#dnd-newcomers

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true musk
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That's fine, you don't need to have everything memorized.

sharp lichen
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Leather would be lighter and weaker while chainmail would be better and heavier/noisy

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Ye

true musk
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Things that contribute to your AC include the armor you wear, the shield you carry, and your Dexterity modifier. Not all characters wear armor or carry shields, however.

Without armor or a shield, your character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier. If your character wears armor, carries a shield, or both, calculate your AC using the rules in the Equipment section.

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That's correct.

Your Armor Class (AC) represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle.

sharp lichen
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Idk where or how to quiz myself

true musk
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You don't need to quiz yourself.
As a beginner there are generally two questions you just need to ask yourself.

  • Do you know how your character works? (Narratively and mechanically)
  • Do you know how combat works?
old crater
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yay i can finally talk :D

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spent an hour trying to get my phone number cuz i forgot my password for my phone

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it 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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

mellow veldt
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any groups looking for members

fervent chasm
true musk
# mellow veldt any groups looking for members

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.
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

sharp lichen
mellow veldt
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well it said i cant post on there until july 8th

echo kelp
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Wait until the cooldown completes and your old post is removed before posting again.

old crater
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hey uh

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how do i keep the knowledge from tutorials? i just did 5 tutorial series and i barely remember a thing. (im autistic with adhd too if that helps i guess)

fervent chasm
old crater
fervent chasm
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Let's see... What character(s) did you play?

old crater
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i usually do wizard, or try to use a custom class like the pale knight

fervent chasm
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OK, so, first, no custom class for you.

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Learn to use the base rules of the game first.

old crater
fervent chasm
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Only after you're experienced you get to homebrew stuff.

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OK, so, do you know how rolls work?

old crater
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yeah

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ish

fervent chasm
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ish? What's your doubt?

old crater
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i forgot whether combo dice is 99 and 9 or 9 and 9

fervent chasm
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What do you mean by combo dice??

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Are you sure you were playing D&D?

old crater
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huh?

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i thought there was combo dice

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yk like the ones you use to get like 72 or like 136

fervent chasm
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❓

old crater
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a

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actually just nvm

fervent chasm
# old crater a

OK, so, most of the rolls on the game are made with a d20. Which is the twenty sided die. To which you add any relevant bonuses you might have. And it has to meet or beat a number, called DC. Do you remember learning that?

old crater
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yeah

fervent chasm
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Do you remember what are the usual three types of d20 rolls?

old crater
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ngl no...

fervent chasm
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There are
• skill checks
• attack rolls
• saving throws

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Skill checks are for doing most stuff that isn't related to combat. Whenever you want to do something that is difficult and/or dramatic you'll roll a skill check. You'll find the skill that fits what you're trying to do the better, you'll look into your sheet for what's the bonus you have on that skill, then you'll roll the d20 and add that bonus to your roll.

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Following?

old crater
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yeah

fervent chasm
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OK, so, remind me. What do you have to compare the result of your skill check to?

old crater
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you look on the sheet?

fervent chasm
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You look on your sheet for the bonus, yes. But after rolling, how do you know if you succeed or fail?

old crater
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you know if you succeed if it works :|

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though

fervent chasm
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You have to compare it to the DC, remember?

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The Difficulty Class.

old crater
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OH

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i was confused when you said dc

fervent chasm
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So, for a roll to succeed, it must...

old crater
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be over difficulty class

fervent chasm
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Or equal.

old crater
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yup

fervent chasm
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Meets it, beats it.

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OK, so that's the most most basic part of D&D.

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Then there's the attack rolls. You do then when you're attacking someone or something. They work like skill checks, but you add a specific bonus to it. And instead of a DC, it must meet the enemy's AC.

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Which stands for Armor Class.

fleet field
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Why not just recommend them the basic rules?

fervent chasm
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You know what, that's better. I'm getting tired anyways.

old crater
fervent chasm
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No need.

reef holly
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Can someone make a game as dm in dnd beyond?

lament mica
rustic jay
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I think yes

reef holly
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Dungeon master

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I’m trying to get into dnd

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And I need help

lament mica
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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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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?
lament mica
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Check out the post above!

reef holly
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I need someone else to since I don’t know much about the game

lament mica
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Someone else to what?

reef holly
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Be the dungeon master

lament mica
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If you're trying to find a game, check out #find-a-game, but you're generally expected to have read the Basic Rules prior to joining a game

reef holly
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Thx for helping me out

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I know the basic stuff

sharp lichen
inner thistle
true musk
sharp lichen
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OOOOOOOO TY

sharp lichen
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I did it

lyric fjord
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Hello 112hellob I just joined the server and am VERY new. I really hope I can learn from this place and start playing with Yous

exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
sharp lichen
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What are some tricks to remember aspects of the games?

fresh fable
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Aspects?

sharp lichen
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Example, aspects of making a character

lament mica
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You don't need to memorize everything, we all make mistakes

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As for everything else, practice

sharp lichen
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Ooo

lament mica
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You'll get the hang of it eventually

sharp lichen
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But what are some ways you memorized it?

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Like the oaths and stuff

lament mica
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I didn't, I just played (and talked in here) and over time I've learned things

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I can't say the names of all subclasses, regularly forget basic rules like concentration, almost never remember to give out inspiration, and I get along just fine

sharp lichen
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That makes me feel better

lament mica
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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 [...] all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

This advice (which is aimed for DMs but applies to everyone, pretty much) is a great thing for everybody to keep in mind, especially when learning the game.

fresh fable
sharp lichen
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That’s actually really helpful

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Would it be rude to look at that while in game?

fresh fable
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No I print them out for my players

lyric fjord
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Question: should I create a character before or after I join a game. Like, I heard that creating a full character before talking with your DM is a frowned upon action, but I can't help but shake the feeling there has to be at least part of a character already

fresh fable
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By all means create a PC but be prepared to change some things like how you generate stats, backstory if it doesn’t fit with the world

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Try to come up with concepts for character that can be tailored to a DMs world

lyric fjord
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And of course, learning as many rules and etiquette as I can

blazing quest
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Yo cool crown.

wild onyx
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One full set of dice would do. If you need, say, a handful of extra d6 for sneak attack, get them separately. You're not likely to ever need 4d20 for D&D.

royal isle
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Hello! I'm like brand new to dnd and I just have a lot of questions. I'm trying to dm for my friends because we've been wanting to play but none of us know anything. I have the most bare bones basic knowledge of dnd and a very select few mechanics, but otherwise I'm in the dark. I tried learning on my own, tried youtube, and now im sucking it up and asking for help.

fiery dune
royal isle
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I'm gonna be using dnd beyond since they're quite far from me. Unless there's a better option 😭 I'm completely up for suggestions and recommendations

hollow pilot
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Hello

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I have never ever played dnd, don’t know what to do

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I understand some things

upbeat socket
fiery dune
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Make sure they equip their stuff from their inventory

royal isle
hazy glacier
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Hey I’m new and this will be my 1st time playing

exotic remnantBOT
hollow pilot
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Does anyone know if I can join someone’s campaign? If so pls dm or ping me

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I have a basic understanding of the game, if that helps

fiery dune
fiery dune
hollow pilot
fiery dune
hollow pilot
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Okay

hollow pilot
true musk
toxic eagle
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Can anyone teach me how to play Dnd, I bought the essentials kit yesterday and I’m currently struggling not knowing how to fill my spreadsheet I got

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
# toxic eagle Can anyone teach me how to play Dnd, I bought the essentials kit yesterday and I...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it 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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

toxic eagle
true musk
lyric fjord
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Hi everyoneee hru

true musk
lyric fjord
true musk
lyric fjord
dreamy blade
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How much of combat and stuff is supposed to be imagination

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vs having a lil battlemap

harsh fjord
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That varies according to the group. I run some combats in the imagination and some with a map. Others may strictly use one or the other.

vague bear
dreamy blade
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that makes sense

frigid helm
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Yeah it depends on the group, I do not like running combat without a battlemap but mileage may vary for other people.

vague bear
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Personally I run a lot of combat with either a very basic sketched-out map, or none at all. My autism brain can't with the visual bedazzlement of elaborate dungeon-tile sets or VTT effects.

frigid helm
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Mine is the exact opposite.

sterile whale
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Hello everyone, me and two of my friends are trying to figure out how we can setup dnd game for the past hour we make 0 progress plz help

dapper dagger
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Hey i have never played dnd before and would like some help

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and how possible would it be for me to be able to play like online dnd within like 2 hrs

sleek bay
native viper
sterile whale
native viper
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Also is there a DND where only be played in text based? (If that's possible tho)

sleek bay
# dapper dagger and how possible would it be for me to be able to play like online dnd within li...

Finding a group within the next couple of hours might be tough, if you've never played before especially. a good first step is finding either a local game store or going into a discord and making a post in a LFG (looking for game) channel 😁

If you desperately want to get a bit of a taste for D&D you can always try playing something like Baldur's gate 3 to get a feel for the rules! *note that some of the rules of BG3 are different then those of 5e as it is a video game

sleek bay
native viper
sleek bay
# sterile whale I do play some dnd games like bg3 pathfinder wotr but never actually played any ...

So, what I would reccomend. If you all want to play, easiest way to get your foot in the door (after figuring out who is going to be the dungeon master) if you all want to play using 5th edition rules is using DnD beyond. It makes making character sheets very simple for beginners.

If you dont want to come up with an entire campaign, at most stores that sell games or your local game store you can find a pre-made module called Dragon of Ice Spire Peak which is targeted as for beginner DMs and players! Y'all can either run it as a in person, over discord, or over text

dapper dagger
sleek bay
sterile whale
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tysm for the advice I apreciate it

sleek bay
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No problem!

swift moss
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hey

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hows everyone

native viper
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so first question, how do I start? And what's the paper thing for?

narrow python
native viper
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Like the paper that indicate some character name or some stats like that

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What's that for? I mean Is that required

narrow python
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the character sheet?

native viper
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Yah that one (sorry hard to explain)

narrow python
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all good im new to all this but reading and trying to understand it ive come along way

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yes the character sheet is needed

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paper or digital

native viper
narrow python
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first things first tho gotta figured out your race & class of your character

velvet jetty
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the hardest part for me is always coming up with a name

narrow python
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xanathars guide to everything have lots of options

main fulcrum
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I often solve that by having set patterns these days. I have an entire set of characters whose names are just anagrams of their class

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Though name generators or the Xanathar's lists can be good for ideas too

native viper
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Do I need to buy the DND rule book or something?

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Is that required?

narrow python
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the core books help alot

velvet jetty
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it helps, but there are basic rules that are free

narrow python
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not required

sonic cargo
native viper
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Okay okay I might buy since I'm new

sonic cargo
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If your in person gaming the phb becomes worth alot more

velvet jetty
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might want to hold off until September before you buy the physical PHB though

sonic cargo
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Do not share pirated content in these chats

main fulcrum
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The free stuff is definitely enough to get you started

lyric fjord
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Hello everyone! I'm a new player hoping to find a group. I joined a one-shot before, but I'd like to take my own D&D characters out for playing 🙂

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Nice to meet you!

kind compass
lyric fjord
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Thanks!

kind compass
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And remember,most dms will have custom worlds that will require you make a character designed for their campaign

kind compass
lyric fjord
eager finch
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A completely new player looking for a group for my first dnd campaign

kind compass
mighty wren
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Best character creator besides dndbeyond?

slender kite
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I’m also new help

mighty wren
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Pencil and paper doesn’t count

kind compass
lyric fjord
slender kite
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I’m not super new but under 5 years of experience. I’ve played a campaign for a few weeks each year for the past 3 years so it’s not a lot of experience

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I’m also still a teen so some things kinda confuse me

lyric fjord
slender kite
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No 😦

lyric fjord
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K

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I would start with the Basic Rules

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It goes through the simple game mechanics in a way that I find helps beginners

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It's available on D&D Beyond (for FREE)

hot pendant
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So, im relatively new to D&D, and im trying to play a druid, and i think i read something about needing to prepare stat blocks for wildshapes i will be using, i havent really played with anyone so idk what to exactly do, I know i worded this quite vaguely but any help would be greatly appreciated

velvet jetty
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It really depends on the dm so I'd find one first before worrying overly much about it. Some like to limit you to specific wildshapes.

That said, preparing the most likely ones would help speed up gameplay.

hot pendant
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Thank you so very much!

exotic remnantBOT
vast wadi
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Hey guys im like really new to D&D i dont even have my own character i just thought it would be very cool trying it out and thought maybe someone could teach me the basics

true musk
# vast wadi Hey guys im like really new to D&D i dont even have my own character i just thou...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also find a reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

urban kraken
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Howdy my name is mouse, I’m new to playing dnd as I’ve never played but have really wanted to for a few years now and have some very odd characters I want to play or perhaps turn some of my favorite games into homebrew campaigns, hopefully I can play with some people and learn every thing a bit better

lofty tangle
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Hi I’m new here too. Where do I submit my characters please?

fluid oriole
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Im new too. But i think this is more about the Game itself than an rp server? Can be wrong though. If i had to guess, Character-sdiscussion sounds right?

exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
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@lofty tangle check out the post above!

lofty tangle
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Oh ok

lament mica
lofty tangle
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Ah ok my bad

urban kraken
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Yeah I believe this is about finding games but I would love to show off my character, I’m very proud of their commissioned art and would love to see how they could become proper dnd character since ironically a lot of them aren’t typically a dnd playable race

kind compass
wheat crystal
urban kraken
wheat crystal
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You cannot in that channel, a workaround is uploading the image to a trusted content hosting site like imgur or google drive, though an accompanying text description of the character so we can give advice would be helpful

dreamy ermine
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hello everyone, i am not new to DnD but i new to GMing...I and in the process of doing my very first campaign for 4 of my friends and would like some help

barren sparrow
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What’s your question friend?

dreamy ermine
fluid oriole
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Any Concept for the Story? Session 0? Backgrondinfo what you players want to play?

dreamy ermine
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they are first time DND players

barren sparrow
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I would recommend starting with a pre written module since it’s your first time , maybe a One Shot to dip your toes in! I would personally recommend running Frozen Sick, which is free to read and run on D&D Beyond! It’s a great campaign to sort of dip your toes into DM’ing and a great campaign for new players!

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It was my first playing experience and I loved it!

dreamy ermine
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im leaning towards Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

barren sparrow
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That’s a good one as well!

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I run that often for new players

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Do you have any specific questions on running a game?

dreamy ermine
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to be honest, i wouldnt even know what to ask right now...im on dnd beyond right now reading

fluid oriole
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Well im not a fan of preewritten modules, but to be fair, even so i am kinda new to dnd, i have a LOT of experiance as DM in DSA. So maybe for learning reading a module is good advice.

echo kelp
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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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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?
echo kelp
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

dreamy ermine
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@echo kelp thank you

fluid oriole
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My advice would be, start small. Learn about the Players and the System with a small adventure. I for example did a little town having a Problem with bandits as my first Campaign. So for the Party finding them, having their Organisation planned out by me and letting my Party investigate was my first Adventure. Add a spooky but not to dangerous Ruins, some Rumors and maybe a few random encounters, and you are good to go. Party took like 8 Sessions to finish the content and they had fun.

dreamy ermine
fluid oriole
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Worked well for me at least. Its also fine to have some things entangled with a later bigger story, but i just advice here to not plan out the whole campaign all the way to lvl20 when you just start. Plan for like three sessions in advance but not more and you should be fine.

steel vector
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in my character sheet what am i supposed to write in bonus to hit in weapon attacks

sharp lichen
true musk
sharp lichen
true musk
sharp lichen
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Idk I’m only now realizing that dming was an option

true musk
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Some posts will say to send a direct message, others ask to fill out a form.

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It’s gonna depend on what the poster is asking for.

sharp lichen
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Again, I wasn’t aware, I thought that it was all discussed in the threads

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So do I dm the person who’s tagged in the ad? Even if it doesn’t say so?

true musk
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Yea, you can. It helps to also answer the thread and mention you sent a direct message.

true musk
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@hollow pilot
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.
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

mossy escarp
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are half-lings just great value brand hobbits

true musk
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pretty much.

hollow pilot
true musk
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Happy to help dndCheers

versed laurel
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Hey! I have a question, If I were to be a fairy in DnD how would I do that?

harsh fjord
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Have access to the official fairy race and choose it!

versed laurel
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Sorry to ask again, But do you know how i would do that on DnD beyond?

harsh fjord
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Or someone to share content access to either book.

versed laurel
sharp lichen
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Can a rogue wield a staff?

fleet field
sharp lichen
fleet field
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what are those?

sharp lichen
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Like, half sticks, Billy clubs, night sticks without the thing poking out

fleet field
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a club is probably the closest to that in dnd, which is in the same boat as quarterstaffs

sharp lichen
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Ah

fleet field
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generally a rogue can use a dagger, rapier, whip, scimitar, shortsword, and any ranged weapon

true musk
sharp lichen
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Noice

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Oooooo wait, can there be dnd pirate themes?

fleet field
true musk
true musk
lyric fjord
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Hey guys, I'm having some difficulties understanding the rules. I was checking out the "basic rules" and there were just so many different things to click that it overwhelmed me. So are there specific rules I need to know now? Or rules I can learn on the fly?

fleet field
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the core things are understanding how combat works, and how to read your character sheet

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Chapters 7, 9, and 1 mainly

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2-6 and 10-11 can mainly be used as references when needed

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12-15 is irrelevant as a player

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and 8, while nice to read, isn't as important

true musk
zealous stirrup
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what are some of the most common dnd websites for DMs? I just wanted to make sure i have the best odds to be in a group

true musk
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As for websites. I recommend patreon, specifically for map making creators like Cze Peku.
There is also 2-minute tabletop.

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I'm sure the folks over at #dm-discussion can provide more recommendations.

kind compass
runic ravine
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Nobody is answering my questions here in general so I’ll ask here

tiny solar
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Hello everyone, I'm new here

exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
tiny solar
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So the other day I was trying to create guts from berserk in dnd but it's my first ever character so I have no idea what I'm doing

tiny solar
barren sparrow
tiny solar
barren sparrow
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Wielding a greatsword of course!

clear steeple
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Hey so I'm pretty new and toying around in combat but how do I make tracking the distance like feet and how people run every action more convenient or easier? I'm also wondering if rogue is op bc of cunning action and dashing and running 60 feet every turn so monsters can never reach him

barren sparrow
clear steeple
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Well I don't really have much except I printed a graph paper and currently using that

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I tried to not spend too much and learn what I can from it

barren sparrow
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So usually a good way to measure distance is make each square five feet in game! So if someone has 30 feet of movement, they can move 6 squares that turn for instance!

tiny solar
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I chose human fighter with great weapon master and greatsword and states; strength: 16, dextarity: 15, constitution: 15, intelegence: 8, wisdom: 10, charisma:8

clear steeple
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I see, I got that far and in the essential kit we got to level 3 but our rogue is always dashing and running 60 ft away then using a crossbow for ranged so he can't be touched

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Is that like unbeatable?

barren sparrow
ornate arrow
barren sparrow
tiny solar
ornate arrow
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your DM can:

  • limit the space of the encounter (e.g fighting indoors)
  • add difficult terrain
  • add ranged enemies (this will completely shut down that strategy)
  • add fast enemies
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that will all make that strategy less than optimal

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ideally the rogue is going into melee to get sneak attacks for extra damage

clear steeple
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I see I see

tiny solar
clear steeple
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Also I'm a bit confused on close quarter attacking

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If ur 5 ft away why roll for ac shouldn't u just be able to hit them? Or do u get advantage?

tiny solar
ornate arrow
barren sparrow
ornate arrow
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AC factors in your sword glancing off their armor, the enemy dodging the attack, etc

barren sparrow
ornate arrow
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it's why high dexterity increases the AC

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more agility = better at dodging

clear steeple
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Oh so that's like part of the game I gotta say like the sword bounces off (name) armor and such?

barren sparrow
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Yes!

tiny solar
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I don't understand anything

clear steeple
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I'm very new and don't really know where dialogs should be input in situations

barren sparrow
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Thats a great time to help players imagine what is going on in combat!

ornate arrow
barren sparrow
clear steeple
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I've read a lot of the 60 page book that came with the essential kit

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Not any of the huge books though

tiny solar
ornate arrow
tiny solar
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neither have i seen anyone play it. just the jaiden video

clear steeple
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I also have a hard time trying to give them fair fights they will challenge them and ones that they'll most likely survive

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I once gave them 3 charging cows and it mauled them with its dashing gore attack

barren sparrow
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I would reccomend to both of you to google pdf versions of the players handbook. and Artillary for you to find a pdf of the dungeon masters guide! These can both aid greatly. It can also help to watch a stream of others playing to get a feel for the rules and how game flow works! I recommend Critical Role and Dimension 20. It can also be beneficial to play with others who are experienced!

clear steeple
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I had to change it to 2 so they wouldn't die

barren sparrow
ornate arrow
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imo the basic rulebook is plenty enough to learn how to play

lyric fjord
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Im here now

ornate arrow
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welcome

lyric fjord
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Howdy

barren sparrow
barren sparrow
ornate arrow
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true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it 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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

clear steeple
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No what's cr?

barren sparrow
clear steeple
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Oh alr cya and thx for the help

ornate arrow
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as in like, after they already start

clear steeple
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How so?

tiny solar
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I asked my friends if they wanted to play with me but they weren't intrested

clear steeple
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That sucks if u really wanted to play I'm pretty sure u can find online games

ornate arrow
# clear steeple How so?

essentially it boils down to:

  • less enemies: if you were going to make enemies waves spawn in the middle, don't.
  • making enemies flee: most enemies don't have a death wish, realistically. you can make them flee the battle at 25% health or something
  • making enemies stupider: make enemies spread their damage out instead of attacking just one player, make them not use strong spells or special abilties
  • lowering health: the players don't know how much health an enemy has. they won't know if you make it die earlier

you can apply these tips in reverse to make encounters harder too

tiny solar
clear steeple
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See I tried making them flee and my players scolded me for it

ornate arrow
clear steeple
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They said monsters were too dumb to flee

true musk
clear steeple
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Also I thought u gave players the monsters stats or is that a no?

ornate arrow
clear steeple
true musk
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Character sheets and npc sheets are designed differently

ornate arrow
# ornate arrow typically no

if they want to know more about the monster, you might tell them to roll an insight/survival/religion/(whatever other skill) check

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then you can say "your PC knows this monster is immune to poison damage"

clear steeple
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Ohh I see

ornate arrow
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but monster AC, HP is not something the party is told

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if they take notes, they might figure it out on their own

tiny solar
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what would guts' alignment be?

clear steeple
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I'll keep that in mind for next game

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I did have a story happening until they got to a sleeping manyicore on a quest to save this person, then I made said person as they were sneaking up come out and yell at them to kill the beast

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Then they got mad I was trying to kill them and it just ended there

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But isn't that just part of the dnd experience?

ornate arrow
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something with DND is that

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DND shouldn't be treated as the DM vs the players

true musk
ornate arrow
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yeah these are good questions for that channel

clear steeple
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Meant to say they thought I was trying to kill them ( I wasn't) but it could've been seen as that ig

ornate arrow
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it does seem like it yeah

clear steeple
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Gtk I'll rotate over and thx for yalls help 👋

true musk
tiny solar
formal egret
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Hello!^^

ornate arrow
formal egret
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Thank you

frail gate
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Hello

formal egret
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Hiya

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I don't know what to do now

frail gate
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I had my very first day of my first campaign today and I like the game

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Have you played yet

formal egret
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Nope, but I'm excited to actually joina campaign

frail gate
formal egret
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I've actually plan on getting my family into it, but I need to learn on the mechanics

frail gate
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Ahh well I am in a campaign with my uncle and his friends right now but maybe we could play soon

formal egret
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online?

frail gate
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Do you have a character set up

frail gate
formal egret
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I do, but I'm not sure if i did it right

frail gate
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If you want

formal egret
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I'll dm you in a sec

ornate arrow
formal egret
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I filled out what I needed to fill out online

frail gate
ornate arrow
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go to the very top of thr channel list

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should see like server guide and channel list, it's in one of em

frail gate
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Thanks

formal egret
frail gate
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Ok I’ll look at it

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Did you write down your dice rolls

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So I can see what you rolled when you were making it

woeful jackal
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brand new player here looking to get into my first campaign

lyric fjord
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So I think I understand the rules a little better, but the thing I can't quite understand right now is hit dice

sharp lichen
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Aside from cheating, what’s a big taboo I should avoid?

fresh fable
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Meta gaming, main character syndrome, not engaging with the DMs story

fleet field
lyric fjord
tiny solar
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guys i wanna play my first game but im scared to play with strangers who can potentially be toxic

sharp lichen
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And if they’re not then call them out. Do whatever you want and block them, what are they gonna do?

tiny solar
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👍

tiny solar
sharp lichen
boreal sorrel
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Hey, I have zero clue how to play (besides the very basics such as needing dice rolls and having the freedom to do almost anything ) does anyone know where I can learn. I'd hate to have to learn from a group and potentially slow them down/ruin there fun in some way.

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Also, I know it's late for most people so if someone wants to respond the next day no matter how long its been, it'd be appreciated.

frigid helm
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Its not late for everyone, It is mid morning for me for instance. There are some pinned posts, with links to help newer players.

I recommend a Youtube series called handbooker helper that goes through the rules in an easily digestable way.

boreal sorrel
vale dagger
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Hey there. I have some 15 years roleplaying and character creation experience, i know the rules, how rolls work and am deep into fr lore but... I never actually played a game.
That's mostly because i live in europe but want to play in english.
Reddit told me this was the place to go

autumn ivy
pine isle
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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.
vast wadi
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Guyss can anyone help me start dnd i already went into every channel but i still dont get it i watched several vids but still need help

smoky adder
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Let’s start small, then. What’s one specific question you still have about the game?

vast wadi
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So

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i already chose my Race and class but whats a background skill and all that stuff and is there like something i write it all down or do i just get a paper?

smoky adder
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Your background is essentially who you were before you became an adventurer.

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Each one offers two skill proficiencies, two language or tool proficiencies, and a background feature that gives you some extra roleplaying opportunities.

trail patio
vast wadi
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can i also make my own background or do i have to choose one

smoky adder
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That’s a discussion you should have with your DM.

vast wadi
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whats a DM

inland stirrup
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how to play dnd

vast wadi
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what

smoky adder
smoky adder
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smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!

wild onyx
vast wadi
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where do i choose one?

smoky adder
vast wadi
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ah ty

inland stirrup
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is anyone willing to trach me how play dndn

vast wadi
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i need help too

inland stirrup
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ya me and spikeybooboo

vast wadi
inland stirrup
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we need a dm willing to ply wit us while we lewrnnn

vast wadi
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Yes please

inland stirrup
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i think we gotta find a dm bro

vast wadi
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alr

inland stirrup
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find one then lmk too

vast wadi
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idk how

inland stirrup
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me too

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i think its a command

vast wadi
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so

inland stirrup
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wait go to #find-a-game then click the looking for dm with a /

vast wadi
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you do it

midnight turret
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hey everyone

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i'm new to D&D so i wanted to know and chat about it a bit more

smoky adder
inland stirrup
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i submitted one @vast wadi

vast wadi
smoky adder
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The more specific your questions, the easier they are to answer.

inland stirrup
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whats 5e

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whats the difference of it to thr tohers

smoky adder
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The term 5e is a shorthand for D&D fifth edition.

inland stirrup
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is there a wiki explaijing each versions

smoky adder
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Which refers to the current ruleset for playing D&D.

inland stirrup
midnight turret
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i just wanted to ask if there is an online way to play it without having to stay in a call, i work till'late night but i can answer to messages so that would be a way of playing for me, this game looks so fun

smoky adder
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Think of it like video game sequels.

inland stirrup
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what

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u have to be in a call to play?

vast wadi
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theres multiple versions?!

inland stirrup
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bro

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i thought this was messages

smoky adder
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They’ve all got the same general story, but the rules might change a little between editions.

midnight turret
inland stirrup
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dang

midnight turret
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i'm totally new to the game

inland stirrup
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me too and my buddy

midnight turret
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so idk ahaha

inland stirrup
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my buddy @vast wadi

smoky adder
inland stirrup
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we tryna learn fosho

smoky adder
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Ultimately D&D is just you and your friends telling a story together.

midnight turret
inland stirrup
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lore go hard

smoky adder
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As long as you’ve got a way to communicate, it doesn’t really matter what way that is.

inland stirrup
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can u be our dm

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for the 3 of us

midnight turret
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we could try to play but my skills are LOW

inland stirrup
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me too

midnight turret
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but this game sounds so fun thats why i got interested

inland stirrup
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ye everything runs off dices

midnight turret
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yea I understood that

inland stirrup
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ion think anyones willing to be a dm to new players

midnight turret
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if ur lucky u win if ur unlucky u lose some 'quests'

midnight turret
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our storyline will be pretty basic and full of mistakes so i get why they dont want to have us

inland stirrup
inland stirrup
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unless one angel is willing to help us then they r very cool

vast wadi
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@inland stirrup do you have a race and class and stuff

inland stirrup
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how do u make thay

midnight turret
vast wadi
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HOW?!

inland stirrup
#

es

inland stirrup
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is there a sitr

vast wadi
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@midnight turret Can u

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help me make a character mayyybe?

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can anyone message me and just help me with making a charcter pleasee??

dusty wigeon
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hi just joined myself complete newb here but i like stories

solemn umbra
vast wadi
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Ty

indigo eagle
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Hi! I'm new here. I know nothing abt dnd but my bf loves it. I was hoping to surprise him by making a campaign w one of our mutual friends.

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Since I'm kinda artsy I wanted to contribute by making a map and some characters sheets for them

solemn umbra
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That's very cool and kind

mortal garden
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Is your other friend going to play the role of DM? This role is to generally make the framework of the story and plan out most of the major story beats.

indigo eagle
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Since I'm not a player and there's three of us my friend suggested I be the DM but I think you mentioned in the other chat hiring one?

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Would that be online or we hire someone irl

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I wouldn't mind doing it, I'm a great writer too

mortal garden
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Oh nice! Yeah you could totally take on the role of DM!

You could totally build out the adventure or campaign from scratch. You could also find an adventure online and read that and run it.

And yeah another option is to hire a DM. One place you can do that online is startplaying dot games.

real stone
#

Does a nat 20 on a death saving throw equal two successes or restore you to 1 HP?

dusty wigeon
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Hi just joined here as well I am really looking to learn

harsh fjord
real stone
#

Conscious? So the character can fully go back to fighting?

harsh fjord
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Yep.

real stone
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Huh

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And if they make three successes they’re unconscious with 1 hp?

harsh fjord
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No, they’re stable: no longer making death saves, still at 0 HP.

real stone
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Oh ok

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Thx!

crimson night
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completely new to this, only saw a few skits on internet and wanted to try it out.. so anyone care to help me with most basics?

lyric fjord
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If you have any questions, feel free to dm me

crimson night
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lyric fjord
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Look in quick links

crimson night
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thanks a lot

true musk
#

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also find a reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

lyric fjord
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Also, @crimson night , don't get too attached to these rules, since they are changing some things in September

crimson night
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ok never mind

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found the answer, sorry

lyric fjord
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all good

crimson night
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imma check these all out, and learn

short parrot
#

there is something like Use Magic Device of thief?

crimson night
#

one thing, the campaigns done here(traditional not paid) are they one shot or like last longer?
do i need to be in vc or text works?

true musk
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It varies from group to group

true musk
calm oak
crimson night
short parrot
cold tartan
#

Hey guys! Was just wondering if there's a good channel to ask for advice on character builds specifically? I'm joining a 14th level game and have two similar but different builds that I'd like to get other people's opinion on

true musk
kind compass
cold tartan
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Thank you!

astral terrace
#

Hello

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
# astral terrace Hello

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also find a reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

muted peak
#

is there a specific channel where I can find specifically a DM doing only like a few hour DND campaign? all that I find seems very compromising and I only want to try it ou

harsh fjord
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You could still post your own ad in #looking-for-dm with your parameters, with the caveat that players usually flock to DMs, not vice versa. If you do decide to post, you need to follow #find-a-game’s instructions.

true musk
muted peak
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how do I do that

true musk
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Some of those posts use time stamps so people can see the listings in their own time zone.

muted peak
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thanks

warm yacht
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This also helped me thanks

true musk
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Happy to help dndCheers

harsh fjord
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The Virtual Weekends announced in the server’s Events tab also occasionally include learn-to-play sessions.

vocal yacht
#

Where do I put traits on my char list?

true musk
#

Do you mean your ability scores , personality traits , or something else?

oak fjord
#

hi I am now to this and I need help to start the game and make a charter

vocal yacht
plucky prism
vocal yacht
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Yes. I just don't know English names for it

plucky prism
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i usually put them in features & traits, its the bottom right square on the first page

vocal yacht
plucky prism
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yeah

true musk
vocal yacht
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Thx to both of you

true musk
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Happy to help dndCheers

astral terrace
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Hey I cant find a d&d website that lets me play as an artifser

harsh fjord
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That's because artificer is not part of the free Basic Rules. You would need access to the content, either by buying the book containing it or being in a campaign with someone who does have the content and shares it with the group.

astral terrace
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I will play as a different class

vast wadi
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Hey everyone so i need help i made my character on DnDbeyond but what do i do now?

zenith fossil
true musk
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Ah I read as you were having trouble with dnd beyond itself 😅

true musk
# vast wadi Hey everyone so i need help i made my character on DnDbeyond but what do i do no...

Feel free to share a link to the character sheet at #character-discussion if you want feedback.

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.
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

flint blade
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I'm lost

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flint blade
# flint blade I'm lost

I mean, i got something, but like, there Is a way to create a character without using the blank sheet from the pdf?

echo kelp
#

You can use DnDBeyond's character sheet creator tool - do note that without buying the books on DnDBeyond or being in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled, you'll only be able to use what's available in the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

flint blade
#
  • where can i see the limits that i can put on a character skills/stats/abilities
echo kelp
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Read through the first few chapters of the free basic rules - but in general you can only have up to a 20 in any given attribute.

flint blade
echo kelp
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?tag new skills

exotic remnantBOT
#

Skills

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

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

echo kelp
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No you can't just write in a 20 in any ability score. It needs to be generated.

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Please read the first couple of chpaters in the free basic rules as they explain how to create a character

flint blade
flint blade
echo kelp
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A modifier is determined by what your ability score is. So every 2 points above 10 adds a +1 modifier to that ability. So an strength score of 16 means you'd have a +3 modifer to strength-based skill rolls.

flint blade
true musk
ornate plank
#

Where can I find the list of wild shape creature stats??

harsh fjord
ancient parcel
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guys im new to this server

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so wut do i do here

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what can i do

strong fiber
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Hiii! I'm new too, and also a bit confused

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kind compass
strong fiber
# kind compass New to the hobby or to online dnd?

I've played DND before with some friends of mine, but it was less than 10 sessions, and not very long. I'm still not very familiar with a lot of the things, since our 'dungeon master' just kind of wrote her own plot and characters and everything. I think that's how it works though I don't know. But I want to get more into DND so that I can hopefully find friends willing to play DND.

kind compass
ancient parcel
#

navigation

kind compass
ancient parcel
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i kinda alrerady know wut the servers about and where to go

kind compass
kind compass
strong fiber
formal egret
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Newcomer here. Just finished my character with help from an experienced player. I'm ready to start a campaign with anyone

kind compass
kind compass
stable verge
#

Hi so me and my friends are getting into dnd and I’m the dm because no one else wants to any tips and is there a website or app to help me get started

zinc bluff
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im new too just waiting for a good lfg post

lament mica
#

?newdm

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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?
lament mica
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?dmtips

exotic remnantBOT
#
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.

lament mica
zinc bluff
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hey has anyone or does anyone do paid lfg's? like is there a benifit to doing them over free ones?

lament mica
kind compass
main fulcrum
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Though it should be noted that these are all just higher chances. Paid games aren't inherently more fun/polished/stable than unpaid ones. You'll still need to get a DM and group that you mesh with well

slow fulcrum
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I'm new to DND and I'm going to carry through the game and hopefully join a party after a 2 year wait DND always interested me and I got to pick up a lot throughout my time but I do have a specific question it is that to create a campaign or adventure do I have to be DM and is this something I do whenever or when I'm a more experienced player and have learned the mechanics of the game and how it works when you play

main fulcrum
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Generally speaking, the DM is the one who creates the overall adventure/world. Though in some groups players will help with worldbuilding, it's not assumed.

lyric fjord
agile mauve
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Is it worth it to get copies of Tome of Foes and Volos (if I could find them) or just stick with Monsters of the Multiverse?

still wharf
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Hi, I'm completely new to D&D like 0 knowledge on it, where's best to figure out the basics to get started and how do people go about finding parties to play with ? Any tips are welcome 🙏

quiet kraken
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Hi I’m a dm that has been playing dnd for a while with my friends and now I want to try to branch out and dm or be a player of different groups

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
brazen trellis
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Hey, I'm Lex
I'm new to dnd and well I'm excited to learn

harsh fjord
deft sigil
exotic remnantBOT
kind compass
kind compass
hollow fossil
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hi everyone, im new to dnd and i was wondering wich is the best and simplest way to start playing with friends online without the need for a physical tabletop, the one i like the most so far is steam tabletop simulator with workshop mods

kind compass
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there are way simpler ways

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those ways are called VTT's (virtual table tops)

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Such as roll 20,foundry,owlbear rodeo,etc

hollow fossil
calm oak
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you can also use dnd beyond

kind compass
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by like a landslide

hollow fossil
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any good way for a terrible new player to join roll20 dnd parties? like one shots or something that are shorter and easier to get used to?

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

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barren rose
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Hey folks I am new to the table top concept I have been working on warhammer models for a few months now but still not finished. I wanted to ask about D&D I am trying to see if there is a version of the game where I can play with my son either as the game master and he does like a solo campaign or is there a way for the 2 of us to play together with like a preset story that we just follow? Any ideas or directions yall could offer would be really appreciated.

harsh fjord
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Another strategy: you (or he) could pilot a sidekick or two (described in the Essentials Kit and also Tasha's Cauldron of Everything) while his character remains the star of the show.

true musk
# barren rose Hey folks I am new to the table top concept I have been working on warhammer mod...

For families looking to play dnd with their kids, I recommend trying out the LEGO D&D collaboration.
You can find the free adventure here: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/marketing/lego/red-dragons-tale.pdf

You can also get the full details about the whole adventure set and watch a play through of it here on dnd beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1685-the-lego-group-and-d-d-partner-for-a-dungeons

vale agate
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Yo

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Can anyone teach me this game?

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I've seen too many videos on this game and it looks decent

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true musk
# vale agate Can anyone teach me this game?

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also find a reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

vale agate
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So I can just create a character from nothing?

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I don't have to be like an existing character?

calm oak
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yep thats the point

vale agate
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If I wanted could I just be a turtle with a sword?

calm oak
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yep

crystal oak
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Hello!!!

vale agate
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Could I make new abilities and stuff like that as long as its not OP?

glass summit
# vale agate I don't have to be like an existing character?

There exist rules that will help guide your character creation, they'll become more apparent when you start reading through
While there are a limited number of published races, for most concepts that fit into the fantasy genre, there is a solution. For your turtle for example, you want to keep an eye out for the Tortle race

vale agate
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I was just giving out a hypothetical, I don't actually want to be a turtle but that sounds cool anyway, I would personally just stick to a human

calm oak
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well yes and no but mostly no, you dont make your own abilities you follow a class that defines your playstyle and you choose a subclass to define it even more

glass summit
# vale agate Could I make new abilities and stuff like that as long as its not OP?

That kind of freeform homebrewing isn't really something that 5e supports massively. While it is possible to make entirely new mechanics, it isn't recommended for first-timers because even slight changes to the mechanics can have large unintended consequences

The more common method is to take an effect/ability that already exists in the game and 'reflavor' it to appear how you want it to

vale agate
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(Another hypothetical) Could I be like a dragon soccer player? and like shoot balls at people for damage? I'm just trying to see how much freedom I have while making a character.

calm oak
glass summit
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Yeah you could play a Dragonborn and then reflavor some kind of spellcasting to appear in the shape of soccer balls. Perhaps using the Warlock's Eldritch Blast cantrip

vale agate
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That sounds sick

crystal oak
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I know NOTHING of DND, but ive watched smosh play their game and its literally sent me into an obsessive spiral that i am DYING to play this game... so

I made a character on DNDbeyond.. the only thing i am struggling with is a background. lol like i know it could actually be what ever i want but im not sure what to have. would i hurt if i didnt have one? or is it genuinely imperative?

Also how do i find a gameT_T i swear it sounds easier said than done

vale agate
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So like could I be an archer, but my arrows are just soccer balls, I just like soccer so I want to see how I can put that in D&D

kind compass
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some of them may not allow certain races because they don't fit in their world,some of em may ban some subclasses,some of em would rather want a more/less serious backstory

harsh fjord
crystal oak
harsh fjord
kind compass
calm oak
harsh fjord
crystal oak
crystal oak
kind compass
# crystal oak Woo! okay, noted

Remember,getting int oa game takes a lottt of time,theirs about 20 players per 1 dm,and a dm on average only accepts 4,so its gonna take a while.

Remember:
be respectfull
Read the dms requirements and lore
Be polite and detailed in your applications

glass summit
crystal oak
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my next dumb/embarrasing question is how open are people to other people who have never played? Im certain watching some of a playthrough online doesnt translate to much of knowing to play

kind compass
harsh fjord
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That varies a ton. If you can’t find anyone explicitly advertising they’re newbie-friendly, you can always ask.

vale agate
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Ok so now I see I have less freedom making a character as I thought I would

crystal oak
kind compass
glass summit
vale agate
crystal oak
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T_T EVERYONE IS SO NICE🥹

kind compass
crystal oak
vale agate
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Thats why I was just wondering about my freedom in character making

kind compass
harsh fjord
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D&D uses rules so that the game can happen. If everyone just made stuff up at each moment, it’d be chaos—which could be fun, but that’s a different can of worms.

kind compass
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if you look,their campaign barely contains combat

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so its more of an rp only group

vale agate
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ah, I see

harsh fjord
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It’s also a social game; the group’s fun is important, not just your own. It’s important to be cognizant of others when playing.

main fulcrum
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You can get pretty wild with characters and people do. But it's usually flavored on top of the actual rules, so it helps to know them. And it's going to depend on what people are comfortable with

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Some groups prefer way more serious games than others

glass summit
vale agate
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I also seen a JaidenAnimations video about her dnd story and she literally had a mace, not a morningstar type mace, but like the spray

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So I thought I had more freedom making characters

harsh fjord
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Like Rata mentioned, it’s usually described differently but it works in line with the rules. And different DMs allow more bend; some are more strict.

glass summit
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It can differ wildly depending on how strictly the rules are followed at a particular table. That kind of creative freedom can certainly be played with but is usually reserved for a group of players that have learnt to trust eachother

At the end of the day, thats why the rules exist. To make sure everyone is playing on the same level. If everyone trusts eachothers creativity, and knows they all want to just have a good time, the rules can be bent

barren rose
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Is their a voice chat where we can talk with other people? I am only seeing chat pages?

kind compass
vale agate
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So for now should I make like a basic knight or something like that?

glass summit
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In my experience, Epic Fantasy is the most common genre played out in D&D. So making a character that fits into that kind of story is a safe bet

harsh fjord
kind compass
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Playing a dnd hight fantasy game?Perfect,dwarf fighter with an axe

Playing call of cthulu?Perfect,a brute investigator suffering of dwarfism

Playing curse of strahd?Perfect,Gimly with a wide brim hat

vale agate
true musk
# harsh fjord Like Rata mentioned, it’s usually described differently but it works in line wit...

As you learn more about the hobby you'll learn about how people "flavor" their character's abilities.
This is where the mechanics stay the same but the presentation can be unique to the individual.

For example there is a spell in the game called Mage Armor.

  • If I were playing a wizard I would make this spell look like the wizard pulling the ink from their spellbook and throwing it on himself to create black inky armor.
  • Whereas if I was a druid using this spell, I would make the spell look like vines wrapping around my character to form the armor.

Visually both look unique, but mechanically they both do the same thing as the spell specifies.

vale agate
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That's helpful to know

native pivot
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:0

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Very neat

floral bolt
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hey im very new to dnd and the only thing i do for it is make dice, might need some help understanding on how to play

vale agate
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Yeah, besides, Baldur's Gate 3 which I played until like 2 months ago doesn't exactly do a good job at explaining this

exotic remnantBOT
floral bolt
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sorry if its a dumb question

true musk
# floral bolt hey im very new to dnd and the only thing i do for it is make dice, might need s...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D if you need it https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also find a reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

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

If you’re having trouble filling out a character sheet, feel free to to start with a premade character. They can provide a good frame of reference that you can use to play as you work your way up to building your own character. You can view and claim some on dnd beyond in the following link: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

harsh fjord
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It’s almost every day that question gets asked. Look at the bot post above!

floral bolt
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noted and thank you

true musk
main fulcrum
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I do wonder. Do you just have that all saved in a draft thread somewhere 😉

harsh fjord
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I just search old messages on the server when I copy-paste replies.

true musk
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I just pull up my previous answers and repost them as well. dndLol

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I am slowly refining those answers though.
Very slowly dndLol

vale agate
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I read the ability part of the rules, so I can just start with 15,14,13,12,10, and 8 for my starting scores?

main fulcrum
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I do miss a couple of the bot commands off the old server too 😁

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A few of the handy ones didn't get copied over

harsh fjord
vale agate
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Is that not OP

main fulcrum
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Nah, that's literally the Standard array isn't it? 😉

vale agate
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Wow

main fulcrum
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And that's a fairly safe method for building practice characters. DM are much more likely to accept that than pre-rolled stats

vale agate
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Thats cool

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I can apply them anywhere?

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So like

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If i really wanted 15 Dex, I could just slap it on there at the beginning?

kind compass
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remember,you dont gain stats EVERY level you gain

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you only get 2 stat points at level 4,8,16,20

vale agate
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Fairly decent way to balance it out

kind compass
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Also,dont forget to apply your racial bonuses to the standard array

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once you got your standard array

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you can add 1 to a stat,and 2 to another

vale agate
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I either don't know what a Standard array is, or completely disregarded it in the dnd rules

kind compass
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Its the array of points you talked about 5 minutes ago

main fulcrum
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What you posted is the standard array. That's just the official name for that set of stat numbers

vale agate
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Oh that

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I just didn't know the name, mb

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Someone told me about a turtle race earlier, I dont see it in the basic rules of dnd "Races" section. What would be the traits of the turtle races or its racial bonuses?

kind compass
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Its from a separate book

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the race is called "Tortle"

main fulcrum
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It's not one of the free options, so we can't give you the exact mechanics

vale agate
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We got to pay for stuff like that?

main fulcrum
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Yes, you're on the official WotC server and WotC is the one who sells D&D books

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There are enough options in the basic rules to play for free. But the additional content does cost money, or having a friend who can share it with you

vale agate
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I just searched it up on the website

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Its a whole lotta "I ain't reading all that"

main fulcrum
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D&D does also require a fair amount of reading

vale agate
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That sucks

main fulcrum
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If you don't want to read, there are explanatory videos and the like. But you can't get away from it entirely

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And people are more likely to invite you back for games if you've put in some effort to learn the rules and the like

vale agate
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I'm reading a thing on something called Wargamer and it simplifys the race a lot better

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The tortle looks cool based off what I read rn

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Being able to hide in their shell for +4 AC and Advantage on STR and CON saving throws at the cost of movement seems interesting

main fulcrum
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Whatever you may or may not find on the internet, it's probably best not to mention any unofficial websites here. What with the whole, 'this is the official server for the people who sell that content' thing again

vale agate
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ah

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my bad

main fulcrum
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That said, I don't think I've ever actually used that ability with my tortle. It's not as useful as it might sound in my experience

vale agate
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What about Natures Intuition which (thank god for copy/paste) gives profiency in Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival?

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It sounds cool

main fulcrum
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More skills are always handy

vale agate
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What are MotM traits, it says they can get +1 ability score increase in 3 traits, and their features like hold breath, claws, natural armour, Natures intuition, and shell defence

plucky prism
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but every race starts with either a +1 in 3 stats or a +2 to 1 stat and +1 to 1 stat

vale agate
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can all books be used in one campaign? or how does it work?

main fulcrum
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It's generally up to the DM

plucky prism
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yeah most books can be used in one campaign cus most books are pretty much just expansions or rewrite older books

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but ratatoskr is right

vale agate
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So if I start a campaign with a group and ask can I be a tortle, can I?

plucky prism
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up to the dm but yes

vale agate
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Cool, but just incase they say no I would need a backup plan

plucky prism
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yea

vale agate
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Last question, isn't there a sheet where I can make my character, would I give it to the dm, and how do I get said sheet?

plucky prism
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yes there is a sheet, you would get it from dndbeyond and yes you would give it to the dm when it is finished

vale agate
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ok thanks

plucky prism
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but if you are still generally new to dnd its best if the dm walks you through making your sheet

vale agate
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ok, I can find a dm in find a game right? if so, ill try this tomorrow

plucky prism
digital rivet
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Hi, does dnd have a stablished official map or can you build it up?

plucky prism
vale agate
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I would guess I would send a message in one of the threads to join, or no?

plucky prism
vale agate
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I meant after looking at the basic info like time, style, how they play, and available slots

plucky prism
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ah my apologies

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yes you would, or you could dm the person who posted the post

vale agate
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cool

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ill try this tomorrow

digital rivet
plucky prism
# digital rivet Which books?

well yeah theres an official map for the dnd setting called the sword coast but some campaigns like descent into avernus dont take place on the sword coast so have their own maps

digital rivet
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Are they the rulebooks or smth or like an all-topic book?

plucky prism
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nah theyre called modules which are basically pre-written campaigns published by wotc that fit into the already existing lore

lament mica
plucky prism
lament mica
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The 'main' setting of D&D in 5e was the Forgotten Realms, which took place primarily on the continent of Faerûn (of which the Sword Coast is the most populous region) on the planet of Toril.

lament mica
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D&D has multiple settings such as the Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, Dragonlance, and Eberron

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Also, Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus actually does take place in the Forgotten Realms, and part of the adventure is on the Sword Coast

true musk
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D&D books can be broken down into two types: Adventure Books and Source Books.

Adventure books will contain full campaign adventures that come with areas to explore, NPCs to meet, and enemies to fight.

Source books will contain new playable races, subclasses, feats, and spells for players’ characters.

native pivot
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Does anyone know of a way to play dnd solo? Specifically just to get into the feel of actually playing and/or possible practice

lament mica
native pivot
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Oooo

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I'll check it out! Thank you thank you

lament mica
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Np! If you feel ready, you can also see if you can find a one-shot for newcomers. A bit rare (and fill up fast), but they're a great way to get into the game!

native pivot
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Oo, thats also a fun idea, How would I do that?

lament mica
static axle
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Hello, I’m a player who’s played 1 game so far and is about to go into a new one. I was wondering if most DMs include realistic side effects like hunger/thirst or carry limits (like you can’t carry a million small things) because the last DM didn’t do those things. They are new DMs

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Like is it something that usually only professional/experienced dms use/do?

lament mica
static axle
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I was just wondering if I decide to join online campaigns

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Ty :)

fervent delta
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hello i am a complete newbie and i was wondering what backgrounds and alignments are

plucky prism
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but don't let that decide your background, they're not gonna ruin a good character of yours

fervent delta
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okay thank you

plucky prism
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as for alignment I always thought of it as how the character acts, and I believe there's 9? alignments being chaotic evil, neutral good, lawful good etc and a lawful good character would obey laws even enforce them, be constantly on the lookout for evil and try to stop it that kind of stuff

lament mica
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Backgrounds are listed in there as well, and alignment is a simple way to describe your character.

fervent delta
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oop

lament mica
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Alignment should be the last thing you make in terms of personality. For your character, it's simply a descriptor of how your character feels and acts. The spectrum of Good to Evil is (and this is a simplification) how selfless vs selfish you are. The spectrum of Lawful to Chaotic is (this is less of a simplification) how much you respect authority, Lawful being you want authority to exist and Chaotic being you actively want it to not exist. Neutral exists on both of these spectrums and, obviously, indicates that you don't have a preference in either direction.

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So, for example, a tyrant king might be Lawful Evil, while a Robin Hood-esque character might be Chaotic Good

sharp lichen
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Would a dnd-monster character be considered homebrew?

lament mica
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Can you elaborate on that?

sharp lichen
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Make a character based on a dnd character

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Like a mimic or something. Something like Chester from don’t starve

lament mica
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Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has the Custom Lineage race option, which allows you to gain some basic features and flavor yourself however you want.

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So, you could make yourself small and take the darkvision option to imitate being a mimic

sharp lichen
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But not an actual mimic

crude musk
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There's no PC mimic species

sharp lichen
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Dang

lament mica
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You could even take Magic Initiate as your free feat and take disguise self as your free spell

crude musk
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The closest is the plasmoid from Spelljammer: Adventure's in Space

lilac ice
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So I'm not to experienced in DND and been playing online with DND beyond. We paused our camping for a while and returning today. Will the new changes have already dropped and replaced what was already there? Or will they be it's own separate rulebook?

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Why do I feel like I could have phrased that much better hidepain

crude musk
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No new changes have dropped yet, the 2024 Player's Handbook isn't out until September

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Nothing has been announced as to how it'll be handled on D&D Beyond

lilac ice
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So we don't know if it will be a new book or updated okay thanks MFAhriKiss

crude musk
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Oh, it's a new book

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The 2024 Player's Handbook is a completely new book from the 2014 version

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Same deal for the Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual

lilac ice
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So it would not change existing DnDB character sheets then?

lament mica
lilac ice
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Gotcha

pure tulip
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guys how to start playing ?

exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
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Yo does anyone have any tips on starting a one piece themed dnd?

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I’m not the DM but I just wanna know

crude musk
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That's not a newcomer question; D&D isn't designed for One Piece

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You'd probably be best off asking in a server were the focus is on One Piece rather than D&D

lyric fjord
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Alright thanks

copper marsh
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hi

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can i pls be guided on how to play dnd?

thorny mica
copper marsh
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oh yeah.. thanks again, u a real one

crimson night
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kinda afraid of creating a charachter with no experience so should i use premade for now?

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a human barbian , found some premade on byond site

harsh fjord
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A premade is a fine way to get going.

calm oak
lean sedge
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Is it better to begin with the given char creator or purchase a digital bundle to expand for more?

lament mica
wild onyx
shut hatch
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Idk how people even start playing. I've messaged/applied to like 20 games on here or on reddit over the past couple days and got either ghosted or no reply

fervent chasm
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The journey to find a group is long and arduous, but it is a worthy one.

torn yoke
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Razorwing has a good guide on finding games

shut hatch
brisk ivy
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Yelo

torn yoke
torn yoke
shut hatch
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ah, thanks

last fulcrum
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ya'll im new to d&d and i wanna make a caracter its a mix between wood elf + druid so when i got on to d&d beyond i saw like all tems weird thing idk whatr to do (druid class wood elf race)

fallen surge
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"Wood Elf" is a race, and "Druid" is a class. So you can easily make a character that has that race with that class. What part is confusing you?

dire fossil
trail sleet
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is there a shark race class in 5e?

fallen surge
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There are several aquatic races, but none are anthropromorphic sharks

trail sleet
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i found sharkin

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it looks like its probably custom

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but its on the wiki

tiny solar
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hello

last fulcrum
fallen surge
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The D&D Wiki is one of the least reliable sources of content out there. I would not recommend using it. It has an extensive amount of content on it that is unoffical and fan made.

last fulcrum
trail sleet
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oh ok

fallen surge
last fulcrum
exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
last fulcrum
trail sleet
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what is the things required to start a physical game? we dont have any dnd books or starter sets or any dnd stuff infact in my country so i was wondering if i could make my own

crude musk
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If you have cellphones, you can access the basic rules for free through the D&D Beyond app

vast flint
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Sooo, can anyone help me with character sheet troubles?

crude musk
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You can also use the app for dice rolling

solemn light
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Really just sheets, dice and the rules. You can get the basic rules for free offline, and sheets can be pritned off or you can make you own. Dice you can use apps for.

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Anything else like maps, props so on- that's up to you how much you want to prep. Can do 'theatre of the mind' where it's all spoken and imagined, no props used.

solemn light
vast flint
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Skills, saving throw, and I'm struggling to figure out what my AC should be on a wood elf with just hide armor

solemn light
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Have you worked out what your modifiers are yet from your ability scores?

vast flint
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Ya I have them
Strengh: 15
Dexterity: 10
Constitution: 12
Intelligence: 11
Wisdom: 15
Charisma:15

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And I have bonus in athletic, stealth, survival and for saving throws I choice strengh and Charisma for bonus

solemn light
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Right, so those look like your scores.
Modifiers are based on those. Every 2 points above a 10 is +1. 9 is -1, and every two points below 9 is another -1. So for you:
Str: +2
Dex +0
Con:+1
Int: +0
Wis: +2
Cha: +2

vast flint
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Ya, that's accurate

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But doesn't help me with skills and saving throws

fallen surge
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Do you know what a Proficiency Bonus is?

vast flint
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+2 for level 1?

solemn light
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So all your rolls that use an ability, including skills and saves, use those modifiers.
For example Religion uses Intelligence so is +0 to the roll for you.
Survival uses Wisdom so is +2.
Now you're proficient in Atheletics, so you get +2 from strength and you add your Proficiency bonus on top. This scales with your level and should be +2 at the start. So at level 1, with 15 Str and prof in Atheletics, you add +4 to any atheletics roll.

vast flint
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So it's the modification from the main 6? The book said -10 ÷ 2 though so, this confuses me more

solemn light
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That's another way of saying eveyr two points above 10 is +2, so on.

fallen surge
# vast flint +2 for level 1?

Each Skill and Saving Throw corresponds to one ability score. Your bonus to that skill or saving throw is the bonus you have for that ability score, plus your proficiency bonus if you are proficient in that skill or saving throw

solemn light
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For example scores to modifiers would be:
Score: Modifier
7: -2
8: -1
9: -1
10: +0
11: +0
12: +1
13: +1
14: +2
15: +2
and so on

vast flint
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It gets higher though, around 18 is + 3 correct?

solemn light
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+4

vast flint
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Okay so I was right on my cleric

fallen surge
solemn light
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Every two points above 10 is another +1.
That's why they offer the -10 then /2 rule. (which works best for scores above 10)
18 - 10= 8.
8/2= 4.
(You round down)