dnd-newcomers

[lyric fjord]

Question. What does the grayed out meter mean? Like the 150 (600) ft for the longbow.

[cobalt frigate]

150 is the regular range (from 5 to 150 feet)
600 is the long range (from 151 to 600 feet) where your Attack roll is at disadvantage
(if you fire a ranged weapon/spell attack within 5 feet of your target your Attack roll is at disadvantage)

[last notch]

hello

[lyric fjord]

Thanks!

[dim spindle]

hey everyone, I'll be dm'ing for the first time in a few days. any tips?

[echo kelp]

Check out #dm-discussion

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[dim spindle]

thanks

[sterile summit]

Hey I need a few people to help me play my first game but I need a dm

[tight glacier]

same here

[lyric fjord]

Good night everyone I’m looking forward to play D&D tomorrow during and after school maybe im sorry for those who had to help me if i annoyed them or bothered them but I am a really good guy and silly one to but thank you higher ranking people

Also my class or things is a cleric

And my name is seander

It’s dumb but I thought it might work what do you all think

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[lyric fjord]

Nighty night

[noble flax]

gn

[lyric fjord]

Yay :3

[lapis robin]

I like the name Seander. Not dumb at all.

[spark pasture]

Hi I'm new to DND and I was wondering where to start. I have watched the videos from the website but I still don't understand.

[lament mica]

Reminder that the server has rules against sharing personal information

[granite bloom]

the pinned posts in this channel have links that could help, but if there's anything specific you have trouble understanding, feel free to ask in this channel

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[granite bloom]

there we go - this has a bunch of links for the rules resources

[spark pasture]

Thanks 😄

[lost ruin]

hey, first time dm, anything i should know to start my first campaign

[cobalt frigate]

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

[urban valley]

heay guys. is there a way i can learn an armour proficiency or smth?

[hazy horizon]

Hello everyone

[lament mica]

There are some rules on learning new proficiencies, yes. A DM might modify it, but generally it takes 250 days and 250 gp, and you need to find an instructor (who might also request further payment and you may need to convince to help you)

[urban valley]

ah i see. thank you!

[lament mica]

A DM might also use the rules in optional rules in Xanathar's Guide to Everything on training instead, in which case you still need an instructor, but the time is instead 10 weeks minus your intelligence modifier and it's 25 gp per week.

Oh, and some feats grant proficiencies. The Heavily Armored, Lightly Armored, and Moderately Armored feats grant you proficiency with Heavy Armor, Light Armor, and Medium Armor + shields, respectively. All three of those are in the Player's Handbook.

[urban valley]

ahh, i see. thank you!

that makes a lot of sense!!!

[spice scarab]

Hellooo

[fair rose]

Hello

[lyric fjord]

hey everyone

[dreamy grove]

for rp purposes, should i still get the noble starting gear if the charcater was recently kicked out of her noble house? ( she keeps the title tho)

[dreamy grove]

hihi

[wild onyx]

Sure. But if you want something different, ask your DM.

[dreamy grove]

i was just wondering if it was appropiate

[wild onyx]

Changes to the equipment gained as part of your background would need to be approved.

However, if you're just concerned with whether it makes sense in your character's story I have good news: you're the one writing it. Heck, I even have a direct example: when the Lady Reylana was exiled from her family, she absolutely took everything she could with her (coincidentally matching the noble's starting equipment).

[dreamy grove]

oh okok, ty

i just wasnt sure if it made sense

[wild onyx]

Your character could have:

• taken it regardless
• hidden it away before being kicked out
• had it given to them by a friend afterwards
  Etc.

[dreamy grove]

Ty

[stiff drift]

Last Friday night~~

[lime turret]

Do you just need a started campaign to run or something?

[stiff drift]

I just need to dance

[lime turret]

Ah, yeah, D&D Beyond can do that.

[stiff drift]

Yeah 😭

[lime turret]

If you just Google D&D Beyond it should give you the character builder.

Are you looking for something more specific?

[fresh fable]

That’s against TOS fyi

[stiff drift]

Yeah but for some reason there's barely any like feats and my mates say I need to join a campaign in the thingy or smthn

[stiff drift]

Oh sorry 😭

[lime turret]

Idk what he means, I don’t use D&D Beyond.

[fresh fable]

They mean you only get access to 1 feat with the basic rules

[lyric fjord]

Hiii

[calm moss]

hello

[ornate zenith]

Hello

[harsh fjord]

Welcome to the hobby and the server!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[timid locust]

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!

[ornate zenith]

Thx I’ve not been able to find stuff like this actually

[pearl burrow]

Yea in my local area i doubt anything like this is popular and if it is it’s a private friend group. The only local game shop that did this closed because everyone just wanted to play on the acers

[wild onyx]

There's always online.

[pearl burrow]

Yea i thought about it but i haven’t made the leap since id still like to get more rl connection

I’m still open to the online idea

[flint rose]

I have a question about the Spell page on the Character Sheet

[fallen surge]

Ask away!

[flint rose]

The "Slots Total"

How is it determined?

[fallen surge]

That is the total number of spell slots you have for that level. Assuming you are not multiclassing (which you should not be if you are a beginner) then simply check your class's table to see how many spell slots you have of each type for your character's level

[flint rose]

For example if it's 4 for level 1 I can only have 4 different spells?

Level 1 spells*

[harsh fjord]

Slots are different from spells known.

[fallen surge]

Spell Slots and number of known spells are two different things

[pearl burrow]

Yea ..

[flint rose]

I saw a video which explained it as

[harsh fjord]

Slots are how many castings you have available, which can be drawn from your spells known (or prepared).

So if you have six spells known but three slots, you can cast three times total: either the same spell three times, three different spells once, or some combo adding up to three.

[ornate kiln]

take a look at your class chart.

[harsh fjord]

Those three spells (max) would be drawn from you pool of six known spells.

[flint rose]

Oh alright

Is the "Spells Known" the lines below the "Slots Total"?

Like, how many Spells you Know

[harsh fjord]

It depends on your class.

[fallen surge]

Yes, you write your spells on those lines

[ornate kiln]

which class are we talking about?

[fallen surge]

They are asking about the character sheet

[flint rose]

Generally

Yeah Character Sheet

[ornate kiln]

well spells known means something different for a cleric than a sorcerer for example

[pearl burrow]

Newbie question why is fireball a meme now

[ornate kiln]

fireball is a pretty strong spell for its level (and its like a big explosion) so many players like to cast it a lot

[flint rose]

Actually, let me begin from the start. When making a Character Sheet, what should be the things that I prioritise? Like, what's the order of making the Sheet

[harsh fjord]

You can follow the step-by-step process here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters

[pearl burrow]

.—. Yea i figured as much I saw a thing about it while playing eso with a Xbox friend and he made the joke about casting fireball

[flint rose]

Another question, does Race, Class or Background change the... Like... The number below Str, Dex, Con, Int, Win and Char

[fallen surge]

Your race can increase certain ability score modifiers, yes

[flint rose]

What's the number ABOVE that called?

Attribute?

[fallen surge]

Your ability score

[harsh fjord]

The ability score and the ability score modifier? They can be displayed either way.

[flint rose]

Oh nvm Modifier

My bad I misunderstood it, but now I got it

[fallen surge]

There is the ability score, and then there is the ability score modifier

[flint rose]

Also, what's EP

[harsh fjord]

Electrum pieces, which is maybe the least used currency.

[flint rose]

How is Initiative determined in the Character Sheet

[ornate kiln]

initiative bonus is your dexterity modifier.

some class features and feats will give you a additional bonus but you will be told so if it comes up

[flint rose]

So for now it's only Dex modifier?

[timid locust]

Unless you've got a feature, trait, or item that says otherwise, it's always just your Dexterity modifier.

[flint rose]

Also, can Background increase Ability Score?

[ornate kiln]

no (at least not with the current version of the game)

[flint rose]

And Armor is 10 + Dex Mod. + (If you have Armor)

Armor Class is*

[ornate kiln]

well its a bit more complicated than that

if you dont wear armor, the base is 10+dex mod
light armor is its base value + dex mod (example leather is 11+ dex mod)
medium armor is base value + dex mod, but the max mod added is +2 (so for example if you have 20 dexterity and wear scale mail, then its still only 14+2)

heavy armor ignores dex mod completely

and then there are other ways to calculate armor with some features, like monk has 10+dex+wisdom if they dont wear armor

[flint rose]

Alright that's crazy lot of information

[timid locust]

Thankfully you only really need to know one of these things at a time.

Everything else is in the book if you ever need to look it up!

[ornate kiln]

yeah you basically just look at what kind of armor you wear and then look up how its AC is calculated

[flint rose]

I think for starters I'll go for Human race, so if I understood the Handbook I get:

Proficiency on all weapons
+1 on all Ability Scores (Not attributes)
Speed of 30 ft
Common and Org or Elvish or Dwarf Language (one of the 3)

Is that right or did I miss something?

[timid locust]

I'm not sure where you're getting the "proficiency in all weapons" from

[flint rose]

"Variety in all things" ?

Oh wait isnt weapon proficiency based on Class?

[ornate kiln]

it is, yeah

some races get extra weapon proficiencies but most dont

[flint rose]

I'm guessing humans don't since it doesn't say it? I just misunderstood the meaning then

[ornate kiln]

yeah humans dont get weapon proficiencies. it would clearly say so if theyddid

also the language is more open. you speak common and 1 language of your choice (though languages should always be discussed with your DM to fit your backstory)

[flint rose]

there is one problem, I don't have a DM

[tired badger]

Same

[flint rose]

I wanted to make a character sheet just to see if Im fit to playing DND with others, I didn't think I'd need a DM

[cobalt frigate]

You can practice making characters until you find a DM to play with.

[tired badger]

Yeah ive got three made just gotta find a dm

[ornate kiln]

yeah just give your char any language for now and change it if necessary once you have a DM

[flint rose]

I'll just write "common + 1 more"

Also what does it mean when it says "with a disadvantage"?

Like, I saw a spear/javenile throw that said like, 30 ft or up to 120ft with a "Disadvantage Throw"

[ornate kiln]

disadvantage and advantage are core game mechanics

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#AdvantageandDisadvantage

[flint rose]

Ohhh that's how it works

Also "Hit Dice", is it like a Healing? You get one each level and you roll your class dice to see how much you'll heal, right?

[timid locust]

The short explanation is:

• you have an amount of hit dice equal to your level.
• The kind of hit dice you have depends on your class
• Hit dice act as a resource you can spend to heal when you take a short rest
• you regain a portion of your hit dice when you take a long rest

[flint rose]

Hmmm, so kinda like the Flasks in Elden Ring?

Also, can you ONLY use it in Short Rest?

And how much is "a portion" of my hit dice, or is it determined by the DM?

[timid locust]

There are a few rare spells or items which use hit dice, but they're the exception to the rule. It's almost exclusively used only on short rests.

You regain half your maximum pool of hit dice when you take a long rest

[flint rose]

"maximum pool" so if I'm level 6, I have a Maximum pool of 6?

[timid locust]

That's correct. Each long rest restores 3 spent hit dice at level 6.

[flint rose]

Oh alr thanks

[unborn folio]

Hello guys I am new and need help figuring out how to play and stuff

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #learn-to-play and read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

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

[fallen surge]

Welcome

The bot post above has lots of helpful resources to get you started, and the #learn-to-play channel has even more helpful guides. After you’ve gotten a chance to take a quick look at some of the rules and such, if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help!

[lucid canyon]

Does anyone know how to find local players? To like join a tabletop game?

[cobalt frigate]

Check your local game shop. Check your local D&D group. Check sites like Meetup.

[true musk]

Also your local library.

[mossy escarp]

my dm just told us we were being attacked by these things and didnt tell us what they are

bruh it wont let me send images

okay so theyre flying and theyre sucking someones blood

[harsh fjord]

Sounds like a headache that some swords and/or spells can clear up!

[mossy escarp]

do you mind if i send you an image of the things were being attacked by (theres 6 of them)

[harsh fjord]

Please do not. And if you're hoping someone will tell you, that's likely metagaming. You should try to work with the info the DM gives you. (And if you don't have enough info, ask!)

[cobalt frigate]

Yes, sometimes DMs won't out and out tell their players what the enemies are so the players won't know or find out what the creatures' abilities, vulnerabilities, and/or resistances/immunities are.

This is what we call meta-knowledge and it's frowned upon.

[mossy escarp]

guess ill just stay in the fetal position in my tent

[harsh fjord]

Letting your party members fall instead of helping them makes it more likely you fall in battle too.

[mossy escarp]

those things dont know im in the tent so i think im fine

[harsh fjord]

Still, bad form to not step in to help others when you're playing a game together.

[cobalt frigate]

If the monsters can kill the rest of the party then they can kill you too.

[mossy escarp]

but if i wait in the tent the things will fly away eventually

[cobalt frigate]

The DM knows you're there...

[pearl plover]

D&D is a Role-Play, Co-Op experience. Even if your character's mentality is to hunker down in this tent, not helping in someway is dangerous. Who wants to travel with someone like that?

[fallen surge]

The point of D&D is to be an adventurer that fights monsters to save people and to earn fame, fortune, and glory. If you made a character that is going to cower in their tent at the first sign of danger, you're going to have a very hard time enjoying your game and feeling like a part of your team. It might be a good idea to redesign your character or change their personality

There is no "winning" D&D, and the point of the game is not "survive at all costs" so get out there and be a hero!

[harsh fjord]

Ditto the above. Part of the unwritten expectations of D&D is the player characters (and the players) work together, even if they do kicking and screaming all the while.

[sick stump]

Mosquito?

[mossy escarp]

were thinking with all our brain power now

[ornate kiln]

well I know these monsters and they are kinda like really big mosquitos lol

[sick stump]

Lol, I have no clue what monster it is and got pretty close with a random guess

[mossy escarp]

oh the combat is over

[ornate kiln]

sort of like a mosquito/vampire bat mix

[flint rose]

For Barbarian, what's "Rage" and "Rage Damage" ?

Should I put it on Features and Traits?

[ornate kiln]

have you read the barbarian class entry? both are explained there

[flint rose]

"strength and resilience"

And I can use a set amount without resting, guessing that's 2

And while in Rage I get +2 Strength?

Damage, not strength

Nvm found it

Also

It says I start with a Simple melee weapon and a Martial melee Weapon, and a Explorers Pack

Does that mean I start with it or do I have to buy it using the money I got from the 2d4 rolls?

[granite bloom]

you can either get starting gear and a set amount of gold based on your class/background or i believe you can start with a certain amount of gold instead and purchase whatever supplies you want your character to have, which can include the weapons/packs - with the former, you get the gear "for free" (as in you don't need to subtract from your starting gold to add all of the stuff to your equipment, it's assumed to come with your class and background)

[wild onyx]

Generally you're better off with the suggested starting equipment.

Should you have something very specific in mind and it doesn't seem like an unbalanced trade, your DM may allow you to make a substitution.

[elder pewter]

Idk what happened..

I got told they would send me a link to dnd beyond ti Gan acess....so I been waiting and then they tell me the other 2 are mad cause the third left....but IM the third ....idk what I did wrong

[wild onyx]

Checked all your messages?

[elder pewter]

Yea, he said the game is in like less than an hour now...and told me I was wasting his time...

So I guess cause I'm new...just screw me...

I don't have all the stuff on beyond so I was waiting for his link and idk how to do all the stuff..

[wild onyx]

Are you prepared as per your DM's instructions up to that point?

Tell them you're sorry for the miscommunication and you'd appreciate some direct assistance if that's possible. Don't blame yourself.

[kind raven]

Help me

[cobalt frigate]

With what?

[deft sigil]

if you ask more specific questions we can help with specific answers

[flint rose]

Also, can all the Classes and Races have anyone of the Backgrounds

[elder pewter]

@wild onyx well...I think I was annoying him cause I kept asking how to do rolls and everything....

[wild onyx]

Yes. Well, mostly. Setting dependent.

[deft sigil]

yes.. you can be a rogue with a Noble background..

the limit is your ability to make sense for the character and the campaigns

[wild onyx]

Was the game advertised as suitable for new players?

[elder pewter]

@wild onyx he said he didn't mind...idk what happened

Maybe dnd isn't for me...

Just feel stupid now...

[deft sigil]

mix-ups happen with social situations. It's unfortunate, for sure.. but not indicative of how D&D games are.

[elder pewter]

@deft sigil he told me to make a characteron beyond so I was trying to d that but I told him for the subclass I was wanting I didn't see it... he said he'd send over a link Soni can acess his books

[wild onyx]

Please don't blame yourself. Maybe that DM just wasn't prepared. Have a look through the Basic Rules and videos (link to follow) and see what you can do to make a character with that. Share it in #character-discussion .

If you've got specific questions, go ahead and ask here.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[elder pewter]

@deft sigil then he tells me he didn't like his time being wasted....and the others didn't want to play with me..

I didn't even get to talk to anyone else. .

[deft sigil]

I am sorry to hear that happened. it sounds like there was a miscommunication in there somewhere and it threw the whole group into a tizzy. Finding the right group can take some time.. but there are lots of videos and resources to peek at in the meantime to help you get ready for the next invite 🙂

and you can always ask questions about things that seem unclear or confusing in places like this in the meantime

[elder pewter]

This is the third group I've tried

[flint rose]

Wait I'm confused

So I get both the items from my class and the items from my background?

Or only the ones from my background

[cobalt frigate]

Yes, you get starting equipment from your class and from your background.

[cobalt frigate]

D&D is a social game with other people. There is no guarentee that you will get along with them just like any other type of relationship in life.

Finding a good group to play D&D with is like dating. It will take time to fine a good group so keep looking.

[elder pewter]

I just wish I knew what I was doing wrong

[echo kelp]

It may not be a "you" problem - in social situations there are at least two parties - and often more.

[flint rose]

"Ten stoppered bottles filled
with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of
marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke"

I can't find these items anywhere

[kind raven]

How do you play dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #learn-to-play and read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

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

[main fulcrum]

Those are the item details. Since they're not equipment, I don't believe a lot of background items have entries in DDB or the like

[granite bloom]

if you make a sheet on DDB those get added automatically under "other possessions" if you add the starting equipment after picking class/background

[flint rose]

Also, do I have to follow whatever the dice rolls on the Personality traits, ideals, bonds and flaws?

The Bond doesn't really fit the background of my character in my head, so I'm guessing I could ask my DM (if I had one) if I could roll again?

[glass summit]

Nahh, you can pick whatever you like. The dice rolling is just for those that can't make up their mind and would like a random option

[flint rose]

Ohhh

[glass summit]

You can even make up an entirely unique option

[cobalt frigate]

You pick the ones you want or create them yourself.

[flint rose]

Alright thanks a lot

[cobalt frigate]

They're all suggestions.

[echo kelp]

You can discuss other options or even create custom ones with your DM

[glass summit]

Especially for bonds, it is very common to have one that isn't listed. There are infinite motivations out there for someone to go off on an adventure afterall

[autumn flame]

Would like to particpate in a Dnd Session in the new few weeks who would welcome a newcomer

[cobalt frigate]

Check #find-a-game

[true musk]

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 #looking-for-dm .
• 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**

• Learn about D&D's official community campaign called Adventures League in https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
• This is a great way to learn as AL Games follow rules as written guidelines,
• Games are broken down into self contained adventures that are completed in a single session.
• This can be played in person and online.
• #adventurers-league and #1050206572535623690are channels in the server where you can meet to community and find events to play.

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.

[empty yoke]

Hi there, i'm new to Dungeon & Dragons, and I'm trying to find a beginner friendly group to join in, for my first adventure. I don't know how to find a group, or anything like that. Any help or direction, would be fantastic.

[glass summit]

In my experience, most groups out there looking for players will be alright with teaching a newbie. Just be transparent about being new to the hobby and willing to learn and you'll be fine

[kind compass]

check #find-a-game

[empty yoke]

I generally have no idea, i'm just trying to keep it via Discord. I did try looking at a website called role20? But when trying to find one that's new player friendly, they basically, expected me o write out a Resume? I'm like, that's a bit much.

[empty yoke]

I did, it wasn't clear to me.

[kind compass]

Welcome to finding online games

Theres about 20 players per dm available,so youll have to put effort in to be picked

Of course you shouldnt write a full book lmao

but most if not all dms will ask for a minimum of info

[deft sigil]

the find a game channel has the instructions on how to post in our looking-for channels. If you check out #looking-for-players you may notice you cannot type in the chat bar like you can here.. that is because only templates go in those channels, and you have to use the commands in #find-a-game to load the template.

I could type in this chat channel /looking-for dm and it would automatically pop up the command as a suggestion. If I enter it (with no other text before or after the /looking-for dm ) the template will pop up and I can fill it out with my general information.. my timezone, am I a new player, etc

[placid river]

Also they're taking time out if their day to give you a fun experience it's only fair and they want to get a group that is really interested in playing too

It makes sense, especially if they're more beginner focused for the the campaign

[kind compass]

I wanted to say that but thought it was too rude

[kind compass]

Sadly most dnd players,especially newer ones,tend to not really see that side of the coin

As a long time dm it hurts every time a player thinks im gonna reschedule my week just because they wanna go party on game day

[placid river]

I don't think so personally, it's matter of the fact, and a lot homebrew stuff too that adds to the time

[placid river]

I was like that for my one-shot a yr back

😅

[kind compass]

I got warned last time I said something like that

so I avoid being controvertial

[placid river]

I am just an idiot lol, I don't expect my party to wait for me if I can't make it

Me and the DM can make up something for why my character missed it too

[kind compass]

Thats a pitfall I avoid

I just keep the character around for combat and such

Justifying every absense can lead to unwanted roleplay

[placid river]

Welp idk why the staff don't tell you what exactly it is got you in trouble and why

[kind compass]

So I just go "yeah this player isnt here today,so hell just help you guys out in combat"

[placid river]

Ohh you just possess the character while they're gone? Lol

[kind compass]

They did,told me I was being too harsh to newer players,so now I just step on eggshells

[placid river]

Damn, I am the new player though!

lol

[kind compass]

Yeah,makes things easier,plus my combat encounters are harsh so lacking a fighter could cause death

Fighter as in the person not the class

[placid river]

Fair enough

[kind compass]

Ive given up dming a while ago thought

Got sick of being a forever dm

[placid river]

Like not finding a good crew that enjoys your games?

[pearl plover]

I understand the sentiment. Even good crews can quickly forget who's in charge.. if you can't do anythng questionable or bad to a player's character.. what's the point in playing? Where's the risk!?

[kind compass]

No,I just don't wanna be the dm anymore

In my entire dnd career I wasnt a player once

[placid river]

Oh fair enough

[placid river]

What if my dope bad ass character just thwarts the dm😈

[kind compass]

Its all just ungratefull players,time scheduling,litteral 9-5 workload without being paid

[pearl plover]

I'd either let them be the DM or just give them everything they want. Players seem to like that more

[placid river]

Fair lol, you could host paid too though

[kind compass]

You take 60d10 "sit down shut up and listen" damage

[placid river]

LMFAOO

That would be hilarious

[pearl plover]

Till that person leaves, scares the other players.. and they slowly leave as well

[placid river]

"OH GREAT ONE, WHY HAVE YOU SMITED ME SO!"

[kind compass]

I tried it,but its even more hellish to find decent players,cuz I can't just ban a paying customer for bad behavior,so I gotta endure them forcing their weird stuff

[placid river]

I mean yea

I know

[kind compass]

Plus,nobody joins paid games,they beg for free samples

[placid river]

Do a free sample

[kind compass]

Im going to power word shush you

[placid river]

Short lil one-shot see if you find people you like and boom

You give the whiners what they want and also find good players to dm

[pearl plover]

I'll never charge for my games.. I've been told I could do it.. but I won't.. Cause I would never play in a pay one either.. The cost of a video game per month? Uhhh....

[placid river]

Hiii 😊 LOL

[pearl plover]

My next game ain't till next year, but I got two slots open out of four

[kind compass]

Damn,yeah,true,getting 4 hours of content a week for a year isnt worth the 60 bucks

proceeds to buy FIFA

[placid river]

That's fair, I feel like you could say if you'd love to tip it would be much appreciated and you can do that here x, y, or z. But besides that let's get to this story or something of the sorts

[pearl plover]

They usually charge $10 a week, that's $40 a month, that's $480 a year

[pearl plover]

Yeah, that is what I do. If they are that good.. I'll buy them an asset or something if its on things like Roll20

[placid river]

That's fine with me, just lemme know near the end of your game and I'll let yk if I'm interested after I get to hear some of the info about it

[kind compass]

For a guy that spent his week preparing the stuff,I say its worth it

[placid river]

Some people do it for the love of the game lol

[kind compass]

Yeah,thats what I used to do

[placid river]

You just gotta find the right people

[kind compass]

Did it cuz it was fun,then I realised that I spent 8+ hours a week preparing,and that none of my players wanted to ever tried dming themselves,so I kinda just stepped away

[placid river]

Ohh

[pearl plover]

That's some huge prep time. In person?

[outer geyser]

What does it mean if you have disadvantage on an attack roll

[pearl plover]

You roll twice and take the lower result

[outer geyser]

Thx

[kind compass]

No online,I use foundry and I like making things spectacular

[placid river]

I understand that, I wouldn't like DMing personally but I do have fun ideas I could work with a DM to make happen I think

[pearl plover]

Ah yeah.. Foundry will do that to you. Great tool, don't like its Devs, so I just keep it simple with Roll20

[ancient shadow]

People absolutely terrify me and im a little dense how cooked would I be if I tried to play dnd with a bunch of strangers

[kind compass]

Youd be above the average dnd player

[placid river]

I'm dense too sometimes, you just got to find a dm that's chill lol

[pearl plover]

I need an example

[ancient shadow]

If I were to just join any random campaign that was looking for players like

How well would I even fare

[pearl plover]

Hmm.. Well.. You do Comissions.. which means you have an artistic mindset and skill to back it up. Which to me, indicates your characters probably are not boring sludge.

[placid river]

As long as you play along you're better than a fair amount lol

[kind compass]

Just stand out,be polite,thank your local dm and try your verry best

[placid river]

Hey😔 lol

Only one of my characters got some backstory to them

[pearl plover]

Define backstory? 😉

[placid river]

Also have fun but don't do anything that would throw off the flow of the story

Unless a dm says it is welcome ig

But that's a given lol

[ancient shadow]

I’m very unorganized so even if my character had an interesting story I highly doubt I’d be able to stick to it😭

I’ve always had a lot of trouble with mischaracterizing my own characters

[pearl plover]

Would you say.. play as a Paladin and spam Arcana checks when the team has a full caster Sorcerer who should be doing the bulk of arcana checks?

[ancient shadow]

I checked out the moment you said arcana but I’m going to say no

[placid river]

Sooo the gist of it is he was raised from a young age to lead the Southern Temple of the Four Elements but he decided to flee after his mentor Ostayg was forced to resign by the council and Ostayg was one of the only people not trying to rush his development so my character also liked that about him😅

[pearl plover]

I've seen less.. so you are already better than 25% of what I've seen

[placid river]

WOOO

That's my human monk

I have none for my other characters but I'm waiting for a game for them to do it

[placid river]

(I stole his backstory from Aang)😅

My DM even allowed me to get an Airbender Staff, she's cool for my first DM campaign

[pearl plover]

LOL. It did look familiar.... I don't see anything wrong with it either.. easily vibable

[kind compass]

Ill vent here cuz like I just feel like it

[placid river]

Yeee that's what I was going for like I was asking the people in character discussion how to make it fit this setting more and they thought I was one of the people thinking I'm the main character bc I said chosen pne

[kind compass]

I had such a sick character concept,with custom art and everything,but the dm ghosted us 3 days before the campaign

[placid river]

One*🤣

[placid river]

Bruh

[ancient shadow]

I mean, at least you have a new random character to do whatever you want with now?

[kind compass]

Thats not how this works you sweet summer child

[pearl plover]

Indeed.. Character vaults should be somethign every player should make. Make the characters you want, then give to the DM and see what the DM will do or ask for you to change.. 50 / 50... If you make a character that just bends to everything to the DM, you will not have fun.. you will make mistakes

[kind compass]

Im on the other side of the argument

You play in the dms world,the least you could do is respect him by catering your character

[ancient shadow]

yeah that makes sense, but I would think you’d want to personalize that character to where it fits in the world, but also fits your own wants

But that’s my own perspective from never playing dnd ever

so..

[pearl plover]

That's why the DM and I would compromise? It should be 50 / 50.. Not.. 10 for the player and 90 for the DM... plus, its more work on the DM if the DM has to do it all.. I've had to do it all for one player character's sibling character... which ended up getting booted because they couldn't perform from a lack of not knowing their character and making them believable.

[restive moon]

Hi

[placid river]

Ye that's what I want though make a base and then the dm can work with it me and my dm had the same idea for my session 0 with her lol so that was fortunate

[restive moon]

New here

[lofty night]

Random question,sorry if I’m interrupting things,
Are hybrids usually allowed?
I had a cool character concept but idk if I’d be able to use it

[kind compass]

Your perspective is accurate

[placid river]

Hi 👋

[pearl plover]

Like Shifters?

[kind compass]

Depends on the dm,next question

[placid river]

You're already better than most new players dms will love you lol

[lofty night]

No I mean like for example half-human half-elf or smth like that

[placid river]

I was the stinky player last yr but I'm doing better this time!! lol

[pearl plover]

Yeah? They have Half-Elf and Half-Orc. Don't see why not

[placid river]

Ohh yes that's very fine

[kind compass]

I do individual character creation with each player,I hop in a vc with them and let them tell me what they want,I then tell them my home rules and if I reject their idea before helping em making stats

[kind compass]

Again,that depends on each dm if they accept homebrew or not,but most of em would imo

[placid river]

Yea you just gotta ask DM but if you really want a certain character find a DM that will be okay with it

[ancient shadow]

now imagine if I had the balls to actually approach a dm and ask to join their campaign 😭

[jade nova]

“Hey can I join”

Close your eyes and pray while you do it

What could go wrong

[placid river]

Like at the end of the day you're here to have fun, as long as you're not rude or anything you'll be fine

[ancient shadow]

They’ll start berating me for existing and mercilessly bully me and call me a worthless piece of trash and make me want to hide away forever in a dark corner?

[kind compass]

"Im your Uber driver.."

[placid river]

Wait until you find out about #looking-for-dm 😳

[kind compass]

Go back to the abyss gremlin

[placid river]

"AND STAY OUT!! 😠 "

Ahhh interaction

[jade nova]

There’s a dark corner for every failure, you haven’t run out if corners to hide in yet, so guess there’s still hope

[placid river]

Amen

The world is your Rhombicosidodecahedron

[kind compass]

Mhhh ill get the big mac with that please

[placid river]

Uhhh I need a #5 large

That's all ik

[kind compass]

A number 9

2 number 26s

[pearl plover]

I sent you a DM on this. Wonder if you'd elaborate more on this?

[ancient shadow]

I may be a bit of a baby

[placid river]

I hope they were just joking😭

[pearl plover]

Can nothing bad ever happen to your character in a game?

[placid river]

🫂 it's ight Hoori, I'll protect you from the bullies bro

[ancient shadow]

I honestly encourage bad things to happen to my characters, I enjoy it

[placid river]

That was them talking about asking a DM to be a part of their campaign iirc

Like joking about why they wouldn't want to ask lol

[ancient shadow]

Yeah I am, dw! I’m more sarcastic than I am serious

[pearl plover]

Then you are already better than 50% - 75% of D&D players.. maybe even higher

[placid river]

How dare ye harm my character!! He is gods gift to Earth!

[pearl plover]

What if Earth is evil though? Lol.. and wants to swallow you up via a sinkhole?

[placid river]

Same, at least out of contect chat, I try to play along with the stories lol

[placid river]

GAIA NOOOO!

😔

[ancient shadow]

My character stubbed his toe?! Impossible! He has 1000+ defense he can’t get hurt!

[placid river]

For what have I done to you Gaia! This is so so saddening😔 (hopefully I get to do some dungeon crawling of the Earth gobbles me up lol)

[placid river]

"Can I roll to dodge the side of the table to not stub my toe??"

[pearl plover]

You get gobbled up and find yourself in the Underdark.. have fun

[placid river]

I would have so much fun until I'm getting jumped by 3 different underdark creatures bc I got swallowed up away from my party

😓

[kind compass]

"Mhm mhm mhm My lich casts destroy water in your skull,NOW GET OUT OF MY TABLE,YOU POTATO CHIPS"

[placid river]

Wait I can cast destroy water on a creature?

[ancient shadow]

nah I’ll just dodge bro

[kind compass]

You can cast destroy water in an innocupied space,your skull cavity is an innocupied space,of course any sane dm weill say no to this bs

[kind compass]

Fun fact destroy water is a radius

[placid river]

Damn

[placid river]

I double dodge!

[ancient shadow]

The imagination of a power player is truly endless

[kind compass]

Im going to find you,and give you the love your dad never did (/j)

[ancient shadow]

They could dodge oxygen if you let them

[placid river]

Papa?😳

[ancient shadow]

Just like they dodge blades of grass!

[kind compass]

No,a power gamer is someone that only bases on actual mechanics,they dont do creative stuff

[kind compass]

We are so getting banned

[placid river]

So who is your character for you first game?

Once you are ready to ask to join(

?*

[placid river]

LMFAO NOOO

[ancient shadow]

no clue!

[placid river]

You could just make a simple one to start

[kind compass]

"Ill make a tiefling bard"

[placid river]

Like what interests you in role-playing games?

[ancient shadow]

I mean how would i make a character without knowing what I’ll be doing with it?

[placid river]

Bro think he's bilbo baggins or whatever his name is

[placid river]

Wdym?

[coral night]

Hey guys! 😄 i'm looking for a Dnd group! if any are interested Dm me!

[ancient shadow]

Big buff lizard men

[kind compass]

If you want homie I sent you a dm,ive been dming for 5 years so I can help a little

[placid river]

I think we're different role play games 🤨

[kind compass]

No thats a HALFLING

[kind compass]

I agree with this take

[placid river]

Sounds like you should be a dragonborn

[ancient shadow]

No you don’t get it im not a weirdo!! They just look cool I swear no other reason!!

[kind compass]

No,he can just be a lizardman,its an actual official race

[kind compass]

We see those tabs...

[placid river]

LMFAOOO SUREEE BUDDY!

[placid river]

Ohhh

Ik their character art is gonna be epic

But if they choose dragonborn they can spit stuff out there mouth

[ancient shadow]

I played Baldurs gay(te) I don’t really care for the dragonbreath ability

It’s a little
Bad

I think a crocodile-like character would be cool though, if such a race exists

Unless that also falls under the lizardman category which I somewhat doubt

[pearl plover]

Like a Sub-Race of Lizardfolk

[placid river]

Could work it out with a DM if not

[ancient shadow]

I guess so yeah

[pearl plover]

I am a fan of Lizardfolk, so I'd allow it in any game that has Lizardfolk

[ancient shadow]

Before I really start creating the character, how exactly would I go about making him? Like what are the fundamentals for doing so?

Is it just like a basic reference sheet or would i also need to add something else?

[pearl plover]

Are you familiar with Xanthar's Guide to Everything?

[ancient shadow]

No, I’ve never heard of it before

[placid river]

You can use D&DB or other Character sheet sites iirc

[pearl plover]

There's a section in that book.. Starting at pg. 61 to 72 that could help you make a good skeleton of a character.. On who, what and how they are.. and then you can go from there

[placid river]

It's a lil easier if you go in with an idea of the character you want to do it could be one that you already know that you just make your own lol

[ancient shadow]

ok, I’ll make sure I check out both so I get a better idea on what I’m doing

[ancient shadow]

lizard that is cool
That sounds good enough

[pearl plover]

I sent you a DM for more info to help you on your journey

[placid river]

LOL a cool lizard?

[ancient shadow]

The coolest

[pearl plover]

I could even give you a voice acting tip on how Lizardfolk could speak

[placid river]

Thoughts on combat?

Bc bards are pretty cool you play instruments and give buffs to the homies and debuff the enemies but don't do much damage yourself

[ancient shadow]

I’ve always been more used to hack n slash combat, so I doubt I would be good as any kind of bard

[placid river]

But out of combat you can be rizzler

[ancient shadow]

If you’re familiar with monster hunter at all, I would never pick up a hunting horn because it’s too complex? Im not a support player I’m a tank player

[placid river]

Ohhh hack and slash, so a lizardman barbarian?

[placid river]

Then probably barbarian haha

[ancient shadow]

I love violence

[placid river]

Hoori yearns for the battlefield

[ancient shadow]

I doubt I would actually be able to voice act my character since I am nowhere near male nor do I have any kind of masculine voice, I’ll probably just end up making him a mute

An angry, angry mute.

[pearl plover]

No no. Don't worry about that.. its not too hard really

[placid river]

He could be a dragqueen

🤣

[ancient shadow]

Drag queen is crazy bro

[pearl plover]

Like when I run my Lizardfolk.. I usually have him speak slower and add more Sssss.. to more of his words

[ancient shadow]

Instead of boots he’s wearing heels, dominating the battlefield in a different way

[placid river]

Dominating in looks and combat ability 💅

[pearl plover]

For example: "I comes to devours those whose threatens me" Simple.. like snake like talk.. Yuan-ti would sound similar too

[echo kelp]

This topic has moved away from the purpose of this channel so I'm going to gently nudge y'all to take this to #dnd-discussion as it would be more appropriate there (or potentially #character-discussion)

Let's leave the channel free for new to D&D folks to get help getting started.

Thanks!

[ancient shadow]

My bad!

[placid river]

Oops

[spark pasture]

Hi, I was wondering since i'm new. should I join a game to learn firsthand?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[placid river]

You'll need to have an idea for a character before you join a game usually, some dms are open to helping a little bit though like if you want to do something not in the free stuff you can do in the game

[fleet field]

you should try and learn on your own with the basic rules first

[silent lion]

I created a Chaotic-Neutral Goliath Barbarian for this newest campaign i'm in

[placid river]

Sounds fun lol

[silent lion]

@placid river Yeah, I never had a group to play with cause I was big into sports and everything and everyone always thought D&D was "Nerdy". Possibly the most fun thing I have done tbh

[placid river]

Teens are so goofy

[silent lion]

I love the idea of D&D, plus its fun playing with friends and going through a campaign

[placid river]

Like just do something you wanna do for fun bruh

[silent lion]

Exactly

[placid river]

Why they wanna be like everyone else so baf

lol

[placid river]

Nah, I get that

I got no friends to play with though, luckily I found a game though!

Ayy that's cool, seems you'll be smacking enemies around for fun then huh? lol

[silent lion]

Hell yeah

Idk what it is though, it's weird to me that people can't do their normal stuff. I.E Gym, Job and then also play D&D with the homies

I guess it's not everyones idea of fun lol

One thing I can't figure out though on D&D Beyond is the

Leveling up system on the character sheet

[lyric fjord]

any tips for someone who's never played and worried about finding a group?

[silent lion]

Find a group that you can mesh with really well

[silent lion]

Take time to get to know people, it def helps with the game aspect

[lyric fjord]

i'll ask around in some servers im in that im close with most of the people. that would probably work

[silent lion]

Yes!!!

Then you have to find someone willing to DM. I have never Dm'd and it only sounds appealing to a select kind of person

[placid river]

I have cool DM ideas but I'm not creative or tech savvy enough to DM

[lyric fjord]

that makes sense.

[lyric fjord]

share em if you want (im not super creative but if you give me an idea to work with i can be creative)

[placid river]

Well you might have to homebrew some stuff but you could do an advanced into the future version of the world, like a industrial revolution era world

Or maybe modern era?

[lyric fjord]

that sounds very interesting! so what im getting is dnd stuff put into a more modern time period?

[placid river]

Or you could do some homebrew races and do a post-apocalyptic game where you make some races based around the way you think the world would end in your scenario too

[lyric fjord]

with homebrew

[placid river]

Yes! Like same base species and then give them nations or something bc yk, nationalism

Like you could go very in depth with it but then the hosting and creating scenarios in the sessions is the tough part imo

[lyric fjord]

nationalist tabaxi screams in furry

that was my first thought

[placid river]

lmaoo

I mean ay, I think it'd be fun and a modern era one would be very interesting to do more than just warfare imo

[lyric fjord]

ooo

expanded idea

basically instead of it being a warfare based thing, it could be based in a rural, unexplored place. like colonialism basically

i.e. race could be expanding into "unclaimed" territory of homebrew race and this causes conflict, but it is mainly focused on the exploration aspect

[placid river]

I mean depending on the era you could definitely homebrew in an untouched landmass that has species cut off from the rest of the races we know of now that could be a part of your homebrew of a time after colonialism

[lyric fjord]

yeah, that's what i was going for

[placid river]

Yea that sounds interesting definitely could have them struggling against whichever nation you make colonize the land

Down the land as well

[lyric fjord]

and maybe if it were set in the present/future instead of on land it was set on other planets

[placid river]

Or maybe they make a pact with the other races of the continent to try and force you out

[lyric fjord]

if i knew how to dm i'd do something like this

[placid river]

And then if the party win or lose goes into the industrial era and how the continent turns out

[lyric fjord]

oooo yeah!

[placid river]

This would be tough lmao

[lyric fjord]

yes

[placid river]

I mean you could learn but it's probably fun to build but if the players aren't interested in the idea then it could all go down the gutter

That's the thing you'd have to sell it as that and sift through the players to make sure you get a good group

[lyric fjord]

in theory it should be easy (in the opinion of someone who has never played) but in practice it should be hard, if not near impossible to do so

(in reference to the future colonialism)

[placid river]

For an experienced dm they could probably do the idea, definitely would be tough though

Tbf they'd also have to make a lot of their own new maps, homebrewed races, maybe even classes if they wanted to, like it's a lot to do

[placid river]

Homebrewed items as well and ye

[lyric fjord]

i definitely will expand and ask around, maybe watch some youtube tutorials, but shouldn't it essentially be... writing?

[placid river]

Wdym?

[lyric fjord]

this is coming from someone who has never played

[lyric fjord]

as in writing a story that can be shifted along the way

[placid river]

LOL dming is much different from playing

[lyric fjord]

ah makes sense

[placid river]

DM's got to know all the rules and make everything

A player just like joins and enjoys the story lol

[lyric fjord]

one is in essence controlling and the other is following an outline

[placid river]

Yeaaa one writes the story and the others enjoy it

Or maybe try to destroy it

[lyric fjord]

the hard thing to do is sell it to someone who would be willing to dm it...

[lyric fjord]

knowing me, that'd be me

[placid river]

Yeee, that's the issue bc they'd have to do all of the work

[lyric fjord]

im very chaotic evil

[placid river]

I don't have the abilities to do that lol

[wild solar]

pls help us

[lyric fjord]

with an asterix at the end

[twilit fjord]

please

[placid river]

Rude lol

[lyric fjord]

the asterix being if the dm was informed beforehand

[wild solar]

@twilit fjord and i aint got a clue on how to play, we tried a mini campaign, its confusing 😭

[lyric fjord]

and was okay with it

[placid river]

Idk how to help yall😭

[wild solar]

my bad cuh

[placid river]

You'd have to tell them before lol

[lyric fjord]

always

[placid river]

No problem just keeping it 💯

[lyric fjord]

im that that evil

[placid river]

How dare you lol

[lyric fjord]

if, for example, it was a close group of friends in a oneshot that was meant to be a joke (i.e. something stupid that i probably came up with) and the dm was okay with me being my chaotic evil self, then yeah, i'd do so, but otherwise i wouldn't likely*

• coming from someone who has never touched D&D

[azure cliff]

Do I just use the command to try find a group or do I have to do smth else

[plucky ridge]

Follow the instructions in #find-a-game the pinned post explains the command to create a post in #looking-for-dm You can also check out open games in #looking-for-players

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[azure cliff]

Cheers

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
If you are a visual learner, this 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Afterwards, check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play
The bot post has a intro demo you can try out, a copy of the free basic rules, and a series of great videos that break down dnd.

[last notch]

does 5 months of dnd experience and 1 session dming count as a newcomer

[true musk]

It depends.
Generally a person should understand the basics of character creation, combat, and how their character works.

[fleet field]

depends how much knowledge you've absorbed but probably not

[last notch]

I don't really know how a lot of the game mechanics work, as the only class i've played is wizard, so I'll probably still be asking questions here.

[fleet field]

Wizard teaches most of the mechanics of how spells work, attacks, and saves, as well as basic character building ofc

[last notch]

i didn't know that, thanks

[little totem]

how should someone get into DnD? im really interested but im scared to drag a party back being a newcomer and schedule clashes with work and all

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[autumn timber]

If your schedule is unreliable, consider one-shots (one session) or play-by-post games (texting when you are available). Most tables are happy to rope a new player in if you are upfront about it, and you are likely to not be the only newer player there.

[little totem]

how should i go about it if i want to enjoy playing a longer term game in a live setting like a vc but have an inconsistent work schedule?

[autumn timber]

There's also Westmarches for people with unreliable schedules where a large grouo of players schedule games at various times with various parties.

Westmarches would be your best bet. A large group of players, and often multiple DMs all set in one continuous universe. Perfect for unreliable schedules.

[spiral kestrel]

How does Adventurer's League works?

[last notch]

whats that

[fleet field]

?tag new AL

[exotic remnant]

No tag AL found in category new.

[fleet field]

?tag new al

[exotic remnant]

No tag al found in category new.

[fleet field]

?al

[exotic remnant]

What is the Adventurers League?

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

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

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

[fleet field]

there we go

[last notch]

is that the 40 year dnd game i saw on wired

[autumn timber]

I don't know about the wired article, but AL is done is seasons so probably not.

[last notch]

yep probably not

[elder pewter]

So excited

[fresh fable]

A few, have you had chance to look at the basic rules?

Serious or you trolling?

Ok so how exactly would a chocolate brownie be an adventurer (can’t believe I’m actually entertaining this bit)

Within the games rules and believability

[simple goblet]

If you are deadset on playing a chocolate brownie, a different system might be more appropriate. I can't think of any off the top of my head, but you could ask for suggestions in #non-dnd-topics

[verbal flare]

YAY

[fresh fable]

You can you just have to play something that would actually work as a character not a meme

[inland pumice]

hey ive never done anything with dnd but ive really wanna get into it i just dont know where to start ive seen streams and other platforms by watching but other than that nothing else

[deep pewter]

Is it possible/allowed to Druid-Shapeshift into a (static) Tree whose only speed above 0 is Digging which can be used to move/grow their roots?

[lusty plank]

Is their a way my weapon could be a big drill but a hammer and I mean like a mining drill

[fresh fable]

Have a look at #learn-to-play and the pins in this channel for links to the free basic rules

[fresh fable]

Reflavour a warpick

[fresh fable]

No

[deep pewter]

You‘ve just given me a new idea how to use my roots Plants are very strong mining tools

[deep pewter]

But I guess the answer changes for an only-for-fun-Offline-Party?

[flint rose]

Wait how do people use the "4d6, drop the lowest" for the stats

Do I do it 6 times and then put the outcomes however I want or do I start from strength, roll and then go on with the next one?

[inland pumice]

thank you

[wild onyx]

Typically you roll to find your numbers and assign them to ability scores as you wish.

Do be aware few DMs will accept rolled scores that they haven't personally witnessed. You may be better off with the standard array or point-buy methods. You can always use them to set a ranking for your abilities should you be allowed to roll and replace them for an actual game.

[lusty plank]

I want royalties

[neat harness]

how to start playing dnd

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[neat harness]

any indian players?

[verbal epoch]

Hi there!

[elder pewter]

@deep pewter ask your dm

I'm open to help people with character ideas ^^

[deep pewter]

It will work; One player almost desperately wishes me to be or turn into a Tree so it would only be good for the Group‘s Dynamic

[elder pewter]

@deep pewter it's kind of up to your dm...

[deep pewter]

(And I‘ve pitched the plan to do a DnD Event in the first place so there‘s nothing hindering this plan)

[crude musk]

Then #character-discussion is the place to go

[elder pewter]

@crude musk sorry ^^

[round jacinth]

Hiii, im very new to dnd, i have never played before and i dont know anyone to play with :]

[echo kelp]

Check out #learn-to-play and the useful info in the pinned messages here in the channel - and welcome!

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[echo kelp]

^ info on how folks can play D&D online

[round jacinth]

Thank you so much!! :]

[crude musk]

#character-discussion is the best place to get feedback on characters

[rapid socket]

My bad

[crude musk]

S'all good

[mossy escarp]

is it acceptable to sacrifice party members to gods when they completely screw us over by scaring away a person vital to the questline

[crude musk]

What's "acceptable" is a discussion for your table

[true musk]

That looks to be more of a player issue than a game issue. If you haven’t already, the group should have a session zero to discuss expectations and boundaries.

[copper goblet]

Hello I'm new to DnD and after learning the basics like the different classes, races, equipment and stats I created my first character. I'm really eager to join a group and start playing but I don't know where to find one. Any help is really helpful

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[true musk]

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 #looking-for-dm .
• 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**

• Learn about D&D's official community campaign called Adventures League in https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
• This is a great way to learn as AL Games follow rules as written guidelines,
• Games are broken down into self contained adventures that are completed in a single session.
• This can be played in person and online.
• #adventurers-league and #1050206572535623690are channels in the server where you can meet to community and find events to play.

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.

[copper goblet]

oh alr thx

[lost fulcrum]

hey guys! what stats are considered default or balanced for a level 1 character?

[crude musk]

Standard array

It's a reasonable spread based on the same total average from rolling

[wild onyx]

Standard array or point-buy. 16 in your class's main ability score, 14 in a secondary (eg Constitution for an armoured fighter).

[crude musk]

Point-buy is an optional rule fyi, not default

[fallen surge]

So is standard array, technically

[lost fulcrum]

thanks!

wait what are those

[wild onyx]

And don't let Constitution be under 10, you will regret it.

[echo kelp]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

[crude musk]

No, they're not

You generate your character’s six ability scores randomly. Roll four 6-sided dice and record the total of the highest three dice on a piece of scratch paper. Do this five more times, so that you have six numbers. If you want to save time or don’t like the idea of randomly determining ability scores, you can use the following scores instead: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.

Whereas point buy is explicitly a variant rule that says

At your Dungeon Master’s option, you can use this variant for determining your ability scores. The method described here allows you to build a character with a set of ability scores you choose individually.

[lost fulcrum]

ohh

👍

[fallen surge]

Ah good clarification. My mistake

[crude musk]

s'all good

[maiden perch]

Generally check with your DM on the method their campaign uses.

[stray schooner]

Do you know how to join in a dnd one shot

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[lyric fjord]

just ask in #looking-for-players for things that are oneshots

if you want online

[snow holly]

Hello Guys, i am currently building my first character but i am not experienced enough to create it fully. Is there anyone who can perhaps help me?

[wild onyx]

How far have you got?

[maiden perch]

And have you talked with your DM as to what the campaign's character creation rules are?

[snow holly]

I'm currently in the process of choosing spells but i do not know whats useful
+since we all are just newbies really we use the character builder in dnd beyond, kinda anything goes

We try to base our characters on iconic german persons who we believe are funny

[wild onyx]

OK, so what class are you?

[mossy escarp]

were already getting ready for session 3 lol

i missed out on the practice sessions

[snow holly]

The character is a bard with these profeciensies :
Deception, Intimidation and Perception
Instruments: Pan Flute, Flute and viol
All i have yet

[wild onyx]

It doesn't have to be "a session." But you do need to have a chat with the other players and the DM about expectations and the like for your game.

[wild onyx]

The quick guide recommends:

"... dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person, detect magic, healing word, and thunderwave."

But if I were you I'd switch dancing lights for prestidigitation, and maybe detect magic for sleep.

The guide also suggests "... Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity."

Which is generally solid for bards. Try to avoid putting less than 10 in Constitution though.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/1-bard

[true tapir]

Hi, I am new here and also Italian!

[maiden perch]

Hello and welcome! I'm Canadian, but living in Germany 🙂

[carmine lodge]

hi

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
If you are a visual learner, this 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Afterwards, check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play
The bot post has an intro demo you can try out, a copy of the free basic rules, and a series of great videos that break down dnd.

[mossy escarp]

i have no idea what to expect for the game i havent played dnd before this

im just going along with whatever is happening

[true musk]

One thing that's often recommended for a new group is to go over expectations and what they want out of dnd session.
While this doesn't cover everything, here are key things to consider while you try to form a group:

• 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]

Expectations like Zero outlines so well above are important so that no one is surprised in such a way that they find really un-fun. But in terms of the plot, part of the fun is not being able to anticipate what happens!

[worthy island]

How could i teach a couple friends how to play dnd in rec room

[cobalt frigate]

Give them a copy of the free Basic Rules (read at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

[worthy island]

I dont even know the rules, up to this point all i know of dnd is from yt shorts so mostly haha funny bard seduces dragon

Im trying do it in a way theyd enjoy

[cobalt frigate]

Then read the Basic Rules and watch the tutorials I linked above.

D&D is a game of rules so you can't avoid reading the rules if you want to play the game.

[worthy island]

What if i make a campaign with a time loop and every time it resets we add one of the rules to slowly transition from our bsdnd to actual dnd

Could that work?

[harsh fjord]

It could! That'd be worth clearing with your group first, though.

[worthy island]

Good im gonna go try and possibly implement it to our current campaign cause we aint that far yet

I already know how to do it possibly by using a inside joke we had in our first bsdnd campaign

[cobalt frigate]

I recommend getting some experience as DM with prewritten adventures before you dive into the creating your own adventure from scratch. It's a lot of work ahead of you.

[lyric fjord]

so i got a question
would i chose one on each row or just one out of all of the rows?
i'm creating my first character, a fighter

pulled from ddb

Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background:

(a) chain mail or (b) leather armor, longbow, and 20 arrows
(a) a martial weapon and a shield or (b) two martial weapons
(a) a light crossbow and 20 bolts or (b) two handaxes
(a) a dungeoneer’s pack or (b) an explorer’s pack

[harsh fjord]

One from each row.

[cobalt frigate]

D&D isn't a linear like a movie or novel because things can change based on what the players do/say so you as the DM have to improv on the fly.

[lyric fjord]

okay thanks!

[worthy island]

Im coming up with stuff as it happens and it worked in our first campaign that the players loved

[cobalt frigate]

Good luck then.

[worthy island]

Autism to the rescue once more

[violet forge]

I’m new to dnd and I was just wondering if anyone has a game I can join I’ve played one campaign before but that was just over 6 months ago

[lyric fjord]

with the knowledge gained, would aaba be reasonable?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[harsh fjord]

Check the bot post above!

[violet forge]

Ok thanks

[worthy island]

I mean if you have vr and rec room on it and dont care about the rules that much yet your welcome to my campaign

[timid locust]

Sounds like a good combo!

Chain Mail works best on characters with a Strength score higher than their Dexterity score

[worthy island]

But the not caring much about the rules yet is kinda mandatory

[lyric fjord]

lemme check the score rq

[worthy island]

We are trying to get atleast one more to join

[harsh fjord]

Don't try to recruit folks outside of the LFG channels.

[lyric fjord]

str +2 dex +0 so chain would be best

[timid locust]

Yeah, that sounds right!

[worthy island]

I mean they did ask

[harsh fjord]

It's not in line with the server's rules.

[cobalt frigate]

If you don't care about the rules then you might as well just make the stories up between yourselves. The game requires standardized rules so everyone is on the same level what will happen during the course of the game.

[worthy island]

Thats why i had the idea of a time loop and every reset adding more of the rules

So we all get more familiar with the rules as we play and have fun

[cobalt frigate]

And that's why I suggested you start off with prewritten adventures so you can understand how D&D adventures work, flow, and operate.

[timid locust]

At this point, you might want to bring this topic over to #dm-discussion or #non-dnd-topics .

[cobalt frigate]

Lower you expectations.

[lyric fjord]

what are features and traits? i would, under normal circumstances, assume it means physical traits but since it's D&D i can never be certain

[violet forge]

I’m sorry to ask again but I’m really confused on how to find a game please could I have someone tell me?

[cobalt frigate]

What's the context are you asking about?

[lyric fjord]

#looking-for-dm and #looking-for-players

(for dm ask the person if they could join the group as a player)

there are more options

[violet forge]

Thank you

[lyric fjord]

creating a character

[cobalt frigate]

Class features, feats, and racial traits.

[lyric fjord]

alrighty

thank you

[formal sandal]

anyone know the height scale for half-orcs?

[lyric fjord]

same question but with dragonborn (as well as age and weight)

[cobalt frigate]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races#HalfOrcTraits

Half-orcs are somewhat larger and bulkier than humans, and they range from 5 to well over 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

[formal sandal]

Would 7 feet be a safe bet or is that too high?

[cobalt frigate]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/races#Dragonborn

Size. Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

[lyric fjord]

ty!

[cobalt frigate]

Size (height and weight) doesn't really affect game mechanics other than your characters size (Small or Medium). It's essentially flavour.

[formal sandal]

Alr thank you

[cobalt frigate]

However, if there's a weight trap that is triggered by anyone over 100 lbs then your weight plays into a game mechanic...

[lyric fjord]

what would i put for treasure on a level three dragonborn fighter?

[crude musk]

Whatever your DM says you get to start with

[lyric fjord]

oki doki

[pearl plover]

Some DMs will let you have a starting treasure if you can justify it . Just be reasonable is all most ask

[lyric fjord]

i asked my dm and he said basic adventuring gear so that's what im going with

[shut hare]

Is it only me or are most modules written weirdly

Idk it's hard for me to run them

[true musk]

Can you clarify what you mean?
What makes a particular module difficult for you to run?

[shut hare]

The one I tried was dragonlance and it just felt like I wasn't given enough info, maybe I was just expecting something more detailed

[true musk]

I never ran Dragonlance.
What other modules have you ran?
I tend to recommend pre-written modules for newcomers because it does a lot of the heavy lifting.
It tends to take care of characters, level design, and combat encounters.

[cobalt frigate]

Because it's an adventure for an older campaign setting and they didn't go into detail of the setting itself

Is like reading a Star Wars short story without watching the original Star Wars movies...

[shut hare]

Fair enough

[fair cove]

Hello, I am fairly new to DnD (my exposure to it being Baldur's Gate 3 and online videos) and was wondering how I could actually start getting into it? What resources do I need and where would be the best place to find them?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has some great resources to get your started, and the #learn-to-play channel has even more detailed guides if you want more.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a good starting point for getting into D&D, but the important thing to remember is that they made a lot of changes to how certain things work, for the sake of making it a better video game. So just because you know how something works in BG3, don't automatically assume you know how it works in D&D. Its important to go in with an open mind

[fair cove]

Thank you very much! I'll take a look at all the resources listed by the bot and will look at the #learn-to-play channel. I will also be sure to keep an open mind!

[fallen surge]

And of course, if you have any questions, feel free to ask them here! We're more than happy to help

[fair cove]

Thank you! I'll keep that in mind!

[olive coral]

Hi! I couldn’t find an introduction channel so I guess I’ll just introduce myself here.

My name’s Anxious or Hyper, depending on what blog you know me from. I’m an illustrator and writer who loves DND and creating stories 🥰

[bleak stone]

I am Ben. I have DMed like 20 one-shots and have played in one homebrew campaign for a few months, and that's pretty much all my experience. I love worldbuilding and writing stories, so I don't mind that I haven't gotten to be a player almost at all, but I'd like to try getting more into it

[plush mango]

Hi everyone! I'm excited to join this community and look forward to getting to know you all. I'm create art and modules for FoundryVTT and other virtual tabletops. How's everyone doing today?

[exotic remnant]

How to Go from Baldur's Gate 3 to D&D w/ D&D Beyond

Take the leap from Baldur's Gate 3 to Dungeons and Dragons with D&D Beyond! Unlock free rules, adventures, dice sets and more to continue your adventure in the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[true musk]

The bot post above provides some info to help transition from BG3 to D&D

[fallen surge]

Welcome! If you’d like to discuss more about foundry or modules, the #third-party channel would be a great place to post about your work!

[plush mango]

oh sweet ty

[bright mauve]

Oh you're here too lol

[plush mango]

haha yeah @bright mauve

my 2 fav things

[proven copper]

can someone teach me how to play because I haven’t played ever

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[proven copper]

but I have a character sheet and art

[glass summit]

Hey, glad to hear you're interested. The above links is a great checklist for getting started with the basics

Figuring out how to fill out that character sheet with all the right values and modifiers is a good starting point for learning how to play

[smoky moss]

Hello to all. I have jumped on the bandwagon and am wanting to start playing D&D. I am hoping this will also lead to playing other RPGs. My main issue (probably like most) is that I do not know anyone, at least anyone who wants to play or learn to play. What is a good start to play D&D and meet people to do so. I have already gone to game stores near me and either they only have spaces for people to play or no consistent DMs that can host events like that.

[glass summit]

If you check out meetup.com and search for D&D groups in your area, you might find something

Anything called 'Adventurers League' would be a great place to start

Otherwise, local libraries can be a good place to look

[smoky moss]

I will look at meetup.com

[oblique crescent]

hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[glass summit]

This stuff is a great list of sources to read through/watch ^

[oblique crescent]

sorry i dont think i said it corectlly

i am looking for base rules and things i need to know informations here are bit scatered

[cobalt frigate]

Check out #learn-to-play and read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

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

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

[oblique crescent]

i see how to play channel i will try it

[autumn timber]

The Basic Rules above are written.

[oblique crescent]

thats what i meanth thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[left hull]

Hi, I recently got into dnd and am wondering about cantrips and spells. I have a campaign im in and we're doing homebrew, my race has specific cantrips and spells that are traits of it. For my class (necromancer) it says I get 2 cantrips and 2 spells, would the ones that come from the race count or do those amounts only apply for the class spells/cantrips? (Sorry if this is confusing)

[edgy onyx]

What you get from your race and your class are their separate things, and not affected by the other
So if your race gives you cantrips, and your class gives you cantrips, you get them from both

[harsh fjord]

If you're looking strictly at playing in person, you can see if any libraries have tabletop/D&D programming. Same for any local pop culture conventions. As mentioned, digital sites like MeetUp, Facebook, and Reddit focused on specific localities or hobbies can also be your avenue for finding like-minded people nearby.

[fast lily]

Hi! I'm new to D&D and I want to see if someone would like to clarify the rules and "dumb it down" for me please.😁

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[wheat crystal]

Can you be more specific on what you need clarified?

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Afterwards, check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play
If you have any questions or are stuck on something in particular, feel free to ask.

[fast lily]

Tysm!

[bright sphinx]

Hey

Is anyone around here

[copper quarry]

Hi

[copper quarry]

Yo

[bright sphinx]

Ayo my people

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[true musk]

Welcome to the hobby
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Afterwards, check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play
If you have any questions or are stuck on something in particular, feel free to ask.

[lunar loom]

Could a water genasi manipulate blood?

[cobalt frigate]

How?

[fresh fable]

No blood isn’t water

[fleet field]

also line of sight rules

[old thunder]

does anyone know good places to play in person for newbies in new hampshire?

[long bluff]

can anyone help me learn dnd without any form of audible speaking?

[autumn timber]

Like a PbP or text format?

[long bluff]

like texting

[fleet field]

that's how we generally do it here

[autumn timber]

So, there's a format called play-by-post which is pretty much that. There is asynchronous PbP, which means you send responses when you have time. There is also scheduled PbP, which means you show up for session, but it is entirely through text. A lot of Westmarches (large community games) use PbP along with voice sessions, and some just use PbP.

[fleet field]

check out the basic rules. they're in the pinned messages of this channel

[fleet field]

they're asking for help learning, not for a game

[autumn timber]

Oh! Thanks, I got that wrong.

Yeah, check out the resources below, including the basic rules and ask questions here in the channel.

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[exotic beacon]

Hi there im new to dnd and dont know how to find people to play with

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[autumn timber]

As it says above, check out #find-a-game for info about finding a local in-person game or joining an online game here on the server.

[long bluff]

how long have you been playing for?

[woven drum]

Welcome!!

[exotic beacon]

Ive been hearing about the game for years but only started today and been really wanting to learn how to play

[exotic beacon]

Thanks

[long bluff]

I can relate

[exotic beacon]

How about you

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[long bluff]

Been interested on it bought stuff but have had no one to play with or learn more about from someone

[exotic beacon]

fair enough

[woven drum]

Im glad to see new people! what got you into dnd @exotic beacon ?

[exotic beacon]

Just the character builds and the role play and everything about it tbh

[woven drum]

Gotcha!

[exotic beacon]

Yee

[long bluff]

yea

[coarse gazelle]

Hello chat

[exotic beacon]

hai

[fleet field]

all the new people, check out the resources here

[dark quarry]

Hi, beginner looking to rejoin community after a long layoff. Just wondering if it’s possible to join a game as an observer, to get up to speed on how to play without wrecking someone’s game by being slow/uneducated.

[autumn timber]

I would say that new players are often welcomed, and I'd encourage you to go ahead and try. But you can also ask in the #looking-for-players thread if you can spectate a game.

[fresh fable]

Plenty of DnD sessions on YouTube to get your eye in

I recommend dungeon dudes first campaign as it’s not to hectic

[smoky condor]

@woven drum looks at user name I have family! 😄

[woven drum]

😄

Aery fam!!!

[smoky condor]

I've been lurking for a bit hehe

[woven drum]

we love our lurker fam

[smoky condor]

been having issues with games - just had two back to back tpks - lvl 2 dungeon did it

chars were lvl 4, 4, 5

[woven drum]

as a dm or player?

[smoky condor]

As DM

[woven drum]

oh

[smoky condor]

I do have newer players, but they spend half their time arguing - tripping one another up and actively making their own situation worse

[woven drum]

im probably not the best person to give advice here, I usually throw really hard shit at my players and just kinda bullshit my way into their survival... granted i dont throw combat at them all toooo often

[woven drum]

yeah, its like that sometimes, you in person or

[smoky condor]

discord

Ran the new Where Evil Lives from MCDM that I got on Beyond 2 days ago

[woven drum]

gotcha! i'll have other questions that i can dm you with, but I would unironically redo session 0

[smoky condor]

boss one shotted 2/3 of party in opening move.

[woven drum]

just be like, maybe lets detach for a second

[smoky condor]

Yeah - they have super strong characters, magic items and everything. They were double the levels too

[woven drum]

the party?

[smoky condor]

yeah - not a single stat under 13. 20 as highest from lvl 1

free uncommon.... 2 feat start

normally 19AC average

[woven drum]

I would say just give them hints along the way. Try this instead of that.

[smoky condor]

oh they get that part - its the combat that drops them

even with +4 mod to CON they got one shotted by boss in 1st round, before they had turn

near max damage roll

[woven drum]

thats what I mean, maybe drop some vunerabilities onto the boss, and hint at it.

as for the oneshot thing. maybe tone the dice down as they're having difficulties. It is you're world after all, the book is more a guide than an enforcer.

The DND police aren't gonna kick your door down if you fudge dice

[smoky condor]

Oh we do Avrae - so its kinda... public

auto rolls damage and save at once - I can't even hide the spell save DC for fae

[woven drum]

might just be something you have to change. DDB has the statblocks and a built in roller, use that for private rolls

[smoky condor]

hmm good idea - I been using the DDB Maps - bit laggy on my computer, but its a good VTT so far

[woven drum]

Im not familiar with the book, BUT is it possible for them to have a different opener?

idk, could add some intrigue too, "Legends say BOSS does this this and this to adventures who do that, so why is this one different?"

idk, just rattling

[smoky condor]

yeah totally - just umm.... they sorta hanzeled and gretelled her

so she decided to pay it back

[woven drum]

interesting

what book is this again

[smoky condor]

Where Evil Lives

So glad for content which is challenging - normal 5e books have been too easy where there is not challenge in most fights

[woven drum]

IDK, i dont tend to run prewrit

I like the idea of world building

[smoky condor]

Been using them as add ons to the setting I homebrewed - as they are minor villains

[woven drum]

thats not bad at all. I haven't done all of that, but i've pulled concepts from other media or campaigns

like, I personally like having one of my possible BBEG's having a demi plane.

[smoky condor]

my BBEG is Death Knight, has an undead Order filled with powerful undead who were kings, warlords and wizards in life - now they are undead. Cloud Giant, Dwarf King, Lich, a musical savant, and a candy maker turned assassin

One of them just throws giant concerts for the undead and controls zombies, skeletons and minor undead through his musical instruments - going from graveyard to graveyard with his zombie gravediggers. Rides around on a giant undead brontosaurus

[echo kelp]

Hey folks! Please use a more appropriate channel for discussing your characters or campaigns - let’s keep this channel free for new to D&D folks to get help with the core game mechanics and rules. Thanks!

[lyric fjord]

Quick question—in 5E, what are the rules for attack rolls on a NAT 20?

I don't get the "critical" strike thing, sorry

[woven drum]

roll the damage die x2

• modifers

[true shard]

when you roll a natural 1 you alwaysmiss
when you roll a natural 20 you always hit and you also land a critical hit which means you double the damage dice rolled

so if you were attacking with a greatsword your 2d6+4 would turn into 4d6+4

[lyric fjord]

What about let's say if I had hunters mark to add on that? Would 2d6 + 4 + 1d6 become a 4d6 + 4 + 2d6?

[true shard]

uhh idk lol

[woven drum]

no

[true shard]

i know sneak attack and smite is doubled and whatnot but idk what kinda rule that falls under

[woven drum]

wait, yes. I read the rule wrong

It would be doubled

@lyric fjord

[lyric fjord]

Thanks...

[crude musk]

Critical Hits double the number of damage dice for all the dice that are rolled as part of scoring a hit

[hollow wind]

Hey....

[woven drum]

Hey hey!

[cursive swallow]

Never played D&D before. Dont know anyone that has. I’ve listened to a couple of games on podcasts. Really excited to start playing. How do I even get started?

[wild onyx]

First up, have a glance through the Basic Rules. Pick a class and race, use the standard array for your ability scores (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8). The D&D Beyond website can help you put your character together. If you've got questions about the process ask here or in #character-discussion .

Take a look at the chapters on ability scores, combat and if applicable, spellcasting.

Once you've got that down, check out #looking-for-players to see who's hosting a game, or visit Roll20, LFG on Reddit or the DDB forums. Good luck!

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[cursive swallow]

Thank you Mr Smith.

[wild onyx]

Check the links above if you prefer videos, they look like a lot but they can give you a good overview.

[mystic hatch]

Hello, I have a tiny bit of experience with DnD. One campaign that went wrong, I still have the OC for it, and I got guided through making it. I'd like to seriously get into a bit of this. How should I get started with getting a game?

[exotic remnant]

What is D&D?

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

How does it work?

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

Where do I start?

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

[crude musk]

Assuming you've taken a look at the Basic Rules, the next step is to #find-a-game

[fast lily]

Could someone clarify how the dice work? I think I know but I do need some clarification.

[fallen surge]

?tag new dice

[exotic remnant]

Dice

Players roll dice to resolve whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the dice make some outcomes more probable than others.

The different dice are referred to by the letter d followed by the number of sides: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. For instance, a d6 is a six-sided die (the typical cube that many games use).

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, as well as what modifiers to add. For example, 3d8 + 5 means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total. (An expression like 18 (3d8 + 5) simply means that 18 is the average of rolling 3d8 + 5.)

[wild onyx]

Most commonly you'll be rolling a twenty-sided die (d20) to resolve tests of your skills, attack opponents in combat, and resist harmful effects from spells and traps. You'll usually add a modifier to that which is listed on your character sheet.

For instance, you might be trying to run across the deck of a ship during a storm. Your DM may ask for an Acrobatics check to keep your balance as the deck heaves under you. You roll a d20, add your Dexterity modifier, and your proficiency bonus if it's a skill your character is proficient in. Tell your DM the total, and hope it's high enough!

[fast lily]

Kk ty I understood it!

[crude musk]

That's more of a #dnd-discussion question as it goes beyond the basics of the game

[wary thicket]

Hello

[stiff scaffold]

Hi

[cinder whale]

hello

[stiff scaffold]

How is everyone

[merry goblet]

hello my dude

i'm fine, how are you

[cinder whale]

sup

why i dont see blood hunter in here

[solemn light]

Blood hunter is not an official class.

[cinder whale]

mmmmmmmmm

me sad

[pearl plover]

It's in the Wildhunt book... or whatever Matt Mercer's book was called

[cinder whale]

ummm

i dont know what is this :p

i just needet character for my fist campain

[fallen surge]

No, blood hunter was not published in Explorer's guide to Wildemount

[pearl plover]

Could have sworn it was? I know there is a NPC stat block for one at least

[pearl plover]

Here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/357975-blood-hunter

[fallen surge]

That is correct. There is a Blood Hunter npc/monster stat block in that book. But not as a player option

[cobalt frigate]

Matt Mercer released the for free on DMs Guild and because of the terms and conditions of DMs Guild he doesn't have the right to republish it in a CR book (which wouldn't have been the case if he had released it on DriveThruRPG).

[cinder whale]

thank you

[cobalt frigate]

The Blood Hunter is on D&D Beyond because it was a special deal DDB had with Matt Mercer before Hasbro/WotC bought the site.