#dnd-newcomers

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alpine wren
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Ok

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Man, I swear I'm gonna get yelled at for not even knowing the basics

deft sigil
alpine wren
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Anyways ima watch some dnd videos

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Or guides

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(or I'm just gonna end up watching another blood on the clocktower video 😔)

deft sigil
# alpine wren Man, I swear I'm gonna get yelled at for not even knowing the basics

people shouldn't yell - helping with newer questions is a big purpose of this channel. That said, there is an expectation that people read the basic rules, watch intro videos.. start to get a grasp and then come and ask clarifying questions here.

Folks are happy to help you further understand stuff, or explain it in another way that might be more clear to you.. but they typically don't want to have to handhold someone through the whole book.

Videos like Handbooker Helper are very informative

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
calm token
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Hi everyone, i got the books, tried running some one shorts and watched countless hours of youtube videos i still feel lik ei have no idea whats going on so hopefully find some nice people around 🙂

deft sigil
cobalt frigate
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The Handbooker Helper tutorial videos are a great help to beginners.

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cobalt frigate
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What specifically don't you understand?

calm token
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Prepared spells. I was trying to do a one shot with my daughter (shes 8 and loving dnd) and i have no idea how it worked. or how Spell points(mana?) worked into or how often a certtain spell could be used. apologies if this seems obvious maybe i just need a slap in the head 🙂

cobalt frigate
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Don't bother with spell points (that's optional rule) for now which will just confuse you even more.

slate flare
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I'm confused by the rules for AC. According to the rules, if the d20's number plus the modifiers is more or the same as the armor class, the attack hits. how does this work when it's higher than the highest possible total? does it only hit when you roll a nat 20?

solemn light
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Yep! If you can't normally hit an AC (Let's say they have 25 AC and you only have a +4 to hit) then you can only hit when you roll a nat 20 (Which is an auto hit and normally doubles damage dice unless they are immune to critical hits)

gentle geyser
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Not really a newcomer here, I've played about 5 campaigns, and am interested in DM'ing a campaign, how do I go about writing one, and what are some tips that I should follow? Is most of the sessions improv? And what do I do when my players stray from the story?

loud notch
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I'd assume make a base story then make alternatives to major decisions

solemn light
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#dm-discussion is a great channel for those sorts of questions.
And much of this can depend on your own personal DMing style and how much prep you prefer doing.

primal hare
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Am I allowed to multi class? I merged Barbarian for Rage and Monk for Fist fighting

cobalt frigate
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You have to ask your DM.

primal hare
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Got it

wild onyx
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If your DM allows it, and your character meets the minimum ability scores for the combination. If you're just doing the character for practice, sure.

cobalt frigate
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DMs will often start new players at level 1 so there's no multiclassing at that point.

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Until you have a DM just practice with character creation or at least a level 1 character.

primal hare
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I have my DM at school usually starts us at level 5 and allows multi class

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I'm lost with the instructions for looking for a game

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Where do I type this?

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Nvm I understood it now

alpine anchor
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Yoo wsg

loud notch
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Making my first charecter

burnt meadow
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Hey there!

I'm new here.
I've played one amateur 1hr campaign with my DDB half elf character.
I'm looking for something a bit longer.

echo kelp
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Check the Looking For Games channels to find a group/game to join.

burnt meadow
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much appreciated, thank you!

alpine anchor
left canopy
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Can you do roll20 on phone?

true musk
left canopy
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Thank you

smoky adder
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The app is just for character sheets.

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Roll20 maps on a phone is… not something I’d recommend. 😅

south haven
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I like to come up with lots of ideas for new characters, but I’ve actually never played dnd at all. In here do people find dm’s and players that are consistent? I want to try playing but I don’t know anyone for dnd mozzieyes

past pivot
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Go on Reddit and use their lfg page. It’s easier to find players if you make an ad yourself. You’ll never know how a player or dm is until you talk to them for a bit, they’re all a lil different.

south haven
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🫡

cobalt frigate
south haven
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Oh wow that’s convenient

cedar comet
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hey is anyone here familiar with how foundry's character creation works? I don't understand what the resources are

mint jolt
cedar comet
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what even is that lol

mint jolt
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Its a thing for non wizards of the coast stuff

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like foundry

lyric fjord
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I just had my first D&D session today. Kinda anxiety-inducing and I'm sure I didn't do the best job, but at least it was a first step

hazy sparrow
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Hi I'm really new to DND how do I get started & learn the basics? And could I do this without handbooks?

lyric fjord
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Hi. Im new to DnD I was thinking about getting into it since highschool but i never got around to it til now

fair kayak
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fair kayak
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It’s a YouTube video I believe

hazy sparrow
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Where do I start?
slow hawk
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The stuff there

fair kayak
slow hawk
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? New (without the space)

fair kayak
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Oh thanks

scarlet star
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Where should I go to join if I’m brand new

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

karmic heath
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Guys what races can I use if I want to use magic?

cobalt frigate
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All. There are no class restrictions for races.

smoky adder
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If by magic you mean spellcasting, that will primarily come from your class, not your race.

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Though there are a few races that can natively cast a couple low-level spells.

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High elf and tiefling, from the Basic Rules.

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Several more in other books.

torpid prism
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To all you new players , I Have a message for you , you can't be "bad" at dnd and getting bad rolls is part of the game, your not trying to "win" the game, it's better to think if dnd as a playable experience.more then a game, more emphasis on the story/world than trying to "win"

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I'm saying this as a dm who is currently trying to handle a player who is stuck in the mindset of " they call it a game so I want to win!"

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Yes everyone LOVES getting good rolls and a nat 20 should always be celebrated , but that doesent mean that bad rolls can't be hilarious and enjoyable for everyone as well , sometimes even as a dm you just roll bad that's what makes dnd fun...as a dm I can play a literal ancient dragon with 400 hitpoints....and STILL have the dice humble me with a nat1 xD "welp....the dragons fire breath gets blown back in his face by the wind...."

smoky adder
karmic heath
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Can you guys tell me what's the difference between a wizard and a sorcerer

smoky adder
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A wizard studies magic. A sorcerer is magic.

torpid prism
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@karmic heath one Is a magical trust fund baby

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The other is a giant nerd with thousands of notes

karmic heath
smoky adder
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Wizards have the broadest selection of spells in the game, and can learn more as they find spells in-game.

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Sorcerers know fewer spells, but they can manipulate those spells in ways that others can’t.

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Either would give you access to spells for water, ice, etc.

karmic heath
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So what should I choose
I'm sorry if I'm bothering you

karmic heath
torpid prism
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@karmic heath "bending " isn't a thing in dnd unless specifically stated by a dm

smoky adder
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Storm sorcerer is probably the most inherently watery of the official sorcerer/wizard option.

torpid prism
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But I suggest looking at various spell lists for the classes, also focusing on specific elemental things is more a subclass option than class

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Subclasses get to more "specific" themes

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If your trying to go the "bending" route tho I'd suggest monk

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There's a few monk subclasses that can go for a "bender" feel

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4 elements monk can essentially cast spells as a martial arts move

karmic heath
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Ok thanks for the help you guys are really great😁
I think I will choose wizard class and learn water spells and things like that

torpid prism
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Sun soul monks are basically saiyans and can throw energy blasts

karmic heath
torpid prism
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@karmic heath I literally made a broly character that I've yet to find a dm that will let me run it cause.of.how.broken it is...and I use 0 homebrew for.it xD

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55 feet of movement per turn, 4 ranged energy blast attacks and rage damage bonus on those,and being resistant to physical damage because barbarian multiclass

karmic heath
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Can I add like two classes to a character?
Like can I make it a sorcerer and a wizard at the same time

torpid prism
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@karmic heath that's literally multiclassing

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@karmic heath here dm me so.i can explain and not bog down this chat

karmic heath
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Ok

idle yacht
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I have a question regarding races?
Can I only choose between the 9 main races in normal games or can I use any of them (Like a Simic Hybrid or Plasmoid)?

cobalt frigate
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We highly recommend new players don't jump into multiclassing but rather learn one class.

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idle yacht
torpid prism
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@idle yacht ask your dm

eternal hawk
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Hey! I'm new and I'm lost. How do I find myself a DM

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broken roost
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what i need to start playing? only cubes?

ornate kiln
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you need the basic rules (free online), fill out a character sheet (paper or digital) dice (physical or digital) and a group to play with.

broken roost
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thanks 🙂

ornate kiln
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when using digital dice, you need to check with your DM. they might want to see your rolls. There are ways to accomplish that though, depending on where you roll

broken roost
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ok

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cobalt frigate
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@sturdy willow 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.

sturdy willow
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Aight thanks

chrome knot
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Thing I wanted to ask when it comes to equipment:
Let’s say I decided to pick the items given in Players’ handbook for my class (Example: Wizard) - scholars’ pack, quarterstaff, spellbook, etc.
Do I roll the 4d4 (each being 10gp) to get the summary coin count, then subtract the cost of equipment, and add the remaining coins to equipment on the character spreadsheet, or do I forfeit the calculations when picking the basic equipment listed in Players’ handbook?

cobalt frigate
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You either choose with starting gold to custom buy your gear or start with the much simpler starting equipment list.

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I recommend the latter.

chrome knot
cobalt frigate
wild onyx
south tendon
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Hello

torpid prism
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My monk strives to teach everyone his martial arts style, known as "these hands"

visual fiber
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Hi

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I am new

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Where can I join a campaign?

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compact sail
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ive changed my background from criminal to outlander!!

gleaming kraken
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Hi

alpine anchor
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Do yall do ur matched on DnD beyond?

wild onyx
weak basin
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So I'm still new to the game, what should I know/do as a barbarian?

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I cannot remember my stats, but I'll keep you posted

echo kelp
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Learn your character sheet and your character features as best you can. Barbarians are great at getting into melee and raging to reduce damage done to them.

carmine shuttle
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Think The Hulk.

noble inlet
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Im New to the game i Just Listen to podcasts how do i get into dnd better?

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dusty cipher
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Hello
I would like to join a campaign.

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lyric fjord
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So I have expertise on my Acrobatics skill and a +4 on Proficiency Bonus.

On top of a Skill Bonus of 11.

If I roll a natural 10, I add 11 for my skill Bonus, do I add my proficiency bonus twice?

ornate kiln
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is your dexterity score +3 ?

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because your "skill bonus" already includes your proficiency bonus and your expertise

lyric fjord
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Yes it is

ornate kiln
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then you would add 11 to a natural 10 and nothing else

lyric fjord
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gotcha.

If I roll a natural 1 it still counts as a fail though right?

ornate kiln
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not on skill checks, no

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at least not rules as written

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nat 1 and nat 20 only do special things on attack rolls and death saves

lyric fjord
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is there anything higher than expertise?

ornate kiln
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there is nothing that lets you add your PB more than once, but things like bardic inspiration, guidance etc can stack on top

devout wharf
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A warlock lvl6 has only 2 spell slots- is that right??? Sounds pretty few to me...

ornate kiln
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# lyric fjord is there anything higher than expertise?

Your proficieny bonus goes up as you level and so can your dexterity (if you choose to use ability skill increase over feats at certain levels.)

So while it may be +11 to a roll now (which, BTW, is a LOT - depending on what level you are), it may go up even higher as the character levels.

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There are limits of course.. like if your dexterity score is at 20 you can't use an ASI to make it higher, but there are some magic items that can push a Stat above 20

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true musk
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The bot post above has some great resources to get started .

fast forge
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So how do I become a player do I gotta sacrifice a goat or sumthin? 😂 I've only ever watched others play and I've played BG3 so I think I kinda understand

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steel tree
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Hi, I'm new to DND and have a question about my character build. I'm playing a druid/barbarian. If I use wild shape to transform into a brown bear, how do I work out what my new AC would be with unarmored defence? I think it would be 10 + bear dex modifier (+0) + bear con modifier (+3) to = an AC of 13?

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Does the bears natural AC of 11 make any difference?

fleet field
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I believe you would choose one of the two AC calculations

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those being your unarmoured defence, or the bear's flat natural AC

steel tree
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Oh, okay so I can just pick the better of the two? Thanks. 🙂

fleet field
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I believe so

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limpid slate
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I have played one session before and thats it help pls

amber remnant
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What do you need help with?

slow hawk
tiny hemlock
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where can I find first level adventures? levels 1-5 maybe

harsh fjord
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Some folks are probably advertising games for those levels in #looking-for-players. Unless you're asking for adventures to run in that span?

tiny hemlock
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adventures to run myself

main fulcrum
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You can checks the DMsGuild website for prewritten adventures

cobalt frigate
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DMsGuild and DriveThruRPGs have adventures. You can do a filter on levels and costs.

main fulcrum
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Though I don't believe it's possible to sort by tier

harsh fjord
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It is!

main fulcrum
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Then I've learned something new today 😄

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The only filter I tend to need is AL

tiny hemlock
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thank you!

warped delta
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i have a half assed character and thats it

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💀

woven drum
warped delta
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i havent even thought up a background or anything cuz i suck at that

wild onyx
autumn obsidian
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Hi, i want to start and i am creating a character on dndbeyond, but i dont understand the ability scores at all

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

autumn obsidian
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So i can asign them the amount i want?

marble badger
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hi i have no clue how to play dnd is there some sort of guide where i can get started skype_cry

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idle yacht
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Playing as the Grung race, can saliva and sweat act as poison for me to throw towards other people?

echo kelp
idle yacht
gaunt iris
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is there a way to join a group that is only beginners? ive played a bit before but i still need some hand holding.

true musk
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Are you looking for in person or online or both?

gaunt iris
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doesnt matter

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im down for either

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I know there is a store called dragons lair about 30 minutes away and I saw a recomendation to post something in store for a game. I havent made the trip over there though

true musk
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For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.
    As these tend to host opportunities to play in person and tend to be very new player friendly.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #750812887697588356 .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Take your time to read these posts and see if they are compatible with your preferences and interests.
  • Tip: Reply to these posts with your preferences and play styles to help the DM determine if you are compatible.
  • Check out #looking-for-community as responses to postings will point you to communities that host dnd games.

Other options

hollow spindle
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I have decades of experience with WoD (Vampire 3ed ed) and some D7D games under my belt, but I have some more advanced questions... 1. are DM NPC's played by helper short term players a thing anymore ? (IE: Only the NPC and DM know that the new character is an NPC for extra intrigue) 2. I am stuck with online only sobs softly do I need to dig out my dice or are digital dice more common for online? I have more but thats a start ^.^

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hollow spindle
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  1. Dang playing NPC's was one of my talents 😛 2. oh good, I moved and now I would need to look hard as it has been 10 years of no gaming for me.
ornate kiln
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Ive seen people join games as guests but they arent really considered npcs that are played by someone else than the DM

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because NPC would imply they do follow DM instructions on what do say or do to some extend and that would be pretty unusual

hollow spindle
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Why am I not seeing sections on sites for bio's? (that was an part of RP in general back in the 4ed age, net privacy?) and .... gerrr, ADHD and autism sorry mind fart

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@ornate kiln I did exactly as the DM told me after they handed me a sheet and explained what they needed, so much fun

ornate kiln
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Its just not very common in modern DnD, but there is nothing inherently preventing it

hollow spindle
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@ornate kiln I figured, that was most common in the 30 - 60 player LARP I was in, we had a team of DM's I was a player helper and normal player

hidden totem
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Out of curiosity how does one request to join a game? I know you go to looking for players section but do message under the DM game request? Or do you message the DM directly?

main fulcrum
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If there are any instructions in the listing, I'd follow those. Otherwise it seems like either option should be okay

zinc dune
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Does anybody have any tips I just got into dnd

hidden totem
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Ok thx wasn't sure if I was messaging right

cobalt frigate
zinc dune
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Ok

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What is D&D?
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cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

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

hollow spindle
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oh yeah one of my other questions , I don't want to make a character before joining a game because I like tailoring my char's to the game is that good or bad now ?(it was a good way to play back in the day)

cobalt frigate
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Practice making a character(s). You can always tweak them based on the specifications of the campaign setting.

hollow spindle
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ugh, I hate that kind of character creation personally, I love asking the group what they need to round out the party and playing that AND the way the character is built (roll, assign ect) can make a big difference in later play ... wiping up a high elf wizard I can't use would be a pain for me and the Tabaxi I want to make is likely hard to fit in games without DM communication

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or am I wroung?

edgy onyx
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I don't see how that'd be wrong. If you prefer to not make plans before you have a party then you do you 👍

main fulcrum
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Waiting to create your actual game character until you have a group is a great idea since allowed options will vary

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But if you're not familiar with 5e character creation, it's also good to practice that in advance

wild onyx
hollow spindle
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I get the grist of char creation, I played other editions but my previous DM's hated premade chars due to the VERY home brew nature of most games I played, Like I said I have played dragons wyrmling's (copper and 2 bronze) as player characters. I should practice but what method is more common ... assigning points or rolling?

wild onyx
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Start with standard array or point buy.

hollow spindle
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cool, pfft I just had an idea so thank you all ... make a char for each class (throw everything at the wall and hope something sticks lol)

autumn obsidian
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The back story is important if i just want to try dnd?

hollow spindle
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IMO yes, you can get skills from "background" (thats what I read) and that would count as some back history and having a back story will help your DM (not just D&D but all TTRPG) it can be simple, use a book or movie char you like for inspiration if your short on ideas 🙂

main fulcrum
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The importance of backstory will vary significantly by group and playstyle as well

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I don't think I've ever written more than a page, and have played entire campaigns with characters who had single sentence backstories. But some groups tend to go way more in depth on that.

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You'll also want enough of an idea of where your character came from to at least choose the mechanical Background option

autumn obsidian
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Thats one i did

mortal garden
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Yeah. These days I mostly do backstory as part of Session Zero, collaborating with other players. And even then, maybe it’s a paragraph.

For intense games where we want to get into the relationships and emotions, we’ll pull out a mini RPG and do our backstories that way.

wild onyx
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I'm an advocate of the three sentence backstory: your upbringing, how you became an adventurer, and what your goals are.

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Just enough to get started, you can tell the whole table without boring them, and get going.

hollow spindle
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thats why I noted short, example a halfling bard : Keilly was the son of a bard and had learned the basics but was not content to stay in the shire, he had seen something amazing one day when going out with some other youths in a "test of courage" lighting a ember of adventures spirt in him, now he sets out to find his destiny...

wild onyx
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Add more if you like, but have a "business card" version to be able to introduce who you're playing.

hollow spindle
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3?

main fulcrum
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3 sentences I assume, since your snippet matches that format (even if it's technically 1 sentence 😁 )

wild onyx
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Your reward.

autumn obsidian
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Ok, thx

hollow spindle
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XD

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this is why I make chars on the fly, I have a head library of characters with pages of history, I write short storys to relaxe

autumn obsidian
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Where should i look for a game to try?

true musk
idle yacht
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Is there any class that can infect enemies with diseases (Not in the sense of Curse or Poisoning, but literally giving cholera, tuberculosis, smallpox, leprosy, etc.)?
If so, is there any race that does well with this ability?

fair kayak
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Probably the best you could do is reflavor statuses to be diseases

steep chasm
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IM SO EXCITED TO JOIN A GAME TONIGHT

main fulcrum
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There are no disease-based official classes or player races

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There aren't really a lot of rules for diseases at all tbh

fair kayak
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Yeah

vernal juniper
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Is there a better way to build a ranger? I'm going Gloomstalker Ranger multiclassed with Rogue, is there anything better I can do to deal more damage?

fair kayak
vernal juniper
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oh my bad, sorry

fair kayak
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Grab some poison as well

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Its free damage

sour parrot
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hello?

fleet field
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Hi

fair kayak
sour parrot
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finaly got my first character

fair kayak
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Nice

crude elk
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Hi

past spindle
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Nyallo Everynyan

true musk
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Welcome dndCheers

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
true musk
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Try out the demo and check out the free basic rules to get started.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.

idle yacht
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Regarding Proficiency, does it end up increasing with each level I pass or does it only truly increase every 4 levels?

deft sigil
idle yacht
fleet field
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yup

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Previous editions of DnD had the equivalent progress every level, which was changed in 5th edition for the purposes of bounded accuracy, a core design principle

idle yacht
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It seems like it makes sense

next nymph
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How to play

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
torpid prism
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Little tip for you new players....communication with your DM is EVERYTHING and for thr love of god...if you can't make a session just let them know...so they don't plan a session around introducing your character 0_0 and then flounder around trying to build a random encounter when you don't show 0_0

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Certainly didn't happen to me today...and I'm definitely not triggered

sour parrot
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sorry for that bad experence

torpid prism
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It's fine lol just kinda floundered for a sec

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But LUCKILY I'm running an ocean campaign and there's all kinds of cool little encounters I can toss at the party

sour parrot
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that sounds cool

torpid prism
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So the party fought a giant hermit crab using half a ship as a shell...their first boss ^^

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When I say ship...i.mean small fishing boat not..full on galleon or anything huge

sour parrot
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oh god

torpid prism
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They enjoyed it...and he had secret mechanics of losing the ship at half health wich reduced his armor class and made him lose resistance to their attacks ^^

sour parrot
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that would be hard to keep track

lyric fjord
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hi

sour parrot
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yo

torpid prism
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I put a damage tracker in the chat to show the party how much damage they've dealt to monsters

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Like you do 5 damage to a skeleton it's

Skele/5

sour parrot
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kind wish some other dms do that

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but at the same time not knowing make thinks exciting

torpid prism
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I don't worry about players reading statblocks because I don't use base statblocks and always give monsters unique attacks that you won't find on a statblock

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The crab had a special organ that fires a black sludge that does a tiny amount of acid damage and can blind a player

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But that move was only unlocked after they destroy its shell ship ^^

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So ac for it goes down bur it gets a new ability

sour parrot
cobalt frigate
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Remember that this channel is to help new players to D&D and not necessarily your house rules/homebrew.

torpid prism
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Sorry!

idle yacht
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Are there +1 and +2 bonus points that I can use on any status I select when I use the Point-buy system without spending any of the normal 27 points (just like in Baldur's gate 3)?

cobalt frigate
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You use the 27 points and only after you add your racial ASI (or the +2/+1)

idle yacht
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Ok, is there any calculation of how many total points there are for the added statuses considering the question that after level 13 you spend 2 points?

cobalt frigate
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What do you mean "added statuses"?

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Are you creating a level 13+ character?

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Just start with a level 1 character normally. At the class levels that you would get ASI (level 4, 8, 12, 16, 19) you get +2 (or +1/+1).

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The ASI isn't added to the 27 points of Point Buy.

idle yacht
# cobalt frigate What do you mean "added statuses"?

Like, if this issue didn't exist, the cost of points above 13 would go to 2, the total number of points that would exist would be 75 (8 x 6 = 48 + 27), but since this system exists I wish there was some way to calculate It would be easier because I'm easily clumsy with numbers

cobalt frigate
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You are using the wrong terms when you said "level 13"

idle yacht
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thanks

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Regarding the Ability Score limit, I heard that its limit is naturally 15, right? If I have a racial bonus, can I put 15 in one of the statuses I choose and the bonus I have will not be canceled?

cobalt frigate
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With the Point Buy system you can have a max of 15 in one ability score before you apply your racial ASI to.

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BTW, it's "ability score" not "statuses"

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For example a high elf has +2 Dex and +1 Int. So with the Point Buy system, you can have 15 Dex but then add +2 to the Dex with a total of 17.

idle yacht
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cool, thanks

cobalt frigate
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Again, use that Point Buy calculator I linked above.

idle yacht
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Regarding the dice roll to determine the increase in health per level, can I or cannot I add some type of proficiency bonus or Ability Score modifiers to increase the total value?

cobalt frigate
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Only your Con modifier

past pivot
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naur my gif didn't load

idle yacht
torpid prism
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@idle yacht I can help with character creation if you want ^^

past pivot
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@torpid prism do ya run online stuff?

torpid prism
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@past pivot yea

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Have a whole homebrew campaign setting

idle yacht
past pivot
subtle panther
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I have a question for anyone here with DM experience

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If me and a group of friends just wanted to get into the game for the first time is it doable for a new player to go straight to being a DM

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Ive played baldurs gate 3 and I feel I have a very solid grasp on the rules and have read about how to DM extensively but im wondering if its really recommended that I at least play the game at least once before running one

solemn light
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Yep! Perfectly doable and there are resources to help. It's especially doable if you and the players are all friends and all equally new- you can help each other remember rules and stay on track, and all know that you're all learning.

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Prewritten adventures can be very useful for new DMs, as they help cut down the preparation and balancing aspect, and allow a DM to get a feeling for pacing an adventure and setting up encounters.
Do note that BG3 is subtly different in rules to 5e (mostly in what isn't a bonus action or not for example).

But it's fine to get rules wrong too. Or just ignore them for now. If something feels off, you can always check the books to remind you and correct yourself if you feel the written rule would work better than how you're doing it.

hot rock
solemn light
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?tag new dm

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dynoError No tag dm found in category new.

solemn light
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Huh.

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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
subtle panther
crude musk
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I would advise against that; BG3 rules are designed in such a way to facilitate it working as video game, rather than a tabletop roleplaying game

subtle panther
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How come

wintry hollow
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guys

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what would i need to buy to dm other than polyhedral dice

solemn light
# subtle panther How come

Like jump being a bonus action, that is also seperate to your movement. That's a bit more of a videogame concession, to allow for different movements, limited by the game.

In 5e, Jumping is just part of movement. You can jump as many times as you like, so long as you have movement left to do it.
And you don't use one of you precious action resources to do so.

crude musk
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Also there's the key fact that BG3 rule changes aren't formally documented, so you'll have nothing to reference while playing

solemn light
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In general you won't break the game too much using BG3 rules and logic, but some items in BG3 are certainly more powerful, and also were scripted that way just to make it work in the engine- while on table top, the human can decide how to adjucate and allow for a lot more freedom. You'll be missing out on some powerful actions and tools as well- such as the dodge action.

Aaand also that 1s and 20s do not mean automatical failure/win on checks. If they did, they'd drive DMs mad with players insisting to do ridiculous things because they tecnically have a 5% chance of doing the impossible.

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There's a few things in BG3 that feel fine and fun as a single player / multiplayer vs game, restricted by what the game has coded in... and in a table top where it's the DM having to keep the leash on everything and make sure it's balanced enough to be fun while also still being something of a challenge.

solemn light
# wintry hollow what would i need to buy to dm other than polyhedral dice

I'd also suggest checking out the above bot post. As for what you need to buy, honestly nothing much different to what a player does, and depends on your budget and how much you want.
You can play nearly entirely free with basic rules + dice, and using 'Theatre of the Mind' to imagine all the maps and monsters.
Or you could buy the PHB, which is great for players and DMs, and maybe get some props to work as maps and creatures. Or a DM screen with notes for you, or a prewritten adventure to play. Up to you.

wintry hollow
cursive perch
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I'm new, and I have no idea how DnD works (especially online), I just know the part it has rp which interests me.

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

crude musk
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if by orgs you mean orcs, yes

sacred holly
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ah, thx

crude musk
urban shore
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are there any pc websites/apps to play dnd on?

crude musk
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Many, people use discord or forums for communicating, and apps called virtual tabletops such as roll20, fantasy grounds, foundry, D&D Beyond Maps, owlbear rodeo and talespire for shared maps and tokens

urban shore
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oh thanks!

alpine anchor
safe ibex
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Is it possible for a character to start with a custom item in a dnd campaign? Not something super powerful or anything but like

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Maybe a trinket that has some faint magical abilities that is heavily tied to the character's backstory

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Idk how often stuff like that is done

alpine anchor
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I have absolutely no idea 🤗

timid locust
safe ibex
alpine anchor
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How do I send a request thing on looking for DM?

jaunty herald
orchid shard
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Hi, I'm trying to find an in-person group, not one that plays exclusively online. Is this Discord server an appropriate place for that search?

smoky adder
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It’s probably not the most effective way to find an in-person game. 😅

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I’d recommend checking local game shops or libraries.

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Or finding a general-interest online community specific to your area and asking there.

timid locust
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Or getting your friends or family together!

orchid shard
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I see. I've had some difficulty finding a group. Thanks for letting me know!

alpine anchor
hallow pond
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Anyone wanna play

unkempt scaffold
hallow pond
unkempt scaffold
hallow pond
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I'm looking to play dnd because it's my first time playing

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İdk how to even start

unkempt scaffold
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?tag new

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dynoError No tag new found.

unkempt scaffold
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i love dyno

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

hallow pond
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Can you recommend any group i can join

fallen surge
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Or follow the instructions in #find-a-game to use our server bot, so you can make a post in #750812887697588356 so DMs can reach out to you if they think you are a good fit for their game

hallow pond
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İs there any group that i can join rn and instantly play

unkempt scaffold
hallow pond
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Hmmm that will be a bad my timezones is like 2 or 3 hours back than anyone elses

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Plus no one responded when i asked if I can join them

fallen surge
timid locust
hallow pond
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Okey thanks for helping (:

unkempt scaffold
hallow pond
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Okey thx

dense lynx
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Hi, im also very new to dnd. my boyfriend plays it with his group but I dont really want to join it because its not the style of playing that i particulary enjoy. its also very confusing how to go around this server

harsh fjord
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#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
dense lynx
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i also got into dnd because of the webtoon 1 HP Club, a webtoon about dnd

shell token
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I got recommended to try dnd but I have no clue about it, could someone teach me how to play?

timid locust
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Unfortunately we don't have the resources to teach people on a 1:1 setting on this server, but we highly recommend reading through the basic rules posted above!

shell token
torn garden
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hey all! newcomer here, what channel would i ask questions about feats, spells,etems etc in?

plucky ridge
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This channel would be the best for basic questions. If you have specific rules questions then #rules is where to go

torn garden
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thx! my question was, is there any way I can take a reaction(to move) when an enemy steps closer to me? I feel like I read about something like that, but cant remember the name

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
smoky adder
torn garden
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ah that sounds familar haha, ty! idk why i remember it as a feat

cobalt frigate
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You're probably thinking of the Polearm Master feat that grants you Opportunity Attack when an enemy enters your reach.

alpine anchor
cobalt frigate
alpine anchor
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Thanks

hallow orbit
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is druid a good class

harsh fjord
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By what measure?

hallow orbit
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what is its strengths and weaknesses

fleet field
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It's very versatile, good at shutting down enemies and controlling the battlefield, decent support, and can summon some high-damage creatures

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It also has great out of combat utility

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however it isn't very good for melee fighting itself

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or using weapons

hallow orbit
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ok

harsh fjord
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Druid is pretty versatile—they can swap their spells each long rest, their spell list is broad enough to encompass different focuses, and wildshape opens a lot of opportunities for infiltration, exploration, and more.

That said, they are one of the more complex classes.

hallow orbit
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ok

main fulcrum
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You'll find that every class is generally good at something. But whether they're good overall depends on who you're asking and what you're looking for

tribal crown
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Hey, I was wondering. What channel do I go to to find a group of people to play with online? I’ve been wanting to start DND for awhile & I was looking to see where I should start?

exotic remnantBOT
#
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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
polar jackal
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hey how do i figure out my spellcasting ability on my character sheet as an artificer

smoky adder
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Your spellcasting ability is listed at the bottom of your Spellcasting feature.

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But for artificers, it's Intelligence.

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Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your artificer spells [...]. You use your Intelligence whenever an artificer spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Intelligence modifier when setting the saving throw DC for an artificer spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

untold flint
polar jackal
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thanks i was just making sure i dont often make spell casters or artificers

dim silo
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hi, im trying to like get started on dnd but i dont know where to start at all

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and im a bit lost with all the dices and like abilities and all TT

cobalt frigate
dim silo
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veeeeeery new

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i only heard about dnd and like i saw the smosh games series (thats what encouraged me to actually get into it)

dim silo
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im very intimidated by the amount of content and information there is about this world

solemn light
# exotic remnant

The resources here and the ones OMYAC has suggested are great starts.

Remember you don't need to read all the rules before beginning, in the same way you don't need to read through an entire cookbook before trying out the recipes.
But the rules on making a character and combat are worth looking over as they're the more complicated ones.

dim silo
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its exciting but overwhelming lmao

cobalt frigate
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Take your time. Read the rules at your own pace. If you have something you have trouble grasping then ask here.

solemn light
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You can practice making a PC (player character) by yourself before making a game, although it's best to make a new PC for any game you join, as there may be house rules or such.

Dndbeyond has a character maker you can use, or you can try to write one out manually on a sheet from the site. And absolutely ask questions here if stuck!

dim silo
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yeah especially for the character bc i made one on roll20 and like, there was a lot of specific things

solemn light
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Any particular thing at the moment you're a bit stuck on?

dim silo
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well when i made the character it was more like all the languages and like, im a big elf lover, i play an elf in almost every rp fantasy thing im in, but im so unaware of the limitations of the world and what i can and cant do that i felt a bit limitated when writing my character if that makes sense

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like i was chosing the languages and like type of dragon they were descending from but i didnt actually know what i was doing and how it was affecting my character TT

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its more like the lack of knowledge about the worldbuilding

cobalt frigate
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I recommend you readhte Basic Rules first so you know the limits of the game first before you create an OP OC.

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As a player you don't really create the world, that's on the Dungeon Master (DM).

dim silo
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yeah yeah of course

alpine anchor
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The smosh games series was elite

remote moth
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How do you make a character on paper

alpine anchor
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I think you get these printout things

cobalt frigate
remote moth
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Ok thanks

dim silo
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i always wanted to get into dnd and it made it so accesible and fun

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cant wait for season 2

alpine anchor
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BUG WAS AMIMGG

dim silo
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I LOVE BUG BUT KODA OMG

alpine anchor
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Samee, wanna see what happens after they got the bounties

dim silo
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i love cocky characters that are really pretty

alpine anchor
cobalt frigate
#

Please stop "yelling"

alpine anchor
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Terribly sorry sir.

dim silo
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damien as a DM tho, so good, he has great storytelling skills

alpine anchor
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Fr, Damien was amazing

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Dolores annoyed tf outta me tho

cobalt frigate
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BTW, perhaps move the talk to #dnd-discussion. This channel is to help new players to learn the rules of the game.

alpine anchor
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👍

dim silo
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yep i was about to say

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sorryy

nimble cedar
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Hi, someone told me to come to this chanel to ask you questions.
I need help with a chara design job. I’m making a drakeide (humanoid dragon) from arid region. (Obligation to pose African cultural origins) only I do not find much information about possible sand dragons. What would be their breaths? Do drakeides necessarily have a breath? Is it possible in terms of lore and technique to make him an alchemist?

cobalt frigate
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Drakeides aren't a thing in D&D. The closest to a playable race are the dragonborn.
Blue and brass dragons are desert dwelling dragons in D&D.

fallen surge
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in D&D, humanoid dragons are called Dragonborn. There are no dragonborn types that are specifically said to be native to desert regions. Dragonborn types are based on elemental affinity and heritage, such as the fire breathing red dragonborn or the lightning breathing blue dragonborn

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And as for if they can be an alchemist, yes they can. Any race can play as any class. Alchemist is a subclass of the artificer class

nimble cedar
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Sorry, I don’t know much about it

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But thank you I will be able to get started in my chara design!

cobalt frigate
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Remember to speak with your DM about their campaign world. Just because you want this or that for your character the DM may so no because it doesn't fit with their world.

nimble cedar
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I’ve already told you that I’m not doing a campaign.

cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

fallen surge
# nimble cedar Oh I understand how I read a French version of the book maybe the names of the r...

In the base rules of the game, Dragonborns come in 2 types, chromatic and metallic. Whichever elemental affinity you wish to pick, there is a chromatic option for that, and a metallic option for that. For example, Gold Dragonborn and Red Dragonborn are both based on fire. When it comes to actual dragons Chomatic dragons are normally seen as ruthless and evil, while metallic dragons are normally seen as kind and good. Dragonborns aren’t necessarily required to follow that same path, because their relationship to the dragons they are based on is loose at best. Their bloodline more like an ancient ancestor or lingering magical effect. But if you want your character to follow the same personality type as the dragon they are based on, that can give you a starting point for how to develop them

nimble cedar
# fallen surge In the base rules of the game, Dragonborns come in 2 types, chromatic and metall...

Oh okay, it’s super interesting. After I already wrote his whole story in summary I just had a few technical problems to understand how his race worked despite the online information. I was completely missing the information on the different dragons. In your opinion, what would be the most interesting element for an alchemist? I lean more towards the fire but maybe it would be more impacting. On the distinction between chromatic and metallic I think I take chromatic origins as my character becomes an antagonist

fallen surge
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I would not recommend making a character to become an antagonist. D&D is a team game, where everyone is meant to work together. Betraying the party sounds like a fun story, but it can really ruin the fun for everyone else at the table.

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As for what element works best for an alchemist, any can work. Fire is certainly a classic choice, but the class itself works with almost all elements.

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Poison and Acid are typical themes for an alchemist as well

lyric fjord
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Make your character a bastard, but the parties bastard

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I made my character snarky, sarcastic and arrogant. Outside of the beginning to establish character, I was only mean to NPCs

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Um, hello!

fallen surge
lyric fjord
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😄

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tyy!

nimble cedar
dim silo
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me again lol, could someone explain quickly what a hit die is ?

nimble cedar
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Would you be interested in knowing its history? @fallen surge

fallen surge
fallen surge
cobalt frigate
nimble cedar
nimble cedar
dim silo
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also ive been following the convo and im a bit confused at how much i should put into my character's backstory

nimble cedar
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I imagine I think too much charadesign and not enough collective games

nimble cedar
cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
dim silo
dim silo
fallen surge
# dim silo also ive been following the convo and im a bit confused at how much i should put...

Your character’s backstory should explain their reason for adventuring, but not be overly complex. You should not write a novel. The purpose of a backstory is to explain and justify the choices you made during character creation, and to give your character a reason to be an adventurer. All of the actually cool stuff should happen while you are playing the game, not before it

lyric fjord
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I am a rogue raised among the slums, I habit of stealing a lot of cheese so once I snuck into a nobles diner and stole some.
The Knights chased me out of the city

dim silo
noble talon
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Or maybe I’m a rogue that developed the roughish style after being inspired by a famous pirate, and aspire to be like him

dim silo
fallen surge
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Yes

dim silo
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okayy thank you very much !!

noble talon
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You don’t exactly have to play into the sterotypical fantasy of that character

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Maybe you are more like a fighter, but have a rogue fighting style

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Rebranding your sneak attack as a precise and deadly blow

lyric fjord
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My fav character I made was an assasin artificer who betrayed his employer by stealing the loot from a mission he was sent on but reported the item as missing, but when the employer found out about this he captured his family inside a warehouse and sent him on another mission to blow it up.
Ka-boom, and he was responsible for the death of his own family.

Hes currently a Battle Smith subclass, so his Steel Defender, curious of the whole world acts kind of like his son

dim silo
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i mean sucks for him but thats a cool background

lyric fjord
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Sly Spineless Artificier with an Aussie accent who is really good at deception and stealth of hand? Right up my alley

tiny pollen
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Hi guys i know there is a lf player sectiok, but is there a way to find a party by sorting through time? Like search word monday?

lyric fjord
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Any lf players thats older than an hour will have their slots filled g

tiny pollen
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Ahhh okay thx

cobalt frigate
noble dagger
#

How many people have a weird combination of a ranger necromancer

ashen idol
#

hi guys, I'm so new to this "game" and I wanted to play with others, I know few things about how it's played and sow some videos, but there is a catch, I'm not native English speaker, so I wanted a campaign that can help me practice will playing with them.

is this the right place to search for something like that?
+I have a lot of other questions about the server, where do i ask it? (where to play, is there some events, etc)

dim silo
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im sorry but i dont know what to do at the score section of the dnd beyond character maker TT

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im scared to mess it up smh

dim silo
ashen idol
echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

dim silo
ashen idol
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oh, nice, did you find any camp that can help us?

dim silo
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nope i just arrived here aha, they advised me to do read about the rules and do a character first so thats what im doing aha

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ashen idol
dim silo
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i think yeah but theres like apps and websites where you can make one quick character

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and it helps getting around the mechanics of the game

ashen idol
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like what?

echo kelp
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See the pinned messages here in the channel for useful links and resources to help get you started.

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DnDBeyond is D&D's official D&D digital toolset and has a character creator app.

cyan halo
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hey, my names kyler, i was curious if there were any starter kits that i can buy online. me and my friends are just getting into d&d and i will dming the session. any tips will help alot!

echo kelp
ashen idol
echo kelp
echo kelp
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You can also buy physical books from local bookstores/gamestores or through online retailers.

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(physical books do not grant you digital access though - unless you buy the physical + digital bundles through Wizards of the Coast's online D&D store)

flat peak
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Is there DMs on this server that I can join through online?

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idle yacht
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what is a hit dice?

glass summit
cobalt frigate
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?tag new hp

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Hit Points and Hit Dice

Whenever a creature takes damage, that damage is subtracted from its hit points. Creatures with more hit points are more difficult to kill.

Your hit point maximum is determined by your hit dice, both at 1st level and when you gain a level. Your class and level determine your available hit dice. You can also spend hit dice to recover hit points during a short rest, and recover spent hit dice during a long rest.

When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious. Temporary hit points can provide a buffer against damage to protect your actual hit points.

idle yacht
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So if I'm a barbarian, my Hit Die will be a 1d12?

cobalt frigate
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Per level of barbarian.

idle yacht
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ok

cobalt frigate
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If you're a level 5 barbarian then you have 5 HD (d12). Remember that at level 1 your hit points is maxed out so a level 1 barbarian has 12 hit points + Constitution modifier. Subsequent levels in barbarian you roll a d12 (plus Con modifier) to determine your new hit points.

idle yacht
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ok, makes sense

carmine shuttle
steep river
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A d12 hit die is great and all... but has the greatest chance of providing less than the average than everyone else

slow hawk
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That doesn’t sound like how math works

carmine shuttle
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Whichever you do (roll or average), be sure everyone at your table does the same thing.

steep river
humble cradle
steep river
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100 divided by the hit die value multiplied by the value it would need to land on to be the average number you could just choose instead of rolling.

fallow acorn
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what channel should i go to for joining a game

steep river
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Just to show the percentage chance that is lower than that

humble cradle
echo kelp
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Also folks let's keep the channel clear for newcomers to ask questions about the game rules and mechanics

dreamy pecan
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Is Sentinel a worthwhile 1st level feat on a sword and board variant human echo knight fighter? I've heard all about sentinel + polearm master

placid basin
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How do I make a character

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cobalt frigate
harsh fjord
idle yacht
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Does throwing weapons work with the same damage principles as regular attacks, or does it have its own rules?

deft sigil
idle yacht
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cool, so I can throw tridents and hand axes without any problems

deft sigil
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not all characters can use all weapons with proficiency

idle yacht
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I have another question. I remember that I've seen some sessions and at one point in Baldur's Gate 3, the characters find a weapon that is very heavy and that is restricted to certain creatures, monsters or NPCs that have the ability to lift them. Going towards Path of Giants, being a Goliath and having a Giant Foundling background, would I be able to use them? Like the sword that Storm Giants use in their illustrations?

dark bronze
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Ive Seen people play dnd irl, but I’ve never played it before. Could someone teach me how to play so I’ll make sure I have the rules down?

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
true musk
true musk
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I also recommend attending a dnd event at game shops, libraries, and Adventurers League as they tend to have very new player friendly games.
Some are even hosted to specifically for new players.

lyric fjord
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Hello 👋

true musk
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Welcome to the hobby dndCheers

lyric fjord
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Does anyone know how I can find people to play dnd with?

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My friends think dnd is weird

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Lol

true musk
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For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.
    As these tend to host opportunities to play in person and tend to be very new player friendly.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #750812887697588356 .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Take your time to read these posts and see if they are compatible with your preferences and interests.
  • Tip: Reply to these posts with your preferences and play styles to help the DM determine if you are compatible.
  • Check out #looking-for-community as responses to postings will point you to communities that host dnd games.

Other options

  • Learn about D&D's official community campaign called Adventures League in https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • This can be played in person and online.
  • Then check out #1050206572535623690as you can find al events you can participate in.
  • You can also search on the Looking for Group forums page of warhorn, roll20, dndbeyond, the website called startplaying, and dnd focused discord servers.
true musk
drifting wharf
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Hey ya'll I'm honestly really excited to be trying this stuff

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
lyric fjord
true musk
lyric fjord
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Tbh I'm super new to dnd I don't even know where to start lol

drifting wharf
lyric fjord
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Do I make a character before I go to a tabletop place?

drifting wharf
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Because i would love that

drifting wharf
# lyric fjord Same

I liked how people played and wanted to play too because it just looks fun

wraith lodge
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Hi I have no idea how to play or what to do but I would most definitely like to learn

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What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
true musk
edgy onyx
drifting wharf
true musk
wraith lodge
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you’re the best like actually the second you said visual learner

drifting wharf
drifting wharf
true musk
wraith lodge
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Just added the series to my favorites so I can watch it when I’m bored at work haha

drifting wharf
lyric fjord
true musk
wraith lodge
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Oh sweet I’m gonna try that

drifting wharf
true musk
wraith lodge
true musk
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For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.
    As these tend to host opportunities to play in person and tend to be very new player friendly.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #750812887697588356 .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Take your time to read these posts and see if they are compatible with your preferences and interests.
  • Tip: Reply to these posts with your preferences and play styles to help the DM determine if you are compatible.
  • Check out #looking-for-community as responses to postings will point you to communities that host dnd games.

Other options

  • Learn about D&D's official community campaign called Adventures League in https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • This can be played in person and online.
  • Then check out #1050206572535623690as you can find al events you can participate in.
  • You can also search on the Looking for Group forums page of warhorn, roll20, dndbeyond, the website called startplaying, and dnd focused discord servers.
wraith lodge
shut thicket
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Hi! I have messed around with dnd with my friends a little bit, but that was mostly us just messing around and having basically no idea what were doing. I know a few basic things, but im still in a very surface level stage with D&D. Any help would be awesome since i really want to be able to learn more about this game and be able to play it and actually know what im doing lol.

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zealous depot
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does anyone want to be my friend

true musk
zealous depot
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zero want to be my friend

shut thicket
fallow citrus
lyric fjord
tawdry glade
lyric fjord
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So...I've played a few times in the past but I can't guarantee a specific day to be off to play. What's my best option?

main fulcrum
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You might want to look into something like Adventurers League which is usually more one-shots than ongoing campaigns

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Then you just play a game when you happen to be free

mortal garden
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I've had a group that played "whenever" we could. We aimed for once a month, and ended up playing about every other month for about 2-3 years. It wasn't consistent, but it was still fun while it lasted. The most important thing was to make sure everyone was cool with that - and that we all tried to chip in to make scheduling as easy as possible.

lyric fjord
tender wren
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Um how do you form a party to play with in the first place

wheat crystal
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Depends, do you want to play as a player or as a DM?

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There’s many ways to find a game both in person and online. In this server there’s #find-a-game for example

haughty pagoda
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Hey guys, I think i submitted a form to the bot but I dont see it posted in any LFG channels. Does it take time to be moderated ?

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I'm a player. ya i followed the instructions and attempted to post in looking for dm

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I figured it out.

exotic wren
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I have a sorta a question about the command spell could I say the word truth and then ask them a question and I will know they answer honestly

mortal garden
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If I was your DM, I probably wouldn't let that work. It's not really a "one word command" like the examples given like "flee" and "halt". Your DM might let it work that way, though, so worthwhile to ask. ✌️

upbeat pine
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What Steve said - "Truth" is not a command, someone can't "truth". The following question is no longer part of the spell, so they'd be under no obligation to answer that either.

vocal folio
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I would have thought "truth" would need to be a spell and roll a dice to see if it works or a potion? and then have some sort of time limit.

solemn light
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There is a spell called zone of truth that might be what you're thinking of

lyric fjord
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What is the D&D with strangers experience like? I’ve always done D&D with friends but I figured it might be better to broaden my demographic.

echo kelp
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Like any social activity it varies

solemn light
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It can be interesting to play with completey unknown people- table ettiquette and culture can be very unique to each group, so mixing it up and playing with strangers can introduce you to very different styles and approaches, some of which you might like enough to continue in your other groups. Other times you can be caught off guard. Communication is a big part of D&D, even more so with strangers and not people you've known for a while.

lyric fjord
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How do I join a campaign? (it's my first time playing D&D)

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solemn light
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You can join online games through this server following the instructions in #find-a-game , or by looking through LFG on other platforms like roll20's or reddits.

In person you can gather friends together and play or look out for local games in local game stores, libraries, or advertised on facebook or meetup.com and such

mint hemlock
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Hey i wanted to ask something is it important that i read the handbook before i start or does it not mater im new and thinking to buy a handbook so thougt i woud ask

harsh fjord
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The Basic Rules are free and contain most of what's in the Player's Handbook. You can get a lot of mileage out of those, and if you find you enjoy the game enough, then you can drop some money on the hobby.

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And it definitely helps if you read over the rules, especially character creation, ability scores, and combat.

harsh fjord
mint hemlock
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Ok thanks a ton

rugged robin
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Hello guys! So, I am new to DnD and I don't understand anything. I will be moving to the UK to study in some months, and a student invited us to play once we get there. Should I create a character now and save it? Or does the character have to be created once I know the "rules" or "map" she will set? (Sorry for the basic terms)

upbeat pine
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You should definitely talk to your DM about your character, as they might have specific rules about what they accept or specific races/classes might not fit in the setting. There's no harm in already creating one now though, to familiarize yourself with the system.
At worst, it'll just make it easier to make the next one and at best you'll have a character ready to play with.

rugged robin
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Thank you! I will start creating one then, and ask her later for the rules 👍

cobalt frigate
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In the meantime read over the free Basic Rules.

carmine shuttle
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The odds are high that if you stick to the options in the free Basic Rules you'll be OK regardless.

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Not perfect, but high.

lyric fjord
prime dragon
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Hey

past spindle
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Yo!

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Sry that I'm late... Had to go and get a shower curtain and a shower handle thing...

prime dragon
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I don’t know what I’m doing here but I kinda wanna try d&d

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Where do I start?
quick rampart
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hello guys, im quite new to DnD, most of the things I know are from BG3
we are starting a new campaign with friends, and I am planning to play an Aarakocra blood hunter with order of the lycan, cause why not
i was wondering what kind of bird shape should I go with, which could be fun, potentially cool rp wise and useful throughout the story
sorry of something is nonsense and not possible 😄

harsh fjord
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The race's abilities don't change, but you can describe it however you want, so if you want to be a peacock, for example, you could. But that doesn't change what you can do.

quick rampart
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I assume if I choose a hummingbird, it will be a bit different than an ostrich? at least in size

cobalt frigate
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Flavour is free. Changing the gameplay mechanics isn't.

harsh fjord
cobalt frigate
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Playable races are either Small or Medium sized.

quick rampart
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I see... can you point me somewhere where I could read about them, limitation and whatnot?

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
quick rampart
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thank you

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I see there are bunch of tutorial videos, if I go over those, I guess I should have a good base to start the game with?

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and then look for the details

harsh fjord
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Yeah. It doesn't cover everything, but you'd have a solid base.

quick rampart
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also one of the biggest challenges will be to write my backstory... 😄

harsh fjord
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We have #character-discussion if you want help fleshing that out. A lot of members here advise the three-sentence version: your upbringing, how you became an adventurer, and what your goals are.

quick rampart
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that sounds like my style

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i was messing around with the official(?) online character sheet generator, but I faced a paywall with blood hunter
any free online alternative I can play around with?

foggy saffron
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dndbeyond is the one official site for getting dnd content and putting it into an online character sheet, so any others that might exist on the internet have pirated content and can't really be promoted on this server

harsh fjord
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I won't swear to it, but I thought blood hunter is freely available. Did you enable Critical Role content in the home tab?

quick rampart
quick rampart
foggy saffron
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i haven't played with bloodhunter in a hot while so i don't know if its free or not

quick rampart
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seems like it works, maybe i was at the wrong place before

lyric fjord
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If I ready an action, does that action come with a bonus action?

So normally id have a Spell that takes 1A to cast, and after that I can do a bonus action.

If I readied a spell beforehand, and the turn comes, do I get another bonhs action?

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I feel as if its a no since the bonus action is the bonus for THIS action, but I want to make sure anyway

fallen surge
lyric fjord
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Web cast and Magic Missle (readied)

wise cloak
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No it is only the action.

fallen surge
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Where does the bonus action come in then?

lyric fjord
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a melee attack

foggy saffron
fallen surge
wise cloak
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you can on your turn use your move and bonus action then ready an action

timid locust
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Actions and Bonus Actions are completely separate. You have one of each every turn, and they act as resources for what you can do that turn.

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There's plenty of things that cost an Action, but only very few things in the game that cost a bonus action. You can only spend a bonus action on something that explicitly costs a bonus action.

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For example, as you mentioned a melee attack, you can use the Attack Action (which costs an action) to make an attack with a melee weapon. By default, you can't do that with a Bonus Action.

carmine shuttle
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Also, @quick rampart , I'm pretty sure there's a tag for folks coming from BG3.

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?tag bg3

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dynoError No tag bg3 found.

carmine shuttle
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?bg3

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carmine shuttle
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(I'm trying to find the right one.)

timid locust
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?tag new bg3

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timid locust
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There ya go.

carmine shuttle
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thanks. I thought I had that right, but I guess not.

fallen surge
carmine shuttle
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Not sure I knew that thread existed. Going to check it out now.

fallen surge
# lyric fjord a melee attack

What feature is allowing you to make a weapon attack with your bonus action after you cast as spell as your action? The only one I can think of off the top of my head is the Eldritch Knight's 7th level feature "War Magic" but that only works with cantrips

wise cloak
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Blade singer has something very similar

timid locust
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Similar, but not quite the same.

humble cradle
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Bladesinger lets you cast a cantrip in place of one of your extra attacks

ElK lets you spend a bonus action to do an attack after using a cantrip

wise cloak
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The only way I can think of attacking with a bonus action after casting a spell is with a pet or something like spiritual weapon

zenith harness
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Im like brand new to dnd the closest kind of table top experience i have is warhammer idk where on earth to start any help would be appreciated

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fallen surge
zenith harness
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Thank you!

slow hawk
# lyric fjord I feel as if its a no since the bonus action is the bonus for THIS action, but I...

“Ready” is a specific Action you can take on your turn (that puts a condition on certain other Actions occurring outside your turn)

A bonus action is separate from your Action. If you have a feature that uses your bonus action, read carefully to see if it is dependent on taking a specific Action.

For example, If a bonus action feature requires you to spend your Action on Attack, then taking the Ready action means you have not satisfied the requirement needed to use the bonus action

If your bonus action feature does not have such a requirement then you may use it any time on your turn.

You cant “hold” both, as Ready is a specific use of your Action (and also uses up your reaction)

ashen roost
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I just bought a 7 piece dice set, I just wanted to ask, when do you actually use the percentile dice? Like the ones with multiples of 10

cobalt frigate
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The d100 is rarely used, most often for random tables (for DMs).

smoky adder
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Player features that use it are pretty scarce.

wheat crystal
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On the player side it’s most often used for the clerics divine intervention feature

smoky adder
carmine shuttle
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In much older editions, rogues had certain thief skills (picking locks, find/detect traps/ climb walls/etc) that were all percentile based.

summer hollow
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Hi newish player here

smoky adder
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Welcome!

jolly wharf
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Hello new to both DnD and Discord.

smoky adder
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Hey there!

jolly wharf
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Is this where I ask how to I find a game or group of people to play with, I have read the rules in the #find-a-game , but is was not super clear to me, it might be my lack of Discord knowledge.

echo kelp
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So to post in our looking for game channels you need to use the bot commands described in #find-a-game

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You start with “/looking-for” then select the kind of post you want to create (e.g. use “dm” if you want post in #750812887697588356).

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The bot will give you a form to fill out. Once you submit it it will post in the channel and create a thread on the post

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Use the thread to make any clarifications or communicate with folks.

jolly wharf
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And looking for DM means I am looking for a DM that needs people to fill there game, and looking for players is a DM looking for players to join their game correct.

echo kelp
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Correct.

jolly wharf
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In the community one it asks for your community, I do not know what to put in there or what my options are is, there a place to get more information on that.

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Also thank you for your help.

echo kelp
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Community is like community Discord servers. As a player you would read through others postings there and if the community sounds interesting, click their Discord server link to join their server.

jolly wharf
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OK that sounds like a discord thing I have to figure out, thank you.

echo kelp
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So like how you joined this server

jolly wharf
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I think I got it, those post in looking in community describe communities on other servers and why you would want to join them. I joined this server because it was an link in an email when I joined DnDBeyond. I will ask my teenage son, I am sure he can help point me in the right direction.

echo kelp
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Well welcome to the server (and the wild world of Discord where Discord rolls out or changes features with little warning). 🤪

jolly wharf
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That is ok, I have 20+ years as a software developer so I get rolling out new features without warning. I have also been avoiding Discord, but my industry also seems to be push me in this way, so I should be learning it anyway.

jolly wharf
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Is there a place to understand the glossary of terms I am reading, I have been reading a lot of the content of DnD Beyond, but there are terms that seem common here on Discord, or in DnD that I don't know if I have the full understanding for, examples: homebrew, Westmarch.

harsh fjord
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There are glossaries out there (here's one example), but odds are they won't cover everything. For instance, neither homebrew nor westmarch are on there. Google itself is usually decent in this regard, but you can always ask around the server.

Homebrew is unofficial content made by players and DMs, not the official publisher. A westmarch is akin to an MMO: you have a single character in a living world, but you may be playing with a different DM and party each time to tackle missions. I'm sure someone else will explain it with more nuance.

main fulcrum
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Some people also use homebrew to refer to content made by third party publishers, but that's less common in my experience

harsh fjord
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That's why I went broad with my definition: if it isn't WotC, it's homebrew. Generally.

solemn light
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Also, a lot of these things you pick up over time when talking with the community and picking up the lingo. Never feel like you can't ask what a term means. New phrases are coined over time, so everyone needs to ask occasionally.

main fulcrum
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For homebrew, this was the definition from the old server, since we had a command for that 😁

What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

jolly wharf
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Thanks everyone. I am pretty good at usually google it, it what I saw seem as you all mentioned to broad for me to not ask.

Also ways nice to seem a community that is open to newbies asking questions. Really appreciate it.

ashen kernel
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Hello!– New player here and it's nice to meet you all, call me Zen or RT, which ever you like but uhm.. yeah! That's all I have for greeting myself-

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solemn light
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Heya! If looking for games, the above #find-a-game channel gives instructions on how to use our looking for channels here to find games through this server.

There are other 'LFG' (Looking for groups) aswell on other sites and platforms worth checking out, like roll20's LFG or r/lfg and so on. Be sure to cast a wide net and be patient but active- finding a good group can take time and communication, like meeting any new people and making sure you vibe.

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Also try to open yourself up to timezones beyond your own. Always worth checking some of the more common timezones that appear and noting the time difference- just because they're 8 hours ahead won't mean your schedules can't work. For example, For my group our Time zones are usually GMT/UTC: -8,-7,-5 ,0, +1, +2. That's a 10 hour difference between two players!

silk pendant
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Hi, I am pretty new to TTRPGS. Interested in D&D because I am obsessed with Baldurs gate 3. I am in the EST time zone and unavailable on Saturdays. Would love to join a campaign, but just speaking to some experienced players and DMs would be great so I can better immerse myself in the rules and concepts. Thanks for reading 🙂

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What is D&D?
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  • 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.
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?tag new bg3

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Its one of the tag options

solemn light
silk pendant
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I actually own several books on d&d beyond and physically. Including the players guide, dm guide, xanathars, Tasha’s, and a couple of the monster ones. Skimmed them all. So I sort of understand but I’ve never played.

Thanks for the advice

solemn light
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Ah, so really just finding a game then and just joining in the chat dndCheers

silk pendant
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Yeah I made a character and everything. I just have never actually played a game 😪

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Thanks for helping 😄

dapper cargo
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hi all 🙂 I'm quite new to DnD as a whole (so forgive my ignorance if I'm not that clued up on a fair few things, but eager to dive right in) and I've created a character too but not played a game yet either. Is there any general advice or resources that I should be looking at before looking for my first game, or is it better to do a 'trial by fire' type of deal?

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I've been following a rather long campaign on YouTube but not sure how applicable it would be to me lol

echo kelp
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Well try and learn how your character sheet works and the core concepts like how to make an attack roll, roll damage, a skill check, and saving throws.

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But don't feel like you need to memorize it all!

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You'll learn mostly through doing.

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But it is extremely helpful to know the terminology and some of the core game mechanics

dapper cargo
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I gotcha, I've been following the Viva La Dirt League DnD campaign, and although it's set in their own world it appears that the core mechanics are the same (I'm fairly sure) so I think I know how some of the basics work, but I am a bit worried about getting into a game and then making a blatantly bad choice without knowing you know 😮

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It's a bit different to most game styles I've seen, so I'm still finding my feet as it were lol

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Yeah - watching streams/shows can be a decent way to learn how the mechanics work in real games albeit keep in mind many shows/streams are entertainment first and less about rules fidelity.

dapper cargo
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I did get that feeling from it to be honest, which is why I didn't want to rely on it as my sole basis for playing the game 🙂 DnD has definitely captured my interest, the amount of lore behind it is a bit overwhelming too but I'm gathering that a lot of that I'll learn by playing too right?

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unless there's any hard reading I should do first lol

echo kelp
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There's also useful resources pinned in this channel

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Once you feel somewhat ready to start playing, give #find-a-game a read as it has helpful info on how to find a game and instructions on how to use our Looking For Game channels.

dapper cargo
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that's awesome thanks! I downloaded the DnD Beyond app and got the basic rules downloaded on there so I can definitely go back and have a deeper read, I also didn't see the pinned resources so I appreciate you pointing those out 🙂 I'll do a little more prep and then see about jumping into my first game

lyric fjord
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I'm pondering whether I should DM or PC in doing some one shots

echo kelp
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Well if all else fails, you can always roll a dice to decide... dndLol

dapper cargo
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I have to say, I have mad respect for DMs though, at this stage I couldn't image the level of planning and stuff that goes into running a campaign 🤯

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
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I love DM'ing but yes there is a bit of work in preparing a game session.

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But I like to run pre-written adventures and tweak/spice them up to suit my players.

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For me DM'ing is just another way to play D&D and I enjoy it.

dapper cargo
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Oh I can absolutely see why for sure! I think the thing I like the most about DnD (even pre-written adventures) is the fact that no two games are going to be exactly the same and it's pretty much down to the players and the DM as to what direction it all goes in 😄 as someone who's done creative writing before, it has a particular appeal and I'm surprised it's taken me this long to dive into it

lean kernel
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What is a "Westmarch"?

past spindle
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I'm looking for a build that is like a paladin of life. That is like both paladin of order of ancients and tanks with cleric Life Drain and has animal druid abilities from the circle of the moon.

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What do you guys think?

echo kelp
echo kelp
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Basically there is no set D&D party. There are many players, potentially many DMs, it takes place in more of a sandbox world for the adventurer's to explore (a bit less story driven and more about exploring the world).

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A group of players self-organizes and finds a DM that's available and then they go explore a bit of the world.

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Potentially what one party does in the world could impact other parties and/or the world as a whole.

keen grove
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Hello! I am brand stinkin new to DnD and would love to learn more ! I've been watching some critical role Vods and sort of know SOME lingo but that's about it .

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fallen surge
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Once you’ve give a quick glance through the basic rules, if you have any specific questions, please let us know. We’re happy to help

keen grove
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Thank you so much @fallen surge

fallen surge
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My pleasure dndCheers

split glen
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hello

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Welcome!

split glen
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can some one teach mr how to play dnd

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

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

split glen
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i made a charater

exotic flame
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Hey im trying to dm for my group of 3 and im not too sure what im doing ive listened to many videos and read my dnd handbook but im still very confused does anyone have advice

cobalt frigate
haughty garnet
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Hey new to dnd and wanting to start a campaign can anyone send me in the right direction or invite me to one. Thx in advance

burnt quail
cobalt frigate
haughty garnet
cobalt frigate
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D&D Beyond is just a tool for character sheets and digital books. You can buy adventures there in its Marketplace.

burnt quail
haughty garnet
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Seen D&D beyond was a good way to set things up for myself.

tame sluice
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Hey Everyone! I joined in to learn more on how to play DnD, since I’m still a rookie.

haughty garnet
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@burnt quail glad to know I'm not putting experienced players off but I'll definitely follow the DM and how they play and create the world for us

icy perch
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Hello everyone Im an inspiring warlock looking to play for the first time

burnt quail
haughty garnet
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@burnt quail I had though of barbarian but I didn't want to be the "stupid guy swinging an axe" but it might be best for my first game over focusing on deception and intuition checks

burnt quail
haughty garnet
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I'd happily take a cleric got a bit of an idea for a claric character

fair kayak
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They are also pretty free when it comes to what they can do

burnt quail
fair kayak
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Arcane trickster also adds in magic but in a much smaller potency than wizards

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There is not that many bad (Mechanically) rogue subclasses

haughty garnet
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I had the idea of a rogues that focused on intimidation over stealth and instead of stealth/deception he just rolled intimidation "you didn't see me" any guard scared "I didn't see you" 🤣🤣

burnt quail
haughty garnet
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Aye might be a little much, I did think I'd stress the DM with it. And being a newbie I wasn't sure if it would fly haha

upbeat pine
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It also might not be as viable as you'd like, it's a fun concept but it wouldn't work well on unintelligent beasts for example. The rogue's main tool for damage, Sneak Attack, also wouldn't work in a combat situation. That relies on stabbing/shooting from the dark, when enemies can't see your attack coming. Shouting "YOU CAN'T SEE ME" and then stab them from the front might not be as effective.

still heath
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Hello

valid crag
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How does a play by post work?

solemn light
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It can vary group to group but the general idea is that on a text based group or forum, you all play by text.
There may not be an actual set session to play, but rather you're expected to keep up with the posts and try and respond within a reasonable timeframe. It can often be more RP heavy, with combat and exploration more abstract, as combat can take a long time to handle via PbP.

silent garnet
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Hi is there any adventures waiting for players

upbeat pine
lyric fjord
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uh, heya

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I'm new to D&D, and wanted to get into it, but I don't really know where to or even how to start

lyric fjord
crude musk
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Multiclassing is not really a beginners topic

burnt quail
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Multiclass at all is a bit much

wild onyx
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?new

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Ahem.

lyric fjord
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was that suppose to produce some links?

wild onyx
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A slight misunderstanding with the spirits. They do that from time to time. Right, stand back.

crude musk
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It was, it was removed in error

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
crude musk
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Mr Smith was being very helpful providing some essential getting started resources

wild onyx
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The demo is a bit of fun to give you a starting idea, the videos are quick snippets that talk about individual topics, and the Basic Rules are free.

lyric fjord
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oh wow, this is very much appreciated, thank you both!

dim silo
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hey i just wanted to ask about the random aspect of sorcerers

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i keep seeing jokes about it but i dont really understand how it would play out in game

crude musk
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Only one type of sorcerer, Wild Magic, is "random"

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And that's only because they sometimes have to roll on what's called the Wild Magic Table

dim silo
upbeat pine
# dim silo oooh ok and what type of dice is it ?

Whenever the DM calls for it, the sorcerer rolls a d20 to determine if they get a wild magic surge. If they get a surge, they then roll a d100 to determine the effect. (On this table, 1 and 2 have the same effect, 3 and 4 have the same effect, etc. so there's 50 different surges available).

dim silo
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oooh ok thank you for the explanbation !!

upbeat pine
dim silo
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yes yes i was aware of that, i forgot to specify aha

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im just playing a sorcerer for mt first character and everyone told me it was the most difficult class to play so ive been binging videos

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and there was a lot of jokes but no actual breakdown of this feature lol

upbeat pine
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Sorcerer, like most classes, is only as complicated as you choose make it. You can be a pretty effective sorcerer by just throwing out fire bolts at everything that's hostile, with the occasional area spell if there's large numbers. Their sorcery points allow them more flexability in the way they cast than other spellcasters, though. Converting spell slots into sorcery points, and sorcery points either back into different spell slots or use them as fuel for your metamagic. Doing that optimally, that can be very complicated but you definitely don't need that to be effective.

dim silo
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hm yeah i see and like personally, i dont know about changing my spells everyday, seems like a lot for a first even though it leaves more space for experimentation

upbeat pine
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Well sorcerer's can't change their spells every day and the ones that can, you don't need to. Whenever I play a prepared caster, I keep the bulk of my spells the same every day and just swap out two or three based on what I expect to happen

wind bolt
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hello

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i'm new here

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don't know what else to add for now

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i want to join a game in like a month or so

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with my crazy elf warlock i won't discuss here.

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wind bolt
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thank you dyno

unborn minnow
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hi im looking to play with a group im new

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magic tinsel
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ah,i have absolutely no idea what to do. Any suggestions would be great. (idk such a thing about the game and im a wizard)

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fallen surge
magic tinsel
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Thanks So much! Just pure curiosity, does the race of the character change anything?

carmine shuttle
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Only in broad brushstrokes.

fallen surge
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Yes. Each race has their own set of abilities and features. What race you are playing as might give you additional powers, or skills, or such. And in the newer books they changed this, but in the base rules, races came with ability score increases, so what race you choose will affect your stats as well

magic tinsel
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ah thanks :D

fallen surge
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Any race can play any class, but there are stereotypes and tropes, because certain races fit better into some classes over others. Like the goliath that can reduce damage that it takes makes for a good frontline melee fighter, and the halfling that can hide behind other larger creatures makes for a good rogue

magic tinsel
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oh and, how to be a "summoner" guy as a wizard?

fallen surge
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Summoning spells are typically higher level magic, but when you get to that level, you just need to pick a spell that summons something, and add that to your spellbook so you can cast it

magic tinsel
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Tysm for your patience!

timid locust
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Pick up some summoning spells! It's as simple as that. Some specializations as you level up can help make you better at summoning, too

topaz storm
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Can someone explain how the fighting style “protection” works as a fighter?

fallen surge
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You have to be standing next to them, and the attack can't be at you. But that's all there is to it

topaz storm
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Ohhh

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Tysm!

timid locust
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Think of it as impeding or distracting your enemy's attack when they try and hit your friend

magic tinsel
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oh and btw, u know when u create a character, you manage and select your own hp and level, what if i for example max it out ? :d

fallen surge
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The DM will tell you what level your campaign is starting at. D&D beyond will let you pick any level because it doesn't actually manage the rules for you. It just shows you whatever you tell it to show you

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So, you don't get to just pick to start at level 20. You will most likely be starting at level 1

magic tinsel
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ahahah okay :D this looks like its gonna be really fun :D

fallen surge
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?tag new hp

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Hit Points and Hit Dice

Whenever a creature takes damage, that damage is subtracted from its hit points. Creatures with more hit points are more difficult to kill.

Your hit point maximum is determined by your hit dice, both at 1st level and when you gain a level. Your class and level determine your available hit dice. You can also spend hit dice to recover hit points during a short rest, and recover spent hit dice during a long rest.

When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious. Temporary hit points can provide a buffer against damage to protect your actual hit points.

fallen surge
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As for HP, refer to this bot post above to see how that works

exotic wren
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Question I'm a paladin and didn't use /have a shield so if I were to buy/get one does it increase my ac

fallen surge
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Assuming you actually equip it, yes a shield will give you +2 AC

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but it will prevent you from being able to use 2 handed weapons

exotic wren
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Oh I am proficient in 2 handed wepons so it's not ideal for me

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Thanks anyway

topaz storm
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When we encounter a monster or an encounter with one, will the HP be at random or will it be a certain HP?

fallen surge
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That is for the DM to decide

timid locust
topaz storm
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Ohh

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Thx for answering these questions for me!

fallen surge
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Monster HPs in their stat block are expressed as an amount of dice, but also comes with an average. For example, goblins have "7 (2d6)" hit points. So, the DM can choose to either use the average value of 7, or to roll 2d6 to determine their HP

magic tinsel
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in the physical characteristics, shall i take it too serious? :D

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
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Most of the boxes in the description section are there for your own use. Just to help you remember details about your character, and to give you some inspiration for role play. They have no mechanical purpose, and no one but you will see them, normally

exotic wren
fallen surge
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Greatswords have the two-handed property, so no you cannot make an attack with it if you are holding it in only one hand

carmine shuttle
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Greatswords don't have the versatile property, IIRC. So no shield for now, though you could sell/trade the greatsword and get a one-handed/versatile weapon and a shield.

exotic wren
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For now îl stick to it and trade it when I need more defense for now I can manage

timid locust
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The classic trade off between damage and defense!

topaz storm
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Are there certain weapons that you need to use both of your character hands for?

fallen surge
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Yep. Any weapon that has the Two-Handed Property

magic tinsel
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i builded my character. what should i do now? am i supposed to click on start a new campaign or next?

glad mason
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Hello 👋 I’m new here

topaz storm
fallen surge
timid locust
magic tinsel
topaz storm
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Ahh Thx so much! 😄

timid locust
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
glad mason
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Hello 👋

fallen surge
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welcome waveline

glad mason
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Thx I’m new to big discord server and especially dnd. Any tips ?

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
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If you're looking for how to play DnD, check out the basic rules and/or any links above!

glad mason
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I’ve played before and held some campaigns I mostly just want to know how to get around the server the best way

magic tinsel
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i think i have a decent understanding of the basic rules, but i didnt figure out how to find other players and a DM to play a campaign

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and i think thats because i dont have anyone to play :d

glad mason
magic tinsel
fallen surge
magic tinsel
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btw, what does it mean by DM will find how many players in need or smth?

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like does the DM find how much players u want