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stuck crow
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was the dirt scorched or just atomized

solid vigil
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What’s required to play D&D 5E?

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teal moat
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Ah living soil. Very rich in nutrients.

stuck crow
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Visit this for resources on the simple stuff

scenic owl
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Something to randomly generate numbers is helpful also

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stuck crow
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And if not then there are free printable character sheets out there

solid vigil
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Thanks so much

stuck crow
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The hardest part is honestly scheduling lol

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I'm blessed in that I have a regular campaign every week on wednesday (technically thursday cuz it's after midnight cuz night shift but bah)

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solid vigil
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D&D Essentials Kit (Dungeons & Dragons Intro Adventure Set) Age Range:12 Years & Up: Wizards RPG Team: 9780786966837: Amazon.com: Books

https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Essentials-Kit-Boxed/dp/0786966831/ref=asc_df_0786966831/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695475&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8615302507307891967&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007906&hvtargid=pla-813156597836&psc=1&mcid=aa8eef7b41ac3999a5c07ca59410207a&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwupGyBhBBEiwA0UcqaE-dmb1EE4T_v_5fGjgzX1LKs58KXhdzaMY6bsiFGnzLc06ZruEa8BoCQ1sQAvD_BwE

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Would this be a good thing to get, to get into D&D?

acoustic kiln
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Can someone tell me how the weight modifier works when making a character, it says: x (2d6) so do I multiply the numbers from the dice together then add them, or do I do somthing else

stuck crow
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Yeah like I said you really only need these

cyan vector
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I FOUND A ALIVE DND SERVER

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stuck crow
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The rest of the stuff is more so extras to go more in depth

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stuck crow
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Though ngl we don't use weight or encumberance in our campaign because I have my vessel and the party has a bag of holding

acoustic kiln
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next flame
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I said if i could buy it he said no

stuck crow
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A good mustache is very convincing and makes someone feel trustworthy

next flame
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Unless its a gnome

teal moat
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However a good goatee, has the opposite effect,

stuck crow
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They are evillllllllllll

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acoustic kiln
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Bro the d6 is at the bottom of my dice bag…

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stuck crow
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Even if it's relatively inexpensive all things considered

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next flame
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Magic make my brain hurt

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I PUNCH MAGIC

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But alas my fist is now a turkey

teal moat
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Glad I no longer go by the name Magic.

next flame
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If i were a king I’d declare war on bricks

oblique shard
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Heya! I wanted to ask what are the different type of classes and what they do?

next flame
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Personally i know what some of them do but im no expert

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

acoustic kiln
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Can someone explain how the four sided dice that have three numbers on the sides works?

cobalt frigate
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There are two types of d4 die.
If the same number is at the top, then that's the number you use:
4
2 3
However, if the d4 has the same number at the bottom, then that's number you use:
4 1
3

stiff rock
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I’ve only ever seen the kind where you take the number at the tip/top

untold flint
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Basically just look for the number that's right-side-up on each side 🙂

dusk canyon
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I can't even comprehend the second version tbh. Im dumb.

EIDT: Oh I see, the numbers are along the edge instead of centered on the point. Weird.

plucky silo
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Heya, im a dm and i was wondering if i can get some help on my homebrew campaign,

kind compass
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what do ya need help with bud?

plucky silo
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Ummm, well its like a long term campaign, and they are level 3 now, we are doing storey arc leveling, not exp, i feel they should be 4 sooon..i am just getting a bit overwhelmed sometimes cus this my 1st time and its homebrew. i mixture of terry pratchett and pokemon. i guess i need to break it down to a good questions umm. one of my characters doesnt have anything personal tying into the storey, her characters motivations are new experiences in life, she is arakocra, dragon ancestry, no close family from the hatchery, one sortve close friends, no major goal, just experiences. when i compare that to my other characters, one wants to be a great in the watch and the other wants to make their father proud and show up step sister, i just having a bit of difficulty with making personal things for the arakocra, since her goals and connections.

kind compass
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If the player didnt give you any hooks

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that means you shouldnt bite

plucky silo
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my other questions is not really a questions, itsjust my next big encounter is going to be the hogswatch feast, like christmas dinner, and i am trying to tie in somethings, but i feel like i am overcomplicating it. i allready have soo much world building, so i am trying not to create more and just tie in what i have.. i dont really have a clear question yet, but its just good to umm i dunno try and express what im tryna say so i have a better understanding on what i am trying to do

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kind compass
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a new dm I should say

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So I think this is appropriate to discuss here

plucky silo
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oh yip, perfect ok i can jump over there

echo kelp
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Yeah and those are the most approrpiate DM channels

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Thank you!

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plucky silo
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Hehehe thats ok, i will try and figureout what i am asking first hehehe, i will jump over to dm world building

distant quartz
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im having trouble knowing what class my character would be, ciuls someone help me

wheat crystal
true musk
plucky silo
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She is proactive. But her character is alot like herself. Has no goals apart from to enjoy life n help people.

true musk
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Keeping things within the focus of newcomers.
You can ask a few questions to have a better idea of everyone's expectations.
I listed a few earlier today here: #dnd-newcomers message

true musk
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@maiden halo
For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

Other options

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

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I just want to summarize calculating Hit Points.

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As background I am first time DMing for my friend with whom I played 1st edition for 15 yeas.

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years*.

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If the character is a 1st level fighter class the basic rules state

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Hit Dice: 1d10 per fighter level

Hit Points at 1st Level: 10 + your Constitution modifier

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So the HP Max = highest roll of hit dice + CON?

true musk
dry relic
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Thank-you so much.

true musk
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I can provide an example if you'd like.

dry relic
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This helps a lot. It will take me a long time to learn all of these rules but I love to learn the rules.

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Sure

true musk
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Alright, give me a moment.

dry relic
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Sure

true musk
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I have a fighter that is created at level 1 with 16 Constintution, meaning they have a +3 Constitution modifier.
At Level 1 they have 13 HP.

dry relic
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Yes

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I see.

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Good. How about level 2 then?

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What does the (or 6 ) mean?

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Will you be here in 10 minutes? I have to step away.

true musk
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At Level 2, I instead choose 6 instead of rolling the d10.
Therefore their HP increases by 9 points, 6 from the choice, pus 3 from the constitution modifier.
So they go from having 13 HP at level 1 to 22 HP At level 2.

dry relic
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And level 3? I am confused about how to add it and what (or 6 ) means.

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I will be back in a few.

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dry relic
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Thank-you

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Ok. Then you have a choice to either roll or choose a 6?

true musk
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Correct.

dry relic
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Can a hit dice then be visualized just as the 10 sided dice for the fighter?

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I was confused for awhile about what hit dice were. The instructions are brief in certain areas.

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I am slowly getting it now thanks in large part to the help from the community here.

true musk
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Yes, let's go back and explore the outcomes from rolling the fighter's hit dice, in this case a d10

dry relic
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Sure

true musk
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So to recap, at level 1 my fighter has 13 HP because they start with 10 plus their constitution modifier, which is 3.

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Now I'm choosing to roll to increase their HP at level 2.

dry relic
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Yes

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Ok

warm sluice
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Hey guys, tonight’s session was probably the best I’ve ever done so far in terms of knowing what to do

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Won’t say I was perfect, definitely wasn’t

dry relic
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Good to hear.

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I am just starting so my sessions have been a bit tough so far as I am learning the rules but gettin better here.

true musk
# dry relic Ok

If I roll the d10, these are the lowest and highest possible outcomes.

  • The lowest HP increase is rolling 1. Therefore the character's HP increases by 4 points because of the 3 CON modifier. So 17 HP at level 2.
  • The highest HP increase is rolling 10. Therefore the character's HP increases by 13 points because of the 3 CON modifier. So 26 HP at level 2.
onyx spade
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👍

dry relic
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Thank-you so much.

true musk
dry relic
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I gotta run but hope to see y'all around soon ifyou are regulars.

lyric fjord
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Where do I find the board for the starterset

true musk
lyric fjord
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Yea srry

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Me new

true musk
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That's fine.

lyric fjord
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Can u buy it

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Or does it come with the starter set

true musk
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It can be bought. Let's of tabletop game stores and online shops sell gridded maps.
If you're looking for a more budget friendly approach, you can always buy gridded paper at your local hobby stores.
You could also use checkers foldable grid for a travel friendly approach.

carmine pawn
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any good dnd kits?

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i need a new map

true musk
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You can buy the D&D Starter set.
Though, I personally enjoy the D&D Essentials kit.

carmine pawn
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got both

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i just need a new map.

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im starting to use my math notebook as a map for dnd but i cant use it anymore because of homework purposes

true musk
carmine pawn
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any map that is just big

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i need a big boi map

true musk
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Then any adventure book should work.
Though I'd recommend Wild Beyond the Witchlight because it has serveral large gridded and non gridded maps.

carmine pawn
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k thx

true musk
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There is also a nice independent group 80 maps for Wild Beyond the Witchlight by Tessa Tessa Morecroft on dmsguild that is very budget friendly.

carmine pawn
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bet

main turret
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Hello

carmine pawn
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yo

main turret
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I am new here

carmine pawn
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Zero is the person to talk too

main turret
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Hello zero

true musk
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Welcome to the #dnd-newcomers channel dndCheers
Feel free to ask about the basics of D&D

peak slate
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Then I think I will talk to Zero

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

true musk
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Welcome to the hobbydndCheers

The resources in the bot post above can help you get started.
You can also check out #learn-to-play .
If you’re more of a visual leaner feel free to check out this 3 minute overview video by one shot Questers here https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Then check out the Handbooker Helper series, also in the bot post above, for a more in depth view.

main turret
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Do u guys do like campaigns online?

true musk
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It's an enjoyable experience.
For best results I often recommend online groups play through a virtual tabletop such as roll20, owlbear rodeo, Foundry vtt, Alchemy RPG, etc.

peak slate
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I’m wondering what y’all think would be the first step to getting into dming ,I’ve never played before and I’m wondering if I should start out as a player and see how it is from their point of view, or if I should just go and learn as much as I can about dnd?

peak slate
true musk
true musk
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Though I can't speak for the app experience.

main turret
peak slate
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Ah I see, thank you, I’ll probably go check it out.

true musk
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Specifically I recommend an adventure that is meant to be completed in a single session, also known as a one shot.

true musk
# main turret I do have some experiences with friends but I wanna try more with online groups ...

Online options in this server:

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

Other options

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

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
warm sluice
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I have this problem with dnd. It’s not with the game itself, it’s a mental thing

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I get caught up in comparing my experiences with others. For example, I compare my roleplay to others I’ve seen online and I’m like “man I’m really not capturing the essence of my character”

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I need to quit this, but it comes from a real life issue I have where I compare myself to others

true musk
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manic oar
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RP is easier if you get a voice for a character i think

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gets u in the mindset

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kinda like method acting

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manic oar
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true musk
warm sluice
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Because it’s a character, but very specific iteration of that character

manic oar
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gotcha

true musk
warm sluice
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Well, I’ll just explain, don’t wanna post links here, not sure if I’m allowed to in the first place

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Not sure if you know who the One Piece character Shanks is, but there was recently a live action adaptation of the manga on Netflix and I really liked the voice of the actor who played the character of Shanks in live action

manic oar
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oh gotcha yep, i can do a really good like impression of bucklington if you know who that is

true musk
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I also recommend switching over to #character-discussion as that place is better suited for helping you out.

errant scaffold
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looking forward to hosting my first D&D game as a DM. Any tips?

fallen surge
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?dmtips

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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

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errant scaffold
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thanks 1M

supple lodge
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how ability check work ?? like d20 + ability modifier + skill point too ?

granite bloom
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for general ability checks, d20 + ability modifier
for skills, you roll a d20 and add the ability modifier that is relevant to the skill; if you are proficient in that skill you also get to add your proficiency bonus

fleet field
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d20+ability modifier+proficiency bonus if proficient

supple lodge
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i get it

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thanks

fleet field
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All good!

hearty moss
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hey everyone

candid blade
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?dmtips

exotic remnantBOT
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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

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hello im completely new to D&D and i would love to get into it, can anybody give me a quick explenation? (vc when needed)

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
solemn light
# echo vector hello im completely new to D&D and i would love to get into it, can anybody give...

D&D is a roleplay game where one person plays Dungeon Master, who acts as the story teller and referee and controls the non-player characters, and the Players, who control heroes in the game. You describe what happens and let dice and the character's skill decide what happens next when chance comes into play.

We also have #learn-to-play but above resources can help you get started! You don't need to read all of the rules before finding a game, but having a look over character creation and combat rules before finding a game can help speed things up. And of course you can ask questions here!

Character Creation is one of the things you can have a go at before finding a game. There are step by step guides, and as a practice PC you don't need to think too hard. You can just pick any 'Basic rules' class and race and see if you can make it- once you've made one PC you've basically got the idea for making any PC.

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

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

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

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ok thank you for that explanation i apriciate it.

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hiii, im kind of new as well. I have heard of DND from some friends and how its been fun playing. I want to understand how they feel and would really appreciate it if anyone can answer some of my questions listed below.

1, For making your character (what do you call them actually? im not too familiar with the terms yet) Do you have to completely fill up a character sheet? or are there certain parts that change whilst playing? Because I've seen how some stats somehow change because of a characters race and position (? not to sure of the terms again example is knight, cleric, etc.) they are (please correct me im wrong).

2, Are there perhaps other beginners here that would like to share how they figured out stuff? I'd really appreciate as well if anyone can dm to explain the basics and what NOT to do and what I CANT DECIDE bc these are usually depending on a game masters preferences on whats allowed or not.

3, how much freedom are we allowed for our characters and where theyre from?

THANK YOUUUU

crude musk
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  1. Character is the right term. As for the character sheet, you fill in the information you need to play but there is space left for more stuff. For example, your inventory. But even the stuff you fill in at the start can change. Your ability scores can increase, your attacks will change. Heck, you might die and get reincarted as a different species.

  2. Yes, people run beginner friendly games but they're not always labelled as such. You're best off just asking "hey, is this game newcomer friendly"?

  3. That's a question for your DM as it will depend on the campaign. A campaign where you're all playing halflings from the same village will have less freedom than one where you're all adventurer's from across the world summoned by a powerful wizard

shy mason
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What's a good campaign to start off with with lvl1 characters (preferably provided) that I can play with my 2 older kids ages 11 & 13?

torn yoke
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The starter set has an adventure and premade characters

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As well as dice and basic rules for levels 1-3

dry relic
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I have the starter set and am going through it.

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THe rule set is explained well and it gives a good idea for an adventure.

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My only complaint was I really enjoyed setting up characters and would have preferred having the rules to set up characters rather than pre made sheets.

crude musk
dry relic
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What does the essentials set has that the starter one doesn't?

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Also one question about character set up.

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AFter rolling for abilitiy scores, do I add the ability score increase that is listed in the races section for humans to that roll?

stiff rock
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And yes, if I'm understanding your question about ability scores, if you roll say a 13 and decide to make that Strength, then add 1 for being Human and you have a 14 Strength

crude musk
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However, the second Starter Set, which came after the Essentials Kit, returned to pre-made characters so presumably it turned out that worked better for most newcomers

stiff rock
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I'm going to delete the first part of my message above because I was referencing the original Starter Set and not the newer one. I don't want to cause confusion!

gilded cedar
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Can someone help me in vc better understand the game

crude musk
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This server doesn't have VC and we prefer that people don't try and solicit others into private chats
Instead, just ask your questions and people will try and help you out

harsh fjord
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Guys I'm new to DND how does current hit points and temporary hit points work?

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Also how do I fill up my spellcasting sheet thing

wild onyx
# languid wing Guys I'm new to DND how does current hit points and temporary hit points work?

Current hit points are what your character currently has. They start at the maximum and may be reduced by various means, like being attacked in combat or setting off traps. They are restored by rest or some form of healing, such as a potion or spell.

Temporary hit points are extras granted through some specific feature, such as drinking a Potion of Heroism. These act as a buffer to absorb damage without impacting your character's own HP. However, they cannot be restored by healing.

wild onyx
glass night
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hello 😄

quiet marlin
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Hi

supple lodge
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downed player when get revived that downed player got action ???

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for example : paladin help downed player and that downed player got action and attack monster immedietly ?

edgy onyx
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No, but they can use their actions on their next turn as normal

timid locust
wild onyx
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Remember standing up costs half your movement.

supple lodge
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for example if i revived him and next turn from me is him so he can get action ?

terse fiber
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So yes

timid locust
supple lodge
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got it

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thanks

candid blade
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Hello, I'm trying to fill a player sheet and I dunno what to put in the spellcasting ability modifier. Please help

timid locust
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Well, what's your class?

carmine shuttle
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Yeah. It's entirely possible that you don't have one.

hoary edge
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Hello everyone! I am completely new to D&D and im looking to play with a group or somebody that will take me through the basics (like character creation and such). I know pretty much nothing except that the game has rules and is very big world wise.

exotic remnantBOT
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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.
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
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Welcome! It's usually recommended that you read through the basic rules and get a decent understanding of how to play the game before you find a group. Remember: a DnD session is 3-6 people taking scheduled time out of their week to play a game, so it might be difficult to find a group that is willing to stop constantly to teach individuals the basics as they arise. You can find all you need to know in the links on the list above, and we're here to answer any specific questions you have!

sterile heron
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Hello guys! I am completely new to D&D but I have some people, including myself, who are really interested in the game but we don't know where to start. We are a group of around 6 people and would want a short story, preferably one to finish in one sitting, to get to know the game before we embark on a longer journey. I would ask you all for help on where to begin or even what to watch out for when starting and how to get into the game at first. Thank you in advance!

wild onyx
carmine shuttle
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While you can start for free, the hand-holding for a new DM that appears in Stormwreck Isle is pretty well-structured.

sterile heron
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So you would recommend me the starter set, thank you. I already saw that one but I didn't know if I needed much prior knowledge. I would need to be the DM in our first campaign, do you think I get an good introduction so that I could guide the players through?

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Do the players need to know all rules themselves or do I, as a DM, need to be the only one to know the rules?

hoary edge
timid locust
stiff cove
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hi im completly new to d&d an wanted do ask if anyone has some ideas on how to start

timid locust
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How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
wild onyx
dense trail
timid locust
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It's true!

sterile heron
timid locust
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Good luck and let us know if you have any further questions! We also have #dm-discussion for questions about being a DM and running your game in particular.

hoary edge
wild onyx
timid locust
hoary edge
wild onyx
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Certainly! Do shorter adventures you can finish in a single session, pass the baton around, sounds like fun.

timid locust
hoary edge
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alrighty thanks everyone i will go and read the rulebook and try to get my friends into it. I think we'll start with everyone taking turns so we all get a hang of the rules and see who likes doing what

carmine shuttle
ornate plank
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would the light that a light domain cleric makes be considered sunlight?

granite bloom
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unless it is stated by the spell or ability, light isn’t actually sunlight

ornate plank
sterile heron
carmine shuttle
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You as the DM should read through the condensed rulebook that's provided, and then read through the adventure. I'd give yourself a few days to do it before y'all plan to meet.

wild onyx
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You don't need to memorise it as long as you get the basics down and know where to find things.

carmine shuttle
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If there are insufficient pregenerated characters included, or if people want to try their hand at making their own characters for the first adventure, a "Session 0" where y'all discuss theme/tone/lines/veils and the party makes characters together is a good idea.

sterile heron
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Okay I will bring the topic of individual character creation up when we get to it and then see where we go from there. I will also read through the rulebook so I am prepared for the many questions that will arise, thank you all

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Last question for now, up to how many people could play the starter set "Dragons of Storm wreck Isle", is it bad for the game if I have like 8 or even up to 10 players?

main fulcrum
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That's not advised regardless of what you're running

sterile heron
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And would I like have to scale up the enemies hp or something because there are more players attacking them?

main fulcrum
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I refuse to ever go past 7 and 4-6 players tends to be the sweet spot

sterile heron
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Is there a reason for you?

main fulcrum
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It gets too unwieldy when you have more people. Combat in particular takes forever

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And it's hard to make sure everyone has a chance to participate. Plus you do usually have to scale everything way up if you don't want your monsters stomped.

timid locust
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Wow! Yeah 8 or 10 is way too much. If every turn in combat takes around 5 minutes, it'll be over half an hour before a player gets to do their second turn

sterile heron
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So I should definitely keep to the player maximum that is like to 6 players to keep everything from becoming stale and uninteresting for the players

main fulcrum
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Especially if you're new, that's what I'd recommend

sterile heron
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Okay. Thank you!!

mossy escarp
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how do i find dms / parties

lethal creek
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Can I pick any feat when I reach 4th level

sterile heron
mossy escarp
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i cant find any that i can go into there

timid locust
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timid locust
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If none of the games listed work for you, you could try other sites which host game searches, such as Reddit or Roll20.

crimson crystal
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hey uh to try and attempt to get an DM how do I make one of these monodrone messages?

edgy onyx
tight quarry
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it is kind of funny how I know nobody wll ever choose me as a player

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because of too many people in EST and me being too scarce in availability

wild onyx
# tight quarry because of too many people in EST and me being too scarce in availability

Keep your eye open. Check out Reddit and Roll20 and the DDB forums. And put a little research in to find how to present your best self when you do apply for a game. Someone that can tell me who they are and what they're looking for in a couple of sentences (and follow instructions in the ad, if any) is much more likely to get in my game than someone who just says "hi".

mossy escarp
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well ive seen too many people in timezones other than est

tight quarry
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like I mean a one and half hour window on weekdays and 2 and a half hour window on weekends. at a very specific time.

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because i limit myself in the evenings so I can get a full 8-9 hours of sleep.

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So I most likely will never find a DM

wild onyx
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Time matters more than timezones. Some folk work early, or nights. But yes, that's probably a bit narrow for most games. You'd really need 3 hours for a typical session.

tight quarry
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i mean let's be honest

timid locust
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Most games tend to be 2.5 to 3 hours long. Unfortunately if your schedule can't accommodate that, maybe it's just not the right time in life to be playing DnD.

wild onyx
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Or you could try looking into a text or play by post game. Your availability isn't going to stay the same forever.

timid locust
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That's a good point ☝️!

tight quarry
tight quarry
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that's saying something isn't it?

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moving on from this topic, i have no idea what class to choose

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i barely chose a race, i ended up rolling a d12 online and letting fate decide

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from what i had on DNDBeyond which is just the basics they give you when you make a free account, ended up getting Tiefling

timid locust
# tight quarry what are those???

Text games (known as play by post) are DnD games held entirely by sending chat messages. Because sending a message can be done at any time, they tend to be much easier for people with strict schedules

tight quarry
timid locust
tight quarry
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also i have no idea how to build character stats if it ever comes to that.

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i did it once with a friend, but deleted the character cause it didnt feel right.

timid locust
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Well, let's start narrowing that down. Are you imagining a character that uses their weapons primarily in battle, casts spells, or a little of both?

tight quarry
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don't necessarily mind if weapons or not but i like to have a mix

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i care about mixed offense and decent defence but not GOOD defense just dont wanna be one or two hit.

timid locust
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Any character can have melee and ranged: a warrior could use a sword and a bow, or a mage could cast long range spells or close range ones.

tight quarry
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I guess then I'd like to go for something melee focused with a ranged choice as a backup plan

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if you know what I even mean.

tight quarry
mighty mortar
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i am slightly annoyed i wanted to create a good necromancer so i watched a Youtube video for one and turns out 1 (or multiple i havent checked) of the things i need requires me to spend 30€ on some random book in ddb but i am definitly not gonna spend money without ever having played a single dnd campaign so guess no dnd for me rip

timid locust
# tight quarry if you know what I even mean.

Based on your description, I'd recommend either Rogue or Ranger! They're both fun and can be useful in both close and long range combat. Ranger has a few spells which can augment their abilities, and rogue is better at dealing with traps and hazards.

tight quarry
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any tips for what I should prioritise? Are there sub-classes?

timid locust
tight quarry
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Also, why is it that a lot of the extra stuff that could be fun is locked by paywalls??

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also, realised that I can only choose one Rogue archetype if that is a subclass then I am locked to only Thief...

fallen surge
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All there is to D&D is its rules and guidelines. The only product the game designers sell are rule books. The fact that any of it is free is in and of itself quite a generous thing. The rest of it is a product you'd have to buy, just like if you wanted to play a video game

timid locust
tight quarry
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also, what is multiclassing?????? I've heard the term online on DND Videos but have no idea WHAT THAT IS

tight quarry
fallen surge
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correct

tight quarry
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are there any assassins or i don't know pirate types? what rules are they from?

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if there are any obviously

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what???

timid locust
fallen surge
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The assassin subclass is in the Players handbook. The swashbuckler subclass is in Xanathar's Guide to everything

tight quarry
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still confused a bit but ok

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not on the multiclassing, more on the short script for rulebooks

granite bloom
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yea mb colossus has the full names in their post, i'll remove mine

timid locust
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It's the names of the supplemental content books.

tight quarry
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also, is there a stat a thief rogue should prioritise or do I just run full DEXterity and something else?

timid locust
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We talk about them a lot, so we're used to the abbreviations dndLol , sorry!

fallen surge
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Dexterity is the main stat for all rogues. Some sublcasses will add a secondary ability score to care about, but dex will always be the most important

timid locust
granite bloom
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your biggest priority will be dexterity but constitution is also important for hp, and wisdom can be good if you want to be scouting ahead (since perception scales on wisdom)

tight quarry
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and dw about the abbreviations i'll learn

tight quarry
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well after doing some rolls for stats so i don't have to think

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i made my character, I also just went with a name off the top of my head and a background etc off of the top of my head, I had most things planned out just was lost on class really

#

but is there a easy explanation for multiclassing, and maybe a list of abbervations for me???

mighty mortar
fallen surge
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#learn-to-play has a link to a list of D&D terms and their common abbreviations

tight quarry
fallen surge
mighty mortar
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Ok

timid locust
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The easy explanation for multiclassing is:

You start at a level 1 rogue. When you hit level 2, you can choose to become a level 2 rogue or take a level in another class. Let's say you choose fighter. Now you're a level 1 rogue and a level 1 fighter at the same time.

While this can be useful with some specific combinations, you're usually weaker than all other rogues would be at that point in the game, AND weaker than all other fighters at that point in the game. This is why multiclassing is not recommended for new players.

tight quarry
tight quarry
trim forge
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Hello, I’m thinking about maybe trying to find a local game but I’ve never played, and want to at least have some idea of what I’m doing before trying to find one

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#
What is D&D?
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  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
#

Looking for how to start? Check out the introductory demo and the basic rules above! We also have the #learn-to-play channel as well. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here!

trim forge
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Thanks!

tight quarry
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well i migth ass well do the demo which i have not done at all

trim forge
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I want to be some sort of spellcaster but idk what would be best

edgy onyx
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Depends, best at what 😛

trim forge
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See that’s a question I don’t even know how to answer

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At first I thought maybe a Druid, but I read the guide and it said that can be tough for a beginner to play

timid locust
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Druid unfortunately does require a little bit more research and sheet management than other classes. If you're looking for the most straightforward spellcasters, the best ones in my opinion are Cleric or Bard.

zinc inlet
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Hello! Are there any artists on this group that like to write characters? I was writing a design for my first character and i have no idea if what I am doing is okay. It includes mostly the roleplay stuff like the backstory and his appearance, beacuse i m not good at the numbers and skills stuff . If there will be someone that I could talk in dm to review it I would be very glad.

slow hawk
# trim forge At first I thought maybe a Druid, but I read the guide and it said that can be t...

The challenge is that Druid is a full spellcaster and all casters require investing time in learning how spells work generally and what specific spells to use when, on top of already needing to learn the basics

On top of that you have a Wildshape feature that also requires you to manage another set of stats (or multiple sets) for wildshape forms

It is a large checklist to put on a new player, so it is not recommended unless you truly want to put in the time

edgy onyx
zinc inlet
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What is D&D?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
#

@valid ginkgo Looking for how to start? Check out the introductory demo and the basic rules above! We also have the #learn-to-play channel as well. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here!

stray grotto
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heya people looking for a dm and some other players, im new to dnd and wanna try it out with a friend, we are from the eu!

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aslo hmu on my dms !

wheat bone
stray grotto
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WHAAAAT?!

#

no way!

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Welcome! If you're looking for a game, check out the link above to begin your search on the server!

stray grotto
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oh sorry

wheat bone
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lol

cinder galleon
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I'm new my character on dnd beyond is an evil orc does anyone have any free campaigns for dnd beyond

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My dms should be open but if not add me and I'll add you back

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stuck fulcrum
#

anyone else look at that image of the dragons with treasure and think the first one was sitting in a plate of food? Like fried rice?

crimson crystal
#

how do make a monodrone lookin for dm thing?

echo kelp
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Read #find-a-game carefully (hint: start with /looking-for and see what the Discord autosuggests to you)

lyric fjord
#

ohhh this server is so cool omg

spark spade
#

What does BBEG mean

echo kelp
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Big bad evil guy/gal - basically the main antagonist/enemy

halcyon vessel
#

Would ‘Wild Shape’ be good for stealing stuff? Don’t plan to play Druid or anything but I want to know because it just sounds funny to me

lyric fjord
#

i thought wild shape was more for playing as animals/beasts?? :0

halcyon vessel
#

The silliness cannot be contained.

flat sail
#

Hii my character is a dwarf cleric I learned a bit about DND and I want to try a campaign my dm's are open! 😺

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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I’m new to dnd can someone show me the ropes please

lyric fjord
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Nothing

#

Nothing @lyric fjord

stiff rock
#

Please do not encourage folks to violate copyright. The Basic Rules are provided free and clear. The Players Handbook is not.

lyric fjord
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oh, my bad, sorry

#

Where do I find the basic rules @stiff rock

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Where do I start?
flat sail
#

I'm still pretty new but it's on DND beyond if I'm sure.

cobalt frigate
stiff rock
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The bot beat me to it!

calm void
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hi

#

i currently have a hyperfixation on dnd

#

i wanna learn a bit but i dont even know where to start,,

slow knoll
calm void
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no

slow knoll
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that's probably where u should start lol

edgy onyx
#

Well reading the free basic rules is a good start

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

people usually make characters and stuff once they've got a group, because you might wanna know about the kind of campaign you're playing

calm void
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i just kinda have an idea for a character and i wanna use it

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i dont know much about dnd at all, i only played it once that my friend made me play

solemn light
#

You can always make a practice PC (player character) before joining a game, but as Jas says, it's a much better idea to make a new PC for a new game.

slow knoll
calm void
slow knoll
#

let me hear it

edgy onyx
#

Be aware that your powers/abilities are generally dependent on your class & race, and not somethin you decide (outside of homebrew) 😛

slow knoll
calm void
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its taken from a game where there are tempos, and each one does a different thing, but all of them involve time in some way

slow knoll
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but even then u can always find a class and race that matches the ideal character u have in mind

calm void
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and each power is a name i have to say to cast that "tempo" like a mage i think..

slow knoll
slow knoll
calm void
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one stops time for 7~8 seconds, the other 3 seconds, all of them have cooldowns that are dependant on the ability

calm void
visual olive
#

Hello :DD

calm void
#

hi

visual olive
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idk anything about this server besides its rules lol-

visual olive
solemn light
visual olive
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Ooo :DD

glass summit
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Otherwise, you're going to be waiting a long time till level 17 when a few spellcasting classes get access to the Time Stop spell

solemn light
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D&D often gets sold as a 'You can do anything and be anything!' game and while it certainly has a lot of flexibility, it is a specific TTRPG (table top roleplay game) that focuses on specific types of gameplay and has it's own rules. Sometimes trying to bring in an outside idea without knowing the basic rules leads to frustration as you realise you can't really do that idea in D&D, and may be more fulfilling to use what D&D gives you to build an idea.

calm void
#

hm

visual olive
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ooo that’s good to know-

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I already made a character and read it over on dnd beyond :,))

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Rules? There's more to the game than your character sheet, such as ability skills and combat rules.

calm void
#

i literally know nothing about dnd basically

visual olive
#

not that I know of-?

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
visual olive
cobalt frigate
calm void
visual olive
cobalt frigate
visual olive
#

Done! :DD I had to do a few chores, but I’m done 😄 I read to chapter 5 or 6- I forget which one lol-

visual olive
hearty moss
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i anybody playing rn

#

?

cobalt frigate
#

D&D isn't like a video game lobby where you can just drop in to play. Scheduling takes time to prepare sessions that everyone can agree to.

hearty moss
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ok.

cobalt frigate
#

That said, check #find-a-game for games that fit your time schedule.

floral parrot
#

I have a question if someone doesn't mind helping. So I'm very very new to dnd. I've loved the concept for a while but I've never seen someone play or anything. I love creating stories or taking part in them and being creative. In the website, the races and such, can you combine them? Like for example. I have an OC that I plan on using for dnd. His father had a contract with his mother before they fell in love and had OC. The father very closely resembles a warlock and the mother and my OC(besides the fathers aspects to my OC) are a race that idk the correct name to but I call them shroom folk. But they mostly just are like elves with mushrooms all over them. Would that be allowed in a DND game. A cross bred character like that? Or would that seem to op? Even though quite literally he losses body parts

harsh fjord
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My recommendation is to get acquainted with the game's base content and learn how it works as a whole before you try making up new stuff.

floral parrot
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Oh trust me I'm trying lolz. I just didn't know if you needed to choose one of them specific races.

harsh fjord
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I'd say the officially published ones are your choices more often than not.

dawn vale
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Hello. How many chapters would be good to read in the basic rules for a beginner

harsh fjord
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The first four on character creation, the chapter on using ability scores, and the one on combat.

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It's pretty much all worth reading eventually, but you don't have to read about every race or class or spell. Those six would be the essential bits, I think.

winter thistle
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Hey guys I am new and I have no idea how to join a campaign

north rivet
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ummm Hi... I created my first character but I dont know what to do

steady horizon
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If you are looking to play then you’d likely want to find a group, if so you should read #find-a-game .

#

The channel has the information and tools to help you find a group to play with.

north rivet
cobalt frigate
dawn vale
#

A question. Is there any complicated math in DnD? The kind where you have to get out a piece of paper and solve an equation? Or is it simple addition, subtraction and/or multiplication?

steady horizon
harsh fjord
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I would say it's pretty simple overall.

steady horizon
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(Although I still use the pythagorean theorem in the games I run)

dawn vale
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What’s that?

harsh fjord
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Finding the length of another triangle's side. This might not even be applicable in games you're in.

cobalt frigate
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5E D&D rules try to keep things as simple for ease of use as much as possible.

dawn vale
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Ahh I see

cobalt frigate
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Cone area effects for example don't bother with angles -- you just need to know its length is the same as its width (at the target's end).

dawn vale
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So there’s different “types” of DnD then? With 5e being one

harsh fjord
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There are different editions, yes!

cobalt frigate
#

There are several editions over the past 50 years of D&D.

#

5th Edition is the current and most popular edition (and is the one we talk about by default here on this server). If you're curious about older editions then head on over to #dnd-elder-editions

dawn vale
#

Okay I see. Thanks for the clarification

#

I’m seeing about DnD beyond, I see that they have an app, how difficult would it be to play with a phone alone? I’m guessing people don’t actually play DnD within the app and they use it for other things while they play on another application like discord. But would it be difficult to find a campaign that’s compatible with just my phone

harsh fjord
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I think it's possible to play via phone exclusively, but I imagine you'd have a harder time finding a game that meets your needs.

steady horizon
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Should be fine so long as the DM is ok with it.

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But a lot of DMs use Virtual tabletops which work very rough on Phones

dawn vale
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Bad luck that my pc breaks around the time I get interested 😅

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But alright, I can try to make it work

cobalt frigate
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The D&D Beyond app is for character sheets and digital books.

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If the DM is doing the game online then they decide which virtual tabletop (VTT) everyone will be using. Most VTTs won't work well with phones because of screen size is too small to deal with the UI.

lyric fjord
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Hoi

steady horizon
#

#find-a-game explains how to find a new campaign/group on this server!

tribal snow
edgy onyx
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I run my games around and after midnight my time occasionally because all my friends are around the world lol

dim dagger
#

DND sounds fun but I don’t know how to play and I got nobody to play with.

slow hawk
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slow hawk
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See above

lime crane
#

Hiii, I haven't played DND in a bit and even moreso I haven't interacted with this server in a bit. Is this server still good for finding a session? i'm well aware it has lots of people but are they actually like... nice?

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

lime crane
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Yes, Ik the general rules and such of DND, I'm just wondering if here is a decent place to find nice people to play with.

vernal onyx
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Greetings O Traveler

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I am The Green Brick of Wisdom

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I shall bestow upon you my great unlimited knowledge and wisdom

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I wish you luck on your journey, O Brave Adventurer

cobalt frigate
opaque turret
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I still dont know how to join even if i press find a game, do i need to wait? :>

cobalt frigate
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Read the instructions carefully. You can type the bot commands in the prompt.

wraith thorn
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yo i wanna start playing but i dont have any friends and dnd is not popular in my country \

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midnight quest
steady maple
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Hey 👋 nice to meet everyone. Just wondering if someone is able to point me in the right direct / advise the best way to move forward. I'm new to D&D and looking to find a group to learn to play with. I'm non-binary and looking for a LGBTQIA+ friendly group. What's the best way to find one. I'm open to paid and unpaid games but it's hard to see how to try nd filter for groups that are suitable / I can't see how you can filter for this. Thanks to anyone that's nice enough to reply 🙂

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#
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
harsh fjord
sick stump
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What does "+5 to hit" mean?

harsh fjord
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Roll a d20, add +5 to the total when rolling an attack to hit a target.

sick stump
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Thanks

fallen surge
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And if that number (the d20 roll +5) is equal to or greater than the target's AC, then you hit

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if its not, you miss

sick stump
ornate plank
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what modifier would you add to a spells damage roll?

harsh fjord
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Nothing, typically. Spells do the damage their text specifies.

main fulcrum
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If it says to add your spellcasting modifier, than that depends on your class

harsh fjord
slow hawk
deep wolf
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Sorry

fallen surge
grand hare
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Hello people of this server, I've been wanting to get started on dnd but I'm not sure were to start can someone point me in the right direction, tnks in advance.

fading grotto
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are you looking for a game or wanting the rules to play? or something else?

grand hare
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honestly both

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
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Welcome! Check out the link above for the basic rules and how to get started! We also have the #learn-to-play channel to help. If you've got any specific questions, we'll happily answer them here!

grand hare
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tnks 😄

orchid elm
echo kelp
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#learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel can help get you started.
Feel free to ask any specific questions you have. Most of us don't have time/bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one so we do ask you spend some time reading and learning what you can on your own effort but feel free to ask specific questions.

echo vector
versed grove
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Hi everyone, I seem to be a late person to everything lol but I have decided to try DnD, mostly interested in the story line, less focused on battles necessarily

timid locust
versed grove
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Honestly I’m very open to experience new things, so anything to learn is something I’m gonna try (nice to meet you btw :))

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
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Nice to meet you as well! To all newcomers, the best place to start is the basic rules and the introductory demo, both linked above! We also have the #learn-to-play channel for additional information. If you've got any specific questions as you get to reading, we're happy to help here!

umbral viper
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Hello!

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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Give the resources above and #learn-to-play a read. If you already know how to play, read through #find-a-game to begin your search for other players!

If you have specific questions, do feel free to ask.

outer ruin
cobalt frigate
woeful goblet
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Uhhh, hi everyone, I'm new to dnd, just heard of it from a show I watched and was amazed, I want to play dnd and see how to play!

split sigil
exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
flat solstice
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Hi I am new to playing DnD. But I have a question about preparing for a campaign, how much info should a player know about the game they are going to play? Or is that up to the DM? A DM friend of mine doesn't like anyone reading anything about the campaign before hand and I don't understand how that benefits the game. Is that how all DM's are?

cobalt frigate
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You should read the free Basic Rules to get an understanding of the fundamental rules of the game. Check the links above.

hallow leaf
cobalt frigate
flat solstice
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Ok. Thank you.

paper salmon
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I am brand new to DnD and want to get a game started with a set of new players so we can all learn as we go. I have already found one new player so we now have him and I in the group. Please message me if you want to join too! We are excited to learn.

cobalt frigate
manic yarrow
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Hi! I was wondering if getting started with dnd do I need a dungeon masters guide and the monster Manual or am I good with just the players handbook?

cobalt frigate
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You only need the DMG and MM if you plan on being a Dungeon Master. Otherwise the PHB is fine.

manic yarrow
rose trench
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the essentials kit has everything you need to run the game for several months without needing to buy anything else.

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules covers everything you need to get started -- player stuff (classes) and DM stuff (rules and monsters).

manic yarrow
rose trench
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if you're interested in that sort of thing you'll definitely enjoy the player's handbook.

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Keep in mind that new versions of these books are being released later this year and early next, with some rules revisions. The 2014 books are still perfectly usable and will remain so, but if you plan to pick up the 2024 versions then you may want to skip them.

manic yarrow
supple lodge
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still confuse how to play artificer

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alchelmist build

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any comprehensive guide about that ?

sand cosmos
floral parrot
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I’ve tried looking at it online and I’m not getting a straight answer or one that I understand, can elves use potions and staffs and spells. If so what type of elf would fit better for that, what class should it be?

hushed quarry
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I don't believe your race has anything to do with it. Your class determines what spells and what spell scrolls you can use. Anyone can use most potions.

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Every class has a list of spells they can use and a main stat that determines their ability with it. Wizard need intelligence, sorcerers need charisma, and clerics need wisdom.

cobalt frigate
twilit sphinx
sand cosmos
cobalt frigate
manic yarrow
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So if i hypothetically roll a 1 for a stat, it has a modifier of -5 making that overall stat -4? That stats system is lowkey confusing haha

sand cosmos
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I guess
What would happen then lol

granite bloom
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the "modifier" doesn't apply to the stat itself, but to rolls where that stat is used
so a score of 1 with a modifier of -5 in, say, your INT would cause all INT-based skills to have a -5 when rolling, but your INT score is still 1

manic yarrow
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Ohhh gracias 🙌

true musk
# flat solstice Hi I am new to playing DnD. But I have a question about preparing for a campaig...

Things that can be categorized as meta-knowledge, such as monster stat blocks and solutions to puzzles, are things that players generally should not know about.
What Players and the DM should know are the answers to these questions to set the group up for success.

  • What kind of campaign does everyone want to play?
  • Linear (The storyline usually follows a cause-and-effect relationship, where each event directly leads to the next.)
  • Non-Linear (The storyline that has story events can be done in any order. Think Legend of Zelda games)
  • Sandbox (The storyline has no pre-determined events and no overarching plot.)
  • How much role-play, exploration, and combat do you want in the campaign?
  • 1 social, 1 combat, 1 dungeon encounter per session?
  • Perhaps 1-3 social, 1-2 combat, 0-1 dungeon counters per session?
  • What is the desired level difficult?
  • Easy, medium, hard, deadly?
  • How easily and often can characters be resurrected?
  • How much of a time commitment does everyone want to invest in the campaign?
  • Have the campaign be 3 session? 5-8 session? 12 sessions? 12+ sessions?
  • Should each sessions be 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours? 2-4 hours?
  • Would each session be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly?
  • What lines and veils need to be established?
  • Lines are hard limits on themes, topics, actions someone doesn't want to engage in.
  • Veils are soft limits where themes, topics, actions can be explored but not in great detail.
  • Are everyone's preferences and expectations compatible?
  • Do all players want to play the same type of campaign?
  • Is the the type of game players want to participate in, the type of game the DM wants to run?
true musk
granite bloom
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ah could you ping the person who originally asked instead?

true musk
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Misclicked on my end 😅

granite bloom
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nbd ^^

true musk
floral parrot
cunning token
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Thinking of joining a Greek/Roman mythology themed campaign. Any dms down for that?

slow hawk
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There is no general restriction on spells by race

granite bloom
sand cosmos
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U don't understand hoe it works

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Hira I tried and it won't let me post something for it could you help

granite bloom
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just type / into the find a game channel i linked and it should show you all the commands that are available there

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then once you've sent the command, the bot should prompt you to fill out a form and it will send your message into the appropriate channel

flat solstice
calm oak
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got to love trying to make characters on d&d beyond with out the player handbook (and no other books)

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

true musk
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The bot post above has plenty of resources to help you get started.
You can also check out #learn-to-play

summer oxide
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Ok

true musk
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Welcome to the hobbydndCheers
If you’re more of a visual leaner feel free to check out this 3 minute overview video by one shot Questers here https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Then check out the Handbooker Helper series, also in the bot post above, for a more in depth view.

slow hawk
dry relic
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For any new players out there.

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I would advise against the Dungeon Master Guide.

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IT is poorly written and even worse organized.

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The Player's Handbook is better though still lacking in instruction frequently.

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I don't mean to be blunt but some of the books have to be better written for newcomers.

fading warren
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waves

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
true musk
fading warren
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Okay I already have a sheet made for a character from D&D Beyond, where on here do i go to upload it for revieew?

manic raptor
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Same thing here

true musk
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If you want to share a character sheet from dnd beyond, feel free to share it on #character-discussion or #optimization .
The channel you'll pick depends on what type of feedback your looking for.

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Read the description for each channel to determine which channel suits your needs best.

lyric fjord
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Test

slate patio
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So I made a map on dnd beyond but when I logged onto my other pc to try and check it out it dosent say launch map

cobalt frigate
random pond
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what do i do

wheat crystal
plucky scaffold
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hi, i'm brand new to D&D and was planning on joining a group that is doing a 1-shot campaign for "The Tangled Temple", was curious to ask how do I go about making a character

wheat crystal
fleet field
fleet field
wild cedar
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hello! i am completely new to d&d and wanting to learn everything i can, i read a text in the chat earlier about playing on pc, is that true??

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

steep raft
cobalt frigate
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Start with the free Basic Rules.

steep raft
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I was wondering where I can find a campaign to join but only for the content, then leave, is this allowed? My friend said that he does that sometimes and that people all chip in on a campaign and buy content for other people to use, but I haven’t found anything like that

cobalt frigate
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That's against the ToS.

ornate kiln
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the content sharing on DDB is only meant for sharing with the group you actually play with. So you wont find anything like what you are asking for on the official D&D server

cobalt frigate
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As a DM I wouldn't appreciate an Internet stranger joining my campaign just to use my digital books.

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It's already hard enough for a lot of people to find a group to join to play.

oak dawn
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Hello!

dry relic
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The free rules are ALMOST the Player's Handbook.

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I would still POSSIBLY get the Player's Handbook in the future BUT start with the Free Basic rules on DNDBEYOND

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These rules cover most of the game.

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My ONLY issue with them is that the instruction in some cases is sparse for instance when assigning starting gear and calculating points.

tall lava
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Can a warforged artificer work

dry relic
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This may be because they expect the DM to help but I think the authors could have done a little better in providing more examples to show how the instructions apply.

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However the community here is very very great and helpful.

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I would also very highly recommend watching some of Bob Builder videos with a link here.

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If you jump to that video to the 10:10 minute mark he will explain the books needed to DM.

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I still purchased the PH and the Dungeon Master's guide and am reading both.

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But I will probably check out that Lazy Dungeon master guide as he does say it is planned out step by step.

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The Dungeno Master guide goes all over the place without really much step by step process for newcomers.

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Please feel free to ask any other questions and the community here is great.

ornate kiln
twin ocean
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How can i play?

ornate kiln
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check out these links:

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
ornate kiln
warm robin
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hi im a really new to dnd, and i dont have any friends to play with

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how do i find a game to play as a newbie?

wild onyx
warm robin
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will it be fine to just join a random game as a firsttimer?

hybrid lichen
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just make sure to ask the DM, theyll be the one to give you an answer on that one

wild onyx
hybrid lichen
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but having an understanding of the basic rules will help both of you

warm robin
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okayy thank you so much

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big help

wild onyx
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If you visit www.dndbeyond.com, you can start a free account. It has a step by step character builder to guide you through the process.

warm robin
drowsy venture
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What Are the things i should write down after a session? What i wrote down after my first session is this:

1.Story summary
2.Notable characters other then PC'S
3.Questions i got regarding thing that have happened

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Maybe something like area's visited?

sick stump
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Gotta say, first DnD session as a DM was lots of fun, even if it was a slow start. But after like a 3 hour session they already got to the first quest and somehow cleared a combat without any damage at all

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Gotta work on who to focous in combat

vivid cobalt
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Hi

wild onyx
vivid cobalt
wild onyx
vivid cobalt
vivid cobalt
wild onyx
exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
vivid cobalt
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ill go through most of them

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thank u 🙏

drowsy venture
random pond
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i made my character, now what?

balmy goblet
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can someone help me make homebrew monsters for my dnd campaign on roll 20?

edgy onyx
balmy goblet
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aight,thx

vivid cobalt
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are the quick build videos from handbooker helper important to watch

sick stump
random pond
sick stump
random pond
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how

placid osprey
sick stump
random pond
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i might just be dumb, but i dont understand it

sick stump
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what don't you get

wild onyx
random pond
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but theres nothing like a "join" button or something

dry jewel
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is it okay for a new player to play a homebrew race

sick stump
random pond
sick stump
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so you talk to the person who set up the "looking for players" if you can join and that's it

ornate kiln
ornate kiln
vivid cobalt
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man

sick stump
sick stump
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but I'd suggest playing a race that already exists

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you could also ask in #homebrew I guess to let some people look at the race

vivid cobalt
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can a new player just jump in without reading all the rules

dry jewel
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are there any good fairy races 🤔 or is it not recommended

vivid cobalt
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cause im getting bored reading this shit

sick stump
ornate kiln
vivid cobalt
true musk
ornate kiln
vivid cobalt
crude musk
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If you try and jump in without having read any of the rules, it will likely make things needlessly harder

thorny mica
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also not every DM likes people just jumping in with no understanding whatsoever

ornate kiln
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well seems like you did already bit of a dive into the rules. It might be enough for a start, depending on the game

thorny mica
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bare minimum is like, you know basic rules

vivid cobalt
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ye fair enough...

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o ep 8 was the last one i watched

thorny mica
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there MIGHT be a very rare chance of someone willing to teach you how to play, but more often than not, people kinda expect you to have a very general idea of how the game works

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dont need to know everything, but just enough to not be disruptive during the game

vivid cobalt
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alright ill try a party

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actually ill watch til passive abilities then ill try one

dry lintel
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all you really need to start playing is basic understanding of combat, skills, Saving Throws, Start with a fighter if you really don't know much of the game. Low level fighters don't have many options.

glass comet
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whats going on in here

true musk
true musk
exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
dry lintel
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Most DMs I play with and when I ran games I was more then happy to teach. Just look for a game on Roll20 or Startplaying that is flagged as beginner friendly.

glass comet
true musk
stone ridge
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I'm very new. I started about a month ago and I'm looking for a new group to join in

glass comet
oak dawn
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Same

true musk
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Feel free to start with the bot post above.

true musk
# stone ridge I'm very new. I started about a month ago and I'm looking for a new group to joi...

For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

Other options

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

stone ridge
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Thanks man

lyric fjord
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i need a bit of help on the lore of dnd, like on religions and wars

true musk
steep river
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there's no singular canonical lore, but the appropriate channel to ask would be #dnd-lore if you have a question about a specific official setting

lyric fjord
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what would be the easiest race to do?

harsh fjord
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Races only give you a handful of abilities. They aren’t as complicated as classes, so pick whatever seems cool or fun to you!

floral sentinel
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I know this is probably the most asked question, but from where do I start, I want to get into dnd but know almost nothing about it

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
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Look over the resources above and #learn-to-play. Feel free to ask questions!

lyric fjord
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i choose a monk tiefling as they seemed cool, also monks are also pretty cool is that okay?

harsh fjord
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Sounds good!

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You’ll have to clear it with the DM, of course—say they don’t have tieflings in their setting—but for practice, follow your bliss!

lyric fjord
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im on dndbeyond, whats the next part i do on the abilities part

halcyon ether
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hiya, so on the dnd beyond forum i can apparently buy artificer on its own but when i go to the books, the option to view artificer on its own isnt there

harsh fjord
halcyon ether
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thats so scammy tf

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ty for the heads up

harsh fjord
slow hawk
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Read through it before you go

finite terrace
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Hello! Im trying to make my first character by myself and I’m stuck on the first question almost haha. “Optional Class Features” what does that mean?

slow hawk
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Are you talking about DnD beyond’s character creator?

finite terrace
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Yes

slow hawk
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Books such as Tasha’s Cauldron provided …optional class features. If you want to use them you turn that on

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otherwise you’re only accessing the basics/PHB version

finite terrace
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Ok, I’m not sure what that really entails but I guess I shouldn’t confuse myself with more options

slow hawk
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Do you own Tasha’s or any books beyond the basic rules/PHB

finite terrace
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No… but my friends do! They don’t really know how to use them though

slow hawk
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If you dont own them in DDB you cant access them in the app

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What do you mean they dont know how to use them

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They’re books. Its pretty self explanatory?

finite terrace
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I’m not sure, yeah, we can read them and all but none of us have any experience and know how to apply some of it into the game ( I’m sure they know most of it but I don’t and I don’t remember what books they have …) sorry if I’m saying things weirdly, I’m kinda dumb sometimes

slow hawk
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the books gives you supplemental materials to add on to what the basic rules/PHB give

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I guess i have to ask the obvious

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Have you read the basic rules?

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If you havent learned those yet then obviously Tashas and supplements wont make as much sense

finite terrace
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Ehm… basic rules like, how to play? Or a book or a long text of rules?
I’ve mostly heard my friends explain the game and watched a lot of YouTube videos

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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Basic rules linked in the bot message above

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It has everything needed to start playing D&D.

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Buying other books (like Players Handbook) provides additional rules and options for a game but as noted, you can start playing with just the free basic rules.

slow hawk
finite terrace
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Ok, thank you for your help..
I might try to start to read some of this soon….
Boy, it’s a lot!

cobalt frigate
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You don't need to read all of it -- chapters 1 to 4 are on character creation, chapter 7 on ability scores, and chapter 9 on combat rules.

finite terrace
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Oh ok, thanks, that sounds a bit more manageable

cobalt frigate
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Also watch Critical Role's "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos (link above)

finite terrace
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Sure but right now I have a headache, ttyl thanks

slow hawk
candid blade
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Hey, I'm filling a charachter sheet for a rogue charachter and I wonder what is the Spellcasting ability. Please help

slow hawk
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None

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Unless you’re an Arcane Trickster

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Base rogue and all other subclasses dont get spellcasting

candid blade
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Ok, thanks

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What is Arcane Trickster so ?

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A archtype ?

slow hawk
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And for the future - each class or subclass that does get spellcasting will tell you what the ability is in the features descriptiob

slow hawk
candid blade
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Ok, thanks for the details !

manic yarrow
#

What’s inspiration exactly? I see it on my character sheet and have no clue what it is

wheat crystal
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It’s a special resource your DM can give you. Spending it gives you advantage on one ability check, saving throw, or attack roll you make

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As to how to get it, it’s up to your DM but is intended to be a reward for good RP, contributing to the session, performing something cool, perfectly executing a plan, etc

full totem
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I know some dms use the inspiration rule, but I’ve also seen some use the “cool rule” where if a player does something exceptionally cool or creative it just kinda automatically succeeds.

cobalt frigate
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Remember this channel is to help new players learn the game's rules and probably best not mention homebrew rules that aren't common at all tables.

glacial whale
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What do I need to play

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I know most the rules just not what’s needed to start

echo kelp
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Start by checking out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel

cobalt frigate
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Are you plannng to play in person or online?

glacial whale
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Rather in person but it’s harder for me to find people then

echo kelp
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
glacial whale
cobalt frigate
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Physical: Dice (maybe dice app), pencil, eraser, water, snacks (preferably some for the DM).
Online: A computer/laptop/tablet with Internet connection

glacial whale
latent hawk
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How do I play dnd

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
manic yarrow
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So I’m on the weapons section and I’m a little confused on how it works. For example a longbow, it’s 1d8 for damage but how do I know what’s added to it as a modifier?

cobalt frigate
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Melee weapons use Str modifier for Attack and Damage rolls (this includes melee weapons with the Thrown property).
Ranged weapons use Dex modifier for Attack and Damage rolls.
Finesse weapons use either Str or Dex for Attack and Damage rolls.

hot phoenix
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Can you be a bard and a sorcerer?

dry relic
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I have a question on starting wealth by class.

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The rules could be fleshed out some more to provide clear examples.

untold flint
# hot phoenix Can you be a bard and a sorcerer?

You can multiclass in any combination you like, as long as you meet the ability score requirements(which are spelled out in Chapter 6 of the Basic Rules & Players Handbook. But Bard & Sorcerer are a pretty popular combo, since they're both Charisma-focused classes

dry relic
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Do you start with equipment OR wealth; Or equipment and wealth as determined by the Starting Wealth by Class Table

hot phoenix
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Ok I have an character idea but I don't have anywhere to put it down

dry relic
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?

untold flint
dry relic
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Ok

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So it is not both then?

latent hawk
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How do I play d&d

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
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Where do I start?
untold flint
# dry relic So it is not both then?

"When you create your character, you receive equipment based on a combination of your class and background. Alternatively, you can start with a number of gold pieces based on your class and spend them on items from the lists in this section. See the Starting Wealth by Class table to determine how much gold you have to spend." Alternatively, meaning you get one or the other.

dire beacon
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Are these stats normal for a new character? i rolled them and they seem too tough for a new guy.

STRENGTH
11
TOTAL: 13
DEXTERITY
13
TOTAL: 13
CONSTITUTION
11
TOTAL: 11
INTELLIGENCE
6
TOTAL: 7
WISDOM
14
TOTAL: 14
CHARISMA
14
TOTAL: 15

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dire beacon
cobalt frigate
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Did you roll or use Point Buy?

dire beacon
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I rolled, dnd beyond

untold flint
dire beacon
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Nope, i'm a dragonborn.

cobalt frigate
untold flint
dire beacon
dire beacon
untold flint
cobalt frigate
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You can practice making a character. Use Point Buy to be safe.

dire beacon
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I'll try again and make a new one

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Is this better?

POINTS REMAINING
0
/
27
STRENGTH
12
TOTAL: 14
DEXTERITY
8
TOTAL: 8
CONSTITUTION
8
TOTAL: 8
INTELLIGENCE
13
TOTAL: 13
WISDOM
15
TOTAL: 15
CHARISMA
15
TOTAL: 16

cobalt frigate
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Make Str your dump stat. Don't even have your Dex and Con scores below 10 because you want as much AC and hp as possible

dire beacon
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STRENGTH
15
TOTAL: 17
DEXTERITY
10
TOTAL: 10
CONSTITUTION
13
TOTAL: 13
INTELLIGENCE
13
TOTAL: 13
WISDOM
12
TOTAL: 12
CHARISMA
10
TOTAL: 11

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Better?

cobalt frigate
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BTW, you don't need to post your ability scores here if you're using D&D Beyond. Just post the link to the character sheet (make sure it's made public).

hot sun
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Hey everyone so I am completely new! I bought a starter set and the essentials set. I haven’t found a place around me to play yet/group to play with. But I really want to start learning. (Side note I am in Kentucky if anyone knows of a good place here.)
I know there are online communities but I think I’d love being with people and playing.
Where would you start, what would you do. Any advice is really welcome and needed. Thank you in advance.

slow hawk
slow hawk
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Also look for conventions

hot sun
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Is there anything/anywhere I should start as far as learning in the mean time?

cobalt frigate
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Read over the free Basic Rules.

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
slow hawk
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I believe they said they had the starter kit which includes those already. Either way, read them

cobalt frigate
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I don't think the Starter Set includes the full Basic Rules.

timber mesa
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hello :))

main fulcrum
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It might include the basic rules but not the SRD rules, not sure about that

slow hawk
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either way they now have it

neat owl
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Can somebody help me and my friend we dont know if our backstory would even be possible?

wheat crystal
cobalt frigate
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Please don't advertise your games in this channel.

manic yarrow
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So when we’re doing a dexterity check for something like sleight of hand, we use that modifier as apposed to just the dexterity modifier? If that question makes sense haha

echo kelp
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Correct - you would use your sleight of hand modifier.

manic yarrow
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Tysm!

half oriole
dusk canyon
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Was looking at frostbite but its a con save

coarse pivot
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Hello, everyone...not sure if this Is the right place to así but I just moved to California and would like to DM a game if possible (I found a store near the place Im stayint but know no one)

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
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Where do I start?
true musk
old flame
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so like

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if i min max intelegence and strength and have everything else a a dump stat, could i become an austrailian engineer?

dry relic
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If a character chooses to begin with the starting equipment do they still start with any wealth and if so where do I find how much?

harsh fjord
old flame
harsh fjord
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Almost certainly not, unless you have a permissive DM.

old flame
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ok

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i guess ill have to make them in real life

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/j /j dont ban me

dusk canyon
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really dumb question but... can someone explain how ritual spells work? how many can i have active?

wanton burrow
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you spend 10 minutes to cast a spell. you can only cast one at a time, but if it has lingering effects they can overlap. Concentration rules apply.

wanton belfry
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I want to play an archer type character for when I play, and I wanted to be a ranger. Though I keep hearing online rangers are bad. I would like to know why?

main fulcrum
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Rangers are fine. Beastmasters didn't have the best mechanics in the past, but Tasha's added optional rules that help a lot with that.

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And honestly, I think rangers were fine even before that.

wanton belfry
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I was planning hunter since they seemed cool

main fulcrum
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Their mechanics leaned more to requiring DM allowance with things like favored foe/favored terrain, but I never had an issue with those personally.

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Seriously, play what you want. As long as you're having fun, what 'everyone' thinks is completely irrelevant

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If you find you don't enjoy rangers after all, play something else next time

wanton belfry
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Ah ok for that

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And thank you for clearing up my mindset about them agter hearing they were bad

dusty dock
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Hello im new, can someone tell me how does a campaign or dnd session begin and what do u need to prepare usually? Like do we need to give a digital copy of our character sheet to the dungeon master before we can start? I did a character sheet from DnD Beyond website. I read thingies about dnd and so much info my small brain cannot comprehend, thanks!

eager holly
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Hi all! Super new to the game, but I have watched a ton of videos, but I had a character idea that I don't even know is legal that I wanted to ask about.

I want to do a dwarf druid who is extremely standoffish with super low charisma (GrumpyDad did post this. Shocking, right?) but with super high wisdom and perception. I would play at the character level, but he is basically an archdruid that is too lazy to put in his full effort, usually waiting for the group to totally muff something before interacting and saving them, maybe in secret behind their backs with the DM.

Would that be a fun add for a DM, or would it just be annoying?

granite bloom
# eager holly Hi all! Super new to the game, but I have watched a ton of videos, but I had a c...

reception will definitely vary from table to table, dm to dm. i think "archdruid but treated as lower level for laziness" could be problematic, because then it's easy to start asking, "in a life and death situation, why can't the character use their full powers to save themselves/everyone?"
and it might be hard to sell people on a character who refuses to help the group until the very last second, because then it'd feel a lot like playing with one less character unless you can roleplay it in a fun way

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this kind of concept can be hard to make work in a fun way, so you must make sure everyone in your dnd group is ok and will enjoy the character before you start playing them

true musk
# dusk canyon really dumb question but... can someone explain how ritual spells work? how many...

Certain spells have a special tag: ritual. Such a spell can be cast following the normal rules for spellcasting, or the spell can be cast as a ritual. The ritual version of a spell takes 10 minutes longer to cast than normal. It also doesn't expend a spell slot, which means the ritual version of a spell can't be cast at a higher level.

To cast a spell as a ritual, a spellcaster must have a feature that grants the ability to do so. The cleric and the druid, for example, have such a feature. The caster must also have the spell prepared or on his or her list of spells known, unless the character's ritual feature specifies otherwise, as the wizard's does.

As how many you can have. That depends on your class. Though you can get ritual spells through the Ritual Caster Feat

eager holly
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Good to know, was just a thought

slow hawk
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
slow hawk
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Its about collaborating with your table to tell a story and have fun

slow hawk
true musk
eager holly
slow hawk
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Dnd is inherently about playing WITH people, you want to be deus ex machina

eager holly
dusty dock
true musk
main fulcrum
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You can certainly build for support if that's something you're interested in. But ideally your character would be trying to help in their own way. Not just sitting back and watching the rest of the party flail.

slow hawk
dusty dock
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Wait, how do we do a dnd sessions? do we just direct message dungeon masters? then they will send a link to a discord server? or it depends?

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true musk
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If you haven't already, check out that one shot questers video I linked earlier.

dusty dock
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Thank you very much sir! ❤️

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eager holly
slow hawk
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Theres no need to divert the channel from its purpose

kind compass
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AKA:A verry powerfull character that undermines all other players at the table

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I advise you watch crit crab/den of the drake a little to learn more about why said trope is considered a liability

daring trench
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are there any online campains i can join that arent through vc?

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that are begginer friendly

kind compass
granite bloom
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there definitely are play by post/text based games out there, you can check #find-a-game to see if anything would meet your criteria!

daring trench
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ok tysm!

true musk
eager holly
kind compass
late glen
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Rustage Isekai dnd podcast is funny af

delicate vortex
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@gritty fern

gritty fern
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hello

delicate vortex
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There is a hyperlink typed as "Basic Rules". Click there, and you're on the right path on DND Beyond.

gritty fern
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thank you

round kindle
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Spoiler alert, the second step is to read the paid Basic Rules (a.k.a The Player’s Handbook)

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