#dnd-newcomers

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fading sierra
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i see. any specific ones you can recommend off the top of your head?

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on the note of systems, i have one more question i wanted to ask for anyone who can answer: what does 'cast as ritual' mean? i've listened to some dnd youtubers before, and i've heard the phrase, but i've never gotten an explanation for what it means. is it a behavior of specific spells or something?

thorn parrot
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JoCat has some pretty good videos, but not sure how valid his videos would be for someone completely starting fresh. Pack Tactics does really good with explaining the math of game though.

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As for rituals, I'm only an intermediate player, so someone more experienced can feel free to correctly but iirc, tldr from sorlock gaming, rituals spells are spells that can be cast over a longer period of time, think usually 10 minutes, but when doing it that way, they don't consume a spell slot, basically best imagined as your "Spell bullets."

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So, if I want to cast say, unseen servant, I can either just blow one spell slot of first level right there, or spend time doing a ritual, and get it after some prep time, without using my spell slots.

fading sierra
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i see. is that behavior exclusive to specific spells?

thorn parrot
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Correct. Ritual spells have their own classification, but generally in most cases, spells will consume spell slots not counting feats or other variables.

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Unseen Servant can be used as a ritual but Fireball, yeah, no, lmao.

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Ritual spells are generally best though if you have rest time though, since a 10 minute cast time mid combat would be 100 turns, lmao.

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So, generally, they are used in times of rest and all that.

fading sierra
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makes sense. thank you for the explanation yescat

thorn parrot
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Np, may RNG be with you in future adventures.

ruby ore
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quick question guys

thorn parrot
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Something I forgot to mention on double checking, ritual casting requres a feat or certain class feature, otherwise needs to be cast as normal. Could be wrong on that though.

ruby ore
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as a lvl 3 cleric with 18 wis, do I have access to 7 prepared spells?

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for example 4 lvl1 and 3 lvl2 or 5 lvl1 and 2 lvl2?

frigid helm
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Why did they try to get you to change the class.race and backstory? What is your "commisioned character?

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You may have applied to a game that isnt the right fit by the sounds of it, I have had players come to me with a sci fi character for a game set in the forgotten realms.

thorn parrot
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Honestly, dm was bit of a control freak, heck if I know, lmao. Comissioend character was small anime wolf girl who was a shadowlock.

frigid helm
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What race were you trying to be? Shifter?

thorn parrot
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Tried to tell me to play a werewolf shifter, didn't want to be werewolf, wnated to be custom lineage, told me to play a melee warlock, not a melee build with 7 strength so said no, got pissed, then blocked me.

ruby ore
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Thanks yeah I checked it but got confused as I have 18 wis and not sure how the +4 instead of +3 would affect it

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if I would have 1 extra spell to prepare and can choose by myself where to attribute either lvl 2 or 1

thorn parrot
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Mfw my almost 3 years of hosting 5e is actually helpful, lmao.

frigid helm
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Messing with class, unless its a class that isnt in the setting is unusual. Race is more common and backstory should be colloborative.

thorn parrot
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That was the strangest thing Titan, wasn't even about the feat, just wanted me to play a werewolf, lmao.

frigid helm
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I would have thought werewolf shifter was more werewolfey than CL though.

thorn parrot
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That's the thing, wanted to play an anime wolfgirl, not a werewolf, lmao. Maybe not the best place to discuss here though as this is for the new blood wanting to learn, lol.

frigid helm
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Fair.

echo kelp
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Hey folks! This channel is to help folks new to D&D get started - please use #dnd-discussion or #character-discussion to continue your disucssion of characters as we want to leave this channel open for new-to-the-game questions. Thanks!

fading sierra
thorn parrot
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Yeah, sounds correct, ritual casting is kind of niche.

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Kind of makes sense though, a creative ritual caster can do some funky things, like summoning multiple unseen servants. So, kind of makes sense only a few builds can do that stuff.

echo kelp
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Ritual casting also takes time which means it's not useful in the midst of combat so taking it as a feat means your character is giving up an Attribute Skill Increase on a level up... so hard choices there.

thorn parrot
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Yeah, that's something to consider. RAW, you choose one feat OR one attribute score increase per 4 "Class levels," not total level.

fading sierra
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speaking of that, are there any universally recommendable feats? like, ones that are usually never a bad idea to carry on x class setup?

thorn parrot
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What this means is that multi classers get their feats or important attribute score increases, or "ASI" slower, and makes those asi more important.

echo kelp
fading sierra
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gotcha yescat

fading sierra
echo kelp
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It's not something we would recommend new players use

fading sierra
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i see, thanks

spare flare
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can you cast as many cantrips/spells as you want per actions per turn?

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eg. if you have 2 actions per turn can you cast 2 cantrips that same turn?

topaz garnet
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yes, but with spells, the bonus action spell rule trips a lot of people up

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if you cast any spell as a bonus action (be it naturally a bonus action, or the Quickened spell metamagic), the following restriction applies until the end of that turn:
"You cannot cast any spells other than a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action."

fading sierra
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it's one cantrip and one bonus action leveled spell, right?

topaz garnet
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bonus action any spell

fading sierra
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ah

topaz garnet
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even shillelagh

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You can quickened spell wish and cast fire bolt, but not quickened spell firebolt and cast wish.

spare flare
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i see, i just have a dilemma because i want to multiclass on bladesinger being a psi warrior, and at level 6 of bladesinger i get a 2nd attack (which i already have on fighter at level 5) and i can also cast cantrips at this level, so i miss out on these features because i've got it all already

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so the anti-synergy is screwing me at this level

spark sandal
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Just did a 2-hour one-shot (well, it’s actually gonna be 2 shot since I wasn’t been able to DM any longer (lack of sleep kicked in) and I just called it a session. It is truly magnificent experience and I kinda feel like I am breaking through my social anxiety in a way. It was jittery at the beginning, but whenever I got the hand on it, I kinda started liking it. Plus it was really fun (for the wrong reasons, obviously), my one shot was kinda bizarre and that’s why I love DnD: legit anything can happen and it will feel organic (or cringe depending on how good your DM is on storytelling)

Either way, super cool experience and the players I’ve played with said that for the first time that was actually pretty good 👀

spark sandal
analog wraith
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im still struggling to get into a DnD session. i wouls suggest maybe have a session for only newcomers to try out. i never done a DnD before and would like to try just one session

calm sonnet
dapper gulch
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Suggest to who?

analog wraith
dapper gulch
calm sonnet
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A new player only session can be, and has been done, but I personally like to have at least 2 experienced players alongside the new players because there’s a LOT of information being thrown at you as a player. alongside learning everything about your new character and abilities, you also have to learn the rules of the game and world, and learn the basics of roleplay, interactions, and combat, Having an experienced player alongside you as a new player, to show you what’s capable of being done, and to guide the party or influence the party decisions (on good or bad ideas) helps immensely with building you as a new player while not putting too much into you at once. Allows the experienced player to take some of that load off of you and even some off of the DM 😅

dire fossil
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Um joining my first campaign and I have a few ideas. A spore druid, a water ganisi astral monk, and an aasimar phantom rogue. Are any of these too complex for a beginner

analog wraith
calm sonnet
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Martial classes are usually first choices for beginners due to less spell slots or complexities in their abilities.
I’m a rogue at heart 😎 lol. Rogues break games if you play them right.

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The race itself doesn’t necessarily matter in terms of complexity unless you go with a custom lineage.

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It’s mostly all about the class choices for complexity

dire fossil
calm sonnet
dire fossil
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I'm very excited I might be joining my first campaign

lyric fjord
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Hello

calm sonnet
dire fossil
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Bit scared because it's starting at level 5 cause I might be a fill-in

calm sonnet
dire fossil
calm sonnet
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Biggest thing to learn is where stuff is located at on your character sheet. Learn that and the rest of it comes faster cus then it’s just reading lol

dire fossil
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Thanks

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I might go for a healing type of druid

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Would that be enough healing for a party

topaz garnet
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It's always nice to have, but sometimes you can save more HP by doing things such as restraining or otherwise occupying the enemy - such as with an Entangle spell

uncut shale
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I used to have a halflinf rogue it was the best for stealth

calm sonnet
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Halfling rogue is unbeatable in stealth.

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Legit, got a level 20 rn with +17 in stealth checks

topaz garnet
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Well, not exactly, they're just a good pick for rogue anyway. Lightfoot synergizes with it twice over, and Lucky is always nice.

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It's more about rogue being very good, not necessarily halfling giving innate bonuses to stealth

dire fossil
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I'm between phantom rogue, storm barb and spore druid rn. Anyone got any idea to help me choose

topaz garnet
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For example, that level 20 with +17
A rogue will typically want to reach 20 dexterity (For a +5 mod) anyway, and take proficiency (+6) and expertise (+6 doubled to being +12) in stealth. That's +17, but they also get Reliable Talent, meaning they roll a minimum of 10 on the d20 for ability checks using skills they're proficient in. Making their true minimum, 27. That's just rogue being cracked

calm sonnet
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Rogues just be fun, and game breaking lol

topaz garnet
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Rogue is just cracked under someone who knows how to trick their pony

calm sonnet
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If it’s your first time playing, go with what’s fun. Don’t worry about min maxing.

dire fossil
topaz garnet
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Druid is good at that yes

calm sonnet
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Rogues are “selfish” but played correctly, can help the team immensely

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Druids are fun as well if you like to turn into shit and be creative

topaz garnet
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They have a good amount of unique spells, and many are effects basically unique to druid as a whole, such as transport via plants, a 6th level spell only on the Druid list, meaning... Basically only a 14th level bard can get that, otherwise.

dire fossil
calm sonnet
dire fossil
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I mean I'm worried it's too much for a beginner

topaz garnet
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The spells should be okay, it's just Wildshape that has... a bunch of kerfuffle and exceptions and tweaks

torpid ivy
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hey what is the best class/subclass for a summoner character that summons animals?

topaz garnet
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Druid, Circle of the Shepherd.

dire fossil
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Do spore druids wild shape often?

topaz garnet
# topaz garnet Druid, Circle of the Shepherd.

At 6th, Beasts and Fey you summon or create via spell get more HP per hit die and their attacks count as magic, at 10th your totem (from 2nd level) heals them each round, and at 14th you get an instant 9th level Conjure Animals (so, 4 CR2) when you're downed to protect you.

dire fossil
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Like would it be every fight?

calm sonnet
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You can summon like 70 velociraptors at level 8 😂

topaz garnet
calm sonnet
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Summoning is banned for one of my players because of the shenanigans he does ☹️

topaz garnet
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Dreams, Spores, Stars, Land, Shepherd, Wildfire, and third-party TCSR's Circle of the Blighted, all use wildshape specifically as much as each other, being... they could use it or not. Moon though focuses on Wildshape, hard.

torpid ivy
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thanks Shepherd (Druid) seems what I what I want to go for

dire fossil
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Think I might be a spore druids but mainly use my wild shape charge for the necrotic spores

calm sonnet
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Hell yeah.

dire fossil
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That sounds fun

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I think

calm sonnet
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And even if you don’t enjoy it, speak to your DM about changing it after the session is over. Most DMs I’ve known are more than willing to work with players to make the game more enjoyable

dire fossil
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I kinda wanna be a gnome

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But they have less movement

calm sonnet
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Gnome power!

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Movement ain’t everything

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Halflings move 25ft and still are the best for a rogue most of the time.

dire fossil
calm sonnet
dire fossil
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People could outrun me

calm sonnet
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“If you wanna hurt me, you gotta come to my area”

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There’s always another side to the coin lol

lyric fjord
dire fossil
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What do you mean

lyric fjord
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They have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saves against magic.

dire fossil
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Is that good?

lyric fjord
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Yes, that protects you against some enemy attacks.

dire fossil
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Oh

calm sonnet
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You are overthinking this lol

topaz garnet
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For example, spells that frighten, charm, banish, or attack your mind or comprehension of reality, will target those

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so you're more protected against them

calm sonnet
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Play with what you have and just see how you like it

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You have to find your preferred play style, and the only way to do it is to play

lyric fjord
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Test some characters on one shots

calm sonnet
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One shots be fun af

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Testing grounds for the shenanigans

analog wraith
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are we allowed to have a semi-funny backstory of our character?

dire fossil
calm sonnet
analog wraith
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ok

calm sonnet
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Some like to be serious. Others don’t care

calm sonnet
dire fossil
calm sonnet
dire fossil
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I think it's funny

analog wraith
dire fossil
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Could a spore druid rot a wooden door

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So a barbarian could burst it open

calm sonnet
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Maybe with the right spell

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But a barb could probably burst it down without it if the DM allows it

pallid pumice
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absolutely no one:
me who knows nothing about dnd but still watches

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i was going to put a gif but i am not allowed 😦

dire fossil
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Keep on taking d4 damage from rotting

calm sonnet
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Rot doesn’t work fast unless it’s an in the spell. Idk much about spells for rot tbh. If it states it just takes 1D4 damage from rotting, then a barbarian hitting it with his axe would do just as much and more

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
fallen surge
# dire fossil Wouldn't it count if it was within my area of spores

When a creature you can see moves into a space within 10 feet of you or starts its turn there, you can use your reaction to deal 1d4 necrotic damage to that creature unless it succeeds on a Constitution saving throw against your spell save DC.

A door is not a creature, so it would not be affected by the Halo of Spores.

worthy oriole
brisk salmon
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I’m like brand new to the game, like I’ve never played a game of dnd at all. Could anyone give me a run down of how to make characters and all? I’m trying to make one rn but I’m not understanding what wizard skills are or how spells work. And why do I have to pay to be a pirate? I just wanna be a swashbuckler 😔

fallen surge
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Swashbuckler is a rogue subclass, and that subclass was published in the supplement book Xanathar’s Guide to everything, so yes you would need to pay to access that subclass. However, in D&D we have a saying: “Flavor is Free.” You don’t have to play as a swashbuckler to be a pirate. You can talk like a pirate, act like a pirate, and have the backstory of a pirate no matter what class or subclass you are playing. Game mechanics don’t decide how you are or are not allowed to role play

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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The steps for making a character are described in the first few chapters of the Basic Rules, linked above. Handbooker Helper and WASD20 on YouTube have good explainer videos if you want more bite-sized coverage of the different game elements.

fallen surge
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And of course, you can ask any questions you have here in this channel. You’ll get a lot better results if you ask specific questions though. It’s a lot easier for someone to explain what a specific ability score does or what your proficiency bonus means than it is to try to guide you through the entire process of making a character

brisk salmon
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Lol yeah you’re right haha

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I’m just trying to get into the game but everything looks so confusing but it also looks like I could have lots of fun

vestal crest
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I wanted to be a warforged artificer. I had to find the DM with the right books to share with me in order to make it.

brisk salmon
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Idk what a warforged artificer is but I think I get your point lol

vestal crest
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A robot tinker

brisk salmon
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Oh that’s cool

vestal crest
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I paid 2 bucks to make a minotaur

fallen surge
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Warforged are a race of Robotic people, and Artificer is a class the specializes in the creation of magic items and tools

brisk salmon
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I’ve just always had a thing about pirates so I thought it would be fun to try and have my own little pirate character for my first character

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That’s sick lmao

fallen surge
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I actually played a pirate for my first character as well

simple goblet
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I believe the only sites that have licenses for digital content are D&D Beyond and Roll20. Fantasy Grounds also has the materials for sale, but don't believe they have a website

brisk salmon
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Then I might try to make a pirate character lol

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What are cantrip spells?

fallen surge
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Cantrips are “level 0” spells. You do not need to expend a spell slot to cast them, so you can use them as many times as you want

lyric fjord
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they are basically a caster’s basic attack

brisk salmon
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Oh cool

true shard
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theyre not even necessarily attacks they can also just be useful little effects like the light spell that creates well light

alpine wadi
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So, I found a sealed dnd essentials kit for $6 at a local shop. Does it still hold up for new players?

cobalt frigate
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Yes, the Essentials Kit is made for new players in mind.

dire fossil
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does strength impact how much meelee attacks do

echo kelp
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Nope - class features determine how many attacks one does in an attack action.

dire fossil
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i mean how much damage they do

echo kelp
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Ah yes - strength is typically used in calculating melee damage

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Som features can change that to dexterity but in general, strength plays into melee damage calculations.

dire fossil
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how does it though

echo kelp
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base weapon damage + strength modifier = damage calculation

dire fossil
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oh okay

echo kelp
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So a shortsword does 1d6 damage + strength modifier

dire fossil
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and the druid spells make it your wisdom modifyer?

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i cant remember how to spell it

echo kelp
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Spells can change things up - and often use the spellcaster's spellcasting attribute

dire fossil
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i mean shelleagh

echo kelp
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Pretty useful spell

dire fossil
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oh cool

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so a shillelagh+symbiotiy energy is 1d8 + 1d6 + wisdom modifier?

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noice

echo kelp
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Yeah if you want to dig into more of that character build stuff I'd recommend the #character-discussion channel.
Or #optimization if you like to focus on the math and opinions behind "optimized" builds.

fast plinth
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Would a saving throw for a character being shot at (with a revolver) be constitution or dexterity (or something else)?

echo kelp
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The DM would decide if a roll is needed and what kind of roll.

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Typically DEX save is for dodging damage and CON save would be for enduring the damage.

fast plinth
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Still very new to DMing so that helps a lot, ty!!

shadow mountain
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hey I'm new to dnd I'm looking to learn, I'm still making a character hope I could join some of you if you would let me

echo kelp
shadow mountain
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@echo kelp ok thx

smoky adder
ornate kiln
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yeah, unless there are lots of shots to create a sort of suppressive fire, I recommend using attack rolls

stone falcon
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Okay, I've always wanted to join a D&D campaign since I was a kid, but life has never allowed me the chance. Only within the past 5 years have I discovered Critical Role and reignited that passion. But before I go about blind asking for games, I thought it might be good to ask some people who are in the loop about some advice. I would like to join a small group that would do everything over text in a discord group, mostly because I'm not that comfortable using my real voice to act things out and would also like to pay as a girl character for my first character. (I also do writing as a hobby and am just more comfortable that way.) Though I'm not even sure if text only campaigns are even something people do. But if it is a thing (And this is where my biggest questions come from) the issue of honesty with dice rolls is a thing to worry about. So I'm looking for resources for online D&D campaigns I can have at the ready before starting looking for a game.

smoky adder
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There’s definitely text-only games out there!

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You might see them described as PBP or play-by-post games as well.

stone falcon
smoky adder
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They’re not quite as common, and they tend to progress at a lot slower rate than live games, but with the right group, they can be a lot of fun.

stone falcon
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How do people handle the dice rolling aspect though?

smoky adder
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There’s a lot of digital dice options out there.

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But there’s simpler options, too. D&D Beyond has built-in digital dice that record any rolls for the whole group to see.

stone falcon
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I've actually never heard of Avrae, though I do know about DnD Beyond having dice and sending the rolls to others in the group. Though I thought you had to pay for DnD Beyond. Maybe a misunderstanding on my part though.

smoky adder
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And you can have up to six characters for free.

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But they do sell all the official books as well, which includes stuff like additional character options.

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond allows you to buy individual bits and pieces though so you don't have to buy a whole book (unless you want to).
Subscriptions just unlock unlimited character slots, or the Master Tier subscription which unlocks content sharing for up to 5 campaigns.

smoky adder
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Or you can even just buy those character options individually. Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.

stone falcon
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Hmm, that seems like the rout to go. I'll look into it.

opal leaf
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hi guys

oblique vector
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Hey there!

smoky adder
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Welcome!

oblique vector
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im new to the world of D&D and started reading the general rules

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i genuinely wanna learn more but im unsure of everything.

smoky adder
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Got any specific questions you want to ask?

cobalt frigate
oblique vector
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i dont really have open questions right now since im still reading, but theres so much to it that im afraid my tiny brain wont understand lol

calm sonnet
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You’ve gotta start somewhere lol. My favorite thing to learn about was the creatures

oblique vector
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im currently totally into Baldurs Gate 3.

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so now im here hehe

calm sonnet
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First off, amazing game

cobalt frigate
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Welcome but I want to tell you that BG3's rules are not the same as 5E D&D rules.

calm sonnet
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Secondly though, it’s different from how DnD is, but it’s an amazing starting point for interest into DnD

cobalt frigate
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The developers of BG3 changed the D&D rules to suit a video game.

oblique vector
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i know, D&D was always interesting to me and i wanna know its actual Rules. BG3 just got the kick for me to join here haha

calm sonnet
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BG3 has sparked MASSIVE new interest in DnD again, but they don’t play anywhere near the same lol

oblique vector
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i believe it can be much more fun playing actual DnD with other people, than playing a scripted game (its amazing either way, but actual DnD feel so limitless)

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love Rogues btw

calm sonnet
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Rogues be the way

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Game breaking in an experienced players hands. Not even joking

oblique vector
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i always play Wizard in BG3, but Bard seems so fun

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Scanlan Shorthalt.. lovely Character

calm sonnet
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Bards also break games. Notorious for never failing their skill checks too

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But it’s not often I have a bard in any of my games tbh

oblique vector
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id love to be one if youre down. but first i gotta get the rules down

calm sonnet
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Rules?

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Ain’t no rules

oblique vector
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just the general stuff for DnD to get a hold on, thats what i mean

calm sonnet
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Lol

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I play as in “there’s no rules until my DM tells me there is”

oblique vector
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thats awesome

calm sonnet
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But that’s not how I’d recommend learning lol

oblique vector
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its fun if youre down for an insanely goofy play tho

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i can imagine at least

calm sonnet
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I reward creativity in my games. So I never really fully tell my players something can’t be done unless it’s game breaking or world breaking

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I always allow them to try at least lol 😂

oblique vector
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ah yes my bard accidentally killed the 10x larger dragon by smashing the instrument on its foot

calm sonnet
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The dragon lets out a loud Yelp as it picks up its foot in its hand bouncing around the cavern on one leg as if it had stubbed its toe. 😂

oblique vector
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Pov: the bard knows they messed up big time

fleet field
calm sonnet
fleet field
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That build probably sacrifices a lot of everything else

calm sonnet
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That’s all it cares about lol

fleet field
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Eloquence bard can do that while not sacrificing anything else

brazen estuary
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Ello Im completely new to the topic of DnD and their rules mind starting me off? 😅

opaque ruin
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hi guys! i’m new to dnd although not to tabletop RPGS, and i’m the dungeon master for my party for the first time

brazen estuary
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ello were both newbies haha- dndLol

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?
echo kelp
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^ useful resources to help get you started

brazen estuary
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ty ^^

echo kelp
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Give those a read/view and if you have a specific question, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel (see id:browse to see all the many channels we have)

opaque ruin
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thank you!!

brazen estuary
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btw what character sheet would you suggest? 5th edition?

smoky adder
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The different editions don’t refer to character sheets per se, but to versions of the rules themselves.

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Fifth edition is the current iteration of the game, and therefore the one most groups are playing.

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But you should check with your DM to confirm which rules to use.

brazen estuary
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I see thanks for the help

harsh fjord
viral python
oblique vector
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thats cool

mild tulip
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I now exist here

willow blaze
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*hello

mild tulip
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hi there

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I know absolutely nothing about DnD but it's interesting so here I am

dreamy sapphire
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Same

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
prime laurel
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Its pretty fun

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but all i've done is mostly combat

mild tulip
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I've been slowly getting into Warhammer 40K and this seems a bit similar

prime laurel
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eh

dreamy sapphire
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I’ve watched the game played I jus haven’t had the chance to play

fleet field
prime laurel
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superficially they are similar

trail solstice
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im literally never able to find a group

prime laurel
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in that they are both ttrpgs

fleet field
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Warhammer isn’t even a ttrpg

prime laurel
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ah i see

fleet field
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It’s a tabletop wargame

prime laurel
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i just know a guy who has like a gazillion figures

fleet field
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Original dnd was based on a tabletop wargame called chainmail, but it’s evolved a lot from there

prime laurel
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and spends all of his money on them

elder pewter
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Hi...

calm sonnet
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hi

elder pewter
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I can't find a group:/

plucky ridge
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There are a lot more DMs than players so finding a group can take some time. You check check out the channels here but also check out the DnD Beyond forums or other sites like Roll20 for games.

elder pewter
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Every time. I join a group...dms act like jerks...

plucky ridge
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Sorry to hear that. My best advice is to keep looking and make sure there's always a session 0 to set expecations.

thorn parrot
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It honestly can take some time. Being able to find one and have it not have some jerks can honestly feel like a lottery draw at times. I've maybe found 3 groups of chill people over the last 3 years, and as of my roll20 ad of 2 months, had to reject like 10 DM's and 2 that made it to session 0 were control freaks.

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As samo suggested, best advice is to cast a wide net in multiple places with ads and try your best to be patient.

calm sonnet
elder pewter
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I get so tired of people thinking "oh we MUST have a perfect group! We have x class already!"

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Online@calm sonnet

calm sonnet
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DM me

spark sandal
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Can anyone help me with mob control? I kinda would like to understand how the controlling works with attacks and such

topaz garnet
#

What do you mean?

spark sandal
# topaz garnet What do you mean?

Like, I always try to use !a, but it shows my characters (as if I’m a player) actions instead of the one I am controlling in the combat (like Iron Golem etc)

lyric fjord
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Hows Roll20?

fleet field
fleet field
spark sandal
lyric fjord
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mostly just looking for a way to play dnd with others online dont care what it is so long as i can play

fleet field
lyric fjord
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Thanks ill do that

fleet field
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You can find a bunch of online games there

serene ore
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Hi, I’m a newcomer but dont know where to start , any suggestion?

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

serene ore
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Where can I find them? I am still learning to use discord

fleet field
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Are you on mobile or desktop?

lyric fjord
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Not sure if its the same on all mobile devices but if you swipe left and look up right itll say pins

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then theres links to the new players guide which i need to look at myself

serene ore
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I’m on an iPad

lyric fjord
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That did not work woops (oh it did) (this is what is in pins)

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
fleet field
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The basic rules are linked in the above message

lyric fjord
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Wish i pursued this sooner

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No game has filled my thirst for dungeons yet

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ive been marked for death

calm sonnet
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yes

lyric fjord
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Guess ill start with learning how character creation works

calm sonnet
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dnd beyond

lyric fjord
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Hoping to make a priest of some kind with 3 specialties

  • divine striking the crap out of undead
  • healing
  • abjuration mostly for protective spells
fleet field
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Cleric definitely

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Clerics by default can heal and beat up undead

lyric fjord
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Ye

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And they can pickup abjuration id imagine

fleet field
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They get some good abjuration spells

lyric fjord
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Id imagine

fleet field
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Peace domain cleric is the most defensive one

lyric fjord
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“Peace domain cleric” ill have to look into that

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Oh sanctuary off the bat yea this is what im looking for

fleet field
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The level 6 feature also gives defensive stuff

lyric fjord
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Might i ask how components work?

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Are those just for the less experienced or is that for any who wish to cast the spell

topaz garnet
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They're a necessary component to cast it, just like many need a Verbal component

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They come in two 'categories'

If the component is either Consumed by the spell, has a minimum Cost listed, or has both of them, you cannot replace it with a focus and need to provide that material component.
If it's just 'a piece of wool' then sure you can replace it, if it has no cost or consumption.

lyric fjord
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i see

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Very specific items I’m going to need to carry around

topaz garnet
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a component pouch or a focus of an appropriate kind for your spellcasting class will be all you need for a vast majority of spells

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just look out for spells that have an M and list it as having a cost or being consumed by the spell.

lyric fjord
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Yea like warding bond

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Plat rings required to cost 50gp each

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i see now this isn’t as troublesome as i thought itd be

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Thought that since they needed components theyd always absorb them

topaz garnet
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spellcasters often end up being confusing for newcomers yeah

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It's just a matter of, if you lose all your stuff, you can't cast a few of the more potent spells

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As such, you might find many spells simply being more powerful than others of the same level, but requiring special components.

lyric fjord
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Really cool spell system

elder pewter
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I wish I could find a group but people keep being jerks...

lyric fjord
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Especially the higher level spells

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absorbs high value items for table turning spell

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Really puts weight behind casting spells

fading sierra
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what about material components that dont have specified costs? like for example the '50g each' is specified for the rings on warding bond, but the bless spell has a component of 'a sprinkling of holy water' that isn't specified in cost. would it just be assumed you probably have the component on you in that case, or?

lyric fjord
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Probably right?

topaz garnet
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Now holy water is weird, where the rules became a bit jank

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Holy Water is an explicitly listed piece of adventuring gear, listed at 25gp. The Ceremony spell also costs 25gp to cast, and can produce Holy Water.

fading sierra
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i see, i see

cobalt frigate
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Breaks even, no profit.

topaz garnet
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But, bless says a sprinkling, not a vial. So since it's not the equipment it seems to be removed enough that it's its own flavor thing, not a monetary requirement, I believe, but take this with the red sea of salt

lyric fjord
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How does one measure a sprinkling

fading sierra
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i guess that makes sense? it sounds like you'd still need the component but how much of a vial 'a sprinkling' would use seems kinda vague

lyric fjord
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Need to maximize my holy water game

fleet field
lyric fjord
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I already love the component pouch and i havent even used it

fading sierra
lyric fjord
fading sierra
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but you need the specific item for ones that DO have a gold cost, yeah?

lyric fjord
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So i believe?

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tryna absorb this myself

lyric fjord
topaz garnet
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yes very much so

lyric fjord
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i am learning

worldly zealot
topaz garnet
fading sierra
topaz garnet
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"Casting some spells requires particular objects, specified in parentheses in the component entry. A character can use a component pouch or a spellcasting focus (found in “Equipment”) in place of the components specified for a spell. But if a cost is indicated for a component, a character must have that specific component before he or she can cast the spell.

If a spell states that a material component is consumed by the spell, the caster must provide this component for each casting of the spell. A spellcaster must have a hand free to access a spell's material components -- or to hold a spellcasting focus -- but it can be the same hand that he or she uses to perform somatic components."

lyric fjord
worldly zealot
fleet field
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You don’t need to generally

lyric fjord
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component pouch betrays me on consumption

topaz garnet
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(your component pouch has / your focus replaces) - anything that doesn't have a cost or consumption

fleet field
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There’s only a few spells you’ll likely be casting that have costly components

fading sierra
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wait, so the rules say you need a hand free for material and somatic components. are sword & board users just SOL for spellcasting, then?

fleet field
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It’s not often that a sword and board user will be able to cast spells

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Even then, if you’re a Paladin or cleric you can put your holy symbol focus on your shield

cobalt frigate
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Clerics and paladins have exception with their holy emblems that can be on a tabard/shield.

fleet field
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And the war caster feat lets you perform somatic components using a hand that is holding a shield or weapon

fading sierra
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i see i see. what about two handed weapons, ex. a paladin with a polearm or greatsword?

fleet field
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You can be holding the weapon in one hand when you aren’t attacking with it

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So therefore if you use a component pouch you’ll be fine

worldly zealot
fading sierra
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ah, makes sense

topaz garnet
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If a spell has S, you need an empty hand.
If a spell has M, you need a free hand to access the M.
If a spell has S and M, you can use the one hand for both the S and M at once.

lyric fjord
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definitely worth a copy and paste for later

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not that im not reading them now

fleet field
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Hands needed for spellcasting is a complicated topic

cobalt frigate
# worldly zealot does it have to be on their hand/shield? cant they fashion it into a necklace (k...

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#OtherAdventuringGear

**Holy Symbol. **A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. It might be an amulet depicting a symbol representing a deity, the same symbol carefully engraved or inlaid as an emblem on a shield, or a tiny box holding a fragment of a sacred relic. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.

fading sierra
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are there any spells with somatic components that need two hands to cast, or is it only ever going to be one hand needed to be free?

fleet field
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Somatic components only ever need one hand

fading sierra
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i see, thank you

topaz garnet
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one is enough

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S is at least one

worldly zealot
fleet field
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The flavour for burning hands says you put both hands together , but per the rules you only need one hand

fleet field
worldly zealot
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nice

hexed kindle
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Just created my very first character and would love to play sometime but I have 0 idea how

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Or friends that play

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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didnt mean to ping woops

fleet field
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Yep

lyric fjord
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neat neat

topaz garnet
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if it has both

lyric fjord
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i see

topaz garnet
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so if you are a wizard using a wand and, idk, holding on for dear life on a rope
and want to cast a spell with no M but having S
you need to either drop your wand, put it away, or you can't cast it.

but if the spell had S and M components, you could use the wand as a focus to replace the listed M, doing it both with one hand.

But if the spell has specific M, costly or consumed or both, you still need to put the wand away

lyric fjord
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alternatively

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fall

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and probably die before you can cast the spell

worldly zealot
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fall > both hands free > cast feather fall > profit

lyric fjord
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true if you can cast it fast enough

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maybe not the best takeaway from that

worldly zealot
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would be funny if the dm ask you to roll acrobatic to cast that spell

lyric fjord
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lol

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but if the material is a uh

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Consumption or Value required material then it wont work ok i think i get it now

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Not terribly hard to understand good way of making it pretty easy to digest

cobalt frigate
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Material components that are consumed and/or have gold value is essentially a gameplay mechanic to restrict players "spamming" the spell without paying a price.

lyric fjord
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Is focus something all spellcasters just have?

cobalt frigate
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For examle, not every shopkeeper will have diamond required to cast Raise Dead. So the PCs will have to search for diamonds and save them for an emergency.

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Yes, spellcasters all can use a focus in lieu of spell component pouch.

lyric fjord
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I see neat

worldly zealot
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does that includes half caster like ranger?

cobalt frigate
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Each class will say what kind of focus they use.

lyric fjord
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AH

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holy symbol i see

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ok this is making a whole lot more sense now

worldly zealot
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ill need to take a look at this cos i have an idea for a rogue/ranger character

fading sierra
cobalt frigate
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When you create your character you have starting equipment. Check the free Basic Rules on each class.

fading sierra
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alright, thanks sunglasso

worldly zealot
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cleric get one from the start

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wizard and warlock too i think

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dunno about others

lyric fjord
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Cleric Holy Symbol op

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One thing im not certain of rn

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Whats the cost of using a focus instead of just a component pouch or the item required when possible?

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Other than having to hold the item in most cases

cobalt frigate
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The costs is all in the Basic Rules' equipment section.

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When you choose your starting equipment you can choose a focus or a component pouch.

lyric fjord
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ah i see how it works now

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Just had a misconception on how focuses work but i figured it out

cobalt frigate
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Think the wands in Harry Potter.

lyric fjord
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Ye

topaz garnet
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yeah, every spell from harry potter would have V, S, M
and then for the super super powerful people, they can cast without wands sometimes
As an example

lyric fjord
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Dumbledore and uh

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Apparition

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or literally anyone who can use apparition now thinking about it

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think i named the one spell that doesnt use a wand unless it does and my memory is wonky

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Thanks for the help

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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yeah isnt everyone in hp kinda a sorcerer anyway since having magic is a birth thing

fleet field
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Kinda? But they also have to study

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It’s weird

hexed kindle
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How do I post in the Looking for DM chat?

topaz garnet
serene ore
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How is best to start ? After create a character? Look for dm or players?

fleet field
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Once you have a basic understanding of the rules and have preferably made a practice character or two, you can start looking for a group to play with

topaz garnet
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as a player, you'd post in looking for DM

serene ore
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I’m trying to message un looking for dm channel but I can’t

fleet field
fleet field
topaz garnet
serene ore
lyric fjord
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looking for someone to possibly be willing to teach me and my group how to play DnD because we are very confused on alot of things lol

topaz garnet
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Feel free to ask away here
You probably won't get someone outright joining a call to tutorial, but this chat will answer questions

exotic remnantBOT
#
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.

lyric fjord
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ok thank you very much

hazy shadow
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Hello! I am new to DnD BG3 got me into it

fleet field
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Hi

topaz garnet
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Be aware BG3 has a lot of rule changes - and I mean it, I mean a lot of changes.

A lot of changes.

hazy shadow
#

do you have a guide? to learn about DnD?

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
topaz garnet
#

Right up there, the bot post

cobalt frigate
#

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

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

Both are linked above.

hazy shadow
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thank you!!

fleet field
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Start by reading the basic rules, which are linked in the pinned messages

swift peak
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question
it says v,s,m does it require all of this or just 1 of them? because ive been with 2 groups and one says you need at least 1 of them to cast and other says you need all of the components shown to cast

solemn light
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You need all. So if a spell is V, S, M that means it has Verbal, Somatic and Material components.

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If you cannot do one of them (such as cannot provide verbal because you are in a zone of silence) you cannot cast the spell

swift peak
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but can that rule be change depending on what dm says? like the group that says at least 1 of them is required

crude musk
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Any rule can be changed by the DM

solemn light
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Sure, DM can change rules. But 'RAW' (rules as written) you need to be able to do all of a spells components to cast it. It may affect balance to change this and undermine certain powers like Sorcerer's subtle spells

crude musk
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But it's best not to assume what rules a DM might change going into a game

swift peak
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ty

crude musk
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And if you're the DM, it's best not to change a rule unless you understand the rule, why you're chaning the rule, and what impact that change will have

swift peak
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noted!

dire fossil
honest kestrel
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how does the dodge action work tbh

solemn light
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Yes?

crude musk
molten mist
#

Good morning.

How does bleeding works?

solemn light
crude musk
solemn light
crude musk
dire fossil
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I was just surprised I misunderstood what raw means I don't understand the attitude

crude musk
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No attitude, just confusion

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As it seemed like you were explaining something to someone who already understood the term

molten mist
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And same with poison and things like that

crude musk
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That'd be a house rule and beyond the scope of this channel

solemn light
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NP, but yes if you see 'RAW' used here, especially in all caps, it means 'Rules as Written'. 'RAI' might also be used that means 'Rules as Intended'. They're terms used when discussing rules to note when someone is discussing them as hard rules exactly as written, or when discussing what the designers intended to mean.

molten mist
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Ohh ok, sorry
I am new to this so I don't really understand where to ask what, but thx a lot 😁

honest kestrel
fading sierra
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i've often heard from friends who play a lot that healing in dnd is weak, and is usually only used for utility like reviving an unconscious ally. how does this work? wouldnt an enemy just knock them right back down?

trim blade
harsh fjord
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The thinking is that 1) the PC may get another turn, which could be important in terms of the overall flow of battle and/or 2) it resets their death saving throws, so even if they go unconscious again, they have to restart their fails/successes, which can be very useful if they were close to permanently dying.

fading sierra
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that makes sense, thanks for the explanation yescat

fallen surge
solemn light
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I feel like this could quickly go beyond the scope of 'Newcomers' level.

harsh fjord
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Agreed. I think that's the end of the conversation, though. Otherwise, continuing it would be best in #dnd-discussion since it's kind of generalist.

serene ore
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Hi, is there another way to find a game? No one is a looking

harsh fjord
true shard
unkempt mango
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Hello! Im brand new to the game, and im a little overwhelmed with creating a character sheet. I'm looking through the players handbook rn but im not quite sure which page I should go to?

solemn light
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Chapter 1 'Step-by-step characters' can help break it down. There's also videos that can help explain things like 'handbooker helper'

lyric fjord
#

Sup DnD'ers

unkempt mango
solemn light
#

You can also use sites like dndbeyond that can help sum up some of your options to make chocies easier- it looks like a lot of reading, but if you focus just on the one character you want to make (race and class) it helps cut down the reading a lot.

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And of course you can ask questions here when stuck!

unkempt mango
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Tysm! I really appreciate it

solemn light
#

Note that not all those classes and races will be in the PHB (for example it has some races from another book 'Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse'), and you'll have extra options that won't be in the basic rules which is the ones you can access for free on dndbeyond.

maiden warren
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hey, I've been into DnD for over 2 years now and have created dozens of characters but I've never been able to find a group that sticks (and have never completed a campaign). Just looking for advice on how to find the right group, specifically for UK times (I notice a lot of users aren't in this time zone).

plucky ridge
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You have to cast a wide net. My best advice is to check out the threads on this server but also take a look at other sites and D&DBeyond and Roll20. I know Roll20 will let you filter by timezone which can be helpful in screening out game times that wouldn't work for you.~~ I think Foundry may also have LFG forums but I'm not sure.~~ Foundry doesn't have forums from what I can see.

maiden warren
solemn light
#

Finding a group can be a lot like online dating.
You need to put yourself out there and try to meet many people but can't expect high commitment from the get go- you need to find the people you like. Westmarches, Adventure league and oneshots can be a great low commitment way to meet up with people and see if you click.

When you and other players get along and find new games you can invite each other along. Meet DMs you like or DM your own game. Slowly you'll network and friends will invite others they vouch for and eventually you'll end up with a forever group online.

In person it's more like finding a local group and making that relationship work with a lot of communication and compromises >.>

visual anvil
#

Have you guys run the waterdeep dragon heist?

cobalt frigate
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Are you asking as player or as a DM?

maiden warren
solemn light
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I think OMYAC was asking Chef

maiden warren
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sry my bad

calm sonnet
solemn light
#

Because if a DM, there are channels here that can help a new DM discuss an adventure. If a player, that question is better directed to his DM.

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And no spoilers should be discussed in this channel.

visual anvil
brazen burrow
#

hi guys
currently making a character and was looking through some options on what i would like to go for.
previous chars where just some random test ones for 2 test campaigns we did.
I noticed on one of the lv20 character sheats that he has 3 passive senses instead of just one (as indicated on the blank character sheat i have).
How is that?

novel jetty
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What do you mean? are you talking about Investigation, Perception, and Insight?

harsh fjord
novel jetty
brazen burrow
novel jetty
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Oh, thats pretty much just a base of 10 + Your character's bonus for that skill

brazen burrow
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the blank one i have only says perception but not investigation and insight

novel jetty
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Ah

brazen burrow
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thats what i'm confused about

novel jetty
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Well, paper based can only put so much on their sheets

calm sonnet
novel jetty
#

and they might have a custom character sheet they or someone else made online.

brazen burrow
novel jetty
#

yeah

calm sonnet
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Print out from Dnd beyond doesn’t always work

novel jetty
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the downloaded print from DNDBeyond is different from the other papaer based ones

brazen burrow
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ah i see

calm sonnet
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Last time I played paper, the wizards spells didn’t print at all. Would just be a blank page every time

brazen burrow
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couldnt you technically prevent that if you make a screenshot and print that?

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so in case we need those stats we just wing it i suppose, since the pdf doesnt mention it

visual anvil
calm sonnet
lyric fjord
#

Checked out what clerics domain of peace has to offer and wow

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I like everything though i do wish there was a larger barrier to cover multiple people

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But given how much it has to offer its more than made up for

unkempt mango
#

Can somebody tell me if i'm doing this character sheet right? I haven't finished it yet, but before a progress I want to make sure the existing information is correct
file:///C:/Users/stell/Downloads/Laikov.pdf
(Also let me know if the link works, idk how to exactly post it from my computer)

calm sonnet
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That won’t work

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I can tell you that already. That’s not a link anybody can click on here. You just copied the file path on your computer friend

unkempt mango
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ah okay, i figured

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how would i post it?

calm sonnet
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You can take the PDF, copy it to a google doc and share the google doc link

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Just ensure that when you share it, make it so nobody can edit it. Only view

unkempt mango
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ahhhh thats smart, thank you

calm sonnet
unkempt mango
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Yeah I think that should work. If anyone can let me know if im doing this right- that would be of big help 🙏

plain lark
#

Where do I go to find D&D games?

unkempt mango
calm sonnet
unkempt mango
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Oh- is there a way i can fix that?

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im sorry im chronically stupid

calm sonnet
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Idk. I can’t tell from mobile

calm sonnet
true shard
unkempt mango
true shard
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so your initiative is your dexterity modifier

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you still need to pick a background

unkempt mango
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oh will my background give me a dexterity modifer?

true shard
#

and as a barbarian your ac is your constitution modifier + your dex modifier +10

true shard
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your modifier is equal to you score minus 10 divided by 2

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so your constitution mod is already wrong

unkempt mango
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oh shoot

true shard
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it should be 14-10 so 4 divided by 2 so 2

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your strenght is correct though as it is rounded down

unkempt mango
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so constiution is 2?

true shard
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well a +2 would be more accurate

unkempt mango
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ahh okay

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what do i do for decimals? I think my dexterity mod should be 1.5

true shard
unkempt mango
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ohh so +1?

true shard
#

mhm

unkempt mango
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im reallyyyy bad at math ngl

true shard
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thats why you wanna not really have uneven scores

true shard
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usually simple addition or subtraction or division by 2

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arithmetic?

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i think it is called

unkempt mango
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so i have +1 i think as a racial feature from being half-orc in constitution

candid garden
unkempt mango
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do i put that in my modifier?

true shard
unkempt mango
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o h

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thats really helpful

candid garden
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I fr just use the calculator on my phone, it’s easier than in my head

true shard
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like theres a lot of dice rolls and stuff involved in dnd lol thats a lot of typing

candid garden
true shard
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fairs

unkempt mango
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i am confusing myself big time ahhh

true shard
#

you started pretty wel with proficiencies and stuff

unkempt mango
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yeah, im trying to refrence the handbook as well as premade sheets to make my own

true shard
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ok so have you got all your modifiers and scores in place??

unkempt mango
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umm give me a sec

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if my wisdom is 10- do i not have a modifier? or will it be negative?

true shard
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0

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it will be 0

unkempt mango
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ah okay thats what i thought

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so tell me if this is right

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strength 15 with a modifier of +2
dexterity 13 with a modifer of +1
constitution 15 with a modifier of +2
intelligence 12 with a modifier of +4
wisdom 10 with no modifier
charisma 8 with a modifer of -1

true shard
#

uhh int is +1

unkempt mango
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intelligence?

true shard
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ye

unkempt mango
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ah okay

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does the rest look alright?

true shard
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mhm

unkempt mango
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sorry if im being annoying btw i am just overthinking a lot of things

true shard
valid condor
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Hallo

unkempt mango
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so my initative will therefore be 1?

true shard
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+1 yeah

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equal to your dex modifier unless a feature says otherwise

unkempt mango
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ah okay

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and that means im not very likely to take charge on things

true shard
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no

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it means quicness of action and reaction speed

unkempt mango
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oh

true shard
#

initiative determines when you act on a round high initiative is you act first low initiatve is you actlast

unkempt mango
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so 1 would mean i would most likely act last?

true shard
#

no it is above average actually

novel jetty
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yeap

unkempt mango
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oh dope

true shard
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10 is the average score

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but thats for a commoner of course

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so your adventuring buddies might be even faster

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but expect to be roughly in the middle of combat on average

unkempt mango
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ahhh okay

true shard
#

no matter lets look to saving thows

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throws

unkempt mango
#

alrighty

true shard
#

just copy the modifiers over except for the ones you have proficiency in

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so dexterity modifier is +1 so dexterity saving throw is +1 as well

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like that

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except for your saving throws that you are proficient in

unkempt mango
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alrighty

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i did that, pretty simple to do

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what about the two im proficient in?

true shard
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so for the ones that you are proficient in just do the modifier +your proficiency bonus

unkempt mango
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ah okay

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so +4 for both of them

true shard
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correct

unkempt mango
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pretty simple

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okay im starting to become less confused i think

true shard
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so for your armor class

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read what unarmored defense says and then figure it out from there

upbeat spindle
#

yall making characters

unkempt mango
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ye

true shard
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mhm basically

unkempt mango
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it says 10+ my dexterity mod and constitution mod

true shard
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mhm

unkempt mango
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so 13?

true shard
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yep

unkempt mango
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oh yay

true shard
#

when you are wearing armor it will of course be different

upbeat spindle
#

are yu making a barbarian

true shard
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but if you are unarmored that is what it would be

true shard
unkempt mango
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yeah im making an half-orc barbarian

upbeat spindle
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you should be a totem barbarian they are really cool

unkempt mango
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isnt that a later stage of barbarian?

true shard
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dont worry about thatfor now but yes

unkempt mango
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i read a little on that, they do sound cool

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so in attacks i put weapons right?

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where would i get the info on the weapons i have

true shard
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you can look it up

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a weapon has 2 distinct features usually its attack modifier and its damage modifier

upbeat spindle
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what weapon are you gonna use

true shard
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the attack modifier means the chance to hit the enemy and the damage means the amount of damage you will deal when you hit

unkempt mango
upbeat spindle
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yeah but you can use what weapons you want if you are proficient

unkempt mango
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well i do like axes

true shard
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ok so for all of those weapons you have an attack modifier of your strength modifier + your proficiency bonus

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which would be 4

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so put that for atk bonus with those weapons

unkempt mango
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okay got it

true shard
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now for the damage

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a greataxe has a d12 +strenght mod in damage

unkempt mango
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so d14?

true shard
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no

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d12+ strength mod

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the way this works is

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you roll a d12 (a twelve sided die) and then add your str

unkempt mango
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ohhh

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so i should roll rn

true shard
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no you do that when you attack

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every attack does a different amount of damage because of the dice rol

unkempt mango
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so i just write down in the box d12 +2

true shard
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yep

unkempt mango
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for damage

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Ahhh okay

true shard
#

for a javelin and handaxe you do a d6+ str

unkempt mango
#

alrighty

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do weapons break in game?

true shard
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they deal a bit less damage than your greatae

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but they can be thrown for more range

unkempt mango
#

ooo

true shard
unkempt mango
fallen surge
# unkempt mango do weapons break in game?

If a weapon uses ammunition, like a Bow, then after the battle is over you can recover half of the ammuntion you spent, and the other half is considered to be broken. As for normal weapons like a sword or a spear, all objects in this game have an HP value, and they are destroyed if you reduce their HP to 0, but attacking with a weapon does not reduce its HP at all, and in combat nothing will typically affect your weapons or armor. Most spells and other abilities that affect objects say "unless that object is being worn or carried."

unkempt mango
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oh okay

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i will try to remember that

calm sonnet
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I have a homebrew mechanic of critical failure with weapons in my campaigns. Nat 1 and you drop the weapon or it breaks or whatever.

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But that’s not normal lol

fallen surge
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Not to criticize how you and your players have fun, but most people will tell you that's actually a really bad idea to have a mechanic like that

calm sonnet
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Fair enough. My guys enjoy the risk to it 🤷‍♂️ cus theyre all experienced players

fallen surge
#

The main issue with Critical Fail mechanics is that people already widely agree that spellcasters are significantly stronger than martial characters, and this mechanic makes that gap even wider. A spellcaster doesn't need to roll to attack, so they can never get a critical fail. It only punishes people that use weapons

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Not to mention, it can be demoralizing, because its punishing someone even further on top of the fact that they missed their attack

calm sonnet
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We have a mechanic that allows them to fail as well to even it out

fallen surge
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Like I said, I don’t want to criticize how you and your table have fun, but since this is a channel for newcomers I want to make it clear to others that this is not typical to how the game is played

cobalt frigate
#

Perhaps move this to #dnd-discussion so this won't confuse new players to D&D?

hearty snow
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what would i need to do to get started playing dnd?

novel jetty
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well, first, dice, paper and pencils, maybe one mini, and most importantly

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friends

hearty snow
novel jetty
#

gl soldier

fallen surge
hearty snow
novel jetty
#

the true friends are the characters we make before we play DnD

hearty snow
novel jetty
#

uh yes

hearty snow
#

i thought it was only if ur main died

novel jetty
#

usually turn them into NPCs anyway

hearty snow
#

o

novel jetty
#

But like, if i come up with a character idea i like, i immortalize it as a character

hearty snow
novel jetty
#

aye

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then, as a DM, i make them into NPCs with some class traits

hearty snow
#

what does dm mean?

novel jetty
#

Dungeon Master

hearty snow
#

oh like the controller?

novel jetty
#

well, yes, but more like the game system/narrator

hearty snow
#

wait whats character creation like/ what do the classes do?

lyric fjord
novel jetty
#

well, if you really want a more detailed preview, try signing up for DNDBeyond

hearty snow
novel jetty
#

otherwise, here are a short summary of the classes:

  • Artificer: Magic item guy. Magical blacksmith/alchemist/crafter
  • Barbarian: A powerful warrior who rages to give him more strength
  • Cleric: A servant of the gods. Can go both support and frontline
  • Bard: The performer and the charmer.
  • Druid: A servant and protector of the wilds and nature.
  • Fighter: The warrior who uses his many techniques to gain the upperhand
  • Paladin: The holy warrior of the gods; smites all their foes
  • Ranger: Warriors of the wilds; really good at tracking and using the terrain to their advantage
  • Rogue: the sneaky thief or assasin
  • Warlock: Magical sugar baby who serves a higher, almost godlike being
  • Sorceror: A caster who was born with magic in their blood
  • Wizard: A student of magic who learned the art of the arcane from books and practice.
hearty snow
exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
novel jetty
#

there are

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oh, a link

hearty snow
#

oh, a link'

lyric fjord
#

(?new)

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a command

pallid pumice
#

would my irl age be a problem if i want to find a group of people to play with

novel jetty
#

depends on how old (or young) you are

hearty snow
inner thistle
#

Please do not share your irl age on this server when applying for a game

pallid pumice
#

i am above the age of 15

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thats all im saying

calm sonnet
#

Only way i could see an issue, is if the group you’re joining is all older and don’t want younger players, or it’s like, a group of kids with a dad DMing

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That’s the only way I could see age being an issue imo

pallid pumice
#

im not allowed to have a dad😧

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oh

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dming

untold trench
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i’m sure most people would be very upfront about it

pallid pumice
#

im also very new and dont know some stuff but i did go buy two books

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player hand book

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and something else

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found it

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xanathars guide to everything

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both were recommended to me by someone who had been dming for a long time

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
pallid pumice
#

i did also read the dnd basic rule book thing

untold trench
#

this channel has some good resources pinned, if you have any specific questions though there’s always plenty of people here that can help

calm sonnet
#

👀

dire fossil
#

is there a limit to reactions per round?

novel jetty
#

one per round

calm sonnet
#

^

dire fossil
#

damn

topaz garnet
#

to be specific, around your turn

ruby ore
#

I keep getting confused with prepared spells as a wizard. The prepared spells are rounded down with the ability modifier + half class level?

My case is, I am level 3 with 19int. Does that mean that I can prepare 5 spells only?

novel jetty
#

7 spells

topaz garnet
#

no (but yes to oni), level plus intelligence modifier
You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

novel jetty
#

wizard spell + your INT mod

ruby ore
#

aaaaaaaaaa ok!

#

damn that saves my wiz life

topaz garnet
#

so as a level 3 with +4 intelligence modifier, you do indeed get 7 spells

ruby ore
#

Thanks guys thats big

novel jetty
#

aye

topaz sphinx
#

Hello!

fleet field
hearty snow
fleet field
#

what do you mean?

#

which list?

hearty snow
#

you get to pick a weapon

fleet field
#

in starting equipment?

topaz garnet
#

And the PHB lists the weapons of the game.

I think an adventure has the yklwa, and dragonlance had a couple(?) (at least 1) strange double-weapon

hearty snow
#

or is that a dm to dm thing

fleet field
#

you can reflavour an existing weapon as a different weapon

hearty snow
fleet field
#

otherwise its dm dependant and i wouldnt recommend it

fleet field
hearty snow
#

aight

topaz garnet
fleet field
#

so if you wanted a two handed sickle, you could take a glaive and call it a two handed sickle

topaz garnet
#

But you could do things such as reflavouring a Glaive, a reach, 1d10, slashing weapon, into a Scythe. Mechanically, it's a Glaive, functionally identical to a Glaive, but it's a cool scythe yknow

hearty snow
#

exactly what i was aiming for

topaz garnet
#

Flavor is free, mechanics aren't

hearty snow
#

and whats a reach

fleet field
#

it does 1d10 damage

topaz garnet
#

a glaive does 1d10 slashing damage on a hit
it also has the reach property, meaning you can attack something 10 feet away

fleet field
#

reach gives it longer range

hearty snow
#

oh

topaz garnet
#

Range and Reach are two very specific terms for weapons. Ranged weapons uses Range, Melee uses Reach.

lean cobalt
#

Anyone looking for players?

fleet field
fleet field
lyric fjord
#

How much knowledge should i absorb before i try and find a game?

topaz garnet
#

how your character works and interacts with the game as far as your sheet determines

lyric fjord
#

Makes sense

topaz garnet
#

So if you've got spells, that spells do exactly as they say, how range, casting time, components, targeting, spell slots, etc all work
generally, how saves and attacks work, AC, saving throws, how much of what you can do

lyric fjord
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Yea ill do that

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I memorized my spells so far i believe

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And how they work and how to adhere to their costs

topaz garnet
#

you don't need to memorize them, really
for example, I know that Imprisonment is a high level spell, maybe 8th, requiring a costly component that needs to be made specifically in mind for the target, and it has multiple options, each needing the material component to be in a specific design.
So I know what it is and can look up the spell for the specifics

lyric fjord
#

Jeez, fortunately most of what im casting isnt too hard to satisfy the requirements

topaz garnet
#

And spells don't generally have costs beyond spell slots for the most part
Some have a 'barrier for entry' being a costly component, some also consume their component each time the spell is cast

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but burning hands, fireball, ice knife, they're all simple 'you cast it' spells

lyric fjord
#

Yea

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guess ill get into understanding how characters are made

topaz garnet
#

First 4 chapters of the basic rules should do good

lyric fjord
#

I made a couple a long time ago when i was young and stupid…er so hopefully i remember something from that

lyric fjord
limber stream
#

Hey I’m new to dnd and was wondering if I could have some pointers or some tips about how to play or anything really wanted to get in this game for about 10 years but really never knew anyone that would play with me

exotic remnantBOT
#
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
limber stream
#

ok thanks alot

lyric fjord
#

i wonder if i should just buy digital books or physical as well

#

seems to be the same price for most physically and digitally but then again digital is probably more convenient

cobalt frigate
#

Depends on your needs and budget.

D&D Beyond has seasonal sales and you can buy individual things like playable races/classes/feat/spells rather than the entire book.

lyric fjord
#

yea i just noticed that

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thats pretty neat actually

cobalt frigate
#

I own most of the 5E physical books so I don't need to rebuy them all on D&D Beyond, just the races/class for my players.

lyric fjord
#

compendium only would be cheaper

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might just go digital for easy searchability + the fact that i wouldnt have to buy players handbook when its already free online

cobalt frigate
#

Usually on Black Friday most of the digital books are $19.99.

lyric fjord
#

oh yea about those seasonal holidays are there any soon?

cobalt frigate
#

You missed the back-to-school sale last month.

lyric fjord
#

figured

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maybe ill save for the source bundle

hoary sand
#

Hello I have a question. So I'm.brand new to dnd, bought starter set essentials kit and players handbook.been dabbling in creating characters I have created a ranger and got to the point of Equipment, I added the items I get from my class. Do I then also add all profiencies languages and Equipment from my backstory to?

lyric fjord
hoary sand
#

OK so what happens when profiecy skills are the same

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Like I already have survival but outlander gives it me to

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
fleet field
#

proficiencies dont stack

zealous linden
#

I am a Circle of Shepherd Druid, when I want to summon 8 creatures, should I just hand a normal statblock to the dm, or should I make a modified version where the only difference is it has 8 hp spots to represent all 8 things being summoned?

hoary sand
#

OK so, I would need to choose. Different class or Background then? Or can I choose a different one because I have a duplicate,

echo kelp
lyric fjord
zealous linden
fleet field
#

a good way ive heard of doing it is to pick a set of animals the dm agrees with, then you can choose from that set when you summon them

zealous linden
echo kelp
zealous linden
#

I specifically only summon reptiles since they're summoning the restless spirits of their tribe members (other lizardfolk)

lyric fjord
#

Velociraptor is a great option imo.

zealous linden
#

Yeah, I'm making sure to not make it annoying and overpowered so I am going to roll between reptiles of the CR I choose basically, so sometimes I'll get velociraptors sometimes I'll get poisonous snake for example :3

fading sierra
#

question: i've heard that paladins get their power from their conviction and oath, and therefore they don't necessarily require a god. but paladins use holy symbols as their spellcasting focus, which is described as 'a symbol to a god or pantheon.' if a paladin doesn't pledge allegiance to a specific god, do they just not get a holy symbol, or are there substitutes they can use for a focus?

fleet field
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they use a holy symbol, afaik theres not really an explanation for it

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its a holdover from previous editions where they did worship gods

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just roll with it and reflavour as needed

fading sierra
#

i see i see

lyric fjord
fallen surge
# fading sierra question: i've heard that paladins get their power from their conviction and oat...

This might seem a little confusing since 5e doesn't separate flavor text from rules text, but you're definitely getting too caught up in the minutia of flavor, and treating it as a rule. Paladins are always allowed to use a holy symbol because the rules say they can. The flavor explanation is there, but flavor is just a suggestion or starting point. As long as you don't change the rules or mechanics, your character, items, spells, etc can look like and act like whatever you want

hearty snow
#

quick question, does a glaive have the finesse property or is it locked to strength?

fleet field
#

have a look at it

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does it say it has the finesse property?

lyric fjord
#

heavy, two handed

fleet field
#

reach

cobalt frigate
fleet field
hearty snow
fading sierra
hearty snow
#

reading the rulebook

cobalt frigate
left bridge
#

For drake warden, can you not attack with both yourself and your drake until level 5 when you get extra attack? Not sure on the wording in fizbans.

"It can move and use it's reaction on its own, but the only action it takes on its turn is the dodge action unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command it to take another action"

fleet field
#

you use your bonus action to command it to attack

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you can then use your action to make your own attacks

left bridge
#

Ok so basically unlike a beastmaster pet the dragon actually can attack with myself pre level 5 since it's a bonus action?

fleet field
#

yep

fallen surge
left bridge
random wren
# fading sierra question: i've heard that paladins get their power from their conviction and oat...

The holy symbol can be used in place of an arcane focus or component pouch, both of which function similarly, and could be used by a non-religious paladin.

It may have been homebrew, but I think a few people suggest a symbol sufficiently significant to a paladin could be their holy symbol because it is holy to them: a lawful paladin might really like the scales of justice, etc.

The main reason for the interest in a paladin's holy symbol is: it can be painted on a shield.

little shale
#

how should i start getting into dnd? i’ve never played before and want to know how i can become a dm and such!

exotic remnantBOT
#
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
#

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.

little shale
harsh fjord
tawny whale
#

I’m a new player and want to get into DND because all of my friends are and I’m falling behind—even though I’m pretty into role playing too. Where should I begin?

cobalt frigate
#

Check the links above (or pinned in this channel).

bronze ingot
#

What is the most forgettable race? I think Sea-Elf.
I wanna give some love to the less used races.

cobalt frigate
#

Humans.

glass summit
#

I dont remember the last campaign Ive either played or DMd in that didn't have at least one human

topaz garnet
#

how is this newcomer related?

whole lantern
bronze ingot
topaz garnet
glass summit
zealous linden
#

How do slings work? If I use a sling with magic stone is there any benefit? Do the magic stones deal more damage or go farther?

fleet field
#

their range is equal to the sling's range

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if you sling them

zealous linden
#

Can multiple magic stone be shot through the slingshot at once?

edgy onyx
#

Isnt the range 60 ft when thrown, and 30 ft with a sling (or 120 for long range)

fleet field
fleet field
idle hamlet
#

Other than hurling small objects a further distance, wouldn't the point of using one over something else just be the stealth option?

spare flare
#

can you only have a max of 20 levels distributed across multiple classes or does each one level on their own up to 20?