dnd-newcomers

[topaz garnet]

• Don't homebrew the entirety of your game, it's fine to use things from the books

[elder hinge]

Hello

I'm new to DnD

And i kinda have some doubts

[fresh fable]

Doubts?

[elder hinge]

Yep

[topaz garnet]

Elaborate?

[elder hinge]

Spent 2hours reading the Basics then 1 hour crating a character but i don't understand things like spell savings and others

And i don't even know if my character could be accepted in a real campain

[lilac harbor]

Hello is here a DM recruiting players

[elder hinge]

Like if it follows the rules

[fresh fable]

#looking-for-players

Understanding of the rules will come with time

[lilac harbor]

There are sessions today

[topaz garnet]

Well, for "spell savings" - what do you mean?
Some spells may call for a saving throw as simple as anything else might, such as a dragon's breath weapon or the poison of a poisoned blade.
For spells, the save DC - difficulty class - is determined by the thing doing the spell, such as the Spellcaster casting the spell.

[elder hinge]

Wait could i send my character stats to se if they are even logical?

[echo kelp]

Check posts in #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community

[fresh fable]

DnD is not like an MMO where you will drop into a game, it can take a while to find one and then there is some prep work

[elder hinge]

I mean when you take some kind of ailement or damage and you tri resisting it

[topaz garnet]

What about that?

[echo kelp]

If a spell requires a saving throw, it will state so.
Dungeon Masters also decide if and when any rolls are required and what type of roll it is.

[elder hinge]

Lets say you are a wizard and take an enemy spell and you try "resisting" it

[topaz garnet]

what do you mean by "take" an enemy spell?

[elder hinge]

oooh thanks

[austere juniper]

that is stuff for the DM to worry about. You as player, only need to know where to find your bonus, when asked to roll a saving throw of a specific type. The Dungeon master is responsible for asking you to roll and deciding the outcome after you roll

[topaz garnet]

If it's just "the enemy casts a spell targeting you", the rules are per spell

[true shard]

when a saving throw is required it will always be stated in the relevant ability/spell or effect

[topaz garnet]

With Magic Missile, the only way to stop it is the Shield spell.
With Burning Hands, it says you must make a Dexterity saving throw (against the caster's Spell Save Difficulty Class).
With Fire Bolt, it says they must make an attack roll (against your Armor Class).

Things each do as they say

[elder hinge]

Thanks every one

Could i ask one more thing?

[topaz garnet]

Go ahead

[elder hinge]

There's one one think that i don't truly understand DD

[true shard]

DD?

[elder hinge]

yep

[topaz garnet]

what's DD

[true shard]

which means?

[elder hinge]

Aaah i see

Sorry i'm french so i dowloaded the french version

and it probably doesn't call it the same in english

[topaz garnet]

uh... still don't know what DD is meant to be referring to

[austere juniper]

just type out the word. I am sure we will be able to figure out what it is

[elder hinge]

Found it

The most straigh forward translation would be Degre of Difficulty

[topaz garnet]

Difficulty Class I assume

[elder hinge]

Maybe

[fresh fable]

If it’s on your spell page it’s prob spell save DC

[topaz garnet]

Is it in a class's spellcasting feature right by the calculation for a spell attack modifier?

[austere juniper]

A DC (or DD in french it seems) usually is a set number you need to meet or beat. So you roll your dice, and add any modifiers, and if you meet or beat the DC it is a success

How high or low the number is, depends on the difficulty of the task, or if it involves a spell cast by a caster, its "powerlvl" measured in the casters statistics

[elder hinge]

In the basics it would be in "Caracteristics throws" don't know if it helps

[topaz garnet]

Saving Throws?

[fresh fable]

Do you have a link to your character sheet?

[elder hinge]

Maybe but it's in french and unfinished

If you don't mind it anyway

[fresh fable]

Link it here

[elder hinge]

I don't find how to do it

[true shard]

where have you created your character?

[echo kelp]

If you’re using DnDBeyond you can paste the URL to your character.

If it’s an image or PDF use a reputable file sharing service and link to it that way

[elder hinge]

Ok i'm going to try thanks

Nope that doesn't work

[topaz garnet]

that's for your computer

if you made it on DNDBeyond, simply use the share function, after making sure the privacy setting is set to public

[elder hinge]

I'm not on DNDBeyond unfortunataly

There?

[topaz garnet]

Wow those are some low ability scores

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#3DetermineAbilityScores

[elder hinge]

yep**

Cause i didn't do the 27 points

[topaz garnet]

point buy isn't just 27 points 1:1, it has an escalating cost

but scores also start at 8 on point buy, and you buy the higher values

[elder hinge]

I did 4d6 keep the best three then 5d6 for the rest

[true shard]

what?

[elder hinge]

don't worry i understood

[topaz garnet]

That's not what you do

You do 4d6 keep the highest three for all of them

[elder hinge]

oooohhh

one second please

[topaz garnet]

as in, you get six totals from that method, then assign those totals as you choose

But yeah, I assume you're a Wizard - as you went for Intelligence. But being only level 1...
You wouldn't yet have a subclass - like 'evocateur' which looks like Evocation to me.
You start with 6 spells of 1st level in your spellbook. You also have cantrips.

[elder hinge]

yep i just wrote it in advance as i already what to chose

And the spells written below aren't those that i have but those that i "can" have

[topaz garnet]

You don't write in that you have them

[elder hinge]

After chosing evocateur

[topaz garnet]

because you do not have them

And nothing about being evocation lets you have certain kinds of spells, there's no spell school restriction

[elder hinge]

Really?

[topaz garnet]

It doesn't say so anywhere

[elder hinge]

Then what is it's purpose?

[topaz garnet]

You specialize in evocation

Your subclass when you get it, will be that you're better at evocation
not that you can only do evocation

[elder hinge]

oooh

Whait but that means that i have to choose 2 spells from all of them at each lvl up?

[topaz garnet]

You have as much access to the 8 schools of magic as any other wizard - you're just going to enjoy throwing gigantic evocation spells out and making it avoid hurting your friends

[elder hinge]

And not only my sub class

[topaz garnet]

At 1st level, you only have 6 wizard spells in your book, each being a 1st level wizard spell.
Every level thereafter, you add 2 new spells into your spellbook, for free.

and at certain levels, you gain access to higher level spells - so when you reach wizard level 3, you gain access to 2nd level spells, so the 2 free spells added can be chosen from 1st or 2nd level wizard spells

So, at level 1, you start with 6 1st levels.
At level 2, you'd get two more, for a total of 8 1st level spells.
At Level 3, you'd get two more, but now you can choose to add spells of up to 2nd level.

And as a Wizard, if you find spell scrolls of wizard spells, or another wizard's spellbook, you could copy those spells down into your spellbook and be able to prepare them from then on. But it costs time and money.

[elder hinge]

I see but the 6 firsts spells in lvl 1 do you chose them

Or the Dm Chooses them (or random)

[topaz garnet]

you choose them

As long as they are 1st level wizard spells

"At 1st level, you have a spellbook containing six 1st-level wizard spells of your choice."

Things do as they say

[elder hinge]

Thanks

[lavish tiger]

Out of all the Handbooks, which one should one definitely own?

[spare flower]

Howdy'O Folks!! How are you all, lovely people, doing today?

[lavish tiger]

Fine thank you
But I don't think this is the chat for small talkies^^

[wild onyx]

Players Handbook. After that, Xanathar's or Tasha's.

[lavish tiger]

Thanks!

Now I know what to ask for for Christmas x3

[amber oracle]

Hiii, I'm new, never played dnd before but I've watched a lot and have only just started researching where I can find a group online to play with

[exotic remnant]

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.

[solemn light]

The #find-a-game channel will explain how to use the Looking for X channels here. You can also look elsewhere like r/lfg on reddit, or on specific platforms looking for groups (Like Roll20 is a Virtual Tabletop (VTT) you can play D&D on, and has it's own find a game section) or such.

[amber oracle]

Do people like having completely new players in their campaign?

I really wanna try find a group to play with but idk how welcoming people are to people like me who doesn't really know how to play etc

[mortal garden]

I can't speak for everyone, but I love having completely new players in my games. I think it's super refreshing and helps bring new ideas to my tables and groups!

My only thing is that I like to know beforehand so I can mentally prepare to hit some friction points in combat, with rules, etc. It's not a problem at all - but I just like to know for my own sake.

[austere juniper]

If you join a group with an experienced DM, there is a good chance the DM owns the Players hand book at least and can share it with you on DndBeyond

[wild onyx]

Get the cheat sheets ready, the planogram of the character sheet and so on.

[lavish tiger]

I doubt theres any groups near me tbh and I feel like having my own book will make it a bit easier, yk, dont have to rely on others

[austere juniper]

Ah I understand. Many ppl do play online using a virtual table top. It makes gathering a group easier obviously but it is a different experience from in person D&D

[amber oracle]

What's the easiest way to find a group, Im new to everything when it comes to playing dnd. I joined to see if there would be groups I could join or just overall advice

I'm looking at roll20 and it's really overwhelming

[bleak torrent]

Man I'm actually here bc I can't find groups!! I wanted to refresh my knowledge and have fun while I'm waiting for all my irl friend to have time to play

[mortal garden]

I think "easiest" changes on a case-by-case basis, but I find the easiest way is to get a group of people you already know together and figure out a time to play. Since you already know them, it makes things smoother when it comes to asking questions etc.

Roll20 (and other online looking-for-group places) are also great because you cast a wider net to find a group if you can't form one on your own!

That said, Roll20 is really overwhelming if you aren't exactly sure what you want to do with it. It's a "virtual tabletop" (VTT) so it has a ton of features - a lot of which you probably won't use.

[austere juniper]

#looking-for-players
Skim through the posts in this chat and leave a message on promising ones
#750812887697588356 you can create a entry here, just make sure you note that you are a new player
The dndbeyond forum is also worth taking a look or creating a post yourself
On roll20 i recomment using the forum too if you are looking, the lfg tool is confusing at best.

[amber oracle]

How do I create a thread on looking for a DM?

[fresh fable]

Local games stores are your best bet, IRL games could be hiding in the weirdest places ask around in book shops/comic shops/anywhere that sells nerdy stuff/goth stuff, libraries, you’d be surprised what you find once you start looking

[austere juniper]

#find-a-game
There is a link in the "Join as player" section

[amber oracle]

I think I did it, I'm not sure if I did it correctly

Thank you for the help everyone btw

Should I wait to be in a campaign before I make a character on dnd beyond?

[fallen surge]

Waiting until you join a campaign can be a good way to make sure that your character fits the DM’s game world and lore, as well as any special rules they might use for character creation. However, making characters beforehand is fun, and could be a good way to learn some of the basics of the rules. So, just follow your heart on that

At the very least, just be aware that you might need to make some changes to the character if you do make them beforehand

[austere juniper]

Many DMs have limitations on character creation and in case of your chars background story, it is always better to work with the DM.
If you want to make a few chars to just see the result and get a beter feeling for races and classes go ahead, if you think you will ger attatched to a char you make and imagine up a whole origin story for them you find hard to let go to start over, then better wait

[amber oracle]

I've played Solasta a bit and loved the way they create characters if anyone has heard of the game. Is DnD beyond like a more in depth character creation?

[smoky adder]

I'd recommend coming up with a few loose ideas for characters. Then when you find a group, you can work with the DM to pick the best fit and add any final details.

[arctic sapphire]

Yes, this

[amber oracle]

Thank you again peeps, gonna be asking quite a few questions from now on I think 😅

Just wondering, how long does it usually take for a response on a thread when looking for a dm?

[arctic sapphire]

Not very long, usually

Unless they’re overwhelmed with replies, keep that in mind!

[amber oracle]

Ofc, I don't mind however long it takes, seems like a lovely community, worth time spent however long it may take

[wild onyx]

Could be at work, out of signal, only check messages once a day. Patience may be needed.

[pulsar skiff]

Hi, new player here, trying to learn and make my first character. What are the rules on unique styles of weapons?

[harsh fjord]

What do you mean exactly?

[amber oracle]

That's actually a really good question, I'd love to know if there is like a limit on a unique weapon you could have

[pulsar skiff]

So, I am trying to make a unique type of greatsword with an extended or extendable grip to allow for more control of the weapon, and to help it adapt to the situation at hand

[harsh fjord]

The available weapons according to the rules are here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#Weapons

Whether the DM allows anything beyond that is their call. Differences of description are often allowed, but not mechanical differences that impact gameplay.

[dire fossil]

is multiclassing complex for a newbie (around 12 sessions played)

[fallen surge]

In d&d, there is a list of weapons to choose from. Customization, in the sense of changing the actual rules of the weapons, like that doesn't really exist. Though, what you are describing sounds kinda like the Long Sword, which has the Versatile Property, meaning you can make attacks with it using either one hand, or two hands, and it deals different damage based on which you choose

[harsh fjord]

I didn't multiclass until I'd been playing for two years. You could do it sooner than that, but it can easily result in a less effective character.

[dire fossil]

damn

[true musk]

You could describe it like that but I would not expect any mechanical benefit from it.

It could be a fun way to role play taking the great weapon master feat though.

[pulsar skiff]

I drew up a picture of what I was trying to go for, but I don't know if I am allowed to post it here

[fallen surge]

Multiclassing isn't too complex, its just very easy to do it wrong. You have to go into it with a very specific plan, or you'll usually end up with a weaker character

[harsh fjord]

To be clear, I'm not saying you need to follow my example. I'm just offering a data point. Some multiclasses are not as complex as others. It depends what you're trying to do, but beyond that, that's more for #character-discussion.

[pulsar skiff]

I'm not trying to make it unique in terms of stats, I just figured on trying to do something unique in terms of style, per se

[harsh fjord]

That may be fine, but you should check with your DM.

[pulsar skiff]

Make sense. Thank you

[royal shadow]

am statring my first game today and here what i got for my guy

i know i want to be sorcerer and the subclass Draconic Bloodline I look up sorcerer and i saw it and am think i could be a human rise by a blue dragon

i kind want to do magic so am go to try it

[dire fossil]

that works

[true musk]

Do you have your character on dnd beyond? It would make things a lot faster and easier if you share the character sheet.

[dire fossil]

sorcerers are cool

[royal shadow]

yea i like magic but i kind of hate runner and then use magic but i guess if am close but not far then i likei t

[dire fossil]

sorry i dont know what you mean?

[fresh fable]

If you’re starting your first game today shouldn’t you be talking to your DM about your character creation

[royal shadow]

my bad kind to know what i said i mean that i have to be super far way but if am kind of close and run and help if one them need help then i like it

[royal shadow]

yea my dm said it fine

[dire fossil]

sorcerers, unless specifically a gish, arent really gonna be in the frontlines

they dont really benefit from being face to face with the enemies

[royal shadow]

i just mean if i run to the frontlines then it find cause if they fall into a trap i can try to save them

[dire fossil]

im sorry i do not know what you mean about that

[royal shadow]

i mean i do not want to be like 30 feet way or more cause that i can save them if then fall into a trap and with this subclass i loss less hp then i would if am not the subclass

[dire fossil]

spellcasters in general are going to be more than 30 feet away from the enemy if they can help it

unless theyre a specific meelee spellcaster like a swords bard

[true musk]

Sorcerers in general have a lot of long range spells. Fire bolt for example has a range of 120 feet.

[dire fossil]

are you sure you want to be a sorcerer?

you can be a sorcerer, and you can be a close range PC, but you are gonna struggle to do both

[pulsar skiff]

What would be some good names for a goliath barbarian who speak in the third person

[fresh fable]

Same as a barbarian Goliath that speaks in the first person

[pulsar skiff]

Touche

[fresh fable]

Enoki thinks that big dumb Goliath should be called Erlrich yes yes

[austere juniper]

Hmm if big and dumb is their "gimmik" then maybe a word that describes objects or animals? Like Hammer, Thorn, Boar...

[pulsar skiff]

"This big, dumb goliath have no problem squishing little man who wish to be mean to him, yes?" lol, I actually typed this out with the voice in my head, and it hit so much funnier

I'm thinking something like Thrumm

[fallen surge]

Thrumm is a great Goliath name!

[pulsar skiff]

"Thrumm is thinking that it is time for supper. Thrumm would like deer. Thrumm will go get deer now." five minutes later "Here, deer! Come get in Thrumm's belly now!"

Now, for the big question. XP or Miletone leveling?

[acoustic nest]

Total noob here with a quick question — I've been buying minis and assembling some props which I want to make use of. Any official (beginner friendly) campaign books that would make good use of:

1. A campsite — winter setting
2. A tavern

Obviously I would have to build more props for additional settings, but I am looking for a campaign book that could use what I have as a good starting point.

My google-fu is not really yielding good results... If you could be so kind to put me in the right direction 😃 . (Maybe this isn't even the right channel.)

[pulsar skiff]

Also, Fixed hit points leveling or Manual roll hit points leveling?

[harsh fjord]

Those are questions for your DM. If you're creating the character for fun/practice, it doesn't matter much really.

[fallen surge]

XP and Milestone leveling is a choice made by the DM. You just set your character sheet to whichever one their campaign is using

[pulsar skiff]

Ok. I'm kinda just going through the Character builder and learning as I go. Thank you

[fallen surge]

Do fixed hit points for now. If you use this character in an actual campaign, your DM will tell you if you are allowed to use rolled HP or not, and even if you are, they will probably want to watch the process to verify your rolls

[pulsar skiff]

Makes sense. Thank you. (Thank the Nine for discord.)

[true musk]

If you’re practicing making a character you could make a adventures leagues character and use its guidelines for practice.

[pulsar skiff]

Explain the Adventure Leagues to me real quick, please

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
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[pulsar skiff]

Thank you, @lone bolt

[toxic kiln]

Hi ^-^

[heavy hill]

Hello 👋 I look forward to finding some way to play some DND. Never have always wanted too. Just sort of never had the chance.

[harsh fjord]

The pinned messages in this channel should get you started!

[unborn torrent]

Playing online is an option

If you don't have anywhere local to play

[quaint needle]

hello 🙂

[nimble yoke]

How do I start dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[nimble yoke]

What race can I be anything? Aasimar?

[wild onyx]

Ask your DM. First things first, read up on the deal. Maybe make a character so you know how that process goes. But don't fall in love with them!

Every table is different, every DM has different requirements.

[true musk]

That depends are you playing a home campaign, Adventures League, or some other type of community campaign ?

[wild onyx]

Assume nothing. Figure out the basics first.

[nimble yoke]

I need to find dm first?

Is there some sort of rule book for how many points do I start with

[wild onyx]

You don't! Test the system, kick the tyres. Just remember that every game, every campaign is its own thing. An idea you have beforehand may not work in the game you play.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[nimble yoke]

So the playable race is the same as bg3?

[cobalt frigate]

Read the Basic Rules and it lists the base playable races.

[true musk]

No bdg3 made some changes to the rules.

[cobalt frigate]

Each DM may allow or not certain playable races in their campaign setting.

[nimble yoke]

Oh

I can’t find aasimar

[cobalt frigate]

That's because Aasimar has to be "unlocked' by either owning the Monsters of the Multiverse book or you can buy it individually on D&D Beyond for $2.

[heavy hill]

Yeah that's the plan.

[cobalt frigate]

There are many additional playable races that you have to buy beyond the ones found in the free Basic Rules / Player's Handbook.

[nimble yoke]

Drow is not in the basic book too?

[cobalt frigate]

It's in the Player's Handbook (PHB)

Think of the free Basic Rules like a video game demo. If you like it then you buy the full game via books like the Player's Handbook.

If you find a DM they'll probably share their books with their players.

I share my digital books with my players.

[nimble yoke]

Am I getting this right
Base score is 8 max score is 15
Then you have 27 points that you can allocate

[hazy canopy]

yep

[nimble yoke]

And then you add or lose score base on class and race ?

[cobalt frigate]

Racial ASI gives you points. You don't deduct.

There are no bonus ability score points from class.

[nimble yoke]

Race score is bonus or forced upgrade

[cobalt frigate]

There is no "forced upgrade"

If you choose a Halfling you get a +2 to your Dexterity score and there are two sub-races of halflings. The Lightfoot gives you a +1 to your Charisma score and the Stout gives you a +1 to your Constitution score (this is on top of the +2 to your Dexterity).
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races#HalflingTraits

[crude musk]

Racial ability score improvements are either fixed (must be applied to the specified ability) or a choice
Races released or re-released after a certain point have them all as choices
An optional, rule lets you have all racial ability score improvements as a choice

Best thing to do is read the basic rules chapter 1 on character creation

[nimble yoke]

How long until I can digest the whole book

[solemn light]

Don't need to read the whole book. Usually just looking over the character creation rules and some combat rules are enough to get you started. Most clicks into place as you play.

[crude musk]

☝️ that's why I specified a chapter

[cobalt frigate]

You read at your own pace. Just read the first four chapters on character creation.

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[solemn light]

For your first character it's best to just focus on one or two thing. For example pick Halfling as a race, and rogue as a class and only read those bits. No need to learn all about spells, or all the other races.

Once you make your first practice character, you've learnt 90% of what you need to do for any other character.

[floral shadow]

a half-orc - barbarian is allowed. to start.

[solemn light]

Yep, that's a sound character!

[floral shadow]

Or not

[solemn light]

Although we're not your DM, and depending on the game you join their might be some extra rules. But Half-orc and barbarian are both Player Handbook / Basic Rule content, so most DMs will accept them

[heavy hill]

Do how would one go about finding people to play with?

[cobalt frigate]

In person or online?

[true shard]

how you would find anyone for anything really maybe ask around in your area or look things up on social media like discord

[solemn light]

Well we can give more specific advice for either.

[exotic remnant]

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.

[cobalt frigate]

Check out iamrazorwing's guide to finding games online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view

[solemn light]

For example, for online games there are the ' Looking for X' channels here, which #find-a-game gives advice and instructions on how to use. Gotta read them carefully.
There's also r/lfg on reddit, or the dnd reddits, or the looking for groups for specific online platforms like Roll20 (a VTT or virtual table top).

In person it's things like checking out local game stores, libraries, community centres, or looking on facebook or sites like meetup.com to see if any local groups are around. if not, time to kidnap some friends and try out a quick oneshot to see if they want to play D&D every week or so (depending on schedule)

[hasty flax]

Hi all. I hope you are all well. Just saying a quick howdy. I'm really interested in playing D&D but know nothing about how to play etc. I'm keen to jump into a campaign but need some more guidance. I'll do some reading but just wanted to say hey in the meantime

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[fallen surge]

welcome! in the bot post above, you'll find some very helpful links for getting started

[tepid ocean]

Okay I've been trying for hours the character sheet but i need someone to dm and talk with one step at a time can someone?...

[smoky adder]

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

[tepid ocean]

Alright gimme a sec ill dm you a photo of what i have so far

[smoky adder]

Share a link here so everyone can chip in.

[tepid ocean]

Kk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vshRnexjPKnOwG22nbhcjx_PMf7mtIYi/view?usp=drivesdk

Btw that's the pdf my friend shared with me so if it doesnt work tell me

And im only doing the first page rn

[lyric fjord]

So what are your questions?

[tepid ocean]

First what's the background that's listed at the top

[safe stump]

Hello im completely new 🤣

[tepid ocean]

What do i put there

[tepid ocean]

Hi welcome

[safe stump]

Thank you

[lyric fjord]

Backgrounds are features that adds flavor to your character. They can be found in the PBH, SAG, and other books as well.

Backgrounds give you extra items/proficiencies/features as well as other mechanics. Often times you pick these to be in line with your backstory

[fallen surge]

Backgrounds are explained in chapter 4 of character creation. You can find a link to it here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#Backgrounds

[sage jewel]

Hi, I'm new to the server and am looking into starting to play.

[tepid ocean]

At the top next to class and level?

[lyric fjord]

That’s where you’d list the one you’ve chosen yes

[tepid ocean]

Kk. Ill be back after some time when i have more questions

[fallen surge]

Choosing a background is part of the character creation process. The background space on your character sheet is just a place for you to write it down so you remember it. Honestly, that's all a character sheet really is.

[tepid ocean]

But what do i put there? It's such a tiny space.

The link did not help me

[lyric fjord]

Just the name of the background

Ex; if you pick the Scholar background, you just write Scholar there

[true shard]

the name of the background so you can refer back to it if you have a feature from your background so you have grounds to justify it

[tepid ocean]

Oh

Is the background anything or are there specific options?

[true shard]

theres options listed in the books

[fallen surge]

Backgrounds are a list that you choose from. They all have names. You right the name of the one you chose

[tepid ocean]

Kk

Fair warning i care about my wallet so i dont have the books

[lyric fjord]

Googling lists can help you find them

[fallen surge]

The basic rules are free

[tepid ocean]

Kk

[fallen surge]

Purchasing additional books will unlock more customization options, but to just get started, its completely free

[tepid ocean]

Kk. Ttyl. Luv u fam

Hey i finally chose a background

[lyric fjord]

Whatcha pick?

[heavy hill]

Online

[tepid ocean]

Entertainer

Also gimme a few im transferring this to paper

[lyric fjord]

Oo that’s a good one! 😄

[sage jewel]

As a new player? How many dice sets, should someone have, to help whilst playing?

[lyric fjord]

Just one should be fine.

[tepid ocean]

I use the googlr dice thing

[ornate kiln]

well you only need 1 dice set, but I personally like having more for things that ask me to roll a lot of dice

[safe stump]

I dont know anything about dnd i just did the tourtorial on google lol

[ornate kiln]

and if you play online, you dont need any physical dice at all

[lyric fjord]

Ye!

[sage jewel]

thanks.

[lyric fjord]

I have a question, can you play D&D online with people from the internet?

[topaz garnet]

yes

[lyric fjord]

Ye! That’s what things like Roll20 and Avrae are for 😄

[topaz garnet]

For example, my game has someone from finland, australia, america, and singapore.

[lyric fjord]

Thank you!

[unborn torrent]

You could also do it over discord

[tepid ocean]

I have a quick question. 16=+3 right

On the ability modifiers

[unborn torrent]

There's probably bots that'd to the stuff you'd need to do, like I know there's dice bots, not sure about other kind of bots though

[true shard]

yes

the calculation is the score-10 divided by 2

[fallen surge]

Yes, that is correct, 16 and 17 both grant +3

[true shard]

rounded down

[fallen surge]

Or just consult the table in the PHB/Basic rules

[lone stag]

Hi I’m new to dnd I got a starter set for my birthday and I’m looking to get into playing I’ve never played a table top game before and I’m looking for any recommendations on good minis to represent each class I already have a few friends to play with but they have also never played dnd and I have all the things you need for dnd other than minis

The starter set was 5E

[lyric fjord]

Frankly? You don’t need expensive minis to represent characters though they are nice. You can use dice, coins-anything really

If you want good ones tho I haven’t heard anything bad about the ones you get from Heroes Forge

[merry plinth]

Ok so uh I’m wanting to get into D&D but I’m not sure where to start, so any ideas?

[true musk]

You can start here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/how-to-play-dnd

[tepid ocean]

So what things in the character sheet are decided during the game and what's not?

[lyric fjord]

99% of the things you put on the character sheet is determined before you have your first session. Afterwards, things will be added/change as you level up/get treasure and items and gold

[tepid ocean]

So things like death saves. Temp hp. And attacks and spell casting are during the game right?

[lyric fjord]

Yes.

[true shard]

for example but you can already filli n your attacks and spells so you know what you have for during the game

[tepid ocean]

I might need someone to walk me through this because 9 hours of videos and i don't get half of thos

My brain becomes smooth sometimes

Um if anyone wants to look at what i have so far https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-Ht3ySfCDYDXvskMw-L1SncUfC6xkjdS1B3ieejtCU/edit?usp=drivesdk

How do I calculate inspiration?

And proficiency and saving throws

And skills

[echo kelp]

Inspiration is something the DM can give players - you don’t need to calculate it. It allows you to roll with advantage (roll twice take highest roll).

[tepid ocean]

So that's during the game?

[cobalt frigate]

Watch the videos at your own pace. You don't need to watch them all in one sitting.

[tepid ocean]

That is my pace though

Im a binge watcher

[kind tinsel]

Hi

[cobalt frigate]

The DM gives out inspiration at their whim during the game.

[cobalt frigate]

¯_(ツ)_/¯

[tepid ocean]

Oh so i dont gotta worry about that rn?

[cobalt frigate]

You don't bother with it.

[echo kelp]

Yes, inspiration happens in game. Proficiency is set by what level your character is at - check the table for your class to see when it goes up. It starts at +2

[kind tinsel]

I just played a campaign mid class

[lyric fjord]

Skills are given by class and background and sometimes race

[cobalt frigate]

Inspiration is just a nice gift the DM gives to players for whatever reason they feel like. I reward my players with Inspiration if they do good roleplaying or make me laugh.

[tepid ocean]

Is there a calculator?

[cobalt frigate]

For what?

[tepid ocean]

Skills

[lyric fjord]

Hang on lemme explain

[cobalt frigate]

You use the ability score modifier for your skills and add your proficient bonus if you're proficient in the skill. That's it.

[echo kelp]

No calculator - it’s based on your attribute numbers, your race attribute bonuses, and your class proficiencies.

They all work together

[cobalt frigate]

If your character has a 16 Dex (+3) and is proficient in Stealth (+2 at level 1, for example) then your Stealth is +5.

[tepid ocean]

Okay

So it's easy? The hard part is doing it for each skill?

[cobalt frigate]

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[echo kelp]

The first chapter of the free basic rules walks through the step by step process of creating a character.

[cobalt frigate]

Ability score modifer + Proficiency Bonus (if applicable)

[lyric fjord]

That’s why when you look at your sheet, the skill often has (stat) in it. It tells you what state the skill’s score derived from.

If you’re proficient in the skill, you add your prof bonus, which is determined by your level.

So if you have a +2 Dex, and a +3 modifier, and are prof in Acrobatics, your acrobatics score would be +5

What you’re proficient in is determined by class, background and sometimes race

With rogue, you also get something called expertise, which allows you to add double your proficiency bonus to skills you have expertise in.

So let’s take my other example. +2 Dex, and +3 proficiency bonus.

If you have expertise in steath, your modifier would be +8

The dots along side the skills are great ways to keep track of what skills you have proficiency/expertise in

[tepid ocean]

Ooo

[untold flint]

There's a fair bit of math in D&D, but it's almost all adding or subtracting small numbers. A significant portion of the character sheet is made of up tables where you can do that math ahead of time so you can think quicker during combat. You just need to make sure you update those numbers when your ability scores or proficiency bonus change. The D&D Beyond digital sheet does that bookkeeping for you.

[lyric fjord]

If you’re not proficient in the skill, you would just add the base stat mod.

Ex; my character isn’t proficient in athletics but has a +1 to strength. So if I need to make an athletics check, I’d add that +1

Patrick makes a good point too-these numbers may change as you level up, hence why it’s important to track your proficiencies. Just to make sure the math is right.

[tepid ocean]

Okay. What if im proficient in dex twice?

[lyric fjord]

Proficiencies don’t stack.

It’s either you’re proficient, or you have expertise

[tepid ocean]

Okay. And it'll say if i have expertise right?

Or no?

[lyric fjord]

Yes. You earn it at certain levels with rogue

[tepid ocean]

Kk

My dex is 1. My pro bon is 2. So i have a dex of 3 right?

[lyric fjord]

For any dex skill you’re proficient in, yes

[tepid ocean]

Okay

So my acrobatics is 3

[lyric fjord]

+3 yes

[tepid ocean]

Alright. Then whats the saving throws for?

[lyric fjord]

Saving throws are determined the same way. You’ll know which you’re proficient in

[topaz garnet]

For stuff like dragon fire breath, poison, explosive blasts, etc

[tepid ocean]

Oh

[topaz garnet]

Your class says which two saving throws you add your proficiency bonus to

Which class?

[tepid ocean]

Rogue

[topaz garnet]

Dexterity and Intelligence then

[woven isle]

i recommend you read about your class on dndbeyond

just type rogue dnd on google and it will show u the link

[tepid ocean]

Kk

[fallen surge]

A saving throw--also called a save--represents an attempt to resist a spell, a trap, a poison, a disease, or a similar threat. You don’t normally decide to make a saving throw; you are forced to make one because your character or monster is at risk of harm.

[tepid ocean]

Oh

[topaz garnet]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/rogue

[tepid ocean]

So for proficiency. Is it all skills with that ability?

[topaz garnet]

no, it's per-skill

Skill proficiencies and Saving Throws are entirely distinct things

[tepid ocean]

Oh

Wait i got it now. My smooth brain has a wrinkle now

[topaz garnet]

Being proficient in saving throws does not mean you're proficient in all skills related to that ability

[lyric fjord]

^

[tepid ocean]

Yay i did it

That took way too long 🤣

[woven isle]

basically you have two skills in rogue that you can add proff. bonus to saving throws to (everyclass have them)

[lyric fjord]

Filling out the sheet does take a bit

[tepid ocean]

Whats passive wisdom?

Last question for now i promise

[cobalt frigate]

There is no passive wisdom. Are you referring to Passive Perception (Wisdom)?

[lyric fjord]

That is….calculated in a way I don’t remember xD

[topaz garnet]

Basically, you just mark down what you are proficient with.

At a base level, when you're rolling the d20 for the attack, or save, or ability check, you add the relevant ability modifier.
If you're proficient in...
The weapon you're attacking with
The saving throw type you have to make (such as Dexterity, here)
The skill in the Ability (Skill) check, if any

Then you add your proficiency bonus.

and passive perception is for the DM to use

(passive is for 'if you spam searches for 10 minutes' or secret checks basically)

[tepid ocean]

I guess. I dunno i did this like 2 am when i was right down everything

[fallen surge]

a "passive" skill represents your ability to use that skill passively. So, for example, your passive perception represents your ability to notice threats or secrets when you are not actively looking for them

[cobalt frigate]

Perhaps go to sleep if this is overwhelming you. There's no rush to learn everything immediately.

[lyric fjord]

^ this. Take your time!

[woven isle]

this

[tepid ocean]

No i just stay up that late. I have problems

[cobalt frigate]

You do you.

[lyric fjord]

Filling out a sheet is a lot of planning-don’t rush it

[woven isle]

personally i learnt dnd by playing it before that i just couldnt understand how shit worked

with more sessions i realised how easy it is

[lyric fjord]

That to me is the best way

I went in blind

[tepid ocean]

That's how i learn most things. Alright i think i have everything. Im finna finish this sheet then try to find a game

[woven isle]

good luck man

[untold flint]

There are definitely some aspects of the game that are best learned as you play, but I'm generally not a fan of going in totally ignorant of the rules. I've played with groups that had one or more players in that situation, and it slows things down A LOT.

[woven isle]

love this hobby, ill be glad if it suits u too

[woven isle]

yep just have basic understanding and ur class,race features more than that u will learn with time

[tepid ocean]

I think i did it

[mild dawn]

Is it good to multi class a varfiant human in bard and rogue

[tepid ocean]

How do i use the looking for games feature?

[fleet field]

read the #find-a-game channel, carefully

[fleet field]

not particularly

that multiclass doesnt get you much of value

it depends on the level split tho

[mild dawn]

im kinda going for a stealthy sly kinda character but idk how ii'd do it since this is my first campaign and one of my pals suggested it

Do you have any suggestions hjow to make that work

[fleet field]

you could just be a soloclassed bard or rogue

when you want to multiclass, look at the individual features you'd get from each class and think about if theyre actually important to the build

in this case, rogue or whispers bard would both work well

or any other bard tbh

[tepid ocean]

I still dont understand how to use it

[topaz garnet]

did you read through it?

[tepid ocean]

Yes

I spent 10 minutes trying to understand it

[topaz garnet]

It's fairly simple
you use a bot command to fill out a form, then the bot posts your filled form

[smoky adder]

1. Type /looking in any channel.
2. Select the command you want from the suggestions that appear.
3. Complete the provided form.

[tepid ocean]

Ok

[pulsar skiff]

Question - When it comes to the holy symbol for a paladin, what exactly can it be? As far as I can figure out, it is essentially a focus, but for the Paladin class. I was hoping to use a book, like a tome of sorts, but I am unsure if that is something I am able to do.

[crude musk]

A symbol has to be that, a symbol

So it could be a symbol of a book, but not a book itself

[cold trellis]

Or maybe a crest on the shield to

[pulsar skiff]

Hmm. Thank you. Trying to make a unique character takes a lot of work.

[naive kestrel]

If I don’t want to print out maps, is there a free online resource I can use for my map purposes?

[glass summit]

A book in of itself is a symbol of knowledge, I don't see why that would be an issue
Additionally, the description of the Holy Symbol equipment in the PHB doesn't say it has to be a small metalic badge, necklace or otherwise. So you can flavor its appearance however you like

[subtle hill]

#750812887697588356

[pulsar skiff]

Thank you. Please tell me what you think of this.

Book of Divine Insight:
Lyrakar Thunderforge carries a weathered tome, its pages filled with sacred writings, prayers, and reflections on the divine. This Book of Divine Insight serves as his holy symbol, its cover adorned with symbols representing his past as a goddess and his present as a guardian. When channeling his divine powers, Lyrakar often opens the book, its pages glowing softly as he draws upon the wisdom within to guide his actions.

[glass summit]

Thats awesome, I love it

Just make sure your DM is ok with you being a litteral god in your backstory lmao

[pulsar skiff]

I literally had, like, 40% of my brain working on this stuff during class. lol

[pulsar skiff]

Definitely. I figured having godly powers would be something of a 'No longer has them' situation. Makes a interesting backstory without the whole 'God-stiel' problem

[true musk]

Do you still need help?

[fresh fable]

A reliquary is a paladin option for a holy symbol I don’t see no reason why it can’t be a book containing holy pages

[glass summit]

It also has to do with the information your character would have had access to while a deity
Pretty hard to have DM-secrets when the player can just say "do i remember this exact historical event happening while I was an all powerful entity"

If I were playing the character, I'd mention they got hit with some serious amnesia when losing their divine power

[pulsar skiff]

Not gonna lie, those conversations would be kinda fun. DM talks about some huge historical figure related to his plan for the session "Oh, yeah, forgot about that guy. Watched him completely blunder a date with his crush. Great guy!" DM just stares.

[pulsar skiff]

My main plan on the whole 'being a divine being' situation was to have them be from another world.

So there would be no continuity situations like that

[glass summit]

That would solve a lot of issues I think, but it'll come down to what your DM thinks of it

For my campaign, learning that other planes of existence was real, was meant to be a pivotal point in the story. For a character to simply just know they exist as fact from session 1 would have scrapped that for me

[pulsar skiff]

I can message you more on the backstory if you would like, but I would prefer not to send it here so that it desn't bother the community and Mods on the server

[pulsar skiff]

Ah. Makes sense.

[glass summit]

I'm not really in the mood for proof reading rn, just offering some advice

At the end of the day its up to you and the DM what works at the table so, you do you

[pulsar skiff]

10-4. Thank you for the insight and tips.

[turbid ridge]

Have fun and good luck

[pulsar skiff]

You too

[turbid ridge]

Lol always

[grand bough]

hello

im new to dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[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!

[grand bough]

i have created a few im afraid to join a game cuz im so new i want to but im afraid id get kicked

[topaz garnet]

everyone was new once

[grand bough]

i love the game just i suck at the rolrplay

i just want to get better and learn

[cobalt frigate]

You can only get better by doing.

[grand bough]

ok how do i go abou joining a game

[cobalt frigate]

If you don't join a game then you won't get the experience to get better.

Check #find-a-game

[grand bough]

thank you all

here goes nothing

[crimson acorn]

Hi all. I'm brand new, never played before but have wanted to get into dnd for awhile. Do I need to get any guides beyond these or will these pretty well be enough to let me dive in? Only asking because I know someone that has all kinds of dnd guides & stuff.

[solemn light]

Those will probably be enough to start. technically you can start knowing nothing at all and hope your group helps you set up a character and explain as you play.

You do not need to master the rules before ever playing. It's just helpful to have a rough idea of the rules before playing. Besides, while waiting to find a game may as well try out making practice characters to speed things up when you do find a game.

[cobalt frigate]

You don't need to buy any books to get started the free Basic Rules has everything you need to get started.

[crimson acorn]

awesome, thanks yall

[turbid ridge]

No problem enjoy

[grand bough]

ok im so lost

[cobalt frigate]

Where are you lost?

[grand bough]

ive tried to find a game im so confused on how to do so

[cobalt frigate]

Did you read the instructions in #find-a-game ?

[grand bough]

yes i did

im sorry to bother yall

[cobalt frigate]

At the bottom #find-a-game is a prompt. Type one of the bot commands, such as /looking-for players.

[grand bough]

ok but im not a dm

[cobalt frigate]

That was an example, hence "such as..."

[grand bough]

oh ok sorry

[cobalt frigate]

Look at the other commands.

[sonic cargo]

Woops

[grand bough]

ok ty

again sorry to bother yall

[sonic cargo]

Guess you know what to do

[cobalt frigate]

That's fine. This is what this channel is for.

[sonic cargo]

Best not to do it in this chat however

[echo kelp]

Like to post in #750812887697588356 you'd use /looking-for then select dm

[empty crest]

I'm getting a char together for a mature game that I am new to. I am not totally new but have only played one other time with a super fun aarakocra artillerist artificer. This new char is to be a variant human twilight cleric and will be dropped into the game at level 8. Anyone have favorite feats for this scenario? I imagine myself as mostly support but still want to be able to throw down both with melee and ranged attacks.

[echo kelp]

You might want to check with folks in #character-discussion or #optimization as this channel is more for getting folks new to D&D started with the core rules and game mechanics.

[empty crest]

Just saw that. My mistake.

Thanks for pointing me the right way1

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

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.

[grand bough]

i figured it out 3 hours later lol

[harsh epoch]

Hey guys I’m COMPLETELY new to Dungeons and Dragons and I really wanna learn how to play. I have no knowledge at all on how to start

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[lyric fjord]

To be blunt; find a group to play with and check out the Basic Rules.

This game is learned best as you go

[crystal sky]

Is there a good online community for dnd begineers that uses the 5e system?

[sonic cargo]

This one

[vale island]

Hello 👋🏽 I’m new to dnd and know a few things about the game but I’ve never played. I’m not so sure on how to find a campaign suitable for a new comer. If anyone has any suggestions on where to go I’d appreciate the help

[cobalt frigate]

Check #find-a-game

[vale island]

Will do thanks mate

[sonic cargo]

What do you want to know?

[clever light]

Yo I have a question

[vale island]

Just the basic honestly how do you start a game, how often do you play, what effect are limited and whatnot. I know how to spec a character but besides that I’m at a lost with everything else

[clever light]

Can I use mold earth to make throwing knives

[vale island]

I was hoping to join a group that could teach as we play I’ll be keeping an eye out in #find-a-game

[sonic cargo]

I messaged you some tips

[sonic cargo]

Rules as written, no, but always ask your dm at the table if you can pull off cool stuff

[vale island]

Thanks mate 🤝🏽

[austere hawk]

Is erp apart of the game?

Genuine question

[fleet field]

Depends heavily on the group. I imagine a large percentage wouldn’t allow it.

[sonic cargo]

😐

[fleet field]

There also isn’t any official rules for it

[sonic cargo]

Unless VERY SPECIFICALLY agreed upon then don't

But I suppose you could find games with such Content

[austere hawk]

Wouldint the dm dictate it?

[crude phoenix]

If everyone consents and they’re at least 18+ and they are all agreeing then probably

[sonic cargo]

The whole group would need to agree

Yea and this isn't really the place to look for it because this server is filled with minors

You would have to look somewhere else

[fleet field]

Any further discussion of it than just this wouldn’t be allowed by server rules

[austere hawk]

I'm not looking for it I was just wondering I was told there was ANYTHIHG you could do in dnd and I was wondering if that was included

[sonic cargo]

No

[austere hawk]

Thank you by the way

[sonic cargo]

I'm here to awnser all questions

All reasonable questions

[austere hawk]

I have another question if you don't mind

[sonic cargo]

Sure

As long as it's reasonable

[austere hawk]

Would it be possible for a level 3 to beat an ancient red dragon?

[slow hawk]

No

[sonic cargo]

Mostly, no

[slow hawk]

you shouldnt even be fighting one

[sonic cargo]

Or allowing you to do some insane bulid

[austere hawk]

So is it impossible or is it just extremely hard and unlikely

[lyric fjord]

I’d say impossible

[austere hawk]

What do you think the minimum level would be to do it then?

I'm asking for reference btw

[lyric fjord]

15 at least I’d say? Idk-it depends on how many peeps are in your party

And what you’re playing

[austere hawk]

That puts it into perspective honestly

[fleet field]

Dnd beyond has an encounter builder that can help with estimating that kind of thing

It calculates how hard a given fight would be a given party

[slow hawk]

Ancient red dragon is a Challenge rating 24

[austere hawk]

What's the highest challenge rating

[fleet field]

30

[austere hawk]

Also what's the hardest dragon you can fight

[slow hawk]

Challenge rating is roughly the level for four players to be at, as it is over 20 the balance would be roughly 4 levell 20 players

With magic items to boost them

[fleet field]

That’s for a medium encounter

Deadly you can go a bit higher than equal to the parties level, assuming 4 players

[slow hawk]

we are getting far afield from newcomers questions, as level 20 fights are obviously experienced

[fleet field]

Yeah

[slow hawk]

All you need to know is there is a Challenge Rating system for official monsters that gives an approximate difficulty

[fallen surge]

The strongest dragon in the game would probably be either the Ancient Time Dragon, a Metallic Greatwyrm, or Niv-Mizzet

the original Tiamat stat block was actually a fiend, not a dragon. I forgot that they printed stat blocks for the aspects of the god-dragons as well

though if I'm being 100% honest, those stat blocks are a little bit overrated. Yeah their HP and Damage numbers are absurdly high, but they don't really do anything other than damage. The 3 dragons I originally listed all have a wide array of abilities that can take multiple party members out of the fight for multiple turns in a row

But, anyways, this is getting really off topic for the newcomers channel

Lets just move on

[hasty flax]

Amazing. I’ll be sure to look at that. Thanks

[stark haven]

Dose anyone have a character sheet been looking for one that I can see that doesn’t look like McDonald’s sprite when you drink it

[sonic cargo]

Not a fan of the og one?

[stark haven]

No I just can’t find one

[sonic cargo]

Oh

[stark haven]

That I can get a image of that’s clear

[cobalt frigate]

Fillable Character Sheets PDFs
https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets

[sonic cargo]

Character creation program

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder

[lyric fjord]

i know this is a long shot but if someone could help me with making a quick character sheet i'd be really grateful. thought about using dnd beyond but they don't have the artificer class (for free) and I really want to make one. im fairly unfamiliar with character creation played a campaign but I got a lot of help making it. I think I know everything I want just need help with the funny numbers and stuff.

[crude musk]

The artificer is not available anywhere for free legitimately

If you want to make an artificer, you will need to purchase it

[lyric fjord]

im playing an irl game

[fleet field]

it is duplicating copyrighted material for free access

that is the definition of pirating

[crude musk]

D&D is an intellectual property owned by Wizards of the Coast. They put out products that have limitations on how they can be distributed (copyright)
Don't confuse D&D (a product) with tabletop roleplaying (a concept)

You can't pirate the concept of TTRPGs because you can't own the concept of TTRPGs

But you can pirate D&D because D&D is a specific TTRPG product

[bleak torrent]

ohh gotchu

ohhh reviewed the rules, makes sense, anyways any reccomendations for someone who hasn't had a game in a while for roleplaying? its been a hot minute and I wanna get it right

[exotic remnant]

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.

[dark rain]

Im quite new to Dnd, I’ve been playing as a DM mostly, I’m just having a little trouble with the math parts 🥲😅

Eg- what am I supposed to do when there’s an goblin ambush?

[fresh fable]

What’s a gojo? #character-discussion would be the best place to build a PC

[wild onyx]

How do you mean?

[solemn light]

We could go to #dm-discussion and discuss how ambushes and surprise work if you like. Might be a bit complicated for in this channel

But in general you follow these rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Surprise

[kindred wagon]

maybe a silly question, but whats a good class for a newcomer that 1. isnt right in the frontlines or leading engagements but still sticks with the party and 2. is relatively easy to learn with not too much responsibility

[sonic cargo]

I would try out ranger or cleric, both are fairly newbie friendly and both can focus on ranged options so your far away from the front lines

[tight karma]

hii which ability score i need for bard?

[simple goblet]

Charisma for spellcasting. Probably Dex if you want to use weapons.
The quick build guide gives some help
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/bard#CreatingaBard

[tight karma]

thank you very much

[royal plover]

I'm almost completely new to dnd and know almost nothing I've been recommended dnd so many times and I just don't know how to get into it can someone help me ??

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[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!

Finding a game is really the biggest first hurdle, but we have tips for that, and while trying to find a game you can take your time with understanding some of the basics.

[royal plover]

Thank you 💕

[crimson acorn]

Does anyone have any good youtube videos for newcomers wanting to play online? I'm still reading up on the rules, but thought it might be a good idea to spectate an online session to get a feel for it.

[fresh fable]

Dungeon dudes, the offical dndbeyond YouTube channel, are 2 which are easy to watch

[crimson acorn]

Thank you!

[full vine]

Hey Nerds

I'm new to all of this and don't know where to start. I think I know a bit about it but I've never done anything besides watching gameplay.

[wild onyx]

Welcome aboard! You can get a primer here:

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[wild onyx]

Do feel free to ask if you have any specific questions.

[full vine]

Thanks ❤️
I will after my game

[full sage]

Well one thing I will say as a new comer too, once you get into it. It's so fun

[full vine]

Is there any kind of assassin class?

[crude musk]

There's an assassin subclass for rogue

[full vine]

Can I always be assassin?

[ornate kiln]

You can roleplay as an assassin with pretty much every class

[wild onyx]

Probably. If you're asking can I be sneaky and deliver high damage to a single target, yes. If you're asking if a game can be run all about the notion of doing secret murder for money, that's entirely dependent on what games you can find to join.

[full vine]

Oh

Do people create an OC here?

[wild onyx]

D&D (very generally) is about heroic adventurers going on quests to defeat evil and defend innocents. That's not to say that's all there is to it, but that's a very common mode of play.

Character creation is discussed in #character-discussion .

[full vine]

Ah ok

[full vine]

What should I say in #character-discussion ? lol
''Hey guys I'm new and I need a character?''

[wild onyx]

Absolutely do have a look through the basic rules and see what you can come up with, just bear in mind not all DMs run the same game, and many will have specific requirements or restrictions. Pop on over to character discussion and give us your idea so far.

[full vine]

Done! ... I guess

[torpid ivy]

hey obvi this is DM dependent but is it normal/ most dms allow for racial feats during character creation?'

[crude musk]

There's no answer to that I'm afraid

[wild onyx]

If you're talking about things like a half-orc's Savage Attacks or mountain dwarf's Dwarven Resilience, typically yes.

[crude musk]

Those aren't racial feats tho

[wild onyx]

I defer to your wisdom.

[crude musk]

A racial feat is something like Elven Accuracy or Dragon Fear

[torpid ivy]

yuh

[rose trench]

it's relatively common for DMs to allow all characters an extra feat at level 1, but I don't think I would say most DMs do it.

[torpid ivy]

things like orcish fury, eleven accruarcy, etc.

gotcha! 👍

[rose trench]

It's a minority, but lots of groups don't even use feats, as they are technically an optional rule.

[full vine]

@crude musk Should I select Simple or Custom?

[crude musk]

Simple or custom what?

[full vine]

When creating the character it asks me that

on D&D Beyond

Oh.. Simple is premade

[crude musk]

I don't know what option you're referring to?

[true shard]

im pretty sure theyre referring to the characters ability score generation

[lyric fjord]

Ye

[crude musk]

That's not an option for that

[full vine]

Idk.. is there a chat where I can send screenshots?

[crude musk]

No, not for this

[full vine]

Lemme send it to you in DM‘s then

[crude musk]

No thank you

Where are you seeing simple or custom, there should be more information on the screen

[full vine]

… There‘s not

Y‘know what. Leave it be

[crude musk]

Are you saying this screen only says "Simple" and "Custom"?

What's the URL of the page you're on?

Or the tab if you're in the character builder?

[full vine]

That‘s what I just said

[crude musk]

There is no screen in the D&D Beyond character builder that just says those things so I'm confused as to where in the website you are
Can you provide the link to the page you're on?

[fresh fable]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1089904541140521003/1184152310130159789/IMG_3820.png?ex=658aeec7&is=657879c7&hm=57f6933a74a132db9fbe46c0f278b68f5ea398763ae6f0739660b93d6e8fe252&

It will be this bit on beyond

Simple custom

[crude musk]

Yeah, so it does explain what each option does

[fresh fable]

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjdPog_vKX1vnjf68Sx2jcq1OtVUSA2i&si=aJYnZ0muJq27KXN9 play list of how to make some of the classes on dndbeyond

[full vine]

Thanks for helping ❤️

[unreal willow]

Ooooooooooh phone's different thats why I'm confused lmao

[full vine]

I gotta choose Hit points now

[near ingot]

Yo

If a Nilbog and 2 other goblins are attacked with magiv missiles

Would the Nilbogism stop the caster from attacking the other 2 goblins

Or only the Niblog

[crude musk]

That seems like less a newcomers question and more a #dnd-rules question

[simple tusk]

Hey all, I'm new to DnD I've read over 30 books and have played the video games based on DnD in the past but never actually sat down and played with a group. I also don't know anyone that plays. If I want to get into it would you recommend I buy the Player Guide etc. and then find a beginner group on Roll20 would that be my best approach to start playing?

[harsh fjord]

You can get started with the free Basic Rules (linked in the pinned messages of this channel), and if you do like it, then the Player's Handbook would be the first thing to buy. And there are lots of places to look for games, includng here and Roll20.

If you have a local library or games/comics/hobby store, they may also have tabletop programming.

[simple tusk]

I've never played on Roll20 would that be a good starting place?

[harsh fjord]

As good as any, I feel.

[simple tusk]

Thank you very much appreciated 🙏

[umbral swan]

Hi hello what are characters supposed to be in dnd
Like can they be absolutely anything or do they need to be like

Animals or human-likes

[harsh fjord]

These are the official race options: https://www.dndbeyond.com/races

Whether the DM allows all of them or not is an individual decision. To say nothing of whether the DM allows unofficial content. It's common for DMs to be okay with a player taking official mechanics and describing them differently (for instance, a flying race that's officially a bird might be described as more bat-like).

[full vine]

Man it won't stop telling me that my character isn't finished.. even tho I filled out everything I think

[umbral swan]

Would it be against unspoken (or maybe even spoken) rules to make an illusioner character thats constantly in a form thats none of them, like an illusion

[harsh fjord]

That'd be something to discuss with the DM, when you've found one. I wouldn't allow it because that's granting a mechanical benefit that may unintentionally impact other things. That's just me, though.

[umbral swan]

I see, thats fair
I'm used to drawing object characters so thats why I was asking

[harsh fjord]

What is an object character?

[umbral swan]

Can I DM (haha) you an image of one

[harsh fjord]

I'd prefer just a description, thanks.

[umbral swan]

I dont really know how to explain it, but the style is BFDI
Characters that are objects, real or otherwise, that have stick limbs and faces
Its very cool to practice expressions, posing and shading since the limbs are easier to draw and you only have to shade the body

[harsh fjord]

If you pick a race with certain mechanical features/abilities, you can always clear it with your DM if you can describe it differently, so long as you don't expect that to change how the character plays. (For instance, if you describe your character as a chair, you don't get to say they don't need to breathe unless that's specific to the baseline race you chose.)

[wild onyx]

If you go to Manage, Character Settings, scroll down to Character Privacy and select public you can share a link so others can view it.

[umbral swan]

I think the only thing they would affect is if they like look out of place in the context of the world, otherwise they could be treated as a human
I will try to make humans if it makes life easier for the dm though, I just wanna be an illusioner and have fun!!

[harsh fjord]

That's ultimately a good decision: make a character that fits the game/setting. That's why it's a good idea to have multiple character concepts!

[dire fossil]

Sounds like a reflavoured changeling

[silent forge]

hello

im relatively new

i played like 2 years ago and like only 3 times

we could say that i know the very basics and i'd like to return to dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[harsh fjord]

What information are you looking for specifically?

[silent forge]

if i remember correctly, i need to createa character and then join a campaign?

and also, when creating a character, souldn't the DM be present while in the character creation?

[harsh fjord]

If you know how to create a character and know the rules in general, you can try to join a campaign.

You don't need a character before joining. If anything, it's wise to make sure your character fits the game/setting, so have concepts in mind.

[silent forge]

oh

so can i first join a campaign and then create a character?

[harsh fjord]

As long as you know the process of making one.

[slow hawk]

You can create as many characters as you want for fun or practice

To use one in a campaign you’ll have to follow your DM’s guidelines

[silent forge]

i see

i should first join a campaign in that case

if im not very experimented with dnd, can the DM guide me through the process?

or other players?

[umbral swan]

Whats a changeling

[cobalt frigate]

It would help the DM a lot if you read the rules and grasp the fundamentals of the rules. Most DMs are busy as it is and there are two to four other players as well.

[silent forge]

ok, onto the rules then

[dire fossil]

It's a race that Inherentky shape shifts

[cobalt frigate]

A changeling is a shapeshifter playable race in the Eberron campaign setting.

[silent forge]

thanks a lot

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[dire fossil]

DMS would really appreciate a newbie who knows the rules of their class and subclass at least

[astral cape]

Can someone tell me how the material spell casting works? Looking at the basic rules book it says some material spell casting can be overlooked if you have an arcane focus (I have a staff) but sometimes it says I need to do the material thing, how does that work?

[dire fossil]

Some spells need actual stuff for someone to be able to cast them. Classes (eg druid) and subclasses (eg college of spirits) allow certain items to be a spellcasting focus. This focus overrides the need to have the items needed for specific spells, UNLESS they use up the item, eg Revivify needing a diamond of a certain cost

[astral cape]

ok thanks

[dire fossil]

Happy to answer any other questions if needed

[astral cape]

So like if I had a spell that used let’s say a vile of blood. I would use up the vile instead of overlook the vile cause I have a staff

[cobalt frigate]

If the vial of blood isn't consumed and/or has a gold value, you use your staff instead as a focus.

[dire fossil]

They don't use up the item, they just need it. Unless it has a cost. Eg revivify

Or explicitly says it's consumed

[cobalt frigate]

If you aren't using a focus (like a stuff, wand, rod, crystal, or orb (for arcane spellcasters)) then you would use a component pouch, which has all the necessary Material spell components that 1) aren't consumed and 2) don't have a gold value.

[lyric fjord]

hello!

is dnd beginner friendly for players?

I dont know anything about it

[amber python]

Usually just tell the DM your new

[lyric fjord]

I just know that I get abilities and classes and a dice tells me whether what i decide works out or not

[lyric fjord]

sweet!

is it easy to find a group now?

[amber python]

Online it easy to find a group (could take time to find a group you love)

[lyric fjord]

thats reasonable

I aspire to fall in love with a group

can I find a group like literally rn?

within 5 minutes of looking

[amber python]

Not 5 minutes closer to a day or two but finding a group depends on a lot of things

[lyric fjord]

aw

thats okay

depends on what?

[amber python]

Timezone/availability set up for you learning the game ect

[harsh fjord]

It's not like a video game lobby where games are happening all the time. It's more like dating: finding mutual compatibility and shared goals.

[lyric fjord]

Oh sweet true

[lyric fjord]

aw xD

is there nsfw dnd? (just curious)

[harsh fjord]

Up to the table to be on board, but that's outside the scope of this server.

[lyric fjord]

dating example fits then

[amber python]

Depends on the group

[lyric fjord]

thats fair

do you guys know a good resource to get a grasp of the game?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[lyric fjord]

im assuming its less about rules and more about having fun tho

thank you!

[amber python]

Server bots plus plenty of resources you can find

[harsh fjord]

Fun is important, but the rules also provide structure. How much a group follows/ignores the rules is really dependent, hence why I mention comptability. If you're focused on one thing and everyone else wants something else, that's gonna be a bad time.

[lyric fjord]

Oof xD that is true

I was told by my friend to hold the DMs hand and thank them deeply

[amber python]

…?

[harsh fjord]

Sincere thanks is nice. Touching should be preceded by consent.

[lyric fjord]

True, its more about showing gratitude, not actually touching because I only have access to dnd on the internet

[lyric fjord]

because they put a lot of time into making the world fun

[dusky fulcrum]

Howdy

[lyric fjord]

okay thank you guys! ill go check it out now

[amber python]

Just be nice and you will probably have a good time

[lyric fjord]

mmhm

[astral cape]

For spells that say V, S, M does that mean I have to do all of them or just one?

[untold flint]

all of them

[umbral swan]

Does anyone have a list of every single spell of dnd

[cobalt frigate]

Just 5E or all editions?

[umbral swan]

It would be nice to have all editions but if only the 5e is available i'll take it

[crude musk]

That's not really a newcomer question

More of a #dnd-discussion topic

[umbral swan]

Oh, sorry

[viscid frost]

besides dnd beyond, is there a site or application that is good for compiling images, notes, and lore for your characters?

is the . on purpose?

nvm Ty!!

do i need an invite code?

[arctic sapphire]

Yes, just look on reddit!

actually, I might have one hold on

[viscid frost]

tysm

[arctic sapphire]

Got one, i’ll dm you

[fresh fable]

That looks like a very toxic site

[arctic sapphire]

It’s good for keeping track of chars but for the love of god don’t interact with anyone on it

[fresh fable]

Doesn’t look set up for DnD character you might as well just fill out a pdf and save on google drive

[lyric fjord]

I find making a private discord server to log everything works out wonderfully

[viscid frost]

i have one, but ive got no idea how to organize it

[ashen reef]

Hello eveyone I am a new dnd player who is jut starting out and is really excited to start my forst adventure i played Act 1 and @ od BG3 so I have a samll idea and also made mt 1st chater sheet on the dnd website

dang sorry for the typos

was typing to fast

[lyric fjord]

I may suggest:

1 category per character and then have a channel in that group for a separate thing.

One channel can be for pics, another for backstory, etc etc.

[ashen reef]

to excited lol

[viscid frost]

tysm

[lyric fjord]

Np!

[nova steppe]

I’m new

[umbral swan]

How does the illusionist work? I wanna play an illusionist sooo badly but I wanna know the basics

[crude musk]

What about the subclass description are you struggling with?

[umbral swan]

I dont know where to look for the subclass description

[crude musk]

Do you have access to the Player's Handbook? It's in the wizard section

[umbral swan]

No

[crude musk]

Then you won't be able to read the description, it's not a free subclass

The free wizard subclass is evocation

[umbral swan]

No I cant access the wizard section at all

[unreal gazelle]

hello, i just joined and I'd have a few questions because im new and looking to try a specific idea out?

[hidden tusk]

Hello, I just arrived in this server, I'm new as you can see.
I'm quite new to D&D, only had one campaign but it can hardly cound as one..
I am currently following the guidelines the server is giving me
this is the introduction, next up is joining a group, if I'm following the guidelines correctly..

[unreal gazelle]

same here, id like to discuss my idea with a DM and possibly join!

[fresh fable]

#find-a-game has the details on finding a group here, this isn’t the only dnd community for finding games so spread your net wide as it can take a while to find a game

If you want help making a PC #character-discussion

[unreal gazelle]

alright! im not too sure tohugh about joining, its just my idea id need some clarity on!

[fresh fable]

What’s your idea?

[hidden tusk]

thank you!

[nova steppe]

I want to join my first game can anyone help me?

[echo kelp]

Here's the free basic rules section for wizards: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#Wizard

[echo kelp]

Read (carefully!) #find-a-game

[unreal gazelle]

im wondering how feasible it is to join future groups as an npc "merchant" of sorts to sell canon/homebrew items of sorts, which I would discuss the balance of with the DM to alter stats and all that stuff -- appearing as one-offs here and there, but always suspsiciously at times of need

[echo kelp]

D&D doesn't really do "business NPC game characters" - that's more of something the DM builds and runs to fit the story/game they are playing with the group.

[fresh fable]

Yeah that’s not really a thing your either a player or the DM

[unreal gazelle]

yes, but i would like to play as a player/npc hybrid to steadily build up character over multiple games with different groups

[cobalt frigate]

The DM controls NPCs and monsters. Players control their own PCs.

A PC/NPC hybrid isn't really a thing...

[echo kelp]

The game isn't designed for that.

[cobalt frigate]

Different DMs may not allow cross characters from other tables.

[unreal gazelle]

alright keep in mind i barely played a one-shot so i dont have much experience at all

im almsot completely clueless so the clarification means a lot!

[cobalt frigate]

Each DM will tell each player if they need to roll a new character when joining their table.

[unreal gazelle]

oh ok

[cobalt frigate]

Outside of Adventurers' League, you don't normally hop between different DMs' tables with the same character.

[fresh fable]

Adventure league lets you play the same PC in different games

[unreal gazelle]

ok, sorry to ask more, but how would you help me re-establish my idea into a playable format without being a DM?

in adventure for example

adventure league`*

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
• #al-dm-discussion — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for AL Dungeon Masters of all levels of experience to discuss their games, share tips, or share constructive feedback.
• #al-dungeoncraft — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for fledgling or experienced AL authors to discuss the Dungeoncraft program, ask questions, offer tips, or share constructive feedback.

[echo kelp]

Use #adventurers-league to ask question about AL D&D play

[unreal gazelle]

oh boy i wish this had a vc because i suck with explaining myself

[unreal gazelle]

thank you!

[echo kelp]

You create a character for AL following the AL rules. Then you can use that character across AL games and different AL tables.

[hidden tusk]

Um i have a question, its about traditional and community games
Mainly about considering PCs.. sorry if this message should be sent in #dnd-discussion
It's just a newbie question so thats why I sent it here. (plus I dont know much about AL)

When I want to play a race that is not "playable " in the first player's handbook
Is it a traditional game or a community game, for example if I want to play as a goblin?

[cobalt frigate]

That's something you have to ask the DM which playable races are allowed in their campaign setting.

[hidden tusk]

okay I guess it varies on the DM, thanks for the info tho!

[cobalt frigate]

A DM may have a campaign setting that doesn't have goblins or elves, for example.

[hidden tusk]

I see XD

[unreal gazelle]

ok so i understand this, however, could you elaborate a bit on why even if i discussed all the DMs no-go's and what they want me to do, why I couldn't act out as a one-off NPC? Like, as you said DND's not designed for it, but in what area does my idea not work? sorry if its a complicated question, it's just I need to understand why it doesn't work because in my head it seems completely fine

also if im typing weirdly formal, i just finished writing a work email so im in buisness talk mode

[echo kelp]

Bceuase the game expects those playing to be player characters who go adventuring together. Not run shops and pop in occasionally.

[fresh fable]

Cause you would maybe interact with the other players for 10 mins sell them some stuff and have nothing to do for the next 3-4 hours

[unreal gazelle]

okok i see, in any case I'd be fine with the 3-4 hours of nothing really from time to time, but then how could I combine my idea with being a playable character then if I wanted to be more involved?

[echo kelp]

Don't be a shopkeep - be a fellow adventurer with the rest of the party.

[fresh fable]

If you came to me with this idea I’d not allow it at my table cause it’s not a team player, I’d steer you towards playing an actual PC and if you wanted to sell stuff you could do it like any other PC

[unreal gazelle]

the last part is what i initially asked about/meant! Like if thats possible, thats great!
But to also answer UndyingNoob, how do I set up like a hybrid role as a shopkeep-esque pc?
My creativity feels at its best when having to come up with homebrew items and thats what attracts me the most to DND so far, so I'd love a way to integrate that

[echo kelp]

The problem is there isn't a class for shopkeep

Maybe play a wizard collecting things to craft spell scrolls and magical potions

[unreal gazelle]

yeahhh, thats a following question of mine

[fresh fable]

Selling is you go to a shop give them your loot and receive gold

[unreal gazelle]

I forgot which class creates stuff: cleric or artificer?

[upper gale]

artificer

[fleet field]

Artificer

Kinda

[lyric fjord]

Yeah I’d suggest articifer

[unreal gazelle]

ahhhh, so if i chose to be an artificer i could kinda do that?

[upper gale]

yes

some subclasses are better at it than others though

[echo kelp]

D&D doesn't really have fleshed out rules for mercantile/crafting - it's very much dependent on the DM and the kind of game they are running.

[unreal gazelle]

Now we're cooking

[lyric fjord]

That’s gonna allow you create items (within guidelines) but whether or you you can them is questionable. I wouldn’t allow it

[unreal gazelle]

yeahhh, i figured, id communicate everything i wanna do with the DM ahead of time

[echo kelp]

You're going to need the whole group - DM and other players - to buy into this and help with fleshing out the rules for it to work within the game you're all playing.

This is very much going against the grain of how D&D was designed though

[fresh fable]

And a DM isn’t going to let you make loads of homebrew items to sell

[lyric fjord]

^

[unreal gazelle]

okayyy, I have a better grasp on things now! thank you so so so much for the help

[cloud beacon]

I have a question how does bard spellcasting work?

[fleet field]

What part of it?

[cloud beacon]

Do they replace them every once in a while or is it permanent once selected

[fleet field]

They can replace one spell each level up

Apart from that their spells are set

[cloud beacon]

Crap

I picked the worst spells to keep

And their cantrips too?

[slow hawk]

Cantrips cannot be change outside of a specific feature that says you can

Pretty sure this optional rule is from Tasha’s:

Bardic Versatility (Optional)
Whenever you reach a level in this class that grants the Ability Score Improvement feature, you can do one of the following, representing a change in focus as you use your skills and magic:

Replace one of the skills you chose for the Expertise feature with one of your other skill proficiencies that isn't benefiting from Expertise.
Replace one cantrip you learned from this class's Spellcasting feature with another cantrip from the bard spell list.

[merry rock]

If yourbackground says "one of your choice" does that mean in addition to your already known languages
Specifically if Race says "Common + Another language" and Background says "one language of your choice"; would you have 3 languages including Common?
Asking cause i remember readingt something about Languages stacking weirdky

[untold flint]

Thankfully the 2024 Bard will be able to swap a cantrip at every new Bard level, not just the ASI levels, based on the playtests

[cloud beacon]

Ok but if it says ‘you now know x more spells’ then u can pick more spells right?

[untold flint]

Yes, you would know 3 languages

[merry rock]

Thanks, was double checking

[untold flint]

The table in the Bard class text shows how many spells you know at a given level. When you gain a new Bard level, you can swap one of your existing leveled spells for another one(doesn't have to be the same spell level), and if the number in the "Spells Known" column of the table increases, you can choose an additional spell.

[cloud beacon]

Ok thank you that clears a lot up

[untold flint]

Just remember that different classes manage their spells in different ways, so just focus on what the text for YOUR class says and you should be fine.

[cloud beacon]

So each spell caster class does it differently?

[fleet field]

Some do it differently

Sorcerer, warlock, and bard manage spells known the same

[untold flint]

And Rangers

[fleet field]

Cleric and Druid have it the same as well, but different from sorcerer warlock and bard

And wizard has a completely unique system

[untold flint]

Paladins work much like Clerics & Druids

[fleet field]

I’m just focusing on full casters

But yes you’re right

[cloud beacon]

Oh I forgot about partial casters

I’m gonna make like a table or a venn diagram to group these rules together thanks everyone

[fleet field]

Basically casters are split into known and prepared

Known are ranger, sorcerer, warlock, and bard

Prepared are Paladin, Druid, cleric, and (kinda) wizard

Wizard is like a hybrid

You prepare spells daily, like a Paladin, Druid, or cleric

But rather than preparing from your whole class list, you just prepare from what’s in your spellbook, which acts kinda like a known caster’s spell list

But it has a ton more spells

[cloud beacon]

Huh

It’s a lot less complicated than I thought

[umbral swan]

Question does anyone know where to buy official dnd stuff
I want to know all about dnd (especially the illusionist! I love the concept)

[fleet field]

dnd beyond or https://dnd.wizards.com/

[umbral swan]

Whats the difference? (Genuine question not being sarcastic)

[fleet field]

dnd beyond is for digital

dnd.wizards.com is for physical

[umbral swan]

Oh, I live in argentina so I cant get physical stuff I think
Where can I get dnd beyond?

[fleet field]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/

[umbral swan]

Ty!

[clever light]

Hello What determines the level of the character

[fleet field]

your dm will tell you what level to start

there's two ways of levelling up

xp, or milestone

xp is "you gain xp from killing enemies and doing other things, once you hit a certain amount of xp you level up"

milestone is "you level up when your dm tells you to, normally at important points in the story"

[clever light]

Oh Ok 👍 thank you

[modest crown]

I messed up

[dapper gulch]

Oops.

[modest crown]

I started looking for a DM but half my party isnt ready yet

[dapper gulch]

How so?

[modest crown]

Like we can't even get online to talk at the same time

Even if they were they're still probably not gonna be able to play for a long time

[dapper gulch]

Oh. Yeah it’s crucial that everyone have an agreed upon schedule before a game can even hope to form. Also if you’ve already got a group it might be faster if one of you were to take on the role of DM’ing. It’s not often that there are lone DMs looking for groups. They’re often looking for one or two players to fill out their own group.

[red pivot]

Hello

Does anyone need a player for a DND session

[open stag]

Hello

[cobalt frigate]

Look in #find-a-game

[red pivot]

Hi

I have been looking in find a game but I can't figure out how to find one

[cobalt frigate]

Read the instructions in #find-a-game

[vocal ginkgo]

You have to do the / command

Then it will ask you to fill out a form

Or you can reply to a dm post

[red pivot]

K

[modest crown]

I got a few offers

[full vine]

Can someone do a mini campaign with me so I know how it looks like and works?

[smoky adder]

#find-a-game can point you toward the available groups.

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

[full vine]

Thanks for reminding me! I wanted to do that like 10 hours ago

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

• Learn the basics and enjoy a short adventure with our quick introductory demo.

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?

• Create a character digitally on D&D Beyond or print a character sheet to fill out by hand.
• Check out #find-a-game to find a group to join.

[full vine]

So I gotta spend 1 hour only to read rules?

Are they necessary?

[smoky adder]

If you want to learn how to play, the rules explain it all.

The rules aren’t the only way to learn, but to play D&D, some level of reading will eventually be required.

[full vine]

Can't I just learn it by doing?

[cobalt frigate]

D&D is a game of rules.

[cobalt frigate]

If you want to find a table to play at then you will increase your chances of being accepted if you actually have working knowledge of the fundamentals of the game.

Read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos that are linked above.

If you have trouble understanding something then ask here. That's the point of this channel.

[true musk]

I can walk you through some of the basics if you want.

[cobalt frigate]

Remember that you won't be the only player at the table. The DM has to deal with other players too.

I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1

[full vine]

I mean it'd be lovely if you'd have the time to do that ❤️