#dnd-newcomers

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civic swallow
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Lmao this guy made me a 6ft tall gnome

balmy plank
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Hello ! It's my first time touching dnd, and I thought to do the default campaign with two more people that also don't know anything about the game that comes with the starter kit (Even though I still have to buy it ) I decided to take the role of dungeon mster. So, anything I should prepare beforehand ?

echo kelp
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#learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel have some useful info and links to resources to help get you started. And welcome to the server!

balmy plank
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Ok, thanks!

lyric fjord
fading wedge
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I have to be honest I’ve never played any form of dnd and I’m not really sure what I’m doing but I wanna get into it

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Did I post that thing correct?

echo kelp
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Please don't solicit for games/groups inside the discussion channels - it is off-topic and will be moderated. Read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels.

fading wedge
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Gotcha thanks

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

woven raft
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Hey I'm new to dnd I've done things similar but barley any thing and DnD truly interest me and want to know how to play better

ember vault
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Mannn i still dont understand ability scores...

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Like how do i do the thingy

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

ember vault
lyric fjord
ember vault
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Cool ill get it now

summer osprey
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I need help lmao I'm going to a teen dnd night next week at my local comic/game/anime store pretty epic right? I've only played dnd a few times before having to drop the club as I was not keeping up with grades so I basically don't know or remember how to play lmao

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
summer osprey
broken coyote
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Semi new player, looking for group

true musk
# broken coyote Semi new player, looking for group

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**

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.
brazen dragon
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Hello, never played dnd before super interested! Pls help lol

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
undone bison
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I'm curious, could I make my character sexually attracted to any species?

cobalt frigate
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That's between you and your DM to discuss.

undone bison
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Well I'm making my character and I'm not in a group yet

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I was just curious if I could make my character sexually attracted to any species

cobalt frigate
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"any" is quite vague...

spark cipher
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u can make ur character anything u want as long as the group ur in is ok with it

undone bison
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Alright

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Also what are some recommended attributes for a rouge class?

true shard
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dexterity as rogues are quick and nimble and use finesse or ranged weapons which also use dexterity

undone bison
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Ok, because I'm thinking about making a dark elf because I've heard that they're a good choice when it comes to being a rouge class

true musk
wheat crystal
vague pilot
kind compass
ionic canyon
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Hey I’m new to dnd looking to try dnd preferably in a one piece world type of adventure where either each player is a different captain or all one crew

kind compass
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But remember,the more picky you are,the longer itll take you to find a dm

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Lucky you,I often see one piece themed one shots pass here and there

ionic canyon
true musk
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Best approach is to look at DnD’s built in rules and mechanics to see how close to the spirit the source material you can get.

runic lichen
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Hi, im new to D&D and went to my first campain the other night and really enjoyed and would like to learn more and get better.

kind compass
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It contains all of the rules and basics to learn the game

cobalt frigate
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You don't need to buy the Player's Handbook, the Basic Rules is free.

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

fleet field
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Check out the resources in the message above yours

native igloo
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What I mean is, I have the idea on how to play and the story behind it. What I do not understand is sentient skills and characters.

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Also I do not understand when a character died do they just introduce another one?

fleet field
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What do you mean by sentient skills and characters?

stray sun
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With character death, it's up to your DM how new characters are introduced. Some let you just drop right in, some will want it to be more of a narrative event.

fleet field
native igloo
fleet field
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That’s covered by the basic rules, which I pointed you towards

native igloo
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Oh, okay I thought there was more stuff than that, I know that stuff at least.

fleet field
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It sounds like you don’t

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It answers the questions you were asking

stray sun
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What do you mean by sentient skill

native igloo
stray sun
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If you're looking for more content on how the game works, read the player handbook

native igloo
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Oh and is the dungeon and dragon stuff done over text or voice?

echo kelp
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There are additional options that can be found in other D&D books. But that's the Not Free content.

lilac veldt
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Hey I got a question

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

stray sun
lilac veldt
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How do I do a post on lookinh for a dm

meager shard
native igloo
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I mean I'll join yours but I need to learn how to make this character first

meager shard
native igloo
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Demon slayer? What's that

lilac veldt
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What’s homebrew

meager shard
lilac veldt
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Sorry I’m new

native igloo
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As long as it's like a role playing I'm fine

lilac veldt
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It’s anime

native igloo
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Apparently my mother was a huge geek on this

meager shard
lilac veldt
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Well

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Do I have to make another character?

meager shard
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Them*

native igloo
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Oh that anime with the cool animation?

lilac veldt
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I just spent time on making one

stray sun
meager shard
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Oh-

native igloo
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@meager shard where's your thing at I'll join up

echo kelp
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Okay folks, do not solicit or search for a group/game to join in the discussion channels. Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels

native igloo
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But how do you make this character?

meager shard
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My bad

echo kelp
lilac veldt
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Sorry I was just questioning how it all worked

native igloo
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First chapter?

meager shard
stray sun
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You can create a character without being a campaign, but make sure you talk to your DM about your character during what's called "Session 0." This is kind of a pre-campaign session where you discuss the content of the campaign, rules, character creation, etc

echo kelp
native igloo
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So with that in my brain now does that mean that there is like a certain document I need to fill out?

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Or is there a website I can go to?

lilac veldt
stray sun
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DND Beyond has a character creator tool.

native igloo
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Anything that doesn't require email?

lilac veldt
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But it’s like a regular character I’m a wood elf and stuff

native igloo
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I hate giving out my email

stray sun
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Just look up "D&D 5e character sheet PDF" and you can fill it out old school

native igloo
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Alr

lilac veldt
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How do I leave a post on looking for a dm server

stray sun
lyric fjord
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ermmmm hey guys blushes cutely (in head: i hope nobody thinks im weird >~<)

lilac veldt
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Wsp lukassss

echo kelp
lilac veldt
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Oh dope I did it

native igloo
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So when it comes down to points what is the average amount?

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

echo kelp
native igloo
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So 20 points?

echo kelp
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I'd recommend just using Standard Array though.

stray sun
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What kind of points? Ability scores?

native igloo
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I just planned on being a wizard

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Yes.

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A level 2 wizard that's what I just planned on

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With uh a interesting skill

stray sun
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There's no "average" amount per se. There are different methods for getting your ability scores. If you've played BG3, that's called "point buy" and is very common.

native igloo
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So I'm just going to put the lowest number is on my skill?

fleet field
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I’m not sure what you mean

stray sun
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Just fyi, skills ≠ abilities.

sonic quartz
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hello

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can anyone play dnd with me to help me learn?

wheat crystal
# sonic quartz can anyone play dnd with me to help me learn?

If you want to find a group to play with check out #find-a-game

Unfortunately there are many rules to D&D so it's a big ask to have someone walk you through 1 on 1. You can find a link to the free basic rules in this channel's pins or #learn-to-play . This channel's pins also contains a link to the Handbooker Helper video supplement. Don't worry about reading throroughly through all the rules, just focus on the ones about combat, character creation, and skill checks.

muted peak
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are there really small sessions in order to experience the basics?

stray sun
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Yes! There are one shot adventures that can be completed in one session of 1-4 hrs.

muted peak
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should I search for one in find a game? also should I create a character for a game before joining or during joining?

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conceptually and point allocation wise I mean

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or is it depending on campaigns?

stray sun
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Yes, https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1070720656917938227 will be the best place to search

Creating a character can depend on campaign. For campaigns, they often have a session 0 where you discuss everything regarding what to expect, character creation, etc. For one shots you can usually create one in advance, but check with your DM about it before the session starts, if possible.

Sometimes, campaigns and one shots do have prewritten characters as well.

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
true musk
# sonic quartz can anyone play dnd with me to help me learn?

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
You can ask basic dnd questions here in #dnd-newcomers

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
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For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #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**

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.
true musk
buoyant walrus
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I am planning to buy the essentials kit and I have a question

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I will be dungeon master and so can any of my players do anything and I mean absolutely ANYTHING?

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For example stealing or sleeping with a npc or something like that?

true musk
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Even with magic, spell can only do what the the texts say they can do, nothing more, nothing less.

true musk
# buoyant walrus For example stealing or sleeping with a npc or something like that?

For matters such as that you'll want to have a session zero. Which is a session where you cover expectations and establish ground rules.
While these questions don't cover everything, going over this with your group can help set the campaign up for success.

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

austere adder
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at the end of the day you are playing a game, no one will arrest you or burn your house down if your story is too non linear or your characters are too easy to resurrect

true musk
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The intent behind the session zero is to increase the likelihood of fun by discussing everyone's likes and wants for a D&D game while providing safe environment by setting boundaries.

austere adder
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if its their first game it should be more about learning how to play

spare osprey
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dont forget about providing a safe environment

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u right but first time players dont always know

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wait really

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dnd should have a story??

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its all making sense

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players should decide on their characters??

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this is cray cray

granite bloom
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or do you think "new players can decide the tone they enjoy before starting" means the same thing as "omg dnd should have A STORY!! and CHARACTERS!!"?

austere adder
spare osprey
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my point is dnds a hard game some ppl make it way harder than it needs to be

austere adder
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basics and gameplay first, story and character development after

spare osprey
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not rlly u but making ppl decide on stuff that doesnt rlly matters takes away from the game when ur new

austere adder
spare osprey
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what ur bringing up is valid although if its all new players they usually all gonna have a generic character

granite bloom
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just adding that session zero discussions don't have to be about grilling new players on what they enjoy mechanically, the "setting expectations" can be as simple as figuring out what character they want to play and how to build them

austere adder
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honestly, i understand the appeal of your first sheet being your own creation, but my first one was awful cuz of lack of experience. id recommend finding a sheet online that has roughly what you want, while having the functional of being a useful character

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there is no shortage of premade sheets online that work well enough to be played

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also making a character functional is one of the hardest and most time consuming parts of getting into the game, so understanding how it works before building your first character isnt a bad option

granite bloom
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just to make sure we are on the same page here i'm in no way saying that session zero should come before learning the rules of the game or that a new player should be put into a session zero and be expected to have a sheet all figured out

austere adder
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i understand that

dull carbon
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hello i dont need help with understanding AC

austere adder
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my only suggestion is that the very first session ever should just be to try to experience. bring a premade sheet and write in your own backstory if you want one, and quickly touch up on the very basics to make sure everyone is on the same page

dull carbon
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i spent like a half an hour learning

granite bloom
austere adder
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expectations for a campaign should be discussed after that little bit of testing you get from a few functioning sessions, and the players can choose to do a full campaign after they know what its about. this should also help give players a confidence boost, which goes a long way when youre learning

granite bloom
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i see, i do agree with that, i don't think session zero has to be incredibly complicated. still, i think there's value in sitting down with a group and checking that they have, as you said, glanced at the basic rules/made a functional sheet, so that if anyone's confused or missing something, it can be addressed right away before actual play starts - and i'd consider that a session zero, but i guess at that point it's semantics about what does and doesn't count as one

rose hornet
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are half-elves always elf and human when playing a character?

cobalt frigate
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By default they are.

abstract vine
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I’m trying to create a character sheet for a half elf sorcerer. I’ve played before but I’ve never made a character sheet before since when I played someone had made one for me. Can someone help? I’m confused lol

granite bloom
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what part are you having problems with? and are you using ddb for your sheet?

abstract vine
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I have basically the top of the character sheet set up class, level, race, background etc and I just finished rolling stuff. It’s mostly the bonuses I’m having an issue with

stray sun
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Are you using D&D Beyond or no

abstract vine
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No

stray sun
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I'd recommend making your character sheet there. It'll calculate a lot of things automatically. You can still print a PDF of the sheet as well

abstract vine
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Ahhh good to know! Thanks a lot :DDD

stray sun
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If you're still interested in how bonuses etc are calculated, the PHB has a section on it. But yeah, D&D Beyond character creator is the go to

abstract vine
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Ok perfect! Thank you so much I really appreciate it

stray sun
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Np!

vivid axle
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for disguise self does my voice stay the same?

granite bloom
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no, the only thing that changes is your appearance

lucid thunder
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Hello hello, new-ish to the game and looking for a group to do digital games

lament mica
lucid thunder
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o7

undone bison
crude musk
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Drow and Dark Elf are different names for the same group of elves, yeah

undone bison
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Alright

lost wyvern
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the amount of spells u can copy into your spellbook and the spell slots u have are unrelated right ?

fleet field
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the number of spells in your spell slot are seperate from spell slots, but there isn't a limit on spells you can copy in

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you simply only get a set amount of spells automatically

lost wyvern
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alr thanks man

outer hill
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Known spells are anything in a spell book, prepared spells are selected at the end of a long rest/at the start of a day (I don’t remember which, sorry) and you have a set amount of spells that can be prepared at a time based on your level, and spell slots are how many can be cast without regaining them

fleet field
fleet field
outer hill
outer hill
fleet field
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Yeah

stone scarab
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Hi

fleet field
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Hello

stone scarab
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I’m new do you know how I can join a DnD game?

fleet field
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Have you read the DnD basic rules?

stone scarab
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Yes

lost wyvern
lyric fjord
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Hello! A newcomer to the world of DnD.

I have not been interested in DnD before for a lot of reasons; however, I met a coworker who introduced me to its concept and I WAS INTRIGUED.

I have done my research and there’s so many things to learn. From official lore to “homebrew.” Rules in characters, equipments, spells, monsters, classes, and more. (EXCITING)

I was hoping to get a few friends already whom I can talk to and ask questions regarding more resources and their personal experiences with DnD (and possibly starting my first adventure with).

So yes, HIT ME UP PLS!

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
versed shoal
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does anyone have an easy way to explain the difference between wisdom and intelligence, and perception and investigation? was DMing for the first time the other day, got quite confused on which to use 😅

fleet field
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So noticing a knife vs figuring out it was used to kill someone

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Wisdom is street smarts, intelligence is book smarts

wheat crystal
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Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit
Wisdom is knowing a tomatos would be a poor addition to a fruit salad

versed shoal
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oooh, makes sense - thanks so much guys! dndLove

fleet field
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All good!

wheat crystal
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np!

visual rover
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Okay so uh... help please 😰 I'm REALLY new and so confused

echo kelp
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We have #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel. Give those some attention and read through things. Then if you have specific questions about game rules/mechanics you can ask here or use #channel-guide to find the most appropriate channel for a D&D topic.

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But do give those resources a look

visual rover
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oh, thank you!

exotic dew
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I've seen some videos on like

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How end works but I still can't really grasp it

echo kelp
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Check out Critical Roll's Handbook Helper videos as they break some of the core rules and mechanics (and character stuff) down into fun digestible videos.

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And don't feel like you got to memorize it all.

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But getting a feel for the core mechanics and rules can help you as you play D&D versus having the rest of your group have to pause gameplay to explain things to you. While the community generally loves having new players, they especially enjoy those who have spent time and effort reading and learning some of the core rules.

exotic dew
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I understand, thanks for the heads up :D

visual rover
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Is darkvision a skill? (I've played before but it was a few years ago and I've forgotten a lot haha)

echo kelp
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Darkvision is a racial/species attributes (or magical effect) that allows a creature to see shades of gray in dark/dim areas.

visual rover
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I see! I'm assuming I list it on a character sheet, but where, exactly?

wheat crystal
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Should be under the "senses" section

visual rover
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features and traits, maybe? I can post a picture of the sheet if that helps :D

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Oh, that might be visual

wheat crystal
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you can't post pictures here, but if you have a shareable link that'd work

visual rover
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oh I could put it in character discussion? Or would that be off topic?

echo kelp
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No most channels do not have image embed permissions - you could use a image/file sharing service and link to it that way. Make sure to follow server rules and etiquite when posting links (make sure to provide text context for what the link is)

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But if you're using DnDBeyond you can link to the sheet and if it's publicly viewable, folks can see the embed and get to the sheet.

visual rover
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I wasn't using the dnd beyond sheet because the race I chose wasn't available (my friend had a campaign idea and gave us some options for races and I chose one that I thought looked fun to play)

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I'll see if I can put it in a doc

wheat crystal
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If you're filling out the official 5e PDF given by WotC (as opposed to the other, also official PDF generated by D&DBeyond), you'd put your senses under "features & traits" or "additional features & traits"

visual rover
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I'm using roll 20 for my sheet btw

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Oh! Thanks!

summer helm
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Hey I’m not a newcomer but can someone explain combat to me like I’m a newbie? I can’t remember how it works (and I’m supposed to be teaching newbies how to do combat wish me luck lmao)

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

echo kelp
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?tag new dice

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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.)

visual rover
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Does an explorers pack have to be a backpack or do you reckon it could fit in a different type of bag?

echo kelp
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Flavor (e.g. how to describe things) is free.
Mechanics are not.
You could describe your explorer's pack as any assortment of pouches and bags to your hearts desire - but mechanically it's a pack of some sort for holding things.

visual rover
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Great :D I can try out some fun design variations then

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Thank you!

barren halo
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aa, i need help with managing notes for my dnd campaign tomorrow as a first time dm

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i have many ideas but i dont know what to write

wild onyx
barren halo
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something ive coem up with

wild onyx
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I'd probably look at laying it out as scenes or locations, depending on what kind of flow your adventure has. Notes as to which NPCs start where, details about the locations and the events that could occur to help or hinder the party.

echo kelp
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Also please take DM questions to #dm-discussion - let's leave this channel open for new to D&D folks to get help with learning the core game rules and mechanics.

lost wyvern
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when it says characters have to make a saving throw against this spell under a spell description , how do u determine the dc of said check

echo kelp
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The creatures spell save DC should be noted in it's statblock. You would use that to determine the DC.

lost wyvern
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got it ,thanks dndCheers

crisp nymph
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Hello i am new here. I created a character and i have no idea what to do next.

harsh fjord
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Have you read the Basic Rules to understand the fundamentals of the game?

crisp nymph
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Yes

harsh fjord
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Then see the bot post for going about finding a group to play with!

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
gusty flame
exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
timid locust
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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!

ember vault
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God im miserable, no matter how much i read about ability scores i dont understand how to give them to my character

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Like whats 17 (+3) what does that mean

timid locust
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17 is the score itself. The highest a score can go is 20 without extra items or class features, so 17 is fairly high.

The +3 is the modifier, which is based on the score. A 10 gives you a modifier of +0, a 12 gives you a modifier of +1, etc, increasing every time you increase your score by 2.

The modifier is the number that's added to your relevant rolls

cobalt frigate
unborn grail
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i dont understand ability checks and skills, my group is completely new to dnd and im the only one who can be the dm, i kinda get the combat basics now but we dont really understand how the exploring and how you do "checks" , we're quite confused

cobalt frigate
unborn grail
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thanks, i'll go check it out now

cobalt frigate
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Ability check rolls like Perception or Stealth is what the DM asks for. The player doesn't decide what to roll for.

PC: "I want to try to sneak around those two town guards and into that alley."
DM: "Okay, roll a Dexterity Stealth check please."
[DM will see if the Stealth roll meets or beats the guards' Passive Perception of 11, if it does the PC successfully sneaks past the guards]

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As for exploration, in a dungeon (it's a term for basically any indoor structure, such as a castle, sewers, dragon's lair, or a literal dungeon) the players tell the DM where their characters will go and the DM will reveal on the map what the PCs see.

deep spire
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it's my first time DMing with a slight knowledge and one of my party is a slime race 😭

cobalt frigate
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As DM you have final approval of the PCs.

deep spire
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I need some help to nerf him

cobalt frigate
deep spire
hollow mauve
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Hmmm...maybe it could start rusting inside his body and cause some kind of debuff?

cobalt frigate
# deep spire Thank you!

You're not obligated to use ANY homebrew from players. (I don't recommend you do if you're a new DM because you lack the experience to know what's balanced)

cobalt frigate
hollow mauve
deep spire
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is there a whole page I could read and learn way more for DMS and PCs?

cobalt frigate
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Head to #dm-discussion for more DMing advice. This channel is more for helping new players learn the game and its rules.

timid locust
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The basic rules has all the info you need for the core mechanics, too

cobalt frigate
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Part 4 of the free Basic Rules is for the DM.

deep spire
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btw, someone asked me if there's a Cat-Human like race in d&d, is there any?

lapis wigeon
cobalt frigate
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Ask your DM if they allow those in their campaign setting.

deep spire
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I'll go read and make a character sheet for them now, thank you for your guidances!!!

long cloud
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Where can i find begginer friendly campaigns that are suitable for somone lets say 13 years old becuse every campaign i look at is either for adults only or not beginer friendly.

granite bloom
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i think there’s “peril in pinebrook” that is meant to be a very simple introductory adventure, and dragon of icespire peak/lost mines of phandelver are also pretty popular as beginner campaigns

long cloud
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yes thank you but i dont have a dm and i have tried playing dnd by myself but it just isnt fun.

granite bloom
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i see, in that case you could try searching #looking-for-players to see if anyone has a game that is new player friendly

long cloud
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ok thanks a lot.

stable tulip
timid locust
stable tulip
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Ok, thanks

cobalt frigate
heavy thunder
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I’m like completely new to dnd, where do I start?

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

long cloud
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ok

cobalt frigate
# long cloud yeah i found that out

I recommend you check out your local hobby store, library, or school club for in-person games. You're more likely to find games for minors.

true musk
long cloud
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problem is where im from dnd isnt popular so there arent any places nowere near me where i could play dnd

cobalt frigate
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If online is your only option then you have to keep looking and cast your net further out than just this server's LFG channels.

long cloud
normal sand
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hi guys! im new here and never played dnd before. anyone wanna chat and talk?

timid locust
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That's what we're here for! Have you read through the basic rules before?

normal sand
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i did but i would not be as confortable to jump in the game right away

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im also looking for a group that would be willing to play with me

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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timid locust
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If you've read the basic rules, and feel like you understand the game enough to play, you can find a group on this server using the link above!

normal sand
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thanks!

lyric fjord
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What to do when u are playing using the starter set with less than 4 players ?...2 players

fair kayak
lyric fjord
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No 2 + dm

fair kayak
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Ah, I mean you should be good imo, if the DM wants they could give a sidekick or two just to add some to the numbers

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Just scale down the threats to help your party

true musk
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You can still run a game with one DM and two players.
You'll have to adjust combat encounter and see how much faster the pacing becomes but it's perfectly doable.

fair kayak
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Giving them a couple of guards maybe just so they aren't outnumbered could work

true musk
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Yup, dragon of icespire peak has sidekicks to adventure along with players.

fair kayak
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If you don't want to do that, then you could always go to your local gamestore and see if anyone else wants to join

true musk
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You can also check if that local tabletop game store also hosts dnd nights where a DM is provided.

lyric fjord
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I prefer to simply adjust stuff and play with the 2 players (siblings)

fair kayak
lyric fjord
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  • we are all completely new....so i prefer to not add extra stuff we barley know the normal rules
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So if there is anyway to make the challenges easier..i would prefer that

true musk
lyric fjord
granite bloom
timid locust
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That's where you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. Either you have not enough players and everything has to be retuned by you, or you have sidekicks and your players have more work

lyric fjord
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What is a sidekick 🙂

true musk
# lyric fjord What should i change though ?

As hira suggested, lower the number of enemies your players have to face.
In D&D, you have what's called the actions economy:
Typically the side with the most turns wins.

If enemies and players have the same number of turns, then a combat encounter should be fairly balance.
There are other things to consider of course but you can start with that.

granite bloom
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also, i don't remember the specific skill based challenges in the starter kit but if there's any point that is like "in order to progress this dungeon you MUST succeed this DC 15 perception check to identify this secret door" you may also want to change that and either come up with an alternative solution or nudge your players to build characters with certain challenges in mind

true musk
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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Btw..if i am checking something and i failed the check..can i or another player try again 🤔

true musk
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While true, the questions and answers have been focused on the DM side of things.
So what better place to get DM advice than from a channel populated by DMs?

granite bloom
lyric fjord
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Oh so what is keeping any party from trying something 4 times

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Like reading an ancient language on a wall

timid locust
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You, the DM, are! As the DM, you have the jurisdiction to say "nope, you couldn't understand it the first time, so you won't understand it now."

Remember: your players don't say when they roll for an ability check, you do.

lost wyvern
fair kayak
cobalt frigate
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The ideal number of players is 3 to 5 (most adventures are optimized/designed for four PCs). One DM and one player is doable but it requires more balancing on the DM's side, which may having sidekicks to fill in the missing roles in a party.

lost wyvern
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i see

cobalt frigate
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I've had one-shots for two PCs when they were meant for four PCs. I had to scale combat encounters down as a result.

true musk
lost wyvern
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yeah ive been trying to DM for my little brother . we did a test run, it was fun but i definitely struggled with encounter balance

lost wyvern
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would having the player play more than one character work well. too complicated perhaps ?

harsh fjord
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Depends on the player and whether they're piloting two (or more) full PCs or one PC and a bunch of sidekicks.

true musk
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I personally don't know, if I had to guess it would depend on a player's ability to juggle multiple things at once.

simple wigeon
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Hey me and my friends want to start playing dnd but none of us know how to play, we’re trying to do it online.

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

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harsh fjord
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^ That article gives a good overview of the logistics for playing online. The bot post below has the rules on how to play. We also have #learn-to-play!

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

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Thank you

high drum
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Hi i just joined any suggestion to where to start?

echo kelp
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#learn-to-play and check the pinned messages here in this channel. Then if you have any specific questions feel free to ask here (or use #channel-guide to find the most approrpiate channel for a particular topic)

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And welcome to the server!

long cloud
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I just made my first character using dnd beyond and i chose a tiefling as my race and it didn't count my tiefling ability scores is that a glitch or am i missing something

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I can send my character if you want

steep jewel
brisk wraith
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Question for anyone who can help me out, I'm a new player, looking to play my very first campaign/one-shot, I posted in the looking for DM channel, but can anyone recommend other places to look for groups to join? (I need to get these character ideas out of my head somehow)

harsh fjord
high drum
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I just want a duergar artificer and is it imposible?

timid locust
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That's certainly possible! Any race can be played with any class.

high drum
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Ok

brisk wraith
high drum
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I don't know where to start or what to do i really need help

harsh fjord
high drum
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Its says to make character whats the easy way or normal way to do it

paper merlin
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Hey everyone!! My name is Paige I’m looking to start playing dnd but don’t know where to start or how to play it would be greatly appreciated if someone could help me

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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
paper merlin
harsh fjord
paper merlin
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How would i start playing after i finished the character development?

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harsh fjord
paper merlin
high drum
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I can't even make a character sheet😑

sharp turtle
high drum
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I don't know ☹️

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules?

runic walrus
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hey I just saw we are supossed to post an ad, where and how

tropic trail
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Do New DM questions/advice go here or is this just for New Players and I should head to dm-discussion?

cobalt frigate
paper merlin
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Can someone help me make my character?

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Like walk me through it

cobalt frigate
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Did you read the free Basic Rules?

paper merlin
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They r confusing to me

echo kelp
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The first chapter of the rules is a step by step example on building a character - would recommend reading that and also check out the Handbook Helper videos from Critical Roll as it helps breaks some of the rules down into nice digetible videos.

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
paper merlin
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I have the app set up for one of them

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Its just is confusing

echo kelp
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If you have specific questions we can help answer them but unfortunately many of us don't have time/bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one.

paper merlin
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Thats fine.

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Thanks for the help tho.

floral drum
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Any game I can join

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I've been looking for a dnd game to join

fossil karma
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Well depends mostly on how old are u

cobalt frigate
austere adder
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You can find a template for a sheet and print it off or use an online template

lyric fjord
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Hi!

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I'm interested in DnD but I can't find any useful info about it. Where can I get started?

remote geode
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Does anyone know how to find a group that can be played online?

lyric fjord
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
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calm star
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So I'm a DM and I built an entire world just to find out my players just want to use the generic campaigns

grim plume
stray sun
daring karma
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I’m also new to D&D I’ve played only once I think but I need a bit more help in understanding how to play or even seeing if there’s a way to play online with people

harsh fjord
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The pinned messages and #learn-to-play have lots of info. You might also check out the learn-to-play sessions during the virtual weekends in the server’s Events tab.

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In any channel where you are able to type, type /looking. You should see a list of options pop up; select the appropriate channel for where you want your ad to appear. Hit enter. You'll be taken to a form to fill out, and the bot will post in the channel you selected.

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When you type “/looking,” you should see a list of options. Choose one of them.

rancid granite
wheat crystal
fiery dune
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Is it too ambitious to try a caster for my first character?

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Maybe not like a full caster but I’m not super into the fighter or the monk (the barbarians pretty cool)

foggy saffron
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There's definetly more to keep in mind as a caster than as a non-caster, but i wouldn't say it's impossible. It's just about how much you trust your own management and resource-tracking skills

shut herald
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So I'm new to Dungeons and Dragons and one thing has me confused. If Im a Fighter that has a longsword that deals 1d6 slashing damage at level 1. If I max out my stats, would I ever increase in damage by a significatn amount other than my Ability modifier? Woudlnt my permanent maximum damage be 6 (Damage roll) + 10 (Modifier)=16

lament mica
shut herald
lament mica
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You add your strength modifier to damage rolls with longswords

shut herald
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Doesnt thatjust add 10?

lament mica
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Excluding some magic items, the highest you'll likely be able to get in stats is 20, which is a +5

shut herald
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I thought it was a +10. SO if i didnt get any magical item, and didnt get any skills or features and just upgraded my strength stat. I would only do 11 damage maximum?

lament mica
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You get your features as you level up, every fighter gets them

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You also get abilities with your subclass which might have to do with dealing more damage

shut herald
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I see.

lament mica
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You get Action surge at level 2 and your first extra attack at level 5

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There's also critical hits, where if you roll a 20 you roll double the dice

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I also don't believe a longsword is 1d6, they're actually 1d8 or 1d10 if you use two hands

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So, using the longsword example, you could theoretically deal 25 damage with one attack if you rolled a critical hit and had a 20 in your strength

shut herald
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And than i could action surge?

lament mica
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At 2nd level you get your action surge ability

shut herald
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I should really look at these abilities

lament mica
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Oh, there's also fighting styles. You could take Dueling and get a flat +2 to damage rolls when using one-hand to hold a weapon

shut herald
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oH

lament mica
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The champion subclass for fighters (you can choose your subclass at third level) lets you crit on a 19 and a 20

shut herald
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I shoudl really look at these features for a class build. Since I dont wanna do magic

lament mica
high drum
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Fither,barb,rouge are mostly non caster

lament mica
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Fighters, Barbarians, Rogues, and Monks are the 4 martial classes, yes. They don't have spellcasting (with the exception of the Eldritch Knight and Arcane Trickster subclasses for Fighters and Rogues, respectively)

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Paladins and Rangers can also be excellent for getting introduced to spellcasting since they get their spellcasting a slower pace than others and still have martial-focused abilities

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And Clerics are, I've been told, the easiest of the spellcasters to play when you're starting out

shut herald
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Aight. Whats a good class if im more of the healer type

lament mica
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That would be Clerics, they're the healer class

shut herald
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im slow for that. Alright, that could be my first build for spell casting. ARe they atleast somewhat able to save the day when all their teamates die to the big bad?

lament mica
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All classes are equally viable, they just have their different specialties.

shut herald
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A barbarian is not a better healer than a cleric

lament mica
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Ah, you meant at healing

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Clerics get access to the spell Revivify at 5th level, which lets you revive someone if they've died within the last minute and you have the right material ready

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There's also the spell Gentle Repose (Clerics get that at 3rd level) which basically extends the how-long-you-have-to-revive-someone timer by 10 days

shut herald
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oh W

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i dont wanna be a pure healer though, so is there anything offensive

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70% healer

lament mica
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Clerics start with some weapons, yep! They also have some anti-undead abilities

fiery dune
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How does magic initiate work and do most DMs do feats or are they less common than they seem

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I was thinking about doing a failed wizard turned barbarian/warlock/fighter/whatever with a magic initiate wizard feat but I’m not sure how that’d play/ if it’d even fly in a real game

shut herald
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for the help

lament mica
# fiery dune How does magic initiate work and do most DMs do feats or are they less common th...

I've personally never seen a DM that doesn't use feats. They might ban some feats, but they're almost universally used. Magic Initiate is in the Player's Handbook and lets you pick two cantrips and one 1st-level spell from a singular class. You can cast the cantrips as much as you want and the spell once per long rest.

Variant Humans (and Custom Lineage, I think?) are the only way to start with a feat, unless you're starting at a higher level

fiery dune
foggy saffron
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As well as most weapon user classes getting more than 1 attack as you level up, and abilities that boost damage

foggy saffron
fiery dune
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Is ranger really THAT bad?

crude musk
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nope

fiery dune
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I was kind of hoping for a more detailed argument as to why not

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I was considering a ranger but I heard they’re not viable

crude musk
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It's a dated meme, not a sound argument
That would also be far beyond the scope of this channel

calm oak
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all classes are viable

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if they are use right or you like them

foggy garnet
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Hello everyone I am extremely new to all this but I have always been interested does anyone have any advice for starting out

calm oak
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if you look at the pinned mesaages they can help you out

foggy garnet
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Thank you

calm oak
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no prob

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if you have any other problems just say them here

fiery dune
calm oak
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barb is good for newer players but the easiest in my eyes (and many others) is fighter

smoky condor
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Fighter can be quite complicated

fiery dune
foggy garnet
calm oak
smoky condor
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As simple as it gets? I seriously hope that's a joke. I run Battlemaster

fiery dune
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I’m sure your fighter is wicked

calm oak
fiery dune
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Generally fighter is the most approachable class

smoky condor
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Let's put it this way... my lvl 20 fighter gets 8, 9 attacks a round - casts spells, buffs the entire party, has numerous moves, complicated weapons with special effects and despite not even being optimized is tactically very flexible

calm oak
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but thats at level 20

foggy garnet
echo kelp
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Let's keep things newcomer focussed folks

calm oak
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newer players dont start the game at that level

calm oak
echo kelp
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Many D&D campaigns never get to level 20

smoky condor
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Fighter is even by level 5 fairly complicated... its more numbers then I care to admit

echo kelp
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And I don't think level 20 characters is something folks just starting out learning the game should worry about

fiery dune
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Druid can be really daunting though

smoky condor
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Paladin is fun, great RP options!

calm oak
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paladins are just holy barbs with a moral code

fiery dune
smoky condor
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And spells. And smites. And AoE Buffs

echo kelp
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This is a lot of character chatter - the channel should be more about core game rules and mechanics.

smoky condor
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To make my point more simple - do not be concerned with 'complexity' - find something you will enjoy playing at the table and something you understand. A wizard who doesn't get spell access (except for those at lvl up) is less 'complex' - ask your DM what kind of game they run and try to find something you like and won't mind playing for months. Due to not understanding DnD I ended up a a Bard who didn't play music for my first character

foggy garnet
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I do have a general question about how backstory effects a character

fiery dune
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There’s the roleplay aspect of course

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Your origin actually changes quite a bit

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Your proficiencies and what you get at the start

jolly olive
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RP aspect, choices during certain instances, etc.

calm oak
jolly olive
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Like one PC can choose to run away when it becomes too dangerous, but a righteous Paladin may choose to die in battle

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Those kinds of things

smoky condor
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Background offers mechanical sheet options, but many of them are flavor for your RP and little more. Feat-giving backgrounds by in large are extremely simple and flexible - other ones intend that you have a very specific niche or origin that shapes core parts of your character - but using them is up to you.

jolly olive
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Your background is affected by your backstory as well, you wouldn't have a thief be an acolyte, or a pirate be a soldier

calm oak
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welll you could say that the thief stole something for the cult

smoky condor
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You could - and can. Your backstory is where you came from - not what you are today. While it is simple to continue from your background it is not requirement - more interesting options come up from that. Say an acolyte who stole important scrolls and is on the run ever since.

calm oak
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its all up to you in the end

wheat crystal
# foggy garnet I do have a general question about how backstory effects a character

If we're talking the backstory character option, that is usually a mechanical summarization of your character's life before entering the adventure. It'll give some proficiencies, a special ability, and sometimes items.

If we're talking about the more detailed narrative backstory you may give your character, that depends. The typical backstory defines your key character traits and their reason for adventuring. It may also establish NPCs or factions your character has a relaitonship to (e.g. your character's best friend or the city guard). How your DM implements that into the campaign is dependent on the DM. Sometimes DMs like to tie characters' backstories into the plot/world of the campaign, while in other campaigns your backstory may never be relevant.

foggy garnet
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Ok thank you

smoky condor
#

Backstories largely irrelevant to DMs when it comes to West March - for your RP use really in establishing your character. If you have a tight-knit steady table with an experienced DM who likes working with you, backstory becomes quests in the campaign frequently. Though you should ask 'can we work my backstory into this with say someone from my past appearing to help or hinder us?' Many DMs like ideas when the danger is not their own doing lol

jolly olive
calm oak
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all backgrounds can go back onto what your PC is

foggy garnet
#

For beginners which I guess leveling system would you advise going with because I have heard of milestone and basic xp based

smoky condor
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That is your DM who decides, not you. 🙂

foggy garnet
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Oh ok

calm oak
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most dms ive seen do milestone

smoky condor
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Milestone is leveling based on the story or module being run by the DM - it is basically a power throttle

calm oak
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xp hurts my brain

smoky condor
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My group does regular XP - because quests and such are not participated in by a set party (We do West March)

calm oak
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for west marchs its better because thats a rpg in ttrpg format

fiery dune
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but yeah dm choice

foggy garnet
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What mechanic does constitution operate as

smoky condor
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Surprisingly no skill - but its critical for your HP and concentration if you are a spellcaster

calm oak
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health mainly i think (idk myself to much

fiery dune
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Your health and a lot of your saving throws

calm oak
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i just know that con is good and should always be high

smoky condor
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never have a negative mod in CON

calm oak
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unless you want to cosplay the stereotypical wizard

foggy garnet
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Because that is about the most common thing outside of dexter saving throw
Mine you all I'm great full for all this information but I guess to help and prevent 101 basic questions what are the effects of the core stats

calm oak
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thats fine

#

this is dnd afterall

#

the game with way too much stuff for newer player to understand

fiery dune
smoky condor
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Your key stats are listed in the class summaries, but just remember CON is very important. I almost always drop an ASI/Feat on getting CON proficiency if I am a spellcaster - as breaking concentration will ruin your day on a lot of key spells

fiery dune
#

You can kinda figure out what skill they apply to through guesswork

smoky condor
#

On your Beyond sheet it tells you which skill is affected by what stat.

wheat crystal
#

When in doubt, I like the tomato stat mantra:
STR: How far you can throw a tomato
DEX: How well you can throw a tomato at a target 50m away
CON: How well you can eat a rotten tomato and not get sick
INT: Knowing tomato is a fruit
WIS: Knowing tomatoes would be a poor addition to a fruit salad
CHA: Being able to sell a tomato-based fruit salad

smoky condor
#

Ha. Tomato is veggie

wheat crystal
#

It both 😎

minor loom
#

What if it’s neither

smoky condor
#

Consumed as a veggie, biologically a fruit.. yes yes that was the joke

#

DnD mechanics make a lot of sense for the most part. Its a bit of a learning curve, but all the tools and help now make it much easier than just pen and papering it all

fiery dune
smoky condor
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DEX is more important in my experience for its AC boost and Dex Saves which I think about 70% of damaging spells use as their saves

foggy garnet
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Is standard array or roll for stats better or does the dm decide on that

smoky condor
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DM decides

#

I mean this literally - the DM decides everything about the game. They give you the options and you pick from them. Some restrict classes, or even multi-classing options. And often for good reason - some builds just make you a demi-god

fallow geyser
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DEX ist how well you can dodge a tomato

smoky condor
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And throw - ranged attacks are DEX, and finesse weapons

fiery dune
foggy garnet
#

Ok well I feel like I am definitely going to fall face first into mud but might as well rip that bandaid off and try and find a group to play with

fiery dune
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good luck

smoky condor
#

Just say you are new and someone will help 🙂 Its not that scary, just don't try reading the adventure/campaign books or you will ruin the game for yourself. The Player Handbook and what your DM gives you as options is all you need

foggy garnet
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Ok thank you all for the help

smoky condor
#

Oh, one more bit of advice - when it comes to RPing - make sure you take an active part and describe what you want to do. Your DM will tell you when to roll and what to roll. Evil characters are bad for parties - and no one likes a loner

foggy garnet
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Ok I'll be sure to get into character as best I can

calm oak
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make sure to make your character the way you want

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you can have a smart barb if you want in rp

lucid thunder
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Flavor can make or break it

smoky condor
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If you care about stats influencing your character - 10 is normal, 20 is peak of human ability. A Barbarian with a 9 or 8 in intelligence is at worst Forrest Gump, while still saving the world

lucid thunder
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If you want a smart Barb but not to invest points into INT for just rp

#

INT can be flavored as specific to certain checks, not overall smarts

#

He's smart but he's not good at INT based mechanics stuff

calm oak
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like history and other things

lucid thunder
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He's smart about axes and blacksmithing maybe

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Not history or arcana

calm oak
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yeah

wild onyx
#

Mani the gladiator has Intelligence 8. He's quick-witted, but his knowledge of the world outside the arena is lacking.

smoky condor
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Oh my newest barb - an Owlin has 8 in STR but 14 in WIS and INT - College-going Barb. Wouldn't make any sense to have a sterotypical Barbarian. Proficent in Arcana, Animal Handling, Nature, Perception and Stealth at lvl 1. - You are definately free to do what you want and play how you want, I just find it fun when you get an interesting stat roll and need to get a creative and fun character - not a single good stat I liked except DEX. Thankfully I fly.

dark solstice
#

yo i put up a looking for dm form or whatever and its gotten pretty buried, do i make another or just wait?

crude musk
dark solstice
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thanks

sterile nova
#

I've heard of DND before but never actually played it or even made a character. Is there any easy way to start solo?

graceful crescent
#

honestly what I’m doing rn is choosing a class, race, and background.

Classes - Fighters, Barbarians, Druids etc.

Races - Human, Dragonborn, Half-Orc etc.

Backgrounds are what I’m trying to figure out tho.

wild onyx
#

?new

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Huh, Dyno isn't playing. Let me see...

sterile nova
wild onyx
sterile nova
minor valve
#

I asked if I could join in on a campaign in #looking-for-players but how does it work? Do we do the campaign in the thread or what

calm oak
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if you messaged in it and dm says yes to you joining most times they will invite you to a group chat or a server for it

minor valve
calm oak
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thats all good

high drum
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do i have use dnd beyond or someting to join in a campain

crude musk
#

You have to use D&D Beyond to join a D&D Beyond campaign, but if your DM isn't using DDB, you don't have to use it

high drum
#

ok

timid locust
#

?new

scenic haven
#

How do i play d&d at all

timid locust
#

Hello and welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the basic rules! The bot doesn't appear to be working at the moment, but you can find a bunch of useful links in the pinned messages on this channel. 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!

scenic haven
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Thanks will do

timid locust
#

This is the link post

compact burrow
#

I have a question about DND Beyond and the lack of content for my character, but I'm not sure where to ask?

timid locust
#

Ask your question here and I'll point you in the right direction if it's more appropriate for another channel

harsh fjord
#

The Basic Rules only offer certain content for free. The rest you'd need access to, either by purchasing the books or being in a campaign with someone who owns the books and has content-sharing enabled.

fallen surge
# compact burrow I have a question about DND Beyond and the lack of content for my character, but...

If you're wondering why there are so few options for subclasses or feats on D&D Beyond, that is because the only content that is available for free on that site/app is the content from the basic rules, which only includes 1 subclass for each class and 1 feat. To get access to the other character options, you will need to purchase the sourcebook on their website, or play in a campaign that has content sharing, or use the site's homebrew tools to recreate content that you own from other sources

compact burrow
#

Okay...so we're tracking our characters in DND but playing in real life....it is only giving one option for things like picking a domain or in the case of my barbarian only giving one choice at level 3 primal choice

compact burrow
cobalt frigate
#

You don't need digital books if you're playing in person.

harsh fjord
#

Buying the book physically doesn't give you digital access. That is purchased separately. But as Colossus mentioned, someone could make the content on D&D Beyond, but that's a manual process.

fallen surge
#

Content sharing is possible, but it requires at least 1 person in your party to have a Master Tier subscription to D&D Beyond.

compact burrow
#

Ok so I have a subscription which means if I purchase it I can share it with the whole party?

cobalt frigate
#

Yes

#

Master Tier sub though.

compact burrow
fallen surge
compact burrow
#

Master

fallen surge
#

Ok, so then content sharing will work for you. You don't have to be the one to buy the book though

#

Anyone in your party can buy it, and everyone will have access to it

compact burrow
#

Okay ....thanks for the help

ocean marsh
#

how does one begin dnd

wild onyx
ocean marsh
wild onyx
sterile nova
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Would using DND and beyond to make a character be a good idea?

harsh fjord
#

A lot of folks find it helpful!

mental cove
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Hi, hello. I am looking to find a DnD party to start with. I’m potentially starting a new job but I’m looking for something to fill my free time as a hobby

harsh fjord
fair kayak
winter stratus
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Hi I have never done this and would like to find a DnD party to start with and I’m hopping that this can be a new hobby

echo kelp
#

Read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels to find a group/game.

#

Also check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel.

molten plover
#

Anyone here a dragon descendant? ✋

molten quarry
#

Hello

fallen surge
molten plover
fallen surge
#

Then yeah. That’s a very popular subclass. I’ve played one in the past. Did you have any questions on it?

molten plover
fallen surge
#

Well, to give you a very brief answer, acid damage is not super strong in general, so gaining resistance to it is not a very strong effect. But questions of power level should generally be asked in the #optimization channel. This channel is more for explaining how things work, like the basics of the game

minor valve
#

How do I know if a campaign in #looking-for-players has already started and I didnt get in cuz I've replied at 1 pm GMT+2 and haven't gotten a response yet

crude musk
#

You don't, but assuming you mean 1pm today, that's what, 6 hours ago?

#

You need to have a bit more patience than that

elder pewter
#

Ya sometimes gms don't respond till the next day even

crude musk
#

Try next week

#

Patience is a must

fallen surge
#

The campaigns in #looking-for-players are not official or managed by the server in any way. It’s just a place for normal users to post their own games. There’s no way to know anything about them except talking to the person running it. But Davyd is right. That’s a very normal thing, for it to take a long time to get a response.

elder pewter
#

I respond relatively fast while actively looking but that's just me

minor valve
crude musk
#

Putting together a campaign takes a long time

harsh fjord
#

This is more #dm-discussion than a “starting out with the game” question!

round rune
#

so im not really a newcomer, but im new to playing a ranger, and Indigo (character) is from a feywilds/magic forest type environment, and i was wondering what a good favored enemy might be? i was thinking fiends or aberrations

lament mica
round rune
#

okay, thankyou

bitter saddle
#

how does ac work on enimies

ornate kiln
#

like, how its determined?

echo kelp
#

Each creature statblock has an AC that represents how hard they are to hit (armor, dexterity, and other factors). When trying to hit them, you need to have an attack roll plus it's modifiers and bonuses that meet or beat the target's Armor Class.

bitter saddle
#

like yes

echo kelp
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Base AC is calculated as 10 + dexterity modifier

bitter saddle
#

i dont understand

echo kelp
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Armor may add to that calculation

ornate kiln
#

usually, monster AC is calculated the same as player AC.

sometime you will read something like natural armor, in which case the number is whatever the designers wanted it to

#

so a bandit with leather armor and 16 dex might have 14 AC, same as player with that getup.

bitter saddle
#

so for example a nothic has a ac of 15 how does this effect my players damage hgim or does it not

ornate kiln
#

if a PC makes an attack roll, the final result (d20+modifiers) needs to be 15 or higher to hit

bitter saddle
#

ohr i undertsand

#

thanbk you

cobalt frigate
#

You only roll damage if you hit the target (meet or beat the AC number).

bitter saddle
#

so lets say if they roll a 13 wioth modifiers

#

it wont hit

cobalt frigate
#

Correct.

ornate kiln
#

yes, the attack is a miss and there is no damage

bitter saddle
#

thanks made it alot easier for me . first time dming so struggling a bit hahahah

glad spoke
#

Hallo, am new here and do DnD as a whole so ig I'll mostly be here for the time being

ornate kiln
#

hi and welcome

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is D&D?
How does it work?
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Where do I start?
true musk
# glad spoke Hallo, am new here and do DnD as a whole so ig I'll mostly be here for the time ...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
You can ask basic dnd questions here in #dnd-newcomers

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
upbeat isle
#

Hellooo everyone I'm not a new comer but I am a returning player trying to remember somethings

#

How many feats do you get per level

lament mica
stray sun
#

You get to choose a feat instead of an ability score increase when specified.

lament mica
#

Some backgrounds also give you a specific feat

upbeat isle
#

Okay so my character is a half elf fighter

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I start with the three feats for being a halfelf

#

When would I get more

lament mica
#

I think you might be getting feats confused with racial features

upbeat isle
#

Oh

lament mica
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Your race gives you racial features, and you can also get class features

#

A Feat is a separate mechanic

upbeat isle
#

Okay

#

So is skills and feats different

lament mica
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Skills are stuff like Acrobatics, Stealth, Perception, etc.

upbeat isle
#

I played Pathfinder but never actually dnd so I might be a little confused

lament mica
#

I suggest you read the Basic Rules, or at least Chapter 1, the relevant parts of Chapters 2 and 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 7, and Chapter 9. You can also read about the Fighter class specifically here

lament mica
upbeat isle
#

Ik

cobalt frigate
#

You said you're a return player though?

wheat crystal
#

did you perhaps come from 3rd edition or 3.5e?

tropic field
#

Okay so

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For ppl that don't have a whole handbook (myself) like ik read the online resources and create character

#

But is it better to learn all the rules and stuff first or just start playing and go from there

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

@tropic field sent you a dm

tropic field
graceful crescent
#

Hey so, if I’m choosing a background, can I make up my own or do I have to choose the list from D&D beyond?

cobalt frigate
#

You can make your own as long as you follow the formula and okay from the DM.

vivid axle
#

Is blessed strike and divine strike either or?

lyric fjord
#

Kinda new to dnd anyone down to play later and help me learn?

calm oak
lyric fjord
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Ah my bad

calm oak
#

if you look at the pinned measages that can help you learn

lyric fjord
#

I'm confused on how to find people to play with

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

Read #find-a-game carefully as it has helpful info and important instructions for using our LFG channels

sullen idol
#

How do I prepare a character? I understand that I can use DND Beyond or other character creators, but do I just create a level 1 character? I am new and looking to join games, so would I create a lvl 1 character and have to adjust the character to fit where they are in the story?

rich ocean
#

quick question about spell casters? are spell slots also how many spells they have and can cast until a long rest

sullen idol
#

You can have a certain number of spells prepared and a different number of spell slots

rich ocean
#

thanks

cobalt frigate
sullen idol
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Yes, I should rephrase it, cause I know how to create a character

cobalt frigate
#

Okay.

sullen idol
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Just not sure if it is expected of me to create a lvl 1 character for all games that I want to join

#

and then tweak it based on where the party is currently

cobalt frigate
#

When you join a game the DM will tell you to make a character based on their campaign setting. If their world doesn't have dwarves then making a dwarf character is moot.

sullen idol
#

Ah okay cool

cobalt frigate
#

If they want everyone to start at level 3 then you will have to make a level 3 character.

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

Wooooo I'm brand new to this

supple girder
#

same! i just want to play tbh but i have read the rules but cant find anyone to play with. Is there a best time to find a game that i can play?

tropic field
#

What do ppl play on tho

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If u play online

supple girder
#

i thought it would of been just using your imagination?

#

ahhhh god knows

lament mica
echo kelp
#

?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
wheat crystal
#

Within this server there's #find-a-game . Sometimes it can be hard to find a game, both in terms of time schedules as well as fitting the vibe of the group. It can take a while, but you'll eventually find a match.

As for imaginative play, that kind of style is called "theater of the mind" which has both advantages and disadvantages compared to normal play. Combat in particular can be drastically different due to a lack of a grid space.

As for what tools to use for online play, most games will use a few websites. In my experience it's usually a digital character sheet hoster (e.g. D&DBeyond), a Virtual Tabletop or VTT (e.g. Roll20), some form of audio communications (e.g. Discord), and a dice roller (optional since D&DBeyond and Discord have dice roller options.

low heath
#

Can you create a character that transform into an more powerful with items like super sonic?

harsh fjord
#

Not really? Have you seen D&D played or read the rules linked in this channel's pinned messages?

low heath
#

No I new, also I'm kinda stupid sometimes

lament mica
low heath
#

Okay

harsh fjord
# low heath No I new, also I'm kinda stupid sometimes

No worries. The short version is that a lot of folks mistake D&D for a completely open-ended, do-anything sort of game. And while it has a lot of imagination, it also has a lot of rules and mechanics. It best facilitates heroic fantasy, so folks wanting to bring in characters from video games, comics, anime, or the like are going to be disappointed because it's not really built for those things.

wheat crystal
# low heath Can you create a character that transform into an more powerful with items like ...

While there isn't a way in the method that you're thinking, there's many race, class, and subclass options that offer a binary transformation state. Such examples include the Barbarian's Rage feature, the Aasimar race's Celestial Revelation feature, or the spell Tenser's Transformation.

It is often said that "flavor is free" to say that you can change the narrative description of abilities to match your vision for your character's aesthetics without changing your character's mechanics. You could flavor any such feature as you "powering up" in a manner similar to Super Sonic (perhaps by unveiling a series of gems which then surround you when you're in a powered up state). Just as before it'd be narrative only so such flavoring wouldn't, say, give you the ability to fly like Super Sonic. Keep in mind that in reality flavor is not always free, especially where it may be discontinuous with the themes/aesthetics of the campaign as a whole (i.e. wanting to play a Sailor Moon esque character in a Dark Souls esque world).

Given your example specifically, I would take a look into the Monk class and it's subclass Way of the Astral Self.

dreamy stirrup
#

whats the word used for that one player who is always trying to convince the dm to give them over powerd stuff and tries to ebe the main charachter?

true musk
#

Problem Player

dreamy stirrup
peak elk
#

Hello, I'm recently new to Dnd and just looking to get some experience and have some fun 😊

calm oak
#

look in the pinned mesages to see how to make a character and find games

peak elk
#

Oh I've already made a character, it's a Tortle Beast Barbarian 😂

crude anchor
#

guys i have played dnd irl but never in discord . im not used to the bots neither, can you give me a quick guide on how games are played in discord ? (again I know the general stuff but for example how does the dm confirms my charachter sheet ...)

calm oak
#

you can send your sheet to your dm and then they will say ye or nah, then if they use bots i sure the dm could help you with that but if not thats fine. there is one bot most dms you which is arave.

calm oak
crude anchor
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thanks for the reply , then how can i find noob friendly campeigns or even one shots just so i can get used to the enviroment here

calm oak
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or even #looking-for-community which will be more specialised ( like a big open world that all the games are in and change the story) then looking for player

crude anchor
calm oak
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no prob

proven hawk
#

Hello?

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I’m kinda new.

peak elk
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How do I “look for dm”

fleet field
#

on this server? you run the command in any channel

fluid cargo
wild onyx
quick ravine
#

Hello! So i can not seem to find the export to pdf button on the dnd beyond app

echo kelp
#

At the top of the character sheet in the mobile app (near the character's name) there is a gear icon. Click that and then select "Export to PDF". For further technical support please use the #ddb-support channel.

quick ravine
#

Ok ty

proven juniper
#

hello am fairly new to DnD and have never really sat down and played before, I need some help to build and character and to look for a party to adventure with, but I need a character first I've been using Roll20, but I don't full understand it if there is a better online character sheet am up for changing it.

echo kelp
#

For support with Roll20's tools, I'd check with their forums.
DnDBeyond has an online character sheet creator and also provides a guided path for new players: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder
They also have a mobile app so you can take and use your characters off your phone.
But I'd suggest using whatever works best for you.

#

Also check #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel for useful links and resources to help you get started.

upbeat isle
#

So this is my character sheet for a half elf fighter at lvl 1 just wanted to know if it looks right

#

Constitustion:18 | Age:33
Strength:18 | Race:half-elf
Dexterity:16 Gender:female
Intelligence:17 | Class:fighter
Wisdom:12 | Height:6'2
Charisma:13 | Weight:190lb

Hit points

Current:22 Total:22
Hit dice:10 AC:14

Skills | feats
-acrobatics+6 |-dual wielder
-perception+6 |-alert
|

Notes

Initiative

Total | Dex | misc |

Saving throws

Fortitude:
Base | class | ability | feat | magic | misc
Reflex:
Base | class | ability | feat | magic | misc
Will:
Base | class | ability | feat | magic | misc

echo kelp
#

Hit points are wrong - starting level 1 fighter should only have 10 + constitution modifer. So based on your stats there you should only have 14 HP (10 + 4 from constitution modifier).
Also don't add any feats until/unless your DM allows it.
Also the fortitude/reflex/will stuff - that's from an older D&D edition.
Unless you specify beforehand or are posting in #dnd-elder-editions , the assumption on the server is we're discussing D&D 5th Edition.

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Actually since this appears to be for a legacy version of D&D ignore my feedback and go to #dnd-elder-editions

dry relic
#

I have a bunch of questions about spellcasting.

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Let's take first level wizard.

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How do I know which spells require an attack roll?

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I am working through Stormwreck Isle.

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Also how do I know in the event of an attack roll which ability modifier applies and if the proficiency bonus applies?

fresh fable
wild onyx
dry relic
fresh fable
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In the text, ice knife for example

wild onyx
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"You create a shard of ice and fling it at one creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target."

dry relic
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How about magic missile?

upbeat isle
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@echo kelp okay so funny thing I am the DM... So what are general rules about feats...?

dry relic
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In the magic missile it says Attack/Save: none.

wild onyx
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That's the spell, yes. What does it say in the text?

crude musk
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@dry relic magic missile is neither an attack or save. It auto hits and automatically does damage

dry relic
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Ok

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I get it I think.

crude musk
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It is the only such spell that works that way

dry relic
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It says it hits a target of your choice.

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Does the Attack/Save: none means there is no attack roll?

crude musk
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Yes, I just said that

dry relic
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I see, I just wanted to see if that Attack/Save section meant the same thing or if it were for something else.

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Thank-you

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Thank-you all

fresh fable
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Unless your a variant human or custom lineage you wouldn’t have a feat at lvl 1 let alone 2

wild onyx
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There are also certain supplements that have backgrounds that grant feats, but I feel that's moving away from newcomer content a bit.

upbeat isle
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Okay

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Thank you

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How would the saving throws work in my character sheet

fresh fable
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Are you playing 5th edition?

upbeat isle
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Yea

fleet field
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For each saving throw the bonus is just the relevant stat modifier. For any saves you’re proficient in, you also add your proficiency bonus

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Your class will start you with 2 save proficiencies, and you can get others from some things

faint abyss
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Hello, I'm kinda new to DnD (I watch DnD content but I never played), I would like to make a small easy, simple campaign for a small french server. Any advice on campaign making? Or on learning DnD in general?

upbeat isle
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I recommend playing before dming

hasty flame
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can i join a dnd campagin pretty new have never playd but i have a charecther? sorry for my speling

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

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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?
Where do I start?
shrewd cipher
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can someone help me about the limits of college of creation bard?

true musk
true musk
shrewd cipher
true musk
shrewd cipher
true musk
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Generally while dnd can be quite flexible, it does have limitations through its rules and mechanics. What you can create will be determined by the ability you are using.

wild onyx
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The text of the feature has the specifics. If you're ever unsure about what you can accomplish with any feature, ask your DM being sure to clarify what your intent is - sometimes there's an alternative way to get what you want.

true musk
true musk
lyric fjord
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Need help making a character

wild onyx
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And I've just seen you're live there now, so nevermind.

woven herald
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hello

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how do i start dnd?

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😆

narrow flower
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I have created a character on dndbeyond web page.

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
faint phoenix
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hey, would a bonus action attack activate extra attack?

smoky condor
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No

faint phoenix
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Oh, okay thanks

queen moon
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Hi how do I start playing DND?

faint phoenix
queen moon
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I somewhat have a character made in dndbeyond but I don't know where to go to start playing

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I've never been able to play dnd

faint phoenix
queen moon
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Okay thank you

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How do I know if they are beginner friendly?

faint phoenix
queen moon
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Ok

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I'll look through

kind compass
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be patient.

Theirs about 10 players for 1 dm,knowing a dm will on average take only 4,the likeliness of you getting in a game first try is verry low,so persevere

queen moon
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i can understand that

kind compass
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Also,put some soul into it,just hopping it and hoping that the dm will find time to teach you everything 1 on 1 isnt a good tactic,learn your stuff,watch some youtube videos about it,etc etc

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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im trying ti learn how to play dnd

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does anyone know how

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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of dnd?

fresh fable
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Yes

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#learn-to-play has tons of useful stuff and the basic rules are free on dndbeyond link below

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

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a monster with difficulty 1/4 can be defeated by one level 1 player , right ?

fresh fable
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Have a read and if you get stuck feel free to ask questions

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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i mean a flying sword that is 1/4 , took half hp of a fighter with 1 attack + his AC is 17 which is too High for a weak player to hit, why ?

cobalt frigate
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Monsters are designed to be fought by a party rather than just one PC

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Level 1 PCs are also very squishy

lyric fjord
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i see , so this game is not meant to be played by less than 4 players , too bad

cobalt frigate
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The game has always been designed around a party of 3 to 5 PCs

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A DM could fill out the party with sidekicks NPCs.

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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One DM and minimum of one player. The DM or player can control the sidekicks

lyric fjord
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i think this can be hard for a completely new dnd group

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we barley know the rules

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i finished a character

cobalt frigate
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The DM can adjust the combat difficulty based on the number of PCs

frigid helm
tender pollen
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Hi. Complete newbie here. Where can I listen or get involved in a session?

cobalt frigate
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Check out actual play on YouTube or Twitch

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You should read the free Basic Rules first before looking for a game to join

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fierce plinth
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What is the difference between dnd versions? How is 5e different from 2e

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
crude musk
brisk prairie
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I’ve always wanted to play DnD but i never had anyone to play with and I have no idea how the rules work

sacred prairie
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Hi ive never played dnd before but have been interessted in starting playing for a while and i to learn how to be a dm

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fresh fable
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☝️free rules, video guides tons of things to help you #learn-to-play

keen burrow
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I'm looking for a DND group welcoming to new players. I haven't studied much about the specific classes, but I am a quick learner

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
tropic field
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Do yall use online dice or physical

echo kelp
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I use DnDBeyond and Avrae (Discord bot) so digital for me

true musk
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It will vary if you are playing in person or online.

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Also for newcomers, if you use physical dice invest in a dice jail dndLol

smoky condor
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Dice jail, ha.

mild gulch
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How do I make a character to play D&D

smoky condor
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DnDBeyond has a good builder see a few posts about for the help from Dyno

lament mica
mild gulch
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Oh thank you!

lament mica
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No problem, if you have any specific questions feel free to ask here

icy oar
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Anyone interested in joining a simple medieval home-brew dnd that will teach you the basics of how to play the game?

copper shadow
mild gulch
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Whats a home brew..

solemn light
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Homebrew is fanmade content for D&D. It can be anything from rules like new spells, items, races, or a way of describing someone's world/story.

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When someone says 'My game is homebrew' it typically means that game's world and/or story isn't from an official book. While 'I allow homebrew' or 'that's homebrew' typically means that rule/mechanic isn't from the official books

mild gulch
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just wondering..is anyone willing to jump in a call and talk about how to create characters and expand about them. and give me more insight of how DnD works

exotic remnantBOT
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What is D&D?
How does it work?
  • The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.
  • For bite-sized video explanations, check out Critical Role's Handbooker Helper series.
Where do I start?
fresh fable
true musk
heavy silo
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Hi! so I've been off and on trying to learn and play for yeaaaarrrrssss. but nothing has really stuck no real good way to find one locally and not sure how to properly look for one online. I know we have #looking-for-players #find-a-game but is there a way to filter for more beginer friendly games? Like wanting to do one of the 5E starter sets or something?

any advice is greatly appriciated! TIA! (also sorry if this isn't the right spot for this)

harsh fjord
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Not really. Folks don’t always advertise their games are beginner-friendly, so you wind up needing to ask! The virtual weekends (see the server’s Events tab) do feature learn-to-play sessions, and you can also find tutorial games on StartPlaying (a website for paid games, but you can find free sessions too).

sullen pawn
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what are the best sites for dnd last time i was active in dnd was about 2022-2023 ish and i didnt get into it so i never really found s website to start trying to do dnd yk if anyone can recommend free websites that would be greatly appreciated

fleet field
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what exactly do you want the website to do?

sullen pawn
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the websites that most people use for dnd

fleet field
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DnD beyond is the most common, it's the official website

sullen pawn
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thank you

true musk
hallow rain
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howdy

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

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
If you are new to dnd, this 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
Afterwards, feel free to check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play
You can ask basic dnd questions here in #dnd-newcomers

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
modest lance
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Do you have any questions to ask or stories to share @hallow rain?

hallow rain
modest lance
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I'm here to help.

hallow rain
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Oh yeah mb lmaoo, well im judt kinda confused on where too start

modest lance
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What's your experience with D&D so far?
Have you read any D&D novels, watched any D&D movies or shows, played any number of sessions, and do you own any rulebooks?

hallow rain
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Nope nope and nope, im going in raw

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All ik is it looks hella cool

modest lance
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Alright, well I know that I love watching some shows, and that can help pick things up through observation and the explanations of the players and DM in the show.

On top of that, there are guides from some smart people!

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Handbooker Helper is a YouTube series from the famed D&D group Critical Role. In each episode (about 4-6 minutes long), they explain a concept of rules in D&D 5th Edition.

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That's best if you have a rulebook to read in relation to the portions they cover imo.

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You can get those books online via DNDBeyond and access them easily with a website on your computer, or an app on your mobile device.

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For a fun show to watch, that is much easier to get into imo, I recommend Dimension 20. The people behind it are from College Humor, so you know it's very funny as that's a 25 year old comedy company.

autumn timber
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You can also just start with the basic rules, which are completely free.

hallow rain
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Well ive already had like four diffrent people tell me four diffrent things so idk what too do 😭

modest lance
autumn timber
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The Basic Rules up to chapter 4 is the basics for players. Handbook Helper is a good YouTube series to watch. Learn the basics, then join a game that welcomes beginners.