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#dnd-newcomers
drifting moss
echo kelp
Have you checked #looking-for-community? These are other D&D servers and they may have different types of D&D games that may better fit your needs and schedule.
smoky adder
Why is every campaign 18+
Because adults are generally (and rightly) discouraged from closely socializing with unknown children.
feral horizon
Hi
echo kelp
Hey there!
If you're new to D&D check out the pinned messages here in the channel and feel free to ask any specific questions you have here or in an appropriate channel.
feral horizon
I just saw the previous messages above me, do I have to be 18+ to play?
echo kelp
No - there are some groups that are actually 13-18 range (folks generally like to play with folks around their age). That said, being under 18 can make it more challenging to find a group to play with.
echo kelp
Do you have any questions about D&D?
smoky adder
Yeah, the claim that “every” campaign is 18+ was exaggerated.
D&D itself has no real age limit.
tropic glacier
Yo I am new and need some help making a character I would be thankful
wheat crystal
Have you read the basic rules yet? They’re linked in this channel’s pins and cover character creation
tropic glacier
Nah thanks for letting me know
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cobalt frigate
Don't reveal your age. It's actually against the server rules.
tropic glacier
Ok
smoky adder
Yo I am new and need some help making a character I would be thankful
What have you got so far? Where are you stuck?
drifting moss
How do I get started with the dnd world
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
How do I get started with the dnd world
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.
drifting moss
Read the free [Basic Rules](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules) (at l...
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Thx
true dagger
Hello
tired dragon
Hi
vast canyon
Heyy
true dagger
Hello!!!
quartz palm
hello!
hybrid nexus
Hello!!
empty cipher
Hello
wicked kayak
Hello i was bored today and i wrote 6 pages about a self made character and i remembered that I always wanted to try dnd can someone help me get started
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plucky ridge
Hello i was bored today and i wrote 6 pages about a self made character and i re...
Check out the resources in the link above and feel free to ask questions here!
wicked kayak
Ok thanks
quartz crane
Can I use sneak attack and booming blade on the same attack?
velvet mauve
Hello!
cunning magnet
Hi
smoky adder
Can I use sneak attack and booming blade on the same attack?
If you use a melee weapon that has the finesse property, yes.
hexed briar
i think i might be an idiot, but "spellcasting ability" and "spellcasting ability modifier" are the same thing right?
plucky ridge
Ability is the ability used for spellcasting, like Charisma, Wisdom, etc. Ability modifer would be the modifer attached to the ability
I'm sorry to have used the word ability so many times 😅
hexed briar
its fine, and thanks lol
ripe briar
Hello!
autumn pond
hey im like completely new, can anyone give like a simple explanation of what the difference between like a wizard and a warlock is?
smoky adder
Narratively, a wizard studies spells, while a warlock gets their abilities by serving some powerful creature.
Mechanically, wizards have the broadest selection of spells in the game, which lets them prepare for all sorts of different scenarios.
Warlocks don’t get as many spells, but the class gives them a number of other choices for a lot of flexibility.
autumn pond
thank you!
robust slate
At 4th level how many spell slots does a warlock have?
hidden totem
what would be a good starting feat for a storm cleric?
never played one before so not sure what to pick
zinc ore
how do I play a paladin?
Any idea on what kind of oath you wanna play? Your main stats on paladin are (I believe) charisma for casting and then strength or dex for your melee
sterile forge
Any idea on what kind of oath you wanna play? Your main stats on paladin are (I ...
Is there an oath that gets fireball?
zinc ore
Ooooh, I don't know off the top of my head but I don't think so?
sterile forge
oh ... hm...
zinc ore
I can check real quick
sterile forge
I just want to hit things in combat
zinc ore
Oh paladins hit things all the time
Paladins can be good frontliners in combat, especially with their smites
It seems that paladin on its own cannot get fireball, but multiclassing could get it for ya if you want fireball
sterile forge
oooh okay
zinc ore
What makes paladin your first choice? If fireball is one of your big goals you could always go sorcerer or wizard (there are a bunch of other ways too, just weirldy enough paladin isn't one of them lol)
sterile forge
What makes paladin your first choice? If fireball is one of your big goals you c...
im learning dnd
im not new but im not an expert
zinc ore
Very fair!! Paladin can be a blast
sterile forge
Well, I played a fighter/druid, a few rogues, and a barbarian
but i want to get into paladin
zinc ore
I think the fighter/druid will have prepared you well for paladin then
I'd say read the paladin class stuff and see if any of it confuses you, but tbh it doesn't seem like it'll be too bad for you. Maybe divine sense and lay on hands would be slightly confusing but they aren't too bad
sterile forge
lay on hands is the one where its 5 times the level healing?
sterile forge
ooooh okay
zinc ore
It's a super useful ability
pallid shoal
Im rlly new to this thing, uhh.. I thought it’s pretty cool but I still have no clue..
If anyone can offer any sort of guidance of how to begin this, that’d be rlly great
sterile forge
What are you struggling with
pallid shoal
The beginning and overall concept
and ion get how y’all join in games and stuff
sterile forge
I have a Local Game Store that hosts DnD one shots
pallid shoal
What are those
sterile forge
a Local Game store is a game store that is local
One shots is the session is the story with no campaign or overarcing story
though i do have a few that have a bigger story
zinc ore
You can also go to #find-a-game
zinc ore
The beginning and overall concept<:Birb_Cri:1095252405110722651> and ion get how...
Any luck thus far?
pallid shoal
Been reading a few things on google!
trying to fill out a character sheet
zinc ore
Awesome!! I hope it all makes sense upon looking it up!
dreamy shuttle
Been reading a few things on google!<a:aa52_cat_dance:1188527286681608203> tryin...
DndBeyond.com is really useful for newbies!
pallid shoal
What’s a dice??😅😅
pallid shoal
DndBeyond.com is really useful for newbies!
OH THANKS ILL LOOKO AHTAT UP
dreamy shuttle
What’s a dice??😅😅
Y'know the thing you play monopoly with?
pallid shoal
Awesome!! I hope it all makes sense upon looking it up!
ME TOO
dreamy shuttle
That but with more and less sides
dreamy shuttle
1d20 is one 20 sided die
Yeah there's a set of 7!
I'm not allowed to show pics here
dreamy shuttle
But #ddb-support will help you with dnd beyond
zinc ore
If you look up "dnd dice set" you'll see a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, and a percentile die (d100)
dreamy shuttle
Yeah that^
sterile forge
So how do I use the d100?
zinc ore
You roll the d100 and a d10
sterile forge
so thats its only use? to make a percent?
dreamy shuttle
If it's physical dice, dnd beyond rolls both for you
dreamy shuttle
so thats its only use? to make a percent?
There's other uses, but it's mainly for percentages, yes
sterile forge
There's other uses, but it's mainly for percentages, yes
what are the other uses?
dreamy shuttle
what are the other uses?
Loot tables typically
Stuff for DM's or wild magic tables
zinc ore
Same, but i've watched it
austere leaf
Excuse m, but does anyone want to start a campaign for people who have just started. I am new to the game.
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
austere leaf
Thank you OldManYellingAtClouds, this act was greatly appreciated.
autumn trellis
Hello
low stratus
Hello
low stratus
Im new to dnd ive only played about 48 hours
Two twelve hour sessions and three 8 hour sessions
I just got my first dice i got 13 sets
sonic cargo
That is alot of dice
low stratus
My dad has like 50 sets lol
visual sierra
What is good advice for a player going into their first DnD game?
fresh fable
Read you character sheet and abilities, don’t worry about making mistakes, have fun
low stratus
Is dnd beyond good? I use fight club for everything except my first character
fresh fable
I like it, good for looking up spells quickly and managing my character
noble dagger
How does someone who has only played once become a DM but knows how to play DM
halcyon forge
The DM is the person who arbitrates the rules and plays as everything who is not one of the PCs while also often narrating the long bits away. If you use a pre-made adventure and are with a table who is willing to slow down while you look up a rule you don't even need to have ever played.
spark patrol
The DM is the person who arbitrates the rules and plays as everything who is not...
The right personality would help though?
halcyon forge
Yes, but which is the right one, there are so many different tables out there.
austere pelican
How do I get into a game of dnd?
north compass
Hi, I'm completely new to the game and I've been going around on the web to learn the very first basics of D&D. However, I still couldn't get a single thing into my head. Even from the lore of the game itself to the Great Wheel cosmology, I can't get how they work.
So if anyone can, can you tour me around on this vast world? I'll try to understand at my best.
hollow fjord
How do I get into a game of dnd?
#find-a-game is the best option, so you can try to find something that would fit for you
deft sigil
Hi, I'm completely new to the game and I've been going around on the web to lear...
I know folks are generally happy to help answer questions.. the more guidance you can give us into what confuses you, the more we can help. Generally "everything" is too broad of a base.
Have you watched things like Handbooker Helper on Youtube? they tend to break key game concepts up into bite size videos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN is their playlist
always feel free to ask questions.. pause a video if something confuses you, maybe we can help clarify
north compass
Thank you, I'll try.
fleet field
Hi, I'm completely new to the game and I've been going around on the web to lear...
One thing new players do a lot is overstate the importance of lore. I recommend starting with the basic rules instead
They’re linked in the pinned messages
At it’s core, dnd is the rules, not the lore
You can apply plenty of different settings and lore to it and it’ll still be dnd, as long as you use the rules
lucid zephyr
hey so i wanna dm a game or one shot but i’m worried about finding things awkward in case of age gaps etc because i’m younger than quite a lot of people
i’ve done my research and i’ve made my resources etc
i know about #750812887697588356 but i’m honestly just scared it’s gonna be awkward
exotic wren
Hey weird question is solo dungeon and dragons a thing?
fallen surge
Technically yes, but the game is definitely not designed to do that. Some fans have written alternate rules for how to play solo, but you obviously won’t be able to do any real role play when playing that way. It will just be combat and dungeon crawling.
If you want a TTRPG that can be played solo, I’m sure there are other options out there better suited for it that D&D
ancient stream
hey idk where to ask this, but i want a DM to teach/optimize my game. not like everything. also i may even propose payment
worthy finch
i think you can get alot of advice here for free
ancient stream
I understand that, and tried it. there's a lot of aspects that am working on.
i may overdid my first homebrew campaign. and i need to control it before it become a new ttrpg
worthy finch
oh you are making a new system
ancient stream
that what i found myself doing mid way. and i really just want help.
midnight ravine
hello friends! what is your favorite spell, why is it arms of hadar?
fleet field
It’s not arms of hadar for me
It’s hard to say but probably something like wall of force? Much easier to answer per level
worthy finch
delayed blast fireball, my beloved
midnight ravine
you cannot give excellent hugs with fireball or wof
worthy finch
nothing make peoples hearts burn like delayed blast fireball
fleet field
Arms of hadar is murder hugs
ancient stream
What with specifically
like i said, the majority. i would literally have to scan my whole campaign and rules.
i tried in text, it's hopeless. am open to pay a dm for two hours if it meant just to work those things with me.
lucid zephyr
i know about <#750812887697588356> but i’m honestly just scared it’s gonna be aw...
any advice?
deft sigil
any advice?
As Wayne Gretzky liked to say "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Dms have already taken the first step to reach out and post. Replying in thread when you are interested in their game gives you a shot at thr table. You don't need to give your life story in the first go.
First reply is the hardest but it's not really much different than posting here. It's just in a thread.
echo kelp
That is a great question for #dm-discussion - also note that you can (and should) have more than one encounter in an "adventuring" day (doesn't have to be combat encounters). You want the players to be expending their class resources (spells, feaatures, etc.) so that encounters also invlove "can my character do this and still have enough juice in case something else comes up?".
indigo kindle
hey guys
steady swallow
New to Dnd like super new and was wondering how do a new player go about finding a campaign?
I do have a condition so I can’t speak but my friend with me can so idk how it would work with me
echo kelp
Well I'd first recommend getting some understanding of the game rules - check the pinned messages here in the channel.
As for speaking - there are some D&D games/campaigns that use Play By Post which is just text-based.
indigo kindle
i never played d&d so uh yeah
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steady swallow
My friend refuses to try a text campaign he only wants to be in a voiced one
indigo kindle
ty
echo kelp
My friend refuses to try a text campaign he only wants to be in a voiced one
We all have different ways we prefer to play D&D. Make sure your wants are also accounted for.
As for finding a group to play with - please read #find-a-game carefully as it has useful information and important instructions on how to use our Looking For Game channels to find games.
echo kelp
Since D&D is a social game and involves coordinating folks schedules to meet and play... yeah finding the right group that also plays at a date/time that you can make can be challenging.
I would recommend spreading your search wide (check Demiplane, Roll20, other D&D/TTRPG servers and forums, even local libraries/schools, game stores, comic book stores, etc.) and being patient.
No D&D is better than bad D&D.
steady swallow
I see your points notes taken
Still have no idea what type of character or class I wanna use so many choices like man how can anyone make up their minds
echo kelp
Funny enough, DnDBeyond's character builder tool has a randomizer feature...
It's how I ended up with a Duergar Soulknife Rogue for a Curse of Strahd campaign...
You could make a random table of possible race and class choices and roll against those if you want.
visual sierra
What is some practical advice to give for first-time DnD players?
true musk
What is some *practical* advice to give for first-time DnD players?
When making a character, whether it is for a one-shot or an ongoing campaign, it is important to create a character that is compatible with the campaign and has an inherent reason from the beginning to be an active participant in the game.
visual sierra
When making a character, whether it is for a one-shot or an ongoing campaign, it...
The character in question is one I specifically cooked up for the campaign
true musk
In the briefest answer What is the campaign? What is the character? And what makes the character an active participant in the campaign?
visual sierra
The campaign is one I'm unsure of beyond the few snippets my DM has given me
The character is a High Elf sorcerer, and she's in the campaign because it seemed interesting
true musk
what makes the character an active participant in the campaign?
high sky
The character is a High Elf sorcerer, and she's in the campaign because it seeme...
what are her motivations to be in the party though, what is making her actively go for the campaigns objective with the group?
visual sierra
what are her motivations to be in the party though, what is making her actively ...
Well, she's Chaotic Neutral, emphasis on the Chaotic
She just does what seems the most entertaining at the time
true musk
That doesn't really answer the question.
high sky
Well, she's Chaotic Neutral, emphasis on the Chaotic
She just does what seems th...
what makes the party entertaining, build up on her personality and what she likes
why did she make the decision to follow them
visual sierra
why did she make the decision to follow them
For the entertainment
high sky
but what is the entertainment is what I'm asking
visual sierra
Frankly, I'm cooking up most of it as I go
high sky
it's your first time playing?
visual sierra
Yeah
true musk
That doesn't really answer the question.
For example a character that owns a small business they built with their parents and want to continue the business is great for a campaign where a bandits are going to attack a small town.
Not so much for a campaign where the party travels the world to collect artifacts.
visual sierra
For example a character that owns a small business they built with their parents...
The character currently is a saleswoman selling random fake magical artifacts to whatever sucker is willing to buy them
high sky
Yeah
you could just go for the fun of it then, bullshit your way through but try to stay in character and analyse her decision not just through the lens of being chaotic but what makes her chaotic
true musk
Also if this is for a campaign you should have a session zero.
Session 0 questions to ask.
- What kind of campaign does everyone want to play?
- Linear (The storyline usually follows a cause-and-effect relationship, where each event directly leads to the next.)
- Non-Linear (The storyline that has story events can done in any order. Think Legend of Zelda games)
- Sandbox (The storyline has no pre-determined events and no overarching plot.)
- How much role-play, exploration, and combat do you want in the campaign?
- 1 social, 1 combat, 1 dungeon encounter per session?
- Perhaps 1-3 social, 1-2 combat, 0-1 dungeon counters per session?
- What is the desired level difficult?
- Easy, medium, hard, deadly?
- How easily and often can characters be resurrected?
- How much of a time commitment does everyone want to invest in the campaign?
- Have the campaign be 3 session? 5-8 session? 12 sessions? 12+ sessions?
- Should each sessions be 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours? 2-4 hours?
- Would each session be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly?
- What lines and veils need to be established?
- Lines are hard limits on themes, topics, actions someone doesn't want to engage in.
- Veils are soft limits where themes, topics, actions can be explored but not in great detail.
- Are everyone's preferences and expectations compatible?
- Do all players want to play the same type of campaign?
- Is the the type of game players want to participate in, the type of game the DM wants to run?
high sky
Also if this is for a campaign you should have a session zero.
Session 0 questio...
unrelated but, did you just type all that or did you have it ready?
goddamn
true musk
unrelated but, did you just type all that or did you have it ready?
I had them already.
high sky
that's cool
vagrant fractal
hello
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
hello
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.
high sky
hru?
besides dealing with the anxiety of looking for a table on a different language than what I'm used to filled with people I don't know I'm perfectly fine, what about you?
vagrant fractal
besides dealing with the anxiety of looking for a table on a different language ...
i'm anxious too, idk much english but always thought about how would be like a campaign in another language? English is not my native language
true musk
The character currently is a saleswoman selling random fake magical artifacts to...
With such a character it will help to have specific answers to these questions, particular for an ongoing campaign.
Does the character have a reason why she wants or needs to travel with a party?
Does the party have a reason why they want or need her in the party?
high sky
i'm anxious too, idk much english but always thought about how would be like a c...
we're on the same boat then, that's cool
vagrant fractal
we're on the same boat then, that's cool
yes!
true musk
The best way to ensure good game experience is to communicate with the people you'll want to try playing with.
steady swallow
Funny enough, DnDBeyond's character builder tool has a randomizer feature...
It'...
Whats the curse of strahd?
echo kelp
It's an adventure for D&D
vagrant fractal
are you looking foward to dming or being a player?
i want to be a player 
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high sky
i want to be a player <:dndApprove:1050251580089319536>
you seem nice, wanna try getting into a table together?
steady swallow
Unsure if my friend can commit now to dnd sadly turns out he had stuff building in his lungs hes in the hospital over it
vagrant fractal
you seem nice, wanna try getting into a table together?
Yup. I think he only problem will be timezone, maybe?
steady swallow
So guess just gonna be me
echo kelp
Hey folks please do not organize games inside this channel - please use the Looking For Game channels or direct message.
(see #find-a-game to learn how to sue our LFG channels)
steady swallow
So is a druid plus rogue possible?
vagrant fractal
Hey folks please do not organize games inside this channel - please use the Look...
sorry!
echo kelp
So is a druid plus rogue possible?
Multiclassing is possible but not really recommended for new to D&D folks as it adds adidtional complexity to the character.
steady swallow
Thought a stealth based druid would be cool
echo kelp
You could make a stealthy druid with just a normal druid build and keeping your dexterity high and taking the Pass Without Trace spell...
steady swallow
Thinking of using goblin for it because don’t need rogue to do hide action after an attack i was reading
vagrant fractal
So is a druid plus rogue possible?
Druid with rogue is kind funny, i already did this and was good. I was the heir of beggar king from the city
echo kelp
Folks in #character-discussion can help with suggestions/advice on specific character builds you're thinking about.
steady swallow
Is dnd the type of game support / healing beats just pure damage?
echo kelp
Not really - usually damage outpaces any healing
edgy onyx
Healing rarely covers the damage taken. especially consistently as you lose spell slots using them, so the healer role isn't like some RPGs where you need a dedicated healer
echo kelp
Healing can be extremely useful - but as far as combat encounters go, it's best to focus on downing the enemies as efficiently as possible.
But not everything is combat encounters as well.
sharp zealot
Is dnd the type of game support / healing beats just pure damage?
you can get your healing numbers to compete with a characters damage numbers but considering that you will be fighting many enemies they will simply roll more dice than you. healing tends to be more about WHEN and HOW you use it rather than how much you can do.
foggy sun
Hello all
After playing BG3 for 60+ hours, I wanted to try my hand at D&D, the real deal
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pliant pond
hey! i picked up a DND starter pack (dragons of stormwreck isle) today at a convention
any tips?
i just set up my character, a rogue (lightfoot halfling) named Rowan Thornegale
plucky ridge
Could you be a little more specific on tips? There's a lot that could cover 🙂
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pliant pond
Could you be a little more specific on tips? There's a lot that could cover 🙂
dont really know sorry, im just really new, maybe just things in general?
plucky ridge
dont really know sorry, im just really new, maybe just things in general?
Check out the link above. There's a bunch of good resources linked there
And if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
fair phoenix
Hey im like completly new, the weapons that elf uses like the longsword and all, they have their stats or is just your characters stats?
Also, the weapons can be created by yourself or theres like a guideline or something that tells you what weapons they can have?
slow hawk
Well noted
The above is not really accurate. Damage always outpaced healing
plucky ridge
Hey im like completly new, the weapons that elf uses like the longsword and all,...
All weapons have set stats but your ability scores determine how well you can use them and if you don't have profiency, you can't use them.
slow hawk
Also, the weapons can be created by yourself or theres like a guideline or somet...
If you havent, start with the basic rules
exotic remnantBOT
slow hawk
Weapon stats, their properties, the ability scores for each type, and proficiency are all explained as part of that
harsh nova
Hello
grizzled maple
Starting my first campaign soon (excited and nervous) and we're going to be playing Descent into Avernus with a party of 7. How much of the world of Baldur's Gate/Faerun should i learn before i go into the campaign?
How much should i learn about ANY D&D setting before i go into a campaign set in that location?
steep river
simply because you're in a setting doesn't mean that everything that "canonically" exists there will exist in your campaign
cobalt frigate
The DM decides what's canon at their table. I use the Forgotten Realms campaign setting but I decided to ignore the 4E lore (which was mostly reverte by 5E anyway).
steep river
I'd brush up on the lore at large, but that isn't information your specific character would even know.
I would ask your DM what your character knows about the setting.
harsh nova
Hello I'm new to dnd anyone got any tips
grizzled maple
i will do that! thank you!
cobalt frigate
Hello I'm new to dnd anyone got any tips
Read the free Basic Rules.
harsh nova
K
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outer radish
Hello I’m completely new to dnd looking for a group to play with on the weekend I’ve been doing a lot of research on dnd and really wanna find a cool group I have already made a character I play a frog bard based off of bob Marley as a pirate!
cobalt frigate
Check #find-a-game
stable lodge
Looking for 3 new players who would be interested in starting a campaign together and learning the ropes as we go.
cobalt frigate
Post in #find-a-game , not here.
dense thunder
Good afternoon
echo kelp
Welcome!
dense thunder
It's nice to meet you.
echo kelp
Likewise! If you're new to D&D we have lots of useful info and resources in the pinned messages here in the channel.
wicked kayak
I joined the server yesterday and today i had an idea with my friends to play together a campaign and we want to switch up who the dm will be every game and they wanted me to begin and I wanted to ask if anyone has any tips for me or any website where a tutorial is aviable for free
echo kelp
?newdm
exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
^ Some useful info for new DMs to look through
And feel free to join #dm-discussion to chat with fellow DMs about tips and tricks of Dm'ing.
harsh fjord
I joined the server yesterday and today i had an idea with my friends to play to...
This guide (https://howtogm.guide/) and the first few videos of Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series would be a good start!
wicked kayak
Thx
dense thunder
Likewise! If you're new to D&D we have lots of useful info and resources in the ...
Ah thank you, I wanted to try this out since last year but was unable too due to not knowing how to start the game
velvet mauve
I'm not sure if I did my character sheet right 😭
slow hawk
Have you read the basic rules?
solemn light
If you did it on dndbeyond, you can share the link (either to the PDF or to the sheet itself using the Share option and copy pasting the link) in #character-discussion so we can help check it over for you.
velvet mauve
Okie!
fresh solar
anyone have any tips on getting into a a game
i feel like ive DMed so many people and still havent gotten a single response
cobalt frigate
When did you apply?
lofty yoke
how long does it usually take for a dm search take ?
edgy onyx
Tip #1 from my perspective as a DM: Start off with at least something other than just the super common "Hi" or "I'm interested", and give something for the DM to respond off of. Everyone messaging the DM is clearly interested, so try to stand out by for example telling them something of your experience or just yourself
The DM is gonna get a lot of people wanting to get into the game as there are so many more players than DMs, so it can take a while
fresh solar
ive just been telling them im new and just trying to test the waters ig
lofty yoke
Tip #1 from my perspective as a DM: Start off with at least something other than...
sure glad i made mine bland
fresh solar
lol
lofty yoke
i've been considering playing the game since i was like a forever DM irl so yeah lmao
welp this is more of a #dnd-discussion thing now so uh yeah
fresh solar
bro same with me but my verson of dm was just improving on a discord call with like 2 friends
glacial fable
hello! i am very new to dnd and know basicly nothing, but it sounds like so much fun and i would love to learn! my name is aqua :) its lovely to meet you all!
shadow stream
Hey hi guys! I am playing a fighter, and I will soon have to choose my new level subclass.
I am not sure between the three the PHB lets you choose (our Master wanted to stick to that for simplicity sake).
Know that I am a archery style fighter, and I have in 14 in Intelligence, so Eldritch Knight is actually a option. But I also saw battlemaster, and everybody tells me it's broken. Champion seemed kinda mid. Any ideas for what I should choose?
shadow stream
hello! i am very new to dnd and know basicly nothing, but it sounds like so much...
Hi!
fleet field
hello! i am very new to dnd and know basicly nothing, but it sounds like so much...
?tag new
No tag
glacial fable
Thank you!
fleet field
Hey hi guys! I am playing a fighter, and I will soon have to choose my new level...
Battlemaster isn’t broken, however it is one of the stronger fighter subclasses. Champion is very weak, and will often feel pretty useless. Eldritch knight is also pretty decent, although not as strong as battlemaster imo. Both battlemaster and eldritch knight will add a bit of complexity, which you could see as a good or a bad thing.
Keep in mind that as an eldritch knight you’re still a weapon user first and foremost, you just have some spells to chuck in when needed
shadow stream
Keep in mind that as an eldritch knight you’re still a weapon user first and for...
Yeah, I know.
My party composition is a cleric, a monk and me. I am currently the chonkier boy, but still, I am an archer at core.
So, I am really undecided between the two. Does battlemaster have anything that could boost my archery focued skills?
pliant pond
Thank you!
you and me both, i literally bought a starter set today 😭
shadow stream
Yeah, I know.
My party composition is a cleric, a monk and me. I am currently t...
(The main reason why eldrich knight is even in the equation is because of my INT score of 14)
glacial fable
you and me both, i literally bought a starter set today 😭
Wow! I didn't know there was a starter set :0
pliant pond
Wow! I didn't know there was a starter set :0
yeah you get an adventure booklet , a rule book for characters lvl 1 - 3 , some pregenerated characters to get you started and some game die
shadow stream
(The main reason why eldrich knight is even in the equation is because of my INT...
Still, I am thinking battlemaster is the better choice. Unfortunately my DM uses PHB content only, so Booming Blade is totally out of the equation
glacial fable
yeah you get an adventure booklet , a rule book for characters lvl 1 - 3 , some ...
Sweet!
tranquil mist
I am an human artificer, and Im gonna pick my subclass soon, but i don't know what to choose, I've been thinking either armourer or battle smith but it's hard to decide, any suggestions?
echo kelp
Folks in #character-discussion might have some ideas
tranquil mist
Kk
knotty pagoda
Question on Echo Knight, if my echo gets killed, is there a time limit before I can summon it again?
edgy onyx
Nope. As soon as you can use a bonus action on your turn, you can summon it again
knotty pagoda
And it can be summoned up to 15 ft away right?
glacial fable
Question, can one of my dnd ocs be half elf and half fox? Can I make my own race?
edgy onyx
Question, can one of my dnd ocs be half elf and half fox? Can I make my own race...
Up to your DM
glacial fable
Thanks!
static scarab
hi, I´m really new at d&d, i´m planning to play with a few friends, and I´m going to be the DM, someone can explain me what do i need to do?, like if you can help me planning my first session, I would really appreciate that
quartz umbra
i know someone who is a DM that might be able to help you @static scarab \
harsh gate
how do i make a post in #750812887697588356
echo kelp
Read #find-a-game very carefully - it explains the bot commands
high quartz
Hey guys I ran a few one offs with friends but I need some help with builds and finding a group my friends don't play anymore or if they do I dont get the invite anymore so a group to go through a campaign would be really nice
exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
Please use the LFG channels to find a DM, group, or even entire server to join and play D&D.
See the info and intstructions in #find-a-game
high quartz
Okay sorry I'm new here
echo kelp
No worries! We ask that folks don't use the regular discussion channels for trying to find a game as it's off-topic. For instance this channel is for new to D&D folks to get help getting started and learning how the game mechanics work.
blazing summit
can someone inspect my character? i just made it and have never played so i don’t know if i accidentally made it broken or didn’t do it properly just want to check
low stratus
Hey is fight club good?
zinc ore
can someone inspect my character? i just made it and have never played so i don’...
I can probably help out
blazing summit
I can probably help out
awesome can i dm you?
zinc ore
Go for it!
echo kelp
Hey is fight club good?
The mobile app? Fight Club 5e? Yeah it's pretty decent. It only comes with the SRD (free basic rules) materials but it's pretty easy to use and pretty flexible too. Easy to add in new things an/or customized things.
That said if you have any further questions about it (or other third-party tools) please use #third-party
spring lodge
Anyone willing to be a DM for an Avatar the Last Airbender campaign?
dreamy shuttle
Anyone willing to be a DM for an Avatar the Last Airbender campaign?
i would make a post in #750812887697588356
dreamy shuttle
look for posts in ^
spring lodge
<#750813601358676008>
Ok thx
true musk
Anyone willing to be a DM for an Avatar the Last Airbender campaign?
Also might be worth looking into the TTRPG of the Last Airbender series.
spring lodge
Also might be worth looking into the TTRPG of the Last Airbender series.
I’ve tried that no one responded
But it was a good idea
twilit osprey
Hello! I was looking to get into DND and be a bard.
I want to be in a group with a DM and play online. I'm a very available person
dreamy shuttle
I want to be in a group with a DM and play online. I'm a very available person
if youre looking to be a player #looking-for-players will show you DM's trying to run a campaign
twilit osprey
It says I dont have that in my channel list
I would be more than happy to submit my dnd resumee lol
dreamy shuttle
I would be more than happy to submit my dnd resumee lol
double check Channels & Roles at the top of the list
if that doesnt work see if you can get into #find-a-game
twilit osprey
Okay thank you
hasty garnet
Hey I kinda got interested in this DnD stuff but i have no idea on where to start
can anyone help?
exotic remnantBOT
zinc ore
Yep there we go lol
dreamy shuttle
i was gonna say
glass summit
Hey I kinda got interested in this DnD stuff but i have no idea on where to star...
A place to start you say? Look no further
dreamy shuttle
that works xD
hasty garnet
Thanks!
pliant pond
Anyone willing to be a DM for an Avatar the Last Airbender campaign?
would love to , i’m a huge atla fan but i’m really inexperienced, so i’m gonna have to pass
spring lodge
Do you know anyone who could DM
fair kayak
Do you know anyone who could DM
spring lodge
Already did that
fair kayak
Ah
pliant pond
no sorry, i joined this server today, good to see other atla fans tho
fair kayak
I would recommend checking out your local game store to see if they have any D&D games on going or if a campaign has ended
You might be able to pitch the idea of ATLA
zinc ore
Usually in the beginning a dm will never feel like they have enough experience. There's only one real way to get a lot of it
(youtube tutorials help lol)
pliant pond
I would recommend checking out your local game store to see if they have any D&D...
i might try this too, not for atla but just to join in and give it a try
dreamy shuttle
Already did that
gotta have patience friend, ppl post there daily
pliant pond
haven’t had my first game yet so i’m very excited for when i do
fair kayak
haven’t had my first game yet so i’m very excited for when i do
They are a lot of fun
spring lodge
You guys are right gotta just wait
fair kayak
I’ve been playing for 7-8 years and I look forward to the games I have
glass summit
I’ve tried that no one responded
For less popular TTRPGs it is often easier to convince a few close friends to give it a go with you IRL, than scouting around online for people that just so happen to be also looking into the same game
Obviously, finding ppl irl to play has its own difficulties
pliant pond
I’ve been playing for 7-8 years and I look forward to the games I have
my mother told me thet my aunt and uncle used to play a lot when they were my age, probably gonna messsge them later
fair kayak
For less popular TTRPGs it is often easier to convince a few close friends to gi...
I think they are still using the D&D 5e system, they just meant based around the ATLA lore
fair kayak
my mother told me thet my aunt and uncle used to play a lot when they were my ag...
My dad used to play a lot when he was in college and he taught me how to play
spring lodge
For less popular TTRPGs it is often easier to convince a few close friends to gi...
The people I found either don’t like atla, don’t like dnd, or have little experience with being a DM
fair kayak
Dang
dreamy shuttle
The people I found either don’t like atla, don’t like dnd, or have little exper...
it took like a whole day or 2 before ppl responded to my post in #750812887697588356 and even then i got a campaign thru #looking-for-players cuz i was quick and snagged it
pliant pond
My dad used to play a lot when he was in college and he taught me how to play
i was just at a convention today and i was like “ah why don’t i pick up a starter set, i could love it “
fair kayak
i was just at a convention today and i was like “ah why don’t i pick up a starte...
I did the same thing with Warhammer but I didn’t buy anything
Did it at a con and found it was a lot of fun
dreamy shuttle
i was just at a convention today and i was like “ah why don’t i pick up a starte...
oh you got the 3 books and a screen?
pliant pond
there’s a game workshops store not far from me but i don’t think that war hammer is my cup of tea
pliant pond
oh you got the 3 books and a screen?
nah
fair kayak
there’s a game workshops store not far from me but i don’t think that war hamme...
Personally the lore isn’t my thing but the game is fun
Did you get the dragon of ice spire peak game set?
pliant pond
i got dragons of storm wreck isle
dreamy shuttle
i have icespire peak xD
dreamy shuttle
i played homebrew stuff for my first things, and sandboxes
played a bit of 3.5 for my start
pliant pond
brainstormed a good character while i was trying to figure it all out, i think rowan scratcher is a nice name
fair kayak
brainstormed a good character while i was trying to figure it all out, i think r...
Better than my names lol
dreamy shuttle
mood
fair kayak
My names are just jokes or references to other media
pliant pond
Better than my names lol
literally right after i made him i made like a jack black inspired orc for no reason
dreamy shuttle
i once had a character named Voxith Savull that was an artificer gunslinger
dope character
pliant pond
that’s a sick name
fair kayak
I love artificers, I’ve got a lot of gimmicks
dreamy shuttle
it was a dragonborn in a campaign my gf ran
fair kayak
I’m playing one called Rohan Silvergold a kobold alchemist
dreamy shuttle
nice
fair kayak
He uses bags of holding as his tactical nuke, he has gone toe to toe with every god, demon and Fey
dreamy shuttle
im boutta be playing one called Hammond Whirlshon thats a Triton Bard in a pirate campaign
pliant pond
my sister got me initially interested because she gave me a run down of what she did at a dnd club she’s in and it sounded really fun
dreamy shuttle
its definitely fun especially with the right group
fair kayak
You might be able to check that out
dreamy shuttle
i had one in highschool but never joined it
fair kayak
Ah
dreamy shuttle
mostly cuz it was only like 1 hour and thats just not enough time for me to do shenanigans
fair kayak
One of my favorite adventures I’ve ever played was with the most dis functional party ever
pliant pond
Yeah I’ve heard of clubs in school or college
yeah, i’m heading to the same college as her so the club should still be there
fair kayak
It was a racist githyanki, Conartist kobold, Doom slayer and a cleric
The cleric developed narcissism because of demon madness though
dreamy shuttle
lol
pliant pond
It was a racist githyanki, Conartist kobold, Doom slayer and a cleric
that sounds wild icl
fair kayak
I literally was playing a bard who couldn’t get lower than an 18 in persuasion and deception
pliant pond
I literally was playing a bard who couldn’t get lower than an 18 in persuasion a...
can get away with absolutely anything 😨
pliant pond
ruining the economy dnd style
fair kayak
can get away with absolutely anything 😨
He had the lucky feat so he was just a really stupid kobold who just had things work out for him
dreamy shuttle
I bought 20 candles for 20 copper, then sold one candle for 1 gold
i cant wait to pull that stuff in my pirate campaign
there will be nothing i cant blunder
fair kayak
i cant wait to pull that stuff in my pirate campaign
Play an eloquence bard
dreamy shuttle
im a college of whispers bard
fair kayak
Ah
pliant pond
i wanna start but i think i’ll be a DM considering it’s my starter pack
zinc ore
ruining the economy dnd style
In any setting where magic is fully available, there's no hope for economy realistically lol
dreamy shuttle
Ah
i can make people terrified of me after just talking with them alone for 1 minute
fair kayak
i can make people terrified of me after just talking with them alone for 1 minut...
Damn
dreamy shuttle
or i could make them terrified of someone else of my choosing
fair kayak
or i could make them terrified of someone else of my choosing
That’s wild ngl
fair kayak
i wanna start but i think i’ll be a DM considering it’s my starter pack
I think you will do great
dreamy shuttle
once per SHORT rest
fair kayak
It’s a lot in the beginning but it gets somewhat simple as you play
dreamy shuttle
i wanna start but i think i’ll be a DM considering it’s my starter pack
word of advice, read the book before starting it as a campaign xD
fair kayak
Here is a tip, if you don’t have anything planned for that day
Put a puzzle meant for a 5 year old
dreamy shuttle
^
fair kayak
And Reflavor it to be a magical
pliant pond
I think you will do great
cheers, my first character is just a pre made one but i think i’ve added enough flair to the character in notes that i think i’ve made it my own
dreamy shuttle
That’s wild ngl
after 1 min of talking (if they fail a Wis SV) theyre frightened of me or another creature of my choice for 1 hour
fair kayak
I had a puzzle I found online, it kept them 3 hours
pliant pond
word of advice, read the book before starting it as a campaign xD
obviously 😅
dreamy shuttle
i made that mistake xD
fair kayak
cheers, my first character is just a pre made one but i think i’ve added enough ...
Nice, I recommend reading up on the PHB and DMG and then having like 1-2 puzzles meant for toddlers on standby
I had a group of 4 players, all pretty smart people
They took 3 hours to solve a puzzle that was meant for 3 year olds
pliant pond
Nice, I recommend reading up on the PHB and DMG and then having like 1-2 puzzles...
sure
dreamy shuttle
They took 3 hours to solve a puzzle that was meant for 3 year olds
its all about the wording
pliant pond
i can already tell my wallets not gonna love this 😭
dreamy shuttle
lol hoard dice and source books and all the fun things
dreamy shuttle
lol
fair kayak
I bought a set of metal dice and I’m in love with them
dreamy shuttle
i dont have a single mini.... yet
pliant pond
are you saying to keep a puzzle behind the dm cover and describe it? that sounds really funny
dreamy shuttle
I bought a set of metal dice and I’m in love with them
im a gemstone dice man
fair kayak
I was part of a kickstarter that gave me a few hundred lmao
dreamy shuttle
hundred? damn
fair kayak
are you saying to keep a puzzle behind the dm cover and describe it? that sounds...
Yup, make a small maze and let them sit inside
Maybe put some treasure or a monster or two
Some traps
pliant pond
Yup, make a small maze and let them sit inside
that’s so goofy i love it
fair kayak
Just spice it up
pliant pond
it’s not like i don’t have any shortage of puzzles, my mum is doin these 1000pc ones, that’ll keep them really busy
dreamy shuttle
if they set off a trap be ready for them to constantly look for traps even in a nice grandma's house
fair kayak
It’s hilarious
dreamy shuttle
it’s not like i don’t have any shortage of puzzles, my mum is doin these 1000pc ...
LOL thats not what we meant
fair kayak
hundred? damn
I have to paint them tho
dreamy shuttle
thats a trump card though
pliant pond
i have no clue it’s 3am here 😅
fair kayak
I love kobolds
dreamy shuttle
for an IRL campaign
"This is the puzzle you see before yourselves in order to enter the ruins youve been tasked on retreiving an artefact from"
Slams down 1000pc puzzle of a cat
fair kayak
I have traumatized my players
dreamy shuttle
ive traumatized my players too, multiple times
pliant pond
for an IRL campaign
"This is the puzzle you see before yourselves in order to e...
good luck!
‘ walks away laughing maniacally ‘
fair kayak
If you want a monster that can beat a level 10 party easily then look no further than the humble kobold
dreamy shuttle
one had a flying speed, decided to dive bomb a market to land, i made em roll an athletics check (they were carrying someone else) they rolled a nat 1 and both PC's almost died
best session we had that whole campaign
dreamy shuttle
If you want a monster that can beat a level 10 party easily then look no further...
look no further than themselves
fair kayak
I was playing dragon of Icespire peak and the dragon showed up at phandalin when they were level 3
4/6 of them died
dreamy shuttle
sheesh
pliant pond
prolly gonna head down to my local gaming store and ask about tomorrow
fair kayak
prolly gonna head down to my local gaming store and ask about tomorrow
Nice yeah there should be
At the very least you might be able to find AL
Adventurers league
pliant pond
what does that mesn ?
fair kayak
Give me a sec
pliant pond
np!
pliant pond
neat
fair kayak
And it is focused more on Raw than DM discretion
pliant pond
right!
fair kayak
It tends to have rules put in place to protect players
It’s also easier to play in because of the scheduling
There isn’t like a set group of people that play in the games
pliant pond
you can just hop in whenever?
dreamy shuttle
personally i feel like i do enjoy campaigns with consistent players instead of westmarches and oneshots (i cant say much on it cuz i havent tried westmarches or oneshots yet, but im going off what i think i would prefer regardless)
dreamy shuttle
There just isn’t set players
yeah but that is more what i mean
main fulcrum
AL isn't a campaign in the traditional sense. It tends toward oneshots, though you can do hardcovers too
dreamy shuttle
i prefer consistency in players
fair kayak
AL isn't a campaign in the traditional sense. It tends toward oneshots, though y...
I’m working through Candlekeep right now
pliant pond
alr i probably should get done sleep
fair kayak
i prefer consistency in players
Often times regulars will tend to show up more often
pliant pond
bye bye!
fair kayak
alr i probably should get done sleep
Gn lemme know if you have any questions
dreamy shuttle
get good sleep console!
pliant pond
Gn lemme know if you have any questions
ofc!
main fulcrum
As I said, you can run hardcovers in AL. But I see oneshots more. And Candlekeep Mysteries is more of an anthology book
So it lends itself to oneshot sessions well, in my experience
One of my groups went through it not that long ago
dreamy shuttle
i honeslty dont see too many oneshots here, i see more oneshots in #looking-for-community than #looking-for-players
fair kayak
As I said, you can run hardcovers in AL. But I see oneshots more. And Candlekeep...
Often times AL is nice because it is a heavy into one shot sessions that fit a campaign
So new and old players can jump in without missing much
main fulcrum
i honeslty dont see too many oneshots here, i see more oneshots in <#88095631430...
AL games don't tend to be advertised much here, in my experience. They mostly get run on their own servers, so community would be a better fit
Though there's probably some exceptions
fair kayak
I found my AL on Reddit lol
steady swallow
i prefer consistency in players
I want a campaign with consistency with the party
I don’t wanna hard commit just to end up stuck alone but i mean if it comes down to it I’ll do a solo campaign
dreamy shuttle
I want a campaign with consistency with the party
Take a look in #looking-for-community sometimes they'll do one shots, but otherwise they'll do campaigns as well. Just gotta read up and find the right one
Or try to look for a long lasting campaign in #looking-for-players but never hurts to put your own submission in #750812887697588356
steady swallow
Alrighty
dreamy shuttle
But yeah those are my recommendations as I am not running a campaign myself yet
steady swallow
Gonna be a very long time before i find a campaign
vocal raft
Roughly how long is a lvl 1-20 campaign
dreamy shuttle
Roughly how long is a lvl 1-20 campaign
Could take irl years
Of playing one session a week
dreamy shuttle
Gonna be a very long time before i find a campaign
It took me about 3 days before I found one I could actually join
steady swallow
Been looking for months
dreamy shuttle
Roughly how long is a lvl 1-20 campaign
All depends how fast they level you though
steady swallow
Keep hearing how fun it is and my friend wants to try it with me but hes in the hospital so trying to find something for myself or when hes out
dreamy shuttle
Been looking for months
Rip. It's def hard to find one that fits schedule, and you gotta be fast enough to reply to posts
cobalt frigate
My current campaign (level 5 to 20) has been going on for two years now. The PCs are level 8 and it'll be probably at leats another two years at the (slow) rate they're going before they hit level 20 and confront the BBEG.
(The campaign is slow because we use milestone and they took 13 game days (one real year) to do four personal side quest missions).
steady swallow
Its mostly I’ve a condition can’t speak to people but my friend doesn’t want a text campaign
dreamy shuttle
My current campaign (level 5 to 20) has been going on for two years now. The PCs...
Sounds like a cool ass campaign if it's taking that long
Must be fun
dreamy shuttle
Its mostly I’ve a condition can’t speak to people but my friend doesn’t want a t...
Text campaigns are rough, to me. But I understand. There is a community though that allows you to level up via roleplaying in text channels. Want the link?
steady swallow
The assassin subclass for rogue deals crits to enemies hasn’t spotted you yet?
cobalt frigate
The past two months they're on their fifth personal side quest adventure that's not releated to capaign proper.
steady swallow
Text campaigns are rough, to me. But I understand. There is a community though t...
We want like a 4 player party campaign and a normal one kinda
Consistency of the party would be nice wanna get to become friends with em
cobalt frigate
The assassin subclass for rogue deals crits to enemies hasn’t spotted you yet?
Yes, if you surprise them you do critical damage.
dreamy shuttle
We want like a 4 player party campaign and a normal one kinda
Well it's a westmarch server, but it still allows you to text with a character as well as others, as I saw you were mute in ur bio
steady swallow
Yes, if you surprise them you do critical damage.
Now does this end when combat starts or anyone hasn’t seen me?
dreamy shuttle
Now does this end when combat starts or anyone hasn’t seen me?
You basically get a surprise round
From my understanding
steady swallow
So first attack only?
I wanna see if attacking hiding coming back kinda thing work with crit each sneak attack as long as i stay hidden but unsure if that’s possible
dreamy shuttle
Once you attack, NPCs are typically notified of your presence, so it's hard to go unseen again without some good rolls and a nice dm
Or specific magics / spells
steady swallow
But as long as you go hidden at the end of each turn you get that crit if you get the roll?
Or say pass without trace would that work with it?
dreamy shuttle
But as long as you go hidden at the end of each turn you get that crit if you ge...
I'm unsure. But I don't think you'd be able to go hidden again, and I think pass without a trace stops if you attack but I'd have to reread it
steady swallow
I’m just trying to find a way to consistently pull off sneak crits
Big sneak damage type thing
cobalt frigate
Now does this end when combat starts or anyone hasn’t seen me?
Opponents are only surprised on the first round of combat. They must fail their (Passive) Perception check versus your Stealth check to be surprised.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Surprise
steady swallow
So its just one attack?
cobalt frigate
Yes.
steady swallow
Because rogue or goblin come with an action to hide at the end of their turn
cobalt frigate
Sneak Attack is separate and different from Assassinate (which only works against surprised targets).
You can Sneak Attack once per turn.
steady swallow
So you can’t surprise more then once?
cobalt frigate
No you cannot.
Again, surprise only affect creatures on the first round of combat.
steady swallow
Thats a missed opportunity
cobalt frigate
Once combat start noone is surprised after the first round because combat has started.
Creatures aren't that oblivious.
Again, you can still do Sneak Attacks on your subsequent rounds.
ocean rapids
I got the starter thing and it seems very overwhelming, I can’t be the only one that finds this to be too much
cobalt frigate
What are you having trouble with?
zinc ore
I got the starter thing and it seems very overwhelming, I can’t be the only one ...
It can be a lot to learn at first, but if you break it down then it isn't crazy bad. Do you happen to watch any dnd related content like critical roll or dimension 20?
cobalt frigate
I got the starter thing and it seems very overwhelming, I can’t be the only one ...
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.
manic solstice
hi
is there anyway someone here can teach me how to play dnd
cuz am having a struggle
zinc ore
What kind of stuff is confusing you? There a plenty of youtube tutorials for different stuff, and you can always read the basic rules because I think they're free
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
is there anyway someone here can teach me how to play dnd
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.
manic solstice
ok thnks a lot
wet acorn
What exactly is a 'hit dice'? I understand what hit points are, attack rolls, initiatives, etc. but have no idea what a hit dice it is
past pivot
What exactly is a 'hit dice'? I understand what hit points are, attack rolls, in...
Hit dice is the amount of hit points a player has, and sometimes monsters, and it scales based on level in clases.
For example, a fighter has 1d10 hit dice per level, whereas a barbarian has 1d12.
Players can spend hit dice on short rests to regain HP. So if you’re a level 5 barbarian, you can regain up to 5d12 hp on a short rest if you choose.
past pivot
The hit dice per each class are listed in the PHB in the class creation section btw so you can always check there if not sure.
lament mica
Hit dice is the amount of hit points a player has, and sometimes monsters, and i...
To add on to that, you regain half of your hit dice back at a long rest, and I believe you also add your Constitution modifier when rolling hit dice during short rests
past pivot
Tbh I don’t know if you add your con, that’s a good question. I should probably know that 
lament mica
Let me double check but I’m almost certain you do
Ok yeah you do add your Con modifier
past pivot
Nice, thanks!
lyric fjord
Yaho im new here. someone mind giving me a helping hand ?
lament mica
Yaho im new here. someone mind giving me a helping hand ?
What do you need help with?
lyric fjord
I wanna learn the basics for now since im new and wanna learn about DnD
exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
Faster than me 😦
solemn light
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. You can 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.
solemn light
Faster than me 😦
I'm sure you can help out answering further questions though and can beat me there
lament mica
I couldn’t remember the command to bring it up lol
solemn light
Some useful commands in here for folk are:
- ** ?new** : brings up some resources for very beginners to introduce them to the game, such as the basic rules and a little introductory choose your own adventure.
- ?looking :This brings up directions to #find-a-game and explains what that channel is for.
- ?al : Explains what Adventure League is briefly
- ?homebrew : Helps explain what the term homebrew means
- ?newDM : Helps give some tips on how to be a DM- also can link them towards #dm-discussion where they can get even more DM advice
There's also a lot of helpful newplayer tags in this thread https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1151572394008395796 that you can use to quickly bring up information to explain some things such as skills, roleplaying, race, proficiency, online, levelup, hp, dice, d20, cr, class, bg3, background, ac, abilities.
wheat fable
where can i join a group
exotic remnantBOT
exotic remnantBOT
fleet field
Yeah, I know.
My party composition is a cleric, a monk and me. I am currently t...
Most of the battlemaster things are still useful for archery
Battlemaster will help your offence directly, while eldritch knight will give you some crowd control and defence, primarily
carmine shuttle
Maneuvers: Ambush, Bait & Switch, Commanding Presence, Evasive Footwork, Rally, and Tactical Assessment all involve no Combat checks of any kind. Of the rest, only Brace, Grappling Strike Lunging Attack, Riposte, and Sweeping Attack are explicitly melee-only. All the rest are usable with ranged attacks.
warm ruin
Ok yeah you do add your Con modifier
When rolling hit die on a short rest, do you add your con modifier to all the dice rolled or only once? For example as a level 3 barb and I roll 2d12 for a short rest is it 1d12+con mod + 1d12+con mod or 2d12+con mod?
cobalt frigate
For each hit die rolled.
warm ruin
Ah damn, I’ve been rolling my short rests wrong for a while now. Thanks!
carmine shuttle
Also makes a Bard's Song of Rest that much nicer. And you can choose to do hit dice one at a time; no need to commit to doing 2d12 up front.
near dragon
How is the interaction of weapons and their damage If they go large
I find different opinions
main fulcrum
Mostly whatever the ability you used to do large tells you happen
There's no inherent damage boost for larger weapons for player characters
But people like to argue that players should get to apply the oversized weapon rules from the DMG section on creating monsters by default
warm ruin
I believe there’s a damage bonus for Rune Knights when they get bigger. A d4 I think.
main fulcrum
Enlarge gives you that
near dragon
Mostly whatever the ability you used to do large tells you happen
Often it say nothing. Sometimes a damageboost. So sources between DMG say differents
main fulcrum
Sometimes nothing is the answer
There's no inherent damage boost for player characters
If the DM wants to let you use the rules for oversized weapons for monsters, they can. But it's not something you can assume or have a default right to use
near dragon
It is more flavor^^
fallen surge
Often it say nothing. Sometimes a damageboost. So sources between DMG say differ...
You only get whatever boost the effect that makes you large says. If it says nothing, you get nothing. If it says 1d4, you get 1d4
pliant pond
?al
exotic remnantBOT
torn garden
Can someone explain to me how Channel Divinity works? I cant seem to grasp the description in the book
timid locust
It's a limited ability that you can only use a certain amount of times per rest, depending on your level. Depending on your subclass, you have extra options when you use your Channel Divinity that do vastly different things.
main fulcrum
Is there a specific part or channel divinity that's confusing you the most?
pliant pond
i wanna start playing d&d but i dont know if im ready for a game yet
solemn light
What's making you hesitant to join in a game?
pliant pond
What's making you hesitant to join in a game?
i feel as i’m not ready enough yet? or the fact that it’s kinda daunting
solemn light
I feel that. If it's nervousness about not knowing rules or feeling like you'll mess up, then on one hand you don't have to really worry too much- there are new player friendly games and people start off playing knowing next to nothing all the time- but also I know that's not always how anxiety works, and so one way is feel more in control by doing a few little things yourself.
You can practice making PCs by yourself, and even practice mock battles. Roleplay is a little harder to practice by oneself, but you can always do writing or google for questionnaires or RP prompts that help you figure out how your character might react to things. We also have the Introductory Demo which can help introduce concepts slowly and as part of a story.
As for getting used to joining a group of strangers to play, you can always just practice adjusting by hanging around here and asking questions and engaging in chat until you feel like you have a better grasp on things.
And of course at any time you can ask questions and for help on things. We have resources to help.
pliant pond
I feel that. If it's nervousness about not knowing rules or feeling like you'll ...
does PCs stand for Player Character?
solemn light
It does yep!
You'll often see a few abbreviations like that, such as DM= Dungeon Master. Always feel free to ask what they mean.
pliant pond
I feel that. If it's nervousness about not knowing rules or feeling like you'll ...
thanks for the advice though! im glad that DnD is this supportive
pliant pond
I feel that. If it's nervousness about not knowing rules or feeling like you'll ...
any advice on how to practice mock battles?
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
any advice on how to practice mock battles?
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat
If you have a character then you can have them fight a goblin, following the steps in the basic rules link above. If you don't have a character yet, you can try with a goblin vs a kobold and see how things work with initiative, movement, attacks.
(My bet is on the goblin, but who knows the kobold might get lucky). You don't need a map, but if you have one with a grid you can always try it out with that.
It doesn't have to be neat, it just can help make some of the steps of combat click into place- just reading them doesn't always help.
pliant pond
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat
If you have a character th...
nice! thanks
solemn light
Can someone help me with my characters?
Sure can- if you have made them on dndbeyond you can even share the link to it in #character-discussion and we can check it over and give feedback and suggestions if you like.
echo kelp
Does anyone here like fire emblem by chance?
I’m sure folks do but as a server rule we ask that folks stay on topic for the channel you’re posting in. For things Not D&D we have #non-dnd-topics
cursive copper
I’m sure folks do but as a server rule we ask that folks stay on topic for the c...
It actually is related
I found a Fe Module for DnD
crude musk
That's not really a newcomer topic
cursive copper
This would be the first Dnd play ever
echo kelp
Fire Emblem is not official D&D - folks may homebrew things but this channel is for helping new to D&D folks get started with the official rules and mechanics
cursive copper
Which is why I'm trying to find more experienced fe fans who know DnD and hopefully a dm
Ahh!
My b
Sorry
crude musk
You'd probably have better luck asking in a Fire Emblem server hoping someone there knows D&D than asking in a D&D server hoping someone is an "experience fe fan"
ornate kiln
yeah finding someone who is
a) a FE fan
b) willing to DM a FE DnD game
c) at the moment and for you
might be very difficult in a general purpose DnD server
though you could put your player profile up in #750812887697588356
cursive copper
Alright for general questions since I'm a noob what supplies and such should I get if I want to get into dnd
echo kelp
You can start with just the free basic rules - see the pinned messages
timid locust
Technically, all you need are the basic rules, some way to roll dice, and some friends!
cursive copper
I'm guessing there are apps to make character sheets right
echo kelp
Then if you like the game enough, the players handbook is a good book to purchase.
Yes - there is a DnDBeyond mobile app that connects to the DnDBeyond tools and service.
cursive copper
Aight
echo kelp
DnDBeyond is the official digital toolset for D&D.
echo kelp
I’d suggest avoiding spellcaster classes until you have a bit of understanding of the core mechanics
cursive copper
Okay
timid locust
Fighter, Rogue, Barbarian, and Monk are the most straightforward classes
echo kelp
if you are really into it, nothing should stop you from learning and using any class you like
cursive copper
Thank u guys
fallen surge
Any classes a newbie would be suggested
No class is so complicated that you can't learn it as your first class. If you want something as simple as possible, then the classes that do not use spells are the way to go. But if magic is what interests you, you can give it a shot
cursive copper
I looked at the Hex Blade Warlock and it's spell list seems really cool and decently simple
Tho I may be dumb
rustic anchor
Hey what's up
pliant pond
Hey what's up
sup
cursive copper
I'm downloading DnD beyond
rustic anchor
What do I do
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
What do I do
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.
fallen surge
What do I do
the bot post above has lots of great resources to help get you started. Once you take a quick glance through the basic rules linked here, let us know if you have any specific questions. We're more than happy to help
rustic anchor
the bot post above has lots of great resources to help get you started. Once you...
Cool also how come artificer isn't in the d&d player handbook
fallen surge
Artificer is not part of the base game. It was added to later on. The rules for it are found in the expansion book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
crude musk
Well no, it's not in the Player's Handbook because it didn't exist when the Player's Handbook was printed
rustic anchor
I see
crude musk
It's not free because it's not been made part of the free basic rules/srd
echo kelp
Great clarification there - thanks Davyd.
outer pebble
hi everyone i'm new to this and have been wanting to get into it for a while now any help or tips would be appreciated
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
hi everyone i'm new to this and have been wanting to get into it for a while now...
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.
rustic anchor
hi everyone i'm new to this and have been wanting to get into it for a while now...
Hey me too
pliant pond
does "+2d4" mean i role a 4 sided dice twice and add it to my halflings height?
timid locust
That's correct
pliant pond
nice!
on dnd beyond, im making a weight for my character but the modifier only says " x 1lb" what dice do i roll?
cobalt frigate
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#HeightandWeight
Halfling 2'7" +2d4 35 lb. × 1 lb.
The dice roll given in the Height Modifier column determines the character’s extra height (in inches) beyond the base height. That same number multiplied by the dice roll or quantity given in the Weight Modifier column determines the character’s extra weight (in pounds) beyond the base weight.
timid locust
Assuming you're still referring to a Halfling, their base weight is 35 lbs.
pliant pond
thanks!
fallen surge
the height and weight chart reflect the averages for each race. Its not the true upper and lower limit. For example, based on this chart, the max height a human could be is 6ft 4in, which is tall but no where near the maximum height a human could actually be. So Halflings will average around 35lbs, with less deviation than other races, since you don't add anything to that. But its not the true maximum
All that being said, don't put too much thought into this. Height and weight have little to no mechanical effect, so most people just skip it completely
cobalt frigate
The tables just reflects average. Like in real life there are people on the opposite ends of the bell curve for height and weight.
Nothing stops you from having someone below or above average in terms of height and weight.
timid locust
Just check with your DM before claiming your dwarf is 3 lbs 😉
zinc ore
For sure! I once had a player who wanted to be an "autognome" that would effectively just be a garden gnome that would carry itself with mage hand
All just normal movement, but reflavored
chilly kite
Excuse me, but would anyone have any tips on learning the rules of DND more effectively? Something other than the players handbook?
exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
Excuse me, but would anyone have any tips on learning the rules of DND more effe...
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.
fallen surge
Excuse me, but would anyone have any tips on learning the rules of DND more effe...
the bot post above has lots of helpful resources for getting started. Check out critical role's handbooker helper video series linked here
chilly kite
Okay, thank you both!
trail vapor
Hello! i have never played dnd but id love to get into it. Not sure how to start, i found so much info its a little overwhelming atm
cobalt frigate
Hello! i have never played dnd but id love to get into it. Not sure how to start...
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 vapor
thank you!
fallen surge
welcome
delicate axle
Hi, sorry, are we allowed to post 2 people at once in the looking for dm post?
solemn light
You can yep. If both of you are active on the server, you can include both your usernames so DMs know who you are. Remember to avoid giving out personal information.
delicate axle
You can yep. If both of you are active on the server, you can include both your ...
ofc, thank you!
nimble night
Hello
bright sand
Hello! I am totally new, but excited to learn!
nimble night
Hello! I am totally new, but excited to learn!
Same here
Well I have some understanding
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
Hello! I am totally new, but excited to learn!
Welcome!
nimble night
I'm interested in learning about dnd lore
nimble night
The folks in <#1047561508730699848> could answer any questions you’ve got there.
Thanks! I don't rlly have any questions tho. I just don't really know any of the lore, and I don't know where to start.
smoky adder
Probably the first thing to understand is that there’s more than one official setting, each with a lore of its own.
And on top of that, each game is a world of its own as well, so any official lore may or may not even apply.
nimble night
And on top of that, each game is a world of its own as well, so any official lor...
Ok
smoky adder
That said, Forgotten Realms is basically the default setting for fifth edition. There’s a wiki here that covers all sorts of different topics there:
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
nimble night
That said, Forgotten Realms is basically the default setting for fifth edition. ...
Like baldur's gate, neverwinter etc?
smoky adder
Yeah, those are both cities in the Forgotten Realms.
nimble night
Yeah, those are both cities in the Forgotten Realms.
k
smoky adder
In a region called the Sword Coast.
nimble night
In a region called the Sword Coast.
ye
empty rampart
Thanks! I don't rlly have any questions tho. I just don't really know any of the...
honestly, i knew nothing at all about dndn lore, and then i played BG3, and so much was explained therein
north bough
Sup!
Me and a friend of mine have this idea to make our characters siblings. Currently, were in the midst of forming our backstories, and I was wondering if anyone had any sort of advice, or tips?
jaunty herald
Sup!
Me and a friend of mine have this idea to make our characters siblings. C...
i'd say thats probably better for a #character-discussion thing, but general ideas are to connect their backstories and give them a reason to adventure
empty rampart
i find a really good way is to figure out one thing, then pull the thread from there, and see where it leads.
you always wanna ask "why" when possible, and think about the things that happened that shaped who they are.
but yeah, defo check out #character-discussion
vocal raft
When it says something lasts for 1 minute what does that mean?
jaunty herald
When it says something lasts for 1 minute what does that mean?
when something lasts for 1 minute, it lasts for 10 turns in combat
each turn in combat is about 6 seconds
humble cradle
jaunty herald
yeah it would
glass summit
And does breath weapon count as keeping rage up?
Technically no, but I would be very surprised if you ever met a DM that enforced it like that. You'll be right
exotic moon
Which channel do I look in for campaigns?
exotic remnantBOT
glass summit
Which channel do I look in for campaigns?
This channel ^ has which you seek, best of luck
vocal raft
How does breath weapon work can it only hit 2 people like I think it says in the rules or does it just depend of DM?
cobalt frigate
The breath weapon description will say how wide and long the breath will be. For example, a line breath weapon that's 5' wide and 30' long may hit up to six creatures (if they all line up in a row) but it can only hit one if you aim the line correctly.
hidden wedge
Hello! Sorry if I'm interrupting anything, but I'd like to ask about items when making a DND character. I'm making my first character on DND beyond and I'm wondering if the items I pick are the ones I start with in a session or if it works in another way.
smoky adder
Typically your starting equipment is determined by your class and background.
So if those are the items you picked, you should be safe.
hidden wedge
Ok, Thank you for the info!
zinc ore
You can also always double check with your dm, if there's anything you think maybe shouldn't be there
quick lotus
You can also always double check with your dm, if there's anything you think may...
Hi
zinc ore
Lol heyo
hidden wedge
You can also always double check with your dm, if there's anything you think may...
Alright, I haven't joined a session yet but I'll be sure to ask!
sacred hearth
Hello, I’m new to DND😁
smoky adder
Welcome!
sacred hearth
Thank youuu 😁
ornate mortar
I have an odd question
So in our world the immortal gods become immortal by the amount of followers they have and how many. right now I'm the cleric of the god of war and I need to convert people so they keep him immortal because the big bad is Killin them all
so I wanna know what would be a good way to convert an army of like 10,000 people to follow him. we r about to go into a war and I thought this would be a good opportunity haha
smoky adder
Sounds neat! Probably a better question for #character-discussion or #dnd-discussion, though. 😅
zinc ore
Do the people have to be on the material plane? Yep another chat would be best lol good point
dusky basalt
not knew to DND persay but deffinitly new to the real deal when it comes to DND
thick lantern
Hello
zinc ore
Welcome y'all!
thick lantern
Where can I learn dnd from
zinc ore
I believe the basic rules are free on dnd beyond actually!
Someone will post something here soon for ya I think
nimble night
Where can I learn dnd from
videos help
zinc ore
100%
nimble night
and just watching gameplay on like youtube
zinc ore
If you've ever watched a few episodes of critical role or dimension 20 then you actually probably understand a bit more than you think
nimble night
Why am I giving advice?
exotic remnantBOT
zinc ore
There we go!
main fulcrum
Those are all good links to check out to start
zinc ore
Is there a way for us to post that? I feel bad seeing them ask and I have no idea how to get that lol
zinc ore
OHHH that makes so much sense
main fulcrum
The message is also pinned in this channel as well
zinc ore
Lol good point
hidden wedge
Sorry if I'm interrupting, but I'd like to ask if there's a more specific way to join a campaign. I'm very new and I'm having a hard time actually entering a campaign due to not fitting some requirements. If there is a way, please do tell me!
main fulcrum
The only system on this server is the #find-a-game options
But it's usually good to cast your net wide
exotic remnantBOT
nimble night
Might be helpful
zinc ore
If you prefer in person stuff you can also check out local game stores! Usually they have clubs
main fulcrum
iamrazorwing also has a guide they made linked here: #dnd-newcomers message
And speaking of links, the basic list of bot commands can be found here #frequently-asked-questions message
Though I believe there's several more that aren't listed
hidden wedge
If you prefer in person stuff you can also check out local game stores! Usually ...
I am looking for online only and I Unfortunately I leave deep in the countryside so I don't have many options, but thank you anyways!
hidden wedge
iamrazorwing also has a guide they made linked here: https://discord.com/channel...
Thanks for the info! I'll check it out when I can!
thick lantern
Where could I when ever I learn how to play at
main fulcrum
Are you asking how to learn to play or how to play once you learn?
Though both can be started with the pinned posts in this channel :)
thick lantern
Where to go play the game
main fulcrum
On this server, you can use the instructions in #find-a-game
visual sierra
For my first DnD session, I:
- Used Catapult to throw a rotten tomato at an NPC giving a speech
- Tried to light some goblins on fire, first with a torch and Control Flames, then with Create Bonfire
- Almost died fighting those goblins
Dunno what my DM was thinking sending a bunch of new players to fight seven goblins
zinc ore
Lol no that sounds like a chaotic opening, classic! did y'all start at lvl 1?
main fulcrum
That's kind of a classic
People have been dying to the goblins in ||Phandelver|| for years 
lyric fjord
How to play a campaign?
nimble night
How to play a campaign?
wdym?
lyric fjord
um... i mean how to play?
nimble night
This may help you
lyric fjord
Thanks😅
nimble night
No problem
visual sierra
Lol no that sounds like a chaotic opening, classic! did y'all start at lvl 1?
3, which makes sense, considering both our characters were using magic for a while
zinc ore
3, which makes sense, considering both our characters were using magic for a whi...
Nice! If you want to make it further in combat, save your spell slot spells like catapult for combat. HOWEVER, do whatever will make you have fun first (of course)
Plus create bonfire is a classic way to slay some goblins lol
visual sierra
Nice! If you want to make it further in combat, save your spell slot spells like...
I'm just along for the ride for the entertainment, and also there's been treasure offered
Did I mention I robbed a potion shopkeep?
zinc ore
Lol nice! Be careful though, actions have consequences in this game (usually)
visual sierra
I just cast Sleep on him, dragged him into the back, and stole some health potions
I would have stolen a Potion of Storm Giant Strength he claimed to have but I didn't roll high enough on Investigation
lunar pebble
Hello guys. Just joined.
zinc ore
Hey!
exotic remnantBOT
lunar pebble
I'm starting a campaign in dnd and beyond called Canada. It's just DND but nothing makes any sense.
zinc ore
Try looking under #looking-for-players
zinc ore
No prob! Welcome btw
lunar pebble
Thx
empty warren
hello, I’m new, is there a channel here that talk about character builds and stuffs?
zinc ore
#character-discussion or maybe #optimization
zinc ore
Welcome!
exotic remnantBOT
zinc ore
No prob!
frank swan
are there campaigns run in this server, or do I have to find those myself?
zinc ore
under find a game you should find tons of games that people are wanting to run
frank swan
under find a game you should find tons of games that people are wanting to run
oh cool thx
btw do u mind helping me test out smth in Avrae? #ddb-avrae-commands
zinc ore
I have no experience with that, sorry!
frank swan
I have no experience with that, sorry!
oh i just wanted to test out the initiative system
do you have a character in D&D beyond?
zinc ore
Oh yeah
zinc ore
Oh I don't think so, this is why I said I had no experience with that system lol
frank swan
ah ok
exotic remnantBOT
devout compass
@fair chasm here
fair chasm
thx man
devout compass
Np
jagged carbon
Hello guys, I'm very new to the game, and just got my books. I'm interested in it after playing BG3. I was checking the Monster Manual and have a question. I'm curious to understand how the monsters are built, mechanically, and I'm looking now at Mind Flayer, it says it has and action "Tentacles", Melee Weapon Attack, with a +7 to hit, from what I know for melee weapon you get your hit from str or dex, and mind flayer has str +0 and Dex +1 and +3 Proficiency, doing the math if his weapon is str or dex based it does not result in a +7 hit. It should be +3 or +4 but not +7. Dose anyone know why is this?
echo kelp
So an attack may use one of the creatures ability scores but also adds a proficiency bonus (this is based off the creature's Challenge Rating (CR).
So it would be ability modifier + proficiency bonus (derived from the CR) = attack bonus
And that's why the mindflayer has a +7 attack with their tentacle
jagged carbon
Basically even that in the book is saying Melee weapon attack that in theory should use str or dex modifiers for mind flayer is using its Int modifier for the melee weapon attack, that is what you are saying?
echo kelp
Yes - they use their strength modifier (because melee weapon) and add their proficiency bonus (derived from their Challenge Rating) to get the +7 attack bonus.
jagged carbon
sorry @echo kelp but your answer is confusing to me. Mind flayer has a +0 str modifier and a +3 proficiency how is that added up to 7 for its melee attacks?
echo kelp
You are correct - apparently mindflayers use their intelligence modifier
solemn light
Weirdly they seem to use Int for their attacks.
echo kelp
We are not the game designers but apparently the D&D game designers decided mindflayers use their intelligence for their tentacle attacks...
jagged carbon
thank you guys, I was thinking that I'm missing something, but now I see is a design choice.
late nova
polar cairn
Easily, either i talk with someone thrue discord voice chat, maybe write to someone together.
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
Heya!- sadly there's no VC on this server, but we have plenty of users who'll be more than happy to answer questions and explain things.
The above resources can also 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.
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. You can 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.
polar cairn
ok im sorry for asking, but when i find one game what should i expect? real books? no voice chats? How many people? game rules?
i understand short answers.
solemn light
Games can happen in person or online. If in person, you'll likely use real books.
Online often uses voice chat, but can be text only. Text only is called 'play by post' (pbp)
Typically a group is 1 DM (Dungeon Master) and 4 players.
Rules you can find in the Basic rules linked above. Most tables use these rules with some changes.
polar cairn
Im intrested in VC online by using pc.
devout bay
Should I find my first campaign in person, or should I find one online
I found a good in person opportunity, but I don't think they want me
olive widget
Me personally i haven't played online but i think it would be fun but i also like playing in person but i think for your first session go with in person
viral scarab
Hi all - I'm very new to DND - not roleplaying as a concept, but using DND as a system to roleplay with. I typically have run roleplays in the past in well-established worlds to pretty good success. However, one of the things I'm struggling with for DND is the "malleability" of the world, and the expectation that anything a DM does is not likely to match a canon. This means it is very difficult to research the world and create a realistic/plausible plot from it. Therefore, what I am personally thinking of doing is creating a roleplay based a bunch of years after the events of Baldur's Gate 3 (assuming a particular ending and not specifically relaying what happens in that ending unless absolutely necessary because the roleplay will also be set in a different location) - I plan to just use it as a "canon" for the purpose of source material, names of people, locations, general past events to refer to etc so that I have something to draw from and I'm not grabbing things from thin air and possibly making something very strange and non-Forgotten Realms-feeling up. Is this a reasonable approach?
jaunty herald
Hi all - I'm very new to DND - not roleplaying as a concept, but using DND as a ...
DND as a whole allows alot of different roleplay scenarios due to the flexibility, meaning that its a better idea to learn about whats IN the world than about any kind of history
timid locust
That's a perfectly reasonable approach! There's also plenty of objectively canon setting material available - not everyone runs homebrew campaigns.
If you've got any more questions, the folks at #dm-discussion can help more!
viral scarab
DND as a whole allows alot of different roleplay scenarios due to the flexibilit...
In terms of what's "in" the world, do you mean the races, gods, relationships between those people, and the realms and whatever map I decide to use?
jaunty herald
In terms of what's "in" the world, do you mean the races, gods, relationships be...
pretty much
crude musk
#dm-discussion would be a better channel for this, as mentioned
jaunty herald
yeah, we can head there if you want
crude musk
This goes beyond the basics
exotic river
What's the name for the category of creature? Like ooze, humanoid, dragon etc
jaunty herald
What's the name for the category of creature? Like ooze, humanoid, dragon etc
category would be the word
timid locust
That would be Creature Type
jaunty herald
creature type, yeah no that was it
smoky adder
You can view the full list of creature types here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/monsters#Type
solid chasm
uhm hello
smoky adder
Welcome welcome!
nimble night
I’m pretty new
fallen surge
Well, if you have any questions, we're here to help 
young shell
Sup! I am a newcommer in D&D and I just discovered the many classes it has to offer
And ngl, bard** sounds cool when your music inspires your teammates, but your attack moves are basically you being Low tier God 💀
echo kelp
Usually bards are the class associated with music and inspiration… but welcome to the server!
Check the pinned messages in this channel for useful links and resources to help get you started.
pliant pond
ive somehow managed to convince my mates to try out dnd, im anxious yet excited for my first time dming, itll be their first time playing too!
they all need to create their character sheets, but im afraid ill confuse them too much
any advice on not scaring my friends off with character sheets?
vocal raft
any advice on *not* scaring my friends off with character sheets?
as someone who would be scared off my character sheets, maybe just try walking them through it one by one? it would be alot of work for you however
pliant pond
true, i do have some presets with my stormwreck isle set though
mortal garden
Honestly, character sheets are intimidating. There's a ton of information, and a ton of new terms/concepts for someone not familiar with D&D. 😬
- D&D Beyond can help a bit, since it will automate a lot of the process. But even then, a D&DB sheet still has a ton of info on it.
- You could try giving out premade character sheets. I like this method because I can work with a player and say "Here's where you want to focus in a fight" etc. So I can kind of break it up for them and give them a bit of a framework when thinking about the information.
- Go the first session without character sheets. For really nervous players (and for really young ones), sometimes I'll have character sheets "in my head" and focus just on them playing the game. When they want to do something, I'll ask them to roll and then tell them what number to add to it. It's a lot more freeform, but if you're familiar with the rules and classes, it can really speed things along and really "hook" them into the main gameplay and fun of D&D!
pliant pond
Honestly, character sheets _are_ intimidating. There's a ton of information, and...
right! i think ill try the second method, thank you!
main fulcrum
I'm a big fan of pregens as well
You can even ask them what type of character they want to play and build the pregen accordingly
pliant pond
You can even ask them what type of character they want to play and build the pre...
sounds useful, ill try that now
smoky adder
The pregens for Stormwreck Isle are great because they’re tied directly into the story as well.
exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
You'll need to follow the instructions carefully in find-a-game - be sure to read through it. You post to looking-for-dm using the bot command that you can type out in #find-a-game and then fill out a form, or look through #looking-for-players or #looking-for-community and reply in threads to the games/servers that interest you.
You can also look on other sites like roll20 and their LFGs
?tag new online
lyric fjord
Thank you
royal steeple
Hi i've been invited to a dnd session tonight, can someone help me with the sheet? I'm going crazy
smoky adder
What have you got so far? Where are you stuck?
royal steeple
I did the background and the info about the pg xD i've played only once and with pregen, i totally don't know what shall i sign and where
smoky adder
Have you picked a race and a class?