#dnd-newcomers

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full vine
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Isn't Critical Role where Matthew Mercer was/is?

cobalt frigate
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Yes

full vine
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Man I love that guy.. he's cool

true musk
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Alright give me 5 mins to switch to my desk and I can answer some questions you may have and point you to some things that can make it easier learn how to play.

full vine
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I'm in a match rn

cobalt frigate
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Priorities...

full vine
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Thank you for your comment

true musk
# full vine In 5 mins already?

Then for now I'll point you I'll point you towards the free Player's Quick Combat Guide From Adam Hancock on the dmsguild: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/214803/Players-Quick-Combat-Guide

It's good visual guide that helps digest how combat works.
As for character creation, your best best is to make it on the character creator on dnd beyond.

As for games to gain experience, I'd recommend D&D adventures league. Which is a community campaign that allows people to play in single 2-4 hour long sessions at a time. The benefit is that you can play as often as you're able to. The cost is, this DMs can't incorporate any character backstory you created into the session.

echo kelp
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That and homebrew (things not in official books) are not allowed.

tidal elm
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hey! im tryna set up beyond20 for a campaign on roll20. I think I got it I was just wondering if anyone could help me with a couple questions?

true musk
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I can help you out.

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What do you need help with?

full vine
tidal elm
# true musk I can help you out.

sweet! thanks:) So im pretty new to roll20. So the UI makes no sense to me. Ive got beyond20 working so when in the chat box on roll20 it shows up when i roll on dndbeyond. Is that all beyond20 is? or do i also have to attach a character sheet to roll20 and tokens aligned with dndbeyond and stuff?

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if that makes sense

cobalt frigate
tidal elm
true musk
tidal elm
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yeah that would be sweet thanks!

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want me to call on discord or?

kindred thorn
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o/

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I've been studying some stuff and I'm kind of confused. I think to learn more I need to just jump into the game but I really dont wanna bother anyone =.=

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Because I know I dont know enough and there are too many options to decide

echo kelp
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Have you read through the free basic rules? (see pinned messages in the channel)

kindred thorn
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looking at it now

echo kelp
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You don't have to know it all or memorize it all - but being familiar with how a character sheet works and how combat works will help you with playing D&D.

kindred thorn
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oh yeah red the basic rules started reading through content watched handbooker helper

kindred thorn
# echo kelp You don't have to know it all or memorize it all - but being familiar with how a...

Ig, I think the main thing i need to lay my hands on is the character creation process, I mean I believe it would be just fine if i just tried jumping right into it I guess Id function, but perhaps there are some unwritten common knoweledge. Should I just ask DM for help when I find one, im not sure if there would be people willing to help with that, also is it purely dependant on a campaign?

echo kelp
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You can - but you may want to have 2-3 lose character concepts/builds that you can then work with the DM and group to flesh out and polish up for the kind of D&D game you'll be playing.

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And learning how to build a character and understand a charactersheet will help a lot.

kindred thorn
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so usually people get to know what kind of character they would need when they already have a party and DM knows what kind of setting the campaign will be in then we make a choice of what to create for that campaign, am I understanding correctly?

echo kelp
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So yeah - folks figure out what kind of D&D game they want to play and may discuss general themes of the game and what's allowed/not allowed. Then they may work together on building characters based on that or they may build their own characters on their own but still based on the info.

kindred thorn
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I guess most of things I have figgured out. Now I can try find some people who would find a place for a newb I have way too much time so if theres something basic that I still dont know I'll be able to catch up

echo kelp
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Most groups are fine taking on a new to D&D player (we've all been a new D&D player!). What most folks care about is that you're willing to learn (e.g. they like it when you show effort at reading and trying to understand the rules) and that you vibe well with the group.

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They don't expect you to know everything or to memorize the rules

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I've been playing this game for years and I still mess stuff up - it's okay. It's a game and a game is supposed to be fun.

kindred thorn
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daring trench
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Hello! I’m completely new to dnd as in I’ve never been part of a campaign. But me and some of my friends from school want to try it out. I know some of the basic things like the roles that each person has to be (dm and players), but as for everything else I’m having some trouble understanding it, somewhere online someone recommended to get discord and ask here, sooo that’s what I’m doing now

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I just got some questions about certain things that I didn’t really get from reading the instruction manual

true musk
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What questions do you have?

daring trench
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So like for the movement

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Does the story just force the players of the campaign to where ever they need to go

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Because I’ve seen some people play with grid paper and maps

true musk
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So those are kind of two different topics.

topaz garnet
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'battlemaps' and the general plot are two distinct things

true musk
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Yep.

topaz garnet
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the only time maps are really needed is for when it matters - the map of the continent / kingdom / city / dungeon / local area where you're fighting bandits named Barry Larry and Terry over some coins

true musk
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With battlemaps, the player chooses where to move their character's minirature(or token in a virtual table top). Though, during combat their the distance they can move is limited to their movement speed.

fleet field
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you can think of dnd as having two "modes": exploration/narrative, where movement is much more freeform, so you'd just say "hey, i want to go to the shop" or something like that, and your dm would normally just let you. Then there's combat mode, where battlemaps are generally used. There, things are turn based, and you can move a set amount on your turn- generally somewhere around 30 feet, or 6 squares on most battlemaps

daring trench
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Are battlemaps required in combat?

topaz garnet
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But yeah DND is a TTRPG, tabletop roleplaying game
With a game master running the game, it means you can actually just say anything to anyone - but then the GM just hands out consequences for what you say.
Within the capabilities of your character, you can do anything. But as much as you can do anything, anything can happen back at you as consequence.
Because videogames are coded, scripted, but the tabletop games can have improvisation happen. A conversation is more engaging as you're actually thinking of and saying those words, not just picking one of three options that then alters a karma point system that dictates what voicelines come out of your character. You decide your intentions, you say the exact words you want

fleet field
topaz garnet
fleet field
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you can use "theatre of the mind"- basically just imagining in your head where everyone is

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that require more work on the dm's part tho, adjudacating how everyone is relative to each other

daring trench
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Ah ok

true musk
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Some like battle maps because it helps them visually keep track of whats happening but it's all about preference.

topaz garnet
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You don't necessarily need a map for encountering a body in the woods. You need a map when the tactics of taking cover behind trees, being surrounded by enemies, or specific AOE's and battle formation tactics, begin to matter.

So you don't need a battlemap for a basic conversation, or 'someone got ambushed in an alleyway', to a degree.

daring trench
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So for the other mode, the narrative one. How does that one work, and what if it gives the players to much freedom and they do not remain focused on the story, do you have to sort of force the players to certain destinations to keep the story going or do you have to improvise the path of the story depending on each decision?

fleet field
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no, forcing players to go where you want is very bad practice

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generally, improvise what happens based on where they want to go

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you can run it like an open world

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set out a world map, put things around it

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ofc you can always guide them by putting enticing things at certain places, and depending on the group they may naturally gravitate towards just chasing the story

topaz garnet
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Generally, a character's backstory or the general campaign villainy will provide directions for the party to go towards

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Having a "quest" to pursue is always nice, and players will probably want a goal to seek

daring trench
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One more question ab the movement, let’s say that the players are in one point of the map and their objective is on another point of the map, how do they choose to move?

topaz garnet
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If it's "looking at the map of the world", they decide to travel. They can get methods of transportation to go faster, though.

If it's "during combat", they can move on their turn - each creature has Speed, which lets them move that far on their turn.

fleet field
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in narrative play? they just say they want to go there, and maybe what route they take and whether they walk or use a horse, and you adjudicate how long it might take

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and you might put some random encounters along the route

daring trench
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Ahhh ook

topaz garnet
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But yeah, the rules are much more for "how much damage does something do" than "how does someone decide to move from one town to the next"

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In general, the talking and the "we decide to travel to the next town" is just, the over-table talk

When it comes to "who wins in a fight" or "is this person capable of figuring this out", that's when statistics come into play

obsidian current
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some races have a fly speed swim speed or climb speed as well

fleet field
true musk
# daring trench So for the other mode, the narrative one. How does that one work, and what if it...

If you’re worried about something like that happening you can bring up that concern at session 0.

This can be done by letting players know that the characters created should be compatible with the setting or tone of the campaign.

For example a character that has a family, owns a jewelry shop in town, and loves hanging out with their community can be great in a campaign where the town is about to be attacked by bandits and a dragon.

Not so much, if the campaign is about traveling to different countries around the world.

daring trench
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Ok one more question

topaz garnet
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feel free to ask away, this is the channel for it

obsidian current
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your new ask all the questions you want

topaz garnet
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These questions have been things outside of "what does strength do" and such, more the abstract of "how does a game like this play", which is fine

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These aren't things we just point to a rule for, for the most part
it's entirely fine to ask

daring trench
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Since my friends are also new to dnd, as the players of the campaign what are some basics they should start learning?

fleet field
topaz garnet
true musk
daring trench
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My

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Ok*

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Thank you all very much

obsidian current
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if you have more questions feel free to ask

daring trench
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I think I’m good for now

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Again thank you very much

cold cobalt
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Hi

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what are the rules to dnd and beyond

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fleet field
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also the game is called dnd 5e

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dnd beyond is a toolset for it

cold cobalt
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Ty

glacial wadi
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helloooooo

fleet field
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Hi

worthy seal
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Hi

naive kestrel
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Is a visual representation of combat necessary? ie., boards or virtual boards of combat situations.

cobalt frigate
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You can use theatre of the mind.

restive hearth
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Hey, I am kinda new into d&d and im also a dm (me and friends started a group and we are all new).
We have our first session in a week, how do you place them in a new world? Like do they just happen to meet each other, do they have history, did they lose their consciousness and are slowly regaining it?

crude musk
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whatever works

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Some popular options

  1. "You meet in a tavern" - the player characters all have business in the same tavern and events bring them together. This works because taverns would be natural meeting places for strangers
  2. "En media res" - basically you open in the middle of the action and the players are thrown together as the drama transpires. Maybe orc bandits are attacking and the players are fighting them off and that's when they decide they work well together
  3. "You have history" - the PCs all know each other and have been a party for some time before the campaign starts
solemn light
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You can always chat with the group how they'd like to handle it too.
I like for my games doing 'Cameo' type backgrounds, where each person says how their PC knows one other PC in the party. Could be they worked together, or ran into each other in a similar situation, or are even rivals. But the idea being that there is some connection between the group to work on.

Or you can try and make the start of the game their first meeting, and might want to chat with each player about what brought their PC there to that situation.

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Or even the 'three rumours' type background, where each PC has three rumours that the others might have heard about them. They can be all true or all false, and ideally two positive and 1 neutral/negative.

pallid sigil
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Hello I am a new player.
I just ordered the 3 core books and I want to play with my friends.
Please give me some advice to how and what to play.
Me and my friends are all new players so I am open for advice on DM and player related things.

fresh fable
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Grab a free adventure from dndbeyond or a one shot like wild sheep chase

tulip bridge
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in what way do the levels of an artificer say what they can and cannot build

sullen zenith
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allo

topaz garnet
tulip bridge
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huh

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where can I see that

topaz garnet
tulip bridge
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okay let me say something that wil be hard to answer

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how do I build a titan.

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as far as I know I will need 1 million gold just for the money part

fallen surge
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Can you clarify what you mean? A “Titan” is not a defined game mechanic or creature type.

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Do just mean you want to build a giant robot?

tulip bridge
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I want to build a titan-sized mech and hide it in a mountain

fallen surge
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There is no game mechanic that will cover that, or directly allow you to do so. This would be something you’d handle in game. Your DM is the one who will determine if it’s possible and what rules it will use (if any)

topaz garnet
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That's more... "ancient civilization of ultra mega wizards worked for years to make a big robot" and not "one artificer in their off-time"

tulip bridge
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yes HOWEVER

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the laws of the astral plane allow me to do it alone

fallen surge
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…what?

tulip bridge
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1 day in the normal world is 10000 years in the astral plane

topaz garnet
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a Warforged Colossus was churned out by the 'war machine' of an entire nation in a setting with artifice being a huge thing, in the midst of a big war. Big robots are big investments, not enough for a lone player

topaz garnet
tulip bridge
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yes but I can build it in the astral plane

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and then somehow transfer it to the mortal realm

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there is no degredation in the astral plane as well so that means it will be nice and fresh once I bring it back

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and 0 time would have passed

fallen surge
tulip bridge
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it is correct

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on the forgotten realms wiki about the astral plane

topaz garnet
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no, what sourcebook

tulip bridge
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sourcebook?

fallen surge
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The forgotten realms wiki combines the lore of every edition of D&D in one place. It is not accurate to the rules of 5e

topaz garnet
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what book are you taking that claim from

tulip bridge
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no book

topaz garnet
tulip bridge
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I was told forgotten realms is a good place to go for information

fallen surge
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It’s not

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The rules of D&D come from rule books. If it’s not in a book, then it’s not part of the (current) game

tulip bridge
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so everything on the forgotten realms doesn't apply?

fallen surge
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I wouldn’t say everything there is automatically inaccurate. You just have no way of knowing whether it’s accurate or not. Nothing in there is an official rule of the game.

tulip bridge
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so is there ANY official stuff about the astral plane?

fallen surge
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The rule books “dungeon master’s guide” and “Spelljammer: Adventures in Space”

urban sail
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Hello. I am a total noob but is very much interested in experiencing D&D. I am very much interested but never got the chance to play since no one plays this in my neighborhood. Please let me in on the fun 😦

I'll be honest, I dont think I have the will to read an entire book to learn this. But if it is possible to learn this along the way, I would very much appreciate if someone would be patient enough to help me. I am a Magic The Gathering player so I believe I at least have the capability to learn this. Thanks for anyone who will let me experience the fun

crude musk
mellow grotto
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hi i wonted to start d&d but i only kow the xp giving

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What is D&D?
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Where do I start?
fallen surge
mellow grotto
worthy sandal
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Hey. Our DM is doing a one shot tomorrow and it's festive themed. He's tood us we need to create level 10 characters for it, is that normal? Does it make it particularly harder to make the character? I'm guessing there's more feats to pick at least.

crude musk
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It's pretty normal to make higher level characters for one shots, yeah

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As for being harder, it can be as you have to go through the entire process of making a character and levelling them up 9 times

mortal garden
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It's a little more complicated but I wouldn't say it's substantially harder to do.

If you're a spell caster, there's a lot more to review and pick from (nature of magic in the game) - but there's a lot of "guides" available if you find yourself paralyzed by how many options there are.

fresh fable
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And equivalent equipment for a PC of that lvl too

lyric fjord
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Hello everyone! I would like to have someone teach me how to play dnd, been interested for a long time, thanks!

fresh fable
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Have you looked at the basic rules?

lyric fjord
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no... :/ where do i find those?

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
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But if you've got any specific questions, feel free to ask!

worthy sandal
fresh fable
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Player character

lyric fjord
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Is there someone willing to play with a beginner to teach me?

smoky adder
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A lot of them are beginner-friendly, even if they're not explicitly advertised that way.

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So if you see one you're interested in, can't hurt to ask.

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Buuuut there's a lot more players than DMs, so it can take some time to find a spot.

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And learning what you can ahead of time can increase your chances of getting accepted.

eternal pelican
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
eternal pelican
flat sun
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I have a question

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If a player wants to try to catch something that's being throwned

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Is it acrobatics or athletics or neither

cobalt frigate
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What's the "something"?

flat sun
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Like a ball or a bag of something

cobalt frigate
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The DM will ask for which skill to use, probably Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand (their call).

flat sun
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Oh ok

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I think acrobatics

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And it's a reaction right?

cobalt frigate
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You're not going to catch projectile weapons (like arrows) unless you're a monk.

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Are you talking about in combat?

flat sun
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Yea

cobalt frigate
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DM's call.

flat sun
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Ok

cobalt frigate
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5E rules doesn't cover every specific thing that can happen so it's up to the DM to decide.

flat sun
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So I decide it's a reaction

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I also dm a game but I'm new T-T

cobalt frigate
flat sun
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Oh ok

smoky adder
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The actual games are posted in other channels, as explained in #find-a-game.

trail blaze
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Hello people, I'm completely new to DnD and would like to know everything there is about it. Should I just youtube or is there someone or something here that could help me learn ^^ Thank you!

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started:

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
smoky adder
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That Handbooker Helper link is good if you'd prefer something on YouTube.

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But if you've got any specific questions, ask away!

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Did you watch the Critical Role's Handbooker Helper tutorial series on Youtube?

lyric fjord
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No...

cobalt frigate
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It's linked above.

lyric fjord
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Alr

smoky adder
wild onyx
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Or Google this up: dnd character sheet explained

lyric fjord
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I only just worked out a race to be fair

true musk
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Making a character on dnd beyond can also make things easier for newcomers.

cobalt frigate
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Critical Role's Handbooker Helper is very good at explaining the fundamentals of the game for new players.

harsh fjord
cobalt frigate
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New players should understand the math behind their characters. D&D Beyond does it for you but you should learn why and how the math works.

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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If you join a table, DMs typically share their physical/digital books with their players.

lyric fjord
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It's my m8s dad's so yea he's all physical 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

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Ik what race I want anyway but I have no idea what anything else does besides inventory with to be fair is rather self explanatory

last scaffold
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Hello

lyric fjord
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Hi

last scaffold
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I dont know anything about DnD

lyric fjord
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Same lol

last scaffold
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And I'd like to know more

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

lyric fjord
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Wish I could help I have a blank character sheet and I'm just spinning in my chair

smoky adder
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The first things you need for a character sheet are a race, class, and background. Do you have all those?

lyric fjord
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I have a race

smoky adder
lyric fjord
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Will do

unreal oxide
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heya!:))

true musk
lyric fjord
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What would u recommend?

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Might go cleric or barbarian...

true musk
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For new players fighter, monk, and barbarian are very straight forward.

lyric fjord
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I'll go barbarian then if it's straight forward

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I need a pen rq

foggy saffron
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Spellcasting can be difficult to wrap your head around for a new player. Not to dissuade you from it if you want to play a spellcaster, just letting you know what you're getting into

lyric fjord
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Yea I'll go barb

foggy saffron
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There's some extra rules to keep in mind, and they can sometimes be overwhelming for someone just starting to learn the rules

true musk
lyric fjord
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Will do

unreal oxide
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so Im new, like fetus new :)) one of my fav toobers made a vid on d&d and it looked fun! I did do some scrounging around and found roll20 and made a character sheet- I dont have the players handbook though because uh- coughs in I have no job so I wanted to learn! I tried playng on roll20 but uh it looked way to confusing and I am but stupid child so :))

true musk
lyric fjord
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Now just a background

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And a pencil for level

smoky adder
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I'd put level 1, unless your DM has told you to start higher.

lyric fjord
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We all agreed lvl 1

smoky adder
plucky ridge
lyric fjord
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What do I put for background I only see paragraphs as examples and I have a line for it

true musk
lyric fjord
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I'm going soldier

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OK I've done race background class and lvl (1) now what?

fresh fable
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Stats and equipment

lyric fjord
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Ok

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Isn't there some standard form or smth i can do?

true musk
solemn light
lyric fjord
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OK!

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Hey I'm confused some told me to put all my equipment in the equipment but I put it in attacks and spell casting??

cobalt frigate
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Wut?

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You put equipment in Equipment.

lyric fjord
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Like swords and stuff

true shard
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your attacks are probably automatically filled in there

lyric fjord
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Im doing it on paper

true shard
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oh

lyric fjord
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Yea

smoky adder
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You may want them in both.

lyric fjord
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Ah cheers

cobalt frigate
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If you have a longsword in your equipment then write down "longsword" under Attacks and its attack bonus and damage.

smoky adder
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You'll need your ability scores before you can do that, though.

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)

  • Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
  • Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.

After assigning your ability scores, determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.

lyric fjord
true musk
lyric fjord
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Right I did 15 on strength 12 on dexterity 8 on constitution 10 on Intel 14 on wisdom and 13 on charisma

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How is that?

smoky adder
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FWIW, the quick build for a barbarian suggests this:

First, put your highest ability score in Strength, followed by Constitution.

lyric fjord
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Oop I'll get a rubber

smoky adder
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Constitution directly affects your maximum hit points, which is critical for a front-line fighter like a barbarian.

lyric fjord
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Brb

smoky adder
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You probably also want to prioritize dexterity to improve your unarmored defense.

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So I'd put STR, CON, and DEX as the top three.

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The rest can go in whatever order you like.

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What race did you pick?

rose trench
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there's a valid argument for WIS over DEX, since attacks will often have advantage against you anyways and you really don't like failing wisdom saving throws

fresh fable
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AC and initiative

lyric fjord
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Alr

smoky adder
lyric fjord
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I'll just swap wis and con around then

flat sun
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Can someone explain me how disengage works?

smoky adder
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You take it as an action, and then you don't provoke opportunity attacks for that turn.

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Pretty much does what it is says.

flat sun
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Oh ok

smoky adder
flat sun
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Wait so at what level

smoky adder
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Any level

flat sun
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Do rogues get it

smoky adder
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Literally any creature can disengage.

floral iron
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hi

true musk
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Everyone can use the disengage action.

smoky adder
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A 2nd level rogue can disengage as a bonus action instead.

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Thanks to their Cunning Action feature.

flat sun
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WAIT ALL THE TIME?

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They can use it as a bonus action all the time?

smoky adder
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If that's how they want to spend their bonus action, yeah.

last scaffold
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Hello I'm new

smoky adder
last scaffold
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I'd like to know what articles should I read to start playing

flat sun
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Isn't it cracked it sounds powerful

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

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

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

Both are linked above.

smoky adder
last scaffold
true musk
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They can deal a lot of damage but can’t take a lot of damage.

flat sun
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I have a friend who plays a rogue she's level 1 and she has 10 hp

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Isn't it a lot for level 1

smoky adder
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That's normal.

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I'd say most characters end up with 8-10.

flat sun
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My sorcerer player is

cobalt frigate
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At level 1, PCs start with max hit points.

flat sun
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6 HP... And I am a dm and almost killed her

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On SECOND SESSION.....

smoky adder
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She probably didn't put anything into CON and paid the price. 😅

spice horizon
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You hate to see it.

true musk
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Barbarians can start quite tanky, especially if you use a variant human and take the tough feat. Can start with 17 hp.

flat sun
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They are strong but dumb basically

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I mean that's theyre stereotype

true musk
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Well the only classes that gain from having high int are wizards, artificers, and rouges if they’re going to be arcane tricksters.

flat sun
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What is the best class to play

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I mean in roleplay

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I MEAN

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When you roleplay in dnd I think bards are the best

true musk
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It really depends on the individual, any class can be great for role play.

jagged coyote
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Hello friends

true musk
# true musk It really depends on the individual, any class can be great for role play.

Take a scenario, in which the party has townsfolk who are preparing for a bandit raid that’s coming in a few days.

The fighter could focus on teaching people how to use weapons properly.

The monk can teach how to meditate and be calm in high stress situations.

The barbarian can help move heavy objects to help make barricades for cover.

You can get very creative and lean into the aspects that makes each class unique.

jagged coyote
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So how do I go about the proper steps of I guess starting things?

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

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

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

Both are linked above.

jagged coyote
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Alright I'll do that

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Critical Role is the group that has Mathew Mercer and Travis right?

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

vocal ginkgo
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Anyone know a good magical item for a halfling Rouge?

cobalt frigate
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Depends on your level and what your DM allows.

vocal ginkgo
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Lvl 1 and unsure since it's a discord server

stark chasm
cobalt frigate
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Level 1 PCs almost always start with no magic items.

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Your DM said you start with a magic item at level 1?

stark chasm
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Safe to assume the DM’s allowing high power level.

cobalt frigate
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I assume nothing, hence my question above.

vocal ginkgo
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I'll read the server rules again to see

cobalt frigate
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Ask your DM.

deft sigil
stark chasm
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Cloak of Elvenkind’s gotta be up there too.

vocal ginkgo
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Yep lvl 1

stark chasm
vocal ginkgo
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Unsure I don't believe it clarifies.... all it says is magical item. Worst they can tell me is I can't use it and I'll just change it lol

cobalt frigate
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Level 1 shouldn't have access to magic items, probably Common rarity at best.

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But that's your DM's table...

stark chasm
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Get the Orb of Annihilation and have fun then lmao

cobalt frigate
#

Again, "Ask Your DM" [tm]

vocal ginkgo
cobalt frigate
stark chasm
cobalt frigate
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Let's give them realistic expectations of the game.

vocal ginkgo
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Ah ok I guess I'll take that. I assume it's a common Magic item?

cobalt frigate
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No...

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Most of these suggestions are Uncommon or Rare rarity.

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Which SHOULDN'T be given to level 1 PCs.

vocal ginkgo
#

What would be a common one?

cobalt frigate
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Potion of Healing is Common rarity

stark chasm
#

It’s uncommon, it’s worth asking your DM about it.

Let me take a quick look through the commons for you.

vocal ginkgo
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Thanks

cobalt frigate
stark chasm
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The Masque Charm could be nice, since it lets you disguise yourself once a day.

The Clockwork Amulet is also good at low levels.

vocal ginkgo
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Ah nice

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When someone says Stat Method used they're referring to how I got my stats right?

stark chasm
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As a rogue, you’ll have a good attack bonus from the get-go, so the amulet would basically guarantee a hit for you if it’s an important one. While the Masque Charm should be better for sneaking around where there are lots of people.

cobalt frigate
stark chasm
vocal ginkgo
cobalt frigate
#

Most DMs would want to witness rolling.

vocal ginkgo
stark chasm
cobalt frigate
vocal ginkgo
stark chasm
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But protection would be my choice. When given the choice between healing damage and preventing it, you should (almost) always take prevention.

cobalt frigate
#

As in video of the rolls?

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Use Point Buy as a cheat proof way of your stats.

vocal ginkgo
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So point buy is the best way and I can choose my own stats pretty much?

vocal ginkgo
cobalt frigate
#

Yes. You increase/decrease the stats with the lowest being 8 and the highest being 15 before racial modifiers.

stark chasm
vocal ginkgo
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I think I just went with the generic Rouge halfling stats provided in the main dnd beyond

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Since it's my first playthrough

stark chasm
vocal ginkgo
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Let me just list all the stats right quick

stark chasm
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Sure, thanks.

vocal ginkgo
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8 strength
16 dex
Con 12
Int 13
Wisdom 10
Charisma 16

vocal ginkgo
stark chasm
# vocal ginkgo 8 strength 16 dex Con 12 Int 13 Wisdom 10 Charisma 16

That looks pretty okay. I would recommend moving 3 Int over to make 14 Con, if you’re using point buy. You only really need Dex and some Con as a rogue, but as a Halfling, being charismatic is a nice plus.

We could go into the gritty of optimising stats, but for your first game, that looks ideal.

stark chasm
vocal ginkgo
stark chasm
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14, since with point buy, putting a stat up to 14 or 15 costs an extra point. It has some weird maths stuff to it. Try this: https://chicken-dinner.com/5e/5e-point-buy.html

Con dictates your hit points, your concentration checks (keeping certain spells active after being damaged), and Con saves to avoid being poisoned (and other things, but usually poison).

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As a rule, try not to go below 14 Con until you’re experienced enough to know otherwise.

vocal ginkgo
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I was wondering about that

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I think I'm a scout halfling so I'm resistant to poison I do believe

stark chasm
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Ahh, I see. Lightfoot may be better for you, depending on what you like, but Stout is also good.

vocal ginkgo
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Oh I'll have to look into lightfoot

stark chasm
#

Okay, apparently my phone wanted to send those stupid unicorn things so now my message isn’t sending.

vocal ginkgo
#

Np

stark chasm
#

TL;DR: Check out the subclasses, Swashbuckler is fun, Lightfoot stats would be best as 8 / 16 / 14 / 10 / 10 / 16

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Stout has some awkward spreads, since you only get a boost to your modifier every two stat levels, so 17 Con is effectively the same as a 16, for example.

vocal ginkgo
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I fixed it to lightfoot

#

Ah ok that makes sense

#

Yeah they said I can only pick Common magical weapons.
They also suggested moon touched weapon. Whats that?

fallen surge
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@next estuary When someone casts a spell that requires the enemy to make a saving throw, the target must roll a D20

The number they need to beat is the caster's Spell Save DC. If the caster is a player, this number will be on their character sheet

The target rolls their d20, adds the modifer for the type of saving throw it is. So if they have +1 dex, they add +1 to their roll.

Also, if the target is proficient in that saving throw, you can add their proficiency bonus to the roll as well. Though if its a monster with a monster stat block, if they are proficient in that saving throw it will list the total of what you add to the roll, rather than the individual pieces.

next estuary
stark chasm
rose trench
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most monsters aren't proficient in any saving throws. If they are, their stat block lists their total bonus for the saving throw.

fallen surge
next estuary
fallen surge
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So for example, this dragon has +0 dex mod, but they are proficient in dex saves, so they get to add +3 to them anyways. So they would only need to roll a 10 on their d20 to beat the spell save DC of 13 you previously mentioned

next estuary
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Ok. I get it. Thanks 🙂

fallen surge
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my pleasure

opal sierra
#

Hiii

opal sierra
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I have some questions cuz im new to dnd

fallen surge
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Ask away! We're happy to help

opal sierra
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I think i know some basic mechanics, but rn i wanted to ask abt the roles etc

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i choose pride but idk what that even means xD

slow hawk
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That’s a discord function

cobalt frigate
fallen surge
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"pride" is a shorten form of the term "gay pride" and the role is just used as a way to show support to the LGBT community, whether you are a part of it or not

opal sierra
#

Aaa

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And what is the difrence between Sorcorer, Warlock and wizard?

merry rock
opal sierra
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Gameplay?

merry rock
cobalt frigate
opal sierra
fallen surge
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Lore wise:

  • Sorcerer is someone who is born with magic and it exists as a part of them
  • Wizard is someone who studies magic academically and enhances their abilities through learning
  • Warlock is someone who made a pact with a powerful entity to be granted their power in exchange for something

Gameplay wise:

  • Sorcerers focus on an ability called "metamagic" which lets them modify the effects and properties of their magic to customize their own spells
  • Wizards have a spellbook that they add spells to, and if they find spell scrolls during their adventure, they can add spells to that spellbook, which means they will have the most number of spells of any class
  • Warlocks use "pact magic" as apposed to normal spellcasting, which gives them far fewer spell slots than normal, but they recover those spell slots on a short rest, which means they can keep opperating at maximum power for longer periods of time, if they can rest between battles
cobalt frigate
fallen surge
dusty zodiac
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I came here beacuse I liked bg3 😄

fallen surge
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Welcome waveline

slow hawk
dusty zodiac
lyric fjord
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Hello everyone

sonic cargo
lyric fjord
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Hiya

jade jolt
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What’s up?

tepid ocean
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Hi

last scaffold
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Hi

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I need help with the skills of my character

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All that about intelligence dexterity. Etc

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I don't know how that works

merry rock
last scaffold
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I know that the Abilities help you with throws realted to then

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Like if you have a lot of strength ej: +3 in throws that require strenght

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Right?

solemn light
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)

  • Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
  • Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.

After assigning your ability scores (and adding any bonuses from your race), determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.

last scaffold
#

Ty

solemn light
#

Ability score determines ability modifiers yep.
So every two points above 10 is a +1.
So 10-11 is +0, 12-13 is +1, 14-15 is +2 so on.
So if you have 16 strength you can add +3 to any roll that uses your strength (like some attack rolls, or athletic checks) so on.

last scaffold
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Ohhh

#

Now I get it

#

Ty very much

smoky adder
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Ask if you can join.

cobalt frigate
#

I would recommend starting with the ones from either the Starter Set or Essentials Kit. They're written for new players and DMs in mind.

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The DM has to read the adventure and prepare it before the first session.

sick pine
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the online version not having a bot for dm is stinky

cobalt frigate
#

Online or in person, the DM needs to prep

echo kelp
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D&D is not really a pickup game like a video game. There’s a fair amount of prep work needed by both players and DM

cobalt frigate
#

Online could be a simple as voice chat over Discord or as complex as using a virtual tabletop (VTT) with voice chat.

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For my games I prepare weeks in advance.

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You can use free ones like owlbear.rodeo and Roll20. Both use web browers.

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Again the DM should spend time preparing the game before the first session. They are in charge/host of the game essentially.

stable raft
#

hi all new to DnD

fleet field
#

hi

sleek nexus
#

same here! I joiend this server knowing a solid bit about dnd, but never really having played it myself
where do I find out new stuff, maybe find a campaign with other newcomers?

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sleek nexus
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I've done a bunch of baldur's gate 3, but obviously theres a lot of differences between that and dnd

echo kelp
#

^ recommend checking out the free basic rules, maybe watch some folks playing D&D (YouTube or Twitch - look for D&D liveplay) and then maybe try your hand at making a character sheet or two. Then find a group (read #find-a-game for more info on how to use our LFG channels) and start playing!

sleek nexus
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😄 thanks!

echo kelp
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You don't have to know everything or memorize the rules but knowing how a character sheet works and teh core game mechanics of skill checks, attack rolls, and damage rolls is very useful.

sleek nexus
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I've actually listened to Tales Of a Stinky Dragon on spotify so I have one bit of past knowledge from that
also, since I've played bg3, I know (mostly) about the basics, like attack rolls and skill checks, but of course relearning never hurt

fleet field
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?tag new bg3

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echo kelp
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There we go! Thanks!

sleek nexus
#

oh cool!

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I should watch that, I assume?

echo kelp
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It can be useful in helping to translate "how things work in BG3 the video game" to "how things work in D&D the TTRPG"

sleek nexus
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wow, that was great! lol
didn't exactly learn anything, but I'm looking forward to making a character!
see, I've made a couple characters before (mostly in D&D Beyond). I'm just not sure what to chose when it comes to what the DM allows, like multiclassing or encumberment.
the main thing I'd like to get out of this server today is a taste of dnd, even if not an actual campaign

echo kelp
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So generally have some loose character concepts and then work with your DM and group to tailor one of them to fit whatever kind of D&D game the group will be running. You may also need to redo the stats based on what the DM allows at the table or how they decide they want the group to generate their stats.

sleek nexus
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👍 so where do I find a DM/other players? im guessing theres a channel

echo kelp
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I'd first recommend reading #find-a-game (carefully) as it explains how to use our LFG channels.

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I'd also suggest spreading your search wide (check Roll20, Demiplane, other RPG forums/sites, your local library and gameshops, etc.) Also be patient - D&D is a social game invoving getting a bunch of folks schedules aligned (as well as personalities - not everyone is a good fit for a particular D&D group or the type of game they are choosing to run).

sleek nexus
#

alright, final question I think. what are some of the main dnd involved websites? I've heard of owlbear rodeo, roll20, and others

echo kelp
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So Owlbear.rodeo, Roll20 and FoundryVTT provide Virtual Tabletop tools - ways to show maps and tokens.

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They are not specifically D&D - but they can be used to play D&D

sleek nexus
#

cool!

echo kelp
#

DnDBeyond is D&D's official digital toolkit and they do provide a mobile app, online character sheet tool, digital book access, encounter builder tool, shared dice roll logs, and a Discord bot called Avare that can let you connect your DnDBeyond sheet into Discord and roll dice and lots of other neat features via commands on Discord. See #ddb-avrae-help for more info.

sleek nexus
#

thanks for being so helpful!

echo kelp
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No problem! Welcome to the wonderful game of D&D! I hope you find a great group and have lots of fun with the game!

sleek nexus
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😄

rancid berry
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Out of pure boredom I decided use chat gpt to play DND where chat gpt was dm, and to my surprise giving chatgpt very little information on what I am looking for, the ai did a pretty good job on its campaign.

cobalt frigate
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AI sucks because it's not actually intelligent. It won't remember things that happend two prompts ago.

stuck bronze
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hi i'm new to D&D and was wondering if anyone would be willing to teach me?

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glass summit
stuck bronze
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ok

glass summit
#

Nobody is expected to ever memorize the rules, but knowing where to look if you need to figure out how to rule something is immensely useful

misty notch
#

Hulloo

pulsar crystal
#

hello

boreal sluice
#

hey newplayer here never played before and dont really know much about it im going to read the rules and if after that anyone could help me on how to find people to play with that would be great! (online pls)

fresh fable
#

Check out #find-a-game for stuff advertised here but there are many places to look for games

boreal sluice
#

oh wow that was fast Thank you!

worthy sandal
#

Is GM and DM interchangable?

true shard
#

dungeon master usually refers to dnd while game master might refer to dnd or somethign else

#

but roughly yes theyre pretty interchangable if you keep it to dnd

fleet field
#

DM is the trademarked (iirc) dnd term for a GM

crude musk
#

DM = Dungeon Master = Specific term for someone who runs a D&D game
GM = Game Master = One of the generic terms for someone who runs a tabletop roleplaying game
Other TTRPGs have their own terms, like Story Teller or Lorekeeper etc, but DM is the D&D specific title

worthy sandal
#

Ah thanks all, great info. Or group is playing DnD and Pathfinder and I've noticed the term has changed between the two. Thank you!

bleak cloak
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wassup everyone literally just got into dnd today need help with EVERYTHING any help would be appreciated

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kindred thorn
#

hey ppl \ * - * /

echo kelp
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Whatever sounds fun for you and works well for your group/game that you're playing with

kindred thorn
#

had first dnd session yesterday. I survived. but I only filled in so I dont think it was the most authentic dnd experience. But I have another campaign to do aswell since the last night one wasn't in my plans originally. It made me look up things, in third party options aswell, and I already know Ill be a homebrew maniac, that would just mean that Ill better need to find DMs that would be very much of my teammate on that one and would be generous with time and thinking power figuring out what wouldnt break their games, and wouldnt flat out gatekeep. But yeah this is where the ambition of an inexperienced and madness of a fool leads you * - *

topaz garnet
#

The only real caveat is "not Small sized"

tidal wagon
#

Hello hello, I came here for some help and also play DnD some time, my question is where do I find like specifications of races and what classes do they tend to? And the basics of DnD since I am very much new to DnD, sorry if my english is bad, it's not my first language.

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

See the links above, starting with the basic rules

echo kelp
#

The free basic rules are free and online - and all you need to get started.

tidal wagon
slow hawk
#

All official content is available “online” in the official books, which can be purchased digitally

tidal wagon
true shard
#

roughly yes

tidal wagon
#

Do I require a D&D book to get into DnD?

true shard
#

you do not require it to get into dnd as the basic rules are online

sonic cargo
#

But even then its mostly playable without

sonic cargo
tidal wagon
tidal wagon
sonic cargo
#

But i suggest making your first character with dnd beyond and then using the pdf when you have a better grasp on the rules

crude musk
tidal wagon
fresh fable
sonic cargo
crude musk
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It's not a PDF

sonic cargo
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Only character options?

crude musk
#

I think maybe you're misunderstanding what a PDF is and what DDB offers

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D&D Beyond lets you buy a digital version of the books, but not in the PDF file format

sonic cargo
#

I thought pdfs were digital books?

tidal wagon
crude musk
#

No, it's a specific type of file, one that D&D Beyond does not offer

#

D&D Beyond offers the books in digital format, either through the website, or via the mobile app

sonic cargo
#

oh

crude musk
#

Which is not the same as a PDF, such as the free Peril in Pinebrook PDF adventure for younger players

tidal wagon
tidal wagon
#

Wait thats a stupid question nvm sorry

fresh fable
#

Dndbeyond has dice on it

sonic cargo
#

There are also dice websites

tidal wagon
dire fossil
#

online dice doesnt replace rolling your own dice

fresh fable
#

Yes but are better for online as no cheating

sonic cargo
#

Ahh yes but real dice cost money

tidal wagon
sonic cargo
true shard
#

Reference sheet to remember your characters abilities basically

sonic cargo
#

its in the post sent earlier

tidal wagon
fresh fable
#

It’s also in the pinned comments in this channel

sonic cargo
tidal wagon
fresh fable
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Roll 1 d4 or 2 d4

crude musk
#

d4 means a four sided dice
d20 means a twenty sided dice
etc
XdY means "roll X dice each with Y sides and add up the result"
So 4d6 means "roll four dice each with 6 sides and add up the result"

tidal wagon
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Ahh okay thank you

crude musk
#

XdY + Z means "roll X dice, each with Y sides, add up the result, and add Z"
For example, 2d8 + 4 means "roll two dice with eight sides, add up the result, and add 4"

tidal wagon
#

I can't place an image but basically what is CON and INT and what do they contribute to?

crude musk
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Whatever the game tells you they do

tidal wagon
crude musk
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No, I mean the game doesn't tell you everything your constitution bonus applies to

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Instead you'll have your Con bonus written down and as you play, different game rules will tell you to refer to your con bonus

tidal wagon
crude musk
#

Same deal, same for all your abilities

tidal wagon
#

Is INT intelligence?

crude musk
#

Have you read the basic rules on making a character and using ability scores?

tidal wagon
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But skipping to there now I see

crude musk
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you probably should, it'll give you a better grounding for asking questions

tidal wagon
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Realizing now it's a lot harder learning without a teacher or someone similar to that.

misty minnow
#

You're a auditory learner most likely

misty minnow
crude musk
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No, there isn't

misty minnow
#

Alright

crude musk
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the audiobook format isn't suitable for reference books

misty minnow
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Davyd what's your favorite class to play

tidal wagon
crude musk
tidal wagon
misty minnow
misty minnow
tidal wagon
crude musk
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I wouldn't advise the crap guide to D&D, mainly because it's 100% not a guide for newcomers. It's satire/paraody/comedy and very unserious

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

fresh fable
misty minnow
nocturne ravine
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Oh my God have loved this game for years now ( still an amachure ) and I'm just now realizing there is a discord dndLove

flat sun
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How does dodge work

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Is it a reaction

harsh fjord
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It's an action you do on your turn. Any attacks against you have disadvantage until your next turn.

flat sun
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Oh ok

upbeat hawk
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So I got curious about D&D. I don't know how or what it is exactly or where to start. Can anyone help me a little? :)

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How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Check out the links above. Read the free Basic Rules and/or watch Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos.

upbeat hawk
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Very cool, thanks a lot.

dusty arch
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Hey dose anyone know a better place for character creation than DND beyond

harsh fjord
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I'd suspect one doesn't exist. It has the official content there, even if you need to pay for it. Anywhere else could easily be piracy, which is against server rules.

untold flint
dusty arch
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It's cause my players are using homebrew for race and are not having a good time trying to use DND beyond

crude musk
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There are only three platforms that offer character builders with legitimate and legal access to official D&D content outside of the basic rules:

  • roll20
  • fantasy grounds
  • D&D beyond
crude musk
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We have #homebrew and also a homebrew section on the forums

wild onyx
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I hear Roll20 just did a big update on their Character Compendium thingy.

split thorn
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So I've never done DND before, how should I start off? I'm trying to follow the discord's instructions but I'm not sure exactly what to do

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

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Hi*

shell night
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yo

harsh fjord
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You could play the demo or read the rules linked above. You could look for a game or try to make a group yourself among your friends/family. You could watch some games on YouTube/Twitch. Really, there are multiple routes in.

sterile glen
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Just started playing DND but there's a lot I don't understand

harsh fjord
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What are you confused about?

sterile glen
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When to roll certain die

harsh fjord
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?tag new dice

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Dice

Players roll dice to resolve whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the dice make some outcomes more probable than others.

The different dice are referred to by the letter d followed by the number of sides: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. For instance, a d6 is a six-sided die (the typical cube that many games use).

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, as well as what modifiers to add. For example, 3d8 + 5 means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total. (An expression like 18 (3d8 + 5) simply means that 18 is the average of rolling 3d8 + 5.)

shell night
harsh fjord
novel jetty
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You usually roll dice when the DM asks you to

sterile glen
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Okay so what would you typically roll a d4 for. Ik the DM normally tells you which dice to roll.

harsh fjord
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Some weapons do a d4 of damage, and some spells do that much healing/damage.

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The d20 is for most actions in the game. The others are for healing and damage in general.

sterile glen
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I see. And what would a d100 do?

harsh fjord
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It's not common, but that's to determine the chance of a thing happening, such as with the Teleport spell.

fallen surge
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Its also often used when rolling on tables with a large list of random choices

cobalt frigate
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Weapons, monster attacks, and spells all list which dies to use.

sterile glen
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Got it Thanks

shell night
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yo is anyone up for a dnd campaign

fallen surge
split thorn
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Anyone know how to make a character a Tabaxi?

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I'm trying to create a character but I'm not sure how it all works

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And I'd like my character to play into my username

fallen surge
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Can you explain what aspect you are confused about? Are you making your character online, or on paper?

split thorn
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Online I guess. Thought it would be easier since the steps would go through automatically

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And the race just wasn't appearing

harsh fjord
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If you're using D&D Beyond, you'd need to either purchase the race (or book it appears in) or be in a campaign with someone who has access to the books and enables sharing content.

novel jetty
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you need to buy the race from either Volo's Guide, that one Critical Role book, or Mordenkainen Presents

split thorn
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I just want a cat character. Why must there be microtransactions

harsh fjord
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Only a small sample of the published content is free.

fallen surge
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Because the game designers need to get paid somehow lol

split thorn
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But why donowall cats

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Is there any way I can get my cat person without spending money?

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Or do I just have to start over?

echo kelp
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Find a group with content sharing enabled or homebrew it with your DMs permission

novel jetty
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I mean, you can still make the character, you just need to add the race details later

smoky adder
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Or pick whichever option you think is most cat-like and just call yourself a cat.

split thorn
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I don't even know how to balance a character. I just want a rogue Cat person who can play the lute like a bard.

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond does sell individual races and items a la carte as well so you just buy the individual things you need for as little as 1.99 US dollars

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For balancing you’ll want to discuss it with your DM and group - balance can happen at the core game mechanics level (thus the books and rules there), at the D&D group’s game level, and at the party level.

split thorn
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And I would do the homebrew one if I knew how. I have no idea how to approach someone and request to join a session, let alone suggest my character

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I do not 'people' well

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Hense why I am a cat

echo kelp
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D&D is a social game involving interacting and communicating with other humans as you roleplay characters in a make-believe setting - so human interaction is unavoidable.

wild onyx
split thorn
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I know that, doesn't mean I'm good at it.

split thorn
smoky adder
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How you describe your character's physical appearance is entirely up to you.

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So again, you could pick any race and simply describe yourself as a cat.

split thorn
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Well that would be one issue solved

smoky adder
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A race simply provides some of the things you can do, not how you look.

split thorn
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Also night vision I guess

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But I still would need to find a session of DnD

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And I have no clue how to join one

novel jetty
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Tabaxi get them all. not sure about the reflexes (unless you count DEX increase?)

smoky adder
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A wood elf might work.

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Except the darkvision.

wild onyx
novel jetty
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no claws though

split thorn
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And the claws are mostly for a gag where while my character is dancing and playing the lute, they cut of their enemies belts

novel jetty
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I mean, you can try your hand at making them on paper, you just need the book then

split thorn
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Okay, I'm guessing you are referring to a book that tells you how to balance characters?

novel jetty
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uh, Players Handbook for general character creation, and Volo's guide for the race

wild onyx
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I'd pretend they're a wood elf for the moment, and start from there.

novel jetty
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doesnt solve the problem tho

wild onyx
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If you decide to purchase the tabaxi details (which can be done for two dollars) you can update it on D&D Beyond later.

split thorn
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One one hand, I'd like to spend the money and have all that sorted. On the other hand, I have no idea if this is going to last for me at all so I'm nervous to sink money into it

harsh fjord
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If $2 is cause for concern, then just proceed as people have recommended.

wary ermine
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whats two dollars? 🙂 on the other hand just play as wood elf if u like it u can always change it afther u get the other race

limber narwhal
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Heyas. I've got one simple question, and I'm not quite sure how it works. I have not played a D&D session, but I'd like to know how Hit Dice and Short/Long Rests work. I'm given multiple options on how many and which hit dice to use, but I've still not got a clue.

crude musk
harsh fjord
split thorn
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Okay, I'll start off as Wood Elf, maybe change it later

limber narwhal
split thorn
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Now for the class, I want a rouge who can play the lute. I don't need every skill from bard, I just want the lute

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What would be a good balance for a beginner?

crude musk
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You don't need to be a bard to play an instrument, that can just be something your character does

harsh fjord
crude musk
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Being a bard would help you play your instrument better but there are lots of ways to get the ability to play an instrument well (this is called proficiency)

limber narwhal
harsh fjord
brazen quiver
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You can even use them one at a time if you’d like

split thorn
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I want the lute skills of a bard, but I don't care about the extra

brazen quiver
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Roll one, add the hp, then decide to roll another hit die if you need more

limber narwhal
crude musk
split thorn
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Basically leaning into the rouge with a subclass of bard

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I just want to know what the balance should be

crude musk
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That's not how classes work; you need to take a class to access the subclass

harsh fjord
split thorn
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That' just how I'm picturing it

crude musk
split thorn
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Bard isn't a subclass but it function as one

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But okay, I'll lose the bard for now

crude musk
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No, it doesn't. That's not how the game works

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Either play a rogue with a lute, or a roguish bard

limber narwhal
split thorn
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Rogue with a lute it is

#

So what would be a good level? I imagine the higher it goes, the more risky it is?

crude musk
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Your DM will determine the starting level

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If you don't have a DM, I'd recommend not getting too attached to a specific character concept

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It may turn out that one or more of the options you've picked aren't available in their campaign

wild onyx
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This is just practice. You'll know more when you find a game. Start off by getting yourself sorted at level 1.

split thorn
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So just leave rogue at level 1 for now?

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Got it

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Now for modifiers, I want fast reflexes and high charisma

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Should I alter anything or leave it as is for now?

#

And what should I do to join a session? Because I have no clue how to approach that

wary ermine
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there are channels in this discord.. read them, read rulez they tell u how to..

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its more then just asking or clicking a button to join a compain

split thorn
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I know that, which is why I'm asking

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I'm the kind of person who finds following rules harder and asking questions easier

wary ermine
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has nothing to do with following rules.. its just u need to read and they tell u what and how

split thorn
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So basically find a game that's open for players and sign up?

wary ermine
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depends.. its up to the dm if they accept u...

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see what people post and what appeals to u and try to sign up..

split thorn
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I have no idea what to look for, I just want a DM who will let me be a cat. I'm not picky and I don't know the lore of each story

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So anything will work for me really

fallen surge
# split thorn And what should I do to join a session? Because I have no clue how to approach t...

So, at it's heart, a D&D session is just a group of people that agreed to play the game together, and found a time to do it. So, if you want to join a group, all you have to do is find some people that want to play. You can do this by asking your friends, joining a club, going to a local game store, or finding a group online. If you want to play online, there are plenty of places to advertise yourself, or find other people that are looking for new players. You can post on forums like Facebook or Reddit, or use this server. In #find-a-game we have instructions on how to use this server's bot to create posts in #750812887697588356 to advertise yourself, or you can go to the #looking-for-players channel and read through the posts there. If any interest you, you can use the reply thread underneath to see if they still have openings, and reach out to the DM

split thorn
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I don't have friends so online searching it is

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I don't see how to use the bot

echo kelp
wild onyx
echo kelp
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The command to use the bot is /looking-for and the Discord will helpfully populate it with choices - select dm and then the bot will give you a form to fill out. Once submitted it creates a post in the correct channel and attaches a thread to it. Use the thread to provide any clarifications/corrections or other updates.

split thorn
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There, I did it I think

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So just wait for a notification that someone has responded?

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How often does that take on average?

true shard
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no one can really say

harsh fjord
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You can also be proactive and respond to posts in #looking-for-players so you're not just passively waiting. There are fewer DMs, so they can (and do) wait for players to approach them rather than trawl the huge number of posts by players.

split thorn
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Okay and how do I sign up? Direct message, thread, or BOT?

harsh fjord
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Reply in the thread. The ad may specify sending a DM, but you could always ask in the thread to be sure if not explicitly mentioned.

stark oasis
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hi

split thorn
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So I just attempted to sign up for a session but I have no idea what to make of the response. I'm guessing I just wait?

harsh fjord
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I know a lot of folks have had trouble with Discord's latest UI update. I've overlooked messages in my Message Requests section in the past.

fallen surge
wild kettle
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Hi, I am new here and looking for a 5e group.

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split thorn
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I have no idea how thing are suppose to look

hidden tusk
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I have a question about finding DMs
I know that I have to find a thread in #looking-for-players
But do I have to just send a message and wait for a responce
Or do I have to request a direct message?
Or can I just try to direct message the DM?
In one simple question: What do I do to be allowed in?

edgy onyx
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Usually the post will specify to message them or not, but if it makes no mention, you really just gotta pick one of them, or ask in the post
As for what to do, depends on the DM really, and what they're looking for, so the general advice is to try and make yourself seem like the best option, since there are a lot of players and less DMs, so if you make yourself stand out, you improve your odds 😛

hidden tusk
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oh so it's specified

edgy onyx
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Sometimes it is, sometimes it isnt

lyric fjord
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I'm making a wizard character for a campaign and it starts off at level 5, how many spells can he know? I tried looking but I couldn't find a real answer

hidden tusk
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well I dont wanna send a long message full of devotion and in the end not get a single invite

harsh fjord
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Wizards start with 6 spells and learn 2 every level, so that'd be a total of 14. It's probably not specified anywhere because wizards are not known casters; thanks to their spellbook, they can have a ton of spells, which is part of the expectation when playing a wizard.

edgy onyx
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Long message could also be a lot to go through for a DM, so it's not gonna be about the length of the message (Though I suppose some could see a long messsage as a sign of high interest) 😛

hidden tusk
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Such a bot-copy-paste message I know XD

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AYY I JUST GOT A DIRECT MESSAGE

lyric fjord
hidden tusk
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Thanks for the info btw!

edgy onyx
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Ayy congrats 😎

split thorn
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Is there a specific way you should DM applications or is it just ask?

glass summit
obsidian current
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I am playing a artificer for the first time and the dm is letting me make crazy weapons and tech in his campaign

split thorn
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That sounds aweome

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Make a chainsaw

cobalt frigate
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That's not a standard equipment/weapon in D&D. That's something you have to work with your DM.

split thorn
obsidian current
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I made a sentient set of 4 turrets explosive ammo

cobalt frigate
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That's #homebrew territory that's not relevant to this channel.

split thorn
cobalt frigate
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Remember that this channel is to help new players.

obsidian current
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Where is the home brew chat

cobalt frigate
split thorn
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Sorry, I get distracted easily and tend to try and finish my thought

glass summit
split thorn
glass summit
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Ah, my appologies
I would assume theyre talking about the bot stuff, but you could also just ask what kinds of things they'd like to know

split thorn
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Got it, so copy paste or link the thread?

glass summit
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You should ask them
Communication is cool

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It also shows a lot of empathy, when you ask someone their preferences, which can only improve your chances of getting a spot at the game I think

split thorn
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Fair enough, I asked

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Random thought I wanted to ask, is it possible to make a character who's 1 hit but has enough of an ability to dodge that they can't be hit?

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Basically can you become Sans in D&D

glass summit
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To dodge lots of attacks, playing a high-dexterity rogue, that gets Evasion and Uncanny Dodge to avoid attacks would be good flavor
As for going down easiliy, you'd just not put a lot of points into your Constitution (choose it as your 8, with standard array/point buy)

split thorn
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What does each stat do other than the obvious? Like hidden/lesser known effects?

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If you have a high constitution for example, do you have a resistance to sickness/poison? Or is it just HP?

fleet field
#

Well most poisons call for constitution saving throws

merry rock
split thorn
#

AY my fellow Cat!

fleet field
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So a higher constitution will give you a higher con save modifier, and make it harder for you to fail saves against poison

split thorn
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Okay, that's reasonable

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Any other factors related to other stats I should know?

fleet field
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Well most classes will be focused on one stat

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For spellcasters it’s just whatever stat their spellcasting is based on

merry rock
fleet field
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For non-spellcasters and half-casters, it’s strength or dexterity

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Sometimes also a second stat

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So for example fighter uses strength or dexterity (your choice), monk uses dexterity and wisdom, Paladin uses charisma and strength (or occasionally dexterity)

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The most common saving throws are wisdom, constitution, and dexterity

frail drum
#

This chat is for people new too dnd right?

true musk
#

Yes, is there something you need help with? 😀

frail drum
#

Eh.. I've been playing on discord and table top with Friends but my friends expect me too be there dm and I've only been playing like 5 months and therfore I'm not very fit too be a dm and I just need some tips cus I want them too be able to play cus our game is all of there first

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But they also want be too be a player cus we only have three players not including me

wild onyx
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Three players is fine.

frail drum
#

It's 4-9?

glass summit
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nah you'll be more than fine with 3, if you're running a hardcover adventure that is advertised as for 4-9 players you might need to tone it down a little

ember shore
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Hello ppl

true musk
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I recommend Dragon of Icespire Peak because the campaign is broken down into individual quests on a quests board.

You start with 3 available quests and when you complete 2, then more quests appear. This helps prepping a game much easier.

ember shore
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I’m new to the whole dnd thing so how do play it?

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

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That’s convenient

frail drum
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Yeah?

true musk
frail drum
#

I now know why most of the starter stuff says 12+

frail drum
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dies

true musk
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It’s just a guide that explains what you ca do in combat. It helps whether you are playing with a physical or visual table top or play using theater of the mind.

frail drum
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Mmmmmm

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Alright

ember shore
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Alr I get the gist of it now

vestal jasper
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I need a party

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I want to play a gith drakewarden ranger

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vestal jasper
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Idk if there’s any place I should ask for a party lol

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My experience in dnd is baldurs gate 3 lol

glass summit
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You can look in the above channel in the bot post
You can also look on the various facebook pages, subreddits and Roll20 postings that are out there

vestal jasper
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Thanks

normal heron
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I wanna get into dungeons and dragons

fallen surge
normal heron
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Hi!

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Nice to meet you

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Where do I start?
fallen surge
normal heron
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I am soo lost

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Wait, i have to pay to be in some of these groups?

fallen surge
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Sometimes yes, but that’s pretty rare

normal heron
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Oh i was about to say im broke af

fallen surge
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The emphasis on free in this case was in regards to the rules though, not the group you’d be playing with.

#

The basic rules are free, and include everything you need to get started, but the are expansion books available for purchase that will give you access to more customization options

jade trench
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Hello I am new to the community. I was recommended to look here for some help and maybe a game. If anyone has the time to talk about this I would be greatly appreciative.

echo kelp
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Check the pinned messages - there’s lots of good resources there to help get you started.

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Try skimming through the free basic rules and if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel

jade trench
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I will look further into this thanks. I passed through here and typed that before I moved on. I have never played the game so I know there is a lot that I need to learn. Just trying to figure out how to find a group that will take a person who has never once rolled a die.

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I will look on though then come back as needed. Thanks.

echo kelp
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Most folks are fine with new to D&D players - particularly if they show an interest in learning the game (e.g. reading the rules on their own beyond just asking at the table) and just fitting in well with the rest of the group.

rancid cosmos
#

I’ve never played dnd before does anyone have any tips?

jade trench
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I was advised to look further into this server. There is a lot of information here depending on how high you would like to scroll.

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There is a lot of answers here to though.

cloud hinge
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Hey I am new and was wondering if I could join a game, and/or someone teach me how to play? I am not good at learning from reading I like visual or someone teaching or I won't retain anything. Not trying to be a nuisance just heard about the game and thought it'd be cool to learn.

echo kelp
#

So we don't have time/bandwidth to teach everone D&D one on one - but we do recommend folks start by checking the pinned messages here in the channel.

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
echo kelp
#

^ Here's some useful resources to help get you started.

cloud hinge
#

Okay I'll try and figure it out from the rules. Thanks I looked online, but couldn't find anything that seemed official or anything.

echo kelp
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Give the free basic rules a read, then maybe watch some videos/liveplays/podcasts of folks playing D&D to see how the game mechanics work (recognizing that many streams are entertainment first and not "how to play D&D"), then try making a character or two (see free basic rules - the first chapter is a step by step on building a character). Then find a group and start playing!

cloud hinge
echo kelp
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Hey good eye!

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Thanks!

cloud hinge
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😃 no problem and thanks for the help!

echo kelp
#

Fixed

inner oyster
#

so ive been noticing something with my players when they make their characters (some use dnd beyond and others the PHB), theyre ending up with wildly different starting equipment and I was curious which one would be the "default" players should defer to for equipment

fleet field
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Each class has a starting equipment list

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You can also just take a random amount of gp instead to buy equipment with

inner oyster
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yes, but the lists dont match up if that makes sense?

topaz garnet
inner oyster
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yes, and ive noticed that the same character made with the PHB has less options available than in dnd beyond

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like way more items in their inventory as a whole, not a bad thing, just want to know where best to direct players

fleet field
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They also get equipment from their background

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And dnd beyond also shows the full contents of the equipment kits, while if they’re manually making a character sheet they might just write “explorer’s kit”

inner oyster
#

ahhh, that makes sense

warm eagle
#

Regarding Dungeons & Dragons, are there any rules you have to follow? Aside from the obvious bare minimum. Or can you do what makes you and your friends happy?

fleet field
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It’s a game of rules at it’s core

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It’s not just freeform roleplaying

topaz garnet
warm eagle
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That’s what I was kinda going for with the bare minimum

topaz garnet
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The rules exist to provide consistency as to who can do what, how much, how good is it, etc
so beginning to ignore them will erode at the structure they provide

fleet field
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Well outside of the basic rules, there’s nothing other than what’s in the other sourcebooks. There is good etiquette, however

warm eagle
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I see

lyric fjord
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hey, do you guys have a character sheet template? i dont know where to find one

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lyric fjord
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thanks

rancid cosmos
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How do I find a group to play with?

jagged crag
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find-a-game channel I believe.

smoky adder
hybrid hornet
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Greetings.

lyric fjord
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i'm a solo player looking for a small one time group starting a sesion soon peferably before 8:00. anybody have a group suggestion? (text peferably but definately no video)

fleet field
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Dnd isn’t really a pick up and play game

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You don’t just jump on a session a few hours beforehand, you find a group to join for the long term

lyric fjord
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i know, just want to do like a small little test to see if i like D&D enough to make an actual commitment to the long term stuff

fleet field
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You could have a look for a oneshot, or maybe look for AL games near your area

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lyric fjord
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where can i find a one shot game?

fleet field
lyric fjord
fleet field
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All good!

true musk
true musk
warm dome
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Yo anybody got a hookup for me if I am looking for some sexy dice? I haven't played yet but am willing to flash some coin for a flashy start.

lyric fjord
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I’m looking for a group to play with, as well as a DM

warm dome
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There is a chat called looking for dm you can try your luck there as well @lyric fjord as well as a chat for dms looking for players

cobalt frigate
little turret
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What is a one shot session?

cobalt frigate
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It's an adventure that lasts one session.

little turret
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Ah, thanks.

cobalt frigate
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It's just called an "one-shot"

little turret
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Might be good to join one as someone who’s never really dnd’d before, though it seems my work schedule doesn’t accommodate a lot of the sessions I see posted.

lyric fjord
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Yes that is a good idea however I do have to find a group 1st

lyric fjord
summer nymph
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hello

lyric fjord
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Hi

lyric fjord
twilit beacon
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Question for new players: Very, very new players, should they just use the Core book races, which use the +2/+1 to two fixed attributes, or use the Tashs Chaldron/Monsters of multiverse style of +2/+1 to any stat of your choice? asking because i'm hopeign to Gm for some cusions and want to know advice on how to direct character building in session 0

fleet field
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i would highly suggest the tasha's option

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it lets you combine any race and class without sacrificing your main stat for your class

twilit beacon
fleet field
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nah it should be fine

fresh fable
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Its a standard option on dndbeyond now even with basic rules only iirc

split ibex
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Hello

twilit beacon
fleet field
winter steeple
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Ok so I'm new to DND.. can someone explain where I should start?

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crude musk
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alr

cloud hinge
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Hello

wild onyx
light thicket
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Hi good day

manic hinge
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the avg roll on a 3d6 is 10.5, but what is the avg roll on 4d6 minus the lowest roll?

crude musk
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That's not a newcomers question

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#non-dnd-topics would be more suitable as it's a general probability question

nimble yoke
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How many d20 do i need

solemn light
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You can just use 1 and reroll it if you need to, but 2 is a safe bet.

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You can always borrow from a friend or even use apps if you have to.

nimble yoke
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Normally do you guys play dnd in discord?

solemn light
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But having one of: d20, d12, d10, d8, d6, d4 is a safe bet. You'll probably need more (two of each helps, although 2d12 is rarer), but can borrow from friends at the table, or collect them as needed.

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People can play in person or online. If playing online, better to use the digital dice on the platform you're using, such as a dice bot in Discord, or the dice rollers in roll20, so on.

crude musk
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I play my weekyl game online using discord, as do a lot of people

nimble yoke
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How much do i need to know before i find a dm

crude musk
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Honestly, nothing, but it depends on the expectation of the group

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The more knowledge of the rules you have going in, the better, but it's not mandatory

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You just need to find a newcomer friendly group, which aren't rare things

solemn light
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Having a rough idea of how to make a character (you can even try making a practice one) and a rough idea of how combat works can really speed up the game, but you pick most things up through playing. You do not need to read all the rules and memorise them. Not even long term players do- much better to learn how to look up rules quickly if you need them.

harsh dome
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How much character prep time is usually given? Do you usually get to talk to your group before hand?

nimble yoke
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I only know stuff in bg3

solemn light
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I often give my players weeks of prep time, but if can very much depend on the style of the game. You can find 'pick up' games where premade characters that follow certain rules can just join with that character (Like Adventure League games)

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?tag new bg3

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solemn light
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BG3 is a pretty great way to get into D&D. I got into D&D through a much older D&D video game and likewise had to relearn a few rules, but having a general idea of how things worked really helped.

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nimble yoke
fallen surge
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Sometimes, and somewhat. BG3 did change a fair amount of the specifics of some abilities and such

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For example, thief’s 2nd bonus action doesn’t exist in 5e

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But the game is about 80% accurate