Just out of interest btw, is it very demanding to join a game of DnD? I've always been living distant from social areas due to parental reasons, no irl friends and stuff, and some other problems so... Basically, I only got as far as watching some DnD series, albeit I am rather interested in being a DM.
Basically, joining face-to-face DnD games is likely not feasable for me at all.
#dnd-newcomers
lethal pecan
cobalt frigate
Online play is very common, particular during the pandemic.
wild onyx
Two main options: play by post, you leave messages to each other. On a forum, for instance, or a Discord server. Play is typically slow and detailed.
Voice chat, usually with a virtual tabletop or VTT such as Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo or Foundry is the usual way to play. A VTT lets all the players see the board and roll their dice even though they're remote.
lethal pecan
I'm certainly familiar with similar games playing by post, although I'm not sure what exactly DnD by post looks like, is there any that I can look at here?
cobalt frigate
This server doesn't hosts games.
lethal pecan
Is this simply a hub to find others?
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game to find a group to possibly play with.
crude musk
No, it's a community discussion space that also has game finding channels
harsh fjord
I'm certainly familiar with similar games playing by post, although I'm not sure...
You can see some examples here: https://www.rolegate.com/m/explore A lot of folks use Discord for PBP in my experience, so it will look similar but not identical.
plucky terrace
I'm pulling out...
wild onyx
I'm pulling out...
No worries. Come back anytime!
bronze maple
Hey I wanted to ask something cause I’m kinda new to dnd
Is it bad that I always end up being the talker of our groups
Like I play a lot of high charisma classes but the one time I didn’t (barbarian) I’m still the talker
topaz garnet
nothing innately bad, from what I'm hearing
echo kelp
Not specifically bad but it is important to make sure there is room for everyone else to play their character and feel comfortable in sharing/discussing things with the group.
bronze maple
Not specifically bad but it is important to make sure there is room for everyone...
Yes I take extra care not to cut people off and if I see someone about to speak I close my mouth
harsh fjord
Don't jump in whenever there's silence. Some folks need more time to think and process.
bronze maple
The only time I kinda interject is if my character is there and they seem to be about to murder someone who clearly dosent need murdering or just so they don’t you know make us wanted criminals in 10 towns
bronze maple
Don't jump in whenever there's silence. Some folks need more time to think and p...
Ok that is something I need to get better at
My mind goes a mile a minute and I love trying things but I can see I might be going to fast sometimes
forest jasper
dragonborn barbarian?
bronze maple
dragonborn barbarian?
Dwarf actually
forest jasper
really for barbarian?
bronze maple
I ain’t looking for optimization lol
echo kelp
Sure - with the Tasha's revisions, there is no bad race to class issue that previous editions of D&D may have had
bronze maple
Plus never played a dwarf before it it’s been fun so far I like the stone cutting advantage
forest jasper
my bad, Im brand new and this was the character idea I was thinking of starting with
bronze maple
my bad, Im brand new and this was the character idea I was thinking of starting ...
All good
echo kelp
Play what you feel will be fun for you (and works well with the group and kind of D&D game you're playing in)
And if you're not in a group yet, build whatever you want.
Having a bunch of character ideas on hand is always fun
bronze maple
True that lol
I got a duegar bard and fallen asimar Sorecer in storage I’m inching to try
lyric fjord
where can i find a pickup game. (text ONLY)
last scaffold
hello i want to know how does the level system works
cobalt frigate
where can i find a pickup game. (text ONLY)
Check #find-a-game
cobalt frigate
hello i want to know how does the level system works
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
last scaffold
only until to the chapter of the classes
but i red chapter 3 and 4 very distracted
like i only red 1 pharagraph per class or race
fallen surge
I like being healer in alot of my other games
One of the things that is quite different about D&D compared to other RPGs is that having a dedicated healer build isn't really a thing. Healing spells and potions absolutely do exist, and they are important to have in your party, but having 1 player dedicated to the role of healer isn't typically part of the game. Its just not how combat was designed or balanced in this game
cobalt frigate
Your DM will either use Experience Points or Milestone method of level advancement
cobalt frigate
There's is no "win"
last scaffold
but do i get new abilities or something?
cobalt frigate
Look at the features at the next level of your class
last scaffold
ohhh
cobalt frigate
Each class is different
last scaffold
thank you very much
solemn steeple
Hello everyone!! I’m a new player trying to rejoin dnd after years away 🙂
Bg3 really sparked my interest of dnd again lol
Was wondering what you guys think of the cleric class? I made my oc a war cleric in the game, but found out her deity is only in the twilight,knowledge and life domain in 5e
topaz garnet
?tag new bg3
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cobalt frigate
Hello everyone!! I’m a new player trying to rejoin dnd after years away 🙂
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
solemn steeple
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
I did! Not the whole thing tho, but i saw that sometimes it just depends on the DM
cobalt frigate
Read at least the first four chapters on character creation
fleet field
I did! Not the whole thing tho, but i saw that sometimes it just depends on the ...
Some things will depend on the dm, but most of the time the basics will be the same
If they aren’t… well that dm is no longer running dnd 5e
lyric fjord
Hi I’m completely new and never played before
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void totem
Hello, new to dnd and I've never played before but excited to start 🙂
echo kelp
Welcome! Check the pinned message here in the channel for some useful information to help get you started.
bronze maple
Hello, new to dnd and I've never played before but excited to start 🙂
If you got any questions just ask!
bronze maple
i had my first dnd session yesterday
How’d it go
runic flume
Hi! I've played DND only a handful of times and I really want to connect with a group in my area and play seriously 😊
echo kelp
Your best bet to finding a group locally is to check your local game stores, comic book stores, libraries, schools with clubs, and even Facebook.
turbid ridge
Hi! I've played DND only a handful of times and I really want to connect with a ...
Try online
runic flume
Online sessions?
turbid ridge
Online sessions?
Yes we have a looking section
fleet field
?tag new online
runic flume
Oh cool! Thank you
exotic remnantBOT
turbid ridge
Oh cool! Thank you
No problem
echo kelp
Read #find-a-game (carefully - we've seen so many folks not read it carefully) to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.
runic flume
Thank you!
turbid ridge
Thank you!
Good luck and have fun
inner totem
hiiii
I've wanted to get into dnd for a while but this is all very intimidating now I'm here 😅 gonna hang out for a bit n see
merry rock
It’s alot Simpler than it looks imo
inner totem
hmm ok ok
bronze maple
I've wanted to get into dnd for a while but this is all very intimidating now I'...
Make sure to ask if you have any specific questions
echo kelp
Also check the pinned messages here in the channel - some good resources to help get you started (including a link to the free basic rules)
keen bramble
Hi I'm new
ember remnant
hi me too
lucid anchor
I'm new
viral phoenix
Same
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Check out those links
lucid anchor
I don't know how dnd works, not one bit. So I would express my gratitude if I was taught how to play.
cobalt frigate
Check out those links
true musk
Do mean like create your own? Or prepare from an established list?
topaz garnet
homebrew is an option but it's not a pittance to balance and it'd require DM approval
fleet field
You can’t design your own spells RAW.
cobalt frigate
As a new player we highly you DON'T homebrew your spells. Learn what spells your class has to offer first.
Learn to crawl first before you sprint.
forest breach
How do i play D&D?
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cobalt frigate
I'm trying to impart my old man wisdom 😛
true musk
Besides there is so much content out there you can pretty much be very close to a character concept that you may have.
Wizard subclass
exotic turret
First messages I saw in the newcomers chat was people saying “I’m new” never would’ve guessed
fleet field
There is no necromancer class, however there is a necromancer subclass for the wizard
topaz garnet
there's no "healer role" definition
silent pilot
Hi I’m tryna find a game on here but realizing it’s actually harder than I thought any advice other than what’s in #find-a-game
topaz garnet
they're a wizard
cobalt frigate
Necromancer is a wizard sub-class. How you want your character to address himself that's flavour. Flavour is free.
I'm not ancient, just older.
trim solar
lapis carbon
Hello! I wanted to get some advice on joining a campaign after it started.
So for a bit of background, my geometry teacher runs a DnD club at school, and I plan on joining, and the next session is january.
Everybody so far is level 3, and I cannot for the life of me come up with a character beyond a rock gnome artificer.
I want to multiclass, but I don't know which one.
A warlock / artificer sounds cool, I could sell my soul for better ability to make trinkets, but I don't know how to go about that.
Then there is artificer / cleric just for the command spell.
And the artificer / bard for vicious mockery.
One thing I considered is a warlock / bard, as they both use charisma.
As far as the gnomificer goes, His name is gerbo, and he will either be lawful evil or chaotic neutral.
As far as my indecisiveness goes, I can't figure out what subclass I plan on using, I have no plan on order of feats, no idea if, and what, I would multiclass, all the while rambling incoherently to myself about backgrounds and neat gimmics.
One was that gerbo was blind, but had an enchanted cooking pot he wore on his head that allowed him to see. That was the one that I modified a tf2 soldier image as gerbo's image...
Help me please!
cobalt frigate
#character-discussion may be a better place to ask about helping choose your class
lapis carbon
Hello! I wanted to get some advice on joining a campaign after it started.
So f...
One thing that I am deadset on getting is shield guardians. I had a fleeting thought of making 2, then stitching them together to make a 4 armed, 2 headed, centaur construct
lapis carbon
<#604757656565055589> may be a better place to ask about helping choose your cla...
Aye
fleet field
i also wouldn't recommend multiclassing for your first character
lapis carbon
i also wouldn't recommend multiclassing for your first character
Fair point
The allure of simply insulting other beings is very strong.
But, off to character discussion I go
cobalt frigate
If you're new to D&D stick to one class so you understand it. Multiclassing means you need to know two classes, which is made worse if one or both are spellcasters.
Tieflings have fiendish ancestors.
Changelings are shapeshifters.
lapis carbon
If you're new to D&D stick to one class so you understand it. Multiclassing mean...
Fair.
One question though:
I know warlocks share a set amount of spell slots, aka mage bullets among all tiers of spells, and apparently cast at the spell's highest level. If you multiclass from warlock, do those effects transfer and apply to other spellcasting classes? What about multiclassing to warlock?
turbid ridge
Hi I’m tryna find a game on here but realizing it’s actually harder than I thoug...
What exactly are you looking for
fleet field
your regular spell slots and your pact slots (warlock spell slots) are seperate
so if you took 1 level of warlock, you'd keep all your regular artificer spell slots, and gain one 1st level pact slot
silent pilot
What exactly are you looking for
Really anything consistent and welcoming I really like baldurs gate three and creating characters in that game but don’t really care the fact that it’s the same start every single time I wanna use a new character so I was looking for a dnd setting different from that
turbid ridge
Really anything consistent and welcoming I really like baldurs gate three and cr...
Just make a post saying that all the information is in #find-a-game
lapis carbon
so if you took 1 level of warlock, you'd keep all your regular artificer spell s...
Oh neato
topaz garnet
Fair.
One question though:
I know warlocks share a set amount of spell slots, ...
The "always cast at higher level" is a misnomer
You simply don't have spell slots of a lower level, and they stop upgrading at 9th level when they become 5th level spell slots, and they're separate to Spellcasting feature sourced spell slots
lapis carbon
So I can't multiclass to warlock at level 4 and cast a fire bolt with a 9th level slot
fleet field
you cant cast fire bolt with a slot at all
topaz garnet
So I can't multiclass to warlock at level 4 and cast a fire bolt with a 9th leve...
not even remotely how any of that works
fleet field
it's a cantrip
topaz garnet
9th level slots are achieved at 17th level with "full casters" (the caster classes that get a 9th level spell slot at 17th level)
You don't use slots for cantrips
nothing about multiclassing does anything for it
and cantrips upgrade based on Character level
lapis carbon
Oh ok
Good to know!
Now my only questions are:
All my unanswered questions except multiclassing
Well I am a dice goblin, worst case I roll my indecisiveness away.
topaz garnet
That list way back up is a bit sporadic
lapis carbon
That list way back up is a bit sporadic
I am aware
I am still riddled with a lot of caffine
I can try to condense it all if you'd like though
fleet field
this is an international server
fleet field
...it's a different time for everyone across the world?
topaz garnet
timezone's are not just "your timezone" and "everyone else's timezone"
there's multiple
and it wouldn't just be 3am, it'd be all other sorts of times for different parts of the world
check #looking-for-players / read #find-a-game for instructions on how to post in looking for DM
personal info, giving or asking, is against rules
fleet field
also discord TOS is 13 min
inner totem
Make sure to ask if you have any specific questions
thank u!
I assume I'm supposed to make a character before attempting to join a game?
fleet field
No, it’s generally better to make a character once you join a group
fresh fable
You can make practice character and come up with different ideas, use point buy or standard array for the stats and keep the backstory vague so they are easier to alter to fit a setting
fast karma
Greetings and salutations unto you all
velvet jetty
Hi
velvet jetty
I'm fine. Just bored at work. Anything i can help you with?
fast karma
Oh no, I'm fine, I'm just browsing around in the server, I'm a complete beginner at D&D since there are not that many groups where I'm from ^^;
fresh fable
Groups you haven’t found yet
fast karma
I mean, I've searched for any possible IRL groups but there aren't that many active groups, at least, from what I'm seeing, so I'm trying online groups for the time being
elder geyser
Does anyone got essentials kit at home?
sweet wedge
how would you handle a small gecko type character that also has a huge mech suit?
topaz garnet
using Warforged for the "mech suit" being their person-sized mech
As long as your DM allows
sweet wedge
i was thinking it would be a real-world type salamander that also has a 10 ft tall mech suit. maybe artificer?
echo kelp
Might I suggest sticking with what's in the existing rules first before attempting to homebrew? That way you can get experience with the game and how it operates and how different classes balance out.
sweet wedge
well, ive tried the original rules up and till now, and i wanted to experiment with a homebrew
crude musk
That's a bit beyond the scope of this channel
sweet wedge
ahh ok
echo kelp
We have #homebrew if you want to chat about creating homebrew classe/races/items/spells.
oak shell
hey! what's the best way to kinda learn about all the classes and main character profiles/roles in the game? are there good youtube series about that? or is it by reading through every option on dndb?
earnest jasper
How do i make a character sheet if i don't have the player handbook
topaz garnet
How do i make a character sheet if i don't have the player handbook
By using the Basic Rules
earnest jasper
I'm confused on the starting point system like how do you get +5 charisma and all that
topaz garnet
if you do Rolled stats, land a lucky 18, and then get +2 to your stat of choice, you can get a total of 20
lyric fjord
Hey everyone
velvet jetty
Hi
elder geyser
How does attacking work? Like if a weapon is like 1k6 what does that mean? What do I throw and stuff
true shard
the number before the d means the amount of dice
the number after the d means the amount of sides of the die
so 2d6 would be 2 six sided dice
elder geyser
Yep I knew that bur I saw weapons had k between numbers?
topaz garnet
no they do not
elder geyser
so 2d6 would be 2 six sided dice
So i roll like total of 12 so I hit for 12 hp?
true shard
Yep I knew that bur I saw weapons had k between numbers?
could you show an example
topaz garnet
Making an Attack as well as Damage (and Healing)
these are the specific tidbits you need
elder geyser
could you show an example
Cant add a file
topaz garnet
you could just type it into here instead of only to one person
true shard
oh youre in a different language
elder geyser
I apologize, in sectuon of damage/type and under that is 1k8
elder geyser
oh youre in a different language
First is rapier and second is dagger only
true shard
no i mean the k is supposed to be a d in english
likes its the same just in a different language
topaz garnet
I apologize, in sectuon of damage/type and under that is 1k8
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#Weapons
That's a mistranslation then
elder geyser
Thanks.
terse gale
exotic remnantBOT
fast karma
Does anyone got essentials kit at home?
I actually bought one yesterday
But I only bought that and a dungeon kit cuz I was under a budget
wild onyx
But I only bought that and a dungeon kit cuz I was under a budget
That sounds like a good start.
pine fossil
Hey! Uhm so im struggling at making a Character rn and I need it done today but idk anything about minotaurs and roll 20, could anyone help me pls?
wild onyx
Hey! Uhm so im struggling at making a Character rn and I need it done today but ...
Do you have a race and class picked out?
wild onyx
If you're using Roll20, you'll need an account and an invite to the game your DM is hosting.
pine fossil
If you're using Roll20, you'll need an account and an invite to the game your DM...
I have those things yes
I just need to make a minotaur in roll 20 and since I gotta make it a custom race and I'm dumb AF idk what I'm doing
I've been sitting with my laptop for an hour and all I have is his stats
wild onyx
Ah, sorry. I'm not familiar enough with doing it that way to help. Reach out to your DM. You should still be able to set your class and background skill proficiencies, and select your starting equipment.
wild onyx
Good luck!
pine fossil
Tyy
fast karma
That sounds like a good start.
I thought it was good enough for the time being if I'd wanna make my start as a DM, but for now, Imma be a player
true musk
I just need to make a minotaur in roll 20 and since I gotta make it a custom rac...
if you have the character on dnd beyond you can use a tool called beyond 20 that can send your rolls from your dnd beyond character sheet into roll20.
pine fossil
Ooh tyy
lyric fjord
hey guys, im new, what should i do?
crude musk
Best place to start is giving the basic rules a read over
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lyric fjord
hello everyone
true musk
👋 😀 Hey there welcome
tropic remnant
helloo
lyric fjord
Best place to start is giving the basic rules a read over
and now?
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true musk
You can also visit #adventurers-league to learn about dnd adventurers league.
lyric fjord
I don't understand the question; and now _what_?
I created a dnd beyong character but i dont know what to do
crude musk
Did you read the rest of this message?
fast karma
So, I'm trying to make a Tabaxi Rogue, and I put 4 skills, they're as the following:
Stealth, Deception, Insight, and Persuasion
I also put down two proficiencies:
Sleight of Hand and Dagger
Is this build too OP as a Rogue or?
crude musk
If you made your character per the rules, it won't be overpowered
fast karma
I'm doing everything per the rules as best as I can
My main issue is that my stats are a little ridiculous??? ^^;
crude musk
Assuming you didn't roll for them* they'll again be fine and not OP
fallen surge
How did you make your stats? Did you roll for them, or use one of the other methods?
crude musk
*You shouldn't really roll for stats without your DM'ing signing off on it
most DMs will ask you roll in front of them for stats
fast karma
Fair, I did roll for them cuz I am extremely new so I thought it was an okay method, plus, I'm using Roll20 so I'm not sure if I can use other methods?
crude musk
Or at least in some verifiable way
cobalt frigate
Using Standard Array or Point Buy is the safest.
crude musk
Seems a bit extreme, but you do you
crude musk
Or should I use D&D Beyond?
Doesn't really matter, whatever works best for you
Doesn't actually change what character you get in the end
wild onyx
I just finished my worst first campaign
#tales-from-the-table ? Give us more.
fast karma
Standard Array is acceptable, ye?
merry rock
Standard Array is acceptable, ye?
For deciding how to figure out stats you should ask what your DM wants the party to do
merry rock
How does that work?
You have a total and you can decide what goes into what essentially
true musk
(Again, I'm extremely new, I am but a baby)
Are you using dnd beyond to make your character? It has a pretty detailed character creation process.
fast karma
I'm using Roll20 ^^;
I was planning on doing a solo run to start myself off
Just to get a feel
fallen surge
How does that work?
In the most simplest terms, you have a pool of points, and you assign stats however you see fit, and each stat value has a point cost, so you can't go over a certain amount or make anything too OP. If you want to try this, the best way to do it would to use an online point buy calculator to assist you with it. I believe Roll20 should have one, but I haven't used it, so I don't know that for sure
wild onyx
I was planning on doing a solo run to start myself off
Fair enough.
fast karma
In the most simplest terms, you have a pool of points, and you assign stats howe...
So the points come from the numbers we use, but obviously not make them OP cuz that wouldn't be fun for anybody
true musk
I'm using Roll20 ^^;
Roll20 has a bit of a learning curve with their charactermancer
fast karma
I noticed that, yeee
Also, I like the point buy calculator, I am terrible at math
I approve
elder geyser
how do u know ac number?
merry rock
how do u know ac number?
Armour + any bonuses from feats, buffs, Etc
ornate kiln
AC is a calculation. the base is 10+Dex Modifier, but armor, items and class or racial features can add boni or provide a different calculation
elder geyser
dex modifer is dexs plus number?
cobalt frigate
Your base AC is 10 plus Dex modifier and other modifiers, such as shield or Ring of Protection. Armour gives you a new base AC that is modified by Dex modifer (if any) and any other modifiers.
ornate kiln
lets say your dex score is 14, then your dex mod is +2
timid locust
It could also be a minus number, but yes.
elder geyser
so if my dex score is 14 and armour is 10 then 24 AC?
merry rock
so if my dex score is 14 and armour is 10 then 24 AC?
Ability Score and Modifier are different things
cobalt frigate
14 Dex gives you a modifier of +2
elder geyser
Thanks a lot, im new to this and its still confusing sometimes.
And another question, so if my AC is 12 then someone has to roll a 12 to hit me, right?
cobalt frigate
Yes, an enemy needs to have an Attack Roll total of 12 or higher to hit you.
ornate kiln
And another question, so if my AC is 12 then someone has to roll a 12 to hit me,...
12 or higher as result of an attack roll, yes
cobalt frigate
Their attack roll would be a d20 plus their Proficiency Bonus plus any modifiers.
elder geyser
and the number over the 12 would be damage given?
ornate kiln
no, damage is rolled afterwards
elder geyser
with a d20 or less?
ornate kiln
when you attack with a weapon, then there is a weapon dice (for example shortswords have a d6)
cobalt frigate
Damage is separate and is dependant on the type of weapon or spell used.
elder geyser
thanks a lot guys youre useful
fallen surge
There are no weapons or spells that roll a d20 for damage
ornate kiln
so for damage from a weapon attack, you roll your weapon damage dice plus your ability modifier you used in the attack
damage from spell attacks is down to the indivdual spell
but I dont think there is any instance of d20s being rolled for damage
limber hazel
How’d it go
It was pretty nice. Out of 4 hours that we met, we played for like 2 or 2 and a half.. but for me personally, the whole experience was pretty fun. We didn't get far though, because we were just messing around.. but it's a lot simpler then i first thought and that's pretty nice. Im also glad that i prepared bc i was able enough to improvise or even help the Dungeon Master here and there.. So, yeah, it was fun.
My favourite experience was when the bard performed, the fighter helped, giving him advantage by dancing and i gave him guidance and said: "i put my hand on his shoulder and close my eyes.." and then... he rolled really bad twice lol, so we gave our best, but nobody noticed it...
bronze maple
It was pretty nice. Out of 4 hours that we met, we played for like 2 or 2 and a ...
Oh wow sounds like you’ve found yourself a good group friend! 👍
Hope it keeps going well and good of you to help the dm keep that up if you can they seriously appreciate it!
limber hazel
thank you!! this is really motivational right now 🙂 Yeah, i am really glad we found a good DM, not gonna lie.
lyric fjord
I was wondering how do I do curse sheets
cobalt frigate
"Curse sheets"?
lyric fjord
Like if I gave my character wild magic
fallen surge
I'm not sure what you are referring to. That is not a game mechanic in 5e
Wild Magic is a sorcerer subclass, not a curse
lyric fjord
Well I’m treating mines like one basically
fallen surge
Since you are posting in this channel, I am assuming you are a newcomer to the game. You should learn the normal rules of 5e before you try to make changes to them
cobalt frigate
You should also use the proper terms if you want help because what you call/treat them as something else is not what the rest of us know they are to be.
fallen surge
If you want to make a Wild Magic sorcerer, and then flavor/role play their abilities and wild magic surge as a sort of curse, you are welcome to do that. But the fact that you referred to something called a "curse sheet" makes me think you are looking for something more mechanical in nature. Reflavoring only works so long as you do not change any of the rules or game mechanics of whatever it is you wish to reflavor. D&D is a game of rules, and changing those rules can have large consequences on balance and gameplay flow, especially if you do so without a significant amount of experience with the game
brave flicker
Hello to all
I am looking for advice and someone to teach me the ways of DnD, coming from someone with absolutely 0 knowledge and wants to learn
exotic remnantBOT
simple goblet
Check out the links above
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.
brave flicker
Ok, thank you so much
modest pewter
Hello everyone, just joined and I thought I'd introduce myself briefly. I'm Alex, and this year I wrote Santa a letter wishing for the D&D Starter Set Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.
I have no previous experience of D&D, but thought it would be a fun experience to try with the wife and friends over the holidays.
The more I look into D&D, and the more I read about it, the more I wish I had started playing a lot sooner!
I am a little nervous about DM'ing for the first time, with players who are playing for the first time as well, but that's probably half the fun. I just have some doubts that I'm hoping I can clarify here with more seasoned and veteran players or dms.
But anyways, I'm excited! Eagerly awaiting in my mid 30s to open this years Christmas present like this was 1995 all over again.
harsh fjord
From my understanding, Stormwreck Isle is a good intro. In the meantime, the pinned messages in this channel have some stuff to read/watch that may be helpful.
modest pewter
Yeah, been researching a ton, and looking for a lot of information for the past week. But haven't really ever seen a game fold out so not 100% sure what to expected but like I said, that's probably part of the fun for a first timer
harsh fjord
Liveplays are plentiful on Twitch and YouTube.
modest pewter
Liveplays are plentiful on Twitch and YouTube.
Do you have a good recommendation of a live play example that is done with new players in mind?
Can ofcourse find it myself but just asking if you had something in mind!
signal shoal
Hello everyone, just joined and I thought I'd introduce myself briefly. I'm Alex...
i just bought that starter set today and i'm still trying to figure it out, i'm new to D&D and i would really like to get into it
cobalt frigate
Most D&D Youtubers do live plays.
Critical Roll and Dimension 20 are the two most popular shows — they're entertainment shows first and foremost because the DMs and the players are professional actors who are great at improv and acting.
harsh fjord
Do you have a good recommendation of a live play example that is done with new p...
Honestly, I'm not sure. I only watch the professional ones, which are really not great for learning how unproduced games go.
signal shoal
i've been watching critical role atm, and i've been getting a grasp of the game
cobalt frigate
Also, keep in mind that Critical Role uses some homebrew rules.
modest pewter
Most D&D Youtubers do live plays.
Critical Roll and Dimension 20 are the two mos...
Yeah I watched Critical Role some but it's definitely not the expectation I have of how our first game will go 
signal shoal
yes, i have figured that out. they did explain that themselves aswell
keen halo
Is a Bard and Ranger a good Mutli-Class?
harsh fjord
Is a Bard and Ranger a good Mutli-Class?
Multiclassing is less a newcomer question, more for #character-discussion.
ornate kiln
I wouldn't recommend it, especially for beginners
keen halo
Multiclassing is less a newcomer question, more for <#604757656565055589>.
Oh, thanks for telling me.
harsh fjord
Do you have a good recommendation of a live play example that is done with new p...
This is the start of a Stormwreck Isle play-through, aimed at an audience of new players/DMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c09e3cnSwLQ
May be just what you're after!
modest pewter
Hey thanks!
I'll check it out
Oh yeah did give this a look as well, but they use digital rolls which confuse me a little still since I'm not very familiar with the jargon and they don't always show what the players are actually doing
cobalt frigate
Of course that's spoilers if you intend on playing that adventure.
modest pewter
Yeah, it's okay I'll be DMing the adventure
cobalt frigate
Well, head to #dm-discussion for DMing advice and also #1029833015423143957 if you want to discuss specifics of that adventure.
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gusty stream
Can someone please help explain "hit points at higher levels"? I don't get it's wording. If someones PC had +3 con for 5 leveles, would that be 3x5=15 hit points + their hit dice (or rounded hit dice number)
fleet field
each level they either roll their hit die, add their con mod, and gain that much max hp, or instead just gain the average roll of their hit die plus their con mod
so say you had a d8 hit die
each level you either gain 1d8 + con mod, or 5 + con mod
gusty stream
Ah! Perhaps I was overthinking it. Thanks.
velvet zodiac
How should I even start on the ability scores? It confuses me-
exotic remnantBOT
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.
velvet zodiac
I’ll prob do standard array, seems basic enough for me, I’m fully new to this so a lot of terms will confuse me 😅🥲
fleet field
yeah standard array is a great starting point
rolling was the classic, but it's fallen out of favour
lyric fjord
Hi everyone im new to d&d and looking to learn more before finding a game! ive been looking through D&d beyond and its been very helpful just thought id reach out for any first timer advice👍
velvet zodiac
Is 7 hit points bad- 😂😅 feel like it is
indigo cliff
not that bad for level one wizards and the like. glass cannons i think theyre called
velvet zodiac
I’m a rogue 😅
signal shoal
Is 7 hit points bad- 😂😅 feel like it is
my character has 9, and i'm scared about it too
cobalt frigate
Level 1 PCs are squishy.
I wasn't joking. it takes a lucky one or two shots from an enemy to take down a level 1 PC.
signal shoal
that boosts my confidence
velvet zodiac
Eee 😂
fleet field
a level 1 rogue should have 9 hp at minimum, 10 is safe
i always go at least 14 con personally, you can squeak by with 12
velvet zodiac
How is it so low- 🥲
merry rock
Con should always be a higher priority
fleet field
How is it so low- 🥲
you have 8 con
velvet zodiac
Ooo right ok
fleet field
my character has 9, and i'm scared about it too
what class?
signal shoal
rogue
signal shoal
yeah, i saw your message about 9 being safe
fleet field
all it takes is one unlucky hit and youre on super low health
but same for the enemies
your hp will nearly double at level 2
signal shoal
yeah, i played about with the character creator on beyond and my health will jump to 15 at level 2
velvet zodiac
I can’t change it online don’t tell me I gotta create the whole character again..
signal shoal
what are you using?
fleet field
I can’t change it online don’t tell me I gotta create the whole character again....
you should be able to change your stat assignments
velvet zodiac
Dnd beyond website
fleet field
just go into the manage window
signal shoal
you should be able to change it, i've been playing about with the stats for the last 20 minutes
fleet field
click manage next to your character's name in the top left, then click "manage character and levels" in the menu that appears on the right
then go to the abilities tab along the top
velvet zodiac
As a rouge tiefling should I have high charisma or strength?
wild onyx
Charisma.
velvet zodiac
Dec is my priority I did see that
Ok would this b good :
Dex 15
Con 14
Char 13
Str 12
Int 10
wis 8
fleet field
yeah
velvet zodiac
Sweet ty
fleet field
that's without racial bonuses tho
i would recommend ticking "customise origin" on the first page, so you can move the racial bonuses around
merry rock
Strength tends to be my dump stat
viral phoenix
Just wondering, how many people are generally fine with having the explain things on the get go and during a session? Am completely new, only wrote a single one shot for my two friends and decided I’d like to play myself too, but I learn much better in practice then from reading a looong rule book
fleet field
most people are fine explaining things here and there, but if they have to teach you the entire system on the go and pretty much spell out the game for you, most people wouldn't be happy
it's common courtesy to at least of some idea of how the game works, how combat runs, and what you can do
cobalt frigate
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD-LWHhiseE&list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN&index=1
red breach
So I just joined there sever and Iv played a few times Ik the fundamentals but I was wondering on how to campaigns or find ppl who are looking for players the find game section was not all that helpful
echo kelp
Did you read all the information in #find-a-game? It does have some general tips for finding games and not just using our looking for game channels.
But a short run down of our LFG channels:
#looking-for-players is DMs and groups looking for a player to join their campaign/game/group
#looking-for-community is other D&D servers looking for people to join their community - they may have D&D games and groups you can join on their server
#paid-looking-for-game is where you can pay a DM to run a game/campaign for you
and #750812887697588356 is where you can create a post to let folks know you're available to play.
To learn how to use the bot commands to create a post in #750812887697588356, read carefully the instructions in #find-a-game.
I'd also suggest checking out your local game/hobby shops, comic book shops, libraries, even schools with clubs.
There's also Demiplane (online RPG game finding tool), Roll20 (online virtual tabletop but has a game finding tool), and even other RPG servers/forums.
Also you could look for Adventurer's League games near you - AL is official organized D&D play.
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lyric fjord
Is there a time on when I can join a find a game?
Cause I am in east Asia time and I don't know when I could join someone
harsh fjord
Browse through #looking-for-players and reply to any posts that align with your schedule.
lyric fjord
Ohhh
smoky adder
#find-a-game is just a list of instructions.
fluid grove
Hey im super new and I am completely overwhelmed in what to do or how to even start
I’ve only heard about d&d and I just thought it was a simple board game🧍
smoky adder
Welcome! There’s a few good links here that can get you started:
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smoky adder
But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!
fluid grove
Oh ok thank you!
fleet basalt
How often does a new adventure begin?
silent umbra
I too am new
smoky adder
How often does a new adventure begin?
Might need some more context before we can answer that properly. Can you explain a little more?
fleet basalt
So say if I wanted to join a party on there adventure/ playing of dnd how often do new games start
smoky adder
New games start all the time, but it can take a while to find the right one for you. #find-a-game can point you in the right direction.
For context, though, “adventure” usually has a very specific meaning in D&D, which is why I asked for clarification. 😅
slow hawk
So say if I wanted to join a party on there adventure/ playing of dnd how often ...
Dnd is a social game run and played by human beings across the planet, so…very frequently?
But to find one requires looking in multiple places. Starting with your own backyard
Local game store, university, library
smoky adder
An adventure shares many of the features of a novel, a movie, an issue of a comic, or an episode of a TV show. Comic series and serialized TV dramas are particularly good comparisons, because of the way individual adventures are limited in scope but blend together to create a larger narrative. If an adventure is a single issue or episode, a campaign is the series as a whole.
slow hawk
Facebook. Warhorn, meetup, craigslist
Its like finding any group for any activity
U gotta look
fair widget
Hi everyone! Just joined this server and I’m completely new to D&D. Nice you e-meet you all!
echo kelp
Welcome! If you're new to D&D, check out the pinned messages here in the channel.
We recommend checking out the free basic rules and getting a feel for the game rules and mechanics.
ripe canyon
topaz garnet
As a subclass for Wizard, found in the Player's Handbook
wise root
hello, i just joined
smoky adder
Welcome!
wise root
i wanna start playing dnd beyond, but i have no irl friends so all i can rlly do is make a character
i have like one person irl who's up to play with me, and 2-player dnd is obviously
not gonna be the best experience
damn, i just realized that the wierd Get Started popup is directing me towards the channel ppl go to for that kinda question
topaz garnet
i wanna start playing dnd beyond, but i have no irl friends so all i can rlly do...
DNDBeyond isn't a game, it's a toolset for DND 5e
wise root
DNDBeyond isn't a game, it's a toolset for DND 5e
oh
wise root
well it seems like a way to play dnd entirely online so
topaz garnet
DNDBeyond isn't the sole arbiter of bringing DND online - it's basically just a place to look at your content and character sheets. It's only recently gotten a maps tool now.
wise root
o ok
for a second i was worried you couldn't play dnd online, but after re-reading the New PLayer Guide on dnd beyond i understand what you mean
topaz garnet
As long as you can communicate and have a method of determining random numbers (and trust the results) you have a way to play DND
wise root
and dnd beyond takes care of the second part iirc
topaz garnet
Online dice rollers and voice/video calls have done RNG and communication
virtual tabletops bring the table to the internet
DNDBeyond is an auto-calculating character sheet
and so on
wise root
i'm not quite sure how to use the /looking for dm command
smoky adder
You can just type /looking and then select it from the list that appears.
Then hit send.
fleet field
you do
smoky adder
You can, sure.
wise root
oh ok
fleet field
(spam that should probably be added to #find-a-game, it seems like the most common confusion)
wise root
ah ok
smoky adder
It will give you a private form to fill out, and then it posts to the selected channel once you’re done.
wise root
oh ok
smoky adder
(spam that should probably be added to <#1070720656917938227>, it seems like the...
I’m hoping we can just change it to buttons instead.
fleet field
fair
wise root
mission success
tacit stone
Unfortunately, that doesn't generally work well for this game, because you need to schedule a group to be available for a set time. It's similar to trying to schedule a time to go to a movie or dinner with four or five of your friends. It is a great game, but it does rely on working within a schedule. You can go to your friendly local gaming store and try to find a pick up game / one-shot, but there would need to be a group playing and a space available for a walk-in. They usually have a board posted with when people are running games, so you would have a little more flexibility that way. In a few years, you might be able to do what your are talking about with AI Dungeon Masters, but they are not close to being ready.
Welcome! This is a great game. It has a little bit of a learning curve in the beginning, but you don't need to know all the rules or have all the books to start. The info in the pinned messages is helpful. Take a look at the character creation rules in the basic rule set or the player's handbook if you have that . That should help you get the context of the game. The core is the d20 system -- roll a 20-sided die, add your ability modifier and proficiency bonus (if applicable), and compare it to the difficulty class you need to meet or exceed. It is the same for attacks, checks to succeed with a skill, or a saving throw to avoid something happening to your character.
I'm playing a Barbarian now in one of the games I'm in, and it is awesome. We took on a high level wizard in our last game -- higher level than we should have, and my Barbarian was able to lock him place and just take the spell damage while the rest of the party took him down. Don't worry about your class, they are all fun and the party usually can cover and support each other for any gaps.
Welcome aboard. This is a great game. It has a little bit of a learning curve in the beginning, but you don't need to know all the rules or have all the books to start. The info in the pinned messages is helpful. The basics are that you gather a group of friends or make new ones in an online game, one person is the DM who sets up the adventure, and the rest play characters who go through the adventure. Take a look at the character creation rules in the basic rule set or the player's handbook if you have that . That should help you get the context of the game. The core is the d20 system -- roll a 20-sided die, add your ability modifier and proficiency bonus (if applicable), and compare it to the difficulty class you need to meet or exceed. It is the same for attacks, checks to succeed with a skill, or a saving throw to avoid something happening to your character.
urban zenith
Hi I’m new, my brother was in a dnd group for a little while and listen to a dnd podcast (tales from the stinky dragon) and was looking to potentially join a campaign I’m not sure
mint jolt
If you (or someone else) are looking to join a campaign, #looking-for-players is the place to start.
urban zenith
I’m still unsure should I learn about the game first or learn kinestheticly
cobalt frigate
Learn the rules first because you may find a DM who's new player friendly but if constantly ask them to pause the game constantly to teach you fundamental rules then it slows the game.
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
tacit stone
Just wondering, how many people are generally fine with having the explain thing...
I do that at gaming conventions and in gaming store (not so much post COVID). But, I make sure I know the basic rules and have pregenerated characters, so we don't have to take too much time explaining the game at the beginning, and I can show them as I go. However, for a new DM playing and learning together, I recommend one of the starter kit adventures. They are designed to help new DM's and players. You also don't really need anything more for your first game. After that, once you and your friends are hooked, you can get into more of the rules, character creation, etc.
tacit stone
I’ve only heard about d&d and I just thought it was a simple board game🧍
Welcome aboard. This is a great game. It has a little bit of a learning curve in the beginning, but you don't need to know all the rules or have all the books to start. The info in the pinned messages is helpful. The basics are that you gather a group of friends or make new ones in an online game, one person is the DM who sets up the adventure, and the rest play characters who go through the adventure. Take a look at the character creation rules in the basic rule set or the player's handbook if you have that . That should help you get the context of the game. The core is the d20 system -- roll a 20-sided die, add your ability modifier and proficiency bonus (if applicable), and compare it to the difficulty class you need to meet or exceed. It is the same for attacks, checks to succeed with a skill, or a saving throw to avoid something happening to your character.
hollow crater
Hi there, Im not exactly "new" to DND but I need help
cobalt frigate
With?
hollow crater
Sorry to bother, its related to how I play the game, you see Im extremely shy and afraid of talking
its complicated to explain
cobalt frigate
How are you playing? In person or online? If the latter, via text or voice?
hollow crater
Online, voice chat, I stream the music and the DM streams the app we use for the maps
hollow crater
My campain is set on the Megaman X World, we are reploids who work for the Marverick Hunters, my characters is a Ranger who just got the prestige class arcane archer. So in one session my DM sent us to investigate a laboratory in the woods, he gave me all the stuff in a silver plater, I could shine in that session, it was made for me, and the DM told me so afterwards. I did nothing, I was afraid to said "I do this or that" and I do not talk unless my party members talk to me or and NPC. I am scared of "mess up" so I do not even attempt or say the things.
Also I apologice in advance, english is my second language, for any grammatical errors or wrong words
cobalt frigate
When you roleplay your PC you don't need to speak in the first person but speak in the third person.
DM: "What do you do?"
PC: "My character Bob does this and Bob says, 'I want a big mug of ale' while he eyes the edgelord rogue in the corner."
hollow crater
Im not "new" to dnd but this is my first campaing and we are in the 15th session by now, and I only did stuff once.
cobalt frigate
D&D is great for helping you break out of your shell because you can play anyone. You aren't playing YOU.
I'm normally introverted in real life social gathering but I feel more free when I'm DMing
hollow crater
You never got afraird at all?
cobalt frigate
Of course I get anxious.
I've beeing playing for 40+ years and I still get a bit anxious/nervous before each session.
Stage fright is not unusual.
hollow crater
What drives you to "talk"?
My biggest problem is I let my fear take over me, and stay quiet almost all the session
cobalt frigate
Not everyone is a natural/professional actor.
hollow crater
In consecuense, I do nothing as well
and my party members are starting to get tired of carring me,
fleet field
What drives you to "talk"?
My biggest problem is I let my fear take over me, an...
for me, it's wanting to move the story forward
cobalt frigate
I'm the DM so I have to talk.
hollow crater
I see
cobalt frigate
If you don't talk then your PC doesn't develop.
hollow crater
Yeah Like I said Im still the only PC who does not got his back story developed because of my behaivor
cobalt frigate
But there are always shy/quiet players so you're not unique
Take your time trying to get you out of your shell.
Do you know the other players well? If they're friendly then the can help you roleplay by having their PCs chat with your PC.
Talk to your DM to help you roleplay more
hollow crater
Well, they PC got tired of me behing a death weight that they are kind hostile towards him
cobalt frigate
I can't comment on that. That's a relationship between you and the other players.
hollow crater
well in real life no problem they cool
I mean in the campaing, the characters do not like him
cobalt frigate
Oh.
Well, work it out with the other players on how they can help you roleplay and develop your PC
D&D is a social group game so communication is key.
hollow crater
And that is what I am trying to improve
cobalt frigate
If you want to change, then you need to take the first steps. We can only give you advice... it's up to you if you want to heed or ignore it.
hollow crater
I appreciate the advice, thank you.
unique frost
are there any requirements to play dnd here? I watched a couple of games online, but don't have any kinda idea how to really play dnd
I kinda wanna learn the basics to be the gm for my friends irl, I think the game becomes very goofy if you don't know what you're doing 😄
fresh fable
We don’t play dnd here it’s a space to discuss games and stuff but there are #find-a-game channels
exotic remnantBOT
unique frost
ah, alright thanks a lot ❤️
pseudo narwhal
Hey what do you guys think the best class is for multi target buffing I'm running a druid with tames so I want to buff them
cobalt frigate
Ask in #character-discussion
nocturne quail
How to do players in many places at once well?
cunning ginkgo
do you mean in game, or as a logistics of play sense. I play remotely using a mix of D&D Beyond and Google Jamboard, if that's what you are asking
nocturne quail
Tabletop logistics
cunning ginkgo
yeah, each member of my group has google jamboard open which our dm uploads a map to
nocturne quail
Im planning on just playing a more or less on the run tabletop game inside of a game as rp, but many characters would be in different places before they would meet, and id like to know how to do secret stuff so to say that not everyone sees at once/ just have everyone do something
crude musk
That's not really D&D
That sounds more like freeform roleplay/collaborative story telling
nocturne quail
Well yeah, but im talking terms of logistically doing it
crude musk
That's not a topic for this channel, this is a D&D newcomers channel
We have #non-dnd-topics for non-D&D discussions
crude musk
That's still not a newcomer question, probably #dm-discussion would be more suitable
nocturne quail
Thank you
brave flicker
Hello again, I've read up and watched the videos that someone provided yesterday and am still a little confused on the whole thing
Just seems like there's a bunch of information I'm not properly understanding
topaz garnet
like what?
brave flicker
Mainly the character creation and distribution between stats and skill.
Basically the character creation sheet as a whole
crude musk
Have you read the section in the Basic Rules on step-by-step character creation?
smoky adder
?tag new abilities
exotic remnantBOT
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.
smoky adder
?tag new skills
exotic remnantBOT
Skills
A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score. Proficiency in a skill lets you add your proficiency bonus to ability checks that involve that skill, making you more likely to succeed.
- Strength. Athletics
- Dexterity. Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth
- Constitution. (none)
- Intelligence. Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, Religion
- Wisdom. Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, Perception, Survival
- Charisma. Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion
Write your ability modifier next to each skill for that ability. If you’re proficient with that skill, add your proficiency bonus as well.
brave flicker
Have you read the section in the Basic Rules on step-by-step character creation?
Yes, I've read all of the info provided by that guy and watched most of the Handbooker Helper videos except for the last few discussion each different class
crude musk
So what are you struggling with specifically?
brave flicker
?tag new abilities
Thanks, understand it a bit better now
brave flicker
So what are you struggling with specifically?
Mainly the character creation sheet as a whole
That and how everything meshes together
Sorry if I'm not being clear, I dunno how else to describe it
crude musk
At what step in the step-by-step character creation do you get stuck?
brave flicker
Just wait, I'll rewatxh and read everything again
crude musk
Maybe just focus on the step-by-step rules
smoky adder
Have you started your own character sheet? What do you have so far? What are you still missing?
crude musk
That should take you through the process in a logical order
wild onyx
Mainly the character creation sheet as a whole
That and how everything meshes to...
Search up "character sheet explained 5e" for a quick guide to the sections.
lyric fjord
So where do I find a game
cloud beacon
#looking-for-players is good if you want to join a game, or #750812887697588356 is for if you want to dm a game
fresh fable
Any channel works
winged marsh
New player looking for a dnd life coach
fallen surge
New player looking for a dnd life coach
Unfortunately, this server has FAR too many members for it to be possible for us to offer 1-on-1 lessons to everyone, but if you have any questions at all, feel free to ask them here in this channel. We are all more than happy to help
winged marsh
I know just starting a conversation the best way I can really hoping to find a stable group of players I can click with and eventually join some adventures with ongoing adventures
fallen surge
I understand. Well, if you feel ready to join a group, you can go to the #find-a-game channel for instructions on how.
winged marsh
Thank you
candid herald
Good day. I'm a new player to TTRPGs (0 experience), could i get some overview of the character im coming up with to see if it has any significant flaws?
smoky adder
#character-discussion can give you a hand with that!
candid herald
somewhat fishy response, but ill take it :P
smoky adder
Not sure how that's fishy. That's what the channel is there for.
candid herald
Not sure how that's fishy. That's what the channel is there for. <:dndLol:10502...
(a joke based on your username)
smoky adder
And one that went right over my head! 🙈
lyric fjord
If i wanted to start to dm games where should I start?
cobalt frigate
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
cobalt frigate
It helps as DM to familiarize yourself with the rules (but you don't need to memorize them).
That said, head on over to #dm-discussion for DMing advice.
strong flicker
Hello everyone, me and 2 friends i got have created a server and we're looking forward to playing dnd. But we almost got 0 experience and will appreciate help or a DM 
zenith mason
Hello everyone, me and 2 friends i got have created a server and we're looking f...
I’d be happy to join if you’d like!
echo kelp
Read #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels (including looking for dms)
Do not try and solicit or organize games outside of the LFG channels - it is off-topic and will be removed.
viscid frost
is strixheaven a book that i must buy on dnd beyond?
cobalt frigate
You're not forced to buy any book on D&D Beyond. It's an adventure so it's only useful for DMs.
echo kelp
If you want to use the content then yes you need to own the book or be in a campaign with content sharing enabled that has access to the book
viscid frost
yes yes not must but is the which book is strixheaven in? i couldnt find it in the market place unless im just blind
cobalt frigate
Strixhaven is an adventure (but it's under sourcebooks for some reason...)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/strixhaven-a-curriculum-of-chaos
echo kelp
You have to either own the book in DnDBeyond (or purchase the feats individually) or be in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled and access to that book.
Here's the book: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/sacoc
viscid frost
You have to either own the book in DnDBeyond (or purchase the feats individually...
and as a player do you think id only need the feats and backgrounds?
echo kelp
If you want the feats, then yes? Only you can know what you want and whether it's worth purchasing.
viscid frost
If you want the feats, then yes? Only you can know what you want and whether it'...
Thank you both
cobalt frigate
and as a player do you think id only need the feats and backgrounds?
This is something you should talk to your DM about since technically feats are optional.
Are you playing Strixhaven? If not, again talk to your DM because they may not allow any Strixhaven feats and backgrounds. (I don't)
mild lava
Does anyone have any advice on how to get in character? I'm having a lot of problems like freezing up when the DM asks what my character does in certain situations
rose trench
Does anyone have any advice on how to get in character? I'm having a lot of prob...
it can be helpful to establish the following:
- a mannerism or two. Does your character have a stutter? Do they habitually crack their knuckles? Minor things like that can help you get in character.
- does your character have a strong belief? You can start with good/evil/law/chaos/neutrality or the tenets of a deity they worship, and build from there. Is your character a big proponent of wealth redistribution? Bringing order to the wilderness?
- what is a thing or person in the world your character deeply cares about? A loved one, or family heirloom? A title or position they aspire to? Maybe they want to become the greatest swordsman in the realm?
These correspond to personality traits, ideals, and bonds, and along with character flaws you can turn to your character's background or other backgrounds to help come up with ideas. When you think about what your character would do, you can think about how their ideals, bonds, and flaws relate to the situation. And you can use your personality traits to express what exactly your character says or how they do the thing.
Lastly, to help prevent the freezing up problem, you can come up with one or two default approaches to problems. Does your character default to hitting problems as hard as they can with a hammer? Or do they try to take a cautious approach, or talk their way out? This way, if you are having trouble figuring out what to do, you can just go with your default approach.
mild lava
it can be helpful to establish the following:
- a mannerism or two. Does your ch...
Thank you so much!
rose trench
Thank you so much!
yw! The most important thing, I think, is that an interesting character (1) has a meaningful belief (or code) and (2) cares about something in the world. Focus on those, along with the "default approach"- and work with your DM to develop ideals & bonds that are relevant to the game they're running.
dense dune
anyone know any lfp groups? or anyone recruiting?
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
mild lava
yw! The most important thing, I think, is that an interesting character (1) has ...
I'm in a CoS campaign so it's a little hard for my character to have pre-existing bonds in Barovia since he's not from there
rose trench
Yeah, for CoS bonds are going to be more about what motivates your character to keep going. What/who do they want to go back to after the adventure, etc. But you can always make a new bond over the course of the adventure, if your character ends up developing a new attachment or goal in Barovia. None of these aspects of your character need be static.
viscid frost
is there a feat that gives you pool of healing?
smoky adder
Healer, sort of.
ember forge
Hi
fleet field
Hi
smoky adder
Welcome!
viscid frost
now, is it against the rules to duel weild sheilds
echo kelp
Nothing in the rules about it per se... just not very good for combat when there's things like area of effect spells that don't always care about armor class
fleet field
Well actually you can only get the benefit of one shield at a time
viscid frost
fighting a tarrasque
fleet field
That is in the rules
viscid frost
That is in the rules
NOOOOOOO
echo kelp
Well actually you can only get the benefit of one shield at a time
Oh yeah - there is that too
viscid frost
dang ty
velvet sand
is there a good campaign to watch on yt for beginners? something that i wont lose track of because so much stuff is happening?
smoky adder
You can benefit from only one shield at a time.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#ArmorandShields
velvet sand
i listened to a spotify campaign and i really liked it but i cant find anything like it
echo kelp
is there a good campaign to watch on yt for beginners? something that i wont los...
Not one specifically for beginners but I like the Dungeon Dude's "Dungeons of Drakkenheim" as it's fairly clean (only eldritch horrors, little to no swearing). But it is a homebrew campaign so they do modify some rules and add on additional ones because of the setting and story they are trying to tell.
velvet sand
okay thank you, ill look into it
velvet sand
Not one specifically for beginners but I like the Dungeon Dude's "Dungeons of Dr...
im finding fate of drakkenheim but not dungeon of drakkenheim
echo kelp
Fate of Drakkenheim is their most recent campaign - it's good but at this point the characters are fairly high level. Let me see if I can find the original campaign
harsh fjord
If i wanted to start to dm games where should I start?
I think this is the best place to start: https://howtogm.guide One of the steps is reading the Basic Rules.
velvet sand
found it
echo kelp
im finding fate of drakkenheim but not dungeon of drakkenheim
Here we go: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMqiULo_05O1l_x7wym1Th1DTdqiaO0P
This is the first of the Dungeons of Drakkenheim campaign.
velvet sand
ty 🙂
echo kelp
DnDBeyond also had a neat family friendly one-shots that's pretty wholesome - Roll in the Family - here's the first one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xnfQ4KjfSg&pp=ygUcZG5kYmV5b25kIHJvbGwgaW4gdGhlIGZhbWlseQ%3D%3D
Still not a great "how to play D&D according to the official rules" but great at showcasing the freedom available per table/DM discretion and just fun overall.
velvet sand
okay thank you
tender umbra
hello, I'm new in the server and just enter because I want to play dnd. also I just played dnd once
echo kelp
Welcome! Check the pinned message in this channel - ti has useful resources for new-to-D&D folks to help get you started.
plush solstice
Hey I'm not exactly a newcomer but I've been meaning to ask where I can find a game to play with others cuz I never actually *played D&D before
exotic remnantBOT
plush solstice
HELP PLEASE I DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING😂😭
hushed hamlet
Hi! I’m new to this server but ive had some experience playing dnd as both dm and player. Nice to meet yall:>
plush solstice
OH cool
exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
The above resources should get your feet under you with what D&D is and how it works. If you have specific questions, ask them here.
If you're looking to join a game, read through the info in #find-a-game.
plush solstice
Hi! I’m new to this server but ive had some experience playing dnd as both dm an...
A pleasure to meet you
fervent bear
Hi! I’m new to this server but ive had some experience playing dnd as both dm an...
That is excellenet Dungeon Masters r really smart most of the time
plush solstice
Cool
fiery kindle
im new here, but are there any games i can join today? i'd love to play 
mint jolt
Probably can find something in #looking-for-players
cobalt frigate
im new here, but are there any games i can join today? i'd love to play <:dndNat...
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
fiery kindle
i have read the rules channel, do you mean something else?
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
fiery kindle
i have already played a lot of dnd, if you mean that type of beginners guide
cobalt frigate
Right, sorry. That's why I asked if you read the Basic Rules. Some new players just want to jump in without knowing how to play the game.
fiery kindle
i get it. thank you still. question is: where are new/one shot campaigns posted?
fiery kindle
okay, so nothing is hosted since almost 4 weeks ago. but still thanks alot
rose trench
lots of postings in #looking-for-players
fleet field
okay, so nothing is hosted since almost 4 weeks ago. but still thanks alot
#find-a-game contains the instructions
crystal sky
Is there any newcomers that would like to form a group together to play some modules
Because all the groups I joined didn’t have the beginner atmosphere I hoped for
noble solstice
im new to dnd
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
Both are linked above.
true musk
Is there any newcomers that would like to form a group together to play some mod...
I’d also recommend dnd adventures league. Tier 1 games tend to be new player friendly.
haughty rover
Hey guys I'm new and am wanting to learn how to play and I also need help making a character sheet if anyone would be able to help out with that at all
topaz garnet
Hey guys I'm new and am wanting to learn how to play and I also need help making...
You can check the bot post above for the basic rules, including the step-by-step on character creation
haughty rover
Ok wi it help me out with my specific class
topaz garnet
DNDBeyond features all of the classes in the basic rules
haughty rover
Ok
restive mulch
Hello everyone I'm new and I'm Ferret
topaz garnet
Which class are you thinking of?
restive mulch
I wanna be bard or rouge
restive mulch
Bard sounds better however
Ah healer bard through the power of music can heal allies
I like that Idea
Don't steal it
topaz garnet
Don't steal it
That's not a unique idea considering the spells Bard can access and the aesthetic of the Bard class
restive mulch
haughty rover
DNDBeyond features all of the classes in the basic rules
Yes I know but I'm trying to do a custom wizard dragonborn
topaz garnet
And the basic rules include wizard and dragonborn
haughty rover
Yeah but I'm co fused on the system that's why I was hoping to have someone in a couple hours help me run through making one
midnight kindle
Hello
I recently started playing like, less than an hour ago and want to know how to make a good campaign and not just "idk" with the caption "chicken sandwich"
cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules first.
haughty rover
I recently started playing like, less than an hour ago and want to know how to m...
Honestly by have a good imagination see if it were me I'd be using inspiration from games and shit
true musk
I recently started playing like, less than an hour ago and want to know how to m...
If it’s your first time DMing, the best approach is to run a pre-written adventure.
topaz garnet
Yeah but I'm co fused on the system that's why I was hoping to have someone in a...
this is very vague, what part confuses you?
lyric fjord
Is there anyone willing to host a newbie like me to a game T-T
exotic remnantBOT
fervent imp
How long does it ussualy take to get a dm to let u play woth them after submiting the form?
wild onyx
How long does it ussualy take to get a dm to let u play woth them after submitin...
There's no standard. They could be at work, asleep, with family or just not checking their gaming messages immediately.
fervent imp
There's no standard. They could be at work, asleep, with family or just not chec...
Ok
fresh fable
DnD is not like an MMO where you will drop into a game, it can take a while to find one and then there is some prep work
fervent imp
DnD is not like an MMO where you will drop into a game, it can take a while to f...
I see
topaz garnet
it requires as much work as getting people to meet up at a specific time, and at a specific place / using a specific program. Because that's what's happening. You need everyone at once
inner totem
joining my first game is spooky cos i’m not entirely sure what to expect 😀 what if we don’t vibe
also what if i suck at this and they get annoyed 🥲 aaaa
crude musk
you say "Hey, this isn't for me, but best of luck" and set about finding a new group
You don't have to settle for the first group you find
inner totem
Oh yeah that makes sense ofc.
however i thought the campaigns were generally quite long and u can’t leave until ur out or it’s done ?
i’m very new haha
crude musk
You can 100% leave before it's done
The point of D&D is to have fun, and if you're not having fun, you shouldn't play in that game
inner totem
ohhh good to know thank u
topaz garnet
it's just polite to let people know and leave with mutual agreement and grace
crude musk
Instead, communication
inner totem
Oh yea for sure
topaz garnet
transparent communication is 100% the most powerful thing to improve the quality of life of DND games
crude musk
If there's something bothering you about the campaign, be it the story, the combat, or the other players, try and discuss it first and seek out a solution
topaz garnet
as a DM, I have full well walked back things that the player did that character knowledge would absolutely preclude, when it ends up as "if you do this, it's got this consequence, you'd know this - I'll let you know this before committing"
crude musk
If a compromise can't be found, there's nothing wrong with saying "This game just isn't for me, so I'm going to step away, but best of luck with the campaign and have fun!"
echo kelp
The number one tip to good D&D is communicate.
inner totem
will do will do thank u
crude musk
You can even offer to stick around just long enough to find a good spot for your character to leave, if that works for you
inner totem
okay that’s a lot more chill than i thought
pine jasper
Hii
I’m super excited for my fist campaign soon, does anyone wanna talk to me about it (idk why sorry I’m just super excited about it for no real reason)
unborn meteor
for artificers does replicated magic items count towards active infused items or do you just have them now?
worn imp
Hello, i'm new on this game. Please be kind to me 🙏
fresh fable
for artificers does replicated magic items count towards active infused items or...
Yes cause it’s an infusing
unborn meteor
Yes cause it’s an infusing
so to get that slot back you would have to destroy the item, correct?
topaz garnet
No, just end it
The feature does what it says
No need to destroy it, and it's not permanent
fresh fable
You can’t just end it you have to infuse another item and it gets rid of the oldest infusion, but I don’t see a problem with ending the infusion n a long rest whilst infusing something else
fresh fable
Hello, i'm new on this game. Please be kind to me 🙏
Hello have you had a look through the free basic rules?
errant flame
exotic remnantBOT
copper slate
Hey I’m new to the server and looking to join a game
fallen surge
Welcome. The bot post right above you explains how to find a game in this server
copper slate
I don’t know what channel I should be watching/posting in to find a game
fallen surge
#find-a-game has the instructions and bot that you will need to use to make a post.
#750812887697588356 is where you make that post (using the bot) to advertise yourself
#looking-for-players is where DMs will post if they want new players, so you can read through the posts in that channel and use the reply thread if any interest you
copper slate
Oh I got it now thank you so much for your help!
thin stag
Hey i just joined this server and i was wondering, is there an art channel as im a DM and i like to doodle my party
smoky adder
Yep! #dnd-arts-and-crafts
You can also check out #channel-guide to see all the channels available.
thin stag
Thanks so much
errant echo
So I’m new to the discord n have been really interested in getting into it more but every time I bring it up with my friends they don’t wanna take the time to play n I was hoping if anyone knows of good ways to find groups to be able to learn the game more before committing to a long term campaign without much game knowledge
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game for one-shots.
dry delta
Hi
exotic remnantBOT
storm raft
Hello!
Can't wait to learn more abt Dnd :))
cobalt frigate
You can start by reading the free Basic Rules linked above.
solemn light
The basic rules and guides/videos linked above are definitely a great place to start, and when you have any questions about what you've read we can help out!
night sky
Hey I'm really new to dnd, like I just started playing and making a character is hard for me. Could I get some help?
cobalt frigate
With?
fallen surge
Have you read the first four chapters of the rules, on step-by-step character creation? What part are you stuck on?
exotic remnantBOT
west monolith
Hey y'all, I'm new here
brave flicker
When it comes to actually. Creating my character should I use the DnD Beyond website or should I use a different method?
fallen surge
Whatever works for you. D&D Beyond is a great tool for walking you through the character creation process, and gives you digital access to your character sheet, but many people prefer pen and paper, or perhaps other digital methods. There are no rules or requirements around this, unless your DM decides that personally. So, you can just use whatever you think will work best for you
brave flicker
Ok, still nee to this whole thing so I'll use the website for now. Is there a way to save it to a PDF from there or no?
Also, how would I know if I've done it right? As in if the character is ready for an adventure and I haven't messed anything up
fallen surge
Yes, there is an option to covert your sheet to a PDF after its made
fallen surge
Also, how would I know if I've done it right? As in if the character is ready fo...
The basic rules break character creation down into a step-by-step process, so as long as you follow those steps, you should be fine. D&D Beyond will guide you through the process as well. If you still want someone to double check it for you, you can always post your character sheet in #character-discussion on this server to have someone review it for you
brave flicker
Ok, thanks
Will do that
flint coral
One message removed from a suspended account.
fallen surge
Welcome. If you’re looking to find more ways to play D&D, you can go to #find-a-game for instructions on how to use this server’s looking for game channels.
weary marlin
Evening fellas.
viscid frost
so the cast time for mending is 1 min
but can i cast it multiple times in quick succession
fallen surge
What do you mean by "quick succession"? It takes 1 minute to cast the spell. If you spend that 1 minute, then it is cast. You can start another casting of it immediately afterwards if you wish, but that will take another full 1 minute
viscid frost
thank you
what is the cr limit for a level 5 warlock familiar (I wanna get me a slime)
fallen surge
Pact of the Chain warlock familiars aren't based on CR. Its just a list you can choose from. Slime is not one of the options
slow hawk
There is no rule for “taming”
Therefore it is DM discretion
but it is not something you just do
viscid frost
then familiar
when may i get a slime familiar
fallen surge
There are no available options or rules for getting a slime familiar or taming a slime monster. At most, you would need to choose one of the available stat blocks and reflavor it as a slime creature.
viscid frost
oh
echo kelp
How do I find a game for d and d beyone
DnDBeyond is just digital tools to help play D&D.
humble badge
I'm trying to play online I don't know how
echo kelp
To find a game using this server's Looking For Game channels, please read #find-a-game carefully
and I emphasize carefully
sterile spire
Hello, i'm not sure how to ask, so i'll just ask. i'm trying to build a sort of "Time Tracker" for DMs. i have a very basic idea on how to but, i have no experience as a DM (or as a player) so i guess i'd like feedback from someone who would actually use such a tool. i'm not an actual developer, i just wanted an actual project to work towards while i learn. i don't know if this is the right place to ask either 😅 anyway, any questions or comments or whatever would be appreciated
echo kelp
Time tracker for what exactly? How long a game session runs?
If you're advertising a service or product though, please use #dnd-advertisements
sterile spire
@echo kelp it's not advertising, i haven't built anything, and i don't know if i'll be able to yet lol. time tracker as in uh.. like an in-campaign time tracker, like how much time (hours, days, weeks, months, years) has passed in the campaign, does that make sense
echo kelp
<@599057373662937108> it's not advertising, i haven't built anything, and i don'...
Ah! An in-game calendar/timer if you will.
Some folks might like that.
sterile spire
yeah, i was thinking i could use the calendar of Harptos or something like that
echo kelp
That's not to say don't make your thing just because someone else has done it
sterile spire
i know, i'd like to make something free and open source though
maybe cross-platform 😛
anyway, any feedback, like what kind of things would be useful for DMs, related to timetracking, would be useful
also would this be the place to ask? i'm not sure if #dm-discussion would be better 😅
icy nexus
um hi i made a character and would like to experience dnd
echo kelp
um hi i made a character and would like to experience dnd
If you're ready to find a group to play with, read #find-a-game carefully - and good luck!
echo kelp
also would this be the place to ask? i'm not sure if <#540597424692002878> would...
That would be a better place to gauge what DMs need/want - but please be careful as we don't allow market research and things like that. This server is for discussion, not for "what do people need in their D&D games" if you will.
sterile spire
That would be a better place to gauge what DMs need/want - but please be careful...
uhm so, can i ask what they need want or would that be considered market research? i'm confused 😛
echo kelp
I’d suggest asking to speak with a moderator in #moderator-support to get into what is/isn’t allowed- we should leave this channel open for new to D&D folks to get their questions answered.
shadow frost
Hi how do I get in a group
icy nexus
Hi how do I get in a group
shadow frost
Thanks
icy nexus
no prob
rose jackal
Hey guys me and my dnd group are running a heist campaign and the DM gave us the option to choose any uncommon magic item so what are some great uncommon magic items that benefit the whole team (other than bag of holding)
echo kelp
Hey guys me and my dnd group are running a heist campaign and the DM gave us the...
Try asking this in #character-discussion - this channel is for new to D&D folks to learn the core rules and mechanics of the game.
rose jackal
Try asking this in <#604757656565055589> - this channel is for new to D&D folks ...
Got it sorry didn’t know where exactly to post it and thought here would be fine as I am new
hard rampart
Hello
eternal pecan
Hey
hard rampart
how is everyone??
eternal pecan
That’s cool
hard rampart
but like its all our first times playing lol
eternal pecan
It will be a funny experience for sure
hard rampart
yess it will
proper pasture
hi hi : D
im also trying to learn, i just bought the DM guide and player handbook today ;-;
devout cosmos
So how much do experienced DMs cost per hour?
exotic remnantBOT
fleet field
So how much do experienced DMs cost per hour?
most DMs don't really hire themself out like that
even with paid games, it's more a fee to join the group
devout cosmos
Ahh, I have a group I need to hire someone who knows how to play the game.
Someone who can teach newbies and run a very very dumbed down version of the game for the first time.
main fulcrum
You might try #paid-looking-for-game
velvet sand
so for my atk bonus would i add proficiency bonus and strength modifier for the damage or just strength modifier
echo kelp
so for my atk bonus would i add proficiency bonus and strength modifier for the ...
What weapon? If it's melee, then yes, proficiency + strength modifier to get your attack bonus.
If ranged, use dexterity modifier in place of strength modifier.
velvet sand
its a glaive
echo kelp
Then yes, you would use strength modifier
velvet sand
so lets say i roll my 1d10 and its 6. id add 5 to the 6 to deal 11 total damage
topaz garnet
Glaive:
Strength Modifier + Proficiency Bonus (if proficient with glaives) for Attack
Strength Modifier for Damage
velvet sand
if i have strength of 3 and prof of 2
topaz garnet
so you add +5 to hit and +3 to damage
velvet sand
okay
topaz garnet
assuming you're proficient with glaives
velvet sand
so lets say i roll my 1d10 and its 6. id add 5 to the 6 to deal 11 total damage
so this would be 9 dmg?
topaz garnet
you'd do 1d10+3 damage
velvet sand
okay
topaz garnet
so if you roll 3, you add 3 to get 6, and so on
velvet sand
okay ty
split vector
Would anyone say some roles are harder for newcomers or are all equal?
echo kelp
Spellcasters can be more challenging due to the added spellcasting rules and the array of spell choices the player has to decide on and use.
sleek heron
Would anyone say some roles are harder for newcomers or are all equal?
I would say that Martial Characters are little easier to start with, Casters take some getting use to but I tell everyone to start with a Cleric so you can get use to the mechanic of casting without being a glass cannon.
echo kelp
Don't let that scare you away from playing a wizard if that's what you want to play - passion to play a specific class can help you power through and learn the class.
split vector
Would bard be put under the category of spellcasters? Or are they separate
sleek heron
Definitely a spell caster. Bards use magic to solve 75% of their problems and their Perfomance to solve the rest.
I main a Bard, it is my favorite class because of how diverse it is, but there are definitely nuances to it because of the fact that you can choose to go a number of routes. Battle field control, Supporting the Party, Blaster etc.
split vector
It sounds like it would be a moderate role not to easy but not to difficult but that's in my opinion
glass summit
Would bard be put under the category of spellcasters? Or are they separate
They have the Spellcasting feature, they are spellcasters
sleek heron
It sounds like it would be a moderate role not to easy but not to difficult but ...
Give it a try! I'm positive you can learn it and do well!
split vector
Thanks
sleek heron
Hayyoo #looking-for-players or #paid-looking-for-game is always a good place to start.
split vector
Are you looking for a dungeon master or players?
topaz garnet
you'd use #find-a-game as detailed
split vector
Are you looking for experienced players or just anyone?
echo kelp
Gentle reminder to keep any game organization in direct messages or in the propper Looking For Game channels as described in #find-a-game
true musk
Don’t forget to have a session 0
turbid ridge
So how much do experienced DMs cost per hour?
Guess it depends
turbid ridge
Don’t forget to have a session 0
Those are fun
true musk
Also super helpful in making a campaign successful.
median thicket
Hi, I just made my first ever character on Beyond.
I'm looking to see if anybody can give me a few tips.
true musk
Make the character public and you can get a shareable link to the character: #optimization can give you some pointers on the mechanics side of the character
median thicket
Thank you!
bleak laurel
Is there a limit to what I can make my character into? Like no quadrupeds or dragons?
topaz garnet
using the races presented
so, outside of one ooze race, bipedal and generally human-shaped
true musk
When it comes to races there is a fairly huge list, for unique races your best bet is to use custom linage for the mechanics and present your own flavor
bleak laurel
Thank you guys I get it now
true musk
If want quadrupled, centaur is your only option but you can keep the mechanics but flavor it as something else.
As for dragon, Dragonborn is your best option. There are different types with different effects.
true musk
I thought you were looking for players?
blazing wigeon
Anyone know ravnican server? They are text group westmarch style My old account got hack so I don’t have a way to get back to them
nova mason
hey everyone
kind charm
Because there is A LOT that goes into dm
topaz garnet
Because every aspect of the game has to be run
the DM decides the setting, the NPCs, the state of the world, the events happening in the world, we do not have AI DMs yet
correct
true musk
dnd isn’t a video game. To setup a game takes time and a group of people must agree in a time to meet whether online or in person.
nova mason
if only things were THAT easy...
topaz garnet
dragonborn are typically described as having scales
fleet field
You can describe your Dragonborn as having fur, or being any colour
fleet field
dragonborn are typically described as having *scales*
Actually I think normally they just slightly reptilian skin
topaz garnet
and they're often the color associated with their type, such as gold, red, etc
fleet field
More like small lizard skin than scaly skin
bleak laurel
Alright, ty
nova mason
some of 'em have facial hair, so why not?
fleet field
Actually I think normally they just slightly reptilian skin
Sorry no they do have scales
Just very fine scales
main fulcrum
The closest thing we've got is the prewritten modules, where you can just follow the story. But even then, the DM has to do some planning generally
fleet field
You can reflavour them as having fur
merry rock
Typically they have Scales
But appearance doesn’t really matter so you can say they have Fur if you want
nova mason
it's not like there's a specific rule about that, so yeah, you can do that
true musk
You’ll often hear the phrase flavor is free. The idea is use the mechanics but presenting as something else.
bleak laurel
Tysm, i see
nova mason
i wish i lived in a different time zone, that would make it much easier to find a group to play with...
true musk
Have you looked into dnd adventurers league and visiting your local game shops?
nova mason
because most of the games start at night for me
regal dove
I’m new to dnd and just wanted to try it out
median fulcrum
because most of the games start at night for me
just don't sleep /s
nova mason
just don't sleep /s
it kinda helps that i have insomnia, but still, need at least SOME time to sleep
median fulcrum
fair. but there is only time for a short rest. you have goblins to slay
true musk
I’m new to dnd and just wanted to try it out
Might be worth playing a one shot. See if you enjoy it.
shut schooner
id be so down for a one shot to give it a try
regal dove
What does that mean?
nova mason
Have you looked into dnd adventurers league and visiting your local game shops?
that's kind of hard to do, because dnd is not very popular in my country, it either cost a lot of money per session (which i don't have) or any of the groups that i know of already filled... sooooo, yeah, that's not a good thing
regal dove
I just want to hop into a game with someone or a like a group to help me out a little
shut schooner
I just want to hop into a game with someone or a like a group to help me out a l...
same honestly
fleet field
What does that mean?
A oneshot is an adventure that takes place in a single session
median fulcrum
I'm in a simmilar boat but I wanna dm lol
nova mason
i mean, if you can find one, i'd be totally up for it too
regal dove
i mean, if you can find one, i'd be totally up for it too
We have three of you join
Unless the other guy doesn’t want to
shut schooner
I'm in a simmilar boat but I wanna dm lol
dm'ing sounds like so much effort lmao
nova mason
dm'ing sounds like so much effort lmao
it actually is
fleet field
dm'ing sounds like so much effort lmao
Yeah it’s not easy
regal dove
How do I join a party?
nova mason
you have to prepare a lot of stuff prior to the game
median fulcrum
I mean.. dm requires anywhere from low effort to infinite effort. you get what you put in to it lol
shut schooner
it actually is
so much planning outside of sessions
fleet field
How do I join a party?
Find people to play with
nova mason
so much planning outside of sessions
but, and i mean it, it actually worth the cost
shut schooner
but, and i mean it, it actually worth the cost
oh yea of course it would be so rewarding seeing your effort turn into entertainment for the party
nova mason
well... not every single time, but mostly it does
true musk
I'm in a simmilar boat but I wanna dm lol
You can try running masters vault on roll20, dnd beyond also has a free one shot.
median fulcrum
You can try running masters vault on roll20, dnd beyond also has a free one shot...
that's a fair point zero. but I think i'd rather just start with just the rule books and like 2-3 encounters. lol
nova mason
and i already have to apologise for my bad punctuation and/or grammar, sorry, English is not my first language
regal dove
Who’s down to run a story in dnd beyond?
shut schooner
Who’s down to run a story in dnd beyond?
id be so down
nova mason
first time joining such a huge community, looks great here
regal dove
Ight but we need a dm
nova mason
Who’s down to run a story in dnd beyond?
sign me up
nova mason
that's a fair point zero. but I think i'd rather just start with just the rule b...
yeah, whatever makes it easier for you
median fulcrum
that's fair
slow hawk
If u want to set up a game you can take it to DM’s or otherwise use #find-a-game
digital knoll
hey newcomers i got a hole group of people willing to take some more new people in
if you guys dont have a group/cant find one
loud ember
hey where can I find down time activities ?
acoustic inlet
hey newcomers i got a hole group of people willing to take some more new people ...
fleet field
hey where can I find down time activities ?
Xanathar’s guide to everything goes into them in detail
loud ember
thank you friend
median fulcrum
Ight but we need a dm
yo did ya'll make a group?
digital knoll
jay i got a group if you need one
median fulcrum
mhm maybe can you dm me some more info?
topaz garnet
Tsuki, Grongo, Melkor, I'll see if I can help you out
loud latch
Hi
fleet field
Hi
median fulcrum
hey
loud latch
I have no idea where to start “hi” seemed appropriate
topaz garnet
New to DND, I assume?
austere arch
Hello! I’m and not a newcomer per say but I don’t know how discord works and would like to participate in a campaign. This seemed like a good place to start
exotic remnantBOT
slow hawk
No games are hostes on this server bit the above channel will help you find games
dry stratus
@austere arch
We might have something
Me and a buddy getting some people together for at least a one shot we will see where it goes
If you want to try it out
austere arch
Um how long would it take?
dry stratus
What do you mean?
austere arch
Like days or hours in my experience one shots usually are in a day but a few hours long
dry stratus
Plans to do it tonight