#dnd-newcomers

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echo kelp
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I recommend reading/skimming over the free basic rules (linked in the bot message).
Then I suggest watching some folks play D&D (YouTube/Twitch - look for "D&D livestream")
Then try making a character sheet or two to figure that out (again refer to the free basic rules).
Then go find a group to play with! (Read #find-a-game to learn how to use the Looking For Game channels here)

stable kraken
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thank you <3

echo kelp
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If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel (see id:browse to see all the many channels we have dedicated to specific topics of D&D)

eternal pelican
lyric fjord
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If I buy a digital map for Dragon of Icespire Peak can I share it with a DM?

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I'm new to D&D online but I've played PF2E and BG3 so I'm kind of familiar with some things.

echo kelp
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Yes you may use official D&D maps in your group's games.

turbid ridge
prime hamlet
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Hellooo. um, I´m new to dnd online

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I´ve been playing irl here in México, but like, I want more XD

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Wanted to learn how to do it online and stuff!

eternal pelican
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What help you need

prime hamlet
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Try out roll 20 to play online and stuff

eternal pelican
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There you find peeps or dms

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They usually note what type of vtt they use

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For additional questions feel free to reach out towards us

prime hamlet
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Thank youuu!

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Okii, goti 😄

violet saffron
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Thanks! I was just about to ask lol

prime hamlet
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I´m trying to use the looking for players stuff ahh, but it doesn´t let me use the channel?

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Do I need to like, have a role or something?

eternal pelican
lyric fjord
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I'm struggling to understand how this Avrae thing works

prime hamlet
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Oki dokies

wild onyx
topaz garnet
topaz garnet
modest crown
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How does my party of complete noobs pick a DM when no one wants to be DM

manic grotto
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Yo

echo kelp
modest crown
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Oh! Thats actually a really good idea

terse ridge
turbid ridge
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Good luck to all and have fun

turbid ridge
turbid ridge
cunning magnet
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hey what's the best app to make a character?

fleet field
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Dnd beyond, or just use a pdf

cobalt frigate
hasty sky
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Helloooo :)

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I'm new to D&D(ish); I had a campaign last year but my party only managed to hold three meetings before we got too busy to play again

spice cloud
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Hello I am a Newcomer. I already know what DnD is. I observed it for a long time and have now decided to really dwelve into it. However, I don't have enough friends that are interested in DnD. Are there any ways tonolay DnD online? Would you recommend to play with strangers? What should I pay attention for whil creating a character? In generel, what ways do exist to play the game an what should be approached with caution while creating a character and jumping into it's fiest game.

topaz garnet
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
hasty sky
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Thank you!

safe moss
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Hi, im new to dnd and I dont really know if i want to fully commit to this hobby. If i want to play online, do i have to own something or does only the DM have to own it?

fleet field
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You can play without buying anything

safe moss
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ohh thats cool

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thanks

turbid ridge
hasty sky
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😊 👍

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though its proving difficult to find any campaigns not hosted during my working hours 😅

turbid ridge
hasty sky
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How do you mean?

turbid ridge
hasty sky
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In which channel? 😅

echo kelp
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If you read #find-a-game it explains how to use our LFG channels

hasty sky
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Oh!

echo kelp
hasty sky
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Sorry, my understanding was lacking

echo kelp
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No worries! That said, also check out #looking-for-players - that's games looking for players.
Also #looking-for-community which is other D&D servers that may have D&D games running at various times and even maybe play by post games which are less set time period constrained.

hasty sky
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Ohhhhhh

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Thank you!!

echo kelp
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You're welcome! Good luck and best wishes on finding a great D&D game or group!

jade jolt
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Hey I’m new here and looking for a dnd group that is accepting a young teen and also newbie lol but also my schedule is kinda rocky soooo I hope i have a chance

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
turbid ridge
solemn kestrel
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Hi I'm very new to D&D and I am just looking for a group to play with (I am a young teen) however I have a very... rough schedule so I hope I can fit in!

fleet field
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See above bot post

silver valve
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Im new to dnd, played a one shot session of a ttrpg, would love to get to know everyone!

turbid ridge
jade jolt
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So is there any groups 😅 also thanks for all the love people!

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Glad to meet such a wonderful community

jade jolt
echo kelp
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Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking for Game channels - posting that you’re looking for a game anywhere else is off-topic and will be moderated.

jade jolt
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Ok thank you👍

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So how can be apart of a campaign?

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**i

fleet field
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Find a group who will let you join

jade jolt
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Well is anyone looking for a new member?

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Keep in mind I’m a newbie and young teen

whole saddle
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I am also looking for a group to join

smoky adder
turbid ridge
hasty sky
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I am so sorry, I fear I might be stupid. When submitting a "/looking for dm" post, do I send the message in #find-a-game? I don't have permission to send any messages in #750812887697588356... but there might also be conditions I haven't met yet.

smoky adder
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Or really any channel that lets you send messages.

hasty sky
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Oh! Perfect, thank you! I wasn't sure if it was a conditional thing, such as having to be in the server for 24+ hrs

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Success! 😊

rigid prairie
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hi

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anyone have a campaign available for me to join?

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

silk sky
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yo anyone looking for another party member keen to play almost whenever

fleet field
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Both of you read the bot post a couple messages up

cobalt frigate
edgy oar
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U-Um hi there y'all I'm very new to DND and I was hoping that someone could help me make a character sheet, for the life of me I tried watching them videos to help but I can't warp my head around it.

fleet field
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Have you read the basic rules?

edgy oar
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Oh! I have Hun it's just still so confusing and overwhelming and I'm more of a visual learner!

fleet field
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I would start by downloading a pdf character sheet, and filling it out box by box, top to bottom left to right, referring the basic rules and asking questions as needed

little panther
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I'm mostly just here to find a dm who's into solo campaigns, I enjoy using like small, one on one campaigns to kinda like field test my characters.

edgy oar
fleet field
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No sorry

slow hawk
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I would suggest;

  • slow down
  • take the rules in smaller chunks
  • watch some live plays on YT or twitch to see gameplay in action
  • repeat
    Until comfortable
turbid ridge
edgy oar
cobalt frigate
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What math?

marsh crest
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hello, im a Dm for me and my friends, now let me be honest and straightforwards, i created a end of game boss, thats simply the players nightmare fuel and takes trama from their past and makes it a reality, one of my friends whos played Dnd is a bard, keep in mind just a regular level 1 bard, He wanted to seduce the boss, so i let him, thinking he was joking. he rolled a 18 and he said he really wanted to do it, thats when our session ended. my question is, is he allowed to do that?

rose trench
marsh crest
rose trench
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good

marsh crest
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thanks mate

earnest saffron
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do yall have any good ideas for some backstory for an arcane trickster rogue whos a magician

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theyll be my second character and i want to know how yall do it well

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ty

true musk
cunning idol
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hey, im a new player, i was just wandering if anyone wanna chat in voice about dnd.

topaz garnet
cunning idol
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discord has vc

cobalt frigate
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This server doesn't

cunning idol
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i mean as in like you can just call in discord

cobalt frigate
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Why would we want to do that when we can chat here?

cunning idol
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im just asking if anyone is up to it, that's it

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that's fine

cunning idol
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i just realised that i have been rude, im sorry, i only ment to ask around, not try to force anything

serene lion
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hi im new, please to meet you

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looking forward to get help

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?
solemn light
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We've got some links to some free resources that can help you get started as a player or DM. Don't worry too much about learning all the rules before playing, as you'll learn most while playing the game, but it's a good idea to have a look over how to make a character and how combat is generally meant to go to get a rough idea of it before hand.

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And of course you can ask questions here about things as they come up!

warm ether
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Hey everyone! im aarya and im relatively new to the community, was wondering if anyone was able to help me find a group on here to play regularly with ❤️

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
eternal pelican
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And those are the channels where the specific partys search

warm ether
warped fulcrum
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Hey I'm brand new to dnd and was wondering If dnd is more emmersaive to play and how I can start playing dnd with rules and know how and such

topaz garnet
eternal pelican
warped fulcrum
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Is dnd online kinda like an actual video game?

eternal pelican
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But some dms bring it to live with unreal engine maps

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Which can be quite awesome

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but its ofc not the standard

warped fulcrum
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Cause I was watching a video on ddo and people are actually playing their characters

topaz garnet
topaz garnet
warped fulcrum
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I see, thanks

topaz garnet
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That's also set in Eberron, and by nature of being a videogame has to be pre-scripted with set dialogue options and pre-scripted quests
Whereas with a DM, the DM can improvise when you say anything, and hand out consequences

eternal pelican
topaz garnet
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The beauty of DND is a player can turn it into the 'Steamed Hams' bit from the simpsons with like, one decision that has to be resolved

eternal pelican
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indeed

red timber
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Hi how to role play ?

topaz garnet
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think of who your character is and think of how they would react

eternal pelican
red timber
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Where ?

topaz garnet
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There's not a "where"

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it's your character
information isn't a place

true shard
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this server doesnt run campaigns for your informatoin

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though you can find one here

eternal pelican
red timber
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How ?

eternal pelican
red timber
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Where ?! (dark knight voice)

topaz garnet
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using #find-a-game (reading it carefully - you use it to fill a form for a bot to post for you)

warped fulcrum
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Are all of the games in find a game in American time?

eternal pelican
warped fulcrum
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In using the dnd beyond character maker, given its my first time should I just use a premade one till I understand what everything means?

fresh fable
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Depends what you want to play as. Do you just have basic rules only?

warped fulcrum
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Wym

warped fulcrum
eternal pelican
warped fulcrum
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Than yes

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I am

eternal pelican
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for base char creation there are books which expand to more races and subclasses etc

warped fulcrum
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Elf fighter

eternal pelican
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if you should play campaigns via beyond usually a dm can and will share his content which allows everyone to access all his book stuff and access new content for character creation

warped fulcrum
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I see

manic grotto
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Can anyone help me in 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?
regal otter
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Hi I'm looking for a campaing

turbid ridge
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@regal otter try the looking section

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
granite glade
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so my friends and i are gonna play for first time irl i bough the books but tbh i has no ideaa how to dm aside of memes and shows i never seen an actual dnd game

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any recomendaation?

lyric fjord
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It has been 4 months since I used the find a game,how much longer do I have to wait before I succumb to the thoughts

flat sun
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Does moving count as an action?

fresh fable
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No

flat sun
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SERIOUSLY

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I didnt knoww I am a new dm and I did it wrong the whole combat T-T

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What counts as a bonus action

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Is drinking a potion a bonus action

granite glade
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TwT idk what to do welp

flat sun
modest crown
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Are there any free alternatives to D&D Beyond

smoky adder
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Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds also offer the free basic rules.

modest crown
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Or at least something that doesn't require 5 different people to buy a book for some extra content

smoky adder
modest crown
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Is there?

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Oh there is

smoky adder
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If someone in the group has a Master Tier subscription, they can enable Content Sharing for your campaign.

modest crown
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Its $5 a month too

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So not that bad

smoky adder
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Once that’s enabled, everyone’s books get shared with everyone else.

modest crown
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Hmmmm- I'll hold off on it until I figure out if this group will actually like DND

granite glade
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i got all that alreaady but since none of my friends know how to play idk how or what to do as dm

smoky adder
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You can also buy things individually, like a single subclass.

granite glade
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got both the text books and beyond books

smoky adder
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Whatever you spend gets credited toward the cost of the book itself, too.

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So you can just get what you need when you need it.

modest crown
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Oh thats kind of neat

eternal pelican
modest crown
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Is it just the DM that can share content?

eternal pelican
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as far as i know everyone can with master subscription

smoky adder
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Anyone with the subscription can enable content sharing.

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Once it’s enabled, everyone’s books get shared.

flat sun
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Ok so I have a question

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How many seconds should be a turn? Because when I was DMing today everyone were so slow and they did their turn in 3 mins and the other people got bored, How about 10 seconds each turn?

eternal pelican
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6 seconds

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one turn

flat sun
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Its too fast

eternal pelican
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i would recommend play one game first before going into dming

flat sun
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And my players are very new

flat sun
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But it isn't enough I think

eternal pelican
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Dming is not easy at start

flat sun
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I know but I try

hallow leaf
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a one shot sounds good

eternal pelican
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Thats admireable

eternal pelican
hallow leaf
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nice

flat sun
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My players are new and hard to get their attention theyre always on their phone and Idk what to do T-T

eternal pelican
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But great campaigns are more my taste

hallow leaf
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now that's just rude

eternal pelican
flat sun
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Yes it's so annoying...

eternal pelican
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talk to em

flat sun
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They told me they want undertale music instead of dnd background music

eternal pelican
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If they dont respect your time and effort you might have to search a diff group

hallow leaf
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lol

eternal pelican
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to play with*

flat sun
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It's the second session I did todya

hallow leaf
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oof

eternal pelican
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Dont make your friends into dnd players rather make dnd players your friends

flat sun
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They say they like it but they never pay attention

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And 2 of them got into a fight and another one left

hallow leaf
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hmm

flat sun
modest crown
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Damn

eternal pelican
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Well they might be just nice i would be trying to talk to em

modest crown
flat sun
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It's hard all my party are teenage girls

hallow leaf
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lol

eternal pelican
modest crown
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I just realized I'm making my friends play dnd lmao

smoky adder
modest crown
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I mean not making them- they're all interested

hallow leaf
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imagine having friends couldn't be me

flat sun
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It's because they were in a shop and the bard player wanted to seduce the seller to sell it for free so for like 3 mins she's been rejected this offer and then another player screamed at her to stop and then she got angry...

eternal pelican
smoky adder
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The length of IRL time a players takes for their turn depends on the group.

flat sun
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Also when can reactions be used?

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If theyre not in spells

smoky adder
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Whenever the trigger for that reaction happens.

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But once you take a reaction, you can't take another until the start of your next turn.

flat sun
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Like what trigger

eternal pelican
smoky adder
eternal pelican
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lovely spell btw

flat sun
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0k SOOO I did a little homebrew

smoky adder
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But any rule that gives you a reaction will specify when that reaction can be taken.

eternal pelican
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Also only 2 hours left till my curse of strahd is starting so iam hyped

flat sun
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They have an npc in their party that can only use his power when theres sunlight so basically they were in a combat in a dark room and 1 of the players opened the window so I wanted the npc to attack because theres sunlight

hallow leaf
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nice

flat sun
hallow leaf
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hmm

smoky adder
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You can only take a reaction when you have a rule that says you can.

eternal pelican
smoky adder
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Opportunity attacks are the only reaction every character gets access to by default.

eternal pelican
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thats why i advice the stuff from earlier

smoky adder
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But that's fine. If you're not sure what the rule is, it's totally okay to make something up and keep the game going.

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You can always looks up the answer later and share it with your group.

flat sun
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Yeah like today

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I hate when DMing when things go not as planned so I have to make up

smoky adder
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That part's unavoidable. dndLol

flat sun
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Like today they were supposed to fight someone but they didn't so I didn't know what to do I planned that this fight will last for a lot of timeee

eternal pelican
flat sun
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SO instead I made them fight robbers

eternal pelican
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Dont marry yourself to encounters 🎶

flat sun
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But it wasn't good bc it wasn't how I planned it

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My party just wants a combat every session

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So it's hard T-T

hallow leaf
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let your creativity take the wheel

eternal pelican
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I can only say such stuff takes time

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i started as player but nowadays i write my own storys and plotpoints and even create my own maps and minis

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And im hosting 3 campaigns rn

flat sun
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OH WOWWWW

hallow leaf
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man i'd love to make a mini but i have no idea/no skill

eternal pelican
hallow leaf
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oh cool

flat sun
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Also so in myy dnd

eternal pelican
flat sun
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They have like a guide man to their adventure

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AND FOR SOME REASON NOW THEY MAKE FANARTS OF HIM

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But I will make him get kidnapped

eternal pelican
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Oh i would not force a npc into the party

flat sun
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It's not a force

eternal pelican
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just a sidenote

flat sun
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But it's not a force

eternal pelican
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alot of players arent fond of DMNPCs

eternal pelican
flat sun
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It's complicated idk how to explain what he does

modest crown
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Whats a good virtual tabletop?

eternal pelican
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I personally love foundry

echo kelp
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There is also Owlbear.rodeo which is pretty straightforward and simple to use (also works on mobile)

eternal pelican
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Oh thats new for me

smoky adder
echo kelp
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DnDBeyond is working on a Maps tool but currently it's in Alpha and you'll need a Master Tier subscription to use it.

modest crown
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Okay so-

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After having messed around with a few virtual tabletops

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I have decided that this shit is too complicated and I'm gonna just find a dm here

slim ibex
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sup dudes, girl-dudes and nonbinory-dudes

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Where can i find the group here to play?

eternal pelican
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feel free tp look around

modest crown
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I just hope I can find a DM for us

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Looks like there are loads of posts in find a dm

vagrant breach
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Im confused on how to find a group here?

eternal pelican
modest crown
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What.

slim ibex
eternal pelican
vagrant breach
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I dont see any posts in that channel

modest crown
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Im not sure about a few of them though-

eternal pelican
brisk pendant
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helloo

sage wagon
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hi

eternal pelican
modest crown
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Anyways!

eternal pelican
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Welcome in the cozy place

modest crown
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Am I allowed to post a looking for dm thingy for a full party or just myself?

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Mildly confused

eternal pelican
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just try it worse case it gets deleted

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or even ask in mod support

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Anyway if people got questions lemme know or other peeps in here we dont bite

smoky adder
vagrant breach
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Im trying to find a group

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But im having a hard time with this discords lfg system

hallow leaf
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ya

vagrant breach
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Is there a channel where groups are looking for players and advertising their play times?

hallow leaf
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yup there is

vagrant breach
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Can you link me the channel?

cobalt frigate
vagrant breach
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I dontnsee any posts in there

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Only stuff about finding a dm or finding players

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Im looking for a group that might be short a couple players

eternal pelican
vagrant breach
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Ah thats the channel

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Tyvm

echo kelp
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The #find-a-game channel explains how to find a game and specifically how to use our Looking For Game channels

brisk pendant
eternal pelican
brisk pendant
eternal pelican
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on Yt

brisk pendant
eternal pelican
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Thats something

brisk pendant
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or I played oneshots with my friends etc.

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yee not only dnd but pathfinder 2 etc. as well

eternal pelican
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certainly more then some newcomers

brisk pendant
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so far played with bard and rouge had 3-4 diffirent parties

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oh wait also a barbarian

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I think in total I played for like 6-7 sesion max I think

eternal pelican
brisk pendant
eternal pelican
shrewd seal
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Hello, I'm new to this server and to playing dnd. How do I start

eternal pelican
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you get explained how to use the channels

brisk pendant
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okay thank you

shrewd seal
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I would say that I have ok pbase knowledge from watching shows like d20 etc.

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And watching dnd content on youtube in general

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But I wanted to join a game

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

shrewd seal
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Thanks

turbid ridge
leaden river
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I am trying to find a campaign suitable to me but all the campaigns I have seen compete with my schedule. I am still in school, trying to join a campaign to fit in with my schedule. Do you have any suggestions?

shrewd seal
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I struggle with the same problem

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Also do I have to buy the players handbook etc.?

simple goblet
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Nope, the Basic Rules contain everything you need to play. The Player's handbook just adds extra options

shrewd seal
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The problem is, I tried making a character on dndbeyond and I had practically no options

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Like for the druid subclass, I could only pick cicle of land

cedar lagoon
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Hey yall! I’m new to D&D- an absolute noob. I’ve never played, but I’ve always been interested in it. My friends were telling me the other day they’d love to play, but I don’t know where to start. I have an idea of a character from the minuscule research I’ve done, and some people have said I’d make a good DM. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos but I’m still a little lost. Can anyone help me get an idea of where to start? Thanks!

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?
warped stag
true musk
leaden river
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Thanks for the advice

harsh fjord
leaden river
harsh fjord
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Besides searching the advertised games on this server, websites like Role Gate, Gamers Plane, RPG Crossing, Reddit’s r/pbp, and D&D Beyond’s forums all accommodate play-by-post as well.

eternal pelican
cedar lagoon
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Thanks! Where should I start? Do I start with character building, and if so, how do I go about that?

true musk
echo kelp
# cedar lagoon Thanks! Where should I start? Do I start with character building, and if so, how...

I'd recommend reading/skimming through the free basic rules (check pinned messages here in the channel), maybe watching some folks play D&D (YouTube/Twitch), and then try making a character or two to see how that works (DnDBeyond has a guided character creation path with their character sheet tool but you can also just refer to the free basic rules). Then go find a group to play with! You don't have to memorize everything but becoming familiar with the core game rules/mechanics will help.

fleet field
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You could just make the character using a pdf sheet

shrewd seal
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So do I need handbooks now?

fleet field
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No

shrewd seal
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Ok sorry wrong question. Do I need them if I want more options?

solemn light
#

The Playerhand Book will expand your class and 'subrace' options a lot yes.
Xanthar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Cauldron of everything will add more classes and spells and items.

echo kelp
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The books provide additional options/rules for DMs and players to use in their games (or preset adventures).

solemn light
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Mordenkainen present Monsters of the Multiverse will add a lot more races.
But you can play with just the basic rules if you like.

shrewd seal
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Ok thanks.

timid cipher
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Hello I’m New here and to DND over all how do I get started?

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

The above resources can help you get started! You don't need to read all of the rules before finding a game, but having a look over character creation and combat rules before finding a game can help speed things up. And of course you can ask questions here!

timid cipher
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Thanks

thin junco
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Best way to find games on here? I’m not a new player just new to using discord for games.

harsh flare
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Ive never played dnd before how do I make my character?

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Is there like an website for it or smth?

echo kelp
solemn light
harsh flare
thin junco
echo kelp
sweet notch
#

so I ask my question again? sorry, I'm afraid of doing something stupid.😭

echo kelp
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Yes, please free to ask your question again

solemn light
#

Yep, but best ask one question at a time. So what's the first bit you have a question on?

harsh flare
shrewd seal
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The character sheet is really overwhelming

sweet notch
harsh flare
echo kelp
harsh flare
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How many skill points do you have at like lvl 1?

solemn light
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Character sheets can look like a lot at first, but if we break them down and take them slow it's not too bad.
So is this about Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom, intelligence and Charisma, or things like Atheletics, handle animal and such?

crude musk
harsh flare
slow hawk
shrewd seal
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Also, should I print out the character sheet or what?

solemn light
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Strength-Charisma and such are called 'Abilities' in D&D and Athelitcs and such are 'Skills'.
I think we're talkng about ABilities now.

echo kelp
shrewd seal
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No, I mean, to fill it out. Should I print it out to fill it out?

sweet notch
shrewd seal
harsh flare
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Wait I need to make a story for my character?

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Is it supposed to be a long as story or just a little backstory

crude musk
#

whatever works for you

solemn light
#

Oh I see! So your character gets bonuses to abilities based on their race (older rules) or history. Usually this means +2 to one stat and +1 to another.

harsh flare
#

What dice do I use to randomly assign my ability scores

solemn light
#

Older rules might have a high elf be +2 Dexterity and +1 Intelligence for example.
This is added onto the abilities you have generated with your DM. Let's sya your DM uses Standard Array: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8

This means you might put 15 in Dexterity, then add the +2 Dexterity from your race/history ontop and get 17.

shrewd seal
solemn light
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But where you put those numbers is up to you. You might want lower dexterity and higher charisma, because your class uses that ability more. Classes have suggested abilities you should put higher under 'Quick Build'. For example bard:

You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity.

harsh flare
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Also should I multiclass or does that spread out my lvls to both classesz.

solemn light
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So instead you put the 15 in Charisma and put the 13 in Dexterity, but still get your +2 Dexterity from race/history and so have 15 both.

solemn light
true musk
shrewd seal
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Hmmmm

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I was thinking about the tasha ranger revison

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With the beast master subclass

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How much would that cost?

harsh flare
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Should strength be high for a rouge

shrewd seal
harsh flare
solemn light
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Rogues don't need high strength no. Their recommended higher stat is dexterity.
Strength is usually used for attacks with melee weapons. However rogues can use many 'finesse' weapons. Finesse means you can use dexterity instead of strength for attacks.

true musk
harsh flare
solemn light
harsh flare
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So should I do like lowest wisdom con str int Dex

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Ight ty

solemn light
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Constitution and Wisdom are still useful for Rogues. But you can also pick on what you think suits your character.

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Constitution is useful for any character as it determines their health.
Wisdom is great for being perceptive and resisting many mental effects.

shrewd seal
#

How much would it cost for me to buy the tasha ranger revison and the beastmaster revised subclass?

harsh flare
#

Yes I can see my character sheet

timid cipher
#

Just finished making a character now what do I do?

harsh flare
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Except I don’t think it’s right I put 16 into dexterity and I have 11

solemn light
#

Well you've got practice for making a character. Now it's finding a game.

harsh flare
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And I put 10 into strenght but it got 14

timid cipher
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Find a game got it

earnest zinc
#

Heyo so I'm rather new but got some ideas for characters but I don't know how well they'd mix lmao

harsh flare
#

Ohh I just didn’t save

echo kelp
solemn light
#

#find-a-game has instructions on how to post in our 'looking for X' channels. It can take a while to find a game so don't get disheartened if you do get a reply too quickly.

harsh flare
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Help I got -3 wisdom

echo kelp
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Or reasons for chaarcter growth in that area!

true musk
harsh flare
solemn light
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But did mean you put 5 or 4 into Wisdom on your sheet. Which is very low.

harsh flare
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But I got passive wisdom too

solemn light
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Did you use standard array? You should use: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8
8 being your lowest.

true musk
harsh flare
harsh flare
solemn light
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Ah. Best not use the randomizer (Which rolls for stats) as you cannot use stats rolled without the DM witnessing the rolls.

harsh flare
solemn light
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So you can't be like 'Prrft, yeah, I rolled all 18s, I'm just that lucky'.

earnest zinc
harsh flare
#

Btw when I tried to share the link it said you don’t have the rights to do this or smth like this

harsh flare
solemn light
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Standard Array is useful for making practice characters. You might have to remake the abilities when you join a game and the DM has different rules on how stats are made.

harsh flare
cobalt frigate
#

You can to practice.

solemn light
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You can make practice characters to see how it's done, or test out an idea, and you might be able to use them in games. But generally it's best to make a character specifically for a game. But you can always change a character you've pre-made to fit a game.

cobalt frigate
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A DM may have PCs start at level 3 instead of level 1. They may not allow elves in their campaign setting because they don't exist there. There are many parameters you may not not of before joining a DM's campaign.

harsh flare
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Oh ye that’s pretty logical

solemn light
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Games can take place in different worlds, or have different tones, or different 'house rules'.
One DM might only allow Standard Array for stats, another might only allow rolling.
One game might be goofy fun 'Monty Python' style and best suited for silly fun character ideas, while another game might be serious RP 'Lord of the Rings' style and better for your serious characters.

cobalt frigate
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As a forever DM I finally get to play this Monday. The DM is an ex-coworker and he wants us to roll instead of using Point Buy or Standard Array. That means I have to wait until Monday's session to roll in front of him. I created everything else for my character though (with his approval)

harsh flare
stuck shuttle
#

what is a monks speciality?

solemn light
#

Monks are very quick, and balanced between defense and offense, and often have fun abilities in battle that can let them control the battle in unique ways. This can depend a lot on which type of monk, but things like stunning fist can keep an enemy out of the fight for a moment.

true musk
harsh flare
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my laptops battery is dead and my charge broke

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charger*

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wait on phone

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I didnt read right mb

lunar sandal
#

What’s a paladins role and also a rogue’s

fleet field
#

Classes don’t have as strict of a role as you would expect

harsh flare
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I think of a rougue is to like sneak by and get intel and that if a paladin to like be the tank

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Not sure though

fleet field
#

Overall tho, paladins are damage dealers who are also good at support

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Rogues are much weaker damage dealers who have some utility features as well

lunar sandal
#

How do I play a game

cobalt frigate
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?
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.

harsh flare
lunar sandal
#

Thank you

harsh flare
true musk
lunar sandal
#

Can someone play with me

cobalt frigate
#

Be warned it may take you days to months to find a table because there are waaaaay more players than DMs.

lunar sandal
#

Ok

cobalt frigate
#

D&D isn't like a video game lobby that you can just jump into and start playing. Scheduling is the biggest obstacle.

lunar sandal
#

How can I change my role

cobalt frigate
#

Role for what?

lunar sandal
#

My class or whatever you call it sorry

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Like right now im a paladin

cobalt frigate
#

What are you using as a character sheet?

fleet field
#

They mean role on the server

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The server class role

cobalt frigate
fleet field
#

Go to channels and roles at the top of the channel list

lunar sandal
#

It says they’re aren’t any options

cobalt frigate
#

Scroll to the very bottom

lunar sandal
#

Yeah there’s nothin

cobalt frigate
#

¯_(ツ)_/¯

fleet field
#

It may take a while to load

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You also may need to update your discord client

lunar sandal
#

Ok

lean tendon
#

Im new can i get some help understanding how to make a character

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
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Where do I start?
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.

lean tendon
#

thanks

lunar sandal
#

Restarted my discord and it worked

fleet field
#

Nice

lean tendon
#

is there a begginer friendly group that i could join

fallen surge
lean tendon
#

Thank you

echo kelp
#

I will note that most groups are fine with new to D&D players as long as that individual shows they're invested and learning and also that they fit well with the group.

grim rock
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Hello!

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I wanna play but I never have

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And I need someone to teach me

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

jade jolt
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Idk, I’m still looking for a group as well

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
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cobalt frigate
# grim rock And I need someone to teach me

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.

stuck drift
#

Hi all, I am starting my first set of campaigns. One as a player and one DMing Dragons of Stormwreck Isle and was wondering if anyone had any tips for a new player

harsh fjord
turbid ridge
harsh silo
#

Hey everyone im new to DnD and i really wanna get into this and make it a good hobby. since i've had a huge love for fantasy and exploring these Amazing worlds. any idea where they would take a new player like myself. ive already created a character and i wanted to get this started.

true musk
#

I've been pointing people to dnd adventures league as a good place for new players to start.

true musk
undone sand
#

Hey guys, I've been dying to start DnD and so glad I found something. Will be diving into this into the am. Any helpful tips would be nice, I want to find a group and a game towards the end of December

graceful forge
#

Hey, haven't spoken here, not new to D&D, but it's been a while. My fiancé is dying to play for the first time. We're UK based

stark haven
#

What is is a good site to make a character in for dnd

edgy onyx
#

Beyond's got a pretty nice one

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
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slow hawk
#

For the new folks that just posted, see above ☝️

split sandal
#

Does anyone have any tips on how to find a group to play

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

I would also strongly recommend looking at local game stores, libraries, colleges. facebook, craigslist, meetup, or warhorn are all places to find games

#

There may also been game conventions which host games

clever apex
#

is anyone doing a game tonight

slow hawk
#

This channel is not the place where games are organized or advertised, you want #find-a-game

#

This server itself doesnt host games

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
#

Hello fellow existers

#

Not really new do dnd, I've played a few campaigns, but I'm new to the server and community. Not that good at dming but I'd do it If I had to.

languid warren
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hi

fleet field
#

hi

oblique ginkgo
#

helleo

slate leaf
#

Hi, I'm new to DnD and I'm excited to be here 🙂

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Where do I start?
solemn light
#

Linking these here for any new comers just coming in. The above resources can help you get started! You don't need to read all of the rules before finding a game, but having a look over character creation and combat rules before finding a game can help speed things up. And of course you can ask questions here!

stark haven
#

So when making a character let’s say I make a character who’s a species that’s not on the list of available options like let’s say a doll since I have a character who’s a doll is there a custom option?

fresh fable
#

Custom lineage or maybe use reborn

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Does the doll do anything different to any of the published races ?

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Or warforged, or autognome

stark haven
#

Honestly the character is just a wooden doll with a sword

#

Like I am very new to dnd

#

So I do not know much

faint valve
#

Hello guys I'm new to DnD and I'm looking to find out more of this game

nimble yoke
#

Can anyone explain sorcerer warlock and wizard difference?

topaz garnet
# nimble yoke Can anyone explain sorcerer warlock and wizard difference?

Sorcerer uses Charisma, knows their spells, has "Full Caster" progression, and has Sorcery Points (and Metamagic).
Warlock uses Charisma, knows their spells, has Pact Magic for spell slots instead (fewer slots, but get them back on a short rest), and gets Invocations.
Wizard uses Intelligence, prepares their spells from the spells they put in their book, and can add new spells to their book if they find them in scrolls or other spellbooks.

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Sorcerers are magic because they became magical or were born magical
Warlocks made a pact with an otherworldly entity to get magic and eldritch secrets
Wizards studied and can do spells via their intellect

simple goblet
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young skiff
#

I need help setting up my character I'm new to this so bare with me

wild onyx
#

Howdy.

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topaz garnet
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Huh, the BG3 tag didn't work?

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?tag new bg3

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topaz garnet
#

There we go
Here, Lee

stark haven
#

Could I get some help to make a character since I don’t really understand how to

fresh fable
#

Have you looked at the basic rules?

stark haven
#

Yea I’m just not the best at understanding things I’m a lil slow

tacit acorn
#

I'd recommend checking youtube for some character creation step by step videos. In general, you should be able to find a huge amount of helpful material online, aimed specifically at new players

stark haven
#

Oh ok I really want to go into dnd despite me having a brain that runs like a 19s computer

sonic cargo
stark haven
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Oh ok

#

Thanks for the tips

dire fossil
lunar sandal
#

Anyone when the next game could start

fresh fable
#

Dnd isn’t like an mmo you have to find a game to play in first then there is prep time. Check out #find-a-game for info on finding games here

lunar sandal
#

The page just seems confusing to me idk

#

But aren’t there way more players than dms

topaz garnet
#

There are, which is why you need to get in line for a DM's game

lunar sandal
#

How do I do that

topaz garnet
echo kelp
#

Read the information (carefully) detailed in #find-a-game.
It has instructions on how to use the several Looking For Game (LFG) channels we have here, including instructions on how to use the bot coammands to make a post.

wintry egret
#

yo should i buy starter set (2014) because Stormwreck is out of stock?

forest dagger
#

Can somebody plz recommend me a source where i can learn this game

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#
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ornate kiln
forest dagger
polar marsh
#

Hello, new to DnD but really hoping to get into it :D

floral shadow
#

New after 30years 🫣

harsh fjord
#

If you have specific questions, this is a good place for them!

floral shadow
#

Yup, catching up on everything now.

iron willow
#

Hi there! new to DnD world! hope to have fun 😄

turbid ridge
eternal pelican
quartz pike
#

Hello

low wigeon
#

Hi

quartz pike
#

I hope i can shair my dices somewere on how many i have

low wigeon
#

Thats cool

crude lark
#

Hello everyone!! My level 3 Dragonborn Sorcerer recently moved up to level 4!! When it comes to leveling up my character I have no idea what I’m doing or what stats I should be increasing. Does anyone have a guide or anything that could help me appropriately level up my Dragonborn?? 🙏🏻

fresh fable
#

ASI or a feat if your DM allows them

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Increase charisma for better spell casting

turbid ridge
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@crude lark I agree with @fresh fable

slow hawk
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Review the features of your class/subclass/weapon, they will tell you what stats are needed

#

Spellcasters have a spellcasting stat

Martials , depends on the weapon

crude lark
#

Is there anyway to boost my armor up more when I level up? I had previously talked to my DM about it but my party doesn’t have the required materials and tbh I doubt we’re close to finding them 😂

turbid ridge
turbid ridge
ornate kiln
eternal pelican
tall spade
#

I'm generally new to D&D, I've only played a few sessions.

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#
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slow hawk
#

Stuff to help

tall spade
#

I know about basic things, my big bro helped me out.

#

Need to just remake a character and find a game.

turbid ridge
teal oyster
#

Hey guys! So I love dnd as a concept, however I have some hangups with my group and how it functions. Idk if this is the norm for dnd or not since it's my first group, and I was curious to hear your opinions on it. I'm kinda getting put off dnd but I feel like it's not supposed to be this way

eternal pelican
#

Shoot your questions

teal oyster
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We are like a 7 player party so I guess I get that might mean I myself don't get to play quite as much, however most combat encounters take literal hours for it to reach my first turn. I usually only get like, 1 turn of combat or maybe 2

cobalt frigate
#

Yes, that's the problem with seven PCs — combat can take a long time, even more so if there also a lot of enemies.

teal oyster
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The battles are all huge scale, like army scale battles or something. The DM is super into history and wars/kingdoms and stuff so I guess that probably plays a factor

eternal pelican
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Thats .. to much of Players in my opinion

cobalt frigate
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The DM should enforce a time limit to each player's turn and/or have them prepare what to do before their turn comes up.

teal oyster
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I can fall asleep for like 3 hours and nobody will notice

eternal pelican
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Thats a big issue

cobalt frigate
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You should talk to your DM on this.

eternal pelican
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Indeed

cobalt frigate
#

Nothing we say will change your DM's game.

true shard
teal oyster
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I just don't want to complain about it because I don't really know what a solution could even be

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It doesn't help that I'm frankly kinda introverted and it can be hard for me to speak up during RP and stuff. It feels like everyone else is having fun fleshing out their stories and I'm kinda just there

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I feel like this is just an inherent problem with having a big group I guess

proud dirge
#

Yeah that's super weird for a DND game

turbid ridge
true shard
proud dirge
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It sounds like your DM wants to play wargames but it's easier to convince people to "play D&D" since that's a popular system

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Are there a ton of minions/allies on your side usually?

teal oyster
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Thing is it feels like im the only one not really having fun

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So I'm unsure if the problem is me

teal oyster
true shard
proud dirge
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I'm guessing it's probably not a you thing if the game drags that much

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Might want to jump tables...

teal oyster
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Like this campaign has been going on for like almost 2 years now with no end in sight. We've been level 20 for a while now

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But they're my friends and I don't wanna disappoint them by leaving the group. I guess I wasn't expecting this long of a commitment

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It's like a homebrew campaign and I think maybe he's just getting carried away with his story idk

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It's just kinda wack because when my turn comes around I just do it and it takes like seconds so im not really sure why everyone else takes hours and hours

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But even outside of combat like, again I can just sleep for 3 hours without anyone noticing. Sorry for going on and on

turbid ridge
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@teal oyster you'll need to talk to the dm

teal oyster
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Yeah I'm just worried about shitting on his story or whatever since I'm pretty sure he wants to make a book of it or something

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But I guess I have no choice

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It just feels like a lot for a first dnd group

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Might talk to him and tell him that I wasn't expecting this long a commitment or something, since it's already probably dragged out well longer than most campaigns

plucky ridge
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Not all games play the same. It could be that you need to find a group that fits your preferred style.

cobalt frigate
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So he's railroading?

plucky ridge
frigid helm
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2 years is not that long for a campaign TBH, even if you play every week.

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Its fine to not want to be tied in to that commitment if you werent expecting it.

teal oyster
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I think my problem is more so that it's eating my Sunday and I feel like im just sitting here for 5 hours not doing anything

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Like I'd be fine with the commitment if I got to play I guess

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I realize there's stuff outside of just battle in dnd, but even then it's hard for someone who's shy to speak up in a group of 7 I think. It's why I'm saying the problem might just be me

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That being said, our current session is almost over and I have not taken my first turn in combat which I feel like isn't normal

cobalt frigate
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If you're not having fun then leave that table.

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"No D&D is better than bad D&D."

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Remember with more players means more wait time inbetween turns in combat and less spotlight outside of combat.

A good DM should have limited the number of players (3 to 5 is optimal)

teal oyster
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Yeah frankly I AM a little annoyed because the group wasn't always this big

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But the DM just kept repeatedly inviting other people without consulting anyone

cobalt frigate
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Again, talk to your DM privately to address your concerns. A good DM would be open to feedback from their players.

frigid helm
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Having more players doesnt immediately mean that they are not a good DM

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I dont prefer over 5 players, but the assumption that more means there not a good DM is a weird one.

cobalt frigate
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Yes, that was generalization on my part. It's a time constraint due to the time inbetween players. I was in a party of 8 players and it took forever inbetween turns (this was later made worse when the party split into three at one point...).

Part of the issue is the DM needs to keep the players from taking too long on their turns, reminding them, "Player #4, it's your turn next so think what you're going to do."

One of my players has ADHD so he would hum and haw for a couple minutes before just saying, "Eldritch blast." He had also wrote a 10-minute long speech for his Leader feat to inspire the other PCs to give them a bonus — I had to cut him short after two minutes in with me saying, "The speech is suppose to be 10 minutes game time, not real time."

teal oyster
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Yeah I never really said it made him a bad dm, just that I don't like the issues that such a big party brings

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I'm not really invested anymore tbh

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Also it doesn't help that each person takes a minimum of 10 minutes on their turns

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Like 3 hours is long enough for ONE turn rotation my god

eternal pelican
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Worst case we have some Talented peeps here that dm

teal oyster
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...okay the massive scale 3 hour battle has ended before my first turn

eternal pelican
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Uh what

teal oyster
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Idk man

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😿

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Might just take a step back tbh

eternal pelican
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Thats sad news but i gotta say that wasnt dnd if it is just combat

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Theres more to dnd

teal oyster
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Yee of course

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There's more but I feel like im kinda having the same issues of not doing anything for hours and hours even outside combat

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Most sessions we don't even have combat

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That one is probably at least partially my fault

severe kelp
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I've never played a dnd campaign before, but would it be dumb to skip being a player and going straight to dm? Because that's what Interested me the most

inland ingot
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I have also never played dnd but I would think it's fine as long as you start out with experienced players so they can offer you advice

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I recommend to learn the game and its rules as a player first, preferably with an experienced DM.

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My son wants me to dm a game with him and his friends I’m not that creative is there anywhere we can get a walkthrough of the starter set I can do for them as I’d love for them to enjoy and get into it more

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I think dnd sounds cool but where do i even start

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The Starter Set is great for new players and DMs because it was written in mind for them.

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

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

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tender herald
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thanks

true musk
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tidal elm
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heyo! im new to dnd online, im trying to run a campaign with some friends. I know about roll20. Does anyone know how the campaign stuff on dndbeyond works?

fleet field
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It also allows content sharing

tidal elm
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oh sweet thank you! im not sure we have space but I will definitely let you know:) anychance you could I still ask a couple questions though?

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sweet, thank you! so ik that roll20 allows you to run a campaign with the digital grid and maps and everything. But I seen dndbeyond also has that. Can I buy a adventure module on dndbeyond and then run the campaign thru dndbeyond?

fleet field
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Well dnd beyond is just a set of tools

tidal elm
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that would be perfect, thanks

tidal elm
fleet field
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Depends what you mean by run a campaign on it

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You can run a campaign with just a voice chat and pdfs

tidal elm
# fleet field Depends what you mean by run a campaign on it

Like, we were going to use roll20. And buy the campaign on roll20 and play it digitally. But the UI on roll20 is kind of hard to use for me. So I was thinking with the campaign option on dndbeyond it might be the same as roll20? but just a different site

fleet field
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You could try owlbear.rodeo

tidal elm
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okay, sounds good! do you have any idea if it works kinda similar to roll20?

tidal elm
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okay! thank you for the help. Its much appreciated!

topaz garnet
tidal elm
topaz garnet
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Owlbear is just a VTT, not a shop. You'd just import the image of the map as a map, and then have the image on the map layer.

tidal elm
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Bet that’s awesome! I’ll look into it. Thanks for all the help everyone

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I'm new to DND what are some basic things I must know first before getting started

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What does VTT mean?

harsh fjord
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Virtual tabletop.

astral cape
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ok thank you

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Hello

pearl yarrow
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Can a bard cast cantrips as a bonus action?

smoky adder
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If the spell has a casting time of 1 bonus action, sure.

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Or if you have a feature that lets you change the normal casting time for a spell, like a College of Glamour bard:

As a bonus action, you cast command, without expending a spell slot

pearl yarrow
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Spells are such a pain to cast half the time

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Like mostly because of materials which are there to keep the spells balanced but it’s still a pain

smoky adder
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A spellcasting focus solves the need for most material components.

rose trench
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if you have a component pouch or your class lets you use an arcane focus/holy symol/druidic focus, you usually don't need to worry.

smoky adder
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Except where the component has a listed gold cost or is consumed by casting the spell.

pearl yarrow
smoky adder
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If it doesn’t specify, it’s not consumed.

pearl yarrow
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Yippee

smoky adder
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So you only need to get the item once, and then you can reuse it every time you cast the spell.

pearl yarrow
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What is a focus?

cobalt frigate
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For arcane spellcaster it's crystal, wand, rod, orb, or staff.

pearl yarrow
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I’m a bard

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Is that an arcane spell caster?

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@cobalt frigate? @smoky adder?

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Damn

cobalt frigate
pearl yarrow
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Sorry

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OH

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MY LUTE IS MY FOCUS

smoky adder
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Some bards also get additional options for a spellcasting focus.

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Swords bard can use a weapon, for example, or spirits bard can use a crystal ball or tarot cards.

pearl yarrow
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I thought I was going to have to invest a lot of gold in this

cobalt frigate
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Use the Starting Equpiment option.

pearl yarrow
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So I dont think it applies

cobalt frigate
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Where does it say under College of Eloquence you don't need a focus?

topaz garnet
cobalt frigate
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The rule of thumb is that class features and spells do what their description says. Specifics beat out general. Unless the sub-class says otherwise, you follow the class features.

smoky adder
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Unlike swords or spirit bards.

bleak torrent
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Uh hi

topaz garnet
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Yeah, things do what they say. You can only do a thing if the rules say you can do that - there's general rules, like the Dodge action, that literally every creature can try and do, unless something explicitly steps up and says they can't do that.
Then, you can cast spells, because your rules say you can.
Then, as an Eloquence bard, you can treat certain charisma ability checks differently, never getting a d20 roll lower than 8 on those certain ones, because your rules say you can.

pearl yarrow
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You’re treating me like I’m dumb when I’m new to a complicated game

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And technically, no, I don’t need a focus.

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It’s just definitely makes the game more reasonable

pearl yarrow
topaz garnet
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You just need something for any M components of a spell you cast, yeah. A pouch or a focus takes care of it, unless it says it's consumed, has to be worth at least some money, or both, in which case you do need exactly what it says.

pearl yarrow
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topaz garnet
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right, I remembered it as 8. Reliable Talent is definitely minimum 10, I thought eloquence was minimum 8...

pearl yarrow
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So

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Let me get this straight

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Let’s say I have a sword equipped and for my action I switch to my lute

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I can then cast a spell that needs a material that isn’t really specified with a price

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Like idk, enhance ability

pearl yarrow
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smoky adder
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So on your turn you can interact with one object for free — either put away the sword or take out the lute.

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If you want to do both, you’d have to use your action (and you’d therefore be unable to use your action to cast a spell).

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But you’d be able to cast a bonus action spell like healing word.

pearl yarrow
smoky adder
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Yeah, just making sure.

pearl yarrow
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K

pearl yarrow
topaz garnet
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An example is
Bane, has an M - a drop of blood. It doesn't say it's consumed or must cost money, so you can replace it with a focus (for you, an instrument), or just handwave and assume you have it via a Component Pouch.
Awaken, has an M - An agate worth at least 1,000 GP that's consumed by the spell. You need that agate, no replacements.

smoky adder
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If you have your sword in one hand and your lute in the other, though…

pearl yarrow
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A lute isn’t light

smoky adder
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Yep

topaz garnet
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You can hold things in hands just fine

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using them effectively may be a different issue

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So you could hold any sword in one hand
but if it was a greatsword, you need two hands to attack with it. But you don't need two hands to just hold it.

pearl yarrow
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I’m not trying to use a lute in one hand my dm would not entertain that for a second

smoky adder
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A light weapon only means it qualifies for the Two-Weapon Fighting bonus action.

rose trench
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you can hold two greatswords at once, yeah. But you wouldn't be able to attack with either

smoky adder
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Correct, since they’re two-handed weapons.

pearl yarrow
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We are getting into semantics that are not relevant to what I was talking about

rose trench
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what's being said is you can always have your lute in hand if you want to, even if your sword is drawn

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to use it, you need to sheath your sword, though

smoky adder
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But you can hold any two one-handed weapons, and attack with either.

pearl yarrow
topaz garnet
pearl yarrow
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I would only have to sheath my sword if I had it in one hand

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Which is free

pearl yarrow
smoky adder
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Strictly speaking, nothing in the rules says you have to play the lute to cast a spell from it.

pearl yarrow
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They didn’t know it was a spell component but they were fine with it when the time came

pearl yarrow
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What if I casted pyrotechnics?

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With a focus?

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Or heat metal the requires touch?

rose trench
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I have to say, using your own blood as a spell component is pretty awesome

fleet field
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V means you just need to be able to speak

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S means you need a free hand

pearl yarrow
fleet field
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you cant cast pyrotechnics with a focus, as it doesnt have material components

pearl yarrow
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An npc thought it was pretty metal and tipped me

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pearl yarrow
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I can see that

fleet field
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im just tryna help you

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Welcome! The links there should help you get started.

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But for dice specially, you will need a set. If you don’t have physical dice, though, there’s plenty of digital options available (many for free).

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Such as using the discord bot Avrae, able to roll all the dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100), or dice of your imagining (d2, d3, d5, whatever)

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Hi

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Check out the bot post just above for the basic rules, as well as the helpful handbooker helper videos

tepid ocean
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How do ability scores work?

topaz garnet
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You have 6 abilities, each governed by their respective score. Higher is better. 10 and 11 are scores for the average joe and provides a +0. Below 10 is when penalties begin happening, above 11 is when bonuses begin happening.

tepid ocean
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What are abilities? Are they like stats in other rpgs or are they spells/moves

fleet field
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theyre stats

tepid ocean
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Okay. Sry if im confused. Im coming from turn based fighting rpgs.

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Difference between intelligence and wisdom. And what's constitution

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"Strength, measuring physical power
Dexterity, measuring agility
Constitution, measuring endurance
Intelligence, measuring reasoning and memory
Wisdom, measuring perception and insight
Charisma, measuring force of personality"

topaz garnet
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Well, your basic arrangement of strength, dexterity, and etcetera
are Ability Scores, which give you your Ability Modifier.
They're some of your most important game statistics.

What other games call abilities or powers, DND does them by source.
If you can cast Hellish Rebuke because you're a Tiefling, that's from your Infernal Legacy trait.
If you can enter a Rage because you're a Barbarian, that's from your Rage class feature.

fleet field
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you could try reading the resources in the basic rules

tepid ocean
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I take my information better when it's one thing at a time and coming from people

slow hawk
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There is no way to avoid reading the rules, this is a game full of them

However, you can also use the videos linked in the pinned posts

And read at your own pace

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I know. I clicked in advantage and disadvantage it didnt tell me anything

slow hawk
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These things are explained in the basic rules which are linked above

topaz garnet
fleet field
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the link i sent you literally led to 5 lines above the information you needed

lyric fjord
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For abilities, check out his video on filling out the character sheet

tepid ocean
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Oh. Thx

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I think i got it now

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But ill check those out

willow viper
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Wassup everyone. I had some questions about my first campaign i'm joining and i've never played before. Anyone around to point me in the right direction ?

fleet field
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what specifically do you have questions about?

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here's probably a good place to start

willow viper
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awesome. so i'm joining a roll20 group where we sort of play ourselves. so ima pick a human and go fighter bc i'm just not gonna pay attention to spells but id like to have that extra turn i've loved so much playing bg3(like 4 play throughs, human big fighter, monk lots of fists, half elf with some magic, and a barbarian of sorts) but i'm asked to make a character at lv 3. so without buying a book how do i fill out a lv 3 character sheet?

fleet field
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have a look at the basic rules, theyre free online

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basically just make a level 1 character sheet, then level it up

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oh btw action surge isnt an extra turn, its an extra action

willow viper
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yup yup the terminology is also newish to me.

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but yeah extra action is great

lyric fjord
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If you make your char through DDB, it should walk you through leveling up your character real easily. Of course though, you'll be locked into using the 'free content' (Basic Rules).

topaz garnet
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Yeah, since you're new, just make a level 1 character first (so get your Race/Class/AbilityScores set up) then level up to level 2, then to level 3

willow viper
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ddb? i'll google it

fleet field
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dnd beyond

lyric fjord
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D&D Beyond.

willow viper
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ooooooooo

lyric fjord
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My bad

willow viper
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all good ima check out the site some more. i just google discord dnd help and it took me here and i didn't check out the ddb page at all

lyric fjord
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Deff give it a look over 😄

willow viper
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yeah on the site now and made the free acct and trying to make a character now. if i get lost i'll pop back. just trying to get my character sheet sent in before i fall asleep

lyric fjord
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You should ask your DM if they have an account/campaign set up on Beyond.

If they do, and they purchased books on the site, you could join that campaign and get access to more content. Not exactly sure how that works but I know it does I mooch off of a friend

slow hawk
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This channel is for basic queations for new players

#find-a-game is for looking for groups

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hi

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i don't know much about the game or how to play

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

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ok thanks

mellow elbow
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Wsp,I’m kinda new to all of this

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Look at the Dyno post above to get started.

mellow elbow
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Ok,thx

true musk
clever light
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Sup I'm new

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Made a character too

tepid ocean
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Hey if i wanted could i just not use spells?

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Like thats completely fine right

fleet field
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if youre not a spellcaster

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if you are, not using your spells will make you nearly uselss

tepid ocean
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So i don't have to deal with the third page of the character sheet if i dont want to?

fleet field
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not if you dont get the spellcasting feature

tepid ocean
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Cool

true musk
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ive played bg3 and ive had my eye on dnd for years but never got the chance to play with any groups or anything. Can someone point me in the right direction if there is any discords that have campaigns and stuff i could get started on?? also someone to show me the ropes

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Whats the background, alignment, and level on the character sheet

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Both are linked above.

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background is a mechanical representation of your character's backstory

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aligment is a spectrum with lawful, neutral, chaotic on one axis, and good, neutral, evil on the other. it represents your character's rough morals

tepid ocean
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Okay. Whats a mechanical representation 😭🤣 im not good with words.

topaz garnet
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But to elaborate on alignment, there's 9 alignments, so don't expect each alignment to be a catch-all - they are just 9 rough zones of behavior.

cobalt frigate
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Don't worry about alignment but rather develop your character's Personality, Bonds, Ideals, and Flaws.

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Howdy

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Can anyone tell me where and how to play?

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Please

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You can get started here. As for "where to play" - DND is a tabletop game, so dispel any potential notions of DND being a "press start to play" style of game, it requires organization with a group of people, whether in person or over the internet

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Where can I find people too get started

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Hey so I am a new soon to become an dm and tips

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?newdm

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