dnd-newcomers

[wild onyx]

What do you mean?

[lyric fjord]

Oh ok

[proud fossil]

And - not everyone follows every channel. You might get more/different responses from those following the dm channel compared to those following the newcomer channel. I kind of ran across this question by accident.

[old badger]

i know im new to the conversation and this is random but i have a teacher named mr smith and your name kinda jump scared me 😭

[wild onyx]

That's a first.

[old badger]

dont worry im assuming you arent anything like my teacher, hes ... 😬

[lyric fjord]

Anyone want to play, I can not play

[wild onyx]

Have you tried looking here in #find-a-game or somewhere like Roll20?

[obtuse birch]

What’s roll20?

[eternal pelican]

TTRPG Site for playing online

[true shard]

table top roleplaying game = TTRPG btw if you werernt already aware

[obtuse birch]

Oooooooooooo ok that makes sense. I’ve never played a round of dnd but I have a full character set up 🤣

[lyric fjord]

Ahhh I thougt there was no find game but they put it all the way down. Thx

[grim scarab]

I am trying to make my first character sheet and was thinking of making them young ish to explain why they/I don’t know anything. I chose half elf but I am a little confused on their aging. And if I go too young do people typically not like to have a young character/child character on their party?

[cobalt frigate]

You can life experience before adventuring. Just think of a new level 1 adventurer straight out of the academy/college/school.

[grim scarab]

I do have backstory for them but was thinking if they are young then the group can like mentor them kinda. Part of it was that their mentor died maybe before they got taught som stuff

[smoky adder]

Whether younger characters are acceptable is a discussion you’d have to have with your group.

[proud fossil]

Whether young character/children are acceptable in a campaign will vary, but talk to your DM/fellow players. Some people have a problem with it because (a) players may use it as an excuse to behave "childishly" in a manner that's obnoxious or unhelpful to the group or (b) they aren't comfortable with the adult subject matter (violence etc) in the presence of a "child".

[grim scarab]

Ok that makes sense tysm! I don’t have a group atm this character is just to see how to do one but I will ask when I do :D

[dry spire]

Hi there I'm new to this dnd

I have my character on dnd beyond. So how could I start playing 😊

[harsh fjord]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[drifting phoenix]

Going to start my first campaign soon and am picking up a players handbook. I noticed that there's different editions, does it matter which one I grab ?

I ask bc the players handbook is $25 on Amazon but there's a 4th edition on fb marketplace for $5

[fleet field]

theyre completely different rulesets, 5th edition is the latest, and what you should probably get

[drifting phoenix]

Thank you for your time ❤️

[fleet field]

all good!

[merry thunder]

do i just start typing in the find a game channel or is there a specific way to enter information?

because I have a group of 5 that are entirely ready to go, just need a dm to host

[echo kelp]

Read the info in #find-a-game

It explains how to use our LFG channels

[merry thunder]

how do i post to the channel?

sorry very new

[ornate kiln]

that channel is for instructions to use the other channels. just read it carefully

[merry thunder]

so

[tired veldt]

Hey can someone please help me get started with dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[tired veldt]

I'm new

[merry thunder]

i found #750812887697588356 , but i cant seem to post anything to it

[cobalt frigate]

Read the instructions in #find-a-game

[merry thunder]

i have, I just dont understand it

[ornate kiln]

there is a bot you give instructions to. the bot will post your game or your player profile and create a threat where you can communicate with others who are interested

[merry thunder]

so how do i comunicate to the bot

do i just type in find a game? or do I just pm the bot

[echo kelp]

You start typing /looking- and see wht pops up

[merry thunder]

oh ok

alright, I understand the command now, now which channel do i use it in so that it does not flood the channels

or can no one else see it

[echo kelp]

The bot will create the post in the right channel - the bot deletes your command regardless of which channel you use it in but feel free to use #find-a-game to run the command.

[merry thunder]

thank you for help me out]

[merry thunder]

Is there a way to change the looking-for-dm message to show the paid dm box to be checked?

[echo kelp]

Not after you posted. If it’s for a paid game next time use the paid bot command

This is why we tell folks to read (carefully) #find-a-game

[merry thunder]

We had changed our minds after we had posted. It was our bad.

[echo kelp]

I mean you can add additional info in the attached thread to your post but that’s it until your timer is reset when the bot deletes your post after 7 days.

[serene mortar]

You could try getting started with a D&D starter kit

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Set-Stormwreck/dp/B09V84WNPK?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Just gather a few friends, read the manuals inside the kit and have fun!

Oh, and another thing, if you'd like a bit more of a visual guide on things like: D&D etiquette, being a good DM or good story telling in general

You could check out:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5KNXqT7970K8vkHb5BQ5Q

Hope this helps

And good luck!

[limpid sentinel]

#looking-for-players

#750812887697588356

I need both

So please if anyone's free let me know

[fleet field]

Those are channels

You can use them to make posts to find people to play with

[deft coyote]

I have never ever played dnd in my life but I’ve heard so many things about it and I really want to learn and try and stuff but I have no idea what to do or how to start, would it be possible for someone to teach me a bit about the game?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[topaz garnet]

This is the first step, but if you need help with clarifying something, like why X is like that, or whatever, feel free to ask

[obtuse birch]

Just so I’m aware of something. While going through the dnd world, with my starting weapon being a long sword, will you find better long swords?

[topaz garnet]

you can, in the form of Magic Items

but there's no real level scaling like video-games, a longsword is always a longsword at heart

[jovial yoke]

There are some better longswords but they are very rare

This isn't like a videogame where you get better loot as you progress

[obtuse birch]

Oooooo ok. Because I know you can like get silver and infuse your weapon with it at a forge or something

[topaz garnet]

so from the most basic rusty zombie loot to the legendary liquidator of celestial bargains (or whatever your DM says exists), it's a 1d8 damage weapon - but super powerful magic items might deal extra damage via virtue of being a magic item, such as a Flame Tongue, a Rare item, doing bonus fire damage

[turbid ridge]

Did you post?

[rain nebula]

hi

[turbid sand]

Hi im new to this

[echo kelp]

Welcome! Check the pinned messages here in the channel - lots of useful links/resources to help get you started with D&D!

[teal thistle]

Hello, where do I go for DMing advice?

[fleet field]

#dm-discussion

[teal thistle]

Thanks!

[marsh granite]

Is this channel for people new to D&D, or new to the server?

[smoky adder]

The former, mostly.

[marsh granite]

Thanks. I'm in the wrong place then

[warm badge]

Hello! :)

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[warm badge]

Hi! How are you?

[smoky adder]

Not bad. You?

[warm badge]

Ok, I spent a lot of today watch dnd videos and making a Pinecrest board for my character

Pintrest*

I can't spell lol

[smoky adder]

What kind of character?

[warm badge]

A dark Druid

[smoky adder]

Sounds fun!

[warm badge]

Thx! Gtg bai!

[frail quest]

can a kobold be at least 4 feet tall

[fleet field]

You can flavour them as being 4 feet tall

As long as it doesn’t exceed the small height threshold, it’s fine RAW. Talk to your dm if you want to go any higher

[frail quest]

oh no i just want the character to be shorter than an average human but not too short like 2 feet

[fleet field]

Actually there isn’t even a small size threshold in 5e

[fleet field]

Yeah that’s fine

Basically RAW doesn’t really say how tall you can be, so…

Use your best judgment and be sensible

[grave plaza]

i'm a returning playert

[fallen surge]

Welcome

[fallen surge]

Have you played 5e before, or just older editions?

[grave plaza]

i think? i'm not entirely sure, i've had some minor experience with dnd, i understand the basics, but i wouldn't say i'm a conossouier

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[fallen surge]

Well, 5e is the current version of the rules, and what this server primarily focuses on. You can find a link to the free basic rules in the bot post above, as well as some other helpful tools and tips

[grave plaza]

thank you i will check this out

[mint pecan]

Hello...

I'm would say i'm new to DnD but that would be wrong because i don't know anything about it

i just know that it is a tabletop rpg

i know there is a dm and that basic stuff

But nothing else, i know literally nothing

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[mint pecan]

And i really want to play

[mint pecan]

oh

well lets check this out

[shadow belfry]

hey i just created my first character and looking for some people to play with

[cobalt frigate]

Check #find-a-game

[mint pecan]

Am i supposed to buy anything?

Like the Players Handbook

[worn kettle]

Hii

I'm popping in here because I'm going to have a group gathering in about a week, and I know all my friends would really love to play d&d, but none of us has ever really before. So I'm kind of looking for some ambitious d&d veteran who'd drop in my dms and help me learn how to DM for them, it doesn't have to be perfect or anything, but I really would love to surprise them with it
I'm willing to spend/print/get supplies and stuff

[timid locust]

The basic rules linked above is free, and has everything you need to play right away! There's plenty of other supplemental material that you can purchase which adds more options to what you can do, and to the characters you make.

[worn kettle]

I read a bunch of guides and all but I think I'm missing a lot

I picked out a campaign that is supposedly super begginer friendly and suitable for a small party

[timid locust]

Check out the link below for some tips 👇! Or check out our #dm-discussion channel to ask some questions to the dozens of experienced DMs here on the server!

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[worn kettle]

Thank you for the link! I'll certainly read through it, and check out the challen as well!

[shadow belfry]

hello there anyone who can help me learn about dnd i have a character created but need help learning to play

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[mint pecan]

you are literally me lol

[worn kettle]

Hah, glad to hear!!

[mint pecan]

I want to play DnD with my friends too and i want to be the DM

[worn kettle]

I'm super nervous about this whole thing but I think it'd be so cool

[mint pecan]

the only problem is none of my friends and me know anything about DnD

[mint pecan]

In order for me to play though, i will have to teach my friends. Some people suggested cairn as a begginer friendly campaign so i will give it a try.

[worn kettle]

Same! haha
I just want to be knowledged enough to be able to coach them though

[worn kettle]

Same!! haha! I picked a campaign online that is suppossed to be short and begginer friendly

[mint pecan]

i would actually like to be a player but i doubt that any of my friends would be able to DM

even if they could be a good DM they wouldnt want to learn what DnD is

[mint pecan]

I know i sound quite mean putting it like this but this was the only way i could explain it.

[lyric fjord]

hey im new to dnd and none of my friends are into that kind of stuff what should i do?

[fallen surge]

You can always find a game online

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[acoustic folio]

I wand to play but dont know how to start and i dont get dnd beyond

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[acoustic folio]

Ok tnx

[slow hawk]

The website and app are free to begin with, certain content must be purchased to gain access

[drifting phoenix]

Starting my first ever campaign off and we're doing the curse of strode, is it necessary to have a healer in group?

Strod*?

[fallen surge]

Not necessarily. There are plenty of items and abilities that can help you if an ally goes down in combat. Having someone fully dedicated to the role of just healing people is actually a bad idea. Having some healing abilities is good, of course, but even clerics are still surprisingly good damage dealers and battle field controllers

[ornate kiln]

Strahd*

I think having someone who can cast healing word at least will make things much easier, but its not strictly required to have a dedicated healer

[drifting phoenix]

Wicked funny I spelt it wrong twice 😂

[astral saffron]

Hi everyone

[fallen surge]

Healing spells will make things easier, but its absolutely possible to just get by on healing potions and healer's kits

[half hazel]

Hey, I just joined this discord server because I wanna start playing dnd with people since i've moved away from my old town and don't have anyone to play with so I was wondering if someone could help me navigate? I haven't played dnd online with others, only in person 🥲

[fallen surge]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[fallen surge]

The bot post above should help you get started

[half hazel]

Thank you!

[austere forge]

Is sorcerer good

[echo kelp]

If you find it fun to play then yes, sorcerer is good

Some folks have other opinions but I found playing sorcerer fairly fun - although they do tend to be on the squishy side so stay at range if you can.

[austere forge]

I rolled 19 on charisma.

[echo kelp]

4d6 keep highest 3 should only net you an 18 unless you're adding in racial/specie bonuses?

At any rate make sure to check with your DM/group on how they like to generate character stats.

[snow osprey]

Hello, so im really intrested into learning D&D but i know absolutely nothing about it. Are there any groups i can join that are possibly online??

[echo kelp]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[echo kelp]

^ Here's info on how to use our LFG channels to find a group to join/play D&D with.

[snow osprey]

wow thanks dude. Cant wait to try it for the first time!!

[echo kelp]

I'd recommend checking out the free basic rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Finding a group can take some time (schedules, life, etc.)

Also check the pinned messages here in the channel - some useful info and links to help get you started.

[snow osprey]

will do. Also just a question. DnD is heavy on roleplay right?

[echo kelp]

Really depends on the group and type of D&D game they're playing.
Some are heavier in role play than others. Some are combat-heavy.

[snow osprey]

ok thanks!!

[tawdry falcon]

So how hard is it to find someone that is not super serious? Or is that a no go?

[echo kelp]

Really depends. No real way to know unless they specify that up front or in their game posting they explain the tone of the game.

[slow hawk]

There is no way to generalize the level of “seriousness” of availabile games

It is table and DM specific

[tawdry falcon]

Ahhh, which means I got some testing to do?

[echo kelp]

Well just ask the DM and group about the style of the game

[cobalt frigate]

Finding good player/DM like dating — it's a relationship you're trying to start and find out more about the other person.

[echo kelp]

Even some serious games will have moments of silliness before getting back to the core game theme

[tawdry falcon]

Yep, I'm good at that dating thing, It'll work out

[tawdry falcon]

Thanks for the tip now I gotta hunt

[vast sundial]

Are reaction spells always auto hit or do they require me to beat the AC of the target?

Like hellish rebuke

[cobalt frigate]

It depends on the spell.

[fleet field]

the spell will say what it requires

in hellish rebuke's case, it says: "The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. It takes 2d10 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one."

[daring sorrel]

im basically clueless about dnd, i mean, i know some-most of it but i just really wanna be a DM, cuz it sounds like a whole lotta fun!, but i dont know if i know enough to be a DM, so thats really only why im saying this here! So, some pointers would be nice! (also, took me ten[now 12] minutes to write this lol) thx.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[dusty topaz]

Should join a dnd campaign first or create a character

[fleet field]

Make a practice character, but be prepared to make a new character once you join a campaign

[dusty topaz]

Ok

[edgy onyx]

Or be prepared to alter your pre-made character to fit the campaign

[robust chasm]

Ello

Im new, uh... where do i find ppl to play

[fleet field]

First, have you had a look at the basic rules?

[robust chasm]

Uhm... i played bg 3 and looked at stuff like what the character sheet means

Like, all the stuff in it

Other than that no

[fleet field]

Probably have a quick look at the basic rules linked in the pinned messages. There’s a few differences from bg3

[gritty leaf]

Hello

I just made my first character sheet thingy and idk where or if I should post it here

[harsh fjord]

If you're looking for feedback on it, #character-discussion is the place to go.

[gritty leaf]

Okay, thanks!

[royal shadow]

am new to d&d anything i should know about the game

[fleet field]

you should have a look at the basic rules

[echo kelp]

Read the rules (or at least get somewhat familiar with them), watch some folks play (YouTube/Twitch), try your hand at making a character, then find some firends and start playing.

[royal shadow]

ok thank

[echo kelp]

Check the pinned messages here in the channel for some useful links to help get you started

It includes a link to the free basic rules.

[royal shadow]

am go to read the rules frist then make my charater

[radiant swift]

There's a dnd club at my local library, is it too late to join?

[echo kelp]

I don't know - ask them?

[lyric fjord]

Hi all my first post and hoping to get some help along the way and maybe help some others too. I'm a totally new player with just the essentials kit at home and looking to get involved with maybe some online play

[gritty leaf]

Me as well

[echo kelp]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[lyric fjord]

Eepy DM?

[royal shadow]

next week is when i play my first game and do you guys think i get my DM to let me tame monsters

[fleet field]

depends on your dm

[lyric fjord]

Best of luck with your first game. I'm hoping to get a game going soon

[edgy onyx]

Heavily depends on the DM, so wouldn't count on it, at least for any bigger monster

[agile thicket]

Wood elf ranger noobie lfg

[edgy onyx]

#find-a-game for instructions on finding a game

[molten swallow]

can someone explain what dnd is? i tried to do one as a dungeon master and i had like this wheel of numbers and skills and stuff like that is that what this is about?

[fleet field]

Maybe have a look at the basic rules linked in the pinned messages. They explain what dnd is and how to play it

[molten swallow]

ok ty

so i go to dnd rules and look at pinned messages?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[fleet field]

No, this channel

It’s also linked in the above bot post

[molten swallow]

kk thank you

[little fractal]

Hello! I'm very new to dnd and I'm a bit nervous so any advice to get on my feet is greatly appreciated!

[fleet field]

Have you had a look at the basic rules?

[little fractal]

Yes

[fleet field]

Then you’re probably ready to find a game

[exotic remnant]

No tag looking found.

[fleet field]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[fleet field]

There we go @little fractal ^

[little fractal]

Thank you so much!

[lime hearth]

Hello

[turbid ridge]

@little fractal good luck and have fun

[marsh torrent]

Hello! I’m rather new to the game and literally only know how to play cleric 💀 I hope to make new friends!

[last token]

Greetings, I would like to ask. To what degree BG3 and DnD 5e have same rules because I haven't really played DnD yet and I'm worried they could mix up.

[crude musk]

They have enough of an overlap that you can get the jist of one from the other, but not so much you can learn one from the other

BG3 makes a number of significant changes to the rules

[last token]

So that means I should probably watch out so I won't mix them up when I will get to DnD.
Thank you.

[topaz garnet]

?tag new bg3

[exotic remnant]

How to Go from Baldur's Gate 3 to D&D w/ D&D Beyond

Take the leap from Baldur's Gate 3 to Dungeons and Dragons with D&D Beyond! Unlock free rules, adventures, dice sets and more to continue your adventure in the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[novel atlas]

Hi y’all

How’s it going

[echo kelp]

Well enough.

Chatting D&D with fine folks on this server.

[novel atlas]

Nice man

[candid thorn]

If u buy a physical players handbook theres no like code in the back so you can have it bought on d&dbeyond right

[simple goblet]

Yes, the only way to get a digital code for DDB and a physical book is to buy through Wizard's online store so they can authenticate your purchase. There are no codes inside books

[echo kelp]

Correct - DnDBeyond is purely digital and there's not a way to confirm a physical book purchase.

Yeah Lion said it well.

[candid thorn]

Buying through wizards gets you both for the price of one?

[simple goblet]

I think it is $10 more expensive than the physical, but maybe UndyingNoob knows better

[echo kelp]

No - it's a different product (physical + digital) so it has a different price

Yeah it's usually about a $10 difference

Prices may go up because of printing/shipping increases in cost.

[ornate kiln]

( i think its ususally more than $10 if you compare to street price instead of msrp)

[simple goblet]

Yeah, I believe Wizards sells physical at MSRP, and the digital+physical bundle is $10 more than that

[crude musk]

?books

[exotic remnant]

Accessing Content on D&D Beyond

There are five ways to access content on D&D Beyond that you may have in your physical books

1. Purchase the full book from the marketplace
2. Purchase individual elements from the marketplace (options can be found within the book description)
3. Purchase a digital/physical bundle from dndstore.wizards.com
4. Join a campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
5. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond. Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way, it is for personal use only

[ornate kiln]

though it should still be a better deal to buy the bundle than street price + DDB purchase seperately

[crude musk]

Getting a little off topic

[candid thorn]

It goes from $30 to $60 u do not save

[crude musk]

You do save against the MSRP, Wizards of the Coast does not dictate what retailers sell at

If a retailer wants to sell below MSRP, that's their call

[lyric fjord]

Do you guys prefer the physical or digital copy of the players handbook?

[ebon lagoon]

I like to read through it physically from time to time, but I scanned and saved it as a pdf so I can always send excerpts on our session's group chat if need be.

It's down to personal preference

[jovial yoke]

Physical... by far

[crude musk]

It's a dead tie for me, they both have advantages

[smoky adder]

Digital for me. Makes it easy to take the whole collection wherever I go. It’s all cross-linked and easy to jump right where I need.

[lyric fjord]

Has anyone tried running it solo with the use of an oracle?

[edgy onyx]

Digital for having the content accessible on a VTT, otherwise physical for life. Love reading the books

[crude musk]

You're going to have to explain what an oracle is in this context, but it sounds like something outside the scope of this channel

[lyric fjord]

@crude musk it's a book that aids in the running of a solo game it gives you decisions based on dice rolls

[wintry cloak]

I just downloaded the app and made a character

How do me and my brother play together

[crude musk]

yeah, that'd be something more for #dnd-discussion as playing the game solo isn't how it's intended to be played and thus falls a bit outside the scope of newcomer discussion

[wintry cloak]

Pls help

/help

[lyric fjord]

What is the average time length of leveling up your character?

[pure swan]

Hello everyone I'm James. My friends call me Fox. I'm still really really new to D&D and becoming very interested in trying it out but would like to know more about it or maybe make new friends that would take me in. Or something idk I know I'll be a newbie so probably no one probably would take a new guy in but I'd like to make new friends to either learn D&D or play some pc or console games. Idk

[fresh fable]

You would need someone to DM for you to run the game

[wintry cloak]

Oh I see

What is a dm

[lyric fjord]

Plenty of nice people here with tonnes of information just gotta be patient for replies

[wintry cloak]

Ohk

[fresh fable]

Have you read the basic rules?

[wintry cloak]

I asked in all the channels just got ignored 😭

[wintry cloak]

Yes.

[lyric fjord]

dungeon master

[wintry cloak]

Oh ok

So i just ask for a dungeon master in the find a game channel?

[pure swan]

Yeah I have a college that talk me into it an I they a have group and in the middle of a campaign ATM but idk I have been getting bored of playing video games really and have been want to try something different 😅

[crude musk]

No, you go to #find-a-game, read the instructions, and then either submit a game post or reply to one

[fresh fable]

Try find an online game or a local game store to see if they are running anything

[wintry cloak]

Thank you so much!

[pure swan]

I have been poking around in roll 20 I have been seeing that a lot of people have been charging people $5 to like $30 a session or per session 🤔 so I am just trying g brawden my horizon and and idk I feel terrible asking to join when I have zero experience in playing. Also idk I guess I'm afraid no one is going to want a newbie.

[fresh fable]

Everyone was new at some point just talk to the DM see f they are fine with newcomers, most should be fine

[pure swan]

Ty

[wild onyx]

You can select Free to Play in the search on Roll20. Everyone starts somewhere, just keep your eyes open for newcomer friendly or beginner games. Oh, and look the Basic Rules if you haven't already.

[pure swan]

I skimmed it but I will read through it completely an I know to the free to play option on roll20 but it's always the shyness side and hesitant to something new you know or kinda like the stage fright of asking the question you know idk
It's hard to explain it.😔🙁😞idk I guess I'm a big chicken like shaggy and Scooby-Doo, if you know what I mean.

[lyric fjord]

ight guys this is my first Character correct me if i did anything wrong

do i send my rule20 character vault link

[crude musk]

We have #character-discussion for sharing and getting feedback on characters

[lyric fjord]

okey dokey

[runic zenith]

Does anyone know how to submit a looking for DM post?

[fresh fable]

Have you read the instructions in #find-a-game

[runic zenith]

ahhhhh

I guess I just didn't see it my b

Thanks👍

[rich bison]

Hello I'm new here :)))

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[heady heart]

Reading up on the rules questions makes me realize how complex D&D can get. No idea how I'm ever supposed to know all of this as a DM.

[crude musk]

You're not

You don't memorise D&D

[errant iron]

if elves can trance, does that mean that they only have to long rest for 4 hours? or is it still 8 hours?

[crude musk]

That's why D&D Beyond exists and is as successful as it is; people need tools to make it easy to look things up

[crude musk]

We have #dnd-rules for rules questions

[heady heart]

To be fair, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable Davyd. I'm impressed, if that matters. 🙂

[crude musk]

Eh, you look something up enough times, it sticks

[heady heart]

Also agreed on D&DBeyond. Which worries me a bit to be fair, I'm not exactly sure I'm looking forward to what's coming... but at the same time I can barely see my group play without it anymore.

[crude musk]

and what doesnt' stick, you just get good at looking up fast

[heady heart]

Well at least that's comforting. Although so far I've mostly didn't have to deal with more complex scenarios on a regular evening.

[crude musk]

As a DM, the most important thing to remember is that you don't need to get the rules right, you just need to get them right enought to be fun in the moment

You can always look the 'right' answer up later

[heady heart]

That's a mindset I'm trying to have from the get-go. I try to prioritize fun at the table without it being game breaking or unbalanced. In case of doubt, rule of cool and deal with it after the game. I'm glad that I'm not playing with rule lawyers. 🙂

[gritty leaf]

I like having the game be difficult but still fun

[lyric fjord]

welcome need any helps

[sullen kite]

hello

im also new hear

and to dnd

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[dry kayak]

I, too, am also new to D&D! 🙂 Still working on my character

Well, just the backstory of him and such

[obsidian arrow]

Hello, I'm new and have zero clue what I should do, any tips?

[halcyon isle]

Honestly thats my favorite part of character creation

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[halcyon isle]

D&D beyond is a fantastic source for making a character. The basic options still leave plenty of room for flair

[obsidian arrow]

Atleast for me the basic rules look pretty complicated lol

From a first look atleast

[lyric fjord]

Does height give extra in intimidation

[cobalt frigate]

No.

[queen hare]

Well met everyone... How are you doing?

[lyric fjord]

Alright

[topaz ridge]

Say, if I'm looking for a game to join, where do I go?

[smoky adder]

#find-a-game can point you in the right direction.

[graceful lava]

Hey me and my friends are completely new to the dnd scene and was wondering how to get started like we tried using dnd beyond then had no idea what to do after making our characters any idea what to do?

[fresh fable]

Find a campaign you like and one of you run it as DM

[fallen surge]

Well, assuming you have a base line familiarity with the game rules, and you have enough people in your friend group, you have 1 person be the DM, and they plan out and run a campaign for you. Or you can use one of the published ones

[graceful lava]

oh okay i see also we are not at ALL familiar with the game rules but is there a guide to being a DM because I heard it takes a lot

[cobalt frigate]

I suggest heading over to #dm-discussion for DMing advice.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[fallen surge]

You can find a link to the free basic rules in this bot post above

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[harsh fjord]

This should get a would-be DM started: https://howtogm.guide/

[graceful lava]

holy moly thank you so much yall

[rustic girder]

Hello new here

[cunning notch]

Hi everyone!

[rustic girder]

I have no clue whatsoever bout all of this, just wanna try things , thanks for welcoming me, hope i can learn how to do this seems fun

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[cunning notch]

Thank you! Completely new to dnd so this'll help a lot

[rustic girder]

Goddang okok thanks was also planing to play this with my friends

[cunning notch]

I played a ttrpg campaign with some friends but I assume it's completely different since we pretty much made up everything

[eternal pelican]

Very much welcome

[royal shadow]

ok what all of the race cause i see place have new race but some don´t have them (am talking about websites)

[latent geyser]

Hey everyone, my buddy and I were thinking about getting into the game. It’d be just us two as I doubt our wives would have any interest. Any ideas for where to start and what to do for just two?

[eternal pelican]

Hmmm lost mines is a good start adventure

[latent geyser]

Doable for two? What I’ve read online is that typically for just two one is the dm and the other is the player. Is that right?

Any way for both to be player?

[eternal pelican]

ahh thought 2 players and someone is dm

well thats more difficult

[harsh fjord]

I've heard of workarounds in D&D for duet play (one player, one DM) or solo play (one player alone) but not no DM. For that you might look at a GMless games like Ironsworn.

[royal shadow]

are wizard weak?

what class can i use magic and be able to fight close range

[timid locust]

Weak might not be the right word, as a wizard can do some mighty powerful things with spells.

Wizards are, however, fragile. If you're looking for a class that mixes close weapon combat and basic, check out Paladin or Ranger, for starters.

[fallen surge]

The armorer subclass for the Artificer class gets magic missile as one of their subclass spells, and they are extremely good at close range combat

[livid shard]

Hey. Im very new to DnD, never played in fact. I have a usage understanding of how the game is played (based on a college DnD club) and I’m just wondering if anyone ever plays this online or not a thing?

[fallen surge]

Online play is very common. Maybe more so than in person

[cobalt frigate]

A lot of people have moved over to online play thanks to the pandemic.

[eternal pelican]

Very much welcome and it is a normal Thing to play online

[fallen surge]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[livid shard]

Good to know!^^

Unfortunately the timings of the DnD club in my college overlap with my classes so I can’t play with them like I want to

[eternal pelican]

in case you can look for a group in here aswell

#find-a-game

[fallen surge]

There is an old saying I once heard: "There are 3 places where you can always find a D&D game, collage, the army, and prison."

All you need to play D&D is a group of 4 to 5 (ish) people, and some free time. Finding a game online is absolutely an option, but you could also play with some of your friends or classmates outside of the club, if you wanted

[livid shard]

Slay

[fallen surge]

That is usually the goal, yes

[eternal pelican]

Usually dragons

[calm flare]

Aren't you supposed to seduce these ?

[eternal pelican]

We Dont use that dark magic

[calm flare]

Understandable

[livid shard]

So my understanding is that you get to build your lore, but wb canon? Where do you find that?

[calm flare]

As an aspiring dm, i shall make sure to keep bards away from anything that can be seduced, just in case

[harsh fjord]

There's lots of places to find D&D canon depending on the setting. Adventure books, setting guides, novels, and other media can have lore about a place, but you don't need to use any of it if you don't want.

[topaz garnet]

Each table will effectively have its own canon, where the DM makes the story flow and chooses what applies from the setting or adventures

[fallen surge]

Well, D&D has multiple settings, and each one has its own canon. You can learn more about them from different sourcebooks, like Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide or Eberron: Rising from the Last War.

Or, you can go to our #dnd-lore channel and discuss it here

[eternal pelican]

But how the world works and stuff in the end of the day lies in the hands of the dm

But the books give a perfect start

[topaz garnet]

You could run phandelver and below, using all of its lore, and tying other stuff to that
Or just say the ancient civilization didn't exist in your canon

[livid shard]

I see
I like knowing the gist of canon (for any fandom in general) to not make my OC’s really OP with their skills and for mental imagery

[calm flare]

oh boy

[harsh fjord]

The major settings of D&D (e.g., the Forgotten Realms, Spelljammer, Dragonlance, Eberron, Greyhawk) all have wikis you can peruse. Some are more detailed than others, but it's a starting place.

[eternal pelican]

to get a base around that there is a good variety of content creators that can explain lore and inhabitants

And if you want a guide on character and classes

Crap guide to dnd by jocat

Fun to watch and explains the necessary stuff

[calm flare]

Is it bad to say this is one of my only experiences with the game ?

[livid shard]

That’s good to know because I was not expecting so many classes 😂

[eternal pelican]

For now no if it stays like that we might have to throw you into a pit with tiamat

Jk ofc

[calm flare]

I at least know enough to know this would be very, very bad

[eternal pelican]

I think there can be worse

[calm flare]

Tarrasque ?

[eternal pelican]

Hahahaha cute

[calm flare]

nervous chuckle

[eternal pelican]

if you got more questions you can always ask around

now imma head back to discussion

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[livid shard]

I’m gonna have to give this character sheet a whirl

Y’all seem chill and friendly so far- makes me optimistic 😁 🔥

[eternal pelican]

wait until you meet the real creative people in here raises cup

[livid shard]

raises cup cheers

[brisk shell]

Cheers and Good day to all indeed

[river lodge]

Hey guys. Going to be taking part in my first ever DnD session with five friends on Saturday. None of us have ever played before , so was just wondering what essential things we should all bring to make our first session good/great.
Things we have currently thought of:

• Beer
• Pizza
• 1x Character Sheet each
• 1x figure each
• A 5e player guide to share between us
• The DM is also bringing his own DM guide, monster guide and maps. He has never DM'd or played before though, so anything he should also bring?

Cheers!

[smoky adder]

Dice!

[timid locust]

Don't forget the dice! Though there's plenty of phone apps which can simulate rolls

[river lodge]

Oh shit yeh of course, we are also each bringing a set of dice! How did I forget that haha

[fallen surge]

By "5e player guide" do you mean the "Player's Handbook" or is that a written guide?

[smoky adder]

A few notepads and pencils/pens can always come in handy.

[fallen surge]

Because a Player's Handbook, or at the very least access to the free online Basic Rules is a must-have as well

[livid shard]

Has anyone here RP as a Dragon?

[eternal pelican]

wdym ?

Roleplay a dragon ?

[livid shard]

Yeah like in a game. (Taking on a more Villainous role)

[eternal pelican]

Ahhh

Thats a lovely task for every dungeon master

I myself tend to do a more gutteral and deep voice

what can help to rp these is to make a lil checklist like

What am i . what is my goal. how do i achieve it.

Thats my go to list to rp such beigns

Also i got a voice changer if iam lazy

xD

[livid shard]

Oh that’s smart 😂

[eternal pelican]

Yea captivating a enemy and make the player immersed is a good skill to learn

[livid shard]

Proceeds to speak in Pop auto tuned voice

Slay

[eternal pelican]

The ancient Red dragon never gets old

[harsh fjord]

Stuff to write on and stuff to write with. Otherwise, you've got anything I'd expect to need.

[eternal pelican]

anymore questions ?

[river lodge]

Okay thanks guys and girls. A pen and paper is a good shout, didn't think of that.

[harsh fjord]

Pencil ideally. Mistakes are likely.

[eternal pelican]

dont forget the player tear cup to collect character death tears

[livid shard]

Not for now but I’ll be back when I do

[eternal pelican]

Alrighty

[river lodge]

We've actually invested in a bucket for this reason.

[eternal pelican]

[rare trout]

a good idea to have something that also divides the dms lil workspace from the playing area, to also hide their notes and dice rolls :)

[stiff grove]

I am going to try using the solo youtube guided video by seth jones to teach me how to start playing 5E
it says that I can use my character sheet on D&D beyond and keep track of hitpoints etc.

are you able to level your character on D&D beyond by doing this ?

[harsh fjord]

Yep.

[stiff grove]

so it knows I am learning just by changing stats and doing things on the character sheet?

[fallen surge]

Huh?

[harsh fjord]

D&D Beyond is a digital character sheet.

[fallen surge]

What do you mean “it notes I am learning”? What is “it”

[stiff grove]

right just wanted to make sure as i do these solo runs that i can lvl up

[harsh fjord]

It contains class info, abilities, etc.—including the ability to level up.

[stiff grove]

great thanks

IT was D&D beyond digital sheet

thank you all for quick responses

wish me luck....going in!

[lyric fjord]

Hi I'm looking to get into D&D but don't really know where to start, is someone willing to help me out?

[smoky adder]

Welcome! There’s some good links here to get you started:

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[smoky adder]

But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!

[lyric fjord]

Thank you!

[orchid bluff]

Hi there im fairly new to dnd and was looking for the download of the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaing. It was part of an old starterset and i read somewhere its free now but i cant seem to find it

[crude musk]

Lost Mine of Phandelver is no longer free on D&D Beyond

[orchid bluff]

sadge

[crude musk]

However, you can try out the new free introductory adventure Intro to Stormwreck Isle

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/itsi/intro-to-stormwreck-isle

[orchid bluff]

will do its just it sounded really interesting and i was even ready to buy it. Thing is the german version costs about 150 euros now because it no longer gets produced

thx for the help tho

[polar breach]

Hi I’m new to dnd any suggedtions?

[fleet field]

Read the basic rules. They’re linked in the pinned messages for this channel

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[candid thorn]

Whats unearthed arcana? Just d&d in a futuristic setting?

[smoky adder]

It’s playtest content.

[dapper gulch]

It’s beta content.

[smoky adder]

If they’re working on a new book, they’ll sometimes release an early version of pieces they want feedback on.

Usually character options, like new subclasses or spells.

They’re currently working on an updated version of the core rulebooks to basically just streamline things a bit.

• https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/ua
• https://youtu.be/kYgSsn7b0f0

[candid thorn]

I saw some of the spells involved technology tho like cameras

[smoky adder]

There was one Unearthed Arcana that explored that topic, but it never made it to final print, so it’s not an official part of the game.

[topaz garnet]

That was an old one to think about doing DND in a modern setting. It never got a continuation, so it remains UA content, like an old beta that never got anything further.

[lucid stream]

How do I play dnd? I bought the game but what am I supposed to do next?

[fleet field]

What specifically did you buy? There isn’t a single dnd game to buy

[lucid stream]

the starter set one

[topaz garnet]

Right
So, basically, it's a TTRPG. It's not a videogame with a start button - it's a set of rules to help grant consistency and scaling to a story you're roleplaying in.

[stiff grove]

I survived with 1 HP left but I did live

[lucid stream]

yeah ok

so should I look for other people with the same game?

like what do I do now?

[topaz garnet]

so to play it, it's more of a... Finding a group and scheduling a recurring time to join together to continue the story. And you simply use the rules to help with consistency, so it's not "i hit you" "did not" - everything's managed by actions and bonuses and what's been granted, and so on.

[fleet field]

Read the information included in the starter set

[topaz garnet]

The rules exist to determine what abilities you do get, how much you start with, and then the DM lets you advance in levels and gives you magic items, and so on

[lucid stream]

um yall if you don't know you dont have to say anything lol

[topaz garnet]

This is basically all there is to say

this is what knowing is

I'm in like, 3 games, one of which I run

[lucid stream]

oh i see

[topaz garnet]

the rules are our unbiased arbitration for who wins in a fight between X and Y

[lucid stream]

oh so I use the starter set to learn to play the game and then I go out and find other people who also know how to play?

[fleet field]

Pretty much

[lucid stream]

what? this kinda makes no sense

[fleet field]

What about it doesn’t make sense

[lucid stream]

so if i never find other people I can never play the game?

[fleet field]

There’s a very low chance of that

[topaz garnet]

It's a TTRPG. You've got the rules, a character, and your DM describes what's going on. You describe what your character does, anything you try to do that has a possibility of failure and success is down to a roll of dice. Your DM describes the results of it. A chain of action, proactive behavior and reactive results.

And if you don't find anyone, keep looking.

[fleet field]

You can look online, ask friends if they want to play, look at local game stores, etc

[topaz garnet]

It took me like 3+ years of nothingburgers before I found my group

some people find their group in 3 hours

of course, what was little draw to me may be exactly what someone else wants

[lucid stream]

so really your telling me i wasted my money whoops

[topaz garnet]

No

I've spent a lot and it's been worth it to me

[lucid stream]

wait this kinda sounds fun

[topaz garnet]

there you go, you're getting it

[lucid stream]

like a little game to get to the actual game

a minigame?

[topaz garnet]

the starter set should include a short adventure to help a group get started with how DND works yeah

[royal raven]

hello

[topaz garnet]

Welcome, got any questions?

[royal raven]

what do i do to start playing?

[topaz garnet]

Find a group, basically.

It's not like a videogame with a start button, you need to group up with other people to have a story unfold, and you use the rules to assist the story.

[royal raven]

oh ok thanks.

[topaz garnet]

It's like how Gmod isn't really a game you just boot up and it's automatically got everything preset, but people make games within it, like someone making the Murder gamemode, or the TTT gamemode, people using the rules of the source engine to make their style.

Similarly, you can use the rules of DND to run gothic horror in Ravenloft, glorious heroism in wartime in Dragonlance, sea-sailing pirate battles, ancient civilization dungeon delving, lich hunting, jaunts through the land of the fey, and so on.

[royal raven]

aside from that is there anything else i should know?

[topaz garnet]

That's a very open question - it's better to detail what you need help with

[royal raven]

oh i dont really know much to i was just wondering if there was anything else i should know like just a basic rule

[topaz garnet]

Well
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[royal raven]

ok oh thanks

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[slow hawk]

Read these materials

[fallow python]

Hey guys just sharing d&d appreciation here! Found my first group and we already had a session 0 and will be going in for session 1 tomorrow, so stoked

[misty lodge]

can someone explain to me what Adventurers League is? I know D&D and I've played a lot but I've never played Adventurers League. Myself and my GF have signed up for one. Do they like restart the AP every week or like continue to play the story even with different players? I'm so confused I don't get how it works

[fleet field]

?al

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
• #al-dm-discussion — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for AL Dungeon Masters of all levels of experience to discuss their games, share tips, or share constructive feedback.
• #al-dungeoncraft — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for fledgling or experienced AL authors to discuss the Dungeoncraft program, ask questions, offer tips, or share constructive feedback.

[lyric fjord]

If I drink a bottle of holy water am I immune to vampires

[thick jackal]

That’s a good question

[fleet field]

Doesn’t say it does so it doesn’t

[obsidian orbit]

so, im new to dnd, so I don't thave a good grasp on all the classes yet.
is there any way to be a pacifist, and if so, what would be the best class? Something more stealth orientated or a cleric?

[fresh fable]

Yes there are ways to play pure support and not do any damage

Just be aware that once your spells run out you may not have anything to do and not be useful in combat

[obsidian orbit]

yeah thats true :/

[noble yoke]

I would like to ask, the component pouch is for all materials that don't have value right? so if I am understanding this correctly, for story and game speed purposes, it is just assumed you have all the non-precious materials you need to cast spells?

[echo kelp]

Yeah - think of it as an easy out for the DM and players not to have to track every little thing mechanically.

[noble yoke]

I see also If I may ask, in the PHB there are different feats with no requirements, does that mean players can just have them? (I haven't read a lot about feats yet)

[topaz garnet]

you need to actually take them is the thing

they're not auto-granted

[echo kelp]

Feats are an optional rule and the DMs can decide to allow them or not.
When there is a level up where a character can improve their ASI (Attribute Skill Increase), they can instead take a feat.

But again, up to the DM to allow or not.

[topaz garnet]

so when a character reaches a level that gives them ability score improvement, such as 4th level in a class, that gives them the ability score improvement (or ASI) feature
the optional feats rule can let you take a Feat in place of an instance of ASI from class levels

[echo kelp]

The player would be giving up their normal ASI increase to take a feat.

[topaz garnet]

so it's not free, it's a choice.
You needed to invest in the class / get to that level in the first place
You need to choose not to just get 2 points to sink into ability scores (2 in 1 or 1 in 2), and you need to choose 1 feat to take out of many options

[noble yoke]

ohhhh ok thanks

btw im not sure but is this the best place to discuss this kind of trivial questions or would it be in #dnd-discussion ?

[echo kelp]

Really depends on the topic - I'd suggest checking id:browse to see all the many channels and then checking the channel description to make sure it really does cover the topic you want to discuss before posting int the, Oh yeah we do have #channel-guide to help explain the channels too.

If you're new to D&D though this channel would work

as long as the questions are typical new to D&D questions and not "how does this spell weirdly interact with <feature>?" (that can go in #dnd-rules)

[noble yoke]

well in a way I am new and have only been watching other people play the game for a while now, but tnx for the advice.

[candid thorn]

Should I wait to buy the one d&d handbook instead of 5e’s handbook or will 5e’s book still be needed

[fresh fable]

Either or, people will still play with the old core rule books and people will go with the latest editions, the dnd team said on their latest YouTube video that both could be used at the same table

[candid thorn]

Is one d&d gonna have all the subclasses from players handbook and tashas and xanthars in one book?

[crude musk]

You'd be best off asking in #1026901431132885064

There's a general playtest thread

[oblique kettle]

I'm new what should I get to get started on d&d

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[frank thistle]

so im still learning armorer artificer what are some good/fun infusions i can take at level 6

[harsh fjord]

A good question for #character-discussion!

[frank thistle]

alright thank you

[hallow palm]

Hello everyone! Newbie here and playing my first game tomorrow. I have built a character, Tortle Druid that will join circle of stars if/when we get to that point. I already have proficiency in arcana based off class or stats I chose. I made a custom background that grants me additional proficiency in arcana.

Do I add another +2 to arcana to make it +5 from my background?

[fallen surge]

No, proficiencies do not stack:

Your proficiency bonus can’t be added to a single die roll or other number more than once. For example, if two different rules say you can add your proficiency bonus to a Wisdom saving throw, you nevertheless add the bonus only once when you make the save.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#ProficiencyBonus

If a character would gain the same proficiency from two different sources, he or she can choose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#Proficiencies

[azure geode]

Hey guys! So I’m brand new to DND! I watch Oxventures but I am very “fresh” I basically want to be a Penguin and found a race (Arakocra) which I think could allow me do do that? Would love to get help on what to do and learn before my first game!

[smoky adder]

You can certainly reflavor an official race like aarakocra and say its whatever type of bird you like.

As long as you don't change how it works, you can describe it however you like.

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post below ⬇️ will give you a link to the free basic rules, as well as some other helpful tips and tools

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[timid locust]

With DM approval of course!

[smoky adder]

But in this specific case, penguins are different enough from your typical bird that you might have better luck with something other than aarakocra.

Perhaps one of the aquatic races like water genasi, sea elf, or triton.

[azure geode]

Awesome thank you!

[azure geode]

I’ll do my research!

[pine halo]

Hello everyone! Me and my friends are doing a Game of Thrones DnD campaign based on the books and show. Does anyone have any Game of Thrones Character sheets by chance?

[crude musk]

You would be better off using the actual, officially licensed game of thrones tabletop roleplaying game rather than D&D

[pine halo]

Why do say that? I’m new to the game so I’m still learning I know we would basically all have to be fighters or Rogues

[crude musk]

D&D is designed to be D&D, not Game of Thrones

The Game of Thrones TTRPG is designed to be Game of Thrones, not D&D

It's like using a butter knife to drive in a screw; sure, you technically can do it, but a tool built for the purpose will work better

[lyric fjord]

Sorry but how long do I usually have to wait to find a game after I use the # find a game

[eternal pelican]

It can take time sometimes its fast sometimes weeks or longer

[crude musk]

It varies

[lyric fjord]

Thank you

Do you have to eat in dnd to survive?

[smoky adder]

Per the rules, yes, but most groups tend to ignore that one.

(Or rather, they just assume everyone is eating regularly until a situation arises where they can’t.)

[lyric fjord]

Oh ok so if i was an undead i also would need to eat or no

[smoky adder]

Many undead have a rule that specifies they don’t need to eat.

[timid locust]

The Reborn race option, for example, doesn't need to eat.

[smoky adder]

So unless yours has something to that effect, then yes, you still need to eat.

[lyric fjord]

Mine is a skeleton also what is the reborn race?

Also is there a undead who can change his apperence into human looking?

[fallen surge]

Reborn is one of the lineage options, for your playable race, from Van Richtan's Guide to Ravenloft. They are intended to be a person that has been brought back from the dead, but their creature type is still Humanoid. There are no playable races that actually have the creature type "undead"

You can flavor the appearance of your character however you wish (even into a skeleton, with DM permission) but you still must use the game mechanics from one of the published playable races.

[timid locust]

(Unless your DM says otherwise)

[lyric fjord]

Because my character that i want to make is the son of a fairy and a human and he was born whit magical powers allredy and he uses his magic to generate chaos and a lot of harm unitil one day a mage cursed him making into a undead he still converse his magic doe and also make him a curse that evry night he will feel like his skin is buring and in a lot of pain and the curse made him reliase all the horrible things he has done and decide to try to fix all tje prolems that he had cause and trying to help evreyone he can because he doesnt know but evry good thing that he does it lowers the lever of pain of evrey night

And also after the curse he became a cleric

Is this character ok whit dnd?

[harsh fjord]

That's up to the DM. Personally, I think it's better to acquaint yourself with the available options and make a character from them, rather than creating a character in your own mind then trying to squeeze it into the rules of D&D.

Many DMs will work with you to make your character idea viable in D&D, but some compromises will likely have to be made.

[lyric fjord]

Ok

What type of compromises?

[gleaming oar]

Hello! I am Aleksa, a real DND newbie. I DM-d twice, with our own set of rules that was basic, and my campaigns were never good, atleast not enough to get people to follow the quests and not just go on and kill children in the village (real story). I want to try real dnd, while I have no knowledge of the real rules, I would happy to learn, and also try out myself as a player. Can somebody help me where I can find any one shots/campaigns where I could try myself out as a player, and where can I learn more about the game itself (so I dont sound like a complete idiot)? Thanks!

[turbid ridge]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[harsh fjord]

That varies too widely to generalize. Some DMs restrict player options because of the setting or the given campaign's tone. Some are open to whatever.

[mystic shadow]

If I was looking for a group tailored towards new players or one that is more beginner friendly, should I just use the # find a game or is their a better way to start to learn the game?

[harsh fjord]

Not everyone advertises their game as newbie-friendly. You can always ask.

[mystic shadow]

Ok thanks

[ornate roost]

If you find a game beginner friendly i would like to join as well so please contact me

[mystic shadow]

I second that

[mental osprey]

What do people think of the WizKids prepainted models? And can anyone post examples of them because I am finding it hard to see any examples online

[timid locust]

The folks over at #dnd-minis would probably know a lot more on that topic!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[slow hawk]

Read the above links

[fresh fable]

You can see them on the wizkids website https://wizkids.com/dd-icons-of-the-realms-phandelver-and-below-the-shattered-obelisk/

[mental osprey]

Wasn't sure if the paint jobs are consistent with how they look on the store or not

[mental osprey]

Will do thanks!

[drifting phoenix]

Question guys, help would be insanely appreciated.

• So I'm getting ready for my character creation with my DM and I'm just a little confused by it all. So I'm a wood elf Rogue with a background as a sailor. I'm having trouble understanding which weapons i should be using

Should I stick strictly with dex weapons like dagger and rapier? With my mini crossbow ofc

Or would I be just as good using other weapons that the wood elf part is proficient at

[harsh fjord]

Generally as a rogue, you want to use any weapons that'll allow you to use Sneak Attack.

[mystic shadow]

Dex weps are the best for rouge as you can dump you high stats into dex while keeping your ranger abilities up, but you can use anything really

[timid locust]

Anything with finesse and anything that's classified as a ranged weapon would be all you need!

[slow hawk]

Study your rogue features particularly Sneak attack

And that will dictate what weapons you should be using

[drifting phoenix]

Awesome guys, thank you all

[timid locust]

You'll find your damage decreases significantly the second you start swinging around a warhammer, for example.

[drifting phoenix]

I'll definitely have to look up sneak attack. Been slowly studying the handbook

[fleet field]

Sneak attack is the main rogue feature

[slow hawk]

All of the classes have features that will tell you what stats they rely on and what equipment is best for them

[clear prairie]

How to what

[mystic shadow]

I’m gonna e honest I have a friend who played rouge with a great sword he got off our first main enemy and did fine for the first half of the campaign due to lucky rolls and a high str stat

[fleet field]

At that point you’re not a rogue, you’re essentially classless

You aren’t proficient with your weapon, you aren’t getting anything out of your class features, and you don’t even have extra attack

[slow hawk]

That…is not how a rogue works.

[mystic shadow]

I am incredibly aware and it was hilarious due to his lack of proficiency or use of sneak attacks until level 11

[fleet field]

…did no one try and help him?

[slow hawk]

that is not instructive for how to play tho

[clear prairie]

How stat

Who stat

[mystic shadow]

We did and he said since it was working he didn’t feel like changing his playstyle

Until he rolled bad finnaly and got a reality check

[clear prairie]

Fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

[mystic shadow]

One of my favorite dnd interactions of all time

[clear prairie]

Wait ,fiAAAA! 🔥🔥👵🏿👏🏿👳🏿‍♀️

[ebon lagoon]

it is

[fleet field]

Read the basic rules linked in the pinned messages

Or stop trolling

[stiff grove]

on D&D beyond character sheet it asks about subclass , what is that about on the character sheet

[mystic shadow]

When you reach lvl 3

You can chose a subclass that defines your character build more

[inner thistle]

When you reach certain levels in a class you select a subclass for that class, specializing into something that the base Class doesn't offer

[cobalt frigate]

Did you read the free Basic Rules yet? Each class' table shows when you can choose a sub-class (think specialty).

[stiff grove]

I need to purchase the beginner set thanks

[fleet field]

The basic rules are free online

They’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel

[stiff grove]

perfect thanks

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[stiff grove]

i book marked those already too

[turbid ridge]

@stiff grove good luck and have fun

[robust chasm]

Hello! Just wondering if theres other discords to look for campaings, as i have very limited time windows

Just to be able to have a bigger pool to increase the chances of finding one

[echo kelp]

#looking-for-community is other D&D servers/communities that may have D&D games you can join on a more irregular schedule.

[robust chasm]

Ty!

[echo kelp]

Also check out #find-a-game - it has other useful info and explains how to use our LFG channels.

[robust chasm]

Noted

[white crane]

Someone talk to me about multi-classing. I know it’s a thing, but is it widely used, spoken about, or condemned/frowned upon? This is basically the biggest hang-up I’ve had in creating my first ever character and playing my first ever game. Would really appreciate thoughts and insight for a D&D naive

[echo kelp]

Multi-classing is not really a good newcomer topic. I'd suggest asking in #character-discussion.

[plain latch]

Hello

[topaz garnet]

Welcome, how much of a newcomer are you?

[plain latch]

I don't know anything

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[plain latch]

I did that

[echo kelp]

So you've read the free basic rules? Any questions?
Have you tried your hand at creating a character?

If you're ready to find a group to join and start playing D&D, read #find-a-game and start scanning the posts in #looking-for-players

[plain latch]

I've made a character and I don't have any questions so far might have some later and okay

Thank you

[echo kelp]

You're welcome! I hope you find a good group to play D&D with!

[fresh flower]

hey im new to Dnd trying to find somone to join me on my adventures like a friend thats also new and interested in being a Dungeon Master

[echo kelp]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[echo kelp]

^ Please read the #find-a-game channel to learn how to find other players/DMs for your games. Also has info on how to use our LFG channels.

[prisma moat]

Hello i am new person in this discord

how is all?

[topaz garnet]

Welcome!
So, how new are you to DND?

[prisma moat]

Ive got a few local games, but never finished any of them, around 2 or 3 sessions for each campaign and a couple of one shots. I am Very new to Discord DnD tho

[topaz garnet]

Well, each channel should be fairly self-explanatory with its description

[prisma moat]

currenly exploring all of it! thank you!

[dapper nova]

I keep getting ads on YouTube for dungeons and dragons stuff

What is it

[fleet field]

At it’s core, it’s a tabletop roleplaying game. Basically, structured storytelling with friends

[topaz garnet]

So, DND is a TTRPG.
My best explanation is you and a group of friends getting together to tell a story, and the rules are in service of consistency for the story.

[dapper nova]

How do I play

[fleet field]

Start by reading the (free) basic rules, linked in the pinned messages for this channel

[topaz garnet]

The rules being stuff like how much damage weapons do and how much HP monsters have
saying who gets what, when they get stuff, how much stuff they can do per day, and so on
such as casters not being able to constantly throw super powerful spells 24/7.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[dapper nova]

This is way too much to read

I don’t get any of it

[topaz garnet]

what part specifically

we need to dissect it to explain it at each point

[dapper nova]

I only just loaded up the demo and started as a fighter

There’s so much to keep track of immediately

I don’t even know what dexterity is and it looks important

[topaz garnet]

You'll have a character sheet for recorded info once you eventually begin getting into a game

[dapper nova]

I don’t wanna get made fun of if I start playing and draw blanks

[fleet field]

Maybe read the basic rules then, they’ll explain stuff more in depth

[topaz garnet]

We all started with some level of lack of foreknowledge, it's fine

[dapper nova]

Is there a more simple way to play?

[topaz garnet]

The six ability scores that detail a creature's general aptitudes are as follows
Strength, self explanatory
Dexterity - a measure of reflex and agility, such as one's ability to aim a ranged weapon or keep their balance
Constitution - how tough you are, how well you endure most cold or poison effects, and gives you more HP
Intelligence - general mental acuity, reasoning, ability to recall. Figuring out which beam in a cave is load-bearing or remembering lore on something arcane, historical, religious, etc, is Intelligence derived.
Wisdom - your senses and attunement to the world. Governs perception, insight, and your ability to resist most effects that assail your mind, such as effects that charm or frighten.
Charisma - your force of personality so to speak. Governs the conversation skills, persuasion, deception, intimidation, performance, as well as your ability to resist being possessed, or teleported against your will.

[topaz garnet]

The demo is also a simplified version of level 1 play, IIRC.
In a proper game, there's going to be an actual person as the DM able to help account for things, as well as other players being able to do things instead of everything being on you.

[dapper nova]

oh

well how do I get into a game

[topaz garnet]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[dapper nova]

All the channels look really quiet

[fleet field]

It’s common courtesy to read the rules before joining a game, however

[fleet field]

They aren’t

[dapper nova]

Oh

are there any game looking for players right now

[fleet field]

You could have a look in #looking-for-players

[dapper nova]

I don’t see any that are having games right now

I don’t wanna have to schedule anything because I have school

[fleet field]

You generally can’t find drop in games like that. You could look in #looking-for-community for “westmarch” games however, which are pretty much that

[dapper nova]

Oh

[topaz garnet]

Games generally need their organization due to rules and potential different approaches, as well as the stories therein and weaving a new character into it

[dapper nova]

this doesn’t seem fun anymore

[topaz garnet]

it's plenty fun

I'm in like 3 games, running one of those

one of my friends is in like, 8 games

[dapper nova]

It looks like a lot of work to just get into one though

[topaz garnet]

it takes some getting used to

Once you get to grips with how things flow, things eventually just click and you get it

[fleet field]

It’s not a pick up and play style thing

It requires some learning and organisation

[dapper nova]

I already am beginning to fail my classes, I don’t think I’ll be able to learn this game

I already forget things as they happen right in front of me

I would probably turn into that Murder hobo thing I see on Reddit video playlists

[prisma moat]

just take it a step at a time if ye really want to. It gets complicated but once you learn it bit by bit. helps to practice it with someone so the knowledge is retained. though of course its dependent on priority. if you need to focus on classes then do so

[tired chasm]

how do i find a game ive neve played before :p

[dapper nova]

I’ve been wondering the same thing

[topaz garnet]

?looking

[fleet field]

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[fleet field]

Lol

[topaz garnet]

lmao

[topaz garnet]

JINX!

[tired chasm]

lol

[dapper nova]

I don’t wanna play anymore

I don’t like this

[fleet field]

Well that’s your choice, no one will stop you

[dapper nova]

Goodbye

[fleet field]

Bye

[hot elm]

hello

[fleet field]

Hi

[little remnant]

What's homebrew?

[topaz garnet]

Non-official content, such as making a new subclass

[little remnant]

Oh neat!

[topaz garnet]

Think community mods lol

[little remnant]

So what your saying is vampire can be a subclass of warlock. Just kidding

[topaz garnet]

like people adding scarier monsters into the caves of minecraft

[topaz garnet]

well actually, the Undead patron is in VRGTR

so you can have a vampire as your patron yeah

In Warlock's case, a homebrew subclass might be making a subclass for a Dragon patron

[wild ridge]

Hey I’m a new dm and I’m struggling how to find a way to give my players magical items while keeping things fun and balanced

And I also am struggling with cr and how they correlate with player levels

[topaz garnet]

a CR X creature should be a decent encounter for a party of four level X characters.
Of course, the encounter calculation tools have their formula stuff. #dm-discussion will be able to help you more

[wild ridge]

Thank you!

[topaz garnet]

Just that it wouldn't be a boss fight necessarily
I recommend using encounter calculators and always err on the side of caution

it's easier to add more difficulty than it is to... undo a TPK

[exotic crown]

I’m brand spanking new to DND and creating a character. Have a meet up on my calendar, too, eeek!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[topaz garnet]

Good resources to start with helping out what's what

[iron bone]

I am new and I have no idea what I am doing but I thoroughly enjoy the idea of dnd and want to play but I have no friends and no knowledge of the game itself.

[topaz garnet]

Feel free to check the basic rules linked in the botpost above, and use the handbooker helper series also linked as short-form video explanations

[iron bone]

Thank you good sir/ sir-ette

[quaint hearth]

how do I get started playing DnD?

[topaz garnet]

Check the botpost above for the basic rules and a link to a helpful series of bite-size videos on explanations, and of the message below for how to find a game

?looking

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[solemn egret]

whelp, cant look for games quite yet lmao

[kind wind]

Hi, how can i play dnd?

[fleet field]

read up 5 messages

[drifting robin]

I just watched a video on dnd and it's the mist me thing ever so I search this disc up. Idk how to play cuz I do not understand. I know a dm is a dungeon master and player is player

[fleet field]

have a look athe basic rules linked in the pinned messages for this channel

[drifting robin]

I read a bit

How does ability scores work

[novel jetty]

It represents your character's abilities or stats

[drifting robin]

Like is there a cap on how much points you can put on on categories

[fleet field]

the basic rules explain how to determine your stats

[novel jetty]

There is a CAP at 20 for eeach stat though

[fleet field]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

[solemn egret]

psst you can go past 20 for you ability scores if you happen to gain items or potions to use to go past the limit. some items give you: (as a example) 25 strength

some points give you ex: 21 strength

[novel jetty]

Barbs also let you go up to 24 in STR and COn at level 20

[solemn egret]

its all a matter of how you wanna go about it and if your Dungeon Master permits it in their campaign

[lyric fjord]

Hey, I’m new to this, what’s the best way to play dungeons and dragons with an ai for free? Is chat gpt the best or something else?

[solemn egret]

you might be waiting around for a answer to this for quite some time... not many people decide to use ai to play DND

[fleet field]

yeah

you need more than two "people", and an ai isnt the best at being creative anyway

or knowing how the game works

[lyric fjord]

Ah, well, thanks anyway

[drifting robin]

Quick question, you know the bonuses on the ability scores? Do those mean when you roll a dice for a attack role it adds to the number you get off the role? For example, I have a 11 strength, and my bonus is 1. Does that mean if I roll a 9 on a Dice for an attack I have 10 instead??

[solemn egret]

yes

[novel jetty]

yea

[solemn egret]

but also depends on if you are proficient with the weapon as well

[drifting robin]

I am still learning idk what this means

[novel jetty]

The equation to figuring out your modifier is (X-10)/2

[drifting robin]

I js really like roleplay

[drifting robin]

Aii ty this makes more sense

[slow hawk]

Gotta keep reading, gradually

[slow hawk]

Without a rules system role play is just…going to an improv group?

[fleet field]

that sounds like you mean the racial bonus, not the modifier

the modifier for 11 str should be 0

[drifting robin]

The difference is if my friends find out they will make fun of me

[fleet field]

sounds like you need better friends then

[solemn egret]

agreed

[drifting robin]

Nvm your right

[slow hawk]

So?

[drifting robin]

I'll never survive a day in the gc again

[slow hawk]

I mean literally who cares, its your life not theirs

But thats a larger issue than can be solved on a dnd discord

[drifting robin]

Real😭

[sinful sonnet]

soo

someone teach me

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[topaz garnet]

@timid ravine

[timid ravine]

Alr ty

[sinful sonnet]

bro waht are these die
4d6?

[topaz garnet]

4 d6s yes

a Dx is an X sided die.
d4 is 4 sided, d6 is 6 sided, etc

think the monopoly cube die for a d6

[sinful sonnet]

but why is it 4d6

also would u like to help me?

in uersstanding this game

[topaz garnet]

for its statistical value granting scores often from 9ish to 14ish

[sinful sonnet]

oh

( definetly understood that)

[topaz garnet]

4d6 averages 14, but if you're rolling that and then subtracting only the lowest d6, you get nice varied scores, occasionally three rolled high, occasionally they rolled mediocre values

[sinful sonnet]

ohh

[fresh fable]

You don’t subtract the lowest you ignore it

[sinful sonnet]

thats kinda com;licated?
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/112178965
also is this charected bad or good
i dont remember when i made it

[topaz garnet]

so 4d6kh3 or 4d6dl1 means
four six-sided dice, keep the highest three
or
four six-sided dice, drop the lowest one

[topaz garnet]

the lowest d6 is not added to the value of the 3 higher d6s

[sinful sonnet]

what language areu speaking?

[topaz garnet]

English

[sinful sonnet]

that i

uh...

[topaz garnet]

I'm explaining what the term means

You can roll stats inside of DNDBeyond anyway when making a character

[sinful sonnet]

that is wayy to comlcated for my stupid brain

[fresh fable]

I know but you just said “4d6 averages 14, but if you're rolling that and then subtracting only the lowest d6”

[sinful sonnet]

any way how was my charecter if u saw it

[topaz garnet]

in either case, you only get the value of 3 d6s added together, as your total

[topaz garnet]

It's an old character of yours presumably, so without their former game, if any, it's best to start anew

[sinful sonnet]

i never played beofre i just made a charecter

[topaz garnet]

I'd be happy to walk you through making a character if you come into a direct VC with me

[sinful sonnet]

sure

but in a litle while?
idont havve a mic so i will have to use text if thats fine

like in 40 mins?
is that fine?

[topaz garnet]

sure

[sinful sonnet]

thanks
dm?

[fresh fable]

What are you trying to make? make your first PC here’s a playlist on how to make 4 of the classes

[sinful sonnet]

sorcerer
however u spell it

holyyy
this game is wayy to big and comlicated
(time toget addicted for 5 motnsh and the forgotabout it for 1 year and then repeat

[ebon lagoon]

It's all pretty daunting at first

Give it a week or two, no rush to do it, and you'll know how to do it

[sinful sonnet]

can u

explain the classes to me

[true shard]

Theres a description for each class in the book I believe

[topaz garnet]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes

Any inquiries more specific are happy to be obliged

[quartz lintel]

How do you actually multi class to sorcerer? I have only read the player's handbook and there's not that much said about multi classing. But what I read is that the sorcerer's abilities can't be learned because it's an inborn power?

[echo kelp]

Multiclassing is not really a good D&D newcomer question as it's an optional rule and adds a bit of complexity to your character

I'd recommend asking this in #character-discussion

[quartz lintel]

Ok thanks

[spring mist]

What is your online DnD platform go-to?

[echo kelp]

DnDBeyond, Avrae Discord bot, and Discord.

Folks in #third-party-tools-archive may have other suggestions

[silver field]

Hey All, sure you get this question quite a lot - As a beginner to TTRPG's (watched CR / D20 & played BG3) how realistic would it be for me, having never played, to start a group and be the DM? I ask as despite my best efforts, I cannot for the life in me find a group - checked socials, asked friends, asked local shops, the lot. Only solution I can think of is just do it myself.

[echo kelp]

If you're interested, engaged, decent at reading the rules and figuring things out and making rulings based on the context of the game, you can do fine as a DM.

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[echo kelp]

I do recommend starting with a prewritten adventure as that takes a lot off your plate (e.g. figuring out a story) so you can focus on running the game.

[silver field]

Yeah, I read something about Lost Mines?

[echo kelp]

Yeah Lost Mines of Phandelvar was a good starting adventure. Or you can try the Stormwreck Isles adventure that comes with teh D&D Starter set.

Also feel free to check in with other DMs in #dm-discussion for further suggestions and advice or just get a gut check on something you're thinking about.

[silver field]

Cool, thanks for the info!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[austere juniper]

do it. plan on running a short adventure, and after decide if you want to keep DMing

[sweet zealot]

Hey I really want to get into dnd but theres just noone i know thats interested in it is there anyone who is willing to teach me how to play dnd???

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.

[sweet zealot]

i already read it

but thank you

[fresh fable]

Anything you are stuck with?

[sweet zealot]

I just dont get how some things work and the best way to learn is by playing right?

[fresh fable]

50/50 having a basic understanding of the basic rules helps

What bits don’t you get

[slow hawk]

From the materials linked above, which parts didnt make sense

And the youtube videos

[sweet zealot]

I get the basics but i have never played dnd before its all just a little foggy for me

[fresh fable]

Then go find a game that welcomes newcomers and enjoy the world of dnd

[slow hawk]

I suggest checking out a live stream and seeing it in action to get the flow

[fresh fable]

#find-a-game has details for find games here

[wicked sinew]

hi everyone

[lyric fjord]

ok if im a paladin sorcer what is my best stats to have

[ornate kiln]

Charisma

[timid locust]

Charisma is a pretty reliable stat for that combination, as well as Strength.

[ornate kiln]

you also need some STR and CON

[wicked sinew]

im really new to dnd , is there a way of playing the game online?

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[lyric fjord]

what is dexertery?

[wicked sinew]

ty for the link

[timid locust]

Dexterity is an attribute that governs your character's nimbleness. For example, a thief or an archer would benefit greatly from high Dexterity.

[lyric fjord]

ok so im stats of a paladin summoner charisma and stregnth right?

[timid locust]

Those should likely be your highest, yes. As Omegon mentioned, Constitution is also an important attribute for you, after those two.

[lyric fjord]

what level sould i start

[fresh fable]

Lvl 1 and you need to find a DM

[cobalt frigate]

Whatever level your DM says.

[timid locust]

That would be up to your DM! Some games start at higher levels like 3 or 5, but the majority start at level 1.

[lyric fjord]

some spells i should chosee?

[cobalt frigate]

What class are you?

[lyric fjord]

a paladin and a cleric

[cobalt frigate]

I recommend you stick with one class first to understand it before you do multiclassing, especially two spellcasting classes.

[fresh fable]

Didn’t you just say you were a paladin sorcerer??

[cobalt frigate]

You can't multiclass at level 1 anyway.

[sinful sonnet]

im a sorcer and i want help i n makinfg a charecteer

[deft sigil]

what are you stuck at?

[sinful sonnet]

just

[deft sigil]

are you building it on D&D beyond or a pdf character sheet/paper sheet?

[sinful sonnet]

how to mAKE

[sinful sonnet]

qwat shiould i juse

[lyric fjord]

yeah sorcer

but i should chosee 1 classes or 2 class?

[fresh fable]

1 class and idea go have a re read of the basic rules

[deft sigil]

have you read the basic rules? D&D beyond gives you access to things in the Basic rules and you can click your way through the online builder. a PDF or paper you would have to write everything in - slightly less guided

[timid locust]

It's usually recommended to stick to just one class as a new player. Multiclassing can be fun, but it's very complicated, and can often end up making your build weaker if you're unfamiliar with the rules. Not to mention: not every DM allows multiclassing to begin with, as it's an optional rule.

[lyric fjord]

ok so i go only as paladi

[sinful sonnet]

i kinda hv ye

[deft sigil]

take a look at this link - it's the builder on DDB. https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder

[sinful sonnet]

ok

[deft sigil]

with the "standard" option you can click the box beside "Beginner" to give you more guidance

[deft sigil]

as you click through and read that process, please let us know if you have clarifying questions

[sinful sonnet]

thanks

[fresh fable]

https://youtu.be/CeIJKkpDvBY?si=7d19q5pYBOrzdEmN video on how to make a sorcerer on dndbeyond

[lyric fjord]

what equip i should chose

i have made my characte

[deft sigil]

at level one there should be a standard set of starting equipment to choose from. are you building on D&D beyond?