#dnd-newcomers

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timid locust
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This advice from Colossus is evergreen

mystic sparrow
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a lot of your early sessions may go slow as you are figuring out the rules. What I recommend is during the game make a decision on things as quickly as possible, write the question down, and later throughout the week go and research it. That way the game still moves forward, everyone has fun, and you have plenty of time to figure out how it actually works

elder sigil
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will keep in mind!

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they asked if they could make there own characters for next time

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thats a no go then?

mystic sparrow
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I mean, its your game so why not?

elder sigil
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i dont want them to be OP, or is the character creator of DND beyond good?

mystic sparrow
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I would recommend starting at level 1 so you can learn all the tiny simple things first because it gets more complicated as you progress in level

timid locust
mystic sparrow
timid locust
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Just follow the steps for character creation in the basic rules or on the DND beyond site and it'll work out just fine

elder sigil
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perfect

ornate kiln
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the biggest contributor to OP characters would be lucky rolled scores, so just say they need to use standard array or point buy

timid locust
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Yes, I'd definitely recommend sticking to Standard Array for ability score selection

elder sigil
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will do!

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and equipment wise?

ornate kiln
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just standard starting equipment from class and background

timid locust
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Each background and class have their own starting equipment

elder sigil
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yeah i have found a page about starting GP

ornate kiln
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every class page has gear listed

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and backgrounds list their own gear too

timid locust
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Yeah, that's where you'll want to get that info

ornate kiln
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starting GP is an alternative to that which I wouldnt recommend for new players

elder sigil
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okok

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because that is random?

timid locust
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Mostly because it makes things more complicated. Check out how the classes grant you starting equipment, for example: it's all nice and simple

ornate kiln
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because the choice of potential gear to pick is enourmous and picking the right stuff requires some experience with the game. plus DMs might want to veto stuff like horses if it doesnt fit the game

timid locust
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Here's what Barbarian starts with, for example

elder sigil
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and how do you make your players level?

timid locust
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You've got two options:

  • Complicated, but extremely fair: track the xp given by each monster they kill and level them up according to xp charts
  • Simple, but up to interpretation: just grant them a level whenever you feel like they've done something important
fallen surge
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?tag new levelup

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Gaining a Level

Typically, a character starts at 1st level and advances in level by adventuring. Gaining a level improves your attributes, can unlock new class features or new spells, and generally increases your might as an adventurer.

There are two common ways to determine when you gain a level, and your DM will let you know which is used in your campaign.

  • Experience Points. In these campaigns, experience points (XP) fuel level advancement and are most often the reward for completing combat encounters. When your total XP reaches certain thresholds, you gain a level.
  • Milestone. These campaigns let the story drive advancement, awarding levels when adventurers accomplish significant goals in the campaign. Many official adventures use this method.

A character can grow to a maximum of 20th level. Your DM might have you begin at a higher level, or might end the campaign at a lower one. Some games continue past 20th level with the use Epic Boons.

ornate kiln
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(exp can and should also be granted for doing things other than killing)

elder sigil
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thank you!

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is this an "ok" character?

fallen surge
elder sigil
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ok sorry

dull shoal
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I’m new to dnd

kind compass
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We should include in the whole new player advert shtick something about base human politeness towards dm's

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dull shoal
kind compass
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Up above is everything you need to know

dull shoal
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Thank you kindly

winter locust
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So, I'm trying to make a EK, but at level 3 I don't have a EK option?

kind compass
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Cuz ya need to buy the book if you're doin a dnd beyond sheet

winter locust
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Ah, I see, thanks

jolly yacht
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Okay listen I've just been trying to find a group my group of 2 years stopped playing recently and I've been literally searching all day to no avail so we're would I go to look for a group thanks.

winter locust
mystic sparrow
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unfortunatly no

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but you may be able to buy just the subclass

winter locust
mystic sparrow
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depending on the book, sometimes they let you buy just a subclass for D&Dbeyond for like 3 bucks

fresh fable
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Not any more

echo kelp
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A la carte purchasing of specifc items is no longer available with the new marketplace

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?books

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Accessing Content on D&D Beyond

There are four ways to access content on D&D Beyond that you may have in your physical books

  1. Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  2. Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
  3. Join a DnDBeyond campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
  4. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond. Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way, it is for personal use only
mystic sparrow
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oh for real?

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winter locust
mystic sparrow
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man that was my favorite thing was just being able to buy the one thing I wanted instead of the entire book

winter locust
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Well... I guess I have to wait until Sept 17?

echo kelp
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Do you mean for the 2024 Players Handbook? Then yes.
If you mean the 2014 Players Handbook, you can still buy that (and can continue to buy it after the 2024 book release).

harsh fjord
kind compass
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currently the dnd community is in a bit of a "revolution", so I doubt that dms will accept any of the new books untill things have settled,so I advise buying the old phb, the changes to the new one are so minimal ya can just homebrew it in later

lyric fjord
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I have studied for some time now (like 2-5 hours) and the only thing I really studied is most of Basic Rules character creation part 1 and the whole parts talking about Dwarves and Elfs. Should I be worried?

kind compass
deft sigil
lyric fjord
lament mica
kind compass
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Plus,only the new phb is coming out,so its hard to have a game of a new edition when no actual dm ressources are provided :<

mystic sparrow
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most of the new things I thought were kinda fun and interesting

lament mica
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Yes…? I talk in this server everyday, and there’s a general consensus that most of the changes are improvements while a few of them (looking at Ranger and Paladin) are more disputed

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hollow talon
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ello, hows everyone doing?

lament mica
echo kelp
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deft sigil
kind compass
hollow talon
echo kelp
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If folks have further questions about server rules or a moderation action, please come to #moderator-support and simply state "I'd like to speak with a moderator" and we can create a private thread to discuss things. And now back to D&D.

kind compass
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Take breaks,drink water,and read the information at your pace

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If you have any questions or missunderstanding about a specific portion of the text,we're here to help

echo kelp
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Yeah don't feel like you have to "know all the things" - I've been playing this game for a while and I still mess things up (even when it's on my character sheet in front of me!)

kind compass
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But don't skip too much of it either,or else you might look in the wrong channel (happened to me an akward ammount of times)

deft sigil
# hollow talon eh im kinda just chilling right now, a bit confused on how to find a game, the ...

if you are a player looking for a game you can look in #looking-for-players - that is where a DM will go to post about their games and player requirements. You can reply to the threads for those posts to get involved.

To make a post of your own as a player looking for DM you'd use a command to post in #looking-for-dm - the commands are all in #find-a-game /looking in almost any channel should auto-prompt with options like looking-for dm. when you type that and hit enter, a form will populate for you to fill out and submit.

Does that help?

As a note: you cannot type in the chat bar in any of the looking for channels.. but can type the commands pretty much everywhere else

hollow talon
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ive only played one campaign before with my friends and it never properly ended, we had to stop due to people being too busy

kind compass
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As a reminder #looking-for-dm is where you want to go to make an application if you're a PLAYER looking for a dm
#looking-for-players is where DMS put out campaigns for players to join

kind compass
hollow talon
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yeaa, main thing i remember doing is trying to pick a lock... failing... and ripped it off out of rage.. task failed successfully?

kind compass
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Hey as long as its done did the troubles really matter?

hollow talon
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fair enough lol

past quiver
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Hi

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Can someone give me a quick explanation of what u do in D&D?

mystic sparrow
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quick? probably not...haha

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anything specific you are curious about?

past quiver
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The dice part

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Don't really understand it

mystic sparrow
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sure here is kinda a brief idea. Everyone has different sets of things they are good at depending on how many points are in their scores. When you are trying to do something, the DM will likely ask you to roll a d20 and then you add onto whatever you roll based on how good you are at the action

glass summit
# past quiver Can someone give me a quick explanation of what u do in D&D?

You take on the role of an adventurer, and take part in an epic fantasy story where the other main characters are played by the other players at the table. The antagonists, side characters and narration of the world around you is played by the Dungeon Master who will present the party with all manner of challenges for them to overcome

past quiver
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What does the d in d20 stand for ?

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Dice?

mystic sparrow
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just "dice" basically

past quiver
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Ah ok

mystic sparrow
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yeah like a d4 is a 4-sided die

past quiver
mystic sparrow
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d20s are the most common one you will roll for things

past quiver
past quiver
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Next things character making/designing are there any specifics u need to do?

echo kelp
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?tag new dice

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Dice

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

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

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

past quiver
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Cool

mystic sparrow
past quiver
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I'm not sure

glass summit
past quiver
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I only joined this sever cos ive seen a lot of dnd vids and the like and was interested in what it was. Not sure if im wanting to join a campaign or whatever it is

past quiver
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glass summit
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Theres also a few other links, if reading isn't really your vibe

mystic sparrow
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reading through the rules is definitely the way to go. D&Dbeyond is a website you can go to and start working on creating a character

past quiver
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Ok

past quiver
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I'm thinking something along the lines of a rouge mountain dwarf with the ability scores as:
Srtength 15
Dexterity 14
Constitution 13
Charisma 12
Intelligence 10
Wisdom 8

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Is that any good? Still other stuff to sort out

cobalt frigate
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I wouldn't recommned having a low Wis score because there are a lot of Wisdom saving throws and ability skills.

mystic sparrow
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so this may seem weird but you really don't want to have high strength on a rogue

past quiver
cobalt frigate
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I would swap Wisdom with Strength.

past quiver
mystic sparrow
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the top 3 highest I would do would be DEX, followed by CON, followed by either CHR or WIS depending on if you think you would be talking more or not

past quiver
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I want like a stealthy dwarf

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So
DEX 15
CON 14
WIS 13
STR 12
INT or CHA 10 then other 8

mystic sparrow
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yeah so DEX is used for stealth and sleight of hand (pick pocket type stuff). On top of that, you use weapons that have a property called "finesse" which mean that you use DEX when calculating the damage instead of STR (technically optional).

past quiver
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Ok

mystic sparrow
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yeah I would do the INT as 8 and the CHA as 10 but you can make a case for either. Its honestly not uncommon to even have the STR being the lowest score you have because most everything you have will be calculated with DEX

past quiver
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Im gonna look at equipment now

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Im thinking just a hide or chain shirt then a dagger (simple melee), rapier (martial melee), maybe a sling (simple range), hand crossbow (martial range)

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I assume I can only hv one melee and range

glass summit
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nah you can pick multiple melee or multiple ranged weapons if your starting equipment permits it. It's just generally unneccesary

past quiver
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Ok

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Does starting equp depend on class and race?

glass summit
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it depends on your Class and Background

past quiver
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Ok

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Well class is rouge hvnt figured background out yet

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Wanting some kind of stealth theivery equipment

glass summit
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As a rogue you should get Thieves Tools as part of your starting equipment

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They will let you make Abilty Checks to pick locks, disarm traps and other sneaky stuff

lyric fjord
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I got a question if someone can help me out in a few about a set up

past quiver
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Hopefully pickpocket with people ideal

glass summit
past quiver
glass summit
past quiver
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Ok

lyric fjord
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Well I made a wood elf ranger with a soldier background. I rolled for the stats but I feel like I messed up

mystic sparrow
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how did you roll?

lyric fjord
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I got,
Str 8
Dex 17
Con 11
Int 11
Wis 10
Cha 12

mystic sparrow
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I mean, seems fine to me

past quiver
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So, so far I hv a mountain dwarf, rouge, ability scores are
DEX 15
CON 14
WIS 13
STR 12
INT or CHA 10 then other 8
Hvnt got a background made up yet put pickpocket and people ideal
Theives tools
Weaponry is a dagger or smth light and quiet

cobalt frigate
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Did you use dice or Point Buy?

lyric fjord
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Dice

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I had never played before and I had a friend tell me to use dice roll.

cobalt frigate
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Okay, don't assume when you have a DM that they'll let you keep that character.

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DMs prefer to witness dice rolls.

past quiver
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If I do want to get into D&D fully then I would need to buy dice do all the rolls for extra points or whatever buy I think for only learning this stuff tonight this looks good

echo kelp
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Yes that seems like a fine character - can always check with folks in #character-discussion if you want more feedback.

past quiver
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Ok

echo kelp
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I'd make sure to use the starting equipment your class starts with

past quiver
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Ok

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What would that be?

echo kelp
past quiver
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So mine would be a hand crossbow and a rapier

deft lantern
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I am new to DnD I just started playing with a group of friends and I have no idea what I am doing. They directed me to use the SourceForge 3.5e Character Maker and I have been trying to use the Necromancer HandBook to create a Dark Spell caster but I have no idea what spells what feats and what skills I should be going into. I'm level 2 now and I don't seem to be very effective at all; is there a good 3.5e vanilla rule set Wizard planner I can use to try and make a decent character out there?

echo kelp
wintry ether
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Hi. I’m a complete newbie and I have started so I can play with my boyfriend

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lament mica
lyric fjord
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is it good to call my short friend a halfling? just finished studying them and the appearance fits perfectly (a bit of the personality too)

echo kelp
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I don’t know why you’re asking us, ask your friend if it’s okay.

lyric fjord
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well that makes sense, have a great day :)

kind compass
gusty sparrow
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Can Druids control sugar is it still a plant?
Because I want to be the muffin man in dnd

potent totem
misty zenith
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how common are homebrewed campaigns with 60/40 rp combat?

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graceful jewel
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i havent played dnd since I was a kid so reading all this again and watching a few videos makes me wanna play! I am a better hands on learning than by watching yt videos, but anyone have recommendations for somewhere i could learn in a shorter amount of time. I wanna try a small campaign this weekend

harsh fjord
graceful jewel
spark ridge
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hello!! 🙂

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I dont' really know what i am doing, like, I got into this without a community, and I barely know the rules 😭

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spark ridge
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yay thank you

harsh fjord
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Feel free to ask questions as you work your way through those links.

spark ridge
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thank you!!

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if I'm being completely honest, i got into this becuase of stranger things. i have no prior knowledge, but this is all so cool :))) cannot wait to get addicted

harsh fjord
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That's not an uncommon entry point for folks. Hope you find yourself a new hobby to love!

loud axle
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anyone have a dnd beyond campaign i could join to create a character, now that i cant buy seperate i dont got enough cash to buy whole books ?

harsh fjord
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That'd be against D&D Beyond's terms of service.

kind compass
misty zenith
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misty zenith
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ah dam

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wheat crystal
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In my experience it's dependent on both the campaign and the DM. Some campaigns take place in areas that have little to no relation or involvement points for a character's backstory (i.e. if most of your backstory involves living in an obscure village on the Material Plane and the campaign takes place in the Nine Hells). Some might be in a format where backstory is largely irrelevant, such as a dungeon crawl or west marches style of campaign.

In any case if you want a DM that puts a decent emphasis on including player backstory into the campaign it's always worth it to ask before joining. Worst case they say they don't and you can either compromise or move on to find a different group to play with.

kind compass
# spark ridge if I'm being completely honest, i got into this becuase of stranger things. i ha...

Reminder and wwarning:
Dnd is not at all the same experience than the one seen in fiction, as most movies and mentions of it only put on the "hight intensity moments", dnd has a lot of things and rules to be aware off,so don't hop in expecting dice rolls and epic battles during a first session, if you want theirs a ton of youtubers out there that simplify dnd for newcommers to understand!

spark ridge
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yeah, i was just intrigued by being able to improv

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bc i'm a theater kid, so

kind compass
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Dnd does contain a fair share of roleplaying and improve from the players part

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what its NOT thought is make believe,as there are strict rules in place,so make sure to check those out!

misty zenith
wind bolt
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are there one offs in this server?

kind compass
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Lemme give it to ya, you're not a 5 star voice actor,and your dm isnt Matt Mercer, so you really have to make sure that actual dnd is the experience that you want

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I advise hopping into a one shot first

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Something to get into dnd without committing to a full campaign

misty zenith
kind compass
wheat crystal
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Different campaign styles are great for different players, it's all about finding the right match. PBP games are less common than traditional format games, but there are occasional listings posted in #find-a-game

kind compass
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(I never tried play by post I really have to test it some day)

wheat crystal
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Just need to be patient

true musk
# wheat crystal In my experience it's dependent on both the campaign and the DM. Some campaigns ...

To build on this, you'll get better results when you use a campaign's setting and premise as the ground work to create a backstory over making one in a vacuum.

For example, let's say that a campaign adventure is about protecting a young prince, who is the soon to be future king. For that campaign, a backstory that explains how a character became a knight is going to be integral and easier for a DM to incorporate into the campaign.

misty zenith
wheat crystal
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Trying different avenues for finding a game really helps. Outside of this server I recommend Reddit's r/lfg subreddit for PBP games specifically.

lyric fjord
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How do I get started with dnd

true musk
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misty zenith
true musk
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Good luck on your search!

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true musk
# lyric fjord How do I get started with dnd

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD

There is also a reference sheet that you can get 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

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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

lyric fjord
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Toit

misty zenith
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true musk
misty zenith
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thx

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hold up i think this might actually lead me into my first game

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thx so much

mild solar
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whats a book of lore?

true musk
true musk
mild solar
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In a Scholars pack that you can get as a base item for wizard, there is a book of lore. I searched and found nothing on it

cobalt frigate
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It's basically flavour with no game mechanic benefits.

uncut thicket
vestal torrent
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Y'all can anybody help up w dicecloud I did smth and idk how to fix it

crude musk
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This channel is for beginner topics, if you want help with dicecloud, try #third-party (or their own discord server)

inner void
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where tf do I even start???

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ts mad confusing

fresh fable
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And check the pins in this channel for links to free basic rules, video guides

noble anchor
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I'm very new to DnD but I've always wanted to be a part of a Campaign or one shot, I've never been on one and would find it pretty cool.

lyric fjord
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Why does Hippogriff have a high Perception, when its Wisdom modifier is +1 and its PB is +2. It should have Perception +3, or am I missing something?

crude musk
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That's more a question for #dnd-discussion, this channel is for newcomer questions

sick canyon
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Hello, I'm new to DnD I have a general idea around it and some of my friends encouraged me to go here, but I don't know where to bein and I figured that I have very minimal knowledge and probably not even all of the basics please help ;v;

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timid locust
sick canyon
timid locust
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As a new DM, you won't really have an idea as to what kinds of games you like to run just yet. The usual recommendation is to follow a pre-written adventure to get a handle of the game before anything else

fair kayak
torn chasm
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Hello! Where can I create a character sheet?

harsh fjord
sick canyon
sick canyon
proper flume
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Hi guys

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I'm new

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Interested in dnd

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Haven't played before

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timid locust
# proper flume Haven't played before

Welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the basic rules linked above. We also have a set of videos if you're more of a visual learner, and we have the #learn-to-play channel for more resources. If you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

rancid plover
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What are good die for a starter?

fair kayak
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What do you mean good die? Any dice works if that’s what you mean

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I just recommend getting a full set of dice, most importantly a d20, d6

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I still recommend getting others though

crude musk
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Just get a standard polyhedral set:

  • d20
  • d12
  • d10
  • d% (a d10 but the sides go 10, 20, 30...90, 00)
  • d8
  • d6
  • d4
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You can get 'expanded' sets that include 2d20s for advantage/disadvantage, and 4d6s for stat rolling, but that's not essential

fallen surge
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There's no specific brand or style you need. The number of faces is the only thing that matters

crude musk
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For clarification, d6 (for example) just means "A six sided dice"

fair kayak
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You can find them pretty cheap at a local gamestore

crude musk
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Yeah, cheap dice are fine

fair kayak
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Or use dice online

uncut beacon
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Hey everyone, i am going to play my first game as a dungeon master. I might ask questions from time to time. Thanks for having me

crude musk
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They're not going to be "unbalanced" whatever,

fair kayak
rancid plover
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I've seen a bulk thing of 7 sets of dice for like £7 on Amazon

fair kayak
rancid plover
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True, but my Autistic ass misplaces things all the time

fair kayak
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That’s fair lol

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Never hurts to have more dice

rancid plover
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A local group I was looking at makes you pick a colour of dice too

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Which doesn't make sense to me

fair kayak
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Well I have to go but other people can help you

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Have fun and good luck

crude musk
rancid plover
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See, I didn't think it would be.

sick canyon
lime kayak
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Are there any simple DnD games I can play to learn?

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uncut beacon
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A player tried to punch another one. He got 7 on a dc of 10, so i said his punch grazed.

The one that was being punched was a halfling, does that matter?

Do players have to do a initiative check, or do we use the initiative value stated on the character sheet to determine which player starts first.

Lets say a player randomly hits another player, does that count as a surprise attack?

Lets say a player wants to hit a another player, what kind of dc do they have to make? Dexterity or strength. And does the player being attacked have to do a dexterity check to dodge? Or does that only works traps and stuff?

Btw we are playing the fifth edition starter set

crude musk
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@uncut beacon So there's a lot going on here, have you read the basic rules?

raven pebble
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I'd say it's a surprise attack, and to treat it like any other fight...

crude musk
uncut beacon
latent temple
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Wait is this Discord server for playing or learning

ornate kiln
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  1. PvP (Player vs Player) is generally frowned upon and you should decide out of game with the whole group if its even allowed
  2. grazed is not a thing, and punches are attacks, so no DC. it woudl be to hit vs. AC
  3. Initiative is called before an attack is executed. Dm might rule this as surprise but RAW, you cant get surprise without successfully hiding before
crude musk
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  1. Attacks are made against a creatures AC, not a DC
  2. Halflings specifically do not have any ability that would change their AC, few races do
  3. The initiative modifier on a character sheet is just that, a modifier. Each participant in a combat rolls a d20, adds their initiative modifier, and you go from highest to lowest
  4. Surprise isn't a type of attack, it's a sort of condition and has it's own rules
ornate kiln
crude musk
latent temple
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Oh

ornate kiln
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and you can find games here that are off-server

wild onyx
latent temple
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Ah ok

uncut beacon
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Okay guys thanks

harsh fjord
scarlet oar
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Are all games played through this discord or just meet dms and players here?

harsh fjord
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Games aren't played on the server. This is a discussion place and folks organize games using the Looking for channels.

scarlet oar
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This is all seems a bit daunting

harsh fjord
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You don't need to learn it all at once! No one does.

sick canyon
scarlet oar
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I just do not want to let experienced players down

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Any newbie only games?

harsh fjord
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There are the learn-to-play games through the virtual weekends, advertised in the server's Events tab. Otherwise, you just need to ask folks if they're open to newcomers.

ornate kiln
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In my experience, big DnD community servers that host games often have fairly regular newbie friendly games

harsh fjord
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And any group who would be disappointed by a new player's lack of knowledge instead of helping them along is maybe not a great group to play with. You just need to find folks you're compatible with.

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That said, the pinned messages in this channel and #learn-to-play do have lots of info so you're not starting from zero.

lime kayak
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davyd can you recommend any material I can read for new players?

exotic remnantBOT
simple goblet
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Not Davyd, but those are a good start

ornate kiln
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like, you reading them new material or do you want material to read?

lime kayak
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everything seems too complex to start with, i want to start with something simple and work my way up

scarlet oar
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KickAceGuy are you new too?

ornate kiln
#

the links above are pretty good at giving you new info step by step

raven pebble
scarlet oar
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I feel it would be easiest to learn by playing

harsh fjord
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Hence the learn-to-play sessions I mentioned.

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Not many folks are good with just bringing on strangers who made no effort at learning.

scarlet oar
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Oh I didn’t realise they were actual sessions

fresh fable
timid locust
# scarlet oar I feel it would be easiest to learn by playing

It's actually kind of the opposite. Going into a normal game with no information slows the game down and is rather disruptive to the other players. Unless you're joining a game specifically for new players to learn the ropes, it's best that you do some reading up on the rules.

echo kelp
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The effort you spend to try and understand how to create a character sheet, how combat works, and how skill checks and saving throws work the more you'll get out of your first D&D game (and more likely to get into said first game).
You don't have to know everything, you don't have to memorize it all - but being familiar with it will make you a better player at the table.

raven pebble
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Some people learn faster and better by doing the thing they want to learn to do, than to just read about it.

scarlet oar
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I have read about the dice rolls and character creations but classes and races I have no idea on. Septre is exactly right

raven pebble
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I come to 5e after playing 1e/2e for 20+ years, so I've a grasp on the basics of character building and the like. Just 5e has extra stuff that I've never used and new things to offer.

echo kelp
#

If you feel you have a decent grasp of things, do feel free to try and find a game. See #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels here to find a group or game to join.

raven pebble
timid locust
# raven pebble Some people learn faster and better by doing the thing they want to learn to do,...

Sure, that's definitely true, and it's why some places offer those new player specific games.

But think of it like this: if a player is unwilling to learn beforehand and joins up with a normal game, it's like they're unprepared for a group activity. Every time they need to stop the flow of the game to ask questions that they could have answered by reading the rules, it's going to become frustrating for everyone else who did put in the time to learn.

fresh fable
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I wouldn’t say you are inconveniencing people, everyone was new at some point and all the tables I’ve played at are welcoming of all lvls

latent temple
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can someone teach me how to play

exotic remnantBOT
raven pebble
timid locust
# latent temple can someone teach me how to play

Welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the basic rules linked above. We also have a set of videos if you're more of a visual learner, and we have the #learn-to-play channel for more resources. If you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

timid locust
fresh fable
raven pebble
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I've not run into too many people who have not read the basics. And those who haven't, just hadn't done so yet cause they were overwhelmed and didn't know where to start until someone said, "This is a good spot to start," even if it's like chapter 5 of the PHB (just picking a random chapter lol).

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But yeah, def at least watch some youtube video's.. Lots of them out there that are entertaining and you don't realize your learning while being entertained.

timid locust
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Well, this conversation is happening specifically because someone doesn't want to read the basic rules.

scarlet oar
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Are you saying I do not want to read the basic rules?

timid locust
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I wasn't referring to you, no.

scarlet oar
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Okay good

raven pebble
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I didn't see anyone flat out refuse, just people saying they started and were overwhelmed with information and got confused. Which is totally normal.

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and I will totally share this extra information with a friend who's also new to 5e... some cool stuff here...

scarlet oar
#

5e is the newest dnd edition right?

timid locust
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That's correct

scarlet oar
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But not everyone uses that right?

harsh fjord
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Not everyone, though probably it has the largest player base among the editions.

raven pebble
cobalt frigate
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People still play older editions but the majority of D&D players play 5E.

scarlet oar
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I just dm’d dnd for a group who have never played it. I never have played either. The blind leading the blind. I kinda made an easier and quicker version of the rules to learn and play. The dice rolls are scuffed but it is fun. It’s what brought me here. I’d like to try a character role in a real game

rare yarrow
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how do you work a character sheet? like how do you put inthe stat points, abilities, ect?

harsh fjord
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I mean, that's really the key: if you had fun. There's no competition for who's playing the realest version. But if you want to learn, there are multiple ways. The Basic Rules linked in the pins are the fundamentals. But you could also watch YouTube videos such as Handbooker Helper or WASD20's Rules School. Or jump into a learn-to-play session, which can be found through the virtual weekends or on sites like StartPlaying (which do cost money, but them's the breaks in the modern age).

scarlet oar
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We have all played Fallout so I just used the SPECIAL stats from that. I just switched Luck for Magic

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
#

Abilities

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

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

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

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

scarlet oar
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I just made it whatever the points you have in that trait it adds directly to dice rolls, but it just made for insanely high rolls

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Eg 5 in strength and roll a 5, 5+5=10

harsh fjord
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That's a core mechanic for tons of RPGs: roll a die, add a number (usually connected to stats or skills), try to meet or exceed a target number. Or roll under.

echo kelp
rare yarrow
scarlet oar
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It was fun but we wanted the whole story finished in one night (just so they could get a taste of dnd and see if we would like to make it a regular thing). We did not finish it all tonight 😂

fallen surge
# scarlet oar But not everyone uses that right?

“D&D 5e” is one specific game, with a specific set of rules. There are other tabletop games out there, and people play those too. But this is a server specifically for 5e. It sounds like you and your friends made up your own game instead

raven pebble
rare yarrow
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thank you

harsh fjord
#

The conventional advice is to practice making a character so you go through the process (and hopefully come to understand some of the rules). Don't expect to use the character as is, though, because the DM and table you join may have specific parameters. But you know more than if you'd never tried at all.

raven pebble
harsh fjord
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Nothing wrong with that!

radiant pier
rare yarrow
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i have ideas for a dwarf wizard who chose the school of necromancy

raven pebble
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I come to 5e with 1e/2e knowledge, so I'm not a total newbie.... lol ..

mystic sparrow
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Man the absurd amount of characters I’ve made just for the heck of it

rare yarrow
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i think i should print out the character sheet

frigid oyster
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Hi I'm new

ornate kiln
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hi new, I'm...okay I will stop

mystic sparrow
frigid oyster
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😭

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Is it ok to to play with strangers I have no friends

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And if so, where can f
I find a group

harsh fjord
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Sure, probably a good chunk of the server does just that.

ornate kiln
#

sure, lots of people play with strangers

harsh fjord
barren rose
#

I have a quick question. I am looking online to get some models for a game and I am unsure what to call the structuers and buildings. Like if I want to have a 3d castel and Trees and what not is there a D&D site for that stuff or do people just order random models from places to fit there needs?

crude musk
raven pebble
barren rose
#

So me as a new comer not sure where to go asking that here is the wrong place?

crude musk
#

Correct, which is why I directed you to the right place

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This channel is for newcommer topics; getting started with D&D, beginner questions, etc

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For topics beyond that scope, such as your one about finding miniatures, we'll direct you to the appropriate channel

frigid oyster
#

Is there a way to filter on looking for players by "allowing newcomers" or smth

crude musk
#

Here specifically? Not really. You'd need to read the descriptions or just ask

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Can't speak for other platforms, but given that as part of finding games you should be asking questions anyway, "Is this a beginner friendly/appropriate game?" is just as good as any

terse arch
#

Hello- I'm extremely new, I don't even have a character or know how to make one- I've been interested in this game but never knew how to get started-

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
terse arch
#

Thank you so much! My 11th grade homeroom teacher got me into seriously but I gave up on trying cause I couldn't find anyone or understand whatbto do so this helps a lot!

frigid oyster
#

Do I really need to read all the basic rules before getting started

true shard
#

well you dont need to know all of the rules by heart but its a good idea to at least understand your own character and general game mechanics

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its totally normal to check the book on somethign you dont know

harsh fjord
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The recommended pieces to know at minimum are how to create a character, how combat works, and how skill checks work.

Plus, you don't need to read every class and race in full.

fallen surge
floral basin
#

Will we be able to do it in video or will they always be text based?

harsh fjord
#

Some tables play using text (this is called play-by-post), some do it with voice and video, some are strictly voice.

fallen surge
pale python
#

Hello

fair kayak
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Hello

pale python
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I just joined the server

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And would like to know how to find a dm

exotic remnantBOT
terse arch
#

I'm gonna read everything thoroughly because that's me

fair kayak
pale python
fair kayak
harsh fjord
terse arch
#

What does it mean higher powered campaigns?

fair kayak
#

Yeah, Sorcerer's are born with their powers, wizards learned it

harsh fjord
fair kayak
#

Mechanically, Sorcerers get their spells off of charisma instead of intelligence, they have access to metamagic

terse arch
#

The sources on character preferences, are they allowed?

fair kayak
#

And they have more class features

#

Wizards get their spells ability scores off of intelligence, get more spells overall

#

You probably will need to ask your DM

timid locust
#

They have different mechanical features. To put it super simply:

  • Sorcerers have fewer spell options, but can power them up
  • Wizards have many spell options, but have fewer tools to amplify them
fair kayak
#

I can't really help with that

#

Oh, um yeah you can change it at any time really

terse arch
#

Is there someone I can dm, who can walk me through this?

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Character building thingy

exotic remnantBOT
fair kayak
#

The links above can help you

terse arch
#

I have that

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But I'm confused at alot of these things

fair kayak
# terse arch I have that

Yeah I can try to help with character creation stuff, sorry I'm dealing with a few people right now

terse arch
#

It's alright!

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These terms-

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What do you mean?

delicate girder
#

People keep telling me half elf is better then a Tiefling at bard but this is 50/50 people keep saying different things and i heard mostly because Tiefling has better feats but half elf has better stats?

fair kayak
terse arch
#

Me rn

fair kayak
merry shell
#

alright

harsh fjord
merry shell
#

good enough for me

fair kayak
#

So you needed help with character creation correct?

terse arch
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Yes

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Very much so

fair kayak
#

Alright, so if I remember correctly you were asking about sources and what to use

terse arch
#

I am on Dnd beyond

fair kayak
#

Cool

terse arch
#

In the character builder

#

I'm lost

fair kayak
#

Alright, so when in the menu of character preferences

terse arch
#

Im there

fair kayak
#

You don't need any of the sources, Dnd beyond already gives you the books you have bought in it. The other stuff aren't core rules really

terse arch
#

?

#

Book?

fair kayak
#

So things like Homebrew rules, Magic the gathering content

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Those are rules that aren't necessarily needed to make a character, and most DMs don't use them

rocky mantle
#

i dont anything at all about d&d but it looks interesting and i kinda wanna try it 👀

fair kayak
# terse arch Book?

Alright so the way D&D beyond works is that you can buy books online on the website and use them on the website

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It is official Wizards of the Coast so it isn't a scam

exotic remnantBOT
fair kayak
rocky mantle
fair kayak
#

Most of character creation revolves around what your DM says they are cool with

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So I can't help a ton when it comes to things like saying whats allowed and whats not

crude musk
floral basin
crude musk
#

Obviously you can make your own rules for D&D (that's called #homebrew ) but that's beyond the scope of this channel

terse arch
#

My brain is hurting

#

What sources should be toggled on?

fair kayak
fair kayak
fallen surge
crude musk
#

If you're just making a test character, you can leave the source toggles as-is

rocky mantle
#

does this server host beginner campaigns for poeple like me?

harsh fjord
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No games are hosted on the server, but you can find learn-to-play sessions during the virtual weekends (see the Events tab).

terse arch
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Dice rolling on or off?

Optional features, Optional class features on or off. Customize your origin, on or off?

Advancement type Milestone or XP

Hit point type fixed or manual

Use prerequisites Feats on or off, multiclass requirements on or off

Show level scaled spells, on or off?

Encumbered type, use, no use, variant

Ignore coin wait on or off?

Ability score/modifier display mod top or score top?

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This is the stuff I have 0 clue on choosing

main fulcrum
#

Yes, yes, yes, yes, milestone, fixed, yes, yes, yes, use, on, modifier top would be my suggestions probably

terse arch
#

Okay

#

Ty!

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@main fulcrum can I dm you possibly?

main fulcrum
#

Sorry, no

wild onyx
terse arch
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Okay

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Is legacy race contents allowed?

main fulcrum
#

That'll depend on your DM

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And yeah, defaults work fine for practice characters too 😁

terse arch
#

How do I find a dm?

wild onyx
# terse arch Okay

Practice character? Don't mess with the settings. Just go through, grab a race and a class, use the Standard Array and see what you can do.

terse arch
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Okay

loud island
#

I need a begginer friendly campaign that im able to join, where do i go about finding one?

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
loud island
#

ah thank you, i played my first campaign last night and decided to join the server

timid locust
harsh fjord
#

Not everyone advertises their games as newbie-friendly, but they might still be. You should certainly ask about whether a given game accommodates beginners if it looks interesting to you!

true musk
terse arch
#

ok

loud island
lyric fjord
#

Quick question, if I play as a Rock Gnome and make a music box, can I use the music playing to like hypnotize the opponent?

sharp egret
#

Hi! I hope this is not a dumb question, but are dnd campaigns played in one session or can you play it little by little? I have never played but I am very interested ^^

cobalt frigate
#

There are short D&D adventures that last one session, those are called one-shots. You could have characters just for that one-shot adventure or possibly others if the same DM wants to continue with you on future adventures.

There are short adventures that last a few sessions or a few months.

Then there are campaigns that could last one (real) year or more. My current campaign has been going on for two years and will last at least another two years.

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
sharp egret
#

Thank you sm!! That helps a lot and mb sorry for asking I am very new and I really don’t have any idea how anything works yet!!

cobalt frigate
#

Don't apologize. This channel is to help new players out to learn the game!

onyx hazel
#

So I'm arriving here green like a leaf.
Which edition would be better for me to try and learn? I hear I should avoid 3E.

cobalt frigate
#

5E is the latest and most popular edition.

timid locust
harsh fjord
#

While D&D isn't light on rules, there are so many resources to learn them for 5e, and they supposedly lack the granular detail of earlier editions. So that (relative) simplicity contributes to its popularity.

astral spear
#

Hi guys, how close does this get to the actual d&d experience? It being virtual and all. Never played it and was looking for an adventurers group for ages. When I had finally found one, I couldn't find a GM and when I FINALLY got a GM that was ready to go, the group already disbanded.

Also, can I invite people to this disc? We were discussing d&d in another discord and she let me know she was a gamemaster and if there was a digital version of d&d she would like to be the host.

So I searched far and wide, and I found this version / community 👀

Sorry for the shameless copy, I had posted this in discussion and had the feeling I wasn't in the right spot there

harsh fjord
digital lark
#

Hey what do you reccomend is the best way to play DND online while it being as close to real life as possible? I've just come from watching a DND game and I'm interested

astral spear
harsh fjord
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
digital lark
#

Appreciate it

astral spear
#

Thank you so much

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
#

can someone please the way that damage is calculated? i know this is stupid but i'm still trying to find it and nothing ;-;

harsh fjord
#

It depends on the weapon or ability you're using. What kind of character do you intend to play?

lyric fjord
#

i didn't decide yet but i'm checking the classes chapter of the basic rules and the hit die part is confusing me

harsh fjord
#

Hit die and damage are separate.

lyric fjord
#

wait wha

harsh fjord
#

Your class's hit die determines your HP, not damage.

lyric fjord
#

but how much hp is that then

cobalt frigate
#

For example, a longsword does 1d8 slashing damage plus your Str modifier.

lyric fjord
#

oo nice

harsh fjord
#

Each class gets their max hit die at level 1 (so the highest number), plus their Constitution modifier. A fighter uses a d10 hit die. If they have a +3 bonus to CON, their level 1 HP is 13 (10+3).

cobalt frigate
#

The individual spell's description says how much damage the spell does.

lyric fjord
harsh fjord
#

Yep, more or less.

lyric fjord
#

thank you both so much!

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hope i can make it up someday ^^

cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
#

you got it chief :)

rich jolt
#

Help me

cobalt frigate
#

With what?

rich jolt
#

Being dm

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And combat

timid locust
#

What exactly did you need help with? Have you read the basic rules?

rich jolt
#

50%

cobalt frigate
#

Even as a DM you should familiarize yourself with the fundamental rules found in the free Basic Rules.

rich jolt
#

Ill try

cobalt frigate
#

Understand character creation, ability skill checks, and combat work before you head on over to #dm-discussion for DMing advice.

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As DM, the players will look for you for guidance.

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.

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
timid locust
#

Additionally, check above for some tips and resources!

harsh fjord
terse arch
#

i think i made my character now\

#

can a pro look it over?

harsh fjord
terse arch
#

i am here

timid locust
#

?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
#

Abilities

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

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

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

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

timid locust
#

Alright, so were you able to understand what an Ability Score is?

terse arch
#

i think my struggle is my dyslexia-

terse arch
#

okay it's the "personality" points like in cyberpunk

timid locust
#

Unfortunately we don't have voice channels here on this server. Perhaps a reader program could help if you struggle with text?

We also have videos that might help you out better than the text rules. Here's the one on Ability Scores

terse arch
#

should i find a dm first?

true musk
#

You can.
Though your chances increase the more you know.

timid locust
# terse arch should i find a dm first?

Think of it like this: before you find a DM, any character you make is a 'practice' character. There's a chance your DM will allow you to use your practice character, but it's not guaranteed

true musk
terse arch
#

ok

wise vale
#

Y'all know any way I could easily learn the rules of DND.
I keep going on those websites which list all the rules yet get overwhelmed reading the first part on character creation

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
wise vale
#

Tysm

rancid plover
#

In Soviet Sinnoh, Bidoof catches you.

mint mulch
#

hello there

harsh fjord
#

Welcome to the server and the hobby!

mint mulch
#

thx

harsh fjord
#

It's a rules revision that is supposedly backwards compatible with 5e.

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Some folks will stick with 5e 2014, some will make the jump entirely, and some are hoping to mix and match, but we don't know yet how well that'll work in practice.

glad stream
#

Hello everyone and have a nice day / evening (depends on your location).
I'm new with DnD and just joined this discord.
I'm off to read basic rules, will it be enough to "jump-n-play"? To get the very first party

harsh fjord
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If you read the Basic Rules, you should be plenty ready!

true musk
# glad stream Hello everyone and have a nice day / evening (depends on your location). I'm ne...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD

There is also a reference sheet that you can get here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial: game https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

Afterwards, feel free to check out the resources in #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

rich jolt
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can I just use a small mini figure for a 3d mini

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?

cobalt frigate
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That's up to your DM if they allow minis at their table.

rich jolt
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sly dawn
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Heyy everyone

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I am a new comer and I want to know more about DnD because I am curious about it, is there anyone who can help me to learn some basic things?

fresh fable
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Have you looked at the basic rules?

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sly dawn
wheat crystal
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Is there anything more specific you’re having trouble with?

sly dawn
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i want to ask one thing about the video

cobalt frigate
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Which video?

sly dawn
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Does those videos help me to learn completely about dnd?

sly dawn
cobalt frigate
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The "Handbooker Helper" tutorial videos. What about them?

sly dawn
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yes I guess

wheat crystal
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Not completely. They are a supplement to learning the rules to other methods.

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Such as the basic rules pdf

cobalt frigate
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They're tutorials, not the rules themselves. You will still need to read the rules.

sly dawn
sly dawn
cobalt frigate
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The links above will help you get started.

wheat crystal
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Like how to join a game?

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And what do you mean by characters, if you don’t mean character creation?

sly dawn
wheat crystal
sly dawn
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okie

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I will chec, thank yall for the help

lyric fjord
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should i try to find cool class and race combos and make a list of which are useful, fun, interesting and just straight up unfair (if there is some)? maybe it will help

glossy ether
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Hello

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I’m super new to dnd

true musk
normal canyon
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Can somwone recruit me please? Me and my friend really wanna play

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lyric fjord
true musk
# glossy ether I’m super new to dnd

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can get a useful cheat sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

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

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
glossy ether
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Alright :]

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Is there any like aquatic races

true musk
# normal canyon Can somwone recruit me please? Me and my friend really wanna play

Just as a heads up, the moderators ask that people request games in the looking for games channels.

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

wheat crystal
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There’s many depending on what you like

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There’s Tritons, Sea Elves, and Tortles primarily

normal canyon
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I did

glossy ether
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I’m interested in the water genasi

wheat crystal
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Water genasi are great

true musk
# normal canyon I did

Making a post in #looking-for-dm is a good start.
Though because there are more players than Dungeon Masters out there, players need to proactively reach out to the posts in #looking-for-players by DMs looking for players.

If you'd like I can make some recommendations to help speed things along.

wanton crane
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Hey I'm kind of newer and I'm trying to build a druid but I'm really lost on writing a backstory, particularly writing a motivation for my character to adventure that will continue to motivate them for the whole campaign

true musk
glossy ether
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I’m like a very big fan of sea stuff and the water genasi seem the most interesting

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I kinda want to know more about them

true musk
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#dnd-lore can share the history about water genasi

grand niche
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hey! I'm new-ish to DnD. I played half a game once, haha, I'd like to get into a campaign uh... how do I go about it?

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green glade
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Hello! New DnD player going into their first game with friends. Trying to create characters before we play on Sunday. Does anyone have any good resources we could do to start creating a character. Maybe a step by step guide to making a character?

wheat crystal
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I'd check out this channel's pins as well as #learn-to-play , which contain a link to the free basic rules

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This channel's pinks also has a link to the Handbooker Helper video supplement for character creation

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In addition, I recommend using D&DBeyond since their built in character creator is very well refined

green glade
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My gym said dnd beyond’s app isn’t as good as regular paper n pen, I just don’t know what book to get first

wheat crystal
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That’s a matter of opinion. I find D&DBeyond more convenient since it handles all the math for me and presents the sheet in a clean format

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But you are limited by the content you own or (a fellow player with a Master Subscription) owns through DDB when it comes to character creation

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If your DM wants you to use paper sheets then the Handbooker Helper videos and basic rules are still relevant

lyric fjord
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So how many spells can you know. I'm using dnd beyond to make a wizard and you can know spells and have them prepared. How many can you have known.

clever minnow
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How do i post in the “Looking for players” channel?

I want to post a game

echo kelp
wheat crystal
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Then every level thereafter they can learn 2 more spells of a level they can cast

lyric fjord
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Gotcha. My DM started a 1 shot and wanted us to make them level 5.

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I'm new so I'm still picking up on this lol

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Thank you tbough

wheat crystal
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DDB lets you “learn” more than that since wizards can learn more spells via scribing between level ups. At level 5 a base wizard will know 14 spells (not including cantrips)

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Since you’re starting at level 5 learn might want to ask if you can add a few extra to represent you using their scribe feature before the campaign starts

wanton crane
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We'll start the campaign in about a month

lyric fjord
shut kelp
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Hi! I'm just wondering, which stats directly like combat each other? I understand dexterity (specifically stealth) combats wisdom but I'm wondering what the others combat (idk if thats even the right word)

true musk
# wanton crane No

What do you know about the campaign so far? Do you know the setting, premise, themes, and tone of the adventure yet?

ionic badge
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Hi! I am just wondering what kinda backstory would would work for a tabaxi fighter, and her background is a haunted one

true musk
# shut kelp Hi! I'm just wondering, which stats directly like combat each other? I understan...

Stats aren't what are contested, it's certain skills. When the book doesn't have a rule about a type of contested skill check, the DM determines what needs to be rolled.
Each case is always a little different.

For example, when someone tries to grapple someone, the person performing the grapple makes an Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/phb-2014/combat#Grappling

With stealth checks specifically, a character would make stealth check and the DC for that is the passive perception of the person they are trying to hide from.
You can learn more about how stealth works by checking out this video by the animated spellbook: https://youtu.be/XgUEm6_yXCs

true musk
ionic badge
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Yes

true musk
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What do you know about the campaign so far? Do you know the setting, premise, themes, and tone of the adventure yet?

ionic badge
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It's mostly just through montains and small towns

shut kelp
true musk
# ionic badge It's mostly just through montains and small towns

When making a backstory I recommend using the campaign's setting, premise, and tone as the ground work to build a backstory that compliments the campaign.

For example, let's say that a campaign adventure is about protecting a young prince, who is the soon to be future king. For that campaign, a backstory that explains how a character became a knight is going to be integral and easier for a DM to incorporate into the campaign.

ionic badge
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Ok thank you so much that really helps

wanton crane
true musk
# ionic badge Ok thank you so much that really helps

Happy to help dndCheers
I also have some videos by Ginny Di you can check out that can help.

The first covers common pitfalls players can fall when coming up with a basckstory: https://youtu.be/S1YW7oUzs0s
The second focuses on guidelines you can use for character goals for proactive roleplayind: https://youtu.be/DXUnEk4cuYI?si=WSZSR2BII3jwsvED
The third is about Ginny re-creating her character using the insights she's gain over the years as a player and GM: https://youtu.be/QnFStvEOVcA?si=P-I33-AV5oZSi-t3

true musk
# wanton crane No nothing

When you can ask your DM try to learn what you can about the campaign and use that as a basis for creating your character's backstory.

wanton crane
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Okay

true musk
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The answers I gave to JJ up above can also help.

wanton crane
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Ic

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I can make the call to adventure related to the campaign when I know but I want to have a basis at least

lyric fjord
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just made a character on D&D beyond to thew best of my ability, completely new to this whole thing, what else should i do next. Really intrigued in all of this and just want to make sure i do things by the books

true musk
true musk
# lyric fjord just made a character on D&D beyond to thew best of my ability, completely new t...

You can share the character in #character-discussion if you'd like feedback on the character to make sure you didn't miss anything when building your character.

If you haven't already you can check out this 3 minute video by One Shot Questers.
It provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can also get a useful reference sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

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
turbid cobalt
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How do i do combat and actions? This game really confuses me 02padoruspeed

true musk
turbid cobalt
viscid plinth
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Anyone able to give some advice on a minmax level 5 build for a one shot?

cobalt frigate
viscid plinth
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Sorry I just joined didn’t see that one

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Thank you

distant marten
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Hello?

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true musk
# distant marten Hello?

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can get a useful cheat sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

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

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
nimble spoke
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Are you able to buy specific races from the marketplace or do you need to buy the whole package?

lament mica
nimble spoke
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Thanks

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teal holly
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@turbid cobalt
So what's the combat issue?

true musk
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They haven't read the basic rules yet.

turbid cobalt
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true musk
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Let's do this one more time. 🙂
Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
This 3 minute video by One Shot Questers provides a nice overview of D&D: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD
You can get a useful cheat sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf
Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

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

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
teal holly
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But the problem is, you won't have a good understanding of D&D until you either jump into a game and have a bunch of stalls from not knowing the rules or you start reading the rules and googling the questions you do have as most of the time the websites will cite you right back to an official book where you can learn not only the rulings but where to find them.

true musk
turbid cobalt
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Oh ok

true musk
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Yep, it's been edited specifically for D&D beginners.

teal holly
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Looks like it.

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I never had issues posting them.

true musk
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Then you'll want to share that at #homebrew
If you're new to dnd, it is recommend that you hold off on homebrew until you have a decent understanding of the rules and mechanics of dnd.

normal canyon
teal holly
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No piracy is all. So there are certain sites that share "the books for free" and material from them for free. Can't list names or flagged, but just remember if its d&d official related only post beyond links.

true musk
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Main reason why homebrew is not recommended for newcomers is because it can have unintended consequences when you have it work with the core mechanics.

It's like building an engine part and trying to install it before taking the time to understand how an engine works.

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But if you have no frame of reference, how do you know something is balanced? 😅

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A budget friendly approach is to check out books from you local library and input the info manually.

cobalt frigate
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The free Basic Rules has everything you need to get started. If you join a group the DM typically can share their physical/digital books with you.

true musk
# normal canyon Yes please

I'm already about to turn in for the day.
In the meantime feel free to ask others for feedback and reach out to DMs in their looking for players posts.

Things you can do to improve your chances:

  • Use HammerTime to showcase your availability: https://hammertime.cyou/
  • The tool displays a time stamp in viewers own timezone.
  • This avoid any confusion regarding Time Zone
  • Ask the Game Master what makes the game fun for them.
  • Show that their fun also matters and that they are not just there to entertain the group.
  • Mention what aspects of the campaign you find interesting.
  • Anything that highlights that you took time to read the game ad goes a long way.
spark dagger
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Master_Tea
Yo
Have no clue what I’m doing

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Oh wait just found recourses in the server

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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: https://youtu.be/zONEcUAYDfU?si=cp62okM2Sdsl0-AD

You can get a useful cheat sheet here: https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf

Definitely try out the dnd story tutorial game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

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

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
turbid cobalt
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I just read the basic rules and i dont think im meant to play the game QiqiCry

true musk
turbid cobalt
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turbid cobalt
normal canyon
true musk
normal canyon
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Bg3 highly recommend

turbid cobalt
turbid cobalt
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Theres not alot of options tho

fleet field
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Yeah it’s intended as just a demonstration

vapid wyvern
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where can i play games

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to join

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tribal dew
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hello! new to dnd been looking for tutorials or online party that can help and teach a new player!

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lyric fjord
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rock

civic crescent
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stone

outer sable
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i heard that there will be new dnd version,is that true👀

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dnd 5.5e,isn't?

civic crescent
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Yeah, something like that

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Not sure when tho, but some sneak peaks have been released or something

outer sable
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is that the newst core rulebook that people discused?

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or it different?

fallen surge
# outer sable i heard that there will be new dnd version,is that true👀

In September of this year, they will be releasing an updated version of the Player’s Handbook, which is meant to act as a replacement to the original one. New versions of The Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual will be released later as well.

Officially, these updated rule books are still considered to be “5e” and we differentiate them by referring to the release date of the books. There is the 2014 Players Handbook or the 2024 Players Handbook

outer sable
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cus i got confused,somepeople say 5.5e will be released this year

fallen surge
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Yeah some people are using that as a shorthand, but it’s not accurate

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The change between the 2014 5e rules and the 2024 5e rules are no where near as large as the changes between 3e and 3.5e.

outer sable
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ooh thanks god

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I almost thought it was a bad time to start playing.

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was playing in westmarch setting

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so it'll be very long term

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wont be fun if the rule drastically change when playing

fallen surge
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The biggest thing that’s changing with the rules update is the player options. The classes and subclasses will get new features and abilities. The actual core rules of how the game is played are 95% the same

outer sable
lyric fjord
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If any you are free, could you help me create a character via vc

outer sable
lyric fjord
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good morning, could someone please help me understand how skill checks check
like if you do a stealth check how does it work with your stealth

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Honestly I kinda want to play DnD but don't have friends to play with

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polar crystal
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Wanna try find a new game?

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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Also note that organizing or soliciting games outside of the LFG channels is off-topic and will be moderated.

lyric fjord
quick dagger
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Hey this is probably something REALLY REALLY REALLY stupid to ask but. Where can I actually learn the rules and stuff? Instead of learning how to freaking call my friends correctly..

echo kelp
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quick dagger
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I checked that tho

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I'm just super confused

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Nvm found it

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Oh my two braincells are already suffering

modest cargo
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Welcome to d&d lol

echo kelp
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Don’t think you have to memorize the rules or know it all. Start with learning how to create a character.

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Just take it slow and feel free to ask specific questions here as they come up

lyric fjord
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How does one exactly find a DnD campaign

quick dagger
modest cargo
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Yeah but start by making a character I used the d&d Beyond app for it so you should try that

echo kelp
quick dagger
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(can't FREAKIMG SIGN IN)

modest cargo
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Lol I just used my google account

quick dagger
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Yeah same

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And it's like, "nah screw u you ain't signimg in"

modest cargo
quick dagger
modest cargo
quick dagger
modest cargo
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Hmmm

ancient trellis
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Hey y'all, anyone know a good place to learn the basics for someone who knows nothing about DND but wants to learn?

quick dagger
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Then when I do what it says, it says I already am signed in on that email

modest cargo
quick dagger
modest cargo
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Hmmm idk Just wanted to help

quick dagger
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The app do be broken asf lmao

modest cargo
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Lol

quick dagger
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It's so shit can't even sign in

spark dagger
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If I may ask, what’s uh homebrew?

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Got it, thanks

quick dagger
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I don't think I've ever been so confused before 😭

cedar veldt
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ive been a player for a few oneshots but ive been interested in being a dm for a few premade oneshots
what is the time investment for a sesssion?

quick dagger
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Is DND really like somewhat an RP? Like, I'm trying to find rules for when you're actually PLAYING but all I can find is skill checks and save something's whatever they're called

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I'm so confused I'm sorry for asking dumb questions 😭

fresh fable
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Yes RP is a part of the game you just act as your character

quick dagger
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o

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So thats why I couldn't find rules for that

sly dawn
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How can we add character in the game?

fresh fable
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You find a game #find-a-game and then created a character to play in the DMs campaign

Dnd isn’t like an MMO where you drop into a game there is a bit of prep work to do before you start

sly dawn
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ohh okokk

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I am trying my best to learn about it but failing in some little things every time

fresh fable
quiet sigil
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I'm a newbie DM
I'm thinking of making an ethical litch in my dnd campaign
Long story short
He lives in a village and asks people if they are willing to sell their body after their death and the money goes to their family and if they body is damaged beyond repair he will return their ashes to the family

How many gold pieces should he pay them?

fresh fable
harsh fjord
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Folks report good success with Lost Mine of Phandelver, Dragon of Icespire Peak, and Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. The last in particular does a better job than the others in assisting the new DM. You could also run modules designed as one-shots (but you don’t have to finish them in one session). There are several newb-friendly adventures in this vein, if you want suggestions.

simple wadi
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I have arrived, I’m new I have no idea was going on but I just need basics. If that’s ok C:

delicate girder
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soft zenith
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hi there I am looking for a session to join with my character

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plucky ridge
iron cave
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Hello? I’m new to the DnD community, could someone walk me through the basics of DnD?

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plucky ridge
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The pinned message has lots of good information and I recommend you read the free basic rules. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!

brave arrow
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Would reading the DMG be beneficial at all? I've already read a lot of the PHB related to my class and basic turn actions.

crude musk
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If you're a player, no

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If you're a dm, can't hurt

quick dagger
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Heya I dunno in what channel this belongs in but would it be possible that I don't necessarily join a game but I just watch so I can better understand how it works????

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I'm kinda a uhh
Waddaya call it?
Visual learner?

plucky ridge
harsh fjord
simple wadi
delicate girder
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Np

spice lance
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Hi im new to dnd and would like to join a group to learn

thorn talon
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Hey everyone!! Brand new to this. General understanding of basic rules. Tinkering around with character creation right now!

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plucky ridge
strange trout
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where do i see the magical itens? i'm creating an artificer and i gotta see the itens to the magic infusion

rain bluff
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Does anyone do like online sessions here? I wanna play like, a 40k space marine (normal barbarian normal stats, just a spooky cool looking dude with armor that technically does nothing) and I've also got a monster hunter homebrew book that's pretty cool

modest plank
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Hello all, I have played a few campaigns with a character I made from DnD Beyond, however I have acquired a few books from a garage sale and was wondering if any you kind people would help walk me through making a character on paper, rather than DnD Beyond (So I dont have to buy a book online I already have physically) Thanks in advanced!

kind jacinth
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Hello everyone i am new to this.
I intend to start a campaign with my friends and i decided to be the DM.
What is the fastest way to go through the basics ?
Do i need to read the entirety of the 3 manuals so i could start to develop a campaign?

rain bluff
kind jacinth
rain bluff
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As long as you make it fun you'll be fine.

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Don't stress.

kind jacinth
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Thanks

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I will let you know how things work out

plain cradle
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so I see there are a lot of new people joining constantly

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not being the only one does make me feel a little better 😄

plucky ridge
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There's lots of new people joining the hobby every day. Great time to start learning!

fresh fable
modest fern
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Hey i wanted to play dnd with my friends for the first time. Sadly it‘s really confusing and i wanted to ask someone who could maybe explain everything because we don’t get anything

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Just dm if someone wants to help

cobalt frigate
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Ask here. That's what this channel is for.

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Did you read the free Basic Rules yet?

modest fern
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No?

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cobalt frigate
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Check out those links

viral glade
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hi im new to dnd

cobalt frigate
modest plank
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Hello all, I have played a few campaigns with a character I made from DnD Beyond, however I have acquired a few books from a garage sale and was wondering if any you kind people would help walk me through making a character on paper, rather than DnD Beyond (So I dont have to buy a book online I already have physically) Thanks in advanced!

stiff rock
cobalt frigate
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I assume you bought the Player's Handbook? If so, read the first four chapters on character creation

modest plank
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Thanks, yeah i bought the players handbook and tashas cauldron of everything

viral glade
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should I get the player hand book. I haven't played a campaign yet

cobalt frigate
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The Basic Rules are free. It has everything you need to get started. You don't need to buy any books to start.

mystic moss
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hellow

true musk
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Physical dnd books are going to have their MSRP printed on the back.
So when buying any used books, use the printed prices as your guide.

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Also depending on the books, you can buy them new at a discounted price at retail and online stores.

scenic meadow
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hi new to dnd as in want to play but i need to know if the DM needs to make notes for the 5E campaign books or if the campaigns have more than enough information to make a playthrough

thin holly
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Hey, what things should I do before trying to join campaigns? Also is there anything I should know when joining campaigns? 😭

orchid night
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if u get a chance to join one that’s mid way through the main quest it’s real confusing n no fun

thin holly
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I played bg3 and watched quite a bit of dnd just stuggled to find a way to join xD thanks. Do people accept newbies? Never played before

harsh fjord
scenic meadow
harsh fjord
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Adventure books provide a good baseline, but the DM will almost certainly need to add/delete/revise because the module only accounts for so much. It doesn't presume to account for all possibilities, nor does it tailor the game to the specific party.

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And even trying to stick close to the book, a given DM will probbaly make notes for themselves for easier reference rather than searching the book for relevant info.

scenic meadow
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ok thank you

cobalt frigate
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There are third party adventures on sites like DMsGuild. Not every adventure needs to be a hardcover campaign

scenic meadow
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what would be a good dnd module to buy

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or most fun

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im playing with people who have played but in very different ways so a begninner module would not be the best but i kinda need guidance

cobalt frigate
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Curse of Strahd is NOT something I would recommend to new DMs

sterile forge
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Whats a half feat

true musk
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?tag ddb claim

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true musk
harsh fjord
sterile forge
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or actor?

harsh fjord
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Yep!

cinder wagon
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Are there any campaigns starting and searching for players?

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hidden narwhal
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I’m new to dnd and I’ve only played a few games but I still need help

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Does anyone have a campaign I can join

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true musk
# hidden narwhal I’m new to dnd and I’ve only played a few games but I still need help

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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
hidden narwhal
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Thank you

hollow vector
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Hello everyone! I created a character with a character sheet and all but I don't know how to play them in combat/out of combat. Could somone look at me character sheet and explain how my combat would look?

true musk
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Sure, did you build it on dnd beyond?

hollow vector
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heady crown
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Wanting to get into DnD but before I join a local group irl. I kind of want a little knowledge, do I get to tell the DM what type of race & class I want to be? For example I want to be a halving & i want to specialize using a whip as my main hand. What type of class am I looking at? 100% new so any input is greatly appreciated

harsh fjord
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Is it a learn-to-play game or just a jump in and get going?

deft sigil
hollow vector
true musk
hollow vector
heady crown
true musk
hollow vector
true musk
# hollow vector How do you mean
  • Does the DM ask for standard array, point buy, or rolled stats?
  • Are you allowed to start with magic items? If so what is the rarity limit?
  • What source books are players allowed to use for character creation?
hollow vector
true musk
hollow vector
true musk
hollow vector
true musk
# hollow vector Yes

If you're new to dnd, I would recommend choosing a simpler class since you're starting at such a high level.
Particularly something that is simple to use but effective.

hollow vector
true musk
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All right, just understand that it may become overwhelming as you try to figure out what abilities to use and how they work.

hollow vector
fervent cape
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Is titles/alias allowed for npcs to call me like in mine the two iv put in is the handsome hunter and the kingpin slayer cause both involve stuff in my backstory is that ok would those be considered a sort of feat and wat is exactly a feat

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Also where would I Dhar my character sheet

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true musk
true musk
smoky adder
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Ultimately the DM controls everyone else in your game world, so whether any of them use those titles depends solely on the DM.

fervent cape
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Because I really don’t feel like rewriting my backstory

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true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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
ornate arrow
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I don't really know where to ask this, but how similar is baulder's gate 3 to 5e?
I'm thinking of playing the former to play fun builds and stuff from 5e

true musk
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?tag new bg3

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ornate arrow
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but maybe this isn't the place because this is a dnd server not a bg3 server lol

true musk
dull wagon
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Can’t wait to get started my wife daughter and I will be starting as soon as I finish reading the rule book I got with the essentials kit we are all newbie’s any tips would be greatly appreciate

obtuse heart
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Hey a question about Paladin's Holy Symbol.

How do you embed them into shields or wear them?
Do you need to go to an armor smith to have them fitted into shields and rings/necklaces?

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true musk
# dull wagon Can’t wait to get started my wife daughter and I will be starting as soon as I f...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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
cobalt frigate
obtuse heart
cobalt frigate
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Mechanically they're the same. Narratively they're different.

obtuse heart
obtuse heart
dull wagon
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Thanks looks like a ton of info

static pecan
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Hi I'm new to the game and I don't have clear a thing about character building, who decides what my character can do at the beginning? Do I give him some abilities or does the Dm decide everything? Thanks in advance

cobalt frigate
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I recommend you read the free Basic Rules (at least the first four chapters on character creation).

static pecan
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Ty mate

steel stratus
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Hi, I don't know where to start to learn dungeons and dragons, could anyone help me?

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cobalt frigate
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Check out those links!

lilac venture
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Sooo i dont really play dnd (never got passed the 2nd playsession in multiple campaigns lmaoo) but i do draw/make a lot of dnd characters, i was wondering where i could show and ramble about them and their lore and world? :0

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Alright good to know o7

glad stream
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@true musk Thank you for the useful links

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Man, it'll be hard to find a game, as I see

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Yes, I understand that
I'm just itching to play now and have some spare time
You might know how it is : D
But I'll wait, and try to catch a spot

runic apex
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I have never played dnd before but when i see dnd video on youtube it got me exciting but i dont even kno how to play it :v lol

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Can someone pls expalain from the beginning? Pls

inner void
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brotha it's a whole can of worms

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there are some links in this channel to stuff

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