#dnd-newcomers

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eternal pelican
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alot of dms will ask you if you do either a deep backstory or a surface level one

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and accordingly fit that into the world itself

ancient tide
eternal pelican
ancient tide
eternal pelican
harsh fjord
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I think a good backstory is one you and the DM work on together. You have a seed and they help it grow so that you both feel good about its fit into the setting/campaign.

opal mist
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I have literally n3ver playef dnd in my life

ancient tide
# eternal pelican wdym

For example, let’s say you have a surface level backstory in one campaign, and in another you reuse the same backstory but add more details perhaps?

opal mist
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Can a wizard of the dungeons and dragons show me your knowledge

harsh fjord
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Some playere re-use character concepts. So long as the table’s okay with it, you can do so.

ancient tide
eternal pelican
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Take that wisdom

opal mist
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LMFAO

eternal pelican
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jk

opal mist
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No but im serious

merry sequoia
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is there any way to find a table without this discord

eternal pelican
opal mist
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I literally do not a single thing about dnd and it makes me feel stupid

harsh fjord
merry sequoia
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cause i feel like a weirdo asking people

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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?
eternal pelican
opal mist
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Thank you very much d4 man

ancient tide
ancient tide
eternal pelican
merry sequoia
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okay

eternal pelican
merry sequoia
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can i dm you

eternal pelican
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Basic dnd gameplay

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Go for the crap guide for dnd from jocat very well done videos with comedic aspect

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Lore

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You can go to runesmith he explains it well aswell

ancient tide
opal mist
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Wait constituion

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Is just a fancy name for base defense

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Or am i going crazy

harsh fjord
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Con affects your hit points, not defense.

eternal pelican
opal mist
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Ohhhh

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So like if i get shot thats on defense

eternal pelican
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Armor class is your defense

opal mist
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If i havent slept for the 3 days thats constituion

eternal pelican
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You would be now sleeping

opal mist
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I would spontaneously combust

eternal pelican
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Naa thats level 9 spells are for

opal mist
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If i was a DM and you rolled a 1 on like

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Dodging

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You would roll directly into the wnemy's blade and instantly die

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Cope

harsh fjord
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Critical failures are not standard rules.

eternal pelican
opal mist
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Awwwww

ebon lagoon
eternal pelican
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Homebrew

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Which i use alongside critical success

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Since you gotta have both of the world

harsh fjord
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But that’s beyond the scope of this channel.

eternal pelican
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Indeed

opal mist
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rolls 20

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enemy gets hit by meteor

eternal pelican
ebon lagoon
eternal pelican
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but the dmg is high

opal mist
ebon lagoon
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Armor class is dictated by your armor, and your dexterity

ancient tide
merry sequoia
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i already messaged you

eternal pelican
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Anyway for more questions we are available

ebon lagoon
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we don't bite (often)

eternal pelican
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Usually only my fanged friends do that

ancient tide
finite heath
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Helo

mental trout
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I haven't played dnd before and I would like to join a campaign but I don't know how to ask if I can join one

finite heath
mental trout
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I have been seeing ads for dnd beyond and wondering if you have a campaign on there

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

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You can use it as part of your campaign. For mine, my players use DDB for their characters and I share my digital books with them.

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If you use one of the published campaign adventures bought from DDB then yes you can use DDB for your campaign.

mental trout
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I should say that I had the app for about a year but I don't know if it classes me as a newcomer or not

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Does someone have a campaign on dnd beyond I can join

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I'm not sure how to ask

wild onyx
mental trout
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Okay

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I put a message but I don't see it

wild onyx
mental trout
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@finite heath is your campaign on dnd beyond

finite heath
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Um i play irl whit my friends

ancient tide
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Hi @mental trout and @finite heath

finite heath
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Ji

mental trout
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Oh okay

finite heath
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Hi

unborn ibex
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Hi

ancient tide
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@merry sequoia and I were wondering if Ya’ll wanted to make a party. And Mr lizard as dm

finite heath
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On what

mental trout
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I don't leave my house so I was hoping to find one on beyond

ancient tide
finite heath
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Hopefuly ima not need to talk

ancient tide
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Let me go create a group

fresh fable
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If you want to sort a game go to PMs

finite heath
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And for some reasone im better at dming in english them my own language

finite heath
ancient tide
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Accept friend request pls

finite heath
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Ok

violet dragon
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where is the looking for players channel?

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desperate for a silly campaign

cobalt frigate
violet dragon
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TY

summer smelt
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Hi everyone

crude musk
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@finite heath please use our game finding channels to recruit for a game. You can find information on using them in #find-a-game

finite heath
wicked blade
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Hello

eternal pelican
wicked blade
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@eternal pelican could you more help me figure out what to do

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What is D&D?
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Where do I start?
simple goblet
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Check out these links Bandit

eternal pelican
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Indeedy These help

wicked blade
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Ty

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I'm trying to figure it out but it makes no sense to me

eternal pelican
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Like ridin a bycicle stuff comes with time

cobalt frigate
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I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube. It's linked above.

foggy pond
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hello so ive never played but i want to]

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how would i start? i already got a set of dice

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Where do I start?
ripe pumice
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Need help with dndbeyond.com. How do I unfollow posts, I keep getting emails

fierce dragon
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Alright, so I’ve never played dnd before but it peeked my interest, how does it work

vast rampart
fierce dragon
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Well, what are some of the basics of it

vast rampart
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1- Dice basically decide the game and the outcome of a task
2- Each character has a race, class, and allignment (For example Chaotic Evil)

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3- The quality of the game is decided on how you, the other players, and the DM make it

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Also, you need a party, dice, and a character to get started

fierce dragon
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And how do I get all that

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Cause I’m trying to play online

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And idk where to start

smoky girder
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Hey PinkiePeek I have 0 clue how to play but it’s interestingg and I wanna learn

fierce dragon
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Ya same

storm lake
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hi

vast rampart
smoky adder
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?
merry sequoia
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Is it okay to re use dnd characters

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For several dnd campaigns

topaz garnet
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So for the recent influx of newcomers:
The best way I can describe it, is in DND, you're collaboratively telling a story. The DM acts as the world and the people in it, whereas you - and other players - play your respective character within it.
The rules come into play when there's a question of whether somebody succeeds at something when there's a chance of both failure and success.
So, for example, you don't fail in patting a friendly dog, nor do you succeed in shooting an arrow to the moon.
The rules decide who can do what, when they can start doing it, and how much they can do it, as well as governing how tough things are and how damaging your offensive capabilities are.

merry sequoia
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I’m asking this because I feel like the character I’m using is someone i really love and it would feel wasteful if the campaign ends abruptly and his story just ends without any resolution

topaz garnet
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Reusing a concept is fine, for example if a campaign fizzles out or you can't play in it anymore
But reusing the exact same sheet and bringing over all your stuff is generally not a thing you can just do, outside of Westmarches and Adventurer's League

merry sequoia
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Also because the people im playing with are different time zones and we are just going to chat to each other no microphones and im quite scared if it just suddenly gets canceled

merry sequoia
topaz garnet
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yeah the concept

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I've done that a few times with a Half-Drow-Elf called Vigo, sometimes it's neat to explore a character differently

chrome zenith
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funnily enough i dont understand like half of the warlock patrons

bleak patio
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Lol I'm going to be joining my first campaign ever next month

ionic garden
normal moat
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Hi everybody, I was brought in by BG3, just taking a look around and hoping to maybe join a game 🙂

reef crest
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how do warlock spell slots work with spells higher than 6th level

topaz garnet
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topaz garnet
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Yeah mystic arcanum is one cast (each) of a 6th 7th 8th and 9th level spell

reef crest
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danke

echo kelp
ripe pumice
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Ok. Thank you. Be well

fleet field
remote flax
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Hey everyone!

smoky adder
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Welcome!

dusky turret
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Hi

hoary jasper
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Hello everyone

unborn ibex
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Hello!!

dawn zealot
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I have a question about weapons, so how do they work? Like obviously you can only use weapons you already have (can’t pull a gun out of nowhere) but do you need to roll to see if the attack hits or..? Potions confuse me a lot, because would you just need to say something like, ‘I heal my teammate using the potion of healing!’ Or something like that?

devout hill
devout hill
unborn ibex
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Damage die? I thought we had to use strength die

echo kelp
devout hill
dawn zealot
echo kelp
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No - there are two dice rolls - the to hit roll
Then if it hits, roll the camage die

devout hill
devout hill
dawn zealot
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Ohh I get it now, thank you both

echo kelp
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(prof means proficiency)

devout hill
ionic barn
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I'm looking for a group to play with

fleet field
dawn sluice
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Does anyone know any good games I can join

dawn sluice
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I can't find anything on that channel

inner thistle
pine lichen
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I'm trying to submit for looking for a DM, do I message the bot itself or is there a different way of using the command (I think Im misreading something in the directions and dont want to end up sending something to the wrong chat, sorry)

crude musk
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It's all detailed there

high finch
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hi, i want to start playing dnd but i dont know where to start.... im currently watching some tutorials on youtube but i dont know if i need to find a party first or if i need to create a character first

echo kelp
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I'd recommend reading the free basic rules (no need to memorize them but skim over them and get a feel for the language/terminology and where the rules are located for future lookup) - check the messages pinned to this channel.

Then maybe watch some videos of folks playing D&D (sounds like you're doing that - do not that many D&D videos are entertainment first and not so much a primer on how to play D&D).

Then try your hand at making a character sheet or two to learn a bit about the mechanics and rules behind that.

Then go find a group and start playing! (see #find-a-game to learn some helpful info and also instructions on how to use our LFG channels)

high finch
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would you say a players handbook would help a lot in getting started or am i gonna be fine without one

echo kelp
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I'd suggest playing with just the free basic rules and then if you like the game enough, sure, invest in the Players Handbook. It provides additional character options.

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Also before buying books, consider whether you prefer physical or digital access. You can't get both unless you buy bundled options available through Wizard's of the Coasts' online D&D store: dndstore.wizards.com

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For digital, DnDBeyond is pretty neat as you can purchase individual class/race/spells/items without buying the whole book. Whatever you buy gets discounted from the book if you later decide to buy the whole book. Also DnDBeyond does allow content sharing if someone in the DnDBeyond campaign has a Master Tier subscription and they enable content sharing. This allows folks to share their books/materials that they've purchased with others in their game.

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You can also buy digital book access through Roll20 (only usable through their platform) and Fantasy Grounds (also only avilable through their platform).

steady shard
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Hi im fallen I've joined because I will hopefully be DM-ing my first group (thinking about doing it on DND beyond because I don't have a job) I'd like to just say if anyone has any tips they would be greatly appreciated I haven't actually done this before or played too much DND as a player either so I'm fairly new to this

echo kelp
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Hi there! For useful DM tips and tricks, check in with the folks in #dm-discussion.
I'd say my two major tips would be:

  1. Focus on Fun - it's a game, make sure everyone (including yourself) is having fun
  2. Establish expectations and boundaries and enforce them (e.g. expected player behavior, what topics are allowed/not allowed, how to handle player disagreements, etc.)
harsh fjord
grave current
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What is a hit die

crude musk
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Please don't post the same question across multiple channels

willow shell
crude musk
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We do, it's in the server rules

tame flower
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Hey guys what is the class called if I have revolvers

crude musk
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There's no official class matching that description

tame flower
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So what do I put?

crude musk
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Have you read the basic rules on character creation?

tame flower
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Not really

crude musk
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You should probably start there, you don't normally get to choose equipment and then build a class around that

tame flower
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Ok

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
tame flower
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Thank you!

real shell
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Hey about to do a campaign I just made my first character and I really wanna do my first campaign

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I just wanna join as a player

cobalt frigate
real shell
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Sweet thanks

tame flower
full fog
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hi, silly question. if i cast a spell like hypnotic pattern. it says that each creature makes a wisdom saving throw. How is the figure of the wisdom saving throw determined?

true shard
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it is in the creatures statblock

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but if you mean the spell save dc its the casters casting stat modifier +proficiency bonus + 8

slow hawk
full fog
eternal rover
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I have a character and I know the basic rules but I don't know how to find a game I read the find a game channel and I dont get it

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Help pls

abstract carbon
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SAME HERE

fallen surge
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Basically in the #find-a-game channel, there is a bot. You can use that bot by entering the command for what channel you want to make a post in. If you are a player, and you want to find a DM, then you should make a post in #750812887697588356

When you enter the command, the bot will give you a form to fill out. When you are done with that form, the boat will be automatically generated for you. After you do that, you can also go to the other channel, #looking-for-players and read through the posts there. That’s where the DMs that want new players make their posts. If you find a DM that looks like a good fit for you, you can use the discussion thread under their post to contact them and try to join their campaign. And at the same time, DMs will make posts in the discussion thread under your post, if they want you to join them.

eternal rover
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Thank you colossus

merry sequoia
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is there a good character builder that allows me to access fey ancestry for my sorcerer

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also do you have to be an elf for fey ancestry

topaz garnet
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There's no Fey-oriented sorcerous origin in the base rules so that's homebrew/third party

merry sequoia
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okay

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thanks for the advice

topaz garnet
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but regardless things only do what they say they do - there's only a restriction if it says there is, it can only do X if it says it can do X, and so on.

thorny violet
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Hello everyone!
I am kinda new to D&D and I need some help with creating my character. I found the Astral Elf race and it seems really cool and interesting for roleplaying and I am really excited to play it… but I have a problem in creating my character.
Because I don’t have Spelljammer my D&D Beyond doesn’t let me create a character of that race so I have to ask for help if anyone can help me and is willing to help.
So the main part of my question is how do I actually create an Astral Elf character that is a Cleric and with that I wanna ask for example what proficiencies do I have, in how many skills am I proficient at, what backgrounds can I take and what do they give me,…
P.S. This is the question I will have to ask my future DMs, but generally would DMs allow me to run this race outside Spelljammer setting?

glass summit
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Otherwise, print off a physical character sheet and fil it in manually using a copy of the book someone else at the table has purchased

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As for filling in proficiencies and other features, its just a matter of reading through the cleric rules in the PHB/Basic Rules and doing things one step at a time

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For the cleric you get:

Skills: Choose two from History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion
This means you pick two of those skills, fill in the dot next to their listing on the sheet and add your proficiency bonus to the total modifier, plus whatever ability score modifier they are used with.

cobalt frigate
muted jay
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Hi guys! I’m very new to DnD but I really want to start playing! How should I find campaigns that are willing to accept newbie’s? I was thinking about joining some of the communities but I’m not sure if I can because I’ve never played. I would appreciate any advice!

slow hawk
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In person or online

muted jay
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Preferably online

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?
turbid ridge
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@muted jay hi

muted jay
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Hi!

fallow lion
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Never played dnd dont know a lot where should I start?

topaz garnet
fallow lion
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Thank you

thorny violet
fleet field
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scroll down and youll find individual purchase options

tame flower
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Me and @real shell are new and we created our characters and we have been looking for a dungeon master that will accept us for a campaign. dm me or @real shell for more information.

fleet field
thorny violet
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also a few questions if I buy a D&D book or adventure in book for do I get a key or something for it in Beyond and other question is if I should get Spelljammer to play with my friends or is there a better book for a beginner/moderate party

fleet field
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keep in mind that even if a dm doesnt directly advertise being new player friendly, they likely will be

fleet field
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for new players, i recommend dragons of stormwreck isle

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it's free on dnd beyond

tame flower
fleet field
thorny violet
thorny violet
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fleet field
thorny violet
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okay will do

lyric fjord
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Does anyone know if sharing a book online is the same thing as giving them a copy or can you only see it when sharing a campaign

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I might have worded that weird idk

topaz garnet
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You can only see it when sharing (and having a master sub involved from somebody in the campaign)

dusky tiger
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hey i was wondering where i could find a group to play online

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because im new

fleet field
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have you read the basic rules yet?

dusky tiger
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not realy

fleet field
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have a read of them. theyre linked in the pinned messages for this channel

dusky tiger
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thanks!

viscid dawn
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hello

gentle onyx
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👋

viscid dawn
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totally new here

gentle onyx
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me too, only a few days ago

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have a look around, it's a pretty sick place

viscid dawn
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I havent played DND since "Advanced Dungeon & Dragons"

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1985ish

cobalt frigate
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There's the #dnd-elder-editions channel if you want to hang out with older timers like myself and talk about older editions.

viscid dawn
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more interested in learning about 5E

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

viscid dawn
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where does one get started here

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
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Where do I start?
viscid dawn
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yes

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

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

Both are linked above.

viscid dawn
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I started playing with some of my team at work

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I went ahead and bought the player bundle with the player handbook and etc

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I rolled up a character too

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i guess not really rolled.. I Pointed up a character

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Thanks for the You tube link

regal linden
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Haiiii

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Really new to this
I just know what the game is about

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That's it

slow hawk
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Scroll up to the bot post and check out those links to start learning

hazy girder
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Guys, where are all the games in european timezones??

cobalt frigate
hazy girder
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I did

cobalt frigate
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Check again.

hazy girder
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I scrolled up to 3 days prior

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I did find one, but it was for 18+

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And I believe was already full

cobalt frigate
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New games get posted all the time, keep checking. Also spread your net wide by checking other D&D-related Discord servers' LFG channels.

hazy girder
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Wanna send me some other dnd related discord servers?

cobalt frigate
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Most D&D Youtubers have their own Discord servers.

hazy girder
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Oh, thats right

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Well I am in The DM's lair discord server but I dont think it has an lfg channel
P. S. Is pointing out specific dnd servers against the rules?
P. P. S. You got any other ytubers with discord servers to recommend? I legit dont know any more 💀

cobalt frigate
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There are D&D Youtubers, such as Matt Colville, Sly Flourish, The DM Lair, Dungeon Dudes, Dungeon Craft, How to be a Great GM, Nerdarchy, Web DM, XP to Level 3, WASD20, Seth Skorkowsky, Esper the Bard, How to RPG, Zee Bashew, Don't Stop Thinking, Icarus Games, Runehammer, Zipperon Disney, and MonarchsFactory, who give advice on DMing and playing.

lyric fjord
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Watch what you enjoy, but none of it will get you ready for playing, everyone comes in from a new perspective

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Playing is the only way to learn

gentle onyx
hazy girder
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I'm sorry, what was the dyno message? I couldn't read it

lyric fjord
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I don't really see a question....

hazy girder
lyric fjord
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Oh, I can't answer that one, I'm not in Europe

hazy girder
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Lucky 🙄

lyric fjord
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Lucky? Wanna trade places?

hazy girder
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Where are you in

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Its gonna be Australia or smth innit

lyric fjord
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US

hazy girder
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Thars like the best place for dnd, no?

lyric fjord
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It's a big country, can't answer that for everyone

hazy girder
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Hmm

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Name one country :P

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Nah I'm just kidding, I can't name a state either

lyric fjord
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Poland

hazy girder
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A bit of a random country lol

void kestrel
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Hi, I understand that wizards have a spellbook, do they have to be holding it and reading out of it when spellcasting? Also wizards get the option of an arcane focus , does that mean if they choose to use it they dont need to spend the 50gp to transfer spells into their book or the 10gp to create a back up?

hazy girder
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You need to spend money to do smth with your spells??!!

fleet field
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they only need it when they prepare spells in the morning

fleet field
void kestrel
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According to the book to copy a spell into their spell book they must spend 50gp

fleet field
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thats not what the arcane focus does

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the arcane focus only replaces material components that are not consumed and dont have a cost

lyric fjord
hazy girder
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Guys are there spells with only ingrediant components

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(No verbal or somatic)

fleet field
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i dont think so

void kestrel
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Ok thanks, I'm assuming 50 Gp is quite a lot for every new spell since right now the party of 5 can just put all of their money together to make it

fleet field
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50gp isnt much past like level 5

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also the spells you gain from levelling up dont cost that

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its only for the spells that you copy from scrolls or other spellbooks you find while adventuring

lyric fjord
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If you have to pool money, it's not worth it

void kestrel
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Thankyou, one last thing, all schools of wizard have access to the same spells found on the spell list correct but then the school just adds some abilities/spells of it's own

hazy girder
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Guys, is it just me or do +1 weapons feel not very much stronger compared to their not magical counterparts?

fleet field
fleet field
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+1 to hit is a 5% increase to hit chance

void kestrel
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Thankyou!!!

fleet field
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which is pretty substantial

lyric fjord
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Yea, +1 is a significant increase

fleet field
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with an up to scratch attack stat against average ac for an enemy of an equal cr to your level you have approximately a 65% hit chance normally, that goes up to 70% with a +1 weapon

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and say it's a longsword that you're one handing

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average damage on hit will be 7.5 assuming +3 in the damage stat (normally str)

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that goes up to 8.5 with a +1 magic weapon

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which as a percent is decent

gentle onyx
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starting at about level 8ish

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so with a nonmagical weapon, you'll be doing about half damage

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magic weapons are quite nice - and, as Pixel says, they also increase your base damage

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and your hit chance, which is amplified if you took good feats like Great Weapon Master or Sharpshooter

void kestrel
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I was looking at the spell dominate Person, it says that the person you are trying to control has to succeed a wisdom saving throw, does that mean the player tries to control a human lets say, as soon as the player casts the spell the human makes a wisdom saving throw with their own modifiers

tiny tangle
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I’ve seen some dnd content and i wanna try playing but idk how when and where

signal zinc
supple ermine
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Hey everyone.

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This is the first time I've been in a d&d server and I'd love if someone would help me out with what I'm supposed to do here 🙂

fleet field
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@supple ermine @signal zinc @tiny tangle have a look at the basic rules linked in the pinned messages of this channel

lyric fjord
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Hi

vivid mist
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Hello!

ebon lagoon
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👋

wet pendant
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So, how would I join a game when I don't have the guts to play irl ?, is there kike any websites or apps

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@ivory barn Please use our game finding channels to find people to play with, see the message above

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Ok i will see how this works ;-;

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i have never played dnd but i have had rps that were determined by dice rolls and they were super fun can someone teach me how to play actual dnd

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i know nothing abt classes spells lore etc

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# pine wind i have never played dnd but i have had rps that were determined by dice rolls an...

best look for a group that is looking for players. check #looking-for-players and see if one off the offers fits your schedule. Or you could always just go ahead and be the Dungeon master yourself. You get to rp as DM too, you just take a different role. As yourself the question if you rather like playing out a single characters reaction and development, or if you enjoy telling stories and coming up with creative situations and challenges more

acoustic nacelle
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Greetings! My daughter started up a dnd beginner course, hosted by her behavior therapists, as it targets: creativity, teamwork, problem solving, social skills, math, leadership, learning, imagination,and on and on. She loved it, so i jumped in and spent almost a grand on everything from several books minitures to paint etc, thinking it was something the two of us could do to connect and bond deeper together with (as i have no interest in minecraft and pokemon which are her other obsessions lol) but since i dont really know how to play or dm, it seems its not something we can do with just the two of us. Weve gone to the local game store several times a week for about 2 months begging to be taught, but there is no one at beginner levels, or willing to have a 12 year old play. They only do a beginning course once a month, and it sold out in 2 hours. Weve been watching youtube videos etc, but we have no one to play with. How do we go about finding a place in this community? Cuz so far it feels like "get good" before we can get in, or figure it out yourself then come back. We just want to play, as we both learn better by doing rather than reading or watching

crude musk
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it seems its not something we can do with just the two of us
it 100% is, that style of play is called Duet and it sounds like it'd be perfect for you and your daughter

wild onyx
crude musk
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I've done duet play with newcomers and you can find duet adventures on the DMs Guild, give me a second

acoustic nacelle
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Thank you, its also my first time on discord, i created it just to ask this question lol. Ive not heard of duet. Thank you for the tip!

crude musk
acoustic nacelle
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Done. Got those 3 duets now 🙂 ty for letting me know they exist!

crude musk
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No worries, and best of luck with your new hobby!

zinc crystal
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hello

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i am in need of assistance

true shard
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please elaborate

zinc crystal
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i dont know anything about D&D except from riverdale and stranger things

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but since yesterday i have watched D&D

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and i want to learn more and play

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heres a few links that might be helpful to you

austere juniper
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harsh fjord
zinc crystal
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hello

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so i played the short adventure, now im trying to make a character in dnd beyond website

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but there are so few options, ive seen videos with yk different types of races like golems and yk demons and everything

harsh fjord
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The Basic Rules, which are free, give you limited character creation options. You would need to buy additional books or races (and such) in order to have access to them in DDB. It also sounds like some folks used homebrew, which is unofficial fan-made content.

zinc crystal
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ahhh home brew yeah

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so say if i had a character which is like a "demi God" class itd be a homebrew right?

harsh fjord
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Yeah, but the odds of homebrew being accepted at a table aren't as high as it'd be if you used official material.

fresh fable
lucid spade
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Where do you go to find player for a dnd game

crude musk
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?looking

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hazy girder
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How good is a level 2 bard that physically cannot deal damage?

dapper gulch
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That’ll depend on the rest of your table. If the bard makes everyone else better enough that it’s enjoyable, then it’s a good bard.

slow hawk
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It is a full caster after all

hazy girder
slow hawk
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Did you look at your character’s class features?

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It has spellcasting

hazy girder
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ik it does

slow hawk
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Ok

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So, the Bard is as effective as the player picking and using spells. And dishing out barding inspiration

Or, just fire a shortbow at low levels

hazy girder
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nah we at prison, no weapons

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also I picked rogue as a subclass cuz why not

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instead of bard second level

pseudo drift
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hi, which is the best for damage out of: Samurai, Echo Knight and Eldritch Knight?

slow hawk
hazy girder
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thats right

slow hawk
hazy girder
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I actually have no clue how to get a subclass

slow hawk
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All classes gain a subclass. Different classes gain them ar different levels.

A bard gets to choose their subclass at bard level 3

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I strongly encourage you to go back to the basic rules or PHB and review your class features which describe this

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And i also strongly discourage you from multiclassing as a new player that doesnt yet have a full grap of character creation. It will make things harder

pseudo drift
hazy girder
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where is the fun in not multiclassing

lyric fjord
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consistency

slow hawk
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Learning how to play?

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If you don’t know what a subclass is, i will respectfully suggest sticking to one class and learning how it works before attempting to multiclass

hazy girder
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where is a free phb? Or is that considered piracy

slow hawk
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slow hawk
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See above

hazy girder
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what should I see there

cobalt frigate
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Links to get your started to the hobby.

hazy girder
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I have already done all of that

slow hawk
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The free basic rules and links to other materials to teach you how to play

cobalt frigate
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Okay, create your first character then.

hazy girder
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Ik how to play

hazy girder
slow hawk
hazy girder
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2 times, actually

cobalt frigate
hazy girder
slow hawk
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visit your local game store
Meetup, warhorn, craigslist, facebook are all websites that connect local players

School groups at colleges
Libraries

hazy girder
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I have already played a oneshot

cobalt frigate
hazy girder
cobalt frigate
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Well, that's all we can give you advice on. It's up to you to be proactive in your search for a table to play at.

hazy girder
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I'm not a complete beginner

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I have most of the general knowledge, now I just need experience

cobalt frigate
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I make no assumptions on people's experience level.

pseudo drift
plucky ridge
zinc crystal
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i tried making a character

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used dice roll to get the ability scored

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scores*

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but i have -5 strenght T_T

true shard
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i believe that that is impossible no matter how you build your character

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rolling for stats happen by rolling 3d6

zinc crystal
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it was a 14 roll too

true shard
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i dont think you understand how you fill in your stats

zinc crystal
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yeah i dont think i do T_T

unborn torrent
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If you're having trouble use the general numbers, can't remember what they're actually called

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It's 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 iirc

true shard
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standard array

unborn torrent
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Yeah that

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That's what I used because I'm new as well

slow hawk
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A 14 whether from rolling or another stat gen method, will never be “-5”, thats not how ability modifiers are calculated

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A 14 ability score means your ability modifier is +2 in that ability

fallen surge
pseudo drift
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could some1 explain to me what dragonblood and ravenite are? are they both like 'subclasses' of dragonborn?

fallen surge
cobalt frigate
fallen surge
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Ah they are Subraces of Dragonborn from Wildemount

pseudo drift
pseudo drift
harsh fjord
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If your DM allows those options.

cobalt frigate
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Those are optional because they belong to the Critical Role campaign setting (which means you need access to the Explorer's Guide to Wildemount book).

fallen surge
# pseudo drift how does that work? do i choose one of those at the start?

Think of them like variations of the normal dragonborn. Assuming your game is using normal D&D Lore, they only exist within the Exandria setting, so if your game does not take place there, these would not be an option (normally). Your DM may choose to allow them, or incorporate them as part of the lore of their own D&D Setting

pseudo drift
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ty

twilit orbit
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How does this work

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

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

Both are linked above.

wet lily
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Norp

twilit orbit
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How do you like joins. Table or what ever and make your character

harsh fjord
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#find-a-game is where to start your search for others to play with. The rules linked above are how you create a character. You should make one to understand how it works, at the least.

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Where do I start?
clear eagle
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Guys do certain races like fire Genasi work better in certain environments? Like would they be more effective in the mouth of a volcano than an icy tundra?

fleet field
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Yes, but indirectly

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Through the fact that fire genesis have fire resistance, which would probably be very useful in the mouth of a volcano

glass summit
# clear eagle Guys do certain races like fire Genasi work better in certain environments? Like...

I've seen in some adventures they do something like this:

For every hour of travel through this area a character must make a DC10 Constitution saving throw, or take a level of exhaustion due to the extreme heat. A character with fire resistance makes this save with advantage

So yeah, it does happen from time to time. If you feel like your character should have a benefit to travelling through an environment due to their resistances, feel free to ask your DM in the moment

clear eagle
clear eagle
glass summit
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"tempest of horseshoes" lmao

clear eagle
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I preferred it when Kelsier got absolutely rocked in one hit by the Lord ruler, just showed how powerful he was and gave me a bit of perspective lol

glass summit
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Yeah, as a DM I feel that scene perfectly orchestrates how to make your BBEG a threat. Kill an NPC that up until that moment appears incredibly strong

clear eagle
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I understand everything in that sentence apart from BBEG lol

glass summit
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oh sorry, Big Bad Evil Guy

clear eagle
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I'm very very new to this I have no idea how most of this works 😭

clear eagle
glass summit
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Yeah its a very broad term

glass summit
clear eagle
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Thanks but I don't even know where to start lol, I read through the rule book and created my first character, just looking for some hands on learning that's welcoming to brand new players

glass summit
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Thats a good way of going about it, you'll learn much more by actually playing

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Looking to play online or find an in-person game?

clear eagle
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Definitely online, I live in a seaside town and there is almost nobody around here remotely interested in DnD lol

glass summit
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The more games you apply to, the more likely one will come back as viable

past fiber
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Soooo. Just Seeking Confirmation Or Correction 😬 Regarding Saving Throws During Encounters/Combat...

As The DM...I Get To Be Like The BBEG Does This Atrocious Act (Some Sort Of Attack Or WhatNot) I Roll The d20(?) To Decide The Damage? And They Have To Roll What For The Saving Throw Which Would Ultimately Decide Whether The Attack Hit Or Miss?!

clear eagle
glass summit
echo kelp
wild onyx
wild onyx
past fiber
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So Legit Same For Both Monsters To Characters And Characters To Monsters, Just I As The DM Roll For The Monster If I Decide They Attack Back Etc?

echo kelp
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Yes - any attacks usually require an attack roll (D20 + modifiers/bonuses).

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Some spells though require a saving throw from the targeted creature.

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But the spell description will outline what's needed.

past fiber
glass summit
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all 5e characters/creatures use a d20 for their saves

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modifiers are, as you correctly pointed out, in their statblocks/sheets

echo kelp
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turbid ridge
blissful hinge
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What classes can have a companion? Like can I be a bard with a cat familiar that attached to me after their master passed away?

harsh fjord
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Rangers, any class with the Find Familiar spell, artificers, and wildfire druids. A bard could take Find Familiar through their Magical Secrets feature, but they don't get a companion through ordinary class progression. You could always try to work something out with the DM, though.

cerulean agate
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Rangers, wizards can cast "find familiar", but there are feats where you can do it. I think it's ritual caster. I might be wrong about that

blissful hinge
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Ok. I'm like brand new to D&D.
I love to really get immersed into worlds like Elder Scrolls and Fromsoft titles and LoZ my whole life.
Outside of Vox Machina and a few sessions from Critical Role, idk anything about the game.

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harsh fjord
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Those links should get you started. If you have specific questions, fire away here.

cerulean agate
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The basic rules are available for free on dndbeyond

harsh fjord
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That's where one of the links above goes to, actually!

blissful hinge
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Any guides on how to be a dungeon master? Do I need to write campaigns or are there some online that players can go through as a template?

fleet field
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there are a bunch of premade ones that i would recommend starting with

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?tag new dm

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dynoError No tag dm found in category new.

fleet field
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?newdm

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Thank you

harsh fjord
daring bronze
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Not sure how to use the commands? I'm trying to post in the DM looking for players, but I can't post a message there and the instructions are vague to me?

Can anyone help?

echo kelp
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Please read (carefully) #find-a-game - it has instructions on the bot commands.

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The commands start with a /

daring bronze
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I did, not sure how to use the commands, do I just use the hash tag in any chat box in the server followed by my post?

echo kelp
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So looking for players post command would be /looking-for and select the /looking-for players command

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You can use that command in any channel (the bot autodeletes it). Once you send that command the bot will respond and give you a form to fill out. Once you submit it, it creates the post in the desired channel and creates a thread attached to the post. Use the thread to provide additional details, clarifications, or corrections.

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Does that help clarify things?

daring bronze
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Yes, perfect! Filling out the bot form now.

onyx beacon
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how does this work? you get max hd at level 1 and average or roll it there after?

fleet field
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at level 1 your max hp equals the max roll for your class's hit die (so if you're a fighter with a d10, you get 10), plus you constitution modifier

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at every level after that, you either roll your class's hit die and gain max hp equal to the roll + your con mod, or you gain max hp equal to the average (rounded up) + your con mod

terse quartz
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How do I play?

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

halcyon swift
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Hello!

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I am a new player

echo kelp
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Hey there! Welcome to the official D&D server!

halcyon swift
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I have a character already

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I prepared

echo kelp
halcyon swift
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I will in a sec

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I have homework soon

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Thank you for introducing me

echo kelp
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Ah - okay focus on that first! This server will be here when you return.

halcyon swift
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Mom

echo kelp
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And check the pinned messages here in the channel - lots of useful info and links to help get new folks started with D&D.

halcyon swift
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Thanks and have a great day!

patent ridge
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Hey new player here. I know nothing about the game, just seen a lot of videos and I’ve always wanted to play! How do I start?

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you going:

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patent ridge
azure dagger
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Hi! Been getting into Baldurs Gate 3, how do its combat rules compare to regular 5e DnD?

echo kelp
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Baldur's Gate is sort of based on D&D 5e but takes some major liberties in the name of video gameplay experience.

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So maybe similarities in core concepts but differences in implementation

cobalt frigate
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BG3's initiative uses a d4 I heard (I don't have the game) while 5E uses a d20.

knotty dawn
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Is it worth it to get polearm mastery on a hexblade?

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So that I can attack as a bonus action? However my first bonus action will be hexblade's curse.

echo kelp
knotty dawn
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Oh sorry.

echo kelp
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This channel is more of new to D&D folks to learn core concepts and mechanics

azure dagger
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as in comparison

echo kelp
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I don't have the details of everything Baldur's Gate 3 does differently - I'm just aware that folks say it is similar to D&D 5e but there are differences due to it's video gameplay nature.

azure dagger
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fair enough

echo kelp
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?tag new bg3

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@azure dagger ^

azure dagger
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didn't realise that it would be so closely with the official stuff!

topaz garnet
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Knowing one helps with learning the other, but knowing one doesn't mean you have learned the other

sick jewel
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Soo...
I have grown very interested in trying the D&D experience after playing Baldurs Gate 3. Is there any way I can find a new player-friendly online session?

topaz garnet
sick jewel
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Pog

fallen surge
fleet field
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Keep in mind that even if a group doesn’t advertise specifically that they’re new player friendly, they likely will be

sick jewel
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I see, I see!
Very excited to try it out.

fallen surge
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Though I would recommend avoiding games that start at higher levels when you are starting out.

sick jewel
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Me level 1

fallen surge
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What level you start at is determined by the DM.

sick jewel
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Makes sense

fallen surge
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Starting at level 1 is ideal for a beginner, but more experienced players sometimes like to start at higher levels. You should try to find a group starting at as low of a level as you can find, so that you can get eased into the game and learn it as you go

sick jewel
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Ah ok.

merry sequoia
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i wanna get into d&d but i don't own any of the books how do you buy tons of the hardcopy book for cheap also whats the best books to buy for a beginner

fleet field
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You don’t need to buy any books to start with

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The basic rules are all available for free online

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merry sequoia
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no i already have the starter set but i want more

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waymore

fleet field
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Ah okay

sick jewel
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He wants power

fleet field
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Then the PHB is the next step

merry sequoia
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hardcover books not online

fleet field
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After that, probably Tasha’s cauldron of everything and xanathars guide to everything

merry sequoia
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whats phb

fleet field
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Basic rules + a bunch more character options

sick jewel
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Nice

fleet field
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More subclasses, more spells, more races iirc

sick jewel
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What if I want to do a custom species? Do I have to ask the DM and see if they allow it?

fleet field
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Talk to the dm and see if they allow homebrew races

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The other option is to use custom lineage

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It’s basically a blank slate race that gives you a free feat to represent your race

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An official one

sick jewel
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I think I can use the human race as a templet. Just want to make it known that they aren't human.

fleet field
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Custom lineage will be a better option for that

sick jewel
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Oh

fallen surge
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The rules for how to play a Custom Lineage character are published in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

fleet field
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Basically build-a-race

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What’s the idea btw? There may be an existing race that can easily be reflavoured into it

sick jewel
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Well.

Imagine a white ball. With a smile. And square legs. Around 3ft.

fleet field
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Yeah CL would be your best option

fallen surge
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Perhaps a Plasmoid would work for you?

fleet field
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Oh yeah there’s that thing

sick jewel
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Geometric guy

cobalt frigate
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I would recommend you start with one of the playable races in the free Basic Rules so you learn the rules first.

merry sequoia
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actually, i have another question is it possible to reflavor a tiefling into a mindflayer

sick jewel
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Fair

sick jewel
cobalt frigate
merry sequoia
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i always wanted to play a mindflayer who got kick out of the hivebrain

fleet field
cobalt frigate
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Mind flayers are a tad OP for a playable race.

fleet field
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Which doesn’t really make sense but 🤷

cobalt frigate
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I read that.

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I suggest playing what's in the free Basic Rules first

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You're more likely to join a table with what's "legal" than trying to create a homebrew race.

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Remember that the DM has final say what's allowed at their table.

sick jewel
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Boo-womp :C

merry sequoia
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i wanted to play a mind flayer who got hit in his head and suffered some brain damage could i just be a reflavored tiefling

fleet field
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Something like one of the gith races would be a closer fit

cobalt frigate
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That's something you will have to ask your DM. Personally I wouldn't allow that at my table.

fleet field
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Yeah mindflayers as PCs have issues

fallen surge
# merry sequoia actually, i have another question is it possible to reflavor a tiefling into a m...

A phrase we often say in D&D is “flavor is free.” You can describe the appearance and aesthetics of your character and your abilities however you want, so long as you use the actual rules and mechanics as actually printed in the book. And your DM allows the reflavoring, of course. However, in this specific situation, I’d say it would be tough to have that allowed, since Mind Flayers are an actual thing and it would have a huge amount of story and lore consequences if you were to play as one.

fallen surge
# sick jewel Plasmoid?

Plasmoids are a race of slime people, from Spelljammer. The start off as small blobs, but can reshape themselves into humanoids, and switch back and forth between those forms

cobalt frigate
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Of course that's only if your DM allows playable races from Spelljammer.

fallen surge
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Right

merry sequoia
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what would be the playable race that i could reflavor into a mindflayer

cobalt frigate
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None.

merry sequoia
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that doesn't change the race abilities

topaz garnet
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Not any, really.

fallen surge
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The idea of “reflavor into a mindflayer” is the issue here, not the specific abilities you are using

topaz garnet
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Mind Flayer abilities are specific things which are far too powerful for a player character to just have - and as said, the story consequences of doing so in the first place even if power balance is addressed.

sick jewel
sick jewel
fleet field
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Or yeah plasmoid maybe

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With some reflavouring

sick jewel
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What kind of flavoring?

merry sequoia
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what about beholder i really wanted to play a evil race that turns out to be good

cobalt frigate
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No.

fleet field
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Beholder is even a bigger no

cobalt frigate
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They're way OP

fleet field
sick jewel
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Ah ok.

fleet field
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Beholders and mind flayers do not fit as PCs

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Anyone can be evil

topaz garnet
ebon lagoon
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Stick to something simple for your first campaigns
Then, when you get to know the game better, you can start asking people about homebrew n stuff

sick jewel
fallen surge
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If you really want to play “evil race turns out to be good” then perhaps start simpler, like a Hobgoblin or Orc. Those are playable race options

ebon lagoon
sick jewel
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Oh

cobalt frigate
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But this is a Session 0 with your DM. Many DMs don't appreciate players playing evil characters because it can be distruptive to the game.

ebon lagoon
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And doesn't usually fit in the "adventurers group who help around" idea

sick jewel
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Makes sense.

Are chaotic neutral players any good? Because I might wanna do that.

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Be chaotic neutral

ebon lagoon
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Loose cannon, yeah

merry sequoia
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no i want to play a good character who happens to be part of an evil race

ebon lagoon
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There are no inherently evil races

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I mean some yeah, but they would be monsters, not humanoid races

merry sequoia
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beholders and or mindflayer are mostly evil

cobalt frigate
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This is something you should talk to your DM about.

ebon lagoon
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Is a beholder human shaped

merry sequoia
sick jewel
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The reason I want to make a CL character.

To see how players and NPCs will react to them.

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And act accordingly to the situation.

fallen surge
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You could also play as a normal person who instead gets their powers from a creature like this. That is a great origin for a warlock

plain iron
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Hellooo!

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I have started my first campaign and we did phandalin(first part) and then we will do Curse of Strahd. My DM bought the revamped edition. I have a vampire warlock of the undead, can I become Vampire Lord( dethrone Strahd or somehow rule Barovia)?

cobalt frigate
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There's no playable vampire race. The closest is the dhamphir.

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Becoming a vampire lord is up to your DM (again, playable a vampire is not officially allowed but you have to talk to your DM on that).

torn ice
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Are there any DMs willing to take on a new player?

sick jewel
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Here! Read the rules so you don't get confused like I did.
#find-a-game

plain iron
sick jewel
plain iron
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Yeah cause I wanted to have the vampire abilities but the downsides too

sick jewel
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Fair

radiant locust
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hello

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im very, very new to dnd but i've gotten into it a lot more and idk how to start. i don't know anyone irl that plays dnd....dndLurk

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radiant locust
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👍

harsh fjord
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The links above should get you rolling. If you have specific questions along the way, feel free to ask!

radiant locust
harsh fjord
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?tag new online

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manic stream
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question: do ppl usually play much with their voice or use their normal voice

crude musk
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There's no 'usually'

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People do whatever they enjoy doing

fallen surge
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Whether or not people do special voices for their characters is highly dependent on the person and the group they are playing with. It is certainly not a requirement, if that is your concern

crimson cargo
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Some people talk about their character in 3rd person "Grog bashes down the door". Some people use first person "I bash down the door" and some people do a Grog voice as they tell the DM they're bashing the door down. And some mix it up. No way is inherently better.

pine wind
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can i still play dnd if im bad at writing

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like rlly rlly rlly rlly rlly rlly bad

harsh fjord
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D&D involves some writing, but it's mainly a game of imagination and creativity. (I also believe that just because you're bad at something now doesn't mean you're stuck at that level forever.)

cobalt frigate
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If you're only a player and not a DM you shouldn't worry about writing. A lot of D&D involves improvisation rather than scripted dialogue.

crude musk
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D&D isn't about writing, either as a player or a DM

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that's why pre-written adventures exist

zinc crystal
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how can i play with players as new as me ?

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crude musk
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Look for games specifying new players

turbid ridge
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@radiant locust good luck and have fun

unborn torrent
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That's about all I know because I'm new as well, haven't played yet, but I've done some research

pallid granite
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Um hi everyone can someone teach me my friend got me into it but never really taught me how to play the game and often been looking like a idiot can someone please help

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

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

Both are linked above.

pallid granite
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Do I have to pay for it?

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules are free. Think of it like a video game demo where you try it to see if you like it before you buy it (in this case the books).

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If you find a table to play it (either in person or online) typically the DM shares their books with their players.

pallid granite
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Oh ok

wild onyx
radiant locust
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whats a good place to find other people to play dnd with?

cobalt frigate
pallid granite
harsh fjord
merry rock
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I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask or if the question is missing info but; When/Do Druids gain Cantrips aside from the first 2?

timid locust
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Levels 4 and 10, as noted in the Druid Table in their class info

merry rock
timid locust
merry rock
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Thank you

timid locust
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That should have everything you need!

merry rock
timid locust
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Nope! You pick whatever you'd like from the Druid spell list.

merry rock
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Thanks

warm cargo
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I signed up for an event this weekend at a convention and know dnd, but I need the rules for character creation

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Do I start at level 1? The event is for levels 1-4

cobalt frigate
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That's something you have to ask the DM / event organizers.

warm cargo
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Ok. I will wait and make my character at the table

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Is adventurers league different depending on the Dm, no standard character creation rules?

smoky adder
fervent marsh
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hello everyonr im looking for a game

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Hey yall, how to play this game

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lavish portal
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If a D&D game is text-based, how do some games go about rolling? And how complex does DND get? Usually I hear stuff about playing and it seems so complex and a lil overwhelming 😭

true shard
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there is a decent amount of rules but you learn while playing quite well and there is discord bots that can roll dice or you can always just roll a real dice and show it on camera

slender wagon
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hello

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i am looking for somone who can help me with my charachter creation

inner thistle
ebon hawk
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My friend recommended me this, guess ill need to find some time to read through everything, looks neat.

lavish portal
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I think I’ve just been to scared to jump into it tbh but thanks y’all :))

sullen hinge
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hello, can I have some assistance with my character creation?

fallen surge
sullen hinge
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thank you

wraith patio
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Hi

fleet field
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Hi

topaz jasper
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This article mentions microphone and I watched an event last year with a Deaf player who had interpreters.

Is it possible to play D&D without relying on audio? Is there players who play by using chat feature?

fleet field
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Yep

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Text based games are totally doable

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Called PbP (play by post)

topaz jasper
turbid ridge
lost bane
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fleet field
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Keep in mind that even if a game doesn’t advertise being newcomer friendly, it likely is

topaz jasper
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Is there a way to practice playing DnD? Or you just gotta jump in a game?

lost bane
turbid ridge
fleet field
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Just jump in

slow hawk
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Its a game where the goal is fun, not a sport where you win by outscoring an opponent

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what you can do to contribute to the table’s experience is be prepared/organized

pulsar nova
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oloo

merry sequoia
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I recently got the player's handbook, dungeon masters guide, out of the Abyss, and Waterdeep Dragon Heist plus a DM screen for 65 dollars was that a good price for everything

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I am completely new to d&d so i don't know whats a fair price,

cobalt frigate
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Check the individual prices on Amazon and compare.

echo kelp
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All together it beats the MRSP

limber dragon
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All for 65 dollars or just one thing?

merry sequoia
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all for everything

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seems to be in good condition too

fleet field
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That’s a good price

limber dragon
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Oh yeah dang that is a good price as far as I know

cobalt frigate
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I assume you plan to DM since the DMG and the two adventure books are geared towards DMs.

merry sequoia
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No i just want it

fleet field
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You shouldn’t read adventure books if you aren’t going to dm them

cobalt frigate
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If you're only going to be player then those three books are useless to you.

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They're for DMs not players.

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But hey it's your money.

merry sequoia
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okay i am going to find better deals

echo kelp
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It's not a bad deal but may have more material than you "need". At least for now.

merry sequoia
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what books should i be finding

cobalt frigate
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Player's Handbook, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything are three books players should get.

merry sequoia
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cause i can also get the monster manual for 15 extra dollars

cobalt frigate
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There's already a book bundle with those three books.

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The Monster Manual is for DMs only.

merry sequoia
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where is the bundle also i want physical copies not just virtual stuff

cobalt frigate
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Amazon, Target, etc.

merry sequoia
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is there places i can find used for better deals just wondering

echo kelp
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Maybe local used book stores?

limber dragon
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Hey wait a minute those books are still nice to have even if you just want to be a player

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And that was a nice price

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You could also decide to DM one day

cobalt frigate
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DMs wouldn't appreciate players looking up adventures and the Monster Manual's statblocks... But again, their money.

limber dragon
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Plenty of DMs don't use those adventures, just as reference

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I don't think anybody would take issue with a player knowing that they start in a tavern

cobalt frigate
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Can't foresee the future when this particular player will join a table that will use one of those two adventures.

I'm just giving out advice. Noone's obligated to heed it.

limber dragon
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We shouldn't be making new players regret things already

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It isn't about what we think will happen, it's about the random bull that actually happens at the table for no reason other than it's funny

solemn light
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I'd say all non-adventure books are useful for those considering DMing.
They're also still useful for players too- but for players with a tight budget who want to focus their money on books with more options for them (classes, playable races, and such) then some books like the MM and DMG won't be as useful. (Honestly this is true for DMs with a budget too)

Adventure books are probably best left unread unless you intend to run it some time, to avoid spoiling anything for yourself.

A player reading the MM isn't a problem. The intention to cheat or metagame is seperate to wanting to own a book, read the lore and enjoy the art. It's 100% possible to know all the statblocks and avoid metagaming.

The divide between player and DM isn't a strict one. A DM is a player. Players can be DMs.

worn sparrow
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Hi I'm new to this group and dnd. i am currently making my first character, but I'm not sure how to do the ability scores.

echo kelp
worn sparrow
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Ty

hidden ether
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heya all! new to the server and learning 5e after years of 3.5 and then PF1 and some PF2e that I really don't like. Anyone coming from PF and decided this is the way? love to hear thoughts as I plan and learn

fleet field
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hey could i dm you? want to ask why you didnt like pf2e but the mods wont let us here

echo kelp
fleet field
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yeah thats why i asked if we could move

hidden ether
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thanks!

royal shadow
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wait what is a hexblade

echo kelp
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A warlock subclass

royal shadow
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oh it sounds cool

echo kelp
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^ Hexblade class decsription (assuming you own it)

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They get some pact-powered weapons and other flavorful features.

stable slate
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I made a map with cardboard (took over 3 months) Bought some books and characters. And got a starter set. I still need 2 things. 1. Knowledge about how to play. 2. People to play with

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wintry edge
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Can i wit ya @stable slate

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subtle bay
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Hey all I'm pretty much new to DnD for the exception of a one-shot and an absolute ton of binge-watching with Critical Role LOL Hope to learn a lot 🤘

fair kayak
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cinder goblet
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I'm a ranger and wood elf and I chose sage, but the modifiers seem different from the total score that I have in my skills and the saving throws, when I need to roll plus the modifier for dexterity do I add the +2 on the saving throws or the +0 on the total dexterity?

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Idk if I explained myself well

fair kayak
subtle bay
topaz garnet
# cinder goblet I'm a ranger and wood elf and I chose sage, but the modifiers seem different fro...

To list these things separately:

Your Ability Scores determine their respective Modifier.

A Dexterity score of 10 means you have a +0 modifier (so nothing basically). So whenever you make a Dexterity check, you do not add anything - no bonus, no penalty.
However, some Dexterity Checks might be a Dexterity (Skill) check, where the (Skill) might be something like (Stealth) or (Sleight of Hand). The same can go for any other kind of ability check.
If you're proficient in the (Skill) displayed, you can add your Proficiency Bonus to the check's total.

Your +2 in the Dexterity Saving Throws is due to being a Ranger, meaning you are Proficient in Dexterity Saving Throws, meaning you add your Proficiency Bonus to those rolls.

So when you make a Dexterity Check, such as rolling for Initiative, you roll a d20 and don't modify it, no penalty or bonus.
When you make a Dexterity Saving Throw, you roll a d20 and add +2 to the number rolled, giving you your total for the save.

fleet field
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Considering that dexterity is one of the most important stats for a ranger

topaz garnet
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They could be going for a Strength build though, maybe.

languid warren
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or full wisdom with shillelagh

fleet field
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Fair. Just making sure they properly considered it

cinder goblet
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fleet field
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Please don’t use random channels to send images

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Just listing them here would be fine

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For choosing stats, int and Cha don’t matter much to a ranger, you want at least 14 con, preferably 14 Wis but 12 is fine, then consider what weapons you want to decide regarding Str or dex as your main stat

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I will say the ranger is very much geared towards dexterity weapons (ranged weapons, plus finesse melee weapons)

solid spire
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when are you going to play?

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I know a little about DnD

fleet field
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Have you read the basic rules?

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We don’t run games on this server btw

solid spire
fleet field
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You find a group to play with

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Have a look at the basic rules linked in the pinned messages of this channel

solid spire
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Okay thank you

rotund flax
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Hey! Pretty new to DnD terms however, have watched many DnD campaigns. Was wondering what people meant with a “one-shot” campaign. I’m assuming it’s like you have one life and if you wipe the campaign is over kind of thing?

fair kayak
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So it's a quest that is done in one short session rather than a campaign

rotund flax
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Oo gotcha! Thank you!

fair kayak
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No problem! Have fun with D&D

solid spire
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serene hamlet
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When does the next game or campaign start

fresh fable
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We don’t play games here, #find-a-game has details on how to find a game

crude musk
# serene hamlet When does the next game or campaign start

I think maybe you have a misunderstanding of how D&D works. People run their own games on their own schedule. For example, I played last night with my group. Some people might be playing tonight, or even right now
The point is that it's not a game where things are managed by a server or external schedule

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cinder goblet
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Well ig it's kinda hard lol, I meant irl friends cause I already have some that play DND but we're kinda making the group rn

crude musk
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We do ask if people want to set up groups/games, to either using our game finding channels or private message

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And not use these channels

cinder goblet
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Do u think that like this is fine? Strenght 13, dexterity 14, costitution 15, intellingence 10, wisdom 15, charisma 10

crude musk
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Depends on what class you're playing; that wouldn't make a great wizard, but would be a solid ranger

pine wind
inner willow
lucid canyon
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Hi! Are there games for newcomers? I haven’t been able to find anything ☹️

wild onyx
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#find-a-game is the first place to look. You can browse what's available or put yourself forward as looking for a DM. Make sure to read the instructions in the first post carefully. You could also look at other places such as Roll20. Finding the right result for you can take time, so have patience. Good luck!

cinder goblet
upper iron
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My characters are typically rangers but I'm trying out druid because one time my DM got mad because all the players were rangers and I want some advice about being a druid

true shard
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youre a full caster and would prefer to not get in melee
you like casting spells that require concentration usually so like have a good con score
you have a decent amount of summoning spells so they might take up some time
you can switch out your spells every long rest so you can test out spells if you want i suppose

oblique vector
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just came here to start wondering... Could you technically make a Playable Vending machine as a Character? (Homebrew ofc)

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its just hilarious to think about

cobalt frigate
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That's between you and your DM to homebrew.

dusky siren
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Anyone have tips to playing d and d

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

dusky siren
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No not yet I just started playing

crude musk
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It's a good starting point

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dusky siren
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Ok thanks

wild onyx
plucky ridge
slow hawk
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You dont play your backstory, you play the adventure your DM puts in front of your party. Writing a buncha stuff your character already did kinda goes against the idea of why one would play DnD

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some people just enjoy writing even if it wont necessarily ever impact the game

fleet wagon
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Wish I could find a campaign I’ve been trying for months now. Bout to just say screw it and dm for a group of us newcomers no matter how it turns out

fresh fable
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Spread your net wide there are other places to look than here

fleet wagon
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cloud hare
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hey im new to dnd,Ny tips?

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

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

Both are linked above.

cloud hare
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well the most important questions i have is which character ideas are even possible/allowed

unborn torrent
cloud hare
cobalt frigate
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In the mean time, create a character base on what's in the free Basic Rules.

cloud hare
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cloud hare
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How would making a homebrew character work btw?

cobalt frigate
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Learn what the game is like by using the free Basic Rules first before you go hog wild on your OC.

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Crawl before you sprint.

cloud hare
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i get it,so...guess im going with that one idea,what exactly physically makes a half orc a half orc?

unborn torrent
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And if you aren't using any of the basic races, I'd suggest asking how beginner friendly they are
(Every race in the beginner handbook is what I'm calling a basic race)

cloud hare
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ok...how beginner friendly isis half orc?

cobalt frigate
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Just as beginner friendly like the other playable races in the free Basic Rules.

cloud hare
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ok...could someone help me with mamaking a character?

unborn torrent
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What part?

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Story wise, or like abilities and stuff?

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the Basic Rules yet?

unborn torrent
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Also do you have a basic character idea?

cloud hare
# unborn torrent What part?

most of it,sorta like i say my ideas and what im looking for,and you help me figure out what it should have to fit my vision

unborn torrent
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Also I recommend using some sort of AI chatbot to help with story stuff

cloud hare
unborn torrent
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If it's story stuff I wouldn't do much aside from what I just recommend you do, and also you shouldn't make a super fleshed out backstory until you know stuff about what campaign that character will be in

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I could help with more mechanical stuff though