dnd-newcomers

[velvet jetty]

I mean if you like necromancer go with that.

Evocation is a powerful school for newcomers

[iron jay]

Yeah, pick whatever you think sounds cool

Whatever fits the type of character your going for

[proper bear]

what spells dose evocation get?

[velvet jetty]

They blast stuff. Magic missile. Fireball. Energy Resistance. That sort of thing

[swift canyon]

learned the basics of dnd rolls, stats and character creation gonna continue tomorrow :P still need to learn abt races advantages n stuff

[proper bear]

I did some research and saw that if I go conjuration I get wish, my friend wants that and I am the only class who can get it

They are cleric but refuse to do research so here I am trying to do it for all of us
🙄

[hybrid lichen]

i would not pick a subclass just because you want a single 9th level spell

[proper bear]

okay thanks

[hybrid lichen]

it will take ages to get, and if its just for that you wont have as much fun

just pick something cool!

[proper bear]

well I start ( according to my research) 9 spells
any recomendations?

[pearl mulch]

just a question what the diffrence betwen roll20 and roll20 VTT

[edgy onyx]

Roll20 is a VTT, they're the same thing

VTT standing for Virtual Table Top

[pearl mulch]

ah ok

[golden pumice]

Hi everyone, i m new here, can someone explain the joining a campaign system for me? I wanna be a player

[graceful spindle]

Hi! I'm going to be honest have always loved the concept of DND but has never understood how to work the interface or much more would love some help 🙂

[crude musk]

What do you mean "work the interfact"? D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game, the "interface" is books and pens and pecils and dice

[harsh fjord]

You can post an ad yourself in #750812887697588356 (follow the instructions in #find-a-game) or reply to the ads in #looking-for-players. Communicate, find a mutually convenient time, and you should be set.

[amber ivy]

Hello

[golden pumice]

Thks

[radiant minnow]

Hi all, virtual newbie here, havent played in over 30 years. Looking to connect with my sons who play. I have created a character on D&D Beyond, is there a way to play any online quests just to learn the game again and level up some since both of my son's characthers are higher level?

[inner river]

There are a lot of learn to play games on startplaying.com you can try to refresh your memory 🙂

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

The bot post above has plenty of resources to help you get started

[left escarp]

halloe h00mins

[wise echo]

Hello

I found that sorcerer, druid,ranger, and cleric are the easiest to play to get used to using magic in DND

[vital tusk]

i wish 12 year old me knew this before playing a warlock

[copper vector]

how do i find a group of people to play with online? like with a dm and other players. i’m a minor and im just very shy but i love everything about dnd and been wanting to play for a while :3

[vapid kettle]

use the find a game channel

[cobalt frigate]

Also check out your local game store and game club at your school.

[median thistle]

@limber quartz

[limber quartz]

Yee

I am him

@median thistle

[median thistle]

Wanna roll my dice

Just bought some new ones

[limber quartz]

This guy's sus

[static forge]

Sorry if this is a silly question. We are going to give dnd beyond a go. Can I use real dice and input the number on my digital character sheet?

[median thistle]

I think so

[left escarp]

can anyone recommend a game for newbs

?

[clear fractal]

New to this. Don’t know where to start. Is the players handbook digital worth it? I’ve watched YouTube videos just wanna know where to start thanks!

[median thistle]

It’s recommended to read some of it

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[fallen surge]

The basic rules for how to play are free. You can find a link to them in the bot post above. The basic rules only include 1 subclass for each class, and a few basic spells and monsters. The player’s handbook will include many more options for customizing your character. You can try the game out using just the basic rules at first, then purchase more options when you feel ready.

[clear fractal]

Thanks! 😊 wish me luck

[gleaming wolf]

what class resemble samurai the most (outside the actual class) between champion, eldtritch knight and battlemaster?

[pearl spade]

hi im new to dnd

i want to make a wizard character but i dont know what school to join, im thinking evocation or abjuration

[oak spruce]

im also new and dont know much

where do i start

[fallen surge]

Battle Master most likely, but there is a fighter subclass called samurai that you could play too

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[oak spruce]

im assuming this is it

[pearl spade]

check the basic rules page

[granite bloom]

are you looking to make an optimized wizard, or to create a wizard with a certain story/theme?

[gleaming wolf]

i was curious what other alternative you could have (wjhen it's not avavible XD :P)

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has so great resources to get you started, plus we have a #learn-to-play channel with even more detailed guides

[pearl spade]

im not sure

[oak spruce]

oh my goodness

i do NOT understand the rules that much : (

i have been reading them for the past few days but they are still confusing

[pearl spade]

same

[fallen surge]

If you have any specific questions, we’re more than happy to help! Ask us anything!

[humble cradle]

chronurgy, divination, and bladesinger tend to be the strongest wizard subclasses, in that order

if optimization is what ur going for

[oak spruce]

i mean, i want to understand the basic rules. But when i go to them they are confusing for me

[cerulean anvil]

Evocation is 10/10

[oak spruce]

: (

[pearl spade]

why divination? ive checked the spells on dnd beyond but they mainly seem just getting information

[humble cradle]

portent

[pearl spade]

whats that

[humble cradle]

the gist of it is that divination wizards can turn any dice roll into a pre-determined result

[pearl spade]

thats sound really good

[oak spruce]

and i have been reading on druids, because i think they are cool, but then they are confusing too

[fallen surge]

If you’d prefer to watch guides instead of reading, the Handbooker Helper YouTube series is incredibly helpful. That is also linked in the bot above

[oak spruce]

ok

[pearl spade]

so if a roll a high number i can use that as my attack roll

[oak spruce]

i will watch that

[humble cradle]

yes

[pearl spade]

or if i roll a low one i can use it as a monster's roll?

[humble cradle]

yes

[pearl spade]

also whats an arcane tradition feature? i know that an arcane tradition is one of the schools, but whats a feature of it

[oak spruce]

so real quick, i have been reading on druids and when it talks about wild shape it also talks about a challenge thingy

let me check what its called

[fallen surge]

Challenge Rating

[oak spruce]

yeah, that

what is it

[pearl spade]

i think druids can cast spells

[humble cradle]

they're features graned by your arcane tradition
every arcane tradition gives a feature at levels 2, 6, 10, and 14

[pearl spade]

cool

[oak spruce]

yeah, i know that. they are able to cast nature based spells, from what ive seen, and they can change shape to a creature the have seen

[fallen surge]

All monsters are classified by a “challenge rating” (CR) which roughly translates to how strong they are or how hard they are to beat in combat. A monster’s CR is listed in their stat block.

[pearl spade]

how do i find the features? are they in the players handbook or the dnd beyond website?

[fallen surge]

Both

[oak spruce]

ok, but what has that got to do with wild shape

you have to see it to become it, right

or have i read something wrong

[pearl spade]

some spells ive seen require you to touch the object to like cast a spell on it. does it mean you can't use it on yourself?

[fallen surge]

As a Druid, you can transform into beasts (animals) so long as they are below a certain CR value

[oak spruce]

oh, that makes sense

[fallen surge]

You can place a hand on yourself to cast touch range spells on yourself

[oak spruce]

i think that at lv 2 you CR is like 1/4 or something

[fallen surge]

Correct

[oak spruce]

yes, that was off of memory. Anyways i really think that druids are cool but are they good for beginners

[pearl spade]

is the school of abjuration beginner friendly? i read on a website that evocation is easy and suited for combat, but not really elsewhere

[fallen surge]

Any class can work for a beginner. None of them are so complicated that you can’t learn it. But in general, spellcasting classes are always going to be more complicated than classes that do not cast spells, and Druids have the added wrinkle of Wild Shape, so they are a bit more complicated than most classes

[oak spruce]

because they seem a bit complicated

ok

[pearl spade]

are spellcasting classes better?

[humble cradle]

yes

[oak spruce]

also the rules have got me completely confused, because i have played a game with my friends but they used different rules and different attributes. So its taking awhile for me to switch mindsets

[humble cradle]

they tend to have more options and more power compared to martials, especially later on

[fallen surge]

Generally speaking, yes. But that only matters if you are playing a super optimized and super difficult game. 9 times out of 10, what’s “better” does not matter at all

[pearl spade]

also for the spells that say you must touch an object or someone willing, does that mean you cannot use it for yourself?

[humble cradle]

you can

[oak spruce]

also i have seen in the book where it talks about hit die, what is that

[pearl spade]

ik what it is

i think

[humble cradle]

you spend those during short rests to regain HP

[fallen surge]

Hit die are a resource you have. It determines what your max HP is, and during a short rest you can expend them to heal

[oak spruce]

ok, but what type of die are they

[fallen surge]

That depends on your class

?tag new hp

[oak spruce]

ok, what about druid

[exotic remnant]

Hit Points and Hit Dice

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

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

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

[oak spruce]

i think it said a die 8

[fallen surge]

Druids have a d8 for their hit die, yes

[oak spruce]

ok

[pearl spade]

what??? how did it know? cna i ask it or is it a command

ohhh

[fallen surge]

That was a command

[oak spruce]

so how do i dertermine my hit point

do i use the die

[pearl spade]

so is the max hit points random

and you roll again every level?

[fallen surge]

At level 1, your HP is the maximum value of your hit die, plus your constitution modifier. When you level up, you gain HP equal to your choice of either a roll of that hit die, or take the average (5 in your case) and add your con modifier again

[oak spruce]

so, what do you mean 5 in my case

and what is a con modifier

[humble cradle]

the average value of a d8 is 4.5, rounded up so 5

[fallen surge]

5 is the average value of a d8

[oak spruce]

oh

[pearl spade]

what is spending hit die? is it you have a certain number of rolls each level and when you do a short rest you spend it to heal the amount you roll?

[oak spruce]

so every level up i get plus 5 hp

[humble cradle]

5 + CON mod

[oak spruce]

so what is the CON mod

[fallen surge]

Con modifier is you Constitution modifier, which is determined by your constitution score. One of your 6 ability scores

[oak spruce]

oh

that makes sense, its the health ability thingy

i knew i saw that before

[pearl spade]

im still confused

[worn scaffold]

on every level you gain a hit die, during a short rest you can use any number of these hit die to regain HP points.
You get half of all your hit die on a long rest

[oak spruce]

imma go watch the video that you suggested

[fallen surge]

So, you have a number of hit die equal to your level. You gain a new one every time you level up. You “spend” the hit die to heal during a short rest, then you get back half of your maximum number of hit die when you long rest

[pearl spade]

so you roll the dice to determine how many hit points you get back in a short rest?

[fallen surge]

Yes

Though you add your con modifier to that too

[pearl spade]

how does combat work? i know that you roll initiaitve, and take turns doing actions. what exactly is an action?

[fallen surge]

That is not something I can easily explain in a few messages. Combat is an entire chapter of the basic rules

[pearl spade]

oh

[granite bloom]

you can look at https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/combat#Combat for an explanation of what combat looks like in dnd

[pearl spade]

ok thanks a lot

what kinds of spells give bonus actions?

[granite bloom]

the spell will state in its description what the casting time is - or if you're asking if you can get extra bonus actions with magic, i don't believe any spell can grant you another bonus action

[fallen surge]

Spells don’t “give” bonus actions, but some “cost” a bonus action to cast. The casting time of a spell is listed in the spell’s description

[pearl spade]

but the basic rules say "Various class features, spells, and other abilities let you take an additional action on your turn called a bonus action."

[granite bloom]

yes, that means they will use the bonus action rather than an action

[pearl spade]

oh

[fallen surge]

A bonus action is a normal part of your turn, but you can only use that bonus action to do something if that something says it costs a bonus action to do.

You cannot upgrade or downgrade an action type

[pearl spade]

are actions only in combat? if so, does the dm tell you that combat has started?

[oak spruce]

My slow brain is starting to understand 🙂

[granite bloom]

(going off of sage advice here, i'm not sure if that's considered RAW) the actions in the combat section are only meant to be used after initiative is rolled

[fallen surge]

Combat starts when you roll for initiative. You can take actions and bonus actions outside of combat if you want, but the distinction of them as such does not matter in that situation. “Initiative” is an abstraction of time, and an “action” or “bonus action” is a representation of how much time it takes to do something. Outside of combat, when you aren’t being pressed for time, then you are free to do things at whatever pace you wish

[cobalt frigate]

The DM decides when combat is initiated, usually calling for initiative at the first sign of hostility.

Outside is combat is "real time."

Combat is turn-based.

[pearl spade]

so combat is like a game mode?

[cobalt frigate]

Combat is turn-based because us humans can't do millions of operations a second like computers can.

[pearl spade]

can someone please send me the dnd beyond link for the arcane tradition features?

[fallen surge]

I’m not really sure what you mean by that, but if you’re asking if combat uses different rules for outside of combat, the answer is yes

[cobalt frigate]

The DM decides outside of combat how fast time moves ahead. For long journeys that could take days, weeks, or even months the DM can handwave the passage of time

[pearl spade]

wait nevermind can someone please send it sorry

[granite bloom]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/wizard#ArcaneTraditions

it's further down on the main wizard description page

[pearl spade]

but i only see school of evocation

[granite bloom]

it may only show the ones you have access to

[cobalt frigate]

It's the only free one that comes with the free Basic Rules

[granite bloom]

slightly perplexed as to why i would have blood magic wizard if i don't own the book for that but that's not a conversation that needs to be here

[cobalt frigate]

The Basic Rules only comes with one sub-class per class.

[pearl spade]

oh i put a copy of the players handbook on hold at my library tho

[fallen surge]

It’s probably being shared with you

[granite bloom]

ah that would make sense

[pearl spade]

what's the best race for a wizard? i feel like high elf focuses too much on wizard stats and for example i always have a -1 modifier using the standard stats (15, 14, 13, etc)

[granite bloom]

high elf focusing on wizard stats is what makes it good for wizards

dnd tends to reward specializing rather than being a generalist, so pumping INT and getting access to extra cantrips/spells is a good thing

[pearl spade]

so i should choose high elf?

but then which stat should i choose for my -1 modifier? i feel like strength and charisma are the least important, but strength is important for carrying things

[granite bloom]

if you're interested in optimizing, then high elf is a great pick

you're right that str or cha can be dumped, and as a wizard you won't need to lug around a big suit of armor or anything, you can get away with a lower carrying capacity and still be able to hold all your starting gear - str is a pretty popular dump stat for anyone who doesn't scale off of it

plus if you get a party member who has high strength you can bond with them by making them your bag carrier (bad advice for making friends)

[toxic iris]

What species are there?

[granite bloom]

there exist multitudes <- link text

[toxic iris]

Wow, I'm new to DND so I'm like trying to know everything

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

The free Basic Rules have the "core" playable races. Supplemental books have more but the DM decides if they're allowed in their campaign setting.

[pearl spade]

hi im back!

[oak spruce]

im back too

🙂

so i have been watching the rules so far, and i think i am half-way through

[oblique elm]

Hi hi :)

[oak spruce]

i kinda wish that i could join a game, but i dont know the full rules yet 😦

[plucky ridge]

You don't necessarily need to know all the rules to play. Knowing most of them and having a general understanding of the game can be enough. Then you can learn more of the rules as you play. Lots of groups are willing to teach.

[oak spruce]

like what groups, and how could i find them

i tried to check the find a game channel, but i got confused

[pearl spade]

can you send me the video too?

[toxic iris]

A warforged sounds fun

[oak spruce]

sure

[plucky ridge]

You can make a post advertising yourself in #750812887697588356 and you can check out games that are looking for players in #looking-for-players

[cobalt frigate]

You don't need to memorize the rules but rather familiarize yourself with the fundamentals

[plucky ridge]

Check out the thread under the #looking-for-players posts and you can see about joining a game

[pearl spade]

can the dm tell you the rules when you play?

[plucky ridge]

Of course 🙂

[oak spruce]

thanks

sixton

the thing is called handbooker helper

[toxic iris]

Is a warforged good?

[plucky ridge]

Warforged can be good yes, but all species can be good. Depends on what you want to play and who your character is.

[cobalt frigate]

Put less burden on the DM and learn the rules yourself. The DM can help with reminders

[pearl spade]

ok thanks

[toxic iris]

Okk

[fiery yew]

I’m pretty new to dnd, and I’m having my first “serious” session, my character is going to be zatanna from DC, all I know right now is that she is probs going to be a half elf sorcerer, but I’m not sure any other specifics, does anyone know DC stuff and DnD stuff and is willing to help me make the character?

[cobalt frigate]

#character-discussion works be a better place to ask for help defining your character

[oak spruce]

So when i start playing, the DM can help me understand the rules a bit

if they wanna

[marble tinsel]

I believe that a good dm would

[oak spruce]

👍

Cause im basically brand new

i mean, i know a bit about DND. But not much

i have only done it like one time, and that was with the rules a bit changed

and by a bit i mean a lot

i also can't find a good group to join

[dim radish]

For bag of beans, it says deal 4d5 fire damage if its contents are spilled onto the ground. Can I dump like half the bag and save the other half?

[oak spruce]

what

[light pilot]

Can anyone explain what does 4d5 or 8d4 and those stuff mean?

Please

[dim radish]

4d5 means rolling 4 sided dice 5 times

and 8d4 means 8 sided dice 4 times

[oak spruce]

no

[dim radish]

oh wait

[oak spruce]

the 4d5 means roll the 5 sided 4 times

[dim radish]

it's the other way around

[light pilot]

Blud just nuh uhed you

[dim radish]

oopsies

[oak spruce]

opsie daisy

[dim radish]

yeah what he said

[light pilot]

W

[main fulcrum]

There is nothing in the item text that allows for that.

So it's going to be an

[dim radish]

damn so I have to dump everything onto the ground?

[main fulcrum]

By RAW, yes. By asking your DM, maybe

[light pilot]

Should I get the dnd basics handbook? I only get to play dnd for a certain period of times a year so idk if Is worth it

[dim radish]

thank you

[main fulcrum]

I don't think the item actually changes anything based on how many beans you have left, so you could always wait and just dump the last one

[oak spruce]

what is RAW

[minor scaffold]

The free basic rule sshould be enough, then if you find that you want to become mor einvested, then get the pHB

[main fulcrum]

Rules as Written

[oak spruce]

ok

[minor scaffold]

I went straight to the PHB because I knew I was going to become invested in it, even if I have yet to play it

[light pilot]

Sounds good, but I can't really get more invested cuz my situations summarized is that I moved countries and only get together with my dnd friends on summers and even that is just a chance

Unless there is any way to play dnd online?

[minor scaffold]

Tons of ways to play online!

[main fulcrum]

Every situation is different. You definitely don't need the PHB to play
And yes, it's very possible to play online

[minor scaffold]

ranging from a simplistic call, all the way to dedicated websites and programs

[light pilot]

Where could I find dedicated websites and/or programs?

Because by where I live we speak German but my German is not the best and I don't know anybody that even knows what dnd is

[oak spruce]

i dont know where to find a group

[minor scaffold]

Well, there are channels here. In addition, there is Roll20 as a dedicated website.

[oak spruce]

i have looked in the find a game

:/

[minor scaffold]

So you do know where to find a game, you jsut cant find a group

[main fulcrum]

That's the only place here to find a game, but it's good to cast your net wide

Finding a D&D group is a marathon, not a sprint

#learn-to-play also has generally handy info, and iamrazorwing wrote another guide with options for how to find games #dnd-newcomers message

[dapper wolf]

can someone please help me. I dont know how to convince my friends to play dnd with me 😦

[hybrid lichen]

Playing with people that don’t want to play can be an unpleasant experience

But if they’re on the fence, try and think about why you think each person will like it, like if they’ve played certain games or like fantasy books etc

[minor scaffold]

I dont think there is much we can offer here.
If they dont want to play, then dont tryt o force them.

[main fulcrum]

If they're just unsure, you could try a one-shot and see if they like it

That way they don't have to commit to something longer and might at least be willing to see if they'll actually have fun

But if they're vehemently opposed and/or actually don't enjoy it, there's not too much you can do there. Unless they can give you fixable reasons they aren't interested (like they prefer RP over combat, that kind of thing can be adjusted)

[true musk]

To build on this, HOW someone tries to find a group will impact their chances of success.
A common pitfall new players fall into is making a single looking for DM post and expecting other players and Dungeon Masters to come to them.
This won't work often because there are more players than GMs out there.

The better approach is to respond to posts where DMs are looking for players and responding with specifics of a campaign that you are interested in.

[raven dove]

Hi! Ive been reading a lot about DnD but Ive never play

I just want to play, but I am very new in this

and, this is my firt time in Discord too

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! If you haven’t yet, feel free to look in this channel’s pins I have a link to an introductory demo as well as the free basic rules

For finding a group to play with from this server, check #find-a-game

[willow dove]

Please someone walk me through this, I tried reading and stuff but I need someone to help me out I’ve never done anything like this

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[fleet field]

far too many new people come here each day for a 1 on 1 walkthrough to be practical

[granite bloom]

is there something specifically you're having trouble with understanding?

[fleet field]

if you struggled to read through the basic rules you can have a look at the handbook helper youtube videos linked in the above bot post

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
This 3 minute video by one shot questers can provide you with a decent summary: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU
After you watch it, feel free to use the resources in the bot post above or check #learn-to-play to get started.

[kind compass]

To put it in perspective,its like if you arrived in a videogame discord,and asked "can I have someone do a 6 hour long guide just for me?"

[true musk]

Can you elaborate on this? What specifically have you tried?

[static garden]

hey guys im new here and to dnd as well, hows it going

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
If you're looking to get started, check out the post here: #dnd-newcomers message

[sweet escarp]

Hello! can anyone tell me what VTT stands for under the "how does your group play" section

[main fulcrum]

Virtual Tabletop

[fiery anchor]

Wsg

[sweet escarp]

Ty!

[fiery anchor]

I'm new here so Idk what to do fr😅

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[visual pivot]

is there a channel in this server for finding groups to play with?

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has some great resources to get you started, and the #learn-to-play channel has even more detailed guides. Once you’ve taken a glance through the material, let us know if you have any specific questions. We’re more than happy to help!

[fallen surge]

We have #750812887697588356 and #looking-for-players

The #find-a-game channel has instructions and guidelines for how to use the channels, as well as advice for finding a group

[pine coral]

Want to get in to dnd but i don't know anyone can someone help me

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[dreamy grove]

hihi

[gleaming wolf]

how much damage would 4d10 hit for?

ususally on average?

[willow dove]

I’ve tried reading and watching tutorials but I just have trouble grasping the concept of the game really

[cobalt frigate]

22

[gleaming wolf]

ooh

[cobalt frigate]

5.5 is the average of d10

[eternal fulcrum]

hii brand new dm here! can someone give me a free program where i can take notes and comprehensive file information to plan out my campaign that wont make my macbook obliterate 😓 jve been using google docs but im more of a visual planner and like to be really organized :)

[tribal plinth]

Hello trying to be a DM. Is there any videos I should be watching?

[fallen lotus]

Hello looking for a game.. I'm new

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

Head on over to #dm-discussion for DMing advice

[desert tartan]

Hey I need to ask a weird question sort of thing

[simple goblet]

Ask away

[trail prawn]

guess today is the day I sit down and lean how to build a new person so I can play Wednesday

[torpid heart]

hi guys~ im trying to build my first ever dnd character and im looking for very basic advice on how to pick the right class/attributes to fit with the backstory im going for! does anyone have a few mins to spare?

[gloomy jolt]

@open nebula has a few minutes to spare, he is a DM

[granite bloom]

what kind of concept are you thinking of? (also this may be a #character-discussion topic?)

[open nebula]

bro

[gloomy jolt]

He is def not sitting in a class rn

[granite bloom]

lmao??

[torpid heart]

its honestly not a very complex question,i have this idea in my head based on a game i played, where the mc has a curse that makes it so whenever she directly touches someone they go mad, kinda like either to kill her or fall in love with her , it feels like something that would be pretty easy to build [maybe sorcerer?] but im an extreme noob with some bg3 exeprience so im not sure how to do that

[granite bloom]

perhaps a college of glamour bard? this is the description of the subclass:

The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of legend. These bards are so eloquent that a speech or song that one of them performs can cause captors to release the bard unharmed and can lull a furious dragon into complacency. The same magic that allows them to quell beasts can also bend minds. Villainous bards of this college can leech off a community for weeks, abusing their magic to turn their hosts into thralls. Heroic bards of this college instead use this power to gladden the downtrodden and undermine oppressors.

not quite to the level of people going mad, but then again there's nothing that can really replicate that in dnd unless you want to venture into homebrew

[torpid heart]

no i dont want homebrew

bard is cool but i thought about making it more like a dark curse..doesnt feel so bard-y?

[granite bloom]

i see i see

[torpid heart]

isnt there some necromancy thingies or spells i can learn that will be fitting for that lore?

[granite bloom]

you can pick up necromancy spells even as a bard, for what it's worth

[torpid heart]

i know from bg3 charm exists..but its not exactly what im looking for

like a charm spell

i guess it cant be done unless its homebrew?

[open nebula]

you cant really acomplish that withou homebrew yeah

[granite bloom]

some enchantment spells can also verge on causing madness or enthralling people

[lyric fjord]

hi! maybe it's an incredibly basic question but what exactly is a oneshot?

[fluid canyon]

Hi. I want to learn and have started reading the PHB. I'm only on ch 2 and am 3 hours into a Youtube video of a game. Is this the right way to learn?

[torpid heart]

how can i tweak it to make it more compatible

basically just make it more amibigious?

not a direct touch thingy?

[gloomy jolt]

It would also be a good idea to consult ur DM about this idea to make sure no problems occur when u start playing

[open nebula]

its a short campaign that can be completed in about 1-3 sessions

[torpid heart]

i have no DM im atm just roleplaying the idea of roleplaying lolol but these answers are really helpful! ty!

[lyric fjord]

many thanks!

[granite bloom]

you can try looking at the bard and sorcerer subclasses and seeing if any of those match the vibe you want
those are both charisma-based classes and can access enchantment/illusion spells that might help replicate the effect you're looking for. it won't quite be like a permanent aura of touch causing madness or obsession, but you may be able to get close with a build catered towards charming, mind-controllling, and madness-inflicting

if it's madness you're interested in, aberrent mind sorcerer is, well, aberrent-minded

[torpid heart]

i dipped my toes into an outlander sorcerer in bg3 and i really liked that,but im asking more on how to tweak my basic narrative to fit

should i make the character's curse more ambigious?

[granite bloom]

oh i see! yes, it would help to change the nature of the curse so that it's easier to reflect in the mechanics of your character's abilities

the touch activation for example, and having it permanently active, are hard to re-create without homebrew

[torpid heart]

maybe i can make it more random and not based on touch that way it could be more easily applicable?

[granite bloom]

my suggestion would be to find analogues for it in spells or class features, and to treat your usage of those features as your character's curse activating

[gloomy jolt]

You could make it dice roll based, so whenever you touch someone you roll to see if it has any effect

[open nebula]

Differs from person to person. For me, i learn best by playing. But a good general understanding to start off with is always good

[granite bloom]

otherwise, as long as you are focusing on the concept before checking the mechanics, you always risk running into it being homebrew-dependent

but fwiw it's not unreasonable to create a homebrew mechanic for it if you're flexible about how exactly it should work

[torpid heart]

thats an interesting point

[torpid heart]

yeah i know homebrew is cool but im trying to exeprience the real dnd exeprience before delving into niche fan stuff

ty for the help!

[granite bloom]

completely understandable, and np!

[torpid heart]

im not adverse to a deep dive/learning session to see how i can fit the mechanics to the story but where do i start? @granite bloom maybe i should just read all the sorcerer spells? since im pretty set on wanting my first character to be sorcerer?

my problem is reading is overwhelming

[granite bloom]

that's valid

[torpid heart]

and theres alot to read lol

[granite bloom]

i would first check the subclasses, sifting through spells is a lot to keep track of

like seeing if any of their features could be repurposed as your character's abilities and curse

[torpid heart]

i thought maybe spells would be good cause from what i understand from bg3 for sorcerers theres like a limited amount of spells they know?

is it still alot lol

[granite bloom]

sorcerers will all have the same spell list (with the exception of the subclasses who get extra spells they can pick - but again, you will see those when you check the subclass features) so you can pick those once you settle on a subclass

[torpid heart]

ohh ok good im on the right track then

[granite bloom]

less than any other spellcaster except for warlocks to my knowledge, it's 6 cantrips and 15 spells at maximum, so if you start at level one you know 4 cantrips and 2 spells

[torpid heart]

im assuming its less overwhelming than being a wizard and wanting to know every single spell u can learn in dnd right? lol

[granite bloom]

in a way, yea - it can be hard deciding which spells to pick since you're so limited, but once you lock those spells in, you don't have to worry about what to prepare day by day

[torpid heart]

ty you helped me alot ❤️

[granite bloom]

no problem, glad it was useful :]

[kind compass]

Literally every table has homebrew table rules

[fleet field]

I wouldn't say literally every

but it's very common, yeah

[kind compass]

Mine has "no PvP,no multiclassing"
Others are "no out of rp talk"
Some are "keep your death saves hidden"

[kind compass]

No sane person runs dnd 5e by the book

[fleet field]

No sane person runs dnd 5e by the book /j

you have a very good point, but don't assume sanity lol

[kind compass]

Or else people would be jumping 700ft and take 5d6 damage all the time

[kind compass]

Thats more than fair

[young cipher]

Hi, could someone explain ability scores to me? I only thought only modifiers were relevant. Like if a DM said roll for constitution and I got a +2, I just thought it would be the number on the dice +2. So what does the ability score actually mean and how is it used? Sorry if I’m not making sense 😅

[next ivy]

Your score dictates your modifier.

The central point of your score is to set your modifiers

[true shard]

there are also creatures that reduce your score so the exact score is relevant that way and the score also determines the modifier

along with something like chainmail armor requiring you to have a 13 in strength

[next ivy]

Also for multiclassing

[young cipher]

Oh ok, thank you 🙏🏼 how does it dictate the modifier? If someone had 14 for intelligence for instance, what does that make their modifier?

[true shard]

the modifier is the score -10 divided by 2

so 14-10=4
4/2 =2

[next ivy]

Or, -5 + score/2

[true shard]

what?

[next ivy]

Idk man that’s how I originally got it explained

The math does work but like

[true shard]

i think you mlean score

[next ivy]

Oh yeah

[true shard]

yeah it makes sense like that lol

[next ivy]

No, yeah that’s a fair point

[true shard]

so -5+14/2
-5+7=2

simplke enough

[young cipher]

Thx guys 😊

[rugged junco]

any tips for making a good character?

[hybrid lichen]

Just make someone you’re interested in, and make sure to give them enough personality to keep YOU invested in them

[next ivy]

I’d also recommend working with the dm, or even just some guy, I find just kinda bouncing ideas off someone helpful

[mild reef]

I’ve got a question about steering players in a campaign. Where is the best place to ask?

[timid locust]

As a DM? #dm-discussion would be the best spot!

[plain wharf]

Guys, I'm struggling with the roleplaying aspect of D&D haha. Granted, I've only had 1 session - but does it get any better? Like, my character rolled a nat 20 in convincing goblins to unionize against their bugbear master, and our DM told me to describe what she did and I just fumbled over my words LOL

There was another moment during our first battle where my character was the last one standing and rolled a crit that won the battle. DM tells me to describe how she casts her Firebolt and I guess they were expecting something cool, or funny? Mind went blank 😂

I have over 300 hours with BG3 so I don't have any trouble picking up the mechanics, but roleplaying is hard 🤣 Any tips please?

[lapis wigeon]

Unfortunately the only real advice for getting better at RP is to keep doing it, lol. The more you get comfortable with your character, your table, and TTRPGs in general the easier it will get but you just need to keep trying. Also it's worth noting that you don't need to be an actor, you're not putting on a performance, you're playing a game

[plain wharf]

I see so I'll just have to soldier through the embarrassment haha! Thanks

[timid locust]

Just remember, it's a game and everyone's there to have fun imagining wizards and goblins and dragons. It's inherently silly! No need to take yourself seriously either, get in the groove and go with the flow!

[exotic remnant]

No tag roleplay found in category new.

[fallen surge]

?tag new roleplaying

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1463-how-to-get-better-at-roleplaying-in-d-d

[fallen surge]

The article linked above has some tips you might find useful

[drifting coyote]

Hi everyone, as a new player and new to D&D game, what tips can you give me? I also know that the game requires books, which book should I get first?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[echo kelp]

Start with the free basic rules (see bot message above) and if you like the game enough, consider getting the Players Handbook.

[marble tinsel]

Would thia be the right place to ask what skill proficiencies i should choose for a half elf sorcerer?

[echo kelp]

Here or #character-discussion

[harsh fjord]

Matt Colville's "Running the Game" series on YouTube would be my recommendation for where to begin. There are tons of others out there as well, but no sense diving in too deep that you drown at the start.

[harsh fjord]

I have a short list of player tips here: #dnd-newcomers message

It'd be easy to hit you with a bunch of "Do this, don't do this" recommendations, but I think the gist is: this is a group game so be a team player as much as possible. Communicate to solve problems. Remember it's a game so have fun; try not to worry about getting things "wrong" or being embarrassed.

[turbid badge]

I'm having bad luck finding any one-shot games to get in on. The instructions on how to post in the # find-a-game area isn't very user friendly, either. Where can I find a one-shot to get my newbie feet wet?

[harsh fjord]

Discord has a search function, and you can apply that to specific channels, so search one-shot or oneshot in #looking-for-players. When you see one you want to play in, post in the attached thread and hope you get invited!

Have you also looked into Adventurers League?

[turbid badge]

No. What's Adventurers League?

[harsh fjord]

?al

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

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

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

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

[high mango]

Is there a channel where people usually stream dnd campaigns? Im interested in spectating one.

[harsh fjord]

The bot post above has more details, but it's the organized play program of D&D. It uses the same ruleset so you can take a character from one AL DM's game and drop it in another, no problem. They run one-shots because you may not always play with the same group.

[harsh fjord]

We don't have anything like that, but you can find games on YouTube and Twitch running at almost any time of day!

[high mango]

Okay thank you

[harsh fjord]

If you don't have a game store that hosts AL events, you can also find one-shots on StartPlaying, a site where paid DMs run games. But searching for D&D 5e one-shots will net you some free results as well!

[high mango]

What setup do people usually run when doing dnd online? Like what applications or websites are usually good for doing so?

[harsh fjord]

That'll vary a ton. Some use a virtual tabletop like Roll20, Foundry, or Owlbear Rodeo for tokens and maps. Some might not bother with that aspect. D&D Beyond and some VTTs like R20 handle character sheet management, but some use pen and paper (despite playing online). The real essential thing is dice or some random number generator and a way to communicate. Discord is pretty standard there.

This D&D Beyond article (https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online) gives a good overview.

The DM will likely decide what tools will be used, so don't get bogged down in trying to learn every possible set-up before you get into a specific game!

[echo urchin]

As a new player I’m excited to 3d print my own miniatures but I’m stuck on how people find the exact players to 3d print. I got the dnd dragons of storm wreck isle. If I want to 3d print one of the dragons from the chapters how do I find the file?

[tough iris]

Hi. I came across this site yesterday. You are able to buy (or get a subscription) to design and download STL files of miniatures that you can print at home.
https://eldritch-foundry.com/

[cobalt frigate]

Check out the #dnd-minis channel

[true musk]

Okay, can you be more specific? What have you read? What have you watched?

[drifting coyote]

Tks, for the reply and the tips

[drifting coyote]

Tks, for the reply and the tip and will take a look at you posted before, tks a lot

[echo urchin]

Thanks for the help and advice @tough iris @cobalt frigate

[errant dagger]

Hello

What do I do my DM gave me a phase spider and the ability to enlarge her and gave me 2 times damage if I get a nat 20 to hit with her

I can do 176 damage per turn ( less then 0.01 % chance )

[timid locust]

Sounds complicated! What exactly was your question?

[errant dagger]

I’m 5th level

[echo kelp]

That’s not really a D&D newcomer’s question - this channel is more for how to get started in D&D

Try #dnd-discussion or #character-discussion

[errant dagger]

How to solve it so it’s more balanced we are a bundle of beginner

[main fulcrum]

Remove the ability to enlarge her and the extra crit damage?

If you want it weaker, those are the obvious things

[errant dagger]

Ok I’ll tell him that thanks

[main fulcrum]

Though just to check, crits are normally double damage anyway. Are you getting extra damage on top of that?

[errant dagger]

Yes for being enlarged

[main fulcrum]

Then yeah, removing the enlargement (or even switching the phase spider to something weaker like a giant spider) would remove power from having it

[errant dagger]

Cool

[trail prawn]

can I give someone temporary hit points every round would it just keep stacking?

[minor scaffold]

I dont think so.

[timid locust]

You can only have one set of temporary hit points at a time. Think of it like this:

If an effect gives you 5 THP, and then a second effect gives you 3 THP, you can't have them both. You'll have to pick one.

[trail prawn]

darn I was hoping to do it every round so they can almost be invincible

[timid locust]

This rule exists to prevent players from being almost invincible

[trail prawn]

thought my artificer was cracked

[cobalt frigate]

How are you giving temp hp each round?

[fallen surge]

Probably artillerist Eldritch cannon I assume

[north zodiac]

Hi guys. So I have never played DND in my life but im slowly learning how to play it and hopefully I'll learn even more here

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

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

[north zodiac]

Exploits go brrrrr

[north zodiac]

Thanks! See you in like tomorrow when I get the basics

[cobalt frigate]

Just ask your questions for things you don't understand here and someone will answer.

Read the rules. Lessen the load on a DM if you know the fundamental rules already.

If you go into a game knowing nothing that means the game has to be constantly paused to teach you the rules. By doing this you'll less likely to be invited to a table.

[trail prawn]

only if it worked

[brave solstice]

Hello. I am a new dnd player looking to finish creating my character and start playing!

I ordered and plan to play fifth edition

[cobalt frigate]

Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

[brave solstice]

Where would I find them?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[fallen surge]

The link is in the bot post above

[brave solstice]

cool. I have done some initial advernturing before and know about the starting basics fairly well

I will use this resource to bridge the gap

[ruby iron]

How do i start?

[cobalt frigate]

Check the links in the bot post above.

[ruby iron]

Ok

[brave solstice]

#750812887697588356 hey i created my character and am ready for adventure!

[echo kelp]

That's not the command - please read #find-a-game carefully

The command starts with a /looking-for and then the bot will provide you some options to pick from depending on what kind of LFG post you want to create.

[jaunty chasm]

Hi :) I'm currently creating a character sheet based on point buy and I'm not really sure where to begin, does anyone have any rec's on any guides or youtube channels so I can figure this out?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

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

[jaunty chasm]

Ok tysm!

[kind compass]

As a rule of thumb,always set constitution and yoru characters priary stat at 16

If you play a rogue,con/dex,if you play a wizard,con/int etc etc

[glass summit]

The easiest method will be to consider your character concept, and rank each of the six ability scores from strongest to weakest, based on how you imagine your character would be

My Leonin Cleric for example is very Wise, and being a large individual has high Strength and Constitution as well. I want them to be relatively well learned and a good preacher, so I'll invest a bit in Intelligence and Charisma as well. As a flaw however I want to play them as really clumsy, so I'll take a bit out of Dexterity

That leaves me with a list of scores from highest to lowest: Wisdom > Strength > Constitution > Intelligence > Charisma > Dexterity

[jaunty chasm]

That makes a lot of sense, thank you. I do have one question though because my DM mentioned something about "69 + race" and I'm not sure if he's referring to Exp or something else since I assumed point buy is normally 27 points

[glass summit]

Yeah I'm not entirely sure what that could mean. 69 point-buy points is an extreme amount to use for that, so it very likely wont be that

[wheat crystal]

I believe that might refer to the sum of all stats that will result from point buy, before adding racial bonuses

E.g. someone with a 10 in every stat would have a sum of 60.

[jaunty chasm]

I think that might be it, so what he's referring to is before race stats my stats will be a total of 69?

[glass summit]

That makes sense, since the sum of the Standard Array is 72

[wheat crystal]

I believe PB should give you 71 before racials

[kind compass]

Just ask him what he meant

[wheat crystal]

Nvm Point Buy can give a range of sums, playing around with it I got totals between 71 & 75

[azure granite]

Hello I'm new here

[cursive quail]

hi. I'm oh so very new and in dire need of guidance.
like, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of info I need to take in, so now I'm just confused and I don't know what to do

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

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

[cursive quail]

Ah, I knew I missed something when I read the welcome channel

thanks, I'll come back here once I'm finished

[visual pivot]

what is the dump stat of monk?

[royal pebble]

hi everyone

[kind compass]

Intelligence

[wheat crystal]

Usually int

[kind compass]

strenght can also be dumped

if you wanna go dex fist monk

Your list of prioritys should be:
Dex,Con,wis

[pearl spade]

hi

if i could only choose 2 in one party, which ones would i choose out of barbarian, fighter, and monk?

[echo kelp]

fighter and barbarian are fairly straightforward

But I'd play whatever sounds fun for you and dits well with the D&D group and game you're playing in.

[pearl spade]

my friends say monk and barbarian

we're all new

[tight trout]

what are the most common dices used in dnd

[echo kelp]

d20, d12, d10/d100, d8, d6, and d4

[pearl spade]

check the handbook helper playlist on youtube

the second video is DIce 101

i watched it

[tight trout]

thank u fren

[echo kelp]

I'd again say play whatever you feel is most interesting/fun for you.
Monk is a fine choice too.

[pearl spade]

ok

[glass summit]

When playing a campaign with just two Player Characters, I like to play a foil to the other character. If one is playing a hulking barbarian, a small intelligent wizard would contrast well

[pearl spade]

oh its not just the two of us

[glass summit]

Ah, my appologies

[pearl spade]

theres five people interested

we have a wizard (attacking spells), cleric (healer), bard (support), and 2 fighting classes

but we dont know which ones

[glass summit]

Can't go wrong with whatever you pick imo, as others have said simply play whatever you vibe with

[pearl spade]

fighter is like extra attacks right?

and barbarian is like damage and hp buffs

[glass summit]

More or less yeah

[meager loom]

My dad knows a lot of dnd and he has a Ranger he seems to enjoy using him

[glass summit]

The difference is more apparent in the flavor. A fighter has formal training and applies strategy in their martial methods. A barbarian is just full on reckless abandon that overcomes challenges with their rage

[pearl spade]

oh

but barbarian has like a ton of hit points

so u can just keep on attacking

[glass summit]

Yeah they can take a hit

[pearl spade]

im looking at the monk page of ddb rn

and monk looks really good especially patiant defense

wow monk's diamond soul is so good

but how do ki points work?

is it like hit die?

[echo kelp]

The class describes at what level you get ki and how much you have per monk class level

[placid hatch]

As Critical Role's Marisha Ray states in campaign two, dope monk sh*t.

[pearl spade]

it isn't really clear

[glass summit]

Its a resource you can expend. You have a number of ki points equal to your level to spend on cool stuff

You get them back on a Short Rest (im sure you'll read about short rests later)

[pearl spade]

i read about them

also can monks and barbarians use fighting styles?

ive only soon them in the fighter class table

[glass summit]

Afraid not, you only get the features listed in your specific class regardless of how closesly aligned they may feel in flavor

[pearl spade]

ok tysm

[worn panther]

Is there still a command for paid gming?

[echo kelp]

Yes - please read #find-a-game carefully (and it's threads) as it explains the commands

[worn panther]

I meant the one that explains it.

[echo kelp]

I pointed you to the channel that has all the information including the bot commands to use to create posts in #paid-looking-for-game

Am I misunderstanding you?

[worn panther]

Yes. It’s ok. There used to be a !paiddm command

Or something. I’m assuming it’s gone now

[echo kelp]

It's /looking-for paid which, again, is detailed in #find-a-game

[worn panther]

No. It’s cool. It’s gone now. Thanks though.

[echo kelp]

So just start typing that command in any discussion channel and the bot will give you the appropriate form to fill out to create the post

Again the information and instructions are detailed in the channel #find-a-game

[worn panther]

It was an automation that explained the merits of paidgming. Similar to !new

They must have got rid of those commands when they swapped the servers.

[echo kelp]

The FAQ section in the Server Guide (#frequently-asked-questions message) has the public bot commands we have here - and yes, most likely many of the old server commands were not brought over here to the (formerly) DnDBeyond server which was turned into the official D&D Discord server.

[worn panther]

Honestly super appreciated. No longer there

[safe parcel]

hi
im new to dungeons and dragons, do u know how character sheet points are decided??? Like i saw a youtube video explaining it but kinda curious what if i just max everything. Is there any constraints ?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

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

[safe parcel]

oh sure bro thanks 🙂

[meager loom]

I've never played Dnd I've made a Character so far so what should I do next?

[fluid canyon]

I'm new too but I'm watching people play on YouTube

[meager loom]

I've seen my dad play it before too

As well as YouTube

[granite bloom]

now that you have a character sheet, just make sure you have a decent grasp on the game rules (as in, read through the basic rules if you haven’t already) and you can start looking for a group to play with

there’s #find-a-game if you don’t know where to start your search

[fluid canyon]

When you make a character do you roll for abilities before or after choosing a species, class, and background?

[strange sigil]

up to your dms discretion/your discretion.

typically i do it before, but its not a big deal tbh.

[granite bloom]

it’s up to you, but knowing your class first can help you figure out what stats to prioritize and thus where you allocate your rolls

[fluid canyon]

And wait to roll abilities in front of the dm?

[granite bloom]

that’s good practice and most dms require it to accept rolled stats, so yea

[fluid canyon]

Ok ty

[coral pasture]

Ima be real this server's overwhelming as heck

Idk what to do here

[crude musk]

It's a discussion server, you talk about and ask questions relating to D&D

In this channel specifically people ask and answer questions regarding getting started with D&D

[coral pasture]

Ah I thought this was a server for looking for games

[solemn light]

You can also look for games here if you like, using the instructions in #find-a-game (Use the bot commands to post an ad for yourself/game or just reply in the threads to anyone that interests you)

[crude musk]

Yep, game finding is part of this server

check out #channel-guide to see what this server offers

[crude musk]

That's a big ask, but you'd need to use #750812887697588356

to post, follow the instructions in #find-a-game

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[crude musk]

What do you mean?

[full lantern]

what character classes that are friendly for begginers?

[meager loom]

I'm not exactly an expert but my dad and multiple others keep saying that the best classes are the ones that sound most fun

[full lantern]

ok

[meager loom]

It really just depends on what you want to do

[vague mantle]

Hello! I'm new here and I'd like to ask a question. Regarding the core rulebooks, I'm interested in buying the initial 3 now, but I saw that they will be updated

Player’s Handbook (Sept 2024)
Dungeon Master’s Guide (Nov 2024)
Monster Manual (Feb 2025)

If I buy the current versions now, when the new ones come out, will mine be automatically updated? Or would I need to buy the new versions again?

I'm interested in purchasing the digital versions, on Beyond

[crude musk]

It's not been announced exactly how the release of the revised rule books will work, but it is not likely there will be any updates made to the 2014 books

The closest we have to something like this is the release of Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse which consolidated and updated two books; Volo's Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Those two books were not updated, but instead were made "Legacy Content". This meant they were no longer available to be purchased digitally and I believe no longer printed

[swift canyon]

okay zo i finished making my character (probably uhmm try making them a better sheet) what do i do next? find a game? alzo i finished learning abt the very basics.. (Rolls, stats, saving throws etc..) what do i learn about next? the races, the spells n stuff?

[open nebula]

Honestly just whatever you find most interesting first, since that’s most important. If you want to hop straight into a game you can go to #find-a-game , but it never hurts to read more 👍

[swift canyon]

okey

[modest minnow]

how should i go about making my character and my character sheet? Ive played dnd before but the campaign went on for only 5 sessions and i didnt understand the way it was explained to me

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[timid locust]

The basic rules (linked above) have a step by step walkthrough on character creation!

[modest minnow]

tysm!

[past atlas]

I'm not sure if my character I've made is balanced? can a character have 2 classes

[humble cradle]

yes
that is called multiclassing

[harsh fjord]

You can multiclass provided you meet certain requirements, but it's not recommended if you're a new player.

[next ivy]

Also, if it’s a level one character, they def shouldn’t be multi classes

[past atlas]

Interesting, thank you for the info, so with my character I used DND beyond to make the character. I was wondering if it would be fair making my own spells/imagination spells

[next ivy]

Not without dm Input

You can never just make up whatever abilities you want

[harsh fjord]

If you're new, you probably shouldn't be making up your own content as you're still likely learning the game mechanics. Describing them however you like is probably safe.

And yes, the DM needs to allow/approve of any created content.

[next ivy]

If you intend to use them

If you’re just making stuff up for fun, you’ve discovered the truth of dnd

[solar harbor]

helooo~

[past atlas]

So if my abilities are fair towards the DM and the game it can be allowed in that specific session right? Not all sessions are allowing imaginative abilities if i pressume

[harsh fjord]

That's really up to the DM.

[next ivy]

If the dm decides you’d an use it, yes

Whether it’s “fair” is really null and void

[past atlas]

Alrightt so after creating my main character should I make a back up one?

[sharp sky]

How could I make a dryad player character? ;3;

[timid locust]

Dryads aren't an official race. The closest would probably be... The Hexblood lineage from the Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft supplement? Though it's more of a fey-cursed race.

I'd recommend sticking to official races for your first character.

[harsh fjord]

If you don't have a game/DM, you should have multiple character concepts and have gone through the process of character creation. They'll have to likely change to suit the specifics of the game you join.

[sharp sky]

I have multiple characters ;-;

[echo kelp]

Totally up to you - I do think having several character concepts that you can tweak and adjust to fit the D&D game/group you play with is not a bad idea.

[past atlas]

So joining a game/group, will they need my character info sheet from DND beyond?

[echo kelp]

Your DM and group will determine what tools they will use to support their playing D&D. Many groups are fine with DnDBeyond character sheets but you may need to send a public link to the sheet to your DM. Other groups use other tools.

So talk with your DM about it.

[tight trout]

Quick question, is there bleach and muriatic acid in dnd? And if so can i craft chemistry on a glass bottle that can break when tossed on stone? For example on a densed cave with no air flow

asking for a friend

[next ivy]

Well… there is acid.

Idk if you can find bleach.

Or convince your dm to let you do that

[echo kelp]

Assume that D&D is a game and not a real world physics simulation…

Ask your DM but be prepared for the answer to be “no this setting does not do real world chemistry”

[tight trout]

but, but. My chaotic evil run

[echo kelp]

Again it’s a game with magic and fantasy - focus on having fun with friends playing make believe rather then “can I make this real world thing?”. Work with your DM and players at your table to have fun together (and they just might allow you to have a magical chemistry set to play with in game)

[tight trout]

i see thank u, and yes thats why i was asking, theres herbalist, alchemist and posioner kit in dnd beyond

[next ivy]

The age old “no, [artificer] you cannot build a nuclear warhead”

[echo kelp]

Yep - check with the folks you’re playing with and some things may be reasonable and possible. But don’t go making assumptions that you can because “D&D is about creativity” (it is but it needs to be fun for everyone, not just you)

[tight trout]

maybe if i mix some begginer posoners kit on my rogue

and then make the guy start to craft gas poison and put it on a glass bottle that breaks

obviously depends on DM. but im asking in general dnd rules

[echo kelp]

You don’t have to ping me when replying - please disable pinging when responding to me. Thanks!

[exotic remnant]

No pings, please :pray:

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

[azure granite]

Hellu :>

I just started DND, I have everything, I just never found a DM to work with

[next ivy]

#750812887697588356

[azure granite]

Thx

[next ivy]

Or if you want an in person game, you can maybe find game stores that allow play in your area

There are options.

[azure granite]

How do I request, I just checked it out, and I'm highly confused

[next ivy]

Idk man, I joined after I got a game

I’ve never used those

[cobalt frigate]

The instructions are in #find-a-game . You type the command in any channel that has a prompt.

[azure granite]

Oh, thx

Yay, I did it

[fickle turret]

Best ways to find a local D&D group??

[open nebula]

Sometimes game stores host games

[cobalt frigate]

Check Facebook D&D groups and sites like Meetup.

[harsh fjord]

Local libraries (and/or community centers), school clubs, and conventions are other ways to find in-person groups. And like OMYAC said, use digital tools as well.

[timid locust]

Trick your friends / family into playing! "It's just one game, I swear!"

[fickle turret]

I don’t wanna use F*cebook

Peeeeeeyew

[fallen surge]

The first one is free 😉

[fickle turret]

Thank you!! ^w^

[harsh fjord]

MeetUp, Reddit, and other local-focused sites may be of interest, then. I list a bunch of LFG apps/sites in this LFG guide I wrote.

[thorny mica]

whats the time frame before your able to post in the #looking-for-players?

[echo kelp]

It should have stated the cooldown time in #find-a-game - but it’s 7 days. Once the bot removed the old posts, you can create a new post.

[thorny mica]

oh, so there isnt a wait time before you can post a application for players?

i thought there was, might just not be understanding how to use the Bot correctly though

[echo kelp]

You can only post in the LFG channels once every 7 days.

We highly recommend never deleting your post (let the bot do that) and use the attached thread to your post to provide any updates/clarifications.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[finite sandal]

Should I wait for the 2024 update to come out before I get to familiar with the current rules? I have only been playing for 2 weeks.

[fallen surge]

The core underlying rules are going to be about 90% the same before and after the update. I’ve been DMing a playtest campaign for several months now, and I can hardly notice the difference, since I’m not a player. The biggest differences that the update is going to introduce will primarily be in the available player opinions.

[finite sandal]

Thank you

[harsh fjord]

Also, you're under no obligation to adopt the "new" rules.

[cobalt frigate]

That'll be up to the DM if they'll use the 2014 or 2024 5E rules.

[next estuary]

When creating my character, I see e.g. fighter have two different saving throws on it's profile. What does these mean? Why do I have two?

[harsh fjord]

Each class gets proficiency in two saving throws, meaning you add your proficiency bonus to any rolls for those specific saving throws.

[next estuary]

Ok. I dont know why i thought they had anything to do with attack and spellcasting aswell

[violet flume]

i need to find a goblin charter sheet for my capain where can i find one

[harsh fjord]

Why do you need a specific sheet for a goblin?

[violet flume]

idk why thats what the campain said i should have for it

[harsh fjord]

You don't need a special sheet. You just need to write the info from the goblin race onto a character sheet, which is available here: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/character-sheets

[vivid yacht]

yo

as a new player i want to play with ppl ujnder 18 dose anyone no were i can do that

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[echo kelp]

Please use the proper LFG channels to find a game (or use other tools and services such as Roll20, Demiplane, other game/hobby sites/servers).

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[olive cypress]

Hey! I would love some tips on how to start a campaign !

[cobalt frigate]

If you want DMing advice then head on over to #dm-discussion

[solemn light]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[hollow musk]

Hey correct me if I'm wrong but isn't one of the big parts of d&d being allowed to create your character however you want
My dm/friend has been dogging on me for using base Player's Handbook races for my characters (they fit perfectly fine into our universe that we're using)

[main fulcrum]

There's nothing wrong with using PHB races for your character

[eternal pagoda]

Hello

[granite bloom]

if your dm wants to ban races then that's their right but it's also your right to not want to play a game that restricts your character creation choices
i do think it's weird to ban PHB stuff though. that's like the most basic version of dnd stuff. is it because they think PHB stuff is weak and they want you to use a more """overpowered"""/meta race?

[hollow musk]

His justification is that he got a whole bunch of books with new races to have a more unique party

I see that, but I made a character that broke the stereotype of orcs, he was a civilized monk
I'll talk to him about it rn

[harsh fjord]

Communication is often the best approach to resolving a problem, however small!

[late condor]

Hello! I’ve been hearing a lot about how fun D&D is and really wanted to try playing it but I don’t have any friends that play it/ they aren’t really into it. Any recommendations for solo playing or is there a way to play online?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[fleet field]

you can play online but there aren't really options for solo play

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[harsh fjord]

The game is designed for a group of players, but folks have made workarounds. This video by Ginny Di goes over solo play and links to one of the major resources for it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2nVilB8QeY

[glass summit]

You could try searching for a local Adventurers League near you, or check in with local libraries/game stores to see if they have any regular games open to new players

[zinc moat]

hey so I've really been wanting to DM and my friends and I have really only played 1 or two very short sessions, one of which was not rule based and more of a roleplay thing idk anyways they want me to DM for them and I want to. I think I can but my main issue is I know the general way its played but not all of the specifics and such. All the tutorials I've found go over the rules and how combat works extremely broadly and dont really go into how its played and I don't wanna be unprepared when playing. Do any of yall have a tutorial or something of sorts that goes into the specifics of how certain aspects like rolling and combat and whatnot is played?

[cobalt frigate]

Head on over to #dm-discussion and we can give you DMing advice.

[harsh fjord]

Have you read the Basic Rules? That would seem to cover what you're asking about.

[zinc moat]

A lot of it is centered toward the players perspective from what I've read

[cobalt frigate]

Chapters 12 and up cover the DM side of things.

[fleet field]

you still need to know all that info on how the game works from a fundamental level

[harsh fjord]

Yep. The mechanics of how the game works don't change if you're the DM; you're just witnessing it from a different perspective (and juggling other plates that players don't have to account for).

[zinc moat]

alr

[glass summit]

If you are able, I'd recommend purchasing the Dragons of Stormwreck Isle hardcover adventure. It's an adventure designed and set out for new DM's, which should be right up your alley

[zinc moat]

As big of a challenge I realize it probably is, I was actually planning on writing and coming up with my own campaign. I enjoy writing and such already but I've never gotten the chance to combine that with dnd before.

[harsh fjord]

That is definitely ramping up the learning curve. It's doable, but fair warning that you are setting yourself a dramatically tougher task—not impossible by any means! Just tougher.

[next hinge]

Want to be Samurai. How Cy be good Samurai? Katana is cool.

[harsh fjord]

Samurai is a type of fighter in the current edition of D&D. If you want advice for building one, you should head to #character-discussion.

[next hinge]

You iz smart 1!

[fleet isle]

👋

[broken knoll]

Hey guys. I'm a completely new player. Hoping to learn more about the game and hopefully join a campaign.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

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

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

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

[pale depot]

can anyone help me ive really wanted to play dnd for awhile and i really dont know how to

[scenic owl]

Are you interested in playing online or in-person?

And my follow up question would be if you have played any RPG games and/or games based on the d20 system?

[pale depot]

no i havent play any games like that but im more looking for a online game since im sorta young so i can rlly convince my parents to take me to some random strangers house

[scenic owl]

Okay

Do you live in an urban-type area or are you in a rural-type setting?

[pale depot]

sorta urban

[scenic owl]

If you live somewhat urban you can probably find a local hobby shop/game store that runs games

That way you can play in a public, welcoming setting that your parents would probably approve/accept

[pale depot]

i kinda want to start off with online games to get a feel for it but ill try and look

[scenic owl]

Then I would recommend #looking-for-community and see if you can find a server that fits your needs

Some are welcoming and inviting to new players, ready to show the ropes. Some ask for more experience or age restrictions

[pale depot]

yea im not rlly sure which i should chose

[scenic owl]

It is helpful to find a community that is accepting to new players as you are learning. Whether you plan to play online or in-person, it is advisable to begin learning the rules. You can purchase a ruleset book at the hobby store, check out online applications and there are definitely many free-to-access resources for accessing basic rules

[scenic owl]

It may take time. I personally had to keep an eye on the ads for LFG's for a bit and try some out before I found one that works for me

[true musk]

Feel free to start with this quick Beginners Guide by One Shot Questers: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU
It's a great overview. Afterwards I recommend checking out the resources in the bot post above or check out #learn-to-play .

[scenic owl]

Be patient and ask questions, key to playing D&D well

[true musk]

For parent approved places, I recommend checking out:

• Your local library
• Your local tabletop store
• Your local school
• Your local youth D&D programs.

[pale depot]

alright ill take a look

i found a community it said to contact staff if your a minor so now i play the waiting game

[scenic owl]

@pale depot I agree. If you are not in the middle of no-where rural area, you probably have regular Table-Top gaming and/or D&D happening in local shops/venues. Google D&D by me and keep checking this channel

[pale depot]

alright

[true musk]

You can also find out about in person dnd events on the WOTC website here: https://locator.wizards.com/

[scenic owl]

I hope you have excellent luck finding your own way to enjoying D&D! Don't forget this server is a great resource for asking questions and getting helpful answers

[pale depot]

none near my house 😦 closest one is a five hr drive basically 3 states over

[main fulcrum]

The WotC locator isn't 100% up to date ime. So there may actually be closer stores

[true musk]

Yep.
I host in person Adventure League games at my local game shop and it didn't pop up.

[main fulcrum]

I think stores have to actively get themselves added

[scenic owl]

That is only one source, I would ask your parents to find you a hobby store nearby. Once you get there, ask about D&D and if they host games or know about local games

[dapper fossil]

I'm new to dnd and don't know how to find a group

[scenic owl]

#looking-for-community

Depends on what you are looking for in a group, personally it took me a little trial and error

You are new to Discord and D&D?

@dapper fossil Feel free to DM me questions as well, I know it can be overwhelming to ask in open servers

[quartz junco]

Hey im kinda new to dnd i have played once but like 4 sessions, where do i go to like join someones game

[next ivy]

In person or online?

[quartz junco]

i played in person, but im looking for online ig

[next ivy]

Then #paid-looking-for-game k

And #750812887697588356

Wait that’s paid

#find-a-game

[quartz junco]

oh ok ok bet

thank you

[scenic owl]

Also #looking-for-community

Different groups advertise their style of gaming

[next ivy]

Or #looking-for-players if you want to browse games

[fleet isle]

hello, I am semi new, I only been in a 1 shot campaign but i am looking for a long term campaign. I don’t know how to make a character, was given a premade.

[next ivy]

Well, I assume you understand how character sheets work?

[fleet isle]

kinda

[wheat crystal]

Check the links in this channel’s pins, they contain a link to the free basic rules that deal with character creation

Which, in turn, will also help you understand the sheet. The pins also link to Critical Role’s Handbooker Helper series which is a nice visual-auditory supplement

[fleet isle]

okay

how would i find a campaign and how will I know what type of character to make?

[exotic remnant]

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[crude musk]

And as for knowing what type of character to make, you'd speak to the DM and ask questions

[fleet isle]

I see thank you

[next ivy]

Which is good advice for most other questions you might have tbh

[fleet isle]

is it recommended to play the class you have chosen?

[rustic light]

why would u pick that class if you dont wanna play it?

you can subclass however

[crude musk]

It's recommended to choose a class you want to play...

[fleet isle]

i have seen my friends play classes they didn’t wanna play

[crude musk]

that seems like an error on their part

[fresh fable]

You work with your DM to pick something that you want to play, if a DM is forcing you to play a certain class that’s not the right table for you

[wheat crystal]

I assume they’ve selected pre-mades like you mentioned you’ve done before, in which case yeah I can see them not being able to play a class they wanted to

But yeah most campaigns players get free choice of what they want to play

[rustic light]

sounds like they more or so just picked classes to make a good team fight combo and not so fun to play

but talk with the dm so you guys can make the class you wanna play be able to work

[fleet isle]

okay

[rough nebula]

normally a lot of dnd groups have like certain roles aka tank support range etc but i am gonna be honest its just hilarious and a lot of fun if that isnt the case. Just imagine 4 wizards bombarding the enemies or an entiere party of rogues just dissappear. If you know how to everything can work together

[fleet field]

“Roles” in dnd are much less defined than in something like an MMO, and you don’t really have to focus on filling roles

[fervent shoal]

Hey I'm new to Dnding and looking if anyone would like to have me for a game and teach me the ropes? I know some stuff about Dnd but would like to know more and how to accurately play the game

[wintry spoke]

Same here

[fervent shoal]

@wintry spoke we twinsies?

[wintry spoke]

Yurrr

[fervent shoal]

My friends aren't really interested

[wintry spoke]

I aint got friends kinda, I have home schooling and my neighbor friend isnt interested

So yeah, Im tryna look for a campaign online

[fervent shoal]

@sterile dirge Yeah

Go/jo

[wintry spoke]

Indeed go/jo

Anyway, I did olay supplements like jjk but never really got to normal dnd

Nor can i find a campaign for normal dnd or a supplement

[fervent shoal]

I'm looking for a campaign because I like roleplaying and wanna get more into dnd

Plus I kinda need more friends

[wintry spoke]

Discord aint the place for friends

[fervent shoal]

Why do you say that

[wintry spoke]

Cause discords got wild.people

[fervent shoal]

Yeah

[bitter roost]

wild people can be friends though

not all wild is bad, but the bad wild is very bad

[fervent shoal]

Agreed

[bitter roost]

some people are the good kinda weird, but the bad weird gets amplified by the anonymity discord provides

basically

there are though

[frank vapor]

Can I ask questions about being a new dm

[trim berry]

hi hi

[echo kelp]

Sure but you may want to ask in #dm-discussion where you can chat shop with other DMs

[solid echo]

Hi I'm new to dnd and is searching for people to play does anyone have one I can join?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[hushed widget]

Hi I’m new to dnd.I’m currently looking for a DM/group to play with and already summited a form for that.In the meantime I figured I should try to build up my knowledge of the game while I wait,so is there anything specific that you think new players should know before starting a game?

[bitter roost]

not really a game rule, but remember to talk with your dm about what is and isn't allowed. some Dms are a lot more strict with rulings and such, so If you wanna do something but aren't 100% sure it's allowed, better be safe and ask about it

also try and get in character. newer players sometimes are scared of taking roleplay seriously (I was too, once) but it's like- 90% of the fun.

it's better to be cringe and free than to not be free at all

[hushed widget]

Thanks for the advice,I’ll be sure to keep it in mind.

[bitter roost]

always happy to help 😁

[harsh fjord]

Have you read any of the Basic Rules yet? That would be a good step to learn the game.

[hushed widget]

Yeah I started reading some of the basic rules as well as common terms and stuff like that.thank you for the advice I’ll look more into the basic rules.

[harsh fjord]

Thoe rules aside, I think it’s worth keeping in mind a few things regarding the social nature of the game:

• No one is the main character, so try to cooperate with your fellow players. Similarly, the DM is not your enemy. Try to respect and lean into everyone’s fun rather than privileging your own.
• When there’s a problem, in game or out of it, communicate to solve it.
• Be mindful of others’ boundaries and your own. It’s a more active, intimate form of entertainment, so be respectful when people say what they don’t want to deal with.

My list of general player tips is here: #dnd-newcomers message

[wintry spoke]

Everyone is the mc*

[harsh fjord]

Same difference, personally! No one person is.

[wintry spoke]

About hogging the spotlight, some people just make a busted ahh build while 2 people in the party cant do nun

So it does kinda suck

[harsh fjord]

Which goes to my point about not privileging your own fun above everyone else’s. If folks are okay with a character being more powerful, go for it, but if not, compromise.

[wintry spoke]

Yeah, some people just dont care and are arrogant

Which sometimes makes me leave campaigns

Its just no fun like that.

[hushed widget]

Thanks so much for the tips,I’ll definitely be sure to keep them in mind while playing.

[alpine flame]

hi

[wintry spoke]

Hi

[hushed widget]

Also I have a few more questions,I keep seeing the terms adventures league and homebrew. I was just wandering what these terms mean.

[harsh fjord]

?al

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

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

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

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

[harsh fjord]

?homebrew

[exotic remnant]

What is homebrew?

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

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

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

[hushed widget]

Thank you.

[wintry spoke]

Btw whats the character creation rolls in vanilla dnd

[harsh fjord]

4d6 drop the lowest, assuming the DM allows rolling.

[wintry spoke]

Ah. Also wdym by allows rolling.

Like is there a different method to it

[harsh fjord]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

[harsh fjord]

Not all DMs allow certain stat generation methods. I only use point-buy, for example.

[wintry spoke]

Btw what is point buy exactly?

[crude musk]

You can click the link to find out

[wintry spoke]

Aigh ima check it rq

I see

So its like guaranteeing you have good stats for your build but the others might be worse

[harsh fjord]

It ensures you can't have all good stats or all bad ones; it ends up being a good balance, I find.

[wintry spoke]

Yeah thats fair

Alright, appreciate it brother. Cheers

[digital orbit]

Where can I find a game?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[exotic tartan]

Are there DM's here in the server that are dedicated to host games for newcomers?

[bitter galleon]

I’m a newcomer and would love to play my first game here, I already have built a character

[exotic tartan]

same 😄

[topaz storm]

Fr fr

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[timid locust]

If you're looking for a game, check out the post above! While not every game that's advertised will specifically say that it's newbie friendly, plenty of DMs are happy to have new players. Reach out to games you're interested in, and be honest about the fact that you're new, and you'll have a much better chance finding the right game for you! And don't forget, the more familiar you are with the basic rules, the better chance you have finding a game!

[exotic tartan]

okay, thanks 👍

[ornate idol]

i forgot if the PB was according to the global level or to the class level

[crude musk]

Character level

Not class level

[digital orbit]

What's the maximum height you can make your character?

[fallen surge]

The short answer is it depends on your race
The long answer is that there isn't one officially, but you need to be reasonable

[odd vault]

Would depend on character race and other modifiers like spells or items that would increase size

[cobalt frigate]

Playable races are either Small or Medium-sized. There's no hard set numbers for the height of either Small or Medium-sized creatures.

[digital orbit]

What would you allow?

[crude musk]

That's a question for your DM, not us

But if you want a guideline, don't make anything outside the range of existing species options

[digital orbit]

Just wondering

[odd vault]

Ya more a question for the DM but I'd say 7ft is the upper limit for a "medium" creature

[digital orbit]

Ight

Sounds fair

Is there a good place to find games for beginners?

[fallen surge]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#HeightandWeight

The basic rules includes a table that shows average height and weight values for each of the default races. It includes some modifiers for the upper and lower limits, but again these are only the average values. If you were to go by this chart, the tallest a human could be is 6'2"

So you can go above or below this if you want. But you do have to keep it within reason, since you are still playing either a small or medium creature.

[odd vault]

This discord, Roll20 or your local game store would be good spots to start.

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

[digital orbit]

I meant a dm

A party

For beginners

[odd vault]

Yeah you'll have to check those resources. I would suggest looking for a game here in the https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1070720656917938227 channel or going to Roll 20. This link will take you to the LFG form and you can tick the find games that welcome new players box https://app.roll20.net/lfg/search/

Also, hi I'm new here but I've been playing D&D since about 2017 and last year began running Curse of Strahd for my playgroup to give our Homebrew DM a bit of a break lol

[digital orbit]

Thanks

Should I use the DND beyond app to create a character?

Or is there a better way?

[wintry spoke]

hi chat

[wintry spoke]

Id suggest sheets

if a dm has one

you can just join a party and then make a character

in that sheet

[digital orbit]

Oh ok

[odd vault]

Depends on what platform you will be using.

If you are on Roll20 they have a character creator that uses the materials your DM has access to. If your DM is using D&D beyond then use that.

Other than that you can use sheets.

[digital orbit]

Thanks

[wintry spoke]

I dont recommend roll20 characters

its easier when the dm has the sheets at the palm of his hands so he doesnt have to double check everything

[odd vault]

If it's the platform his DM will be using though that's what he'll need to do.

[wintry spoke]

Need or want?

my dm didnt use the roll20 character creation and only the character itself

we used sheets as the method

[odd vault]

Sure but this is semantics at this point. It depends on what the DM wants, full stop.

[wintry spoke]

Yeah, that's fair

[odd vault]

Sheets can be a bit overwhelming for a new player imo. So if you do go that route and need help ask if your DM will sit down with you and help or chime in here for some advice.

[digital orbit]

Ok

Why would I pay for a game?

[wintry spoke]

For a new player, yes

[wintry spoke]

That's the thing, you don't. Just look for a free one

[digital orbit]

That's not much of help. That's an opinion

[odd vault]

Ya you don't have to pay for one, but you might consider it if that DM offers something in particular that interests you. Often times paid games have access to more materials. I would say don't bother paying for a game until you get a bit more experience.

[digital orbit]

Ight

[harsh fjord]

Paid games means folks are less likely to flake. There's also an expectation that the DM will add some bells and whistles, whether that's content access, custom art/maps/minis, or other immersive elements. If folks can't find a game but really want to play, they may shell out the money to make it happen.

It's not a necessity to pay for a game. Those are just reasons why someone might.

[digital orbit]

Ok that's fair

How long does it usually take to start the game? Like characters and preparation

[harsh fjord]

That can vary a ton.

[timid locust]

Do you mean from when you find a group until when your first session starts? There's no concrete answer to that, really. It could take a few days to a few weeks, depending on what kind of set up the DM requires.

[digital orbit]

Oh that's some time

[odd vault]

Ya it depends on the prep work and scheduling of players. Sometimes it can be hard to find a day that works.

[digital orbit]

Ye and timezones too

[odd vault]

Often times you can find games that line up with your time zone or close to it.

My buddy is two time zones over from me right now so we have been having difficulty scheduling recently.

[digital orbit]

Btw should I come up with a character to reference from?

Like an oc

[harsh fjord]

You should go through the character creation process to understand how it works. You may not be able to use your character as is depending on what restrictions your DM has in place.

[digital orbit]

Ok

[odd vault]

Ya but other than that. Your only limit is your imagination! I like to start with a framework and then build off that. I'd suggest reading the Players Handbook.

[digital orbit]

Does it cost?

[odd vault]

And by framework I mean, do I want to be a magic user? Or swing a big weapon?

[harsh fjord]

The Player's Handbook does cost money, but you can read the free Basic Rules, which includes most of the PHB's content: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

[digital orbit]

What's phb?

[harsh fjord]

Player's Handbook.

[odd vault]

Players Handbook

[digital orbit]

Ohhh

[odd vault]

Resource books in D&D often get abbreviated.

[wintry spoke]

IM GMT

oops caps.

anyway I only found like one session that suits me today

everything before that is like 9 hours ahead

[timid locust]

It can be a tough road, but the only way to find a game is to preserve! Just like dating, finding the right game for you can take some time.