#dnd-newcomers

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placid bridge
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yeah sorry

summer sky
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ye but ima go head first in it bruh

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luck only favours the brave

young steeple
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check your local library of you don't want to buy. my library has copies of players handbook/DM guide

summer sky
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this is my outlet

young steeple
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that does pose a challenge then yeah

summer sky
young steeple
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what country you in?

wide grove
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i have a small strugle with class artificer, as far as i know there 4 types of artificer, now i didnt diged too much about every type, but like i know u can build new things with this class, lets say, u want to help a rogue or ranger by upgrading theres ranged weapon, am i able to help them with attack role? like when they try to hit, can i add to theirs weapon so they have better chance to hit?

robust vessel
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Are you not using the dnd beyond app

summer sky
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and if they do its 30 year olds that may be on fbi watchlists on counts of grand theft and possession of non-recreational drugs bruh

wide grove
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for example, crossbow doesnt have the sniper scoope, can i as artificer add to it, like build it?

summer sky
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or latin america

young steeple
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I want to say there are lot of the rules and stuff you're asking about online too. I THINK DnD Beyond has some basic rules and stuff you can get for free

summer sky
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or maybe im in africa

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idk bruh

young steeple
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can you order stuff online?

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like does Amazon deliver where you're at?

robust vessel
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@summer sky use the dnd beyond app if it is too hard it guides you on how to make a character

wide grove
robust vessel
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Same

summer sky
summer sky
young steeple
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I'm in America but a rural area, didn't have high speed internet until like 2 years ago

summer sky
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like high speed internet?

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like we still getting 100-150 ping

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in games and I cant watch yt sometimes

placid bridge
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i do need to eventually find a group willin to take a newbie

young steeple
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dang, I know that struggle

summer sky
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but im getting offtrack here

young steeple
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no, I think it's on point. You're highlighting your challeneges so you can get better advice

robust vessel
robust vessel
summer sky
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but how do i know what faction I wanna join

young steeple
summer sky
echo kelp
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Work with your DM on what factions to join - this game is a collaborative game and the DM sets the stage and the players play the actors (characters) in the story and both work together to have fun.

harsh fjord
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You can absolutely start as a DM, but it can be tricky because DMs are often more knowledgeable about the game—whereas a player just needs to know how their character works, the DM knows how the monster works, spells, magic items, etc. It can be a lot, but it doesn’t have to be. Basically, you don’t have to use all of the rules. Or run a shorter game with limited character options to make it easier on yourself.

I think finding other newbies is a good idea so you all learn together. If you know anyone personally who’s experienced as a ringer of sorts, that’s not a bad idea!

summer sky
young steeple
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like in the circle I put my attribute, and the big box my modifer. Cause the modifer is what you'll be looking at all the time

summer sky
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and experience points?

young steeple
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levels of characters have like a common proficiency bonus

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exp points you get from adventures, your DM would award those

echo kelp
young steeple
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way better than my explantion, thank you

topaz garnet
# summer sky but how do i know what faction I wanna join

DND isn't... one solitary game - it's not like a videogame where everyone is playing the same base experience, like skryim's Imperials versus Stormcloaks. In DND, one DM's table might feature a political intrigue between factions of their own original creation, and another DM's table may just not feature factions in any important light at all.

summer sky
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@young steeple

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do i need like stat points

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for the shits below? and how much statpoints do I have before I lvl up

topaz garnet
summer sky
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ty

topaz garnet
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specifically, for ability scores
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#3DetermineAbilityScores
you've got three options at base (one of which is unreliable pre-DM)
Point Buy and Standard Array are your reliable ones
Rolled involves rolling 4d6, discarding the lowest number, and recording the leftover total, doing this a total of 6 times. Then you assign each total to an ability of your choice, to get your ability scores.
Then, you derive your Ability Modifier from the respective Ability Score.

summer sky
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hold up

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i need to roll a dice to decide my hp?

topaz garnet
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no, you can, at higher levels

summer sky
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so i can decide my hp at lvl 1?

topaz garnet
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At 1st level, you start with the maximum result for your hit die. For example, a fighter starts with 10 + their Constitution modifier, as their max hp.

harsh fjord
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No, you can roll when you level up or take the average for your class’s hit die. You don’t get to decide your HP.

topaz garnet
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Each level after your first-ever, you can choose to roll or take the average rounded up, to increase your max HP.

summer sky
topaz garnet
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For example, in a game I'm playing, I've gotten to 4th level fighter, and they have a +3 constitution modifier.
They started with 13 maximum hit points (10+3), and for the 3 levels thereafter have gained 9 hit points each level (the average of a d10 is 5.5 - rounded up for class HP rules, is 6, plus con mod for 3, is 9 per level)

harsh fjord
summer sky
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hollup so I dont have a maximum stat point?

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i can just put 100 constitution?

harsh fjord
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No, that isn’t possible.

topaz garnet
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no

summer sky
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so what do I do

topaz garnet
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I linked step-by-step characters earlier

summer sky
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how do I decide it

harsh fjord
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

summer sky
deft sigil
topaz garnet
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Also, it's a matter of... if you come to a table with a score of 100
they're just not going to use that, they'll ask you to make sensible stats instead, by the rules

young steeple
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read that stuff above my dude, more of will make sense.

topaz garnet
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The blue text highlights are links to the relevant thing

young steeple
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read all the the stuff, and do some research, then can ask better questions. that's what helped me

summer sky
topaz garnet
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There's only so much we can do to help if most of it is just posting the links :P

summer sky
young steeple
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"the stuff" being the links put above

topaz garnet
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Instead of explaining what the basic rules are, it's easier for you to read that and then we explain the tidbits about them

summer sky
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so what im learning the proficency bonus is what matters?

topaz garnet
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for some things

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That's for when you're making certain saving throws (depending on your class's proficiencies), some ability checks that use certain skills, or making an attack with a weapon you're proficient in

echo kelp
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And yes it may feel overwhelming but here's the thing - take it gradually, don't feel like you have to memorize it, and as you have specific questions you can ask here or in an appropriate channel.

summer sky
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i didnt understand this paragraph really "enough"

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After assigning your ability scores, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. To determine an ability modifier without consulting the table, subtract 10 from the ability score and then divide the result by 2 (round down). Write the modifier next to each of your scores.

topaz garnet
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Let's say you put a 15 on your strength.
15 on the table is a +2 modifier.

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Ergo, a +2 Strength modifier.

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So whenever you need to make a strength check, saving throw, or try to attack with a fist or a club, you have that +2 for the relevant part of adding to the roll.

summer sky
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okay hold up

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so it adds to my attack?

topaz garnet
summer sky
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so much reading

topaz garnet
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"When a character makes an attack roll, the two most common modifiers to the roll are an ability modifier and the character's proficiency bonus."
"The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule."
"You add your proficiency bonus to your attack roll when you attack using a weapon with which you have proficiency"

So if you are of any level from 1st to 4th, and make an attack with a longsword, and you are proficient with a longsword
You add your Strength modifier and your Proficiency Bonus to the Attack roll.
If you hit (after comparing the attack roll total to the target's Armor Class (AC)), you deal damage, which is 1d8 for a longsword, or 1d10 if you used two hands, plus your Strength modifier.

topaz garnet
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You eventually get this feel for where to look the rules up, and some things just become second nature

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the more important part is knowing rules exist and to look for them, than memorizing them all like an encyclopedia.
One is immensely easier to work with and lets you learn more organically than a school would have you believe

summer sky
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okay so my stats are 17 strength 12 constituion 14 intelligence 10 dexterity 9 charisma 13 wisdom with my race stats

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and now the ability thing is?

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why does it cost??

untold flint
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"ability thing"?

cobalt frigate
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What do you mean "why does it cost"?

summer sky
untold flint
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The rules will tell you how to calculate your abilitiy modifier for each stat

topaz garnet
summer sky
topaz garnet
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You can ignore the table where each score costs certain points, that's just a different (somewhat more complex) method.

summer sky
topaz garnet
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yep, just go to the Scores and Modifiers table

summer sky
topaz garnet
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I linked it.

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I said "go to" and pasted the link to that table.

summer sky
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found it

topaz garnet
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anyway- your scores, after organizing them into the usual order (Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha), is 17, 10, 12, 14, 13, 9
would be +3 strength, +0 dexterity, +1 constitution, +2 intelligence, +1 wisdom, -1 charisma.

summer sky
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ty

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feels like I am running around in a library

topaz garnet
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so those are your respective ability modifiers. So, whenever a roll depends on it, you modify it by that number depending on the nature of the roll. For example, investigation usually falls under intelligence, so a base of +2.

summer sky
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alright

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after that what's next after we did the stats

untold flint
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Yes, there's a fair bit of reading up front, but once you start playing it'll all start to flow.

topaz garnet
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Step by step, it says to go
Race, Class, Ability Scores, Background, Equipment.

summer sky
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so in the background I just go all out right?

topaz garnet
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(Once you get familiar enough with everything, that all becomes optional order, except equipment always comes after both background and class, due to being influenced by both)

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with Background, you choose a relevant background.
What was the character idea you were making?

dapper hearth
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Anyone else terrified of applying for games as a newbie?

cobalt frigate
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If you don't apply then you won't have a chance to play.

untold flint
cobalt frigate
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Finding a group to play with is like any other social relationship like dating. You have to take the plunge if you want to be involved.

summer sky
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idk anything about cities or the overall lore

topaz garnet
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Background is very much an early life / how did I get here
that sounds quite like the Urchin background

summer sky
topaz garnet
summer sky
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whats in the features and traits part?

cobalt frigate
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Your racial and class features.

summer sky
young steeple
summer sky
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so here I decide like what dragon color thingy majig I am?

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like i remember seen that dragonborn had the option to like have different breath weapons and from these weapons they chose smth

topaz garnet
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as a Dragonborn, you decide your draconic ancestry, which determines a damage resistance and your breath weapon trait

young steeple
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thingy majigs are on page 252 of the player's handbook

summer sky
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the draconic ancestry, where do i put that?

untold flint
summer sky
young steeple
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I love that word, and use it too ha

summer sky
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i also partake in tomfoolery sometimes

young steeple
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oh hell yeah

summer sky
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aint nthn tooooooo crazy

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or my definition of crazy atleast

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just a lil bit of tomfoolery

topaz garnet
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You'd have determined that when you took dragonborn in the first place anyway

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for example, a gold dragonborn can resist Fire damage

young steeple
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so much in learning DnD, can seem like it's all just tomfoolery when diving in

topaz garnet
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it's a bit wide when you begin, then it slims down as you find your niche

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for example, I know rogues and warlocks very well, but haven't ever played a cleric or paladin

summer sky
young steeple
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I've favored towards warlocks and paladin's myself so far

summer sky
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for the lightning thing

untold flint
topaz garnet
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then you resist lightning, and if I recall correctly, do a lightning-line for your breath weapon

young steeple
untold flint
young steeple
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I need to read more about archfey!

summer sky
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hold up I was told that monk was a class, but i see that the classes are rogue, fighter, cleric and wizard

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are those like subclasses?

echo kelp
young steeple
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I had an idea for a character that reads a ton of books, very smart, and then one day found some old book that turned out to be a book of cthulu. he would decipher it and get powers (great old one). But the catch was that he had really low intelligence, so it didn't line up with the character (low intelligence probably not going to figure out how to decipher the book).

summer sky
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and you could of made him read fiction books so he didnt really learn anything

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but thats just me

untold flint
young steeple
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oh snaps, both some ideas! Well since i haven't made him yet, I may just have to steal that

summer sky
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but it was just a suggestion

topaz garnet
young steeple
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I like it though. reads a lot of books, and then just finds one one day they can read only cause parents knew it.

topaz garnet
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Each of these classes have subclasses, which is basically an extra list of features, you choose which one you take.

summer sky
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I mean from my extensive research and baby study from being one myself like what 6-7 years of me life i think I know why I know the languages I know

young steeple
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like I read a lot of books and I'm not smart at all, so I could roleplay accurately as well ha

summer sky
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its crazy being able to speak 4 languages bruh

summer sky
young steeple
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TIL what method acting is (just googled it)

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lots of potential for acting too playing DnD!

summer sky
summer sky
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morbius memes have NOT been used since 2022

young steeple
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speaking of Morbius ...I got the curse of stahd module to try and DM with my kids. talk about a lot to take in

echo kelp
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Can I ask you fine folks to take the acting/not-D&D discussion to #non-dnd-topics please? Thanks!

young steeple
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I was just trying to bring it back to topic!

echo kelp
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Ah okay - thanks!

young steeple
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hence my curse of strahd comment

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lots to learn in that module for sure

summer sky
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what curse of strahd?

echo kelp
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It's a famous (infamous) D&D adventure module

young steeple
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DnD has all kinds of adventure books. Curse of Stahd is a popluar one. Like gothic vampire stuff

echo kelp
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A prewritten campaign/setting that the DM can run for a group.

young steeple
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which being a new DM, I have read best to start with prewritten campaign

young steeple
echo kelp
young steeple
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it's pretty overwhelming for me to take in and think about attempting to run, I'll say that

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I love it though, love the setting

echo kelp
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If folks need to get into the nitty-gritty and possibly spoilery details, we have #1029833015423143957 and a specific channel for that adventure.

young steeple
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oh that's a good point about spoilers, thanks for reminder

echo kelp
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My tip would be make sure there's a cleric or paladin in the party (that's not very spoilery as the themes of the adventure are pretty upfront about what you're going to deal with)

young steeple
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@summer sky that link above I also learned a bit about playing. a member of the cast (Melanie) is like super brand new and it's fun to watch her learn how to play as she goes.

topaz garnet
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"bring the divine wrath of god to the darkness" isn't very spoilery yeah

young steeple
tidal peak
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Hello, i am new to dnd but i have played baldur’s gate 3, and have a basic understanding of how the game works

rotund saffron
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Hello there brother

young steeple
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oh and for hirelings/NPCs, do DMs run them, or do the players?

echo kelp
tidal peak
main fulcrum
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Custom death rules are my solution to all CoS lethality problems

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Lets you kill them without guilt EvilLaugh

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Plus Dark Gifts are fun

echo kelp
young steeple
echo kelp
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The game is designed for 1 DM and 3-6 players generally

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But I have played in groups as low as 2 players 1 DM and I've run a game with 1 DM and 12 players.

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High group counts are not recommended for new DMs though

young steeple
echo kelp
echo kelp
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Yes a bit. Not something you can't manage and work with though. Definitely easier than more than 6 players.

young steeple
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One thing I've found hard to trying intepreting RAW to playing. Thankfully the handbook as a lot of examples, but for stuff it doesn't it can be confusing.

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For example, long rests. I learned you have so many hit die for long rest (I think?). And you can expend hit die on short rest. But does hit die recharge fully on long rest?

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that's just one thing that came to mind. I'm constantly googling to find answers to other stuff and can go down a lot of rabbit holes

young steeple
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like in general? or a particular aspect of them?

echo kelp
# young steeple For example, long rests. I learned you have so many hit die for long rest (I thi...

Many folks play with long rests restoring all expended hit dice but the rules actually state:

At the end of a long rest, a character regains all lost hit points. The character also regains spent Hit Dice, up to a number of dice equal to half of the character's total number of them (minimum of one die). For example, if a character has eight Hit Dice, he or she can regain four spent Hit Dice upon finishing a long rest.

young steeple
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I believe wizards get slots back with long rests. But you can do what's called arance recovery to get some back too. I don't know the rules though for that

echo kelp
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It can kind of represent long term stamina of adventuring lifestyle

young steeple
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ahh, that answers it for me, FINALLY ha. thank you

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hit die I still get confused about but getting better

echo kelp
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All casting classes get all their spell slots back after a long rest.
Warlocks get them back on a short rest (but also have less spell slots and cast at their highest spell slots available)
Wizards have a feature called arcane recovery which can allow them to regain some spell slots on a short rest (but can only use the feature once per long rest)
Sorcerers can use sorcery points to regain spell slots (or consume spell slots to create sorcerey points to use for meta magic features).

untold flint
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If your spell slots are from the "Spellcasting" class feature(basically everybody BUT Warlocks), you get them all back on a Long Rest. Some classes with Spellcasting have features that allow them to regain some of their spell slots before their next Long Rest. If your spell slots are from the "Pact Magic" class feature(aka Warlocks), they recharge on a Short Rest. You only get a few, but they recharge multiple times a day and their level increases automatically as you level up.

untold flint
echo kelp
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It does simplify things and restoring all hit dice on long rest seems to be something many groups use already

young steeple
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once i finally learn enough where I feel like I'm cool, the new books will come out haha

untold flint
untold flint
young steeple
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oh well that's win then for noobs like me I suppose.

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I know it's been discussed trillions of times. Baldur's Gate 3 has been pivtoal in helping me learn to play. I actually think it's a bonus to that there are rules that differ from the core rules, as it can force you to get into the books and also be in intro to what homebrew rules are

glass tree
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hey guys im looking to get into online dnd

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but im not sure what tabletop i should use or if there are any specific almost widely used one

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any reccs?

cobalt frigate
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Are you going to be a DM?

glass tree
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no im starting out as player only

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im just starting dnd as a whole

cobalt frigate
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Then you don't worry about which virtual tabletop to use.

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The DM decides which one to use.

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Most VTTs use a web browser.

glass tree
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oh okay thanks !!

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

glass tree
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looking for those now

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i just wanted to start downloading things if i had to so i could have them ready

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?
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.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.

glass tree
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okay great !

jolly umbra
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hey so i was wondering if someone could explain damage and combat to me. I understand everything else but damage and combat kinda confuses me

cobalt frigate
jolly umbra
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basically like how do u know how many health points to take away from an enemy and how do u figure out like d6 and d8 damage

cobalt frigate
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Let's say you're using a longsword to attack an enemy.
You would do an attack roll: d20 + Proficiency Bonus (if you're proficient with longswords) + Str modifier.
If you hit then you would roll a d8 + Str modifier.

jolly umbra
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wait how do u know what weapons youre proficient with?

cobalt frigate
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Depends on your class.

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Your class says which weapons (usually Simple and/or Martial weapons).

jolly umbra
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ok and how do you know how many hit points to take away

cobalt frigate
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Some playable races are proficient with weapons. For example, high elves are proficient with longswords, shortswords, shortbows, and longbows.

cobalt frigate
slow hawk
cobalt frigate
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The DM controls the monsters/NPCs so the DM will deduct the hit points from the monsters if they're injured.

slow hawk
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If the weapon says d6 you roll a d6

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Add the relevant modifier

jolly umbra
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so then the total number of damage of a weapon + modifiers is how many hit points to take away

cobalt frigate
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Basically yes. Some class features or magic items can add to that.

slow hawk
cobalt frigate
jolly umbra
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ok thank you

vernal mural
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Could someone help out on making a character with one of my friends?

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We are both just starting we just haven't gotten it all down yet

polar knot
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Im the freind in question

vernal mural
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
fair cliff
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Good to dnd beyond is option also watching critical role and another dnd YouTuber which I don't remember

true musk
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Handbooker helper series is a good way to learn how to build a character if you’re a visual learner.

vernal mural
true musk
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Ah

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Depending on the feedback you want.

vernal mural
true musk
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Did you make them on dnd beyond?

vernal mural
true musk
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How did you make your character?

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Pen and paper or some online tool?

hot quest
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is it better to make a character on dnd beyond or on pen and paper?

slow hawk
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They are merely different ways of keeping track of your character

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Notably dnd beyond requires digital purchase of any content to use the app for chracter building/tracking

orchid siren
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I'm pretty new and I'm playing a monk but I don't know what kind of back story I should have I would like some help making one

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Also what's the difference between a gm and dm?

slow hawk
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DM and GM are interchangeable, there is no practical difference. Might be some historical differences in how the term evolved. For your purposes they are the same

orchid siren
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Thank you

slow hawk
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A character’s backstory need not be complex, it only exists to serve your character going forward into the game you’re about to play. So:
Where is your character from?
What would goals would they like to achieve? What motivates them?
What is the personality? How do they treat others
What are their flaws?
Most inportantly….why join others on an adventure

orchid siren
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Okay so I'm playing a monk I have a general concept but I have no idea how to go in depth nor do I know where I would be from*

slow hawk
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Keep in mind:
You dont play your backstory, so dont write a book
It be an outline, it doesnt need to be a narrative. Its only for you and the DM
The setting of the campaign is determined by your DM, dont use specific times or locations or names even, keep it flezivle

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it doesnt need to be in depth

It doesnt need to be class specific

orchid siren
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Okay

slow hawk
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A class can be a starting point or throughline for your character but doesnt have to be. It is, afterall, just a collection if game mechanics

orchid siren
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Okay thank you for your help and time.

swift citrus
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What all do I need to get into dnd never have done it just been curious and wanan try it out now and anything I should know

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

bright light
true brook
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Hello!

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Hmm

fresh fable
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What do you need help with?

slow hawk
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Spamming multiple channels and pinging random people is really not appropriate behavior

main oyster
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While camping outside at night, should I start a campfire before going to sleep ? Like let it burn throughout the night ? In-game of course

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Like does the fire attract monsters or keep them away

icy needle
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Hello everyone. I am new to dnd and I had took a liking to the wizard class. However I am not sure the exact rules aboht the spellbooks. Can I learn anything of the spellbook that I want without limit while being level 1?(i use the apps so i can prepared 4 spells but I can learn all spells though I wont be able to use them but they are still on my spellbook.)
And I was wondering if there are any races or characters or both mixing combination that allows me to grant various options, actions, or spells choices. (Example would be such as high elf wizard. It gives me an extra cantrip, allow me to prepare 4 spells, has various options of spells I can prepare off and let me learn all of them.)
Also whats so special about the spell books that other characters doesnt have it? Am I allowed to learn whatever i wish from the app when modifying my spells?
Why is it that i must learn jt before I prepare the spell. Can i learn unlimited? I dont understand how the wizard spell books works and its function and limits.

fresh fable
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When you lvl up you can add 2 spells to your book

icy needle
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And those 6 spells i prepare 4?so if I wanted to change my prepare spells, i take my time to change them withing the game?

fresh fable
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The reason dndbeyond gives you access to all the spells as a wizard is that you can copy spells to your book but this costs money and time to do

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You have to find spell scrolls or another wizards book to do this

mellow finch
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And you learn new spells every time you level up as a wizard

icy needle
icy needle
fresh fable
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Yeah it’s just the way dndbeyond is set up to enable wizards to learn spells outside of lvl ups

mellow finch
icy needle
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So once I created my character with spells I want to learn, i cant unlearn them and learn other things am i right?

mellow finch
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Why should you want to unlearn them?

fresh fable
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You should be able to remove spells for your spell book if you messed up

icy needle
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I thing I rememeber in the handbook about a certain amount of time after taking 8 hour long rest to prepare other spells or change the prepare other spells. But I cant remember how long it takes to learn them.

mellow finch
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Learning and preparing are different things.

cobalt frigate
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When you gain a new level you learn 2 new spells. You also learn new spells when you find wizard spell scrolls or spellbooks and scribe the new spells into your own spellbook.

icy needle
# mellow finch Why should you want to unlearn them?

I was wondering if unlearning would give me the option of learning other spells I was interested. Though i guess that counts as ilegal and cant do that outside and inside of the game. Except that it can be done that outside of the game?

mellow finch
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The wizard usually has a spell book which contains 100 pages.

fresh fable
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No

cobalt frigate
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Wizards only know spells in their own spellbooks. They can prepare a certain number of spells based on their class level.

icy needle
cobalt frigate
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Remember that preparing is what is your PC's head after a long rest.

fresh fable
cobalt frigate
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I think that's an older edition thing.

icy needle
# mellow finch The wizard usually has a spell book which contains 100 pages.

Wait as far as I understand. A wizard at level 1 can learn up to 6 spells. And those 6 spells, 4 can be prepared.

If I want to learn more, I must go to other wizards or find scrolls. When I level up, i can learn 2 more spells of my choice am i right?
Once I created my character, i cant change the spells I learn because that is illegal or in that part I am wrong?

cobalt frigate
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Once you create your character those are the spells you have in your spellbook. There's no changing them.

icy needle
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Oh ok now that make sense of learning and etc

mellow finch
topaz garnet
# icy needle Wait as far as I understand. A wizard at level 1 can learn up to 6 spells. And t...

A level 1 wizard starts with 6 spells in their spellbook. Each time they gain a wizard level, they add 2 spells of their choice, for free, into their book.
They can also scribe in spells they find on their journey, from other wizard's tomes or from spell scrolls of spells on the wizard spell list.

A wizard prepares their spells each day, choosing from the spells in their book. They prepare an amount equal to their wizard level + their intelligence modifier. That list of prepared spells are what they can cast on that day, as they've memorized it and have the motions and pitches practiced.

fresh fable
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Didn’t we all just say that to them 🤨

icy needle
topaz garnet
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Nope

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once it's prepared, it's prepared for the whole day

icy needle
topaz garnet
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You can, but don't have to, change your list of prepared spells

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so you can just keep rocking the same list until you decide to prepare a new list

icy needle
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Oh ok, so once prepared I dont need to prepare them anymore, until i want different ones

topaz garnet
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yeah, it's a "which list of spells can I spend my slots on" deal, and not a "preparing each individual cast" one

ripe harbor
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Can someone host a campaign

topaz garnet
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If you have spells X Y and Z, you can do any permutation of those spells in the day - the only criteria is being able to pay the spell slot cost, and maybe any costly/consumed Material components

ripe harbor
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I’m bored

topaz garnet
ripe harbor
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Ok thanks

icy needle
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lyric fjord
icy needle
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Thank you very much, it was confusing until you cleared this up

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No wonder I felt the wizard class was powerfull, cause i noticed i had multiple abilities

lyric fjord
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you have one shots which are one and done games then you have campaigns that are games or story over a longer period

topaz garnet
# icy needle What is a campaign?

In short, the classic DND game. Imagine lord of the rings, but people are manually computing and acting all the events in the moment, so it'd take them a bunch of sessions to get from the shire to mount doom.

icy needle
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And then campaign

lyric fjord
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yes but no like one shots are one adventures conprising of a short sesh often home brew then campaigns are ones like strad or stormwreck isle that there story plays out over multiple sesh

icy needle
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I am wondering for now and this part is just research of mine. But are there ang character thay are similar as wizard? Like ability options wise that could be used depending on the situations.

ripe harbor
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I already did it and it’s not working

mellow finch
lyric fjord
icy needle
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Hmm thank you.

ripe harbor
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Do any of you have campaigns I can join

lyric fjord
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basicaly anyone who is a spell caster can be wizard like

ripe harbor
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The link isn’t working

cobalt frigate
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Yes, I have a campaign. No, you can't join.

ripe harbor
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Why

cobalt frigate
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I don't know you.

lyric fjord
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i am trying to find an in game one in my city

fresh fable
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Have you looked in local game stores?

lyric fjord
# cobalt frigate I don't know you.

but isn't that the point to socialise and get to know people otherwise if you are just playing private games with friends then why are you here exactly?

fresh fable
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I only play IRL most people just hang out here to chat and swap dnd help

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Because I'm here to chat with others about D&D. This server doesn't host games.

icy needle
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Sounds reasonable to me for both people

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How long have u both being playing?

cobalt frigate
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40+ years.

fresh fable
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8 years 5e

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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The other person was expecting to join a game like a video game lobby. D&D isn't a video game.

icy needle
lyric fjord
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i know people seem on the baulders gate bandwagon and think oh dnd irl is baulders gate lol

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i've been playing for over 12mnths now

icy needle
lyric fjord
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yeah but a video game is nothing like ttrpg that be like saying i play it because i am so into wow lol

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i hate people comparing dnd to baulder right now

icy needle
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I am interested of dnd or rpg games but i didnt know which one is the best to play currently

fresh fable
cobalt frigate
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As a forever DM who spends a lot of my limited free time preparing I get irked when people just think they can join a game right now because it shows how little they either know or care about the work DMs put into their games.

fresh fable
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This is the channel for basic help

icy needle
lyric fjord
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It pisses me off so I feel your pain as a DM and I want to learn how to DM but everyone just wants to play TTRPG bg really and I am like God I don't think I want to DM if people can't stop talking about bg

fresh fable
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Can you tell a story and understand the basic rules? Then you can DM

main oyster
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dndThink I came here after reading "1 HP club"

lyric fjord
halcyon zenith
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Had my first game today just doing Adventurer's League. Now the DM was great, but the real MVP was the 12 year old girl playing with three gruff (and one not so gruff) blokes in their 30s, who managed to almost single-handedly rescue a group of buried NPCs... Then cut out the heart of a monster to eat it.

topaz garnet
cursive temple
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hello i am a newcomer to dnd and i wanted to join a campaign but afraid that i might be a burden due to my lack of experience are there any campaigns that are more newbie oriented

sand rose
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Just find a game that you can play and discuss this with the dm. Some will accept but of not you can watch some already made games to get a better look of what it looks like.

cursive temple
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also whats "one shot" is it just doing it in one session?

fresh fable
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Yes

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Short game with a set goal

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Great fun and help to learn the basics

cursive temple
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ah good

quasi solstice
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Hi so me and my friends are all playing for our first time (our campaign is dragons of storm wrecker isle) and I wanted to know if yall have any dm tips I should know before we start tomorrow

cursive temple
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ee there aint many campaigns that look noob friendly

quasi solstice
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Yea it looks all confusing but I want to learn I started on haulers gate had so much fun and now I want more so now I moved over to D&d

cursive temple
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my school time doesnt help

quasi solstice
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We’re playing during school we all have a 2 hour long study hall together😭

craggy oasis
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its dnd beyound a good choice for a beginner ?

mellow finch
quasi solstice
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Okkkk thank youu

ornate kiln
# craggy oasis its dnd beyound a good choice for a beginner ?

the character sheet is really nice for beginners imo. though of course there might be some downsides. you cant easily add stuff you havent bought on DDB, and since the sheet does all of the math for you, its possible to not fully understand how your numbers come to be

craggy oasis
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got it

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ty

main oyster
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Why are there two numbers given for range of thrown/ranged weapons ?

fresh fable
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Normal and long range anything in the second number is at disadvantage

main oyster
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For example, handaxe is 20,60
So between 20 to 60 is at disadvantage or distance greater than 60 is at disadvantage?

fresh fable
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Between 20 and 60

main oyster
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👍 thank you

dense pewter
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Hi im new here just wondering how can I look for campaigns looking for players?

wild onyx
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Read all the instructions. Good luck!

meager sparrow
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Hey guys so I was looking at those find a game things and I keep seeing things come up like roll20, vtt, and 5E??

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What do these mean?

echo kelp
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Rol20 is a Virtual Tabletop and game finding service and marketplace: https://roll20.net/
VTT = Virtual Tabletop
5E = 5th edition of D&D (the current edition)

meager sparrow
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Also any games that I’ve seen that peak my interest are all at like 1-5am in my time so is there like a time zone group thing? I feel it might help but I’m not sure how it would work lol

meager sparrow
echo kelp
meager sparrow
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Oooo that would be good! Ty!

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All of the ones that I see are all 18+ ughhhh 😭😭😭

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Honestly thinking of making my own but I have no previous experience so ik it wouldn’t be too good but I really wanna play and everything is 18+ and I checked the server rules and this whole server is 13+ so I am allowed to be here (I’m definitely above 13 lol)

potent silo
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Yo can anyone tell me how to play dnd

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echo kelp
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There's also a bit of comfort playing with folks of a similar age range and social context expectations.

manic fossil
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Hello! What's the best set up for a dm screen Without using any money? I only have the essential kit

echo kelp
meager sparrow
manic fossil
echo kelp
meager sparrow
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Oooo

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Wait what’s TTRPG

fresh fable
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Table top role playing game

meager sparrow
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Is it like- table top roleplay game?

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Yay I got it right

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Nice

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Ty

unreal reef
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I second that. I have no idea how to play

meager sparrow
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Me either pretty much

fresh fable
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true musk
kind compass
meager sparrow
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Ooo that could be cool :DD

neon fulcrum
fresh fable
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Keep it to DMs mods don’t like it when you recruit outside the looking for channels

kind compass
violet blade
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Hey oh what’s happening

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Oh ok I am here to learn how to play dnd I got the starter set

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rugged crater
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where to find free campaigns?

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lean linden
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I have some general questions if someone can help me out

fresh fable
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Shoot

lean linden
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I just need a good app or website so I can create some maps. Does anyone know of any?

echo kelp
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The pinned messages in #dnd-maps has links to various tools and resources for map making

lean linden
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That is free

echo kelp
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Yeah there are some listed there that are free

lean linden
echo kelp
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See id:browse to see all the many channels we have here - and you can toggle which ones you want to see or not.

rapid steppe
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Can somebody help me get started, I have absolutely no experience with this

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
lean linden
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I still don’t see what I’m looking for

echo kelp
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Start with giving the free basic rules a skim, check out videos of folks playing D&D to see how those game mechanics work (recognizing that many D&D streams are entertainment first rather than teaching D&D), try your hand at making a character (refer to the first 4 chapters of the free basic rules), then when you feel ready to try playing, go find a group to play with. See #find-a-game for helpful info and instructions on how to use our Looking For Game channels.

echo kelp
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Review the various tools and see what works best for you and your map-making needs.

rapid steppe
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I’m sure that nobody wants to play with a noob, so I’m not sure how to start playing

fresh fable
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We were all new at some point

echo kelp
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Heh. All of use were new at one point. Most groups are actually fine taking on new to D&D players as long as they show a willingness to learn (like reading the basic rules) and vibe well with the group.

rapid steppe
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I’m creating a character, do I choose simple or custom

echo kelp
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On DnDBeyond?

rapid steppe
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Yes

echo kelp
untold flint
rapid steppe
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What are sources

echo kelp
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The different D&D books you have access to. Different books provide optional rules or different character options.

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For now I would just keep it to core D&D - later you can learn about the different books and what they bring to the game.

rapid steppe
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Is the default one home brew content

echo kelp
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No. Homebrew is community-made (not official) material. Keep that off for now.

rapid steppe
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What about magic : the gathering

echo kelp
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Again just use the core D&D material for now

rapid steppe
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So do I disable everything

echo kelp
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There are D&D books based on Magic the Gathering material that provide additional optional rules and character options - but for now, stay with core D&D.

rapid steppe
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So I disabled all of the sources

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So it’s just the core one right

echo kelp
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Yep

rapid steppe
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Alright

echo kelp
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You can toggle the things on later if/when it makes sense or if your campaign uses those optional books.

rapid steppe
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I been playing too much Skyirm and I said “How do I become a khajit?” 🤣

livid siren
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hi

rapid steppe
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Is being a warlock okay with being a dragonborn

true shard
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yeah sure why not

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its your character do what you want

fresh fable
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Any race can be any class

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Khajit - tabaxi

ripe harbor
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Can I join someone’s campaign

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I have six days left and then I can use lokking for dm

halcyon forge
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If you're looking for a group we recommend reaching out to those who have posted in #looking-for-players

signal wind
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Hello ppl

rapid steppe
signal wind
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Im new and i just got myself the stormwreck Isle starter set

fresh fable
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Tabaxi race is the dnd equivalent of khajiit

rapid steppe
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Is it free

fresh fable
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No 1.99 if you buy through the website marketplace

tropic galleon
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I’ve read that paladins should traditionally be given their highest rolls to their charisma and wisdom abilities.
Is it acceptable to have a paladin with bad charisma? I feel it suits the character I’m after.

signal wind
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Is the stormwreck Isle actually good to Lear the game?

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Learn

tropic galleon
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Actually… i think yea 😂

fresh fable
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Paladins use charisma for their spell casting and abilities

rapid steppe
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Can paladins use all spells?

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I just wanna be a spellsword

fresh fable
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No just the ones the class says they get

rapid steppe
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Do they only get healing spells or offensive spells also

left tulip
rapid steppe
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I just started 😭 I know nothing

crude musk
rapid steppe
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What spells can paladins use, only healing?

left tulip
fresh fable
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You can search the spell lists by class

harsh fjord
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It's a mix of damage, healing, and buffs/debuffs.

signal wind
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i have a question i want my warlock to use a big "knife" but but im not sure if it shoud have the dagger stats or uf i sould use the stats of a short sword for what will essencially be a "big as* knife"?

fresh fable
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Warlock doesn’t get short sword at lvl 1 unless you’ve gone hexblade

harsh fjord
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Shortswords are martial weapons, which warlocks don't get proficiency in from their standard features. Thus, you'd be better at attacking with a dagger (since you could add you proficiency bonus to your attack roll), but it'd be less damage.

For these kinds of questions, we do have #character-discussion.

signal wind
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ok thx

main oyster
harsh fjord
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Exactly.

rapid steppe
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What are fighter skills?

harsh fjord
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In what context?

rapid steppe
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Idk it says proficiencies and then 2 fighter skills

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But idk what they do

harsh fjord
main oyster
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What happens if I'm wearing armour I don't have proficiency for ?

harsh fjord
main oyster
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Oh

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Aight thanks

harsh fjord
rapid steppe
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What is GP

harsh fjord
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Gold pieces.

rapid steppe
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How much gold pieces does a soldier have

harsh fjord
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Ten gold.

rapid steppe
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So what is the lifestyle of a soldier?

harsh fjord
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That's a question for your DM. If you don't have one yet, you're making a character for practice, so your choices are not set in stone. DMs will usually vet your character sheet to make sure it's good to play.

rapid steppe
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Alr

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What’s faith?

harsh fjord
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The god your PC follows. Optional.

rapid steppe
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How do I get information on these gods

harsh fjord
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Ask your DM because the setting might be something they've made up themselves.

rapid steppe
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Okay

harsh fjord
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Figuring out how race, class, and background affect your choices (skills, features, etc.) and the associated numbers are the key bits. If you know those, you know how to make a character mechanically, so you can make one that fits whatever setting/game you're playing in.

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The other stuff is what we call flavor: narrative/descriptive stuff that has no bearing on the numbers/how things work.

rapid steppe
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Do I have to have an image? For my character

harsh fjord
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That depends on the game you're in. Some will use a visual to show positioning, so a character portrait might be called for. Some just use pure imagination.

rapid steppe
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But I can’t draw

harsh fjord
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You can design a character using a site like Reroll or HeroForge. Then take a screenshot.

rapid steppe
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What’s a gaming set?

harsh fjord
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This item encompasses a wide range of game pieces, including dice and decks of cards (for games such as Three-Dragon Ante). A few common examples appear on the Tools table, but other kinds of gaming sets exist.

It might be a better option for you to Google your question first before asking it here. Folks are happy to clarify things that are confusing, but some of this can be found with a quick search!

wild onyx
brave wind
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hello! I'm new here
I interested with dnd and I want to try it. what should I do first? I have no idea 🥲

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

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#
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Where do I start?
smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask!

brave wind
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okay! thank you 😊

rapid steppe
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I think I’m ready to start playing, I e msde my character

smoky adder
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Nice! What did you make?

rapid steppe
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A dragon born fighter

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Who is a soldier

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Who do I play

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How

smoky adder
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If you’re asking who to play with, #find-a-game can point you in the right direction.

rapid steppe
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I just wannna play maybe a practise first because I’ve never played

fresh fable
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FYI dnd isnt like an MMO you can’t just drop into a game it takes a while to find a game then there’s some prep too do

rapid steppe
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Ik

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But there should be atleast practise maybe

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For a new player

fresh fable
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Or other places online

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This ain’t the only place to find games online

rapid steppe
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Where

fresh fable
true musk
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It’s more like a choose your adventure story so options are limited.

harsh fjord
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There's also the virtual weekends which are intended as learn-to-play events. See the server's Events tab (can't link to it, sadly).

smoky adder
main oyster
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So I have this "passive wisdom (perception), passive wisdom (insight), passive intelligence (investigation)" stuff in my 'senses' box

Where did I get them from ?
Playing as Aasimar Fighter lv1 feylost background
Skills are a different box.

fresh fable
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They are the many passive skills everyone gets

main oyster
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Is it picked at random ?

compact osprey
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Hello!

fresh fable
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It’s what a DM uses as a quick guide to what your character observes about the world

lunar loom
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It's based on a character's ability scores.

main oyster
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Oh

main oyster
cobalt frigate
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Those passive senses are for the DMs to use.

lunar loom
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And everyone has them. Take passive perception. You know how some people are dense and you need to yell their name five times to get their attention? Yeah, low passive perception. The dude who picks everything up at a glance without trying - who will hear their name whispered from across the room when they're not listening for it - high passive perception.

cobalt frigate
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Your senses, like darkvision? That's based on the race you choose.

lunar loom
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Passive is what happens when the PCs don't say something but might sense something

main oyster
fresh fable
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Say you hve a passive perception of 18 and someone is hiding nearby with a stealth of 16 then the DM may let you know you hear something in the bushes

main oyster
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Oh

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Got it

lunar loom
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Sure. If the PCs aren't searching then their passive perception is what the monster or w/e is stealthing will need to beat to successfully sneak by or whatever

cobalt frigate
main oyster
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With a passive perception of 10, I ain't noticing anything

lunar loom
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Right

wild onyx
main oyster
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So when do I use the "active skill" and when do I use the "passive sense" for let's say investigation?

cobalt frigate
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The DM uses the passive ability skills. You the player ask to do an active check.

main oyster
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👍 thanks everyone for the clarification

cobalt frigate
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If the party is casually walking along a hallway, the DM uses everyone's Passive Perception to see if they notice a possible trap.

If a PC thinks there's a trap they ask the DM to do a Perception check roll to look around for a trap.

fresh fable
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Active skill is would be you asking the DM “ whilst we are walking through this Forrest I’m keeping my eyes open for dangers” and they would ask you to roll a perception check

cobalt frigate
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The DM decides the appropriate ability skill check to roll for. Don't roll without the DM's permission.

main oyster
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But investigation should always be an active skill, no ?

fresh fable
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Yeah don’t just go I would like to perception the room say what you would like to do like as we walk into this room can I see anything out of place

cobalt frigate
fresh fable
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Investigation is actively looking for something specific say you’re in a library and looking for a book on a certain topic

cobalt frigate
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Sherlock Holmes would have a high Passive Investigation and Perception. He would have high active Investigation (deduction) and Perception (noticing minute details) rolls too.

main oyster
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I just don't get how investigation can be used passively
Passive investigation feels more like passive perception
Sorry for bothering

wild onyx
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Investigation is actually deduction.

Investigation. When you look around for clues and make deductions based on those clues, you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check. You might deduce the location of a hidden object, discern from the appearance of a wound what kind of weapon dealt it, or determine the weakest point in a tunnel that could cause it to collapse. Poring through ancient scrolls in search of a hidden fragment of knowledge might also call for an Intelligence (Investigation) check.

It can relate to active searching, but it's mostly about figuring things out from the clues in the world that the character can experience but the player has to have described, by the DM or an image.

harsh fjord
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The lead rules designer puts it like so: "Passive Investigation is a tool for the DM who wants to see if a character notices a clue, without asking the player to make a roll."

That's not RAW, and there's a lot of debate about how or even if it should be used (just Google passive investigation and look at all the blogs/posts/etc.).

fresh fable
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Passive perception would be walking into a room and taking in your surroundings, passive investigation would be your brain sorting that info into useful info

main oyster
wild onyx
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Perception: there are scratches on the floor by the bookshelf.

Investigation: the scratches could indicate a hidden door.

main oyster
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Omg finally got it

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Thanks a lot

fresh fable
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Head pats all round good job team

viral basalt
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Is there a better place I can look for games bc I've messaged like 8 lfgs and still no response

true musk
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There are a couple of different places to look.

fresh fable
viral basalt
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Thank you kindly

true musk
exotic stump
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There’s a lot more players than DMs. I get 30ish applications per post on r/ lfg. 8 tries and still no bite sounds unlucky but also probably not that out of the ordinary. Just keep trying i guess

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There’s also westmarch servers if that type of thing is of interest to you

true musk
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You also have looking for posts on roll20, dnd beyond, and discord servers for some of the vtts that are out there.

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You can also find in person games by going to your local game shops.

vernal onyx
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Are DND beyond stats accurate

fresh fable
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In what sense??

echo kelp
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DnDBeyond follows the rules (it is owned by D&D now too).
There are a few areas where DnDBeyond does not support official rules (yet) because of limitations of the data structure that the character sheet functionality is based upon. Supposedly devs are working on making things more flexible with a General Features System and this missing functionality/rules support may eventually be resolved.

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But we'd need to know more info on what about DnDBeyond stats are concerning to you

tame scarab
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Hi I was just wondering what’s roll20?

harsh fjord
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It’s a virtual tabletop that can host maps, tokens, and character sheets (among other functions).

torpid ivy
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quick question coming from a new player. If you ritual cast a spell like detect magic does it burn a spell slot? (I'm a bard)

slow hawk
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No

echo kelp
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Ritual casting does not consume a spell slot.

bronze trench
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hey

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can someone explain to me how does dnd work im kinda new and i like the ida of bard

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harsh fjord
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Those links cover a lot of the fundamentals. While folks don’t have time to walk someone through the game, we’re happy to answer specific questions!

main oyster
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Does honey exist in dnd 5e ? How much does it cost ?

slow hawk
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There’s no specific item called “honey” but if you want it for roleplaying ask your DM

main oyster
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👍

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It serves no other purpose than my pc adding it to the tea during rest time 😆

fresh fable
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Prob comes under rations

main oyster
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👍Thank you

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What is "ability save dc" right below "proficiency bonus" on the character sheet ?

bronze trench
slow hawk
bronze trench
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Dam🥲🥲🥲

slow hawk
main oyster
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Yeah, I know that part
Why's there a separate box for ?

slow hawk
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Its a spot to write it in…

main oyster
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Wouldn't the dc be there on the spell sheet ?

slow hawk
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Its just a piece of paper to organize things. If u wanna write it somewhere else go ahead

main oyster
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Ah I guess dragon breadth doesn't come under spells
My bad sorry

wild onyx
smoky adder
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A monk or a battle master, for example.

royal hawk
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Good morning ! DO you know if there is a dnd discord for french people ?

shut dragon
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no

royal hawk
shut dragon
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I mean i don't know dndLol

ionic fossil
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Hey everyone I’m really new to dnd and would love any tips to start my first campaign as a dm so if I could get tips from someone that’ll be much appreciated thank you you anyone that can help

echo kelp
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My number one tip is to focus on having fun (make sure everyone in the game, even you, are having fun)

sonic cargo
vernal onyx
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What are Fays?

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And are they playable

lyric fjord
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As in the fey wilds?

vernal onyx
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I just heard one of my friends mention Fays being their possible race

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I tried to look for it in the DND app

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I couldn’t find it

lyric fjord
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Well there are in fact a few playable Race that did live in the fey wilds

delicate gulch
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hi!!! so i am brand new to dnd practically, only played part of bg3, and i really want to find a party to get into it with, and figured this was the best place to start? i know little to nothing of dnd

lyric fjord
vernal onyx
lyric fjord
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Your welcome

true musk
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There are questions a few playable races that are considered fey now.

fast orbit
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hey guys

true musk
fast orbit
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Im having an hard time with bonus actions as an artificer, been playing for 2 -3months now but in fights I still don't know what to do with my bonus action

shadow granite
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hello every1

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I'm completely new to dnd and wanted to know if it's plausible to just play as a one-time npc or something like that instead of getting into a whole campaign

fresh fable
fast orbit
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battle smith

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Im fine with my infusions and basic stuff outside of combat but like any artificer I just shoot bolts from my crossbow, fighting devils so my fire bolt cantrip is useless

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i usually skip my bonus action every turn

fresh fable
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Are you lvl3

fast orbit
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lvl 4 arti and got gifted 1 level into ranger

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can't wear armor im a turtle

fresh fable
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So your steel defender is commanded via your bonus action

fast orbit
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only if i get to hit with him right?

fresh fable
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If you don’t command it it can’t attack

fast orbit
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so my bonus action is his movement+action+reaction?

true musk
fast orbit
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if i decide to not use my bonus action for a turn i don't get to move him at all?

shadow granite
bronze trench
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worn pine
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true musk
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Both actually.

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If you have an AL character, they can participate in an AL game of their tier.

solemn light
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?tag new bg3

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solemn light
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@signal wind ^ The above video might also be able to help out

signal wind
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Thx

tepid shore
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Hey, I need some help, I am dm’ing for the first time and trying to help my sister who wants to play druid but dont know how their spellcasting works at level one. Do they just have all their level 1 spells known?

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Or can only know and use lvl+WisMod?

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Sorry if this is just me being dumb

cobalt frigate
tepid shore
cobalt frigate
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They can prepare as many spell as their druid level plus Wis modifier. They have as many spell slots based on their level.

lilac socket
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i have taken an interest to playing dnd with some friends but everything feels confusing ngl i understand how the game works from a player perspective but not from a dm perspective how does encounters work how am i supposed to start a campaign how do we even track the stuff that goes on my background is basically BG3 and i already watched the video but i feel like i need to play like a one day session or something to understand any help? 👀

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also the only one who will dm is me sadly so yeah

lunar loom
lilac socket
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i get that part yes

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i need to see examples though everything on youtube seems a little too advanced

lunar loom
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Second, there's no one way to do it.

true musk
lilac socket
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pre written as in scripted ?

smoky adder
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Not exactly

true musk
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Not necessarily

smoky adder
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D&D is essentially group storytelling.

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Even with the same starting material prepared, every group will end up with their own unique variation.

lunar loom
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Third, it's only as complicated as you want to make it. You track what you want to track, how you want to track it. Starting with the hand-holding premade stuff works best for most folks - the common introductory adventures (Phandalin, Stormwreck Isle, etc) but there are no rules. There is no spoon. If your friends haven't ever played either, ya'll can figure it out together. Part of the fun, imho

smoky adder
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You’ll need a mix of preparation and improvisation.

lilac socket
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well half of my group doesn't speak english so it's a bit hard for us to start i hope you can understand lol

true musk
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Pre-written adventures take care a lot of the heavy lifting: Setting, NPCs, combat balancing, puzzles, and role playing notes

lilac socket
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let's say i got one how to prep

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any good examples on youtube or something?

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only found the critical role guys and i can't understand half of what they say

true musk
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Dnd beyond provides a free pre-written adventure.

lilac socket
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storm wreck ?

lunar loom
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Then the digital helpers will be important - DND Beyond can do the math but you will have to help with the translation(s). Having it digital should help that happen. For generic rules, see the videos linked in this thread. Critical Role does some "Handbooker Helper" videos that are short and make things simple. Once you have that, you'll know what you're looking at on DnD Beyond. Then you can translate for your friends. Stormwreck: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dosi

lilac socket
worn tulip
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I’m a single father with a full time job, I’ve never played dnd before and I’m not familiar with the rules. 😅 But I like improving dumb senecios and I don’t know where to start anyone wanna hit me with the laymen terms about the basics 😂

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worn tulip
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Bot got me lol

true musk
lunar loom
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The Bot is good. The basics are all there.

lilac socket
true musk
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Actually they do

lunar loom
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Yes, although it's still being worked on.

cobalt frigate
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That's more of an encounter calculator.

lilac socket
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okay so i started a campaign with stormwreck as the pre written story and added a character

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that's pretty much where i am

cobalt frigate
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It sounds like you want a VTT?

lilac socket
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🙂

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vtt? what is that

cobalt frigate
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Virtual tabletop.

lilac socket
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sounds interesting

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how do i get one

cobalt frigate
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The "My Encounters" is more of an encounter calculator rather than an encounter tracker.

true musk
lilac socket
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so about the vtt are they on dnd beyond or no?

cobalt frigate
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D&D Beyond has their Maps VTT (it's in beta at the moment).

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Are you playing online or in person?

lilac socket
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online mostly

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in person but everyone has a laptop

true musk
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There are also quite a few VTTs out there now.

cobalt frigate
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You may want a VTT like owlbear.rodeo, Roll20, DDB Maps, or Foundry.

civic hazel
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Are we allowed to talk about BG3 in here, or strictly normal DND?

cobalt frigate
civic hazel
lilac socket
cobalt frigate
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It depends on your budget and/or level of complexity you want with it.

peak geyser
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yo

cobalt frigate
peak geyser
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im new

lilac socket
peak geyser
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i've never played dnd before but i found the concept interesting

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true musk
lunar loom
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Can someone tell me the Dyno bot command? I'd like to drop it when appropriate

lilac socket
cobalt frigate
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There are no games hosted here.

true musk
tame bear
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Hi, new to the game and trying to learn a bit before I try to arrange a game.

peak geyser
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im new , what do i do

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cobalt frigate
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Check the links above ^^^^

lilac socket
cobalt frigate
#

You mean an one-shot adventure? (An one-shot is just one session long)

lilac socket
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beginner friendly if it's a thing

slow fog
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Where to find a dm to play with

cobalt frigate
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Check #find-a-game and other D&D-related Discord servers' LFG channels to find games. Warning, it may take you a long time to find a good table because there are waaaaaaaay more players than DMs.

lilac socket
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dming is the hard part after all

cobalt frigate
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Yes, and DMs tend to be the ones fronting the costs, such as buying physical/digital books.

true musk
lilac socket
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thanks

true musk
lyric fjord
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hello.

vague valley
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Hello!!

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I didn't know where to put this question, but how long do you think it would take to become a DM (let alone a good quality one)? I've DM'ed before but it felt like a bit of a mess at times

true musk
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You can start DMing as asono as you want. Though there are some things you can do that make things easier.

wild onyx
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Short games, limited scope, one-shots, Five Room Dungeons. Practice, seek advice, take notes.

true musk
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Running a pre-written adventures are a good way to work your way up to the complexities of being a DM.

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I started with DMing pre-written adventures, then worked my way up to running Wild Beyond the Witchligh, and currently running Strixhaven as a basis to build the world in the way I want.

vague valley
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Cool, thanks to you both for the advice! One-shots were where I started as well, I think my most recent was a module called Blue Alley (which was a ton of fun lol)

wild onyx
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@peak geyser you'll be wanting to carefully read the first post in #find-a-game .

peak geyser
vague valley
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I've been asked to be a DM for an organisation that helps young people (DnD is used a tool to help literacy and numeracy skills). I think short games will definitely be good practice.

orchid siren
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I bought my first dnd stuff a human monk mini and a red d20 🙂

slow fog
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Anybody want need a new player I'm lf a dm

smoky adder
neon fog
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hi gamers

orchid siren
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Hi

neon fog
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i want to make a fat balding 4'2 guy whose possessed by a powerful spirit, is that possible?

orchid siren
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I'm not qualified to answer

neon fog
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darn

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lunar loom
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Absolutely. Dwarf Warlock maybe?

true musk
neon fog
slow fog
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Lol

echo kelp
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🧹 Cleaning up

plush iron
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Also hey everyone 👋 im new to d&d but I’ve played BG3 lol

topaz garnet
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?tag new bg3

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plush iron
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I’ve done two IRL games but they were campaigns that didn’t go anywhere

rapid steppe
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Bro…

plush iron
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I think my biggest concern in terms of finding people to play with is communication, since it gets really technical and unfun

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Is there a channel where I could meet other new players to potentially play? I think I got a solid grasp on the game and would like to get experience 🤝

plucky ridge
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You can check out the Looking for Group channels. DMs post games and you can make a personal post as well. You can also look for games on some online platforms like Roll20. A lot of people play over Discord and use online table tops.

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The pinned messages in this channel can be super helpful!

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There is also the event calendar in the server.

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There is an upcoming virtual d&d weekend.

plush iron
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Thanks y’all 🤝

dapper hearth
neon fog
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ok are there any like ways you can do a dnd game with more customizable spells?

true musk
neon fog
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i kinda want to make a character that can only do stuff with fire, but i really want something like red bind from jojos.

echo kelp
neon fog
true musk
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For new players, your best bet is going to be using spells where you make the presentation unique but still use the same mechanics.

royal dirge
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if you want fire-y stuff that isnt homebrew then wildfire druid or draconic bloodline sorcerer are probably some of your best bets

umbral kite
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There's also the fire genasi

plush iron
true musk
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plucky ridge
# umbral kite There's also the fire genasi

It's a website yea, you can use it for free or purchase a premium plan. As a player, you don't really need the sub and can play for free with no issues. Alternatives to it are Foundry or Owlbear Rodeo.

royal dirge
true musk
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Yep for best results go through the official content and use that to build a character as that will require little to no dm approval.

neon fog
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i know that dnd can be really open-ended but

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is a half-frog tiefling a little much?

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like its basically a humanod frog-tiefling thing

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ahh nvm ill just do a big, standing frog thats well-practiced in fire magic.

cobalt frigate
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That's homebrew or Custom Lineage. Either case, ask your DM for approval.

vernal onyx
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Is it possible if I want my tiefling character’s background to start with originally being a human, or would that mean they are half human and half tiefling

echo kelp
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You can use custom lineage from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything to create something like that if you want - but check with your DM

vernal onyx
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Wait that’s Tasha’s Cauldron

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What

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Where do I find Tasha’s Cauldron

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Is it on DND beyond

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echo kelp
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^ That's the book

rapid steppe
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Why would you spend money

vernal onyx
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And sometimes we can’t bring our phones out cause of WiFi and stuff

echo kelp
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because someone has to pay the artists and creators

rapid steppe
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It’s too expensive tho

echo kelp
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Anyway, if Reverie wants to buy the book they can.

rapid steppe
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I did not say they cannot

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But I am saying why would I pay to know how to play the game

echo kelp
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Well why are we even interjecting into what they want? It's their choice.

rapid steppe
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Because I asked a question

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Not everything is a personal attack.

echo kelp
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If they want those specific character options and want to use it on DnDBeyond with their character sheet tools, they need to buy the book or be involved in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled and someone in the campaign owning that book on DnDBeyond.

cobalt frigate
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DMs who use D&D Beyond will often share their digital content with their players (they will need to have the Master Tier subscription as well).

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This is no different then playing in person where people share their physical books at the table.

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That said, you don't need to spend any money to learn how to play D&D because the Basic Rules are free. Think of the Basic Rules as a video game demo — it's sample of the full game but if you want more options then you will need to spend money on the full game by "unlocking" more game features (playable races and sub-classes) by buying the books.

runic stirrup
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can anyone help me with creation of artificer armorer infiltrator yuan-ti build?

cobalt frigate
runic stirrup
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ok, thanks

limpid sand
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Hey, sorry, I just joined the server and wanted to ask other people's advice on where I can find players for my campaigns. I'm still fairly new at dming and don't really know where to get players than just some friends, but I'd like to spread out more so I don't rely on what my friends would play or when they have time, but every dnd server I go to has a "no advertising other servers rule" but one of my campaigns that I WOULD really like more players for is at my friends server because it's easier. I had no idea where to ask this and I didn't want to interrupt the convo at the other chat for this 😅

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Aside from the channels here, I have a guide for other places you might find players: #third-party message

vagrant wing
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anyone know how i can find a group for a short term campaign?

harsh fjord
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See the bot post above.

lyric fjord
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Greetings everyone, I'm julie

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It's a pleasure to meet you all

vast cobalt
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hello bud

lyric fjord
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Hello plouf

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How you doin

turbid ridge
vast cobalt
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I'm having troubles choosing what build to make lol

lyric fjord
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Oof sounds rough

turbid ridge
lyric fjord
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I'm indecisive myself

vast cobalt
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What king of cleric are u

lyric fjord
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Currently none

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I'm too busy getting over an abusive relationship...

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To be active

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But life and tempest are always fun

vast cobalt
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lol

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are they

turbid ridge
vast cobalt
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leave the relationship 🫡

lyric fjord
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Already did...

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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It's hard to not associate dnd with him

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Oh sorry

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I haven't played in a loooong time

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Still 5e right

vast cobalt
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ye

lyric fjord
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He wouldn't... Let me play

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I heard they Added pixies?

echo kelp
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Okay folks let's stay on topic

vast cobalt
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what's that

lyric fjord
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Or fairies?

echo kelp
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Yes there is a fairy race now

lyric fjord
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Anyone have any fun ideas for that

echo kelp
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Fairy barbarian is always a fun one

vast cobalt
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lmao

echo kelp
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Also fairy rune knight

lyric fjord
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Pfft

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When I played before I was always something with magic

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OH SHIT

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A FAIRY BARD WITH A TRUMPET