#dnd-newcomers

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topaz garnet
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it might, it might not

twilit wyvern
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gives like 5-6 languages

novel jetty
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3

twilit wyvern
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human 1, linguist 3, anthropologist 2

limber hazel
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Eh, with undercommon, draconic and deep speech i've got the right language set to talk to those rare and perhaps complicated NPC's that a DM might throw our way.

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We investigate something, meet a Drow and he doesn't wanna talk or something. Or we meet a Dragon and we wanna pass by unharmed. Or we meet an Alien? idk, im reaching rn, but you get my drift.

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I wanna surprise the party in a tense moment, where i go "oh! oh! Oh, i can talk with this one, lemme try!"

twilit wyvern
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nice thing with the anthroplogist spend a set amount of time around the people and you learn enough to stumble through a conversation

limber hazel
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If you take Sage Background, then you don't need the scholar's pack, right?

novel jetty
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I wouldn't say it like that

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The shcolars' back gives you way more than the sage does, but that depends

golden moat
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Hi! I have a few questions if that’s okay?

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So, what’s the difference between sorcerer, wizard and warlock

novel jetty
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Sorcerors are those who were born with the magic. Wizards are those who studied theories and equations and other magical theorems. Walrocks are to put simply, sugar babies.

golden moat
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Sugar babies?? lmao

novel jetty
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Sorceror- Kid born rich
Wizard- Nerd
Warlock- Sugar babies

golden moat
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Is there a place I can share my character sheet so I can get feedback?

fleet field
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Flavour wise, sorcerers are born with magic, wizards learn it, and warlocks are given it

golden moat
novel jetty
golden moat
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I’ve wanted to play dnd for ages but my friend finally started a campaign so I get to play for my very first time

foggy saffron
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character discussion if you're looking for more flavor/backstory stuff, optimization if you're trying to get the biggest numbers and power out of your build

fleet field
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Mechanically, sorcerers and warlocks both use charisma as their casting stat, while wizards use intelligence. Sorcerers also get metamagic, but a smaller spell list than wizards. A warlock’s spell slots work in a very different way, they have a completely different spell list, and they get eldritch invocations

fleet field
golden moat
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If I’m an elf do I have to not be certain classes or is it like a free for all

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Because I read up on their lore and i just don’t know

glass summit
golden moat
novel jetty
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not anymore

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really

fleet field
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Not particularly, assuming you’re using Tasha’s rules to move ability score increases around

glass summit
topaz garnet
# golden moat So, what’s the difference between sorcerer, wizard and warlock

To be more accurate
a Sorcerer has their magic be innate to their being. Draconic Bloodline may be draconic ancestry apparent from birth - but it could also be reflavored as having been blessed with dragon blood for saving a dragon's favorite town, or wild magic coming about from an inadvertent encounter with arcane experimentation, or the fey - this is in the same vein as the book says too.
A Sorcerer has Sorcery Points, allowing them to slightly adjust their spell slot selection, and slightly alter a property of a spell they cast.

A wizard learns their magic through intellect, memorization, experimentation, just study.
A Wizard has a Spellbook, letting them accumulate a large tome of spells they can prepare from.

A Warlock has made a pact with an otherworldly being, their Patron. The classic is a deal with the devil - the Fiend patron gives a warlock the ability to learn some fiery spells, for example, while the Great Old One deals in psychic and mental matters.
A Warlock has magic from their pact, and gains eldritch invocations - their class features, that you end up choosing as you gain levels.

plucky kettle
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Ok soooo how do I start a campaign

novel jetty
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What part are you struggling in? PLot hook? Or just making one?

glass summit
plucky kettle
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Just making one ig

novel jetty
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I would reccomend buying a prewritten module before homebrewing one

plucky kettle
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Will do

novel jetty
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As Para said, Phandevler and Dragons of Stormwreck Isles is a good start.

cobalt frigate
winter gorge
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hey all new to the community looking to learn how to play D&D on discord have a couple of friends looking to learn D&D as well ive played table top before but never on discord

fleet field
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
fleet field
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@winter gorge ^^

nocturne quail
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Is tce like a canon book?

fleet field
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it is an official book, yes

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most dms will allow it

tropic juniper
fleet field
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a table that doesnt allow the PHB 💀

wintry spindle
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can I ask question about stuff from DnD beyond?

ornate kiln
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sure

wintry spindle
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why does unarmed fighting fighting style not apply to the astral arms of monks in the website?

topaz garnet
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I presume they have to be created as an attack different to Unarmed Strikes but scale with martial arts, so they don't immediately flag as unarmed strikes

wintry spindle
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but rule wise it should work with it?

ornate kiln
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yeah I think rules wise it should work

topaz garnet
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iirc astral arms are just another thing you can use to make unarmed strikes
so if you have something altering unarmed strikes
it'd also do that, since it's just a different way to unarmed strike

wintry spindle
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Alright thanks

cinder mantle
broken mantle
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What’s metagaming?

cinder mantle
# broken mantle What’s metagaming?

The first type is: Your character knowing something that only you as a person knows

For example: if the rogue in the other room found a chest and didn't tell anyone, and your character was no where near. They walk into that room and know where it is. But they shouldn't

The other type is just being meta, or optimized to be really strong

broken mantle
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Ok gotcha

solemn light
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I'd say within D&D Metagaming is just using knowledge your character shouldn't have. Meta in the sense of being powerful sounds more like a comic book thing, and would be min-maxing in D&D.

Metagaming doesn't have to be bad. You need gentle metagaming to make the game work like agreeing to sleep in a camp with a bunch of strangers (your party), or realising the DM is offering you a plot hook and finding a reason why your character would go along with it. But usually metagaming is brought up in a negative context, where you are using knowledge your character shouldn't have in a way that breaks immersion or is akin to cheating.

cinder mantle
jovial yoke
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Meta and metagaming are, confusingly, both used in D&D discussion

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Despite meaning totally different things

crude musk
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It might to understand what meta means
Meta means "about itself"
So when people talk about metagaming, that means "playing the game in a manner aware that its a game"
However, when you talk about "the meta", that's the "game about how you play the game"
Metagaming in D&D uses the former, to mean playing the game in a manner focusing on its game like nature, in conflict with or at the expense of roleplaying (which is the opposite of meta, I guess you could call it infra-gaming, playing the game within the game)

elder aspen
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Hi, fellow newcomer here.
If a character dies in a campaign is that it for them in that game or in general?

ornate kiln
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Well there is resurrection magic, if your DM makes it accessible.

otherwise, there is no law or rule that states you cant reuse or recycle characters, but those character would typically be new versions of the same, and not the same as the one that died

wild onyx
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Yes. You must then burn the sheet.

I joke - do what you like. And resurrection magic exists too.

fallen surge
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Well, there is lots of different magical abilities that can bring characters back from the dead, so dying isn’t necessarily the end if your party has access to any of that. But, as for the heart of your question, each different campaign is normally considered to be its own world with its own history and story. If you choose to use the same character in a different campaign, it helps to think of it like an alternate universe version of the character. You can re-use them, even if the dies in a different campaign, though most players typically choose to use a new character every time. Re-using a character is not against any rules or anything, but it’s not typical

thorny mica
elder aspen
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Good to know, thanks.

thorny mica
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No revivify lol

wild onyx
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Thematic, but only cool with consent.

thorny mica
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It was a good way to send off the character

limber hazel
elder aspen
wild plover
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Potentially if it gives away plots or special information

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If your mates go the pub & you go the zoo, you won’t know what happened at the pub 🤷‍♂️

elder aspen
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So you'd use breakout rooms or something similar

fallen surge
elder aspen
fallen surge
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Basically, it comes down to how much you trust your players. I would only take measures like that if they have actively broken that trust

wild plover
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Fair enough. I suppose it would depend on the information too cause although players would try not to act on it. It could change there process

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👍

limber hazel
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Im a newbie and i've never played DnD but im soo excited to play soon. Buut i would like to add that you COULD just have the one person put on earphones and whisper to the one you want to have the information, but it can create tension. Or you could use digital softwares to "private message" "private info" Heck. Using whatsapp or something along normal DnD play could make for VERY interesting encounters. Say, you telepathically say something to someone. You could use whatsapp, but it slows the game down and when i say all this im more talking about playing with friends, bc then it doesn't matter WHAT you do. But when playing with strangers, i get that doing this is too complicated and you're better off just trying not to play on your irl knowledge. @livid root @fallen surge

wild plover
elder aspen
elder aspen
cinder wyvern
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Kinda new to dnd. My character just lost their left arm and got a new prosthetic arm. What are the plus and down sides of having a prosthetic arm??

limber hazel
limber hazel
wild onyx
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I'd say if you did armour it you'd only get the shield bonus when actively using it that way, so it has the same restrictions as a normal shield, just it's harder to take it away from you.

flat sun
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If a player wants to pick a lock is it sleight of hand?

wild onyx
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Usually, I believe so. May need proficiency in thieves tools and the tools themselves to do it though.

elder aspen
wild plover
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Sooo many options with a mechanical arm 🤔

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Spinning blades, extra strength, slight of hand

elder aspen
cobalt frigate
wild plover
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It would also depend on what your DM would allow I guess

cobalt frigate
wild plover
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Special 🤔

cinder wyvern
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My bad, it was my question and wasn't too sure what I can do with a prosthetic arm. :0 I'll definitely ask homebrew and if any ideas sound fun then I'll ask my DM if we can work with it

wild plover
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Got to ask somewhere mate

fallen surge
prime yarrow
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Clerics can change their spell list per long rest right?

cobalt frigate
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Yes, they can change their prepared spells on a long rest.

ember meteor
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Hey am Starting to get back into D&D, Am wondering if anyone would be able to help me figure out new lore and other Stuff that I've probably missed?

slow hawk
alpine kraken
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I’m starting as DM@soon and realising how much there is to learn. So focusing on what’s most likely to come up: stealth attacks with the halfling thief. Im seeing a few ‘phases’ that would come regularly. sneak along a dungeon corridor, check a door for traps, unlock the door, peer inside to see if anyone is there, sneak inside and sneak attack someone or shoot from door. Im not sure where I should be asking for the stealth checks or if one or two cover it. Im not sure if the door being opened would trigger a stealth check maybe at disadvantage? or just be an auto fail? Also, if he’s hidden does he get auto advantage on that attack for sneak damage? Then if he runs back down the corridor and round the corner and hides again - can he rinse repeat?

cobalt frigate
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The rogue would need to make a Stealth check which would be against any creature's Passive Perception.

lyric fjord
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Soooo I just created my first character ever. I am completely new to DND. And have no Idea what to do next😅
What do you guys recommend I do?

cobalt frigate
alpine kraken
shrewd elm
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Hey there lads! i would love to get into DnD as a player, and I'd like some advice on how to get started, here's my experience:
General understanding on how a play session functions
100+ hours on Baldur's Gate 3, beat the game
General understanding of classes, lore, races, turns, actions etc. (mostly obtained from playing BG3)

Any things i should read/watch/know before getting into a campaign?

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.

shrewd elm
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thanks mate!

thin cosmos
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This is probably a stupid question but what is critical role

fresh fable
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It’s a live play dnd campaign run by a bunch of voice actors who also put out video guides to help people learn the rules of DnD

fallen surge
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A youtube/twitch show of professional voice actors playing D&D

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?
verbal blade
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Ok I think I get some of it

fallen surge
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If you have any questions, we're more than happy to help!

solid rain
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How do I respond to the posts in the looking for players chat?

ornate kiln
solid rain
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Oh ok thank you

golden orchid
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Is there like an online version of dnd cause I keep seeing people talk about games and online stuff

fallen surge
golden orchid
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Oh ok

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Thanks

cobalt frigate
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You either play D&D in person or virtually.

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People who play online often use a virtual tabletop (VTT) to display (battle) maps to the players. However, that's optional because you can always use "theatre of the mind" (aka your imagination).

nocturne quail
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Is there a sci fi dnd counterpart with rules as good as dnd?

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Nothing starwars related

cobalt frigate
nocturne quail
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Oh okay

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So you cant really do that in dnd

cobalt frigate
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Do what?

nocturne quail
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Sci fi campaing and stuff

cobalt frigate
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There are non-D&D sci-fi TTRPGs out there. That's why I recommended to ask in #non-dnd-topics

nocturne quail
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I mean yeah i asked

cobalt frigate
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D&D isn't the only TTRPG. There are TTRPGs to fill whatever niche you're looking for.

obsidian orbit
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Hi I’m really sorry for bothering anyone but I joined this server on a whim since I love fantasy and connecting with other people who have similar interests so I thought DnD might be perfect
But I’m totally clueless lol
Does anyone know where I can find stuff out (learn the rules, lore, etc)

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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^ Useful resources to help get you started including a link to the free basic rules (online).

obsidian orbit
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Thank you 🙏🙏

echo kelp
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If you have a specific question, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel (see id:browse to see all the many channels we have focussed on specific D&D topics)

obsidian orbit
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Thank you so much 🙂

dense harness
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Hi

velvet jetty
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Hello!

turbid ridge
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@obsidian orbit good luck and have fun

solemn condor
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hii

limber hazel
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reminds you of booger

cedar relic
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Hello everyone

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I have come for tips and help with being a good DM

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
cedar relic
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thank ye

limber hazel
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Hey um, is there like a DND beyond guide?

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And what is the discussion all about? I've head there's some debacle about Wizards of The Coast or something? And OGL? Idk what that is.. Am i supposed to be worried about something, before i start buying DnD Products?

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And also, i need help bc im not english-native. Are there german DnD books out there or is there a way to measure in Metres?

fleet field
fleet field
smoky adder
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The core rulebooks, at least, are available in German.

limber hazel
limber hazel
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Um... i have an idea and want to ask some1 in here what they think of it? could i, like... watch some ppl play DnD without playing myself? I mean, i could just jump in but i am a bit scared of just disrupting gameplay for everyone involved and by watching some1 play, while they stream what they do on DnD Beyond, could help me out, right?

fleet field
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You can find a lot of videos online of people playing dnd

limber hazel
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Um... what about them using DnD Beyond?

fleet field
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There’s probably some where they use dnd beyond

limber hazel
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Is something along the lines of that possible? I mean... i guess it's quite straight-forward, but im just a bit anxious

fleet field
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But generally, dnd beyond is just a dice rolling program and character sheet manager

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So it wouldn’t be that different

topaz garnet
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One example is Critical Role, from campaign 2 onward they use DNDBeyond for character sheets

limber hazel
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oh okay, cool. Do DM's lend a helping hand to new players? Like, if i don't know which bonuses apply at which times?

fleet field
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Yeah a good dm should

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However, you should still try to understand as much as you can on your own

topaz garnet
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They'll help out confusions, but ideally a player has knowledge of the basic rules like what your ability modifier is, what "Roll for initiative" means, etc

split dust
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hello, can someone help me make a dark-elf ranger

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its my first time creating a dnd character

limber hazel
limber hazel
weary arrow
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what are some good adventures to run as a new player hoping to play with new players?
i've looked into Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, but i want to know if there are any that you guys love and recommend

cobalt frigate
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Are you going to DM?

fleet field
split dust
fleet field
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What part of it do you need help with?

split dust
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kind of everything on the sheet like the inspiration, proficiency bonus, the spells, the skills

fleet field
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Are you using a pdf sheet?

split dust
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a real sheet

fleet field
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K

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The first chapter of the basic rules walks you through most of it

weary arrow
fleet field
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As a ranger you don’t get any spells until 2nd level so ignore that for now

weary arrow
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i'm hoping to find a dm so that i can get a game under my belt before i jump into dming, but if it comes to it i am happy to dm

split dust
fleet field
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Proficiency bonus is dependent on level, and is shown on your class table

fleet field
crimson cargo
split dust
cobalt frigate
weary arrow
weary arrow
harsh fjord
weary arrow
harsh fjord
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Lost Mine is no longer available digitally, but you can buy it in print. Stormwreck Isle should still be available to buy on DDB, though.

white herald
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Hello, Hi everyone. I am obviously new here and well I just wanted to ask a few questions.

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I have no real idea what D&D is but because of a certain video i just watched a little while ago, my attention and curiosity was brought and now here I am in a D&D discord server.

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?
white herald
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I ask that someone please show me the ropes and have look at this character I made. Please judge it honestly and tell me what I may have done wrong and what I need to do right.

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 "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

white herald
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Quick Question

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@cobalt frigate Excuse me but may I speak to you in dm? I want to ask you something via picture. Is that okay?

full current
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Hi i plan to ask this on discussion but i think its more on newcomer. So can you tell me exactly what dnd lore means

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Is that do your own setting?

cobalt frigate
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Lore is basically the history of the campaign setting.

full current
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Oh, they said you can be a deity but its more on dnd lore

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And not 5e

cobalt frigate
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PCs can't be gods.

lethal mica
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I need some advice on being a DM for my first game. My friends and I are all newcomers and we got the essentials kit to run icespire peak. If anyone can hop on a chat/call to answer some questions I’d appreciate it. The book isn’t too clear on what to do in my opinion

fleet field
lethal mica
sly chasm
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Hiya. My boyfriend gave me a set of DnD dice and I've always been interested in learning I just don't know where to start

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

glass summit
peak plume
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Hi :D!

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I'm new Ello :DD

lyric fjord
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So uh hey dudes. Been a fan of DnD video games and the like for nearly two decades, never had the pleasure of getting into tabletop until I finally scored an invite from the cool kid group to join for a session.

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So. Uh couple of issues. 1)They know I'm a newbie, but what would be good prep so I'm doing the least I can to slow down the game.
2) Because of where they're at in the campaign, they want me to join as a level 5 character. Is this setting myself up for failure?
3) I'm kinda crushing hard on the monk class so if anyone has tips on character creation there...

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Also, just as a general statement, I have been truly touched by how welcoming and just generally kind this discord community has been.

fleet field
lyric fjord
fleet field
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  1. no, starting at level 5 is fine
fleet field
fleet field
lyric fjord
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And is there like any special unspoken etiquette rules I should be aware to be a courteous guest?

fleet field
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ranger and paladin are harder than monk tbh

fleet field
lyric fjord
# fleet field nothing out of the ordinary

I'm just super excited because I always wanted to try tabletop and so make a good impression. Sorry if that comes across as cringe, just manners were something my family always emphasized.

fleet field
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nah, thats a perfectly reasonable thing to ask

lyric fjord
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After I build the character, what will the expectation be as far as items/weapons? Will they tell me or should I do my best to pick out my own?

fleet field
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ask them if they want you to use standard starting equipment or not

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they may have some other option for you, given its level 5

lyric fjord
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@fleet field thank you so much for helping a stranger on the internet!

arctic acorn
fleet field
arctic acorn
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I suppose another thing you should do is to always respect the DM's decisions and rulings.

lyric fjord
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That would seem just basic courtesy. But I heard you, I will respectfully and graciously accept all my ass kickings without complaint.

arctic acorn
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He is, but it is not uncommon for players to argue about certain rulings.

peak plume
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Hi hello, uh.

How do we join a campaign?

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Also-

arctic acorn
peak plume
fleet field
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itll say in the monk class, its different for each class

peak plume
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What abt for bard?

fleet field
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itll say in the class description

topaz garnet
fleet field
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"Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:

(a) a rapier, (b) a longsword, or (c) any simple weapon
(a) a diplomat’s pack or (b) an entertainer’s pack
(a) a lute or (b) any other musical instrument
Leather armor and a dagger"

peak plume
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Oh! Okay I'm doing bard right thanks :DDD!!!!!!!!

fleet field
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all good!

peak plume
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Okay uh

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I don't want others to be annoyed at my character cuz I'm not sure if they're overpowered or not.

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But also, they kinda have to be OP cuz their older half-sibling is a god(Demigod promoted to full god)

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So

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Can I show ya'll and you could tell me if their OP?

topaz garnet
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is your DM okay with that?

peak plume
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Me, not having joined a campaign yet: Uh.

topaz garnet
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then don't.

peak plume
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Oke :D👍

topaz garnet
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You're meant to be at a consistent power level according to your class/levels

peak plume
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Ah okay okay 👍

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Thank

topaz garnet
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Coming in as "my sibling is a god so I have extra powers" is a fast way to become a bad memory
simply do your sheet normally

peak plume
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Ah no

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Wait does having extra items count as that or?

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Like

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I have

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Amulet of Health
Ring of Evasion
Cloak of Protection
Ring of Warmth

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Should I be removing any of them?

static knot
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All of them

peak plume
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K

static knot
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magic items are a part of the game and only the DM will specificly allow any of them or you will get your hands on some while playing

peak plume
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Ah oke 👍👍👍

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Do I also need to remove Quarterstaff?

static knot
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Everything that doesn't was part of the starting equipment + what you get from your background

peak plume
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Tis criminal so can I still keep my 4 daggers

static knot
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Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp

arctic acorn
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At most your DM will let you start with one magical item. Emphasis on "at most".

static knot
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The criminal background doesn't give you any weapons

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🙂 Ask your DM if you can purchase more basic items with the 15GP of your starting equipment with this

peak plume
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Okay thank you :DDD!!!!

static knot
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A dagger only costs 2GP, so you could get 4 daggers with that without problems ^^

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If you want a suggestion: If you can purchase more items do yourself a favor and get a healer's kit for 5GP

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doesn't matter what class and character you play 😄 it's worth it

peak plume
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Okay :DDD
Thank you :DDD

topaz garnet
peak plume
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Have pancake and coffe

static knot
lyric fjord
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OYE, i wanna DM and am new to the idea, any tips? ^^

static knot
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Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

static knot
lyric fjord
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thanks fellow Cleric!

static knot
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As long as you have fun no project is to big or to small. Yes, a oneshot is a really good start but what counts is to be enthusiastic and open to learn

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It doesn't matter if you plan a hole own world and work years on your setting until you don't want to do it anymore as long you had fun while planing and learning

lyric fjord
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ofc! i have ran a few oneshots before, and thought i did pretty good. Now I'm planning on making a campaign. in fact I've done a LOT of work too, and im actually not worried about it bein derailed by my players hahah

static knot
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my personal tip: you just need to know where to find your material fast - a good list of bookmarks are your dear friend

lyric fjord
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heard 👍

peak plume
static knot
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in times of trouble as a DM: just make a short toilet-break 😄 it doesn't matter for the players if you really need to pee or just need some minutes to resarch or prep something for the running game

lyric fjord
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sadly I'll need to decline that offer. I've got a lot of people in this campaign already and theyre all close friends. BUT i would love to play a lot more dnd

lyric fjord
peak plume
static knot
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is still in searching for her limit

lyric fjord
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I am excited about this campaign too, everyone's going to bard college and will be multiclassing as bards. one of my players is already a bard, and i plan for him to learn from another player/npc so he can multiclass as a different class. super stoked

static knot
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xD sounds like a lot of fun and dirty jokes

lyric fjord
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theres definitely going to be a lot of that for sure knowing these guys lmao

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though this campaign will be very mature i feel

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no clue why i think that though haha

static knot
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mature like R18 xD or mature like they will really dive into the game and don't only joke around?

lyric fjord
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NO xD just really in depth, and they'll dive into it! lol

brisk minnow
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Hi , what kind of D&D books would you recommend for younger children, 8-10 y.o.? We will be starting the D&D games slowly, but I'm interested in nighttime reading type of stuff. They already read all of Harry Potter

static knot
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If they already done with the whole Harry Potter Univers they are already past and above everthing that would one recommend for this age 😅

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to be honest, you could basicly use everything in DnD at this point because it's a lot more harmless than HP 🤔

brisk minnow
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I am not familiar with DnD fiction, and just looking to get them into the lore with stories. Any recommended stories, sort of like adventure books but without the gameplay

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Possibly stories that parallel the adventure books , so that it would be easier for them to follow the adventure books with me

static knot
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🤔 oh, I'm not into this myself so others might know more stuff... but I think the Drizzt Books are known and now reused for new material... but Drow are maybe toooo much for kids...
I know that Curse of Strahd has a SpinOff with I, Strahd as a Book... but I don't know if the content is relevant enough or good... hm...

wild onyx
patent yew
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i just got a dnd starter set

static knot
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^^ nice, the new or the old one?

lyric fjord
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How do i get into dnd? Is there a specific book with all the rules and stuff?

static knot
lyric fjord
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Hell yeah

static knot
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But all you need to get into dnd is a group. It's not madatory to read all the rules and get everything to start with dnd.

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A friendly DM will help you with your character and with a fun group you will learn everything needed while playing.

lyric fjord
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Is it possible to play dnd solo like baldursgate 3?

static knot
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Not the "real" normal DnD, BUT there are some solo games aaaaand there was a online mini-solo-adventure

lyric fjord
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Neat

static knot
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it's like the prestory to the starter set and will help you find a class for you

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I only need to remember where to find the link... 🤔 maybe someone has is ready to hand?

lyric fjord
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Thx

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Just to know, is this server owned by WOTC?

static knot
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I don't really know, maybe a moderator might know more?

fallen surge
static knot
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hm... damn, I know I have played the little intro to the set... but on wich site was that...

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@lyric fjord Found it!

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A cute little solo Text Adventure to get into DnD

patent yew
jovial yoke
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With the exception of community managers, I think, who do not moderate, but are still WoTC employees.

crude musk
rapid zephyr
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Apologies if this is the wrong place for this but I really want to DM games online, what's the best way of starting up a game where the players know that the DM is brand new and still learning, I've been thinking of setting up a game online but am worried that players won't want to stick with a new DM

mortal garden
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In my experience, a lot of folks are willing to play with a new DM - and being up front about that is probably the best thing you could do!

fallen surge
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As long as you make things clear from the beginning so everyone has proper expectations, it should be perfectly fine

rapid zephyr
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Thanks for the responses guys! I think I'll just have to set expectations and dive in

lyric fjord
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Guys how do I use the bot to post a ad looking for players to join my campaign

fallen surge
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Go to the #find-a-game and use the command “/looking-for-[blank]” depending on which channel you want to post in

lyric fjord
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Also would it be cheating if I as the dm gave the players the ability to use spells even if there not a spell caster

fallen surge
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Can you rephrase that question? I don’t quite understand what you are asking

lyric fjord
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Like say I wanted to give each player a enchanted item that lets them cast some spells from any class of soellcaster they wanted would that be cheating

lyric fjord
true shard
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it wouldnt be cheating per se as if youre the dm you kind of control the world and the rules but also like that changes a lot of fundamental things about the game and stuff

lyric fjord
fallen surge
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Well “cheating” is a strong word. You are the DM, so you decide what is or is not allowed. Magic items are a normal part of the game, and many magic items grant the ability to cast spells. You shouldn’t be concerned with whether or not something is cheating, but rather whether or not it’s balanced

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
green crystal
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hello, im trying to come up with a last name for my character, any ideas? 🤷‍♀️ they're a tiefling wizard if that helps

lyric fjord
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I’ll be sure to check them out, and give y’all feedback

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What’s their first name?

green crystal
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i went with Talthor sounded nice

lyric fjord
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Talthor Darcathia~!

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Talthor Arcadia~!

green crystal
timid locust
fallen surge
lyric fjord
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Talthor Belliard~?

green crystal
harsh fjord
green crystal
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cheers

sharp hazel
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Hello

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I am new to the game and just want to know if there is any way to play online

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With my friend group

green crystal
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theres a steam game called Table top simulator 🤷‍♀️ , never used it though, so i dont know if it works well for D&D

sharp hazel
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Is there one on mobile?

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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That article gives an overview of how to play online. You don't need any special platform or software, really, but there are virtual tabletops that let you show maps, pipe audio, and host character sheets. Some require payment while others are free.

sharp hazel
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Ok, is there a bot that acts like a DM

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My friend group would preferably like to act as a squad

timid locust
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No, you'll need one of your group to assume the role of DM.

rugged plover
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Hi im new

zealous cedar
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hello uwu baka

rugged plover
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Can some on teach me some D&D rules im going to be a DM for my friends in school and i want to play some online d&d with random people.

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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Here’s s some useful links/resources to help get you started

rugged plover
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thx

lyric fjord
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Hey quick question if im right DnD is basically a pick your own adventure game with the dice deciding the outcome of your actions right?

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a collaborative group game with the Dungeon Master (DM) acting as the referee. The players and the DM are the co-narrators of the game's story.

lyric fjord
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Go on

slow hawk
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Check out the bot post slightly above

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There are also many youtube live plays if you’d like to see how it works in action

lyric fjord
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Ok yeah i think i get it Now

limber hazel
# lyric fjord Ok yeah i think i get it Now

Just keep in mind that role-playing doesn't mean "acting". Some do it and enjoy it. Some are good at it, others are not, but role-playing can also mean, that you just decribe your character's action in a 3rd person perspective. Just in case you feel uncomfortable with acting

lyric fjord
unique folio
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Hey everyone

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Well actually I never played dnd before so idk what is it abt and what to do

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
nimble topaz
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i thought tieflings were just really small humans

static knot
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badummtss

nimble topaz
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but they're actually just red people

harsh fjord
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Are you maybe thinking of halflings?

static knot
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they are humans with influences from fiends

nimble topaz
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id rather be a tiefling then a halfling, im already short irl i dont want to be short in dnd

icy needle
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No shame in being a pocket prince

zealous cedar
nimble topaz
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wow they have tails

stable slate
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How can I play if I don’t know anyone that plays DnD?

smoky adder
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Find some!

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Introduce it to some!

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Play online!

harsh fjord
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You can find games online or somewhere like a game store, library, or school club.

stable slate
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My Highschool has no DM players

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nobody is willing to be a DM

harsh fjord
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See if a teacher or staff member would.

smoky adder
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Take turns

stable slate
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Game club is only twice a month

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almost no time for campaigns

static knot
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new people can be a good oppurtunity to make new friends

weary arrow
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is there an alternative to using minis? i would like to use them but my dad sold his a while ago

static knot
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you could make paper prints ^^

harsh fjord
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Coins, candy, whatever you like.

lyric fjord
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Hey i have a question so i how are like the DnD sessions are they held in DnD beyond campings thingy or is it through group chats or any other app/website

static knot
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depends on the group 🙂

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all of this are possible

harsh fjord
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D&D Beyond isn't a full virtual tabletop, so any communication will likely happen on another platform.

weary arrow
lyric fjord
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👍

compact notch
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hi

harsh fjord
weary arrow
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i'm thinking of doing something more milestone based instead of experience based anyways, so that would work well as an instant reward for the player

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they'd just have to hope i dont have a hunger for adventurer candy

compact notch
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im trying to understand what dnd is

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and trying to find people to play with

weary arrow
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its a storytelling game, basically
you create characters and the dm puts them in the setting of an adventure and you laugh and roll dice and have fun destroying your enemies

static knot
compact notch
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tyy

deft sigil
compact notch
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nope

static knot
compact notch
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ty

static knot
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with this little text adventure you can play while learning more about the game

harsh fjord
# compact notch im trying to understand what dnd is
  • The DM describes the situation. They control the world and everyone in it except for the players.
  • Each player controls one character (typically). Each person describes what they want their character to do.
  • If needed, dice are rolled (to determine success/failure).
  • The DM describes the results.

The result is a story you all make together. That's D&D in a nutshell, though the rules you've been pointed to go in more depth about how it all works.

compact notch
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this is fun

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and thanks

median moat
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hell

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hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server. Are you new to D&D?

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
stone mist
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hii im helping put together a dnd club at an elementary school, but i know nothing about it! can someone explain the basics to me?

cobalt frigate
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Read the pinned message above.

covert osprey
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Hello guys

turbid ridge
velvet jetty
covert osprey
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Pretty new to D&D, excited to talk to you guys about it!

velvet jetty
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How to be a great player from a recent Bandit's Keep video:

  1. Get Involved/Ask questions
  2. Get into your character / their details. Think about your character as an actual person.
  3. Be a fan of other player's characters. Ask them questions about their character.
  4. Be a team player
  5. Be yourself
limber hazel
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"It’s all about punching
Strength is how hard you can punch
Dexterity is how fast you can punch
Constitution is how many times you can be punched
Intelligence is knowing where to punch
Wisdom is knowing when not to punch
Charisma is convincing the other guy to punch themselves" - i really like this explanation of the stats

hidden stratus
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that describes it pretty well

real bane
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guys, I've only DM or played with new characters, the bonus action that people get at lvl 5 in most martial classes, is that ONLY for anothe attack or could a spell user use it to hit then cast a spell. Like does it equal 2 action points or is it only 2 attacks? My small group when we roate who dms, we thought it was for two actions, but we had an older DM come in and he explained that it's only for attack swings,

crimson cargo
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However, Bladesinger (a subclass of wizard found in Tasha's Cauldron) has an extra attack feature that allows the user to cast a cantrip in place of one of the attacks. This is not standard, though. There are no "action points" and bonus actions don't enter into any of these features, to my knowledge.

bronze zealot
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Question - I'm a hands on learner and tend to ask questions, not a visual/reading learner. Total opposite of my son. I do have the 5e player guide, but as confused as I get, can't keep up with it. Is there anyone willing to walk me through building a character so I can better understand the basics? I understand it's not the best route, but with a.d.d. I feel it's my best chance

real bane
topaz garnet
cobalt frigate
bronze zealot
real bane
harsh fjord
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Are you playing fifth edition? Because there's no such mechanic for the class at that level.

topaz garnet
real bane
topaz garnet
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Action Surge is simply, a second Action. So a 13th level Eldritch Knight Fighter with their two 3rd level spell slots would be able to use two actions in one turn to cast two Fireballs.

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however, there's a rule for bonus action spells:

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?tag rule baspells

exotic remnantBOT
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Bonus Action Spells

If you want to cast a spell that has a casting time of 1 bonus action, remember that you can’t cast any other spells before or after it on the same turn, except for cantrips with a casting time of 1 action. [BR, XGTE]

Keep in mind that this particular limit is specific to spells that use a bonus action. For instance, if you cast a second spell using Action Surge, you aren’t limited to casting a cantrip with it. [SAC]

real bane
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Hmmmmm, so if I did a fireball, I couldn't do anything that is a bonus action, but I could do another fireball?

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since it's just an action

topaz garnet
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If you had a second action to use for a second Fireball, only accomplished via Action Surge.

real bane
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Okay dang, we've been doing easy mode then D:

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ty ty for the info

lyric fjord
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Can someone explain to me how mounting and combat works with a level 5 paladin using find steed?

near plover
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So when it says "enemy must make a wisdom saving throw or get hit by 1d4 psychic damage" how do you determine the number they need to roll?

echo kelp
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The casters spell save dc

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The target creature makes the wisdom saving throw and it has to equal or beat the casters spell save DC or they take that psychic damage.

near plover
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Ohhhhh, so to be saved from vicious mockery you would have to roll 13 if the casters spell save dc is 13?

echo kelp
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Yep

near plover
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But that's only for spells with saving throws right?

fleet field
lyric fjord
fleet field
fleet field
lyric fjord
#

So super imposing favor to ask, but I'm stoked to play my first first realm table top game this weekend. Only slite concert is that for where there campaign is at they want me to build a lvl 5 character. Anybody with monk experience or just anyone willing to take a look at my character sheet and tell me if I'm in the right direction?.

fleet field
fleet field
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
topaz garnet
lyric fjord
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is OA only when you move away or disengage?

fleet field
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disengage causes your movement to not provoke OAs

lyric fjord
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but if i am moving to the enemy and smacking it with my greatsword that wouldnt trigger OA?

fleet field
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no, only moving out of their reach provokes OAs

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although there is a feat that causes moving in to your range to provoke OAs

lyric fjord
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ok so if they run away from me then it triggers my OA and i can hit them

fleet field
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yes

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well, you can use your reaction to make an attack against them, and maybe hit them

lyric fjord
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i have sentinel feat

latent crown
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Hi new here

fleet field
fleet field
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specifically, even if they disengage you still get an OA

echo kelp
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Let’s take the more advanced rules questions to #dnd-rules

latent crown
#

Anyways what is the reason you joined dnd

echo kelp
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Like joined this server or like what got me into D&D?

fleet field
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for what got me into dnd, my friends invited me to a game they were running

latent crown
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What got you in dnd

lyric fjord
latent crown
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Me is that you can make your character how ever you want

echo kelp
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But you can always check

echo kelp
# latent crown What got you in dnd

Got the red box back in 1980’s timeframe as a birthday gift. Dabbled with it. Got into Shadowrun in the 90s. Then life got busy. Came back to RPGs in 2014 with Rogue Trader and then circled back to D&D.

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I really enjoy D&D 5th edition’s approach and enjoy the fun stories my friends and I have been able to play/experience.

lament sonnet
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How do I set up a lvl 18 game

echo kelp
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Not in newcomers that’s for sure!

fleet field
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starting at lvl 18 is not recommended

lament sonnet
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@fleet field I'm testing something

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It's probably will be 17 and it's for a campaign I'm already running

ivory skiff
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can't imagine how long a session 0 would be for a lvl18 XD

versed latch
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Hello all 👋

ivory skiff
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hi!

versed latch
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Kinda new to dnd kinda not if that makes sense ?

torn saddle
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i joined because i wanna get back to playing D&D and no one will join me for one around where i live

slow hawk
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You can start a game by Dm yourself
Or
Online

But also, have you explored your local gamestores, schools, etc

cobalt frigate
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Check out your local game shop, school/library club, and Facebook/Meetup D&D groups

limber hazel
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When playing DnD online using DnD Beyond, am i supposed to know about how certaing things work? Like spotfiy? I've heard of DM's that let their Players control the music everyone hears and im wondering. Is that also a thing in Online Campaigns where the DM can use a tool to make sure we all hear the same music or does everyone just puts on music at their own discretion? Im okay with whatever, i just wanna make sure i know how these things work 🙂

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I know this isn't really the thing to worry about when looking for a match of DnD, but i was just thinking about this as i was watching a campaign just now

topaz garnet
limber hazel
lyric fjord
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What do I do in this server?

fleet field
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ask for help, share ideas, whatever

topaz garnet
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We discuss DND basically

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We bounce ideas around, figure out rulings, discuss the general vibe or potential styles of how tables can run the game, and so on

potent radish
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Hi im a newcomer

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Can someone help me

topaz garnet
exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
potent radish
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Idk how to find people to play with

tawny patrol
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Good 2:45 in the morning to ye I have the largest fuel of bullshit known to man to just to learn how to play this game in the middle of the night

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Any tips for online play?

pulsar sonnet
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Um yes

pulsar sonnet
tawny patrol
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Don't think u understand I am a complete newbie I have no idea where to even start

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😎😎😎

fleet field
exotic remnantBOT
tawny patrol
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Thank you

north niche
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Honestly, I need help finding a group/party to play with

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Any suggestions?

glass summit
topaz garnet
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If in person: finding local game stores, or groups in the area you can meet with.
Online: Using #find-a-game and having patience, or using stuff like roll20 or other discords or sites or whatever.

north niche
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😅

glass summit
north niche
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I think in-person would definitely be more difficult to accomplish…

glass summit
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yeah, youre limited by the number of nerds nearby as to whether playing in-person is possible or not

north niche
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Any good places to find an online party? Also, are all DM’s pay to play?

cobalt frigate
glass summit
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Paid DMs are in the vast minority ime

glass summit
north niche
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Okay thank you!

weary arrow
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is a dndbeyond subscription worth the money?

fleet field
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depends

weary arrow
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just the unlimited character slots is a huge thing by itself

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it's 5 bucks a month for seemingly a good amount of stuff, but i thought i would ask anyway

jovial yoke
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Dicecloud, for example

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it's a tiny bit more legwork at character creation to put it in but stuff like Libraries of Vexus makes it a breeze

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DDB is also well known for being buggy (it still doesn't work for some of the Tasha's subclasses, and hasn't for many years now, with no signs of fixes), whereas stuff like Dicecloud is pretty actively maintained

weary arrow
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ok, and as far as sharing unlocked content with other players, i bought the physical versions of a players handbook and tasha's book, so i dont really need to worry about that sharing thing either, right?

jovial yoke
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yeah

weary arrow
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for context me and my party would be playing in person

jovial yoke
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IMO, the only real advantage of DDB is name brand recognition, as it's officially affiliated with Wizards. Beyond that? I'm not sure why I'd use it.

If you're a new player, DDB hides too much stuff from you, and is just a hindrance to learning the game.
If you're an experienced player, you won't have any trouble learning another tool (not like new players will anyway)

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Buying just the physical book is also cheaper than buying physical and digital

weary arrow
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i bought both

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it seems to make character creation super easy to do, which i appreciate

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i also considered printing off my created characters and saving the info on a word document before deleting them off the ddb site so i can create more

jovial yoke
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The system is pretty straightforward after you've done it once, but DDB hides a lot of it from new players

fresh fable
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No it’s not cause not everyone learns the same way

jovial yoke
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I've had issues with player retention because they used DDB as a crutch

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Both when DMing and playing

weary arrow
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that makes sense

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i'm coming from bg3 and watching critical role, so a lot of the finer details i dont know yet, but most of the rules of play i have a good grasp on

jovial yoke
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Honestly? I find paper sheets are the way to go for new groups, but YMMV - tech-savvy groups will like Dicecloud because it's digital, but I wouldn't recommend Dicecloud to seniors in a retirement home

weary arrow
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so it wouldn't take me very long to figure out how to just build a character from the book physically rather than using the site
i'll give it a shot when my book gets delivered

jovial yoke
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Yeah I don't think you'd be gaining much from DDB tbh

weary arrow
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ok, thank you for the input! you saved me 5 bucks next month lmao

fallen surge
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Gonna be honest, I highly disagree with what’s been said here. Fed, you are calling DDB a crutch, but that means you are assuming playing with pen and paper is the default that people need to stride for. That’s just not true. Playing with a digital character sheet and playing with a paper character sheet are just two different methods to do the same thing. Neither one is better or worse than the other. Encouraging people to stay away from DDB because it’s a crutch makes about as much sense as telling someone to not write with a pencil because it’s a crutch for when you will want to use a pen

fallen surge
weary arrow
fallen surge
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I don’t personally use a DDB subscription, and I have been using their site for years now, so I don’t think it’s necessary at all

cobalt frigate
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The subscription is only worth it if you're a DM who wants to share your digital books with your players.

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I play exclusively online and I prefer having my players use DDB instead of Foundry's built-in character sheets, mostly because it would be more work setting up the character sheets with the various playable races and classes.

north niche
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So is standard array for stats like a default?

fleet field
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Yeah

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Point buy is pretty readily accepted as well

north niche
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Okay, cause I heard that not ALL DM’s accept point buy, so I’m kinda iffy about using it

fleet field
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Yeah, a lot do, but there are some who don’t

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Standard array is almost universal tho

north niche
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Okay, so I’ll just go ahead and use standard array

near parrot
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Heyo

north niche
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Hii

near parrot
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I'm newish to dnd, have played a few sessions a long while back; but the group fell apart

static knot
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that's happen quite some time 🙂 but a new adventure awaits surely

near parrot
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Figured I'd try to get into it again

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Do yall do matchmaking here?

static knot
near parrot
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Is paid worth it?

static knot
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you don't need to pay to play to have equally fun

near parrot
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I just figured maybe the group would stick together better if they paid lol

static knot
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not much ptp rounds live Long enough to be of worth was I being told

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friend of mine was despreate to play

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17 out of 21 ptp games dies in under 5 sessions

near parrot
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Last time I played we got like 2 sessions in then someone stopped coming and then 3rd we lost another and got a new person and it just fizzled from there

limber hazel
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That's why paid DM sessions exist if im not mistaken

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To encourage staying

near parrot
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I'll try another free group for now probably

static knot
limber hazel
static knot
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my friend tells me he sees a hand full of DMs misuse the ptp mentality... they prep one short intro and only play these first sessions over and over again

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with new groups every time, for some easy money

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he sends me screenshots from some of his games he paid like 20 $ for one single session and I screemd to see the poor quality

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I always thought that pay to play whould mean quality stuff, like good maps, propper token for monsters, sounds ans stuff - but no

edgy onyx
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Well like with any game, paid or not, it also comes down to the DM. There are good ones and bad ones, and paying doesn't guarantee anything sadly

static knot
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Hello 🙂 take a look at #find-a-game there you can find what you are looking for

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

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It’s too big to just explain over discord

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Looking at the rules is the best way to learn the rules

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Yeah that explains all the important stuff

static knot
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it's a fun little text adventure version of the game to grasp the concept and learn something about the game and the world

wild onyx
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Although Roll20 does have a list of games starting soon on it. Might be worth a glance. Do be aware they host free and paid games, though.

lyric fjord
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Hi, I'm like completely new to D&D like I've only just created my chracter on the D&D beyond website. I've never played any kind of D&D or D&D like games. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this message. But pretty much I have no idea how to find a game or group or anything. And it says newcomers and I'm as new as it gets so uh. Can anyone help me like get started? Also I don't think I fully understand the rules of this server yet, it's kinda confusing.

static knot
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Welcome! 🙂
For startes you will find a lot of usefull information for you in the 📌 pinned messages

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But don't be afraid. You don't need to know all rules and everything about D&D to start playing. A lot of things will get clear as you play

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and DnD ist mostly a reaction game ^^ The DungeonMaster (DM) will guide you through it

lyric fjord
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The "Find-a-game" Chat is like completely empty though? Am I supposed to put something in there?

static knot
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completly? without any text?

lyric fjord
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no Like there are the rules from dyno and then a thread under it but that's it.

crude musk
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Did you read that text?

lyric fjord
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yes

crude musk
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It explains

  1. What game finding channels we have
  2. Which game finding channel you should use
  3. How to use those channels
  4. Other ways to find a game
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It's all there, including what commands to type out to bring up the form to submit your game

static knot
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you can click on those text with blue background and a # in front

lyric fjord
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well I did read through it, and from what I could tell I should go to "looking for dm" but I can't post in there at all and all the games there are like hybrid games or sound advanced for advanced players. So that's why I'm here because I'm kinda lost on how to navigate this server

graceful escarp
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Look at #find-a-game to find out how to post in the looking for game channels. Most games posted in #looking-for-players will be VC on Discord and will also specify if they’re okay with newcomers.

If you’re interested in a game I’d recommend asking the DM how they feel about new players. Some games are specifically designed to accommodate for newbies while others aren’t

crude musk
lyric fjord
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Oh okay so where do I paste the command? in the "find a game" channel?

crude musk
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correct, that's why you can type in that channel

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As you type the command, it should autocomplete

lyric fjord
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Okay thank you!

lyric fjord
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Is alignment optional? If I'm playing a paladin, do i need to be lawful good?

vital leaf
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Paladin is one of the classes where rolplay ls actualy important

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It would get a bit complicated

crude musk
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You are not required, by the game rules, to be any alignment

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That would be a question for your DM

lyric fjord
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I see

tired flume
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Good morning, everyone 🙂

vital leaf
bronze spade
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I plan on buying the Crooked Moon Book and wanna do a paid game so I not poor XD but how you do that I'm so lost with like all the stuff I can't find any channels

fresh fable
bronze spade
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Mhm

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It on Kickstarter for only a few more hours

fresh fable
unkempt eagle
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ive never played dnd and it looks really fun. how do i start?

fresh fable
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Have you read the basic rules?

unkempt eagle
# fresh fable Have you read the basic rules?

to be honest all of that looks alien to me. i wanna say that i kind of have an idea of how general gameplay loop goes? as far as creating a character and how that character influences gameplay and whatnot im clueless

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i should have led with "i saw an hour long video of one session and it sounded fun." otherwise i have consumed no form of dnd content outside of the occasional person painting a little figure on tiktok or something

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i saw the movie as well but i would imagine thats not anything near how gameplay is

harsh fjord
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Oh, good, the bot really is down. Take a look at the pinned messages in this channel!

unkempt eagle
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gotcha ill check it out thanks

bronze spade
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@unkempt eagle If you want I don't mind helping you out like with any questions or stuff you got

timid locust
unkempt eagle
bronze spade
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@unkempt eagle yeah we could call or something if you literally just want someone to guide you through the stuff

unkempt eagle
unkempt eagle
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no way baldurs gate is from dnd?

fallen surge
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Baldur's Gate takes place in the Forgotten Realms, which is a setting from D&D, yes. The gameplay of Baldur's Gate 3 is primarily based on the rules for D&D 5e, including skill checks, saving throws, attack rolls, spells, and much more. They took a few liberties with the rules in order to make the game better fit a video game, but its still a good groundwork for understanding the rules of the game

harsh fjord
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@lyric fjord @near parrot I have a guide on looking for groups/games that might be helpful in your search: #third-party message

unkempt eagle
fallen surge
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Baldur's Gate 3's story is actually a direct sequel to a published D&D adventure called "Baldur's Gate: Decent into Avernus"

stable plinth
stable plinth
fallen surge
stable plinth
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Makes sense

earnest gulch
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ello

jagged jolt
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Hey so I would like to play DnD but I'm not sure if I can properly play? I played Baldur's Gate 3 and fell in love with it so I'm kinda familiar with some of the lore of Faerun, I don't have any equipment or dice but I would still love to play DnD

harsh fjord
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Thr rules are free, digitial dice rollers are available, and you can find other players online, so no reason you can't play!

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static knot
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harsh fjord
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Hey, the bot's back!

jagged jolt
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Okay nice! Thanks!

fallen surge
jagged jolt
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Or does that depend on what the DM allows

harsh fjord
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Multiclassing is an optional rule. Not all DMs will allow it. It's also tricky so not recommended if you're new to the game.

fallen surge
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Assuming your DM does allow multiclassing, the actual rules for it are very similar to how they work in BG3, with the small change that each class has stat requirements that you must meet to go into or out of that class

jagged jolt
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Ohh okay, and the more you level, the more you can upgrade your stats (for example int) so that you can become a level 1 wizard for example

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alright thanks!

static knot
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Yes, but only every 4 lv of one class you get the chance to improve your stats

jagged jolt
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yess okay

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also I'm assuming that you can only have a limited amount of spells while in combat? Not like in spellslots but like using different spells

timid locust
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This is the reason why multiclassing is usually considered an 'advanced' playstyle, not recommended to new players. And that's not even getting into how spells and spell slots get calculated.

harsh fjord
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Some spells take too long to cast to be viable for combat.

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But otherwise, whatever you have prepared (or known) can be cast.

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harsh fjord
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timid locust
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Dyno's back!

jagged jolt
cinder mantle
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Your only limit is spell slots, and what you know

static knot
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You are limited with the use of spellslots, yes. You only have 2 Spellslots Lv 1 Spells as a Wizard on Lv 1 as an example

jagged jolt
timid locust
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Let's put it like this:
Depending on your class, you can only bring a certain amount of spells with you every time you go out adventuring. The number of spells you can actually cast between rests is determined by your spell slots.

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For example, a level 1 Sorcerer knows 2 leveled spells. They won't be able to bring any others with them when they go adventuring. They can cast either of these spells whenever they want, but can only cast 2 spells between long rests, because they only have 2 spell slots.

sharp stump
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So, I learned about dnd by the stinky dragon podcast, but I'm not entirely sure the basics, dice especially

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
static knot
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You will learn that while playing and on your character sheet is every dice you need noted. 🙂
Do you have a special question in this regard?

sharp stump
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Well I'm really new to the concept. I don't exactly know what I should do when making/filling out the Character sheet. It's very complex and mostly it's simple questions about stuff that is basically very little needed to know most likely

fallen surge
# sharp stump So, I learned about dnd by the stinky dragon podcast, but I'm not entirely sure ...

In the bot post above, you will find a link to the basic rules, which explains in detail how dice are used in D&D. But at its most basic level, the way it works is that the DM will decide how difficult a task is, and assign a number to this, called the Difficulty Challenge (DC). You roll a d20, and add modifiers to that roll. If you tie or beat the DC number the DM chose, you succeed in that task. If you got a number below the DC, you fail.

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And then the DM will describe what happens when you succeed or fail

ivory pagoda
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hi im new

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what do, i wanna play a quick casual game

sharp stump
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Ohhh that makes a lot more sense. What are some like. Unlisted rules you should follow when playing? Like. Things I should know so I don't make any dumb mistakes

cobalt frigate
static knot
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Don't be afraid to make mistakes ^^

fallen surge
ivory pagoda
cobalt frigate
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DMs still have to prep and there are waaaaay more players than there are DMs.

static knot
sharp stump
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I see. Thanks so much for the help

static knot
sharp stump
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Ohh one more question. So. On average how long are most games?

harsh fjord
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I'd say expect anywhere between 2 and 4 hours of play.

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If you're asking how long a campaign can be, that varies widely.

fallen surge
static knot
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But a game that you will play in one go is called "Oneshot"

cobalt frigate
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My group plays once a week for a three-hour session. The campaign has been going on for almost two years and it'll probably be at least another 2.5 years before we'll finish it at the rate the players are going.

crude musk
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Same with my group

static knot
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Sometimes table-groups play a whole weekend trough with breaks in between 😄

sharp stump
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So for a first game, what should I be aware of. And, how does one get there.

crude musk
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Be aware of what you're putting into the game

harsh fjord
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My list of general player tips: ⁠#dnd-newcomers message

To those I'd add, "Don't make your fun interfere with anyone else’s.”

crude musk
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D&D is a cooperative and collaborative experience

static knot
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Be aware that DnD has variant rules and not every single game have the same combination. You can't premade a character and think it will work with every group out there the same.

crude musk
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In the ideal game, everyone is contributing to everyone elses enjoyment of the game; helping each other (including the DM) with rules, sharing the spotlight, working within the expectations of the game as it's set up

sharp stump
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I see. So you may have to do more research to simply be able to go through with a game to make sure it works out

crude musk
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Not really research

static knot
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Just search for a group and talk it out with DM and group, that's the best way ^^

crude musk
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Three Cs of D&D
Communication
Cooperation
Collaboration

harsh fjord
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It's as much a game of collaboration, communication, and compromise as it is one of imagination and, theoretically, being able to do "anything."

harsh fjord
ivory pagoda
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i leave on nov 7th for bootcamp and really wanted to try DND but it seems like all the games take place weeks after announcement
bummer

crude musk
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yes, because D&D takes a while to set up

cobalt frigate
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As Davyd mention earlier D&D is a group collaborative game so you have a relationship with the DM and your fellow players. Like any reltionship with other people communication is key because if there is none then that relationship can break down.

static knot
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In a really good campain group there will be a "Session 0" - a meeting in wich every aspect of playing will be discussed and you can get help to make your chars together

sharp stump
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I have ONE more dumb question (for now)

Is it expensive to do it? I hear mixed opinions and I'm not sure what to think

harsh fjord
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You can play using the free rules.

static knot
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no money needed 😄

fallen surge
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At its most basic level, D&D can be played for free

harsh fjord
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You can spend lots of money, but that isn't necessary.

ivory pagoda
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i find it a little silly theres paid games
can someone explain to me why that is

sharp stump
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Ohhh I see. Okay!! Thanks so much. I'll do my best to find a group or some people

cobalt frigate
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For players it can be free. DMs tend to be the ones who buy and share the books (digital or physical).

harsh fjord
crude musk
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For example, my group has bought almost nothing themselves, I shared everything

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As they have gone on to be DMs themselves, they've bought content to share with their players

static knot
fallen surge
ivory pagoda
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i guess that makes sense

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although its not really a concept in my country so i dont get it
but i can understand it ig

crimson cargo
static knot
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online plattform to play might cost money, minis, maps, dice...

crude musk
ivory pagoda
crude musk
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Okay, well you can acknowledge that restaurants exist and people go to them rather than cooking for themselves.
Even people who love cooking will go to restaurants

ivory pagoda
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i can understand

crude musk
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A paid DM is like a restaurant; yes you could cook for yourself for free, but sometimes you don't want to

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And if you want someone else to cook for you, yes you could go to a friends house and ask them to cook for you, but that's not always possible

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So sometimes you go to someone who cooks for you in exchange for money

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That's paid DM'ing; it's a luxury service that exists because sometimes people want something, can't get it for free, and are willing to pay for it, so other people will provide that service in exchange for money

cobalt frigate
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As a "forever" DM I front most of the costs -- I own most of the 5E books (physical and digital) and I share them with my players (which means I have to have a D&D Beyond subscription). I've also paid for DM-centric software like Foundry VTT and Dungeon Alchemist map maker. Besides the financial aspect I put in a lot of time prepping, so much so that my wife asked me why I don't charge.

So you can see why these are factors contributing to the lack of DMs. Players can just arrive at the table to table but the DMs may spend several hours prepping before each session.

fallen surge
# sharp stump Ohhh that makes a lot more sense. What are some like. Unlisted rules you should ...

A common mistake I see a lot of beginners make is that they want to make a character that is the silent loner type, or someone who is reluctant to go on an adventure with the rest of the group. D&D is a team game, about a group of people going on an adventure together. If you make a character that wants to be part of the group or at the very least has a very important reason to be part of the group, it will make the game far more enjoyable for everyone.

ivory pagoda
cobalt frigate
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Sure, that's flavour. Flavour is free.

fallen surge
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of course

quick sable
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I'm new to dnd and know the BASICS but I don't know how to get into the game. Especially because my weekends are also filled with work

crude musk
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Wizard is a class
Staff is an arcane focus
Lightning bolt is a spell
Everything else is flavour and flavour is free

crude musk
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The instructions are all there on how to find games

ivory pagoda
crude musk
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No, it's a statement about the fact that flavouring your character (how you describe them independent of the rules) doesn't have any 'cost' as far as the rules go

sharp stump
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Oooooooo okay!! That makes sense.

crude musk
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You don't have to give up 1 point of Charisma to say your character is grizzled looking, or pay 2 points of Constitution to say they're unkempt

placid atlas
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Hi

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Im new to dnd and im getting my first Starter set on friday so i wanted to ask if any of yall can help me so i can destroy my friends on friday😅

static knot
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In which way to destroy?

fallen surge
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D&D is a team game, where you work together to fight villains and monsters controlled by the DM. You won't "destroy" your fellow players. They are on your side

cobalt frigate
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PvP isn't really a thing in D&D. The rules weren't designed for that.

placid atlas
fallen surge
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Still, a mindset like that isn't very helpful to team play. But, if you want to make your character as strong as possible, #optimization is the channel to discuss it

static knot
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Do a Session 0 with you players. Make the characters together and start to discuss why their chars want to journey to a lonly island with a peaceful cloister.

cobalt frigate
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Again, D&D is a group collaborative game. You shouldn't be competing against your teammates.

placid atlas
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True

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Aight

static knot
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You will only be a good DM if the players are your heroes and you can make them shine and have fun.

crude musk
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@placid atlas Why do you want to be "better" than your team mates in a cooperative game?

sharp stump
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I see that using voice is a very big thing in games, which I understand, but I do not have stable enough Internet to do so.

Any advice?

harsh fjord
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Look for play-by-post (aka text-based) games?

fallen surge
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To play D&D, you need to be able to communicate with the DM and your fellow players. Any method of communication works. Face-to-face, video call, voice call, telephone, text-based, etc.

sharp stump
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I understand. I possibly can do that, it just may be a little more on the slow side. Which is what I'm worried about.

static knot
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Play by post might not even be in realtime ^^ sometimes it's just some couple posts a day

harsh fjord
dapper gulch
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PbP games tend to be far more casual, with people answering as they’re available. It moves much slower than in-person or online, but a good one is constantly simmering in the background. It effectively lets you play D&D all the time.

sharp stump
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I see. So possibly doing a pbp could be better for a beginner kinda thing? To get used to it before diving in on voice?

harsh fjord
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Possibly!

dapper gulch
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If voice isn’t an option for you I think you’d have a better time if you found a group where people don’t need it. PbP games tend to take that option.

sharp stump
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Are those kind of groups or something hard to find?

harsh fjord
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They're a bit rarer than those that use voice, but there are plenty of sites that specialize in it.

dapper gulch
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There’s plenty out there, and I’m sure you’ll start spotting them more often now that you know the term and acronym.

shut nacelle
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One thing to be aware of in PbP, there is a learning curve for the commands to use the bots that do the rolling aside from just learning the regular rules, your character, etc.

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Google Discord servers doing play-by-post and you'll find plenty

dapper gulch
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Yeah I generally have the commands open on a second screen dndLol

harsh fjord
edgy bone
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hello

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i am interested in playing dnd online but i am clueless on how to start. can someone help me?

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harsh fjord
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?tag new online

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harsh fjord
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Those links above should give you the necessary info, but feel free to ask any specific questions!

edgy bone
spice widget
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If I get the spells from sword coast bundle for booming blade on dndbeyond, do I need to own Tasha's for it to be the updated version of booming blade?

harsh fjord
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I would assume so, but you'd probably get a more complete answer in #ddb-support.

spice widget
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I'll ask in there, thanks.

olive arrow
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i got no idea how to play dnd nor the specific classses nor anything but it is fun and there is a dungeon master

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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 "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.

Both are linked above.

olive arrow
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Okay. i do really wish my friends i can convince to play dnd was not furious shitposter

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Update: it feels weird but i believe it'll be better when there is like 4 people

cobalt frigate
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A typical table has a DM with 3 to 5 players.

lyric fjord
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i have a small dnd IRL its 2 players and 1 dm

olive arrow
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3 player one dm

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FINALLY SOME ACTION

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I got a taste of blood where do i go

slow hawk
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To the linked materials above

lyric fjord
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how do you determine DC requirement ?

cobalt frigate
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For what?

timid locust
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For spells, it's listed in the spellcasting rules of each individual spellcaster. It's usually {8 + proficiency bonus + Spellcasting ability modifier}

lyric fjord
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ok so if my DC is 12 their d20 + mod needs to be above 12 to hit me

cobalt frigate
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If they're attacking with a weapon then they will need to roll against your AC (meet or beat)

lyric fjord
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ok but for magic missile it doesnt require any d20 rolls

cobalt frigate
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Magic Missile is one of the few exceptions that automatically hit.

lyric fjord
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ok

reef crest
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how would you increase dc

cobalt frigate
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Offensive spells' descriptions will say if they require a spell attack roll or a saving throw.

slow hawk
slow hawk
lyric fjord
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ok so for witch bolt i only need to land the initial d20 + mod and then every turn after that it automatically hits ?

cobalt frigate
slow hawk
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Increase the modifier and your Dc goes up

slow hawk
reef crest
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so if you have +5 wisdom, it makes it harder for the target to do a wis save?

cobalt frigate
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If your class uses Wisdom as a modifier for its DC.

slow hawk
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As explained above - the DC is calculated with a formula. Increasing one part of it increases the DC.

In your specific question, a wisdom increase would increase your DC if whatever ability or spell you are using is based on wisdom

reef crest
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ohhh okay

slow hawk
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Examples would be a Cleric’s spells , which use WIS, or a monk’s stunning strike ability

reef crest
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so warlock, cha

slow hawk
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The class feature will specify what ability is used

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If you ever wonder what class needs which ability you can check directly in the class description

lyric fjord
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how does flight work and how do you map it on a board ?

cobalt frigate
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https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#FlyingMovement

Flying creatures enjoy many benefits of mobility, but they must also deal with the danger of falling. If a flying creature is knocked prone, has its speed reduced to 0, or is otherwise deprived of the ability to move, the creature falls, unless it has the ability to hover or it is being held aloft by magic, such as by the fly spell.

lyric fjord
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it doesnt really say much

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does flying have an actual vertical measurement?

ornate kiln
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if you play on a grid, there isnt much support for 3D movement, most people I know just work with 5 ft cubes.

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without a grid, you just move the distance you want/are allowed

lyric fjord
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Hello,This is my first time

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#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
lyric fjord
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is only nat 20 considered a critical hit or if you get like 18+ mod6 does that also count as a critical ?

slow hawk
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a critical hit on an attack roll is a natural 20 which means 20 on the dice

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This is an automatic hit regardless of AC, and you roll double the damage dice for the attack

lyric fjord
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so would 18 + 2 not be considered a critical?

slow hawk
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I encourage you to check out the free basic rules linked above

slow hawk
lyric fjord
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ok

ornate kiln
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every nat 20 on an attack is a critical hit, and an automatic hit. this means the the roll on the die. modifiers dont change if you crit or not

slow hawk
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See response abov

indigo fern
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Hey how long does a game of dnd take?

hexed dirge
indigo fern
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Sorry, what the difference?

hexed dirge
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A campaign takes place over a longer period of time, made up of sessions which happen typically for 2-4 hours once a week (usually, everyones table is different)

indigo fern
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Oh ok

cobalt frigate
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A session is like one episode while a campaign is like a TV series.

indigo fern
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Ok thx

reef crest
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is there a monster that can use true polymorph

ornate kiln
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not that I know of

hexed dirge
jade nova
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There are 2 creatures, I think they are more or less npcs-Arcturia and Scanlan Shorthalt, but most monsters that use similar have false apperance as a disguise, like a mimic or a treant

reef crest
echo kelp
brisk minnow
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I purchased the Young Adventurer's guides, and these are nice as references. They had 4 x books, "Monsters & Creatures" , "Warriors and Weapons" , "Dungeons & Tombs" , and "Wizards & Spells". Are there any good books for young children that have a story format e.g. Dragon of Icespire Peak but in a story format.

glass wasp
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Hey hey its my first time in a server like this :3

vernal drift
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same lmao just joined

smoky adder
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Welcome!

lyric oyster
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Hello

tidal perch
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hello

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?
dusky charm
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I’m a brand new player(haven’t even started my first campaign) and would like to create a boxing-inspired character. I wanted to know what class would be most effective for this, and I’m planning on being a human

slow hawk
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Monk or fighter (unarmed fighting style) would be options

tacit acorn
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definitely monk or fighter. At level 1, you might have some trouble keeping up with your fellow party-members, but to each their own. I'm certain other people have made build-guides for unarmed fighters, as well. You can probably find them on youtube

dusky charm
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Thank you guys! I’m gonna be starting a new campaign with my best friend so levels shouldn’t be a problem

slow hawk
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Yes that is the current version

smoky adder
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Either works, assuming you’ve got a group willing to teach you.

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But reading the rules or watching a video is something you can do on your own, at your own pace. No need to wait on anyone.

slow hawk
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They are not the same

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it is highly advisable and for the benefit of your table to also read through the basic rules

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?
covert oyster
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I am sort of “new” to DnD, within the last year or so. And I’m making my next character for our new campaign. I decided to become a Dragonborn paladin. I have no idea how Dragonborns work. There’s a few sub races that I’m between choosing. It’s the regular Dragonborn, metallic, or gem. What one of these sub races is the best to use as a Dragonborn?

compact hearth
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I've never played dnd brfore but always thought it was interesting and wanted to but i have no idea where to start

fleet field
fleet field
still forge
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Hey I'm new and wanted to try it but don't know were to start what should I do

fleet field
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Look one message above yours

compact hearth
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@still forge Im new as well and would be down to try and find a game together if you want

iron dust
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@compact hearth & @still forge that would make me 3rd. Would be keen to find and join a game.

compact hearth
distant crater
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Hello

lucid heath
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Hii so I’ve only ever played one session of dnd but it was loads of fun and I wanted to like actually play it properly but idk how anything rlly works

fleet field
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have you read the basic rules?

lucid heath
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Not rlly

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I mean like I know the basic basic stuff

fleet field
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have a look at the basic rules then, theyre linked in the pinned messages on this channel

eternal frigate
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hallooo i am new to dnd and would like to learn more muiHyperyay

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

eternal frigate
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Oh btw, I wanted to ask aswell, how do i know what my alignment is? Do I pick it myself?

fleet field
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you choose it

eternal frigate
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I see I see, okay thanks

eternal frigate
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I feel like this is such a stupid question to ask but, can fighters also use Bo Staff? muiSweat

fleet field
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they can use quarterstaves, which you could call a bo staff

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anyone can use any weapons, but you need proficiency in a weapon to use it well

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luckily, fighters are proficient in all weapons

eternal frigate
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Haha sorry for the constant questions, I'm making my character rn I actually just finished with my background

fleet field
eternal frigate
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Uhh, so basically that question was kinda unnecessary cuz I decided on a Jade Spear catOK

fleet field
lucid heath
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Why doesn’t dndbeyond let me pick artificer

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It like doesn’t show up in the class selection

eternal frigate
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do u mean like, my spear is custom or smth?

fleet field
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basically reflavouring is describing something differently, but mechanically its the same

fleet field
fresh fable
lucid heath
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Why??

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Is there a different site I can use that isn’t bs

fleet field
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bc its not in the basic rules, it was released in a later book

fleet field
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its not bs as well, consider it less as a videogame adjacent site, and more as a digital library

lucid heath
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Dnd isn’t like a physical thing I thought

fleet field