#dnd-newcomers

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crude musk
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Yes, because often that is the most valid form of advice

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D&D is a came of communication

vestal crest
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Yea dav I get that

crude musk
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It's Davyd, and let's move on

vestal crest
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I just want more help or examples to understand

lyric fjord
vestal crest
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Julie is saying I am arguing. I am not. I am asking questions

crude musk
vestal crest
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I did after and others did

harsh fjord
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Some guards ask you your business. You tell them you’re delivering an important package that doesn’t exist. That’d be a deception check in all likelihood.

crude musk
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And once again, moving on

vestal crest
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That's true dav. Sorry my spellchecker doesn't like your name

crude musk
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Davyd

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Please respect that

lyric fjord
vestal crest
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Thank you to those that helped. I guess I have to move on

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
harsh fjord
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But ultimately it’s up to the DM, and that can be helped by knowing a player’s intent.

lyric fjord
gusty sparrow
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Is there a way to make a Goblin character on dnd beyond

harsh fjord
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Yep, goblin is an official race, but you’d need access to that race.

vestal crest
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You need to buy it probably

gusty sparrow
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Ok

harsh fjord
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Correct. You can buy it individually or the book that contains it. Or else someone with that content would have to share it with you.

glass pumice
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It’s in eberron and one other

gusty sparrow
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Ok

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I’m just going to make a gnome and call it a Goblin

harsh fjord
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Incorrect. It’s in Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo’s Guide to Monsters, which is no longer available digitally.

glass pumice
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No it’s in eberron rising

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I have the book right next to me

harsh fjord
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I only say this so if the person wants to buy it singly, they can from the appropriate sources.

crude musk
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Purchasing that book will find you the goblin race option, you just cannot purchase it individually from that book

glass pumice
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Thought it was just where goblin is generally

vestal crest
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If you want to use dndbeyond character builder. You need to follow their rules

glass pumice
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You can just use a sheet and grab stuff from around

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If you’re new dnd is nice though

gusty sparrow
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I’m just going to make it a gnome that thinks it’s a goblin

glass pumice
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You could also just ask your dm to help you homebrew one

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Just give it like, common and goblin for languages and then maybe some different stat bonuses

gusty sparrow
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Ok

rose jackal
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Hey guys what’s the site that you can use to digitally make your character sheet

harsh fjord
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D&D Beyond?

rose jackal
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I think that’s the one thanks

glass pumice
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That’s the best one

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Or just, print one

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actually those are the only two ways really xD

rose jackal
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If ur psycho enough memorize ur charecter Info 🧠

glass pumice
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That’s the chad move
Dm: “alright everyone, time to leve-“

Player: “done.”

Dm: “you haven’t even gotten out your-“

Player: “I said I was done.”

rose quail
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Hello Iam new to d&d never played it before would some1 be so kind to help me get strated Iam from the Nederlands

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

rose quail
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Thank u

dim thorn
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I’m new and I read basic rules

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I hope I can do a thing decently

cobalt frigate
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Have you created a character yet?

dim thorn
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Yep

dim thorn
wild onyx
formal rampart
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Where would I put a dnd meme?

echo kelp
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Not on this server -we don't allow memes

formal rampart
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Oh alr!

lyric fjord
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What exactly is the “milestone” leveling up option

true shard
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so that you level up without having to track xp its determined depending on the campaign youre playing and the idea is that instead of leveling up based on xp you level up whenever the dm feels like it

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at a milestone for example

hushed tusk
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Yo,can anyone give me a personal review on my paladin for planescape iam new it will help aLOT

crude musk
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@hushed tusk please don't post the same question in multiple channels

hushed tusk
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Okie

soft pebble
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Yo I’m kinda new to d&d and want to ask for some advice since me and some friends had started a campaign but never got to finish it so now after a while of not playing I want to come back to it.

harsh fjord
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What advice specifically are you after?

icy needle
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Hey yall, I came from 3rd edition, do you still need the "Shield proficiency" feat to use a shield?

soft pebble
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Just the basics on like the meaning of things like for example I’ve heard people say they’re rolling for initiative and I’m just trying to figure out what all of them are

harsh fjord
soft pebble
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I did read it but haven’t in a while

glass pumice
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Shields can be wielded by anyone

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I don’t even think you need proficiency in any armor

harsh fjord
# soft pebble I did read it but haven’t in a while

The rules linked in the pinned messages would be the best place to start. Folks are unlikely to have the time to walk you through info that is otherwise available, though we’re happy to help clarify confusions.

slow hawk
soft pebble
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Ok thx

slow hawk
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?
fresh fable
glass pumice
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Oh really

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I’ve never not gotten a way to use a shield so

flat sun
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If you're wearing an armor do you need to write it in equipments?

fresh fable
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Yes

wraith stone
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I am so new to the game
Like i only played bg3 loved it and i am here and kinda looking for ppl to play with around my age preferably +21 and yea just have fun, so if u guys can tell where i might find that I'd appreciate it a lot

harsh fjord
fleet field
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Have a look in #find-a-game. Also, don’t assume anything from bg3 applies here. It made a lot of changes.

harsh fjord
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Checking the pinned messages in this channel is also a good move—you’ll find some handy starting resources to acquaint you with the game.

timid fiber
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find a game is confusing-

rose jackal
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Are there any alternatives to DND beyond by any chance specifically for charecter building? Want to know what resources are available and if there are better, if it’s cheaper/free then that’s also a plus too or is DnD Beyond the best option if ur willing to pay

fresh fable
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You can buy content on other platforms like roll20 but there are no other free options

smoky adder
rose jackal
timid fiber
fresh fable
rose jackal
fresh fable
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Dndbeyond gives you free basic rules and the option to buy individual items like races subclasses for 1.99

harsh fjord
rose jackal
stray halo
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i want to try dnd but i feel kind of turned away by the fact you have to like roleplay and put on a voice pretending to be a character. Is this totally necessary or could i just type or something.

rose jackal
harsh fjord
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Text-based roleplay is possible, and you can also just describe what your character does.

smoky adder
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You can roleplay as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.

rose jackal
stray halo
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i know this is a dnd discord so probably the wrong place but for me personally i just would find that cringey coming from my own mouth

smoky adder
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If you don’t want to do voices, don’t.

stray halo
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like it seems so cool when others do it

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would people let me join the game if i didnt use voice

fresh fable
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Yes

smoky adder
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Depends on the group.

rose jackal
harsh fjord
stray halo
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ahhh, i like the descriptive approach

smoky adder
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The only real requirement for the game is that you’re able to communicate with your group.

stray halo
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also what way should i approach getting into this. Should i make a character and go from there or learn the rules first . like do i need to fully understand it all before i start a game

rose jackal
harsh fjord
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You need to know at least the rules to make a character, which you should follow for practice.

bright juniper
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Hi,I’m new to the server 👋

harsh fjord
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Mute characters are very difficult because the game relies heavily on communciation. You can clear that with the table, though. They may be open to it.

smoky adder
rose jackal
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I’ll leave it for a later session then, maybe when I’m more experienced

bright juniper
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Are there any servers that give updates on one dnd?

smoky adder
noble spade
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Helloooo, im kinda new ish to dnd but I don’t have a way to play it anymore does anyone have a recomeded way to join a group where it won’t be awkard im kinda inexperienced and not very serious about anything

harsh fjord
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We have channels to connect with others also running games or wanting to play. Start with #find-a-game.

noble spade
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Oh thank you sorry for being in the wrong channel

harsh fjord
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All good. This is a common place for new folks to post.

bright juniper
lost ruin
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Yknow regarding my dnd journey I cant believe it's 533 days and I still can't get a campaign

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I guess I'm gonna be the first player who's gonna be looking for a year to play my first dnd game..

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Oh wait it's been a year

smoky adder
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How many DMs have you spoken to?

smoky adder
lost ruin
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Reddit is like 12 or more discord I can't count and roll20 only like 5

smoky adder
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But there isn’t one dedicated to the playtest.

lost ruin
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Facebook does notjing-

fleet field
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What’s been keeping you out of the games?

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Like what has the issue been?

lost ruin
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Age.

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And timezones.

fleet field
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Yeah scheduling can be rough

lost ruin
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Yea.. I think I'm gonna be searching for Waaay longer

fleet field
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One option is to start your own group

lost ruin
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Yea I tried that and i got no one that's interested

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I feel like that one blade runner meme

cobalt frigate
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Don't mention your age here. It's against the #rules

lost ruin
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oh okay

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sory

unique aurora
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Hey, so I'm still figuring out what to do and what race I want for my character, Dragonborn seems cool but it's stated to be rare one, could I be able to play as it?

haughty sable
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hello!

lost ruin
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hello

harsh fjord
haughty sable
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im also new to the game and i haven't tried my first game yet

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?
unique aurora
cobalt frigate
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Player's Handbook

harsh fjord
mental trout
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hello

unique aurora
haughty sable
lost ruin
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finding a game is a paaain

cobalt frigate
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Yes, because there are waaaaaaay more players than DMs.

haughty sable
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i agree

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i get so excited to find my first game but it's so hard

mental trout
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okay, so i have never done anything reletad to dungeons and dragons other than wached a few videos here and there, and i would really like to ty it. i have an idea for a character and all xD

harsh fjord
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The pinned messages in the channel have info to get you started.

haughty sable
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ooohh, i would like to hear it. Same goes here. I like watching Dimension 20 but I've heard Critical Role is also good

slim folio
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Heyo

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I have a quick question, and idk if this question is fit for this channel so please redirect me if needed

verbal vessel
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Hello

lost ruin
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its harder then you think

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coming from someone who has been looking for too long

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forever newbie

verbal vessel
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🙂 ?

haughty sable
slim folio
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But what’s the difference between a Barbarian and a Fighter? And that of a Sorcerer, Warlock, and a Wizard?

cobalt frigate
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Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?

harsh fjord
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The short answer is they’re different character archetypes and have different abilities and strengths.

slim folio
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I tried but my brain ended up getting confused and just need to be slapped in the face with simple words

haughty sable
# lost ruin forever newbie

I might be the same too ToT. It'd be really nice if there was a dm who'd be willing to work with new players but hardd to find

cobalt frigate
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Sorcerers get their arcane power from natural skill
Wizards get their arcane power through study
Warlocks get their power from a pact with a supernatural being.

harsh fjord
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Barbarians are beefy brawlers fueled by their rage. They favor large, heavy weapons. Fighters are all-around martial types who can use any weapon with skill.

verbal vessel
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They also bonk a lot

slim folio
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Ooooh, ok thank you!

marsh mango
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do you have to spend money cause iv talked to a friend and he'd said you need to buy books n stuff

harsh fjord
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The Basic Rules are free, but you won’t have access to all the available options. If you want those, yes, money is needed.

marsh mango
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ok

lost ruin
verbal vessel
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How do you find a campaign to join?

harsh fjord
verbal vessel
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Oh okay thx

haughty sable
lost ruin
haughty sable
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oohh interesting. do you alr have a back story for her plotted? I'd love to hear it

harsh fjord
snow fiber
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Hey there, everybody! I am a fairly new player and an even newer DM. I was curious if anybody had any session prep notes or video suggestions or examples they could share with me. I decided to just directly into creating a homebrew campaign as I understand the basic basics enough. I just get overwhelmed with organization, and that need for some sort of ‘something’ to follow even though I know I don’t have to plan out the whole thing and it’s OK to just prep enough. I just wanna see what other peoples methods are so that I can create my own and be comfortable with whatever comes next. Hope that makes some sense. Regardless I’m appreciative of any advice far and wide

cobalt frigate
hot salmon
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kinda never asked but im dming tommorow and wanted to know if i could make my own character some people said yes but some people said no im so confused

cobalt frigate
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You're the DM. You shouldn't be playing a player character (PC) because you're already playing every NPC and monster that's not a PC.

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A DMPC is frowned upon for many reasons, such as metaknowledge.

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If there aren't enough players to fill the roles in a party use sidekick NPCs.

hot salmon
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thanks for the info man

slow hawk
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As a DM you will be running all the NPC’s

minor gazelle
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hey there! im very new (as i only know what the basic of what the classes are) and want to get into dnd more. If there are any other newcomers who want to start a campaign i would be down

stark path
minor gazelle
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I've never played so it would be a totally new experience for me

stark path
stark path
minor gazelle
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true

stark path
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We need one more person and a DM and we should be good to go. Just added you, let's try to make it happen.

novel belfry
smoky lantern
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Hello!!

velvet jetty
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hi

novel belfry
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um i need help how do i join a game

harsh fjord
novel belfry
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i cant find anything other then the things

harsh fjord
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Can you restate where you’re having trouble?

novel belfry
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where am i suposes to find games on there

harsh fjord
stark path
harsh fjord
stark path
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Thats what i did last time 🤷🏻‍♂️

haughty sable
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hi

novel belfry
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dmac can i join?

obtuse bison
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I am not new to dnd but new to this server for #750812887697588356 is there a command to make an entery there seems the format is specific

haughty sable
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hey r u guys still available?

minor gazelle
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hey reue, we haven't started a campaign yet but we'd love to have you

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i just sent a friend request, we are still looking for a dm.

smoky lantern
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I want to join a game as well. :].

harsh fjord
novel belfry
minor gazelle
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okay i added you as well. Me and Dmac are pretty new (i havent ever played before either)

smoky lantern
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Dm or player! Though I’m new to dnd playing wise I can describe stuff well I think. It’s just making up a story essentially, right?

minor gazelle
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we just need a dm

haughty sable
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awe players are full?

novel belfry
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so do we know are this is gonna play

minor gazelle
novel belfry
harsh fjord
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You should probably take this conversation to private messages.

novel belfry
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oh ok

harsh fjord
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The channel is not for coordinating games.

obtuse bison
stark path
stark path
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Lets make it happen 🙌🏻

smoky lantern
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Really? My friend told me it’s only adding or subtracting to what the player rolled.

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depending on their like bonuses disadvantages?(I’m not sure what to call it)

But I don’t mind the math to it :].

stark path
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Idk, ive never done it. Cool, be our DM then!

harsh fjord
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The math is largely addition and subtraction, with few exceptions.

stark path
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How do we get into a chat together? You guys do google meet or zoom?

novel belfry
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dmac i dm you somthing

cobalt frigate
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You guys should private message each other than chatting here about it.

novel belfry
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that what am trying to do

smoky lantern
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or the group chat that was made.

turbid ridge
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@minor gazelle may I message you

wind prawn
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Hi people

plucky rock
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how much time is 1 turn

harsh fjord
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The game doesn’t specify how long a turn is, but a round is six seconds. All the actions of that round are happening in that brief span.

modern rain
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Doing a one shot! lvl 8 first come first serve DM me!

cobalt frigate
modern rain
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DM me if you want to play

mellow oracle
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I have questions about druids spellcasting and learned spells, like can they learn new spells (i know this is typically a wizards purview) and are they ever able to change the spells prepared.

cobalt frigate
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They know all druidic spells like clerics do.

mellow oracle
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So would that mean there is a list of spells (or better, what search terms stratify the spell list for druids) that druids can perform? And this was a question in a recent campaign, where I changed the prepared spells (leveled spells, not cantrips) and was told that's not how druids typically work, SO ... if that's the case, when can a druid change the spells that they can perform? I'm kinda thinking about the character sheets on DND Beyond.

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AND - are there only specific cantrips that a druid can perform, or is it based on the cantrips you chose when you created the character, and that's it.

cobalt frigate
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A level 1 druid knows all level 1 druid spells. They can prepare new spells during a long rest.

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Cantrips are "locked in" though.

mellow oracle
cobalt frigate
mellow oracle
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also, if this was better for the dnd-rules thread, my bad. I am a newbomcer 🥲

cobalt frigate
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A level 1 druid knows two cantrips. Once you pick them you are stuck with them.

The optional rule if the DM allows it is upon level up that you can swap cantrips.

mellow oracle
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THANK YOU @cobalt frigate !!!!

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?
void comet
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Any one shots I can join tomorrow

cobalt frigate
cobalt hornet
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What’s the difference between wizard sorcerer and warlock and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each

cobalt frigate
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Sorcerer's arcane powers are from themselves. Their spell list is limited.

Wizard's arcane powers are from study. They have the potential to learn all wizard spells.

Warlock's arcane powers are from a pact with a supernatural being. Their spell list is very limited.

smoky adder
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Sorcerers can also manipulate the spells the cast in ways others can’t.

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And warlocks have a lot of additional flexibility from invocations and their pact boon.

cobalt hornet
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Ok got it thanks

smoky adder
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Wizard’s big draw, as hinted above, is that they have access to the most spells.

crimson cargo
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Wizards also have the best ritual casting feature in the game.

cobalt hornet
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So I’m looking for a magic caster that has a variety of spells but can also deal with combat in most scenarios

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Which one would I choose

crimson cargo
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Any of them, although Warlock tends to cast the fewest spells and then rely on having the most powerful basic magic attack in the game.

cobalt hornet
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I want a balance of spells and regular weapons so if I run out of spell slots i won’t be screwed

smoky adder
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Between those three classes, a hexblade warlock with pact of the blade is probably the most common choice for weapon usage.

crimson cargo
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Your user icon shows the artificer class logo. That would be a way to achieve what you're looking for. There's also Bladesinger wizard or what Spam said.

smoky adder
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A bladesinging or school of abjuration wizard could work as well, if you want more spells than the warlock would offer.

cobalt hornet
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Then what’s the point of sorcerers

crimson cargo
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Very flexible casting. Not so keen on swords or armor.

smoky adder
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So if you specifically want weapons, sorcerer's just not your best choice here.

cobalt hornet
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I’ve never played a magic caster besides artificer so I’m guessing I’m basing my ideas of what I liked and didn’t like from that

crimson cargo
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Although as a charisma caster, Sorcerer multiclass quite easily with several other classes. Something for the future, maybe.

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We didn't even touch on Bard. They have a couple sword subclasses.

hoary forge
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What is bard even good for

sweet narwhal
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What is the ability for level 1 sorcerer ?

cobalt hornet
cobalt frigate
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They're good at a bit of everything.

smoky adder
crimson cargo
hoary forge
smoky adder
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It’s a spellcasting focus.

hoary forge
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Or is it just for look

crimson cargo
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It can! Check out the instruments of the bard magical items.

smoky adder
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But your type of instrument doesn’t have any additional effect.

hoary forge
hoary forge
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I'm making characters with my friends and we lost 😭

smoky adder
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Lost… what?

hoary forge
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Like confused

fleet field
smoky adder
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Ah

sweet narwhal
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I can't read all that because I have to sleep in like 2 minutes

hoary forge
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And we don't have a DM

smoky adder
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They get spellcasting and a feature from their subclass.

hoary forge
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(Which also has to deal with us being new)

hoary forge
fleet field
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You expend a spell slot of the appropriate level when you cast a spell

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Think of it as ammo

hoary forge
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Oh ok

fleet field
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The higher level a spell, the bigger ammo it takes

barren yoke
smoky adder
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I like thinking of it as dollars. 😛

hoary forge
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So it's basically the cost for spells?

barren yoke
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Yes

hoary forge
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Ok I see

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Thanks

topaz garnet
# hoary forge So it's basically the cost for spells?

To explain more thoroughly:

When you want to cast a spell of 1st level or higher (so anything that isn't a Cantrip), you need to expend a spell slot.
The level of the spell slot you expend must be at minimum equal to the spell's level. So, for example, you can cast Burning Hands with a 1st or 2nd level spell slot, or any higher level, but you can only cast Scorching Ray using a 2nd level spell slot (or any higher level).

slow hawk
velvet jetty
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bard is good at support.

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really, really good

turbid ridge
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@hoary forge have fun and good luck

hoary forge
hoary forge
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Where do you find dm though

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We just finished our characters

turbid ridge
hoary forge
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I would send a link if I knew how

hoary forge
turbid ridge
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If you'd like I could dm you @hoary forge

hoary forge
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Sure thing

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We are all knew though

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We read the rules though

turbid ridge
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Sent

hoary forge
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Ok

dire canopy
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okay so im a b it silly, can anybody remind me how the stats and stuff work

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like specifically the numbers, if you have a 12 in perception plus 2, how does that carry to the roles

fleet field
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perception is a skill- you dont have a specific number in it

dire canopy
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okay so

fleet field
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wisdom is the relevant stat for perception

dire canopy
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i havent played in 2 years i have a session tuesday

smoky adder
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Do you mean if you roll a 12, and add your +2 that’s listed next to Perception?

dire canopy
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im stupid, help

fleet field
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depending on what you have for each of the main 6 stats, that determines your modifier for that stat

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so if you have a 10, then you have a modifier of 0 for that stat

smoky adder
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)

  • Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
  • Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.

After assigning your ability scores, determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.

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Skills

A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score. Proficiency in a skill lets you add your proficiency bonus to ability checks that involve that skill, making you more likely to succeed.

Write your ability modifier next to each skill for that ability. If you’re proficient with that skill, add your proficiency bonus as well.

fleet field
smoky adder
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If your DM asks for a Wisdom (Perception) check, you’d roll a d20 and add your wisdom modifier to the total. If you’re proficient in perception, you’d add your proficiency bonus as well.

ripe dawn
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I don't wanna interrupt you guys but I'm like new new to D&D I've watched a lot of it but never played. Anyways what is inspiration and what does it do?

dire canopy
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i am a dm

smoky adder
dire canopy
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so this might be problematic for my party lol, also sorry about the mishap

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you either have inspiration, or you dont- you cant have multiple inspiration at once

ripe dawn
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thank you guys!!

smoky adder
# dire canopy i am a dm

When you ask for a perception check, you’ll compare the player’s total to the Difficulty Class (DC).

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If the total equals or exceeds the DC, the player succeeds.

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There will be times when the game tells you what DC to use, and times you’ll just have to decide what to use.

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As a simple rule of thumb, you can use 10 for an easy task, 15 for medium, and 20 for hard.

fossil apex
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Hi, this is my first time ever touching anything related to DND. I just made a character on DND Beyond and I'm reading the rules. Is there anything I should check out or do? (I'm playing digitally and also wouldn't mind a beginner-friendly group.

fleet field
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once you have a basic handle on the rules, you can have a look for a group in #find-a-game

fossil apex
dire canopy
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thank you guys for helping, is there anything else i should generally know about checks? maybe anything about saving throws, but those prob wont be used yet

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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Ability checks and saving throws are resolved in the same way.

nova stream
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Hi, i enter to this world today and open de dnd beyond app, now i created a random character, so what now i do

smoky adder
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It’s just a narrative difference.

harsh fjord
nova stream
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I dont khow

smoky adder
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An ability check is trying to do something, and a saving throw is trying to avoid something.

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Oh thanks

harsh fjord
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Give those a read if you haven’t already.

nova stream
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Ohhh yes i read this

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Sooo now what i do

vital lily
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I've been looking everywhere in the rulebook and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. What do you use to determine whether a spell hits, as opposed to a physical ranged attack? It can't just be armor class, can it?

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Some of them list specific saving throws and stuff but others do not.

glass pumice
deft sigil
glass pumice
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Or saving throws, if the spell specifies

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For example:
firebolt is ac
Fireball is a saving throw

vital lily
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Okay, it seemed weird for it to be armor class, since it's magic, but that does simplify things

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Yeah I saw some said saving throw. The ones that don't, they are basically arrows, I guess XD

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So you have exactly the same shot at hitting someone with an arrow as, say, a ray of frost

glass pumice
deft sigil
vital lily
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well, fire and acid would interact differently with armor in the real world for sure than arrows would, but I don't care too much about realism, just about knowing how the game works XD

glass pumice
feral vector
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How do I look for a group? When I go to the find-a-dm thing, it just won't let me say anything

vital lily
glass pumice
glass pumice
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For example bard is charisma

vital lily
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I'm just splitting hairs here to explain why I wasn't certain. I'm fine with the rules being as they are.

glass pumice
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Well this is dnd

Dnd is not realistic

vital lily
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For a lot of games armor does NOTHING to block magic.

vital lily
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I just needed confirmation of how the rules worked, and it makes sense as explained.

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So if I have it right, a wizard is basically shooting a mind-arrow with their Int bonus, as far as the rules are concerned.

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(unless it says saving throw in the description.)

glass pumice
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Yeah basically

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“Book arrow” might be more appropriate for a wizard

deft sigil
glass pumice
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Considering without their little nerd tome they’re just an old man wearing a sheet

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Also I’m being completely serious, if you ever lose your book as a wizard you are screwed

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Under no circumstances do you tell your dm that without your book you’re powerless, don’t give them any funny ideas

fossil apex
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Is there a way I can find a DND session where I don’t have to periodically join in at the right time, for example (This dnd starts every week at 1:00 PST or EST etc) and can just join a starting DND and play for a bit and leave, and move on? I don’t really have any friends who are into dnd and I find it hard to get comfortable usually.

broken mountain
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upbeat coral
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Hii! so i’ve literally never played dnd before because i never knew where to go to start or how to do it. I really want to learn! can someone help? 🤍

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cinder jay
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Hello to all, I am new and this said it was a newcomers area, any tips for any games starting soon? Looking for some games to practice

cobalt frigate
cinder jay
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Thanks

fleet field
slow hawk
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The reason 5e combat operates with way it does is to simply the calculating of hit/miss. Older versions had immense tables and formulas for determining these things which were unwieldy

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If u want to talk about modifying the rules, homebrew is where you can discuss

nocturne lake
nocturne lake
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especially against larger monsters it would make sense

dire sail
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hello

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can someone tell me the basics of dnd

novel steeple
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Yea sure how much do you know

fleet field
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Have a look at the basic rules linked in the pinned messages

novel steeple
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Oh nvm

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Some advice though spell casting is not as intimidating as it looks

dire sail
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iknow how to make a character

dire sail
fleet field
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You should

dire sail
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i will go wacth it

fleet field
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It’s not a video, its text rules

dire sail
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I found out

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But I have to go eat breakfast so I will finish reading after

lyric fjord
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im not exactly new but im not experienced either, i played 1 game years ago and killed off an entire race accidentally and quit lol, i know a bit about points and what to toss into each class and such but is it best in my case to just head into a game and learn that way? im better at learning hands on anyway

fast spoke
fleet field
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Well it depends, if you have heavy armour you don’t add your Dex, representing the fact that you just absorb the hits rather than dodge

fast spoke
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its all in the flavor

tardy oyster
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Esp can anyone tell me how home brewing in general works or is there a channel for that

proven arrow
fleet field
lyric fjord
tardy oyster
proven arrow
lyric fjord
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same! i learned by watching others and like randomly inputting or playing, it took some time for me to not feel nervous back then but i got hooked and every few months i get like a massive need to play lol im super hands on so i figured playing is easier rather than reading especially since i know a lot of the rules already

worn night
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That's the best way to learn.

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It's easier to retain these things if you're enjoying yourself while doing it, for many people. Though, folks do learn differently.

fast spoke
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I learned the basics by being impatient and playing bg3 cause I couldn't wait a week between sessions 💀

lyric fjord
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LOL i play bg3 all the time which is also what caused this absolute urge to play

fast spoke
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I started tabletop first and got way too into it then the bg3 hype train started at the perfect time

dire sail
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where do i find a dnd group

slow hawk
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In person or online?

topaz grove
dire sail
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online

slow hawk
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?looking

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dire sail
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ok

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how do i send my character sheet?

turbid ridge
dire sail
turbid ridge
dire sail
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ok i want to join

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what do i have to do?

cobalt frigate
dire sail
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ok

vapid orchid
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Anyone knows how ship weapon attacks work?

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With say a cannon

fleet field
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Afaik there’s no rules for ship combat RAW

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I may be wrong tho

vapid orchid
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Well dang

fleet field
edgy talon
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Hello I am new to DND period. I have never played but have character and would love to experience what it is like to play. Unfortunately I am yet to find anyone willing to dm for me.

wild plover
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Hey all, played at uni & have created my own adventures to test my DM skills.
But difficult now to try teach my lad & dm without killing the characters. Am I missing something? We are playing dragon of icespire peak but could have killed him in the first battle

topaz garnet
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level 1 and 2 is extremely fragile

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level 3 and onward is when you begin to get more durable

wild plover
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I got creative and allowed him to survive, dump enemies and wondering warriors etc. I don’t remember it being so fragile

crude musk
craggy yew
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Um, hi! I'm very new to DND! Nice to meet you all! I've been wanting to play this game for a very long time but I never really tried it before.

full current
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Hi

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Life update I'm still in the very basic

craggy yew
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I'm in the newbie state.

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I've always wanted to play, so I decided it'd be a good idea to try this out. I'm a little worried I won't be able to do it correctly, but yeaaa....Nice to meet you!

full current
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Also the 1d100 confuse me

craggy yew
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A lot of things confuse me.

tardy oyster
full current
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So what you guys know so far?

craggy yew
tardy oyster
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Anything that's in the manual

craggy yew
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I actually have four characters I've made, but there is one I'm going to stick by with here. I'll send them in #dnd-arts-and-crafts ! ^^

full current
craggy yew
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I hope my lil mossball is acceptable :D

full current
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Also the level, idk yet the difference it make

signal shard
craggy yew
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Ooooooooooooh... I have NO idea what that means :D

full current
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I think that means paladin can use basic spell like healing spell

craggy yew
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Oh right

tardy oyster
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Is there an artificer page in the dnd essential kit rule book

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I cant find it in classes

craggy yew
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Well, I've always wanted to play, and I have like about....4 characters. But for now, I'm gonna stick with Mo since I wanna start off small ya know?

full current
tardy oyster
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I only watched youtube video campaigns since i don't have much of the courage to play yet

craggy yew
tardy oyster
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Whats ur guys first character in dnd

full current
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Im more like magic like illusion but i also like long range sometimes melee, an assasin but not melees

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Also im fan of necromancy

tardy oyster
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So like wizards?

full current
tardy oyster
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They do have ranged attacks like spells

craggy yew
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I gave her a full on backstory and everything!

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^^

tardy oyster
tardy oyster
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Mine was a rouge human, stereotypical edge lord guy

craggy yew
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Ooooooooooooooh

tardy oyster
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Also had a bard tiefling?? She lived in a barn / farm with her grandpa

craggy yew
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The Cleric Voodoo I mentioned was a nun that got recarninated into a voodoo due to her secretly having a love life with a Voodoo doll sorcerer

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Every time she uses the two pins to stab at herself, she can heal her team

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So it's kind of like a double edged sword.

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Only she can also heal herself if focused enough.

tardy oyster
craggy yew
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Aw thank you!!! ^^

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I've also made a Cupid Archer who basically went against the whole Cupid thing when tasked to make a Corrupt king fall in love with the kind queen, So, She killed him! :D And now she not only causes hearts to fly but hearts to die! >:]

tardy oyster
craggy yew
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Tbh i was super nervous coming here, I worried my characters wouldn't be accepted into the game or I wouldn't get it.

craggy yew
tardy oyster
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That's what i do

craggy yew
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Thanks. I apperciate it. So does this server like, host D&D games here?

tardy oyster
craggy yew
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Oh! Right. Sorry-

tardy oyster
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There's some dms here

tardy oyster
craggy yew
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I'm still kinda nervous, so wish me luck-

edgy talon
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Good luck!

fossil apex
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Can Paladins become sinister, lets say a paladin is a haunted one and has a tragic backstory. if the Dm and player both communicate is there a way to corrupt the paladin by breaking his sanity?

dry lintel
tardy oyster
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Can anyone tell me how the dice rolls work in a campaign sessions, does it only happen during battles?

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Or when using a certain skill

fossil apex
fresh fable
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In the most basic terms DM tells you what’s going on at that moment in time, you can then decide what you want to do, the DM will then tell you if you need to make a roll for example, you’re bartering with a merchant for some supplies and you want to get a discount the DM may ask you to make a persuasion roll or some other skill to deal with them or if you RP it well there maybe not roll required

tardy oyster
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Oh sick, thanks

rapid crag
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Hey guys which are the best races to be a paladin?

fresh fable
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The one you find interesting to play

rapid crag
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Also nice to meet all of you I just joined! 🙂

rapid crag
fresh fable
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I’m assuming you have a concept for this character or an image of how they look in your head, any race can play any class

rapid crag
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Thank you, I was too worried of how good the race is but now Ik what to choose

frigid iron
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Hi I'm new to DnD I've read somethings about it but I still don't really know who to play so can some explain it a bit to me if thats ok

tardy oyster
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My guess

fresh fable
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Racial ASI can be moved so any race can do that

fossil apex
slate spindle
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hi there 🙂 i just joined ... i have watched dnd playing for over a year now and i wana play so bad!! but never really did cause i simply don´t have any friends who are interested in it so i rally hope to find the right people here. i would love to start ... anyone who can explain for complete beginners? ❤️

tacit acorn
rapid crag
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I mean for now I’m thinking to choose astral elf because one of my friends has a book for it but I think it’s good cause it’s interesting but not completely useless to the party but mainly cause I like the concept

tardy oyster
rapid crag
slate spindle
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also, i´m not a native English speaker so i´m sorry for weird spelling

slate spindle
tardy oyster
severe moss
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Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack, plus 3 (1d6) fire damage

Can someone translate this block: What is Hit 7 if there is already hit 5? and then Hit 8?
I understand that there is one handed and two handed attack. But what is +5 to hit then?

thorny mica
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The area where it say “hit: x” is the average damage it does

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Thats a base number to let you know what sort of Damage the weapon does

simple goblet
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Melee Weapon Attack +5 to hit (Add +5 to a 1d20 roll, that is your attack roll)
Reach 5 ft (You have to be within 5 feet to hit a target)
Hit: 7 (1d8+3) (Damage is 1d8+3, which averages to 7)

thorny mica
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+5 to hit is the modifier for the ability scores added to the monster and any proficiency bonus added in that the monster has

severe moss
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Thank you

versed tinsel
winged sphinx
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Plus your chance for healing spells and alot of summoning and conjuring spells make it very fun to play

keen hawk
frigid iron
fossil apex
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I feel a little worried when it comes to playing dnd, I still haven’t played with anyone yet but I feel like I might mess it up or it might confuse me a little

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I’m not really sure how the basics or like any of the game work

gritty valve
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Everyone has to start somewhere, we all didn't know the rules at first.

hybrid elk
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Hi

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Sorry i gotta go

glass pumice
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Oh alright

viral pelican
glass pumice
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I think the best advice is just create a character you would want to role play as, and that makes it 10x better

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You don’t have the best this super smart in-depth wizard of the ancient order of belzariath, you can just be Greg the gullible tourist or something

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Create a character whose fun to be

fossil apex
fossil apex
late notch
fresh fable
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Far traveller background is your friend

glass pumice
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The reason I say this is because my current character is exactly that

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They’re a changeling warlock whose town was raided by bandits, so he just disguised as one, followed them for a month then left in a completely new continent

potent acorn
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alright so ive been dumped with the task of setting up a dnd game. is there like any free campaigns that can be done on roll20 or anything like that

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we are all very new to dnd so like we arent 100% sure if we have to make our own content or if we are able to use other ppls campaigns

ornate kiln
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if you are willing to pay a little, then Lost mine of Phandelver, dragon on icespire peak or dragon on stormwreck isle are the 3 official starter sets.

ornate kiln
potent acorn
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ill look into the frozen sick one as by the looks of it the maps are already set up

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will probably look at the winghornpress one if this campaign goes well as it seems a little complicated for my mind atm

ornate kiln
glass pumice
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I always recommend a simple premade campaign to start yeah

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Then trying to make your own campaign if you enjoy dnd is always fun

potent acorn
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making a campaign does sound fun but i think ill save that for a later date 😂 Because trying to figure out how all this stuff works before even starting is a bit complex for me

eternal pelican
glass pumice
edgy talon
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Hello, so if I'm a level nine paladin how does my race affect the amount of spells I can use. For instance my character is a Goliath, how many times would I be allowed to use divine smite or is that limited by rolls and not uses?

glass pumice
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It’s based of off your spellcasting modifier and proficiency bonus no?

crude musk
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It doesn't, your charisma modifier + paladin level affects how many you can prepare and your paladin level affects how many you can cast

edgy talon
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Oh. How does one gain proficiencies and how many would one be able to achieve on one character?

smoky adder
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Typically proficiencies will come from your race, class, and/or background.

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Most of those are at 1st-level, though some higher-level class features may provide some.

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You’d have to talk with your DM to see which other options are available, but you may be able to take a feat or go through training to earn more.

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I’d say most characters probably have between 4-7 skill proficiencies and 2 saving throw proficiencies.

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Weapon and armor proficiency varies more.

stuck cairn
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Could someone teach me

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About DND

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tiny lantern
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Hello everyone I’m just starting to learn/ get into D&D and I was wondering if there was anyone or any groups that is willing to help me/ let me join their group the character I’m working on is a Tiefling- Warlock named Corvum.

wild onyx
tiny lantern
craggy yew
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Good morning!

weary eagle
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Good morning

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What would be a good one shot campaign to start with for new comers to the game

glass pumice
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Hmm, the one in the starter set is good, forget what it is though

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Someone will have to remind me

wild onyx
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Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.

crude musk
molten sphinx
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Hi where to begin with dnd lore?

midnight current
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you can start anywhere, and build around it

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i tend to start with a concept, ie, what i want, lets say a astral elf, then i defind her, then i build around her lore, is she a pirate? ect. ecct.

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you can also start in more higher terms, what is the world like?

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and go down

wild onyx
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If you've got to start somewhere, I'd start with the race and class descriptions. D&D has several different settings to explore like Forgotten Realms, Ebberon, that one with the vampire and more.

molten sphinx
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it's so much lol

midnight current
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you can dm me and i can help

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keep in mind, world settings dont have to be limitations

molten sphinx
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okies thanks

crude musk
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@molten sphinx we have #dnd-lore if you want to ask questions about published settings, and #dm-world-building if you want help making your own setting

rapid crag
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How can I create a backstory?

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I’m struggling to have any ideas for one

lyric fjord
rapid crag
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Thank you!

fresh fable
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Where did you come from, how did you get your powers/skills, why are you out adventuring

lyric fjord
rapid crag
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So I’m thinking of a paladin astral elf (race still up for debate). Born on a big planet full of laws so will abide by laws even at others expense. I’m thinking loyal but also ruthless?

harsh fjord
rapid crag
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He travels to other planets ( as he is astral elf) to maintain order

midnight current
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is he a captain of a spelljammer? or does he hich rides

rapid crag
rapid crag
midnight current
harsh fjord
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If you folks want to publicly continue the conversation on fleshing this character out, it's better to move it to #character-discussion.

dapper haven
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Hellooo

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So I was wondering how you start getting into d&d/start playing it

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Ahh ok sorry, I’m not that sure of astral elf lore but I think they travel on ships, are they called spelljammers?

midnight current
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harsh fjord
dapper haven
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:))) thanks

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Always wanted to try specially because I'm just about to finish school so it'll be cool to start playing

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Video games are getting boring and lonely xD

harsh fjord
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Folks here find it fun, and it's very much a social game. Hopefully you enjoy getting into it!

dapper haven
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Is D&D beyond still charging for everything

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Or was it fixed

harsh fjord
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You do need to pay to access content on D&D Beyond or have someone share what they've purchased with you.

dapper haven
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Ahhh okay

smoky adder
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But you can also buy character options individually if you don’t want the full book.

dapper haven
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What's locked behind the paywall again? Isn't it some special classes

harsh fjord
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Anything not included with the Basic Rules.

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules is free.

dapper haven
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Hm in a have to see

smoky adder
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The only class not included in the Basic Rules is artificer.

wild onyx
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There's a bunch of basic stuff free. See what you can do with that and a little imagination first.

dapper haven
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I'm a fairly creative person because of my ADHD so I'm excited

smoky adder
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You can unlock artificer by purchasing any artificer subclass.

dapper haven
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Ahhh

smoky adder
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Which is like $2.

dapper haven
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I'm not to sure who I'd wanna create 👀👀

smoky adder
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(And whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.)

dapper haven
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I remember making a Barbarian like a year ago

dapper haven
cobalt frigate
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As a new player I recommend to start with what's in the free Basic Rules before you look deeper into other sub-classes

dapper haven
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Mkay 🙂

flat sun
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Why is it that when I roll a d20 for actual important stuff I get a low number but when I roll for the stupidest thing I get a 20💀

cobalt frigate
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Think of the Basic Rules as a video game demo that you can test drive before you put money on the full game.

dapper haven
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Are there any D&D video games? Or is it just the board game itself

cobalt frigate
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There have been many D&D video games throughout the decades, the most recent being Baldur's Gate 3.

smoky adder
dapper haven
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It's a PC game Pepe sad

cobalt frigate
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It's on the consoles.

dapper haven
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Not switch tho

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Brb

cobalt frigate
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The Switch is too underpowered for Baldur's Gate 3, especially with its 150+ GB storage requirement.

dapper haven
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I have 258 Pepe sad

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Gb

slow hawk
cerulean narwhal
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I like a lot of the changes BG3 made to 5e. I hope a lot of them end up implemented going forward. Not that I am necessarily going to actually buy any new Wizards content. It would just be cool to see.

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I like looking more into 3rd party stuff rn

wild onyx
marsh oar
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Hello! Im new to everything about this game and I hope to start playing in the coming weeks once I get a few supplies and find an online playgroup. I wanted to ask about how things usually go in terms of character creation. Am I expected to have a character created and defined before looking for a group, or are characters made and designed with the group once it is established? Thanks in advance for the help!

cobalt frigate
cerulean narwhal
lost ruin
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I'm still dying for my first dnd game ong

cobalt frigate
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Keep looking.

cerulean narwhal
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Create a few characters with the SRD and you will know how that whole thing works. Use one to play when you find a game online or a group playing in person. Or you can just start a group too. I started my own but it is so hard finding times to play.

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This is because half of us work together and we are short staffed.

cobalt frigate
cerulean narwhal
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You never need to buy anything at all

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You don’t need minis if you do it theater of the mind. You can do it in person so you don’t need a computer. Or you can run it through discord if you find a group who does that. The rules are available for free.

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I think you can get free rules going back to 3e. I don’t know about before that.

marsh oar
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Awesome! I’ll get on to looking at the resources everyone sent! Thanks a lot!!

cobalt frigate
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If you join a table, whether in person or online, usually the DM will share the books with their players.

radiant dawn
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I’m somewhat new to dnd and am hoping to get into DMing. I already know the very basic rules, but I’m not sure what I should do to be ready. I assume that I should play in a few campaigns to better understand the rules, but is there anything else i should do to learn the ins and outs? is there maybe a way to talk to DMs and learn what to do?

broken rock
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Hello I am new to D and D looking for games and to make friends

turbid ridge
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torpid depot
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Not sure if exactly the right thread but my friends and I are starting a campaign together and I’m hosting the first session at my place and will rotate hosting with another person in the group. This is my first time even playing dnd so is there any suggestions or tips when hosting dnd that I should know?

broken rock
dapper haven
torpid depot
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Idk cause I’m not the DM and I’m new to all of this but I just know at least rn that it’s just our small group doing it in person in our neighborhood

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Hmm might be suited best for other chat then

radiant dawn
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not sure it thats what you are asking though

torpid depot
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Yeah we chose my place cause I actually have a dining room big enough to host lol

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I have a dining room, even. Love that city life

turbid ridge
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@dapper haven
?new

dapper haven
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I'm tryna find people from Toronto but before then I gotta learn and make my character yuh

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dapper haven
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I gotta clean first

warped fog
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me and my friend are looking for a campain

torpid depot
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I was overwhelmed at first when creating a character but learning all the lore and stuff is rly fun

warped fog
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anyone got a campain that needs two players? were FULLY new

broken rock
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I am looking to make friends and play in games

turbid ridge
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turbid ridge
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Just showing where to find a game

warped fog
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?looking

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broken rock
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I cant find any new to all this

turbid ridge
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@broken rock it takes time

broken rock
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Ok

thin cobalt
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hi hi

drowsy iris
dapper haven
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I don't know if I wanna make a Barbarian or a rouge

smoky adder
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Make a loose idea of each, and talk to your DM.

dapper haven
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Rogue I don't have a DM 😭

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I guess I'll make both

urban fog
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Any DM have an open spots ive play 1 game and loved it so i want to do another im CST and free most days other than Saturdays

fleet field
dusty topaz
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So I got a question

novel jetty
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yessir?

dusty topaz
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Can my race be a raccoon or no

novel jetty
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you can reflavor a shifter to be a raccoon. or a tabaxi

dusty topaz
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Oooooh ok

smoky adder
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There’s no official raccoon race, but yeah, you could potentially reflavor it (simply change the way an official race is described without changing how it works) or work with your DM to find another option.

dusty topaz
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Ok

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Thanks

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I’m just making a dnd character for the first time lol

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I’m going to be a bard and now I’m deciding what my race should be

warm frost
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Hey, how do I write out a character sheet?

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I have a session coming up and frankly im a tad unknowledgeable in that field

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glass summit
# warm frost Hey, how do I write out a character sheet?

i know there is a handbooker helper video on it (link above), otherwise, DDB has a learning mode when you start making a sheet that can be useful. Ultimately though, the rules are in the free Basic Rules (link also above) which if you just follow step by step should slowly flesh out the sheet

smoky adder
warm frost
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idk if the DM is after an on paper character sheet or an online one

smoky adder
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That’s something you’d have to ask them.

steep oxide
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Is their any way to play online for smart phone mobile? Only played in person my life and new idea looking into online play but no computer?

warm frost
smoky adder
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Find out which tools the group is using and whether they’re available / viable on your phone.

steep oxide
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I don't have a group. Was hoping to find one

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Played maybe 20 or so sessions and DM once but been a while. Just not sure where to find any fun groups so thought I check here. Thought it worth a shot dropping in discord 🤷‍♂️

dire fossil
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is sneak attack a bonus action or literally just an extra action i can only do on this

glass summit
dire fossil
glass summit
smoky adder
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Assuming you’ve met the requirements for a sneak attack, sure.

dire fossil
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yea i mean so is it basically a once per turn +1d6 to any attack i make that satisfies the conditions? or does it need its own roll to his

glass summit
lyric fjord
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Are there any like video guides to learn how to become a DM that anyone could recommend?

wild onyx
dire fossil
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oh okay, so i wouldnt need to roll the d20 again, its just part of one attack per turn. that makes sense

wild onyx
lyric fjord
wild onyx
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Well, there's always How To Be A Great DM, on YouTube.

glass summit
lyric fjord
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I’m just trying to get the hang of it, kids at work are asking me to DM their campaign and I’m rusty, all this really helps, thank you!

prisma shale
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hello~
new here, I very much like got introduced to dnd with some of the comics ive read, and I practically know ntg about it tbh (^_^;)
I'm genuinely interested to play tho-
pls help me T-T

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harsh fjord
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See the links above to get started. And ask any specific questions!

harsh fjord
zinc bone
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Hello

lyric fjord
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I suffered reading through the basic rules 🤣

fair berry
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Difficult clicking newcomer after playing for over 45 years. Just new to discord.

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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Yeah I figure its usually best to read it rather than watch videos since writing it out can show all the complexities, I just need somewhere to start, thank you v much again :)

dapper haven
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Disguise kit or the posion kit

vast sundial
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Heyyy so, about the Fighter, the Precision Attack maneuver has me confused, what does it mean by "You can expend one superiority die to add it to the roll", like the damage roll or the roll that makes me hit the target?

smoky adder
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The attack roll.

harsh fjord
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It’s for the attack roll to hit since it uses that langauge and not the damage roll.

smoky adder
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When you make a weapon attack roll against a creature, you can expend one superiority die to add it to the roll.

vast sundial
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Sickk thaaanks

smoky adder
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Adding it to the attack roll makes you more likely to hit.

topaz garnet
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most other maneuvers add to the damage dealt, precision is purely to-hit

smoky adder
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Hence the name: precision attack

vast sundial
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If I get the Charger feat, can I use the Dash as a bonus action or does it only add +5 if it's a main action

smoky adder
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You only get one bonus action per turn.

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If you use it to dash, you won’t be able to use the bonus action from charger.

vast sundial
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Makes senseee thaaanks

worn aurora
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Im new to the game, anyone wanna see if my character is good?

smoky adder
dense harbor
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how does distance and time work?

topaz garnet
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for what context?

dense harbor
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in combat

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like for the spell ranges and moving

topaz garnet
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a round is 6 seconds, so 1 minute is 10 rounds

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and distance is just, distance

eternal pelican
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Distance usually in feet

dense harbor
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what about moving? how much feet can you move in 1 turn

topaz garnet
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on your turn, you gain movement equal to your speed

dense harbor
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ah

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so if my speed is 25 ft/s does that mean i can move a max of 25 ft

topaz garnet
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not ft/s

cobalt frigate
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25 feet per round

topaz garnet
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but yes, that means you can move 25 feet on your turn. If you use the Dash action, you get another 25 feet for a total of 50 feet.

dense harbor
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ok thanks]

lavish cobalt
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What would you all suggest is the best campaign for my friend who has never played D&D but watches Critical Role and has played Baldur's Gate 3?

cobalt frigate
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The Starter Set.

eternal pelican
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Depends on Party size

cobalt frigate
radiant dawn
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I’m somewhat new to dnd and am hoping to get into DMing. I already know the very basic rules, but I’m not sure what I should do to be ready. I assume that I should play in a few campaigns to better understand the rules, but is there anything else i should do to learn the ins and outs? is there maybe a way to talk to DMs and learn what to do?

cobalt frigate
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Learning the rules by playing is better IMO because you learn on someone else's dime (the DM).

radiant dawn
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okay thanks

lavish cobalt
eternal pelican
radiant dawn
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ok thanks

cobalt frigate
radiant dawn
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i have seen a few of matt colville’s videos but i will check out dmsguild

lavish cobalt
fleet field
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Who would be dming then?

lavish cobalt
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Was thinking of paying for a professional DM for his first time

fleet field
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Not sure how many DMs you can choose what campaign they run

eternal pelican
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Hmm These exist Was never a Fan of it tbh

fleet field
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It’s less a “hire me to dm for you however you want” and more “pay to join my group” most of the time

velvet jetty
cobalt frigate
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It's almost always the DM who decides what to run because they're the ones who have to prep.

eternal pelican
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Yup

lavish cobalt
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I see

cobalt frigate
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Well, the difference with paid and free DMs is that with paid DMs you're guaranteed a seat at their table.

eternal pelican
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Curse of strahd is in my opinion one of the best and i had a blast dmin it but ofc is decent amount of prep

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Only attended free games

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And hosted free

lavish cobalt
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So I should just try to find a free dm then?

eternal pelican
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Thats up to you i mean im Sure in here alot of peeps will love to have a player

lavish cobalt
eternal pelican
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Since its not bad but not that great either

lavish cobalt
eternal pelican
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I usually just make a oneshot in forgotten realms nothing big a simple sidequest which is long enough for around one session

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Item obtaining, seek and kill, or even interrogation

elfin temple
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Yeah, I'd also recommend for a oneshot something fast and simple. It can even be in a homebrew universe or something if you don't want to learn the lore and as simple as "Go kill goblins and bring back the leader's staff, cause they keep attacking our village".

lavish cobalt
eternal pelican
lavish cobalt
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Gives me an idea. I could focus the oneshot heavily around the character he makes and then when he goes into full on campaign with me he can have that oneshot as his sort of backstory or something. A whole oneshot based on his character could get him interested in continuing playing

eternal pelican
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Thats a foundation yea

lavish cobalt
eternal pelican
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2-3 hours if you get really detailed

lavish cobalt
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I've messed with Inkarnate a little bit. When I first got into D&D I was going to DM a homebrew setting and then I realized how hard it was considering I'd never actually played before and I gave up on it and have just been a player since lol

eternal pelican
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Yea beign a Player helps later to dm

lavish cobalt
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So if he does end up wanting to go on and do a campaign, do you think I should just try my hand at dming myself or play alongside him?

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Dming a pre-established campaign seems way easier than homebrewing one so I'm open to it

novel jetty
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I would reccomend doing a premade module first

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I did that, and thank goodness I did

eternal pelican
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Yup

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Better approach

novel jetty
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And yeah, it also helps if you were a player first

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Did the same as well, and picked up the mantle when my old DM passed away.

lavish cobalt
novel jetty
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yeah

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But once I picked it up, it was pretty easy

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helps if you know the players' shenanigans

lavish cobalt
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How much does the module give you? I can't imagine they can think of every outcome for certain scenarios. How does that work?

novel jetty
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Uh, Ive had to pull some stuff out of my ass sometimes

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and then after the session, i refine those ideas and stuff

eternal pelican
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Thinking on the fly

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Is a key skill you will learn

lavish cobalt
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lmao well I appreciate the advice. I'll see how it goes :)

south zenith
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What would ppl recommend for someone who wanted to start out? I started one and almost finished it but the dm deleted the server before we finished and I wanna actually give this a better go

smoky adder
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Recommendations for what, exactly?

weary eagle
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@crude musk sorry got words mixed a one shot

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Sorry for the late reply

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Also thank you @glass pumice and @wild onyx

nocturne lake
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do you add proficiencies and/or modifiers to damage die?

fleet field
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For weapon damage, you add the modifier

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For spell damage, you don’t (by default)

nocturne lake
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DEX/STR depending?

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or the atk bonus

fleet field
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The weapon modifier, same one as the attack roll

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Generally Dex or str

nocturne lake
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whats the atk bonus on the weapons table

fleet field
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Where?

nocturne lake
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is that just the modifier you add to attack rolls

glossy junco
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Ive got a question, How do i go about creating a player. This is probably a horrible question

fleet field
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Can you link this? I’m not sure atk bonus exists in 5e

fleet field
nocturne lake
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like yk that table

fleet field
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Also fyi, you are the player. You make characters

nocturne lake
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below hp and stuff

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that says

glossy junco
nocturne lake
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NAME / ATK BONUS / DAMAGE/TYPE

fleet field
nocturne lake
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YES

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soz caps

fleet field
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Atk bonus is the total modifier to hit

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Appropriate stat modifier + proficiency bonus (if proficient)

nocturne lake
fleet field
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For damage you just add the appropriate stat modifier

nocturne lake
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cool thanks

fleet field
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This is specifically for weapons tho

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Spells you don’t add the stat by default to damage

nocturne lake
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yep yep

fleet field
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The attack roll works the same tho

flat sun
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How do you Grapple ?

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Like what do you roll to grapple someone

rugged otter
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Hi there! How do you join campaigns online ?

silent venture
flat sun
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So like Athletics vs Acrobatics

silent venture
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Nah that would be an Athletics opposed by Acrobatics. When you grapple, the only modifiers being used are your strength mod and their strength mod (some classes allow you to use dex instead).

flat sun
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So like

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The dm rolls for Acrobatics and the player rolls for strength ?

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I mean for dexterity

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Not acrobatics

silent venture
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Yeah, or if the target can’t use dex, you both roll strength checks

flat sun
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Ok and if the target is grappled how does he escapes it?

silent venture
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The target will have to keep making opposed strength checks

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When they beat you, they break the grapple.

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The upside to grappling is they have to use their action on their turn to break it.

wild onyx
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"Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use).

A grappled creature can use its action to escape. To do so, it must succeed on a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check contested by your Strength (Athletics) check."

TLDR: STR+Ath for the attacker, defender uses their choice of STR+Ath or DEX+Acr to evade or escape.

silent venture
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You don’t add STR and Athletics.

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Strength (Athletics) is just telling you what modifier you use as the base for athletics. If you’re proficient in Athletics, it changes accordingly

wild onyx
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Of course.

fleet field
crude musk
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@rocky verge

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hybrid elk
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Hello! I bought a couple dice, but i dont really know what each di is used for.

fleet field
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a lot of different things. have you read the basic rules yet?

hybrid elk
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I cant seem to find anything about other dice except the d20

fleet field
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theyre used in specific situations generally

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d20 is the general one

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have a read through the basic rules and youll probably see situations popping up where other die are referenced

hybrid elk
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What is the D12 for?

echo kelp
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D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 are usually used for damage dice (D6-D12 are also used for classes hit dice)
D20 is used for skill checks, saving throws, and attack rolls.

fleet field
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damage is a major one

fleet field
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its the least used one probably

hybrid elk
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I heard that some dms use d12s to set the time

echo kelp
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They might? But that's not part of the official rules.

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We try and help new to D&D folks get started with the official rules.