#dnd-newcomers

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lyric fjord
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yes

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so i shouldent have any equipemt?

deft sigil
lyric fjord
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yeah but i should chose equiment but what type of equiment

slow hawk
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They will give you options in the equipment section l

deft sigil
lyric fjord
deft sigil
lyric fjord
deft sigil
lyric fjord
ember pier
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hi everyone im like super new never played D&D always wanted to im looking to play online iv downloaded roll 20 but thats about as far iv i have got can some one tell me where i should start

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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You could find a group or learn the rules to start with (both contained above), but you will need to do both eventually.

ember pier
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i just didnt know if there was like a sherpa type group or anything like that?

harsh fjord
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I'm not sure what you mean?

fresh fable
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Sherpa as in a newcomer helper group maybe

ember pier
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yes

harsh fjord
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Ah. Some groups are open to newbies, but you'd have to check with them specifically. There's nothing like that in the server as a general option.

ember pier
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thanks for the info

orchid knot
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Hello

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i have played dnd in vrchat but im returning in discord form

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so im looking around discord and i found this one

echo kelp
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Well welcome to the official D&D Discord run by Wizards of the Coast/D&D

orchid knot
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i hope i make some fun memories here

echo kelp
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If you're looking for a group to join and play D&D, please read #find-a-game - it has useful info and instructions on how to use our LFG channles.

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We actually don't play D&D games here on this server.

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We just chat about D&D

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
coarse moon
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help me and my freind want to learn how to play but we dont know how and do we need equipmint

smoky adder
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Welcome! Those link above have everything you need to get started.

coarse moon
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thank you

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any shortwwer form its a bit to long

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in basic ruels

smoky adder
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You could try the videos there, if you prefer.

coarse moon
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ok

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ill try in a bit im a convince my freind to join

fresh fable
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cheat sheet this is a very basic cheat sheet explains what you can do during combat

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But reading the basic rules and the video guides will help you understand the game better

ripe jetty
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Hi there, new to the server and technically dnd lol. Just wondering, concerning:

rule 3.1 - I assume that means that asking about finding local in person games is pretty out of the question on here? Since in new to ttrpg's I want my first time as a player in person and have no idea how to find a group outside of the local game shops.

topaz garnet
crude musk
ripe jetty
coarse moon
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and thank you

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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I suggest reading the rules (see pinned message in channel), watching videos/streams of folks playing D&D, try making a character or two to see how thatw orks, then go find a group to join and play D&D with.

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As for how to get someone else interested in it... maybe watch some D&D liveplay videos/streams.

timid locust
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There's also some funny DnD content creators on every platform who do videos that would be entertaining to everyone! Not a bad way to get a person interested.

lyric fjord
topaz garnet
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The big celebrity poster child is Critical Role, but I'd also recommend looking at Dimension 20 (by the wonderful Brennan Lee Mulligan for the most part) for another look on how the system can be used

echo kelp
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Dungeon Dude's Dungeons of Drakkenheim is pretty good. Has eldritch horror vibes but it's generally clean (not too gory or extreme and swearing is limited).

topaz garnet
eternal pelican
echo kelp
eternal pelican
lyric fjord
topaz garnet
echo kelp
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Yeah the shows are entertainment first not "this is how to play D&D"

eternal pelican
lyric fjord
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Reading the link that was sent earlier at the moment so Iā€™ll make sure to ask

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Thank you!

topaz garnet
fluid hinge
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is there a general character sheet to follow for most games if so am i able to just use the dnd beyond website (ive been made aware of the character creator on there) and does anyone recommend any vidoes/simple online guides on character making

fallen surge
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I'm not 100% I understand what you are asking. There is a general design for Pen & Paper character sheets, and D&D Beyond is a digital recreation of this. Most DM's don't mind one way or the other what you use as your actual character sheet, but if you are concerned about it, it never hurts to ask

fluid hinge
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oo okay cool ill do dnd beyond then for simplicity tysm

jagged badger
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What are some simple classes for me and my friends to get into in dnd?

fallen surge
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While some classes are more simple or complex than others, its only very slight. None of them are so complicated that they can't be your first class. You can play anything you want

shadow hollow
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artificer is the best one, cus robots

fallen surge
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I am also very found of artificer, though I will say that is one of the less beginner friendly ones. None of its game mechanics are complex per se, but it requires making a lot of customization choices, and picking from large lists of features. It can lead to a lot of choice-paralysis for a beginner

shadow hollow
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oh for sure, it is one the less beginner friendly classes, it's a whole lot of info to drop on someone instantly starting out. Personally it was my first class, so that may be why i have a huge bias towards it.

jagged badger
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Honestly I was thinking sorcerer because of charisma and magic.

fallen surge
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Sorcerer is a great choice

shadow hollow
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i ain't gonna lie, Arcanist is my favorite spell casting class

fallen surge
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Arcanist?

shadow hollow
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oh sorry, i forgot to put the *in pathfinder

fallen surge
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I am not familiar with pathfinder at all. I assume that is their equivalent to Sorcerer?

shadow hollow
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kinda, but they get a neat lil thing that lets them expend a point to raise the level of a spell by 1

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if i remember correctly

fresh fable
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This is the dnd discord specifically the channel for new comers so we try to stick to the basics

fallen surge
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Anyways, lets keep this on topic for 5e

topaz garnet
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This is a DND discord, not a PF discord

shadow hollow
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right, sorry

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so i do have a question about dnd, what to people generally use to play dnd online? i've only ever played with friends with paper and pen

fallen surge
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@jagged badger Do you have any questions about making your first character, or how Sorcerers work?

fallen surge
shadow hollow
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oh ok, i wasn't sure if there was a sort of all-in-one program that did it all

fallen surge
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DDB is developing a maps tool, but its still in alpha

jagged badger
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@fallen surge Iā€™m looking at the dnd beyond page rn. My friend wants to be a Druid,rouge, and warlock any suggestions?

arctic kernel
shadow hollow
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oh alright

fallen surge
jagged badger
fleet field
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rogue is certainly the simplest of those

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basically any spellcaster will be more complicated

fallen surge
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Warlock adds a small bit of complexity from their Invocations system, and Druids wildshape means you need to know and have access to multiple stat blocks for the different animals you can turn into. And of course there is choosing, and using your spells. Certainly, all of this can be learned, and there is no reason a beginner should avoid these things, but if you specifically want to play something as simple as possible, then classes that fight with weapons will be far simpler

slow hawk
fleet field
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bc colossus redirected them there

silver field
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Thanks, I went out and bought the Essentials Kit, so guess I need to find a few people to play with and see how I get on. šŸ˜€

nimble topaz
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whats the best class

mortal garden
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The one that you find most fun! Inspiration

nimble topaz
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im thinking about monk

thorny violet
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hello everyone quick question I wanna run a new adventure with my friends and we went through all of the starter sets and essentials kit, do you know any good fun adventures that are new DM friendly?

dapper gulch
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Radiant citadel is super easy to run.

thorny violet
dapper gulch
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Yup. A bunch of one shots.

nimble topaz
thorny violet
nimble topaz
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no one around me plays dnd

dapper gulch
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I use it all the time for my public tables.

nimble topaz
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so i can only play online

thorny violet
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I saw at a local store Rime of the Frostmaide and Dragon Heist, are they easier to run adventures?

dapper gulch
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Theyā€™ve actually got a little gazetteer in each one with potential story hooks if you wanted to mess around in each setting.

thorny violet
solid nebula
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I can use DnD beyond for my character sheet if my dm says were using theatre of the mind right?

cobalt frigate
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Sure, it's just a digital character sheet.

solid nebula
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Ty

clear tulip
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My first campaign was canceled :(

nimble topaz
clear tulip
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Never played, got in a group but DM is busy so scheduleā€˜s out the window, gotta wait 3 more days until i can make a new #750812887697588356 post

nimble topaz
clear tulip
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I mean, i cant decide, i can let you know if i find a new dm tho

nimble topaz
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allright

echo kelp
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Hey folks! I know of the struggle of trying to find a group/game to join to play D&D but please use the correct channels to organize that (read #find-a-game to learn more). This channel is intended to help new to D&D folks gets started and understand the core concepts of the game.

clear tulip
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I would but i cant waa

echo kelp
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And then there's always get a bunch of real life friends together and run a one-shot together and see if folks like it

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Build your own group

clear tulip
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Speaking if which tho, you up for telling me one or two things?

echo kelp
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That's what this channel is for

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Ask a question (dnd newcomer focussed though - advanced topics are better handled elsewhere) and folks can help answer them

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But go ahead and ask

clear tulip
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K so: iā€˜ve played wh40k as TT, but never touched TTRPG, is dnd also round based? Iā€˜d imagine it in combat or similar stuff but like outside of that

wet garden
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Yes in D&D you roll for initiative to decide turn order, then go through each turn for a round

echo kelp
# clear tulip K so: iā€˜ve played wh40k as TT, but never touched TTRPG, is dnd also round based?...

For D&D use of miniatures is completely optional.

  • Some folks play theater of the mind where the DM describes the scene and asks players what their characters are doing (see https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en as an example of how this kind of works)
  • Some folks play with miniatures on maps
  • Some folks play online with Virtual Tabletops with digital tokens on maps
  • Some folks play by simply posting text on a forum/email/Discord chat
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Yeah and as Kazu noted, D&D uses initiative, rounds, and turns to handle combat

wet garden
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40k minis are fine to use for tabletop, just use them as proxy for knights and monsters rather than marines and tyranids, etc. I used to use a khorne berserker for a barbarian

echo kelp
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Some folks even use paper cutout minis

clear tulip
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So combat has turns, non combat is realtime?

wet garden
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Turn based

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Real-time would be a doozy unless everyone knows exactly what they're doing xD

echo kelp
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Combat is initiative turn based (each creature rolls and gets a slot in the turn order).

wet garden
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"Okay whoever talks first goes first"

echo kelp
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Outside of combat is more free-form.

fallen surge
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ā€œReal timeā€ isnā€™t quite correct, but there are no turns outside of combat

wet garden
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I FIREBALL THEY ALL DIE

echo kelp
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But sometimes for organizational purposes a DM may ask the players to roll initiative to track order in out-of-combat play.

clear tulip
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Hm

fallen surge
echo kelp
clear tulip
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Aight

topaz garnet
# clear tulip So combat has turns, non combat is realtime?

Often there's points of "DM, while they're looking at the door and the art, can I talk to the curator?" or stuff like that, since you can't overlap the DM's attention between describing said door and art, as well as a conversation with the curator

clear tulip
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Yea makes sense

blissful jackal
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Saluti:) uhmmm... is there a specific channel for technical questions where I could find Q&A about DnDB, Roll20... any other tools that one might need to play etc?

fallen surge
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D&D Beyond specifically, you can ask for help in #ddb-support because that site is directly owned by Wizards of the Coast, but everything else, you are correct that #third-party would be the place to discuss that

bright turret
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hellooww

ionic garden
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heyo

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I'm new to dnd, only played 2 one shots and I'm hoping to play some more

vapid salmon
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hello, im new as well. looking for some one shots so i can get some expeirnece

echo kelp
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If your lookingh for groups/games to join, please read #find-a-game as it explains how to use our LFG channels

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?looking

exotic remnantBOT
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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.
ionic garden
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lets gooooo

hollow thorn
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How does equipment work for sessions that start at higher levels? Like do I just start with the starting equipment and then get the other items later or can I pick a few things my character would have?

topaz garnet
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Your dm will say

unkempt mortar
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so im pretty new to DnD and i only played with a select few that barely played it or even knew the rules so i was wondering if some1 could help me get jumpstarted?

smoky adder
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Welcome! Thereā€™s some handy links here to get you started:

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
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But if you have any specific questions, ask away!

clear tulip
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Idk if this goes here and if that seems like an inappropriate question, but is there a way to circumvent the once-per-week rule in the looking-for-[ā€¦] channels? I had a group and everything seemed fine so i deleted my request so noone has to do unnecessary messaging, but in the end it got canceled and iā€˜d like to get a first session this weekend still.

echo kelp
wary rover
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hello im pretty much completely new, im interested in joining a campaign where should i start?

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

fleet field
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AI generated content is not allowed on this server

unkempt flare
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Hi!

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I was wondering if people have any resources for writing as a DM

cobalt frigate
manic sonnet
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I am having trouble, on creating a character (character sheet)

smoky adder
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What kind of trouble?

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What have you got so far? Where are you stuck?

manic sonnet
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On how you make your stats. Or well... the whole sheet.
Speaking of stats, how can I make my modifiers

smoky adder
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you donā€™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.

smoky adder
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Your modifiers are based directly on the ability score itself. You just look it up on the table linked at the end there.

manic sonnet
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Thank you

jovial yoke
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Is there documentation on all the tags dyno can be used with for new players?

fresh fable
jovial yoke
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cheers

solid nebula
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Iā€™m tryna get sum art for my character what ai art website would yā€™all recommend (Iā€™m broke as hell and cannot afford to get art commissioned)

ebon lagoon
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I think AI content isn't well regarded in this server. For making 3d avatars of characters, I could suggest Heroforge

echo kelp
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We do not allow AI-generated work here on this server.

deft compass
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Hi Iā€™m a brand new dungeon master, I tried to make a campaign based on critical role season 2 but Iā€™m a little overwhelmed. Im thinking of starting over with a new campaign. Any thoughts?

echo kelp
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Well I wouldn't recommend trying to be like Critical Role! That's putting way too much pressure on yourself.

If you're new to DM'ing, I'd recommend running a prewritten adventure. That way you can focus more on the mechanics of the game rather than having to create the whole plots/storyline. Lost Mines of Phandelvar is a good adventure module for new players and DMs. I've also heard good things about the Stormwreck Isles that comes from the D&D starter set.

For more support and tips and tricks, maybe check with #dm-discussion.

fresh fable
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Are you copying the story line or making your own?

jovial yoke
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I second Lost Mine of Phandelver

deft compass
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One player decided to ignore everything and just ride 200 miles north

fresh fable
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In DnD People want to play their own characters stories not the stories of stuff already done by critical role,

eternal pelican
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Also it wont be the Same since dnd from crit role and normal dnd are vastly different

austere juniper
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if you need advice, feel free to DM me

topaz garnet
deft compass
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Maybe once my players and I are more experienced I can attempt something like that

topaz garnet
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Absolutely

pine mortar
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i have a question

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what is skill versatility?

topaz garnet
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A Trait that Half-Elf gets, giving them two skill proficiencies of the player's choice

jovial yoke
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To add to the above, here's this:

Skill Versatility. You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Are you familiar with skill proficiency?

pine mortar
jovial yoke
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?tag new proficiency

exotic remnantBOT
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Proficiencies

Your proficiencies define many of the things your character can do particularly well, from using certain weapons to telling a convincing lie.

The table that appears in your class description shows your proficiency bonus, which is +2 for a 1st-level character. Proficiency with weapons, skills, tools, and saving throws let you add your proficiency bonus to applicable rolls, making you more likely to succeed. Spellcasters add their proficiency bonus to their spell attack modifier and spell save DC as well.

Your character also needs to be proficient with armor and shields to wear and use them effectively. There are drawbacks to wearing armor or carrying a shield if you lack the required proficiency.

pine mortar
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nope

topaz garnet
pine mortar
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i already know what proficiency is but that doesnt help me get it

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like +1 proficiency for 2 skills?

topaz garnet
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Trying to recall lore on something is an Intelligence check.
Being proficient in the Arcana skill means you know a bit more when it comes to lore about magic items, spells, and eldritch stuff, general arcane matters.

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So when you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check
All that's looking for is
Make an Intelligence check (adding your Intelligence modifier)
If you're proficient in the skill that is in the brackets, you also get to add your proficiency bonus on top of this

pine mortar
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i already know those

topaz garnet
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it's not "+1 proficiency for" anything - it's saying, you have proficiency in those two chosen skills.

pine mortar
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how many though?

topaz garnet
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Two skills.

pine mortar
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no i meant how many proficiency?

topaz garnet
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Two skills. You choose two skills. You're proficient in those skills. So whenever you make an ability check that allows someone proficient in a certain skill to add their proficiency bonus to the check - you're proficient in these skills, allowing you to add your proficiency bonus to any check involving those skills.

pine mortar
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sorry i reread these and still dont get it

topaz garnet
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Are you asking how much your proficiency bonus is?

pine mortar
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maybe

topaz garnet
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let's say you're a first level wizard.
You end up with an intelligence score of 16, giving you an intelligence modifier of +3.
Let's say you gain proficiency in Arcana to represent your studies, as well as Religion.
As a 1st level character, your proficiency bonus is +2.

So when this 1st level wizard with 16 intelligence and proficiency in Arcana makes an Intelligence (Arcana) check, they have a total bonus of +5.
+3 is derived from their intelligence modifier, and +2 is from their proficiency bonus.

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You can reference your Class Table to easily find what your proficiency bonus is at certain levels.

pine mortar
topaz garnet
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Can you clarify what you mean by that?

pine mortar
topaz garnet
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what is "a regular proficiency skills"?

pine mortar
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well i meant that is without skill versatility like every dnd character skills right?

topaz garnet
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Every DND character gets skills. Some from their class, some from their background. A few others get one or two from their race as well, such as Half Elf.

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You just
get
two additional proficiencies, free to choose from any of them

pine mortar
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int score of 16 = modifier +3 + (proficiency bonus x lvl) = +3 + +2 = +5 and then there is a you gain proficiency in arcana and doesnt really do anything with them and it kinda felt like it is just a saying

topaz garnet
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no, not prof x level.
It's prof determined by level.

pine mortar
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yeah i dont know which one to use

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for determined

topaz garnet
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If you use DNDBeyond, then DNDBeyond will automatically calculate it.

quartz surge
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im brand new to dnd and ive been interested in it for quite some time, anyone willing to teach me how to set up a character sheet and play the game? i already have a character in mind

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
topaz garnet
quartz surge
topaz garnet
quartz surge
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so i can change it on the fly?

topaz garnet
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Not really, no.

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A DM will tell you which style they're using for their game

quartz surge
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so i dont create a character before the fact?

spring mist
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Hey guys, hope you're having a great day!

For a long time I developed a strong interest in playing DnD. I'm a very passionate boardgame fan with a sizeable collection of games but DnD will be the first of its kind for me to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised to realize how similar RPG videogames can be to DnD; so I'm not new to the character progression in general. That being said, I'd like to learn the game by a person who is patient and willing to teach me the basics, because from what I've gathered, DnD is very unique and different than anything I've tried.

I understand that reading the starter book/manual is a good step and I'll make sure to do that, but I'm looking for someone who's willing to take the time to teach me the ropes in action. Don't worry, I'm very used to complex gameplay mechanics (boardgames and videogames). I'm a fast learner and love to follow rules and get as immersive as one can be in such a game. FYI, I'm a 32 year old male, my favourite RPG boardgames are Betrayal at House on the Hill and Arkham Horror. I'm not in any way expecting DnD to feel the same, just mentioning them to give you an idea of the kind of boardgamer I am. English is the language I'd prefer. I currently live in Germany, so it's good to consider the time difference.

To familiarise myself well with the game, I learned about the basic character stats and made my first character on DnD Beyond, so I believe I'm almost ready to begin. I'd really appreciate anyone who'd be willing to teach me the game; I know I'll get very addicted to this game. I am also aware that there are game sessions on the website that allow newcomers, but as an experienced boardgamer I know I can be annoying to the people I join as I'll have a million questions to ask. Your helps will be really appreciated, please let me know.

topaz garnet
pine mortar
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you know how there is + for combining together and minus is for the opposite and x is for duplicate and divide is for finding how many to duplicate or opposite of duplicate and i dont know what i need to use for "detemined by lvl" so i just use duplication

crude musk
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@pine mortar I'm not intending to be rude, but is english your second language?

pine mortar
quartz surge
pine mortar
crude musk
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Never mind

tacit acorn
crude musk
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@pine mortar Can you repeat your original question about proficiency bonuses

pine mortar
ebon lagoon
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You can add your proficiency bonus, dictated by your classes' chart, to checks in those skills

crude musk
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Proficiency in a skill means "When doing an action that uses this skill, you are permitted to add your proficiency bonus to the dice roll for that action"

quartz surge
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i am getting insanely overwhelmed by all of this, is anyone willing to teach me personally for a short time?

crude musk
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Gaining proficiency in a skill means "Mark on your character sheet that you are proficient in this skill"

tacit acorn
ebon lagoon
crude musk
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"Gain proficiency in two skills" just means "Pick two skills and mark down that you have proficiency in them. Then, if you perform an action that uses either of those skills, you get to add your proficiency bonus"

echo kelp
quartz surge
topaz garnet
crude musk
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Probably because you haven't purchased it/had it shared with you by someone who has purchased it

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Only a fraction of D&D rules are free, although it is the core fraction you actually need to play

quartz surge
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Can i not use my own race that i chose?

crude musk
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If you're so new to D&D that you're feeling overwhelmed, it's very inadvisable to start making your own rules

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(this is commonly called homebrewing)

quartz surge
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i didnt know there were even specific rules to dnd i thought the whole thing was freedom of choice and story

tacit acorn
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yeah, I'd definitely suggest sticking to the basics as a beginner

crude musk
quartz surge
echo kelp
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D&D is a game so there has to be a framework of rules to provide basic expectations and understanding of how the game works.

tacit acorn
crude musk
topaz garnet
topaz garnet
quartz surge
ebon lagoon
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Which are expansion books to the main rules.
See them as DLCs

pine mortar
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i think i am wrong

crude musk
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There's no such thing as a 'skills modifier' so no, you can't

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One second

quartz surge
crude musk
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You're not, you're paying for the rules that have been designed, developed, and balanced to function as a game

ebon lagoon
crude musk
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?books

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ebon lagoon
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If you use DnDBeyond

pine mortar
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wait a minute I THINK I GOT IT SO YOU DOESNT HAVE +2 BONUS IN EVERY SKILLS RIGHT??? SO THIS IS WHY I AM SO CONFUSED WITH IT

ebon lagoon
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Yep

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You add the +2 only in the skills you have proficiency in

quartz surge
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bro why am i paying microtransactions this feels like im playing an EA game

topaz garnet
pine mortar
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at first i thought you have +2 to every skills

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OH MY GOD I AM SO STUPID

ebon lagoon
ebon lagoon
pine mortar
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SO THE SKILLS MODIFIER DOESNT EXIST

echo kelp
ebon lagoon
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  1. no they don't
fresh fable
topaz garnet
crude musk
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@pine mortar Turn off caps

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Also

pine mortar
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holy moly i am too stupid

crude musk
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A - your modifier
is added to B - your proficiency bonus
Because C you're proficient
Giving you D

echo kelp
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Regarding buying D&D materials, I'll also note that with DnDBeyond you can also just purchase single classes, races, spells, and items instead of buying the whole book. Anything you purchase this way gets discounted if/when you buy the book through DnDBeyond.

pine mortar
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alright thanks guys especially davyd

crude musk
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But see here, because you're not proficiency (B), A doesn't have anything added

pine mortar
pine mortar
ebon lagoon
quartz surge
# topaz garnet Imagine it from the original perspective You begin by only having three books -...

I thought dnd was making a sheet with what you want written on it obviously its stupid to make an op character and ruins the fun. A DM makes a story, i as a player join said story and play out my character withing their universe, adding payments on top of that ruins the entire experience. i am obviously in the wrong place but can anyone point me to a place where i can get that actual experience of just having fun?

ebon lagoon
crude musk
pine mortar
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1 more question is using the d20 for intiative optional?

crude musk
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If you want freeform roleplay and story telling you don't need D&D, you don't need rules

crude musk
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Initiative is a d20 + dexterity modifier

pine mortar
quartz surge
topaz garnet
ebon lagoon
echo kelp
crude musk
echo kelp
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That said most TTRPGs have rules, and many require buying books/rules.

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Not many are "just making stories up".

tacit acorn
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This is a DnD server. Maybe some other TTRPG servers function the way you'd like, but I haven't the foggiest idea

quartz surge
crude musk
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I'd says all TTPRGs have rules, the G stands for Game and you can't have a game without rules

jovial yoke
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There are loads of discord servers tagged with improv RP, you can find those in google

D&D may not be the game for you, but it's worth a try. Quite expensive though, so maybe don't buy all the books before you're sure you like it

edgy onyx
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Just roleplay servers could work for you too. No real game rules, just roleplay!

jovial yoke
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Some people even play D&D games where they focus on nothing but the rules, pretty much ignoring roleplay! I'm not a huge fan of that, but everyone enjoys the game differently

crude musk
ebon lagoon
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Or in gaming terms, a turn-based RPG heavy on narrative and character development

quartz surge
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Well thanks for the help explaining, sorry if i came off as rude at all i was just insanely confused, everyone has their own styles of how they like things and i like the idea of clay over lego as that is an amazing comparison

wild onyx
quartz surge
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I bid thee farewell and wish good fortune upon your souls for many adventures to come.

crude musk
wild onyx
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Don't discount D&D though. It seems like it's got a lot of rules, and it does, but you really don't end up using half of them. Find the right group, and the sky's the limit.

quartz surge
pine mortar
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how much ability points does lvl 3 character have? like lvl 1 has 27

topaz garnet
pine mortar
ebon lagoon
topaz garnet
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Only at certain levels, do you get the Ability Score Increase feature. This lets you do one of the following:
Increase one Ability Score of your choice, by 2
Increase two different Ability Scores of your choice, by 1 each.

austere juniper
topaz garnet
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So, for example, a wizard with 16 intelligence gaining that feature could increase it to 18 intelligence.

pine mortar
cedar wedge
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hello

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im new to this icl

hallow palm
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played my first session yesterday. almost got killed by a bear lol

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lyric fjord
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iā€™m new to DnD but iā€™d really like to find some people to play with In Person, and tips on how to find a DM in my area?

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iā€™ve tried some discord only games and they just arenā€™t as enjoyable, at least the ones iā€™ve tried

echo kelp
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?looking

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void kestrel
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Hi everyone new DM here and I have a warlock in my party, I understand that they have to choose an otherwordly patron which gives them specific spells but then do they just choose from the regular warlock spell list? I also noticed they only have until 5th level spells but then they have something called Invocations even having 9th level spells on the spell list so I don't really understand. Ā¬

fallen surge
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When a warlock chooses their subclass (otherworldly patron) the spells on that subclass's spell list are added onto the normal warlock spell list that they can choose from. They do not gain them automatically. They are just extra options that could use.

void kestrel
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I see but I also noticed tha warlocks have acces to 9th level spells such as Imprisonment but on the stat/levelling sheet at level 20 they only seem to unlock 5th level spell slots?

fallen surge
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As for spells above 5th level, warlocks get Mystic Arcanum (invocations are something different). They are basically the same thing as a spell slot, except you cannot use it to upcast any spells, and you can only learn 1 spell per Mystic Arcanum. You cannot have two 6th level spells, for example. You assign one spell to each Arcanum, and you use that Arcanum to cast it

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A warlock's normal spell slots come back when they short rest, but the Mystic Arcanum only come back when they long rest. That's the main difference

void kestrel
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Oh so the Invocations are those extra spells listed afterwards

fallen surge
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They aren't spells, but yes basically.

void kestrel
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Whats the difference?

fallen surge
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They are all special abilities or powers. Some of those abilities allow you to cast additional spells, but others might be passive buffs, and others might be crazy new abilities

void kestrel
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Oh I see

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and Invocations don't get spent

fallen surge
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Not usually, though some might say you can only do them once per long rest, or something like that. It depends on the invocation.

void kestrel
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Thankyou very much

fallen surge
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ā€œAgonizing Blastā€, for example, applies every time they cast Eldritch Blast, no matter what. Whereas ā€œThief of Five Fatesā€ can only be used once per long rest

void kestrel
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Last Question, for example, once he reaches 9 th level it says, Spell slots: 2, Slot Level 5th, does that mean he can have 2 spell slots total going up to 5th level or does it mean he has 2 5th level spell slots unlocked Ā¬

fallen surge
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Warlocks are unique in the fact that as they level up, all of their spell slots increase in level. So when a warlock is 9th level, they have 2 spell slots total, and those 2 slots are both 5th level. They can still cast a spell that is below 5th level if they want, but that spell will be treated as if it was cast at 5th level

void kestrel
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Oh I see thankyou

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and then he can cycle through the spells known per long rest?

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or does he know all of them but can only use 2 of them?

ebon lagoon
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warlocks can change one of their spells each time they level up, but the others stay the same.
2 slots means that you can cast any of those spells that you know, but you can cast only 2 before your spell slots deplete and you need to take a short rest

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they're not a class like, say, cleric, who chooses after a long rest which spells they have prepared

void kestrel
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But Invocations can't be changed?

ebon lagoon
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you can change one when you level up

karmic heart
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Hey! I recently started wanting to play DnD, not sure if this is the right channel but any recommendations for how I can get started?

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toxic ridge
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My friend and I are relatively new to DND and are looking for a party to play with online via Roll20, where would we go about finding said people?

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limber hazel
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Can you reliably play DnD with others, without the Player's Handbook, by reading through the entire Basic Rules section that's for free?

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And can some1 recommend me again, what to buy, if i intend to buy something? I memorized but forgot.

ebon lagoon
limber hazel
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I got some money saved up and am willing to spend, but im not planning on DMing any time soon. I kinda wanna have as much content as possible, but some ppl recommended me to buy only the player's bundle, i think it's called?

ebon lagoon
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It has all classes, spells, equipment, info on combat, magic etc

fallen surge
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The basic rules will cover everything you need to know how to play, and to get started. What the Player's Handbook will add is just more character options, like new Subclasses and spells

limber hazel
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im gonna play a wizard, probably. Are there any good spells out there, i should look out for?

ebon lagoon
fallen surge
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The basic rules only includes 1 subclass for each class, and most of the spells from the PHB, but not all of them

limber hazel
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hm okay

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Can i ask you guys for some general tips? I've watched TONS of vids and so on about DnD, i watched campaigns, im almost through reading the basic rules section and i already made a character...but it occured to me:

  1. My backstory is only AI generated and not really deep? I have A Backstory, but for instance, im missing the reason, why my character would go on adventure...so how would i go about that?
    And 2. How do i avoid stepping on other classe's toes? I only thought about MY wizard and how I want to play him, but i realized that a bard in my group could potentially have the same spells as me, and i wouldn't wanna steal his show...
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About Nr.2... you can't really prepare for that until you actually find a group, can you?

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And when you buy the bundle's do you get them both physically and digitally?

fallen surge
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  1. The point of a backstory is to define your character, so that you understand their personality, and motivations. It exists as a tool to help you get more into character. The only thing that really matters is where you go from here. So, using AI to generate a backstory seems to me like it totally misses that purpose. If you randomly generate some amount of history for your character, that doesn't really help you tell your story going forward. It doesn't need to be deep. In fact, 3 or 4 bullet points is usually better than writing a short story. But it only really works if you have a specific goal or purpose in mind. That's why AI can't really help.

  2. This is not really something you need to worry about. Every class, and every character has so many different things that it can do. Having a few of the same spells isn't going to step on anyone's toes

limber hazel
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Okay, thank you

timid locust
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Seconding Colossus' #1. Part of the fun in a game where you play a character is to come up with that character! Even if it's a little simple or a little rocky, I'd suggest trying to come up with a backstory yourself. It'll mean so much more in the long run.

limber hazel
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I must say, i did use ai to do the dirty work of writing, bc i wanted to go to sleep that day, but i used my idea. However, after reading through other ideas, my head is now full of different ideas that i like, and my og backstory seems disappointing now.

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It was a bit simple: Half-Elf. Human Father Wizard. Elf-Cleric Mother. Father is gone. Mother raised kid alone. Kid now works in a scriptorium/library and thus has the sage background and wizard class... more or less

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But after seeing what other's did, it's a bit disappointing. I've seen some1 use a table and use dices to create a character, but i don't have access to said table. I think it was in Curse of Strahd book or something?

limber hazel
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I bet i can be more creative

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restive hearth
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Hey, me and my friends have decided to get into dnd and create a group of our own. We are all beginners starting from scratch and we decided that I'm going to be the DM. So I've never played before and I'm jumping right to DM. I have a question:

  • How do the books work? If my players want to create characters with races that are not included in the free basic rules, do we need to have the associate book? Or can we just find the stats of the race on the web?

  • Same with monsters. Can I only use monsters from the free basic rules?

echo kelp
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So to use races/classes that are not part of the free basic rules, someone in the group needs to have the book with those player options.

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Same for monsters that are not in the free basic rules.

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That said I'd suggest playing with just the content in the free basic rules and if you all have fun with it, decide how you all want to invest in buying additional material

eternal pelican
restive hearth
restive hearth
echo kelp
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Something to consider is whether the group prefers physical books to digital access to materials as you can't get physical with access to digital unless you buy one of the bundles from the Wizards of the Coast's online D&D store.

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Otherwise it's physical or digital, not both.

fallen surge
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The rules of D&D are a book. A rule book. Much like any novel, if you want to read that book, youā€™ll need to access it legally somehow. You might have a friend lend it to you, or you could borrow it from the library, or you could buy it for yourself. The act of purchasing it isnā€™t like a license that you need to use that content. You just need to be able to read the book to be able to use it, and you shouldnā€™t pirate it, if you want to read it.

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond does have a way for everyone to share thir books with eachother but it does require someone in the group to have a Master Tier subscription to enable content sharing on the DnDBeyond campaign.

kindred fulcrum
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Hey! I finally got the courage to join my first campaign, I love the role play aspect but donā€™t fully understand combat a whole bunch. Would anyone have any tips for better grasping the combat aspects ?? :]

eternal pelican
fallen surge
kindred fulcrum
fallen surge
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Well, the point of this channel is to help you learn, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask dndLove

verbal solstice
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So I know the basics of rules and how to play but I'm very unsure about character creation. Is there a website that allows for filling out sheets and stuff aside from dnd beyond?

fleet field
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Aside from just a pdf, not really

ornate kiln
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I know there are couple of apps for mobile devices, but those dont come with any official stuff outside of the basic rules I think

fallen surge
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I think roll20 has officially licensed content as well, if I remember correctly. There character sheets are not automated though. You'll need to manually fill in and program any class features or other abilities you might have

ornate kiln
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roll20 has a "charactermancer" which automates most basic stuff

fallen surge
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You know, this is probably a better question to ask in #third-party now that I think about it. The people in that channel will likely know more about what tools are out there

verbal solstice
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Ooh, thank yall

verbal solstice
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I didn't with the rpg bot site with all the handbooks and it's where I learned most mechanics in the game for different classes

fleet field
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Rpgbot isnā€™t the best source btw

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They often suggest pretty unhelpful things

verbal solstice
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Oh yea I've not cared about the suggestions just their breakdowns on subclasses, classes, and feats

fleet field
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Yeah good idea

verbal solstice
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The website itself just seems like ats all powergaming suggestions

fleet field
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Itā€™s bad optimisation suggestions

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Btw, ā€œpowergamingā€ as you put it isnā€™t an inherently bad thing

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Itā€™s just a different way of playing the game

verbal solstice
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Ah ok

lyric fjord
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I've never played dnd, before can someone help me?

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slow hawk
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Materials to check out

lyric fjord
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What does that mean

cobalt frigate
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Check out the links.

slow hawk
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It means you should read/watch the stuff in that post to learn about dnd?

lyric fjord
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So just read through the rules for a bit?

fleet field
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Yep

lyric fjord
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Any chapters in particular or should I read the whole thing?

slow hawk
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First four of the basic rules minimum but all is better

glacial hare
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Hi guys, new here. Do I need to make a character for a campaign or is that somethin the DM does?

fleet field
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You need to make your own character

lyric fjord
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How does DC and AC work?

fleet field
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AC is what you need to meet or beat for an attack roll

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DC is the same, but for an ability check or saving throw

lyric fjord
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How do ability checks/ saving throws work?

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Sorry if im a bit obnoxious I just don't find the rule book specific enough for me

slow hawk
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I recommend re-reading that section

But those rolls are made when the DM tells you

cobalt frigate
# lyric fjord Sorry if im a bit obnoxious I just don't find the rule book specific enough for ...

Ability checks
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#AbilityChecks

For every ability check, the DM decides which of the six abilities is relevant to the task at hand and the difficulty of the task, represented by a Difficulty Class. The more difficult a task, the higher its DC. The Typical Difficulty Classes table shows the most common DCs.

Saving throws
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#SavingThrows

To make a saving throw, roll a d20 and add the appropriate ability modifier. For example, you use your Dexterity modifier for a Dexterity saving throw.

A saving throw can be modified by a situational bonus or penalty and can be affected by advantage and disadvantage, as determined by the DM.

Each class gives proficiency in at least two saving throws. The wizard, for example, is proficient in Intelligence saves. As with skill proficiencies, proficiency in a saving throw lets a character add his or her proficiency bonus to saving throws made using a particular ability score. Some monsters have saving throw proficiencies as well.

The Difficulty Class for a saving throw is determined by the effect that causes it. For example, the DC for a saving throw allowed by a spell is determined by the casterā€™s spellcasting ability and proficiency bonus.

The result of a successful or failed saving throw is also detailed in the effect that allows the save. Usually, a successful save means that a creature suffers no harm, or reduced harm, from an effect.

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Both rolls the DM calls for them and which ability check to use.

lyric fjord
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When would you typically need to make a saving throw?

fleet field
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Generally when youā€™re targeted by some spells, targeted by an aoe like a dragonā€™s breath, or you trigger a trap

cobalt frigate
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When the DM says, usually with a spell or an effect.

fleet field
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Thereā€™s plenty of other things tho

lyric fjord
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Thanks for the help

cobalt frigate
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I would recommend watching Critical Roll's "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos on Youtube (linked in the pinned message above).

lyric fjord
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How do I find a game

cobalt frigate
karmic heart
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when people say "homebrew content" what do they typically mean?

blazing crane
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stuff that's made by fans of the game, it's all unofficial

cobalt frigate
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Using stuff not officially published by WotC.

untold hollow
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Hi I am a noob

echo kelp
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Welcome! If you havenā€™t yet, check the pinned messages here in the channel.

green escarp
topaz garnet
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And for Arek and Jack....

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green escarp
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I got the starter set of Dragons of Stormwreck Isle and im just figuring it out how to play by watching guides and all

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there's A LOT of skills to remember wow that matches with an ability

topaz garnet
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You'll have a character sheet to remember for you

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All you'll need to do as a player is reference your sheet for the things you can do

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And as a DM, I don't remember everything off the top of my head, it's more like a web of connections. So I remember X ability, so I remember Y skills associated with it, rather than remembering them all individually and associating it backwards.

green escarp
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Yup! But I'm trying to figure out like, what some of these things means. Like one the character sheets, there's a dark circle for perception with a +3, and then there's a profesicency bonus of a +2 and Widsom of +1

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I'm like just trying to figure all of that out by going through the booklet

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that's a lot of + haha

topaz garnet
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So, your Wisdom (Perception) check
is made up of your Wisdom modifier (the +1)
Since you're proficient in the Prception skill, you get to add your proficiency bonus (the +2) to those Wisdom (Perception) checks.
So you have a total of +3 for those checks

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An Ability Check is basically just roll a d20 and add the modifier of the ability. So a Wisdom check is roll a d20 and add your Wisdom modifier.

When it has the name of a skill in brackets, it means that if you are proficient in that skill, you get to add your proficiency bonus to the check.
So if you aren't proficient, it's +1 for wisdom modifier, and nothing else.
If you are proficient like you detailed, it's +1 for wisdom modifier, +2 for proficiency as you say, and thus a total of +3.

green escarp
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so for perception for that character, its a +3

topaz garnet
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Correct

green escarp
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got it! Yeah that makes it simplier cause I thought it was something seperate

topaz garnet
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Yeah, it's just an addon. If someone has 20 wisdom score for a +5 wisdom modifier, they're going to be pretty good at perception. But if they're proficient they'll be even better at it.

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But sometimes, a DM might call for a Wisdom check with no skill associated with it. Or, they might call for a Wisdom (Insight) check, or a Wisdom (Medicine) check. And now looking at the array of skills, there's some things you're trained in, and some things you're not

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So, for example, Intelligence is good for recalling lore on things. But skill proficiencies reflect specific avenues - Arcane knowledge such as magic items spells and the planes of existence, or Religion for deities, celestials and fiends, or History for the general history of the world from events to ancient civilizations and old wars, or Investigation when you're trying to deduct information from clues.

green escarp
topaz garnet
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The dark circle is there saying "I am proficient"

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A Wisdom check would just be clicking the modifier button on your Wisdom score, whereas specific skills are along the big list that goes down.

green escarp
neat scarab
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could someone do a DM for me and my two other friends? we want to start but we dont know anything or how to run a dnd

green escarp
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thinking and just trying to match everything so I can make sense out of it

cedar wedge
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Anyone know what the app or website is called that lets you create a character?

jovial yoke
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There are many options. D&D Beyond is popular and simple, but is often considered a hindrance to people learning the game. It's also quite buggy.

Dicecloud is very powerful, though a little more work. It automates everything for you.

The best option in my opinion is neither an app nor a website, but a paper sheet. As a new player, a paper sheet means that nothing's being hidden from you, and you will understand the rules better as a result of it.

green escarp
topaz garnet
jovial yoke
cedar wedge
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Been trying to get into DND for a while now but I never really understood how everything works

jovial yoke
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?tag new

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topaz garnet
green escarp
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And so, IF I have a dark circle next to a skill, I can add the proficiency bonus to it?

topaz garnet
neat scarab
topaz garnet
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On a paper sheet, you'd similarly fill them out - your Intelligence (Investigation) bonus is derived from your Intelligence modifier, and then if you're proficient (via your class or background for example) you mark that skill as proficient and add your proficiency bonus to the total modifier

cedar wedge
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I will be free during the weekend, is there any chance I'd be able to join a game or something?

topaz garnet
green escarp
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I know there are DnD video games, are those also maybe a good start to getting into DnD?

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I know there's BG 3

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or are the tabletop games a completely different things

topaz garnet
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Many are based on older editions of DND

cedar wedge
jovial yoke
topaz garnet
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BG3 is based on 5e, but it takes many creative liberties to adapt it to a videogame, so... many many rules are altered.

topaz garnet
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cedar wedge
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Ohhh didn't see that thank you

green escarp
edgy raptor
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ayo whats the official term for rolled character creation?

maiden iron
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anyone down for a game

topaz garnet
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If you're talking about ability score generation, it's just Rolled

topaz garnet
maiden iron
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oop sorry

small sequoia
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Hello, I'm new here

fleet field
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hi

wanton tulip
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Hey all

jovial yoke
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šŸ‘‹

abstract gate
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howdy

tardy ocean
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Hi everyone : )

radiant anchor
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Hello

native flare
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Hello

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Newbie here

jade nova
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hello! glad you could join us

red crypt
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Hey, complĆØte greenie here šŸ‘‹šŸ¾

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
twin plover
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For rolling attributes, do I roll 6 sets and apply those rolls to the attribute I want or is the correct way to do them sequentially starting from strength

topaz garnet
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you get a total of 6 scores
Assign each score to an ability of your choice

twin plover
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Oh perfect thank you

topaz garnet
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It's not in-order, but it's also not 6-tries-per-ability

twin plover
copper shadow
twin plover
copper shadow
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Thats very strange

twin plover
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It was for complete beginners and a lot more people showed then expected he did mention it was not going to be as strict to keep things moving and not get bogged down by all the specific details

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It was fast moving and enjoyable, but now that I've got some time to actually build a character i'd like to do it correctly šŸ˜…

copper shadow
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Ahh I see

copper shadow
twin plover
# copper shadow If you want to go step by step and have someone build with you let me know

That's very kind, but I think I've finished creating my sorcerer now, one question out of curiosity, I'm using DnD beyond, I initially opted for Human Variant understanding the option of choosing a feat, but it seems I was randomly assigned a type? As such there wasn't a full list to actually choose from?

Nonetheless I've gone for standard humans for now, but was a bit perplexed

copper shadow
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Or do you not own the dnd books to choose the feats from on beyond?

twin plover
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Ah I'm unable to share a screenshot, but the only feat available is grappler on initial creation when selecting Human Variant as the race

copper shadow
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Ahh

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Yes, its because it locks the others off if you dont have the books owned on dndbeyond

twin plover
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Ohh I see, thanks

copper shadow
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You can edit it manually on dndbeyond right?

fleet field
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Edit what manually?

copper shadow
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The text box of a feature

twin plover
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It was a drop down, so looks like the other options aren't available

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It's ok for now, I'll stick with Standard Human for the +1 all abilities

jovial yoke
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maybe don't stick with standard human - it is by a considerable margin the weakest race in the game... and isn't really that fun to play doesn't add fun in ways that other races don't, it's just a blank slate

copper shadow
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Do you also use dndbeyond to play? if so when you get into a game it'll give you access to the books of the DM, and you can just add it then

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Or if you dont use it to play we can just export it as a pdf and add it

fleet field
twin plover
fleet field
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I do agree that itā€™s hard for a newcomer to make an engaging story for a human bc thereā€™s not much structure to go off of

jovial yoke
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I've edited it to be a bit more representative, what do you think of that?

copper shadow
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Yea, you have to make a human interesting, lucky for you, you can do that.

twin plover
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Thanks for the guidance, Human for me at this time is a tad easier to come up with a character backstory and well... with my limited knowledge of lore knowledge, hopefully means its somewhat more believable

fleet field
copper shadow
lyric fjord
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Hey all. Iā€™m new to dnd but Iā€™ve always wanted to try it. Can anyone help me?

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Iā€™m a complete beginner but i really want to learn

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autumn mica
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Where's the template post for finding a DM or group to join?

#

DM

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copper shadow
lyric fjord
# copper shadow What did you want to start with?

Hey I just played through the dnd beyond intro. I have seen a lot of dnd and it seems awesome and I just want to get into it. I donā€™t know where to start Iā€™ve read a little of the rules

rotund glen
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so uhhh, how do i create my character

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hmmm

fresh fable
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Have you looked at the basic rules?

rotund glen
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well a few? but not all of em yet

fresh fable
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The first few chapters are character creation, if you use dndbeyond there is a beginner help txt box you can tick on character creation

lyric fjord
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man timezones screwing over hard at any attempts

ornate kiln
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yeah its difficult to find an online game if you dont live in the americas. my advice is to look for games on weekends, so you are more flexible with your time

warped sonnet
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I am struggling when making a wizard. How many spells can I get from the start? On dndbeyond it allows me to add as many as I want but I doubt this is how it is supposed to work

harsh fjord
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Cantrips
At 1st level, you know three cantrips of your choice from the wizard spell list. You learn additional wizard cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Wizard table.

Spellbook
At 1st level, you have a spellbook containing six 1st-level wizard spells of your choice. Your spellbook is the repository of the wizard spells you know, except your cantrips, which are fixed in your mind.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/wizard#ClassFeatures

fresh fable
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6 in your spell book and you can only prepare a certain amount a day

ornate kiln
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On DnD Beyond, Wizard allows you to add as many spells to your book as you want because you could be finding spell scroll or spell books during a game, so every wizard will have different amounts of spells in their book.

lyric fjord
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most end up being around midnight to morning šŸ˜­

lyric fjord
ornate kiln
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yes but thats in game, your sheet doesnt know how much time you have or how much gold etc.

topaz garnet
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It indicates to read #find-a-game for the rules and method to do so

deft compass
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Can you have feats at 1st level?

topaz garnet
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By being a Variant Human
or by being in a campaign that provides a feat at 1st level, such as Dragonlance or Planescape (or a DM just saying their campaign also does provide it)

shell gorge
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my friends from school introduced me to dnd, but now that we've graduated and are all busy, im not sure how to find people to play with anymore, especially since im still relatively new and dont know what im doing most of the time

fresh fable
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IRL or online

shell gorge
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either

fresh fable
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Look for local games stores, libararies, comic book shops. Ask around youā€™ll find some dnd nerds hiding somewhere

shell gorge
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thanks!

warped sonnet
harsh fjord
wet stratus
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Hi uhh let's just say I have no idea how to play but I wanna learn how to play DND šŸ˜­

smoky adder
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Wizards are unique in their ability to ritual cast a spell without having it prepared, but only if that spell has been added to their spellbook through the usual means.

smoky adder
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
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But if you have any questions, ask away!

wet stratus
limber hazel
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If you buy stuff on DnDBeyond, do you get it digitally AND physically or how does it work? Can it be used on Roll20?

simple goblet
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D&D Beyond only provides digital copies of the material. If you want physical and digital copies you need to purchase one of the bundles from Wizards' online store. Purchasing on D&D Beyond doesn't give you access to material on Roll20 as they are completely separate websites

cobalt frigate
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Roll20 has its own Marketplace store that sells digital books that works for its website only.

oak steeple
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What is the best subclass for low iq rogues šŸ‘

alpine owl
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I have a question. So I've played DnD one time and fallen in love with it... but I was told that DMs often have different rules/ways they play. Does that include different ways that the character sheets are filled out as well?

oak steeple
drifting phoenix
chrome zenith
alpine owl
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Does getting your stats work the same way with everyone? I was told to roll a D20 3 times, take out the smallest number and add the two other ones together.

fresh fable
chrome zenith
alpine owl
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Okay, thank you so much ā¤ļø

oak steeple
red crypt
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Can you play as a werewolf character

inner thistle
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Full on Werwolf only with DM approval but if you just want yo say you play a Werwolf, the Shifter Race you can find in Mordekainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse are people with ties yo lycanthropy and playing one as a Werwolf is rather common

eternal pelican
twin pecan
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Should I put sidekick stats on character sheets?

balmy silo
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Sidekicks have their own character sheet.

twin pecan
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Where. I mean I can print their stat blocks but I haven't seen a sheet to fill out

balmy silo
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I just fill it out and give it to the associated PC

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I knowDMs Guild has one available. Not sure if Wizards has one for download or not.

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond has sidekicks/beasts/familiars in the Extras tab on the front end of the sheet.

crisp sonnet
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Hi, im new to dnd, and i wanted to ask, is it bad if, when i create my characters i use the same name but with different story, backstory, classes, personality and such?

smoky adder
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Thatā€™s probably something to ask your group.

unborn torrent
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Would this be a good channel to ask for help with making my character?

vital sail
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Certainly

unborn torrent
vital sail
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Google is being wierd and wont let me see the doc, so I can't help with that, but I can answer any specific questions of yours

unborn torrent
sinful stone
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do som body have a canpinen

echo kelp
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Trying to find games outside of the LFG channels is considered off-topic and will be moderated.

vital sail
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Well he seems more of an independent recluse than a team-player, with a personal motivation rather than a universal.
A good Adventurer should be able to work with anybody, and unless you can work with the DM, you story won't corrolate with the campaign

unborn torrent
granite bramble
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how do I post in the looking for DM chat?

echo kelp
granite bramble
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thank you

echo kelp
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And don't share your exact age - we have to delete those posts because that's against server rules.

twilit mountain
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hi i'm completely new to dnd how do i start idk how it works

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how do i play a game

smoky adder
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Welcome! Thereā€™s some helpful links here to get you started:

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
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But if you have any specific questions, ask away!

lone stirrup
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brand new to all this wanting to learn how to play

severe jasper
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how can i fined a campaign that just started

fleet field
fleet field
alpine owl
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Okay I have a question. So when people group up on here to play DnD, is it just voice chat? I ask because I have only done it in person before and we had a whole table and map and figurines.

merry sequoia
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how long do dnd games last

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cause i don't wanna play for like 10 hours straight or something

topaz garnet
merry sequoia
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okay

topaz garnet
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There's no set time, it's just for as long as people can actually... play

merry sequoia
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can you find dnd campaigns based on time

alpine owl
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I would play from 5pm-1am once a week

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When I was playing in person

topaz garnet
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So if you were able to super easily access food and water all the time, and had a free week, you could technically not need to take a break - but the DM also needs to prepare material so they might run out and have to end it, to prepare for next session

topaz gazelle
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Hello I'm completing new to DnD but it's my dream to play. Can somebody help?

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  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
topaz garnet
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@lone stirrup and @topaz gazelle , check the resources just here

topaz gazelle
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Thank you

topaz garnet
fleet field
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fleet field
eager ice
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K

golden trout
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Evening all!! I am thinking about getting back into the game. Last time I played was 3.5e; the little bit I have read reminds me 5e is similar to 1e. Is that a fair statement?

echo kelp
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There is some familiar concepts in 5e yes. But it is distinct enough to be it's own game system.

golden trout
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I see that characters go to level 20. Is there anything after that??

echo kelp
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Nope - D&D 5e is only designed to go to level 20. And even then ganerally most games tend to peter out around level 15 or so.

golden trout
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The one thing I really liked about 3.5e was the prestige classes

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that's unfortunate

eager ice
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Well some groups run with after you get past level 20 you can get more hp but no ability but that is just home brew

golden trout
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thank you all!

eager ice
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No prob

eternal pelican
topaz garnet
golden trout
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again, thanks. So it looks like things have sort of gone back to the original way!! šŸ™‚

unborn torrent
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Does anyone have tips for making a good character?

flint iron
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it might not be what you want but what i like to do is pick a race as your template, search up the race on google and look at the images

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and mainly don't try to make you're character super optimised - instead try to envision what class your character might be based on it's backstory

unborn torrent
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Im mainly having trouble on making a character with depth, I'm not the best at writing that kinda stuff

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Also I don't care about it being optimized as long as it isn't absolute garbage and is also fun

neat scarab
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Hey guysā€¦ I have put up a post for dungeon master so I can play with my friends but we still havenā€™t got oneā€¦ and today likeā€¦ in around 6 hours is the only time most of us can playā€¦ would there be anyone willing?

unborn torrent
flint iron
neat scarab
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And you can only post once a week?

unborn torrent
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Maybe try some forums

neat scarab
unborn torrent
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It's not on discord, just any forums, DNDbeyond, reddit, etc

neat scarab
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Ohhhh right thanks

flint iron
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ive sent u a msg btw

unborn torrent
dark junco
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We need dm can anybody help

flint iron
iron vine
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hi guys

unborn torrent
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Thanks

fleet field
flint iron
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yeah if that's what you're into, just my opinion

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i think it depends on how combat-y the campaign is gonna be

unborn torrent
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Anyone have tips, templates, questionnaires, etc that could help me make a basic backstory?

echo kelp
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Bullet point list of why your character is adventuring instead of working somewhere safe and fit it to the game/setting your character is playing in.

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Ideally work with your DM and group

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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Xanatharā€™s Guide to Everything has a whole section for that.

harsh fjord
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A common trap for new players is to give too much information, especially for a level 1 character (meaning you generally haven't done much as an aspiring adventurer). Respect your DM's time by trying to keep it relatively brief, and don't nail down every little detail. The more open-ended your backstory is, the more you and the DM can collaborate.

Where you're from, why you're adventuring (the catalyst), and what you want to accomplish by adventuring are good prompts to answer.

unborn torrent
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That's the kind of stuff I'm trying to make, a general easy to modify backstory just to give some explanation as to why my character is how they are

solid needle
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Question. My wife and I just bought the starter set and noticed the pre-made character sheets inside. Our group already has self-made characters so do we need to use the pre-made ones?

harsh fjord
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Nope!

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Some folks are intimidated by the character-creation process (and it can be tricky for a new player), so the pre-gens are there just as an option.

solid needle
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Ok thanks! That's what i figured. I was just curious cuz i know that the rest of our group would be bummed out if they couldn't use the characters that they spent so much time on lol

wicked frost
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How do I play?

echo kelp
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Well like most games, it helps to become familiar with the rules (check pinned messages here in this channel).

Then maybe watch some folks play the game (YouTube and Twitch D&D streams - but remember these are entertainment first and less about "how to play D&D")

Then maybe try your hand at creating a character sheet or two (again refer to the free basic rules linked to in the pinned messages).

Then find a group and start playing!

wicked frost
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Ok thank you so much

unborn torrent
#

Opinions on my basic character backstory?

Min Escul, a young Kobold Battle-smith, was born and raised in his underground nest, surrounded by the tight-knit community of his tribe. However, one day, his nest was raided by a group of brutal bandits who kidnapped and forced him and his kin to do their bidding.

(A): After managing to escape, Min is determined to seek justice and/or vengeance for his people by joining a band of adventurers.

(B) Min was saved by a group of adventures, and to show his gratitude he joins the band of adventures.

fleet field
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A sounds more believable

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Overall itā€™s simple but I like it

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You could try and put more emphasis on why heā€™s a battlesmith tho

unborn torrent
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It has two options to be more flexible

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And the battle-smith thing I plan to go into more detail at a later point

fleet field
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K

cunning notch
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I've a question, is there a fixed list of deities a paladin can follow? Or can I make one up?

fleet field
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Paladins donā€™t have to follow a deity at all

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Their power comes from an oath, a list of tenets they follow

cunning notch
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Oh, I thought the oath came from a religious order, which meant a deity

fleet field
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As for generally deities to follow, thereā€™s a list of official deities in the forgotten realms (the default dnd setting), but it depends on the world the dm uses

fleet field
cunning notch
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Oh, okok

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And could this oath be something more morally neutral?

fleet field
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Yeah, oath of the ancients is a great example of that

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Same with crown

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Even glory, you could achieve glory through twisted means

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Really oathbreaker and oath of devotion are the only ones that are kinda morally locked

cunning notch
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I see, I ask because I wanna play a Dwarven blacksmith and I want them to really care about making the best and rarest creations.
They could be an artificier but I thought a paladin could work too and that sounds more fun to me

fleet field
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Yeah. Thereā€™s also forge cleric as another option

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And also think abt the fact that anyone can be a blacksmith, regardless of class

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So donā€™t let that limit your class choice

cunning notch
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I see, thank you!

slow hawk
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Mechanically challenging for a new player tho

young fossil
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@steep flame about your question in #dnd-rules , one of my ways to introduce newcomers to spell slot is this:
Think of it as of a backpack that holds your memories of attack, you put in it the attacks you want for the rest of the day until you get back home to your liking.

steep flame
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ah i see and depending on the spell a higher slot would needed in the "backpack" thank you

proper cave
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What is the best module to run for new players?

fleet field
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Dragons of icespire peaks or lost mines of phandelver

velvet river
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hola

fleet field
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Hi

slender forge
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Anyone play on d&d beyond?

cobalt frigate
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D&D Beyond is a website/app for digital character sheets and digtal books.

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You don't play on it. You can play with it though.

slender forge
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Oh gotcha thought it was a way to play online with people

fleet field
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Itā€™s a way to help with playing online with people

cobalt frigate
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D&D Beyond is just a tool you can use in person or online play.

unborn torrent
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How much tinkering freedom do artificers have?

cobalt frigate
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As much as their class rules on infusions say they can.

lyric fjord
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Hello

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And as much as the dm gives them for

obvious

Reasons

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ahem nukes ahem

runic anchor
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Hello all, I am a new dm and I've got some questions that I haven't been able to answer in the phb

fleet field
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what are the questions?

runic anchor
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My players have befriended a flying snake which they have lovingly dubbed "sneaky pete" Im trying to stay impartial but I dont want anything to happen to this snake haha, I've been trying to see if there is any armor that could be specially made since this snake almost nothing for hit points, or could I "level up" a flying snake? The phb does say small beasts can wear armor...

topaz garnet
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Sidekick rules! Found in TCoE, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

runic anchor
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Thanks! I'll check it out

pastel badger
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hey everyone ! is there a way to be able to make interactive (like on dndbeyond) character sheets but that would include Tasha and Xanathar?

fleet field
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buy tashas and xanathars on ddb

pastel badger
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yes but I'm looking for alternative website or apps

drifting robin
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I have a question about the alignments

pastel badger
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like how do you redeem physical copies

slow hawk
#

The legal alternatives that do not require buying them are:
Borrowing from a friend
Library

fleet field
fleet field
cobalt frigate
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[Prepares to scratch alignment on the D&D Bingo card]

fleet field
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lol

drifting robin
# fleet field yeah?

If i were to be neutral, and rp my character that they have never killed anyone, can I rp that I gwt my first kill in the story?

fleet field
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yeah sure? that doesnt really have much to do with alignment

cobalt frigate
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You can RP however you want.
Remember that alignment doesn't define your character but the other way around.

drifting robin
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I was just watching a video and the dm said "Your a lawful good, you wouldn't kill a team member"

slow hawk
winter fern
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hi

cobalt frigate
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Well, that's because a LG character wouldn't kill a teammate. If they did then they're no longer LG...

slow hawk
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Alignment has zero mechanical effect on your character

Use it a a loose guideline or not at all

fleet field
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infact generally killing a teammate is frowned upon, no matter alignment

cobalt frigate
#

Use Personality, Bonds, Flaws, and Ideals to shape and define your character.

drifting robin
slow hawk
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again that is a table interaction that goes beyond alignment

drifting robin
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Also one more question, how do the levels work

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Cant find a single video that doesn't confuse me

slow hawk
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What specifically about leveling do you have a question about

cobalt frigate
fleet field
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and increases your hp

drifting robin
fleet field
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"It's linked in the pinned message at the top of this channel."

slow hawk
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It is recommended new players check out all of the materials here:

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

how do i play with people

cobalt frigate
#

First 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.

hushed robin
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ima just watch a how to play d&d video

cobalt frigate
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That's a start but you should read the rules eventually. D&D is a game of rules.

hushed robin
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can we call?

cobalt frigate
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Call?

hushed robin
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i made my first character his name is Arkrus. He is a Tiefling that is a wizard, he is a previous soldier that is chaotic evil

static knot
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^^ sounds interesting
just expect that you will not be able to play this character in every group

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the most D&D games are around heros and a mixture of good and evil aligned characters more often will lead to terrible dispute between the players and not only their characters

hushed robin
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he was just a test but i based his personality traits off Tom Ellis from lucifer

static knot
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the lucifer in this series wouldn't be lawful evil as per DnD terms šŸ™‚

hushed robin
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oh

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do you want to do a campaign together

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i made a new character

static knot
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sorry but I already have some groups and I wouldn't be to shy to play in english language šŸ™ˆ I'm happy enough that others might understand what I'm writing

lyric fjord
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itā€™s my first time playing dnd with some friends who have also never played, im the dm, any tips for the story?

hushed robin
lyric fjord
echo kelp
# hushed robin can i play with you

Please use the correct channels to solicit/post games (read #find-a-game). Posting your games or trying to find a group/game to join outside of the LFG channels is off-topic and will be moderated if you continue.

#

And when I state "read #find-a-game" I do mean read it carefully. It has useful info and instructions on how to use the bot to post in the appropriate channel.

oak steeple
#

So how would I play in combat a light foot halfling rogue swashbuckler

echo kelp
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Think about your character's strengths and class features and work with your group to utilize those features for best impact in combat. So typically try and find flanking options, ways to give yourself and your allies advantage for increased likelihood of hitting, making sure you can get sneak attack damage as much as you can, things like that.

hushed robin
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do i need the stuff irl to play dnd online

static knot
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depends on your group if you are allowed to play with online tools in session like dndbeyond

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if not: pen, paper, character sheet and a set of dice for dnd dice_d4 dice_d6 dice_d8 dice_d10 dice_d12 dice_d20 dice_d100

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^^ but if your dm or some other player might be a dice goblin they could even lend them the dice

oak steeple
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Nvm

hushed robin
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i didnt know that

echo kelp
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The game designers have stated that they are intending the new rules updates to be compatible with the current D&D 5th edition rules. For more discussion on these updates, we have #1026901431132885064 where folks discuss the current playtests.

crystal rivet
eternal pelican
unkempt dawn
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Hey, I'm new to DnD, and my personal conundrum was that I want to find a game to play that doesn't require a high amount of commitment (to get used to DnD and how it can fit into my schedule); is there any way to find such a game, or any type of game I should look for?

ebon lagoon
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there's oneshots, which are shorter adventures that last 1 to 2 sessions, depending on the DM and the type of oneshot

solemn light
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Westmarches and Adventure League can also fit that bill

dire fossil
solemn light
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Westmarches are larger groups with multiple DMs and players, where DMs will run episodic adventures set around the same location, and any player available at the time the DM can run can try and join. Tend to be a little more haphazard, but can work with a uncertain schedule and more casual engagement.

Adventure League is official organised play. You make a character according to AL rules, and theoretically you can join any AL table that is running a game appropriate for your PC level and has space. Meaning folk can jump in and out of games fairly easily.

limber hazel
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Hi, so, if i want to buy the physical AND the digital bundles..... from the main WOC website....can they be used on DnDBeyond?

smoky adder
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If you buy it from here, yes, the digital version you receive is on D&D Beyond.

limber hazel
limber hazel
smoky adder
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But the PHB expands on that with a lot more character options.

merry sequoia
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How balanced is the sub class artificer? I want to play the alchemist but im too scared its worst then the other sub classes

smoky adder
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Alchemist is probably the weakest of the four, but that doesnā€™t mean you canā€™t have fun with it.

icy wyvern
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i wanna learn dnd and start playing

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
high lotus
icy wyvern
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i created a character in dnd beyond

solemn light
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Those guides and links can help a lot, and when ever you have a question you can ask away here.

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Making a character def helps pick up some of the rules, so now you just need to find a game. You might need to remake the character or make a new one, as houserules can differ between tables.

icy wyvern
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so where do i find a game that opens to a new player is there a channel for that

solemn light
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#find-a-game can help. Other advice is looking for in person games at local game stores, libraries, facebook or meetup.com, and for online games it's to be patient and perservere. It can be a bit like online dating- you'll need to put yourself out there, apply to a few games, see if you get along with folk, and eventually build up a group.

Oneshots, Adventure League and Westmarches can all be good low commitment games to see if you get along with people.

eternal pelican
solemn light
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It can take a while to find a game and even longer to find your 'forever table'.

icy wyvern
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to be honest in my country like no one knows it or to be precise in the city i live no one knows

eternal pelican
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Yea it varies sometimes a week sometimes a month or longer

limber hazel
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I want to make a divination wizard perhaps and im not sure what cantrips to take and some seem pretty good, but are only from those books..

solemn light
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Those are also great expansion books to get if you have the money

limber hazel
eternal pelican
limber hazel
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But only if he's subbed, right?

eternal pelican
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Yes master tier

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i do use it to save my buds the money

limber hazel
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yeah..

eternal pelican
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and cuz im buying all books anyway

limber hazel
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I'll probably get the PHB and see if i can find a DM who has that.. but i assume most don't, right?

icy wyvern
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do anyone know of any communities that i can join and learn from there a good one

eternal pelican
icy wyvern
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i was asking if you know a good one but yeah i could search for more

eternal pelican
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i was mainly dm my whole life

merry sequoia
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For the armorer sub type artificer do you need high strength stat or no

smoky adder
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Not necessarily.

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Youā€™d be able to use INT for the armorā€™s built-in weapons, and ignore any STR requirements for the armor itself.

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(But Iā€™d still put STR or DEX in the top three.)

violet dragon
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the urge to play dnd but all friends campaigns barely ever happen and all the server campaigns being full šŸ˜­

eternal pelican
violet dragon
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suffering

eternal pelican
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Thats step 1 to become dm wheeze

limber hazel
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It's already happening..

eternal pelican
limber hazel
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I haven't played DnD yet.. šŸ˜…

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So no idea what a vorpal sword is

cinder mantle
eternal pelican
eternal pelican
wild onyx
limber hazel
limber hazel
eternal pelican
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Yes

merry sequoia
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Is 14 too young to play d&d

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I really want to play dungeons and dragons but all the campaigns I find interesting seem to be 18+ only

wild onyx
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Nope. But be aware many online tables may have age restrictions.

subtle stone
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Not to young @merry sequoia I started playing a 6

merry sequoia
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Is there anyway to sort age restrictions?

wild onyx
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Depends on where you're looking. Try checking for games that say "New players welcome" or words to that effect, and contacting the DM directly.

merry sequoia
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is there an easier way to find parties besides just looking for players

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i keep searching

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and there always seem to be a reason i cant join or i would literally have to play at 4 in the morning

wild onyx
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Other services for meeting players exist, such as Roll20.

merry sequoia
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i only have the starter set does that mean i cant play dnd

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do i need the handbook as well

harsh fjord
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The Basic Rules are all you need to play D&D, which are available for free and are included with the starter set.

merry sequoia
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i want to play the artificer but dnd beyond doesn't seem to have it as a class

harsh fjord
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Artificer isnā€™t part of the Basic Rules. You would need to purchase the class, the book(s) itā€™s in, or have someone with that content share access with you.

merry sequoia
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so i cant play artificer

harsh fjord
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Not unless you have access to it through official means.

wild onyx
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Start with what you've got. Best of luck!

merry sequoia
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so how could i buy the set that has the artificer

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or is there a class that is also high intelligence

karmic yarrow
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wizard

harsh fjord
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All wizards, arcane trickster rogues, and eldritch knight fighters all need INT.

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To get artificer, you need to buy any artificer subclass from Eberron: Rising from the Last War or Tashaā€™s Cauldron of Everything. Or buy either book in full.

merry sequoia
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basically, I wanted to play a mute noble, and the whole reason he became I want my character adventurer was to find his fiance who is an elven princess or something like that who went back into the fae wilds for like days but for him, it's been like three or more years and he finally got the courage to get out of his castle to find her

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so what would be the best class for the character im describing

harsh fjord
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Thereā€™s nothing in there that ties you to a specific class, honestly. You could be anything with that.

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Also, mute characters are often an impediment to the game. Communication is central to a lot of how play proceeds.

merry sequoia
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i wanted to play a character who has high intelligence and low charisma and strength

wild onyx
merry sequoia
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I thought you were meant to make the character first

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then find the party

harsh fjord
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Making a character acquaints you with the rules. Ideally, you make a character with the expectation itā€™ll be tweaked to fit the game.

merry sequoia
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okay

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sorry for asking

harsh fjord
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No worries. Thatā€™s what the channel is for.

shut portal
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Yoooo

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Its me neutral

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How do you play this game

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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In no special order: learn the rules. Find a group. If youā€™re a player, work with your DM to make a character. If youā€™re the DM, work with players to devise an adventure.

shut portal
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Sweet

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Can i be any character

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Like a guy with swords for hands

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But the swords have cats as fingers

merry sequoia
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ask your dm first

harsh fjord
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The game is fairly open, but not quite as open as ā€œanything goes.ā€ Itā€™s really up to the folks at the table for what is/isnā€™t acceptable.

shut portal
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Alright!!!

abstract zealot
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Heyyyy... Im Completely New With Zero Knowledge Of D & D, Ive Just Heard That It Is A RPG Game Played In Realtime With Real People And Im Interested I Just Want To Know How To Start And Play, Its Nighttime For Me And I Am Kinda Tired So I Want To Know Just The Starting And Basics

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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The links above should help. Maybe watch some gameplay on YouTube/Twitch. Ask any specific questions here!

abstract zealot
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Okay!

shut portal
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Do you guys play dnd in the server

harsh fjord
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No games happen here.

shut portal
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šŸŒ²

eternal pelican
merry sequoia
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how do you find dm interested in players?

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i keep getting ghosted or they say 18+ only

eternal pelican
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Well alot also are very busy

shut portal
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Im intrested and in players

eternal pelican
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and the 18 + thing is simply their table rule

harsh fjord
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Search more broadly? I made this guide with other avenues to search for games/groups: #third-party message

eternal pelican
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which i also use simply since all my players are above 18

ancient tide
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Hi may I ask, for the characterā€™s backstory, is it in direct relation to the campaign or is it something you create beforehand?

eternal pelican