dnd-newcomers

[magic sundial]

and that if you keep doing it you'll just be booted from the group

[mint rose]

that too

[echo kelp]

If you make the game not fun for others, yes you may end up no longer being a part of the game.

[copper quarry]

hello '

[magic sundial]

heyo

[copper quarry]

how are you

[candid zenith]

I finally made my first character

Lessgoo

[calm lynx]

I’m new /:

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[calm lynx]

Trying to make artificer, campaign doesn’t start for a good amount of time with my friends but I wanna have the goofiest (slightly broken) character I can

Through the artificer / literal magical iron man called armorer 🤣

[topaz garnet]

It's perfectly fine to say "This is what my character would do"
The key part is to make your character be a functional addition that lets the story progress and not, for example, attempt to kill or take the spotlight from other party members, steal from them, or "derail the campaign" in general

So it's a matter of context, the same as 'metagaming' - metagaming can be fine in the sense of "we want to have a fun game and a cohesive progressing story", not the "I read the monster's statblock and we need to do X"

[magic sundial]

i dont like 'its what my character would do' because your character would likely have also better things to do

like why piss off the adventuring party ur with

when you can be chaotic elsewhere

'Why is your character adventuring with this party' is a very important question

[calm lynx]

I just wanna be a calm characters who can be slightly unhinged when necessary 🤣 no acting involved

[toxic sandal]

is there anyone who can help me make a character that is based off an mc in a manwha

[slow hawk]

Please don’t spam messages across channels

[iron radish]

Hi! I am new to DnD and we are about to go on an adventure with full new players and DM.

My wife is palying and we have a 1 year old son, she has to go from time to time and help him go back to sleep maybe a couple minutes.

I was wondering if there was a cool way to make this fit her character. Maybe give her lore where she falls asleep randomly or gets transported to another realm randomly.

Any thoughts on how we can make this work?

[iron radish]

I leaning into getting transported to the astral plane from time to time, need to polish the lore tho

[cobalt frigate]

That's up to your DM.
Players can be AFK can you don't need to make up a grandoise reason for the PC to be physically away. At my table if a player isn't there we just say they're tagging along and T-posing (we're all game devs so that's an inside joke).

[iron radish]

Im a game dev myself haha, thats so funny

State machine got messed up

[covert pike]

Just be understanding and offer to put your son to bed, that's all she wants and all you can do. Or, have him with you. Worked fine for me until the poo-nami, but that's water under a bridge now. 😏

[fresh fable]

The story only progresses as you play if you have to go sort the kids out for 5 mins it should be fine just make sure the rest of the table are ok with this though

[visual lynx]

Hi

[torn hawk]

Cool

[ashen sandal]

If im trying to hit something (a mosquito) with a 27 armor class, what do I roll?

[crude musk]

Presumably if you're trying to beat an armor class, that'd be an attack roll

Which would be a d20 + whatever the ability is you're using to attack (usually Strength or Dexterity depending on the weapon)

[lyric fjord]

Hello.
My group looking to start Ravenloft. I am looking to do something fun but I have never multi-classed before. I was thinking Harenogen 4Thief and rest Twilight Cleric

[hollow mortar]

What is the tiniest species I could become?

[fresh fable]

Small

[hollow mortar]

Yes, I wish to be small

Guessing it’s half the size of a human?

[magic nymph]

Hello

[hollow mortar]

Would you say it could fit inside a homunculus servant?

[fresh fable]

I hate to ask but why?

[hollow mortar]

M e c h.

And I could fly with it.

[fresh fable]

That’s not in the game rules

[hollow mortar]

The servant can fly 30ft

If I am in it…

I wouldn’t be flying

I would just be inside it.

[fresh fable]

Ah artificer thing yeah it’s tiny

[hollow mortar]

Which is why I was asking if a halfling could fit in it

That sounds very painful for the undead in question

Oh

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[fresh fable]

This is newcomers so we stick to the basics not homebrew

[fresh fable]

Small races can’t fit inside tiny ones

[candid zenith]

I do not wish to be small

Are grimoires something a magic user would use? Typically?

[timid locust]

A spellbook is a key component of the wizard class, yes

[candid zenith]

K thx

[hollow mortar]

Another question: how much room do you think I’d have? Enough to maybe move my hands?

[timid locust]

I dearly hope that was an unfortunate mistype, because Enoki is incorrect in that statement

DnD has several size types, and Tiny is listed as smaller than Small

So no, a Small creature would not be able to fit inside a Tiny one

[fresh fable]

Yes mistype I’ll correct it lol

[fallen surge]

Also, homunculus servants aren't hollow

[timid locust]

There aren't any 'mech -adjacent' classes in DnD, but you could look at the Artificer's Armorer subclass! It comes... kinda close?

[fresh fable]

Do you mean using a book as an arcane focus??

[candid zenith]

Yeah like using a book instead of a wand or staff

[fallen surge]

A fun way to role play a mech would be to play an artificer armorer and ask your DM if you could be allowed to play a small race, but be medium when wearing your armor

[hollow mortar]

So what would it look like if you used a hollow gem that was bigger than a small race to make the homunculus servant?

[fresh fable]

It would still be tiny

[hollow mortar]

So would the gem shrink and compress?

[fallen surge]

The stat block of the servant says it is tiny, so that is what size it must be

[fresh fable]

Yes that is something you could do with certain classes

[fallen surge]

that would be up to your DM I guess

[candid zenith]

Any specific ones?

[hollow mortar]

Well, are there any shrinking spells in DND?

[fresh fable]

Enlarge reduce

[fallen surge]

yes. Enlarge/Reduce can make a creature 1 size category smaller or larger

[fresh fable]

But what you asking isn’t really for this channel you want #homebrew

[fresh fable]

Wizard - scribes,

[candid zenith]

Is that it?

[fresh fable]

But speak with your DM if you wanted to use a book for any other spell casting class as it’s not that Hard to reflavour your focus into a book

[fallen surge]

There are many spellbook magic items that can be used as spellcasting focuses as well

[candid zenith]

Thats what i was mainly focused on, because my character is a sorcerer and I read they commonly use Quarterstaffs, but i personally think a Spellbook is cooler and probably easier for him to carry

[fallen surge]

A quarterstaff is not a spellcasting focus, just btw

[fresh fable]

It is for Druid and wizard

[fallen surge]

quarterstaff =/= staff

[candid zenith]

I feel dumb now…. Welp it is what it is

[crude musk]

This isn't #dnd-rules so let's keep things simple

[fresh fable]

But as long as you have a free hand to touch your focus you can cast spells with the M component ( unless they have a cost)

[crude musk]

A staff can be used as a quarterstaff, which means at the basic level, a quarterstaff can be a spellcasting focus

Let's leave it at that

[fallen surge]

I don't actually think that is correct. The rule that staffs can be uses as a quarterstaff is from the description the the Staff magic item type. I don't believe it applies to staves that are not magic items

[crude musk]

This is not #dnd-rules
If you wish to get into a rules discussion on that topic, you can do so there

[hollow mortar]

So uh, I’m trying to figure out a way to get mechs to work in RAW. If someone uses reduce on a halfling, could it fit in a homunculus servant?

[fallen surge]

a tiny creature cannot fit inside of a tiny creature. Creatures are not hollow

[hollow mortar]

If I were to make the servant hollow? (It says I could choose the appearance) or use a hollow tiny gem for its heart?

Wait, I could use four homunculus servants to make a joint creature

Then pilot that.

[timid locust]

The only thing that might work for you, RAW are certain magic items that are very close to mechs, which would only be given to you at your DM's discretion the the campaign. Trying to use the Homunculus Servant would be at best extremely clunky and very temporary. I'd suggest following Colossus' advice a few posts above and asking your DM if you could flavor your Armorer Artificer magic armor as a mech suit that increases your size to Medium.

[fallen surge]

1. you cannot make the same infusion more than once
2. creatures cannot combine together into a larger one

[hollow mortar]

Aw. Well, is there a spell to see from the perspective of the servant?

[fresh fable]

#homebrew

[hollow mortar]

I’m trying to make this work in RAW

[fallen surge]

From the servant, no. There are spells to do similar things, like Find Familiar. But not for this construct specifically

[fresh fable]

But also this is for the basics maybe try #character-discussion

Or #dnd-rules

[fallen surge]

yeah I agree

[hollow mortar]

Ok

[light dock]

hi, who wants to play with me and my friend? We are mostly new to DND, but we kind of know how game works

[solemn umbra]

good post for #750812887697588356

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[smoky gyro]

hey, i'm brand new to Dungeons and Dragons and really want to learn how to play. I've already got a character sheet but i don't know what to do now and nobody in my family wants to play D&D with me.

[lost fog]

Well, hop into a running campaign, I’ll keep an eye out(or finally find enough players to run my own) and let ya know

[slate sigil]

Guys I am new here what should I do

[smoky gyro]

@lost fog how to I find a running camaign?

campaign*

[lost fog]

#find-a-game

[smoky gyro]

@lost fog okay, thank you so much.

[warped mango]

Any good sources for general information reguarding DND? Like rules, spells, races, etc

[harsh fjord]

D&D Beyond has a lot of info freely available as part of the Basic Rules.

[lost fog]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/intro?utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=11038369384&utm_term=107781585509&utm_content=461823680348&gsc=1&utm_medium=g_5651889&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACqejqnCj8rYAVBj6eIUIpCa9Xm0t&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kThkn-Gl6U0l-QDFxztwbgc0t8oH3NRLe3rGi66jr41swTD50PXKCm0aAjsAEALw_wcB

These guys are what I use

[harsh fjord]

Are you trying to learn the game? Find a game? Or do you already know the game and just want to discuss?

[warped mango]

Awesome thank you

[slate sigil]

I am new here, and have no idea where to start

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[harsh fjord]

Start doing what? If you answer that, we can offer specific help!

[lost fog]

The best way to learn is by doing, find a noob friendly campaign in #looking-for-players

[slate sigil]

Guess I will start by making a character first

Where should I do that?

[lost fog]

Pull up a sheet and start rolling

[harsh fjord]

D&D Beyond is probably a good start.

[slate sigil]

Ho ok, thanks for the advice

[harsh fjord]

?tag new bg3

[exotic remnant]

How to Go from Baldur's Gate 3 to D&D w/ D&D Beyond

Take the leap from Baldur's Gate 3 to Dungeons and Dragons with D&D Beyond! Unlock free rules, adventures, dice sets and more to continue your adventure in the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[harsh fjord]

@jovial willow See the above post!

[smoky adder]

While I totally agree with this, I’d also recommend learning as much as you can while you search, too.

Not least because showing an understanding of the basics can increase your chances of getting accepted for a game.

[warped mango]

holy shit this is complicated. Ive listened to a DND podcast for a little while and have played BG3, but the character creation and all of the rules seem so overwhelming to me

[smoky adder]

It’s a lot to take in. 😅

What’s one specific rule you have questions on, to start?

[warped mango]

Its mostly the whole beginning part, i have trouble learning virtually and learn much better physically. I feel i may just need to find a group IRL

[silk geyser]

Start with a non magic rouge. I found that helped me a lot and I didn’t really have to worry about all the magic rules. It also helped with the action economy and learning how that worked. They are also good at a lot of things so your out of combat actions are more likely to succeed!

[smoky adder]

Yeah, anything that cast spells is inherently more complex.

[warped mango]

I love magic systems and trying to learn and absorb all i can from every power system. I feel like a paladin may be a good in between?

[smoky adder]

Because then you need to learn how spellcasting works and which spells are available.

Paladin could be a good middle-ground, sure.

[silk geyser]

Yea or an arcane trickster rouge. You will have spells but a limited number.

[smoky adder]

They don’t get spells until second level, so you can defer learning that for a little bit.

[cobalt frigate]

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

Finding a group, especially one who will help someone who hasn't read the rules yet, may be difficult. This is why we recommend you get familiarize yourself with the rules before looking for a group.

[silk geyser]

Paladins can cast but you typically hold your spells to do extra damage with smite

[smoky adder]

And they gain spells at a slower rate than, say, a wizard.

[warped mango]

All i know about wizard is funny fireball

And upcasting fireball to get more fireball

[silk geyser]

Arcane trickster use wizard spells but can’t use all of them, assuming you would be starting at level 1 or 3?

Do you want to be a healer/buff/debuff person?

[warped mango]

Most likely 1, im still almost entirely confused, I get the general gist of what you can and cant do, but specific rules i need to go through and learn. Any books yall reccomend (that preferably will not destroy my pockets)

[timid locust]

The basic rules are free! Just give them a look through first

[warped mango]

i can find those on DNDB correct?

[fallen surge]

yep

[silk geyser]

Players handbook but no one knows all the rules! There is a lot of questions by everyone all the time!

I suggest picking a class and reading up on it more so than the rules of the game.

Do you watch critical role? Or any dnd show?

[warped mango]

I listen to Dumb Dumbs and Dragons

[silk geyser]

That’s how I kinda figured stuff out

[warped mango]

I really need to find an IRL group 😅

[silk geyser]

Also most people love explaining the game to new players.

[warped mango]

I attempted to play a game with my friends but it surely spiraled out and nobody understood anything

[silk geyser]

So I wouldn’t be worried about just jumping in. A lot of dms will do a session zero with you and help you build your character

[warped mango]

any idea where to look to find a IRL group, Im located in Ohio and FB has almost nothing for my area

[silk geyser]

Yea you have to have someone who kinda gets the gist if everyone’s new its still fun but I think it gets of the rails pretty quick

[silk geyser]

Google comic book stores in your area? Lots of times they will do games, some even have like newcomers night

[warped mango]

I have ICG in the area, but i have to go a state over lol

[silk geyser]

Google dnd games near, your city and see what comes up?

[fallen surge]

there is a store locator on Wizards of the Coast's website that you can use to find official events like Adventure League. Otherwise, school clubs, libraries, your friends and family, etc

[warped mango]

nothing in my area for dnd unless its 50 miles away 😢 i checked that first before joining the discord

[fallen surge]

Well, that's just the official stuff. You can still try to find community or home games, or start one yourself

[warped mango]

well, sadly, dont have many friends and work a night shift so my options are quite limited when it comes to that

[slow hawk]

Craigslist
Facebook
Warhorn
Meetup

[warped mango]

tyty

[warped mango]

Also, could i possibly get a list of popular acronyms and what they mean in the community? (or a source to browse them)

[gaunt path]

Most acronyms are simple, like DM being Dungeon Master, PC: Player Character, BBEG: Big Bad Evil Guy, and a few more but the 3 listed are the more important ones

[fallen surge]

I'm not familiar with an resource that has all of those being collected in one place, unfortunately

[gaunt path]

I dont know all of them but most of the time if one gets said you could ask if you dont know the meaning of one, or search it online

[meager solar]

Hello, I just joined the server, I just wanted to ask if there's anything specifically required to play DND other than roleplaying capabilities, since I have little to no game knowledge at hand as to how to play or find a group to join

[gaunt path]

Theres also AC: Armor Class, CR: Challenge rating, and DC: Difficulty Class

[timid locust]

All you need is the basic rules, a way to roll dice, and some friends!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[gaunt path]

And 2 of those are covered by an app depending on how you play!

[meager solar]

Oh I see, I've already made a DND Beyond character for a Human and Dwarf, I guess I'll start reading the Basics Rules and try and join a group, Thanks!

[gaunt path]

Yep! You can also look up rulings on dnd beyond

[brittle crater]

hey does anyone have any tips to find a dnd campaign i have tried so many places but they all either dont start at a good time or something else and i idk what to do

[heavy arch]

ive never played on d&d beyond and except for bg3 ive never played d&d but ive always wanted to try it.... Is there any links i can use to join a game on d&d beyond?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[brittle crater]

hey does anyone have any tips to find a dnd campaign i have tried so many places but they all either dont start at a good time or something else and i idk what to do

[cobalt frigate]

Keep looking in #find-a-game, there are always new games posted.
Also, check out iamrazorwing's guide to finding games online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view

[slow hawk]

Dnd Beyond is not a game server. It is a tool that does two main things: digital library for books and a character builder/tracker

[fallen surge]

To clarify, D&D Beyond is not a website that hosts D&D games. Its a digital toolset that can be used to make D&D games easier and run smoother. Its basically just your rulebooks and character sheet, but online

[brittle crater]

i do look but its like oh session running and itd at like midnight or 1am

[cobalt frigate]

Keep looking until you find a game that suits your parameters.

[brittle crater]

i mean yh but i have been looking for about 2 weeks now

idk if its becase im in uk

[cobalt frigate]

Remember that you may not find a DM in your time zone.

To be blunt, It could take you months.

[idle acorn]

It does take quite a while at times

[brittle crater]

but i have never played before, bought the handbook and some dice and i cant even find a session haha

[idle acorn]

A curse many share

[cobalt frigate]

Finding a good table to play at with players you can get along with is like any other social relationship. Just like dating it could take months to find "the one."

[brittle crater]

well yh but i just wanna play haha

i wish dnd was 1 player

[idle acorn]

If it was it wouldn’t be dnd

It would be sad

[brittle crater]

true#

[cobalt frigate]

Well, you have to make concessions if you're desperate to play. Scheduling is a big issue with a lot of groups.

[brittle crater]

yh idc who or what kind of session it is to much just that it isnt like 1am

[idle acorn]

Lots of groups start but never complete the campaign

[fresh fable]

Are you just looking here ?

[brittle crater]

here , dnd uk , tableside gaming

[fresh fable]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view good guide to finding games online (credit iamrazorwing)

If your in England IRL games can be found at geek retreats and other LGS

[brittle crater]

i looked in my local "nerd shop" but they tried starting one and it never happened

[cobalt frigate]

I already posted that earlier above.

[fresh fable]

Keep trying there then

[cobalt frigate]

All we can really say is keep at it. It's on you to be proactive in your search.

There are millions of D&D players around the world but regrettably there aren't that many DMs compared to the number of players.

[timid locust]

If you're really excited to play you could host as DM yourself!

[brittle crater]

i thought about thst but i am not very creative and i wanna play as the layer?

[timid locust]

Consider it as a backup idea if you still can't find anything in the near future

Being the DM is very fun, too 😊

[brittle crater]

idk if i could do all the map making player making quest building and running everything tho

[smoky adder]

There are pre-made adventures that do a lot of that for you already.

[pearl moat]

hi, me and my friend are new to DnD. And we are looking for someone to explain it to us. Can anyone please help us.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.

[pearl moat]

ok thank you, me and my friend will devinitly read it.

[brittle crater]

on roll 20?

[smoky adder]

There, too, yeah.

[harsh fjord]

Just in general. Here are some examples: https://www.dndbeyond.com/tag/free-adventure

[brittle crater]

would they be one shots i could do today?

[harsh fjord]

Looks like they are. Other good single-session beginner-friendly adventures to check out: The Delian Tomb, Peril in Pinebrook, The Silvyr Tower, The Green Blight, or any of Winghorn Press's stuff.

[smoky adder]

Roll20 specifically has all the official adventures, like Curse of Strahd for example:
https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/15575/curse-of-strahd

[main fulcrum]

Yeah, I've been DMing for years and I've never written or homebrewed a single thing

Just doesn't interest me and it's not required

[brittle crater]

i mean i am uinfortunaly quite socially akward so having to run a session with randoms may be hard? haha

[main fulcrum]

Using premade adventures doesn't require running a session with strangers either

[brittle crater]

wdym?

[main fulcrum]

You seemed to be replying to my comment about using premade stuff saying that you didn't want to run for strangers

The two things are not inherently connected

[brittle crater]

no no ik its just im just a bit worried abou t all the preasure of running a session espscialy as i have never played as a player let alone a dm

[main fulcrum]

Though admittedly I found people to play d&d with and made them my friends, not the other way around

That's valid. But if you don't feel up to DMing yet, the only real solution is to keep looking

As people have said, there's significantly more people wanting to play then DM

[brittle crater]

yh ik

[lyric fjord]

Does anyone have a relatively new campaign that a newcomer to dnd like myself could join

[harsh fjord]

Head to #looking-for-players and reply to any posts that interest you. If they don't specify being newcomer-friendly, you can always ask!

[lyric fjord]

Ok thank you

I couldn't find any posts that suit my needs I'm afraid

[wild wharf]

Hello

I’m new

[lyric fjord]

Samee

[smoky adder]

New games pop up all the time, and there’s plenty of other places to search, too.

[lyric fjord]

Such as..

[true shard]

like any social media?

other discord servers or reddit or whatever

[lyric fjord]

Ok

[true shard]

idk what social medias you like but if you find some public places you can usually find someting cause dnd is decently big

[harsh fjord]

I made a guide full of options: #third-party message

[lyric fjord]

Ah OK thank you

[wild wharf]

Sun?

[lyric fjord]

Yees

[wild wharf]

I know you don’t know me or anything like that but would you be interested in a voice rp

[lyric fjord]

Depends

Not really tbh

[wild wharf]

Kk

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[smoky gyro]

hi, my friend has come and joined the server because she wants to learn how to play D&D

[harsh fjord]

The bot post above has some handy resources to start with.

[wild onyx]

How handy. Look up.

[plucky flower]

💀

[lyric fjord]

Hello I’m Rocky I’m new to dnd because friends showed me how to play, but I still barely know how to play but to an extent I made a character and I need help playing games online I would like to play

I spoke it

[fallen surge]

welcome

[lyric fjord]

Thx

[fallen surge]

If you scroll up a few messages, the bot post there has all the resources you will need to get started

[lyric fjord]

Thx

[lyric fjord]

I still don’t know how to join or play a game with people I need some help please

[echo kelp]

please read the info and instructions (including the threads) in #find-a-game

[lyric fjord]

I tried i don’t understand

[echo kelp]

it explains the bot commands to use to creat a post in the LFG channels

Start with typing / and looking-for - the bot will give you prompt to select what kind of post you want to make. If looking for a DM use dm.

The bot will then give you a form to fill out - once submitted it will create a post and an attached thread in the proper channel.

Use the thread to clarify anything or make corrections and discuss game opportunities with folks.

[lyric fjord]

Just did, question are you a dm?

[echo kelp]

I am a moderator here (and yes I DM and I play in other folks' D&D games)

[lyric fjord]

Can I play a game with you?

[echo kelp]

No - I don't have time to run games for random internet folks.

Also please don't solicit for games outside of the Looking For Game channels - it is off-topic and we'll have to moderate it.

You may want to check the #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community for D&D games as well

[lyric fjord]

Sorry I don’t know anything about this

[echo kelp]

Well it didn't get too far where we have to do moderation so call it live and learn! 😉

[lyric fjord]

Thx

[echo kelp]

Also good luck on finding a group/game to join! I hope you find a good group and have lots of fun playing D&D!

[lyric fjord]

Thank you

[hushed stag]

hi so I was wondering is there a chat or somewhere in this server where I can learn how to make a character? also how would it work if me and another person wanted to join a campaign? Would we make ours before hand or do we have to be in the campaign first to make one

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[smoky adder]

That chat is this chat. Welcome!

[hushed stag]

oh cewl thanks

[smoky adder]

As for when to make your character, I find the best characters are ones made specific to whatever campaign you're playing.

But what I'd recommend is to come up with a few loose ideas for different characters you'd like to play.

Then when you find a group, you can work with the DM to find the best match and add any finishing details.

[hushed stag]

I see, thank you

I know there's a lot of customization when making a character, is there some resource that has all this info?

should I just google like a wiki fandom?

[deft sigil]

wikifandom has a lot of incorrect or out of date info in a lot of places. The Basic Rules, which are free, have everything you need to get started.

Anything else, subclasses, feats, etc that you want later can be found in the books which you can purchase IRL or online. DDB sells things a la carte so you can buy just a race or subclass and save some scratch

[smoky adder]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[hushed stag]

thank you so much <3

[topaz orchid]

Hey so im pretty new to dnd i kinda know the basis and ive made characters but i havent been able to find a campaign is there anyone looking to take on a newbie and teach me

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

[topaz orchid]

For the most part

[lyric fjord]

Does anyone have a dungeon I can join? I am new and I want to learn from the hear of the moment if possible

[untold light]

i have a weird question (tho you can help ChaosOfWind first) but there a way to filter find a game as a player who hosts games on Sundays? or do i just have to look and scroll in looking-for-players to find one

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[topaz orchid]

I tried joining a campaign in the past but the dm was absolutely horrible and the party wound up disbanding

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[topaz orchid]

@untold light im hoping to also do games on sundays if possible

[untold light]

: D

[plucky ridge]

Finding a campaign can take a lot of time and patience. There are many more players than there are DMs so the best advice we can offer is to keep looking. There are some channels on this discord for games if you want to look. You can make a post for yourself in #750812887697588356. DMs will also post their games in #looking-for-players. Alternatively, you can look for a discord server in #looking-for-community that may offer games. You can also check out 3rd party sites like Roll20 or Foundry for posted games.

Basically, be patience, persistent and, understanding while searching. Also remember that no D&D is better than bad D&D and only stick in a game if you are happy, safe and, enjoying it.

[untold light]

do i just type /looking-for players, make a post and it'll pop up on the looking for dm channel?

[smoky adder]

Almost

/looking-for players will post in #looking-for-players.

To post in #750812887697588356, you'd want /looking-for dm.

[plucky ridge]

That's it yea 😄

[untold light]

ohhhh okay! thank yee

[hallow temple]

I'm NEW , hello

🟦🟩🟥

Has anyone informative tables and graphs on dnd classes? Don't like text when a visual depiction is available, thanks in advance!

(i look for class features and in-game mechanics tables/schemes)

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

Both are linked above.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.

D&D is a game of rules so you can't really avoid not reading the rules.

[untold light]

how does the /looking for dm thing work, i copy/pasted mine but the submission game out blank

oh wait nvm! found it

[topaz garnet]

There's not really ways to visualize most things due to how broad they can possibly be. There are class tables, but there's still necessary reading. Visual depictions aren't entirely available for what is innately rules in text

[lyric fjord]

So I did the / looking-for dm and clicked it but It didn't give me this form to fill out to post

[echo kelp]

Make sure your Discord client is up to date. You may need to try reinstalling the Discord app. Sometimes Discord doesn’t update correctly and only a reinstall can clean it up.

[echo kelp]

🧹Cleaning up.

[ivory palm]

Hi I don't know ANYTHING about dnd can someone teach me

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

You can start with the links in the bot post above.

The basic rules cover quite a bit, though do take your time to read through it.
If you're more of a visual learner, ther hanbooker helper series is quite extensive.

[ivory palm]

I've tried reading guides and such before joining but I can't ever learn anything from a pre-written article ww- I'll go check them out though.

[spring moss]

Ok so I checked my online character sheet, and it's said 5d12, does that I mean roll it 5 times, I'm just skeptical because that seems strong

[smoky adder]

Yep, you’d roll a d12 five times.

(Or roll five d12’s together.)

[spring moss]

Oh my god

[smoky adder]

Did you have any specific questions we could help with?

[spring moss]

Thx!

[true musk]

Do note, if you are not a part of a campaign yet.
Using standard array or point buy will serve you better.

[ivory palm]

No, it's just confusing as a whole

[smoky adder]

What’s one thing you’re confused with, to start?

[ivory palm]

Making a character ig?

[smoky adder]

First step to making a character is to choose a race, class, and background.

I like making my character on D&D Beyond.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder

Did you have anything specific in mind?

[ivory palm]

I'll check that link before replying

[smoky adder]

If you’re using the standard character creation option, there’s a checkbox at the start that says “Show beginner text”.

If you click that, it will walk you through each step.

But really, it just follows the first few chapters of the Basic Rules in order.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

Do you have a DM already?

[ivory palm]

I do not

[ivory palm]

Does any of the stuff on the first page matter?

[smoky adder]

Hence my last question. 😅

[ivory palm]

Ah

[smoky adder]

If you don’t have a DM yet, I’d just leave those all at the defaults.

And on a similar note, when you get to Ability Scores, I’d recommend using Standard Array or Point Buy.

If your future DM does want you to roll, they’ll likely want to see those rolls for themself.

But anything you select during character creation can be changed later, so feel free to play around with things.

[ivory palm]

What do the languages correspond to? It just says the names...

[deft sigil]

different races/cities/areas might speak a different language. Knowing that language just allows you to understand them and converse back. You don't actually really see anything show up written in other languages or have to speak in a different language, but in game, your character can fluently.

[ivory palm]

Right, but I was asking what races/areas each langauge is

[harsh fjord]

It really depends on your DM and their setting, but here's a loose explanation: https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/how-to/dnd-5e-languages

[ivory palm]

Does everything just depend on the dm?

[harsh fjord]

More or less.

[ivory palm]

So I should find one before learning/choosing the things..?

[harsh fjord]

The rules provide a pretty key baseline, but even then the DM may ignore, change, or devoate from the rules.

Knowing how to make a character is valuable, even if you don't yet have a DM.

[deft sigil]

the game has rules and guidelines which most people follow.. but the DM can ultimately decide how much, if at all, wiggle room there are with the rules. Using the Basic rules to build a character, you shouldn't have a problem finding a DM. Just start at level 1 and should be fine

[harsh fjord]

Making a character independent of a game means that, for example, it doesn't matter what languages you choose, only that you know that you get X number of languages when you build said character (and that those languages have an impact on what sorts of creatures your character could speak to).

[fleet field]

yeah, 5d12 means 5 rolls of a d12. What's it for?

strength is highly dependent on the feature.

if it's once a day, that's suddenly not nearly as strong

same for if it's a level 20 feature

[spring moss]

I just got confused because it said on my dnd beyond account when I edit it

[deft sigil]

pretty much. When you find a DM and find they have a specific campaign setting where say, Elvish was more common, you could always ask to change it before the game starts.

[spring moss]

I can show a picture if needed

[fleet field]

also, keep in mind that 5d12 averages to 32.5, which probably sounds a lot less than 5d12

[deft sigil]

isn't 5d12 in reference to your total Hit Dice?

[fleet field]

yeah it probably is actually

in which case thats very different to say, damage

[spring moss]

I know I have a +5 to my attack

But it put 5 in front so I got confused

[deft sigil]

yeah, so, when you are injured, you have a total of 5 d12s you can roll to try and regain health. the number rolled, plus your constitution modifier would be how many hit points you can regain on a short rest

[fleet field]

5d12 hit die means you have 5 d12s to spend on healing during short rests

[spring moss]

Oh yeah

[fleet field]

you regain all your hit die on a long rest, and can spend them during a short rest to heal a bit

[spring moss]

I have a 20 in Constitution so it makes sense

[fleet field]

con doesnt affect hit die

[deft sigil]

I am guessing you have a Str modifier of +2 and a Proficiency bonus of 3 - so that is a total of +5 when you hit with a weapon that uses your stre

[fleet field]

you probably want at least +4 strength by this level fyi

as someone attacking with it

[fleet field]

but on this topic, your hit die are determined by your levels

[spring moss]

Lemme check one sec

[fleet field]

each class has a specific die size, d12 is for barbarian

so if you're a 5th level barbarian you have 5d12 hit die

con comes into play when you spend the hit die

the healing per die is equal to the die roll+ your con mod

[deft sigil]

CON affects your hit die when you are rolling to heal during a short rest.

[spring moss]

I have a 20 in both

[fleet field]

your attack bonus is wrong then

[deft sigil]

20 in STR and CON? that doesn't seem right

[fleet field]

+5 is your strength mod

your attack bonus with strength (if youre proficient with the weapon) is strength mod + proficiency bonus

[spring moss]

If it helps I picked Goliath

[fleet field]

if you're level 5, you have a +3 prof bonus

so +8 to hit

[deft sigil]

Is this a character that you have made for a campaign? or one you are making for fun? If so, how did you get 20 in CON and STR?

[fleet field]

at this point I think you should read the basic rules rather than randomly guessing what numbers mean

[deft sigil]

did you roll for stats?

[spring moss]

I rolled

Well my brother did

[deft sigil]

are you in a campaign already?

and the DM wants you to roll stats?

[ivory palm]

What do SP and GP mean?

[fleet field]

silver and gold points/pieces

the currency

10 sp to 1 gp

[spring moss]

The DM is my brother, I can find a link that I can share to you of my character

[fleet field]

10 cp (copper pieces/points) to 1 sp

[deft sigil]

if your brother is the DM and those are the numbers he gave you, then you will be in great shape to destroy stuff in combat. But your attack bonus doesn't seem right

[ivory palm]

For physical characteristics can I just put anything?

[fleet field]

yeah that's just a description of your character

[spring moss]

Can I send you the link in DMS, I'm still confused about my character sheet

[fleet field]

sure

[spring moss]

Ok one sec

[deft sigil]

I don't accept DMs, but I would view it if you post the link here

[fleet field]

That would also be preferable to me

[spring moss]

Idk how to post it in here

[fleet field]

is it a pdf sheet or what?

[spring moss]

PDF

[fleet field]

you can send a link to it probably

just open it in your browser, and copy the URL

[spring moss]

One sec

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/Tatertot42o_113399901.pdf

Does that work?

[fleet field]

yup

ah, i see your confusion

your damage bonus is +5, as it should be

your attack bonus, under the "Hit" column, is +8, as it should be

[spring moss]

Oh

[fleet field]

it all looks good

[spring moss]

Ok, thx!

[ivory palm]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/118019573 does this work?

[fleet field]

the link or the character?

[ivory palm]

The character

[fleet field]

well the link doesnt to start with, you need to set the sheet to public

[ivory palm]

Ah

How do I make it public?

Nvm found it

[fleet field]

click on the manage button next to the character's name

[ivory palm]

Should be public now

[fleet field]

yep

okay, a few things

1, you need to select spells, and you haven't selected any skill proficiencies

two, the ability scores probably need a bit of work

you dont need that much intelligence, and you want at least 16 charisma to start with, as it's your spellcasting stat

[ivory palm]

I didn't see the menus for those, I'll add them now

[fleet field]

you also never want negative con, as it affects hp. you probably want to start with 14

you also need to select equipment

[ivory palm]

What's cantrip mean?

[fleet field]

a cantrip is a spell that is free to cast

you can cast it as much as you want

think of it as a level 0 spell

[ivory palm]

? https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1187319842001399818/1203169740638396496/IMG_6138.png?ex=65d01e23&is=65bda923&hm=8fcb50884cff9f8aac98b0c6633e6c80f791ef105a65b94c3af2b9c81ba425e2&

[fleet field]

That works, i would personally swap wis and dex tho

you need a bit of dex for AC

[ivory palm]

ac?

[true shard]

Armor class

Basically how hard are you to hit with a sword strike for example

[ivory palm]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/118019573 I think I added all of those things

[fleet field]

You should know 4 spells. I would also think about making sure you have spells that can be useful in combat

[ivory palm]

I thought I added four-

[fleet field]

Cantrips are seperate

you get 2 cantrips, and 4 levelled spells

[ivory palm]

? https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1187319842001399818/1203173383219716177/IMG_6141.png?ex=65d02188&is=65bdac88&hm=4824f2e0dc99d85ceb1076eba124290dc6c04b34bcbf342bf0c0ca32bfc062ea&

[ivory palm]

Ohh

[true shard]

Solid

[fleet field]

looks good

[ivory palm]

Soo what should I do after making the character?

[fleet field]

You can start having a look for a group to join

#find-a-game can help with that

[potent sierra]

hi im new

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[foggy hornet]

Wassup

[outer plaza]

Sup gangy

[upbeat bloom]

Hey, i am really new to dnd and was wondering if some of you know where a great place to start with is

i have bought the player handbook so far

[fleet field]

The basic rules, which are linked in the pinned messages of this channel

alternatively you can read through the PHB

which is just basic rules with extra options

[upbeat bloom]

PHB?

[fleet field]

player's handbook sorry

[upbeat bloom]

oh i see

thanks

[magic rivet]

Hi, i have a beginner question

[upbeat bloom]

after i raed the PHB, do you think this is enough to start a campaign with some? because i dont want to ruin a bit of the fun with being not so knowledgeable

[magic rivet]

I was browsing the sorcerer spell list and I wondered… is is a good idea to use blur + mirror image? Or it’s better to have spells like mage armor and shield?

[smoky adder]

Depends on what you’re after.

The first combo would make you very hard to hit, but it would take two turns to get there, and those protections only last a minute.

Since they’re second level spells, you have to use up your more powerful spell slots as well.

Mage Armor isn’t quite as strong, but one or two castings will last the entire day.

Shield has arguably the lowest cost. It’s a 1st-level spell, and since it’s a reaction, you don’t need to spend your turn to cast it. You can just wait until someone tries to attack you.

But it also lasts the shortest of the three: just until the start of your next turn.

So they’re all good defensive options, but each in their own way.

[magic rivet]

I see, thanks

Since i haven’t played a dnd game yet, how much is a minute compared to the length of an average battle? A blink of an eye? A couple turns? Half the fight ?

[cobalt frigate]

2 to 5 rounds

[magic rivet]

I see, thanks

[smoky adder]

A minute is 10 rounds.

The average combat is 2-5 rounds.

[cobalt frigate]

So that's 12 to 30 seconds in game time.

I've had long battles that were approaching 30 rounds.

[smoky adder]

If you're "lucky", and in a dungeon with another fight in the very next room, those spells might get you through two battles.

[magic rivet]

Woah, that sounds draining for the party

[smoky adder]

But in practical terms, a minute is generally only enough for a single fight.

[magic rivet]

I will keep that in mind

[smoky adder]

(And Blur, at least, requires concentration, so it may not even last that long.)

[gray ocean]

Do the basic rules not include any feats?

[main fulcrum]

Just Grappler

[gray ocean]

So like, as a human fighter, I guess that means I have to take all ability score improvements lol

(or any class I guess)

[cobalt frigate]

The Basic Rules is like a video game demo. It's a just a free sample of a the full game, which you would need to buy via buying the books.

[gray ocean]

It doesn't really seem that way

It's more like "here's everything you need to play while the books just give you more options"

[cobalt frigate]

Well, that's what it is -- the base rules.

[cold oyster]

i have really appreciated ginny di's tutorials on youtube
she has stuff for players and for DMs

[lyric fjord]

How does one add subclasses to dnd beyond

[cobalt frigate]

You have to be a certain level to get a subclass (usually level 3).

[topaz garnet]

it's the base game without any of the interesting DLC or updates, to compare it

[plain locust]

I am confused on how to set up the bot in #find-a-game

[fleet field]

type (in any channel) /looking-for-player or /looking-for-dm

It should bring up a sheet to fill in

[main oyster]

What can I do with a chunk of coal ?

Assume it is the size of a fist

[echo kelp]

There is no specific "use a chunk of coal" rules or mechanics in D&D. I suppose you could use it as an improvised weapon.

Or keep a nice fire going.

Check with your Dungeon Master.

[main oyster]

How long would it last ?

[echo kelp]

Have your DM decide that 😉

[main oyster]

👍

I have this sock that magically produces a chunk of coal every morning so I was wondering what to do with it 😅

[echo kelp]

Gift it to naughty children during the holiday season in your DM's world/campaign...
and now your character has a sidequest to sneak into folks homes and leave coal in their shoes

[main oyster]

🤣

Good one
I'm going to show this to my dm

[untold owl]

hey guys! i am a bit new to DnD only played momentary campaigns. i got my character set up in VR but it's a homebrew species...

[fresh fable]

Dnd in VR?

[untold owl]

yeah! like there is a DM running campaigns in rec room!

i am not sure if he is in this server though.

[fresh fable]

I’ll have to ask my kids about that they are always on rec room. Have fun

[fleet wagon]

crazy the new ways dnd is being played nowadays but awesome at the same time that its so accessible

[untold owl]

thank you! i have a character sheet here and i was wondering where else i should put it to have a valid sheet to play right here.

i want to look for a group but i don't have anything else to say other than i am looking for a DM.

[fleet wagon]

thats pretty much all you need to say

[untold owl]

really? that's it?

[fleet wagon]

yup go to #find-a-game and fill out the looking for dm form

[untold owl]

sure! i'll go do that. i'll be back after i'll fill it. thank you!

are you sure there are DMs that accept homebrew?

[fleet wagon]

you could also check out #looking-for-players and message dms who have posted their campaigns

[untold owl]

after looking at #looking-for-players i am pleaseantly surprised that many accept homebrew!

[fleet wagon]

yes there is a great amount of diversity in this server

[untold owl]

though the timezones are a bit iffy here...

[fresh fable]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view good guide to finding games online (credit iamrazorwing)

[fleet wagon]

you can also include your timezone in your looking for dm post

[fresh fable]

You can share your character sheet in #character-discussion if you want someone to check it over

[untold owl]

sure! thank you so much for being helpful!

i am still processing what to do...

[fleet wagon]

i remember getting that same list when i joined lol

i forgot about it

[fresh fable]

I had a personal discord with tons of useful links copied there

[fleet wagon]

yeah i have been building up my stuff for a while now but not as much as id like i read it but forget to save it

[fresh fable]

https://dnd.wizards.com/further-resources this one is good for new players some handy simplifies terms and guides

[fleet wagon]

yeah i have that one on my server as well dnd beyond honestly has so many great resources

[untold owl]

alright! i've submitted a form and now i wait! hopefully someone would pick me up!

[fleet wagon]

1 thing to keep in mind is to just be patient and not give up. sometimes you get in quick and sometimes it can take a while.

[untold owl]

is it okay to resubmit the form to be in front of the channel?

[oak vapor]

Hiiii

[untold owl]

hello!

[oak vapor]

Who is Iranian here?

[untold owl]

sorry not me.

[oak vapor]

Its oky

Can you help me make a character?

[fleet wagon]

you can only submit them once per week in each of those channels

[untold owl]

sounds good to me!

[fresh fable]

What you trying to make and are you using dndbeyond?

[oak vapor]

No

[untold owl]

i would have used DNDbeyond if it supported homebrew slugcats. but there is none of that.

[oak vapor]

A half human and a half elf

[fresh fable]

What class?

[oak vapor]

The point is that I have neither a teammate nor the game

[oak vapor]

Ranger

And he has a prosthetic hand

[fresh fable]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules and ranger class https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes

[oak vapor]

Thank you so much

[untold owl]

well what should i do while i wait for someone to pick me up?

i don't know much about DND and didn't have any funny moments to share.

[echo kelp]

Read the rules, check other places for D&D games, chat D&D here on the server.
D&D is not like a video game where you just jump in to the game immediately - coordinating people's schedules and establishing what kind of D&D game you'll be playing takes time.

Could even check out other D&D servers and see if they have games - see #looking-for-community.

[untold owl]

many thanks! i'll see what i can do. the first DM who messaged me told me a time where i couldn't attend. so i'm waiting for someone else...

i'll see what i can do.

[fleet wagon]

Yeah it’s gonna happen just be proactive and watch the lists for a time that works best for you you can even set yourself discord to receive notifications from the looking for player channel so you can check all the new ones faster. It takes time took me 3 months to get in my first session that didn’t get cancelled right away after I joined here

[untold owl]

i guess my patience has to be trained again.

[fresh fable]

What’s a slugcat race?

[untold owl]

it's this homebrew article right here https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Slugcat_(5e_Race)

it's very unpopular due to the game it came from is not popular as well, so that must be the reason it isn't in the dndbeyond

[fresh fable]

Dndbeyond is only offical races and some 3rd party stuff

You can homebrew the race into dndbeyond

[untold owl]

is it possible that my species can be accepted anyway?

[keen spruce]

do you have a DM?

[untold owl]

not yet. still wating for one.

[keen spruce]

well when you get one talk to them about homebrew, since it's up to them

depends on the setting and the campaign they're running

[shut marlin]

im trying to play dnd but im not really sure how tto staart

[fresh fable]

Have you read the free basic rules??

[shut marlin]

not yet but it seems like a fun hobby

wait lemme read em

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[median thistle]

Currently watching vox campaign 1 to learn some shit

[cunning thistle]

i wanna start playing to learn how the game works, but man timezones..

[wild onyx]

Don't worry about timezones as hard limits. Some people are available early or late.

[unreal compass]

What are the best spells for a 20th lvl cleric to have?

Also maybe good fighting combos that are possible

The cleric I have rn is the first time I’ve ever played one

[halcyon zenith]

It's an international community, you'll find someone playing at any time.

[cunning thistle]

really? that's good to hear, though i was spending my time earlier trying to figure out where and what time 😃

[halcyon zenith]

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

[cunning thistle]

thanks a ton! random question, anyone playing sorcerer? any tips?

[echo kelp]

It sounds like you want #optimization

[echo kelp]

Stay in the back, avoid melee, find ways to get your HP up and/or ways to restore it as you take damage. Sorcerers are squishy.
But also make use of those metamagic options!

[cunning thistle]

i tried solo play using the sorcerer and i almost died (the shtty rolls didn't help at all)

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[red galleon]

Mass Heal is really good. Power Word Heal is also really nice and then personally I like True Resurrection but that's a really expensive spell so Gate is a better option over that.

Mass Heal though is #1 though for a max level cleric.

Then for slightly lower level spells I've enjoyed using Holy Aura, Plane Shift, Word of Recall, Forbiddance, Summon Celestial and Spirit Guardians.

[edgy jasper]

👋

[lyric fjord]

hello. i am new here. what should i do in dnd?

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

Can you be a little more specific? 😅

Are you trying to ask how to play D&D?

[lyric fjord]

yes

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[smoky adder]

There’s some good links there to get you started!

[lyric fjord]

thanks

[halcyon zenith]

Step 1. Get a D20.
Step 2. ...
Step 3. Profit.

How would I go about creating an underpants gnome character?

Asking the real questions here.

[smoky adder]

Start by finding a DM who’d play along with it.

[halcyon zenith]

On the topic of real questions. Are there any places that give you an idea of how many dice you should have for the various roles? I played my second AL game today and found myself buying a set of 3 d4s to hand out for my bless. And both my partner and I found ourselves constantly needing extra d6s for multirolls.

[lofty sand]

Can somebody teach me how to play dnd on roll20 I am totally a newbie and don't know anything

[halcyon zenith]

And I know you can just run off a standard set, but rolling a single die five times gets tedious.

[lyric fjord]

is there a character which you can upgrade everything 100% and be human?

[smoky adder]

Probably depends more on your character than anything else.

[smoky adder]

The Roll20 wiki has some good starter information.
https://wiki.roll20.net/Main_Page

[smoky adder]

Not sure what you mean here. 😅

[sweet notch]

hello sorry to bother you in your discussion but I don't have the player's book so I can't come up with the ideals of my character, some examples that I can draw inspiration from please?

[smoky adder]

You're "human" if you choose human for your race.

[smoky adder]

You can get started with the free Basic Rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[halcyon zenith]

Have you considered a gnome rogue who has a penchant for stealing certain articles of clothing?

[sweet notch]

It's an example?

[lofty sand]

Sometimes people say I have to make my own character and sometimes the DM makes them am confused

[halcyon zenith]

It's a suggestion. Inspired by the creations of Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

[harsh fjord]

Here’s an example:

Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld.

This site has a randomizer to see more examples: https://www.kassoon.com/dnd/5e/personality-ideals-bonds-flaws/

[halcyon zenith]

I guess typically you'd make your own, but sometimes the DM might have a particular party in mind for his game.

[smoky adder]

Generally players work with the DM to make their own characters.

[sweet notch]

so one of his ideals is "When I want only a few things I have it, whether legally or not?"

[sweet notch]

Thank ♡☆

[smoky adder]

But whether a specific game does that or uses pregenerated characters depends on the game.

[lyric fjord]

so no?

[halcyon zenith]

Hang on. Now I need to refer to my book.

[lofty sand]

So like in game how does the attacks work , I mean how do I know my character attacks ,spells etc

[harsh fjord]

Can you rephrase your question?

[harsh fjord]

That’s all described in the rules linked in the pinned messages in this channel.

[sweet notch]

thank you everyone for the help, see you soon!♡☆

[smoky adder]

If you choose human for your race, you’re human. That’s the only qualifier.

[lofty sand]

More tryna understand the game mechanics

[smoky adder]

I don’t think I’d call them any more or less “upgradeable” than any other race.

But I’m not exactly sure what you mean by “upgrade everything” to begin with.

[harsh fjord]

Right, which are in the rules. See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#MakinganAttack

Do you have specific points where you’re confused?

[lyric fjord]

i mean to increase mana, health, level etc.

[smoky adder]

Mana isn’t a thing.

Every character’s max HP increases when they level up.

And every character can level up regardless of their race.

[lofty sand]

Ahh let me give it a thorough reaf and I will let u know what my walnut don't understand

[smoky adder]

The vast majority of a character’s abilities come from their class, not their race.

And any race can use any class.

[halcyon zenith]

Whoa whoa whoa. My character saved the day with his racial traits today.

[smoky adder]

I didn’t say racial traits aren’t useful.

But a class inarguably defines a character’s abilities more than a race, because they get new abilities from their class every time they level up.

[halcyon zenith]

I feel like levelling into racial abilities would be kinda cool.

[fresh fable]

You do get levelled racial stuff though

[halcyon zenith]

Like, as your character matures through adventuring, it comes to understand its own innate abilities a little better.

Like what?

[smoky adder]

There are a few races that unlock new abilities at higher levels.

But none of them higher than level 5.

And I’d say those are the exception, not the norm.

[lofty sand]

How do u level up , and holu moly there is so much in combat to remember

[halcyon zenith]

There is, but there isn't. The core of it all is pretty straightforward. The rest you can have handy on cheat sheets or in an app.

As for levelling, that depends on how you're playing. I've only played AL games so far and you automatically level up at the end of each session.

[lofty sand]

What's a session

[halcyon zenith]

A game.

[lofty sand]

How long does a game run?

[harsh fjord]

Anywhere between 2 and 8 hours, with 3-4 as a common length.

A campaign (a series of sessions) can be weeks, months, or years, even.

[ripe ocean]

hi, im new to dnd. how do i play

[lofty sand]

What if someone happened to leave ib between

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[harsh fjord]

Up to the group if the game continues or not. Probably it will go on.

[halcyon zenith]

@smoky adder How many times a day do you use that ? new command?

[lofty sand]

Do u have a group?

[harsh fjord]

A few.

[smoky adder]

Wasn’t me that time, but it gets used a lot.

[smoky adder]

?tag new levelup

[exotic remnant]

Gaining a Level

Typically, a character starts at 1st level and advances in level by adventuring. Gaining a level improves your attributes, can unlock new class features or new spells, and generally increases your might as an adventurer.

There are two common ways to determine when you gain a level, and your DM will let you know which is used in your campaign.

• Experience Points. In these campaigns, experience points (XP) fuel level advancement and are most often the reward for completing combat encounters. When your total XP reaches certain thresholds, you gain a level.
• Milestone. These campaigns let the story drive advancement, awarding levels when adventurers accomplish significant goals in the campaign. Many official adventures use this method.

A character can grow to a maximum of 20th level. Your DM might have you begin at a higher level, or might end the campaign at a lower one. Some games continue past 20th level with the use Epic Boons.

[ripe summit]

Hi all! Quick question here. How would one go about finding EN same room groups in a non EN country? Is there a dedicated channel here, do you know of any websites?
Living abroad, looking for a weekly session long term campaign, but in English. Starting to look at online sessions as well, but to be honest, I'd prefer the around the table experience. Just impossible to easily find a group or community where I live.

[smoky adder]

And there’s a good cheat sheet here for what to do on your turn:
https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

[harsh fjord]

A really good question. Do you have any English-speaking communities near you? Doesn’t have to be tabletop-related. I’d just find people you can speak with and see if any are into D&D, or are interested in trying.

[smoky adder]

Yeah, the best way to find a local group is to search locally.

Even if it’s through a general-interest online community specific to your area.

Local game stores and libraries can also be good places to check.

[chilly talon]

is online or in person better?

[ripe summit]

Makes sense! Thanks, will start walking around and finding. LatAm Chile, so English speaking communities exist. But it's a tough one. Haha

[wild onyx]

Yes.

[harsh fjord]

They’re different, so it’s just a matter of preference.

[halcyon zenith]

That'd be a personal preference my dude.

How much do you despise being in a room with people for long periods of time?

[chilly talon]

as long as they're my friends im good

but unfortunately there's the dilemma of "i dont have friends right now"

[halcyon zenith]

Also, if it's an AL game, how willing are you to put up with that person who thinks showers are a weekly event?

[chilly talon]

well considering i am that person

[wild onyx]

In person you have body language, immediate feedback, crosstalk, you can hand out a handout, you can get up, you can share snacks.

Online you have much easier access to your online resources, dice rollers, trackers, battlemaps with dynamic lighting, images on demand.

[chilly talon]

oooh hmmm

the question is really more of how much easier is it to find a group

[harsh fjord]

Finding a group is a tough part of the hobby regardless of format.

[halcyon zenith]

And that depends on your situation.

[wild onyx]

In person, the enemy is geography. Online you can search the entire world.

[halcyon zenith]

I've been playing AL at a local game store. That's easy as to get in to if you book a spot quick enough.

[harsh fjord]

I made this guide with info about searching for groups online and offline: #third-party message

[halcyon zenith]

Time zones are your enemy. Can I get up at 2am for a game? Sure. Will I? Probably not.

[chilly talon]

i would

[wild onyx]

Don't look at time zones except through a converter. Doesn't matter if your 6pm is someone else's 7am or ten at night, long as you're all free together.

[halcyon zenith]

I used to wake up at 2am for work. I quit that job for a reason. Now I get up at the late hour of 4:30am.

[halcyon zenith]

Yeah, looking at the LFP and LFDM channels, worldtimebuddy.com has been my friend.

[halcyon zenith]

GENERAL ADVICE
• Cast a wide net.

I had the auto tinder swiper gif lined up, but I can't add it in this channel 😦

[gaunt anvil]

That's a pet peeve of mine where they list a time zone but not a time

[wild onyx]

Just off the top of my head, there's here, Roll20, DNDB forums...

[wild onyx]

Oh gosh yes. That's not a pet peeve, that's poor communication. You're advertising to a worldwide audience, folks!

[deft sigil]

No gifs and no memes are allowed on this server..

[wild onyx]

But we verge off topic

[lyric fjord]

How do you create a dnd campaign on roll20

[halcyon zenith]

Just make everyone use UTC in their listings. Problem solved.

[gaunt anvil]

Hammertime links is what j use

[harsh fjord]

Their YouTube and help sections are pretty useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoyQs0Cv4p0

[lyric fjord]

Are there any other useful services other than roll20

[harsh fjord]

Depends on what you’re looking for.

[gaunt anvil]

Auto translates into the viewers time

[lyric fjord]

Are there such things as solo campaigns? Or do you have to have 3+ people

[harsh fjord]

D&D is designed for a group. Some folks have made workarounds for solo play, of course, but by that point you probably don’t need an online virtual tabletop.

[lyric fjord]

Ok

[halcyon zenith]

If you're a new player, don't do it. My partner and I tried it, it was awful.

[lofty sand]

Do I need a pc to play?

[harsh fjord]

PC as in computer? No. PC as in player character? Yes, unless you’re the DM.

[main fulcrum]

Depends how you're playing. In person, definitely not. Online, depends on how the game is being run

Some methods are more phone friendly than others

[lofty sand]

Ohhh .... It's like the same when I misunderstood DM as direct message 🗿man they need to change these abbreviations

[harsh fjord]

There’s jargon in any community. You get used to it after a bit.

[halcyon zenith]

Not to mention fifty million acronyms with fifty million uses.

[halcyon zenith]

Not needed, but a laptop or tablet makes keeping track of things so much easier, especially as a newer player.

[lofty sand]

🗿so umm ...so do u all play on roll20

[halcyon zenith]

I think you'll find DM has meant Dungeon Master a lot longer than it's meant Direct Message.

[deft sigil]

I play mostly over discord. Sometimes we use roll20 for battlemaps

[main fulcrum]

I've always preferred paper, even when I started

[lofty sand]

Like u use discord VC and use your token on roll20 as my small penut brain understand

[halcyon zenith]

Of course, with anything, personal preference also comes into play.

[hallow lava]

Howdy I'm interested in getting into DnD more

[deft sigil]

Yeah you can, roll20 also has a voice and video thing built in so you don't need discord

[lofty sand]

So like where does use of paper come from? I didn't even knew I would need paper

Literally every YouTube video : u have friends good let's go don't need anything else

[deft sigil]

Some people prefer to manage their HP and spell slots on a paper character sheet.
When you play in person often folks have the paper sheets

[lofty sand]

🗿yeah that's where my problem starts . I got a roll20 account and I don't even know how to join a game

[halcyon zenith]

Speaking of paper. Are there any digital AL log sheets that aren't just a pdf that's tedious to fill in?

[fresh fable]

#adventurers-league

[lofty sand]

Umm so like when a game starts r u given time to make your character do his stats and stuff?

Are DMs hard to find?

[harsh fjord]

It’s common practice to have a session before you actually begin playing to discuss expectations, character creation, and other logistical stuff.

[lofty sand]

Any of u is a DM?

[harsh fjord]

Some of us are, but don’t request to join our games. Use the appropriate channels.

[deft sigil]

Generally, there are more players than DMs. Finding a group takes time which is why we have #find-a-game and the #750812887697588356 channels

[main fulcrum]

Many of us are DMs. But that doesn't mean we're DMs looking for players at the moment. Hence the need to search.

[deft sigil]

Roll20 has a forum if I recall, and some people post there about groups

[halcyon zenith]

That's the shit of it though. I want to get into DMing, but I have a lot to learn before I get there, so I need a group to play with.

[main fulcrum]

You don't actually have to start as a player

[harsh fjord]

I’d been playing for six months before DMing. While it’s tricky, it’s not nearly as big a deal as some folks on the outside think.

[crisp elk]

What's better in your opinion for bard: Yuan-Ti or Verdan?

Telepathic insight + Persuasion vs Darkvision, magic resistance, poison resistance

[halcyon zenith]

Sure, but it helps if you have experience with the rules beforehand.

[lofty sand]

I gonna find a game< try to play< fail horribly< back to warthunder

[harsh fjord]

A good question for #character-discussion or even possibly #dnd-discussion.

[main fulcrum]

It helps sure. But I know several people who started with DMing and did fine

If what someone actually wants to do is DM, then it is 100% possible for them to simply DM

[lofty sand]

Are there different playing type?

[oak vapor]

Hi

[halcyon zenith]

We're also coming back around to that personal preference thing as well.

[oak vapor]

Do you guys have a site to play dnd online?

[harsh fjord]

In a way. Some like a hack-and-slash game where they don’t think much about characters or logic. Some do deep character arcs. What people want out of the game and how they approach it does vary.

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[oak vapor]

This?

[main fulcrum]

Just FYI, it's nice if you turn off the reply ping for an ongoing conversation. There's no need to ping when we're actively talking

[harsh fjord]

That post gives a good overview of how to play online.

[halcyon zenith]

Yeah, but when there's a few different convos going on in one channel, it helps avoid confusion.

[harsh fjord]

You can reply but turn off the ping.

[exotic remnant]

No pings, please :pray:

If you see someone with “No Pings” in their name, please don’t @ that user. If you Reply to them, please turn the alert @OFF, and if you forget, a simple apology is appreciated. Thank you!

[oak vapor]

Can you give me a real website that plays online?

[harsh fjord]

Like Roll20? I don’t know what you mean precisely.

[oak vapor]

Thanks

[lofty sand]

Me realising I also have a language barrier

Btw what's oc

[halcyon zenith]

Not sure of your context, but I'm guessing original content.

[crude musk]

"original character", a term used by some to refer to their player character. It originates more from the fan fiction sphere and isn't really a D&D specific term

[lofty sand]

Ty

[vast schooner]

Helloo im thinking of starting a week long campaign with some friends but its my first time being a dm, i get the general idea but was wondering if anyone had some like top 3 tips of things to do or not to do? How much should i plan out before hand?

Or just go wit the flow

[cloud beacon]

Do not plan too much, things will go off the rails fast and your planning will most likely be useless, I have experienced this firsthand

[vast schooner]

Plan the first 10 plays and go from there? :p

[cloud beacon]

I mean, the whole camps story should be planned out, but if your doing a more sandbox-y camp then maybe

Just, have a general idea for everything

[vast schooner]

Plot out the confines of the world and everything inside

But leave them to explore it

[cloud beacon]

Yes

[vast schooner]

Tgank you that really helped 😉

[cloud beacon]

And the general storyline if you want to do that

No prob

👍

[vast schooner]

Ill go make the map 😉

[crisp elk]

How do you control summons with beyond DnD? Is there a way to click summon's skills?

I'm curious how summon from drakewarden ranger works

[ornate kiln]

add your summons to the extras tab

pets like the drakwarden drake have their statblock as part of your actions tab if you scroll down

[crisp elk]

Yeah but no attack button

[ornate kiln]

you could make a custom action to put their attack where your own attacks are

[crisp elk]

Is this the only way?

[ornate kiln]

pretty much I think?

[crisp elk]

Alright thank you

[lyric fjord]

hey

[mystic spoke]

Hii
I've never played D&D but i've always wanted to try it out, can someone point me where I could do that online ? preferably by text, cause I'm not too confortable chatting with strangers by voice

[lyric fjord]

there are some text-only campaigns you could find in #looking-for-players !

[mystic spoke]

alright I'll check it out, thanksss

[lyric fjord]

np

[crisp elk]

Also read about "west march", maybe you would like it

[mystic spoke]

what is that ?

[crisp elk]

Massive text-based DnD adventures

[crude musk]

No, that's not quite what West Marches means

West Marches is a form of community based play where there are multiple DMs and a large pool of players all playing within a shared world. It can be played via voice, text, or a combination of both (depends on the community). Groups are fluid and you might play with one DM and group of players one week, a different DM and group the next

[mystic spoke]

ohhh

I understand
that sounds cool

thankss !

[livid vault]

Hi! I've never played D&D before, but I've been interested in getting into for a while. I've never had a group to play with, and I basically know nothing about D&D. Where should I start?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[smoky adder]

Welcome! There’s some handy links above to get you started, but if you have any specific questions, ask away!

[livid vault]

Thank you 🙂

[past wagon]

hey how do i join a party?

[wild onyx]

Visit #find-a-game , read the instructions carefully, best of luck!

[past wagon]

hi, im Death. i would like to join a homebrew game.

[harsh fjord]

This is a little longer than 3 tips, but it's not too overwhelming (in my view) to give you a good foundation: https://howtogm.guide/

[manic patio]

Hello! i am new to dnd, nice to meet you all!

[quaint zinc]

Hello! I am also new to DnD, and it is indeed very nice to meet everyone!

[desert juniper]

hi

[harsh fjord]

The Basic Rules includes all you need to get started playing.

Besides the D&D Beyond forums, you can do play-by-post on sites like Role Gate, Gamers Plane, RPG Crossing, and Reddit’s r/pbp.

Other options include Myth Weavers, No Goblins Allowed, Ongoing Worlds, RolePlay onLine, Roleplayer Guild, Tavern Keeper, and The Tangled Web.

[crisp elk]

Hi

[past wagon]

so where are the games played?

[crisp elk]

#looking-for-players

[past wagon]

im a player!

[harsh fjord]

Not on this server. Folks may use Discord, a virtual tabletop like Roll20 or Owlbear, or some other method entirely.

[crisp elk]

Foundry is great

[past wagon]

are you good with homebrew classes?

[smoky adder]

"Good" in what way?

[slow hawk]

A new player should avoid homebrew classes ; it is much safer to stick to official options

[past wagon]

allowed

im not a new player

[harsh fjord]

We have #homebrew for those topics!

[slow hawk]

You will need to talk to your DM about what homebrew is allowed

To discuss homebrew, the channel linked above works

[turbid ridge]

This is a great place to learn

[fleet wagon]

@manic patio @quaint zinc Welcome

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[warm sluice]

As a newcomer, the hardest and most discouraging part about trying to get started is just trying to find a group

#looking-for-players is a good resource but honestly I’m still struggling

[rose stratus]

Also a newb! There is a ton of great info on here. Actually playing a Star Wars RPG this weekend with some friends and then diving into D&D after that

[wild onyx]

@harsh fjord hey bud, you got that "find a group" post handy?

[warm sluice]

Honestly I think I’d prefer playing in person but finding an in person group is even harder

[harsh fjord]

This one? #third-party message

[true musk]

Have you looked into community campaigns such as Adventure League?

It can allow you to play both in person and online with the same character.

[spark imp]

What exactly is the Adventure League?

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

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

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

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

[spark imp]

Oh my god

The scale of story-telling must be insane

[true musk]

Adventurers League is D&D's official community campaign.

Games are done using guidelines everyone agrees to use to ensure a consistent and balanced experience. This gives players the opportunity to take their AL characters from one AL game to another, regardless if it's played online, in person, or run by a different DM.

[spark imp]

Adventurers League feels similar to that of Marvels cinematic universe

[true musk]

A majority of AL games are self contained single-session adventures, though a good portion of hardcovers and other adventure do tell a large overarching story over the course of several sessions.

[spark imp]

That'd be a cool experience to have

If only I could ever find one

[true musk]

It does come with a trade off though.

[clever river]

Ok so 100% a noob like I have no idea how to play or how to create a character. What class is best for a beginner, and what are things I should be wary of when building my character?

[true musk]

Because each session is often made up of a different dm and group of players, your character's backstory won't be used.

[harsh fjord]

If you’re learning on your own, fighter, rogue, monk, and barbarian are easiest by dint of having the fewest mechanics. But any class is learnable, even solo; it’s just trickier if you tackle spellcasting on your own.

[true musk]

You can find AL one shots listed for the full month of February here: https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1050208806006702081

[harsh fjord]

As for pitfalls, don’t get attached to the character you build because they should fit the game and table. Be willing to tweak. Learning the process is more important than having a character who’s ready to be played.

Also, keep your backstory brief—a paragraph or two should be enough to get started.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[spark imp]

Aw man, but I have such a cool character for a dnd campaign

[harsh fjord]

Come up with multiple concepts!

[true musk]

Like I said, it comes at a trade off.

[spark imp]

Looks like I gotta search up more rockstars in history

[clever river]

Ok thank you so much

[spark imp]

What is the alternative to Adventurers league?

[true musk]

You can find the guidelines for AL characters in the AL Player's guide here: https://dnd.wizards.com/adventurers-league

[true musk]

There is West Marches, but each one different from one another and most like only be usable within that specific community.

[main fulcrum]

And you can still have a character backstory in AL. It's just that it's primarily relevant in how it makes your character act in game. The plots won't be tailored to you

[spark imp]

Thanks Ill look into that later

[spark imp]

Oh that's fine, I still wanted some of my characters to have a backstory

[spark imp]

That makes me wonder if most of the oneshots I played are connected with the adventurers league

[true musk]

For more details about AL feel free to ask in #adventurers-league

[spark imp]

or campaigns too

[true musk]

It's unlikely.
As they need to be AL specific pre-written adventures that come with adventure codes.

[spark imp]

We were probably foolin' around then >.>

[compact thicket]

how to know when to make a contested skill check?

[harsh fjord]

As a player? The DM will tell you.

[compact thicket]

as a dm

[true musk]

You ask a player to make a skill check against a DC you believe suits the situation.

[harsh fjord]

This is a good breakdown: https://blackcitadelrpg.com/skill-checks-5e/#Contested_Skill_Checks

[stiff wedge]

How does attunement work in D&D? I current have a rare magic item called Barrier Tattoo in my current session.

[true musk]

Attuning to an item requires a creature to spend a short rest focused on only that item while being in physical contact with it (this can't be the same short rest used to learn the item's properties). An item can be attuned to only one creature at a time, and a creature can be attuned to no more than three magic items at a time.
Full details can be found here in the basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/magic-items#Attunement

[craggy lava]

Hello

[mint jolt]

Hi

[craggy lava]

What’s your first name

[icy flame]

Helloo im kinda a newcomer, played 2 games before and looking for a game rn. I was looking at communitys to maybe see if thats something I'd be interested in but I'm not sure what westmarch or one shot is. If anyone would like to explain or if theres a list of what is what somewhere

[true musk]

Welcome

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

If you're unfamiliar with dnd, feel free to start with the basic rules and other resources in the links above.

[harsh fjord]

A one-shot is a game that concludes in a single session (anywhere between 2 and 4 or 5 hours of play).

A westmarch is a sort of living world with a wide roster of DMs and players. A DM says they want to run an adventure in a part of the world, and players sign up for it, thus meaning you may not routinely play with the same DM or group. I know there's more to it and they probably vary in structure, but that's my basic understanding.

[icy flame]

Alright thanks!

[clever river]

What's noncore Dnd?

[harsh fjord]

Leave the defaults on D&D Beyond's first page if you don't have a DM yet.

[clever river]

Ok

[harsh fjord]

But to answer the question, it's stuff the company has published but not released officially (which is confusing, I know) in a major book publication.

[odd scroll]

like stuff that isn't finished or something?

[harsh fjord]

It's stuff made for like charities but are not officially published/released material. A weird limbo category.

[odd scroll]

ah, I usually follow the shit my dm says to a tee when it comes to DND beyonds first character creation page because I have genuinely 0 clue

[harsh fjord]

Which is not a terrible strategy, honestly.

[odd scroll]

Yeah it's worked for this campaign and it's gonna end in about 4 sessions give or take

new ones starting soon after and I'm really excited so

[fervent loom]

Hello 👋🏻, I’ve played once with my boyfriend his brother and friends. And I’ve been wanting to play again really bad however they don’t have much time so I’m wondering how can I find people to play with on here?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

Visit #find-a-game for everything you need to start your search, including:

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[harsh fjord]

Follow the channel linked in the bot post above!

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[minor scaffold]

So, recently decided to get into DnD. Fresh with TTRPG's (Prior experience was only Warhammer AoS: Soulbound) and man, this was a lot more complicated than expected.
I did what I could to follow the Players Handbook to make a character, but it felt like I was going all over the place in it (because I was...).
Thankfully, some (ironically) useful guides helped me out, and I have a better understanding of DnD.
Have yet to play it though. So heres hoping for the best!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
• For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you're still struggling with the PHB, check out the handbooker helper series in the link above.

[quasi otter]

Hello everyone! I’m still new to this so please kind to me

[compact thicket]

hi

[surreal crow]

Hello

I’m also new to dnd

I accidentally pressed the blue one

But I meant to press the green

[compact thicket]

id:customize change here

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby.

[surreal crow]

Thank you

[surreal crow]

Hello

So

[true musk]

?

[cold current]

Hey

[quasi otter]

I’m so excited to learn more! I’ve been playing BG3 so now I wanna look this way 🥰

[cold current]

I'm Goo

[exotic remnant]

How to Go from Baldur's Gate 3 to D&D w/ D&D Beyond

Take the leap from Baldur's Gate 3 to Dungeons and Dragons with D&D Beyond! Unlock free rules, adventures, dice sets and more to continue your adventure in the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[true musk]

The video above can walk you through switching fron BG3's rules to D&D.

[quasi otter]

Ooo thank you! That’ll come in handy!!!

[true musk]

👍

[surreal crow]

Wait what