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vast flint
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How exactly then do I determine what My modifications will be for my saving thows and my skills

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Round down you say

solemn light
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It's based on the Ability used.
Strength save uses your Strength modifier.

vast flint
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So with a Dexterity of 10, my acrobatics be 4?

solemn light
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Skills that use strength will use your strength modifier, so on.

if You're proficient in a skill or save, you also add your prof bonus.

solemn light
vast flint
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So it's not +4 for my acrobatics then?

fallen surge
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If your dexterity is 10 then your acrobatics is either +0 if you are not proficient or +2 if you are

vast flint
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Amd no, I'm proficient in survival amd athletics due to my outlander background and stealth in my race

fallen surge
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and what about from your class?

vast flint
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Right cause minus 10 damm, bad math fart. Class is going to be paladin with oath of the ancient on a wood elf

fallen surge
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Ok, so Paladin gives 2 more skill proficiencies. You should have a total of 5

vast flint
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Hide armor so no disadvantages on stealth

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A 5 on what?

fallen surge
vast flint
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Okey so plus one for stealth modification and two in the other

fallen surge
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stealth would not be +1

vast flint
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Stealth is my wood elf proficiency

fallen surge
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stealth is also a dex based skill, so it is calculated the same way acrobatics is. If your dex is 10, and you are proficient in it, then it would be +2

vast flint
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But that's not due to class OR background, like you said, 1 from your race

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Or did you mean I get to pick one due to race?

main fulcrum
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The latter

fallen surge
main fulcrum
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Though you don't pick. Wood Elf gives you a specific one, iirc

vast flint
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I know that

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Wood elf gave me stealth as my race profiencey

fallen surge
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If you are proficient in something, you add your proficiency bonus. That bonus does not change depending on the skill or source of the proficiency. It will always be +2 until you reach level 5

vast flint
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What are all the proficiency bonus worth each?

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I think I also messed up on my cleric, I have 4 proficiency bonuses

fallen surge
timid locust
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Your proficiency bonus is a static number that is added to all your proficient ability checks and saves. You only have one proficiency bonus, and it's a +2 at level one. You add that +2 to everything you're proficient in.

vast flint
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Human cleric, life domain, acolyte. But getting back on track, I still have no clue what I'm giving my paladin modification skills and saving throw, along with his armor class

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The odd numbers are giving me the most trouble

fallen surge
# vast flint Human cleric, life domain, acolyte. But getting back on track, I still have no c...

You know what your ability modifiers are

You know what skills and saving throws you are proficient in

Check the list of skills, and what ability scores the correspond to: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores#Skills

Your bonus to each skill is the ability modifier for the ability score that corresponds to that skill, plus your proficiency bonus if you are proficient in that skill.

vast flint
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How do I figure our saving throw modifiers?

fallen surge
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The same way

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It is the corresponding ability score modifier, plus your PB if you are proficient in that saving throw

vast flint
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Most of my numbers are freaking odds before the ÷2 part

fallen surge
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Why are you dividing at all?

vast flint
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-10 ÷2

fallen surge
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That's so confusing. Don't do it that way

true musk
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Just hopped on, what are you trying to build?

vast flint
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It's the only way I currently know

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Trying to add modifications to my characters skills and saving throw

lime remnant
crude musk
fallen surge
vast flint
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Ya....that tells me how to do it FOR strenght intelligence and the other 4 but not for skills

crude musk
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You don't calculate it for skills

vast flint
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I need to add their bonuses

fallen surge
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Your modifier for your intelligence is your modifer for all intelligence skills. They are exactly the same

crude musk
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You add that to the modifier

vast flint
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Your saying their skills, are just what the modifications from the main 6 are?

crude musk
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once you know your modifiers, that's what you add your proficiency bonus to (if you're proficient in that skill)

fallen surge
crude musk
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For example, being proficient in Arcane means when you make an Intelligence (Arcana) check you

  1. roll a d20
  2. add your intelligence modifier
  3. add your proficiency bonus
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If you're not proficient, you ignore step 3

vast flint
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Was the score that bad?

fallen surge
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If you want to share your character sheet with us so we can check it for you either post a link to the sheet directly if it’s online, or upload an image of it to an image hosting site like Imgur and the share the URL for that post here

vast flint
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Three more. What are my hit points suppose to be, what's my passive wisdom suppose to be, and what's my initiative suppose to be? And please I just wanna know how to find out

fallen surge
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?tag new hp

exotic remnantBOT
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Hit Points and Hit Dice

Whenever a creature takes damage, that damage is subtracted from its hit points. Creatures with more hit points are more difficult to kill.

Your hit point maximum is determined by your hit dice, both at 1st level and when you gain a level. Your class and level determine your available hit dice. You can also spend hit dice to recover hit points during a short rest, and recover spent hit dice during a long rest.

When you drop to 0 hit points, you either die outright or fall unconscious. Temporary hit points can provide a buffer against damage to protect your actual hit points.

vast flint
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I don't need to know how it works. I need to know what my hit points are in terms of how much health I have, 7? 10? 15?

crude musk
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You need to know how it works in order to know what the numbers should be

vast flint
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I know how it works, when your health hits zero, your in near death state

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Fail death saves and you die

fallen surge
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Your hitpoints at level 1 are equal to your Hit Die number, plus your Con Mod

vast flint
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Okey, that's something, what's the hit die? Is that a d10?

fallen surge
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Your hit die is determined by what class you are playing

vast flint
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Paladin

fallen surge
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A paladin’s is a d10 and a cleric’s is a d8

vast flint
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That gives me one of the three blanks

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Now I need initiative and passive wisdom

fallen surge
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Your initiative bonus is just your dex bonus

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So +0 for your Paladin

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And a passive ability score is 10+your modifier for that ability

vast flint
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Thanks colossus

fallen surge
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Though “passive” scores are typically only used for skills, not just abilities. So you’d want you passive perception instead of your passive wisdom. It will be the same thing, unless you are proficient in perception

true musk
brisk kayak
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Hello, new player, just got DnD beyond and wanted to know if I can campaign on that platform? Would i be able to join a campaign for newbies?

true musk
fallen surge
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D&D beyond is a tool to facilitate D&D games, but it does not “run” the games and you cannot join public games through that platform alone. You will have to search for games on your own, and when you find one, then you can create a character on D&D beyond and use that as your character sheet.

true musk
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To join a campaign you have to find a group of people to play with.

fallen surge
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The website is less of a place to “play” D&D and more of a tool that’s used as a part of the game

true musk
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To play dnd you have to go through the same process as with any other social event.
This includes finding people, agreeing on a time to meet, and having someone host the event.

brisk kayak
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Thank you!!!!

true musk
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For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

signal wagon
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Is their any campaigns willing to let me join please

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I've been struggling to find a campaign to join

jaunty herald
signal wagon
kind compass
signal wagon
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Ok

harsh fjord
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Zero's post above highlights other avenues to search. If you need still more options, I wrote this Looking for Game/Group guide.

lyric fjord
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Hey

fallen surge
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Welcome waveline

vocal maple
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HELLO

tiny tide
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in find a game do you mesage monodrone or the at

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or mesege under the post

vocal maple
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How do I like play?

deft sigil
echo kelp
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Yeah and what Jayn said!

exotic remnantBOT
tiny tide
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ty

true musk
# vocal maple How do I like play?

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

sharp lichen
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What’s owlbear rodeo?

crude musk
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It's a VTT (virtual tabletop); a way to share maps and tokens as if you were playing around a table together

true musk
potent berry
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Hello! me and my friends are starting out in DnD! is there any source or someone to teach us ?

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How to start out and everything.

lyric fjord
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I can help

potent berry
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I'd appreciate that!

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Mb

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true musk
# potent berry How to start out and everything.

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

brittle stone
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Is there any race related to polar bears

potent berry
tough trellis
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Actually never mind they don’t look like bears

paper birch
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Hello

copper shadow
kind compass
wheat crystal
kind compass
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It is.

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Its a lineage

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"Were cursed may be transmitted via bites"

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Theres a whole dnd shorts video about it,you should check it out

lime remnant
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For just reflavoring golith's could work well - they have cold resistance and some strength related features

harsh fjord
kind compass
harsh fjord
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The official lineages are also mentioned there (see Van Richten's).

wheat crystal
# kind compass Its a lineage

Again it is not. As Razorwing said the RAW races & lineages are detailed in the D&DBeyond. You may be confusing lineages for the lycanthropy rules detailed in the Monster Manual on page 207 as well as the excerpts on lycanthropy detailed in each cursed creature’s info. Not only is it pretty negative, but you also lose control of your PC’s occasionally if you resist the curse, more frequently if you embrace it.

kind compass
wheat crystal
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In the future I would stick to citing the books for RAW content and not YouTube Shorts, as more often than not such videos do not stick very closely to RAW or RAI

kind compass
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The guys that makes RAW effective builds

wheat crystal
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Again, same deal. Lycanthropy is not a lineage RAW. It is a curse that causes a PC to lose control of themselves.

kind compass
wheat crystal
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It’s not arguable, no where in the books is lycanthropy listed as a lineage. If you can cite a book and a page number then sure, you’d be right.

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I agree with Atharsea, reflavored goliath, simic hybrid, or shifter would be the closest option to a polar bear race

kind compass
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Leonin has better themed abilities

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"roar","claws" and "courage" seem really fitting for a bear

fallen surge
inner helm
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Evening everyone. I have no idea where to start. I built what I think is a cool character on the app. That’s it. I played rift with some buddies back in 03 with very “loose” rulesets since we were all jackasses and no one aside from the DM had played before. I would love to explore this a bit and hopefully have some fun. Any guides out there willing to teach?

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harsh fjord
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Those links above should get you started. If you have specific questions, don't be afraid to ask!

fallen surge
inner helm
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So do games typically happen over discord voice or in the app? im confused?

harsh fjord
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Playing online could involve a variety of tools. Discord is a popular platform for the voice component, D&D Beyond might be used for character sheets (and dice), and a virtual tabletop like Owlbear Rodeo or Roll20 would handle maps and tokens (and dice).

But the suite of tools any group uses is gonna vary.

ruby wyvern
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At what level can you start your d n d character

plucky prism
copper shadow
ruby wyvern
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Thank you. I just didn't know it kept saying. Like you can either be like 3 to 1 or something.

autumn quartz
ruby wyvern
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I kept checking Google and just couldn't get any information.

autumn quartz
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Ah, no it’s what the DM is setting the stage for, including levels. Some like higher Tier games and start at lvl 15, some like it from the ground up and start at lvl 1

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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
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

true musk
# ruby wyvern At what level can you start your d n d character

When playing for the first time, it is recommended you play adventures for level 1 characters.
As character levels up, they unlock more abilities. Which means more things to keep track of.
If a newcomer starts at higher levels, it can make things overwhelming though this will vary from person to person.

ruby wyvern
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This is what I mean. No one can come up with a straight forward answer. It's always something different.

main fulcrum
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Because there isn't a single answer

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Unless you're playing AL, in which case the answer is that you can build a new character for levels 1 or 5 and there are no other options (we aren't counting any loopholes that may or may not exist)

ruby wyvern
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Ok

kind compass
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We should really like link a video of "what is dnd" in the tooltip that the bot sends

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yknow,to explain that it isnt just "make believe" and that each dm runs a different table and such

true musk
true musk
inner helm
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Are games typically ran by voice or ran by apps? I drive semi's. So for 11 hours a day I am staring through a windshield. I would love an all voice group to run with for that. not necessarilly for the full 11 hours but maybe a window of time each day

main fulcrum
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Just voice isn't that common, I think. Mostly because you need a way to roll dice, even if you're playing theater of the mind

glass summit
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When playing online you usually use voice and an app of some kind. Usually a way to speak like Discord, and a way to roll dice/move miniatures like Roll20

main fulcrum
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But if you find a TotM group who doesn't mind you rolling real dice, I suppose you could roll them in the cab TashaLOL

inner helm
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So the DM can't roll dice for the players?

main fulcrum
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It's not the usual method. It'd have to be something you work out with your group

inner helm
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I’m sure I have unique circumstances. If it’s going to be an issue I’ll just go back to playing private server ffxi. Im not overly hung up on all this. I just thought it would be cool since the last time I did this was on a rooftop in Iraq with some old army buddies of mine in 2003. It sounds like this might be a bit more involved and less casual than I expected. I appreciate everyone’s time and experience. I’ll lurk around and see if I can’t find a DM that fits my situation and continue to do more research on my own.

glass summit
# inner helm So the DM can't roll dice for the players?

Rather than roll for the players, 5e has a system called Passive Checks. Essentially, if you want to know if a player knows or sees something, without letting on that there is something to know or see, you just take their modifier and add 10 to it. This gives you the average result of their ability check, and tells you if they would ordinarily know or see something
I clearly misunderstood the context of this discussion, sorry

main fulcrum
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Honestly, there may be one out there who's willing to help make it work

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Just could take a bit of searching

inner helm
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Indeed. Like I said. I’m not trying to force my situation onto anyone. What I played before was an extremely casual version of what you guys are doing. I’m ok waiting for the right thing to come along.

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I did have a blast coming up with a monk character of the fire genasi lineage. I had planned to eventually level leathercraft and smithing to make gloves that’s fired bullets whenever I activated burning hands. It’s a monk character so I hoped I could activate it mid punch on strong enemies. I thought it would be a super cool punch or use it while shadow boxing during a warm up to sneakily ranged attack before a brawl started. I got a little carried away. Lmao.

true musk
zealous basin
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I am fairly new to DND, only been interested in it for about a year and a half, I (fortunately/unfortunately... however you wanna put it) became my groups forever DM when i first got interested. About a few months ago I have been given a real chance to be a player with a separate group. Only problem is I really struggle trying to get into roleplay or really being an active/impactful player in the campaign. Does anyone have any advice for someone who is really trying hard to make a difference in the party or someone who struggles with "getting into character"?

true musk
# zealous basin I am fairly new to DND, only been interested in it for about a year and a half, ...

You can make role playing easier to get into by making mindful choices when creating your character and by creating characters goals, emphasis on the plural, that makes the character a proactive character in the campaign.

Check out these two videos by Ginny Di.

This video goes over her recreating one of her old characters using the insights she’s gained over the years as a player and a DM: https://youtu.be/QnFStvEOVcA?si=UNsafyfJdkWjWIhM

The second video highlights guidelines for character goals to promote proactive role playing: https://youtu.be/DXUnEk4cuYI?si=W-EDa2DqNmQRr4rG

zealous basin
harsh fjord
kind compass
zealous basin
harsh fjord
# zealous basin I'm really good at roleplaying other characters at a basic level, i can create y...

A few ideas in the hope that one of them will work for you:

  • Know your character really well. To do that, fill out a questionnaire as that character (Ginny Di has one, but it could be any questionnaire). Write a diary entry in their voice, from their perspective. Mentally interview them and record their answers somehow (audio, pen and paper, digitally). While the stuff that happens in game can help you discover the character, some people work well with a baseline. Using other tools to know them can help. Personality, ideals, bonds, and flaws can also prove useful (see: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/personality-and-background#PersonalCharacteristics). You can roll on tables for these or just generate them yourself.
  • Base your character on someone you know well, fictional or not. A lot of folks play themselves but with elf ears. This is genuinely fine. Once you build up your roleplaying muscle, you may find yourself wanting to break away from that. Cool. Do it! But don't chide yourself if that never happens. Roleplaying as yourself makes sense because you know what kind of choices you'd make in a given situation. So take one step away: who else do you know well? What other fictitious character has a strong personality you can slip into? Someone with a very clear personality gimmick or trait can be easier than worrying about nuance. That can be for later!
  • Practice. This can (and maybe should?) be outside of the game. Imagine your character in a variety of scenarios. How would they act? Why? There are no wrong answers here. It's just to get you thinking. If you can identify any patterns ("My character tends to..."), then you can use that as a basis for acting when playing. Similarly, if you know their motive(s), that can also help guide decisions during the game.

I'm nearing the character limit, but I hope that's somewhat helpful!

zealous basin
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Thank you so much!

harsh fjord
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My pleasure. Remember it's a game and the purpose is fun. If the roleplaying is in service of that, great! But if it's stressing you out because you're worried it's not good, try to take a step back and remember why we play. There are no points or awards for roleplaying well (which is a slippery concept anyway!).

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Points as in a scoreboard, not inspiration points, in case someone wanted to be funny.

zealous basin
harsh fjord
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What does roleplaying mean to your DM? That's an important question to clarify with them.

zealous basin
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Which I partially think its why i get stressed out and worried about not being good at it

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Hmmm, well he usually awards folks with the XP if they use the characters accent often, if they speak amongst the group instead of just npcs, and sometimes if they "do something their character would do"

harsh fjord
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Matt Colville has an epic video on roleplaying you may find interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YCVHnItKuY

In it, he says (rightly, I think) that good roleplaying is not doing a voice. It's making choices your character would make. I would talk this over with your DM. One easy way to engage with your fellow party members? Ask them questions about themselves! Or if you're talking to an NPC in a scene, involve them. "Hey, wizard PC, what do you think about...?"

zealous basin
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Understood. I'll try these out too, your insight has rebuilt my confidence, just a smidge!

harsh fjord
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I personally think good roleplaying is sharing the spotlight, among other things. Seriously, if an element of the game is causing you stress, talk about it with your table. See if there's a way to make it fun for all instead of just some.

zealous basin
# harsh fjord I personally think good roleplaying is sharing the spotlight, among other things...

I can definitely try, it's very intimidating for me to approach the table about a situation thats bothering me because I'm a newer-to-the-game, younger guy in my 20's and most of the guys at the table are vets and double my age. So a lot of them are very jaded to the idea of altering how they run the game. Don't get me wrong I am not afraid of speaking up because I know nothing gets solved without communication, I just figured I'd give a small glimpse into who's at my groups table.

harsh fjord
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Fair. If you communicate and nothing gets resolved, you may want to consider if the worry over performing well is worth it. No D&D is better than bad D&D (for varying degrees of bad), and there are enough tables out there that you almost certainly can find one you gel well with!

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But you may stick with it; that's cool too. Just worth thinking about, that's all.

lyric fjord
zealous basin
harsh fjord
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I hope it goes better for you!

lime remnant
# zealous basin I can definitely try, it's very intimidating for me to approach the table about ...

If they know it's something you are working on perhaps the other players can help involve you in their role playing, and give you cues/openings to jump into a conversation. That paired with knowing how your character would react in specific situations can help.

I'm new, and am playing with a larger group where the sessions are a bit like AL (different party members each time). Players who are more experienced have been good about asking my character questions. Since I have a sliver of an idea about what the next session will be about I also spend time thinking of a few scenarios that might encounter and how my character might handle them. For more general topics I have a google doc and for certain questions I can just search where I've written it down. I also saw something about having your character have a certain mannerism, and it helps having a consistent response - my character is an introvert, and will fidget when in a situation where they meet new people.

silent rain
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how would i make a online charcter form for dnd

echo kelp
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Check out DnDBeyond? (has an online character sheet tool)

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
# silent rain how would i make a online charcter form for dnd

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

silent rain
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ive played irl dnd but not online

true musk
lone vigil
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Does anyone have any design choices/links for a tabaxi? I am new to D&D and this server and just finished making a character.

echo kelp
lone vigil
limpid rover
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Heyo looking to give D&D a try been wanting to for a long time and experience the fun I see many have with it

exotic remnantBOT
sacred trench
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Hey everyone i am new to DND but am very excited to get to learn how to play and have an adventure

smoky adder
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Welcome!

proven valley
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HI

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im new to dnd - i only started a while ago

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so im basically wet behind the ears

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tried to play with my firends, and since i was the only one who knew anything at all, i dmd

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and that ended terribly 😅

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anyway lookin forward to havin a great time, and hopefully, learning a whole lot more about dnd!

smoky adder
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You’re in the right place! If you’ve got any questions about the game, feel free to ask.

fluid shard
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Hello - I am also new to DND, I have been doing written role plays (non-stat based) for probably... 20 some years, so I'm very used to creating characters but I am hoping to start connecting with other people and trying DND out. I am not sure how to get started on this though, and how to find groups.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy info in #learn-to-play that can get you going. Whenever you’re ready, #find-a-game can point you toward the available groups, too.

fluid shard
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I tried going to find a game and all but it won't let me post anything?

smoky adder
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What happens when you try? Did you follow the instructions there?

lusty rock
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I have fallen into the rabbit hole

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I don't have dice and I was inspired by Chuckles the Clown

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So its midnight, and I wanna get into this thing

proven valley
proven valley
north tide
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Hello 🙂

spare pawn
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hi

tender hinge
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can anyone here explain spellcasting to me? ive read through it and i just dont get it

fresh fable
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What part you struggling with

wild onyx
tender hinge
tender hinge
crude musk
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Which spellcasting class are you looking at playing? Because the rules vary slightly between classes

calm oak
# tender hinge can anyone here explain spellcasting to me? ive read through it and i just dont ...

all the spell casters use a different stat to determine thier spell casting ability, bards and sorcerers you charisma, clerics and durids use wisdom and wizards use intellect
half-casters (classes that dont get spells at level 1) are paladins and rangers, paladins use charisma and rangers use wisdom
there are 1/3 casters (get thier spells at level 3) but thats for mostly subclasses for the martials like fighter and rouge

tender hinge
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Aha

gritty sinew
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Yo folks, I’m brand new here. UK timezone.

torn yoke
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Welcome

exotic remnantBOT
gritty sinew
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Many thank

torn yoke
gritty sinew
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Sick thanks very much dude

upbeat socket
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looking up the cloak of invisibility i should be getting it soon, as a rogue (or any class i presume), how would that work with battle? does the effect stop after my first sneak attack? or do i get unlimited sneak attacks lol? i doubt it but not sure how it works in battle

crude musk
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Being invisible grants you advantage on your attack rolls, which is one of the criteria for sneak attack

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The item doesn't say attacking ends the invisibility, so it doesn't

upbeat socket
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ohh that makes sense, so basically i'd have advantage for the 2 hours that it lasts, then i gotta do the 12 hour recharge for 1 hour thing

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that seems so OP

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tysm ❤️

crude musk
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It's a legendary item

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The only tier higher than that is artifact

upbeat socket
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ooooo i didn't even know there were higher items ill have to learn about those

fallen surge
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I’m curious, what level is your character? My apologies if this comes across as a little rude, but most of the time if you’ve been playing a character long enough that you’ve reached the point where you would be getting legendary tier items, you wouldn’t really be considered a “newcomer” anymore. Those are typically reserved for the highest tiers of play

upbeat socket
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11

crude musk
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Legendary items are intended for characters of level 17 and up

upbeat socket
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intended or required?

crude musk
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If you're playing at that tier of play, as Colossus pointed out, you're kinda beyond the newcomer bracket

upbeat socket
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not sure what you're saying are you saying i should ask in a different channel? i'm still very new to D&D

fallen surge
crude musk
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If you're new to D&D, why are you playing a level 11 character with plans for an item that you in theory won't be likely to get for another 6 levels?

upbeat socket
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ahhh i see
well i probably won't have it until around then anyways, i still have a ways to go

upbeat socket
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and i'm curious

crude musk
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That's still beyond the scope of this channel

upbeat socket
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ah okay, where should i have asked?

crude musk
upbeat socket
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okay im sorry

fallen surge
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The main reason I brought it up was just because I was concerned that if you’re either moving through the game too quickly, or getting high tier magic items too soon, it could sour your experience. It’s meant to be a much more gradual process

upbeat socket
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yep, makes sense

devout edge
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I’m new to D&D beyond

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And I’ve created a character and I’m looking for a game can I join anyone?

upbeat socket
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devout edge
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Thank you 🙂

main fulcrum
lone mesa
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helloo how do i determine how much hitpoints ill have for my character sheet? (im a bard starting at lvl 5)

upbeat socket
wild onyx
lone mesa
main fulcrum
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Yep. Unless your group actually rolls for hit points

lone mesa
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thank you!

main fulcrum
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Or you have anything that gives you an HP bonus like being a hill dwarf

coarse gust
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Hey guys, Im a new player who has took a massive intrest in DND after playing Baldurs gate for a good year now, just wondering if anyone can give me advice/help on characters and how to find a campaign for newcomers

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upbeat socket
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is pvp allowed? if so how does that work

mortal garden
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It depends on your group. Some might just say no to it. The reason is that the game isn’t really designed with PVP in mind.

strange bone
upbeat socket
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ah makes sense ty guys ❤️

vocal maple
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Is monk like a good class

meager forge
# vocal maple Is monk like a good class

There are varying opinions. Many people don't think so but I've always loved monks. I think the issue stems from other classes just doing most things a monk can do but better. A barbarian or fighter will outdamage a monk in melee almost always. A rogue will outsneak and outskill a monk, etc.

timid locust
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Monk is fun! Every class works just fine for the vast majority of games. Pick whatever you think is coolest!

vocal maple
meager forge
true musk
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Overall all classes are good.
How a effective a character will be will depend on how they are built mechanically and the way abilities are used.

prisma plume
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I have a question in dnd do you have to have a long backstory or can it be short and sweet

timid locust
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It can be as short as "John Warriorson was raised as a soldier, and wants to save the world from the evil dragon"!

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The important part is to work with your DM in weaving your character into the world.

sudden otter
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And gives the DM more room to make things up too

prisma plume
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Ok thank you

dusky wasp
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Hello!

smoky adder
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Welcome!

lunar river
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Im currently making my first character. Made some notes about how to roleplay a gnome from the phb. Wondering if anyone is willing to take a look at my notes, see if its enough to run a one shot adventure with

lyric fjord
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Hey everyone. I have no idea where to start, but would anyone have recommendations? I’ve always wanted to try a campaign.

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true musk
# lyric fjord Hey everyone. I have no idea where to start, but would anyone have recommendatio...

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
primal adder
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why do some campaigns start with level 3 characters?

smoky adder
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Level three is when every class has unlocked their subclass.

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So for players who are already used to D&D and all have specific character concepts in mind, starting at level 3 lets them effectively skip the tutorial and jump right in.

primal adder
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ohhhh okay

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makes sense

smoky adder
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Some campaigns start at even higher levels, too.

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In fact, the most recent published adventure, Vecna: Eve of Ruin, starts at level 10.

primal adder
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oh wow

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isn't max level level 20?

plucky ridge
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Yup

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Some adventures are designed for lower or higher level play. Some are meant to run from 1 - 20. Really depends on the module (if you're using one) and what the table wants to do.

smoky adder
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You could even have a game start at 20 if that’s what the group wanted to do.

gaunt anvil
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20 does not have to be the end either

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One of my home games has been level 20 for over a year

primal adder
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how does armor work? for instance i was scrolling through the monsters and saw that An adult red dragon has 19 natural armor. let's say if i were to hit it with a 1d6+1 shortbow

echo kelp
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First you'd need to roll to attack. Your attack roll would need to be high enough + your modifiers (shortbow would normally be dexterity based and use your dex modifier) plus any bonuses (proficiency bonus if you have proficiency with it). If that meets or beats the targets Armor Class, you hit. Then you can roll the damage dice to see how much damage you inflict.

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So to your adult dragon target - you would roll a d20 dice and add your dexterity modifier and proficiency bonus. If that equals or beats 19, you would hit the dragon.

primal adder
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and then roll a d6 to determine the damage

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okayyyy

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

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” . - Basic rules, chapter 1, armor class https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/step-by-step-characters#ArmorClass

primal adder
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and so sneak attacks ignore the armor class?

true musk
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No

echo kelp
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No - sneak attack only applies when your attack hits and you meet the requirements for sneak attack

true musk
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Yep, the key thing is landing a successful hit. Which requires an attack roll to meet or beat a target’s armor class.

misty lava
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Hey, I wanna make a starting blood manipulator thats able to make blood swords and knifes and such and be able to shoot beams of poisoned blood on 5e is there anything that can help me or anything? :))

simple goblet
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Possibly a hexblade warlock with a lot of reflavouring. Weapons could be the pact weapon, Eldritch Blast for the beams. Would need DM agreement for it. The folks lurking in #character-discussion might be able to help you workshop it

misty lava
true musk
# misty lava Alright thank you!!!

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.

misty lava
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for my own character

true musk
simple goblet
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With approval from your DM and possibly the rest of your group. Blood stuff can be a bit icky, so worth discussing at session zero to make sure everyone is comfortable

misty lava
true musk
sick stump
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Might be a dumb question because it's a language thing, but what exactly is a feat?

harsh fjord
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Feats are optional features you can take at certain levels. Some give you new spells, new skills, or abilities.

sick stump
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Ohhh

harsh fjord
sick stump
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Ohhhh, that's why I didn't understand those things. They aren't used in the basic set! That explains everything

sick stump
buoyant osprey
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hello nerds

kind compass
buoyant osprey
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im being roped into my first campaign ever and i have no idea what im doing

exotic remnantBOT
ionic umbra
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so uh i wanne make a bearfolk d&d character but i have no idea how to make a character

echo kelp
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I'd suggest reading the first couple of chapters of the free basic rules (see the message just above you for a link as well as the #learn-to-play channel).
Do note there isn't an official bearfolk race in D&D and you may need to adjust your concept so you can play in a specific game or group.

kind compass
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XD,hope you have lots of fun!

kind compass
ionic umbra
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i only know the game thru some vids online

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and i looked REALLY fun

kind compass
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Or making a character at all for a matter of fact,exept to practice.

As each dm has their own world and race that are available or not

ionic umbra
kind compass
limber hazel
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Man, i really wanna play some DND again

exotic remnantBOT
#
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turbid oasis
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@limber hazel same

true musk
#

For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.
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Online options in this server:

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  • 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.
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  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
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** Adventurers League**

Other options

safe blade
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Same here, haven’t played dnd in my life, the only experience I have with it is my friend (which is in a party and the DM doesn’t wanna let me in cuz he hates me) asked me to make his character drawing

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analog jungle
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What do most DMs use for virtual games? Foundryvtt? TTS?...

plucky ridge
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Depends on what platform you enjoy. My group uses Roll20 but you might find you like Foundry more.

analog jungle
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I like having a visual representation of what's going on. 😋

plucky ridge
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Both platforms can do that but they do require setup

true musk
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  • Owlbear Rodeo
  • Roll20
  • Foundry
  • Alchemy RPG
  • Fantasy Grounds
  • Maps by Dndbeyond

These are some VTTs that are getting the most attention currently.

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Each of these their own pros and cons.
DMs will typically use what suits their preferences.

analog jungle
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I'm guessing TTS doesn't get a lot of attention?

true musk
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TTS?

analog jungle
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TableTop Simulator.

true musk
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Tabletop Simulator doesn't get attention in the tabletop space because it isn't isn't designed well for tabletop games like dnd and requires everyone to own a copy.

glass summit
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The VR capability of TTS could be interseting to run a D&D game through, but I think the result will just be an inability to take notes

analog jungle
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Isn't foundry the same? I thought you had to buy it. 👀

inner thistle
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Only as a DM

true musk
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Only one person needs to pay for it.
Plus foundry is designed specifically for tabletop games.
Not to mention the mods that are out there to enhance the experience.

analog jungle
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I see, makes it a lot more convenient.

true musk
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Each DM will end up sticking to a VTT for a variety of reasons.
For example, I use Alchemy RPG because has atmospheric tools like scene images, ambient sound and music , while also still having basic grid map support.

I also like, that I can make content hub for my campaigns that I can give my players access to.

safe blade
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My friend’s DM literally just uses 6 tabs of photoshop…

Use that info as you wish

kind compass
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My favorite is foundry

analog jungle
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What's the general consensus on Hero Forge prepainted minis? I see a lot of both positive and negative reviews.

kind compass
true musk
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People use it to create characters designs and use screen shots for tokens when using VTTs. Though for details, we should move the discussion to #dnd-discussion

analog jungle
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So busy there... 👀

echo kelp
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Please use specific channels for specific topics - for instance this channel is to help new to D&D folks get started with basic game rules and mechanics.

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See #channel-guide for a list of all of our many channels for specific D&D topics

radiant bridge
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I know nothing. What are the basics?

exotic remnantBOT
mystic siren
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anyone looking for new players nothing in looking for players section atm

echo kelp
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Do not solicit for games outside of the LFG channels - it is off-topic and will get moderated.

mystic siren
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gotcha

echo kelp
true musk
# radiant bridge I know nothing. What are the basics?

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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

true musk
# mystic siren anyone looking for new players nothing in looking for players section atm

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

radiant bridge
lyric fjord
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Does anyone know what VTT means? I've seen the word used in posts about finding a game to join

true musk
lyric fjord
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Oh ok, is it like a specific DND tool or something?

lapis silo
lyric fjord
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Thanks for the clarification, the only virtual tabletop I have is roll 20 😅

true musk
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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So I'm trying to make a post for "looking for DM" and it's telling me something went wrong. Any ideas on how I can fix this?

light pumice
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Im also looking for dm?

lyric fjord
deft sigil
kind compass
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it happens sometimes

meager niche
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Hi

#

Brand new to D and D

exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
zinc bluff
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I have a question I'm doing a 3 person campaign Saturday and no one is a Frontliner in our group so I thought I'd be it. Would it be better being a cleric or a paladin?

cerulean vault
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Hello everyone, I am looking for a newcomer-friendly DnD campaign to join.

exotic remnantBOT
#
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young gulch
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I have a question, one of my players created an eladrin wizard. In his sheet he just put in the misty step, im preparing the session for Friday and saw this, he's still allowed to get the cantrips and the level 1 spells, does he not?

solemn light
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He does yes. It might be he hasn't picked them, so you might need to go over those with him.

#

One thing to write down the spell you know you get, another to pick out a cantrip and 6 spells yourself.

lusty rock
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You all confuzzle my brain

young gulch
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Yeah right. I'll go over it w him. Thank you

solemn light
# lusty rock You all confuzzle my brain

Jumping into a new TTRPG can do that dndLol
We'll be using terms and talking about things that won't make much sense just yet, but always feel free to ask what something means or for help on something.

lusty rock
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I'll need a notebook for everything yall say but okies

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Firstly, what the hell does TTRPG mean?

young gulch
lusty rock
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Oh good lord have mercy

solemn light
#

A few other ones you'll see often are:
PC: Player character
PHB: Player Handbook
DMG: Dungeon Master's Guide
MM: Monster Manual.

For all others just ask. It'll probably be a book, but sometimes a game phrase.

halcyon lynx
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Glad to see i'm not the only one being overwhelmed, excited and confused all at the same time duckStab

fresh fable
young gulch
halcyon lynx
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You can do it peepoCheer

young gulch
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Someone posted a great one shot in here w some advice for new DMs. Im playing that one shot and the ressource was so good

halcyon lynx
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i'm writing one at the moment (instead of working, don't rat me out). never done this before but its fun so far

young gulch
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Oh homebrew right off the bat? You're brave. I respect that I couldn't do that rn. I'm doing a one shot, then a wotc campaign and THEN an homebrew kek
Power to you

halcyon lynx
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i mean, i'm neck deep into the books so i'm using a lot of that, but i know my players very well kekw we all would be unhappy with a one shot. Plus i really like the base story i came up with. Its pretty much the typical "there used to be war, we all gotta pull ourselfes together to maintain peace, but oh nooo, something bad is happening. Lets blame each other! Oh, the dude we thought was evil isnt evil? Ups. Ohhh its his minister, the weird warlock that kinda stared at you for too long. Gottcha"-kinda thing.

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the first couple of monsters I'm gonna throw at them are Gooze (Slime in the shape of a goose kekw ). Been a while since any of us played.

young gulch
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I have a couple of 1st timers plus im a 1st time dm ( but played as pc ) so I figured a one shot is great to see if ppl like dnd as a game.

Homebrew sounds so much more fun tho

halcyon lynx
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i've been doing text based rpg for.. 16 years? (god, i am so old..) So i'm used to and love creating worlds and storylines on the spot. Homebrew just feels right.

young gulch
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Fair CSMPochitaNod

echo kelp
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Wonderful stuff but I'm going to gently nudge you to discuss your DM work to #dm-discussion as this specific channel is meant for new to D&D folks to get to grips with the core game rules and mechanics.

sick stump
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I recently asked something about spells but I think I still have a question.
If my players character knows 3 level 1 and 1 level 2 spells and he has 4 slots for 1 and 1 slot for 2, he can use whatever spell he wants as long as he has the slots, right? No need to "equip" spells like in dark souls?

plucky creek
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Hello! I have a question! Are there any "sins" of Dnd? Things that are so commonly knew that no one talks about them and are considered obvious? I don't mean breaking the rules but something more like some sort of combinations or decisions. (I'm sorry if it's confusing. English is not my first language)

lyric fjord
sick stump
lyric fjord
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in the case of a bard, yes

crude musk
plucky creek
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Yup

sick stump
lyric fjord
sick stump
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What about the fighter sub class that can use spells?

crude musk
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Those are some that come to mind

plucky creek
lyric fjord
sick stump
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Thanks!

lyric fjord
# sick stump Thanks!

there are classes that give you a full list of spells that you would have to 'equip'(prepare) a certain amount of, and can do so every long rest

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those are the ones that would function kind of similarly to dark souls

sick stump
lyric fjord
sick stump
lyric fjord
sick stump
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I think I understand now

lyric fjord
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and yes it would be 7 spells from their spell lists, which at this level would be spell levels' 1 and 2

sinful kestrel
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hello im new to dnd but thought it would be nice check this sever out.

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rough crescent
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Good day, everyone.

meager niche
#

I am so confused

simple goblet
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What's confusing you? We may be able to help ☺️

meager niche
#

Total newb here

tribal moat
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hello i littraly just joined:3

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timid locust
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Welcome! If you're looking to start somewhere, the basic rules linked above are the best place!

meager niche
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Those I looked over

timid locust
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We're here in this channel to answer any questions you have as you read through

tribal moat
meager niche
#

So to play you need starter sets?

tribal moat
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me?

#

oh wait

harsh fjord
# meager niche So to play you need starter sets?

Not necessarily. They just contain dice, character sheets, the rules, and an adventure all in one place. You can legally get all of those things in other ways. Dice can be digital, and you can find free game materials online through official channels.

tribal moat
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helpful

timid locust
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Technically all you need to play is some way to roll dice, the basic rules, and a few friends!

tribal moat
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thx

meager niche
#

Finding someone to play with is something I am having trouble

exotic remnantBOT
#
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timid locust
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If you've read up on the basic rules and you're looking for a group to play with online, you can check the link above to start searching on this server!

meager niche
harsh fjord
meager niche
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Thank you

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I used the site to create my character. How do you get good at playing

harsh fjord
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Practice, mainly!

autumn quartz
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Get ready to fail and be bad, it’s the most fun

harsh fjord
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I would also suggest that being good at playing is by having fun and helping others at the table have fun. It's not a competitive game with specific win and lose conditions.

terse night
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Do I message here or the lore page for help with my character

echo kelp
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Note that #character-discussion is the best spot for more in depth discussion of characters and your character build.

terse night
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I don’t see that channel? It could be because I didn’t choose player or dm because I have never actually played dnd before only bg3 and I do research obviously but I have not had a game yet so I didn’t know what to pick

echo kelp
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You can view all our many channels here: #channel-guide - click the blue link to go right to the channel.

terse night
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Thanks for the help

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I messaged that channel

echo kelp
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Discord likes to be "helpful" and hide channels unless you specifically tell Discord to show them (see id:customize to select which channels you'd like to see)

meager niche
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My boyfriend is an experienced player so I am trying to learn all this

young gulch
lyric fjord
young gulch
lyric fjord
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tey have 3 level 2 slots, which would allow them to cast 3 level 2 spells, or upcast level 1 spells 3 times

young gulch
halcyon lynx
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besides the players handbook, he DM guide book and that monster manual, whats like a good book resource that is worth the 40€ ditoUwu i mean, i hoard books anyway, so might as well get some that i actually like

meager niche
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Would D and D for dummies help me lok

young gulch
echo kelp
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Well we have #learn-to-play and a link to the free basic rules - I'd start there and also check out liveplay/streams of folks playing D&D (note that many of these liveplay/streams are entertainment first but can give you an idea of the game mechanics and how folks play the game)

icy pasture
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Xanathar's was the first sourcebook I got. Probably should have gotten the player's handbook in retrospect lol but I loved Xanathars

echo kelp
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Some folks advertise for one shots - that said I'd recommend setting up a Discord server and using #looking-for-community to advertise a community dedicated to running/playing D&D one-shots as the LFG channels only allow you to post once every 7 days.

meager niche
echo kelp
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Do note we only allow folks to advertise D&D games - e.g. folks should be able to play using the free basic rules or official D&D books (along with whatever homebrew stuff you add on top of that). But it's not for other TTRPG game systems even if they are based off the SRD.

meager niche
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What is Homebrew?

kind pagoda
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Ye

echo kelp
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Yep - homebrew is home-made rules, items, stuff that you add to D&D that is not from an official D&D book/resources.

halcyon lynx
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thanks, new friends. I got Xanathar and an additional monster manual ❤️

analog jungle
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Is this the channel to ask a question about the Artificer? 👀

echo kelp
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This is the channel for new to D&D folks to get help learning the core rules and game mechanics

timid locust
echo kelp
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I mean it's okay to start here but I wouldn't say artificers are specifically a "how do I start playing D&D?" question...

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Awww thanks!

young gulch
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PC of my group is playing a light food halfling bard. Im preparing. I'm checking his racial traits and he has "lucky"
Which saves hin from rolling nat 1's for attack, ability check and saving throws. So basically anything? Is that right?

The other one is playing a monk goliath. Do I understand it correctly that he has to be wielding monk weapons/be unarmed AND isn't wearing armor for the unarmed bonus action? Also the switch from STR to DEX rolls is an option right? he doesn't have to

echo kelp
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Yes Halfling have the halfling luck feature - if they roll a 1 they can reroll it.

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And yes about the goliath monk - you got it right.

young gulch
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Thank you 🙂

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

sinful kestrel
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hello everyone. i think i might know how to play. but my biggest problem is how to start to play? like finding a party and such.

upbeat pine
sinful kestrel
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i tried it but i dont know what to put there and such.

true musk
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For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

sinful kestrel
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thanks

true musk
azure dune
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Hey!! I have a question, my friends want to start a DND campaign with me but I've only played it at a club so I don't have the equipment or anything and I know you can like find grid maps and stuff online but I'm too broke to buy like a campaign so I was wondering if anyone knew any good free campaigns?

simple goblet
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Maybe check the Pay What You Want section on DM's Guild?

azure dune
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Ah okay!

true musk
azure dune
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Thank you!!

true musk
azure dune
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Thanks!

true musk
harsh fjord
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?tag ddb claim

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harsh fjord
true musk
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I knew there was a bot command dndLol

true musk
# azure dune Thanks!

Happy to help, between my post and razorwing’s you have a lot of official free content to play dndCheers

azure dune
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TYSM honestly

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It's gonna be my first time being a DM I have no clue what to do 😭 I just read the instructions 😭

true musk
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No worries

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
azure dune
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Tysmmm

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.

true musk
#

?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
true musk
outer sable
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is there a difference between the wand and staff as arcane focus?

main fulcrum
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price and aesthetic I think

true musk
fallen surge
outer sable
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oh okay, thanks for the explanation ^^

warm maple
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Quick question from someone who wants to get into DnD. I am curious on what if any other books other than the players handbook. That are helpful or needed.

smoky adder
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The Player's Handbook expands on that with a bunch of additional character options: more subclasses, more spells, more feats (a lot more), etc.

#

Then for even more character options, I'd recommend:

  • Xanathar's Guide to Everything
  • Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
  • Monsters of the Multiverse
true musk
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?tag ddb claim

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
warm maple
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Thank you! I just recently downloaded the app, so getting this info is very helpful! Happy gaming

acoustic kiln
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So for the spell mirror image it creates three duplicates of yourself, can these duplicates deal damage to opponents because they mimic actions, or do they not do any damage, it’s not said in the book

wheat crystal
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They do not. Spells only do what they say they do, nothing more and nothing less

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Think of it like summoning 3 holograms of yourself

acoustic kiln
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Ok thanks I just wanted to make sure.

zenith hull
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Hello! I’m a complete newbie. I haven’t even sat down to play yet.

I have the essentials rule book, and I’ve watched some videos about how to play DnD. I understand how to play in essence, but I am a little fuzzy on a few things, namely:

—How “rolling for initiative” in battle works.
—What’s a “skills check” and how does it work?
—What are spells and how do they work?

manic hornet
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Hi! I'm new to the server but I am not new to DND I look forward to meeting people here 😄

exotic remnantBOT
fervent chasm
# zenith hull Hello! I’m a complete newbie. I haven’t even sat down to play yet. I have the e...

— Initiative is the order in which creatures act in combat. Whenever combat starts, all of the combatants roll initiative, which is usually a Dexterity ability check. The one with the highest initiative acts first, then the next, and so on. Until everyone has acted and then we loop back to the beginning.

— A skill check is a check involving a skill, like Perception or Stealth. You roll a d20 and add your bonus pertaining to that skill. Your bonus is a sum of the ability bonus of the ability related to that skill plus your proficiency bonus, if you have it. Other situational bonuses may apply.

— Spells are magical effects caused by creatures that each contain specific rules. It's better for you to read the introduction of the spell chapter in the PHB for more information.

slender bone
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Hello, I’m new to both this server and dnd. I’ve only played with my friends and it’s all been homebrew and made up as we go. I love playing with them but I’d like to see if I can make my way into by the book playing and have set ground rules in a separate campaign. I’m looking for a small group of people who would be willing to hold my hand and teach me as we make our way through a campaign for new players such as myself. I have a few ideas as to how to make a character but that’s about it, if you’re interested in helping me out dm me and we can see what we can do!

fervent chasm
echo kelp
slender bone
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Sorry I didn’t know🤷‍♂️

echo kelp
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No worries - that's why I'm telling you now in my nice mod voice.

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But welcome to the server and hope you have fun playing D&D!

slender bone
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Thank you!

wheat crystal
lyric fjord
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Hey

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
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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

lean kernel
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Is there a recommended template to follow for staging a campaign?

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Like a laundry list of things I should consider when making a campaign

blazing dragon
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I just finished my first AI-DM’d D&D adventure with my sons, using Claude 3.5 sonnet and GPT-4. It took us 7 hours over 3 consecutive nights. We explored the mountain stronghold of Frosthold, climbed and traversed the perilous Rimespire Peaks, defeated cultist ice mages, and navigated an ice labyrinth deep inside the mountain. We passed the trials within and defeated a massive ice guardian with a giant ice sword to recover the Eternal Frost Crystal, saving the town of Frosthold. Our names will forever be legend in the small mountain town.

I’m not convinced we followed the rules perfectly, but a mix between Claude and GPT-4 got us through. My sons, aged 11 and 7, are begging to start our next quest tomorrow.

lean kernel
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that's sweet

kind compass
glass summit
# lean kernel Is there a recommended template to follow for staging a campaign?

The Dungeon Masters Guide has a good enough check list for making adventures. To turn it into a campaign its just a matter of having the objective of each individual adventure to contribute towards a larger-scale goal of the party

Otherwise, Matt Colville's entire youtube channel is a great resource for this kind of thing if you have time to binge

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The best advice imo however, is to run a prewritten hardcover like Dragons of Stormwreck Isle to get an idea of how WotC writes their campaigns, and take inspiration from that

kind compass
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WOTC has proven times and times again that they're not really good at helping dms develop a more open ended style

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Their campaigns are extremely well written,but not adaptable for a more homebrew type of dming

glass summit
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Thats a very fair criticism, and one I tend to agree with

glass summit
kind compass
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As it lets player chooses in between a fixed set of quests that can all work independently yet further the plot

#

Each quest giving you a piece of equipement or help to go defeat the big bad ice dragon*tm

#

The lore in it isnt the greatest,but the gameplay is really open ended and fun

#

Which is the most importent in dnd

#

Dnd priority isnt like detailed lore or epic scenary or gruesome combat.Its fun.
And that campaign shows that verry well

#

Thank you for coming to my Ted talk lmao

lean kernel
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But I am drawing heavy inspiration from a source for my campaign theme and premise

#

It actually matches DnD fairly well

glass summit
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That's excellent you have a source of creative inspiration tho

royal agate
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Hi there folks 👋

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
# royal agate Hi there folks 👋

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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

blissful parcel
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Hello fellow adventurers! While it says I'm new, I have played D&D before. I've just never dived into looking for groups to play with online before. I hope this discord server can help me find new people to play with.

true musk
# blissful parcel Hello fellow adventurers! While it says I'm new, I have played D&D before. I've ...

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

lean kernel
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What is a "West March?"

harsh fjord
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Westmarch is a style of play that commonly is run on a separate Discord server (or similar service). These types of games are run in the same universe and the events of one group of adventurers can impact those of another. Groups and DMs may change regularly. They're ideal for pick-up games or if you want to be part of a bigger, more interwoven narrative. Think of them a little bit like an "MMO" for tabletop games.

true musk
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Beat me to it dndLol

lean kernel
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So multi-group campaigns?

harsh fjord
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In a way.

true musk
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It is a type of community campaign such as Adventurers League.
The key difference is that instead of running written modules, the DMs run one shots that they themselves created.

lean kernel
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Is a one-shot a self-contained story campaign that only has 1 session and it is completed?

harsh fjord
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A one-shot is a one-session adventure, yes.

fiery dune
lean kernel
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Yes, me too

harsh fjord
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Running a one-shot to completion in one session is a genuine skill (but not really a newcomer topic).

zealous monolith
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hi

simple goblet
green karma
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For a campaign

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With people

simple goblet
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Some DMs run paid games, usually offering higher quality experiences than free games to justify the cost. Plenty of us don't require any payment for our DMing

tidal shard
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So anyways. What type of adventuring do you all prefer?

inner thistle
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better question for #dnd-discussion then here as this channel is for Newcomers that have questions about the game. More general questions like that are better for dnd discussions.

quiet berry
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Hey there! I am new to being a DM and I am looking to run my first session with my friends somewhat soon. We will mostly likely be using Roll20 and Discord. I already own the Players Handbook on Roll 20. Now I am looking to buy some more rulebooks, not just forthe session but simply because I want to. I know there is the 2024 version coming out this/next year but I would like to purchase them anyway. Which website would you say is the best place to buy/have them on? How is FoundryVTT in comparison to Roll20 and would you recommend one over the other? Thank you so much for you help. :)

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Sorry for the wall of text. 😅

crude musk
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If you want advice comparing different third party tools/platforms, #third-party is probably the best place to ask

quiet berry
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Ah okay. Thank you! :)

steep hawk
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ive really wanted to get into dnd for the longest time, 5th edition preferrably. ive played games such as baldurs gate so i have a VERY small grasp on how it works? i live in a pretty barren area so i dont think in person tabletop would work for me. i was just wondering about possible websites that would be good places to find potential parties or dms welcome to newcomers? not rlly sure where to start haha

autumn ivy
modest cargo
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I'm new to dnd And I wanna learn it I've watched some stuff on youtube and it looks interesting and I have done regular rp And I'm heard that it's kinda like it and I wanted to start dnd Because it sounded fun and I could use my imagination So what anybody maybe wanna learn with me or teach me?

exotic remnantBOT
crude musk
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Check out those resources plus #learn-to-play and you should be off to a solid start

modest cargo
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Ok

meager niche
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Lots to learn but intriguing

meager slate
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Hello

stable crater
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Hi

tall sky
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How is it determined how much a player or npc moves per turn?

crude musk
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Player characters base speed will be determined by their race and potentially modified by their class, items, and spells

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For NPCs, it'll be listed on their stat block

meager slate
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So i understand the rules and all but can someone elaborate in where to play

tall sky
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If a player wants to run do they jsut do a dexterity check and they can go faster?, how much faster?, can they do this as many turns in a rows they like?

crude musk
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Have you read the basic rules?

tall sky
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Nope whenever I try searching videos or reading I get very confused

crude musk
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The basic rules cover all this

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
timid locust
meager slate
copper turret
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Hello, i have a pretty basic knowing of the rules of dnd and im looking for a game, where can i start looking?

timid locust
copper turret
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thank you

tall sky
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Should I jeep track of the characters moving every increment or can a character just be like "I go in building to the right" and its a close building so they can just go in it orrr?

crude musk
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This is all covered in the basic rules

timid locust
# tall sky Should I jeep track of the characters moving every increment or can a character ...

Most DnD play is broken up into two states: in combat and out of combat.

While you're in combat, you can only move specific amounts reach turn, so the things you're able to do are limited by your resources.

Outside of combat, things are much more freeform. You can say "I go in the building" and the DM will tell you how long it takes to get there and what you might encounter along the way or when you arrive.

#

You can find more about movement in combat here and more about timing outside of combat here

kindred trout
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hello, i’m learning how to be a DM, any advice?

harsh fjord
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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.

harsh fjord
#

There’s a ton of DM advice out there: this guide (https://howtogm.guide/dnd-5e/cheat-sheet), “Running the Game” on YouTube, Sly Flourish’s content, and so much more. Read, watch, absorb, but don’t let that stop you from doing. You won’t be great at first, but that’s okay. Worry about having fun, and if you do that for yourself and the table, you’re successful.

lyric fjord
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Hello

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Just read rules of dnd

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But can't understand some of the classes and race ?

timid locust
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If you've got some specific questions, we can help out!

indigo flicker
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Hey, I am just running my first adventure today and I want to heal the group, I choose to be a druid, what circle should I go for? I like the idea of circle of the stars but can it work for healing? Thanks!

timid locust
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Circle of Stars and Circle of Dreams both grant bonuses to healing for druids

indigo flicker
solar quail
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Hello, first time dm here (I have played some before). I am gonna dm a pretty much entirely homebrew campaign with some friends, who has never played dnd before. And I was wondering if there was any program or app that acts like a "universal character sheet" where I, the dm, can view and update the players character sheet in real time. But they should also be able to view and manage their own character sheet too. It would also be helpful if I could manage enemy and npc character sheets. Is there anything? Also I'd appreciate any and all tips

timid locust
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Are you playing online? Plenty of VTTs (virtual table top programs) have character sheets that can be edited two ways.

solar quail
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Yeah. Unfortunately, neither me or my players has access to computers or cash to pay for programs

true musk
timid locust
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I'm pretty sure roll20's free version has shared character sheets. But when you say you don't have computers, how are you playing? Just through phone voice chat?

solar quail
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Pretty much

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And I can find other options if needed

timid locust
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Then I would look into DnD Beyond. The app is a little outdated, but still functional

solar quail
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Alright thanks

timid locust
#

?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.

timid locust
#

?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
true musk
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The app has a campaign tab where you can view characters and a game log of dice rolls.

timid locust
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Also check out the posts above for tips!

solar quail
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Thanks

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I kinda knew about dnd beyond. I consume a lot of dnd media although I don't play much myself. And now I'm planning on making my own session with some friends. Sad they live so far away. Otherwise we'd have irl meetings

median rose
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My character is a fighter ranger. How can i put both those classes next to my name. They only allowed me one.

timid locust
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Unfortunately the server only allows one badge at a time here

fresh fable
median rose
mental salmon
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can someone teach me how to play d&d...?

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

mental salmon
icy epoch
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Thank you so much for the knowledge:D

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Could anyone suggest a youtuber to kind of outline the histroy of faerun and the forgotten realms for me?

true musk
true musk
# mental salmon can someone teach me how to play d&d...?

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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

slim yacht
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Got two characters a cleric and a Paladin kinda looked at what is good made my Paladin after a video game character I like though

grizzled estuary
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I’ve been wanting to get into dnd but many of my few friends aren’t into it.

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I have one I’ve been meeting up regularly with at lunch during school hours however it’s summer currently.

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Plus during our “campaigns” there was a good story, yet there was no mechanics or anything like that for that matter. It was just; roll, result, repeat.

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
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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

slim yacht
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I had a dnd club at my school but sadly are teacher stopped it, because she was two tired to continue the club on fridays and her two sons did sports who also played dnd

grizzled estuary
slim yacht
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Which kinda sucks thats why I have played for a year now in dnd

grizzled estuary
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Your lucky your school allows it

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Mine calls it “violence”

slim yacht
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But I am rusty I haven't played in like awhile since I do so much sports

grizzled estuary
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My district is beyond strict

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They blocked Minecraft education

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It’s actually wild ngl 💀

true musk
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For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

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

slim yacht
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Shocking my school let it happen even though it's a private school lol

grizzled estuary
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Oh

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Do you have to wear uniforms? If not then Consider me in it

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Honestly you should try to find a new host

slim yacht
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Still waiting for a dm to respond to my thing LOL

grizzled estuary
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I have never seen anyone capitalize LOL in years

grizzled estuary
slim yacht
grizzled estuary
slim yacht
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Since it's collage prepatory highschool

grizzled estuary
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never mind

slim yacht
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Luckily we can take off the sports jacket in class imagine we couldn't in april when it gets warm

grizzled estuary
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Yeah

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But if you need a dnd campaign try #loo-for-players king

slim yacht
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I just noticed my paladin has a 20 in strength and a 17 in charisma XD

grizzled estuary
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Holy shit

slim yacht
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I did looking for dm

grizzled estuary
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Mk

slim yacht
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and a 17 in dex

grizzled estuary
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But strength charisma build is wild

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WHAT

slim yacht
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No joke I did use variant human though

grizzled estuary
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Here’s a character I used for one of my campaigns: a wizard that is failed wizard school, and all his spells fail, yet they happen via coincidence.

slim yacht
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I didn't even count the modifiers I think my paladin might be broken

grizzled estuary
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It kinda is tho

slim yacht
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Just by rolls

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Need I say more to that...

lament mica
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That’s not how that works

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Have you read the Basic Rules?

grizzled estuary
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You’re telling me you can beat a guy to death in Broad daylight and the guard would think you’re telling the truth when you say nothing happend.

slim yacht
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ah I dumb XD

grizzled estuary
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Strength 20 and charisma 17 is op af tho

slim yacht
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Yeah

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tbh it scares me how strong it is

true musk
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I believe you’re referring to starter sets that come with an adventure book, dice, a dm screen and other useful nick nacks.

kind compass
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Gaming sets are basically:

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A set of playing cards or dices

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Its the proficiency of your character with using these sets

icy monolith
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Am I allowed to post a photo of my sheet to see if it's right?

visual vapor
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Is spelljammer ok for new players(also pretty new dm)? I really love the idea of ship battle

lament mica
jaunty herald
visual vapor
lament mica
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It’s a very different tone, there’s a lot more prep, and the resources for spelljammer in 5e aren’t very good so you’d have to do quite a bit of homebrew which can be tricky for new DMs

visual vapor
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Well, ive seen a good deal for the books, and I really liked the idea, I will maybe get them, and wait when im ready

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Also, pretty hard for me, im playing dnd like twice an year, and I wanted to make something different, maybe I would get my friends hooked this way

cursive bear
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but that’s a topic for optimization

kind blade
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hey ive never played dnd before does anyone have a group they would be ok with me joining?

lament mica
lyric fjord
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Hey, im very very new to both discord and D&D. so hopefully I wont be too much of a pain to everyone.

exotic remnantBOT
lament mica
lyric fjord
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im started creatring my character, and think i understand it very well. BUT, i do have a question. I want to keep using the same weapon, but id like that weapon, a longsword, to somehow get stronger as I play the game. Is that possible? If yes, how can i make that happen? Thank you for the noob question.

cursive bear
lyric fjord
cursive bear
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yes, as different dms are comfortable with different things

lyric fjord
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so maybe it will just be too diffcult, cause I might have a DM saying no, and my sword goes back to normal power. hummm the thing is, i included my sword in my backstory... as a weapon that was by my side when I was born, given to me by my father and his father and so on...

lament mica
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You generally make a new character and tailor it to each campaign you join

lyric fjord
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make a new character for each new campaign???

icy epoch
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I can’t post in the looking for a dm channel. Do I have to go through another source or something?

cursive bear
cursive bear
lament mica
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It explains the commands you have to use

lyric fjord
lament mica
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Yes

cursive bear
lyric fjord
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starting from lv 1???

lament mica
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D&D isn’t a progressive game where you ‘win’, it’s a game about storytelling

lyric fjord
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isnt the point with DnD to grow you character?

lament mica
cursive bear
lament mica
lyric fjord
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oh ok i see

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yes i understand that too.

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i thought you kept your character with you...

lament mica
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You play a character for a campaign, then you will most likely have to modify it or make a new character entirely for a new campaign, if you choose to join

lyric fjord
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i see.. i understand now...

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so new characters every time

lament mica
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You should read the Basic Rules, it sounds like you don’t understand the purpose behind D&D

lyric fjord
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maybe not yet hehe... i focused too much on making my character which i thought i could reuse all the time

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so i shouldnt focus on my character until i start playing a game?

plucky ridge
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You can premake a character but there is no gaurentee they will fit into a DMs game. It can be better to wait to find a game and then make a character for that.

cursive bear
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you should make a character before the 1st session tho

lyric fjord
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i see...

fiery dune
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i feel so bad when a player shows up with a fleshed out character that makes no sense in the adventure

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esp new people

lyric fjord
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i just like the idea and identity of keeping the same character..

fiery dune
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you should try Adventurer's League

lyric fjord
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thank you for that, makes sense

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so for now, no focus on making my character until i can actually play? Or just for practice i guess.

plucky ridge
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Definitely can make one for practice!

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No harm in learning how to make a character so you're ready to go when you find a game

lyric fjord
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thank you for that.... i was even going to make my character on hero forge, but if i cant use the same character haha, that would be a waste

fiery dune
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those kinds of things make your characters memorable

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and your DM will appreciate it

lyric fjord
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can i send photos here? I want to show you guys my character ive makde on heroforge?

cursive bear
fiery dune
cursive bear
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not in this channel

lyric fjord
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ok

cursive bear
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you can do it in hero forge

lyric fjord
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well, i think for now, ill keep that character, i like it and the background story is really cool, to me at least. hopefully when i do get some real games, the DM will be ok too HOPE

analog jungle
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Is there a website I can visit that has a lot of character builds stored? I would like to see what other people come up with.

plucky ridge
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Reddit might be a good place to check

visual vapor
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What does shaman do in dnd? I think its different from the Warcraft universe

kind compass
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At least in playable classes

visual vapor
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No?

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Damn

kind compass
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You might be thinking of warlock?

visual vapor
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I swear ive seen Something...maybe custom class

visual vapor
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Is there any class that likes to shoot with lightning?

kind compass
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Druid?Is that what you're thinking about?

visual vapor
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Ye, something with nature

kind compass
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Druid.

visual vapor
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Because I wanted to make a character that can shoot lightning, but isnt imune to the heat produced by it

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So he has some kind of machinery that keeps him cold, and the 2 classes I thought would be like Shaman and artificier, but i didnt know shaman wasnt a thing in the official dnd

plucky prism
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i dont think lightning produces heat behind it (atleast lightning bolt doesnt) unless youre talking about how it can ignite flammable surfaces?

kind compass
kind compass
plucky prism
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ah ok

visual vapor
wheat crystal
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Lightning bolt doesn’t harm the caster

plucky prism
plucky prism
kind compass
wheat crystal
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Call Lightning can hurt you, if you target an area you occupy

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But I don’t see a common situation where you’d want to do that

main fulcrum
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Wands of Lightning bolts solve the "can't actually cast that spell" problem for Tempest clerics 😁

kind compass
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OR

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hear me out

wheat crystal
kind compass
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Sorcerer twinned spell quickened spell shocking grasp

plucky prism
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ah thats actually cool, tho the player ended up switching to a barbarian before i could give them any magic items

kind compass
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With extended spell ofc

visual vapor
wheat crystal
kind compass
visual vapor
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Im not trying to argue or anything, dont get me wrong, just want to make myself clear*

visual vapor
kind compass
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So instead of doing that,you can narrate your tech cooling down and not casting any heat based spells for a turn

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or you could alternate frost spells and lightning spells

visual vapor
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Maybe not so harsh, like 25 instead of 30? (From what ive played, all characters had 30)

kind compass
wheat crystal
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Yeah unless your build requires you to move around a lot, a small penalty isn’t going to be that bad

jaunty herald
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exceptions include specific races, barbarians, monks, and probably others

visual vapor
jaunty herald
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I'd suggest not messing with the main mechanics of dnd

kind compass
jaunty herald
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buff/debuffs are not a great idea

wheat crystal
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That’d be up to your DM, but there are lightning cantrips already

visual vapor
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There are? :D

main fulcrum
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Honestly, trying to give yourself buffs and debuffs for narrative reasons usually just gets overly complicated really fast

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And rarely balances well, ime

jaunty herald
visual vapor
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Ok, will try to keep my character simple

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Maybe a plain lightning mage

wheat crystal
plucky prism
kind compass
main fulcrum
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Those are the only 2 I can think of

kind compass
main fulcrum
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Pretty sure it's thunder damage dndLol

kind compass
visual vapor
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Also, another question, does warlock really have infinite possibilities from a narrative stand point?

kind compass
visual vapor
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Like where its powers come, and stuff like that

kind compass
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heck,I once played an atheist paladin

plucky prism
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i'd say yes cus warlocks get their powers from their patrons who are viewed as higher beings

kind compass
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People just limit themselves over stereotypes of the classes,but you can do an interesting spin on really any class

main fulcrum
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My most religious character is a fighter dndLol

wheat crystal
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I mean, it’s still up to the approval of the DM. In general a warlock is supposed to get their power from making a pact with a more powerful entity

visual vapor
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Warlock seems the most complex one at least, maybe I will look into that

wheat crystal
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How that pact is made, with whom, the terms, and the circumstances of it open up quite a lot of points of creativity

visual vapor
wheat crystal
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That’s, well, that’s homebrew at that point since immortality like that is going outside of the rules

plucky ridge
wheat crystal
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Something to work out with the DM

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I agree

visual vapor
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Oh ok, sorry

visual vapor
tulip silo
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anybody got any tips for roleplaying? im joining my first session soon thats mostly rp focused with less combat

main fulcrum
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Think about what your character wants and how they'd react to things

lyric fjord
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hi, I am seriously brand new never did a campaign before, I am looking at the character sheet and I was watching some videos but it seems like a lot of the info on what I'm trying to do with it conflicts with eachother

slim yacht
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I have done a campaign

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But not since a long time probably since few months so I am rusty on rules and such I remeber some though

main fulcrum
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What are you trying to do that conflicts?

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And have you read the basic rules on character building?

lyric fjord
main fulcrum
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What parts of that conflict?

slim yacht
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A intresting time

main fulcrum
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You'd have to stick with light armor iirc, but it seems fine otherwise

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So I'm not sure what the problem is

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
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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

lyric fjord
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as a noob of D&D, my character, well the one i have just created, id like him to have a horn, this horn would have a special ability when blown, I was thinking it could do something like stop one attack per day, or something like that, but because of my backstory has my character loose all his abilities and being reduced to lv 1, he will need to remember how to use the horn. maybe after reaching a certain level, maybe lv3 will he be able to reuse his magic horn.

Is that something that could be done>

true musk
# lyric fjord as a noob of D&D, my character, well the one i have just created, id like him to...

Your best bet is going to be to "re-flavor" certain abilities.
This is where the mechanics stay the same but change the presentation.

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.

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Overall when trying bring a character concept to life in D&D you need to take the time to learn the rules and mechanics of the game. Once you do, the rules and mechanics become great tools you can use to build some very interesting characters.

tall sky
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Would kicking a door down be an athletics check?

true musk
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It can. It’s the DM’s call to determine if and what skill check is needed.

lyric fjord
true musk
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Warrior isn’t a class. Some classes have access to spells while others don’t. There ways for non spellcasters to get access to spells. But for now, it’s best to read up on the different classes from the free basics rules.

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
# lyric fjord makes a lot of sense, thanks a milion. BUT, my character is a human worrior, can...

I recommend going over this 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D 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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

lyric fjord
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will do that now

noble wraith
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I'd love to play with some people to truly understand the game!

exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
gray prawn
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yea never played before

lyric fjord
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and i dont want anything online.. face to face or nothing haha

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
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, start with a premade character. You can view and claim premade characters on dndbeyond here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

lyric fjord
noble wraith
cursive bear
lyric fjord
cursive bear
noble wraith
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I know but I still want to learn some of the basics

lyric fjord
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same here, even simple game, just to understand how it is...

jaunty herald
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the basic rules are free on dndbeyond

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you can understand the game more with that

lyric fjord
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more then playing>?>>

jaunty herald
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no, but you kinda should read first

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if not just to make it easier on a dm so they don't have to explain everything

lyric fjord
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of course its very important to do

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and already done that a lot

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even have the players guide in front of me

jaunty herald
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if you want a game, try looking in #find-a-game or make a post of yer own

lyric fjord
covert aspen
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Hi I'm new to dnd. I was looking for a party that could teach me how to play. I have the main resources required and went through both dm guide and ph. If this is the wrong place srry😅🥲

jaunty herald
covert aspen
jaunty herald
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yes it's better, but it should tell you how the basic actions and such work

covert aspen
outer yoke
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Hi I haven't played DND for a collective of 4-5 years! I'm in need of a quick rundown on how to play as I don't particularly remember

young gulch
exotic remnantBOT
torn yoke
outer yoke
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Thank you both SM you are amazing people 🙏

covert aspen
humble scroll
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Someone told me I had to download an extension to link roll 20 and dnd beyond but I’m totally lost, what do I do?

lyric fjord
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Good morning all

fickle comet
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Any campaign link for lv1 char, folks?

fresh fable