I'm not sure what you are referring to
#dnd-newcomers
fallen surge
marsh cave
You mean how do DMs figure out how many players they need?
timid locust
The DM will decide how many players will be in the game, if that's what you're asking.
If you're looking for games to play, check out the link below:
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magic tinsel
The DM will decide how many players will be in the game, if that's what you're a...
yeah that was.
aight now, a bit excited :D just dropped the looking for dm thing :D
maiden phoenix
Hello
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unkempt scaffold
I’m very new to this so o just wanna know how to make a character
The links above should help :)
exotic wren
Question if I didn't pick an oath for my paladin can I talk to the dm and pick one now(thinking devotion)
carmine shuttle
Has that character reached 3rd level yet?
jaunty herald
Question if I didn't pick an oath for my paladin can I talk to the dm and pick o...
you pick an oath at level 3, so unless you arent level 3 then you should be fine
exotic wren
I started at lv 3
cobalt frigate
Then talk to your DM.
fleet field
Then you’ll have to choose an oath before you start playing
exotic wren
They gave us pre made characters because it's like a social event aimed for newcomers and I played for this paladin for 2-3 sessions already (no LV ups)
chilly briar
hello what is homebrew in d&d
cobalt frigate
Homebrew is anything that's not official from Wizards of the Coast (WotC).
fleet field
They gave us pre made characters because it's like a social event aimed for newc...
Are you sure the pre-made character doesn’t have an oath selected?
And it is level 3?
exotic wren
The class itself is paladin conquer I think and it's lv 3
cobalt frigate
Oath of Conquest is the sub-class.
exotic wren
I see I didn't know until now
cobalt frigate
If you want to play an Oath of Devotion paladin then ask your DM if you can create your own character rather than use a premade one.
exotic wren
But from what I see it's basically what I do with him anyway , basically I crush enemy's but outside of Battle can I still be sorta friendly and good?
cobalt frigate
You choose your Personality, Bonds, Ideals, and Flaws to determine how your character behaves.
exotic wren
Oh I thought that the oath kinda dictates that
fleet field
No
Think about it this way: your job doesn’t dictate your personality irl, so your Paladin oath doesn’t dictate your personality in dnd
exotic wren
Then I was worrying for nothing
cobalt frigate
Oath is a sub-class. Sub-class is just a speciality.
That said, paladin oaths are unique in that they have tenets that paladins try to follow.
exotic wren
I read them and I followed that by accident
cobalt frigate
If you don't like the Conquest tenets then choose another Oath that suits your concept for your paladin.
exotic wren
My character basically if you are evil you should be dead and il fix that
Another question are there god's that a conquest oath paladin worship or they are on their own?
cobalt frigate
Paladins don't need a deity to follow (their powers are granted by their faith in their oath and not necessarily from a god).
If you do decide to follow a deity then ask your DM which god is appropriate.
exotic wren
Alrght thanks
thin prairie
If anyone's looking for a newbie friendly campaign, DM me for details
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fallen surge
If anyone's looking for a newbie friendly campaign, DM me for details
This is not the proper channel for advertising your campaign. Please follow the instructions in #find-a-game to make a post in #looking-for-players
thin prairie
Apologies
cunning token
What two ability score improvements should I use for a variant human druid?
smoky adder
As a druid, you probably want CHA WIS, CON, and DEX as your top three scores.
carmine shuttle
Druids are WIS casters, right?
smoky adder
But a +1 is best used when turning an odd-numbered score to an even one.
(Putting into an already-even score gives you no immediate benefit.)
jovial stone
Im brand new and have never actually played as i dont really have anyone to play with and literally 1 week ago did it occur that you dont need to be in person but can play over discord or zoom or something
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.
jovial stone
Read the free [Basic Rules](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules) (at l...
ive read that and created a character on dnd beyond i just donthave acampaign, thank you though and i wont hesitate to ask for help 😅
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light depot
i cant understand haste from the spell description. Is it for how many rounds and this round or next round etc. can someone help me?
echo kelp
Until the spell ends, the target's speed is doubled, it gains a +2 bonus to AC, it has advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and it gains an additional action on each of its turns. That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action.
The spell lasts for up to 1 minute
cobalt frigate
Haste lasts 1 minute (10 rounds).
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/haste
light depot
is there actually any good uses for haste when you are level one if i were to use it on my self?
fleet field
You can’t cast haste at level 1. It’s a 3rd level spell
However, whether something is good is a better question for #optimization
torpid prism
If players ever want to laugh in the face of physics
Tabaxi rogue
120 feer of movement in 1 round
AND you can still attack
wheat crystal
I think it’s more impressive when you consider that speed as consistent, since the average human can move that fast if they sprint
main fulcrum
D&D and physics only have a passing familiarity anyway
wheat crystal
Now tabaxi rogue hasted and dashing 👀
lyric fjord
Can someone explain how dnd works? I’m kinda confused about it but it seems fun because I like making characters and stuff
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.
lyric fjord
Thanks boss
fleet field
I think it’s more impressive when you consider that speed as consistent, since t...
And I mean, combat is sprinting anyway in dnd
Your average combat is under 30 seconds
tight harness
I have a question
fleet field
What is it?
earnest swallow
I'm new and I have time, never played before but I have tons of experience with rpg's
if you're looking for a player hit me up... (I'm probably gonna do something stupid)
I need help with a character sheet
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.
earnest swallow
Read the free [Basic Rules](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules) (at l...
are people only using fifth edition?
wheat crystal
The large majority are. It’s the most recent edition.
cobalt frigate
If you want to ask about the older editions then head on over #dnd-elder-editions
By default we talk about 5E here but people still play the older editions.
stiff wren
Is there anywhere to view banned items for adventure league by chance?
earnest swallow
anyone want to add me to their campaign? I want to just jump in and figure it out
cobalt frigate
May I be honest with you? Finding a game may take a days or weeks.
As I said in the other channel you should read up on the rules because it will increase you chances of being accepted to a table because it means less work for the DM to pause the game to teach you.
Check out the links above.
stark pond
Hey sup guys
@earnest swallow I'm also looking to jump in
@earnest swallow if all else fails we can try a little one-shot. I had built a campaign although all my shit is gone after my phone died.
wheat crystal
Check #find-a-game for a game you two
stark pond
Find a game isn't really working for us. I just check newcomers and if he wants to game tonight I do to. It'll be sloppy but I can dm.
smoky adder
Recruiting for games is not permitted outside of our dedicated channels.
If you want to speak directly to another person, you can send them a direct message.
stark pond
I tried to post in looking for a dm however there was no posting option
smoky adder
There’s instructions in #find-a-game.
stark pond
It just sent me to discussion
smoky adder
Just type /looking-for in any channel that lets you type, select the one you want from the list of suggestions, and hit send.
wheat crystal
For Chris, you should definitely try to go through the basic rules before jumping in. While more user friendly than previous editions by far, 5e is still rules heavy and isn’t super well-suited to “jumping in and figuring it out from there.” It’s somewhat common courtesy to have at least a passing familiarity with the rules as a preventative to bad habits as well as promoting a smoother game flow
smoky adder
If nothing else, learning the basics while you search will increase your odds of getting accepted for a game.
earnest swallow
For Chris, you should definitely try to go through the basic rules before jumpin...
I've already wrote a character backstory, I know what class and race I'm playing, progression or skill acquisition is usually lv or milestone based, i've gone over the skill list for my class, I'd like to discuss multi classing and stat allocation but for the most part I think I understand it... I just need experience actually playing but I have played rpg's and games based on the d&d model like baldurs gate and such. I've been playing rpg's for like 30 years
I just never got into d&d... but I'm ready to give it a shot
I'll have to reference the rulebook plenty of times during my first play but that's how I learn, for instance if the DM describes various conditions for combat I'm gonna have to go and look at it again to understand the differences but i'll commit it to memory once I experience it
lyric fjord
Read the free [Basic Rules](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules) (at l...
I read the rules and made a character, I downloaded the apps and got flashed banged with knowledge and I don’t know what to do now
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
main fulcrum
Relax with the knowledge that you don't need to memorize or even read everything
earnest swallow
I read the rules and made a character, I downloaded the apps and got flashed ban...
pretty much man... it's kinda overwhelming, that's why I want to just jump in and trial by fire
lyric fjord
So do I use the character the app gave me or the one I made
Do you guys wanna see what I came up with? So I can get feedback
cobalt frigate
I recommend making characters for practice but don't get attached to it because 99% of the time the DM will ask you to create a new character from scratch to fit their campaign setting.
earnest swallow
I recommend making characters for practice but don't get attached to it because ...
that's fine, I'm pretty good at writing and can tweak the backstory to fit any setting
vague timber
I recommend making characters for practice but don't get attached to it because ...
I had to change characters 11 times to fit the campaign
Now I’m a halfling bard
earnest swallow
ima start with a human pld, I want to get used to the game before I try multiclassing
vague timber
I am fairly new I just had session 0 with my friends what about y’all?
main fulcrum
Probably a good idea. Multiclassing can get you into the weeds if you don't plan things
vague timber
Probably a good idea. Multiclassing can get you into the weeds if you don't plan...
My dm had to keep me out of that area 😂
main fulcrum
I don't think it's as complicated in 5e as some previous editions, but there's still trade offs. And it's easier to know what you're looking at once you're more familiar with the classes themselves
earnest swallow
Probably a good idea. Multiclassing can get you into the weeds if you don't plan...
actually is multiclassing a pure 1 to 1 ratio? or is it nerfed like main class/sub classes are in some games? or do you unlock all weapon types and skills for each class when you multiclass?
main fulcrum
In 5e, you can multiclass whenever you level up. And you do it by taking a level in a different class instead of your current one
You don't get all the same first level stuff though
earnest swallow
ok so just like baldurs gate
main fulcrum
And similar abilities don't double up.
Can't speak to BG3 as I haven't played it, but likely at least similar since it's based on 5e
earnest swallow
where you switch classes but retain only what you have leveled for your starter class
main fulcrum
That doesn't sound like quite the same thing
If you multiclass at level 2, you can be a level 1 wizard and level 1 cleric for example. And you'll have the level 1 abilities for each class. But you won't get all the starting proficiencies/equipment for the second class
And there's some special calculations for spell slots
earnest swallow
ok then are you able to level both classes to 20 simultaneously?
main fulcrum
No. The max level is always 20
Which is why every multiclass level is a trade off of things you won't be getting in your original class
Hence the need for planning :)
earnest swallow
If you multiclass at level 2, you can be a level 1 wizard and level 1 cleric for...
Ahhhh ok that makes sense! that's what I was curious about. so there are some drawbacks to doing it and you should pick your starter class bases on what you plan on changing classes to
main fulcrum
Yeah, you'll want to think about exactly when you take each level for the split and the order you go in
Especially since most D&D games don't go all the way from level 1 to 20
So delaying key class features can have a big impact on how you play the character
cobalt frigate
ASI is at class levels 4, 8, 12, 16, and 19. If you multiclass you may not many (or even any) ASI.
river sparrow
Hello hello im new to dnd beyond dnd its not even in my country i played rpg games but none of them where like dnd so can i have some insight to what should i do?
I created a dwarf cleric as my character i like Playing support
molten basalt
I have a question
what is a "homebrew" I've only played dnd once and don't know to to much about dnd
main fulcrum
The short answer is any content (races, classes, items, rules) that aren't part of the officially published content put out by WotC
molten basalt
OH okay thank you
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trail marsh
Hello Everyone! Hope everyone is having a good evening
So it's been sometime since I've played D&D. If I'm being honest, not since about 1981
I see there have been a metric of ton of changes and it looks like the newest is 5e. Is this correct?
glass summit
yeah, 5e is the modern incarnation
theres some playtest for a "5.5e" but you can ignore that
cobalt frigate
If you want to talk about AD&D head on over to #dnd-elder-editions
trail marsh
That's kind of why I'm here first
I see a lot of changes and thinking maybe I should start out with the earlier editions
cobalt frigate
There are many of us who started playing D&D back in the AD&D days.
trail marsh
Is there a steep learning curve for 5e OldMan?
cobalt frigate
5E is much more new player friendly than AD&D was.
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cobalt frigate
Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).
I highly recommend you check out Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series on Youtube.
After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.
trail marsh
Sounds like a plan. Thank you very much!
astral cape
for the druid class it says prepare instead of learn spells, do I prepare them every long rest or something like that or do I prepare them in character creation
fallen surge
Druids prepare their spells at the end of each long rest
astral cape
ok cool thanks
warm sluice
As a new player something that I do that embarrasses me is that I reach for the wrong dice a lot
echo kelp
It happens. I wouldn't worry too much about it but if it is something that still bugs you a lot, consider buying different colors of dice to better differentiate them.
main fulcrum
Or do what I do. Have so many dice, you can have a different bag for each type 
warm sluice
Or do what I do. Have so many dice, you can have a different bag for each type <...
I currently have the dice that came with the starter set and then I bought some fancier ones recently
burnt quail
The best way to know what die you are holding is to leave the dice on the other side of the table and ask someone to get you one
sharp girder
Um hi?
sharp girder
Hi I’m new I just joined
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unkempt scaffold
Just going out on a limb and assuming these might help you out ^
knotty veldt
Uhm hello! Im kind of new here and uhm i already have a character made with dnd beyond but im not sure if its fit for a beginner level and if im supposed to make a character ONLY when i join a group for compatibality??
honest python
Uhm hello! Im kind of new here and uhm i already have a character made with dnd ...
dont let no one tell you no. play who you wanna play as long as it fits in the world. like guns, race ect
knotty veldt
Oh!! Thats great then thank you god!!
honest python
any time
wheat crystal
I disagree and think that’s bad advice. It’s not a bad idea to have a character ready to go, but before you join a game you should discuss that character with a DM. It may be incompatible with the game they’re running for any number of reasons.
For example, you might make a Warforged character when the DM is running a game set in Faerun. Or a LE character when the DM only wants good alignment PCs
honest python
I disagree and think that’s bad advice. It’s not a bad idea to have a character ...
i just said that
hidden totem
If I'm a dwarf with the racial ability stone cutting is there any real need for me to get mason tools to be proficient in stone work?
wheat crystal
Uhm hello! Im kind of new here and uhm i already have a character made with dnd ...
What do you mean by “not fit for a beginner level”?
knotty veldt
I disagree and think that’s bad advice. It’s not a bad idea to have a character ...
Hmm that is a thing i need to keep in mind ok thank u !!
honest python
Hmm that is a thing i need to keep in mind ok thank u !!
like i said play who you want just make sure it fits lmao don't gotta make one for the camp
wheat crystal
If I'm a dwarf with the racial ability stone cutting is there any real need for ...
Masons tools have some niche benefits, you may want to look into them. If you want to make your character extra good with stone masonry then go for it
knotty veldt
What do you mean by “not fit for a beginner level”?
Oh uhm im not sure what a beginner character is allowed to do like are they allowed multiclassing? (My ready character is one theyre ranger/druid) and like how much gold or currency are they supposed to carry as a beginner? Etc, etc
honest python
Oh uhm im not sure what a beginner character is allowed to do like are they allo...
what level?
knotty veldt
Level 1
wheat crystal
Oh uhm im not sure what a beginner character is allowed to do like are they allo...
You’d be at least level 2, where most campaigns start at level 1
knotty veldt
Like baby level
hidden totem
@wheat crystal ok cool thanks
wheat crystal
Perhaps pick one to start then grab the other one when you level up
fleet field
Oh uhm im not sure what a beginner character is allowed to do like are they allo...
There’s no concept of a beginner character
knotty veldt
Hmm that seems more bttr then ig ill do druid then
fleet field
I will say that if you’re a new player I wouldn’t recommend multiclassing
Starting gold is explained in the same place as starting equipment
wheat crystal
Your class table and background should inform you of the gold you start out with, if any.
Your starting class table specifically should allow you to pick starting equipment or gold (background may add extra). It’s generally advised to take starting equipment
knotty veldt
Hmm ok ill go edit brb
rose comet
Hi I'm new to DND and this server in general and I was just wondering if there are other games than the ones in the looking for players server? Me and my friend are looking for a game but none of the time slots suit us.
wintry shadow
halo
rose comet
Haiiii :D
rose comet
Neither do we
lone atlas
oh my god same
rose comet
😭
lone atlas
Neither do we
f off shush i do the talking here smh
wintry shadow
I only know the basic to the game
lone atlas
I've played once like 6 years ago
i played it....never
wintry shadow
it's so overwhelming to learn 😭
lone atlas
it's so overwhelming to learn 😭
ahhhh
wintry shadow
so many things I have to learn...
lone atlas
so many things I have to learn...
stuffs information into your brain
rose comet
Literally. That's why I stopped playing the first time because it was so overwhelming 😭
wintry shadow
*stuffs information into your brain*
screams at the overwhelmingly too much information
rose comet
Spontaneously combusts
lone atlas
*screams at the overwhelmingly too much information*
laughs maniacally at the pain you experienced
wintry shadow
liquify into water
lone atlas
*liquify into water*
drinks
rose comet
I spat out my tea stopppp 😭
wintry shadow
a-
lone atlas
WAAA
rose comet
Maybe we should create like
Our own group and look for a gm
Cause theres 3 of us innocent newbies now
wintry shadow
ya mean dungeon master?
lone atlas
we can make like a group only for clueless beginners and so how we survive in the game
lone atlas
like no one experienced, just a bunch of confused people playing
wintry shadow
idk if any dungeon master would adopt us lmao ;-;
dusky vortex
idk if any dungeon master would adopt us lmao ;-;
me two l need help
lone atlas
YESSSS
rose comet
YAYYYYY
wintry shadow
hooraaa
rose comet
JOIN US
lone atlas
Lets make a group full of clueless people exclusively
rose comet
Yess
lone atlas
its gonna be so entertaining to watch everyone just fail miserably
dusky vortex
ok
rose comet
Okay maybe I'll actaully make a group lol
lone atlas
yes
lone atlas
L
dusky vortex
we need a dungeon master
lone atlas
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
dusky vortex
we need to now the way of D&D
lone atlas
indeeds indeeds
dusky vortex
ok
rose comet
bLesS uS wItH thY kNowLedGe
lone atlas
aranges candles into a circle and lights the candles
mortal garden
For what it's worth, I know a lot of folks who started playing as a Dungeon Master. It's a little bit harder, and a bit nerve wracking, but it's definitely possible!
This server can also be a big help to new DMs.
rose comet
Ahhh okayyyy
lone atlas
YIPPPPEEEE!
rose comet
Thank youuuu lol. Maybe I'll watch some videos and we can all make a group chat together
And I'll be DM unless someone else wants to do it
lone atlas
Thank youuuu lol. Maybe I'll watch some videos and we can all make a group chat ...
dances on your table
dusky vortex
soOOo now what
dusky vortex
yes
rose comet
Okayyy :D
dusky vortex
nooooooooooooooooooooooo
lone atlas
steals church money
like if i can give money to them, i should be able to get my money back riigihhhtt?
dusky vortex
rose comet
If anyone else new wants to join just @ me :)
plush maple
pardon my intrusion is this server newbie friendly ? I don't want to cause discomfort with my presence I never played dnd In my life and I'm excited to try but I'm afraid people don't like newbies joining the community (or so I was told) but that aside I apologize if this seems annoying to anyone .
solemn light
pardon my intrusion is this server newbie friendly ? I don't want to cause disco...
Absolutely! We have this channel just to help out newbies, and have resources to help in the pins, and are available to help if you have any questions.
#dnd-discussion can get a tad overwhelming at times for new players who don't know much about the game yet and seeing rapid fire discussion on it using new terms can be a lot, but in here we try to keep everything new player friendly.
Note that we don't actually play games on this server- if looking for a new player friendly group, you'll need to find one through #find-a-game 's instructions and the looking-for-x channels here
plush maple
Absolutely! We have this channel just to help out newbies, and have resources to...
I see Thank you for the explanation I will try my best to inform myself and hopefully be able to join this interesting and intriguing game
wild onyx
I see Thank you for the explanation I will try my best to inform myself and hope...
We've got some useful information for getting started here:
exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
And if you've got any specific questions, just ask!
plush maple
thank you I hope I'm not a nuisance
plush maple
I made a character what now ?
solemn light
Really it's just finding a game. Note that you might have to edit or make a new character for what ever game you join, but once you've made one, you've got the idea of how to make any.
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
Finding a game can always be one of the biggest hurdles at first.
There's the find a game channels here, and also other places- r/lfg on reddit, the game finders on VTT platforms like roll20's looking for group, so on.
In person also check for local facebook groups or check to see if meetup.com has any. Local game stores are a big one to check out, even if to ask if they know of local groups if they don't host.
or kidnapping friends and playing a oneshot with them.
It can take some time, and one of the first big hurdles. It's a bit like online dating. You are going to spend multiple hours a week (usually) with these people, so you want to make sure you all vibe well, and it can take time to find or make that.
Also sadly some online groups are a bit flakey.
Looking into oneshots, Adventure League and westmarches (feel free to ask what these are) can be a good way to join lower commitment games and see if you find people whose play style clicks with yours, and then you slowly network and form a group together from recommending each other to games.
Or you can be lucky and hit it off with the first group you join.
Communication is a key part of all of this and session 0s and chatting with the DM before joining can be a good way to feel out if you all suit each other before commiting to a game.
wild onyx
Finding a game even to try out can be tricky and take some patience. In the meantime, you can always hang out here, share ideas, get feedback and find out more about D&D in general.
plush maple
I see so this is not looking good for me , I was expecting it to be honest
I will try my best
magic tinsel
can anyone explain me the difference in rolling and buying? (Stats
like is it one of em luck one of em u select it
exotic remnantBOT
Abilities
Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)
- Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
- Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.
After assigning your ability scores (and adding any bonuses from your race), determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.
solemn light
With point buy no Abilitiy pre racial modifier can be above 15 or below 8. You can use point buy to make standard array, so it's essentially a way to keep it balanced but a bit more flexible.
Rolling is fun and very traditional, but far more luck based. You roll 4d6 (four x 6 sided dice) and drop the lowest dice. You might get as low as a 3 (if you rolled four 1s) or as high as an 18 (if you rolled at least three sixes), with an average of 11.5. That's pretty swingy, although numbers tend higher rather than lower.
trail lantern
Im completely new to D&D as a whole, where and how do I start? Thank you in advance
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
The above resources might be able to help out.
Note you do not need to read all of the rules before playing. Think of it a bit like a cookbook- read enough to know how to start cooking (Character creation and combat is worth looking over) but you don't need to read every single recipe before ever starting (All the races and classes and spells and so on).
Just having a general idea can help.
You can make a character by yourself to get some practice, although you might need to make a new one for any game you join. And ask questions here if you get stuck!
solemn light
Finding a game can always be one of the biggest hurdles at first.
There's the f...
And then it's finding a game, which can sometimes take a little longer. And as Mr Smith points out up here, in the meantime while looking for a game, just chat here and learn more!
exotic wren
Question I started to look at my race (a elf)and it says I'm proficient in perception what does that mean?
true shard
You may add your proficiency bonus to perception checks
exotic wren
Can you give like an example?
true shard
Do you see the skills part on your character sheet? Perception should be listed under there
exotic wren
Yes
true shard
Can you give like an example?
At level 1 your proficiency bonus is+2 so whenever your dm says you make an ability check with a skill you're proficient in (like perception) you may add your proficiency bonus (+2) to the d20 roll
exotic wren
Ah I see thanks
pale crane
Hey guys! I'm new to the D&D world and I wanted to know how to start playing 🙂
smoky adder
Welcome! There’s some good links here to help you get started:
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!
pale crane
Thank you so much! I think I did understand how to play in general, but I have some doubts regarding the Master figur
Figure*
I do not wish to be the master at the moment, but my friends and I are all beginners. How do I teach someone how to be a Master? And can I prepare the map myself, even if I'm a player?
wild onyx
I do not wish to be the master at the moment, but my friends and I are all begin...
First up, you'd need a volunteer to be the DM for your group. Their role is to present the content of an adventure, describe the environment, the situations and characters they meet.
It's good for a DM to have a grasp of the rules, and often recommended that they start with a pre-written adventure.
It would not be typical for a player to help a DM with preparing a map, as it takes away from the experience of discovery and it can be hard to separate what the character knows from what the player has seen.
smoky adder
If you’re all new, I’d suggest starting with a pre-written adventure.
Here’s a couple short, free options made specifically for beginners:
warped hare
Trying to hunt down a good cheat sheet I can print out and add to my binder- suggestions?
wintry wedge
If I was a dm I’d def have the guide of an underground area be two skeletons
smoky adder
Trying to hunt down a good cheat sheet I can print out and add to my binder- sug...
I like this one for what to do on your turn:
https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
wintry wedge
One tall one short
wild onyx
Trying to hunt down a good cheat sheet I can print out and add to my binder- sug...
Not sure if the link is good, but I found this searching for dnd combat actions.
pale crane
First up, you'd need a volunteer to be the DM for your group. Their role is to p...
Oh, got it, thanks! How should a map be prepared?
wild onyx
For starters either draw the location, by hand or using an online tool like Dungeon Scrawl, or generate one from the tools at watabou.itch.io, or check #dnd-maps for pretty ones. Other options exist.
I'd suggest a good map for a combat encounter has multiple routes, options for cover, a secret and something interesting to discover or engage with.
exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
Greetings! New to DnD? You can check out the links above to get started!
vague hearth
thanks i’ll come back when i’m finished
plush cairn
hi everyone
hi can i somehow find group that is playing lord of the rings session ?
do i have to place advert in looking for community ?
solemn light
You can advertise yourself in #750812887697588356 . You can look through #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community to see if there are any games or communities that interest you
exotic moon
What's its called when you make a campaign but like don't want to dm?
crude musk
Writing
solemn light
Possibly 'Writing a book' or worldbuilding.
crude musk
I'm not being glib, that's just adventure writing
exotic moon
Well im a new player but I very much enjoy coming up with campaigns and ideas like that
But I also want to learn the game more before trying to be a dm
solemn light
And that's not meant to come across as snarky, yeah. Just genuinely, you can make worlds and write adventures, without actually having to run them.... but it really helps to actually run them and know how they play in practice.
solemn light
I wouldn't be afraid of Dming when new. It can be a lot of fun, and there is no need to hold yourself to really strict standards- Dms can make mistakes, can try new things, and are players along with the rest of the group. The group can help each other remember rules and come up with ideas.
exotic moon
So I wouldn't know how that works really
solemn light
It depends on the platform you're using
crude musk
How would one make homebrewd classes?
If you're new, don't
Classes are the single most difficult and time consuming thing to create
exotic moon
Yeah I figured that I wonder if I can look for homebrew classes?
crude musk
If you want to get into homebrew, start small and work up; races and feats first, then spells and magic items, then monsters, then subclasses, then classes. That'd be my recommendation
smoky adder
Homebrew is like trying to build a new part for an engine.
exotic moon
I appreciate the advice
smoky adder
Without an understanding of how the engine works, making a new part for it can easily break things.
exotic moon
That's fair
ornate kiln
Yeah I figured that I wonder if I can look for homebrew classes?
On Reddit look in /unearthedarcana and sort by top
glass cradle
Hi guys wondering how do I gain access to these channels?
- looking-for-dm
- looking-for community
- looking-for paid
They don't appear under the "Find a game" tab and when I click on them it just says I am restricted.
smoky adder
Check #find-a-game for instructions.
crude musk
Are you asking how to view the channels, or post in them
If view, just go to:
#750812887697588356
#looking-for-community
#paid-looking-for-game
If you mean post, you'll want to go to #find-a-game and carefully read the instructions
glass cradle
Are you asking how to _view_ the channels, or _post_ in them
View, I think to post I need to fill out a form?
Should it not appear
crude musk
There's no restrictions to view the channels
glass cradle
Oh but to reply i must fill out a form for each?
smoky adder
You can reply to any existing post using the thread attached to that post.
crude musk
They'll only appear if
- you selected the corresponding option during the server on-boarding process to say that you're interested in finding games
or - you manually add the channels to your channel list via id:browse
smoky adder
If you want to submit a post of your own, there's instructions in #find-a-game.
glass cradle
Ohhh ok thank you!
smoky adder
They'll only appear if
1. you selected the corresponding option during the serve...
Or if you go to the channel and hit the "Add to Channel List" button at the top of the screen.
glass cradle
Thanks for the help guys!
topaz storm
Do all character are pretty much the same or have disadvantages and advantages?
harsh fjord
Characters, classes especially, do have very different abilities and thus very different strengths and weaknesses.
fleet field
Every character is generally going to be a different class and race
leaden seal
Hiya prob a question that has been asked milion times before but how to get in to dnd it seems like a quite a high barier to join
fleet field
Not to mention the specialisations and choices within classes
topaz storm
Characters, classes especially, do have very different abilities and thus very d...
What kind does a fighter have?
fleet field
Hiya prob a question that has been asked milion times before but how to get in t...
Have a look at the basic rules, they’re linked in the pinned messages of this channel
carmine shuttle
@topaz storm Overall, that's probably a discussion better-suited for #character-discussion . A few summaries starting over there.
harsh fjord
What kind does a fighter have?
It depends on the subclass, but fighters are good with all weapons, they have one of the higher HP pools, and they can use the heaviest armor, so they have high survivability. They get multiple attacks and most (all?) of their abilities recharge easily, so they have lots of gas in the tank to keep going through multiple combats.
They don't get nearly as many options for combat as casters, for example, so they can feel simple. And they might not have as many obvious things to do outside of combat, but that (I think) forces a player to be a bit more thoughtful and creative rather than "pushing a button" on a character sheet.
topaz storm
<@1053722444969549925> Overall, that's probably a discussion better-suited for <...
Oh
topaz storm
It depends on the subclass, but fighters are good with all weapons, they have on...
TYSM!!
leaden seal
Have a look at the basic rules, they’re linked in the pinned messages of this ch...
Im sorry but wouldf you please tell me how does the personality and background affect my character?
ik its seem obvious but im quite of a smooth brain
smoky adder
The personality section is really just for your own benefit. It's meant to spark ideas and help you roleplay your character. You can use that sections as much or as little as you like.
harsh fjord
Mechanically, the background you choose gives you particular bonuses and equipment, as well as a feature that may or may not be relevant in play. Narratively, it can help flesh out who your character was prior to adventuring.
Personality has no mechanical benefit, but it helps to guide you as the player when it comes to deciding how a character would act in a given scenario.
leaden seal
Oh ok that makes sense
also i have a question about illusion magic
how to get there and how does it even work
smoky adder
Each illusion spell will explain how that specific spell works.
harsh fjord
There are illusion spells in the game, and the dice generally decide when/if it works.
Plus DM input.
smoky adder
The illusion spells from the Basic Rules can all be found here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/school/illusion?filter-source=1
If you have questions about any specific spell, #dnd-rules can help.
leaden seal
Oh oh few more things whats the common lvl to start with? and would someone be fine with giving me input on my pc?
harsh fjord
god this seems harder than souls games
Most folks get intimidated by all the rules, but the core isn't too difficult to understand:
- The DM describes the situation. They control the world and everyone in it except for the players.
- Each player controls one character (typically). Each person describes what they want their character to do.
- If needed, dice are rolled (to determine success/failure).
- The DM describes the results.
All the rest is to help decide when/why/how things go so everyone can participate equally in the story. It avoids the "Nuh uh vs yuh huh" sorts of arguments.
jaunty herald
Oh oh few more things whats the common lvl to start with? and would someone be f...
some start at 1, some start later at things like 3 or 5, it depends on the DM
fleet field
Oh oh few more things whats the common lvl to start with? and would someone be f...
It varies a lot, but is generally somewhere in the 1-5 range
I recommend starting at 1 as a new player
jaunty herald
and if you want input on your character, you could ask in #character-discussion
fleet field
Although it is very common for more experienced players to start at 3 or 5
topaz storm
When can you take a short or long rest when your currently playing in a campaign?
fleet field
Mostly up to where you are
harsh fjord
When the DM says. Genuinely, not meant as snark.
fleet field
A long rest needs you to be in a safe place to set up camp and have a full rest for 8 hours, like a safe clearing or an inn
topaz storm
Ahhh
fleet field
A short rest is a little more flexible, being much shorter, but it still needs to be relatively safe
cobalt frigate
You can only take a long rest once every 24 hours.
smoky adder
You as a player can certainly ask to rest whenever you like.
But as noted, you probably want to wait until you're somewhere safe to do so.
If you try to nap in the middle of the dragon's lair, you may be discovered before your rest can complete.
cobalt frigate
In real life if you camp in the the forested mountains where there are bears and cougars/mountain lions then your rest is very likely to be interrupted...
In D&D, the DM may roll for possible random encounters depending where you set up camp.
smoky adder
Point is: while the success of an attempted rest depends on the situation (which depends on the DM), the actions of your character are up to you.
So you can decide to try and rest whenever you like.
timid locust
Player: "I'd like to try and take a rest!"
DM: "Alright, you all settle down in the nearby alcove, trying to keep quiet while you catch your breath, and..."
rain jackal
Hi just joined and want to learn how to play i dont have anything not Even a character just some dragon models i thought were cool and i dont want to spend money yet can someone guide me or just help
carmine shuttle
?tag new
exotic remnantBOT
No tag new found.
hearty rose
Hi! I'm a new GM looking for advice, I'm wondering, is it possible to run Lost Mine of Phandelver before The Shattered Obelisk? Do the two stories weeave into each other or is Shattered Obelisk a complete rewrite of the original story?
wind fjord
Hi! I'm a new GM looking for advice, I'm wondering, is it possible to run Lost M...
Shattered Obelisk as I know is a rewrite.
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jaunty herald
yeah i was gonna send this, just didnt know the command
carmine shuttle
@hearty rose The first 4 chapters of Shattered Obelisk rewrite the original LMoP adventure in order to set up the events of the last 4 chapters.
They also (in my opinion) provide a little bit better connective tissue between those 4 chapters, and up the challenge a couple times by (small spoiler in case) ||replacing standard-issue goblins with psionic goblins||.
hearty rose
<@398990722583232542> The first 4 chapters of Shattered Obelisk rewrite the ori...
As a personal recommendation do you think there's a way to still tie the original story into the new one? Or should i just run the two stories separately?
carmine shuttle
the first four chapters are the original story, just with some things laced in to seed the back half.
cobalt frigate
If you want specifics then ask in #1029833015423143957
hearty rose
Oh I understand now, thanks for the advice @carmine shuttle
carmine shuttle
Yeah, I was staying very generic on purpose.
lyric fjord
hello everyone. new player here
exotic remnantBOT
jaunty herald
@lyric fjord go through this if you need to
lyric fjord
thank you
balmy musk
Hey yall, I'm pretty new here but I've played dnd very in depth before. Lately I've been very interested in getting back into the swing of things but my old group has disbanded after high school. I'm not sure where to start in looking for a new group, any suggestions?
timid locust
Hey yall, I'm pretty new here but I've played dnd very in depth before. Lately I...
These links above can help you out!
balmy musk
Omg thank you so much!
alpine anchor
Is it possible to have a druid dragonborn?
cobalt frigate
Any playable race can be any class (within the DM's approval because some DMs don't allow certain races in their campaign setting).
alpine anchor
Ok, thanks
oak urchin
ok i got another qeustion its about ranged attack of the goblin it says ( range 80/320) does 80 mean the minium range ? and 320 the maximum?? so what happends belowe 80? and after 80?
smoky adder
0-5: disadvantage (from ranged attacks in close combat)
6-80: normal
81-320: disadvantage
321+: impossible
cobalt frigate
80 ft is the maximum distance of normal range while the 320 ft is the maximum distance of the long range.
smoky adder
The range lists two numbers. The first is the weapon's normal range in feet, and the second indicates the weapon's long range. When attacking a target beyond normal range, you have disadvantage on the attack roll. You can't attack a target beyond the weapon's long range.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#WeaponProperties
smoky adder
When you have either advantage or disadvantage, you roll a second d20 when you make the roll. Use the higher of the two rolls if you have advantage, and use the lower roll if you have disadvantage. For example, if you have disadvantage and roll a 17 and a 5, you use the 5. If you instead have advantage and roll those numbers, you use the 17.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/introduction#AdvantageandDisadvantage
timid locust
When a roll has Disadvantage, you roll two 20-sided dice instead of one, and you use the lower result
oak urchin
ok
another one 😄 if i cast blindness on a ranged attacker . once he failed to do a saving throw. can he still attack?
cobalt frigate
Yes, they would have the Blinded condition:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/appendix-a-conditions#Blinded
- A blinded creature can't see and automatically fails any ability check that requires sight.
- Attack rolls against the creature have advantage, and the creature's attack rolls have disadvantage.
oak urchin
ok thx 😄
solemn light
They will be able to, but will suffer disadvantage and the DM may rule that the ranged attacker doesn't know which space to target- how they do so is up to the DM however. Remember that there are other ways to detect where someone is. They may still be able to hear where you generally are, but hitting you is another matter.
oak urchin
ty
solemn light
Remember to read what spells do and if they mention something that seems like a condition (restrained, blinded, deafened, poisoned so on) remember you can look up exactly what those conditions do: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/appendix-a-conditions
One general tip for D&D is that it's impossible to remember all the rules off the top of your head, but you can get pretty good at looking them up. That's what the book (and sites) are there for- referencing when you need to double check.
oak urchin
i find some times the books be more confusing than asking a expierenced player
cobalt frigate
D&D is a game of rules. You can't avoid reading the rules. You don't need to memorize them all but familiarize yourself with them. Look them up later if you forget.
solemn light
Which is pretty common, especially when new and not used to where things are in the book. This is more a tip that really you'll pick up over time- learning where to look up rules yourself. And if not sure or still stuck, absolutely ask away! That's also why we have #dnd-rules , because even experienced players will need to double check or miss things.
But while answering questions, we'll try to point out where we got the rules so you know where you can look them up in future too.
oak urchin
well english ist my mother language and reading and understanding the phrase is another thing 🙂
there is another thing i want to have cleared is the bonus attacktion. as a wizard can cantrips be casted as a bonus action??
timid locust
Only if they say they do.
Most things in the game cost an action, and very few things can be done as bonus actions. Read each spell individually to see what it requires, but the vast majority of spells cost an action to cast.
solemn light
Spells, cantrips or higher level, will say what action is needed to cast them.
Take Firebolt
CASTING TIME
1 Action
So that cannot be cast as a bonus action.
As far as I'm aware, Wizard has no cantrips that can be cast as a bonus action.
Magic stone is an example of a bonus action cantrip, but is not on the wizard spell list
CASTING TIME
1 Bonus Action
oak urchin
so if its not stated thats its a bonus action on the spell desctription that it cant be used as bonus action correct?
smoky adder
You have to satisfy whatever the listed casting time is.
timid locust
Correct.
oak urchin
ok
timid locust
DnD is thankfully very literal with its rules: if it says you can, then you can. If it doesn't say you can, you probably can't.
cobalt frigate
And if there's any ambiguity that's for the DM to rule on.
oak urchin
ok thx guys ur all great
spice slate
Which channel should I go to if I need help with a homebrewish campaign
cobalt frigate
spice slate
Thank you
hasty mica
Where do you look for players?
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
civic hazel
Forgive me if this is obvious, but I’m fairly new to DND and was wondering: are the “books” that I’ve heard of actual stories, with characters and whatnot, or are they just guides to playing dnd?
smoky adder
There's both!
cobalt frigate
There were/are novels and comic books published in the past if that's what you're asking.
solemn light
Where do you look for players?
If you're a DM looking for players you'll want to follow the instructions in #find-a-game and post in either #looking-for-players or even #looking-for-community depending on you need. Be sure to read the instructions and channel descriptions carefully.
civic hazel
There's both!
Oh interesting! Asking because I’ve been looking for books to read and after playing BG3 I feel like I’d really enjoy an official story set in the dnd universe
smoky adder
There were/are novels and comic books published in the past if that's what you'r...
There's even been novels published this very year! 
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721108/dungeons-and-dragons-the-fallbacks-bound-for-ruin-by-jaleigh-johnson/
civic hazel
There's even been novels published this very year! <:dndLol:1050251712839045230>...
Ooh :0 thanks for letting me know!! I’ll definitely look into it—are there any you’d recommend?
smoky adder
The Legend of Drizzt series by R.A. Salvatore is probably the most popular choice.
civic hazel
Ty 
solemn light
For more lists you can also check WotC's website: https://dnd.wizards.com/fiction
Some of the old famous ones that really helped get D&D rolling back in the day was the Drizzt series mentioned by Spam and also the Dragonlance books.
carmine shuttle
The extended Dragonlance saga, mostly by Margaret Weis and Tracey Hickman, is probably up there, too.
alpine anchor
I made a Druid who gained wealth by sneaking into a bank as a mouse but after no action, forgot how to transform. Is that possible?
timid locust
I made a Druid who gained wealth by sneaking into a bank as a mouse but after no...
As long as you start off with only what your background/class allows, and as long as your DM is ok with the idea, it could work!
unique dew
Hi new dm/ Player
alpine anchor
So your character is a mouse?
No, he transformed back, but relaxed with his money so never had to transform again and become an animal and forgot how to
echo kelp
So why are they a Druid?
alpine anchor
Because they can transform to animals
echo kelp
A backstory usually works best as a short explanation for why you are an adventurer, maybe some lifetime goal, and maybe some connections to the world you’re playing in.
I wouldn’t use a backstory that nullifies one of your class abilities without discussing it with your DM and group you’re playing with.
And I wouldn’t get too fixed on setting up a background until you have a DM/game so you can fit it to the game
alpine anchor
I realise I didn't explain fully, part of the backstory is he cant forget his criminal life and takes contracts to give him the adreneline
echo kelp
So just use a criminal background but leave the details more open ended to best fit whatever game you play in.
alpine anchor
Alr
light depot
if i multi class from wizard 5/1 to level 6, will i get the arcane tradition feature given ine lv6. in wizard class still. and how about in the other class will i get their arcane tradition. if i get it is it based on overall character level then or levels in the other class? i couldnt find answer from the rules.
harsh fjord
Multi-classing is beyond the scope of this channel, so I recommend heading over to #character-discussion!
jovial geyser
Is this the right place?
cobalt frigate
For...?
jovial geyser
Learning about dnd
cobalt frigate
Yes.
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
Then yep, we can certainly help out!
I'd recommend checking out the above resources and remember that you don't have to read everything before playing. Just enough to get an idea of how things work and how to make a character (which you can do for practice while finding a game).
And of course, ask questions here if stuck.
jovial geyser
Where would I ask someone to review a character sheet to make sure it looks alright?
wintry wedge
Whats the best fighter subclass? For a polearm fighter
smoky adder
Where would I ask someone to review a character sheet to make sure it looks alri...
Head on over to #character-discussion!
warm sluice
So they have tabletop gaming at the convention I’m going to this weekend, honestly don’t know if I’d like doing a game at a convention
I feel like there’s too many distractions
noble flume
I'm new to Dnd and I'm not sure how to get everything started, I know how to create a character sheet but my main concern if both finding at least one more person for a short campaign to help me understand things more and how being a DM works because I'm probably going to end up being one in my friend group.
hollow spindle
not sure where to ask this, I am returning to D&D after a 10 year break and find Aarakocra as playable race BUT in all the old books they have wings with hand and not separate "arms" like an Owlin. My Question: do player character Aarakocra have arms and wings?
solemn light
They do in 5e yep! Some things change, and in this case I think it was believed it would make Aarakocra more playable (and easier to rule mechanically) if they can use their arms fully.
hollow spindle
awesome thank you very much
solemn light
I'm new to Dnd and I'm not sure how to get everything started, I know how to cre...
We do have #dm-discussion where you can always ask for tips on DMing. As for getting friends together to play, that can be more of a challenge and might take time. Some tips I'd give is start with a oneshot that ends with a possibility of continuing- something people don't have to commit to for months, but just a quick taster of the game. Make a set date to play it, and really try to keep people to that date.
If they get hooked and want to find out what happens next, congrats, you've got the start of your new group who is going to play with you every week forever . And you keep using this technique to trap introduce even more friends into D&D!
?newdm
exotic remnantBOT
fleet field
Whats the best fighter subclass? For a polearm fighter
Probably ask in #optimization
tropic stream
Any advice on character building for a rogue??
glass summit
Any advice on character building for a rogue??
You'll want to set Dexterity as your highest ability score, followed by constitution and your choice of Intelligence or Wisdom. The others can be generally as low as you like
tranquil mist
if i were to choose artificer as my class, could i build a mech?
cobalt frigate
No. You can build a homunculus or a steel defender.
tranquil mist
T-T
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
You might be interested in the Armorer subclass, which gives you something more like an Iron Man suit.
Or the Battle Smith subclass, which gives you a Medium-sized construct to control.
true musk
if i were to choose artificer as my class, could i build a mech?
Yep what spamandtuna said, beat me to it.
smoky adder
And any artificer could take the Homunculus Servant infusion, which gives you a Tiny drone.
tranquil mist
Or the Battle Smith subclass, which gives you a Medium-sized construct to contro...
could i create something i could ride on?
true musk
As a good rule of thumb, it's recommended to read what a class mechanically does.
From there see if there is a mechanical way to do what an idea would do mechanically and just reflavor it to suit the aesthetic.
smoky adder
If you were Small, you could potentially ride that Medium steel defender.
You could discuss it with your DM if that’s something you’re interested in.
true musk
For context, to reflavor something is to keep the mechanics but change the presentation.
glass summit
is there any way you can control someone's/somethings emotions
Sure, there are a few 'Enchantment' spells in the game that can do things like this
Calm Emotions is probably the most obvious, but even the Suggestion spell could encourage a creature to act with a certain emotion
If you were to scroll through this list of Enchantment spells, I'm sure you could find a few others
ornate mortar
I'll check those out. I have a shapeshifting goldfish who changes into different monsters depending on his mood and i want to weaponize him haha
glass summit
I'll check those out. I have a shapeshifting goldfish who changes into different...
If you'd like help with it, I'd be interested in suggesting certain spells to elicit different emotions
If not, best of luck with it, sounds like a lot of fun
ornate mortar
I'd love the help, it's always gonna be needed with me loll
narrow torrent
Dose eney one have a Campania I can join
azure fiber
Dose eney one have a Campania I can join
#looking-for-players in here
narrow torrent
/look-for-players
glass summit
I'd love the help, it's always gonna be needed with me loll
well, if you run into any trouble with finding a spell to elicit a certain emotion from the fish, feel free to ping me
ornate mortar
Alright sounds good thank you, my last question is that the fish changes emotions instantly and one of those is pain? so when he gets hurt he changes depending on how much pain. I don't know how to act around that.
I'm hoping he will just homebrew something lol because it makes no sense
ornate mortar
I don't know yet, I'm supposed to figure it out as I go but all I know is that (probably) the amount of pain he takes is what he will turn into
dreamy shuttle
Yeah I'd set that up as a fixed thing so it's not going all over the place like
1-2 hit points is one form
3-4 is another
Depending on how much hp it has
ornate mortar
I wish I could put a mark on that too lol because right now he's practically a dire hawk. I think what you suggest is how it goes but he's never been in a fight yet so I do not know
glass summit
sounds like your DM has some idea for how it will work and hasn't told you yet
dreamy shuttle
That too
ornate mortar
It's definitely that I gotta find out with trial n error
ornate mortar
I do, I have a whole sheet dedicated to it
dreamy shuttle
Good good
I have a kenku that I've been playing, sorta legacy style, and I have a whole Google sheet for it's phrases
But I'm no longer playing in the campaign I made him in. So I'm looking to transfer him into a different one, since he's still level one
He's a lovely ball of trauma and chaos
glass summit
Do you have a concept for your character?
glass summit
Are you going to tell us the character concept? 😅
jade skiff
oh yeah lol
for the paladin its like he was an evil guy who took an evil oath but he realized it was evil so he broke it, hes an oathbreaker, for the sorcerer it would be like a necromancer tried to kill me but it didnt work and left some necromantic energy in my half dead body so its a shadow magic sorcerer, warlock is the genie one and hes kinda just a guy
i know its pretty complex and hard to understand but my genius knows no bounds
glass summit
If you go with the first one, I think Redemption Pally would be a better fit, but dont let me tell you what to play
Between all three, I like the sorcerer one the most. Revenge plots are fun and it gives the DM a fun NPC to play with
jade skiff
thats so true!!
bro
you cannot do this me
oopsy poopsy!!! sorrryy no naughty words allowed!!! my bad!!!
cancel culture strikes again!!!!
im jk
bro
@tribal arrow where did you go buddy??
stuck fog
Is there a website that with all the enemy states for dnd
solemn light
Dndbeyond has all of the monster stat blocks from the books, including the free to access ones that are in the SRD, along with handy filters to help you search.
brazen raven
if you're dual wielding swords as a rogue, can you use one attack on an enemy, move and then use the other attack on another enemy permitting it's within range or do both attacks to need to be rolled for the first target
and critical hits i.e nat 20s on an attack roll doubles the dice damage afaik, does this also double for effects say fire from a flaming sword or sneak attack rolls
just a few things myself and my roomate have been trying to figure out as we delve into dungeons etc
upbeat pine
if you're dual wielding swords as a rogue, can you use one attack on an enemy, m...
Yup, you can totally move between attacks and hit different targets if you want to. Do keep in mind that two-weapon fighting requires the weapons to be light, so not all swords qualify (unless you have the Dual Wielder feat)
wheat crystal
For your first question, you can choose a different target for your second attack as long as you have the ability to attack them (i.e. within range limits, attack limits, etc)
brazen raven
sweet
wheat crystal
For your second, yes all die are doubled unless stated otherwise
brazen raven
thanks 😄
wheat crystal
(I.e. the die added by Barbarian’s brutal critical or the Half-Orc’s racial ability are not doubled)
upbeat pine
and critical hits i.e nat 20s on an attack roll doubles the dice damage afaik, d...
All dice that are part of the attack are doubled, yes. If there's additional damage behind a saving throw, like poison damage behind a constitution saving throw, that is not doubled.
ancient tree
I have never played DnD but it sounds like so much fun help
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solemn light
I have never played DnD but it sounds like so much fun help
The above resources can help you get started! You don't need to read all of the rules before finding a game, but having a look over character creation and combat rules before finding a game can help speed things up. And of course you can ask questions here!
Character Creation is one of the things you can have a go at before finding a game. There are step by step guides, and as a practice PC you don't need to think too hard. Just pick any 'Basic rules' class and race and see if you can make it- once you've made one PC you've basically got the idea for making any PC.
Then really it's finding a game.
sage iris
can someone help me im new
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fresh fable
can someone help me im new
What you trying to make?
alpine anchor
Not tryna sound stupid, what is a homebrew?
mortal garden
Not a stupid question! It refers to rules/mechanics/etc. that people make outside of the official books. ✌️
?homebrew
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uncut ibex
Hi! My friends and I are going to play our first game of D&D soon, and I just wondering.
What are the best ways to ambience the room and create an immersive game?
alpine anchor
Not a stupid question! It refers to rules/mechanics/etc. that people make outsid...
Thanks 👍
sage iris
what language do i choose?
timid locust
Whichever language you feel like your character would know! It's best to ask your DM what would be appropriate.
sage iris
i don't have a dungeon master rn
alpine anchor
Then I think it's best to choose whichever sounds coolest to you, thats what I did
timid locust
You can always edit your character sheet later if it doesn't work out
plucky oyster
yay you can
sage iris
what is the difference between a paladin and a warrior
true sphinx
what is the difference between a paladin and a warrior
Paladins are half casters, fighters are purely melee combat unless you choose certain subclasses
timid locust
what is the difference between a paladin and a warrior
A 'warrior' isn't a class. Maybe you mean Fighter?
A Fighter is any sort of combatant who focuses on mastering weapons in battle, both with close range and long range options.
A Paladin is a holy knight who focuses on close range combat with a little bit of magic on the side to increase their damage and survivability
echo kelp
Read (carefully) the information and instructions in #find-a-game
It has useful info on finding a game and important instructions on how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/.game to join (or to advertise a D&D game you're running).
carmine shuttle
Hi! My friends and I are going to play our first game of D&D soon, and I just wo...
From a GM standpoint, if you're having to come up with your own descriptions, make sure you hit more than one sense. Uncertainty about room dimensions adds verisimiltude. There's a wealth of music available, both movie and otherwise if you look around. Some people like it; some folks feel like music (especially movie soundtrack music) pulls them out of the game and into that setting.
radiant canopy
hello! anyone looking for another player for their campaign? I'm up 🎮
smoky adder
#find-a-game can point you toward the available groups.
sharp sky
When you pick a ranger archetype, do you have to level it up from level 3, or do you immediately have all the abilities at level 3?
dapper gulch
You have whatever is granted at that level, but if there's a higher level feature in that archetype you want then you'll need to get to that level.
smoky adder
A 3rd-level ranger has the 3rd-level features from its subclass.
cerulean briar
Does jack of all trades count as proficiency? I read somewhere that I would need proficiency in arcana to make a scroll, but only have jack
dapper gulch
Grab the Skilled feat, but I think bards can pick out extra proficiencies as well.
carmine shuttle
Depends on the bard college, IIRC.
dapper gulch
Yeah, true. They do get a choice of three on creation, tho.
carmine shuttle
I think Lore also comes with some. That was actually the one I was thinking of.
echo kelp
#ddb-support is a great place to get technical support with DnDBeyond
covert spruce
oh alr
pseudo shale
hello
new here, idk what this game is but it seems interesting, anyone wanna teach me?
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timid locust
new here, idk what this game is but it seems interesting, anyone wanna teach me?
Check out the basic rules above! I've heard good things about the introductory demo and the Handbooker Helper videos as well.
pseudo shale
Thank you!!
smoky adder
?newdm
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pseudo shale
Are we not allowed custom character creation?
vestal kelp
thanks
edgy onyx
Are we not allowed custom character creation?
How do you mean?
Making your own character is like half the fun of the game for lot of people!
pseudo shale
How do you mean?
Making your own character is like half the fun of the game for ...
So it is allowed, alright!
dapper gulch
So it is allowed, alright!
It’s allowed so much as what your dm allows. Some say “book x y and z only” while others may say “yeah you can use whatever homebrew you want”.
pseudo shale
It’s allowed so much as what your dm allows. Some say “book x y and z only” whil...
Okay, I can write anything and I want?
smoky adder
Ultimately whatever you write will be subject to your DM’s approval.
dapper gulch
Okay, I can write anything and I want?
Yup! Getting anything you want accepted by the dm is a different question tho.
dapper gulch
It’s a collaborative game. Finding a group that matches your style is important so you get what you want out of the game.
smoky adder
But as long as you’ve followed the rules for character creation (including any additional guidelines from the DM themself), then it should usually be fine.
pseudo shale
But as long as you’ve followed the rules for character creation (including any a...
Danke
smoky adder
If you have any concerns over whether something will be permitted, you can always ask the DM directly.
echo kelp
Yeah we don’t allow animated gifs/memes on the server - see server rules.
vocal rain
Can someone walk me through making a human barbarian I have only played tiefling rogue my boyfriend made for me and I can’t understand any of the tutorials
cobalt frigate
Have you watched the Handbooker Helper tutorial videos? Here's the one for barbarians:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUuhZxWxEk
vocal rain
I have but I don’t understand stat rolls or saving throw calculations
I’m not good with that kind of stuff
cobalt frigate
Did you watch the previous videos?
Here's the one on ability scores:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoV5iM7peOg
fleet field
saving throw bonuses are just the relevant stat + your PB if proficient
rolling stats is 4d6, drop the lowest. you do it 6 times to get 6 numbers and choose how to assign those numbers
fallen surge
?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.
carmine shuttle
See, Cat, my assumption was that Leketse meant they didn't understand how to calculate the stat modifier.
cobalt frigate
Each class has two ability scores they are proficient in for saving throws. Barbarians add their Proficiency Bonus to their Strength and Constitution saving throws.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/classes#ClassFeatures
carmine shuttle
(i.e., the "what do I add to my roll" thing.)
fleet field
See, Cat, my assumption was that Leketse meant they didn't understand how to cal...
if so the bot post will explain that to them
vocal rain
Aghhh my brain hurts
fleet field
what parts are you confused about?
cobalt frigate
The "Handbooker Helper" video tutorial series are aimed at new players. You can watch them at your own pace.
vocal rain
Everything 🥲🥲🥲 I’m so bad at making characters but my DM is currently doing a campaign I’m using my tiefling rogue as a stand in until I make my barbarian so I can’t ask him to help me
My brain just doesn’t compute character creations
cobalt frigate
Start from the beginning and don't worry about being a barbarian for now.
vocal rain
I’m already using my tiefling in about 4 campaigns since I don’t know how to make a new character I only want to be a barbarian since I already have the mini painted lolol
carmine shuttle
Breathe. You can do this.
cobalt frigate
Don't worry about the barbarian class for now if you don't even understand ability scores.
Read the first chapter of the free Basic Rules.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters
fallen surge
My brain just doesn’t compute character creations
Alright, try going through the step-by-step guide in the basic rules.
Step 1. Pick a race
Step 2. Pick a class
Step 3. Determine ability scores
Step 4. Describe your character
cobalt frigate
I recommend you use either Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or Point Buy to determine your ability scores for now.
vocal rain
Ok
cobalt frigate
Keep in mind the primary ability scores for barbarians, which is Strength and secondarily Constitution and Dexterity (the latter two gives them modifier bonuses to their Unarmoured Defense AC).
Using the Standard Array I would recommend 15 Str, 13 Dex, 14 Con, 8 Int, 12 Wis, and 10 Cha. (This is before applying the racial ability score bonuses)
vocal rain
Okay
fleet field
Are you manually filling out a pdf sheet?
If so, I recommend you just start filling out some boxes
Starting with the ability scores
Once you start it’ll look way less overwhelming
queen sand
Can anyone help me play?
echo kelp
Well we can point you to some helpful resources to help you start learning (most of us don't have the time and bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one)
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echo kelp
^ Check these resources out - if you have specific questions about something, feel free to ask here or in an aproppriate channel (see #channel-guide to see the many channels we have for specific D&D topics)
queen sand
I did
echo kelp
Nice! Have you had a chance to try and make a character sheet yet?
queen sand
Na
echo kelp
I would take the first chapter of the free basic rules and try building a character sheet following it.
DnDBeyond also has a character sheet tools that can help - they have a guided path for new to D&D folks
queen sand
?
echo kelp
Great! Hope it goes well and you have fun!
queen sand
How do you make a character sheet again?
solemn light
You can either use the printable/ edittable character sheets from WotC such as this fillable form version or you can create a character on Dndbeyond
Or use what ever sheet and app best suits your game. For example, if you join a game that is hosted on roll20, you would use roll20's character sheets as part of their Virtual Table Top platform.
For making a character as practice before finding a game, dndbeyond or filling out a sheet yourself is your best bet. Dndbeyond can walk you through some steps and fill in some things for you, but you can also learn a lot filling out a sheet manually.
queen sand
?
solemn light
Are you confused by anything I said, or that you cannot post gifs?
queen sand
The first one
carmine shuttle
What part did you find confusing?
queen sand
What he said
carmine shuttle
What specific part of what he said? There are about 4 different statements there.
solemn light
If referring to me, then *she. Remember you can check people's profiles to see what pronoun roles they have if any, and if in doubt you can use neutral 'they' or just ask!
But right, what part did I lose you at?
carmine shuttle
If referring to me, then *she. Remember you can check people's profiles to see w...
I'm sorry, Elgate - I cued off of previous useage (by somebody else). My apologies.
queen sand
How to make the thing. And my bad for using wrong pronouns.
solemn light
Have you followed any of the links I posted? The highlighted blue words have links attached.
carmine shuttle
OK, so back to the beginning: Have you looked at either the intro in the bot post or at chapter 1 of the basic rules (also in the bot post)
solemn light
Oh, my bad. You mean how to make a character in general, and not where to get the sheets?
queen sand
Ye
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carmine shuttle
OK, Elgate tagged the new bot post again. Go to one of the first two links - either the introductory demo (which will give you a feel for how the game is played) or chapter 1 of the basic rules (that outlines the basic steps to creating a new character)
queen sand
I did it
carmine shuttle
OK. Now, are there parts of making a character that still do not make sense?
queen sand
Kinda
carmine shuttle
OK. Which ones?
naive pelican
Hey, could anyone help me?
What does <C> and [R] next to my spell mean?
fleet field
Concentration and Ritual
a ritual spell can be cast as a ritual if your class allows you to, which makes it take 10 minutes extra to cast but it won't consume a spell slot
A concentration spell requires you to concentrate on it to maintain the effect, and you can only concentrate on one spell at a time
in addition, taking damage can cause you to lose concentration
grave merlin
hey, just started Dnd really. I have one game experience, my friend and I are horrible though. Any tips?
naive pelican
Concentration and Ritual
Thanks!
solemn light
hey, just started Dnd really. I have one game experience, my friend and I are ho...
Might help to try and unpack where you felt things went wrong in your game? Also, how many players do you have in your game? If one DM and one player, then the game does tend to need some adjusting to work for that dynamic (It's usually deisgned to work for 1 DM and 4 players).
grave merlin
Might help to try and unpack where you felt things went wrong in your game? Also...
Well. It was not bad...we are just horrible at DnD. We are just mad dumb lol As for the Dm and 4 players. It is just him and I currently. I was hoping to find a game with some people to where we can learn.
cobalt frigate
It's your first time playing so don't be hard on yourself. As long as you're having fun that's all that really matters (noone else was there to judge you).
edgy onyx
I would describe my entire party that I run for as "mad dumb", yet we're having a blast each session 😎
grave merlin
This is great to know we're all mentally in the danger zone. lol
solemn light
You can try using the instructions in #find-a-game if wanting to look for other players or games to join.
If wanting to continue with your friend, you can try using the Sidekick rules (Either from Tasha's Cauldron fo Everything, or even the older UA (playtest) version- recommend the official version from the book however) where the player's character has 2-3 companions with them to help balance their party to be more like a 4 player party.
And it's perfectly fine to mess up rules and learn through trial and error with D&D. One of the big tips is that you don't have to memorise the rules, and can play intuitively- but when something feels 'off' or like it's not working, try seeing if there is a rule for the situation in game, and if there is then you can try using that rule from there on out and seeing if that makes things feel smoother.
grave merlin
You can try using the instructions in <#1070720656917938227> if wanting to look ...
Ok! Thank you for that very helpful advice. I was worried it'd be a heavy rule based game in this. So knowing we can be dumb is great. Thanks again.
summer helm
Ok! Thank you for that very helpful advice. I was worried it'd be a heavy rule b...
Yeah dw you can be very dumb in dnd (even as a DM, I’m a player rn but my DM last session tried to massively overcharge us for milk which lead to a 2 hour disagreement and a bit of gasliting over milk)
solemn light
The rules are there to try and help things run smoothly and balanced, but you'll often find each table has houserules or rules they ignore at their own preference. One table ettiquette rule we have a my table is if the DM is doing something that seems to break a rule, it's perfectly fine to remind them of a rule, but the DM can either go 'Huh. We'll look that up and discuss that later after session and see how we feel on that, but for now, I'm going to rule this' or just say 'Oh I know, but I'm ignoring it in this situation for reasons'.
And when looking up the rule later you might go 'oooh right. Yeah that makes more sense, we'll do that from now on' or maybe go 'Hm. That doesn't click with me, and I prefer how we're doing it, but I might change this part...'
grave merlin
Yeah dw you can be very dumb in dnd (even as a DM, I’m a player rn but my DM las...
Yall sound like us. I swear. The first game we played we would steal things from the enemies. Like teeth or fingers and keep em like dirty goblins. Our Dm was surprised every time. lol
summer helm
Yall sound like us. I swear. The first game we played we would steal things from...
Lmaoo said DM when they were a player for my campaign was a bard but he didn’t pick any spells because he didn’t know he needed spells 😭
summer helm
Yall sound like us. I swear. The first game we played we would steal things from...
But yeah our games sound pretty similar!!
grave merlin
Lmaoo said DM when they were a player for my campaign was a bard but he didn’t p...
Now that may be me right there. I blank out like that all the time. 😆 Well if yall ever got 2 spots open for a game, and you want two more morons lmk!
summer helm
Now that may be me right there. I blank out like that all the time. 😆 Well if y...
Yeah it wasn’t just blanking which made it more funny this was like 4 sessions of me reminding them that they needed spells (literally they just had can dance, can sing in their attributes 😭)
summer helm
Now that may be me right there. I blank out like that all the time. 😆 Well if y...
Also maybe in the future! My group is irl so could be a little tricky lol
grave merlin
Yeah it wasn’t just blanking which made it more funny this was like 4 sessions o...
Lol Thats hilarious. I'd be laughing so hard if that was a regular occurace.
grave merlin
Also maybe in the future! My group is irl so could be a little tricky lol
Yeah, that may prove to be a problem.😆
summer helm
Lol Thats hilarious. I'd be laughing so hard if that was a regular occurace.
Combats were certainly interesting lmaoo
Btw mind if I send you a friend request? I feel like we’re slightly off topic but I want to continue this conversation/nf
grave merlin
Btw mind if I send you a friend request? I feel like we’re slightly off topic bu...
Yeah, sure go right ahead!
summer helm
Yeah, sure go right ahead!
Thank you!
scenic flume
help i new i created a charecter but have no dnd freinds:(
mild rover
Hey guys I’m new and I don’t quite know how to play can anyone help me?
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smoky adder
help i new i created a charecter but have no dnd freinds:(
That last one has instructions for finding a group to join. ☝️
smoky adder
Hey guys I’m new and I don’t quite know how to play can anyone help me?
If you’ve got any specific questions, though, fire away!
mild rover
If you’ve got any specific questions, though, fire away!
Hey I understand the basics. I have watched many videos and the more I watch the more I get confused. Is there any way someone can help me?
fleet field
What parts do you need help with?
indigo dust
Hey I understand the basics. I have watched many videos and the more I watch the...
If you could summarize your confusion into a few thoughts or topics, what would you say is your biggest stumbling block beyond basic rules? Maybe that will help narrow it down.
mild rover
If you could summarize your confusion into a few thoughts or topics, what would ...
I understand the following; dungeon master creates a game path for us to follow players create characters (Confusion 1 - Character Creation) Player plays game player levels up (Confusion 2 - How Character level up works) Game over (Confusion 3 - If I go to a different dungeon masters game how does my character work exactly).
smoky adder
For 1) did you have a character in mind yet?
mild rover
A worlock
mild rover
I thought worlock was the class
smoky adder
Sorry. I meant race. 😅
mild rover
Are there more than 1?
smoky adder
You passed the first test… 👀
median quest
I don’t have a clue how to name my character is it supposed to be basic or more unique?
wet carbon
Quick q: how do you know if a roll is a crit and what is a roll with advantage or initiative
smoky adder
Are there more than 1?
Chapter 2 in the Basic Rules has a few different races to choose from.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races
There’s tons more in other books, too.
mild rover
I thought worlock was worlock, I’m sorry if I’m bad its the reason I joined and wanted to ask, videos as amazing as they are, it leaves me with many q’s than a’s (questions than answers)
smoky adder
I don’t have a clue how to name my character is it supposed to be basic or more ...
I usually just use a random name generator online.
indigo dust
I understand the following; dungeon master creates a game path for us to follow ...
- Characters start at a level determined by the DM. 2) DM determines when characters level up. Either by XP, milestone, or discretion. 3) Different DM, different game, character, story, everything.
smoky adder
Quick q: how do you know if a roll is a crit and what is a roll with advantage o...
Crits happen when the die is a natural 20 for an attack roll.
When you roll with advantage, you roll two d20’s instead of the normal one, and use whichever number is higher.
And initiative is a Dexterity check used to determine the order in which you take your turn.
mild rover
Thanks guys I get it now!
wet carbon
And initiative is a Dexterity check used to determine the order in which you tak...
Can I have reliable skill for it
indigo dust
I don’t have a clue how to name my character is it supposed to be basic or more ...
It's whatever you want it to be! Creative, silly, serious, generic.. you are making a person! You could think of questions like, "what would their parents have named them" or "do they have a nickname they go by?" "Did they come up with their name themselves?" It's totally up to you.
smoky adder
Can I have reliable skill for it
Improving your Dexterity score is the most common way to improve your initiative rolls.
Adding your proficiency bonus to it is pretty rare.
fallen surge
I don’t have a clue how to name my character is it supposed to be basic or more ...
If it helps you out https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/ can be a great source of inspiration
median quest
Is monk a good class to play as just starting out or are there any that are better for newcomers
deft sigil
Is monk a good class to play as just starting out or are there any that are bett...
Monk is great if it sparks your interest. I know a lot of folks will recommend Barbarian as it can be "simpler" in some ways (moreso over casters).. or Champion Fighter..
but having played several kinds of monks, I have enjoyed them all
unreal basin
Question!! How do I know what dice to use for different scenarios? I’ve pretty much figured everything out but how the different dice do! Any tips or advice would help!
shy vortex
Just roll whatever the DM says 😉
ripe chasm
typically it will describe what dice you use for items and spells.
ripe chasm
Just roll whatever the DM says 😉
but if you're unsure, this is always a good fallback
shy vortex
Just have all of them when you go and you’ll be fine 😁
unreal basin
Thank you all!! I appreciate it!!!!!
smoky adder
Question!! How do I know what dice to use for different scenarios? I’ve pretty m...
Mostly you’ll be rolling a d20. It’s used for ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws — any time you want to determine whether your actions succeed or fail.
The rest are used primarily for damage. Whatever you’re using to cause the damage will say what to roll.
ripe chasm
sometimes (rarely) a percentile die will be used. Which is a D100
which is typically two D10s representing the two digits
mighty laurel
How do I start
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
How do I start
Welcome to the hobby 
The bot post above has a great resources to help you get started.
Try out the demo, read the basic rules (at least the first 4 chapters that cover character creation), and check out the Handbooker Helper videos if you're more of a visual learner.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
lime solstice
Hello! I apologize if this is the wrong channel. I am fairly new to dnd, and I am trying to dm for a group. I am having some trouble filling out the stats. Can anyone help?
wheat crystal
What do you mean by stats? Do you mean the ability scores of your players’ characters?
lime solstice
Yeah
exotic remnantBOT
Abilities
Six abilities provide a quick description of every creature's physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
For each ability, your character has an ability score, a number from 1 to 20. There are three ways to determine ability scores, and your DM will let you know which to use. (If you don’t have a DM yet, choose Standard Array or Point Buy.)
- Roll the Dice. Roll 4d6 and record the total of the highest three. Do this six times, and then assign each total to a different ability.
- Standard Array. Assign each of the following numbers to a different ability: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Point Buy. Choose your own ability scores by spending points.
After assigning your ability scores (and adding any bonuses from your race), determine your ability modifiers, a number from -5 to +5, using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table.
lime solstice
Well, I have Strength - Charisma stats, but I have no idea where I get the saving throws from.
wheat crystal
Saving throws are equal to the relevant stat modifier + proficiency bonus, if the PC in question is proficient in that saving throw
Each class table tells you what saving throws that class is proficient in
lime solstice
ahh ok, and then I would where would I get inspiration and passive wisedom? The race or class?
wheat crystal
Inspiration is given out by the DM as a reward, usually for good RP, planning, doing something cool in combat, etc
By passive wisdom I assume you mean passive perception, which is equal to 10 + that player’s perception skill bonus
lime solstice
By passive wisdom I assume you mean passive perception, which is equal to 10 + t...
Ahhhh ok I see
This definitely helps a lot! I'll keep working on this and hopefully I won't have anymore questions lol
Thanks for the help! 🙂
copper frigate
Pegasus, i find the character creation options on D&D beyond really automate this stuff.
lime solstice
ooo
wheat crystal
Yeah D&DBeyond does 97% of the work for you in terms of character creation
lime solstice
oh cool! ok ill check it out
pseudo shale
No one is accepting me charactor T~T
cobalt frigate
When did you apply?
pseudo shale
When did you apply?
Few mins ago in about four threads in #looking-for-players
cobalt frigate
It may take you days to weeks to find a game.
pseudo shale
It may take you days to weeks to find a game.
They say my charactor is too complicated T~T
hoary carbon
Define complicated
true musk
Few mins ago in about four threads in <#750813601358676008>
Depending on the approach taken the results will vary as well.
pseudo shale
Define complicated
My character is a warlock and a rogue, who was first a warlock but then he fell in love with a goddess thus taking on Shadow Queen, his love, as his patron who barely has any combat skills other than deception, illusion, and mind control so he then became a rogue.
true musk
Do you already have the character made on dnd beyond on something similar?
cobalt frigate
If you're applying to an one-shot that much detail would be rather moot.
pseudo shale
If you're applying to an one-shot that much detail would be rather moot.
It's fun
plucky vortex
im new just joined
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
Welcome to the hobby
The bot post above has a great resources to help you get started.
Try out the demo, read the basic rules (at least the first 4 chapters that cover character creation), and check out the Handbooker Helper videos if you're more of a visual learner.
pseudo shale
DMs may be afraid of main character syndrome. Maybe try something simple?
uhm, but he is barely strong?
true musk
What level is the character?
copper frigate
Not necessarily about strong. Might be coming across as too much flavor for a 1 shot.
true musk
Some campaigns often start at level 1, 3, or 5 depending on the experience and preference of the table.
copper frigate
A good backstory for a one shot is “my guy swings sword”
plucky vortex
annyone have a game?
cobalt frigate
Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?
plucky vortex
yes
cobalt frigate
Then check #find-a-game
pseudo shale
What level is the character?
20?
I can reduce it, I just raised level to check out stuff
cobalt frigate
Is that what the DM said the PCs will play at?
true musk
Not necessarily about strong. Might be coming across as too much flavor for a 1 ...
Plus it's often best to build a character that's based on the setting, theme, and tone of the campaign to ensure compatibilty.
copper frigate
Best to start super super super simple. Find your story by playing, not when rolling up your character.
That’s what the game is for. To discover who your character really is.
My guy swing sword
elder haven
so im new to all this how does it work
exotic remnantBOT
elder haven
so do i have to make a player on my own or for each game i play? and once i do how do i find a game
true musk
The resources in the bot post above, such as the first four chapters of the basic rules cover character creation.
Dnd beyond also has a character creation that can walk you through it.
If you're more of a visual learner check out the handbooker helper series.
Overall check out all the resources in the bot post above.
wheat crystal
so do i have to make a player on my own or for each game i play? and once i do h...
Generally you’d make a new character when your old one dies or if you joined a new campaign with a different group.
As for making a character before joining a group, it’s better to have a semi-robust idea of what you want to play over a rigid in-depth concept. You’d generally refine & make final edits your character with the help of the DM to ensure they fit within the tone, setting, and playstyle of the game
mortal harness
Hi, i'm relatively new to dnd and was wondering how the best way to approach the game and finding people would be?
I've done two one shots so far through a friend as a DM (using dnd beyond for character sheets and roll20 for combat) and I'm looking to join other communities/ people to play with since i'm beginning to like the game quite a bit, but i'm still v much so a beginner, thus I'm curious as to how i could find beginner friendly groups and how to know what i should be looking for when doing so (and any etiquettes i should keep in mind or know about since playing in a stablished friend group w newer players is bound to be different than when playing with new ppl who already have an idea of how dnd is supposed to go)
and side note, although not too important, any help in regards to how character building goes would be appreciated too although with enough research i'll learn about this eventually i think.
The way i've played thus far as by having a friend hand hold me through char creation and use a character they tried to make for me (mechanically, at least. I gave it my own personality and lore after looking through a bit of what they have so I am more familiar with RP than combat since the one shots have been RP heavy), so any help as to how i could learn more combat and character building would be appreciated too!
lyric fjord
Hello how long does it take to find a party
I'm very excited to start playing
ok I go sleep then
pseudo shale
How did you get a 21 Str at level 2?
luck?
pseudo shale
Did you actually roll the ability scores?
uh yes I did
pseudo shale
The cap for ability scores is 20 unless you have very rare magic items.
I don't know how it happened, maybe refreshing and making a new link of the pdf might work
austere imp
Well hello, I just joined the server, fairly new to DnD and have been playing a campaign with multiple one shots already, which was my first campaign.. have been having a lot of fun actually and i wanted to see if i can play it more. I am looking to join another campaing if I can and make some great friends along the way!!
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
The above channel helps instruct on using the looking-for-X channels here- be sure to read carefully on how to use the bot command to post to a channel, and fill out the form. Or just look through the #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community channel and respond in the threads of any game and groups that seems interesting to you!
Be sure to spread a wide net and check for groups and games elsewhere too, such as on roll20's lfg if interested in playing on Roll20.
pseudo shale
The cap for ability scores is 20 unless you have very rare magic items.
It was an error of a kind old man
sly tundra
drifting swallow
hi guys
I'm gearing up to start DMing next year, I'm having a hard time finding a bundle that would unlock all playable races on DnD Beyond for me and my group
fresh fable
You can got to each book and just buy the races you want for 1.99 each
drifting swallow
where is the option to buy races please?
fresh fable
Go to the webpage market place click on the book you want IE https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/mordenkainen-presents-monsters-of-the-multiverse scroll down and you can get 33 races for $10
maiden fulcrum
I have a small group over xbox that we play dnd and the next guy HATES anime characters with a passion anyone mind helping me make the most cringe homebrew class or know of one already
drifting swallow
Use every single trope of OTT anime character
maiden fulcrum
I get the concept of it but idk what I should set the dice rolls to, etc.
drifting swallow
i have the perfect idea actually! you know Demon Slayer?
maiden fulcrum
Yeah
drifting swallow
(im terrible with names) combine pig boy + the guy who gets super UwU around girls into the same character
fresh fable
I have a small group over xbox that we play dnd and the next guy HATES anime cha...
You prob want #homebrew
pseudo shale
ssup
drifting swallow
@fresh fable https://www.dndbeyond.com/races Is the only way to buy races to purchase them from within whatever book they're contained in?
and what does (Legacy) mean?
fresh fable
<@487711552032604160> https://www.dndbeyond.com/races Is the only way to buy rac...
Did you follow the link I sent? Legacy is old race rules no longer available to purchase iirc
drifting swallow
Did you follow the link I sent? Legacy is old race rules no longer available to ...
Yes I did follow the link you sent & I appreciate it, but scrolling through races there's a lot that aren't included in that bundle
I feel confused because I check races page and it's showing a bunch more races, but when I find that book in the store correlating to it, the races aren't there
ornate kiln
the indidual races are listed if you scroll down on the book's store page
quick rampart
thanks! a bit late but still grateful 😄
copper tartan
Hey. Not played a proper campaign before but looking to try it out.
This the right place to ask about available games?
summer helm
Hey. Not played a proper campaign before but looking to try it out.
This the r...
I would ask in #looking-for-players
copper tartan
👌
fallen gale
Is this a good channel for some backstory feedback? I'm going to play my first for real DnD campaign (I only did one shots so far) and I wanted to see if my backstory is okay to use but I wanted some tips first. xD
fresh fable
fallen gale
<#604757656565055589>
thank you 💕
fresh fable
Simple backstories are where did you come from, how did you get your skills/powers, why are you out in the world
pearl trench
What is a stealth check and what modifier do you use
fresh fable
Dex and it’s your ability to hide, usually it’s against someone’s passive perception score
For example if you were trying to hide from a goblin and they had a passive perception of 14 and you rolled 15 or higher they wouldn’t see you
shell spear
Heyy what's a good way to get into dnd, just been curious and wanted to try it out
pearl trench
I just read through the monster manual and saw that some creatures have like An average damage of 13 like An ogre i played as a Rogue before and had like 10 hit points An ogre could kill me in one hit let alone stand a dragon is that normal or am I playing wrong
fresh fable
You prob won’t be fighting an ogre at lvl1
pearl trench
Heyy what's a good way to get into dnd, just been curious and wanted to try it o...
If you have any friends that might be interested in playing that's how I started you can also look at your local game store they sometimes have dnd nights you just watch a tutorial and your off and if not dnd is just not for you but you might like other TTRPG
Or you can play online
pearl trench
You prob won’t be fighting an ogre at lvl1
I geuss that our DM hates us😂
shell spear
If you have any friends that might be interested in playing that's how I started...
Shotttt
brisk rose
Heyy what's a good way to get into dnd, just been curious and wanted to try it o...
My family tried a starter set but it didn't work so we do home brew had a fun campaign where our char lost our memories and we learned what we could do and our stats from random encounters
broken zenith
hi hi would anyone be willing to show me the ropes with dnd. like character sheets and all that fun jazz!! i used to play a little in college but haven’t in a few years so i’ve lost all my knowledge 😅
smoky adder
Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started:
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
But did you have any specific questions?
broken zenith
not currently!! i may more about the character sheets when i check it out !! thank you for the information!!
foggy cairn
Yoyo! I've been a part of a few campaigns before, but I really wanted to engage with the DND community to learn how to play, but also how to create my own campaigns for friends, as my knowledge of all this stuff isn't very great 😭 . Glad to have joined/to meet some awesome people here!
echo kelp
Welcome! We have some good resources linked in the pinned messages. Also don't forget to take a look at #channel-guide - we have a lot of channels for specific D&D topics such as #dm-discussion where you can chat with other DMs about how they run their games.
foggy cairn
awesome! tysm
spare igloo
Hello!..If anyone free please help me out with the basics here...
cobalt frigate
What don't you understand in the free Basic Rules?
spare igloo
I mean what i have to do or from where to start...
smoky adder
Welcome! There’s some good links here to get you started (including the Basic Rules):
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
But if you’ve got any specific questions, you’re in the right place! 🥳
spare igloo
But if you’ve got any specific questions, you’re in the right place! 🥳
Ty..
alpine anchor
If im gonna use a book for a campaign should I read it exactly how it says in the book?
harsh fjord
That's entirely up to you.
Boxed text—the parts intended to be read aloud to the party—even says as much:
At various places, the adventure presents descriptive text that’s meant to be read or paraphrased aloud to players. This read-aloud text is offset in boxes. Boxed text is most commonly used to describe rooms or present bits of scripted dialogue.
I tend to mix it up when I'm running; sometimes I read it as is, other times I embellish. If I never stretch my improv muscles, they won't develop. But sometimes it's worth reading it straight so you don't overlook something.
normal panther
Trying to get into dnd is hard
austere imp
Boxed text—the parts intended to be read aloud to the party—even says as much:
...
I believe it also depends on how good a storyteller one can be and has some improv experience gathered, like you said its probably nice to start from books to keep good reference for total beginners and then add your own flavor here and there once in a while till you start doing it more often.
Btw, can someone help me understand what leaving an application is and how i can do it if i like a game i see in "#looking for players", and would want the DM to know of my interest? I have only replied to the thread as of now.
echo kelp
That's a perfectly fine way to do it - find a game that sounds interesting and respond in the thread or direct message the poster.
If you want to advertise that you are looking for a DM, read the info and instructions in #find-a-game
Then use the bot commands (/looking-for dm) and the bot will give you a form to fill out.
austere imp
That's a perfectly fine way to do it - find a game that sounds interesting and r...
Thank you so much !! 🙂
echo kelp
Once submitted, the bot will create the post in taht #750812887697588356 channel and attach a thread to it. Use the thread for any corrections or additional info or communicating with folks.
As a reminder, per server rules, do not share personally identifying information such as exact age. Saying you're 18+ is fine though.
austere imp
These are all very helpful tips! thanks again!
echo kelp
I got one more tip - D&D can take time to find the right group and trying to align schedules can break a game/group or even campaign. So be patient!
drifting moss
Im new to dnd
Wassup