#dnd-newcomers

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gritty fern
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so i should buy that yea and im gonna be the DM so prolly need to buy the DM handbook too yeah lol

true musk
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Just start with the free basic rules.

delicate vortex
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Take it slow, start with the basics.

cobalt frigate
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No, you don't need to buy the DMG. The free Basic Rules has everything you need to get started as both a player and as a DM.

round kindle
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Dont buy anything yet

gritty fern
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so again what does a full campaign mean specifically the levels 1 - 8 part what are those levels? what do they mean

cobalt frigate
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Please read the Basic Rules.

gritty fern
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kk

cobalt frigate
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It's explained in there.

round kindle
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I was gonna go all chatgpt as “happy you seem excited” stuff but this old man yelling at clouds was way too abrupt and efficient for me to do so

cobalt frigate
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I type fast (sometimes too fast).

gritty fern
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is it better to play with figurines and stuff

cobalt frigate
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Dude, just read the rules first. You're getting ahead of yourself.

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Using miniatures is completely optional and dependant on your budget. It's a separate hobby onto itself, like collecting dice.

gritty fern
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alrighty

delicate vortex
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Don't invest in the hobby until you know you really enjoy the hobby.

For now, as a newbie, the basic rules are all you need.

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Community members you find along the way will help with the rest.

gritty fern
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sounds good

cobalt frigate
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I've spend thousands of dollars over the past four decades. D&D can be an expensive hobby if you want it to be (people buy miniatures, dice, books, custom gaming tables, custome DM screens, apps, etc)

gritty fern
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damn

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and one day you wouldve been where i am right now haha

cobalt frigate
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Again, the Basic Rules are free. You don't need to spend any money to get started.

main fulcrum
amber ivy
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Hello what is a bonus action?

wanton burrow
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a small action you get on your turn

crude musk
wanton burrow
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or you can use Two-Weapon Fighting

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both require you to use an Attack as a full action first

crude musk
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Uh, not sure that's a very clear example

amber ivy
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Oh I know what it is but when do you get it

crude musk
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You get it whenever a feature says you can perform a bonus action

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But only on your turn

amber ivy
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Wow that is so awesome

wanton burrow
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each of your turns has Action, Bonus Action, and Movement

amber ivy
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So if I have 1 weapon can I use it to strike twice, once for the action and once for the bonus one

crude musk
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So for example, take Two-Weapon Fighting, which lets you attack as a bonus action
It only let's you take that bonus action to attack if

  1. You've made an attack using your action
  2. The attack was made using a light weapon
  3. You're holding a different light weapon in your other hand
amber ivy
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Oh ok

fleet field
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That’s monk specific

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Let’s not confuse people

wanton burrow
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then why does is specify 1+str, and not monk die+str

crude musk
# amber ivy Oh ok

Generally the only way to use a bonus action is if a feature says "as a bonus action" or "using your bonus action", that kind of thing

amber ivy
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So I can't hit twice with a great axe?

fleet field
wanton burrow
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ok - I will remove post

fleet field
amber ivy
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Oh ! Thank you guys so much!

gritty fern
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How long does it take to learn enough of the basic rules to start playing for the first time?

velvet jetty
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Shouldn't take too long.

wild onyx
# gritty fern How long does it take to learn enough of the basic rules to start playing for th...

Very much an individual question, unfortunately.

You should probably read through enough of the first five chapters to put a character together, for a start. You don't have to read it all, stop on a winner. Say you start reading about elves, you like what you see, you don't need to necessarily read up on tieflings and gnomes. Same with class. Check the short descriptions here and here:

https://www.dndbeyond.com/races
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes

You should definitely take a look at the section on ability scores and saving throws, and get the basics of combat down. If you're playing a spellcaster add that to your list too.

gritty fern
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thank you!

crimson crystal
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Hey uhm im trying to create a new Thread for looking for an dm but its tellin me that the service isnt responding IS there anything im might doing wrong?

plain vector
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Does anyone have tips for being a DM

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I'm a fantasy writer so I'm kinda good with stories but I don't know how to translate them to dnd

wild onyx
wheat crystal
spark spade
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I just learnt that flying lily pads are a thing

prisma lichen
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Hey, I am relatively new to dnd and I am currently looking for some sessions, I could watch, apart from youtube videos like critical role. I just want to gain some experience on how to approach sessions with smaller groups of 4-5 people (with almost no Roleplay experience and not that much practical dnd experience)

grave rock
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hi, i am compleeeetely new to this.. i've been wanting to get into D&D for yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeears but never really was able to, i have absolutely no clue where to start, or even how to go about making my own character, so if there are any tips and stuff i could have to get me started that would be awesome!
feel free to dm me or ping me in any channel necessary if you wanna help me, would love to eventually start playing with some people but i have to learn how it works first PANIC

wild onyx
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
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prisma lichen
wild onyx
# grave rock hi, i am compleeeetely new to this.. i've been wanting to get into D&D for yeeee...

And here's something I said earlier:

You should probably read through enough of the first five chapters to put a character together, for a start. You don't have to read it all, stop on a winner. Say you start reading about elves, you like what you see, you don't need to necessarily read up on tieflings and gnomes. Same with class. Check the short descriptions here and here:

https://www.dndbeyond.com/races
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes

You should definitely take a look at the section on ability scores and saving throws, and get the basics of combat down. If you're playing a spellcaster add that to your list too.

grave rock
brave raft
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about this, is there a way to find sesions with someone thats realy experienced that can teach and guide through the sesion? or maybe just a friend that could teach me? i began reading the rule book and stoped after chapter 2 because i forgot half of the first chapter (no i dont have dimension)

bitter kelp
bitter kelp
wild onyx
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There's not really a specific way. Your best bet is to look here in #looking-for-players for games that advertise themselves as suitable for new players, check out Roll20, Reddit and the D&D Beyond forums.

As an example, I recently did a session where the advert read:

[2] What style of game does the group play?
Introductory dungeon crawl for beginners

So look out for something like that.

brave raft
wild onyx
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There are video guides too. The Handbooker Helper series is linked in the Dyno post above (#dnd-newcomers message).

grave rock
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like is there a limit on which options i can choose without paying for a "premium account" or something like that..?

sick stump
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Which race was it?

wild onyx
grave rock
wild onyx
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Not part of the free content, I'm afraid.

grave rock
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aww :c

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okay, thanks though

brave raft
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another question: what if you want to be a rouge that uses magic?

ornate kiln
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ornate kiln
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every class gets subclasses. you pick one at a certain level, depending on the class. Rogue picks one at level 3. The free rogue one is called Thief, if you wanna see how that works

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subclasses are called different things for different classes. Barbarians have a "path of the X". Wizards have schools, bards have colleges, clerics have domains etc.
subclass is just the overarching name

sick stump
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That explains many things

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Can't wait for my players to reach level 3. Gotta finish 2 quests for that though as we do milestones

wild onyx
ivory crypt
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Hi. I'm looking for a little guidance on gaining more knowledge about psions and necromancers. I'd like to learn through conversation vs reading articles. Let me know if any of you have expertise in these areas. 🤓

wild onyx
ivory crypt
wild onyx
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Well, what class/ subclass are you? What features make you psionic?

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wild onyx
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sick stump
ivory crypt
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On a side note, I also have a question about AI or Midjourney art on the server. Is there a reason it is forbidden?

wild onyx
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Several, and too complex to discuss in the newcomers channel. Take it to #non-dnd-topics if you're interested.

wild onyx
wild onyx
sick stump
ivory crypt
wild onyx
ivory crypt
wild onyx
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Could you elaborate please?

ivory crypt
# wild onyx Could you elaborate please?

No I meant I'm trying to develop my character, and I'm not sure I understood your notes "your features will tell you what to do." I feel a bit stuck with my character as a novice.

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I'm wondering if I should maybe bring up a specific scenario at #dnd-discussion to better understand what she can do.

granite bloom
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the character’s class/race/etc features do what they say mechanically, but nothing more unless the DM permits, and if it’s a homebrew class it will be hard to see what exactly those mechanical limits look like

wild onyx
# ivory crypt No I meant I'm trying to develop my character, and I'm not sure I understood you...

You implied you weren't certain what you could do with your powers and neither was the DM. My answer there was to read your class features to see what they could do. Does it have a rule for using telekinesis, say? If it doesn't, you can't do it. If it does, it should say how strong that is, the range, how frequently you can use it and so on.

Developing your character as a person is a whole different thing.

granite bloom
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your best bet is to read the descriptions carefully and maybe create notes that “trim the fat”, taking out the flavor text to only focus on what it does mechanically - and for any confusing parts ask your dm how they would run it

ivory crypt
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Interesting! Thank you. I have a feeling it's a "world is my oyster" kind of situation, I pull out a telekinesis or psionic blast and the DM seems to make room for it.

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I suppose my question was about the boundaries of my movements, and I'm hearing that that wholly depends on the DM and their style?

wild onyx
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Yes. There can be considerable range from purely rules as written to virtually improv with d20s. It all depends on what you and your party (including the DM) enjoy and are comfortable with.

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Personally I tend to play it close to the book. I don't want to discourage creativity but feel it can be expressed within a consistent framework. Also I tend to run games for random folk, so it helps to have that common baseline for reference. If I did a long game with a stable group, I'd be more open to changing things up.

harsh fjord
fallen surge
# ivory crypt Interesting! Thank you. I have a feeling it's a "world is my oyster" kind of sit...

Typically speaking, powers and abilities, and anything else that might affect combat are handled strictly by the rules, rather than being allowed to just make stuff up. If you want to do something outside the rules in this regard, we call that “homebrew” and even when using homebrew you can’t just make stuff up on the spot. The way that typically works is that you create your custom set of powers and abilities beforehand, and then still unlock things through leveling up and such exactly the same way you would if using normal rules. The only difference being it’s stuff you created instead of stuff the game designers created. However, it is HIGHLY recommended that beginners do not use homebrew until they are more experienced with the game. You wouldn’t trust someone playing a video game for the very first time to design a balance patch, or a person driving a car for the very first time to fix a car engine, right?

ivory crypt
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I wouldn't mind being guided with tighter boundaries but this DM seems to be very homebrewy.

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Do you recommend a novice to D&D learns by simply staying in one campaign and deepening the experience, or playing simultaneous campaigns?

fallen surge
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You can play as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, but most people only have time in their schedule for one campaign, where they play once a week. Playing in 2 campaigns is quite rare

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That has nothing to do with experience level. It’s just tough to set aside 4 hour chunks of time multiple days a week

ivory crypt
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Thank you. It's nice to find a place where I can just ask my noob questions and get direct engagement about it.

fallen surge
wild onyx
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Makes us feel smort.

steep raft
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How do people use voice for dnd? Are they like roleplaying with their voice? If so I could never do that cause I’d be so awkward. Most people seem to use voice but im more interested in text based

mint jolt
rose trench
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you also use your voice to talk to the DM and the other players out of character. D&D is all about the DM describing what your character sees, hears, and feels; you telling them what your character is trying to do; and resolving those actions with rules mechanics. There's a lot of asking and answering questions.

Speaking in character is a small part of it and isn't mandatory.

cobalt frigate
brave raft
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If im currently in no D&D sessions but i want to do something with D&D..
Is there anything i can do?

cobalt frigate
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Keep looking for games. There are other D&D-related Discord servers that have their own LFG channels. Most D&D Youtubers have their own Discord servers.

echo kelp
harsh fjord
# brave raft If im currently in no D&D sessions but i want to do something with D&D.. Is ther...

Assuming you've read the rules, you could become familiar with the lore: wikis, novels, videos. Make a bunch of characters, either using D&D Beyond, a physical or digital character sheet, or just developing their personality/backstory in writing. You could watch recorded games; you can find a bunch on Twitch and/or YouTube.

Or you could try solo D&D. Ginny Di has a good video summarizing how it goes, and you can find free adventures to play through by searching solo and adventure or play on DMsGuild.

brave raft
harsh fjord
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You have a character you don't build, and you play them as best you can using the info you're given (personality, if any, background, etc.). But there's no right or wrong way to do it!

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Many of the starter sets have pre-made characters to help people get to playing without going through the characer-creation process (which can feel complex enough for some). Or it might be the case in a one-shot or other short campaign where the DM has a specific storyline in mind, and players can decide if they're into that or not.

harsh fjord
# steep raft How do people use voice for dnd? Are they like roleplaying with their voice? If ...

You may be interested to learn about the difference between active and descriptive roleplaying: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/adventuring#Roleplaying

In short, active is responding in-character and descriptive is narrating what your character says and does like an author (so instead of your character saying, "I'm fed up with all this blather! Get ready to fight!" you the player might say something to the effect of, "Bundl expresses his boredom and raises his axe, preparing to strike.").

There are also play-by-post games that are run entirely through text. This article covers the basics: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1668-play-by-post-playing-dungeons-dragons-in-pbp

craggy locust
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I'm new to the dnd scene but I do make DND style games. Is there a specific place or any way that I can search for players? I'm looking for players for a few different games. From DND style games to card games to zombie survival games etc.

echo kelp
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No - this server only allows advertising for D&D games (we are the official D&D server run by Wizards of the Coast/D&D)

craggy locust
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None of these games are for sale or advertising. Simply homemade games. But I understand, this server is for DND gameplay only.

echo kelp
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You could look at some of the servers advertised in #looking-for-community as some of them may offer other games besides D&D (although any advertisements here must be for D&D games)

main berry
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Hello everybody. I'm new to the server and curious about playing DND for the first time. I have an idea for the kind of character I want to make and I am curious what I should do to possibly get started in playing a campaign.

craggy locust
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Thank you for your suggestion. I appreciate the idea. I will try that

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What is D&D?
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main berry
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oh thanks bot haha

harsh fjord
main berry
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cool!

pearl plover
brave raft
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how is the best way to find new groups that fit with your needs? i have been wandering around for 2 days and havent even been in contact with someone that runs a group..

crude musk
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Reach out to people that are advertising games and ask questions

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crude musk
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☝️ good place to start

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Also the D&D Beyond forums have a looking for players & groups section, and there are options such as StartPlaying, Demiplane, roll20, and r/lfg

mint vine
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Can I always play as the same character? Whats the best way to create one? How detailed do I have to be?

crude musk
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  1. No, there's no way to guarantee your character will be suitable for a game and you may have to play a different character
  2. Follow the step by step guide in the Basic Rules https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
  3. As detailed as you want, but remember that there's a sweet spot between too little and too much detail
mint vine
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so first I'd have the gm tell me about the games setting, right? And after that I can create my own character?

crude musk
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Usually that's a sensible approach, yeah

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Means your character fits the world, makes sense there

mint vine
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so its not like id first have to apply with a character that would fit into the story

harsh fjord
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You might be asked for a concept and then work with the DM to tweak it. But there's no one-size-fits-all approach.

crude musk
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It's not impossible that a DM might advertise with a brief overview of the world and expect characters as part of the application, but it's certainly not the norm

mint vine
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alright thank you very much!

pearl plover
mint vine
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sure!

fallen bear
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Hey guys, me and my sister are playing Dnd for the first time and we are so lost

harsh fjord
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Have you read the rules?

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
floral parrot
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Are we allowed to ask people to personally help with things? Like, I’m struggling hard trying to figure out this character thing and reading or watching videos isn’t really clicking with me :/

crude musk
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Ask questions and people will answer

shadow stream
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Sorry for the question, I am having a little bit of confusion about preparing spells.
I understand that a class that prepares spells has a list of spells somewhere (a book for example). It then uses a long rest to choose which one to bring in the game, or memorizing to be more accurate (a wizard for example prepares a maximum of INT mod + level spells).
The thing that confuses me is: a class that does things like this can't change the list whenever it wants with spells found of their class list?
In the case of a warlock or a druid, they have to simply wait for a level up to change one spell.
A class that prepares them does the same thing?

crude musk
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I understand that a class that prepares spells has a list of spells somewhere
some classes do, some don't

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There are three broad types of spellcaster

  • "Known spell" casters: these spellcasters get a spell or spells on levelling up and that's it, the spell is locked in until they next level up at which point they can change a fixed number (almost always 1). Ranger and warlock are examples of this
  • "Prepared" casters: at the end of a long rest, these casters can pick a number of spells to have prepared for that day. They can change as many or as few each day. Paladins and clerics are examples of this
  • Wizards: wizards are both because they have a spellbook that they add spells to like a known caster (except they can add spells outside of levelling up), from which they prepare their spells like a mini prepared caster
shadow stream
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Ohhh, ok, I see. I was trying to understand this by reading from the wizard class description. Thank you!

manic yarrow
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Since im the DM, could I make rewards that my players get after successfully completing a quest? And could I also make up my own items/weapons to give them? With appropriate stats/effects of course

fresh fable
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Yes you can

slow hawk
crimson crystal
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why isnt lookin for dm shown anymore?

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gleaming bison
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I just started

true musk
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Congrats

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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?
gleaming bison
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I've been playing on and off since the nineteen eighties.

sick stump
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A living skeleton dndCheers

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Wait, does the bot react just because I used the emote?

gleaming bison
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Maybe

sick stump
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Do I understand correctly that (cross)bow attacks have a disadvantage when the enemy is at below the small range?

mint jolt
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its at disadvantage if you are further than the number on the left for range and if you are 5 feet of the target

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so if it says 80 (320) then if you are further than 80 feet, you have disadvantage

sick stump
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So 5 to 80 hits normally?

mint jolt
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10 to 80

sick stump
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Why 10?

echo kelp
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Because 5 feet or less is at disadvantage

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So 10-80 feet is your "can shoot without disadvantage" range.

sick stump
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Ohhh

echo kelp
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At 5 feet the enemy is right there at melee range and likely trying to knock your weapon away

main berry
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Hi there. Im new to DND but I've made a fun character I would love to play in a fun campaign. I saw that the Find a game channel is currently not working. So how may I reach out to possibly find a game to play? Im also open to dm's from those hosting a game and are interested in having someone play. Im open to any story or game as long as it reasonably works with my character, albeit my character is pretty maleable and flexible.

sick stump
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I'm glad my players stood directly in front of the giant crossbows so I in fact didn't do a mistake lol

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main berry
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ty kindly!

tropic glacier
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yo hey guys whats all of your character ideas for your first games?

main berry
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I tried making something similar to what i played in baldurs gate 3. A vengeance paladin with a grudge against the undead and is haunted by a spirit that tempts him to do evil. In spite of his desire to be a hero, a darker part of himself longs to spill rivers of blood.

tidal cedar
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Hi I'm new to dnd any tips

harsh fjord
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I think it’s worth keeping in mind a few things regarding the social nature of the game:

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

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

General DM advice here: #dnd-newcomers message

viscid pagoda
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Ok

tropic glacier
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Is there anyone to help me DM a game or start one?

echo kelp
tropic glacier
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Thanks

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But I meant someone to help teach or co DM for me

echo kelp
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Yeah many times those community games have a "you'll work with another DM as you get started" bit

wild pumice
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How much time does it take for normal game?

echo kelp
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Many D&D game sessions take between 3-4 hours.

wild pumice
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wow

echo kelp
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But every group and game is different - some can be much shorter and others can be all-day (or weekend) events.

wild pumice
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that's a lot

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how can I found quick game?

echo kelp
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It's a social collaborative storytelling RPG game

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Uh... set your expectations that you likely won't find a game immediately.
Also scheduling can be the hardest challenge for any group to be able to play D&D.

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So with that said...

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^ See #find-a-game to learn how to find a game and specifically how to use our Looking For Game channels.

wild pumice
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Thank you for your time

sick stump
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Maybe a dumb question, but for that minor illusion cantrip one of my players needs a piece of fleece. Do I just make him find some sheep he could cut off some wool from?

rose trench
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almost always, the character has a component pouch or an arcane focus that removes the need to go hunting for sheep to fleece 😁

sick stump
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Surprisingly he doesn't. He went with the wise bard combination

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Or we just missed something in character creation

main fulcrum
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Bards should be able to use their instruments as spell foci

glass summit
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But for his wizard spells he would need a wizard focus/component pouch

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A common problem with multiclassing is a need to go shopping for the base necessities

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(spellbook, wand, hat, etc.)

sick stump
sick stump
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But does the thing you use for focusing your magic also removes the need of materials?

rose trench
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they still need to provide expensive components. The instrument fulfills the need for components that don't have a listed cost.

glass summit
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A guitar is their spellcasting focus, it will replace the material components of spells that need them (unless that material component has a GP cost)

main fulcrum
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Gold cost or consumed are the components that foci generally can't replace

sick stump
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So they can't use a spell that needs like "a pearl worth 100gm" but they COULD use minor illusion because fleece doesn't have a cost?

glass summit
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Yeah, exactly

sick stump
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Either I didn't read the rules good enough or it never was said

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Probably the first thing

glass summit
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Its in there somewhere dndLol

main fulcrum
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Spellcasting chapter, iirc. Or if not there, in the explanation of foci in equipment

glass summit
sick stump
twilit ledge
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Hello, am I interrupting something or can I request some assistance with something I've been struggling with?

glass summit
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feel free to post away

sick stump
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We're basically done with my thing

twilit ledge
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My issue is probably going to take a while to fully break down but I'll try to be quick about it, I am at work after all

lyric fjord
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Hey! I’m new to dnd, how do I get into the game and find a campaign to play properly? I played a campaign with some old friends that lasted about 2 months, but it ended because we all got busy and some moved away so we just can’t continue. Now I’m having trouble finding online groups to play with without getting stage fright or worrying about not knowing anything (because my old dm kinda held my hand the whole time we would play)

harsh fjord
glass summit
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If you feel like knowing the rules better would help build your confidence up to start looking for games, you can make your way through the pinned posts in this channel (click the pin icon)

glass summit
twilit ledge
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But in any case, to put simply I've been trying to homebrew a simple universal system that depends mainly on DM/PC cohesion and agreements (PC created abilities and Spells, simplified stats and whatnot to avoid overwhelming rules) along with a steampunk-ish sci-fi/grimdark fantasy setting to accommodate a majority of TTRPG players however I have been working on this for 7 years and I'm not sure if my system is structured enough and I know for certain that my setting isn't fully fleshed out because I've started from scratch numerous times and the only thing I really have to show for it is the current iteration of my project and the characters I've been transferring from system to system to try and make it work. I feel like this version is the one I want to get a group together for but I have no idea how to assemble a group bigger than simply my friend and mother as my social anxiety and possible impostor syndrome forces me to go along with. I want a bigger group to verify that my system and setting are developed enough to actually be fun and eventually write a story or novel or whatever in the far future. I understand this is a difficult task as I've been working on this for about 7 years now but I literally can't stop because when I do it haunts me. Sorry for the dump but I need to figure this out before I set up another session with my afore mentioned mother or friend

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
glass summit
# lyric fjord Preferably online

Roll20 has a built in tool for finding games on its platform. Otherwise you could go looking for the various facebook pages and subreddits that exist for getting players together. The more places you look in at once the faster you'll find a game, ime

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
harsh fjord
twilit ledge
lyric fjord
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Also, when it comes to building a character, should I create them only level 1? Should I make them like level 3? Or adjust to whatever everyone else is doing

lyric fjord
glass summit
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Level 1 is the safest bet, some DMs might have you start higher but thats something to address once you get that info

lyric fjord
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Ah okay cool

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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Thank a bunch all 🫂

harsh fjord
main fulcrum
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I don't know that the nervousness ever entirely goes away for some folks. But if you can get yourself to try it once, it'll likely be easier next time. Worked for me at least 😁

worthy roost
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i wish all my local game stores didnt make all games pay to play

cobalt frigate
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Stores are out to make money remember

worthy roost
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yes but cant make money if you drive all your potential gamers away

harsh fjord
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This is probably not the channel for this discussion.

sacred comet
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Hello

worthy roost
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im a new player so it is to me 😛

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well old new player

true musk
# lyric fjord Ah I see, and are there any tips for getting over that fear of playing with comp...

The best thing you can do for yourself is to have a session zero with the people you are going to play with, even for a single session adventure, and go over some key things:

  • 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?
harsh fjord
worthy roost
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so no new players have to deal with games that make you pay to play ok got it im glad to know that

main fulcrum
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That's not what they're saying

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It's just that #dnd-discussion is better suited to general D&D talk, regardless of whether it's about pay to play issues or otherwise

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We can't help you with your game store requiring payment, beyond suggesting trying other avenues instead. And this channel is for helping new players get started

sick stump
twilit ledge
harsh fjord
glass summit
true musk
true musk
gloomy thorn
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Hi

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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?
gloomy thorn
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I’ve just bought the Essentials Kit, but can’t find a party to play with. Help?

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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.
worthy roost
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hello

true musk
# gloomy thorn I’ve just bought the Essentials Kit, but can’t find a party to play with. Help?

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:

  • 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.
grave rock
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im going through the character creation thingy on dndbeyond, and i've come to "abilities", and im 1: a bit overwhelmed and 2: very confused
i can't send pictures here but if anyone's down to help me a little maybe we can talk in dm's and i can show what i mean

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this is my first time even really trying to create a character so idrk how this stuff works yet

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

true musk
steady parrot
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Just wondering for some advice on finding DnD games, ive used the find a game channels but it still is hard to find a good and constant campaign unfortunately and I don't particularly want to do Communities right now so I stay away from that any other ideas for how I can look for games?

pearl plover
steady parrot
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Do you mean DM?

pearl plover
true musk
# steady parrot Just wondering for some advice on finding DnD games, ive used the find a game ch...

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
  • 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.
steady parrot
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Ah yeah im used to Direct Message.

steady parrot
true musk
steady parrot
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Alright thanks, that actually does help a bit.

true musk
# steady parrot Alright thanks, that actually does help a bit.

While this doesn't cover everything, do you know your own answers to these questions?

  • 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.
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You don't need to know or have to answer them now, but the answers to these questions can help you find the campaign that is right for you.

steady parrot
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Yeah.

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I do have most of the answers.

true musk
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Great.
When you're trying to form a group.
Go over these questions and learn their answers to these questions.
Then try to answer these questions as a group.

  • 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?
steady parrot
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Yeah that helps, thanks. Ill remember this.

true musk
# steady parrot Yeah that helps, thanks. Ill remember this.

I'd also recommend playing in Dnd Adventurers League.
It's a great way to meet many different players and DMs while you're playing through rules as written adventure modules.
It can help you figure out what DMing and Playstyles you are compatible with.
Plus forming a group with people you have established history with can contribute to a group lasting for a long time.

steady parrot
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Alright I will see about that

dry relic
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I have a question.

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There is a skills section in the Class Features.

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It says to choose two skills from a list.

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What do we do with those skills?

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The instruction seems minimal.

true musk
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Skills

A skill represents a specific aspect of an ability score. Proficiency in a skill lets you add your proficiency bonus to ability checks that involve that skill, making you more likely to succeed.

Write your ability modifier next to each skill for that ability. If you’re proficient with that skill, add your proficiency bonus as well.

true musk
dry relic
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Thank-you

dry relic
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Are the skills listed in the background additional skills?

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Also the background says you can customize your background. Then can the player choose AN

harsh fjord
dry relic
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ANY two skills other than the ones listed?

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In other words can you replace the two skills listed in background with any other skills?

true musk
main fulcrum
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And yes, if you do a custom background, you can pick which 2 skills you want

dry relic
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Ok, so to summarize the skills listed in the background are in addition to the class.

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Right now, it seems like an endless number of rules as I am just starting my DM journey.

true musk
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For example a race may grant proficiency in Perception.
Your class could provide you proficienty in Survival and Insight.
And your background could provide you proficiency in Stealth and Sleight of Hand.

dry relic
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I see

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Thank-you

true musk
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You're not expected to know all the rules or have them memorized.
But as you build up your experience and understanding, things will begin to click into place.

dry relic
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Also just curious is there a summary sheet of rule changes from one version to the next in DnD?

main fulcrum
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Nothing I'm aware of. It would be hard to summarize them on one sheet, honestly

dry relic
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So do people typically read all of the books again?!

fleet field
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depends. For a full version, yes, as it's generally a complete overhaul. However once you understand basic concepts which often carry across like d20 rolls and ability scores, it's easier.

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If you're referring to the 2024 update coming out later this year, that's just a minor update, so I imagine most people will just skim the rules to look for changes

lime loom
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Hello Im new to dnd and would like to get to 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
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Read through the resources above and #learn-to-play. If you already know the rules, read through the instructions in #find-a-game for using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels!

full merlin
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I’m new to dnd as well and was looking to create a character. Are the races on the website the only available races? I was looking to create something similar to a winged human (not avaian, human)

harsh fjord
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Those are the official ones, assuming you mean D&D Beyond. Whether you can use fan-made material is up to the DM you play with.

full merlin
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So if i were to use the online character creator sheet on the website, would i just say variant human or is that something else?

true musk
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Variant human is a specific sub-type.
If you want to see all the official races that have been created thus far, feel free to check out the race section in dnd beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/races

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There are a lot of options to choose from.

full merlin
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Alright, one last question; if i wanted to play as a winged aasimar, the only one i saw available was the variant aasimar, and i didn’t see anything in wings under their description. How would i play as a regular aasimar?

main fulcrum
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There is no version of aasimar that gets wings by default (outside of one that Adventurer's League created for season 9 only). The normal aasimar (which aren't a free option and that's probably why you didn't see them) only get temporary wings at best as part of their racial abilities. Depending on which subtype you select.

full merlin
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So there are no other humanoid species free that have wings by default?

main fulcrum
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None of the free races have wings, as far as I recall

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Except maybe the Elemental Evil version of Aaracokra. Not sure if those show up as free on DDB

fleet field
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and all the winged races are either avian or fiendish

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you could reflavour them however

fickle parcel
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Rule Lawyer here!

jade nova
full merlin
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Thanks

gritty fern
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so for a nnew player u guys suggest starting off with the basic rules right if u dont know anything?

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its just long cuz its like 180 pages idk how much to go into or if theres a better way to learn how to actually play

rancid shuttle
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Basic rules or the starter box is a great way to get started too

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Starter box will get you up and playing right away. You could always follow it up with basic rules after.

gritty fern
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Ah ok which adventure is it with the starter box?

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Dragons of Stormwreck Isle?

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would everything be explained so i can start playing right away with the starter set? even if i dont know anything about how the levels or making the characters work etc

rancid shuttle
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I got the one with the lost mines of phandelver but that was like a long time ago. Not sure which one is the newer one, but yes the starter set gets you playing and teaches you the basic concepts of the game without ever having played dnd before

gritty fern
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gotcha

rancid shuttle
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I know the first starter box did, but it came with pregenerated characters to play with.

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It's nice for people who want to start playing right away.

harsh fjord
gritty fern
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thanks ill check them out to get familiar with how to play

pallid harbor
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Hi I'm interested in dnd since dbd collaborated with dnd

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So I bought baldur's gate

slow hawk
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They are only superficially similar, to play dnd you need to actually read dnd rules

pearl plover
obtuse light
main fulcrum
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It's fun. But they changed enough rules that it can teach bad habits along with the good ones

lavish hamlet
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Wish the way Berserk Barbarian worked in DND was like in Baldur's Gate tho...

fleet field
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Hi

obtuse light
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hello 👋

fervent pine
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Hello if anyone is up i need a lot of help

glass summit
halcyon isle
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Hi new friends! If you’re eager to learn and want a play by post server feel free to message me

glass summit
halcyon isle
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Oh i definitely feel inclined to!

glass summit
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@charred depot #character-discussion message
Your known spells are the spells your character has access to. It does differentiate between classes a bit though.

For a Sorcerer, every spell they've learnt as they level up is considered a Known Spell. For a cleric however, every spell available to them at their current level is considered a Known Spell, but can only prepare a handful of spells from that massive list each day.

snow burrow
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Hello, I am relatively new to D&D and am looking to DM a game with my friends, I want to get the player handbook and a couple other books from the D&D Beyond website but the price is a little off-putting to get right into it, does anyone know a way to get promo codes to make the price a little less of an obstacle or recommend which ones I should incrementally get in order as time goes on? Thanks in advance!

wheat crystal
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D&DBeyond also has quite a few free adventures

snow burrow
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Thanks for the advice, will look into that!

idle coral
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how do characters work?

fleet field
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In what way?

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That’s a very broad question

idle coral
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like appearance

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can i pick it? or is it picked for me

wheat crystal
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In general you can make your characters look however you want, within limits and expectations set by your DM & sometimes table

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And certainly not to gain a mechanical advantage (i.e. wanting to make a 10’ tall character)

idle coral
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so i can be a guinea pig

wheat crystal
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No

idle coral
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aw

wheat crystal
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You still have to choose from official character options + any homebrew options your DM might have or allow

idle coral
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oh

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what if im a knight with a guinea pig head

stray token
wheat crystal
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That is an example of homebrew

idle coral
wheat crystal
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Not necessarily

idle coral
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aw

stray token
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Depends on the dm I guess

cobalt frigate
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This is something you will have to talk to your DM about.

idle coral
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dm?

wheat crystal
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You character is comprised mainly of your race, class(es), and background

cobalt frigate
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It's safe to use the playable races from the free Basic Rules.

stray token
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The guy who like controls the session

idle coral
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oh ok

cobalt frigate
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DM = Dungeon Master

fleet field
idle coral
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ok so how do i join a game here

cobalt frigate
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The Dungeon Master is the one who controls the game world. If they decide there are no elves in their world then there are no elves.

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I highly recommend you read the free Basic Rules before you look to join a game. That would increase your chances of being accepted to a table.

wheat crystal
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There is no official guinea pig race, but there are some equivalents. Leonin & Tabaxi are feline humanoids. Shifters are humanoids that have varying degrees of bestial features, which you may be able to flavor as having a guinea-pig-like head

idle coral
idle coral
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well then it all goes down to the DM

wheat crystal
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Of course, it’s up to your DM to determine if these race options are available.

idle coral
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well im a barbarian sooo

wheat crystal
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Yes and no, it’s expected most if not all characters options are to be allowed by default

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Barbarian would be a class option; Leonin, Tabaxi, and Shifters are all race options

idle coral
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whatever a guinea pig is closest to ill be that

cobalt frigate
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Again, please read the free Basic Rules.

idle coral
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ok

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

distant condor
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Hello, how can i send a messess have command slash?

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Like this

crude musk
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Can you rephrase your question?
Are you asking how to use slash-commands?

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If so, that's not a D&D question, that's a general "how do I use discord?" question

hexed briar
# idle coral whatever a guinea pig is closest to ill be that

y'know, there are hamster npcs, and players can make a character with npc stats and one of the 'sidekick' classes (expert, spellcaster, and warrior), which are basically slightly simpler classes, except they don't include barbarian so you wouldn't be able to play as a barbarian with npc stats unfortunately

idle coral
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oh ok

coarse dagger
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Helloo

red jetty
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Bonjour

sacred comet
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How does someone find a game to play when they know next to nothing about the game?

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Online

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Perchance

solemn light
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
solemn light
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That can help give instructions on how to find online games, and we also have #find-a-game here!

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Finding online games does require some patience and occasionally a few attempts. There are new player friendly games you can find. It's also an idea to look out for shorter campaigns or even oneshots (games intended to last only one or two sessions) and adventure league (official organised play where if your character is AL legal you can hop in and out of AL tables that have space for your PC).

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These tend to be lower commitment games that you can join and if they don't work out for you, leave- but hopefully after meeting some people you do get along with and stay in contact with. Sometimes the best online groups are formed from slowly networking and putting together a team from other games you've played in.

Being proactive and messaging DMs about any game you're interested in, especially if you show you have read and understood their post, is one of the best ways to get into a game rather than waiting for DMs to come to you.

crimson crystal
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just a quick question is there an age mininum with the whole dnd stuff?

harsh fjord
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The manufacturers recommend it to players 12+, but beyond that, it's really what the table is comfortable with. Some people teach their young kids D&D, and youth programs sometimes use it for learning teamwork and reading/math skills.

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Plenty of folks may not feel comfortable playing with minors, but that doesn't mean none are. You just have to keep looking!

Also, do be aware that you should not share your age on the server per the rules.

crimson crystal
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oh shet sorry

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how difficult is it to be an dm?

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'cause i might try to DM my first party and i fell unsure wether or it is or isn't a good idea

harsh fjord
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There's a definite learning curve to it, but I like Matt Colville's philosophy: it's fun and not nearly as hard as people from the outside think. (I couldn't imagine being a DM myself when I first started playing, and I've now run hundreds of hours of gameplay.)

It just takes (among other qualities/skills) a willingness to make mistakes and learn from them, the ability to communicate, and a group who's willing to be patient and learn as things move along. The mindset section of this How to GM Guide has some good advice (https://howtogm.guide/dnd-5e/cheat-sheet).

crimson crystal
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aight thanks

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I feel somewhat comfortable saying that i will try to be the DM of my very first dnd campaign

harsh fjord
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Good luck! If you want more in-depth advice about that, you should post in #dm-discussion!

quasi dagger
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Hello guys, I'm completely new and I have never played at all, i created a character a few days ago but i haven't used him.

junior radish
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I'm planning to dm a group of friends soon
they're all first timers and i'm also first timers

I've already made the flow of the story but what scares me is the sandboxing of my players and i would just go blank when they start fighting

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?
true musk
junior radish
crimson crystal
manic knot
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Hi there, new DM here. Does anyone of you have some maps for the Icespire Peak Campaign?

slow hawk
median rock
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Hi.
I am completely new to D&D and TTRPG's in general.
I'm interested in trying D&D mostly because of the idea of telling stories and having so much freedom in what can happen throughout the tale.

I already made a character sheet using D&D beyond and am wondering what the nexxt step(s) are.

timid locust
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Have you read through the basic rules yet?

median rock
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no but i've watched a few different videos on how to play the game.
3 of which being a series that shows the actual gameplay itself.

fervent pine
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When im creating a character, do i role a D20 for stats?

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
timid locust
median rock
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where do i find the rules?

timid locust
harsh fjord
median rock
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are there any groups of people that are comfortable with guiding someone through the game and letting them pick up on the rules as they play?
Since i feel that's one of the easier ways to learn a game while also being able to enjoy it.

hexed temple
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does Anyone know what the 2024 rework entails?

harsh fjord
fallen surge
# median rock are there any groups of people that are comfortable with guiding someone through...

While it is possible to learn some things as you go, you will be expected to put in at least a little effort to learn things before joining a game. At the very least, you will need a character, so learning the rules on Character Creation is important. But the more knowledge you are able to bring to the table, the smoother your game will go. If you try to play the game before learning literally anything about the rules, then assuming the other people in your group are more experienced, then they will have to spend the entire game explaining things to you. And if no one in your group is experienced, you’re just going to be lost and confused about what to do. You don’t have to memorize all of the rules beforehand, or anything like that, but if you want you and your group to have fun in your first session, you should put in at least a little effort to make it run smoothly

true musk
fervent pine
fallen surge
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

harsh fjord
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Rolling a d20 for stats is not in the rules.

fallen surge
median rock
fervent pine
vapid prism
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Hello I'm new hope to have fun

sacred comet
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How find game

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As player

vapid prism
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Oof

sacred comet
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For free

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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.
vapid prism
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It's in the intro channels is it not?

sacred comet
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No?

echo kelp
sacred comet
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I did

vapid prism
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Yeah I was talking abt that

sacred comet
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I do not understand it

vapid prism
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Read it ig?

echo kelp
fallen surge
sacred comet
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I don't understand how it works

crude musk
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Can you give any specific examples of parts of #find-a-game you don't understand?

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The information there does guide you through the process of making a post

eager coral
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How does one like join a game 😀 I see find a game but how do I join a game

thorny mica
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through the provided details in the post concerning the DM posting?

fallen surge
#

Alright well basic summary:

#find-a-game is the channel with instructions and advice on how to find a game. Its not the channel that you actually use for looking for said game.

The channel has advice for how to find games in other communities as well, but if you want to look for a game in this server, then you need to use our server bot. By inputting the command that corresponds to the channel you want to make a post in, the bot will give you a form you can fill out. Once you fill it out, that will generate a post for you, and then DMs or Players can read your post and reach out to you if they think you'd be a good fit for there game

And if you want to be proactive, you can read through some of the posts other people have make in #looking-for-dm or #looking-for-players and respond to the ones that look interesting to you

thorny mica
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i'd recommend re-reading the post and seeing if you have to Private message them or apply through a thread exc.

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Dms handle player recruiting differently

fallen surge
thorny mica
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And also: you arent obligated to stay with a group if you dont feel comfortable or attempts to resolve table problems dont play out how you wish they do

#

your enjoyment and comfort is the upmost importance in a social game

golden ferry
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Hey I’m brand new to dnd and have no clue what’s going on or what to do and would love to learn how to play and not sure how to navigate around the server if someone could help me that would be greatly appreciated

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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
#

The resources above and #learn-to-play will help you with knowing how to play! As for the rest, click around, read the channel descriptions, observe the conversations going on. Jump in if/when you feel ready.

golden ferry
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Thank you so much I appreciate it a lot!

golden ferry
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Hey I’ve tried following along the rules and trying to learn how to play but it’s not working well for the reading is there anyway I could learn with some help from someone

inner mauve
harsh fjord
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Some folks might volunteer, but generally there are too many new people joining to offer one-on-one instruction. If reading is proving difficult, the Handbooker Helper video series (linked above) as well as WASD20's Rules School may also be worth a look.

golden ferry
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Ok thank you

fresh fable
golden ferry
timid locust
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Unfortunately DnD requires some reading of the basic rules, even if you use videos and other tools to help summarize major points. It can look like a lot at a first glance, but as a player all you really need to understand is how to make your character and what they do, how to make ability checks, and how your turn in combat works

fresh fable
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They are linked in the pins of this channel

golden ferry
fresh fable
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The turn sheet is good to have

golden ferry
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Does the app D&D Beyond help at all???

harsh fjord
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I think there's a setting when making a character in D&D Beyond that assists you through the process. That could be useful!

golden ferry
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Yea I was looking into it and it does so I thought it would be good

harsh fjord
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But it can also present an issue with getting a result but not understanding how you got there.

golden ferry
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We shall see ig lol

fresh fable
strange bridge
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Does anyone got free party?

harsh fjord
golden ferry
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I think I’m done making my character

harsh fjord
golden ferry
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Thank you!!!

dreamy grove
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hiiiiiiiiiii

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ive never played dnd and i dont know much about it ( ive played bg3 so i kinda know a tiny bit)

fallen surge
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Welcome!

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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?
golden ferry
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Welcome

fallen surge
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?tag new bg3

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dreamy grove
fallen surge
dreamy grove
#

alrighty

#

i have a question? how do i make a character, like, i was told i need a character sheet

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i kinda know what i want my character to be

cobalt frigate
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Read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters).

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#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fallen surge
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The first 4 chapters of the Basic Rules are a step-by-step guide to making characters

cobalt frigate
dreamy grove
fallen surge
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No need to appologize. Pointing you in the right direction is a lot of what we do in this channel dndLol

dreamy grove
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tysm btw , my friends already know how to play but wont teach me

fallen surge
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Oh that seems quite rude of them

dreamy grove
dreamy grove
cobalt frigate
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Well, that kinda goes against the point of D&D, which is a group collaborative game.

dreamy grove
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idk man, i guess i did something wrong

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i sincerely dont know what happened and i tried talking with them already

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lets stay on dnd

fallen surge
#

Certainly. And if you do need to find a new group to play D&D with, we have resources here to help you find a game as well

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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.
dreamy grove
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ttyl imma read all the rules

lyric fjord
#

Hello

#

I'm looking for two people to help me and my friend in getting into dnd

#

Two or one

#

We need a dm specifically

#

We've already made our characters (at least I have) and I have like the slightest bit of experience in dnd and we are looking for people to start a campaign with

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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?
#
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
#

New to DnD? Looking for a DM or more players? Check the links above for the basic rules and to get started with finding a group here on this server! You can also check out our #learn-to-play channel as well!

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Let us know here if you have any specific questions!

golden ferry
fallen surge
#

This is not the proper channel for scheduling and coordinating a game. If you’d like to recruit new players or join a game, please follow the instructions in #find-a-game to make a post or respond to others’s post in #looking-for-dm and #looking-for-players

lyric fjord
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My bad🙏

dire crest
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Hello! Is there any place here where you can find PBP games?

lyric fjord
golden ferry
fair kayak
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I think that’s what you mean by PBP

dire crest
fair kayak
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What does PBP mean? Just to double check I was thinking pay by play but I may be wrong

dire crest
fair kayak
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Ah

#

I’m not sure then

fresh fable
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Do a search in the server for PBP there are a few communities that appear

dire crest
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I wana play DND, but I have a lot of schedualing shenanigans, so I wana see if PBP works better for me

dire crest
fair kayak
lyric fjord
fresh fable
golden ferry
dire crest
zealous warren
#

Hello, I'm new to the server and I was wondering if there are games announcements in other languages that are posted on the server. In the server rules it says that all messages must be written in English but maybe there are announcements in English for games in French for example?

crude musk
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No, all posts must be in English

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Sorry

zealous warren
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yes, the posts are necessarily in English, but all the games as well? Would you have any alternatives that you know then?

fallen surge
# zealous warren yes, the posts are necessarily in English, but all the games as well? Would you...

The games are run by community members, and not managed by the server in any way. Things such as the time, date, style of game, rules of play, language spoken, and pretty much everything else you can think of will be entirely dependent on the person running the game and the people they are playing with. If someone wants to run a game in another language, that is entirely up to them, and their post advertising their game will likely say so

#

Since this is an english server, the games advertised here will obviously heavily biased towards playing in english, but its not impossible or against the rules to find/run a game in another language.

zealous warren
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Okay, that's what I thought, thank you for your time.

versed grove
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does anyone have any recommendation for die sets?

cobalt frigate
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It depends on your budget.

versed grove
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i'd say up to 150 usd

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anything below 100 is preferable

cobalt frigate
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Perhaps ask in #merch-and-dice? You can good dice of various materials for $100.

versed grove
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thank youu

mighty juniper
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So for weapons, do you roll to gain weapons or does each race/class/background have specific weapons you can use? Are you able to make your own?

cobalt frigate
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Your class and background gives you starting equipment unless you go with the starting gold option then you buy your own equipment.

rocky dawn
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hello

mighty juniper
glass summit
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I've never heard of rolling for your starting weapons, in every campaign I've played in we've just used the starting equipment

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You also get some starting equipment from your background

mighty juniper
rocky dawn
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i know nothing about dnd and i don’t know how to get started

wheat crystal
#

They'll contain a link to the free basic rules, an introductory demo, as well as the Handbooker Helper video supplement

cobalt frigate
# mighty juniper When I was looking up my class, on the website I noticed you had to roll to get ...

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/equipment#StartingEquipment

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.

peak tulip
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for the looking for players thing, where would i put my discord link?

#

would it be in the replies of the thing i post?

echo kelp
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You can add it in the additional info section or in the thread that gets attached to the post.

peak tulip
echo kelp
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No worries! Hope you find a great party and have fun playing D&D!

harsh mantle
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Hi, im somewhat new, ive played one complete campaign and then some that i didn’t finish so i get the concept of dnd and understand it well but have a bunch of ideas for being a dm, where would I start if I wanted to try that?

echo kelp
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
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How does it work?
Where do I start?
echo kelp
harsh mantle
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Thank you 🙏

lilac surge
#

I’m a straight up rookie. I’ve wanted to dive into D&D, but idek where to start? The past few hours I’ve spent some time looking at an overview of it. How should I go about getting myself into it? It seems daunting in all honesty. I’m a closeted fantasy nerd, so most people around me would never in a million years be into this. Also newer to discord. Not sure if a message like this is far fetched, sorry in advance lol

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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
calm swallow
#

Showed up in perfect timing then

true musk
true musk
lilac surge
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Do people typically use a physical character sheet or digital when playing?

bleak root
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other than the starting kit, is there anything else needed or good information to check out before looking for a group?

cobalt frigate
glass summit
lilac surge
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Would you recommend I play in online groups while searching for in person? Probably a dumb question but idk the etiquette here

hushed quarry
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You can run or play in a group online anytime you like. Try not to overcommit, but there's no reason you can't play online and in-person.

glass summit
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That should be fine. Just let anyone that joins your online group that you aren't sure how long you'll be able to DM the group for. If you just run one-shots there shouldnt be anything wrong with that

sick beacon
grim oriole
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Where do I start?

#

I'm at the point where I'm buying stuff but I only bought dice.

scenic canyon
# grim oriole Where do I start?

I would suggest starting out with the starter set it is legitemently a very good starter but I would definitly try to find someone whos played already to dm for you

hushed quarry
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PHB or starter kits are where most people start.

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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?
grim oriole
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Yes ok. There is a store by my house that sells one

hushed quarry
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The basic rules linked above also give you what is needed to play.

crisp surge
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I have a questions

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When player as a Druid

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Can you use wizard spells

sick beacon
crisp surge
woeful hollow
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Yo

dawn sky
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Hello I'm new to DnD I was wondering if there were any games I could join?

woeful hollow
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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?
dawn sky
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Oh? That's sounds neat!

woeful hollow
dawn sky
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Once it's been awhile but I think I get the idea

woeful hollow
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Wanna play?

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We can make our characters together

dawn sky
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Depends when are the sessions going to be im free Thursday Saturday and Sunday

woeful hollow
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I’m free everyday I be chillin I’m self employed

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& yea! You wanna make our characters now?

dawn sky
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Okay sure

#

How do I do that?

cobalt frigate
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Check out the links above.

dawn sky
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Also is it going to take place in the entrance examine?

slow hawk
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This channel isnt for setting up games.

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You can take up private conversations in DMs

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Refer to the links above to learn how to get started

woeful hollow
woeful hollow
slow hawk
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Scroll up

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There is a botpost

fervent pine
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Has anyone seen a dragonborn paladin?

sick beacon
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All the time

crude musk
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My wife only plays blue dragonborn paladins

#

Why do you ask?

robust vessel
fervent pine
urban valley
#

okay, so i have a really wierd question.
Is there a way to (without changing class) change one of my saving throws? namely, from int to con

crude musk
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No, there isn't

true shard
fading chasm
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Um hi anyone open for a new person to join there session

#

Cuz I'm interested

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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.
echo kelp
#

We do recommend you spend some time reading through the free basic rules (check pinned messages here in the channel for a link to them) so you can get a feel for the game rules and mechanics.

scenic canyon
#

also dnd beyond just has the rules for free even the classes for free super good

fading chasm
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Oh ok thanks and question are kids allowed in this sever if not I shall leave I will just give up my dreams of having a character that has a auto crossbow

echo kelp
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As long as you meet Discord's Terms of Service and comply with server rules, all are welcome here.

fading chasm
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Ok

#

Back to reading

#

It's just explaining the online not the battle or how to make a character sheet

dry relic
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Hi All

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I have a question for character building.

scenic canyon
fading chasm
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Ok

#

Time to spin there now

#

Bye for now

dry relic
#

Does the amount of wealth determined by the Starting Wealth by Class only apply if you don't use the starting equipment that is assigned by class?

scenic canyon
scenic canyon
echo kelp
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If the player elects to take the starting equipment, then the only gold they start with is that which their background provides.

fading chasm
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Oh wait I think I already have a character oh no I already have a character what will I do what if he is not good what if he isn't cool and what if he can't wailed a auto crossbow

dry relic
echo kelp
fading chasm
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Ok I can try to figure that out

scenic canyon
fading chasm
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No like you know that one van Helsen movie were he has a mag for the arrows to go to the crossbow holder thingy

scenic canyon
fading chasm
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Yes that can be like a smg

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Not look be

echo kelp
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I'd start with what the core rules/game mechanics provide and then after playing with that for a bit, work with your DM about customizing things (e.g. homebrew)

fading chasm
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Ok

vale pecan
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uh helloo

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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
#

Hello and welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the links above! The basic rules outline everything you need to play, and I've heard great things about the introductory demo. If you need in-depth videos about specific topics, the Handbooker Helper videos are also really good. Finally, we have #learn-to-play for more info!

thin prairie
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Where else could I look into finding a DM apart from discord. Is there some website that has a similar recruiting system?

timid locust
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I've heard Roll20, the DnD Beyond forums, and Reddit all recommended as places to look for groups

harsh fjord
thin prairie
lyric fjord
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/Does anyone have a campaign I can join? I've played before but I'm very inexperienced.

simple goblet
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#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
warm sluice
#

I feel like I’m not doing the right amount of damage as a Paladin

#

My attacks don’t feel strong

#

I’m probably not optimizing it right

slow hawk
timid locust
#

If you're looking for true, absolute, high-end character optimization, the folks over at #optimization can help you!
If you're just looking for general tips on how to play a paladin, maybe the folks over in #character-discussion could assist!

crimson crystal
#

for goodness sake im sorry if i seem pissed but when will the disfunctional lookin-for-dm command be fixed or what am i doin wrong?

true musk
#

If it’s not working for you reach out to #moderator-support channel. I know the channel just got brought back online, but there may be lingering bugs that need to get resolved.

crimson crystal
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aight thanks

timber flax
#

Where would i go to talk about figuring out important flavor text for a homebrew beast companion i want to make and have already gotten the ok by my dm?

fallen surge
warm sluice
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Do any other newcomers struggle with beating theirselves up over errors and mistakes?

steady swallow
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I’ve been at trying to find a campaign for so long just seems impossible to find one and I don’t mean in person i mean online honestly have no idea why dnd is so hard to get going

lyric fjord
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Doing my first campaign next term at school

steady swallow
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I don’t do in person I’m a smaller girl with disabilities on top of being mute no way im meeting random strangers for that long

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My problem dms aren’t reading my full post then getting mad at me for their mistakes getting sick of it honestly

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Why won’t people read full posts? I don’t get it

lyric fjord
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My guy is a pirate rogue called captain blazeheart who is in a pact with Davy Jones he died when his original ship was exploded by a back stabber he's a skeleton so he experiences a lot of racism, his adoptive son made a pirate guild called the reapers bones if it wasn't clear already it's captain flameheart from sea of thieves

steady swallow
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Oo davy jones in backstory epic

steady swallow
lyric fjord
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I've been playing it for years

steady swallow
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But yeah cool character

lilac olive
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Hello

fallen surge
# steady swallow I’ve been at trying to find a campaign for so long just seems impossible to find...

Yeah finding a campaign can be extremely tough. You have to think about what it really entails. You're trying to find a group of 4-5 people who are all interested in playing the same style of game and get along with each other, who all have a 4 hours of free time in their schedule that aligns with everyone else in their group, and can commit to keeping that time slot available for sometimes up to a year or more.

But a lot of it is going to come down to how proactive you are with trying to find a game. Making a post and waiting for someone to reach out to you is going to be a lot slower and get a lot less results than reaching out to DMs and groups that are recruiting, and introducing yourself and asking if you can join. Try broadening the scope of your search. Use other websites and such

fallen surge
lilac olive
# fallen surge welcome!

Hi there. I am a newbie looking for my first game. I’ve been listening to a dnd podcast ‘dungeons and daddies’ for more than a year now, so I know what all goes on but have never actually played

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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
fallen surge
lilac olive
true musk
verbal cradle
#

Hey guys ! Hope yall are doing well ! I need some help about being a DM

digital onyx
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what about

verbal cradle
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Basicly I'm gonna do my first ever campaign as a DM and I would like some tips and tricks

fallen surge
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
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How does it work?
Where do I start?
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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verbal cradle
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Thanks !

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Hi

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hello

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hi!

proven tapir
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hello ppl :))

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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?
echo kelp
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Welcome new folks! Check out the bot message just posted and feel free to look at #learn-to-play to help get you started.

steady swallow
true musk
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Can you elaborate?

steady swallow
fallen surge
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I'm sorry you've had a rough expirience so far, but don't give up. You'll be able to find a group eventually, and it will be worth the wait dndLove

steady swallow
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My friend shes been looking for a campaign for over a year now she said (shes also mute met started texting one another so on) and she dropped that on me today

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Shes been in campaigns already though she said its getting so much harder for some reason to find them

true musk
timber flax
warm sluice
slow hawk
warm sluice
harsh fjord
warm sluice
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I’m feeling better about playing now though

slow hawk
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Then prepare. The key to success is what you’re doing to be ready ahead of time

warm sluice
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Slowly getting more confident

timber flax
true musk
warm sluice
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I kind of wish I could start from level 1 knowing what I know now

true musk
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When you have the time, I recommend checking out this short by PirateSoftware about it being okay to fail: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o61o70heHW4?feature=share
Remember, failing is how we learn. How we get better.
And I always joke about how I don't fail, I succeed at finding out what doesn't work. dndLol

mental ocean
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Hey, I'm building a character, i pretty much have everything set in stone, including a backstory, with the exception of alignment, as i still struggle to fully grasp, was told to ask in here about what it would be, wasnt sure if someone would have time to assist

crude musk
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Allignment is something that varies a lot from table to table

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Different DMs use it in different ways, giving it different definitions, and many DMs don't use it at all

cobalt frigate
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You should concentrate more on your character's PBIF (personality, bonds, ideals, and flaws) rather than alignment.
PBIF is the description in detail of your character.
Alignment is the summary of your character (it's not static). 5E has few gameplay mechanics that is affected/affects alignment.

slow hawk
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The best advice about alignment is to ignore it as an archaic and flawed idea

crude musk
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That is not helpful advice

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They're asking about alignment, so let's answer their questions about alignment

mental ocean
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I mean, first character i made had a subclass which gave a different spell based on alignment, i had an ok way going through that one, as i knew how i wanted them to play out, but on my current character, i just..i have no clue lol

crude musk
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What those specific elements mean varies from table to table, but I can tell you how I use them at my table, in broad strokes

cobalt frigate
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There are two axis for alignment: law-chaos (ethics) and good-evil (morals).
Your character can be on the gradient of the nine prime alignments (Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Good, (True) Neutral, Neutral Evil, Lawful Evil, Neutral Evil, and Chaotic Evil).

crude musk
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Good/Neutral/Evil is your goal; what you're trying to accomplish. Good is to make the world better, potentially at your own detriment, while evil is making your life better, potentially at the detriment of the world
Neutral balances these

cobalt frigate
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5E has de-emphasized the use of alignment in favour of PBIF. Again, there are still some magic/magic items that affect/affected by alignment (usually those are remnants from older editions).
5E doesn't have penalties for changing your alignment unlike older editions.

mental ocean
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as for the character im making: Just someone who was outcast from their region for being different, so they were on their own most of the time, they pursue their own passions and have little regard for others, however will take on jobs/and do favors if they think it's fun or interesting. So i wasn't sure if that would fall under Chaotic or Neutral. But like, they also follow rules set, so idk if that makes them lawful

crude musk
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Lawful/Neutral/Chaos is your means; how you're going to get to your goal in relation to the laws and codes around you. Order strives to follow the rules to reach a goal, chaos strives to break them as the shortest path

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Again, that's just how I use it at my table, other DMs use it differently

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When it comes to alignment, you're best off asking your DM how they use it in their game

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If you don't have a DM, don't worry about it
If you have a feature that relies on it, fill out whatever sounds best to you. Neutral good is a solid choice for an adventurer

mental ocean
crude musk
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Then you're best off speaking to your DM to find out how they interpret alignment

mental ocean
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alright well ill try to figure somethin' out, was hopin' to get someone's opinion on just "here's what u should go" but ill keep tryin' to figure this out

crude musk
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That's the thing; any such opinion is useless if the person giving it doesn't share the same definition of alignment as your DM

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(Also depends on your perspective of your character, you define what your characters alignment is)

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It's why I prefaced my explanation of alignment as being how I use it, because many do not use it remotely like that

mental ocean
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alright well ty

fervent ridge
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Sorry, really quick, what does ssdc mean, and what is its purpose?

waxen spindle
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Anyone got any reccomendations when trying to learn and pick up d&d (i played baldurs gate 3 and really loved it) i really want to learn and understand how to play and enjoy it (i have played before like twice still dont fully get it)

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  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
waxen spindle
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i also dont really want to sound like a dummy for not knowing everything abt dnd

cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
waxen spindle
open merlin
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I can't type in it

harsh fjord
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You don't type there. Have you read the instructions in #find-a-game?

open merlin
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Uh

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not 100%, I skimmed

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I know I'm supposed to use said command, but I don't know if it auto-directs the post there, or if it would post in the find a game channel

harsh fjord
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It'll post to whichever channel you chose using the command. Nothing gets posted in #find-a-game.

open merlin
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Ohh so I can choose the channel, kind of like reaction role setups?

harsh fjord
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When you begin typing the command, a list of options will pop up. Select the appropriate one, fill out the form, and you should be good to go.

open merlin
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okay

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thanks

dawn spoke
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Yo!

solid panther
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Hi

dawn spoke
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Im kinda confused, I cant see the looking for dm tab

hushed quarry
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Might need to re add it to your channel list because of the issues recently.

open merlin
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another thing, is there someplace I could dump my character sheet?

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it's just for my new character

hushed quarry
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Well, if you want to discuss it.

keen edge
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Got a question, what does it mean by like a number, the letter d, than another number for damage? Like... 1d3 "something" damage?

open merlin
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oh ok, ty! I thought there'd be someplace called "character-creation" or like showcases

open merlin
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1d means 1 die, and the 3 means it's a 3 sided

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so a 3d10 means 3 dice that are 10 sided

keen edge
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Ah... Ok then... I have never played before, so everything is new to me...

open merlin
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I know how you feel lol, I've only been at it since January.

keen edge
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Always wanted to play though

hushed quarry
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It can be overwhelming, but the best way to learn is to 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?
true musk
keen edge
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Yea, I don't have a laptop or... Friends who are into DND

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Cool thx

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Lol

true musk
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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.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

  • You can also search on the Looking for Group forums page of warhorn, roll20, dndbeyond, the website called startplaying, and dnd focused discord servers.
dawn spoke
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Kool

open merlin
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I play in private servers on calls

warm sluice
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So I was wondering why on the d10, it just has a 0 for 10

alpine gorge
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Because there is no zero on any dice so it's one less number they have to print on the dice

copper frigate
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Not really, as there are plenty of dice with 2 digits

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The reason is, a d10 is one of a special pair of dice, called “percentile dice”

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One of the pair says 00, 10, 20, 30 etc on each side, to 90.

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And the other has 0-9

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You roll both dice to get a random number between 0-99 inclusive.

ancient dawn
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Never played before, just got the PHB, no dice, but I saw some metal ones but decided I was going to read the whole book before I got dice.
Has anyone performed the dungeon master roll while only having read the PHB and not the DM guide? If so, how did it go?

true musk
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To get started you can start with just the free basic rules and a pre-written adventure.
There are solid amount of legally free adventures out there.

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If you need to find one, dndbeyond offers a few.
As for lack of dice, there are plenty of places to get access to digital dice.

ancient dawn
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I was googling the other day and found that google itself has a built in die applet baked right into the search

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D20 and all

true musk
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You can also buy a budget friendly pack of plastic physical dice if needed.

ancient dawn
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tbh I thought it was going to take me longer to read the PHB, but I got most of it done in one sitting and now I want that metal die set 😛

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totally not getting ahead of myself though

elder pewter
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Hey peeps ^^

true musk
ancient dawn
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Well I haven't heard of a DM screen before, so already learning

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googling it reveals an iconic core memory formed when I watched Stranger things for the first time, though.

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yeah, that looks like something I want to make..

true musk
ancient dawn
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is there an intention to hide some info that you need to remember from the other players at the table, or am I reading into that too much?

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like holding your cards up in some card games

true musk
hearty aspen
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idk how to play could someone teach me

echo kelp
hearty aspen
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ok

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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?
ancient dawn
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looks dope either way

true musk
true musk
kind juniper
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hello.

copper frigate
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The dm screen also helps to hide what the dm has prepared, like the full map of the dungeon, for example.

fickle fractal
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I have not played DnD before. I'd like to join a group that would not mind teaching me, as I tend to learn best by doing. Where can I start?

south zealot
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I've played one campaign that lasted a week before, I'd like to play more though!

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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
true musk
# south zealot I've played one campaign that lasted a week before, I'd like to play more though...

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.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

  • You can also search on the Looking for Group forums page of warhorn, roll20, dndbeyond, the website called startplaying, and dnd focused discord servers.
steady swallow
glass summit
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If the problem is that people aren't realising from your application that you are mute, perhaps that information needs to be more prominently displayed in the application, or communicated directly via DMs

slow hawk
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Communication and forming a table are two way streets

somber summit
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Hi, I was wondering if there are any dnd campaigns that I can join as a newbie. I prefer if it's held online.

formal edge
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Same with me

lyric fjord
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hello

cobalt frigate
glass summit
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somber summit
frosty delta
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Yooo can anybody tell how do I play ? I never played dnd before and it peek my interest

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Nvm I can just read the server guide

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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?
cobalt frigate
frosty delta
fleet field
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wdym?

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have you checked out the basic rules?

frosty delta
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Yeah I did but I’m still a little confused on how do I add the points to my charater

fresh fable
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Are you building a character on dndbeyond with the basic rules?

cobalt frigate
fleet field
frosty delta
fleet field
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Are you using DnDBeyond’s character creator?

cobalt frigate
balmy hamlet
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hello

echo grotto
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hi

elder pewter
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Helloo

ionic imp
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hi

sterile flame
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Hello everyone 👋🏻 I’m Nee and I want to play D&D with my friends. Were having trouble figuring it out through videos and such and I was wondering if someone could help me with character creation and also playing the game? I’d like to actually play a little with a group, like a demo if possible?

next ivy
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Just make it clear what you are looking for

sterile flame
sterile flame
next ivy
harsh fjord
torpid ivy
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yo I'm very new in interested in playing a wizard. let's say your playing a conjurer wizard would it benefit you to take any conjuration first level spells?

fair kayak
timid locust
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That being said, you don't need a single Conjuration spell to play a Conjuration wizard. A few of your features might benefit from them, but it's still optional

fair kayak
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Mage hand, find familiar and fog cloud/grease are pretty good spells especially at 1st level

timid locust
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Just don't feel like you need to pick up every single Conjuration spell just because you're a Conjuration wizard

fair kayak
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Yeah pick the spells you think are cool

torpid ivy
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gotcha I def want to grab mage hand and FF 👍

fair kayak
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Find Familiar is a really fun spell to have and mage hand is a really solid cantrip

weary ibex
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Hello 👋, is there a place for help on the DnD Beyond app?

My GM made a custom item with properties and I'd like it represented.

TIA

crude musk
timid locust
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#ddb-support Can help you out with any issues with the site / app!

gilded wadi
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Hi am kyle i love dnd

sick stump
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Question. So apparently my players can find a book called magic of gnomemgarde" which has spells in it. Does that mean they can just learn those spells?

narrow field
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but they still can learn them

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they are going to need to study them ( after this it's up to the dm)

timid locust
narrow field
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that was what i was referring to thx

sick stump
cobalt frigate
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Wizards can learn new spells when they find wizard arcane scrolls and spellbooks. Bards and eldritch knights only learn new spells on level up.

timid locust
sick stump
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Welp, guess my players should have made a magician.

sharp rock
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Hey guys

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I'm new to DnD

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And was wondering how am I suppose to go about this

narrow field
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"this " refers to being new?

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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.
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weary ibex
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Ty

sharp rock
narrow field
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i meant

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when you said this

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it meant you wanted to know how to learn if you are New

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?

sharp rock
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Yeah

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Thanks again Btw

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If there's anything else I want to know I'll ask here

heavy pawn
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Hiya all! I'll be starting an online session this weekend, maybe on a Sunday if people would like to join. I'll be running a one page dungeon 🙂 newcomers welcome just drop me a DM

timid locust
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
gilded wadi
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Look for a group so i can play dnd

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I love marvel and dc, love videi games my favrites are skyrim and falout, i love cosplaying

heavy pawn
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Tyy

timid locust
heavy pawn
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All sorted thanks so muchhhh