#dnd-newcomers

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steep mesa
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I have downloaded most of the books to my computer. Still trying to get the hang of character creation though

eternal pelican
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Is fun to watch and explains it well

turbid ridge
iron frigate
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The dm of my first camp walked me through that, I'm still very thankful of him tbh

steep mesa
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How to we find a dungeon master?

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eternal pelican
steep mesa
eternal pelican
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Ya welcome

iron frigate
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Usually there's a local community for this online, so just find it and stalk the group if you prefer offline games

turbid ridge
steep mesa
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One last question. How many dice do we need to buy if we were to play alone

turbid ridge
eternal pelican
covert mesa
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hello?

turbid ridge
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@covert mesa hi

steep mesa
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so I wouldn't need to use different dices for different characters determinations?

covert mesa
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A lot if people say dongeons and dragosn is fun but i dont know where to get the gaem

cursive mesa
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omg the dates go back -35000 DR ? so is -35000 DR the beginning? theres no way i can read all this ill be studying Forgotten Realms lore til im dead lol

iron frigate
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They sell dice for dnd in set, so just buy the set and you're good to go, you can figure out the rest as you play!

steep mesa
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if your an online type of player

wild onyx
covert mesa
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How do u play online?

turbid ridge
steep mesa
covert mesa
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oh okay

wild onyx
turbid ridge
iron frigate
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It's a hobby for some players

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Many players, to be exact

steep mesa
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How do we use the oracle tho? I see Ginny Di using that in her game

turbid ridge
steep mesa
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Kk

wild onyx
covert mesa
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it says to find a game thats traditional, community or paid

eternal pelican
iron frigate
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Ohhh that's what they're called

eternal pelican
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And we love beign dice goblins

covert mesa
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since im new what kind of game shpuld i do so that i can draw my person

iron frigate
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At my place we just call them dice addicts

steep mesa
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that kinda makes more sense then dice goblins

eternal pelican
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Ahh nvm

eternal pelican
wild onyx
covert mesa
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okay

steep mesa
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I heard a lot of people use roll 20 in their games

turbid ridge
wild onyx
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D&D Beyond plus Chrome with Beyond20 plus Roll20. Up and away!

iron frigate
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It's a famous site

rose trench
steep mesa
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Do you recommend buying the subscription for d&d beyond?

delicate river
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Naw

wild onyx
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Not immediately. I never have.

iron frigate
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No

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Mainly bc I'm broke but I don't think it's essential

eternal pelican
steep mesa
turbid ridge
eternal pelican
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D4 as example healing

steep mesa
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So can you still use a dungeons master screen even if your playing on your own?

eternal pelican
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D6 d12 d8 mainly for weapon damage

eternal pelican
steep mesa
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So you don't need one if your playing on your own?

iron frigate
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No, but you still sure can use it if you want

eternal pelican
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Yep

steep mesa
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Wait so you guys told me that for character creation its better to do them digitally right?

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I'm making notes so that I can know when I start

eternal pelican
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It basicly Shows your options in a clear way

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Unlike on paper

steep mesa
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Thank you!

eternal pelican
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Let us know

steep mesa
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So to play the actual game would you still need to buy dices and all that other stuff

wispy oxide
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not if you are playing digital

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most time u will type ( roll d4) or something of that nature and it will generate a number for that roll

cobalt frigate
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You can use dice apps.

steep mesa
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Okay that is totally helpful for my notes ! Thank you !

eternal pelican
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Aye

steep mesa
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Hm?

slow pewter
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Hello

wispy oxide
slow pewter
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Hi

steep mesa
slow pewter
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explodes

noble perch
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Sup

wispy oxide
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Im thinking of creating my first tiefling

noble perch
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I enjoy kenku alot one of the campaign im in im a kenku battlebard

steep mesa
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speaking of that are elfs good to have?

eternal pelican
steep mesa
wispy oxide
eternal pelican
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Mine is i simply Prefer other races

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Like tieflings

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They arent bad

steep mesa
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why have a seen people's characters sometimes be a cat

turbid ridge
eternal pelican
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Or kitsune in some settings

steep mesa
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Mm

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but wouldn't that be weird to be a cat

wispy oxide
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not at all

turbid ridge
wild onyx
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It's a role-playing game.

wispy oxide
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i love being half man half goat

steep mesa
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that reminds me of grover from percy jackson

wispy oxide
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thats exactly what i am

eternal pelican
turbid ridge
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Minotaur is a thing too

eternal pelican
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Dragonborn

steep mesa
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ciclops?

turbid ridge
steep mesa
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smh

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imagine seeing from one eye jus for fun

turbid ridge
steep mesa
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What classes do you recommend are the most used in dungeons and dragons?

wispy oxide
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i come across alot of rogues but usually it pretty diverse they all have their place in a party

crude musk
misty musk
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oh my fault

crude musk
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S'all good

turbid ridge
steep mesa
turbid ridge
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@steep mesa if you like you can message me

steep mesa
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Okay 🙂

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I added you as a friend

icy chasm
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Hi, everyone. I'm a Wildemount module player, that just started playing in August. Which books do I =need= ?

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I do not see myself DM'ing anytime soon.

fleet field
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need? nothing

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you can just use the free basic rules, online

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however the phb (player's handbook) is a very good investment

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and if you want to go further, TCOE (tasha's cauldron of everything) and XGTE (xanathar's guide to everything) both have some very useful stuff for players

icy chasm
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Thought so. For now, I've been bumming books off my DM, and I love tactile books

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Do I need module books when I'm not DM'ing?

harsh fjord
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Not at all. Using knowledge found in those books as a player is bad form and generally regarded as cheating.

icy chasm
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Thanks. I'm in a game for recreational therapy, and my DM isn't a rules stickler, but still 🙂

pearl yarrow
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I just learned the plus after the skill already includes your proficiency

pearl yarrow
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I don't blame them

dire knot
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Hey wassup guys im new to DnD and would like to join a campaign

flat lava
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im new i know kinda how to play and lookin for a game

turbid ridge
dapper coral
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hey im new too, could someone help me make a character? im just getting started and barely know how it works

echo kelp
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Also check the pinned messages here in the channel - lots of useful reosurces to help get you started with D&D

vital lichen
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Thanks bro 😻

solid rain
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Getting into d&d as a player, do I need any of the books? If so, which ones?

fleet field
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You don’t

echo kelp
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Start with the free basic rules and if you like the game enough, look into possibly buying the Players Handbook but yeah... start with the free things and decide if you want more later.

near knot
echo kelp
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Again you can get started with the free basic rules - it has everything needed to start playing D&D

near knot
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That to

steep mesa
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now that i created some characters though how do i start playing on my own?

fleet field
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you cant play on your own

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its a collaborative group game

steep mesa
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i jus don't know how to start that

fleet field
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you cannot normally, i'm not sure how that youtuber recommends going about it

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i would start by trying to find a group

slow hawk
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The game isnt really designed for solo play, thats something she’s describing for those forced to

dawn acorn
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guys very quick question and probably stupid question, do you need to first take an action and then take a bonus action? or can you flip the order

near knot
dawn acorn
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👍

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got it, thanks

near knot
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Yeah

slow hawk
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Wait

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It depends on the bonus action

steep mesa
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how do i change my digital dice though

fleet field
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wdym?

near knot
steep mesa
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nvm i figured it out

near knot
slow hawk
near knot
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Exactly

dawn acorn
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and it says that i can cast it as a bonus action

fleet field
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that can be done in any order

dawn acorn
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👍 got it

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so a normal vegeance paladin round would look something like
vow of enmity for bonus action + hit melee with action and if it crit you smite it
next round you cast something like wrathful smite + hit melee / hit melee + polearm

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something like that?

echo locust
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Hi everyone! I just got introduced to dnd the other day, I have little to no clue how to play. I created a character in dnd beyond, and have no experience playing or observing.

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
topaz garnet
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Take a look through the basic rules, and feel free to ask questions to clarify how things go

near knot
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Anyone else love answering dnd questions or just me?

topaz garnet
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I enjoy helping

slow hawk
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Activating Vow of Emnity is a bonus action. You can take the Attack Action and attack with your weapon

Casting one of the smite spells is a bonus action. You can cast it as a bonus and take the Attack Action

On any given turn you only have one bonus action, so you have to choose which spell or ability you want to spend it on

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As you play more you need to become accustomed to thinking of the specific parts of your turn and how you’re going to use them

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Action, bonus action, movement, reaction

dawn acorn
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👍

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got it

glossy gust
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hi

near knot
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Hello

steep mesa
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hii peeps

lean cliff
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Umm hi, I'm like a lvl 5 Bard/thief, I started playing at cons and a library, but it's hard for me to get around and travel for a game, I'm looking for low stakes and casual, I'm pretty unexperienced all things consider. I'm not really playing to win per say. I'm just very lonely and isolated and need friends, though with all these rules is small talk even allowed? Not necessarily in the main discord, but I supposed separate unofffical Discords where rules can be more lax and casual, I don't really know how to start. I'm slightly busy for my semester, but after that I can play during the Holidays. I'm hoping at this point just like 3 hours in a weekly session.

fleet field
lean cliff
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thanks

fleet field
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we dont actually play games here

lean cliff
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again very new

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?
steep mesa
lean cliff
steep mesa
outer spade
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I am looking for a game and the lfg page has given me nothing anyone need a spot im good with rp and chill

glass summit
trim talon
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Hey guys! I'm new around here, have never played a game of dnd before so I was wondering, what are some good (and free, if possible) options for creating character sheets? Also does anyone know of good resources for complete beginners? I've read the handbook but still was a little confused, and don't have a group that I'm able to play with currently

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Watch the "Handbooker Helper" Youtube tutorial videos (linked above)

lyric fjord
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Thank you I was about ask what to do I was very lost

trim talon
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Awesome, I'll definitely look into it, thanks!

merry rock
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Can Changelings shapechange into looking exactly like other people if they fit the same limb structure and close height and stuff?

fleet field
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no reason you couldnt

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in fact the description of the shapechanger ability suggests using it that way, via this line: "You can’t duplicate the appearance of an individual you’ve never seen"

merry rock
elder pewter
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Hii

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I'm wanting to join a campaign sometime

ocean lion
fleet field
cobalt frigate
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@cosmic torrent

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 rock
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For Two-Weapon Fighting. It says that the 2nd attack can’t use an Ability Modifier. As someone who is very new, can someone explain to me what exactly is an Ability Modifier in attacks

worthy sage
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Hellooooooo

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I've never played dnd before but have been wanting to for a long time now

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I used to listen to a handful of dnd podcasts too

merry rock
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Ah that, thanks

rose trench
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it's added to hit for all attacks. The off-hand attack from two-weapon fighting does not add the ability modifier to damage

cosmic torrent
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Yes

bronze spade
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I plan on running a Dnd game round robin style where we take turns dming is that a community game or is community game a specific thing

cobalt frigate
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How many sessions will each DM do?

bronze spade
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Well I plan on it being me and one other dm

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We'll take turns basically

cobalt frigate
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Short adventures?

bronze spade
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Nah a campaign

cobalt frigate
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You're not being a player in the campaign as well?

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So you're co-DMing?

bronze spade
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Well I'll be a player when the other DM is gonna dm

cobalt frigate
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Isn't that "cheating" because you have the meta-knowledge of the campaign?

bronze spade
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No cause we'd run different campaigns

cobalt frigate
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Oh.

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As a forever DM I wish there was another DM who could relieve me...

bronze spade
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I mean I could dm for you I gonna be looking for a group that's why I'm asking

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Wanna make sure I use right stuff lol since I not new to dming but new to here

topaz garnet
# merry rock Ah that, thanks

To detail everything

You add your Ability Modifier to the attack roll and damage roll of attacks with weapons. For melee, it's Strength. For ranged, it's Dexterity.
If a weapon has the Finesse property, you can use either one, your choice (such as a Dagger using STR or DEX, your choice)
If you're proficient with the weapon, you add your proficiency to the attack roll (but not the damage).

TWF (the action) lets you, provided you're using light weapons, make an additional attack (on top of however many your Attack Action did), but this doesn't add Ability Modifier to damage.
you still add Ability Modifier to hit, and if proficient in the weapon, proficiency bonus to hit.

elder pewter
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@fleet field i tried ..no ine is playing 5 e...i with this group was ONLY for dnd there's like 6 people running other games ..

fleet field
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…this discord is only for dnd

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There should only be posts in there for 5th edition dnd

elder pewter
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Are you sure?

fleet field
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Yes

elder pewter
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Ohh wait my bad didn't realise I went to another group lol so.sorr

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Ok good lol

merry rock
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A Lv1 Druid with +3 Wis would be able to prepare 4 Spells right?

glass summit
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thats exactly right

merry rock
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Thanks

worthy sage
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any tips on how i should go about making a character?

glass summit
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I like to start with a personality and a general theme/vibe you want to achieve with the character. After that, then go about figuring out what mechanics most closesly create that concept

fleet field
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i choose a class i like the vibe of, and work off of that

worthy sage
dark ibex
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How do i play dnd

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Does it matter if you create your own dnd world or use a ready one?

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?
granite glade
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Question im new to dnd
and i wanna be able to play wit qwith my online aand long distance friends is anyway to buy the physisical and that it works with beyond too?

topaz garnet
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What are you specifically asking?
Getting physical books doesn't also grant access on DNDBeyond (introducing license keys to the books is a whole logistics issue)

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and vice versa, buying on DDB doesn't give physical items

glass summit
granite glade
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so i have to buy both?

topaz garnet
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You can use either, but one doesn't equal the other

worthy sage
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Is DNDbeyond the best way to play dnd online

topaz garnet
worthy sage
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ok

topaz garnet
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For example, I use DDB sheets, Discord voice chat, and Owlbear Rodeo 2.0

granite glade
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if i buy beyond can i print emt o use em for irl campaigns?

robust sluice
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Im trying to type in the Looking for Players Section to post a campaign but it says i dont have perms?

topaz garnet
merry rock
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Having trouble to understand what exactly you roll for Attack Spells and what modifiers are added. Currently reading through Player’s Handbook but having issues understanding

topaz garnet
fleet field
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For a spell attack roll, you add your proficiency bonus and your casting stat for that spell

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For a spell damage roll, you add nothing unless it specifically says you do

merry rock
merry rock
robust sluice
# topaz garnet You've got to use <#1070720656917938227>

Wdym use it? is it using this portion as described? :If you want to submit a post of your own, you'll need to use one of the bot commands below.
For traditional games, use /looking-for players.
For community games, use /looking-for community
For paid games, use /looking-for paid

fleet field
topaz garnet
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So, as a Druid, your spellcasting ability is Wisdom

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so, your Spell Attack Bonus as a Druid is your Wisdom Modifier + your Proficiency bonus

topaz garnet
fleet field
merry rock
robust sluice
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gotcha thanks

merry rock
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What is a Spell Attack Modifier

fleet field
fleet field
topaz garnet
merry rock
fleet field
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All g

merry rock
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Just to double check
A Druid with +3 Wis and +2 Proficency would have the modifier of +5 right?

fleet field
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Yes

merry rock
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Thanks

fleet field
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So their spell attack rolls would be d20+5

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And the dc for their spells’ saving throws (spell save dc) would be 13

merry rock
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Do Spell Attack Rolls need to beat AC or Spell Save DC

fleet field
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Spell attack rolls need to beat the AC of the target

topaz garnet
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When you force the target to make a saving throw, they want to beat your save DC. (you want them to fail)

granite glade
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And as for buying beyond can those be used to be printed and played irl?

fleet field
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The spell save dc is what the target needs to beat when a spell calls for the target to make a saving throw

merry rock
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Thanks

fleet field
granite glade
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buying digitals and printing them for my irl friends be aable to read em and play

warm abyss
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Am I correct in assuming that when using the help action to give an ally advantage on attacking an enemy that you must choose which ally gets the advantage when you use it?

topaz garnet
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You cast Frostbite and your target has to roll to see if they get hurt.
You cast Primal Savagery and you roll to see if you hurt the target.

granite glade
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idk im fully new to dnd

fleet field
topaz garnet
granite glade
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and i have both my online games aand irl friends and i wanna play with both

fleet field
granite glade
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aww its bit sad idk wich one i will choose then lol

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dont know wich to do cause neither is cheaap lol like to point i could just buy both

merry rock
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For Druid HP at Higher Level, does “5 + Con Modifier per Druid Level after 1st” means you add that to the 1st Level Druid HP?

fleet field
merry rock
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Alright, the wording was confusing me a bit

topaz garnet
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hit points is 8+conmod at 1st, and then 5+conmod per druid level after 1st.

fleet field
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So with a +2 con mod, you’d have 10 max hp at first level, then 17 at second, 24 at 3rd, etc

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And if you were to later boost your con mod, it retroactively affects every previous level

merry rock
fleet field
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16, then 22

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Wait no

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15, then 21

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It’d go 9, 15, 21

merry rock
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Thanks, trying to figure out the maths in my head

wicked sand
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How should I go about trying to get into an online game

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slow hawk
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There

elder pewter
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I don't think I should play dnd...

fleet field
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why not?

elder pewter
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Got yelled at for the 5th time for not knowing what to do....

fleet field
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by who?

elder pewter
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Can I dm you?

fleet field
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sure

topaz garnet
turbid ridge
merry rock
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Can you Wildshape into Swarms?

solemn light
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You cannot, as they are RAW multiple beasts even if they use a single stat block

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You can turn into 'a beast' singular

Starting at 2nd level, you can use your action to magically assume the shape of** a** beast that you have seen before.

And swarms in their stats have 'beasts' plural (like with swarm of rats:)

Medium swarm of tiny beasts, unaligned

nocturne quail
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Whats a way to get advantage on attack rolls?

stable tinsel
# nocturne quail Whats a way to get advantage on attack rolls?

I think the easiest way is either flanking an enemy, so having a two characters stand on opposite ends of an enemy, or through ambushes, so hiding and getting a surprise attack on an enemy.
The other ways are mainly magic or class abilities. Barbarians can reckless attack, giving them advantage on an attack, although it gives enemies advantage on the barbarian in return. True strike is a cantrip that gives advantage for example, or faerie fire for example also grants advantage if I remember correctly.

crude musk
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There are lots of ways; flanking, an ally takes the help action, enemy is blinded, you're attacking from hidden, the enemy is prone and you're within 5ft

nocturne quail
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Specifically wanted to make an agressive rogue swashbuckler

crude musk
nocturne quail
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Is there a way to maybe push an enemy to make it go prone and force it to stand up as an action?

old hare
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im really new to dnd but if your using magic i know that theres a spell that forces the enemy to go prone from semi decent range

wild onyx
old hare
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well if it succeeds

primal thistle
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I am completely new to actual dnd. The only real experience I have with it is roleplay, and Crown of The Magister. How do I start with making a character?

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
topaz garnet
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The first four chapters go through making a character

primal thistle
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Do I have to start at Level 1? I assume its more fun that way

old hare
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uhm im pretty sure thats up to the dm

primal thistle
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Thank you! Both of you lol

crude musk
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The DM decides what level a campaign starts out

primal thistle
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Got it, I'll go check out the thing before I start asking more questions.

old hare
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coming from another newbie it doesnt help a ton like its useful but in my opinion finding a kind dm to help you out with your first campaign made it a lot easier for me but that may just be me

edgy onyx
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Different people learn in different ways. I'm also personally the type of person that has hard time internalizing a whole bunch of text, but was lucky enough that a friend of mine was willing to run me a simple adventure for me to get the basics

But the problem with having a "nice DM to explain the rules" is that it's gonna be taking the time of that DM, and there's already way more players than there are DMs, so in the absense of being able to find someone to teach you, reading through the basic rules is definitely the best bet which you can do at any point 😛

old hare
primal thistle
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I just don't know a lot about how actual dnd goes, its hard to explain. I've been in a session before and I know how to play, its just I've never done it super officially.

ebon lagoon
old hare
nocturne quail
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Is stansing up an action

edgy onyx
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You can spend half your movement to stand up when prone, but it doesnt take an action

fresh fable
nocturne quail
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Yeah otherwise i can also before level 3 shove to get sneak attack bonus

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Do rogues have multiple attacks per turn?

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Like at all can they have more attacks per attack action, not finesse bonus action

topaz garnet
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They don't get that feature, no

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Rogues do one attack for massive damage

nocturne quail
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Okay, what classes get multiattacks?

wild onyx
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Grease, ball bearings (surface dependant), a friendly fighter. These are allies of the stabby rogue.

nocturne quail
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What could be a trade off for getting a gun? As in my character would start with just the basic reneisance pistol?

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Ofcourse talked with the dm, just wondering what could tip the scales

ebon lagoon
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Baking cookies for them

nocturne quail
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Good idea, but if id want to balance the character while at it?

topaz garnet
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And paladin and ranger for the spell-guys

lyric fjord
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Hi everyone, i'm super new to DnD (came from BG3 and it got me into it) and stumbled upon a forgotten race (couldn't find anything beside one wiki page that is short but clear) and i was wondering if it's still playable despite beeing absent from 5e ! I'm talking about the Markeen from Zakhara. https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Markeen I've some ideas for a character of such race but idk if that's allowed :c

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Mechanically, I'd play them as a Variant Human and pick a feat that evokes the idea of being a lesser genie like Magic Initiate Druid

lyric fjord
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Hum, i was not exagerating when i said i was new to DnD, i don't understand what you're talking about haha. I just wanted to know if playing something that didn't made it to the fifth edition was still possible or not. But i guess it depends who's DMing the game, ok i guess it's an answer haha. So possible but depends on the persons i'm playing with.

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echo kelp
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Up to your DM to allow firearms and decide what’s needed for them to work in their game.

nocturne quail
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Ah okay

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Can i use a reaction to shoot someone while they are moving?

topaz garnet
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shoot, no

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melee, yes

wild onyx
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Hi

nocturne quail
wild onyx
nocturne quail
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Ah okay

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Okay okay

topaz garnet
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That's for the ready action yeah

nocturne quail
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When i charm an npc succesfully with charm person, can i for example tell him to take his armor and/or kill himself

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Not counting alignment here, only technicality

royal epoch
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hi

timid locust
# nocturne quail Not counting alignment here, only technicality

Charm person says they gain the charmed condition (which means you have advantage on charisma checks on them) and that they believe they're your good friend. That's basically it. It's up to your DM to decide if you could persuade them to injure themselves, but I think most DMs would say that it's an unreasonable request. Persuasion checks aren't mind control, after all.

timid locust
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That would ultimately be up to your DM. The spell you're probably looking for is Dominate Person, which a spellcaster can only get at level 9 at the earliest.

exotic patrol
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I am hoping to get into dnd proper sometime soon. BG3 and critical role fan. Consuming content for like 3 years. Nervous as I don’t have a friend group who plays. Curious what books I should absolutely buy.

elfin meteor
fallen surge
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Its possible to start playing D&D without buying anything. The basic rules are available for free online. As a new player, the main thing purchasing any books will give you is just more character customization options. New races, subclasses, etc. If that interests you, the best starting purchase is always the Player's Handbook. After that Xanathar's Guide to Everything and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything are the best expansions for new subclasses (Tasha's even comes with a new class), and Monsters of the Multiverse is the best one for new playable races

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You can find a link to the free rules, as well as other helpful tools in this bot post this

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fallen surge
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You only have to pay for stuff if you want to unlock extra customization

cobalt frigate
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With D&D Beyond you don't need to buy the full books but rather you can buy individual playable races/sub-classes for about $2 each.

exotic patrol
royal shadow
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if i was to play a monk do i have to be all like i love be a monk and doing thing monks do

fallen surge
delicate narwhal
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what do you mean by this? if you mean like the historical meaning of monks like in a monastery with ancient texts, no not really. it fully depends on the world you're in. they're most stereotypically guys who punch things. religion is secondary in the stereotype. but also what colossus said. it's fully up to you what your character's personality is

royal shadow
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only reson i ask cause i don´t know what i really want they all shound cool but i just don´t know what i want to play

wild onyx
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Could just be a martial artist. A professional face-kicker. An assassin whose body is the weapon. An acrobat. A bodyguard? Grab the principle and use the grapple rules to whisk them away from danger!

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Priest, performer, pirate. I can see all these things with monk.

delicate narwhal
# royal shadow only reson i ask cause i don´t know what i really want they all shound cool but ...

if you're a fan of any streams, you can play what your favorite character plays! that's how i started out. my first Real Character™ was a wizard with keen mind due to my obsession with caleb widogast. he turned out a completely different character due to race (changeling) and backstory, but the building block of a wizard with keen mind helped me build everything else !!

or, you can do it in reverse. figure out what kind of person you want to play as, give yourself the backstory, and then pick a class that best compliments them

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even if you don't watch streams, finding classes that line up with some of your favorite characters in various media might be a good place to start.

royal shadow
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idk i want to do something with the stars but i don´t know to

crude musk
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Pro tip for D&D; make a character that wants to engage with the game

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They want to be an adventurer, they want to work with a party, they want to be a hero/save the day

delicate narwhal
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at least at first: it makes it easy for roleplaying if they want to join in

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plus if they want to help and be good at fighting but just suck at it... adds to comedy

wild onyx
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You don't want to do it, sure. But you can't let your mother/ mentor/ significant other down, so...

royal shadow
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k i will that in mind

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how about they want to be a hero but don´t want to be mean but they super nice but so bad at be nice

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hi

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was wondering if anyone is running a game that I could join to learn some basics as I am planning on running some games with my friends soon

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fickle idol
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oh ty

ruby smelt
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I have absolutely no clue what this game is about, can anyone explain in a nutshell?

worthy sage
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hellooooooooooooo

worthy sage
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and theres dragons too

ruby smelt
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Sounds good

worthy sage
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And theres dice too

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So its like yahtzee with some rpg elements

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Idk ive never played

fallen surge
# ruby smelt I have absolutely no clue what this game is about, can anyone explain in a nutsh...

The absolutely most basic explanation is: The DM describes the world and the situation your characters are in. Then you describe what you would like to do. Then your DM describes how that action affects the world. If there is a chance your action might fail, the DM will decide how difficult that task is, and assign it a "Difficulty Class" (DC) which is a number from 1 to 30. You roll a d20, and add your skill modifier to that number. If you roll equal to or greater than that DC number you succeed. If you roll below it, you fail. Then the DM describes how that success or failure impacts the world, and you do it all again

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There are more complicated rules for combat, but if you understand this high level concept, you will understand most of the game

ruby smelt
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Interesting

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Alright thanks but how do I go about finding people to play with?

fallen surge
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Well, you just need to get a group of 4-5 people, and all agree to play together. You can do this by pretty much any method you can communicate with people. Ask your friends, go to a local game store, start a club, etc. If you want to find a game online, you can make posts on forums like Reddit or Facebook or Discord. In this server, we have a #find-a-game which will give you instructions on how to make a post here, in our looking-for-game channels.

ruby smelt
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Appreciated

lusty shoal
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hello hello fello newcomers <3

eternal pelican
lusty shoal
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thank youuuu

eternal pelican
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If questions arise let us know

lusty shoal
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oki dokie!

slender moon
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Hi

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what does user id mean?

fallen surge
signal scroll
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Hey guys, so I wanna ask my dad if he can get me a DnD kit, should I ask for the newer Starter kit, the 2014 one, or the Essential tools? I heard the Essential tools has more to it and the side quests are great for when you have a busy schedule but the Starters are more linear and come with pre generated characters, tho essential has the DM slide, so is it worth it to buy over the first two for that?

mint jolt
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When I'm in the looking for players thing at the bottom it says user id

fallen surge
fresh fable
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That’s just the way the threads show up

weary arrow
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hi so i'm starting up a campaign with a couple friends, i'm a first time player and DM, which i'm totally excited and ready for, but i am wondering if the grid of the map makes a difference?
my dad has old HeroScape tiles, all of them are hexes instead of squares, and i was thinking that because i dont have a lot of minis for dnd, i could use the stuff from that game, to save money. will the hexes work just as well as squares would? i'd love to have 3d maps and this would allow me to build them, but i also want to make it as easy as possible for all players (myself included) to grasp the combat system and keep it flowing

fresh fable
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Yeah hexes work a bit better than squares sometimes for AOE spells

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Using old board game figures is a great way to save money

fallen surge
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The DMG has detailed rules for how to play using hexes. It never took off quite as much as squares, but when 5e was originally designed they were treated as equal options, with equal amounts of rules for them

weary arrow
dire fossil
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druids just know every spell on the list? so i have to put every single one on the character sheet?

weary arrow
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turbid ridge
dire fossil
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sorry, how am i meant to fit all of the druid spells on one character sheet?

fresh fable
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You don’t you just add the ones you pick everyday

ebon lagoon
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Most character sheets have a checkmark for prepared spells, just put the ones you like and checkmark the ones you prepare

elder pewter
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Hello

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solemn light
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My tip is to just put the names on the sheet that you might use or have prepared that day, or even just use flash cards. for my paper game I put spells I wanted on flash cards, colour coded by slot level, and used those instead. Usually still with a paraphrased explanation of the spell on it and a page number, as some are quite lengthy- it a rule question came up, use the page number (or look up online) for the official wording.

simple goblet
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@left galleon hey, check the links in the post from Dyno above

left galleon
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Thank

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Hello, can somebody tell me which video can i Watch for start to play d&d?

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.

slow pewter
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Hi

nocturne edge
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Yeah it helped me a lot its a rrly good tool

nocturne edge
slow pewter
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Hello

amber tiger
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Hey guys, i have decided to run my groups next DnD adventure, i am wondering what books etc would be nessesary as a starter DM

cobalt frigate
slow hawk
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none , the basic rules are free in the pinned posts here

But:
Players handbook
Dungeonmasters guide
Monster manual optionally

amber tiger
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ah thank you so much

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i wanna try and do the best i can to make a good adventure that can keep all interested in our party

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i got the players handbook because that would just get more into the game as a whole

fickle idol
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hey guys I cant seem to find any newbie friendly games in #looking-for-community so if any of you can show me some thatd be much appreciated!

fleet field
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Even if a game doesn’t specify that it’s new player friendly, it likely is

fickle idol
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k

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# fickle idol hey guys I cant seem to find any newbie friendly games in <#880956314308714566> ...

I also recommend checking out places like Reddit for people looking for players/DMs. There is also the alternative of checking local game stores for other players. Adventurers League is also a good place to check since a lot of people are friendly and they are more official which can provide more safeguards but can restrict creativity (not that big of an issue but certain races are restricted)

formal fox
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Hello everyone! I played AL a few years ago and have not been around in a while. I am looking to create a character as I've lost my character sheets from back in the day. However, I could use some direction if anyone is interested in giving a hand. I'm looking at making a Dragonborn Paladin, want to sway chaotic good, maybe with an interesting backstory?

oak holly
formal fox
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Hmmmm, that could work. Thanks for your advice. I know alot of people like to play by the norms but I tend to play a little bit outside of it. Just dont want to catch grief for it. But I do love me a nice solid backstory of betrayal.

oak holly
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👍

oak holly
formal fox
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@oak holly ahhh yes thank you

oak holly
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Np

hoary forum
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Hi, new guy here trying to learn and maybe play a game though cant find anyone, any tips?

fleet field
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Have you read the basic rules yet?

hoary forum
fleet field
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They’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel

slow pewter
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Hello

amber tulip
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hello. nice to meet y'all. I hope to have learned enough about to game within a few weeks before I join my first official session.

eternal pelican
amber tulip
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Not yet! Still looking around.

mint jolt
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If you're asking for players then I'd be happy to join

low pebble
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Same i just joined this server to look for a campain to join

cobalt frigate
low pebble
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thanks mate

steep depot
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Hi everyone! Old newbie here. I've had some experience with Warhammer 40k in my younger days and have always wanted to try DnD.
However, I now live out in the wilds of New Zealand and no one actually plays in irl in my nearest town.
And I have suddenly learnt that people can play over servers! How cool is that?!
Thanks for this amazing server ❤️ I really hope I can join a game one day soon ✨️

granite glade
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does the find a game is a good place to find aa campaign when is my first one?

near knot
granite glade
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also what is (Non-D&D games are not.)

cobalt frigate
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Games for any edition of D&D are allowed. (Non-D&D games are not.)
You can only advertise for D&D games (of any edition). Non-D&D games aren't allowed to be advertised.

granite glade
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idk i might got l9ost in the meaning i dont see why someone would advertise a non dnd game in a dnd discord

fleet field
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They generally wouldn’t, but the mods just want to make sure

crude musk
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Not sure if this is where I need to ask this. Anyways I’m completely new to d&d. I’ve never even played a game, however me and my teenagers want to start playing but I will be the dm so I was wondering exactly where do I begin? I have the players handbook, and the DM guide, I also have the essential kit as well as the starter set. I have a few various other items as well but they are but tips and stuff. Can anyone give me insight as to what I need to do to begin this adventure with them? If I need to ask elsewhere can you please guide me to where. Thanks in advance

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As for starting the adventure, I suggest reading through one of the adventures provided in the starter or essential kit and get a feel for how it's organized and the plot of the adventure. Then get your group together and begin exploring the story together. The DM sets the scene and asks the players what their characters do, and decides if it's challenging enough to require a dice roll and what the Difficulty Challenge is (DC) - the number the roll has to beat to be successful, etc. And if combat breaks out, running the combat encounter.

ripe mortar
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Thank you

elfin meteor
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new to this, excited and eager to come across this community! It is a little overwhelming honestly but hopefully it can be narrowed down as I continue to look, wish everyone the best!

hazy girder
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Can npcs enchant weapons to be +1? Or how would do +1s get made. Also is there such a proffesion as an enchanter.

crude musk
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NPCs can do whatever the DM wants
And there can be whatever professions the DM wants too

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Assuming by profession you mean job, aka what someone does for a living

summer barn
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Gonna DM my first campaign later this week, wish me luck cuz my players seem pretty unhinged

fallen surge
# hazy girder Can npcs enchant weapons to be +1? Or how would do +1s get made. Also is there s...

There are people that make magic items, but it’s not exactly common. Finding a magic item at all is supposed to be something special that only happens once in a while. You can’t go down to fantasy wall-mart and pick up a Holy Avenger. Also, just fyi, “enchanting” and “enchanter” mean something different in D&D than they do in other settings like Skyrim. In D&D, enchantment magic is magic that affects a person’s mind, like charm person or fear. Magic that is placed on an object doesn’t have a specific school of magic, and typically magic items are made by either Wizards or Artificers

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summer barn
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Planning on doing this on Thursday, work makes it difficult to plan things out lol

cloud surge
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Are parties usually held in vcs or just in text?

timid locust
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Both are common, though I'd wager voice is probably the most popular.

cloud surge
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Im honestly very clueless as to how to start

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There's plenty of resources available! Check out some of the stuff in the 3 bot posts above

drowsy hollow
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Do I need to make a character before trying to join a campaign, or do most DMs give you time to create a character after you officially join?

muted bolt
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I think it depends on your dm

drowsy hollow
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I see, that makes sense. I also want to make characters more fitting for the campaign! I’m gonna try and look for a beginner friendly campaign so hopefully the DM will want to create character in season 0.

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I might try and make some characters before joining one though, mostly so I can learn how to use dnd beyond properly since I’ve never used it before.

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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What does that do? Does it allow you to be more things, bc I’m looking at the races and I thought there was a lot more races in DND?

ebon lagoon
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Many subclasses, races and even a whole other class can be found in other manuals

drowsy hollow
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Like my campaign with my friends we have fairies and angles but I don’t see them on here

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Oh

ebon lagoon
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Angel might be a homebrew race

royal shadow
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is there slime in dnd

ebon lagoon
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As in race?

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There's plasmoid

drowsy hollow
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Well, I don’t think they are actually an angel I just don’t know the name of it ;-;

royal shadow
ebon lagoon
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Yeah I was thinking that as well

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And puddings

royal shadow
eternal pelican
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Plasmoids

royal shadow
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yea it just i have not seen them use in dnd

near jacinth
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hi everyone can anyone tell me how to play DND ? I'm new here

drowsy hollow
near jacinth
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hello everyone

gritty leaf
royal shadow
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it has subraces that what i talking about

near jacinth
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hi

royal shadow
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eternal pelican
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Rather interesting

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But the amount of races in dnd is quite alot

drowsy hollow
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She like follows a god, and is very strict on her alignment

eternal pelican
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Both beautiful classes

drowsy hollow
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Ya I think her character is a paladin celestial!

royal shadow
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If questions should arise

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we are here to help

royal shadow
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am new so it hard for me to help ::(

drowsy hollow
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Ok so ya, not an angel my bad lol 😂

royal shadow
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lol

eternal pelican
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Totaly fine

near jacinth
eternal pelican
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Dnd is big so alot of info to take in

royal shadow
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if am a druid of the stars can i be animals right and if so what animals

near jacinth
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anyone share link in which i get how to play DND

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Ya I remember when I had my first session 0 with my friends, only 3 people knew how to play and 4 of us had no idea what we was doing. So it like a baby setting session of them lore dumping every race and class we was interested in

eternal pelican
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it the subclass is called Circle of Stars

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Thats a bit alot

fresh fable
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Here they are again

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# eternal pelican 7 players ??

Ya it’s also a first time dm too, but it’s been fun! And everyone has showed up to each session beside this last one, 2 couldn’t make it bc they had to go home for thanksgiving break

eternal pelican
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usually a dnd game is best suited for 4 players

royal shadow
eternal pelican
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So challenges can be made rather fitting and the party has to work actively together

fresh fable
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No you can’t speak in animal form

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Is there a way I can see which book has which races and classes in dndbeyond?

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Dang the one I want is 30 dollars O.0

eternal pelican
fresh fable
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Use the webstore not the app

eternal pelican
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ahh right

fresh fable
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You can buy individual races and classes for 1.99

eternal pelican
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forgot about the app

drowsy hollow
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Ya I’m seeing that now that I’m scrolling, that scared me lmao

fresh fable
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What ever you buy from the book brings to main price down

drowsy hollow
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Oh that’s nice to know!

eternal pelican
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mumbles or you buy all stuff since you really like this hobby way to much mumbles

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Ahem apologies i drifted away

drowsy hollow
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Tbf I am new so spending 5 dollars for a couple races and classes I like seems like a good starting point

eternal pelican
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Indeed

drowsy hollow
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I don’t even have my own dice set yet :’-)

eternal pelican
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Ohhh

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Dice are lovely

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got way to much but clickity clacks are important

drowsy hollow
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Ya my dm got us those dice mats so we don’t have them roll off the table, but he refuses to use them bc he wants us to fear his dice rolls

eternal pelican
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Haha classic

drowsy hollow
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So weird random question but is there a mermaid race?

eternal pelican
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the tritons

fickle idol
fresh fable
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And water genasi and sea elves

eternal pelican
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Ahhh true

eternal pelican
fickle idol
eternal pelican
fickle idol
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Oh ok

drowsy hollow
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I see is there any other water like races?

eternal pelican
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Vedalken

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Tortle,Locathah

harsh fjord
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Tritons, locathah, sea elves, water genasi, vedalken, and (semi-officially) grung: those are your recognized options. Tortle aren't aquatic, but I could see those being included.

drowsy hollow
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I see I see, is there races you would recommend getting as well?

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Like just in general

eternal pelican
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Hmm

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Eladrin is a favourite

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atleast on my table

timid locust
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It all depends on what you want to play! There's plenty of options, and you can get them on a case by case basis through DND beyond.

golden kettle
drowsy hollow
eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Mordenkainen presents; monsters of the multiverse seems to have almost all the races I’m interested

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Maybe I’ll officially buy it when I get the chance!

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Ya I like characters that seem to be from the feywild so it works out

eternal pelican
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Since my player is from the feywild

drowsy hollow
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Plane of existence? It’s a different world? I thought it was a wacky forest.

eternal pelican
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well its infact a world next to the material plane

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which is very different to the normal world basicly

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Very dangerous but colorful world

drowsy hollow
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Oh, that makes so much more sense now. That’s why my character in my campaign came from a different world than the others.

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I thought it was just a backstory place

eternal pelican
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Oh no

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Its a very unique place

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Like the shadowfell

drowsy hollow
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Never heard of that one, where can i go to read about the different worlds? Is it also on dndbeyond?

eternal pelican
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which give a good explaination on how each world works and what makes them unique

drowsy hollow
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Makes sense, is there one in particular to follow?

eternal pelican
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alot actually

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Runesmith if you want it to be funny as example

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AJpicket

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MrRhexx

timid locust
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We also have #dnd-lore if you have any specific questions!

drowsy hollow
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I see I see, ty!

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I’m going to play around with dndbeyond a bit and then try and find a campaign

eternal pelican
drowsy hollow
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Would traditional mean like ikr?

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Irl*

cobalt frigate
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What's the context of "traditional"?

drowsy hollow
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It’s what some people put under game style

crude musk
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That's not really a defined term, you'd have to ask them what they mean by traditional

versed lagoon
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odd question but im new to D&D and i was wondering if anyone would be willing to teach me about everything

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#
What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
drowsy hollow
#

Dang, the finding a game help prompt wasn’t joking about it not being easy 🙃

eternal pelican
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patience is needed sadly

cobalt frigate
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Finding a good table to play at is like dating because you're dealing with people. You may get ghosted, involve in drama, etc.

drowsy hollow
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Ya I don’t want that to happen so I’ll still be sure to be picky about my choices;-;

cobalt frigate
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Again, very much like dating...

outer mango
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hey im extremely new to dnd how would i be able to find a session or group to introduce me to dnd?

versed lagoon
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that demo didnt help much, im still just as lost

eternal pelican
smoky adder
timid locust
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We're happy to answer any beginner questions you have! We can also point you in the direction of additional learning resources if you need them.

cobalt frigate
versed lagoon
versed lagoon
timid locust
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Unfortunately this server gets hundreds of newcomers all the time. It's simply unsustainable to give tutorials to everyone who is looking for individual help. Thankfully, there's tons of resources that can explain things, and we're here to answer any questions when you get stuck on a set of rules.

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We've all been new to D&D at some point, so I'm sure you can succeed!

versed lagoon
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ah, thx dosh

cobalt frigate
visual bloom
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Hey, so I'm a bit iffy to like, join a group, does anyone have any motivational words 😦

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a game of rules and regrettably you can't avoid reading the rules, especially as a DM.

cobalt frigate
versed lagoon
timid locust
visual bloom
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Thanks ❤️

cobalt frigate
sly pelican
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hallo

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cinder timber
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does anyone know how to play D$D online when ur friends are far apart

lilac mist
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you can do it over discord actually they have a bot rolling for all the dice and if you want to see like a screen you can all look at i could tell you a good website for it

cinder timber
topaz garnet
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An easy way is Owlbear Rodeo (a VTT with all the tools free to use and extensions to add more features), Discord voice chat, and DNDBeyond character sheets

cobalt frigate
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?tag new online

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lilac mist
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owlbear rodeo is what my group uses so i agree with that

topaz garnet
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2.0 is insane, especially with the 2.1 update. Honestly, it's much better than DNDBeyond maps tool currently - and you don't need an expensive subscription to be allowed to run it!

gray marlin
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what class is better for fighting monk or druid there my 2 favourites

topaz garnet
gray marlin
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ok whats more fun to play

cinder timber
lilac mist
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Barbarians pretty fun

slow hawk
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If you’re a new player, fighter will be a softer landing as it puts fewer demands on the played than druid

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Doesnt meant it’s impossible to be a new player and use Druid but there will be many more decisions to make

past sedge
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Hi. Noob here and in the discord scene... Was thinking of maybe joining some short campaign or one shot to try oldnd before committing to a longer campaign... What's the best way to get started here?

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winged sparrow
#

Anyone can recommend any westmarches communities focusing mostly on voice sessions instead of PBP?

cobalt frigate
winged sparrow
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I did and found a few but looking for some recommendations from actual players

ornate tinsel
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hey guys! new to dnd especially online. If anyones willing to help me get started let me know!

fallen surge
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Where do I start?
ornate tinsel
fleet field
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here

ornate tinsel
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i meant more a voice chat. sorry for the confusion

old hare
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not really if you go to find a community theres a few dnd servers that like to teach people

ornate tinsel
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ah okay. i just found this one with a google search

old hare
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make sure to read about the community before joining though

slow pewter
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okay i have valid dnd lore im cooking

ornate tinsel
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yeah. I saw the dnd-newcomers where it said learn to play or help others learn so i figured this was a good spot. lol

fleet field
plain summit
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Hello all! I am extremely new to dnd and so is my group. I offered to be the first DM and I already made a campaign and have been watching as many videos as possible to prepare. Is there any advice someone could give me?

fleet field
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run a premade adventure

plain summit
harsh fjord
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Are you looking for DM advice or something else?

plain summit
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Dm advice and other advice would be much appreciated! Anything works really!

harsh fjord
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This question comes up a lot. Just search the server for “dm tips” or “dm advice” and you’ll get plenty of results.

plain summit
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Awesome, thank you!

cobalt frigate
fallen surge
# ornate tinsel i meant more a voice chat. sorry for the confusion

This server does not have voice channels, and we don't recommend going into voice chats with individual users, because the moderators cannot ensure user safety that way, and we can't verify the validity of the information given. But everyone here is more than happy to answer all your questions in this text channel. That's what its here for

raven ether
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For the D&D app can anyone give me a link to join a campaign

cobalt frigate
eternal pelican
crude musk
chilly musk
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Okay, thx.

deft gull
#

Hello All,
It has been like more than 15 years that I haven't played DnD, and now almost now to mid 30's I would like to come back at it. To be fair I haven't played a lot of sessions in general, more like around 10 I would say so I know about the character creation etc and the books. I have played various rpg games in computer as well so I don't have problem with the mechanics. My question is How do i even get back it, preferrably like online session with others for the start and maybe later I can convince some of inner circle from family and friends to play as well.
Regarding online though, Is there a board game app with maps etc and rules are online to even start?Even search some beginner parties again? I am willing to buy the physical copies as well, I remember doing that as a gift to one of my cousins to play with this friends.
Any help/link can be appreciated.

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What is D&D?
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Where do I start?
fallen surge
# deft gull Hello All, It has been like more than 15 years that I haven't played DnD, and n...

Welcome! If the last time you played was 15 years ago, then you probably played a different edition of the game. The current edition is 5e, and that came out in 2014. The rules are going to be completely different from back then, so keep that in mind if you are relying on your memories or assumptions from that edition.

To get started with 5e, the Basic Rules are completely free. You can find a link to them in the bot post above ⬆️

The website that link will bring you to is D&D Beyond, which is officially owned by the makers of D&D. You can access the basic rules for free there, but you can also use that site to purchase online versions of all of the books, and keep track of their contents in an easily searchable database. It also has a character creation tool to help walk you through that process, and to create a digital character sheet.

If you want to play online, there are a lot of resources for that. Typically, groups will use sites like Discord for voice or text chat while playing, and then a “virtual table top” (VTT) to represent the game map in combat. These are typically 2D maps with grid lines, and tokens to represent the players and monsters. Though, there are various different types of VTTs. What one a group uses (if any) will fully depend on that group’s preferences, so that’s something to ask about before joining a game.

Does that answer everything so far? If you have any further questions, we’re more that happy to help!

drifting phoenix
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What are some cool things I can do with thieves tools as a rogue? I'm not that creative haha

timid locust
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Mechanically, they're used to open locks and disarm traps

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Anything outside of that will have to be something you come up with alongside your DM

drifting phoenix
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Oki might not be something I'd invest too much into then

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I'm going more of the assassin route than the thief

zealous pasture
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Hi uhn im new never played dnd ever and i need someone thats willing to sscrifice some time to explain to me how it works

lyric fjord
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Anyone experienced in playing grung able to help me in a lil while in character creation? I wanna make a grung monk

hushed quarry
# exotic remnant

This message has guides, resources, and videos for learning the basics of the game. Very helpful for new players.

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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?
timid locust
#

Unfortunately this server gets so many new players that it's a bit unrealistic for us to have one on one rules learning sessions. Thankfully, all the basic rules are completely free and linked above!

There's also plenty of resources available, like the Handbooker Helper video series also linked above, which goes through specific rules. And if you've got any questions, you're more than welcome to ask them here!

dapper lark
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hey, i am here to learn how to play DnD!

cobalt frigate
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Check the links above.

unborn torrent
astral cape
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hey so I'm a new player is it rude to stop and talk to the party about like a plan? and if I do would I like conceal it from the DM so they can't counter it or what

woeful jolt
astral cape
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oh alright thank you

hushed quarry
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Don't think of the DM as a bad guy. They are there to make a story you want to tell, not to stop you or kill your characters.

cobalt frigate
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A good DM isn't a "DM vs players" DM. A good DM wants their players to succeed but give their characters a challenge.

dense plume
undone lotus
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hello new to the dnd universe had my first game today at my local pub ❤️

eternal pelican
sudden otter
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The mirror can be used for looking under loose fitting doors or around corners, for example.

lyric fjord
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Hi I’m new can can someone msg me and give me help on how to start

undone lotus
# eternal pelican Welcome ! If you need help let us know

thankyou so much ❤️ i got told to use fast character for tonights game as my main oc is based off of a wow character lmfao but it managed to work ❤️ would love to maybe join a new campaign on dnd beyond if there are any ❤️

eternal pelican
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And in terms of char creation and other info

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Feel free to reach out

undone lotus
drifting phoenix
eternal pelican
undone lotus
eternal pelican
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Ya welcome !

spare escarp
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Hi I want to ask for some tips and opinions on how a low wisdom high int ( a bit crazy) character is usually played and maybe some interesting example of it?

cobalt frigate
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An absent minded professer who is well versed in his field of study but lacks common sense when dealing with every day things. He has low willpower and can't resist snacking.

spare escarp
tulip goblet
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Hey hey

fallen surge
fallen surge
fallen surge
cobalt frigate
# fallen surge Willpower is more typically represented by Charisma, not Wisdom, imo

I've been going off of Wisdom is willpower from the previous editions' definition of wisdom.
3.5E's definition of Wisdom is:

Wisdom describes a character’s willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. While Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyze information, Wisdom is more related to being in tune with and aware of one’s surroundings. An “absentminded professor” has low Wisdom and high Intelligence.

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A lot of the Wisdom saving throws are against mental/psychic attacks.

rose trench
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part of Charisma is "force of personality," which has some overlap with willpower, but I largely agree

spare escarp
fallen surge
cobalt frigate
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3.5E and 4E squished it all down to Fortitude, Willpower, and Reflex saving throws...

spare escarp
fallen surge
# spare escarp can you say more about this?

In D&D, if a spell or other effect is trying to control someone’s mind, that is a wisdom saving throw. So how high your wisdom is determines how well you can resist someone trying to control you. I consider that to be mental fortitude. Willpower, and the force of your own sense of self and personality, are represented by your charisma. If a spell is trying to teleport someone against their will, or banish them to a different plane of existence, you have to make a Charisma saving throw against that. Charisma is also the ability that’s used whenever you want to make a skill check that influences other people to do what you want, such as persuasion or deception. That’s why I see it as a representation of willpower

spare escarp
harsh fjord
wild onyx
# spare escarp low willpower how does that work?

Gives into temptation easily, even when it might not be the best idea.

"Another cup of tea, professor? And a slice of cake?"

"Well, I really must get back to my research, this demon won't banish itself. But you can't save the world on an empty stomach..."

spare escarp
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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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@spare escarp remember to have fun

coarse adder
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Hello, I’m new to dnd, and rolled 4d6 for my ability scores each. One of these rolls, I rolled four natural ones and don’t know what score I should put it in, as all my other scores were also mediocre.

cobalt frigate
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You roll a 4d6 and ignore the lowest die.

coarse adder
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Yes, I did, and all four of them rolled a one

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This was my second time rolling for my six times

cobalt frigate
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That's very low chance of getting four 1s...

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Anyway, if you don't have a DM yet I don't recommend you rolling your ability scores but instead use either Standard Array or Point Buy systems.

echo kelp
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And now you have learned by experience why there's also Standard Array and Point Buy methods for generating your character stats.

cobalt frigate
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Most DMs want to witness their players rolling their ability scores to avoid cheating.

coarse adder
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My DM insists on me using the scores I rolled, but next time I meet him, I’ll try to persuade him into letting me roll again

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So I’m trying to find out what score I should put the three total in

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I’m playing rogue if that helps

harsh fjord
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A 3 is pretty awful, but I tend to dump Strength most often since it has the fewest mechanical benefits overall.

cobalt frigate
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One of my paladins has a 6 Dex and I played her as a big klutz (luckily she wears heavy armour).

coarse adder
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I do get a +2 in strength because I am a Dragonborn

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But I’m leaning toward putting it in either strength or constitution

harsh fjord
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I’d recommend against using it for Con.

echo kelp
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ultra squishy
Generally not recommended

coarse adder
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Ok, good to know

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So is it smart to put it in strength then? All of my weapons have finesse

echo kelp
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Maybe intelligence if you want to play an extremely not intelligent rogue who can't help but get into problems

coarse adder
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Int would be funny

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I heard that if you have such low intelligence, you would also have a hard time speaking

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From an older player who hasn’t played in a while

echo kelp
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Unless your DM is a punishing and more antagonistic DM, no. That's more of a concept from previous editions of D&D.
But I'd still talk to the DM about it because a score that low is highly likely to cause issues in the game.

coarse adder
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I will try to find a way to make it work or to roll again

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This is my first campaign by the way

lyric fjord
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Hey can anyone teach me character sheets pls

coarse adder
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I can try to help

cobalt frigate
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Three of six of my PCs at my table have 8 Str. You can roleplay your PC's weakness as much as their strengths.

coarse adder
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Good idea! I’ll try to put that in mind

coarse adder
lyric fjord
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Pretty much everything I’ve never done one

cobalt frigate
ebon lagoon
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i was about to link the same, thanks

coarse adder
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Nice!

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Any more tips for getting started with my first campaign?

lyric fjord
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Ahhhh ok lol

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I’ll have a look I’m just nervous lol it’s my first time playing

cobalt frigate
coarse adder
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Ok, thanks

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Have a good day, bye!

fleet field
coarse adder
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Rogue

fleet field
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any idea what subclass youll choose?

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(roguish archetype)

coarse adder
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I think the thief

fleet field
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k

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id go str or int then

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if your dm runs encumbrance rules, or you want to jump, go int

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if your dm may be strict abt major impacts for 3 int, go str

rose trench
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the real move is to dump Con, so you can hopefully roll up a character with better stats fairly soon 😆

coarse adder
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Yeah, I’m deciding between the two

rose trench
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and for the novelty of having a 5e character with 2 hp

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retro

fleet field
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youll literally be oneshot by most attacks

coarse adder
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I know, max 4 hp

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I think

rose trench
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oh yeah, idk why I thought 2.

fleet field
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still

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8 damage and youre oneshot

coarse adder
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I know, it’s a hard decision

fleet field
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but yeah int or str

coarse adder
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But In my party, there’s an op paladin just waiting to demolish everything in our path.

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2 16s

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Lowest 11

carmine rampart
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Is there a place to play your first time online or is it better to find a local in person session?

fleet field
coarse adder
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I will play in person, not sure how it is online

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Need to get going, bye!

carmine rampart
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Thanks!

vivid lake
#

Is it enough to buy the dnd books through d&dbeyond or do people recommend the physical books?

cobalt frigate
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It depends on your needs and/or budget. Right now D&D Beyond has a cyber sale (Cyber Monday is usually around $19 for most books).

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I bought both physical and digital because I like to keep physical copies (I own physical books from older editons) since digital last only as long as the company has the servers around (with digital books you are more leasing than actually buying them).

dense crystal
slow hawk
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Swarmkeeper is also a fun favorful class

chrome ermine
#

hello... im still learning and i have a question about the Great Weapons Master feat. For the -5 attack-= 10 damage, are the choosing to do so before or after you roll?

dense crystal
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"Before you make a melee attack" So before you roll

chrome ermine
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ok thank you... helps if i clearly read the thing first lol (my bad)

silver fox
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I was wondering if there was any dnd campaigns needing a new player? We’ll I’m still semi new to dnd and I would like to join a campaign if anyone is alright on having me join eheh

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daring jewel
#

Is there a way to play digitally

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(Im sorry if this question has been asked a bajillion times)

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
daring jewel
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Oh sweet

silver fox
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Neat

surreal python
#

Hello! I'm a newbie to the server, you can call me Champ! Nice to meet you all ^^ I just wanted to try popping in to meet some new people to talk dnd with, would this be the right channel for that?

harsh fjord
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This is less a channel for discussion and more clarifications on how to get started with the game. Maybe #dnd-discussion best suits what you’re after?

surreal python
stark copper
#

So I was rolling for stats for a character (that I'm never going to use, just learning the software) and Im wondering if it's possible to get a negative bonus while rolling for stats. Also, I dont really understand how the 4d4s and the numbers that end up coming out work. Is it the number I rolled plus my race or class bonus? Thanks

fleet field
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It’s 4d6 btw

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And yeah you can have a negative modifier

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The way it works is you roll 4d6, keep the highest three rolls and add them together, then repeat another 5 times to get 6 numbers

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Then assign them to stats how you wish, and add your racial stat bonuses

stark copper
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Ty. I just realized as I got -1 on Intel and wisdom. That's gonna be a fun one to play

fleet field
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You should be able to allocate the numbers between whatever stats you want

slow hawk
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And you are not required to role play exactly as your stats

swift flint
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Hi

chrome coyote
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Hi I’m new

royal grove
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Hey there

stiff leaf
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Hey Y’all

fair kayak
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Hello

serene sky
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Hello! I'm new to being a dm, and dnd in general, and i just needed some general tips to start out my adventure

fleet field
#

have you read the basic rules?

lyric fjord
#

(i cant read)

serene sky
#

Is there a dnd basic rules audiobook out there 🥲

fleet field
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dont think so

lyric fjord
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oh man

fleet field
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there is the handbook helper video series tho

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its linked in the pinned messages

serene sky
lyric fjord
#

why i gotta be albert einstein to get into DnD u-u

wild onyx
#

Have a look at the videos.

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

Handbook Helper, there.

serene sky
#

Alright, thank you. I really need to do my homework to get into dnd 😭

lyric fjord
serene sky
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and it's harder that I'm a dm

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I'm sure it'll be worth it, however

lyric fjord
#

a DM sheeshhhh

serene sky
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no one else wanted to be the DM

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it's between me and my friends (who are all beginners btw)

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(including me)

lyric fjord
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lucky u

#

ion got no friends thats trynna play some dnd

serene sky
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Bro i hope you find some

lyric fjord
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yessirrr

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thats why im here

serene sky
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i have to read 180 pages of the basic rules before i can go ahead and ask the right questions 😢

lyric fjord
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yeah no chance

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ima just keep watching critical role

eternal pelican
#

Thats normal

eternal pelican
lyric fjord
#

oh yeah ofc not

eternal pelican
#

Even tho we got some Talented fellas in here

slow hawk
#

Critical Role also homebrews some rules so…at some point you do need to actually sit down and check out the rules yourself

#

This is a game with rules at the end of the day

unreal wedge
#

Hey

polar void
#

if anyone wants to talk about dnd or possibly learn with me please dm me, i just want someone to talk to about creative directions with characters, campaign stuff, and all sorts of things. i’m trying to get into virtual dnd too

stiff bison
#

Hey, I'm just wondering if its expected or really necessary to fully read the rules as a new player? I don't plan on DM'ing until I get a few games to get a gauge of how it feels

I know the answer is ultimately "it depends", but I'm trying to know if its widely accepted for a new player to not want to go through the rules and let their DM show them the ropes as the situations come

ebon lagoon
#

I'd say at least read the basic rules to know how to create a character and what to do in most situations.
Of course, you may find a DM who's willing to explain everything to you, but anything they don't need to explain is a load off their shoulders

fresh fable
#

As long as you know how your character abilities work and how to roll for attacks and stuff you should be fine to play

stiff bison
ebon lagoon
#

And incase the sheet looks intimidating/complicated, you can always work on a "cheat sheet" (with or without your DM) with your basic abilities/attacks and infos about your PG, so you don't have to look at a tax report everytime you wanna search for something

fresh fable
stiff bison
ebon lagoon
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Discord magic

fleet field
#

newer feature

stiff bison
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That's pretty sick, I'll go read through the cheat sheet now 🙏

ebon lagoon
stiff bison
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I assume a lot of people play with at least a slight amount of house rules? At least regarding to nat1/20's?

fleet field
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not really

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critical fumbles arent super common, and a pretty bad idea imo

stiff bison
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Oh, huh, fair enough then

ebon lagoon