#dnd-newcomers

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daring light
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Thank you!

finite sandal
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Its on the dnd adventure club website as a PDF that I printed off. I looked at D&D website but the premade ones are level 1 or 9. D&D beyond is all behind a paywall

harsh fjord
finite sandal
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I tried to find similar charater at level 5 and swap numbers around but they had abilities in areas the charter we are using do not. So I figured that wasnt a good way to go.

harsh fjord
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What's your class?

finite sandal
harsh fjord
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You can't share images directly in the server, but you can post it to a site like Imgur and then link to it with a brief explanation of what you're linking to!

finite sandal
harsh fjord
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Those are simplified character sheets, so they don't have space for the abilities you'd get after level 2.

carmine shuttle
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Was the event you played part of the Adventurers' League?

chilly kite
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Excuse me, but my friend is trying to make a cleric character, and we're both a little confused on how the spells work? What's the difference between learning a spell and preparing a spell? On DND Beyond when you select spells, some of them say prepare and some say learn, and I'm a little confused on it? How exactly does preparing a spell work?

I've read on preparing spells in the handbook, and I'm still confused on it.

harsh fjord
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Some classes, like cleric, have full access to their class spell list of an appropriate level. A level 1 cleric "knows" all of the level 1 cleric spells. But they can only prepare a limited number to actually cast.

Other casters know a limited number of spells; what they know is what they can cast. Wizards are an oddball exception, but no reason to get into that here.

fallen surge
chilly kite
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Oh okay! Thank you for the CLERIC-fication-

Sorry that was bad, thanks for the answer though!

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I understand now

cobalt frigate
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Think of "known spells" as books in your personal book shelf while "prepared spells" are the books you can carry with you in your backpack.

chilly kite
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Ah okay, gotcha gotcha

kind compass
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For cleric,you have access to A L L the spells from the unlocked spell level

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And each long rest,you may choose a number of spells equall to your wisdom mod+your cleric level

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You prepare those spells and can use them during the day

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Also,little thing that a bunch of new players hesitate on,you CAN use the same spell multiple times as long as you have spell slots,its not a 1 time use thinggy

delicate otter
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Hello im new to DnD how can i get started

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fallen surge
modern rivet
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Hey, me and some friends want to start playing dnd. We got no real Knowledge and dont know people who have so got to ask here. What do we need to buy to start playing? Im not on low budget on the moment so I got no problem spending money. Just gotta know whats recommended for newbies. I dont even know the difference between the Adventure books and those Monster add ons. Heard of the multiverse of Monsters and that it got all the races tho, so maybe thats something Id buy.

wild onyx
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Getting started is free!

modern rivet
dry karma
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Idk where to start

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Or how

fallen surge
# modern rivet Hey, me and some friends want to start playing dnd. We got no real Knowledge and...

The Basic Rules are completely free, online. The basic rules include 1 subclass for each class, so your character creation options are limited, but if you just want to try the game out before spending money, that's a good way to do it.

But if you are ready to buy some books, the Player's Handbook is usually the first and most important purchase. That contains all of the basic rules I just mentioned, but also a much wider array of different player options for your race, class, subclass, etc. The most in any one book actually.

Then, if you really want to jump in the deep end, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar's Guide to Everything also has some fantastic options for your subclasses. Tasha's even includes the 13th class: Artificer

Monsters of the Multiverse has a lot of playable race options, that is correct. It also has a lot of monsters, for the dungeon master to use. But the most important purchases for the dungeon master are the Monster Manual and the Dungeon Master's Guide.

Oh and don't forget, everyone needs dice. You can use digital dice for free, but physical dice come is a wide array of designs and price ranges.

drifting coyote
dry karma
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Where can I find the right character sheet?

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modern rivet
grave pulsar
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best place for rules and advise?

fallen surge
valid lotus
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Hello!

modern rivet
drifting coyote
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fallen surge
# modern rivet Is it worth it tho?

Depends. They are more of a show piece than an actual game function. When I first started playing, we used a chess board and chess pieces as a battle map dndLol

And obviously, you can only use minis if your playing in person. Online play uses digital battle maps, called VTTs (virtual tabletops)

modern rivet
valid lotus
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I am confused already, goodbye

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drifting coyote
modern rivet
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fallen surge
drifting coyote
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wild onyx
fallen surge
cobalt frigate
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Source books contain rules and monsters for DMs and stuff for players, such as playable races, sub-classes, feats, and spells.

drifting coyote
cobalt frigate
modern rivet
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What kind of Idiot would buy a pre made Adventure in an rpg game?šŸ˜‚ Thanks for the help, will buy a source book instead

dry karma
wild onyx
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It's encouraged to at least go through the process of making a character for practice before you find a game.

valid lotus
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How do dnd

wild onyx
exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
drifting coyote
valid lotus
drifting coyote
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hollow mirage
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Is there any dm who hosts games for only new players? I havenā€™t played dnd ever before but I would love to get into it

drifting coyote
cobalt frigate
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wild onyx
drifting coyote
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valid lotus
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What would be the most useful language to choose as a half elf?

drifting coyote
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but if D&D Beyond is more easy and helpfull for new player i would give it a try

modern rivet
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Is the Multiverse of Monsters necessary, if u wanna have all race options?

wild onyx
dry karma
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Which edition should one start with?

wild onyx
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The current game is 5th edition. It is currently the most popular and supported.

dry karma
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Ic thx

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Should you role you're stats for the first time or should we take a certain amount of points and distribute them like we wish?

cobalt frigate
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Use Point Buy or Standard Array.

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Most DMs want to witness rolls.

wild onyx
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The standard array is 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.

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For a practice character I'd recommend it over the other methods.

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
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And they aren't only just for learning. They're also just fun stories. Some DMs and Players just prefer using something prewritten, even if they are veterans

modern rivet
cobalt frigate
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Writing a story is not the same as writing an adventure though because it involves gameplay mechanics.

carmine shuttle
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They're related, but the Venn diagram is not a circle.

modern rivet
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Why are the dnd books so expensive by the way? Like over 200 Bucks for the 2 Essential Bundles doesnt sound that fair

cobalt frigate
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Not necessarily. Prose stories are linear. D&D adventures can be fluid, changed by the players and DMs as they go back and forth.

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I've thrown out stuff I had planned because my players decided to do something else so I had to improvise.

modern rivet
cobalt frigate
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Sure.

carmine shuttle
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Like I said - they're related skills, but the Venn diagram between the two is not a perfect circle.

cobalt frigate
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WotC recently increased the MSRP of the books a few months ago.

fallen surge
modern rivet
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I dont think theyd need to move under the bridge if the bundles were 30% cheaperšŸ˜‚

cobalt frigate
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D&D can be cheap as you want it to be (free Basic Rules, borrowing books from your DM/friends) or as expensive as you want it to be (I've spent thousands over the decades I've played).

sonic cargo
fallen surge
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You are by no means expected to buy everything

sonic cargo
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I do believe that the PHYSICAL versions are worth it for some one that plays actively

modern rivet
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Yall tried Traveller before?

cobalt frigate
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I prefer physical because I own them indefinitely and you don't really own the digital version but lease (they're gone if and when WotC/D&D Beyond decides to kill the servers).

cobalt frigate
fallen surge
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I have only ever used digital books, but I honestly couldn't imagine using physical ones while playing. That would make it so hard to find information quickly

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I can appreciate physical books for their novelty, but they don't seem practical to me

cobalt frigate
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Physical books for collecting.
Digital books for easier reference and convenience.

modern rivet
sonic cargo
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I would use digital if I could really truly own them

fallen surge
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I mean, I also only play D&D online, so I am already sitting at my computer when playing

cobalt frigate
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Especially after WotC made Volo's and Mordenkainen's "Legacy" and stop selling them on D&D Beyond, I'm glad I own the physical versions.

modern rivet
sonic cargo
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But there is no world where wotc will release pdfs

cobalt frigate
sonic cargo
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Anyways joosh use basic rules and if you become a committed player/dm buy the players handbook

modern rivet
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Can a complete newbie be a Dm?

fallen surge
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Yes

sonic cargo
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Yes

fallen surge
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Its a lot of extra work, but its certainly achievable

sonic cargo
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Study a little first

cobalt frigate
modern rivet
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Is a 200ā‚¬ Investment worth it as a Beginner? My friends are pretty blank rn but I save alot.

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I dont wanna waste my money on one of the beginner sets, cause theyre useless at some point

harsh fjord
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Play with the free Basic Rules. If you like it, then put money in, but don't do that if you haven't experienced the game at all.

light pebble
modern rivet
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Aight thats enough information for the start. Thank yall for the help, im gonna leave the server now.šŸ˜

light pebble
dry karma
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What are the common name for gods?

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or a pretty

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common god

wild onyx
dry karma
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thx

quartz glen
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Hello just landed lol. I'm just here to observe and hopefully I'll be able to play at some point

hollow mirage
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If anyone wants a totally newbie on theyā€™re group Iā€™d be happy to help out. Iā€™ll play whatever class you suggest

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fallen surge
cobalt frigate
rose jackal
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Not sure it this is where I ask this if I wanna vent or ask for advice but I feel like I'm messing up too much in the game l'm in to where I'm scared the other players find me as more an annoyance instead of help, like I miss some opportunities for my charecter and what not and do or forget about something that makes the situation worse, anyways I'm just scared I'm being a bad PC to the party and dragging them down and just making the experience worse for everyone anyways what do u guys think I should do

slow hawk
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Dnd is a collaborative game. If you feel something needs to be addressed, talk to your table

Now, there are always things a player can do to improve, and it starts with preparation.

Mechanically, do you study your sheer? Can you find the things u need to find quickly? Do you have a way to track resources (hp, spell slots, limited use abilities) and effects (advantage? Fear? Charm?)

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Character wise, have you thought about the fundamentals of your character?
Motivations, long/short term goals, flaws, relationships, values, personality

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these are all things you can do yourself, and come to the table equipped to act accordingly and efficiently

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If theres table dynamics that need to be addressed, that is a conversation

raw kernel
harsh fjord
raw kernel
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Next I need to find how I get permission to type! I'm a newbie.

quartz glen
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Is there a way I can spectate a game?

harsh fjord
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Type in any channel where you can type. That's all.

raw kernel
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Oops! Gotcha....

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šŸ‘

harsh fjord
rose jackal
# slow hawk Character wise, have you thought about the fundamentals of your character? Motiv...

Sorry for the long and late reply, I think mechanically Iā€™m fine since I have DnD beyond that does most of the work for me, charecter wise I think my PC has an alright backstory with goals, flaws, and pros.

The main problem I think is I just make bad decisions from time to time or I forgot about something important.

For example I kinda have the morbid curiosity killed the cat type thing where I kinda get sidetracked with it and forget about the plan for example when me and another pc went through a different entrance than planned and I opened a chest that said ā€œdo not openā€ it was a mimic and I ended up being the cause of one of the players dying early on and Iā€™m just never seeing the end of it and Iā€™m still feeling horrible about that.

Another time was I had a key that would describe the plan to us when put into an egg thingy but I forgot about the key in our discussion and was blamed for letting the bbeg helper get away and failing the mission and kinda having their newly acquired pets left in the area where they probably canā€™t get em back.

Most recently I couldā€™ve saved a hostile pc and de escalated the situation but I sort of played my cards too late and instead of having the PC knocked out and explaining then like I planned, the pc ended up exploding and dying when I probably couldā€™ve prevented it if I was in the frontlines where theyā€™d have seen me.

Anyways Iā€™ll have a discussion with my fellow players and see where I go from there. In the meanwhile what do u guys think on how I can avoid making such dumb mistakes? Any suggestions or advice for now would be great and very needed

Also does it sound like I really gotta reevaluate how I play and what I do or is this something you guys think will get better with experience?

glass summit
lyric fjord
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Is there a channel with small tutorial or something about what is dnd if it's fun and how it's work or it's too long and complicated and stuff? Came in server like few minutes ago

fallen surge
exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
glass summit
white portal
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Hello I'm new to the game I only heard some podcast and I liked the idea I have ALMOST no knowledge of the game all I know is someone is telling a story and the others are living it(playing it) so I want some help with rules and where can I play it ONLINE if possible.
Thank you.

cobalt frigate
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Check out the links above.

white portal
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Thank you

rose jackal
# glass summit Forgetting the plan, ignoring authority, forgetting about plot devices, losing p...

Sure hope thatā€™s itā€™s just a bit of social anxiety and nervousness on my part lol.

Anyways Iā€™ll talk with my group and hope thatā€™s the case, still I canā€™t help but feel like Iā€™m to blame for a lot of these things but itā€™s reassuring to know itā€™s mostly normal stuff that Iā€™ll get better with the more I learn how table top dnd is, thx for the reassurance

finite sandal
lyric fjord
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The way I am so undecided that I can't even get past choosing character in Introductory demo and Have been googling and thinking for entire half of hour

glass summit
lyric fjord
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Wich class is most lazy. Easiest. Not pure evil but not pure good?

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You wrote that big message and deleted it or something else deleted it?

cobalt frigate
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There is "lazy" in a class. It's all in how you play the character.

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A class is just an adventurer's profession.

lyric fjord
# lyric fjord Wich class is most lazy. Easiest. Not pure evil but not pure good?

The way Rouge and Barbarian/fighter seems like pure Evil. Cercic and Paladin sounds like pure good. And Magician seems just complicated as it's fun to spell and stuff but probably need yo be smart and stuff to learn them since it's seems to easy to throw spellls outta nowhere and all are drawed as old also running out of mana not seems good. All those seems like you need to be very specific and skilled or morally in one thing

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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There is no alignment restrictions to classes in 5E.

lyric fjord
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What is 5E

cobalt frigate
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5th Edition.

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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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There is only one Basic Rules.

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

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And what about it again?

solemn light
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While I highly doubt you read all the rules in a few minutes, just a reminder that you don't actually need to read all of them before playing. But you really should read over the character creation steps. You can always try and making a practice character by yourself before joining a game.

lyric fjord
solemn light
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Might be best to sleep then, this server isn't going anywhere šŸ˜›

wheat crystal
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The basic rules describe the basic mechanics of each class.

As you were asking before, and as the basic rules state, classes are analogous to professions (I.e fighter, Wizard). More literally they are mostly discrete sets of mechanics that help play into a specific fantasy niche.

While the martial classes are generally regarded as easier to learn (fighter, barbarian, rogue, and monk), the best class for you to start out with is the one that seems most interesting to you.

slow hawk
lyric fjord
wheat crystal
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Take it little by little then. The best learning is done when you are actively engaged and interested in the material. No need to strain yourself and cram the rules of D&D 5e this instant

lyric fjord
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To be honest.

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Why there isn't something to help you like learn or how to become someone instead learning about someone you already choosed to be?

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I mean. You aren't born as Magician or barbarian or rogue or paladin since you was literally born but you become it after time isn't it?

wheat crystal
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Iā€™m not sure what you mean tbh

solemn light
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I'm not certain what you are asking. Are you wanting to play a character who is not even level 1?

cobalt frigate
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The links above are to help new players learn the rules of D&D and how to play.

wheat crystal
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You generally make your own character yes. That doesnā€™t mean your character has to be born as X or Y class. Again, classes just represent the profession or fantasy archetype you want your character to be.

cobalt frigate
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Again, classes are professions adventurers take up.

lyric fjord
solemn light
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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You can multiclass.

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You can't unlearn a class.

lyric fjord
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And that's is?

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
solemn light
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Classes represent the skills you have learnt and know.
You don't really ever forget those skills, but you can learn new ones.
A rogue will still know how to do the rogue things they learnt, but could then also learn how to become a wizard.

wheat crystal
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Multiclassing is when you take on levels in another class than the one you started with. In general there are no rules for respecing, if you are unhappy with the class you chose, you might want to talk to your DM about changing classes or characters

solemn light
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I'd suggest sleeping at this point, and then taking your time to work through the resources linked for you.

wheat crystal
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For example, you might have a level 8 character that has taken 4 levels in Rogue and 4 levels in Sorcerer.

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And yeah I agree, sleepiness is not conducive to learning

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Please read the Basic Rules. You're asking questions that are answered there.

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Rogues don't get healing powers.

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
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Classes are discrete. Itā€™s not like a skill tree like in some videogame RPGs. Certain features may cross over between classes, such as the spells a class can know. Bards and Clerics both can learn the spell Cure Wounds, for example.

However, a Fighter will never learn the Rogueā€™s sneak attack, and a Wizard will never get the Barbarianā€™s rage

solemn light
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Not really. Classes can dabble a bit, but to keep the classes their own thing, no one class can do everything.
And yep, best read the rules for now, then ask questions about specific things that you get stuck on

cobalt frigate
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If a player wants their rogue character to have healing powers then they could multiclass with a class that has healing powers/spells.

solemn light
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At the moment you're not really going to learn anything by asking questions based on assumptions and when you need to sleep.

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Speaking of, I also need to sleep, so off I go!

glass summit
lyric fjord
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solemn light
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Remember though that other people are also having to put in effort to help answer questions.

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
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Sometimes other features from a variety of character options can give you access to abilities that mimic or are very similar to the abilities of other classes. If you want to heal, thereā€™s many items, character feats, racial features, class abilities, etc that can heal.

For example, the Fighter gets the feature ā€œSecond Windā€ which is a self-healing ability. But, it will never get the Life Clericā€™s Channel Divinity: Preserve Life healing ability unless that character takes enough levels in Cleric to do so.

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
lyric fjord
harsh fjord
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And it's also a team game: no one character can be good at everything, by design. Each person has some speciality that makes them an asset at the table.

lyric fjord
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So you stuck at level 20 max. And how hard is to gain levels?

cobalt frigate
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Again, please read the Basic Rules.

quartz glen
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How would I go about finding servers that stream DND stuff?

solemn light
# lyric fjord And you trying to say I am disrespectfull or

I am saying that ignoring the repeated advice of using the resources linked, or just getting rest, and asking questions based on assumptions that others are going to have to work out first and then answer and then point to the basic rules again isn't just about you. Being stubborn in this case because you're worried about 'seeming silly' (which don't be!) is making others have to put in more work.

It's a bit like asking how to bake a cake, being given a recipe, refusing to read that recipe and instead asking if you need to use flour, and if so, how much.

We're all eager to help, but can't really help if our advice gets ignored.

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord So you stuck at level 20 max. And how hard is to gain levels?

Dependent on the DM. As stated in the basic rules leveling up is either done via the milestone or XP system.

Milestone = The DM decides when characters level up, usually after a big event.
XP = Once you get enough XP via questing, killing monsters, etc you level up. However, the amount of XP you get is still decided by the DM since they give out the quests and decide what enemies you face.

solemn light
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But now, I'mma take my own advice and sleep šŸ˜“

cobalt frigate
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If you keep ignoring our advice then there's little incentive for us to continue answering.

lyric fjord
exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
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Click those links above.

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
echo kelp
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Make sure you have Discord set up to show embeds - the bot messages with the links folks are telling you about are in a Discord embed.

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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I don't even know if I have newest update cause my phone have full space

cobalt frigate
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PDF = Portable Document Format (created by Adobe)

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Yeah ig I have it

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Ehh the way I literally have a linka with Basic Rules and intoductory demo. But I can't either pass literal demo or either find all those basic Rules to even read. Gosh I'm so dumb

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Nobody told me all of these points can be clicked

echo kelp
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Oh sorry! Yeah the blue text are links.

lyric fjord
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a single one is literally entire article for School lession-

And those are only basics. How I am capable to learn and remember all?

echo kelp
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You don't have to memorize this stuff - just become familiar with it so that when folks reference a rule or game mechanic you can think "Okay I remember hearing about that..." and can look it up or use that rule/mechanic in the game.

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The most important thing for a D&D player is learning how to make a character, what the character sheet features are, and then how to make skill checks, attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws.

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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Also check out the Handbook Helper video links if you find learning from videos is easier than reading.

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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I've been playing this game for years and I still forget stuff - it's not a big deal.

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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That's kind of what the free basic rules are - the most condensed version of the game stripped down to its core (some would argue it could be further condensed).

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The other D&D books add additional rules and options to the core game

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But D&D can be played just with the free basic rules

lyric fjord
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Is there anything prepared already for me to just fit in? Like just pick something and mix everything in once? Or I actually need to be Understanding and smart?

echo kelp
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Again you don't have to memorize this stuff - take your time and learn what you can. The DnDBeyond app has a feature to help guide new users through the character creation process but you can also read the very first chapter of the free basic rules as it's a step by step guide on how to create a character.

lyric fjord
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I can't have any apps

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My phone have full space for like months already

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It turning off everyday randomly

echo kelp
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You can use the DnDBeyond website to use the character tool to create and manage character sheets.

lyric fjord
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Is there like emmm...

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Way to get everything into my language?

echo kelp
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Also DnDBeyond does have some premade character sheets you could use but they may nto work great for the particular D&D game/setting you may eventually play in.

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
echo kelp
# lyric fjord Way to get everything into my language?

Unfortunately not yet. I know Wizards of the Coast/D&D has said they'd like to translate the game into more languages but I have no idea where they are in that process. I think they are focussing on German, Spanish, French and Japanese right now?

lyric fjord
echo kelp
lyric fjord
deft sigil
lyric fjord
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Ehh sorry I am such an idiot I can't fix that. I guess I gonna try to sleep.
Goodnight

violet arch
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hey guys, im new to dnd, i know some things from the internet, but i was wondering where to start ?

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
violet arch
red flume
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hi

wet urchin
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Do yall have recommendations for finding groups to play dnd with? Ik thereā€™s the #find-a-game but I do not think I will find nothing there

fleet field
wet urchin
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Alr thanks ill look steamhappy

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trail prawn
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wish I new how to do character creation and leveling up always had help when doing character stuff

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fallen surge
trail prawn
fallen surge
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Ah. Yes that would make things difficult. You can still fill out a traditional paper character sheet, or a PDF version if you want it digitally still. I know many people also use google sheets for their character sheets

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Normally I would recommend using D&D Beyondā€™s homebrew tools to recreate any content you own from a source other than their site, but their homebrew tools cannot make whole classes, only subclasses. So if you do not own the artificer class, you will not be able to make your character on D&D Beyond

trail prawn
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I have an app to keep my stuff in just dosent do good with spells so I don't fully know what can pick and what not

trail prawn
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think I bought the artificer class on there but I can't find a way just to buy warforged race by it self

granite bloom
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they removed the ability to buy piecemeal content recently i fear

fallen surge
cobalt frigate
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D&D Beyond just removed a la carte option last month. A lot of people are upset of that decision.

trail prawn
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guess it soon time to figure out how to do it from. the books

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my lvl 7 barb died to a 3rd lvl smite crit

cobalt frigate
granite bloom
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it's def possible to do play by post/text based dnd

cobalt frigate
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That's up to the DM how everyone communicate.

glass summit
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Just know, that everone at the table will communicate in the same way. Can't be playing by post while others are using mics, for example

lyric fjord
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Oh

wheat crystal
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Thatā€™s just the way different communication styles go, text is significantly slower than voice especially during RP moments

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If only 1 person is using voice, theyā€™re gonna end up waiting for the texters to type. If only 1 person is using text, theyā€™re gonna be left behind during RP

lapis maple
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Hi

heady furnace
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Hello

main grove
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Hi! I'm really new to DnD and i whuld love if someone can help me with learning it

echo kelp
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I'd first start off by reviewing the pinned messages here in the channel as there's lots of useful links and resources to help get you started. Feel free to ask any specific questions here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide to see all our many channels for specific D&D topics)

amber ivy
main grove
amber ivy
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Oh it is really expensive like 10'000 rupees but it is worth it, if you want to individually buy the book it is 2'500-4'000 in india

amber ivy
main grove
main grove
amber ivy
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Oh you can have the online version

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Yes

main grove
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I'm fine with that!

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echo kelp
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You can start with the free basic rules

amber ivy
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Yes

amber ivy
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amber ivy
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Ok let me add you

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But it is a bit different than usual dnd

echo kelp
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Make sure to use the LFG channels (or private messages) to organize your D&D games - soliciting or trying to organize games in the discussion channels is off-topic.

amber ivy
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Homebrew

main grove
main grove
novel helm
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So can someone explain how to use roll20?

lyric fjord
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Hello I'm new and want some help Makin a character and want some help learning the game

crude musk
novel helm
solemn umbra
crude musk
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Have you read the rules for druid wild shape?

granite bloom
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i believe a dragon without wings would still be a draconic creature type and wildshape only transforms you into beasts (or elementals at high levels for moon druids? but thatā€™s not relevant here)

crude musk
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Well "dragon without wings" isn't a creature, so we'd need to know if they're referring to a specific creature (such as maybe a guard drake) or a homebrew one. That's why I was asking if they'd read the rules, so there was an indication of where to approach answering this from

gusty quarry
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I'm new here, what should I do first? Always wanted to play DND but never have anyone to play with

onyx grotto
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Hello!!

crude musk
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You can read the rules yourself, they're in the free basic rules

harsh fjord
gusty quarry
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God Idk why I'm so nervous about this lol

crude musk
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About what exactly?

gusty quarry
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Idrk, finding a community, fitting in, doing good-

jaunty herald
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you'll get it eventually

fresh fable
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Focus on having fun as opposed to doing good

echo kelp
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Starting a new social activity can certainly bring some level of discomfort - fortunately this activity is about playing a game and having fun!

gusty quarry
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Cuz like, I have an idea for a character but I think I want to make them a firbolg? But I have no money so I can't rlly buy extra content-

rose trench
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if you want to practice making a character on your own, then just use the options you currently have access to. When you join a group and make the character you're actually going to use, talk to the DM and see what kind of content they have access to.

gusty quarry
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I'm wondering what class I should go for, I have art for the character and he uses a large hammer, so..

fresh fable
autumn carbon
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Question, what do you actually need to have to start a campaign other than characters?

cobalt frigate
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Someone to be the Dungeon Master (DM) ā€” you either join a game or you and some friends create a game yourself.

echo kelp
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Some dice, some rules to reference (free basic rules should be fine to start with), a way to communicate, and then one of the hardest things: scheduling.

autumn carbon
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Ahh, I see

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But do we still need to buy the book or can we also make one ourselves

fresh fable
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Basic rules are free

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And there are lots of free adventures

cobalt frigate
autumn carbon
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Okay, great. Tysmmm

fresh fable
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Good beginner adventures include The Delian Tomb (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-L_0WX-KKXsZA22VHr5j), Peril in Pinebrook (https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1625-peril-in-pinebrook-a-free-introductory-adventure), The Silvyr Tower (https://www.shacknews.com/cortex/article/437/the-silvyr-tower-a-dampd-5e-one-shot-written-specifically-for-new-dms), The Green Blight (https://howtogm.guide/resources/the-green-blight-v1.0.pdf), or any of Winghorn Press's stuff (https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Winghorn Press).

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All these are free

chilly kite
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Excuse me, but if a character is proficient in Dexterity, would they add their proficiency bonus to initiative? Or would you JUST add your dex modifier to initiative, without the proficiency?

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Or does proficiency only effect saving throws, and I'm just being dumb

fallen surge
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It is not possible to be proficient just "dexterity" in general. You can be proficient in dexterity saving throws, or any skills that use dexterity. But since initiative is an ability check without an associated skill, it is not possible to gain proficiency in it unless you have a feature that specifically says you can add your proficiency bonus to your initiative rolls

chilly kite
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Ah okay, sorry! I just looked at a character sheet too fast and got confused. Thanks for the clarification

fallen surge
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No need to appologize. Answering questions like this is what this channel is here for dndApprove

scenic owl
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And if I'm not mistaken, your initiative is your dex + d20

fallen surge
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That is correct

scenic owl
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So Dex is already integrated

fallen surge
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they were asking about their proficiency bonus, not their dexterity modifier

scenic owl
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Right

exotic tartan
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how long does a casual session last for?

cobalt frigate
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That's up to the players and DMs to decide.

granite bloom
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that will depend on your group and how long they are available/willing to play

fallen surge
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That is entirely dependent on your group and your playstyle, but the average is about 2-4 hours

exotic tartan
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oh okay, thank you.

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Im trying to make my first character with a copy of the basic rules. Where can i see what starting wealth i have based on my class? (rogue)

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oh, then how?

timid locust
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Your starting items (including your money) is usually defined by your background and your class.

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Those are in the basic rules, yes.

fallen surge
exotic tartan
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do i just write a backround or are there specific ones? Also my class doesnt mention any money or gold, or maybe i havent noticed it?

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You start with the following equipment, in addition to the
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ā€¢ (a) a rapier or (b) a shortsword
ā€¢ (a) a shortbow and quiver of 20 arrows or (b)
a shortsword
ā€¢ (a) a burglarā€™s pack, (b) a dungeoneerā€™s pack, or (c) an
explorerā€™s pack
ā€¢ Leather armor, two daggers, and thievesā€™ tools

crude musk
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Starting wealth is determined by class and some backgrounds add to it

fallen surge
# exotic tartan do i just write a backround or are there specific ones? Also my class doesnt men...

In chapter 5, there is a table with the starting wealth values for each class. These are meant to be taken instead of starting equipment. You choose to either start with the gold to buy your own gear, or start with the standard set of equipment listed in your class. Some backgrounds do grant you a small amount of gold as well, which you will recieve whether your choose starting gold or starting equipment

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As for your background, there are a list of pre-made ones you can choose from, in chapter 4. But that chapter also describes how to make your own, if you'd like to customize it

exotic tartan
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Thank ya'll very much.

steady grotto
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Are there pre made actions for weapon attacks or do we just make those up?

cobalt frigate
fallen surge
torpid kettle
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hello i am new to dnd (played once a few years ago) and want to start playing so i would like to know a good way to learn all the rules and important information to start playing like books or videos please
english is not my first language so i apologise for any misspelling

steady grotto
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I asked cause I saw how bg3 gave you main hand attack, flourish, and other pre made attacks but I didn't know if that was just cause it's a video game that needed to put attacking in a simple way. Are all the class actions in the player's handbook. I might be getting that from a friend today.

crude musk
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They're in the basic rules

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OldManYellingAtClouds linked to it

steady grotto
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Oh I didn't even see that

fallen surge
# steady grotto I asked cause I saw how bg3 gave you main hand attack, flourish, and other pre m...

The special attacks that each weapon can do in BG3 are something they made up for that game. A "flourish" is an ability that is specific to the College of Swords subclass for the Bard class.

The base abilities of each class are in the basic rules (and the player's handbook). The basic rules contains 1 subclass for each class. The players handbook contains quite a few more. But there are even more in the other expansion books

timid locust
steady grotto
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So like at the beginning you can only just Slash and stab

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Or just say "I attack enemy with shortsword"

crude musk
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Try reading the section in the basic rules titled Actions in Combat

steady grotto
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Couldn't find it thx for the direction

crude musk
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Where were you looking?

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The contents page of the basic rules lists all the major concepts

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Chapter 9 deals with combat

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cobalt frigate
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?tag new bg3

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steady grotto
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I thought it was different because it's 4e

cobalt frigate
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No, BG3 is loosely based on the 5E ruleset but they tweaked A LOT for the video game.

fallen surge
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BG3 is based on 5e. They just made a large amount of changes

timid locust
steady grotto
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Oh I thought they said they couldn't do a 5e baldur's gate cause the mechanics were too hard to make into a video game

timid locust
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Well, they have done so.

cobalt frigate
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Narrative flavour of your attack is fine but just because you say you try to knock the enemy over doesn't mean you will because you are limited what you can do with your Action: you either Attack action or you do a Shove action.

steady grotto
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Ive been had by the internet

crude musk
steady grotto
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How could it lie to me like this

cobalt frigate
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As a game developer, it was definitely possible to do a pure 5E game without changing any of the rules. Larian decided not to.

crude musk
cobalt frigate
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Anyway, please read the free Basic Rules if you want to know how to play D&D the tabletop game.

final gale
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Iā€™m new to D&D. Havenā€™t even played a game yet. How do I contact a Dungeon Master to join their campaign? I havenā€™t been getting messages.

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final gale
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Can I please talk to a real person instead of a copy paste?

echo kelp
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Read #find-a-game as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a game

mint jolt
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final gale
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I tried that, and nobodyā€™s answered.

echo kelp
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Coordinating people's schedules to sit down and play a game for 3-4 hours takes time and effort. This is not like a video game that you jump into a lobby and find a game instantly that you can join.

cobalt frigate
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There's also more players than there are DMs.

vocal raft
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so when youre rolling for HP when leveling up can you buy instead of rolling?

echo kelp
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You can either roll or take the average

vocal raft
balmy sorrel
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I am very interested in Dnd. Is there a channel here where you can find a group? Preferably German

echo kelp
vocal raft
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do I round up or down

slow hawk
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Up

marble valve
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Im new to dnd how do i find people to play with

steady horizon
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We have a channel called #find-a-game that can explain how to do so!

swift anvil
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I'm new to discord trying to find a game but the # crap is confusing lol

steady horizon
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The blue words is a clickable link that leads you to the channel!

swift anvil
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I went to find a game and then they asked for specifics. how do i put that information in?

steady horizon
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Usually starting with a /

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It will then give you an application like form to fill them it sends it to one of the channels advertising for players and DMs alike!

swift anvil
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okay I think I figured it out.

steady horizon
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Good luck and have fun!

rocky gale
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so how exactly do i start?

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rocky gale
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thxx

swift anvil
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Well I'm new but I created a character on D and D beyond app at first.

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I played a cleric in the past which was easier then the bard I'm playuing now. But shes fun

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I do people contact you if they have a group?

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*how

rocky gale
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does Hit Point Type mean stats?

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"When leveling up, increase hit points by the fixed value for your chosen class or manually enter a rolled value"

fleet field
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No, youā€™re choosing whether you want to use the average or roll for HP

swift anvil
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Most clesses have different hitpoints depending on what level you are.

mint jolt
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you can either roll your hit die (d12 barbarians, d10 fighters, paladins, rangers and blood hunters, d6 sorcerers and wizards or d8 everyone else) or take the average of said hit die

rocky gale
swift anvil
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D and d beyond is very helpful because you put your class in and it does it for yuou.

fleet field
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rocky gale
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can i technically make a orc rogue?

mint jolt
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you 100% can

rocky gale
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cause imagine succeding a stealth roll and going behind someone and out of nowhere just a 3 meter tall ogre being behind them

mint jolt
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yeah that'd be hilarious

swift anvil
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lol

rocky gale
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should i go for such a troll build for my first try?

mint jolt
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if you want to (and your dm lets you do it) then absolutely

rocky gale
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where do i see what each proficiency does?

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do i just assume?

steady horizon
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Basically

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The Basic rules might have a description on them

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I know the Playerā€™s Handbook does

mint jolt
rocky gale
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so an extra to my roll

mint jolt
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yeah

rocky gale
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S:10 / D:15 / C:8 / I:12 / W:14 / C:13

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are those good stats for a halfling lightfoot rogue?

lyric fjord
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wassup my gang

fleet field
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Personally I never go below 14 and I donā€™t recommend anything under 12

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Also you donā€™t seem to have applied your racial stat boosts

rocky gale
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hol on lemme tell ya total after remodifying

rocky gale
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12/15/13/10/13/14 without modifiers

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+2 dex / +1 char

fleet field
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Huh?

fleet field
rocky gale
fleet field
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Yeah but you canā€™t just randomly raise it without changing other stats

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Thatā€™s not how stat generation works

mint jolt
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if you want you can do standard array

rocky gale
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hwo do i find a "Alignment"

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like how should i know tf lawful evil and chaotic good symbolizes

mint jolt
rocky gale
harsh fjord
raven shale
mint jolt
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if you have dnd beyond, and a character made, you can go to your character sheet, go to description, then change it and get the definitions of the alignments

mint jolt
# raven shale What about chaotic neutral

Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many barbarians and rogues, and some bards, are chaotic neutral.

true musk
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Alignment is used to describe how your character behaves.

raven shale
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Ive made a character now im just looking for people to play with

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rocky gale
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why tf does the backpack add weight?

mint jolt
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backpacks are heavy

rocky gale
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where am i keepin my whole stuff in then what

mint jolt
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you're either carrying it, wearing it in one way or another, or it's in your backpack

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or a pouch

rocky gale
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is that a good build?

mint jolt
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link doesn't work

harsh fjord
rocky gale
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oh true mb

proven spoke
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Could anyone help me out with how to make a character? I'm still a bit new, and I don't remember what classes are good and what stats for that class is good (I mostly go for an elf class in the dnd games)

mint jolt
proven spoke
mint jolt
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me personally, i pick my class first, then my race

proven spoke
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Is there a paper or something I can put my character details on?

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or a app or smth

steady horizon
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There are PDFs for character sheet 5e but D&D Beyond has a ā€œcreate a character builderā€

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D&Dbeyond also has a Basic Rules set that is free as well

proven spoke
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Ah okay, thank you!

fickle turret
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Heya

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I'm new to DnD (never played before, but have always wanted to)

mint jolt
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scenic owl
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Hello, welcome to DnD

fickle turret
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It looks so fun

proven spoke
fickle turret
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And it seems like the kinda game I'd love too

scenic owl
proven spoke
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How would I determine the level of my class?

scenic owl
fickle turret
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But unfortunately I'm quaking in my boots cause I have NO idea how to start

scenic owl
proven spoke
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Like.. on the dnd character sheet, the bar at the top says "Class & Level" But I don't understand what it means by level

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I'm sorry if what I say is confusing

scenic owl
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I have been playing D&D for over 20 years and have only found this server recently and it has led to great things

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You are using a character generator? Which one?

proven spoke
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oh nono, I found a PDF of the DnD 5e sheet, and i'm writing on it currently

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I would send a picture, but I don't know if I can

scenic owl
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I am not sure of those rules either. Are you familiar with the Player's Handbook?

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@fickle turret Have you ever played any roleplaying games before?

proven spoke
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No, I've never read it. I think I played a campaign once in my life but that was a long time ago, so i'm not that familiar with the handbook.

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If I had read it in the past*

fickle turret
scenic owl
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It really helps to have a ruleset in front of you in some capacity, whether physical or digital

proven spoke
scenic owl
scenic owl
fickle turret
proven spoke
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I'll look at that, and if I have any questions i'll post them here! :)

scenic owl
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Some are mostly free, some require paying depends on how involved you want to go, but you should be able to access enough basic rules to be able to create a level 1 character

scenic owl
scenic owl
scenic owl
proven spoke
scenic owl
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Anytime! The only way to keep the game going is to encourage new players and I want the game to live on!

proven spoke
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I actually do have a question though, about the class I chose

#

Is it okay if I DM you real quick?

scenic owl
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Yes

round kindle
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Replied to the wrong one at first

scenic owl
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? I like your profile pic

lyric fjord
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Do you guys have any ideas for where I should start so I can learn about DND?

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true musk
# lyric fjord Do you guys have any ideas for where I should start so I can learn about DND?

Welcome to the hobby dndCheers .
Try out the demo, read the basic rules (at least the first 4 chapters that cover character creation)
If you're more of a visual learner, check out the Handbooker Helper Videos and get a visual guide to combat here: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/214803/Players-Quick-Combat-Guide
This Quick Beginners Guide by One Shot Questers is 3 minutes long: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU

We also have the channel called #learn-to-play that also covers the basics as well if you'd like a quick reference.

lyric fjord
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Thanks so much!

scenic owl
desert tartan
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Heya

scenic owl
#

Hello

true musk
# desert tartan Heya

Welcome to the hobby.
My message above and the bot post point you to resources to get started with the game.

fleet field
fleet field
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scenic owl
stark flower
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Ive been wanting to get into DnD for a while, is there a starter guide of sorts? i know a bit about D20 and stuff like that but pretty minimal.

scenic owl
#

You have found the right place

wheat crystal
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fallen surge
jade reef
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My only experience has been with Palladium growing up and that was just mainly my father and I doing small little adventures we never finished. My friend wants to learn and unfortunately I canā€™t teach them. Would you suggest looking for community to find someone to help us through the learning stages?

long swan
#

How does a bossfight/combat encounter work?

cobalt frigate
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I recommend you watch an actual play of D&D. There are streams or shows of people playing D&D, such as Critical Roll and Dimension 20 that illustrate how combat in D&D works.

scenic owl
#

High Rollers is also a good one

glass summit
mint jolt
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plus Fantasy High seasons one and two

glass summit
glass summit
thick pond
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Do i need to buy the player handbook to play?

scenic owl
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No, there are many free resources

#

And if you are in the market to buy something to learn, buy a Basic Game Set

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It would include the things you need to learn and the basic accessories to do so

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cobalt frigate
thick pond
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Ohhh... Alright alright...

misty venture
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Im dming for some friends but ive never played (im a player but my dm is still working on it) and idk how where to start? Is there like a tutorial or smth. Also we r probably gonna be doing it irl. But i would also like to have it on computer. Help where do i start!!!!!

cobalt frigate
misty venture
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Okk

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

misty venture
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The huh!!!!

cobalt frigate
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That's a yes or no question.

misty venture
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No i havent

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

frank ice
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I've done a couple official campaigns now but is there a place people share their homemade campaigns that I could use? (For free)

fresh fable
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Dmsguild

exotic tartan
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What do backround speciality's do? Are they simply for roleplaying purpose, since i dont see any mechanical benefits in the Basic Rules?

minor scaffold
#

Do you mean things like Acolyte and Soldier?
They offer small mechanical benefits and equipment

exotic tartan
balmy fractal
#

Is 4 PCs too much for a beginner DM?

minor scaffold
exotic tartan
#

okay, but do i write them down anywhere, and if so, where?

crude musk
#

Anywhere on your character sheet that seems appropriate

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As long as it helps you find all the information you need when you need it, there's no wrong way to fill in a character sheet

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They're for your benefit, that's all

crisp hawk
#

Im completely new. id like to ask how to make a character

exotic tartan
# crisp hawk Im completely new. id like to ask how to make a character

you can go to the official dnd website and download the character sheet and the basic rules. Then you just read most of the basic rules while you fill out the character sheet acording to the races classes and roleplaying stuff of your liking. If you have any questions about calculating stuff like proficiency bonuses or anything, you can google it or use an AI like ChatGPT or Aria. If you have any specific questions you can ask them here later on. At least that is what i am doing right now.

crisp hawk
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thank you

crisp hawk
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i made one with DnD beyond but i don`t understand the Faith part.

topaz minnow
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Hi, I want to get started with the game, i saw there are a few kits for starters "essential" "starter" idk which one to get

I also heard that's not enough, I need handbook or something

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Would appreciate the guidance

thick pond
thick pond
echo kelp
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D&D does not require characters to follow any particular deity though (or believe in deities)

thick pond
topaz minnow
crisp hawk
thick pond
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Im also new and learning here

topaz minnow
echo kelp
topaz minnow
#

I have a friend working at printing company so he can actually print ebook to physical for lower price

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if buying online is cheaper that is

thick pond
echo kelp
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The places where you can buy digital versions of D&D books are:

  1. DnDBeyond
  2. Fantasy Grounds
  3. Roll20
  4. (soon to come) Foundry VTT
    Theses digital versions of the books are not designed for or intended for printing though.
thick pond
#

Yeah, im about to say that

topaz minnow
thick pond
#

There's some stuff you cabt print

fresh fable
#

Basic rules pdf can be printed

crisp hawk
topaz minnow
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alternatively I can buy the physical version and then ask my friend to scan it back onto computer???

topaz minnow
echo kelp
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I generally prefer DnDBeyond and using Avrae and playing theater of the mind over Discord

crisp hawk
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i used dnd beyond for my character. seemed easyer

echo kelp
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But have used Roll20, Owlbear.rodeo, or FoundryVTT for maps/tokens

thick pond
echo kelp
#

back to D&D beginner questions

night holly
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Hi I can't get the file for an exporting a character down can somebody be able to help me sorry

harsh fjord
night holly
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Yes I'm trying to get the PDF to export but it isn't is there something specife that has to be changed?

#

And sorry for money nuisance behavior

harsh fjord
night holly
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I'm trying to explore it as a PDF cuz I'm using the site to build a character and I'm trying to print it out so I need to explore it as a PDF but it's not exporting sorry for my nuisance behavior

harsh fjord
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If the site is D&D Beyond, you should use the support channel. If itā€™s another site, Iā€™m not sure we can help unless someone is familiar with how that site works.

thick pond
night holly
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I am sorry

fresh fable
wild onyx
thick pond
night holly
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And says that my character is not ready even though I created it I don't know what's wrong sorry

fresh fable
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Did you fill out everything on the character creation screens? Class, race, background, equipment, stat points

night holly
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Yes does that also go for a parents

fresh fable
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Are you using the dndbeyond site?

night holly
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Yes

wild onyx
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You don't need to fill in the Appearance section.

fresh fable
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Are you still in the creation screen?

night holly
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Yes I'm going through everything over itself again I am on faith because I chose actually and I made sure that everything is where it's supposed to be on on page

fresh fable
#

What class are you?

fresh fable
nimble yoke
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Do u know where can i find a dm

night holly
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@fresh fable thanky for the information

fresh fable
fresh fable
night holly
nimble yoke
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And

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Is character creation like bg3

night holly
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@fresh fable yes thank you

true musk
# nimble yoke Do u know where can i find a dm

For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

Other options

  • Learn about D&D's official community campaign called Adventures League in https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • This can be played in person and online.
  • Then check out #1050206572535623690as you can find al events you can participate in.
  • You can also search on the Looking for Group forums page of warhorn, roll20, dndbeyond, the website called startplaying, and dnd focused discord servers.
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# nimble yoke And

The bot post above covers the differences between the video game and tabletop.

verbal stratus
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Im currently setting up for my first D&D combat where I'm DM'ing and I'm looking at Stat blocks for a Skeleton. In the monster manual is doesnt mention they have proficiency bonus, however on D&D Beyond it shows they have +2 Proficiency bonus. Can anyone shed light on this for me please?

worn panther
harsh fjord
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Might be a matter of not needing the prof bonus in the statblock explicitly called out, as the statblock on Roll20 (which also has Basic Rules content) doesnā€™t have the prof bonus. But you could calculate the prof bonus since the to-hit is +4 and Dex is +2, leaving you with that +2 prof bonus.

worn panther
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You can tell it has the PB added in the attack +4 of the shortbow and the shortsword. the to hit for both of those weapons is dexterity modifier +Proficiency bonus. The Dex bonus is only +2 so the other +2 is the Proficiency bonus

verbal stratus
#

Thanks for the help guys! Much appreciated

rose trench
olive nova
shrewd moss
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guys this might be a dumb question but can i bring my character to different campaigns, with levels items and such

harsh fjord
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You can with Adventurers League but typically not in traditional play.

granite bloom
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it would depend on if the dm allows it

kind compass
#

Basically,you gotta see every table as a "new game" button

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Every time you get a new campaign or one shot,you have to see with the dm and create a character appropriate to said campaign or one shot

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Its not like one big system,its plenty of little individual games

crude musk
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@kind compass That's not accurate
As stated, AL (adventurer's league) is a sanctioned format of play that explicitly allows this
And as for non-AL play, you have to ask your DM

shrewd moss
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maybe itā€™s just because it fit the story

crude musk
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@shrewd moss Please no live play spoilers

kind compass
crude musk
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No, but Adventurer's League is a common way for people to get started playing D&D as newcomers as it's one of the most accessible forms of play out there

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As such, it's an important thing to cover when it comes to getting started with D&D

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And even excluding AL, it's not an absolute "no" as you replied, it's a "Ask your DM" question

kind compass
crude musk
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No, hence why "Ask the DM" is the best response

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Also there's no need to ping me repeatedly

kind compass
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crude musk
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You are pinging me, so I'd appreciate you disable pings when replying to me while I'm actively in the conversation
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shrewd moss
shrewd moss
crude musk
#

Best of luck on your quests

shrewd moss
shrewd moss
harsh fjord
#

AL is the official organized play program of D&D and is as good a way of getting started as any other (which is why I mentioned it above). Happy adventuring!

lyric fjord
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hello!

dire dragon
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Hey

lyric fjord
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wsp

stray haven
unborn flume
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Iā€™m new to dnd does anyone know how to play?

leaden dock
#

Me too

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

Hi there, I am new to the server and have been a DM for about 6 months now, Nice to meet all of you! and I hope to learn a lot from this server!

rocky hamlet
#

Hello, I'm new, trying to get into playing DND, yes a noob

tidal oxide
#

Hello! I've consumed a lot of DND content for years but never got the chance to play it, so I'm looking forward to getting to learn and play!

fleet field
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You can all have a look at the materials in the bot post a few messages up

lyric fjord
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Hey y'all!!

dusty saffron
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I keep trying to get into DND but every time I try I just feel like I hit a wall. Iā€™ve read the basic rules before and had to take on the role of DM and I felt like I kept running into walls. I feel like it would be easier if I knew someone who knew how to play but there are 3 of us in total all trying to learn and overall just seems very difficult to play without someone who knows what there doing and I can ask questions to mid game. Any advice?

fleet field
opal ferry
#

hello everyone, i have recently joined a group all of new dnd players and i ended up being the dm i have already had 1 session so i want to hopefully get ideas for my next session. currently my players are in a inn and almost just got robbed and they are staying the night in the inn. so i want some ideas for future sessions

dusty saffron
fleet field
bright smelt
#

Hey, Iā€™m technically not a newcomer because Iā€™ve been here for a while, but I had a question about something I thought of and I didnā€™t want to just randomly intrude whatā€™s happening in Dnd-discussion

violet dune
#

what is it?

cobalt frigate
#

Just intrude.

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It's a free flow conversation there

lavish hamlet
#

How do bonus actions work? Do you only get one? Orr-

cobalt frigate
#

You only get one bonus action per turn

bright talon
#

is anybody instrested in teaching me more about dnd?

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

ok i also wanted to know if youd know anybody whod like to start a campaign with me and teach me along the way, you guys dont have to lol ill try and figure out everything on my own

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Idc if youd like to be a player, or dm

cobalt frigate
#

Please read the free Basic Rules. No one has the bandwidth to do private tutorials here

lavish hamlet
#

Also how does proficiencies in weapons work again-? Does it add proficiency bonus + strength to roll to hit?

mint jolt
#

if you're using a strength weapons, then yes

granite bloom
cobalt frigate
#

Only if your character is proficient with the weapon

lavish hamlet
#

So its be 1d20+5 for to hit then 2d6+3 for damage

lavish hamlet
bright talon
#

does anybody wanna create a little campaign with me to help me learn and just to have some fun

#

it can be about anything

cobalt frigate
#

Again please read the free Basic Rules and don't beg to join a table here

bright talon
#

so sorry

cobalt frigate
#

Dozens of new people join here every day.

bright talon
#

sorry

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ill be on my way

cobalt frigate
#

We're happy to answer your questions

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But we can't do private tutorials

bright talon
#

ok so it says here druids can transform into animals, is there a size limit or something?

granite bloom
#

there's the #find-a-game channel if you want to send your campaign pitch there?

granite bloom
cobalt frigate
#

It's based on the Challenge Rating of the animals

bright talon
bright talon
#

also do sorcerers have to use a staff or can they use there hands?

granite bloom
# bright talon cant figure it out'

there's a section about what bot commands to use depending on the type of game you want to run; you send that command in the find a game channel and you'll be given a form to fill out where you put all the information about your game

bright talon
#

also whats the diffrence between wizards and sorcerer

velvet jetty
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They don't need a staff. They just come in handy

bright talon
granite bloom
bright talon
bright talon
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every time i say the command looking for game it send me to a thread

granite bloom
# bright talon also whats the diffrence between wizards and sorcerer

wizards use their intelligence for spellcasting, and have a spellbook where they keep all their learned spells. from that spellbook, they can prepare a list of spells to use each day, or cast the spells in there as rituals.
sorcerers use charisma for spellcasting, and they learn their spells and can't prepare new ones - their list is fixed once it's chosen (though you can switch some spells out when levelling up). they also get a special ability called metamagic which they can use to "morph" the spells and slightly change their effects

bright talon
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ok

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but why does it take me to a thread every time i type hashtag looking for a game

granite bloom
#

i think you're using the wrong command, it'd be something like /looking-for and then players or community depending on what you want to run, which should then give you a form to fill out so that a post can appear in the designated channel

#

if you're not looking to be the dm though you can just look through the #looking-for-players channel and follow the joining rules

cobalt frigate
#

Spellcasters, such as sorcerers, either use a spell component pouch or a focus

#

I recommend you watch Critical Role's Handbooker Helper tutorial videos

fleet field
lavish hamlet
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2d6+15 at level 1 is crazy to me

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Idk why

cobalt frigate
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Where's the +15 from?

lavish hamlet
fleet field
#

GWM is very good, but keep in mind it's also reducing your accuracy

lavish hamlet
fleet field
#

it's still a good feat, but it's not without cost

lavish hamlet
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Thats when reckless attack comes in when i get level 2 frfr, gonna go crazy

fleet field
#

ah yeah stacking it with reckless is good

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for level 1 you generally want to use it on anyone with 14 AC or less

placid hatch
#

When I joined my campaign, they nerfed my revolvers because they would one shot people at lvl 2. This is a whole new level of ridiculous.šŸ˜†

fleet field
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with advantage from reckless, 16 or less

cobalt frigate
lavish hamlet
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Fair

fleet field
cobalt frigate
bright smelt
plucky ridge
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No

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Would be way too powerful for a cantrip

pearl mulch
#

hi

dry relic
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Hi

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I have a question. I am not sure if I should wait to get the Player's Handbook because I heard a new edition might come out in the fall?

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Is it even worth getting the Handbook with the free rules online?

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Thank-you

fleet field
copper frigate
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The new handbook will come out September 17th. I think itā€™s going to be a big upgrade in presentation, and a strategic update to the rules. But the old rules will still be compatible.

fleet field
dry relic
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Maybe I will wait until it comes out then.

fleet field
#

imo at least

copper frigate
#

To me, itā€™s a matter of how much you will miss the options of the full rules if you just use the free basic rules.

dry relic
#

The Dungeon Guide was a disappointing purchase.

fleet field
#

without the PHB there's only one subclass option per class, which really hurts customizability

fleet field
copper frigate
#

Like, if you have a character you like, right now, you can keep playing them until September and beyond.

#

Or if you want to use something of the customization of the players handbook, you can borrow from your dm. If you want that functionality on D&D Beyond, you could purchase just the option you want.

dry relic
#

I did want to be a DM and I thought the Guide had a poor teaching style for newcomers.

copper frigate
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It does.

dry relic
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The presentation was all over the place and not well explained.

copper frigate
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New one should be a big improvement.

dry relic
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The art work was good though.

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And a lot of the info in the beginning is not what a beginner needs.

copper frigate
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Yeah better off watching YouTube to learn to be a dm.

dry relic
#

They don't go through well actually setting up an adventure from scratch.

copper frigate
#

Nope.

dry relic
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I do care about the game enough to struggle to look stuff up on my own but I wouldn't have bought the guide if I knew the presenation would be that poor.

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But I played for 15 years with a friend who moved so still feel a connection to DnD and now want to DM.

copper frigate
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Beginner adventures do a better job teaching how to dm.

dry relic
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The Starter kit was ok but kinda basic for me as I already played as a pc for 15 years.

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The Kit at least taught most of the beginning rules well enough for most part though some were vague such as some of the combat points.

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And on top of that I couldn't find how to give feedback to WotC.

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I have free video games that have more approachable customer support.

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Though I am sunsetting my video game usage to focus on DnD now.

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I was more pleased with the free rules online that someone here pointed out to me.

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So I am lookin gto set up my first adventure soon as a DM.

#

Any recommendations for online software for battle maps and character sheets.

plucky ridge
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My group uses Roll20

dry relic
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Keep in mind I am not tech savvy and a newcomer but still want something that has decent map drawing without pre made ones.

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I would rather create my own maps than do premade ones.

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Does Roll 20 have map creation software and character sheets or not good ones?

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Thank-you all.

fleet field
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roll20 does have a character sheet manager

dry relic
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For me the best part of DnD is the community.

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So far most here have been very helpful.

fleet field
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it's not as automated as dnd beyond but that does mean it pushes you to learn things more

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I don't believe it has a map creator though

dry relic
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I definitely would like a map creator.

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What does DnD beyond have?

pearl mulch
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damn trying to find a campaign and all of them are from the us at like 2 am my time

fleet field
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it's got a much more automated character creator and manager, but it can also lead to frustration with it being too automated. it does have a VTT like roll20, but it's in alpha, and very basic

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you can think of them as the opposites of each other

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dnd beyond has a very fleshed out character sheet manager and a very basic VTT, roll20 has a very fleshed out VTT and more basic/less automated character sheet manager

dry relic
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Do any let me create my own maps?

fleet field
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they all let you import your own maps, but you'll have to use different software to create them

copper frigate
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Pen and paper baybeee!!

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Old school!

dry relic
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This sounds a bit daunting to me since I have zero computer skills.

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I did only use pencil and paper with my friend but now have no one local to play with.

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I did prefer in person that is not an option at the moment.

copper frigate
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Pencil and paper is zero computer skills

dry relic
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Sorry, I meant the DnD beyond and Roll20

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I do defiintely agree pencil and paper is versatile.

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I can't compare it to VTT since I never used that.

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I may just start creating solo campaigns if it is too tedious to do stuff online.

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I don't want to spend a lot of work trying to figure out software since my main purpose is to play the game.

#

Will the new Dungeon Guide and Handbook both be out in September?

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After 15 years with pencil and paper, I would feel very limited with pre made maps.

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The pencil and paper were great.

minor scaffold
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I decided just now to take a look at Roll20 (mostly thanks to you guys, and because I was curious).
Im... not overly impressed?
I understand that its a seperate thing, and as such, would need to buy the books again, but... that just doesnt sit right with me.
Do most DM's that use Roll 20 already have things unlocked?

fleet field
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check out the beyond20 extension

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it's a browser extension that connects dnd beyond and roll20

plucky ridge
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My DM only owns content on Roll20. Basically will depend on which platform you want to use.

copper frigate
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New DM guide comes out November

minor scaffold
cobalt frigate
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Yes, the character sheet on D&D Beyond interacts with Roll20 via Beyond20. I personally prefer D&D Beyond over Roll20's character sheet.

minor scaffold
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Well, now that I have a good grasp of it, I feel slightly more optimistic about Online games.
I dont WANT to do online games, and would prefer to be in person.
But the group im trying to form IRL could crumble in an instant...

dry relic
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Sounds way to o complicated to me.

minor scaffold
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It does seem like a lot

stark flower
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so i entered the links that i saw, the ones containing guides and stuff

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it feels like i'm gonna have to take a whole DnD course before i can play properly

fleet field
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there are a lot of rules compared to a board game

strange sigil
hollow fractal
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Anyone wanna start a campaign on the d@d beyond app

minor scaffold
proud flicker
#

Is there anyone with an open campaign who's willing to accept people who've never played?

cobalt frigate
#

I highly recommend that you read the free Basic Rules first

proud flicker
#

oops I didnt scroll far enough in the channels yet

kind compass
proud flicker
kind compass
proud flicker
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thank you!

sweet kernel
#

hey ive never played before

kind compass
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Hi never player before

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Im Mali!

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

im more than happy to teach people, but with the way my current campaign is, im unable to run another campaign.

stark flower
strange sigil
cobalt frigate
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Check the introductionary demo link above.

normal pivot
#

Is dragonlance still popular?

shrewd raven
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I donā€™t believe so

shadow sleet
#

"When you use the Attack action with an unarmed strike or a monk weapon on your turn, you can make one unarmed strike as a bonus action".
Does this rule count for using a quarter staff two handed, then landing an unarmed strike?

shrewd raven
#

Yes, you can use the bonus action unarmed strike after making an Attack action with a quarterstaff held two-handed. The bonus action unarmed strike can follow any Attack action, including attacks made with a two-handed weapon like the quarterstaff.

kind compass
shadow sleet
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Though if it were a great club with the heavy weapon property opposed to the quarterstaffs versatile, would it still be possible?

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"At 1st level, your practice of martial arts gives you mastery of combat styles that use unarmed strikes and monk weapons, which are shortswords and any simple melee weapons that donā€™t have the two-handed or heavy property."

pseudo pier
#

how much points do i get for stats do i get when im making a character

minor scaffold
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I think its 27?
If memory serves, its 27 if you do point buy. Start at 8, and each stat increase costs 1 point, up until you get to 13, then it starts costing 2 points per stat increase. With a cap of 15 I think as the highest cap?
Then theres standard array that you can use however you want (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 I think?)
Or you can roll for it. Roll 4 six-sided dice, discarding the lowest value of the 4 dice, and thats now your stat

pseudo pier
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ahh

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i made my character so now how do i start

minor scaffold
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There should be channels like #looking-for-players where you can sift through and find people to play with

pseudo pier
#

ight thanks

fleet field
shadow sleet
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It is

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Great club is a simple weapon

fleet field
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Yes but it has the heavy property

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A monk weapon is any simple melee weapon that doesnā€™t have the two handed or heavy property

sweet kernel
#

yo can someone teach me dnd

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#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
sweet kernel
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ill learn through playing

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any body want to do a campain

fleet field
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Learning just through playing isnā€™t a great idea and that mentality will reduce your chance of finding anyone willing to take you on

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DMs already have a lot of work on their plate, teaching a new player from scratch who couldnā€™t be bothered to put in even a quarter of the effort that the DM puts in isnā€™t that appealing

sweet kernel
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i mean ik a little

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i need to find friends i berly got one lol

round kindle
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Oh it seems im quite late lol

kind compass
shadow sleet
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drank some stupid juice

jaunty herald
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greatclubs are 2handed, but if you have optional class features, you can use dedicated weapon and use it then if you want

fresh fable
kind rapids
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Helloooo

gusty nacelle
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Helloo!

steel raptor
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Hello

swift canyon
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Bleh šŸ˜› hellow

gusty nacelle
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Hi lol

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
solemn light
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Hello all you new players!
We also have #learn-to-play but 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.

For character sheets you can use the printable/ editable character sheets from WotC such as this fillable form version or you can create a character on Dndbeyond

Note that on dndbeyond your access to options will be limited to the free access races and creatures unless you purchase more, or homebrew. Feel free to ask here if confused by anything.

Then it's finding a game. You can use the instructions in #find-a-game to post if the LFG channels here but there are also other places to look into, including Adventure League (official organised play) other platform's LFG (Like roll20, r/lfg on reddit) so on. Or find an in person game by kidnapping getting together some friends or looking into local game shops.

lyric fjord
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Hey everyone

chrome zodiac
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Hi never player before
Im stormy!

bitter roost
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hay so, I'm weaning myself off of dndbeyond (for reasons) and I'm kinda lost. what other apps/webs are there for character creation? or how do I get my hands on an automatic pdf?

simple goblet
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Roll20 has a character builder. I believe Demiplane have one based on the SRD as well

velvet jetty
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I don't believe there is anything like an automated pdf for 5e (I'm told pf2 has a good one), at least not for free.

Roll20 is pretty good but it's hard to beat dndbeyond

proper bear
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Hi,
me and some friends are new to D&D so I am trying to help by learning as much as I can about it ( p.s we are having a wizard, cleric and ranger ( Not sure why))

velvet jetty
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Good luck finding a dm!

bitter roost
proper bear
iron jay
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So I would recommend finding a digital copy and reading through it

proper bear
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p.s any tips for wizard?

iron jay
iron jay
# proper bear p.s any tips for wizard?

I'd recommend looking up youtube guides on how to build a wizard, a wizard is a very complex class due to all of the spells it has access to. I'd recommend videos such as "A crap Guide to D&D Wizard" by JoCat and the wizard guide by dungeon dudes

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They're on YouTube, while you're on it, watching JoCat's videos on D&D can be good to watch, they're short, funny and informative

proper bear
iron jay
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What type of character is your wizard?

proper bear
iron jay
proper bear