fjord
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hi
i started a game of Dungeons and Dragons at a hospital once
i'm trying to find a game
i only have played a paladin and wizard
i'm a young wizard

crimson bloom
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what are you asking for

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if you’re asking for a game to play in then go to #find-a-game

lyric fjord
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i'm not asking for anything

i have my dark green hooded cloak
my black sweatpants
my walking stick
my green and white deck of magic cards

i'll look in #find-a-game

just looking to try playing, i've only DM'd and played a paladin and wizard

crimson bloom
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yeah, you’re asking for a game to play lmao

topaz crater
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I just joined and I've only ever played as a character in dnd. If anyone can or wants to can someone teach me how to be a DM?

fleet field
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?tag new dm

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dynoError No tag dm found in category new.

cobalt frigate
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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

cobalt frigate
topaz crater
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Thank you

mighty gyro
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I'm planning on playing an artificer but I'm confused as to some of the infusion rulings.

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Like on the replicate magic item can i replicate a spellwrough find familiar, make the familiar, then replicate another spellwrough tattoo using the same infusion??

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and have the other infusion slots for lets say, mind sharpener, repeating shot, and enhance armour?

fleet field
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You can only replicate the listed items

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Once it’s replicated it acts as normal

mighty gyro
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but how many times can i replicate that item?

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like can i replicate the spellwrought tattoo use it then replicate another spellwrought tattoo within the same day?

cobalt frigate
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You cannot replicate a spellwrought tattoo because it's not on the list of magic items you can replicate.

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The number of infusions is based on your artificer level.

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A 2nd level artificer can have 2 infusions and could have two Replicate Magic Item infusions as a result.

hearty prism
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Y it says failed spell action

prisma coral
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Hi guys

dapper dove
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Hi all. Is anyone able to give me a fairly detailed breakdown of the differences between the player handbook and the Young Adventurers Guide? (Ideally a random snapshot page of each would be great so I can get a sense of how ‘wall of text’y they are?

prisma coral
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i've never played DnD before, but very much like to
can someone help with that ?

dapper dove
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Just getting into D&D and my son is super keen too. Trying to work out what to get him for his birthday.

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He’s 7 years old but a PROLIFIC reader, he basically taught himself to read. He’s read all of Harry Potter twice and has nearly finished his third run, so no issues with the actual reading level. Just want to make sure it’s interesting.

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And he loves a good reference book like his Pokémon encyclopaedia. Is it worth bothering with Young Adventurers or should I just get him a PHB?

cobalt frigate
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

cobalt frigate
dapper dove
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Yeh I’ve read the basic rules online and have a sense of what’s in that; it’s the YAG I’m interested in seeing.

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Thanks that’s a helpful link!

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I suspect I’m just gonna go with the PHB as I think he can handle it, and then we have 1 in the family (and I can get the DMG for MY birthday then). But want to check first to make sure it’s the right choice.

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules has most of what you need to start playing.

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The PHB has more playable races and sub-classes.

dapper dove
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Yeh reading through that link on YAG, I don’t think he needs those. I think it’s the PHB he wants.

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We’ve played First Blush (a pay-what-you-want duet game on dmsguild) together already and he loved it. I think he’s ready for full D&D, not Simple D&D.

cobalt frigate
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There's also the OSR (Old School Revival) that is based on the Basic/Expert ruleset of the 1980s. The rules are much more simpler than 5E. (Basic/Expert were created to be an "introduction" ruleset to the more complex Advanced D&D (AD&D) ruleset).

lyric fjord
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hello. I am new to D&D. I have read through the rules and getting started guide but I am a bit stuck on creating my character. on the description page in the notes, are those notes for during the campaign or is it something i come up with now. and under staring equipment my barbarian only starts with common clothes, would i add like hide Armor and remove the amount of gold from my starting gold ?

fresh fable
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Ask your DM but you should be fine to get the armour. What are your stats as your unarmoured defence should be roughly the same as hide armour

lyric fjord
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so unarmoured my armor class is 12 and the hide armor class is 12+ dex modifier. so it is almost the same

viral pelican
# lyric fjord hello. I am new to D&D. I have read through the rules and getting started guide ...

For starting equipment there are two main options: starting gear, and starting gold. Under starting gold, you get a set amount and can buy what you want. Under starting equipment, your class choice will provide you with a set of appropriate gear, equivalent to the gold value.

If you have assigned your stats sensibly, your unarmored defense (10 + dex + con) is likely to be around 13-15. Generally a barb wants high str and con, and middling dex. Hide armour being 12+dex (and assuming your dex isn't inappropriately high) means it could be on par with unarmored, and thus kind of a waste of gold.

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This is partly why the barbarians standard starting gear doesn't include armour: a lot of starting armour is only going to be around as good as their class feature.

lyric fjord
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ok that makes alot of sense. thank you .

faint gyro
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Yo Im a lot newer than I thought it seems, Im trynna make a character but I have a lotta confusions with their abilities, can someone help me out?

lyric fjord
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hi

topaz garnet
faint gyro
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what's a constitution modifier? I'm trynna make a bloodhunter character and constitution modifier thing and DC and hemocraft save DC are confusing me a little, it also says I get an "advantage" on survival checks to track fey, fiends or undead and I don't understand what it means by advantage

edgy onyx
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Advantage is when you roll two d20s instead of just one, and you pick the higher result of the two (So basiclaly you're more likely to get a good roll)

Modifiers for your abilities (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, etc.) are based on your scores in those abilities, so for example a constitution score of 14 would make your constitution modifier a +2

topaz garnet
# faint gyro what's a constitution modifier? I'm trynna make a bloodhunter character and cons...

So, your Constitution ability score is a representation of how tough your character generally is. So a higher score means a higher modifier, which means you get more HP, resist poisons, cold, and similar effects a little easier.

The Blood Hunter class, I will notify you, is a third-party homebrew by Matt Mercer (the guy who does Critical Role, and made the Exandria setting, which Explorer's Guide to Wildemount (an official book!) is set in).
As a blood hunter, your Hemocraft save DC is based off of either your Intelligence or Wisdom. You pick it in the character builder, there'll be a dropdown in Hunter's Bane i believe.

And advantage is what Saragon just said.

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I recommend you read through the basic rules more thoroughly. Most things can be answered just by the basic rules, but specific questions to get further clarification are always welcomed. Just that usually, broader questions get redirected with a "read the basic rules" as a 'sign tap' thing.

oak steeple
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Can I share my characters pdf to someone or a pic of my character to see if is good

dapper gulch
short aurora
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Hello! Im Gordobus (i speak spanish)
Im really interesed in DnD
But idk how to play
I only know the DM create the story and the players have to decide with the 20 sides dice
But idk nothing about the rules, combat, characters, etc.

Can someone help me please?

drowsy turret
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?new

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
short aurora
short aurora
tulip viper
tulip viper
lyric fjord
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I don't know anything about DND but I want to play it can you guys help me out

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful starter links a few messages up.

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But if you have any specific questions, ask away!

ionic cloak
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Hello, I am completely new to DND and would like to start playing. I have made a character but unsure if stats are ok? I would really like to join an online game/group

worldly olive
crimson bloom
hot osprey
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If you multiclass... do you take that class's hitdie on level up?

crimson bloom
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don’t quote me on that tho

smoky adder
smoky adder
true orbit
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Greet. Am a guy who wants to get into DnD/Pathfinder stuffs and since locally the options are limited I wanted to try it out online. My only experience with DnD is playing Baldurs Gate 3 (on 2nd playthrough now) and I absolutely love it.

I'm still in the process of translating one of my OCs into a DnD character, but once I'm done I'd be looking for a group likely with a typical fantasy setting so I can get the feel of roleplaying live and such.

smoky adder
smoky adder
hot osprey
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Also when a spell is "at higher levels" is that spell level or character level?

true orbit
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character and spell levels are seperate

hot osprey
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So when looking at a spell and at the bottom where it says "At Higher Levels...." it means the spell slot level?

somber haven
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Yo yo yo

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I’ve been doing a solo worldbuilding thing and sometimes dm for my friends but I’ve never been a player

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How do u find online groups to play with?

faint gyro
fresh fable
faint gyro
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Does every character start with spell slots and stuff? or are all their abilities and "moves" called different things?

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Like I know the sorcerer uses spells but what does the Monk for example, get in terms of "moves"?

fresh fable
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Monk gets melee attacks at lvl1

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Not move just weapon attacks and unarmed strikes

faint gyro
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oh ok does Monk get anything else going forward?

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Or is it just basic attacks for the rest of the run?

fresh fable
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They get ki points to use for abilities depending on subclass

oak steeple
weary basin
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I am looking to join a campain

wraith mulch
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What are some apps or websites I could use for dice and stuff (Other than D&D Beyond)

fresh fable
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Stuff? There are plenty of online dice rollers but if your after dnd content your limited to dndbeyond or purchasing on roll20

wraith mulch
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Like, what I mean by stuff is like for stat noting or character logging aside from D&D Beyond

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I don't have any dice irl right now so I need like, a website for it

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Or an app

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Sorry I'm like, extremely new to D&D 😭🙏

wild onyx
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Roll20 or some other virtual tabletop. Grab the Beyond20 extension too.

wraith mulch
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Alright thank you

faint gyro
fresh fable
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Free basic rules are linked in the pins of This channel

faint gyro
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thx

regal relic
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What's happening folks? Just found out this discord was a thing. Glad to meet you all. therio6Rank1

echo kelp
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welcome!

steep yoke
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Hello clans and families, I am attempting to learn how to DM for my children. My kids are getting old enough to begin playing. The hurdle is I do not have any supplies or direction beyond what I read online as of now. I have ordered dice for us all in a kit with bags and rolling pad. I downloaded the free items on “d&dbeyond” but have not purchased books or apps beyond DDB. What would you suggest to start with to get the kids going quickly and having fun. We can always restart after a campaign and they understand more. I HAVE NOT PLAYED IN 35 YEARS… Help me get up and running with simplicity if it exists, please. I don’t want to buy things that I don’t need to start, I will buy what ever I need, just don’t want extra “stuff” I won’t be ready for, confusing me. 😁🥰🙏🏽

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Hello Riot!

harsh fjord
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Have you checked the info in this channel’s pins?

carmine nymph
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How old are they? Monster Hunters: Heroes of Hesiod is for younger kids 6 and up.

bronze ingot
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How hard is being a DM? How many hours of preparation do I need for a simple level 1 oneshot homebrew. Is it easier or harder than you'd expect?

harsh fjord
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I think it’s easier in some ways, harder in others, but on the whole, it’s not as difficult as most folks imagine it to be.

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Writing your own one-shot is a lot of time, potentially, so I might recommend not doing that and just running a pre-written.

echo kelp
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Prep time can range from 4-6 hours per session to just 1 hour - depends on how comfortable you are with improvising and working more with high-level notes rather than detailed planned scene notes.

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Which is why yeah, we recommend new DMs start with a prewritten adventure as a lot of that prep work has been done for you.

bronze ingot
harsh fjord
bronze ingot
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Where do you find the prewritten adventures?

harsh fjord
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DMsGuild has tons, for free and pay-what-you-want.

echo kelp
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Also Lost Mines of Phandelvar is free on DnDBeyond

bronze ingot
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Are these "official" ones?

echo kelp
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Phandelvar - thats a pretty good one for new players and DMs and is an official published adventure

harsh fjord
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Lost Mine is official. There are official adventures on DMsGuild but also ones by individual creators on there.

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But there’s lots of great third-party stuff, so don’t feel like it needs to be official to be good.

smoky adder
bronze ingot
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How long is lost mine?

smoky adder
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(They’re on sale this weekend, too.)

smoky adder
harsh fjord
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Lost Mine is estimated at around 30 hours of gameplay, but could easily be more or less.

bronze ingot
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Any "official" one-shots? Like compleable in one day?

smoky adder
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There’s also an updated version that just released which expands on Lost Mine, covering levels 1-9 instead.

harsh fjord
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Do you want to buy a one-shot itself or a book? A few of the published books are just compilations of short adventures.

bronze ingot
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*shot

harsh fjord
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And you’re set on it being an official product?

bronze ingot
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Kinda, else I wanna make a homebrew. My brain hates "unofficial" content, so I would prefer that.

harsh fjord
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You can check out Candlekeep Mysteries or Journeys through the Radiant Citadel. They’re official anthologies of one-shot adventures.

bronze ingot
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Okay, thanks a lot!

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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Can any one explain inspiration to me? I have a half Sunset looking symbol on there

cobalt frigate
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Inspiration is something that the DM awards to players they think deserve it for various reasons, such as good roleplaying. You can only have one inspiration at a time and all inspiration are gone after a long rest.

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If you have inspiration, you can expend it when you make an attack roll, saving throw, or ability check. Spending your inspiration gives you advantage on that roll.

fierce coyote
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Heya, complete newbie here
any idea where its best to start? (im already reading some books about dnd)

cobalt frigate
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
mossy python
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Will people accept a campaign with me if I know absolutely nothing about dnd besides very very basics ?

cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

fierce coyote
mossy python
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Thanks

cobalt frigate
proven quail
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hello im new to dnd and im just wondering if anyone has tips on character creation i made a first character and i’m not 100% sure if its good or if i did the information right (i used the dnd beyond character creator)

slow hawk
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?new

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

bright kestrel
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Yo, last time I played dnd was for an April fools day prank. If anyone is fine with a newcomer I'm down to play.

echo kelp
loud snow
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Hello, i am not exactly new to D&D as i grew up with my father playing it pretty much my whole life and i have played it before, though that was several years ago. I'm thinking about creating a druid character but have never played one, well except for in World of Warcraft. I was wondering if anyone might have any tips that may prove useful. I am new here and rather shy, but as such i have not quite been able to find my way around here as of yet.

sly mauve
bright kestrel
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What's roll 20?

echo kelp
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You roll a 20-sided dice

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Oh wait Roll20 is an online Virtual Tabletop (VTT)

bright kestrel
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Thanks

drowsy turret
round kernel
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what does it mean when something says "take 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage?"

frigid helm
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7 is the average damage of 2d6.

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It's there if DM's prefer to use average damage for ease/speed and to stop the swing of dice in combat.

round kernel
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i see thank you

frigid helm
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np.

serene oasis
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hi! im very new to dnd, im trying to help set up a campaign for myself and some friends based off of an annual art event! we've got all our players, but our dm has been unresponsive for the last month, and im looking to find a new one. where would i go to look for a new one in this server?

cobalt frigate
echo kelp
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(make sure to read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels here)

serene oasis
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thank you!! i just filled one out n posted it :]]

lime elk
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Hello guys pretty new any tips on dm?

echo kelp
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Well this channel is more for helping new to D&D folks figure out the rules and mechanics.
If you're wanting to be a Dungeon Master, I'd recommend checking out #dm-discussion and pick the minds of other DMs.

fierce jungle
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Hi

smoky adder
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Welcome!

topaz garnet
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So they can expect on average a bandit's scimitar to do ~4 damage

timber pawn
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Hey all, newb question. I am building a gnome character. The PHB says gnomes get +2 to their Int. But if I choose the Rock Gnome subrace do I ALSO get the +1 Con or is that INSTEAD of the +2 INT ?

drowsy turret
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+1 as well

tacit acorn
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you get both traits

drowsy turret
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All gnomes get +2 int

timber pawn
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Groovy, TY 🙂

drowsy turret
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subraces get a different bonus on top

tacit acorn
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"Some races have subraces. Members of a subrace
have the traits of the parent race in addition to the
traits specified for their subrace"

sly egret
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Hi everyone

drowsy turret
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hi

sly egret
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I am familar with some parts of DnD but I never got to actually play it

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

sly egret
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Aside from that, how is everyone doing?

drowsy turret
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I'm okay, how about yourself?

sly egret
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I just got off from work so I'm doing good

sly egret
drowsy turret
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?new

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

sly egret
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ty I'll get to that

heavy hearth
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hello

drowsy turret
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hi

heavy hearth
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outside reading the basic rules, is there anything i should be doing?

drowsy turret
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Depends

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if you have a dm, then discussing with them what you can do with your character and planning a backstory.

heavy hearth
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i came here to find people to play with, is this a right place?

drowsy turret
heavy hearth
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thank you.

drowsy turret
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no problem

lone fossil
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I have played D&D once and I liked it but it was just not the right people. I was completely new to it then. I wanna learn more because it was fun still

drowsy turret
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?new

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
lyric fjord
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This is probably a dumb question but can you play D&D solo?

timber canopy
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hmm

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I mean you can certainly try but it definitely won't be the same experience

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it would be really hard to figure it out

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but I'm sure it's possible

lyric fjord
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ya I figured it wasn't very likely, but I live on an island with a small population and its hard to find other to play with

timber canopy
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ah

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well you could try playing online

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I'm in an online campaign and it's pretty easy to play over a voice call or something similar

echo kelp
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There are homebrew tools out there to make a solo D&D experience but yes, D&D is designed around a party of 4-6 players and 1 Dungeon Master.

hexed swan
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Hello all. I'm new to dnd and am excited to start playing. I don't have my handbook yet and I have not yet started my character creation. I would like to wait to get my hand book first to see what character there are to choose from.

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Is that how it works. Or can I just make something up on my own?

topaz garnet
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You generally make your own character, yes

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It gives you the process to make your character, it doesn't have presets to pick from

hexed swan
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Oh ok thank you.

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oh I see

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I do have the "worksheet" I suppose I can just follow that.

candid thorn
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Can beholders oppurtunity attack? Or enemy spellcasters? Or is it always only melee

cobalt frigate
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Opportunity attacks can only be done with melee attacks.

topaz garnet
bold minnow
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This may be a little misguided on my part, but is there a good place to DM even as a new player? I'm a firm believer in actively engaging via trial and error with the material, even as I read through it as rapidly as possible. I have the core stuff Adventurer's League requires --I picked that up -- and have been motoring through the books on my daily walks. Maps aren't an issue for me either as I was roleplaying in another context and making maps for that and using owlbear already -- just looking to shift some of my efforts to DND 5e atm.

echo kelp
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*simple may not be as simple as it sounds

bold minnow
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I had a comment about renting friends, but I have a feeling my dark humor might be over the top.

echo kelp
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Yeah... let's not go there! 😉

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Usually the biggest issue to any D&D campaign is real life schedules.

oblique bane
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What is WotC?

echo kelp
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Wizards of the Coast

bold minnow
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Trust me, if anyone knows about juggling schedules it's me. Between work, both my parents having cancer atm, and a dedicated gym schedule, I really only roleplay async when I have time.

echo kelp
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Also if you want to pick the brains of other DMs, check out #dm-discussion

topaz garnet
bold minnow
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Yeah that's my typical method to be honest. That + owlbear for movement and, in this case, DNDbeyond for sheets.

topaz garnet
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owlbear rodeo is nice. Simple VTT only for the board and tokens, and any extras are optional. Did you know owlbear 2 has extensions?

bold minnow
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Yeah I'm aware, but I normally just do d20 calc on my phone tbh. It's faster.

desert sierra
echo kelp
bold minnow
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I'm aware. I pulled them all down.

lyric fjord
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Hi!! Im new to dnd but very excited to play and a wonderful, fast learner. Does have an open spot? How can i join a campaign or find a campaign

harsh fjord
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?looking

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bold minnow
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Is there any way to get access to legacy content like volos?

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via official means?

harsh fjord
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Buy the books themselves?

bold minnow
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Does anyone know of a good description for orc eye color? I keep trying to find something but I only see reference to skin color the more I dig.

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I know it's very up in the air, just wish there was more clarity.

harsh fjord
bold minnow
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I haven't seen an update in 5e, so I assume without it being overridden it still stands.

echo kelp
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No that is not a thing in 5th edition D&D

harsh fjord
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For other questions along these lines, I'd recommend checking in #dnd-lore.

bold minnow
#

Good idea. Let me pop in there!

worn aspen
#

What's a decent module to run as a beginner DM? I keep reading Curse of Strahd is the best but can be tough. I've only played 1/2 through Cragmaw Hideout before our DM just quit. I was thinking of sunless citadel or something but a bit nervous since I've never DMed and don't know a lot of rules.
I am going to try and do in person at my local game store... hopefully

harsh fjord
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Are you looking for a campaign or a one-shot?

echo kelp
worn aspen
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I was thinking a campaign that's not super long yet. I dont wanna get in over my head lol

echo kelp
harsh fjord
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I would say any of the starter set adventures—Lost Mine of Phandelver, which is free on D&D Beyond, Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, or the Stranger Things one—would fit the bill. Curse of Strahd is a sizable sandbox, so I would not recommend that to a first-time DM.

worn aspen
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LMOP sounded great but I preordered the new book coming out in a few days so I was going to run it with that since there are some changes. I watched some Youtubes and it really got me interested. I read LMOP and sunless citadel were the best to start. Hopefully one day I'll get to run COS

honest kestrel
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whats westmarch

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

honest kestrel
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i see..so say i wish to join one from #looking-for-community ..do i reply to the thread or join via link directly

harsh fjord
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That probably varies. I'd suggest posting in the attached thread to see what the poster prefers.

candid thorn
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I don’t understand wizard spells known it says you start off with six first level spells but it also says you have spells equal to your int mod + your level

mossy walrus
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You choose 6 spells to know.
You prepare a number of spells equal to your Wizard level + you int modifier that you can cast each day

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The number you can prepare will be less than the number you have known in your spell book at any time

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So level 1 you know 6 spells. With a +3 int mod you can prepare 4 spells for the day. At level 2 you add two more spells; thus you know 8 spells. You can prepare 5 spells for the day (still using the +3 int modifier)

cerulean heron
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me and my sis are new we wanna try a campain together

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is there anyone we can join?

drowsy turret
candid thorn
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I’m so confused

fleet field
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About?

candid thorn
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Known vs prepared
If I know six spells why can I only cast 4 of them

slow hawk
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Because that is how wizard’s spellcasting feature works

fleet field
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you have 6 in your book

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every long rest you choose 4 to prepare, allowing you to cast them

slow hawk
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Or think of it like a chef

He may know how to make many dishes

But he only puts a certain number on the menu at any given time

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in any case there isnt realy a better answer than:
Those are the rules

candid thorn
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You start off knowing six spells, and with a +3 int mod at level 1 you can prepare 4 for the day, you can know 2 more spells every time you level up then why isn’t there a spells known thing that says
Level 1: 6
Level 2: 8
Level 3: 10 etc

mossy walrus
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There is; it’s Wizard level + Int modifier

slow hawk
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The spellcasting section is trying very hard to tell you that if you play wizard, you need to pump up your INT (and to a lesser extent, stay wizard)

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Wizard is the strongest class, you pay a price for every level you take in another one

candid thorn
mossy walrus
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Ah, for known. Yes, unfortunately it is poorly written to make it clear. Part of it is that the number of spells you know change based on if you find and add spells to your spell book

slow hawk
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Spells you know (copied into yoir book):
Start with 6
Add 2 per level
Also any u learn along the way from scrolls and such
No upper limit other than the gold and time to copy

Spells prepared:
INT + wizard level

candid thorn
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So the number of spells I know is 6, 8, 10, etc going up by two per level then with a +3 mod at level 1 I can prepare 4 of the 6, level 2 I can prepare 5 of 8, level 3 I can prepare 6 of 10?

slow hawk
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They dont just say how many you know because u can learn spells in game

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Also this conversation is example #1 of why wizard is not recommended for new players

candid thorn
fleet field
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Yes

leaden cape
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Hi I’m new to dnd all I know is whatever lord of the rings has taught me

cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

leaden cape
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Thanks

somber thicket
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I have been wanting to find a way to play D&D and am new to this. Any advice on where to go and what to do?

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

fleet field
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You’re not allowed to share exact age btw

fringe orbit
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Oh I’m sorry

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

fringe orbit
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I just edited it out

fleet field
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K

honest kestrel
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what does an arcane focus do and how does one use it

cobalt frigate
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Arcane spellcasters like sorcerers and wizards use arcane focus in lieu of using a spell component case.

amber sundial
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the dnd thing and I've been checking out the links provided here for explanation and I have to say, thank you it is really helpful to me. 🙂

round coral
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wow this server is awsome, im new too, can i join the conversation?

topaz garnet
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?new

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round coral
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is there a way to find someone with expertiese that i could talk to? i mean, vocally? not now, just in general

topaz garnet
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I'd be happy to VC to help clarify anything specific

round coral
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thank you very much, can i add you as a friend, so when i happen to be able to join a voice chat, i can try to callyou?

haughty oracle
#

hey, are there any games that are friendly to AEST (GMT +10)? I'm still somewhat new to dnd too...

echo kelp
haughty oracle
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thanks!

main sleet
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Hi! I’m new! Uh, I’m not sure what to do next exactly? Should I find a game? Idk. I’ll figure it out! Anyway just wanted to say I’m new so any tips would be appreciated. Ok have a nice day!

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^ useful resources to help get you started

main sleet
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Thanks!

echo kelp
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And when you're ready to find a group to play with...

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main sleet
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Thank you so much!

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Have a good day!

stone schooner
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?new

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main temple
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Hewwo

jagged veldt
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Hi ! ^^

main temple
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I am new

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I watched the entire helpbooker helper series tho

prisma grotto
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Hey

fierce jungle
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Sup

echo kelp
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welcome folks! Any specific questions we can help answer?

small gorge
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guys can anyone explayn to me how d&d work?

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becouse i want to pllay it with my friend

smoky adder
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There’s some handy links a few messages up to get you started. ☝️

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But did you have any specific questions?

tropic quartz
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So, I've never once played D&D, but I really want to. I know a few basic things, like the die rolling and the DM and stuff like that, but is there anything really important I should know

gentle forum
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Sure

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Never walk into a room of kings guards after your party killed the king and say "Your king is dead" while putting your hands up thinking that it will put them at ease

wild onyx
drowsy turret
tropic quartz
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Alright, I'll make sure to keep those in mind. Thank you!

fringe orbit
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Iv just ordered the hard back book of the guide coz I prefer to look at a book so I’m gunna read up then I really wanna start one I’m gunna create my character

spark whale
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Hey, im kinda a beginner and im looking to play through discord, any advice?

plucky ridge
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First step is to read the free rules pinned in this channel. Once you're feeling comfortable, you can look for an online game in #looking-for-players, you can also post for yourself in #750812887697588356. There's also #looking-for-community for larger communities. If you want to look further, you can check out the D&D Beyond or Roll20 forums for online games. Most online games use discord and a vistual table top like Roll20 or Foundry.

spark whale
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Thank you, i really wanna get back into playing

plucky ridge
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Happy to help. Have fun!

primal stratus
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Hello, Im new and i would like to know what would be the beast game to start, becouse i have looked in the #looking-for-players and there are too many descriptions, ty in advance.

junior vessel
primal stratus
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oki ty so much

finite kestrel
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i'm new and i have troubles finding parties

lyric fjord
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Hey im new kinda but i still really dont get it can i get help?

echo kelp
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?new

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echo kelp
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Please use the resources listed above to get started. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel.

lyric fjord
cloud shuttle
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hi i am very new to this server

lyric fjord
cloud shuttle
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ok

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

worldly river
#

?new

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zinc radish
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Heyo I wanted to ask a question figured this would be the best place to ask it, would it be better to play an official race for my first game?

cobalt frigate
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The playable races allowed are determined by the DM.

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Some DMs, such as myself, don't allow homebrew races.

zinc radish
#

alr

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Thank you

distant magnet
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Hi I’ve just started my first campaign as a DM and it’s a homebrew just wondering if anyone can suggest some ideas it would be highly appreciated

cobalt frigate
distant magnet
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Oh sorry

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Didn’t notice it before

severe moss
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How does Asynchronous Play-By-Post works, is that something tedious ?

echo kelp
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Nah - just like sending mail/email to someone, they respond, etc.
DM collects it all and sends out periodic recaps and then explains the next situation.
It's just a different way to play.

severe moss
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Too slow for me, I prefer theatre of mind / video or live session but thank you for letting me know

scarlet scroll
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Where can I find cool dice, what books should I get if I want to collect some books, is pledging the Ryoko’s worth it if I’m probably gonna get it when it’s released, and are there any other dnd collectables that might be interesting?

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Also any other homebrew books I should check out that you guys recommend?

echo kelp
scarlet scroll
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Ok thanks

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How about official books tho

light dragon
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Hey there! My wife and I are learning DnD, unfortunately we have no group around. We choose me for the GM, yay... I have a question though:
When my wife's character casts a spell (as a sorcerer) is there a check to see if she cast it successfully?
We are used to other systems, and there you do, but on YT I saw it might now

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
scarlet scroll
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Ive already been playing for close to 2 years. Ive just never spent money on it

cobalt frigate
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The PHB is the first book you should get then. Xanather's and Tasha's are the next two books I would recommend.

light dragon
scarlet scroll
cobalt frigate
light dragon
tropic geyser
#

Hey hey! New to this group but have been playing for a while. Cheers from Tijuana!

severe elk
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Think that would be the find a game section

lyric fjord
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That shit a little to complicated for my ADHD brain iam suprised I can DM with ADHD

severe elk
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just trying to help ¯_(ツ)_/¯

lyric fjord
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Do u wanna join please

fleet field
dawn lynx
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Hi

fleet field
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Hi

wraith coral
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Hi

dawn lynx
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Erm

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Where do I get started.

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

cobalt frigate
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severe elk
#

cheers

lyric fjord
#

I figured it out

vivid axle
#

can u perform the somatic components of a spell with a 2 handed weapon?

smoky adder
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Yes

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A two-handed weapon only needs two hands when you use it to attack.

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When you’re not attacking, nothing prevents you from holding it in a single hand, which would free the other one for somatics or whatever else.

icy jewel
torpid lance
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hi, im a new player if i can ever call myself player yet. i havent played dnd and know it mostly from some friends and memes, and i really wanna try if its my thing, because it sounds fun. is it a good sserver to find dm willing to teeach/host new players, or i sthere base minimum to join?

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liek is there a server for total begginers or i just have to try my look with looking for dm who wants to teach newbies?

cobalt frigate
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Why you look for a game to join (check out #find-a-game) familiarize yourself with the game by reading the free Basic Rules.

cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

torpid lance
fleet field
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And probably at least 12 Dex

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You also need to choose your spells

#

I also wouldn’t recommend starting as a wizard

bold lark
#

Hello, I've a question! I'm pretty new to DND and this is one of my first characters.

I wanted to ask, why do I get 2nd level spell slots? This is a level 4 paladin, but I just put one level into Sorcerer a minute ago and now she has access to level 2 spell slots. I saw that Paladins don't get access to 2nd level spells til level 5, and sorcerers don't get theirs til level 3. But my character's level as a whole is 5. Why is that? KannaInspect

(Sheet for reference)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/88264340

fleet field
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Read the muticlassing rules for spellcasting

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You add together all your sorcerer levels, and half your Paladin levels, to calculate what spell slots you get

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Overall you are technically a 3rd level caster

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So you get 2nd level spell slots

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However you learn spells on a class by class basis

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So you have no 2nd level spells

bold lark
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I see think

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Sorry, it's my first time multiclassing spellcasters together

fleet field
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All good

bold lark
fleet field
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Paladins are half casters

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Sorcerers are full casters

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Bards, sorcerers, wizards, warlocks, clerics, and Druids are all full casters

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Rangers, paladins, and artificers are half casters

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And the eldritch knight and arcane trickster subclasses (fighter and rogue respectively) are all third casters

bold lark
fleet field
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Yeah if you were multiclassing paladin and eldritch knight fighter you would do 1/2 Paladin levels and 1/3rd fighter levels

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And has the table for spell slots

bold lark
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Mm, alright then!! But I still don't get access to 2nd level spells despite having 2nd level spell slots yes? Best I can do with them at present is to upcast?

fleet field
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You can also use them for your Paladin smites

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Learning spells is based off of each individual class

bold lark
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I see! ThinkingHmm

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I'll read the link you sent, then — thanks for answering my questions!!

fleet field
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All good!

bold lark
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Oh also, a supplementary question — what's some fun multiclass options that a newbie like me can try? :>

cobalt frigate
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I wouldn't recommend multiclass yet for a new player to D&D. Learn one class before trying to take on two.

bold lark
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Oh, alright!

rigid coyote
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hello

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how do I change my class I was trying to go with mage

cobalt frigate
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What are you using for a character sheet?

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There is no mage class in D&D.

tacit acorn
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might be a homebrew mix of the spellcasters for younger players. When I first started playing as a kid, that's what we used

light dragon
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From an in game perspective: how do sorcerers learn their individual spells? Are they simply granted to them by means of their origin, did they stumble upon the right set of variables (V,S,M) by accident... Or better, where I can find more about this in game stuff?

fleet field
light dragon
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Oh, sorry! Will ask there, thanks!

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Want me to delete my question here? On other servers people have fits if you remove comments

tacit acorn
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I'm sure it's all good

light dragon
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Ok

fleet field
vital gyro
#

Hi can someone help me, I’m trying to find a campaign to join and I was reading the find a game thing but I’m still confused

fleet field
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What had you confused?

unkempt bloom
#

I knocked out an entire crowd of a mix of halflings and gnomes(30 of em) with two turns because my bard friend was able to intimidate them all to freeze in place and I rolled max damage on two unarmed strikes(one missed both turns)

fleet field
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Nice

unkempt bloom
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and also I learned that next level I can start doing 1d8 per unarmed strike by taking a level in fighter and choosing unarmed for my fighting style

sly egret
#

What exactly is homebrew?

glass summit
vital gyro
sly egret
fleet field
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A character isn’t a homebrew

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A new subclass is however

vivid axle
#

is there a benefit to using infernal calling over summon greater demon?

slow hawk
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Really not a newcomers question

glass summit
vivid axle
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ok ty

mellow linden
#

Hey!
Is there a some sort of character creator you guys could recommend? I just to make sure that I am not forgetting something or doing something wrong

fleet field
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dnd beyond

ancient lagoon
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you don't really need a character creator

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imo DnD beyond sucks in that aspect. I hated using it.

slow hawk
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For a new player, DnD beyond is good

languid warren
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if you already have a table/dm then just doing character creation together is probably best, cause they might ban/allow specific stuff for their game

slow hawk
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Process wise that is true but i believe the poster is asking about tools

past lily
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Character creator? All you need is a pdf

mellow linden
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I just wanted one to make things easier! as some sort of checklist or guideline or whatever because I wouldn't notice if I made something wrong ^^`

slow hawk
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Dnd beyond will load all your features and calculate all your stats, provided you have the content in the app

It is both a digital library for the books and a character builder (and a dice roller)

empty zinc
#

Hi, i am new to DnD can anyone please explain to me how to play it?

fresh fable
#

Have you had a look at the basic rules?

empty zinc
fleet field
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which ones do you have questions about?

empty zinc
sharp jetty
#

Hi! I new nice to meet you all

empty zinc
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Nice to meet you too

sharp jetty
#

Thank you. I also strugle with the rules.

crude musk
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You can then use that information to look those features up in the books

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There are some general features and actions that are available to all creatures and characters, such as moving, attacking, grappling, dashing etc. Those won't be listed but because they're common features, everyone at the table will be using them and thus become familiar with them

lime summit
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Hi everyone, noob here. Nice to meet you all.

empty zinc
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Where can i find a game? And how

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Because i think i have learned the basics so far. I will understand the game better if i can play a game

crude musk
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?looking

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silver anvil
#

Hello everyone, I'm getting to play in my first real campaign this weekend and I was wondering if anyone had any advice for what I should bring?

I have my laptop with my character made up. I have dice but do I need anything else to play? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just don't want to show up unprepared.

fleet field
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thats all you should need

silver anvil
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Awesome thank you 😊

hollow bough
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please join

crude musk
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@hollow bough If you want people to join your campaign, please use your game finding channels

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You can find information on using those channels in #find-a-game

hollow bough
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ok

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sorry

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how can i ask someone to join the game or how can i join someone else game

crude musk
hollow bough
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@crude musk I read them but I still do not know how to invite someone because this is my first time

crude musk
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Read them again, including the FAQ

warped sonnet
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I just found out the best way to know at what time a certain session is going to start that is posted in #looking-for-players of which I do not know the time zone conversion. I told ChatGPT following and then it just worked ^^ :

"I would like you from now on to convert the time of a certain timezone to what that time would be in (here your time zone) in a short answer. Here the next one: 6pm CDT (just an example)"

I dont know if I was the only one with this issue but wanted to share

echo kelp
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A google search will also do that for you

warped sonnet
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I have seen others using discord timestamps, which I really love, but that is quite rare

echo kelp
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But anyhooo... should let this channel get back to D&D newcomers - thanks for sharing your tip!

warped sonnet
inner pawn
#

So I already have some characters made. Do I have to put them in server to "register" them? Also, how do I join a group? I'm relatively new to DND but I have played a session or two.

crude musk
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That's not how D&D works, no

topaz garnet
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Not sure what you mean by putting them in a server to register them. Usually people make their character for a DM's specific game.

crude musk
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You would typically not make a character before joining a campaign

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Typically you join a campaign and then, having learned about the adventure and the world it takes place in, make a character that fits that world

viral pelican
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Though, it's perfectly fine to make a few characters as practice and then see if they need tweaks once you find a game.

topaz garnet
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Or to think of a general character concept to flesh out for a specific game, for example

inner pawn
viral pelican
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Usually a campaign will have its own discord or other platform for organising games. But the #find-a-game section of this discord can help you find your campaign.

inner pawn
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Alright. Thanks for the help! Sorry if I'm bothering anyone, I'm relatively new to this. And I haven't used discord in like two years so

viral pelican
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Not at all! The newcomers channel is exactly for these kinds of questions, and if they annoy people, then they have other channels to go to.

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You can ask what dice are, and this channel would be the right place to ask it 😄

lyric fjord
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Hello. I'm new to playing DnD myself, though i saw a kampange from the "Rocketbeans" and "The Legands of Avantris" ||Youtube channel||

Thanks to DnD beyoned ||Taking the most heavy lifting on filling in all the numbers in the right places on the sheet, after i selected all the things|| and JoCat, I'm not utterly unknowing on how to build a character.

modern bear
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Not really new but was wondering if anyone hosts an online DnD group. There are no nerds in my school, its kind of sad

echo kelp
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hybrid flare
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Hi. Not sure how this works. Do we message the people directly in the looking for DM channel?

smoky adder
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If you're a DM, sure.

jovial trout
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Im very much new to dnd and being a minor its quite hard for me to expirience the game to be honest, i don't really know how to play it and the rules as only i know the basics

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The basics are where everyone starts! You can read more specifics in the links below: 👇

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sterile sable
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So I chose half ork but I changed all of its strength to Dex in the origin manager to fit my homebrew race best. Is this aloud?

harsh fjord
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It depends if the DM is using the optional rule from Tasha's that allows this. Not all DMs do, though it is a popular change.

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To say nothing of using a homebrew race in the first place.

sterile sable
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K I’ll ask them then

tribal sun
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Hey, my friends and I want to try out dungeons and dragons for the first time, maybe someone can be our dm and guide us? Theres 4 of us

slow hawk
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There are separate channels for looking for games, but before doing that, please check out the basic rules and other starting materials:

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tribal sun
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Thanks, ill send in the other channel too

slow hawk
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there are many people looking for games and there is a system

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Are you also looking for in person gaming?

tribal sun
tribal sun
severe moss
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Does Aura of Hate works on fiend monsters_

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

Starting at 7th level, the paladin, as well any fiends and undead within 10 feet of the paladin

severe moss
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and I am going to avernus gg

deft shale
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I’m almost done creating my character but just a question, do you think anyone would be put off because I named my character bee bee and not a serious name 😭

smoky adder
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That depends entirely on the group you join.

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There's definitely groups that aren't worried about taking things seriously.

verbal egret
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youre fine

half relic
viral pelican
lunar river
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Hey friends, im currently making my first dnd character for a campaign i signed up for. Im currently trying to pick one of the races from the PHB but im having a pretty difficult time imagining what would be diffirent in the lives of diffirent races. I feel so far i can only really connect with human, and maybe halfling. I wouldnt have a clue what dragonborn, gnomes or tieflings do in their day to day lives and how that affects the way i should roleplay the character, basically i dont have a clue how to roleplay the other races and i was wondering where i could maybe find more information about this

harsh fjord
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Do you know the setting you're playing in?

lunar river
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im not entirely sure, but last time it was lost mines so im assuming forgotten realms adjacent

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or inspired

harsh fjord
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There's the Forgotten Realms wiki, and I know there are some good YouTubers who cover the lore (I forget which one is known to fabricate it, though). Plus, you can always ask your DM!

lunar river
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do diffirent settings determine how the races live and such?

harsh fjord
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I would suspect so, but ultimately, it's up to the DM regardless of setting. No one is obligated to use official lore exactly as it's written.

slow hawk
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Pick what seems fun
Talk to your dm about the setting
Make your character
Go roll some dice

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The DND creators made a collection of rules to establish game mechanics. Those are what you need to learn

The role playing aspect is entirely up to you and your table

lunar river
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i think human seems the most fun for me, but ill still be doing a little research in how diffirent races spice up rp

slow hawk
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Pick whatever seems fun and go play.

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Thats all u need

little forge
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dm me pls i need to know if im missing anything on my sheet

quartz wren
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Hey everyone, I haven’t played since 3.0, Been looking to get into something over discord. (My sister use to play over discord so I thought I’d check it out with all my spare time these days).

Hope this is ok to post here?
Guess I’m looking to find a group of some sort 😄

fallen surge
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short aurora
idle cradle
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I come from BG3 world but want to start playing DnD. Can someone explain saving (skill) throws for me?

slow hawk
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Check out the bot post just above for the basic rules

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It will explain that and more

BG3 is not DnD, it is best to expect changes from what you knew

fallen surge
idle cradle
idle cradle
fallen surge
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I think you are using the wrong term here. The word you are looking for is "Ability." A saving throw will have an ability score associated with it, such as a Strength saving throw or a Dexterity saving throw

slow hawk
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In general, the DM will ask you to make a saving throw when a spell, ability, or other effect is potentially affecting you

It will be one of the six abilities (STR, WIS, etc)

Roll a d20
Add your modifier from the appropriate stat
If you are proficient in that type of saving throw, add your proficiency bonus

idle cradle
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Yes sorry wrong vocabulary. Still trying to change my vocabulary a bit. Lol.

fallen surge
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You always add the ability modifier for that listed ability, whether you are proficient or not. But you only add your proficiency bonus if you are proficient in that ability's saving throw

idle cradle
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How do you know which time of saving throw will be asked? Is it usually explained by the spell?

smoky adder
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Narratively, an ability check is an attempt to accomplish a task, and a saving throw is an attempt to avoid some horrible fate.

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The rules will say when to make a saving throw and what kind.

slow hawk
fallen surge
# idle cradle How do you know which time of saving throw will be asked? Is it usually explaine...

Yes. Whatever affect is causing the saving throw will tell you what type of saving throw to make. If you cast a spell, it will say it in the spell's description. If you step on a trap, the DM will tell you what to do before they tell you what the effect is. They might say "Please roll a dexterity saving throw" if some rocks are about to fall on you, or "Please roll a constitution saving throw" if a room is filled with toxic gas.

idle cradle
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All of that makes sense. Thank you. Noticing that under some characters and wanted to ask. Thank you. I have a lot to learn.

fallen surge
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We're always happy to help

idle cradle
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Last question. Maybe this will be the right place for THIS question.

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Is there a good place to play DnD with a computer to practice knowing the rules and practicing RPing for a newbie? I've tried a Discord Server, but it got repetitive and didn't do much helping me. I am a learner by experience.

cobalt frigate
fallen surge
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"D&D with a computer" is called Baldur's Gate 3. There isn't really anything in between that and the real thing

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You can always find beginner friendly games with real people though

cobalt frigate
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The only way to get experience playing the game is playing the game with other people.

idle cradle
cobalt frigate
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D&D is a group collaborative game. A D&D video game mimics the rules but not the experience of having players doing things unexpected (and making the DMs go o.O).

idle cradle
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Well it also helps me with my time restraints. I have 2 toddlers so I have limited time to just hope on. I'd have to weekly plan games once I'm ready to start irl.

sacred oracle
cobalt frigate
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Scheduling is the biggest hurdle to playing D&D (other than finding a table to play at).

smoky adder
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Play-by-post is a good option for those with limited availability.

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Those are slower games that are basically always running. You just check in once or twice a day and add your two cents.

idle cradle
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There is a Discord that uses ChatGPT to run DM and does it pretty decent. But it gets stuck in a loop sometimes and that's what's getting me. Just don't want to waste time with not knowing how things go before trying with real people.

slow hawk
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That isnt DnD

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Dnd is a game played together, thats the point

cobalt frigate
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ChatGPT isn't intelligent and doesn't remember anything. It's a very poor substitute for a real DM.

fallen surge
cobalt frigate
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D&D video games like Baldur's Gate 3 will better mimic the experience of D&D than ChatGPT can.

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There are beginner friendly tables out there. (I'm not one of them because I have very limited free time).

idle cradle
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I have a local DnD shop that I want to eventually go to, but I might do one here first. Are most ran through text based or through voice channel?

fallen surge
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That depends on who you are playing with. There is a good mix of both. There aren't any games actually run on this server. Our looking-for-games channels are just ways for people to get in contact with each other. They have to set up their own servers or other ways to play together, and establish their own rules

sacred oracle
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playing with starter set tends to be good way to get some taste what DnD is like

idle cradle
smoky adder
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It includes a pre-written adventure designed with new players (and new DM's) in mind.

stray hinge
idle cradle
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Baldurs gate 3 is a video game. Similar with character build, rolling strategy, and stats.

cobalt frigate
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Baldur's Gate 3 is like a racing video game is to driving a real sports car. Similar but not the same.

idle cradle
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Absolutely I'm excited to play with real people because it seems super fun. Just want to feel adept before I make an attempt.

sly swift
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hi

rare iron
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ello

dense canopy
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hello

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i wanna play dnd but idk anyone who knows how to play lmao

echo kelp
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^ Read #find-a-game (carefully) to learn how to use our Looking For Game (LFG) channels

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You can use those channels to find a game or group to join and play D&D.

dense canopy
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thanks

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its a bit overwhelming but im trying to catch up to speed

fallen surge
idle cradle
fallen surge
idle cradle
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Mad I didn't find their ACTUAL first one, but they are a fun crew. Also watched a bit of the Terry Crews episode. I love that they bring in celebs sometimes. Lol.

fallen surge
cobalt frigate
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The streaming of Campaign 1 started about half way through their campaign (they played from home until they decided to record it).

young jetty
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Been playing Baldur's Gate and watching Critical role as well as some other smaller one shots, really really interested in starting actually playing the game.
A little intimidated by some of the terms in the "looking-for-players" chat that I am unfamiliar with (assuming they are online resources for playing) would love any and all assistance from someone a little more keyed into the server :)?

smoky adder
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Which terms were you curious about?

young jetty
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like whatever Roll20 is, I have no idea, so its hard to pitch in and say I am interested... also how forgiving would yall say people offering hosting campaigns are to new players

smoky adder
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Roll20 is a website that offers digital maps, books, and character sheet.

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Both for D&D and a few other games.

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In general, a lot of games are newcomer-friendly, even when they’re not explicitly advertised as such.

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So if you see a game you’re interested in, can’t hurt to ask.

young jetty
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oh okay cool, seems like a great resource, I wonder why some people state they dont use it, but never mind that. Thank you for the tip, thats super helpful 🙂

smoky adder
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Which tools a group uses is ultimately up to the group.

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A lot of it comes down to just personal preference.

echo kelp
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Folks use different tools for their games for a variety of reasons - cost, technical functionality, technichal needs of the group, what just clicks, etc.

fallen surge
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Roll20 is nice because it’s free, but it’s user interface isn’t great, and it’s not super user friendly

viral pelican
# young jetty oh okay cool, seems like a great resource, I wonder why some people state they d...

I ran most of my first campaign in Roll20, because it was free, and I could easily buy a module in their marketplace to get all the setup for the campaign I was running (lost Mine of Phandelver, the original 5e beginner campaign).

it got us started, but many features annoyed both me and the players, and also I found I had to subscribe for vision to work properly. You can play it on free mode, but that was something I wanted to invest in.

I then found out about Foundry, bought it (one-time purchase), and because there was a bit of a gap in play, I had time to set up and run the last dungeon of the campaign there. It was so much easier for me, and so much more engaging for my players.

my advice to new DMs trying out VTT play - start with Roll20! If your patience and your campaign can't survive Roll20, you aren't going to waste any money giving it a go. But once you have a group rolling, check out the alternatives, they will almost certainly be better in the long run 🙂

strange agate
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Hello!!!!!

viral pelican
strange agate
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I’m new to D&D

young jetty
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strange agate
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Are there any campaigns I can join here?

viral pelican
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viral pelican
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Thats the prinned advice for finding play groups 🙂

strange agate
viral pelican
# strange agate Yes

That's the bot command we use to bring up the bot command, sorry didn't mean to set it as a reply.

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Use our Looking For Game (LFG) channels to find a group (that's what the bot embed message posted) - See #find-a-game

strange agate
idle cradle
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Is reading the player guide really the best way to learn? It's a hard read. Lol.

smoky adder
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You’ll probably internalize it more once you’re actually playing.

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I’d focus more on learning where the various rules are rather than trying to commit them to memory.

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Then you can always look them up as needed.

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A lot of people find videos easier than reading it, too. Handbooker Helper on YouTube is a popular choice for that.

idle cradle
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Videos are a good call. I've seen some basic ones, but then got immediate taken by Critical Roll. Lol.

smoky adder
smoky adder
idle cradle
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Having BG3 as a a guide is a decent start but it does some things automatically for you (attack math, advantages, pretty much all Magix stuff). So connecting what I know with what I need to know would be nice. Cuz I got a lot of the basics down but not all of them.

smoky adder
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There’s a video here that might help, then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsZfDl1tiUI

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fallen surge
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This may come across as a bit rude, but this video didn't seem like it would be super helpful for newcomers. It was mainly just an ad for D&D Beyond, more than anything else. It didn't really seem like it taught the viewer much of anything

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I suppose that teaching them that D&D Beyond exists and you can use it is good advice, at least. But I was sort of thinking this would be more like a video about the differences between the systems or something

slow hawk
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Is it just an ad?

frigid helm
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It is a video for those people who have played Baldurs Gate 3, and are interested in D&D now.

languid matrix
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hello people. i have a question, a while ago i made a character with a character sheet on a website. this website had the basic character sheet for D&d but you could save it online and it automatically tracked shit and could fill in weapons etc. anyone know the website?
NEW

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond?

languid matrix
echo kelp
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No - as a moderator I do not accept direct messages from users on the server for safety reasons.

languid matrix
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uh so

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how do i upload a pic

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cus i want to show which one i mean

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cus it was exactly that sheet but on the website i used it got automatically updated etc

strange agate
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Heyyyyyyyyy wyd?

languid matrix
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literally the first result

echo kelp
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That one? That's the official D&D PDF sheets.

languid matrix
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if only i could show u

echo kelp
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Anyway please only use legal and approved resources

languid matrix
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huh?

echo kelp
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Discussing access to copyrighted materials illegally is against server rules.

languid matrix
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i dont even know what you are talking about and im not promoting, im just asking if its this website or not

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond is the official D&D digital toolset and has an online character sheet builder to create digital character sheets.

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Seehttps://www.dndbeyond.com/characters

languid matrix
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i have a pic of the thing we used ages ago. cannot post a pic tho

echo kelp
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Correct - we don't allow image embeds generally. Too many spammers, scammers, and folks who abuse it.

languid matrix
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not sure if its that page

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can i DM you real quick so you can confirm it

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add me then delete me or something

echo kelp
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No - as noted as a moderator I do not accept direct messages from users on the server for safety reasons.

languid matrix
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sigh

raven stirrup
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hello

languid matrix
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is firbolg not legacy

echo kelp
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If you don't own the book it will take you to the marketplace where it can be purchased.

languid matrix
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yeah nah

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ill just ask my friend when he wakes up tomorrow what we used

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dont need to be redirected to buy shit

slow hawk
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you are in a discord server for DnD beyond which is owned by WOTC

hearty gust
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Hey does anybody got some tips for doing a campaign on Roll20? I am a first time dungeon master so I don't know much, And I have to keep my goofball friends in order to keep them from cheating

cobalt frigate
hearty gust
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Alright thank you

modest musk
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Hi I just now joined, I'm completely new to this but I wanna try it. I have no idea where to start though, am I supposed to make a character first or find a game first? Also will the specific game I join explain the rules to me?

echo kelp
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?new

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modest musk
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Thank you!

echo kelp
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These resources can help get you started

smoky adder
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I did suggest to the content team that there could be value in an article helping to explain the differences between BG3 and D&D itself, though. This can always be updated later if better resources come along.

fallen surge
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A more detailed article on the topic would be lovely, yeah. Though, I think a big part of the issue with making any sort of resource for the differences would be the "negative" nature of it. Almost every change BG3 made to the game was removing some sort of restriction or making something easier to use or understand, so giving someone a list of all of the changes would be akin to giving them a list of things they can't do anymore. It would be tough to present that in a positive and welcoming tone for a newcomer

idle cradle
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I can only imagine the game is seeing a huge influx of new players from BG3 alone.

fleet field
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yep

fallen surge
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It certainly is, yeah

idle cradle
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Still seems like it would be beneficial and as long as the video or article lays out "hey these things were added to make the rules game friendly/more entertaining." Then people would maybe take to it better.

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I get people will be mad you took away their precious "push" bonus action.

sly egret
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Hey

fallen surge
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Welcome waveline

molten skiff
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Hi everyone I'm a new player and an aspiring Dm

echo kelp
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welcome!

molten skiff
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Hi and thank you ^^

quaint lava
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Hello everyone! I am new and hope to slowly meet some people who can help me learn the ropes. Feel free to message me if you are interested in helping me learn lol.

echo kelp
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Check the pinned message here in the channel - has useful links to help get you started.

quaint lava
echo kelp
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Yeah when you're ready check out #find-a-game - it has info on how to use our LFG (Looking For Game) channels.

quaint lava
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Thank you so much! :)

primal abyss
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hello

wary night
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hii!!

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i am new and just really want to make dnd friends, my bf told me to get discord so i’m just now using discord for the first time. I really want to find other dnd dm friends to bounce ideas off of and talk about writing and stuffff yknow.

fallen surge
dire grail
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Hey guys! I’m new to DND, but I’ve certainly heard a lot about it! I’m currently reading through the Player’s Handbook to get familiar with the rules, and once I’m done with that, I’d be more than happy to join a game!

echo kelp
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When you're ready to find a group or game to join, take a look at #find-a-game - it has information and instructions on how to use our Looking For Game (LFG) channels.

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And welcome!

candid thorn
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Is atk bonus the extra damage or a number thats added to the attack roll

crude musk
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Where are you seeing this?

candid thorn
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The character sheet

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Where it says attacks and spellcasting

tacit acorn
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attack bonus is added to the attack roll

candid thorn
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It says name / atk bonus / damage/type

tacit acorn
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do not add your attack bonus to your damage roll

candid thorn
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So for a dagger I can use my dex mod +3 cuz it has finesse, plus my proficiency bonus +2 so I add a 5 to all attack rolls with the dagger? I don’t add the +5 to the damage?

tacit acorn
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yep!

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damage roll is determined by the weapon itself, plus the relevant ability score

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but no proficiency bonus

candid thorn
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Even if I’m proficient in the weapon? So the dagger would just be +3?

tacit acorn
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that is correct

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so to put it simply, the attack roll is your ability modifier (whichever one applies) + your proficiency bonus (again, only if it applies)

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the damage roll is just determined by whatever the weapon damage is listed as, plus your relevant abillity score

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no prof bonus

topaz garnet
visual mirage
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Hii

tacit acorn
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Welcome!

visual mirage
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Yes

sinful dew
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Hiii ❤️ me and Jessica are new to dnd.

visual mirage
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Yes

topaz garnet
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Well then, welcome to DND

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?new

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frail quest
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what are the differences between sorcerers warlocks and wizards

bold umbra
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Ok let's go

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First Wizards, they have the biggest amount of spells they can choose from, but need to keep those written down in their spellbook

smoky adder
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At a very high level, wizards study magic, warlocks barter for magic, and sorcerers simply are magic.

bold umbra
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Sorcerers can choose any spell in their spell list, but can only have a few of them available at a time, way less than a wizard

smoky adder
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Sorcerers can manipulate the spells they cast in ways no one else can, too.

timid locust
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Ultimately, all three are spellcasters, but they're each good at different things

bold umbra
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Warlocks are more límited in the amount of spells they can cast, but they can recover their spell slots faster by short resting (other casters need a full rest to recover spell slots)

smoky adder
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Warlocks are potentially the most versatile of the bunch, too, since they get more choices within the class.

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(Or wizards, since they get the broadest choice of spells.)

bold umbra
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Definitely Wizards are the most versatile

timid locust
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Wizard is probably the most complicated of the bunch. They're all fun, though!

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bold umbra
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Yes, they are versatile, but not the most versatile

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I didn't say they weren't! I just said Wizards win on that front :b

hardy canopy
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i wanna start playing d&d but i dont have anyone to play with

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what should i do?

gilded cloud
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@hardy canopy I am in the same boat never played.

bold umbra
fallen surge
gilded cloud
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Thanks everyone!

tardy monolith
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Hey, so is there a specific format I should create my character by? Or do I just enable and disable any option I want and look for a game that suits my settings?

smoky adder
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Are you asking about the character settings in D&D Beyond?

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Your DM would be the best person to ask which settings to use.

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If you don't have a DM yet, I'd just leave those all at their defaults for now.

tardy monolith
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fallen surge
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Well, generally speaking the process is find a game then create a character, so you should just enable or disable whatever the DM says to do. But, if you want to create a character ahead of time, for fun or for personal preference, you should probably just set the settings to the most common ones people use, which is the defaults

carmine nymph
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Other than playing around and learning how to make a character, it can be easier in some ways to wait to have a game to make the character so you can fit them into that world.

smoky adder
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I'd totally recommend having a few loose character ideas in mind, though.

carmine nymph
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Totally

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Can always go in and adjust

tardy monolith
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Ty for the help everyone!! weirdo

smoky adder
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If a DM wants you to roll, they typically want to see it happen themself.

urban sinew
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Hello everybody I am new to the group and just looking for info on playing dnd. I’m not sure I’m comfortable enough to play with anyone yet but would love to maybe idk watch a game or something. Any info would be great

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started:

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smoky adder
foggy saffron
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two of the most popular DnD streams to watch are Critical Role and Dimension 20. they're good entertainment, but i do warn that they're not an accurate representation of the average home game, since they have things like a budget, a production team, decades of acting and play experiences under their belts, etc. things that many home games do not have.

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i recommend the watch, but don't be discouraged if you can't get your games to work like their games work

harsh fjord
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Twitch has a Dungeons & Dragons tag, so just hitting that will get you games that reflect more typical home play.

urban sinew
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@foggy saffron thank you and when the time comes where I am ready to maybe play in a game how can I find a group to play with?

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harsh fjord
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?looking - see below!

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cyan iris
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How often does Dnd run sales of 40%? I'd really like to pick up xanathar's guide and tasha's cauldron once they go on sale.

echo kelp
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There really isn't set time periods for sales but usually US holidays have a high chance of having something

fallen surge
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I don't think I've ever seen them go on sale for 40% off though. That's a tad much.

echo kelp
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The recent Back to School sale had some good deals on select books.

cyan iris
sly hearth
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Hello all, me and a couple friends are interested in starting out in the wonderful world of
D&D
Only problem is we have very little to no idea what we’re doing. So any tips or suggestions on how or where to start would be greatly appreciated.

cobalt frigate
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

Both are linked above.

sly hearth
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Why I thank thee kind gentleman.

honest kestrel
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lots of sorcerer questions:
1)which cantrips and 1st lvl spells are the best?
2)should i keep a ratio of utility and damage spells?
3)are message or mage hand good spells?

harsh fjord
viral pelican
# honest kestrel lots of sorcerer questions: 1)which cantrips and 1st lvl spells are the best? 2)...

All of the classes with options like this have a Quick Build option, and that's a good starting point within scope for this channel:

You can make a sorcerer quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. Third, choose the light, prestidigitation, ray of frost, and shocking grasp cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells shield and magic missile.

You can see there, there's two elemental damage cantrips, two utility cantrips, one damage levelled spell, and one utility levelled spell. That's reasonably good advice.

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Note that the damage spells are all a little different. Shocking Grasp is melee, Ray of Frost is ranged, and magic missile is special in having no attack roll. They also all have different damage types. For Sorcerers, it's easy to fall into the trap of wasting a spell because it does the same thing as another, only worse, so you only ever use it if the target has resistance to the damage type of your better spell.

fringe vapor
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Hi guys, I'm trying to learn the rules of the game before I try to find a game, any suggestions for someone who's never played before but would really like to not drag down the experience for people trying to teach me?

harsh fjord
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?new - check these resources! ⬇️

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harsh fjord
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Besides video explainers and reading the rules, you can watch games happening at pretty much any given time on YouTube or Twitch to see how the dynamics actually play out.

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lyric fjord
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If anyone new wants to chat and maybe learn some of the basics you can dm me if u want I’m free rn and just doing some D&D stuff for my session

timid locust
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We try and keep all the conversation here to this chat where possible. The more people who can weigh in the better!

lyric fjord
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My bad

honest kestrel
honest kestrel
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oh another question: is sorcerer a difficult class to play for a newbie?

harsh fjord
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Spellcasters are definitely more complex, but anything is doable. If you have someone to help you learn, so much the better.

lyric fjord
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Hello, I'm wanting to start playing d and d but need help starting.

harsh fjord
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?new - these should get you started.

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
slow hawk
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After a couple levels you gain access to Metamagic which lets you modify spells in various ways, which is their big gimmick

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The key is being prepared and organized

sonic tiger
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Repeat after me: "I am a new player. I would like to play a fighter character."

lyric fjord
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i have a new guy thats never played before and went straight into magick

foggy saffron
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foggy saffron
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well, this ain't 3rd edition, it's a teeny bit more accessible than that

sonic tiger
foggy saffron
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sure.
but yeah, don't feel discouraged from trying to play a spellcaster as a new player. there's a few more things to remember, but if you read the rules carefully and are patient with yourself, you'll pick it up before you know it!

slow hawk
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Not all new players are comfortable tracking that much info

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and no one is stopping anyone from playing a spellcaster

But if someone asks, i dont know how anyone cant honestly answer that a martial is easier

worldly iris
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Question that I should know but can someone help explain the 'Hit: 4' part of this attack from a Boar

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Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.

true shard
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average damage if you dont want to roll

worldly iris
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ahhh, thank you

true shard
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technically is 4,5 but thats nonsensical to say

worldly iris
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Got it. Thank you.

foggy saffron
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averages are always rounded down in dnd unless specified otherwise, yeah

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3d6 is an average of 10.5, but every damage roll with 3d6 will be written as an average of 10

misty stratus
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hello everyone!!!!!!

fallen surge
rigid estuary
foggy breach
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As a newcomer, what are these visual game boards I see used in online D&D campaigns? Are these paid for and downloaded?

As a brand new player, are the LFP groups on this discord a good place to find others who would allow a newbie? I only ask because the Beyond Forums hardly have any replies to people hosting a game. Thanks.

harsh fjord
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Some maps are paid for, some are free. The group might be using a platform like Roll20 or Owlbear Rodeo, which are known as virtual tabletops, to display said maps to the group.

timid locust
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It depends! Some are free with a more customizable paid version, like Roll20 or Owlbear Rodeo. Some are paid with all the bells and whistles baked in, like Foundry.

fallen surge
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Virtual Table Tops are the term we use for those. Depending on which one you use, they may or may not be free. Some are, and some are not. Roll20 is the name of the most popular free one

harsh fjord
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As for the channels here, you can always ask if a game is newcomer-friendly or not. Not all folks specify, but that doesn't mean it's explicitly anti-newcomer.

foggy breach
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Thanks for the replies everyone.

dense canopy
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hey, anyone have advice for someone looking to be a first time dm?

timid locust
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?DMtips

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Dungeon Master Tips

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Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

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Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

cobalt frigate
harsh fjord
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And search the server for dm tips. It's scattered all over.

misty stratus
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Anyone know any beginner friendly campaigns starting soon? Me and my girlfriend are looking for one

cobalt frigate
timid locust
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Fair warning: while some people might get lucky, most campaign searches might take days or even weeks. Even if you're able to find one, it's pretty rare to encounter a game that's looking for new players and is planned to start within 24 hours.

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That's not to say it's impossible, but it's important to temper your expectations!

peak ocean
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Apparantly they will tbe selling painted versions and unpainted bversions of the monsters

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In the vtt

lunar river
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i cant choose between cleric or paladin for my first character thats going to be in a campaign, so i got to have some backstory and motive instead of a pregen
both the classes look appealing 💀

timid locust
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They're both fun! Cleric is more focused on casting spells, while paladin is more focused on swinging weapons.

trim blade
lunar river
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yep and both look appealing

cyan iris
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Are there any ways a wizard can acquire cure wounds besides multiclassing or Magic Initiate feat?

harsh fjord
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I don't think so?

slow hawk
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No

light comet
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hello there

smoky adder
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Welcome!

light comet
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any eu games this week?

smoky adder
fresh fable
light comet
worldly iris
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I'm thinking about gathering some folks locally to get a game with friends and family. I DM'ed back in the 80s, and BG3 got me wanting to try 5e. I have a group of gamers for board games, but we haven't done RPGs, so I want to get them a great experience. I was thinking about doing the standard 'Lost Mine of Phandelver', but understand that is still several sessions to get thru it all. And I wanted to explore one shot adventures that were of simliar high level quality that would hook in gamers that just haven't done RPGs. What suggestions would you wise discordian people suggest?'

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That advantage is it'd introduce them to the game, so that if they like it we could do the Lost Mine of Phandelver and they'd be better informed to pick a character they'd enjoy

fresh fable
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DMsguild has a few free oneshots on there

worldly iris
cyan iris
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Multiclassing question.
If I dip one level into cleric as a wizard, just to pick up cure wounds, would I be able to use the spell cure wounds on a higher lvl spell slot even though the cleric part of my build only has 2 lvl 1 slots?

smoky adder
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Yes

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It still counts as a cleric spell, and you’d use CHA instead of INT.

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And it would slightly delay getting the more powerful wizard spells.

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But you’d be able to use any spell slot you have available.

weak sphinx
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Hi. New here. Are all online games paid now? I have used roll20 with internet friends once before.

wind fjord
weak sphinx
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Thank you for feedback.

harsh fjord
fringe vapor
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Is DMing the hardest part of D&D?

ember zenith