It's a list of instructions.
#dnd-newcomers
smoky adder
glad dune
you lost me
smoky adder
The actual games are shared in other channels, like #looking-for-players.
#find-a-game has instructions for using those channels.
glad dune
english is so hard...
have a good night
eternal pelican
well we can only help to a certain degree
fallen surge
It's a list of instructions.
I've seen a lot of people confused about this. Perhaps it might be a good idea to make the final message in that channel a big bold message that says something like "Scroll to the top for full instructions" or something similar
smoky adder
Oh, I've got a whole wishlist of things I want to change there. 😂
Starting with buttons.
fallen surge
lol fair enough. Buttons would be nice
eternal pelican
im simply glad i can search for players instead of having to search for a campaign
unkempt crypt
Hello, I'm new here and was wondering what would be a good idea for my first game I've never played DnD but have a rough grasp of the rules.
cloud beacon
Hello, I'm new here and was wondering what would be a good idea for my first gam...
Mines of phandelver is a good starting campaign for new players
unkempt crypt
Mines of phandelver is a good starting campaign for new players
Thank you for the suggestion I'll give it a look.
left halo
fleet field
Signed up to dnd beyond?
azure vine
hey guys im a complete beginner and i have no idea what do to
all i know is that this is a role playing game💀
also what are these campagins for
are they like groups of people playing?
fleet field
hey guys im a complete beginner and i have no idea what do to
Have a look at the basic rules, they’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel
fleet field
are they like groups of people playing?
Yeah a campaign is an ongoing game with generally the same group of people
exotic remnantBOT
azure vine
got it thank u!
surreal stirrup
i dont know how to play dnd anybody have a guide or somethin
fleet field
Look at the resources in bot post 3 messages up
queen sandal
i dont know how to play dnd anybody have a guide or somethin
I’m new here and don’t know how to play as well, but I’m here to learn and maybe find a group that I can play and learn with 🙂
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
eternal pelican
I’m new here and don’t know how to play as well, but I’m here to learn and maybe...
Ayeee welcome in this lovely lil plane
queen sandal
Ayeee welcome in this lovely lil plane
Hello 👋🏼 I hope I won’t get lost, all I know about the game so far is what I know from Baldur’s Gate 3 and I just started, so I’m very much a beginner. But also very much excited to discover more of this world and play irl 🙂
fallen surge
eternal pelican
Hello 👋🏼 I hope I won’t get lost, all I know about the game so far is what I k...
should be fine bg3 is a good start
green horizon
Hello 👋🏼 I hope I won’t get lost, all I know about the game so far is what I k...
Bg3 taught me how combat works for the most part, as well as progression, just play it for a while and you’ll get most of the basics down in no time
queen sandal
Bg3 taught me how combat works for the most part, as well as progression, just p...
. Yeah, understanding rules at the beginning was hard, combat is so different from other games but it’s not that bad. It’s not like I can go and do what I want, just shoot my spells or arrows at everyone , but I have to be much more strategic. I definitely enjoy the game so far
cobalt frigate
But remember that BG3 isn't D&D. The developers of BG3 changed the 5E rules to suit the needs of the video game.
To quote Yoda: "Unlearn what you have learned" (from BG3)
eternal pelican
To quote Yoda: "Unlearn what you have learned" (from BG3)
queen sandal
But remember that BG3 isn't D&D. The developers of BG3 changed the 5E rules to s...
I know that, I like this universe and adventures there tho and that’s why I joined this channel to learn how original dnd works 🙂
eternal pelican
I know that, I like this universe and adventures there tho and that’s why I join...
Well faerun is one of the many places in dnd
fallen surge
I know that, I like this universe and adventures there tho and that’s why I join...
That' great! You'll have a lot of fun with it!
eternal pelican
But its not less interesting in any means even one of my favourites
echo kelp
We have #dnd-lore if you’re into learning more about… well D&D lore. Just know that you don’t have to play D&D based on that lore and you’re free to change the lore for your games and settings.
eternal pelican
I know that, I like this universe and adventures there tho and that’s why I join...
anyway in case of questions we are here to help !
queen sandal
Sure thank you. I’ll definitely dive deeper into the lore (like I do with every game I play).
jade dove
i want to dnd if enyone you can pick me i just new XD
exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
^ Please read #find-a-game carefully as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels.
jade dove
okay
echo kelp
Posting that you're looking for a game anywhere else on our discussion channels is off-topic and will be removed.
coral light
Posting that you're looking for a game anywhere else on our discussion channels ...
Is find a game a good way to find a group as well? Because I don't want to start playing right away, I want to find a good group that could help me learn.
Really new to all this 😅😅
Saw the post so figured a good time to ask.
cobalt frigate
DMs can be new player friendly but you should help them by learning as much on your own. It would be a lot to ask for the group to pause the game to teach you the rules.
echo kelp
It can be - here's a brief rundown of the LFG channels
- #750812887697588356 - folks posting they are looking for a group/game to join
- #looking-for-players - DMs/groups looking for players to join their game/group
- #looking-for-community - Other D&D Discord servers looking for folks to join (often have games/groups you can join to play D&D)
- #paid-looking-for-game - Folks you can pay to run D&D games as the DM for you
coral light
DMs can be new player friendly but you should help them by learning as much on y...
I meant like, out of game. Whenever the game isn't going. So I didn't interrupt it.
echo kelp
I do recommend spending some time looking through the free basic rules and maybe watching some folks play D&D (YouTube/Twitch).
cobalt frigate
I meant like, out of game. Whenever the game isn't going. So I didn't interrupt ...
I don't know. That's on the individual DMs and the amount of free time they have. Scheduling games alone is hard enough as it is.
coral light
I mean, is DnD complicated?
cobalt frigate
Be proactive and you're more likely to be included in a group.
Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?
coral light
I'm used to games like WoW. I'm actually coming from WoW, liked it a bunch and always was interested in DnD so here I am lol.
echo kelp
I mean, is DnD complicated?
looks at #dnd-rules discussions...
Some of it can get fairly complicated but if you're focussing on the fact that it's a game and focussing on having fun with friends/folks playing at your game/table, it's fairly simple IMO.
coral light
Not yet, that's gonna be my next go to.
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
coral light
Alrighty, thanks a bunch!
Is DnD anything like WoW though? Like, genuinely curious cuz all I know about it WoW lol.
cobalt frigate
No.
WoW is a MMO computer game.
D&D is a tabletop roleplay game with turn-based combat.
(I had played WoW from 2005 to 2021 and I've played D&D since 1981 or 82)
topaz garnet
Extremely different cans of beans
For example, a DM runs dnd
WoW is scripted or assembled in advance and has no room for creative applications - for example, you get stuck on rubble instead of being able to use ropes and grappling hooks to climb over
rose trench
(I had played WoW from 2005 to 2021 and I've played D&D since 1981 or 82)
did you get 4E flashbacks when you read the question? 😂
cobalt frigate
I'm a fan of 4E so I don't agree with the detractors accusing it of being like WoW.
rose trench
I agree with you, actually. But I know it was a common line
cunning idol
hello, im completely new to dnd and not really sure about anything. i just want to talk to someone a little more experienced, maybe ask some general questions. ye.
exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
hello, im completely new to dnd and not really sure about anything. i just want ...
You e found the right place! Ask away
topaz garnet
Welcome newcomer
The botpost has useful resources (as does the pinned messages)
cunning idol
thanks, ill go read that then.
arctic junco
Hey do y'all know any credible sites for dnd info?
plucky ridge
D&D Beyond
fleet field
Dnd beyond and the wotc site are the only official sites for dnd info
echo kelp
Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds are also licensed to sell official D&D 5th Edition digital book/rule access as well
fleet field
Ah yeah forgot those
supple rock
I have question about a race and if it is playable
topaz garnet
I have question about a race and if it is playable
ask away
fleet field
Which race?
supple rock
Winter Fairy
fleet field
There isn’t a winter fairy, there is winter eladrin tho
There’s also fairy, which you could flavour to be more winter-y
supple rock
Ok thank you
cobalt frigate
Remember to talk to your DM on which playable races are allowed in their campaign.
arctic junco
Remember to talk to your DM on which playable races are allowed in their campaig...
that's a thing?
fleet field
Yeah
cobalt frigate
For example, warforged are from the Eberron campaign setting so they may not be likely in other campaign settings.
arctic junco
For example, warforged are from the Eberron campaign setting so they may not be ...
I thought all dnd games took place in roughly the same setting
fleet field
Nope
The overall universe is (generally) the same cosmology
But campaigns take place in different worlds within that universe
Like eberron, dark sun, or greyhawk
arctic junco
Welp that explains a few things
cobalt frigate
There are various campaign setting that are in the same multiverse but are very different from each other.
The Forgotten Realms takes places on the planet Toril.
Greyhawk takes place on the planet Oerth.
Dark Sun takes place on the planet Athas.
Dragonlance takes place on the planet Krynn.
Spelljammer takes place in space (you can traverse between the planets listed above).
Planescape takes place in the Outer Planes.
arctic junco
I have no idea what any of those names mean
fleet field
Eberron is planet Eberron right?
cobalt frigate
Think of it like CSI tv series, each one in a different city but still in the US. They're related but different.
arctic junco
I've played in a campaign idk why I've never heard any of those terms before
cobalt frigate
A DM could have their own custom campaign setting unrelated to any of the official ones I listed above.
arctic junco
Another reason why people told me that being my first campaign was a mistake ig
cobalt frigate
How so?
arctic junco
from what I understand
cobalt frigate
As a player you don't worry about the campagin setting that much, especially when your character is just level 1 or 2. You're essentially a "nobody" in the grander scheme of the world/universe. At low levels you're just dealing with very local threats like giant rats in the village inn cellar.
arctic junco
The game was super in the player's favor (my orc barbarian got blackrazor at level 3), apparently the story was railroaded to all hell, and the ending of the campaign was basically a dmpc coming in and saying "everything you did doesn't matter" and magically removing my character's arms when my character got upset
Supposedly that isn't a normal thing but I haven't been in any other games to tell
topaz garnet
level 1 is "wow those guys took care of the rats in the basement"
cobalt frigate
That's a bad DM if they had a DMPC do everything...
arctic junco
I may not know much about dnd but I can tell that the ending was a bit off
arctic junco
That's a bad DM if they had a DMPC do everything...
They only appeared at the end
cobalt frigate
That's just as bad.
arctic junco
Apparently that dmpc is how that dm likes ending campaigns
cobalt frigate
Ugh. That's a big red flag.
arctic junco
Also supposedly my character got off "easy" because supposedly the dm just has the dmpc cast some suped up version of some level 9 meteor spell whenever a pc resists
arctic junco
Ugh. That's a big red flag.
I didn't know any of this until after the game ended
Oh also like half of the bosses cast some fancy prism wall to block our path when we tried doing stuff the dm didn't want us to
topaz garnet
prismatic wall, oof
topaz garnet
it's mostly just spell entries
like "The prismatic wall spell" and it does what it does
supple rock
where would I go for help with making a charater
arctic junco
I more so meant the system
topaz garnet
I more so meant the system
how so
arctic junco
Like spell slots, different components, and material requirements
cobalt frigate
Stick to martial classes then.
arctic junco
One thing though that I never got when I made a graviturgist though
Why isn't the 8th level spell Reverse Gravity one of the graviturgist's abilities
I never made it far enough into a campaign to get it so idk if it's just a strong spell or what so idk
topaz garnet
Like spell slots, different components, and material requirements
Spell Slots:
Your ammo. You have an array of spell slots, you have an array of spells you have available to cast (either Known, like a Sorcerer, Bard, or Warlock - or Prepared, like basically all the others)
Components:
Verbal is the magic "ashaneyasoaha ignis mortalis" whatever to evoke magic
Somatic is the gestures and hand wiggling
Material is one of the more important ones. If it has no cost, and isn't consumed, you can replace it with a Focus if your class allows it, or use a component pouch and be assumed to have it.
If it has a cost or is consumed, you need to provide specifically that each time, no replacement.
topaz garnet
Why isn't the 8th level spell Reverse Gravity one of the graviturgist's abilitie...
Because it's an 8th level spell, and it can do a decent chunk of damage / nullify many enemies in the correct terrain
(fall damage is hefty sometimes)
Whereas graviturgy is more about somewhat altering it, mostly just black holes and immediate pulses of gravity.
arctic junco
Stick to martial classes then.
I'm thinking of making a dragonborn ranger next as kind of a medium between the 20, 20, 20, 3, 3, 3 orc of my first character and my human wizard that made my brain hurt to play
cobalt frigate
You need to be at least a level 15 wizard to have access to 8th-level spells.
arctic junco
You need to be at least a level 15 wizard to have access to 8th-level spells.
the levels go above 10?
I was told max level is 10
topaz garnet
20
cobalt frigate
I'm thinking of making a dragonborn ranger next as kind of a medium between the ...
You're not going to get three 20s with either Standard Array, Point Buy, or rolling at level 1.
arctic junco
You're not going to get three 20s with either Standard Array, Point Buy, or roll...
Idk what those 3 terms mean but it was in that super messed up campaign I mentioned
arctic junco
That campaign was supposedly really off-kilter from what I've been told
We fought a Maruk at level 4
mint jolt
Don't know what that is, sorry
topaz garnet
a MARUT!?
topaz garnet
The "gigantic terminator from the plane of order that has AUTOMATIC HIT attacks" marut
arctic junco
It's been years
cobalt frigate
A marut is a CR 25 creature that never misses.
arctic junco
The "gigantic terminator from the plane of order that has AUTOMATIC HIT attacks"...
The eye monster with unavoidable attacks is what I remember it as
cobalt frigate
That DM sucks.
arctic junco
Also one of our characters was a werewolf yet the dm went out of their way to make sure they were never able to transform
So that part of the pc's story was essentially blocked
topaz garnet
That campaign was scuffed
yeah
cobalt frigate
Level 4 PCs against a lich?
topaz garnet
Maruts are just "you broke a super-contract forged in the plane of order, come to court"
they don't care about ethics, they don't care, they just do their job
arctic junco
Maruts are just "you broke a super-contract forged in the plane of order, come t...
It just saw us and started firing lightning and causing earthquakes iirc
cobalt frigate
Be glad you're not with that DM any more.
arctic junco
honestly I've been wanting to play dnd so much part of me wishes I was
cobalt frigate
Using a DMPC and pitting Tier 1 PCs against CR 20+ monsters it's obviouisly that this DM is a "DM vs player" DM as well.
topaz garnet
That was scuffed, we get it
Usually campaigns are more adventurous and less "DM vs Player" adversarial
arctic junco
Anyways is #character-discussion where I'd go to get feedback on a character?
topaz garnet
yes it's where you'd discuss characters
willow steppe
arctic acorn
Here you go.
glass summit
would someone mind explaining how it works
Imagine writing a story, except rather than doing it all yourself, one person acts as the narrator and the minor characters, while a few other people act as the story's main characters
The story is told live, characters reacting to the information described by the narrator, interacting with eachother and the world as the narrator sets it before them
Usually with a lot of medieval weapons and spellcasting
outer ruin
Hello guys, its my first time in here, where should i read to get started?
warped harbor
would someone mind explaining how it works
If you want to see games in action, Twitch is a great resource! CaptainRoBear has a constant stream going of games, so you can see how some play. DnD has a fairly solid following on there so you can search around for a group you like and watch them
trim shoal
is it just text based in like a dc server
warped harbor
It can be
trim shoal
or is there some program
warped harbor
A lot of people do voice chats over discord
outer ruin
If you want to see games in action, Twitch is a great resource! CaptainRoBear ha...
Normally with this type of games the best way to get started is playing, you know how could i find a group to get started?
trim shoal
do you know of any groups that have like more modernish games with less fantasy
warped harbor
Normally with this type of games the best way to get started is playing, you kno...
That’s why I’m here. The group I’m due to play with keeps getting delayed because all of our schedules are so different
outer ruin
That’s why I’m here. The group I’m due to play with keeps getting delayed becaus...
i would love to play with you guys, could i join?
i just finished my college year so im free almost anytime
slow hawk
This channel is not for finding or setting up games
exotic remnantBOT
spare viper
desert anchor
Super cool chat here just joined new to the dnd world glad to be learning
outer ruin
This channel is not for finding or setting up games
It is for newcomers, wich i am :))
slow hawk
Again this channel is for answering questions for new players
There is a channel for looking for or advertising games. Or DMs
viscid frost
can you summon eldritch cannon during combat
slow hawk
The class feature describes how it is summoned
viscid frost
oh
slow hawk
can you summon eldritch cannon during combat
“Using woodcarver's tools or smith's tools, you can take an action to magically create a Small or Tiny eldritch cannon in an unoccupied space on a horizontal surface within 5 feet of you”
viscid frost
Win
dually noted
echo kelp
Okay folks - if you’re trying to organize a game or D&D group use the correct channels (read #find-a-game to learn how to use the LFG channels).
fleet field
do you know of any groups that have like more modernish games with less fantasy
dnd is more focused on fantasy
that said, there are plenty of other ttrpgs out there that are more modern
trim shoal
that said, there are plenty of other ttrpgs out there that are more modern
would u be able to point me to one of them if u know any
fleet field
what flavour of modern?
outer ruin
what flavour of modern?
cookies & cream
fleet field
how modern?
outer ruin
wheeze
fleet field
more combat focused or not?
trim shoal
what r they
topaz garnet
CoC is detectives versus lovecraftian cults
Kids on Bikes is like stranger things I guess
fleet field
stranger things was based on a kids on bikes campaign
echo kelp
Different RPG systems - but this is not the channel to discuss them. Use #non-dnd-topics for further discussion
trim shoal
so all of them have some fantasy or magic element to them
topaz garnet
DND will unerringly include magic. It's most of the classes, and there's a lot of spells and magic items in the game, and many monsters have magical abilities.
As UndyingNoob said, other TTRPG systems are off-topic. This is a DND server first and foremost. This channel is also mainly focused on helping explain the basics of DND to newcomers
fleet field
so all of them have some fantasy or magic element to them
lets move to the suggested channel
trim shoal
k
supple rock
Can someone please tell me where to go if I need help with making a charater
glass summit
Can someone please tell me where to go if I need help with making a charater
If you've given the character creation parts of the basic rules a read through and are still having some issues on parts of it feel free to ask here if you like
supple rock
I have trouble with numbers and stuff like that
glass summit
If you use the Character Creator on D&D Beyond it should handle almost all the numbers/calculations for you
supple rock
And it's fre right
glass summit
Yeh
supple rock
ok thank you
slow hawk
The only math needed is arithmetic
river onyx
Just hearing this makes me so anxious. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oi2Tb3lqT-c
pseudo scaffold
yall i just joined what do i do 🧍♂️ how do i get started
exotic remnantBOT
pseudo scaffold
ooo
fallen surge
yall i just joined what do i do 🧍♂️ how do i get started
Welcome
You find some very helpful links in this bot post, including the free basic rules
topaz garnet
Check out #find-a-game , it's pretty neat nowadays
raven raven
Hello
fleet field
Hi
raven raven
Never been on discord very much and I'm only in the fourth week of my first campaign, friend said to join since it's a good place to find other groups
fleet field
Nice
fleet field
What do you do here exactly?
Ask for help, share ideas, chat
cobalt frigate
Some of us help new players in this channel.
raven raven
welp, I'm a very new beginner lol
topaz garnet
so many sections to chat on it's overwelming
DND discussion is generic DND
Newcomers is here, for simple stuff, basics, rules
Rules is the rules as written no matter how stupid or how one's table plays it
DM discussion is what the tin says
Homebrew is basically community mods to describe the vibe
Off-topic is the tin again
unreal jasper
Hi can some one give me the stats of a goblin I don't know that one
fallen surge
What do you do here exactly?
You can talk about characters, get DMing advice, ask questions about the rules, share stories about your games, make homebrew content, and much more. #channel-guide explains the purpose of each channel
fleet field
dnd-rules is for specific questions about how certain interactions/features work
fleet field
Hi can some one give me the stats of a goblin I don't know that one
You can search it up on dnd beyond
raven raven
DM has been very tight-lipped about the rules and what I can or can't do. tbh, all I know comes from watching critical roll these past two weeks.
I'm in need of desperate help lol
fleet field
Have you read the basic rules?
unreal jasper
You can search it up on dnd beyond
How I can't find it
fleet field
They’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel
fleet field
How I can't find it
Go onto dnd beyond, and search goblin
raven raven
I don't even have the handbook cause I wasnt told thats a thing until two days ago
cobalt frigate
I don't even have the handbook cause I wasnt told thats a thing until two days a...
You don't need the Players Handbook. The free Basic Rules has everything you need to get you started.
raven raven
really?
exotic remnantBOT
raven raven
Thank you so much
pseudo scaffold
Welcome <:waveline:899388017112907838>
You find some very helpful links in thi...
thank you 💙
topaz garnet
DM has been very tight-lipped about the rules and what I can or can't do. tbh, a...
This is most of what you can do - This Specifically is what everyone can do (except for spells, only some get to do spells)
The Basic Rules are the core rules of the game to function, not including optionals and variants from other books
Your character sheet (mostly just composed of your race and class) will tell you what you can do
raven raven
um, is the DM supposed to put your character straight into the campaign? I've watched critical roll and they introduced themselves and the world. Mine didn't do that and I'm confused about who is who at this point. A friend said it's toxic, I don't know how to ask the DM about this, help? Also can the dm ban all evil-aligned characters? we were only allowed to pick good ones or nutreal.
cobalt frigate
You didn't have a session 0 to introduce everyone's PCs?
raven raven
a what?
cobalt frigate
PC = player character
NPC = non-player character
raven raven
zero? was I supposed to know it??
topaz garnet
It'll be important to temper your expectations.
Not every DM can run a game like critical role.
Not every DM has the bandwidth or funds or energy or health to put the sheer amount of effort - especially with prodigous writers - Matt does, into their own games.
But it's fair to expect at least some form of passion or effort put in, yes
cobalt frigate
Session 0 is the pre-game session where the DM sits down with the players to tell them the house rules, social contract, the theme of the adventure/campaign, roll up the characters, etc.
raven raven
...
topaz garnet
So yes, while it's important a DM introduces the world to their group, there's usually prep time. Critical Role doesn't show the prep time of people figuring out their party at session zero, or the months of planning their next backup characters.
cobalt frigate
Yeah, please don't compare other DMs to Matt Mercer, who's a professional voice actor.
raven raven
he helped us build are characters from his allowed section of options, is that what you mean?
fleet field
um, is the DM supposed to put your character straight into the campaign? I've wa...
Banning evil alignments is somewhat common
cobalt frigate
I don't allow evil characters at my table because they're disruptive.
raven raven
oh I didn't mean to expect anything just the rules they were doing were different and I got confused
topaz garnet
House rules, yeah. Any DM worth their salt will run a session 0 first, a "alright so for this campaign I feel like trying X Y and Z optionals variants and house rules"
unreal jasper
Go onto dnd beyond, and search goblin
I found it thanks
topaz garnet
And thereafter any 'more player requests' or new players joining would be brought up to speed with what's going on, what rule alterations are in play, and so on
raven raven
seemed fun to act like your character with each other, we don't do that. at least no one in my group but me and I get embarrassed when they stare in silence.
raven raven
This is my attempt to find out if there is another different group. better? less awkward I guess
fleet field
You might want to look for a more roleplay focused group
topaz garnet
Roleplay
fleet field
Yeah
fleet field
its all about roll play right?
Groups sometimes focus more on the combat
fleet field
oh I didn't mean to expect anything just the rules they were doing were differen...
What’s an example of the different rules?
raven raven
well, we don't talk about the setting, each other or plot, or anything like that, and is very rushed like from 4 - 6 pm sessions that always have 1 fight. DM tried to have us fight two god dragons in are 2nd session on level 1. and it's just been us avoiding that for the most part. He warned me about meta-gaming. don't know anything about that, just googled what monster we were fighting when he said it. Don't know what rules he operating on until we ask the right questions.
fleet field
Okay metagaming is acting with knowledge your character wouldn’t have
raven raven
oh
fleet field
Googling a monster’s statblock is one of the most egregious examples
That’s very bad practice
raven raven
that makes so much sense now
fleet field
Apart from that tho, it does just sound like not the kind of group you would enjoy
raven raven
I wasnt looking at stats, they have thos?
fleet field
Seems to be a very combat focused group
fleet field
I wasnt looking at stats, they have thos?
Well yeah a monster has to have stats
raven raven
I wanted to know what the lore about it was
we stole the dragons baby which the dm controls
fleet field
That’s still not really great behaviour
raven raven
we did a history check on it, thats allowed right?
fleet field
It’s up to the dm how and when you learn abt a creature
fleet field
we did a history check on it, thats allowed right?
Yeah if the dm let you that’s allowed
fleet field
Yeah they shouldn’t be
raven raven
he interrupts are DM to explain what things do too in a complex way too
its a mess
should I suggest a session zero at this point to the dm?
cobalt frigate
A session 0 can happen at any time.
raven raven
he's a nice guy but I don't want to be that person you know
and it's okay to ask for?
oh we are doing all of this threw zoom and roll20
friend said it changes the game a lot
cobalt frigate
If he's a nice guy then ask.
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
raven raven
or is it like solo only?
cobalt frigate
D&D is a group collaboration game.
raven raven
so everything but solo?
hm, I got some of my group to make a discord to chat, is that okay to do?
cobalt frigate
You can have as low as one DM with one player.
Usually it's one DM with 3 to 5 players.
Discord is great for text and voice. I use it for my table.
raven raven
my group is 6 people
it's not meta gaming or against the rules to chat about the session off session?
fleet field
No
raven raven
okay then I think I might be able to get us on the same page then with some talking
like sort out our backstories and then suggest it to the DM next session on how we know each other
cobalt frigate
Communication is key in D&D.
raven raven
seems like I'm the only one trying at times, frustrating
cobalt frigate
Remember that D&D is a social game. You have a relationship with the DM and other players so you need to communicate, just like any other relationship.
raven raven
your right, I'll keep trying
we all noobs anyway, maybe laugh about it in the future ya know lol
wooden skiff
Hello, I am new!
wooden skiff
Can someone help me get started
raven raven
A link above leads to the basics of how to play
in the same boat, limited on info know-how.
loud raft
Hi everyone new to this discord channel
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austere sentinel
So how do we play on dnd beyond? I just made my character
eternal pelican
fleet field
You don’t play “on” dnd beyond
Dnd beyond is simple a set of tools to assist with playing
Have you read the basic rules yet?
austere sentinel
Yes @fleet field I've downloaded them and read over them. There is also a campaign option for links through the app. I'm a over the road trucker. Just binging dnd tiktok and looking for a way to play 😁
golden dawn
fleet field
Yes <@812930368243236904> I've downloaded them and read over them. There is also...
Yeah that helps with managing campaigns, but you don’t directly play a campaign through it
Have a look in our #find-a-game channel for some instructions on how to use this server to find a group to play with
austere sentinel
@fleet field thank you. I look forward to some new adventures 😁
golden dawn
@fleet field How can I join a group?
crude musk
Read their last message, it explains how
civic hazel
omg I’m brand new and exploring the server and I don’t know what 80% of the words people are saying mean 
topaz garnet
What words?
Happy to help explain them
Most three or four letter acronyms are book titles, but some like ASI mean Ability Score Improvement (or Increase)
civic hazel
Ohh gotcha
Well I’m mainly just finding it funny that I played one campaign a little while ago and thought “I got this”, then joined the server and there’s so many spells and races and stuff that I never knew about lmao
topaz garnet
some may or may not be homebrew
civic hazel
Gonna stick with it though and probably cling to my friend (who has actually played more than once before) for help with everything
topaz garnet
Feel free to ask things here
civic hazel
some may or may not be homebrew
Gotcha, that’d explain some of it! And thank you, I’ll def ask if I see any specific examples 
topaz garnet
I can't say for sure though without hearing some names of things
civic hazel
What does “4e” “5e” etc. mean? Seeing it a lot in #750812887697588356
topaz garnet
edition of the game
civic hazel
oh there’s different editions?
topaz garnet
current is 5e, and 5e is going to get a moderate update come 2024
topaz garnet
oh there’s different editions?
yeah this system is not ~30-40 years old
it's around, what, the 50th anniversary?
civic hazel
LOL well that does make sense now that you put it that way
topaz garnet
This edition only began in like, 2014
so 4e games use an integrally different ruleset than 5e, for example
civic hazel
I see, thank you!
topaz garnet
Anything else?
You can also check the pinned messages for helpful tidbits
civic hazel
Ohh gotcha, ty! I think I’m good for now, gonna keep looking around but thanks so much for ur help
sinful trout
what is the brokem character set i can choose as a beginner ?
smoky adder
Brokem?
simple goblet
Really depends on the campaign and DM if you are trying to go broken
sinful trout
i mean overpowered or easy for beginners
topaz garnet
What counts as easy varies by person
sinful trout
first time playing the game
topaz garnet
Some figure out spell slots but can't wrap their head around extra attack being 1 action for 2 attacks
Some find "whack with weapon" simple and spell slots as jumbled
tranquil spindle
I’m looking for open campaigns and can’t seem to find where to join open matches.
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topaz garnet
I’m looking for open campaigns and can’t seem to find where to join open matches...
"matches" leads me to a little bit of concern as to the perception of DND
tranquil spindle
Where’s the #looking for channel I see the find a game one?
simple goblet
#looking-for-players link to the channel
tranquil spindle
Oh ok thanks, all this confused me a bit with jumping right in on discord I’ve never played so I have no idea what I’m doing lol.
simple goblet
If you are really new, it is worth checking out the Basic Rules and the other helpful links in the post below
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civic hazel
What does “community games” entail in #750812887697588356 ?
crude musk
Games that take place in a community rather than a typical group
The most common type of community game would be West Marches style campaigns
sacred holly
is mage hand invisible to other people?
civic hazel
Oh, so that’d be like a group with like 10+ players?
simple goblet
Potentially, but I doubt that many would actually be in a single session
civic hazel
gotcha
So if you put no to all of the options in #750812887697588356 that’d just be like, your average 3-6 person dnd game?
smoky adder
Yep
crude musk
Oh, so that’d be like a group with like 10+ players?
More it's a large group of people, some of which are players and some of which are DMs, from which groups form and disband
One day Geoff might DM for Stacy, Andrew, Felicity and Pete while Beth DMs for Ben, Mark, James, and Sammy
The next day Geoff DMs for Stacy, Andrew, Sammy, and Felicity while Beth DMs for Ben, Mark, James, and Pete
however, everyone is part of a community they've formed
rugged creek
Can someone explain the basics please?
ornate kiln
Have you read the chapters on character creation in the basic rules?
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ornate kiln
Check out these links for beginners
eternal pelican
Can someone explain the basics please?<:SkyDontGo:656209686839820348>
handbooker helper by critical role on YT
rugged creek
Thank you both
eternal pelican
For further help simply ask
sleek grotto
Best races for eventual Swashbuckler? So far I have a Tabaxi Rogue
timid locust
Races don't tend to affect class viability all that much in 5th edition. Just pick whatever you feel is cool!
sleek grotto
Okay, thanks
marsh aspen
o/ hello
fathom gull
Hi
eternal pelican
Welcome to this little plane of ours
fathom gull
Thanks
I never posted here despite joining months ago (at least I think ?)
I have a question about something but I don't know where I should ask it since it about a character but also homebrew system to make this character work.
fallen surge
I have a question about something but I don't know where I should ask it since i...
If your question involves using homebrew content or rules to make a character, then it most likely belongs in #homebrew but its hard to say for sure without seeing the question. Go ahead and post it there for now though
unborn torrent
Either DnD discussion, character discussion, or homebrew probably
fathom gull
Thanks, sorry for the bothering
unborn torrent
Np
fallen surge
Its no bother 
frank kettle
Hello
eternal pelican
welcome
frank kettle
Erm, so i kinda wanted to play D&D for ages now and just dont know where to start or how to do anything
Any help?
novel jetty
Try at your local game store and see if they run DnD
eternal pelican
Erm, so i kinda wanted to play D&D for ages now and just dont know where to star...
handbooker helper by critical role
theres also digitaly hosted dnd via virtual table tops
frank kettle
handbooker helper by critical role
So i should just watch a bunch of videos?
eternal pelican
So i should just watch a bunch of videos?
Indeed they explain everything in easy understandable bits
frank kettle
Ok thank you, is there any order i need to watch or can i just dive into anything that sounds interesting?
eternal pelican
Ok thank you, is there any order i need to watch or can i just dive into anythin...
usually ordered in the right direction
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dapper sun
Hello, as a first timer where should I start? Should I make a character first or something?
sudden otter
Hello, as a first timer where should I start? Should I make a character first or...
Read the bot message immediately above your own. The links in there will help you get started.
dapper sun
Read the bot message immediately above your own. The links in there will help yo...
Oh thank you
dapper sun
So here’s my first character, I wasn’t sure if there is a section to type of backstory but is there anything I should change or add? https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/114101394/OqrVbN
fresh fable
Equip your shield
violet mulch
want to learn more about this game and how to play it
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young shell
Ngl i would like to get into DND conversations but there's just so many rules!
Guess the first step is actually trying to play a game
cobalt frigate
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube. It's easier to digest.
young shell
Thanks will do
runic gazelle
I'd like some help with making a character please 😅
fleet field
What part of it?
runic gazelle
What part of it?
EVERYTHING(I'm a noob)
fleet field
Have a look at the free basic rules
They’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel
runic gazelle
Mk thx
hardy scaffold
Starter looking for his first adventure
fleet field
Starter looking for his first adventure
Have a look at the #find-a-game channels
Maybe ask in #ddb-support
deft sigil
@cerulean badge if you want to talk about your class questions here, this is a good space
gloomy crag
so what is a One D&D’s playtest rules?
fleet field
One DnD is the code name for the updated rules coming out first half next year
gloomy crag
ahhhh, i see
fallen surge
so what is a One D&D’s playtest rules?
In 2024, they plan to do an update to the basic rules of the game, to try to modernize some of the outdated parts. “Playtest” is a term that essentially means the same thing as “beta test” in video games. They give us a sneak preview of the rules, so that we can test them in our own games and provide feedback before the official release
gloomy crag
oh, yea, now i get it.
stark fractal
hello all, I'm new to playing. Really have enjoyed the times I have played. However, I'd like to get more familiar. Is there a place where people host DnD campaigns open to new players that have experienced player to help along? Thanks!
harsh fjord
Not specifically. You can contact the folks who have posted in #looking-for-players if they're open to new players since they may not specify in the ad itself. Or you could post your own ad in #750812887697588356 by following the instructions in #find-a-game.
stark fractal
Not specifically. You can contact the folks who have posted in <#750813601358676...
Thanks, I appreciate it!
spice geyser
Hello all!
I'm learning about D&D through Critical Role Vox Machina. I haven't played yet as my character is a WIP.
scarlet cargo
I'm learning about D&D through Critical Role Vox Machina. I haven't played yet a...
Well, what version do you play?
spice geyser
I suppose I should start with the newest iteration 👀
scarlet cargo
5e?
spice geyser
Yep!
scarlet cargo
ok
I might be starting another campaign soon. if you want to dm me and give me your name I can put you on the list
spice geyser
Great, thanks! My character name, right?
scarlet cargo
that or you real name. or a made up name for me to call you if you aren't comfortable with you real name
spice geyser
Alright, will do 👌
upper stream
Hey everyone, I'm new to the DND game and I honestly don't know how to play, and I'd love to play to metaphorically dip my toe into the waters. I know it's a lot to ask, but would anyone like to take me on as a bard so I could learn and hopefully get better? My twin brother is very into and I'd like to join him, but he said I'd slow him down. So..
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sleek heron
Hey everyone, I'm new to the DND game and I honestly don't know how to play, and...
Your best bet is to keep an eye on new player friendly games in #looking-for-players There's a number of groups willing to teach as your go!
lyric fjord
Alright after a lot of moving around places
Once again I would like to ask a few questions
Are there types of attacks such as "magical" or "physical" etc
Is there a "defense" function like on RPGs
How high can your Hotpoint or health go
echo kelp
Free basic rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Attacks may be tagged as being magical - usually this means they can't be resisted by normal means.
There isn't a defense mechanic beyond Armor Class and Saving Throws
topaz garnet
Are there types of attacks such as "magical" or "physical" etc
Attack rolls come with only two defining factors
is it Melee or Ranged (self explanatory, such as a Sword or a Bow)
And now the potentially confusing part: is it a weapon attack or a spell attack
lyric fjord
Free basic rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
I have read the basic rules but I still need a more clarified explanation, I don't usually understand some stuff without it being explained so I am sorry to bother you with it
echo kelp
No worries!
lyric fjord
Are there like curses where they inflict damage continuesly
topaz garnet
Basically, spell attacks are for when it's the magic of a spell, like throwing a fire bolt or a blast of eldritch energy. Or for just really magic things, such as a wraith touching you to drain your life.
Weapon attacks are kind of 'sheerly physical'. Even an unarmed strike, made with no weapon held, are weapon attacks.
lyric fjord
Or are there weapon effects like on some RPGs where if a certain item (let's say a sword) hit you and will inflict bleed
topaz garnet
Are there like curses where they inflict damage continuesly
Not exactly. DND doesn't have many videogame-isms.
echo kelp
Not endless damage (unless for story/game reasons) but there are curses that may reduce abilities, or cause reoccuring harm for a period of time.
lyric fjord
Ohh but let's say if I wanted to add it, can it be done? Or are there some certain rules surrounding it
topaz garnet
Or are there weapon effects like on some RPGs where if a certain item (let's say...
It's possible to find magic items. An example for what you asked for, would be the magic item entry for a Sword of Wounding, which can inflict a wound that deals necrotic damage on each of the victim's turns until they succeed on a save against it.
But that is a powerful effect of a powerful magic item, remember
topaz garnet
Ohh but let's say if I wanted to add it, can it be done? Or are there some certa...
Your DM will have the final say on what can or cannot be done. Some will allow you to add effects to a magic item, others may not, we cannot make any guarantees.
lyric fjord
What about races? Is there a set race or can you (pardon for my word) make various breeds of races or create one out of existence
crude musk
The game has a wide selection of races to choose from but there's nothing stopping you from making your own
topaz garnet
You choose your race from one of the options provided. The basic rules includes some, and other sourcebooks can include more.
crude musk
The question isn't "can you" but "should you"; do you need to make a new game option
lyric fjord
Ohhh
merry rock
What about races? Is there a set race or can you (pardon for my word) make vario...
Anything you make yourself would be usually called like "Homebrew" and the rules of that depend on how you create it and balance it
like making your own new race
There are pre-exisiting things
crude musk
You can do whatever you want in D&D, but you have to balance that against
- Is this an appropriate use of my time and energy
- Will this make the game better (more fun) for me and my players
echo kelp
Also if you're new to the game, try working with existing game options first so you get a feel of the core game mechanics and balance of the game before diving into homebrew options.
crude musk
And to reitterate what I said in #homebrew; there's little point trying to homebrew stuff in a game you don't yet understand the basics of
lyric fjord
Can a person double cast a spell? Like fire ball and some other spell or is there some limiting factor on it, I tried it once with a friend but he said no can do
crude musk
There are rules to the game, yes
Asking "Can I do X?" isn't really the best way to learn them
lyric fjord
Also if you're new to the game, try working with existing game options first so ...
Well I usually take notes and even watch streamers play but never had a chance to play with others except once
topaz garnet
DND is a game of "you can do anything"
More in terms of "you could accidentally wander into an important event" or "you could say literally anything to a person, and will face appropriate consequences for what you say"
and less in terms of absurdism like "pick up a mountain"
merry rock
Can a person double cast a spell? Like fire ball and some other spell or is ther...
There are Actions, Bonus Actions, Reaction and rules for that stuff
Some stuff can be done as a Bonus Action and stuff
crude musk
For example
"Can I double cast a spell?"
The answer isn't yes or no, it's "It depends, the rules explain it"
echo kelp
Well I usually take notes and even watch streamers play but never had a chance t...
Again, read through the core rules and focus on what they say. Most streamed games are focussed on entertainment first (and whatever D&D story they are trying to tell) so often have homebrew and rule customizations.
lyric fjord
So it mostly depends if the GM agrees to your actions or agrees to it but in turn make something in exchange or just flat out reject it
topaz garnet
Also, those streamed games will be often glancing over a few things
they may only be saying a few snippets of what ends up being an attack vs AC, someone uses a reaction to increase AC in response due to a feature, someone else may also use a reaction to cause the attacker to take damage due to a feature they have
But the best way to understand is to understand it from the ground level, yourself
lyric fjord
Again, read through the core rules and focus on what they say. Most streamed gam...
I tried but I'm more of a listener than a reader, I've been listening to some audio books and YouTubers for stuff like these and questions just pop into my head and I can't usually find my answers
merry rock
So it mostly depends if the GM agrees to your actions or agrees to it but in tur...
There are pre-exisitng rules and GM decides exacltly what applies or what is altered or etc
crude musk
I tried but I'm more of a listener than a reader, I've been listening to some au...
D&D is a game built upon reading. You will not be able to learn the rules through listening alone
merry rock
There is alot of words to it
lyric fjord
I see thank you for teaching me I shall study again for this
topaz garnet
DND is basically
A primary storyteller acts as a world, the events in the world, the monsters, and the people in the world. They tell details to a group of usually somewhere from 3 to 6 people. Those people are acting as individual characters within the world.
Whenever something comes into question, the rules cover an extremely wide base. For example, who wins in a fight, how much magic can the wizard do in a day, how easy or difficult is it for the sneak thief to pick the lock.
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lyric fjord
Last question, at what point do you think a story should end and I am asking on your own opinion not in rules^^
sonic cargo
Last question, at what point do you think a story should end and I am asking on ...
Incredibly contextual question
Most groups will know when they need to end a long term adventure
But it's a decision that is made by all the players collectively
topaz garnet
So there's a Dungeon Master and Players
the DM has to basically manage the game and the story - they have to manage, say, the tactics of the monster, and remember to roleplay as the monster in those tactics, as well tell the players how the monster acts.
A Player just has a character sheet that tells them what they can do, and a Player's job is engage in the game in a constructive way and use what they can do, to help the party further their goals.
lyric fjord
Alright thank you for giving your time and listening to my weird questions
topaz garnet
s'all good
wild onyx
Last question, at what point do you think a story should end and I am asking on ...
Like Leaf said, there's no one time. Have the major plot points and story beats been resolved? Do the players and the DM agree it's a good point to put that particular game or campaign away for a bit? Sometimes it's written into the campaign pitch. If you came here to overthrow the Dragon Tyrant and you've done that, it's time for tea and crumpets. You maybe don't want to play the next year of rebuilding a kingdom shattered by civil war right now.
lyric fjord
Oh wait another is it hard to play on mobile or is it suggested to play in PC?
topaz garnet
It's possible, but for playing the game online, PC lets you manage stuff easier.
wild onyx
Mobile is possible but PC is easier.
sonic cargo
If you have it do pc
topaz garnet
Given the option, use PC, yes
wild onyx
Like, I personally could play just pure voice, let the DM move my token and roll the dice, but I'd not like to try and run a game from my phone.
crude musk
Oh wait another is it hard to play on mobile or is it suggested to play in PC?
It depends how you're playing. For example, if you're in a group using lots of digital tools such as a virtual tabletop and digital character sheets and discord, PC will be easier
However, if you're playing in a text based game or one that only uses theatre of the mind, a phone will do well enough
lyric fjord
Thanks! Time to bust out my 2014 Toshiba pc
dusk jewel
Hello
wild onyx
Howdy.
compact copper
Hi
edgy onyx
Eyo
stray lantern
Finally decided to start playing but i honestly don't have any idea where to start i know a bit about the game and how it works already and I don't really have a group to play with yet do you guys have any recommendations for like soloing? If that's a good idea just to get hang of the rules and stuff works before i jump into the real thing last thing I want is to ruin someones campaign
ornate kiln
This isn’t really a game you can solo. There are some “choose your own adventure” books for dnd out there but it’s really not the same as playing with a DM
stray lantern
Yeahhhh kinda thought so
ornate kiln
But more importantly, you don’t ruin a campaign by being new
Many groups are happy to take and teach new players if they are willing to learn
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stray lantern
Many groups are happy to take and teach new players if they are willing to learn
That's reassuring i find it really exciting tho! Even if a little scary lol
Can't wait to delve in deeper
random carbon
Im interested in playing D&D how does this work
smoky adder
There’s some handy links a few messages up to get you started.
But if you have any specific questions, ask away!
random carbon
How do i start playing i created a character on one of the websites, but how does it work
smoky adder
How does what work, exactly?
ionic gate
Finding a game, perhaps? And getting started haha
random carbon
Do you just DM someone in looking for players
smoky adder
That’s a good place to start, yeah.
random carbon
Alright
Can you take a look at this character i created
I just want to make sure this is correct
smoky adder
Yeah, you can share a link to it in #character-discussion.
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sharp horizon
When a dnd campaign post says "roleplay" do you need to role-playing Super seriously or can you you just say what the character will say?
timid locust
Best to check with the DM just in case. We can't answer for what they're expecting
mild smelt
Hey, I'm completely new to the dnd game. I've been reading the rules for a few weeks now. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who plays this game. Now I have a round with which I play the first rounds. But these are also all newbies. do you have any tips for completely new DMs? So in the spirit of how to learn the rules and tips for good videos for gameplay. But I generally have experience with more complicated board games.
fallen surge
Hey, I'm completely new to the dnd game. I've been reading the rules for a few w...
Welcome! If you have any question about anything, we are happy to answer them here, but if you just want some video guides, I have some suggestions for you. If you want help learning the rules, the "Handbooker Helper" series on youtube, made by the cast of Critical Role, is extremely informative and easy to understand.
If you want help learning how to be a DM, the "Running the Game" series on youtube, by Matthew Colville is an excellent starting guide and source of inspiration.
You don't have to watch the entirety of both series. You can pick and choose episodes based on what you are interested in or confused about
mild smelt
Welcome! If you have any question about anything, we are happy to answer them he...
Thank you. I asked for videos because I thought it might be easier for you to send them to me. As I said, I don't know anyone who knows about it. I currently have the Starter Set. And I'll buy the Playerhandbook, DoungenMasterbook and the Monster Manual Guide soon. That's enough for now, right?
fallen surge
Yep, that's plenty to get started
mild smelt
Yep, that's plenty to get started
thank you. if i had more questions can i ask you?
fallen surge
Just post them in this channel. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and wants to help people
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little remnant
Can someone hop into a voice chat and explain dnd for me. I wanna get into it but i dont understand a lot of whats going on all ik is the 20 is good ;-;
timid locust
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.
little remnant
;-; fair enough. Im trying to also join a game
I have put in a lot of find games # and still havnt gotten anyone
Also i couldnt understand dnd and beyond
amber python
Can someone hop into a voice chat and explain dnd for me. I wanna get into it bu...
I sent you a pm feel free to ask me any questions
little remnant
I sent you a pm feel free to ask me any questions
A wha?
little remnant
Oh
outer spear
Hello I'm new to this server so if I say anything that disturbs you in any way then sorry
So I was watching youtube and came across this DnD and I did some research. Me and my friends are bored and don't have any games to play that's why I wanted to know if there is a online (free way) to play this DnD game?
cobalt frigate
Can someone hop into a voice chat and explain dnd for me. I wanna get into it bu...
Watch the "Handbooker Helper" tutorial video series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
cobalt frigate
Hello I'm new to this server so if I say anything that disturbs you in any way t...
Yes, you can play D&D for free. You can find games in #find-a-game (there are "paid DM" games but you can ignore those)
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outer spear
Yes, you can play D&D for free. You can find games in <#1070720656917938227> (th...
Thanks appreciate it. And another question is there a website where maps and charecters are already built so we can start without making anything?
cobalt frigate
There are plenty of map making apps. Look at the pinned message in #dnd-maps
You can do a Google Image search for battle maps.
prime horizon
Thanks appreciate it. And another question is there a website where maps and cha...
You can also check for free campaigns online
outer spear
Kay thanks for all the suggestions I'm looking forward to play this with my friends
prime horizon
@outer spear check this maybe: https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/dungeon-masters-only/43718-list-of-free-dnd-campaigns
crude musk
It's a series of sessions of D&D connected by an overaching story
outer spear
Oh
tall merlin
Trying to create a blood hunter tanaruuk character sheet
cobalt frigate
Blood hunter is free on D&D Beyond already.
Tanaruuk isn't an official playable race. Use an orc to reflavour it.
tall merlin
I know. Was trying to do a homebrew race. Dm agreed to it and was just trying to figure it out.
cobalt frigate
Work with your DM on homebrewing it (which is out of the scope of this channel)
gloomy radish
Is D&D beyond and the books necessary for playing?
true shard
not necessary but many people do still use them for convenience and stuff
gloomy radish
Ok thank you. not sure how playing over discord and everything works so was jw what was needed.
true shard
the basic rules are available for free online so id still recommend you read thos
gloomy radish
Yea I’ve been reading those I understands the basics of D&D just never played a actual session
toxic apex
Greetings travellers I’m new comer that is looking for a fresh campaign to start learning and play
lyric fjord
Me and one other person wants to do some DND and kinda confused on what to do cuz we're new
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules first.
smoky adder
Greetings travellers I’m new comer that is looking for a fresh campaign to start...
Welcome! #find-a-game can point you toward the available groups.
toxic apex
Welcome! <#1070720656917938227> can point you toward the available groups.
thanks
smoky adder
Me and one other person wants to do some DND and kinda confused on what to do cu...
There's some handy links here to get you started:
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smoky adder
But if you've got any specific questions, ask away!
dapper sun
I don’t understand how the looking for game section works, do I have to type in those commands there?
smoky adder
You can type them in any channel you can type in.
So if you type /looking you should see a list of suggestions pop up.
It will give you a private form to complete, and once you're done, it'll post to the channel you chose.
spark harness
Can you make the ocean into a soup in a session
mortal garden
Haha, you'd need to talk to your DM. It's not like there's a "Ocean to Soup" spell in the game.
dapper sun
Can you make the ocean into a soup in a session
Isn’t the ocean already a soup though? 🤔
eternal pelican
Haha, you'd need to talk to your DM. It's not like there's a "Ocean to Soup" spe...
You forgot about wish my dear genji friend over there
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hexed plank
hi
smoky adder
Welcome!
slow pewter
Hi
hexed plank
hello
smoky adder
how do you build a character??
The links above can help you get started with that. Character creation is covered in the first few chapters of the Basic Rules.
But to start, you'd want to pick a race, class, and background.
echo kelp
I'd really recommend giving those free basic rules a skim - it explains things. Also check the Handbook Helper videos linked in that bot message just above.
hexed plank
okay thx
echo kelp
Classes are like "what is your character good at and what role do they play/fit in the adventuring party"
DnDBeyond has an online character sheet tool and has a guided build a character path - but I'd still recommend reading the rules as it will help you make sense of it all.
copper shadow
the better question is, what do you want to do
hollow pier
howdy
i'm new to the server but i've got a little bit of experience playing D&D though I'll admit its hard to find a stable group
runic gazelle
I've no experience
hollow pier
i've never dm'd but i've played in some small campaigns with friends i've met online
hollow pier
it can be fun especially for more creative types
long as your dungeon master is fairly open minded
sudden otter
Yep the newer and more unaware of the rules and lore you are, the freer you are to just make stuff up for fun. Take advantage of it.
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echo kelp
^ Useful resources/links to help get you started
long kayak
Sup can anyone send me the sheet, my dnd book kit just arrived so I can learn how to fill the sheet now and paper is just way better than a pc that I don't have
The file on dnd beyond has way too much files idk which ones I should or shouldnt use
But if anyone can help me know which ones it's just as helpful
turbid ridge
@long kayak just read the phb
smoky adder
You can use any one in there you like.
It’s mostly just different images and colors, so pick whatever you think looks appealing.
long kayak
Yea but what do most players use
smoky adder
The actual layout is all basically the same.
You’re printing it out and filling it in by hand?
long kayak
Yes
smoky adder
You could use Character Sheet - Print Version.pdf, then.
long kayak
I ain't got a PC and dnd beyond allows one sub class per class smh
long kayak
You could use `Character Sheet - Print Version.pdf`, then.
Thanks, that was helpful
stray lantern
What would be the main differences between baldurs gate 3 and actual dnd cause from what i read so far the ruleset seems pretty similar
long kayak
Damn this quality below 480 God damn
smoky adder
There's also Character Details (Optional) - Print Version.pdf if you want to provide additional details about your character, like appearance or background.
turbid ridge
What would be the main differences between baldurs gate 3 and actual dnd cause f...
They use the same rules it's just a different story
smoky adder
And if you're playing a spellcaster, you probably want Spellcasting Sheet (Optional) - Print Version.pdf, too.
long kayak
Yeah sure, wont need it then
I'm still an idiot in the game so ima play a simple choice
smoky adder
The simplest option is a human champion fighter.
long kayak
Yeah but that sounds boring
stray lantern
They use the same rules it's just a different story
Makes sense
turbid ridge
Makes sense
Just in a dnd session you are providing the acting of your character
fleet field
They use the same rules it's just a different story
not really
there are some major changes
i would just read the dnd basic rules if youre coming from bg3
turbid ridge
True it is a video game after all
stray lantern
i would just read the dnd basic rules if youre coming from bg3
Ofc just was wondering lol
solemn light
?tag new bg3
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lyric fjord
Hello I have a question I’m running my First D&D ever and what do I do if they seduce the dragon😂?
fleet field
Hello I have a question I’m running my First D&D ever and what do I do if they s...
maybe ask in #dm-discussion
cobalt frigate
Hello I have a question I’m running my First D&D ever and what do I do if they s...
You say, "No, you can't."
long kayak
Yeah but that sounds boring
Imagine a short ahh person being a thief
Gonna be like a kid sneaking up on you with dagger
echo kelp
So halfling rogue?
long kayak
Yea that's what I said
But on the other hand doesn't a human fighter sound less like fantasy
Meh but it doesn't matter
If I wanted fantasy I'd read novels not play a game
echo kelp
I mean looking at the game mechanics, a human fighter can be pretty amazing
But ultimately up to you
long kayak
Yeah but I rlly wanna have more fun with the fantasy elements
Or like the most generic character
Elf bard
echo kelp
D&D is based on the concept of heroic fantasy - so even a human fighter will have fantastic elements (2nd wind, action surge).
echo kelp
Then use plain language that avoids any problematic labels/slurs. If you have questions about the server rules or want clarification, you can ask to speak with a moderator in #moderator-support.
long kayak
Ok so hypothetically speaking
Could I use prestidigitation and soil anything within 5 feet of range with um
Human excrement, preferably the enemy's pants
echo kelp
Ask your DM - this is very table/game dependent.
long kayak
Ask your DM - this is very table/game dependent.
Good point
echo kelp
Anyway, please stay on topic (discussing server rules in discussion channels will get moderated 😉 )
echo kelp
Not really - your question is still dependent on your game/DM's interpretation and context
echo kelp
#dnd-rules is more about "how does this rule interact with these rules" and the fine points of rules as written
slow hawk
The implementation of rules is dependent on your table and dm
But you are still at the end of the day playing a game with its own set of mechanics
long kayak
But you are still at the end of the day playing a game with its own set of mecha...
At the end of the day
echo kelp
Need a good mix of the two - because sometimes what's written isn't interpreted the way it was intended but also if it's not written, one can't know what the intention was.
long kayak
At the end of the day
It's night
slow hawk
Its a role playing game played by people. How a group of people choose to play it cant be easily generalized
long kayak
Need a good mix of the two - because sometimes what's written isn't interpreted ...
Good point, it also depends on context and the dm and the table
echo kelp
Anyhow... we should let the channel get back to new-to-D&D folks and helping them get started.
long kayak
Fr
echo kelp
Need to ask specific questions - we really don’t have time/bandwidth to teach everyone D&D one by one. But if you have a specific question, we can answer that.
hexed plank
mk
how do abilities work
such as the harengon bunny hop
since i’m going for that race i don’t quite understand special abilities for a race
echo kelp
Oh that would be what’s called a Racial Feature
hexed plank
what is it then cuz my mind is a bit all over the place
idk what proficiency is either which i believe is important but i just cannot understand
echo kelp
So for that Harengon feature you can use a bonus action to use it. You can then jump/hop 5 times your proficiency bonus number. So at level one your proficiency bonus is 2 which means you can jump 10 feet.
hexed plank
Proficiency bonus is a number that scales based on your character level
ok i needed to know that for the harengon feature to make more sence
echo kelp
Also this jump does not allow enemies to make an attack against you if you leave their reach unlike normal movement.
hexed plank
ohhhol
hexed plank
So for that Harengon feature you can use a bonus action to use it. You can then ...
wdym by bonus action???
fleet field
On your turn you can move up to your speed, use 1 action, and use 1 bonus action
So the harengon jump uses your bonus action
hexed plank
oh so is like an additional action i can do that is specific to the race i play as
echo kelp
Well there are also bonus actions that certain classes may have as well.
viscid frost
Earliest level you can get dimension door?
fleet field
It’s a 4th level spell, so level 7
fleet field
Quite a few. Don’t know the exact numbers tho
viscid frost
Would it be an inconvenience to ask for the names of like three that's are most useful
smoky adder
Misty Step
viscid frost
How far
fleet field
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells?filter-class=0&filter-search=&filter-tags=4&filter-verbal=&filter-somatic=&filter-material=&filter-concentration=&filter-ritual=&filter-sub-class=&filter-partnered-content=f here’s every spell with the teleportation tag on dnd beyond
viscid frost
Is there any equivalent of a piano i can learn as an insturment in dnd as a bard
slow hawk
As that is a purely roleplaying feature, it shouldnt be hard to ask your DM for something like that
viscid frost
true, ty
smoky adder
There is the zulkoon, though, from Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide.
A complex pump organ that originated with the zulkirs of Thay, who use it in the casting of their spells. It is considered to have a dramatic, but sinister, sound.
viscid frost
YES VICTORY
mighty jungle
Hello!! Kinda looking for a future online dnd group, I’m pretty new at this, but I want to learn as much as I can before becoming a DM 😁
dry delta
Same here
mighty jungle
Why is it so hard to find a group 🥲
cobalt frigate
Because:
- There are waaaaay more players than DMs
- Because there are more players than DMs, DMs can be picky who they choose to join their table
- Because there are more players than DMs, any openings get filled up very quickly
mighty jungle
The realist shizznit I’ve ever seen👆🏾
runic gazelle
I agree with every atom of my body
spice horizon
Can confirm, I post a one shot on finding players to help newbies and my DMs get flooded.
mighty jungle
See and with my luck I wouldn’t get picked 🥲
slow hawk
It is best to expand your search
Dnd is best at a table anyways, hit up local game stores, universities, libraries, etc
runic gazelle
Dnd is best at a table anyways, hit up local game stores, universities, librarie...
I hit up my library, all they had was friggin chess
candid tusk
Are there any beginner campaigns currently happening?
rain prism
Hiii. I was contemplating trying dnd for a while and finally decided to try to see what the hype was all about (since i quickly realized it wasn’t like any tabletop games i probably every played). Guess im not alone here from what i see heh
spice horizon
@candid tusk you'll have to check #looking-for-players if a DM is hosting one
candid tusk
<@1180391962755481670> you'll have to check <#750813601358676008> if a DM is hos...
Oooooh oki doki thank you so much!!
fleet field
Hiii. I was contemplating trying dnd for a while and finally decided to try to s...
have a look at the basic rules, theyre linked in the pinned messages of this channel
fathom widget
can someone help me make a chaotic neutral jack of all trade bard? I am new to dnd and it sounds awesome to be chaotic 🙂
fleet field
what part of it do you need help with?
fathom widget
just the general filling out the character sheets I'm using the online sheet for 5e and idk if i can just add number to the sheet to whatever i want or is there a rule @fleet field
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rain prism
have a look at the basic rules, theyre linked in the pinned messages of this cha...
Thanks Ive looked into them. Seems pretty daunting not gonna lie.
fleet field
have you tried making a practice character?
rain prism
I could I guess? Im a total newbie. I don’t really know what i should be doing rn. Ive looked some guides online but it’s always do whatever you want at the end so im still somewhat confused. Im scared to play bc i just feel overwhelmed lol
fleet field
i would grab one of the pdf character sheets from here: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets, then fill it out, referencing the basic rules whenever needed, or asking here if you really need to
rain prism
I already played fantasy video games (and choose your story sort of stuff) with stats and turned based combats that’s kinda the closest ive done.
gritty harbor
im in the same boat
rain prism
i would grab one of the pdf character sheets from here: https://dnd.wizards.com/...
Ok cool. I was trying to see if you could find some irl groups here but i guess it’s more online play? Im obv still gonna try to find someplace where I can play irl.
rain prism
im in the same boat
Finally someone who understands me lol
gritty harbor
we'll go down together 
fleet field
yeah generally the resources for finding games on this server are online focused
have a look at your local game stores and libraries maybe
rain prism
we'll go down together <:RWsalute_2:889961975445069874>
Haha fr. I tried looking at my library but they only had kids board games or chests
fleet field
have a look for local game storse
gritty harbor
the closest one to me is 30 mins away, and their sessions go from 9-12 (midnight)
fleet field
i have not found a game store so far that doesnt run ttrpgs there, and dnd 5e is the most common
rain prism
have a look for local game storse
They do that? Like gaming or really board game?
gritty harbor
which isnt really feasable for me lol
rain prism
the closest one to me is 30 mins away, and their sessions go from 9-12 (midnight...
OOF
fleet field
They do that? Like gaming or really board game?
dnd
spice horizon
the closest one to me is 30 mins away, and their sessions go from 9-12 (midnight...
You hate to see it
rain prism
Dnd store? Man i don’t think we have that XD
gritty harbor
nah it's like a game store
rain prism
I said i was a newbie. You see what i mean now
gritty harbor
they have a bunch of them all over (just not where i live)
i've friends who play but i dont think they wanna deal with someone who just got into dnd since theyve been playing together since diapers
fleet field
just a general game store
rain prism
i've friends who play but i dont think they wanna deal with someone who just got...
My family doesn’t even know dnd exist
fleet field
search up "game stores nearby" or something
gritty harbor
wizards of the coast (?) i think is a website for helping you find ones near you
rain prism
just a general game store
There was a store with larp stuff that’s the closest we have here i think
fleet field
you might have to try online dnd then
rain prism
Ya well see. Ill try local discord servers. Here it’s probably too general
slow hawk
i've friends who play but i dont think they wanna deal with someone who just got...
If theyre your friends…seems like it wouldnt be a problem
gritty harbor
more like friends of a friend, i guess
rain prism
i've friends who play but i dont think they wanna deal with someone who just got...
Omg i feel like that…. I only saw dnd in movies and played video games. I feel like i would be a big burden on the dm lol
gritty harbor
theyre pretty tight knit so it's been hard to get close lol
gritty harbor
Omg i feel like that…. I only saw dnd in movies and played video games. I feel l...
im trying to watch yt videos/ twitch streams to get more of a hang of it. i know most of the terminology but putting it into action is daunting
rain prism
im trying to watch yt videos/ twitch streams to get more of a hang of it. i know...
Im someone who learns better when doing it for real. But im not sure someone would actually want to hold my hand for my first campaign
gritty harbor
im a big fantasy nerd in general so it's something i'm dying to get into
rain prism
Ive watched some nobs stream but it’s still not the same when playing
rain prism
im a big fantasy nerd in general so it's something i'm dying to get into
Yep same here lol
spice horizon
It's definitely easier when its practically applied. I've occasionally hosted one shots to get new players comfortable with the system, but that tends to, uh, hit my DMs kinda hard.
I should probably post that too. I've been procrastinating lol.
rain prism
People online say ok go watch stuff like critical role but man it’s so not beginner friendly like stop recommending me that
Like i understand it’s cool to watch but it doesn’t help with understanding the game
rain prism
It's definitely easier when its practically applied. I've occasionally hosted on...
Nah it’s fine. Newbies are always annoying
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slow hawk
Critical role’s main campaigns are not useful for learning the game mechanics in much detail, but what any new player can take from it is the role playing aspect of it
WITH THE CAVEAT, that these are professional actors who are also friends that have played for nearly a decade together
topaz garnet
What's the command for the links again?
Dyno uses these "tags" system
you can probably search messages in this server for 'tags'
or 'tag'
spice horizon
Thanks!
slow hawk
the vibe is useful though, in that they are working together to tell a story, respect each other, and commit to their characters
rain prism
the vibe is useful though, in that they are working together to tell a story, re...
Yeah i feel like everyone wants to achieve that kinda gameplay
topaz garnet
Critical role’s main campaigns are not useful for learning the game mechanics in...
And it's also bringing in a lot of profit so it's kind of also their job to some degree
whereas most other DND games are a hobby one spends money and effort for
slow hawk
They are a business but that discussion is probably for another place
spice horizon
Besides, we all had to start somewhere so having patience with new players is kind of a given to any DM that also wants to get better.
rain prism
And it's also bringing in a lot of profit so it's kind of also their job to some...
From what ive seen you technically dont have to spend anything to play but it sure does affect your immersion
slow hawk
for just “what can new players take from it”, i’d say:
- the general feel for the game
- role of dm and player
- respect between everyone at the table
- goal is joint storytelling
- have fun in success or failure, thats the point of the game
- if you have money, dwarvenforge and heroforge can be real cool
topaz garnet
From what ive seen you technically dont have to spend anything to play but it su...
these books cost money lol
rain prism
DMing is expensive damn 😦
Like any hobby you seriously want to get into fr
Anw that’s not pertinent here
spice horizon
In either case, there's plenty of resources available to help before jumping into your first game
cobalt frigate
Probably why there are so few DMs. I've spent over Cdn$1000 on 5E physical and digital books (and even more with older editions throughout the past four decades)
rain prism
In either case, there's plenty of resources available to help before jumping int...
Is it possible to just lurk over some games?
spice horizon
You'd have to ask that particular DM, but giving a heads up doesn't cause too much of an issue.
But what I mean is getting comfortable with the prep before the game. Knowing how to apply your ability scores and the finicky stuff on your character sheet is pretty important and taking the time to learn it really shows how invested you are. Makes a DM feel good when their players are invested.
rain prism
Ok thanks for that. Ill see what i can do
forest cloud
hi all, new to channel, but have played off on on since the original D&D, yes I am old (51). started in the early 80's.
civic mortar
welcome!
vapid wagon
i know close to nothing just played baldur's gate but got interested in learning. I will die at every opporunity Xd
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forest cloud
everyone starts somewhere. last edition i played was 2nd. so i migrated one of my favorite thieves to 5e
and just playing around the character creator. bought the players handbook and tasha's book as well on the black friday sale
full pivot
hello everyone, absolute newbie here! I just createdmy first character but want to delve more into background creation and how to play the game in general, does anyone have any beginner tips for someone who is completely lost and has no clue where to start?
wild onyx
hello everyone, absolute newbie here! I just createdmy first character but want ...
Scroll up two posts, take a look at the Handbooker Helper videos (if you like videos) or the Basic Rules (if you prefer reading).
ivory orchid
Hello evrybody! Where do I go to look for groups looking for players or vice versa? First time trying D&D online.
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ivory orchid
oop ok thanks bot
crude musk
DM'ing means running the game
DM means Dungeon Master, so it's the verb form of that
And what do you mean by character template ideas and feeling crowded?
wild onyx
Are you talking about how to get started making a character? Beyond has some tips, like:
"QUICK BUILD
You can make a sorcerer quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. Third, choose the light, prestidigitation, ray of frost, and shocking grasp cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells shield and magic missile." https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/sorcerer#CreatingaSorcerer
Or are you talking about the character sheet to record your details?
wild onyx
OK, couple of options. You can use D&D Beyond, and that will guide you through the process and fill in the boxes for you.
Or you can walk through it yourself and write it down as you go, then organise it how you'd like.
Third option, you can use a copy of a character sheet and label the sections for your reference to make the info you need easier to find on your own.
carmine patio
guys gimme the silliest damn build for a bard ever
smoky adder
Two words: war kazoo
fallen surge
Two words: war kazoo
My first D&D game I ever played in had a bard that used a Kazoo
timid locust
Pick up the Bane spell at level 1 and dance around as your enemies are unable to hit your friends at all!
modest crown
So me and 4 other people want to play DND- but the issue is that we're all online friends
And none of us have any experience
What do we do- how do we get started
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cobalt frigate
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet? If not, start there.
timid locust
One of the four of you will have to take up the job of DM - running the game. Or alternatively, you can try looking for someone online willing to DM for your whole group.
modest crown
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet? If not, start there.
I have a lot of the stuff but never actually got around to playing dnd
hallow leaf
Hello everyone! I'm new to dnd and would like to start somewhere :)
I have a character, I just need to flesh her out a little bit more
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fallen surge
Hello everyone! I'm new to dnd and would like to start somewhere :)
Welcome
In the bot post above, you'll find some helpful links for getting started, including a link to the free basic rules
eternal pelican
Hello everyone! I'm new to dnd and would like to start somewhere :)
hallow leaf
I need a dm
eternal pelican
Also welcome to this nifty little place
hallow leaf
Thank you
eternal pelican
In looking for players dms search for players for the campaign if ya a group looking for dm would be the go to
hallow leaf
Ya I can't type in there
crude musk
You need to follow the instructions in #find-a-game
hallow leaf
Ok I got something set up (poorly)
shadow coyote
Are there more races to choose from the base ones like elves, dwarves etc? Sorry if its an obvious question
fallen surge
There are 9 races available for free as part of the basic rules. Many more options have been published in the expansion books, but they would need to be purchased or shared with you if you want to use them
shadow coyote
Oh ok thank you
sinful trout
a vague question ,how many campaigns are there , officially.
fallen surge
Do you mean to ask how many adventure books have been published? "Campaign" is the term for a group of people playing one of those adventures (or their own) so the answer to that question would be basically infinite
smoky adder
Are there more races to choose from the base ones like elves, dwarves etc? Sorry...
Monsters of the Multiverse has the largest number of races.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/mordenkainen-presents-monsters-of-the-multiverse
33 of them
Which is about half the total number available.
sinful trout
Do you mean to ask how many adventure books have been published? "Campaign" is t...
i thought there is some limited amount of campaign which most people play in
fallen surge
i thought there is some limited amount of campaign which most people play in
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. A D&D campaign is when a group of 4-5 (give or take) people gather together and agree to play some D&D. That's all there is to it. There's nothing official about it.
Are you asking about those "campaigns" or are you asking about the published books with prewritten adventures that people can choose to use?
sinful trout
pre-written adventures
fallen surge
pre-written adventures
there are 35 adventure books for sale on D&D Beyond (not counting partnered content) but some of them contain more than 1 adventure in a single book, so I don't know the exact number of how many individual adventures there are total
viscid frost
is there any armor with higher ac that 18 plate
cobalt frigate
Magical plate armour.
viscid frost
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sudden otter
Potentially some exceptionally good magical splint or chain mail could get to 19 too
cobalt frigate
Otherwise plate armour is the best non-magical armour in 5E.
rare fox
hello
rare fox
i need to find a game to join online i need help finding one
exotic remnantBOT
fleet sequoia
No
cobalt frigate
There are plenty of actual play games on Twitch and Youtube. It would be safe to say most tables won't allow a stranger just to watch their private games.
crude musk
i need a game
You won't find a game in this channel, you'll need to try looking in the channels listed in #find-a-game or make a post of your own
rare fox
i looked and the is no game the
echo kelp
Read #find-a-game - it has information on how to use our LFG (Looking For Game) channels.
rare fox
i dont need info i just want to start playing
crude musk
i dont need info i just want to start playing
That channel has info on how to find a game so you can start playing
echo kelp
i dont need info i just want to start playing
We are pointing you to where you can find games/groups on this server. Posting that you want a game (or advertising a game) anywhere else outside of the LFG channels will be removed/moderated.
crude musk
- Go to channel
- Read instructions
- Make a post, or
- Reply to a post
- Patience
- Join game
- Start playing
wild onyx
I might be looking for newcomers for an intro game tomorrow but I've already shot my shot this week. What's the best way to raise awareness of a newbie friendly game that's several days down in the LFG channel?
smoky adder
You could browse through #750812887697588356 and reply to anyone you think may be interested.
wild onyx
Then I have to find people specifically who have the right times available. Alright, I'll give it a go.
crude musk
"I'm gonna run a D&D game, you want to play? You do, cool!"
☝️ like that
smoky adder
Just do it. ™️
hallow leaf
haha
crude musk
You probably want to read the basic rules
fleet field
And I would recommend using a pre-made adventure to start with
stable kraken
hihi, could someone please give me some basic tips on how to get started? I've never done anything dnd related before
exotic remnantBOT