#dnd-newcomers

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topaz garnet
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The target has to succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or you'll deal 2d4 psychic damage to it.

smoky adder
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If you click on the spell there, it should shoe you the full rules for it.

verbal yacht
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it does, but i just don't get what 2d4 means, like is it an abreviation?

topaz garnet
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https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/vicious-mockery
"You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at a creature you can see within range. If the target can hear you (though it need not understand you), it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d4 psychic damage and have disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn."
"This spell's damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4)."

ornate kiln
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the damage is 2 four sided dice

smoky adder
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It means you roll two four-sided dice.

topaz garnet
verbal yacht
topaz garnet
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yeah

ornate kiln
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yes in this case

smoky adder
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Yep!

verbal yacht
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i understand now

topaz garnet
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So for example, if you roll a 2 and a 3, it'll deal a total of 5 damage

smoky adder
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Assuming the target failed their saving throw.

verbal yacht
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thank ya'll, this helped a lot

smoky adder
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If they succeed, they avoid the damage for this spell.

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And the disadvantage on their next attack.

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They’re unaffected.

verbal yacht
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i see

topaz garnet
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yeah, this spell is "succeed or take damage"
some other spells may deal half damage if they succeed instead of no damage

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for example, the classic Fireball, a creature takes the full damage on a fail, or half as much on a success

verbal yacht
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yeah that makes sense, i'll come back here if i have any more questions that google won't answer

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my test for seeing if i know the lingo is to go into general chat or character discussion and see how long it takes for me to get lost in translation

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wait, wait

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thats rad

topaz garnet
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vicious mockery isn't a reaction

verbal yacht
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cutting words

topaz garnet
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what you could do, if you pick the College of Lore- yeah that

verbal yacht
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thats pretty funny

topaz garnet
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it's like the psychout from baseketball

smoky adder
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Let’s keep things family-friendly, please.

verbal yacht
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ah, sorry sorry

verbal yacht
rugged bough
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does anyone know how i can change my character race to a Three-Quarterling in DnD beyond or if there is a specific book i would need to get first? im new to DnD also

topaz garnet
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three-quarterling isn't a thing?

rugged bough
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its not a thing? i thought it was an option as a hybrid between a halfling and a human?

topaz garnet
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no, it's not.

glass summit
elder basalt
main fox
rugged bough
main fox
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Aslong as your DM is ok with it, look out ofr Tasha's Cauldran of Anything then using Custom Lineage youll be able to choose a feat, variable trait and languages your custom race may know 🙂

rugged bough
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okay i will look for the book on DnD beyond

main fox
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Good luck! 😄 if you have any other quests let us know!

rugged bough
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does anyone know how to set up a campain on DnD beyond to use as a map? My friend plays DnD with some of his freinds and he is trying to set up a campain for me and two of our friends and so far hasn't had the best of luck yet

glass summit
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idk why you wouldnt just play a halfling with an above average height and a backstory containing a human parent, but more power to you if you want to go purchase Tasha's Cauldron I guess

glass summit
main fox
topaz garnet
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actually there is the maps tool

echo kelp
topaz garnet
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But I would recommend something else still, such as owlbear rodeo being free and even dynamic fog can be free (instead of roll20's subscription tool)

fickle bronze
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Heloo im looking for a veeeryyyyyyyyyyyyy patient person to help me and my sister how to get into d&d, we have never touched the game before and are only barely starting to create our characters

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topaz garnet
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These links will be of help

fickle bronze
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thank you very much

exotic river
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Does Uncanny Dodge work against attacks that cause Saving Throws instead of making To-Hit rolls?

cobalt frigate
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No but Evasion does.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#UncannyDodge

Starting at 5th level, when an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to halve the attack’s damage against you.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#Evasion2

Beginning at 7th level, you can nimbly dodge out of the way of certain area effects, such as a red dragon’s fiery breath or an ice storm spell. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.

exotic river
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Cool epic thanks

signal turtle
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Hello

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I just joined

smoky adder
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Welcome!

signal turtle
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Thanks

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Btw cool banjo kazzoie pic

fleet field
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In rules terms, something that just calls for a saving throw isn’t an attack

exotic river
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That's what I suspected, thank you

north sigil
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Hello I have created a character but now what do I do?

wild onyx
true musk
north sigil
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oh that would make sense

true musk
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Keep in mind both serve different purposes as the channel names imply.

dense mural
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Hi everyone, I'm new and I have never played DnD. I would love to learn and play some.

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echo kelp
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^ Heres some useful resources to help get you started

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Please give the free basic rules a skim and if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel here on the server (see id:browse to see all the many channels we have).

signal turtle
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Hey would anyone like to see my character

true musk
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Did you make them on dndbeyond?

signal turtle
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No on reroll

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It is a cool character maker

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And also on beyond

smoky adder
signal turtle
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Alright

true musk
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Would be better to see the version on dnd beyond.
Though, what would you like feedback on?
If it's character concept then #character-discussion would be the place.
If it's the build quality, then #optimization would be the place.

ashen sandal
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Could I maybe switch weapons in the middle of a campaign if I did a long rest? Or could I only find the weapon myself

echo kelp
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Some DMs let you switch weapons as an action or even freely in combat (assuming you have the weapon in your equipment).

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But talk to your DM.

slow hawk
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If you’re just swapping, say, one longbow for another thats easy enough

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But if you’re changing weapon types there may be be other considerations

echo kelp
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and you can't switch to your custom homebrew awesome blade of doom you just made up right now at an instant dndLol

smoky adder
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If you want to interact with a second one on the same turn, you’d need to use your action as well.

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Broadly speaking, though, any character can use any weapon.

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So using any particular weapon is not a permanent choice.

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You’ll generally want to use a weapon you’re proficient with, though, since you’ll be more likely to land a hit.

dire saffron
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What is a session 0?

echo kelp
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A session where the group meets to discuss game expectations, play style, what's allowed, not allowed, expected player behavior, how to handle personal conflict in the group, set schedules, and roll-up characters/workshop characters together. DM may also present a high level overview of the campaign/game.

dire saffron
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oh ok thank you

rapid cedar
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i only found out about d&d yesterday from my brother i know little to nothing and want guidance

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

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smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask.

rapid cedar
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is it a hands on training?

smoky adder
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Those links? No.

turbid temple
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helloooooooo, I'm so happy to be here

smoky adder
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Welcome!

dusky condor
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lyric fjord
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What second language to speak with human

jade nova
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elvish or dwarvish tend to show up

dusk yacht
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do yuan-ti have to be pure bloods or can they be like a humanoid snake person.

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if they were a snake person (like with scales and a tail) would they be able to jump

fallen surge
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Yuan-ti pure blood is the only option for a playable yuan-ti, but their appearance is largely just a matter of flavor. If you would rather have a snake-like body, you could do that with your DM’s permission. It would just be a visual thing though, and wouldn’t affect your game mechanics in any way

dusk yacht
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but how would you be able to jump with that big tail, or, would you be able to strangle an enemy

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or would your tail take up extra space in combat

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im just very confused about this

slow hawk
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Dnd isnt trying to simulate physics. Your character can do what the features/rules say it can do, and you gotta go with it

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a medium character takes up one space, a 1 inch square on a standard grid which represents 5 square feet “in-game”

dusk yacht
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So would your tail be like a ghost that other creatures could move through or would they be able to trip on it out of combat

slow hawk
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The playable version of “Yuan Ti” is humanoid with snakelike features: “a forked tongue, snake eyes, a snakelike nose, or some other ophidian characteris”

dusk yacht
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so no tail

slow hawk
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Found in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the multiverse

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Here is where we must discuss the distinction between flavor and mechanics

dusk yacht
slow hawk
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If you want to describe the appearance of your character as more snake-like you are free to do so, because looks/sounds/smells are mostly cosmetic

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These things have no effect on your character’s ability to do stuff, which is why its allowed

dusk yacht
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so would it be a ghost or a trip hazard

slow hawk
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If you want a tail that actually affects things mechanically you will need to talk to your DM about customizing somethibg

dusk yacht
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ok

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thanks

slow hawk
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again - if you want to describe your character as having a tail, thats fine as long as it has no in game effect

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For role playing purposes if you and the table want the tail to do something, you’ll need to have a chat

dusk yacht
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yep. thanks

sturdy pasture
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I got a quick question what weapons would you recommend for a bloodhunter

topaz garnet
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same as for a Fighter

compact thicket
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currently reading the entire players handbook

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upbeat crystal
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Hey guys ive been playing my first ever dnd campaign and im currently a level 10 Aarakocran Path Of The Giant Barbarian Whos Name is Kaw ** Pun Intended ** and now im about to make my 2nd character im completely obsessed about the idea of a LizardFolk Artificer Alchemist called Salazar Sunscale

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My question is what are the best two traits for a artificer in hunters lore. i was going to go survival and nature

umbral kite
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Some Dungeons & Dragons backgrounds that provide survival and nature proficiencies include Outlander, Sage, and Hermit. These backgrounds can enhance your character's wilderness survival skills and knowledge of nature.

austere wraith
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Hey everyone! I’m not sure where to post this I am looking for a group to play some dnd, I own all the guides I am very new to dnd so I am still learning on how to play!

fresh fable
austere wraith
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Thank you

ruby pebble
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Hey, I'm new to the game and was lucky enough to find this insanely great group of people who are really nice and get along really well with each other and they helped me learn the game (I read the rules but didn't really understand anything until actually going in with them for a session and making tons of mistakes). But I do think my sense of humor is different from theirs in a way I don't think is bad/wrong/etc. We're just a bit different. Would you guys say the most important thing is "vibes" in your group? I am considering just dropping out after 2 sessions because I don't want to make things awkward/be a drag because whenever somebody says something I can't hit the ball back because I just have nothing to say to that type of thing lol. Kinda feels like my mind just doesn't bend that way if you catch my drift

robust vessel
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But if you are uncomfortable there is no shame in stopping

ruby pebble
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Thanks, I'll sleep on it

robust vessel
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Cuz if you are am sure they are

ruby pebble
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Well, today I had some fun with em but mostly I was just kinda uneasy for some reason, and they're good people so they tried to get me to unbend a little. But yeah if you aren't having fun that makes other people not have fun which kinda sucks

robust vessel
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I would go a few more times my first time playing was awkward too

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I said like 3 sentences

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I was dming💀

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But see that is a funny story now in the future?

ruby pebble
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Yeah. Thanks 😊

robust vessel
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Playing a tiefling warlick lets go

restive hearth
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Hello! I'm a beginner in DM (and D&D) and I have a session later today with my players, which are also all beginners. I'm using a premade campaign I found online. I have a few questions:

  • When my players enter in a new room with no encounters and just stuff to check, what do I tell them? Do I just ask them what they want to do? Do I stay silent?
  • Also when they decide to check something in the area, how does that work? Do they tell me which part they want to explore and I decide which skill they will use?
echo kelp
compact thicket
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what does DC mean in saving throws?

echo kelp
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If the party wishes to investigate ask them to describe how their characters do that - then use that to decide what skill checks are needed and what difficulty challenge they need to beat

echo kelp
compact thicket
restive hearth
echo kelp
restive hearth
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Okay, thank you!

echo kelp
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You could even throw in some random treasure like a couple of gold pieces or something though if wanted too - don't feel you have to run everything exactly as written.

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This could also be a small reward for players who dive into roleplaying and try to search things

topaz garnet
# compact thicket thanks

It's actually difficulty class but it's close enough. It's the number they need to meet or beat to succeed.

true musk
compact thicket
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how does one get truesight?

echo kelp
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Usually through a spell or magic item. So ask your DM 😁

compact thicket
true musk
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You can get devil sight as a warlock though.

compact thicket
wild onyx
wild onyx
true musk
# compact thicket does it work the same?

Not exactly since you can get it very early in the class. It lets you see in magical darkness.

While Blindsight, while the range is limited can let you detect invisible enemies.

compact thicket
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so true sight is like a combination of the others

true musk
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Pretty much.

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I can’t remember if player characters can also get tremor sense.

wooden jackal
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hello

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I am new

true musk
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👋🙂 Welcome

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

wooden jackal
true musk
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You can read the basic rules.
Or if you’re more of a visual learner, check out the handbooker helper videos.

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If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

wooden jackal
crude musk
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D&D is not a shared universe by default

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Some DMs may collaborate on a game world, and some community servers run all their games in a shared world, but that's not the default

wooden jackal
restive hearth
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Hello, I have another question, in my premade campaign, when my players reach to the final area, the boss will be stalking them, without them knowing at first until they reach a specific point (his eggs) or until a player notices it.

To be exact, this is what the campaign says:

  • As one of the players notice one is opened (egg), the wyrmling will attack (unless the players noticed it previously).

How can they notice the dragon? Is it with passive presseption? If it is, do I take the average of their passive presseptions after I ask them and make up a DC?

true musk
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If you’re doing a group check, the way it works is if at least half the group passes the check, then the group succeeds.

old heath
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Greetings

compact thicket
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whats good fellow sapien

sudden juniper
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Hello friends!
Hope yall having a great day, i have played a DnD session for a couple of times, i have really enjoyed it!
I told about this to my friends a while ago, they wanted to play DnD as well.
Even though its so little, i am the only one who is experienced with DnD, i have decided to be a dungeon master.
Is there any guides that will help me to learn that position?

true musk
compact thicket
sudden juniper
compact thicket
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there are also plenty of youtube videos

true musk
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If cost is a concern the dnd beyond website has a free adventure for new DMs.

DMs guild can also provide some free adventures.

sudden juniper
true musk
compact thicket
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what is the maximum potential proficiency/expertise modifier?

restive hearth
true musk
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Having trouble with the DMs guild website on mobile.

For now, you can either use their passive or have them make a group check.

So if at least half the group succeeds the check, then it’s a group success.

cunning spire
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Hi,
I’ve been listening to and watching DnD content for awhile and have been looking into how to get into it what’s the best way to find a group without being a hinderance to other players while learning (even making a character seems daunting to me) and I think I’ll struggle with the rp side as it’s not something I’m used to

robust vessel
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So easy

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Anymore questions?

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thorn path
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Hello! I’m new to dnd and was hoping to find a group to play with! Shoot me a dm if there is a group that would potentially like to start up a longterm campaign!

true musk
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If you’re wanting to make post that you’re looking for a group, follow the instructions in #find-a-game

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If you’re new to dnd, I also recommend starting with one shots.
That way you can try out different classes and discover what is most fun for you.

One shots are also a great way to test out group dynamics to see if you’re compatible with everyone at the table before committing to a long term campaign.

tiny ginkgo
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what is a one shot

edgy onyx
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Basically a short adventure lasting only about one session

true musk
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A one shot is an adventure meant to be played in one sitting. Typically these can range from 2 to 4 hours.

tiny ginkgo
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oh cool

edgy onyx
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Sometimes, yep!

true musk
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You can, there is also a community campaign called adventure league which is comprised of one shots.

#1050206572535623690 can point you to groups and places that host them.

tiny ginkgo
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ty

true musk
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You’ll know that someone is using hammer time when the dates and times have a shaded background.

wooden jackal
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how do I start a fresh new campaign? and where do I find players for it?

true musk
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If you’re going to be DMing for the first time, it’s recommended that you start with a pre-written adventure, so it can do some of the heavy lifting for you.

DMs guild and dnd beyond provides some free adventures that are suited for new DMs and players.

As for finding players.
In this server specifically, you can follow the instructions in #find-a-game to have the bot make a posting for you in #looking-for-players .

For best odds of success, run one session adventures so you can test how compatible the people at the table are.

That way you can have a group that will be comprised with people that have similar preferences and have a better chance of getting along.

harsh fjord
pastel mountain
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What does VTT mean?

timid locust
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Virtual Table Top. A kind of program to play DnD on your computer screen so everyone can see the battle map, dice rolls, and character placement.

pastel mountain
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Oooh, okay thank you 👍👍

sharp plinth
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Hi, I am new to D&D. I played one session two years ago with some friends but the campaign never took off so I don't really know how to play. I am looking to connect with someone who can help me learn!

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lyric fjord
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how does playing dnd on discord is like? Is it staring at the discord tabs and shit

crude musk
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I'm not sure what you mean by "Is it staring at the discord tabs and shit" but generally it involves joining a group call or voice channel and then you just play D&D

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A lot like how you would in person

fallen surge
rancid pike
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If I have +4 char modifier, does it addup with proficiencies, or is that separate?
Like for persuation for example.

lyric fjord
fallen surge
lyric fjord
fallen surge
rancid pike
fallen surge
lyric fjord
dusky crescent
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Hello!

robust vessel
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Hi

dusky crescent
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Hello mate, howayah

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Say, mind helpin this newbie on how things works round here?

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Anyone?

robust vessel
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Yep

sturdy jungle
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We're blind about dnd and want to join in the fun

robust vessel
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Have a group to play with?

sturdy jungle
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That's actually one of our current problem haha

dusky crescent
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Si

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Yes*

robust vessel
dusky crescent
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I see, will do

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Thanks mate!

robust vessel
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No problem

robust vessel
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You got this

dusky crescent
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I'm actually quite the old man about these kind of stuffs, also I'm not used to discord so this is going to be quite hard for me.

dusky crescent
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What is D&D?
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granite swift
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Hi 🙂

Looking at first time DM'ing once I get my friends together (All new to D&D but played Baldurs Gate / Divinity Original Sin so have the gist!), will likely run Stormwreck Isle via D&D Maps - I think the group could end on 5 players in the party, will that be manageable for a first time group?

true shard
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Yeah that sounds like a fine amount

woven pewter
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Hi. New player. I’m joining a campaign and wanted a second look at my character to make sure my /sorcerer cantrips/spells/metamagic make sense. Is there a good way to share my sheet or dnd beyond character?

true shard
woven pewter
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Woo thanks

slender dew
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It seems like there's a lot of rules for back stories and stuff I'm trying to make sure I'm making something the dm would like

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But it seems like there's a lot of unwritten rules for players does anyone have a link to the a guide on that

cobalt frigate
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There aren't really rules for backstory. This would be something you would work with your DM to see if it fits with their campaign setting.

timid locust
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The only rule is "Is your DM ok with it?" which is something only they can answer

cobalt frigate
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If you write a backstory where you are the child of a deity and have superpowers at level 1, a DM will probably say no to that.

slender dew
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I tried making a character similar to me because I'm learning but it seems like it contained things people don't like

cobalt frigate
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Why make a character similar to you? The point of roleplaying games is that you can be anyone (within the scope of the DM's campaign setting).

slender dew
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I never wanted to be anyone else I've always been happy just being myself with people I love I can flexible if it'll make them happy

timid locust
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It's certainly simpler for some folks. There's a certain kind of enjoyment in being able to see yourself in the heroic role of your character

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But as mentioned before, what you can/can't do with your backstory ultimately falls on your DM. There's no hard or fast rule, and it changes from game to game.

slender dew
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I'll try to figure out something it's intimidating

harsh fjord
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Virtually any backstory you create now will likely need to change at least a litte to fit the game you eventually play in. So don't sweat too much over doing it "wrong." Just make it however you see fit!

timid locust
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Just remember, planning things out with your DM is like collaborating on a story together. Both of you want your character to fit well in the world, and you just need to talk it out to decide how best to do that.

slender dew
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I'm gonna try talking to my dm again he's a nice person I'm sure he means well

harsh fjord
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My suggestion is to have a "just for you" version of your backstory. That way, even if you join a game and end up making changes into a new version, you still have that personal one to return to.

fading summit
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Anyone here have advice for coming up with a campaign?

timid locust
harsh fjord
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#dm-discussion is probably the best place for that, but my brief advice: don't try to make a campaign if you haven't DM'd before. If you still want to go for it, though, don't be afraid to steal from other sources. Know your ending (as in the climactic confrontation). And talk to your players to find out what they want.

fading summit
dreamy saddle
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Does anyone know the best way to look for a group as a beginner?

onyx raptor
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Hello, can i as a wizard equip a shield ? I want to make a armored mountain dwarf wizard. Who served as a soldier.

robust vessel
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You can equip and use almost anything

onyx raptor
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I read somewhere that i may interfere with casting components or something like that.

harsh fjord
robust vessel
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Try using solder for background for proficiencies

fading summit
harsh fjord
strange fulcrum
harsh fjord
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Wizards are not proficient with shields.

onyx raptor
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i get the armor as a dwarf but i was considering a feat that gives me a shield. But i dont know if i need a free had to do my wizard symbols and components

harsh fjord
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Outside of specific features, you generally need a free hand if a spell has somatic components.

strange fulcrum
crude musk
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Let's keep things basic, per the intent of the channel

strange fulcrum
crude musk
strange fulcrum
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Gotcha 👍

robust vessel
timid locust
robust vessel
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I have a bow and arrow

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And use eldritch blast

robust vessel
timid locust
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You could hold the bow in one hand and cast the spell with the other with no issue. Two-handed weapons only require both hands while making a weapon attack.

robust vessel
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I thought the blast came out my mouth

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And happened at will so no hands needed

#

I will continue to do so

timid locust
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How your Eldritch Blast manifests is entirely flavor and is up to you and your DM to nail down. Maybe it shoots from your hands, or your eyes, or from the tip of your Arcane Focus. Mechanically it doesn't affect anything, so long as you have a free hand to perform the somatic components.

slender dew
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I've talked to the dm and I feel a bit better

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My dm apologized for being so pushy

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My dm really is a good person I'm glad he's understanding

knotty silo
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Yo

true musk
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Communication is often what’s needed to resolve and prevent issues at the game table.

Glad it worked out for you lore.

slender dew
true musk
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It doesn’t always have to be confrontational.

#

During a session 0 I often have the group setup boundaries and have everyone speak about what they do and don’t want to see at the game table.

slender dew
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I'm glad everyone here is so kind and supportive

knotty silo
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Im new to dnd and i wanna know like how to make charaters

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The handbooker helper series up above is a solid resource to learn about the different classes.

#

Dnd beyond also does a good job of explaining the different parts to a character during character creation.

knotty silo
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Im trying to make a clown paladin

crisp mist
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im sorta new here and i dont really know anything, rules, char creation and so on, can any one help?

knotty silo
crisp mist
true musk
fallen surge
true musk
crisp mist
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do i need to memorize everything to lets say, start playing?

royal dirge
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not really, no

fresh fable
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As long as you understand your characters skill/powers you should be fine

royal dirge
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everything else you can look in the book(s) for if you're struggling to remember them

fresh fable
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And your DM should help out a lot just ask to do things and they will tell you what’s required

true musk
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You can also make notecards to have as a quick reference

crisp mist
fresh fable
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There are cheat sheets let me go find the link

true musk
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The basic rules is free and more than enough.

harsh fjord
fresh fable
true musk
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That’s a really solid cheat sheet 😀

slender dew
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I think I have a good grasp on the basics now

fresh fable
crisp mist
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is there any modifiable char sheets for future games?

harsh fjord
slender dew
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I've have some wiggle room to flesh out my character now

main oyster
#

How do I handle my aasimar Fighter character ?

harsh fjord
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What do you mean by handle?

main oyster
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Not sure myself

#

Battle style maybe?

jade nova
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Does your character exist or are you in the process of creation?

harsh fjord
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And following up on that, what are you having trouble with?

main oyster
main oyster
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So....

harsh fjord
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Level 1? How many other players? What were you fighting?

true musk
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Play style and strategy varies depends on the character is created.

main oyster
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Party of 5 including me
1 Fighter, 2 bards, 1 wizard, 1 rogue
6 Kobolds

harsh fjord
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The party was at level 1?

main oyster
#

Yes
Everyone is new and level 1

harsh fjord
#

It might have been luck of the dice rather than anything you did or did not do. Level 1 is famously lethal because of how few hit points and abilities PCs have.

main oyster
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I do admit that I just rushed in while swinging my Longsword 🤣

true musk
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Though there are some things you can do to be setup for success like attacking the same enemy.

#

Especially with the rouge so they can use sneak attack.

true musk
harsh fjord
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Plus, if everyone is new, they may not have known how all their abilities/features worked. Not to say you need to be optimal at all times, but combat goes more smoothly when everyone contributes something.

main oyster
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How does a rogue use a sneak attack ? If you could give an example, it would be appreciated

main oyster
true musk
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“Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.

You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll.”

slender dew
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There's a question I'm not sure to ask here or in character discussion

main oyster
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Also, does magic missile never miss ? Should the modifier for spell casting be applied to damage of every spell ? Is there no limit to number of times you can cast a cantrip in a fight (like level spells) ?

true musk
harsh fjord
fading zenith
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When multi-classing a druid and a barbarian can you use rage then wild shape and keep the rage active?

harsh fjord
slender dew
main oyster
slender dew
#

He did change his mind and apologize after i talked to him

harsh fjord
true musk
main oyster
true musk
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Magic missile is a special exception as it automatically deals damage unless the target uses the shield spell.

wild onyx
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You don't add your spellcasting modifier to the damage of a spell unless it says (eg warlock with Agonising Blast).

harsh fjord
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You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4 + 1 force damage to its target. The darts all strike simultaneously, and you can direct them to hit one creature or several.

Since it doesn't specify a saving throw or attack roll, it just hits. The common refrain is "Spells do what they say they do," so reading the spell description should make clear what happens.

main oyster
#

But for weapon damage, I always add ability modifier?

slow hawk
main oyster
#

So I can potentially do two attacks in a round ?

slow hawk
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Counterspell, for example, is a reaction spell triggered when you see someone else casts a spell. This may potentially occur on your turn

wild plover
slow hawk
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Opportunity attacks are triggered when someone in your reach leaves your reach; thats something that happens outside your turn (usually)

slow hawk
main oyster
#

What is "ready" in list of available actions ?

slow hawk
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you attack as normal on your turn
Enemy leaves your reach on their turn , you can make an opp attack if you havent otherwise used your reaction

slow hawk
main oyster
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I did
Felt some of the definitions lacking/ ambiguous

slow hawk
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“ready” is an option for your action; it uses your reaction to (paraphrasing) “hold” an action or movement until a certain trigger

wild plover
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If you get stuck your DM would always be able to guide you too

main oyster
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DM is new too.....😅

slow hawk
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Note that some features specifically say “on your turn”; if this is the case, you would not get to use them if you used “ready” to act outside your turn

slow hawk
wild plover
#

Oh ok so take it slow and try set out some small rules as you all learn them then.

main oyster
slow hawk
#

yes

#

You must define it at the time you take the Ready action

wild plover
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Depends on the scenario you are in and if your DM will allow u to trigger at any point

main oyster
#

Okay, so if it doesn't get triggered, I basically don't take any action ....makes sense

slow hawk
wild plover
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Yes in a sense if the trigger don’t happen the action don’t happen

slow hawk
wild plover
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Unless the DM allows it

main oyster
#

And it doesn't carry over to the next round ?

wild plover
#

No if you miss an action that’s it

timid locust
#

DnD has a lot of rules, but most of them don't actually matter to your character at every given moment. For example, the recently mentioned two weapon fighting rules, for if you're holding a sword in each hand. If you're using a big ol Greataxe, you won't ever need to care about that rule, so you don't need to devote time into learning it yet. Just focus on what your character can do, and read up on that.

main oyster
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Sad but okay

wild plover
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I agree learn your character first and the basic rules, if each in you group does that you’ll be fine

slow hawk
wild plover
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Has what was said made sense your you still not sure? @main oyster

main oyster
#

👍I was asking if the trigger reaction will still be valid for the next round for say a weapon attack ? Like if it carried over, I could get 2 actions in one round

But got the answer
Thank you

main oyster
#

😆

wild plover
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😆😆 cool ok

main oyster
#

Is there a "playable" good/neutral dark elf race? Because I only saw "drow" which I don't want to pick as they are hated for their evil nature so it'll be kinda hard to walk around in town ?😅
[Yes, I'm playing aasimar rn but originally wanted a dark elf]

true musk
#

That’s something to bring up with your DM.

#

As they may not even use that.

main oyster
#

So there's no official good dark elf ?

timid locust
#

It's true. Depending on the individual campaign, Drow might be treated like normal people. Best to reach out to your DM beforehand.

true musk
#

Heck you can even play as goblins now.

timid locust
#

They've phased that concept out in recent years.

main oyster
wild plover
#

Depends on the game, each race may be treated differently

#

You could have a lawful good Drow but they would be disliked in cities due to their history

main oyster
timid locust
#

Again, I wouldn't worry about this too much if you haven't checked in with your DM.

wild plover
#

Stuff like that you can build on

#

You can be neutral and only know how you got to the ‘meeting place’

#

Then build it up

turbid ridge
main oyster
#

Hmm

true musk
main oyster
#

Aight it's late so good night

main oyster
timid locust
#

And you might not ever need to, depending on which setting your DM is running!

crisp mist
#

hey quick question is there a "castaway" background?

timid locust
#

Not quite. For seafaring, the closest would be Sailor.

crisp mist
#

i see thanks

timid locust
#

With your DM's permission, you can also build a custom background, though

crisp mist
#

ill use an already existing one

lavish fossil
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how do people find campaigns to get into?

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turbid ridge
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@lavish fossil good luck and have fun

lavish fossil
turbid ridge
crisp mist
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was hexblade a subclass of warlock right?

turbid ridge
burnt zodiac
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I started my first ever session last week with some advice from here, and it went INCREDIBLE. I am now 600 euros in the ground spending money on cool shit and supplies to make more cool shit

storm bay
#

I know this might be a dumb question but how do people play dnd with other people? Is there an app? Site? Through messages? Is it simply unplayable like this? I just want to knoww😭

still shale
#

Same bro

burnt zodiac
#

look up on the internet for local dnd groups / places, go there - if not look in the #find-a-game channel and you can play online through a site or game such as Tabletop Simulator, Roll20 or something else

still shale
#

Ty bro

burnt zodiac
#

considering you 2 are looking, make a group chat and you 2 should look for others and a DM (dungeon master)

true musk
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storm bay
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Thanks!! I already made a character sheet, now im looking for a party (and prayinggg that i didnt break some unwritten rule while making it😭l

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slow hawk
trail totem
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Hello

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Could you help me, how i even start d&d?

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harsh fjord
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You need to know the rules and you need to find a group. Either one can come first, but if you're trying to join a game with strangers, you stand a better chance of being allowed if you've done some work to learn independently.

The rules and the channel to start your search are both linked above. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask!

rugged crater
#

how do I use the ability scores in character builder?

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we can only do a minimum of 3 for each stat and it automatically sets every stat but one to 30

#

so it adds +10 to every roll

cobalt frigate
#

You choose either manual rolling, Standard Array, or Point Buy.

rugged crater
#

we did manual rolling

cobalt frigate
rugged crater
#

on the character sheet it says "30" with a roll boost of 10

cobalt frigate
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20 is the max short of magic items or certain class features.

#

If you're rolling then you would roll 4d6 and drop the lowest. The most you can get is 20 (18 plus 2 from ASI).

#

You can't go above 20 without use of rare magic items or certain high level class features.

rugged crater
#

sent screenshots of hte issue in dms

cobalt frigate
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You are not reading what I'm typing.

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Please read what I wrote.

rugged crater
#

not gonna respond to the dms?

cobalt frigate
#

No. I saw your screenshot.

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I'm responding to you here.

rugged crater
#

so how do I fix the issue?

#

I rolled 4d6 and dropped the lowest

cobalt frigate
#

Why did you manually type in "30"?

rugged crater
#

I did not manually type in 30

cobalt frigate
#

You typed in "10"?

rugged crater
#

yes

cobalt frigate
#

You typed in the wrong box.

rugged crater
#

and 12 on another stat

rugged crater
cobalt frigate
rugged crater
#

k

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ty

knotty silo
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Yo

alpine spade
#

Yo yo

orchid lotus
#

is there an online dice roller I can use that is fair and reliable

slow hawk
#

There is one built in DnD Beyond

orchid lotus
#

is it fair?

slow hawk
#

I dont understand

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What do you mean by “fair”?

nova venture
# orchid lotus is it fair?

dice rolls are normally coded on a basic randomization pattern dependent on the number needed for each side. It's as fair as random chance can be.

fading sierra
# orchid lotus is it fair?

if by fair you mean 'if i roll a d20 there's a 5% chance of landing on any individual number' then yeah it should be up to par

cobalt frigate
#

@modest lava
1a) You can narrate/describe your attacks but gameplay-wise you're limited to what the rules, particularly what your class, says you can do.
1b) You can't cut off limbs unless the magic weapon or monster such as a hydra says you can.
1c) Only if the class feature or spell says you can.
2) Read the free Basic Rules

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# modest lava ty

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.
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ornate kiln
orchid lotus
#

ok thanks everyone

turbid ridge
rancid pike
#

Is there any platform somewhere that let's you pay a monthly fee and have access to a fairly wide amount of the official rulebooks in digital format?

topaz garnet
#

I don't believe so

cobalt frigate
#

Nope.

verbal magnet
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Hey, I'm looking for a group I could join but not sure how I would go about finding one, I plan to try my luck in the looking for players channel but was wondering if theres other ways that I could find an online DnD group to play with. I've dabbled in a few DnD campaigns before and enjoy listening to lore videos and just learning about this community and game. Thanks 🙂

cobalt frigate
glass summit
verbal magnet
# cobalt frigate Check <#1070720656917938227>

thanks man, I've actually had a look there already and sent a few messages to a couple of theads that would hopefully fit my schedule. But was just wondering if there were any good ways outwith that channel to find a group

verbal magnet
cobalt frigate
verbal magnet
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thanks, going to give it a read rn

wicked blade
#

hi

turbid ridge
#

hi

compact thicket
#

should i get the essentials kit

turbid ridge
#

it helps

harsh fjord
#

You can play with the free Basic Rules to determine if you like the game enough to invest money into it.

true musk
#

I believe that some brick and mortar stores are selling the physical copies for cheap.

#

Thou it was from a particular chain of stores.

hexed jewel
#

Hello

true musk
#

Welcome

hexed jewel
#

Thank you

true musk
#

No problem.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.

hexed jewel
#

Does anyone play d&d beyond?

harsh fjord
#

It's a common tool for folks here!

compact thicket
hexed jewel
#

I'm looking for a dm wanting to start a campaign

compact thicket
hexed jewel
#

Ohhhhhhh

#

Ok

fleet field
#

It’s a toolset to help with playing the game. The game is called D&d 5e (5th edition)

hexed jewel
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Ok

wheat zephyr
hollow wing
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Really new to the DnD scence any tips to getting into a online group?

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modest ibex
#

hi

smoky adder
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Welcome!

strong arrow
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Howdy everyone me and my girlfriend and very new to the DnD scene we watched a few sessions here and there but we haven't even began to understand the basics and such

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Welcome
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strong arrow
#

Alright thank you i will look at them now

small wadi
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All messages in English

unkempt scaffold
#

Hey, I'm reading up on basic combat and spells, and I don't understand how cone AOEs work. For example https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/burning-hands has a range of a "15 foot cone", but what does that mean? Radius? Length? Diameter? And if it's something like diameter, how far away can it reach?

topaz garnet
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"A cone extends in a direction you choose from its point of origin. A cone's width at a given point along its length is equal to that point's distance from the point of origin. A cone's area of effect specifies its maximum length.

A cone's point of origin is not included in the cone's area of effect, unless you decide otherwise."

#

so it's a cone shape, going 15 feet along, and 15ft wide at the end, making a cone shape

unkempt scaffold
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so in the case of burning hands, it's a 15 diameter at the end of a 15"--

topaz garnet
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not diameter

#

it's a cone

unkempt scaffold
#

yeah, so is it radius?

topaz garnet
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it's not a radius, it's a cone

unkempt scaffold
#

the end of a cone is a circle

topaz garnet
unkempt scaffold
#

so what happens in a vertical situation?

topaz garnet
unkempt scaffold
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that's what a diameter is, but that does answer my question, thanks!

topaz garnet
#

but yeah Cone, Cube, Sphere, Line, are all different things
a cone is one measurement, being X feet long, and at any point is as wide as it is long to there
a cube is X feet on each side
a sphere is X-foot radius
and a Line can be long and wide - usually 5-foot wide.

sturdy pasture
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@topaz garnet mind helping me out with a character

topaz garnet
sturdy pasture
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Ok cool

upbeat relic
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Hi everybody ☺️

sturdy pasture
topaz garnet
#

Not sure that's needed

upbeat relic
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Does anyone know how to find a dnd group for beginners? I've only ever done 1 one shot, oh and 200 hrs on bg3 lol

sturdy pasture
topaz garnet
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not here

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So me and my friends want to try dnd We're all noobs what's are some resources I can take advantage of, I'm DM and never touched dnd 🤣

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?newdm

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sturdy pasture
#

@novel jetty what's the difference between homebrew and regular dnd

novel jetty
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Homebrew is kinda like house rules. Unofficial content that can be used with official DnD

sturdy pasture
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So a bloodhunter would basically be a house made character

topaz garnet
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homebrew is like mods

novel jetty
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Yeah, exactly

topaz garnet
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it's like modding skyrim to add a new skill and a tree of perks in it (those are skyrim's mechanics)

fleet field
umbral kite
junior moon
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Do any of you guys know a good yt video to get into dnd?

topaz garnet
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tacit lantern
#

Hai! It’s nice to meet you all I’m extremely new and has never in my life played dnd is there a way where u can just give me a general run down of the rules?:]

Before I actually get invested
(Posted this in the wrong channel sorry 😭)

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

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

Both are linked above.
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rugged crater
#

Could anyone send a link to a video of a full dnd campaign in one session? I'm a first time DM and my players are also there for the first time

fleet field
#

like, a oneshot?

rugged crater
runic terrace
fresh fable
#

There are quite a few on the dndbeyond channel

chrome talon
#

out of interest, I generally play female characters on PC, but as a male for the ease of RP should I play a male character in tabletop D&D?

edgy onyx
#

Nah, play what you want!

keen spruce
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whatever is fun for you and your table is what works at the end of the day

robust vessel
last cypress
#

So I just found a group to play dnd with, a feat is like a non race specific speciality right? Just something your character is good at?

edgy onyx
#

Yep, pretty much, or like a small ability you can choose every 4th level instead of the ability score icrease if your DM uses feats

Also some of them are race specific, though those are less common

crisp mist
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can some one here take a look at my char sheet to confirm if its ok?

edgy onyx
crisp mist
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oh my bad

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thanks

lyric fjord
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Is backstory necessary or is it to spice character

topaz garnet
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It's not necessary to mechanically function, but when playing dnd you are playing a character, so who are they, why are they here, how did they get to this point in their life, did something bad happen, do they have friends and enemies from their past

urban mango
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It is heavily suggested, since most of the game is playing out a character, you want to give your character a life. If you just play fighter man as fighter man and all he does is fight, then you might get bored or even frustrated if others put more effort into their characters and have more spotlight shone upon them because their characters have more substance, ambitions, flaws, etc. Having things your character can relate to and connect with helps make D&D be a more fun experience.

wild onyx
gritty wagon
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What does "45/55 RP/Combat" for game style mean?

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Also what does totm mean

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Ohh 45% roleplay 55% combat?

ornate kiln
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I don’t now for sure without full context but my educated guess for the first one is that roughly 55% of the game time is expected to be combat and the other 45% social interaction (and maybe exploration?)

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Totm means theater of the mind

wild onyx
deft sigil
viral basalt
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I was asking for people to help me get started not trying to recruit, the system in place is extremely unhelpful when I don't know the first thing about the game and just want to find a group or a solo dm to help me figure out the basics

robust vessel
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It doesn’t make sense just to run a campaign just for you

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wild onyx
robust vessel
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I want the guy giving me powers as warlock to give me tasks to do while playing how do I make it happen

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Do just ask the dm

timid locust
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You've got it! Talk to the DM beforehand to set expectations of how you'd like your patron to be interacting with you.

robust vessel
viral basalt
robust vessel
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Have you made a character yet?

robust vessel
wild onyx
# robust vessel Got it

But do also discuss expectations, themes and tone with your DM regarding that. Patron requests can easily get proper horrorshow.

viral basalt
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I started to but I didn't know how all the rules and everything work and when the handbook came in the mail it didn't really explain how starting skill points work that I saw

robust vessel
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And very helpful

true musk
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To make things easier you can make your character on dnd beyond.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

robust vessel
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Then would make one on paper

viral basalt
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I have roll 20 but it's free form from what I can tell

wild onyx
true musk
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Roll20 can have a bit of a learning curve.

viral basalt
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My fist concern is starting skill points, and yea I'm thinking ab a half orc or a human paladin

robust vessel
true musk
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You can make your character on dnd beyond and use it with roll 20.

robust vessel
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Then class

wild onyx
viral basalt
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I'm gonna be a human paladin first and I'll keep half orc on the roster

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And no idk what those are

robust vessel
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Ok good

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These will determine what skill points and stuff you get

true musk
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The series also covers the basics

viral basalt
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Is there somewhere I can read about building a paladin instead of a video?

wild onyx
robust vessel
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You got the handbook so just use that

austere cosmos
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I've created a character using DND Beyond, what now?

wild onyx
austere cosmos
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Actually first, is it better to have character progression based on where you are in the story or based on XP? Was confused about that. What's more common?

stuck pelican
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hi! i am new here and a new to dnd. and... i really don't know where to start... character building, finding a group, etc...

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fresh fable
wild onyx
austere cosmos
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Ah alright

stuck pelican
cobalt frigate
stuck pelican
viral basalt
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Sniff* it's even more beautiful than I'd imagined

rapid flax
# stuck pelican thanks!

although D&D beyond is amazing, i do suggest rolling your first character and keeping track of them on paper sheets. i personally feel D&D beyond holds your hand to such a degree that it removes most learning curves.

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imo to be fair

viral basalt
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I was talking about the paladin class 🥲 it's so good

rapid flax
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i normally play a rogue / warlock (roguelock?) but i made a couple paladins of torm. and the smite! that sweet sweet smite

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"nyet! spell slot only for smite >:C"

viral basalt
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🤣

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I appreciate the warning about dnd beyond as well I want to understand what I'm doing going in but I still want to basically play dungeons and souls lmao

rapid flax
viral basalt
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I would definitely appreciate tha

rapid flax
slow hawk
rapid flax
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I think i politely disagree. But hey, your opinion is yours.

chrome talon
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So if you have to beat 25 say, on a Dexterity check, would a natural 20 with no modifiers beat it?

crude musk
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Standard array is the most beginner friendly option, which is the purpose of the channel

crude musk
rapid flax
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not to argue, just saying from my POV

shy abyss
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Hello.

keen spruce
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rolled stats can result in a horribly overpowered or thoroughly mediocre character - standard array is reliable

main fulcrum
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I don't think rolled stats are necessarily confusing, but if you're building characters before finding a game, they're less likely to be accepted

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And definitely more swingy in my experience

crude musk
rapid flax
shy abyss
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I'm a new DM and hosted my first session yesterday. I have....lots of questions.

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Is this the right place to ask?

main fulcrum
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Hit us. Or if they're more complicated world building type things instead of basics, you might want #dm-discussion

timid locust
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Sure thing! Are they questions specifically about how to run your game? If so, check out #dm-discussion .

If they're questions about game mechanics you can ask here!

shy abyss
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Nah, probably easy for you guys. I'm using Lost Mines of Phandelver starter set.

upbeat crystal
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hey guys im making an artificer alchemist as my 2nd dnd character [i know its gunna be hard for me to learn but i got obsessed with the idea of roleplaying as a lizardfolk apothecary] however im not sure for level 1 profiencies what are the best tools to take.. for the profiencies im taking arcana and perception because i took Nature and Survival for Hunters Lore.

shy abyss
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I'm hosting on Discord as well. What tools can I use as a newb to get everyone to "see" what's happening?

timid locust
shy abyss
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Because I was only intending to help everyone create characters to start, we are all new to D&D

upbeat crystal
main fulcrum
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There's few options. You can just drop images in the discord channel, you can use a VTT like Roll20

timid locust
cobalt frigate
shy abyss
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but we finished quick enough with character creation and had plenty of time to do some role playing

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YES!

hushed flume
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Hi!, looking do available DM that can host campaign over Video for friends and I, first time player looking to play Wand & Wizards campaign😁😁😁

shy abyss
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So I just cracked the book and off we went. Lots of laughs fighting goblins and stuff

upbeat crystal
shy abyss
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But I had no real prep or experience in this

cobalt frigate
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There are many VTTs, depending on your needs and budget.

owlbear.rodeo and Roll20 are free (Roll20 has a paid monthly sub for more features though)
Foundry has an one-time $50 license but it's feature-rich with community-made mods.

timid locust
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main fulcrum
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Though if you already have a full group, your fastest option would likely be for someone to volunteer as the DM instead

shy abyss
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@cobalt frigate which is the most....beginner friendly, IYO?

upbeat crystal
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@timid locust in my current campaign [proper first campaign] im a level 10 Path Of The Giant Aarakocran Barbarian

cobalt frigate
upbeat crystal
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My DM have also been discussing playing a Changeling Gloomstalker Ranger. if full casting as a 2nd dnd character is too much for me

shy abyss
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@cobalt frigate I'll check that out, thank you.

main fulcrum
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If you want something a little fancier, I think roll 20 isn't too bad either. But it is a bit more complicated

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You can compare with the free versions and see what you might like

shy abyss
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Definitely lookng for simple right now, @main fulcrum Even with the starter set, I'm scrambling, well, like a squirrel to look up info, character sheets, AC and lore lol

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And everything else I don't know about

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With that, I know I missed out on some things when it came to combat. Mind you, this was only goblins, and I'd not really got that they hide after attacking and stuff. Does that matter in the grand scheme? I mean, I want to play it right for the campaign and so everyone has a full experience.

upbeat crystal
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I cant make my mind up on what 4 level 2 Artificer Infusions to take all i know is Homunculos Servant sounds good and useful

fallen surge
shy abyss
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But I don't want to overthink it, I guess

upbeat crystal
main fulcrum
shy abyss
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Interesting.

main fulcrum
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And I wouldn't worry about it too much. Minor things like that aren't going to ruin the experience

timid locust
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When the goblins start using hide and attack tactics later, you can say these are the smart ones

shy abyss
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I got very positive feedback from my players on their first experience.

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@timid locust OOOOOHHHH!!!! Good call!!

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Totally using that

main fulcrum
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I forgot that Strahd had extra boss powers for half the final fight of Curse of Strahd. Things like that happen Shrug

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My party definitely didn't mind TashaLOL

harsh fjord
shy abyss
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My mind was a vortex, spinning about what I could do or have done or if I lessened the start because the fight was (in my opinion) much easier than I thought it should be.

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I have so much to learn lol

main fulcrum
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It was easier than it would have been if the goblins were hiding. But that's not necessarily a bad thing

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Personally, I've always thought that a lot of the official content is tuned too high for tier 1 characters (particularly level 1) unless they're expecting at least one person to die in each encounter. Which I do not find acceptable scaling.

shy abyss
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And that's exactly what I didn't want to happen either. My players were already new and a couple were a little frustrated on the character building experience, so a character death might have disuaded them from returning

harsh fjord
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DMing is an ongoing process of learning. You never reach perfection. Which is cool but also frustrating sometimes.

cobalt frigate
main fulcrum
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Yeah. Level of deadliness is definitely a preference that varies between groups, but I think it's generally a good idea to error on the nicer side for newbies

shy abyss
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Ok

serene panther
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whats up everyone, I am new to DND and would like to learn more about it. Not much of a player myself, but am more in it for the art and lore. I would like to do some illustrations and designs for my portfolio, but am not sure where to start with DND.

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lyric fjord
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what should i learn before getting into campain

true musk
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The basic of combat and how your character works.

cobalt frigate
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Chapters 1-4, 7-9 of the free Basic Rules (plus 10 if you're playing a spellcaster).

lyric fjord
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!rule book

plush jacinth
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!rule book

lyric fjord
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help

cobalt frigate
true musk
topaz stone
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hi im new to dnd and i have my first game coming up and i need help preparing

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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That's for character creation. Know your character's class.

echo kelp
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Don't have to memorize it but being familiar with the rules and where to find things will make your play experience better IMO

marsh smelt
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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i feel like 7-9 is for dms

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what is chaotic neutral about

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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do i get off as a edge lord if i chose chaotic neutral

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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okie

serene prairie
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Hey all I'm new to DnD overall and our groups DM. Loving it so far. We're about to finish frozen sick and I'd love to do Curse of Strand next. Players are interested too. None of them have the haunted one background so wondering is the needed for the campaign or does it just have some interesting plot points if a player does? One of our players is fine using a different character if needed but I'd love to know of we can do without.

echo kelp
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@echo kelp ok perfect thank you

silk helm
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Hi am new and I want to learn about dnd can some be the dm so I can get some experience so I can play with my friends

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cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
silk helm
foggy plover
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how do i save my character sheet in roll20

echo kelp
cobalt frigate
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You need to be in a game to have a character sheet I believe.

inland tapir
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hi

viral basalt
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How many skill points does a level 1 character start with? Do you just free form them and try to be realistic or is there a rule set for it?

fresh fable
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Are you on about ability scores or selecting skill proficiencies?

viral basalt
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Idk both probably I just wanna know so I don't go over or under what I'm allowed

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Well now I can't figure out how to create my character

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The whole layout of the app changed

inland tapir
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what do i do in the game😓😓

viral basalt
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I have the handbook but I'm at work for a couple more hours and have to gts pretty quick after I get home

fresh fable
viral basalt
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Roll 20

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echo kelp
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^ @inland tapir - check the free basic rules out, also check out YouTube/Twitch for D&D streams to watch. It can giev you a feel for the game and how it works.

fresh fable
# viral basalt Roll 20

I’m not familiar with the roll 20 character builder but go read the parts on ability scores in the basic rules again to see how many points you can allocate if using point buy

inland tapir
tawny stag
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Just started the game and it feels like everyones is speaking a different language pls help

topaz garnet
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Help with what? We'll need some specifics to help clarify things.

cobalt frigate
tawny stag
tawny stag
topaz garnet
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Your class and background determines starting equipment, and your spellcasting feature tells you how many spells you get.

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For example, a level 1 wizard:
has two 1st-level spell slots.
has 6 1st level spells written down in their spellbook.
can prepare an amount of spells from their spellbook, equal to their wizard level (1 in this case) + their Intelligence modifier. (preparing means you can cast it that day)

cedar quarry
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guys i havent played a single session but i have known dnd for like 3-5 months does that counts as experience or do i need to play a session to make it 3-5 months of experience

fleet field
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thats just the actual rules

rugged crater
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potentially dumb question but.. how does level scaling work? (in terms of battle)

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like how much added damage per level?

cobalt frigate
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Spells can be upcast using higher level spell slots to do more damage.

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Weapons don't scale in damage. You have to increase your Str/Dex modifier and try to hit more.

static copper
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If you role a d20, you add any situational advantagesyou have, plus your stat modifier, plus your proficiency bonus if you’re proficient in said attack, right?

cobalt frigate
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d20 + Proficiency Modifier (if you're proficient for weapons) + appropriate ability modifier

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You don't add advantage.

viral basalt
#

Crazy

rugged crater
cobalt frigate
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The * means a specific material component is required. It's listed at the bottom of the spell description.

For example, the Augury spell requires:

rugged crater
#

got a similar link for how much damage each spell slot level does?

fleet field
#

thats not how it works

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different spells have different amounts of damage

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its not based on spell level

rugged crater
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then where's the number that says how much damage a spell does?

fleet field
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in the spell's description

cobalt frigate
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You have to read the individual spell description.

rugged crater
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got it

topaz garnet
#

and some spells increase in damage when cast at higher levels - for example, burning hands starts at 3d6 damage for a 1st level slot, but the burning hands spell increases damage by 1d6 per level above 1st. So, you could think of it as the damage being an amount of d6's equal to (slot level + 2)

placid bridge
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jeez, there's a lot of information at once lol

summer sky
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hallo

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how do I play d&d?

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I wanna know like how to get in, what to do while in and how do I make my character

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summer sky
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the what?

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what this

robust vessel
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So you can use the app dnd beyond to help make your character

summer sky
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oh okay

robust vessel
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Easy to use and understand

summer sky
#

ty

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this communty helps alot

robust vessel
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I just answered one question lol

young steeple
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guess they liked the answer lol

summer sky
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wait hold up so how do I make my acc?

summer sky
robust vessel
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What are you going to make

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Have you decided on a race yet?

young steeple
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I know this has probably said many times before, but playing BG3 really helped me start out. I was absolutely clueless how to play DnD, but got the basics from BG3. BG3 has many different rules than 5e, but then that can prompt you to get into the PHB (players handbook) and look stuff up. Or watch some YouTube vidoes on the differences

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and when you're looking up 1 thing, you end up learning like 3 other things, and it just goes from there

robust vessel
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Bruh I play with like half the rules you’re supposed to

summer sky
young steeple
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also watching games online like Critical Role really helped me out

summer sky
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dnd & beyond right?

robust vessel
robust vessel
summer sky
robust vessel
young steeple
summer sky
robust vessel
young steeple
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@summer sky when I say homebrew, that means rules/settings people make up on their own that may not be in the actual rules

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like you could play 5 different games with 5 different DMs and have all the games be different rules. Something to think about

summer sky
young steeple
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Baldur's Gate 3

summer sky
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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dont you need a console to play that?

young steeple
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also on PC

summer sky
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that won GOTY right?

young steeple
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yeah

summer sky
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baldur's gate shouldnt of won..... god of war should......

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but thats besides the point

young steeple
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that sucks you don't have PC

summer sky
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so I needa play baldurs gate to get the hang of it?

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i thought with roll20 you could do it

young steeple
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you could also watch games online, that has helped me learn a lot too

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like critical role is the most well known one, but there are quite a few

summer sky
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alright

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damn

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how do i make my acc? it only got login options

robust vessel
summer sky
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I feel like god of war just got that DAWGGG in em

robust vessel
young steeple
summer sky
young steeple
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Curse of Stahd is a well known adventure module/setting

summer sky
young steeple
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got to find one that lets you in

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I'm still looking myself for a group. can be hard to find. I have kids though so been able to play a little bit

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there's one spot to look...

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got to vet those though, don't just jump in. Make sure the "vibe" feels right

placid bridge
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where would a good place to start out with a new group, be?

summer sky
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you got recruits that are easssyyyyy to mold

mint jolt
young steeple
mint jolt
young steeple
placid bridge
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oh lol thanks, didn't see it

young steeple
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no worries!

summer sky
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do I do another account? it says that failed to verify account, so do I just do another one??

mint jolt
summer sky
mint jolt
summer sky
young steeple
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this has been a question for me as well. I'm in the same exact boat as you. As for me, if/when I DM first time, probably going to have to be some vetting. my main concern is a) I suck so bad players are miserable b)someone who knows way more comes in and basically takes over my game

summer sky
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yo is there a way I can do anotha method for my character online sheet

lapis agate
#

Hello

cobalt frigate
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It depends on what your DM wants. If your DM is using Roll20 then you would use Roll20's character sheet.

robust vessel
lapis agate
#

Hi

young steeple
lapis agate
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I am new

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I have to go

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Bye

robust vessel
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So ominous

summer sky
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@young steeple I opened the uhh character sheet tyrany of dragons

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why there all this bull shit bruh 😭

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i thought it was just numbers and letters

young steeple
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yeah same here. But I would let people know I suck very bad and make sure to set the bar low haha

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I would say though putting the time and and just the desire alone to want to make it fun, you're ahead of the game (no pun intended)

topaz garnet
robust vessel
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My first time playing i was dming and we were all new and it went south so fast

young steeple
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I've read a lot of advice saying it's good to start out with a premade adventure to get used to flow and structure and such

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I got the starter/essentials kits, and both have a lot that is good for new players (IMO)

young steeple
placid bridge
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I've made like, 2 characters fully and i feel like they were... okay.

young steeple
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I've made a few too but still like need to "get it". I have to still follow tutorials. I do have a bad memory though

placid bridge
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a sorcerer and a artificier (artificier was only technically an artificier due to the homebrew)

robust vessel
# young steeple how so?

We were all awkward at role playing and were like is it ok do this and just flicking through the starter book

young steeple
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I've made a cleric and warlock

robust vessel
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It’s fine tho the second game went way better

robust vessel
placid bridge
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I had a decent idea for a character that's be interesting/funny but idk how to implement it

robust vessel
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You guys have a group to play with

hushed parcel
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Do clerics have to be the same/similar alignment to their deity? I wanna make a cleric that worships either Talona or Kelemvor next time I play dnd.

summer sky
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for my character name I asked alexa 5 times to give me 5 random letters from the alphabet and I got Ktdji

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sounds cool ngl

robust vessel
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You can also have different alignments

young steeple
robust vessel
placid bridge
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my group's dm is sick and everyone else is kinda mia, and the dm said finding a new group was good

young steeple
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in the middle of an adventure, my 11 year old is DMing. She damn near killed me and my other kid lol. She went easy though and let us escape. She's legit

hushed parcel
robust vessel
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Like if they don’t care about anything and are hungry for power

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Or they could be extremely good people but they need some power to save people

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See how you can do anything

hushed parcel
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Ight thx

young steeple
#

could even roll the "hungry for power" element into how a warlock came to be

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my warlock may try and kill their patron in the end, who knows

placid bridge
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i had a character idea where it was literally a dude who was a basic ass farmer who was kinda good at puzzle solving, but he kept getting put into positions where he was seen as the leader of the group despite wanting nothing to do with it, and he was kinda good at making makeshift weapons, so he was sort of the artificier of the group

young steeple
placid bridge
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quite literally like

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he could make throwing knives out of scrap metal

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and that's about it

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he had low health, no magic, no like, resistances, he was p much the group mascot

robust vessel
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Iron man??

placid bridge
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and at the end of the session

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he was the dude who ended up killing the big bad

young steeple
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haha was thinking the same thing!

summer sky
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bro what factions even ARE THERE

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character so difficult

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I thought it was just points and attributes

placid bridge
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because the big bad underestimated him and he saw a friend die and got mad and stabbed him with said friend's sword while he was turned away after the big bad spared him, saying he wasn't worth killing

robust vessel
young steeple