#dnd-newcomers

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timid locust
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Soldier starts with the following items, listed underneath "Equipment":

An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a bone dice set or playing card set, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

willow topaz
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Thx

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Where can I find all of kits

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For any bg

timid locust
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Are you referring to the equipment lists?

willow topaz
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Yes

timid locust
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It's listed right there at the beginning of the background information, before the tables. See here.

lyric fjord
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Can someone help me in the creation of my first character sheet?

timid locust
lyric fjord
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How does one calculate saving throws

fresh fable
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Ability mod for most of them and the 2 you are proficient in is ability mod + prof bonus

lyric fjord
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what do you mean by proficiency

fresh fable
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So if you were prof in str save and had a str of 16 (+3) at lvl 1 you have a prof of +2 that would be a total of +5

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Every class is proficient in 2 saving throws

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Proficiency is determined by your character lvl you should be able to see what it is on the class table in the class description

arctic wave
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Hi! I've only played DND once but I can't find anyone to play with, does anyone know how to play online?

fresh fable
olive merlin
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Hey I’m new and I dunno how to find a DM here I have a player but idk if it’s okay (I used a dnd beyond thingy to help make him)

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rugged basin
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Hello I am new and I would like to create a character, is there anyone available to help me?

obsidian orchid
rugged basin
obsidian orchid
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How about a piece of bread that never goes bad and floats using magic hand which it uses indefinitely

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Btw that is one of my favourites to play with

rugged basin
obsidian orchid
rugged basin
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So how do we start?

obsidian orchid
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Ehhhh

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Hmm

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Maybe I am not that good at teaching

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timid locust
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Lets stick to the basic rules to start with, shall we?

timid locust
rugged basin
rugged basin
timid locust
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If you know the basic rules, the next step is finding a game!

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timid locust
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You can follow the link above to start your search on this server.

rugged basin
torn yoke
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the dm would be able to help create the character, and finding a game first will mean the character will fit in better

timid locust
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You can certainly create a character now if you'd like! But think of any character you create now as a "practice character". There's no guarantee the DM will allow it when you finally find the game, after all.

rugged basin
fresh fable
rugged basin
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Thank you very much

rugged basin
fresh fable
dim cypress
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I’m new to dnd, I knew from my brother that it’s an open world imagination game, but I don’t know where to start

fresh fable
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timid locust
# dim cypress I’m new to dnd, I knew from my brother that it’s an open world imagination game,...

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're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

rugged basin
fresh fable
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Ok did you make the character n dndbeyond?

rugged basin
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Yes

fresh fable
dim cypress
rugged basin
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I am from pc as sharing method it just gives me export to pdf

fresh fable
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You should be able to share a link to the pdf

rugged basin
wicked stirrup
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Hey does any1 know how to find ppl to play dnd with

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timid locust
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timid locust
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@candid wedge 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're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

candid wedge
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Thank you!

tight stone
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how do i make chacter

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nvm i figured it out

coarse bone
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I have a question, I have been thinking (since I don’t have a good memory) to have a notebook to write my actions down or plan ahead. Would that be great?

fresh fable
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Sure sounds like a plan

timid locust
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I once had a friend who wrote out all his actions in combat on flash cards

raw sinew
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i talk here right?

coarse bone
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I have been thinking about since it will help me concentrate (I can get distracted easily) and maybe a fidget

fresh fable
coarse bone
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Im trying to find ways to make my experience more comfortable without bothering

coarse bone
fresh fable
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Turn reference sheets are great I still use one

timid locust
# raw sinew i talk here right?

This is our channel for answering newcomer questions. If you're unsure about how to start, or have basic rules questions, we can help here!

raw sinew
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sorry if im interupting anything but i am clueless rn

kind compass
raw sinew
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ive been wanting to get into dnd cause it seems fun but alas i do not have any experience or friends who play

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raw sinew
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oh thank you

timid locust
# raw sinew ive been wanting to get into dnd cause it seems fun but alas i do not have any e...

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're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

raw sinew
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i do have one question that ill probably ask once i finish reading it all

timid locust
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That's what we're here for!

coarse bone
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Plus for the good memories too, like silly jokes I could write down

kind compass
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coarse bone
kind compass
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And would read all of em in a row before each longrest

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As kind of a tradition

coarse bone
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I will do the same but with pic up lines 😭

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Just for jokes

raw sinew
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hm alright so a while ago i was tryna get into dnd, and on the website i downloaded some game for the computer for dnd, is that used at all? im not entirely sure

timid locust
kind compass
timid locust
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There are a few programs online which can help visualize and track the things you're doing in DnD, but it's just for reference.

raw sinew
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i dont think it was entirely a video game, i think it was like a "hub" of some sort (video game was the best way i could describe the kind of software)

timid locust
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Perhaps Tabletop Simulator? That's one of those programs to help visualize and track the game.

raw sinew
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when you downloaded it the titlescreen was like super crazy looking, very nice artwork

coarse bone
raw sinew
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im assuming i should probably create a character right? before i attempt trying to find a game?

uneven panther
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is it possible (and if so how) can my character stay like hidden as much as possible during the campaign, like even from other party members when not in combat, not like invis just like hiding in the shadows or behind objects or something so that others dont know where they are?

kind compass
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look with your dm,but having a character in a coop game...Not doing coop stuff can be annoying

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But I guess rogue would be the most fitting class for that

fallen surge
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You cannot conceal your location from other people at the table. You can make it so their characters don’t know where you are, but not the actual people playing with you.

uneven panther
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i dont mean they wouldnt coop, theyre backstory is that their like deeply mistrusting so theyd just stay hidden from everyone unless needed due to safety concerns

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yeah thats what i mean

fallen surge
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D&D is a team game. If you made a character that doesn’t play well with others, than it doesn’t fit the game

raw sinew
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wonder if i can make a character that uses like short ranged portals for combat or something

uneven panther
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im not saying they wont help or coop with others, just that i want them to try and stay hidden as much as possible

raw sinew
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thatd be cool ngl...

fallen surge
uneven panther
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i dont mean stay hidden and let everyone else die or something, just stay hidden unless needed

raw sinew
timid locust
fallen surge
uneven panther
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how?

timid locust
raw sinew
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do i use emcumbrance?... thats the weight stuff for holding items right?

timid locust
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You can certainly work your way to them in the future though!

fallen surge
# uneven panther how?

Because it would constantly involve doing your own rolls, not taking part in role play, forcing the other players to deal with the fact that your character is being a loner or distrusting them, and just generally putting a large amount of extra work on the party and DM

timid locust
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It's a cool idea for a movie or book, but probably not for a tabletop role-playing game.

uneven panther
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i didnt say they be like completely seperate from the party, theyd be as close as possible to the party just unnoticed by them, if the party needs something from them they need only say and my character can reveal themself or something? my character would still do anythign they needed to without even being asked too

raw sinew
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lol is the primordial language option like letting you talk to ancient powerful creatures lmao

timid locust
raw sinew
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whats abyssal?

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like sea creatures?

uneven panther
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they would still take part in the rp if needed, even possibly being able to like listen to what npcs say behind the parties back or something, and if i think of something like puzzle wise or whatever that the rest of the party hasnt considered id still say it?

timid locust
# raw sinew whats abyssal?

Abyssal is the language of demons.
Slightly different from Infernal, which is the language of devils. DnD makes a distinction between the two, which are different kinds of fiends.

uneven panther
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the other party members wouldnt be hindered at all by it, save perhaps momentarily if they have to go wait where is ___? but in like combat or whatever theyd need only tell my character what to do and theyd do it?

timid locust
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It's interesting, don't get me wrong, but it's logistically challenging to the point of being a detriment to the table

uneven panther
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i just said i would be there, id be like the charcter in the back of the room still listening to the encounter just unnoticed?

raw sinew
timid locust
uneven panther
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if an encounter happens where the npc or whatever it is actually definitely needs to know im there then sure theyd show themselves, but in most cases if the npc is just like telling the party info my character would still be there to hear it same as the rest of the party?

timid locust
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Not to mention you'd never get to directly interact with any of the conversations your party was having.

uneven panther
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i would if i wanted to? im confused if the charcter is in stealth are they just seperated from reality or somethgin cause thats what its sounding like, why cant they just be in stealth when they wanted to and come out when they needed to? aside from die rolling to go back into stealth that shoudlnt be a problem?

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youre making it sound like my character being hidden means they would be completely seperated or even in a completely different location to the rest of the party?

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in actual combat i wouldnt be hidden from my party if thats what ur worried about?

timid locust
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"I step out of the shadows and join the conversation that I've been eavesdropping on..." Is only cool once or twice. After that, it starts to get a bit annoying.

raw sinew
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do i pick standard array, manual/rolled, or point buy for my ability score generation method?

timid locust
fallen surge
timid locust
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Your DM will decide what they're using for the actual game.

fallen surge
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It’s not like Skyrim where you can just crouch and suddenly people can’t see you

raw sinew
timid locust
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I'm not very familiar with DnD Beyond myself, but that sounds right.

raw sinew
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and sorry for asking so many questions its just kinda confusing

timid locust
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Not at all, that's what we're here for!

uneven panther
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i dont want my character to be in stealth literally all of the time, only when possible ofc, i still wanted to be as close to my party as i need to be, my current character has +8 on stealth so i thought theyd be able to be hidden pretty well in most environments while staying close to the party?

uneven panther
uneven panther
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and a building must have plenty of hiding spaces, whether its a simple as hidding behind like a door or something surely?

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is it necessary to be so far away to remain hidden or something?

raw sinew
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okay thinking about this now i think a sorcerer may be a bit complicated, whats a fun support class that is easy to build?

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also what do bards actually do, like do they attack or do stuff with music?

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you say bard and i think musical person

fallen surge
uneven panther
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surely its still possible to do that in most situations whilst remaining close enough by to be able to at least hear any encounter? i mean, obviously being like alone in an empty room with my party or somethign would be impossible to be hidden, but most other situations it shoudl be possible to be behind full cover, if full cover means not within eyesight of any other characters?

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does a thick tree not count as behind full cover if my character is at such an angle as to not be visible to other characters?

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i get it will all be at the DM's discretion, but surely it shoudl be possible (especially with a high stealth modifer) to be hidden during a lot of situations?

fallen surge
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Your stealth modifier does not affect when you can hide. Whether or not you can hide is determined first, then you roll to see if you are successful at doing so or not.

"Full Cover" means that your body is fully covered from any onlookers. Typically this means you'd be behind a wall, or around a corner. What type of cover a tree can provide is entirely based on its size and shape, but most typically it would only be 3/4th cover.

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uneven panther
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yeah i do get there are some situations where it is basically impossilbe, but for the forest what about if i liked climbed a tree and looked down upon the setting? i would probably be visible if anyone looked up, but if i am not noticed climbing up the tree then would that count as being hidden to anyone who doesnt look up?

fresh fable
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They could hear or smell you

uneven panther
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unless theyre race is some kind of animal with a good nose, how often is it characters are able to smell other characters?

fresh fable
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NPC or monster you mean

fallen surge
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Just to be clear, it certainly is possible to play a stealthy character. Stealth can be a very useful skill for certain situations, and it does make for a good playstyle. The important point we are trying to make clear is that its not something you can do in everyday situations, or just passively. It should be something you do when the situation calls for it.

uneven panther
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thats the part i dont understand, there are a lot of everyday situations that logically would make sense for it to be possible to be in stealth, passively may be a stretch but is it like literally in the rules or something that it is very hard to be hidden often?

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im basically just like imagining most scenarios in my head and can think of many hidding places where i should be completely hidden from veiw?

pliant ridge
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"passively" is a thing you can maintain stealth by moving at half speed

uneven panther
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so it is possible?

fresh fable
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Yes but is it playing as part of a group

pliant ridge
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to an extent. Being blatantly visible by the opposition breaks it as always

uneven panther
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yeah obviously

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im just imagining my character taking advantage of any corner or object which they can hide behind, cause there are so many situations where there has to be somewhere they can hide behind whilst staying close enough to the party to be almost a part of interactions?

pliant ridge
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rogues generally dont have to stay close. (split the party) they are the only ones triple moving to get back to their party

main fulcrum
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Honestly, if you're in situations where the mechanics don't matter, you could just describe yourself as talking from behind the bush/up the tree wherever

uneven panther
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that is what i was imagining happening a lot?

fresh fable
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“Ok team we’ve just go to pop in this shop and find the magic item”

“Where’s Dave”

“Oh he’s behind the bins again”

uneven panther
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sort of, except hoping the party would more just assume that my character is nearby than constantly be looking for them

uneven panther
fresh fable
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I can see it getting old and annoying for the party

raw sinew
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what do i put for a faith?

pliant ridge
fresh fable
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Any gods you have faith in

main fulcrum
raw sinew
main fulcrum
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It only matters if you're actually trying to hide from an enemy/sneak in somewhere etc

uneven panther
fresh fable
uneven panther
# fresh fable I can see it getting old and annoying for the party

as long as they quickly realize/ are told my character is likely always nearby and to not keep trying to look for them, it would only be annoying if they actually need my character for something, and most situations where that might happen my character could reveal themselves before they need to ask for them e.g. coming up to a locked door and need my character to pick it

unkempt inlet
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Oh thanks. Also i was asking if i need dnd beyond?

uneven panther
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i just really want to know how it might be possible, like would i basically just need in every new situation to say the character is gonna hide ___ and roll for stealth?

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also wanted to know how much that does carry over for combat, like if im in stealth already and combat starts would i still be in stealth and able to sneak attack enemies unless they have like come from a direction where theyd be able to see my character?

pliant ridge
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yes it is the only way to be hidden before combat

fresh fable
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Are you a rogue ?

uneven panther
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yeah

fresh fable
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Then yes that’s one way to get sneak attack

pliant ridge
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no you can get sneak attack multiple ways

uneven panther
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basically i just want to know, if the situation gives an oppertunity can i basically constantly be in stealth and hidden from my party and everyone else (npcs, etc,) and then be able to sneak attack enemies from that stealth?

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also when the party is like moving between locations how possible is it to remain in stealth?

raw sinew
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do i share the link to my character in character discussion?

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i want people to like tell me if i should fix anything or somerthing

fresh fable
dapper gulch
# uneven panther basically i just want to know, if the situation gives an oppertunity can i basic...

Attacks cause your stealth to break, so you can't be sneak attacking and constantly be hidden. Some racial and class features expand the options available to you for hiding (like a gloomstalker ranger or halflings hiding behind other people), but it will be an easier time for you to recognize that sometimes it won't be an option and/or the DM will have features on their side of the table that will make it more difficult for your character to hide.

You also want to consider your concept in relation to the rest of the party - you want to make a concept that works with the party rather than being solely focused on one concept.

fallen surge
raw sinew
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is there a place used to review characters? or do i just send the link to my character sheet in the character discussion channel? idrk what im doing so i would like someone to like.. tell me what i should change on my character and stuff

smoky adder
fresh fable
raw sinew
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maan too bad i cant make a character thats an elemental, thatd be so cool

fallen surge
# uneven panther also when the party is like moving between locations how possible is it to remai...

It depends on what you’re talking about. If it’s small scale movement like the party is going from one room to another, or one building to another, then it would probably just be another stealth check, depending on how the DM wants to handle if. If it’s large scale movement and the party is going from one town to another, then you would be traveling stealthfully, which means you move at half your normal travel pace, while the party travels at their normal pace. So, you would obviously get left behind, unless your entire party agreed to move at half pace with you.

uneven panther
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Ok

pliant ridge
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never mind you are talking about travel pace

fallen surge
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In combat or social situations, hiding does not affect your movement speed. During overland travel, it cuts your travel pace in half

pliant ridge
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thief - supreme sneak

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just an exception

fallen surge
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No, that’s not what supreme sneak does at all

prisma trout
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Hi does anybody know a good way to get into a party or a group? I am new to dnd

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prisma trout
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Okey thank you

mellow plinth
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Is there online versions of this that we can do like turns via texting or something? Or is that dumb

simple goblet
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That's called play by post, and is a style of campaign

mellow plinth
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Interesting! I don't think I'd have hours in a row for a session so maybe that could be a good way for someone new like me to learn and be able to quickly google things. But I can also see how it would be detrimental due to people not setting aside time. Are these play by post games usually pretty good?

dapper gulch
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That entirely depends on the group.

candid wedge
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What’s the best class for a yielding

cobalt frigate
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Define "yielding"

candid wedge
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Tiefling

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Autocorrect😭😭

lament mica
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Any class can work well with any race

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Tiefling are often (stereotypically) associated with rogues or warlocks

hollow wadi
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I agree that any class can work. But, I have a favorite Tiefling Neutral Cleric character concept, who wears super colorful clothing and believes that true neutrality is achieved via a balancing of extremes, with prayers offered to various deities of all different alignments within any particular pantheon that holds sway in a region.

main fulcrum
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I'm pretty sure my only tieflings are a barbarian and a paladin currently

lyric fjord
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Bad boy/girl tiefling rogue or warlock

paper tendon
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👋

vestal axle
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Hi

kind compass
undone flint
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Hello! I'm new to D&D and want to ask, if here is a person who can speak german to play the game? English is also okay. I'm just not fluent in it and because of the issue with the time shift.. :>

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

mortal garden
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Enschuldigung! Hier, es Englisch nur.

Sorry! Here it’s only English.

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I don’t think data sheet is the right word.

For the game, “character sheet” is the word. “Character” means the person you play.

timber tusk
charred geode
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Hello everyone

heady crown
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I know most campaigns are like year+ are there any like 1 month campaigns like a little slight play thru to get a feel for the game before getting into an intense year+ campaign? Just trying / looking to learn the game better

coarse bone
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I’ll try and find it

heady crown
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tysm

coarse bone
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I think what you are looking for is a one shot?

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Is like short adventures

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I plan on also maybe trying that first

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Since it’s probably more simple and gives you a insight

heady crown
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That’s it thanks!

waxen geyser
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hi all!! just recently got interested in dnd and hoping to learn how to play some day :D

wise vigil
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new to DND, like never done it but I have a group of friends including me who have gotten very interested in it and I have NO IDEA how to set it up 😭

Cant find any good videos tbh.

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Anyone able to help me out with that lol

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cobalt frigate
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Check out those links above!

kind compass
waxen geyser
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just introducin myself :D

kind compass
waxen geyser
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yep! not looking for a game currently :3

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just tryna figure out the basics

kind compass
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Didnt you do a "looking for dm" post earlier?Your name rings a bell

waxen geyser
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nah i joined like 10 mins ago :p

muted orchid
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Same

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I'm trying to find a game and the find a game thing is working for me

radiant geode
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So when people join a campaign, is it done over texts or vc?

cobalt frigate
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That's up to the individual DM.

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Some people play in person, others online.

regal iris
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why does this game have to be so hard to get into...

cobalt frigate
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Because there are way more players than there are DMs.

regal iris
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No i mean understand it...

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true musk
# regal iris No i mean understand it...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
regal iris
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i am sadly having more trouble with the character maker

true musk
regal iris
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ok thank you

true musk
coarse bone
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My basic question is, what advice would you give to your past newcomer self? (This just for advice stuff lol, generally question so everyone can answer.)

cobalt frigate
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I don't remember being a newcomer because it was 40+ years ago

lyric fjord
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Watch/listen to other ppl DMing

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Almost all of my knowledge comes from making characters I never play when I'm bored in class

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My knowledge is not delegated to the right things now, especially since I like DMing so much

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humble steppe
# coarse bone My basic question is, what advice would you give to your past newcomer self? (Th...

For players: Take things easy, you don't need to memorize everything in the handbook to play, and having the handbook with rules with you is not uncommon if you need to look something up.

As DM: You don't have to prepare everything. if you've got a few encounters, NPCs, a map and a general plotline lined up, then you get far enough with just that and a bit of improvisation. Players fill up the majority of the time of a session with roleplay and decisionmaking.

steep basalt
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Hiii I’m really new to all this and know literally nothing about dnd. I’ve been getting into rp recently and dnd seems similar but a little more fun so I’d love to learn more about it somehow 👍🙏

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torn yoke
coarse bone
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uneven panther
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not completely sure how to add up the hit points when multiclassing, ive read the rules but all i can guess at is that i have 2d8 from have a level in rogue and artificer, but idk whether my total hit points should be 14, 15 or something else with a constitution modifer of -1 from what the class says about hit points at higher levels?

fleet field
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You just gain the hit points for the new class states in hit points at higher levels

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So a character that started rogue then took 1 level in artificer would have 8+con mod hit points at first level, then 1d8 (or 5) + con mod more at second level

uneven panther
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yeah i dont understand that it says 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per Artificer level after 1st, but since i think i have 2d8 does that mean i have a total hit points 14, 15 or somethign else?

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uneven panther
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maybe?

fleet field
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You have 2d8 hit dice

uneven panther
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yeah

fleet field
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You have, with a -1 con mod, 11 hit points if you take the average for the second level

uneven panther
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how?

fleet field
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In your case it’s identical to single-classing either of those classes, bc they both have the same hit points per level

uneven panther
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ok....

fleet field
uneven panther
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wait why 5?

fleet field
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Because that’s the number of additional hit points you gain for each artificer level after 1st…

uneven panther
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ohh ok

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thanks

fleet field
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I will say, multiclassing is not recommended for new players for multiple reasons

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Also having a -1 con mod is not a good idea at all

uneven panther
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yeah ik, but im playing as an assassin who tries to remain hidden as much as possible

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im thinking starting in like second level of rogue to get the bonus action to hide or dash after attacks

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another possibly silly question, is it posible to multiclass in the same class, to like gain different subclasses in the same class? the rules for multiclassing say u can gain a level in a new class, but woudl like the same class again count as a new class? 😅

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uneven panther
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ok figured

fleet field
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Taking another level in the same class is just… not multiclassing

uneven panther
fleet field
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Again, really don’t recommend multiclassing for a new player

uneven panther
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yeah but then i cant take the assassin bonus damage stuff

fleet field
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It’s very easy to neuter your character via it

fleet field
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You can be an assassin (career) without being an assassin mechanically

uneven panther
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yeah ig

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is there like a practice/demo dnd game i can join, one that like wont actually affect my character for future campaigns and is just to get a feel for the game/practice at how best to play?

fleet field
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Your character doesn’t carry across campaigns

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You make a new character for every campaign anyway

uneven panther
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you do?

fleet field
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Yep

wild onyx
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It's not like your permanent record from school that follows you into later life.

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(He joked)

uneven panther
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yeah ik i thought tho that like the death saves and/or damage taken as well as like experience might follow into different campagins?

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surely a single campagin wont bring a character up from 1 to 20?

wild onyx
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But yeah, make characters to practice, to experiment, to get feedback, but unless you're playing more than one campaign with the same folk each experience tends to be individual.

pulsar yarrow
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It may carry over between sessions within a campaign

fleet field
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It’s very rare to carry a character over between campaigns

uneven panther
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how much/often do characters even level up during campaigns?

fleet field
pulsar yarrow
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You may want to look into the gloomstalker ranger if you wanted a magical assassin type

fleet field
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And slows as you get to higher level

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Around level 1-3 levelling up every couple sessions is pretty common

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Most campaigns end before level 11 or so

uneven panther
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ok

sonic pond
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Yo im new to dnd and i dont know where to start. I get some of it but i have no clue on how the dice work

fleet field
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Have a read of the basic rules

sonic pond
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Ok thxs

uneven panther
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as a rogue how much might i need strength? like should i give it a high roll?

fleet field
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It’s basically useless to you

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You attack with dexterity

uneven panther
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ohhh ok

fleet field
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I would make it one of your lowest stats

sonic pond
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I just looked at the basic rools and it didnt help

uneven panther
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so every attack a rogue might do uses dexterity then?

fleet field
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sonic pond
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I couldnt find anyrhing about dice

uneven panther
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what about acrobatics tho, that uses strength so how often might it be likely id need the extra acrobatics modifer?

fleet field
sonic pond
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Oh alr

fleet field
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Acrobatics is dexterity

formal notch
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hey

uneven panther
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yeah thats what i meant 😅

formal notch
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im really new to dnd

fleet field
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It’s not uncommon to use it, but proficiency or expertise in it is more than enough

uneven panther
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ok thanks

fleet field
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It’s not worth raising strength much just for a single skill you can supplement in other ways

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And you can often use acrobatics for the same things as athletics

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They have a lot of overlap

formal notch
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this is overwhelming

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so many things to learn

fresh fable
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Take it bit by bit

formal notch
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yeah im reading through the server guide

wild onyx
formal notch
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so whatever i get from rolling the dice, added with the ability score i rolled on, is the final score i need?

fresh fable
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Depends what you are doing

formal notch
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do i get to pick which dice i need?

formal notch
wild onyx
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Have you seen the Handbooker Helper videos yet?

formal notch
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ive been watching some youtube guides

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# fleet field Yeah

but what about a ranged weapon that doesnt use finesse? can rogues still use dexterity rather than strength for every weapon despite it normally needing finesse to make the choice?

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(not just ranged weapon but any weapon that doesnt have finesse)

fleet field
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and not using a finesse weapon entirely negates the rogue class

uneven panther
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oh.. 😅

fleet field
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the main feature needs a finess or ranged weapon

uneven panther
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ok thanks 😅

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hello

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new to dnd, watched some dnd sessions and recently got a lot of reels about dnd and my curiosity got the best of me

rotund saffron
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can someone explain what druid circles are? like a club? do druids have to be in some kind of clubs with other druids

crude musk
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It's just a loose shared set of philosophical princples

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Two Circle of Wildfire druids may have absolutely no connection to each other, but they share the same ideals and principles

rotund saffron
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Oh okay are these principles something druids find and choose to follow or is it more like something their raised into or chosen into?

crude musk
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They don't even necessarily exist in-world

rotund saffron
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Oh okay cool

crude musk
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Both? Neither? Some combination thereof?

rotund saffron
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wonderful

uneven panther
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i feel like online dnd games is a thing but just wanted to check if thats right?

crude musk
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?tag new online

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uneven panther
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ok thanks

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where would i ask to join a like online dnd game for new people? (like with patient DM who would likely have to answer many questions on what im allowed to do?)

wheat crystal
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In this server there’s #find-a-game , but the more ways you search (i.e. Reddit’s r/lfg, Facebook groups, LGS, etc) the greater chance you have of finding a game. Most groups in my experience are beginner friendly even if they don’t advertise as such, so it’s always good to ask when looking to join a group

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If you have questions related to the mechanics of the game, most DMs I feel should be happy to answer. If you’re asking right out the gate for homebrew stuff (especially a lot of it) or to play a character that doesn’t mesh with the DM’s world, I would expect that would limit your options.

uneven panther
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ok

wild onyx
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I know for a fact there's at least one in #looking-for-players that should suit, though I can't speak for availability.

sly vigil
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Hello

uneven panther
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is there any way to like filter it/ask more specifically for campagigns for new players?

wheat crystal
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Under their post you can ask, not sure if there’s specific filters for it however

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And hello Turbo!

lyric fjord
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Hello

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Spell casting ability of a druid is derived from whar

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What

fresh fable
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Wisdom, it will tell you the relevant ability for spell casting in the class description

lyric fjord
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Like is it the entire score or just the bonus

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Like say i got a wisdom of 14 that is +2
So is my spell casting ability 14 or +2

uneven panther
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the allies and organizations part of the character sheet, do i have to choose from like recognized organizations or can i just completely create a new one?

timid locust
uneven panther
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i was hoping to make like all of the characters i create assassins and be like part of the same assassin organization

timid locust
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Certainly something to hash out with your DM!

uneven panther
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ok

fallow ether
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i know nothing about the game but really want to learn so i can play Salute

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# fallow ether i know nothing about the game but really want to learn so i can play <:Salute:12...

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're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

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warped gulch
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Would this be the right channel to ask questions about being a new DM?

crude musk
warped gulch
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I'm still fairly new to D&D but the idea of DM'ing is interesting to me. I'm curious if there are recommended beginning adventures for a new DM or if I should just pick one that sounds cool?

crude musk
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Any of the starter sets, Wilds Beyond the Witchlight, or Phandelver and Below are good fully adventures

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One-shot anthologies such as Keys from the Golden Vault and Candlekeep Mysteries are good in terms of low prep/investment

simple goblet
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DM's Guild have lots of one shots as well, and they currently have a sale on

crude musk
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There's also some free adventures on D&D Beyond

warped gulch
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Thank you!

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord Like say i got a wisdom of 14 that is +2 So is my spell casting ability 14 or +...

The druid class table will tell you where you get your spellcasting ability from, which is Wisdom as Enoki said. That isn’t necessarily numerical, it’s just telling you which ability to derive your Save DC & Spell Attack Modifier from.

You may be confusing it with calculating your Save DC & Spell Attack Modifier, which use:

  • 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Spellcasting Ability Modifier (Save DC)
  • Proficiency Bonus + Spellcasting Ability Modifier (Spell Attack Modifier)
    As you correctly guessed, that spellcasting ability modifier is +2 since it derives from your spellcasting ability’s score (14 WIS)
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# warped gulch I'm still fairly new to D&D but the idea of DM'ing is interesting to me. I'm cur...

For some specific single-session beginner-friendly adventures to check out: The Delian Tomb, Peril in Pinebrook, The Silvyr Tower, The Green Blight, or any of Winghorn Press's pay-what-you-want stuff. The Green Blight is connected to a very handy how-to-DM guide (https://howtogm.guide/), and The Silvyr Tower is meant to walk the new DM through the process of running the adventure. Peril in Pinebrook simplifies the D&D ruleset, which may make it easier to jump into.

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fair kayak
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Oh sorry

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Didn’t know I could do that, that’s fun

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But for a beginner campaign that’s tied in together closer than something like Candlekeep, I would say dragon of Icespire peak. I’ve both played it and run it and it’s pretty easy for both parties

warped gulch
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Thanks!

main fulcrum
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I think my favorite short anthology book is actually Journeys from the Radiant Citadel. But those are all good suggestions :)

mellow plinth
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Hi I'm new and I'm going to be asking dumb questions buuuuut.... Would it be possible to have my character built around using mimics as tools - trying to tame them etc

main fulcrum
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It would be very difficult to do that mechanically

fallen surge
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Mimics are monsters, and there are no written rules for how to tame a monster

main fulcrum
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D&D doesn't really have a monster tamer class. The closest are probably things like beastmaster (which gets a beast you could flavor as a mimic) or drakewarden (which gets a drake you could also flavor as a mimic)

mellow plinth
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Darn. Im too new to know any of what that means... But I just have a hilarious imagery in my head of like a guy using a shield to block a blow from an enemy and it bites down on the sword

fallen surge
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So you can't "build" your character around that, but when actually playing a game of D&D you could talk to your DM about potentially allowing it via a skill check or something like that. But it would be fully up to your Dm to allow it or not allow it in the first place, and determine how difficult it is if they do allow it. Its not something you should try to plan a character around

main fulcrum
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Flavor means describing it that way even if it's not how it's working mechanically

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So you could say your shield did that, but it wouldn't actually do anything different than a normal shield

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Any actual differences you'd have to talk to the DM about and get approved/worked out with them

mellow plinth
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I guess rather than mimics it would have to be illusion/magical items that just do a similar visual effect then? More of a realistic approach?

main fulcrum
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As those items also don't currently exist in the base rules, you'd still be left with the options of describing it that way/getting the DM to make special items for you. But that's more likely to be successful than taming mimics imo

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Generally speaking, you have a lot of freedom in describing your character. But anything related to actual mechanics (new items, abilities, rules changes) has to run through the DM

mellow plinth
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Ah ok thanks! I had a whole character arc (assuming it lives to a higher level) based around that premise

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Like a few sentences worth not a Ted talk haha!

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I'll just go back to reading the rule book now :p

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Thanks!!

coarse bone
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I know it might be dumb for me to ask, but idk is there like a option to just do some sessions to just learn dnd with other people? Like have some people done it and stuff? I’m actually finding it really hard to grasp the rules and all the stuff on my own and I think it would be more comfortable doing it with other people while having fun

fallen surge
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I’m not entirely sure what you’re asking. How is that different from just playing D&D?

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harsh fjord
misty thistle
coarse bone
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Heavy on tutorial mode

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true musk
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light folio
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Can you be a changeling?

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Or like how does that race work

harsh fjord
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That is an official race, but it's up to the DM whether they allow it.

light folio
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Ah okay

harsh fjord
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It has rules governing its ability to change shape, and anything beyond that is the DM's call.

true musk
coral igloo
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Hey, I’m new to dungeons and dragons. I already have a character set up, but I don’t know how to join a campaign

harsh fjord
coral igloo
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Nope

harsh fjord
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That'd be where to start.

coral igloo
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I didn’t even know that was a thing

misty thistle
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true musk
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You can ask basic dnd questions here in #dnd-newcomers

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potent nymph
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I'm new to dnd what are the easiest ways to learn the game?

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mellow plinth
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If I want to have an inconsistent race backstory that fuels my characters motivation is that allowed? Like human touches cursed relic and transformed to being an orc and the objective is to return to normal or accept new life for example? I'd start at lvl1 as the "new" race for clarity it's just a fluff piece but might make for an interesting backstory and or set up for future macguffins

cobalt frigate
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This is something you want to talk to your DM about.

true musk
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Generally it’s best to use a campaigns setting, tone, and adventure hook as the basis for creating a character.

cobalt frigate
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Again, talk to your DM. They may not allow changelings, orcs, or whatever in their campaign setting.

mellow plinth
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Oh interesting! So is it more of a chicken and egg situation or do you usually get a brief description of the campaign and then build a character?

Probably changes from person to person but I tried joining a group last night but they wanted full characters prior to joining 🤔

cobalt frigate
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It's best to have concepts of different characters without getting into the specifics like the playable race and their backstory. You can tweak it once you find a DM and know more about their campaign setting.

mellow plinth
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Oh so like an example of that would just be like "class, alignment, and points distribution"?

fallen surge
# mellow plinth Oh interesting! So is it more of a chicken and egg situation or do you usually g...

Every group will have their own rules and culture. Whether they want you to make a character before or after is up to who you are playing with.

Generally speaking, its better to make a character after joining, because then you can be assured that the mechanics and backstory fit into the world you'll be playing in. However, making characters is fun, and it can be a good way to learn the rules and introduce yourself to some of the mechanics. So, its alright to make a character first if you want to. Just keep in mind that changes will most likely need to be made after you join a game

cobalt frigate
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Point Buy / Standard Array are the safest way to generate ability scores. Most DMs want to witness rolling (assuming they allow rolling).

mellow plinth
cobalt frigate
mellow plinth
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I've skipped things like equipment and hyper specific things. Found a few broken ideas or silly stuff but it's been mostly rule-of-cool stuff

true musk
# mellow plinth Oh interesting! So is it more of a chicken and egg situation or do you usually g...

It will vary from group as there are different ways groups approach starting a campaign.

Some start with the players creating their characters together first so the DM can use that exchange of ideas as the basis for building a campaign.

While others will start with a campaign premise first and build characters to fit naturally into that campaign.

I’m sure there are other ways but these are just two to give you an idea.

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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're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

fallen surge
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The #find-a-game channel has instructions for how to use the #looking-for channels, but long stroy short you have to use the server bot to fill out a form, and that will automatically generate a post for you

brisk geyser
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I really want to get fully into it, but it seems daunting and very intimidating

harsh fjord
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Well, for one, you don't need to learn everything all at once. That's like jumping into the deep end of a pool before learning to swim.

You have a few options: you could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this.) You could read through the Basic Rules. You could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School). You could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel. Or you can do all of these in increments. Read one chapter. Watch one video.

And of course, you can ask questions here on the server!

smoky cairn
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The way I learned was through JoCats crap guide to dnd series! Informative and silly!

brisk geyser
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Also taking notes of the recommendations cheers man

sand kernel
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Question, I saw that the new Handbook made changes to all the classes did Spore druid get any changes?

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Cause I didnt see anything

harsh fjord
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I'm not sure what subclasses are/aren't in the 2024 PHB, but I expect the folks in #1026901431132885064 do!

simple goblet
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Pretty sure Spores wasn't one of the subclasses included in the 2024 PHB

autumn quartz
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Correct spore druid is still thesame

warped forge
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Hi

tall rover
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I'm super new but I've been less interested in the level progressive system and more into fun, story-driven progress. Is there is a specific category for that?

harsh fjord
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Are you asking about searching for a game or navigating the server channels?

tall rover
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Gotcha. I know that if I'm going to be matching out notes I'm guaranteed to miss something and get lost.

timid locust
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DnD is pretty reliant on its class system in general. You can certainly have games with fewer mechanical interactions, but it's still a core of the game system.

If you're looking for a pure roleplay experience, I'd recommend searching for role-playing forums or other game systems.

tall rover
fallen surge
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It’s important to keep in mind that D&D is one specific mechanical system, made for a specific style of play. If it doesn’t quite match up with the game experience you are looking for, there are other role playing games out there

tall rover
harsh fjord
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You still progress through levels in D&D. As mentioned, there's the experience system, which is more math-based, and milestone, relying on story checkpoints.

timid locust
harsh fjord
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If you're after something more free-form, then another game may be better suited for your needs/preferences!

timid locust
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I'm sure there's plenty of discord servers dedicated to long form RP

tall rover
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Fair. I'll check that out

misty vector
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What other RP games are there?

harsh fjord
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There's a whole tabletop RPG industry! Going into more detail would be for #non-dnd-topics.

misty vector
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I thought the DM’s hands are pretty open in dnd when in it comes to these stuff

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daring tundra
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Kids on bikes is a more free form story based progression system

warped forge
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Hi I was wondering if I could join a game I am very new and just wanna try it out

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

glass hazel
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hello !! ^^ i’m very new to this and to this discord. where should I start?

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odd fractal
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Hi how can i make a thread on looking for dm

idle nexus
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Hey, I never played the game before I just know the basics, can anybody help me?

halcyon night
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What do you want to know?

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I'm not great at it but maybe I can help.

idle nexus
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I found a site that is for beginners

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I want to set my ability scores but I don't know how many scores I have

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I just want to know how many points can I put into them

halcyon night
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You can do whatever you want. The DM sets the scene and you do whatever.

Different abilities (like how good you are) depends on your class and feats

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idle nexus
halcyon night
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If your DM allows, reroll ones

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What you put on each depends on what you want, but it's most helpful if you put the highest that will help for the class

idle nexus
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Thank you very much! I think it's a bit OP but DM will fix it I suppose.

halcyon night
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That's just what our DM allows. It's called hero rolls or something

lyric fjord
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Hello i am a new player in dnd and i was wondering if there was any groups i could play with

idle nexus
warped forge
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Can I join

idle nexus
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Oh you're a DM?

warped forge
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No

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I just wanna look for a group

lyric fjord
idle nexus
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Ishaan and me are players

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torn yoke
idle nexus
warped forge
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Cool

idle nexus
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Let's post there then

lyric fjord
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Bet

warped forge
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Ya that sounds smart

torn yoke
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iamrazorwing has a guide for looking for games outside of this server, but I can't find it

warped forge
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@idle nexus can you post in find a game

torn yoke
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warped forge
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K

solar granite
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Hello, I’ve never played before, but my friends and I want to get into DnD and I have a question.

I have this idea in my head about a character who is similar to hulk, in the sense that the angrier he gets the stronger he gets. Was thinking maybe the anger level changes what my attack modifier is, or maybe what die I roll for damage. Is this a thing that can be done? Is there a way to implement something like this?

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torn yoke
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Barbarians have a rage feature, which when they use it they get benefits, which is the closest thing

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But I agree with OldManYellingAtClouds, you should learn the basics first

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lyric fjord
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for thief tools, whenever i get proficiency for them, is it just a specific tool from the list or all of them

astral mesa
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Proficiency in Thieves' Tools gives you proficiency in all the components of the tools. Thieves' Tools "includes a small file, a set of lock picks, a small mirror mounted on a metal handle, a set of narrow-bladed scissors, and a pair of pliers" (PHB p154).

fading bison
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Call me stupid, and, yes i am, but i have difficulty wrapping my head around the concept of proficiency.

arctic acorn
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For example, the rogue of the party might have proficiency in Stealth while the fighter might not. That basically means that the rogue will have a bonus on any Stealth checks and the fighter doesn't gain any bonuses when sneaking around. However a fighter will be able to use greataxes more easily due to having proficiency with them, something rogues aren't proficient with.

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At level 1 your proficiency bonus is +2. Your proficiency bonus gets higher as you level up.

lyric fjord
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What does paladin do

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Take a fighter and give it little bit of magic and smite

lyric fjord
valid temple
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What are the goblins bonuses?

lyric fjord
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Look up the monster manual and find their stat block

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It's alphabetical

arctic acorn
cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
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Where can I find it

arctic acorn
cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
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The playable goblin race isn't free so we can't post its details here.

lyric fjord
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Thank you

keen lance
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i totally know how to play d&d (i dont)

lyric fjord
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Honestly me too

arctic acorn
keen lance
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bet

keen lance
smoky adder
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Plus a couple times a day they can deal extra damage to a creature larger than them.

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And if you’re using the most recent version, they’re also harder to charm.

rapid socket
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My dm is letting my teamate grung use his skin to make vials of poison and then sell it for 100 gp each

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Is this allowed

willow cape
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Its allowed by usually looked down on

arctic acorn
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Yeah, most DMs wouldn't allow something like that. But if your DM allows it there's nothing you can do.

languid nimbus
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hi im new i wanna get into dnd how should i make a character? are there any websites to help me make one?

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true musk
# languid nimbus hi im new i wanna get into dnd how should i make a character? are there any webs...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
true musk
lyric fjord
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yall, should i add my "atk bonus" onto my "to hit" rolls or not?

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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The damage depends on the source: weapon, spell, or magic item.

lyric fjord
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currently using avrae google docs as character sheet, should i put my atk bonus onto my damage rolls too?

cobalt frigate
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No, you don't add your attack bonus to damage.

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Have you read the Basic Rules yet?

random egret
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How can I be a healer whilst being a wizard/mage

lyric fjord
true musk
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If you're still learning the basics, I recommend using dnd beyond for your character sheets.

cobalt frigate
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I would highly recommend you read the free Basic Rules. Making a character without knowing what you're doing is going to make yourself more confused.

true musk
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You're going to need to read the rules eventually.

cobalt frigate
true musk
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Specifically a character levels that where you can take a Feat or an Ability Score Increase.

random egret
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Could I summon things (like monsters but it would take a toll depending on how strong/big they are(

arctic acorn
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From what Nuhuh has told me I think he wants to be a wizard that casts healing spells.

random egret
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Lol

true musk
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There are ways, but those methods go beyond the scope of #dnd-newcomers

random egret
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But could I summon monsters? (It can take a toll on me depending on the monster)

true musk
arctic acorn
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I don't think any conjuring spells affect you physically in a negative way.

random egret
cobalt frigate
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There are specific spells that can conjure or summon monsters.

random egret
true musk
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Yeah there are several summon spells.
I believe some are exclusive to certain classes.

arctic acorn
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There are certain spells that if things go wrong might cause your summons to turn against you.

random egret
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So, I can be a wizard, I cannot do healing magic if that correct, but I can summon things and I don't have to have my magic focused on it, so I can also do spells that's can back fire against me depending on the roll, and I'm able to use pretty much any magic?

cobalt frigate
random egret
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No to which part?

cobalt frigate
random egret
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Okay

arctic acorn
#

Did you like reply to the wrong message?

cobalt frigate
random egret
cobalt frigate
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Remember this channel is to help you learn the game. It would help if you actually read the free Basic Rules instead of asking vague and generic questions. We're more than happy to help you learn the game but you need to put in effort.

random egret
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So, what I'm thinking is that I could be a cleric, I can use healing and divine magic correct?

arctic acorn
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I did say "if things go wrong". I didn't go into specifics for a reason.

cobalt frigate
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Again, read the spell descriptions.

arctic acorn
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I do that.

random egret
cobalt frigate
random egret
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true musk
#

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You can ask basic dnd questions here in #dnd-newcomers

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Other options

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

tropic forge
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Hey is there a way to replace spell slots me and my dm are trying to simplify the game (dont say spell components)

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Wait do i say this in dnd newcomers or dnd rules?

echo kelp
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Replacing spell slots would actually fall more under #homebrew (unless you're using the official variant rule of spell points in which case #dnd-discussion would be okay)

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#dnd-rules is more for "how does this official rule work in this given context"

tropic forge
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Oh i understand now thx

#

These channels are so complicated

echo kelp
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Feel free to check #channel-guide to find the most appropriate channel for a topic

final pilot
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hi i wanted to ask about a campaign that i stole (im a new dm i have never played dnd ever before so thats why i stole it) but i used chatgpt to help me with a lot of it but i read the rules and it said ai content is not allowed so can i ask here or do i need to delete all the ai generated stuff and then come back and ask?

arctic acorn
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I think you just can't post it here.

echo kelp
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Do not post any AI generated content on this server - it's in the server rules.

arctic acorn
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I highly recommend running a module instead. I bet you it's way better written than whatever a machine can spew.

final pilot
arctic acorn
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I highly recommend Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus. Currently playing it and I am extremely invested in the story.

final pilot
arctic acorn
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If you manage to find a DM that is willing to run that module then sure? Finding a good group takes a bit of time and patience though.

final pilot
uneven panther
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so how would my character get/have a bag of holding?

echo kelp
uneven panther
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is there any way to like start my character with one or would that just also be up to the DM?

echo kelp
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That would be up to the DM

uneven panther
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ok thx

echo kelp
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Generally starting level 1 characters do not have magical items

uneven panther
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k

main badger
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hi! ive literally never played dnd ever and i like to learn, can someone suggest where i should start?

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main badger
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thanks.

uneven panther
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i dont think it says anywhere, but if your multiclassing can u get 20 levels in each class? or does ur overall level cap at 20 so the levels in each have to add to 20?

worn scaffold
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The total levels from your classes add up to your Character Level, your character level cannot be higher than 20

uneven panther
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aww ok

rough star
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Could someone suggest me a race and class / subclass to play?
I was thinking about some "draconic" race like Dragonborn or Kobold.

echo kelp
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Dragonborn vengeance paladin

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Or you could put a list of race/species in a table and class/subclasses and roll some dice and see what random numbers suggest as a character (or use DnDBeyond's random character generator functionality).

timber tusk
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For the Dragonborn I would go with a Fighter or Paladin and a Kobold a Rogue or Monk

wheat spindle
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Hey Guys I'm searching for someone to play some D&D games

timber tusk
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Gotta' check through the #find-a-game page to find a group 🙂 It may take a bit of time unless you want to DM your own game.

rough star
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Which dragonborn scales (breath weapon and resistance) are the best in most situations?

harsh fjord
tough cairn
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I'd say either Red/God (fire) or Black/Green (poison/acid). Fire is just something that you'll always come across and if your exploring a dungeon there'll be a lot of traps that could be poisonous. But that's my opinion.

uneven panther
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so normally to stealth attack enemies ur whole party would need to suceed with stealth right? but if my character was already in stealth from even my party, then would that mean even if my party fails to hide from the enemies my character could still be hidden and able to like surpise attack the enemies?

tough cairn
uneven panther
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ok

timber tusk
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Rogues have special sneak attacks too if they're near an ally

uneven panther
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k thanks

fresh fable
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But as soon as you attack you are no longer hidden

jade horizon
grave barn
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Hii im so new to this like, lost

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quick pulsar
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Morning! How common are tutorial-esk campaigns? Is there a lack of DM's or it shouldn't be too hard to get started? After enjoying BG3 wondering if I should try DnD

fading bison
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Am i obligated to have some mystical name for my character granted they're human?

harsh fjord
#

They're not plentiful by any means, but they are out there. Learn-to-play sessions are offered through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events channel), StartPlaying has tutorial games at a price, and you can occasionally find tabletop programming for newbies at game stores, libraries, and the like.

grave barn
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Lots of friends said i gotta try this out and idk how to make characters and stuff

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
fading bison
analog knoll
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personaly myself i like the dragon born race

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berserker barbarian and acid breath is very nice

fallen surge
# uneven panther so normally to stealth attack enemies ur whole party would need to suceed with s...

You seem to be confusing the rules for hiding with the rules for surprise.

If your party attempts to hide from a creature, the creature will see anyone who’s stealth check is equal to or below their passive perception, and will not see anyone who’s stealth check is above their passive perception.

A creature can only be surprised if it is not alerted to any sign of danger, so you can only surprise them if your entire party successfully hides from this creature. If the creature sees one or more members of your party, but not you, then they will not be surprised, but you will still be hidden

uneven panther
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ok

timber tusk
brazen lantern
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Is it often that a new player friendly game comes along, or it a rare site to see?

smoky adder
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I think most games are generally welcoming of newcomers.

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Everyone who plays D&D was once a newcomer themself.

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I do think it's less common to see games explicitly advertised toward newcomers, though.

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So if you see one you're interested in, it never hurts to ask.

brazen lantern
scarlet zephyr
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hello am new to dnd like really new and i wanted to start a dnd with one of my friend and i will be the dm what do i do?

smoky adder
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Welcome! I think the easiest way to start as a DM would be to run a short, prewritten adventure.

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Dragons of Stormwreck Isle is a good one specifically designed for beginners.

scarlet zephyr
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thank you soo much

smoky adder
tawdry crow
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Hello, I am new to Dungeons and Dragons, and was wondering what I need to get started. I saw there's a 2024 version of the Players handbook, is that what I need to get, rather than the 2014 version?

cedar tundra
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im new too

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but someone recommended to just look online for a pdf

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instead of buyin

fresh fable
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Welcome

lament glade
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Hello!

lament mica
#
  1. It's against server rules to share personal information (such as your age and location).
  2. This channel is for people new to 5e, and who would thus need help with learning how to play. You might be better off interacting with a conversation in #dnd-discussion!
wide storm
coarse bone
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Uhhh what’s 5e again

simple goblet
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The 5th and current edition of Dungeons and Dragons

coarse bone
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Ohhh

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Is that currently the most used?

simple goblet
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Yes

coarse bone
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Hmmm alright thanks!

glad plume
pliant citrus
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hey guys! im in a campaign with a point buy system. i have a lv 3 phantom rogue. what kinda numbers are we looking at for that?

keen hinge
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Hello I am looking for a group and a DM. I am a new player trying to learn the game

pliant citrus
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human so +1 to all.
strength 11
dex 17
con 13
int 9
wis 10
cha 15

Is this good? or should it be more even for dnd?

lyric fjord
main badger
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how does spell slots work? ive read info on it and im still confused.

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??

glad plume
# main badger ??

That was really weird. It copied the ad and not the actual video. I fixed it. He goes over spells and spell slots in this video.

main badger
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oh! lol

rocky valley
#

Hey just joined what’s up guys 🙂

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true musk
#

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
lofty gate
#

What does a 60/40 game style mean?

solemn light
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It's likely talking about combat to roleplay balance. But I couldn't say which way round that would be without context.

smoky adder
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If the numbers you shared here are before the human’s +1 to all, that’s great.

pliant citrus
smoky adder
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If it’s after, then human really isn’t doing you any favore.

pliant citrus
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yeah i know hahaha

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dw i was just making sure i bridged between my bg3 knowledge and 5E

pliant citrus
upbeat socket
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how do i attune to my new weapon (AL)? i have 40 downtime days

cobalt frigate
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Attunement takes an hour

upbeat socket
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oh yay! ty lol

timber bobcat
#

Hey I’m like super new, I printed the 3 character sheet things and I’m filling them out now, could I have some help? I’m a little slow sometimes 😅

solemn light
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We can certainly help out if you have any specific questions. Any part you're stuck on or not sure about?

smoky adder
timber bobcat
smoky adder
stray salmon
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Hello, I have no idea how to do anything DND related, I just joined because my friend said it was fun

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Can I have some help learning the basics?

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solemn light
# stray salmon Can I have some help learning the basics?

D&D Beyond has the basic rules in an easy to read format. My suggestion is to take things a step at a time and not look too far beyond the basics, and maybe have a go at making a practice character on dndbeyond to help things click as you read them. You don't need to worry too much about getting it 'perfect' (there is no perfect- just what is fun) and more getting a feel for it.

When you play the rules will click into place more.

timber bobcat
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How do I get my initiative?

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And my hit points

solemn light
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initiative is basically just a dexterity check, as in it's a d20 + Dexterity Bonus. https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/combat#Initiative

Hit points are based on your class and your consitution modifer. On your class table it will tell you what your 'Hit Die' (HD) is. For example, for fighters it is a d10 https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/10-fighter#ClassFeatures

At first level this would be maximised (highest possible). So for a lvl 1 fighter with 18 Constitution (+4) her HP would be 14 (10 +4)

timber bobcat
#

What’s my dexterity modifier when my dex is 8?

solemn light
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Basically to calculate modifiers you can think of 10 as the base line. Every two points above 10 is another +1 (So 12-13 is +1, 14-15 +2 so on). 9 is -1 and every two points below 9 is another -1.

So 9-8 is -1. 7-6 would be -2

regal quarry
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So this is cool

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Baldur gate

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Third

solemn light
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Another method if easier is (Score - 10)/2 (round towards 0)
18 Dex = (18-10=8) /2 = 4
8 Dex = (8-10= -2)/ 2 = -1

solemn light
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?tag new bg3

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bronze kiln
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Hello I'm new and was wondering if there is eneyone that culd help get me started?

timber bobcat
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On my char sheet, in the equipment section there are little nodes with letters (CP, SP, EP, GP, and PP) what do they mean?

solemn light
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solemn light
timber bobcat
solemn light
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Skills are the relevant ability modifier (For example, Acrobatics uses Dexterity, Athletics uses Strength, Medicine uses Wisdom) and your Proficiency bonus if you're proficient in that skill.
So say I have 17 Wisdom (+3) and am Level 1 (so my prof bonus is +2). I'm proficient in Wisdom (medicine) so it's +5, but not proficient in Wisdom (survival) is it's +3.

timber bobcat
rigid cypress
solemn light
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If you have proficiency in an ability directly, it's for the 'save'. For example, for fighters:

Proficiencies
Armor: All armor, shields
Weapons: Simple weapons, martial weapons
Tools: None
Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution

This means if you ever have to roll a constitution save against something like a spell or poison, you can add your proficiency bonus as well as your ability modifier.

rigid cypress
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In the case of charisma saving throws, they're often used against effects that would teleport you against your will, for example. That's what you're proficient at.

timber bobcat
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Ohh I get it

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So my intelligence is a 13 +1 so my arcana is just gonna be a 3?

rigid cypress
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Exactly

harsh fjord
rigid cypress
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At first level at the very least

timber bobcat
rigid cypress
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Well, if you're proficient in arcana. If you're not, you just have a +1

timber bobcat
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And skills are like a bonus to the rolls related to it right?

rigid cypress
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I suppose it's one way to put it, but a more accurate way is to say that a given skill is linked to an ability. It's always formulated as "Ability (skill) check"

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Like "A DC 15 Strength (athletics) check"

timber bobcat
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So if I’m doing a roll for athletics and I get a 10, my +4 skill in athletics will turn it into a 14?

rigid cypress
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Yes, exactly

timber bobcat
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Ok thanks

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Now the only thing I have left is my attacks and spellcasting on my sheet and idk what to put there

rigid cypress
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And to have a +4 in athletics at first level, you would need to have 14 or 15 strength and proficiency in the athletic skill

timber bobcat
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Oh and prob a torch

rigid cypress
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Your attack rolls work similarly. If you are proficient with the attack, you take the ability you use for the attack (strength or dexterity for weapons, a mental one for spells), and add your proficiency bonus

timber bobcat
knotty mortar
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I'm new to dnd and there really isn't a dnd space at all in my city (all the group chats are dead and all my 2 game stores don't have any players). where do i start? i bought the dnd essentials kit at my local book store.

harsh fjord
knotty mortar
harsh fjord
#

That'd be a good first step. There are also explainer videos like Handbooker Helper and WASD20's Rules School on YouTube. You can find games on YouTube and Twitch if you want to see how gameplay proceeds.

We have Looking for Group/Game channels on the server if you're interested in connecting with others to get a game going.

wise vigil
#

What are some good resources to use for DND? [digital]

knotty mortar
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ive been watching die of laughter is that ok for gameplay wise?

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
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Looking for NPC statblocks, for instance, is very different from a virtual tabletop or campaign manager.

wise vigil
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I dont really know myself lol, im pretty new so I dont neccessarily know what I need myself. I got the basic rules n shit but thats it tbh LOL.

harsh fjord
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All you really need to play D&D is people, dice, character sheets, the rules, and an adventure. Anything beyond that is extra. Maybe once you get playing you'll discover what you need and then you can ask for more targeted recommendations!

wise vigil
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What about like monsters, etc?

harsh fjord
wise vigil
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@harsh fjord is there a way to get a full list without it being in alphabetical order to sese what there is

rustic quarry
#

Hi!

harsh fjord
rustic quarry
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i just joined the server

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

wise vigil
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dang

harsh fjord
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Sorry, that's all I could find.

wise vigil
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Thats fine, preciate the help

rustic quarry
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i have played tested with some friends but I have never had a proper dnd campain

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and I've been looking to play sometime

lime prawn
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I made a half-elf rogue who specializes in cons/stealing. Can I double check - will this guy have any spells I have to worry about or am I good? I’m a bit rubbish at the whole spellcasting thing at the moment.

dapper gulch
#

You mean spells cast against them? Fireball is always a bad time for anyone in range of it.

upbeat socket
#

can a tiefling be in not just FR, but eberron, Ravenloft, & dragonlance, too?

terse thicket
#

Can someone simplify the difference between a dex based fighter and strength based please?

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From the perspective of someone who hasn’t played this game before

true musk
fleet field
true musk
terse thicket
little shard
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hi, where do i start to learn the basics of dnd? i kept seeing this guy on youtube shorts read dnd 'world heritage' reddit posts and it got me interested in wanting to try the game, sorry

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fleet field
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@little shard have a look at these resources

little shard
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ohh okay, thanks

rose hornet
#

I just wrote this for new players with some stuff you can get to play:

I watched a video about a guy getting stuff just from the dollar tree, and having enough stuff to be able to host a session, it was really cool, but the reason I say this is because he only bought:
construction paper,
miniatures (like kids toys not expensive ones),
Dice,
wrapping paper (upside down has grid lines like a play mat),
markers (to make a DM screen).
index cards (I think he got these, didn't show the behind of the DM screen tho),
paper (he wrote down his character information on paper instead of printing character sheets),
(he also used basic rules, but you have a phone so you can see that anytime).
So yes you can play for pretty cheap if you do it like this so it's not just theatre of the minds.
BUT truthfully all you need is dice, character sheets, basic rules, pencils and friends.

#

idk if I can send the link of the video or not so I won't but it was awesome, one of the reasons I wanted to start dnd, because it was a creative way to play, and the game itself was also very creative and fun.

true musk
lime prawn
little shard
maiden sphinx
#

anyone have a free campaign thats starting i could join?

exotic remnantBOT
#
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harsh fjord
little shard
true musk
#

You could also DM a one shot where they can be a player.
That can provide good way to spark that interest and motivation to get into dnd.

little shard
#

oh ok

#

thanks

true musk
glad plume
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
#

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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
lusty cosmos
#

I understand a tiny bit of dnd as i used to play it like 3 years ago, I'd still call myself a new player but how do i find more people to play with, I've looked at nearby places in my area and nobody plays, is there a way of doing it online?

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#
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dusky python
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im new to this, I've been researching quite a lot but no irl experience

winter sinew
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I'm also new to DnD, looking for a mentor I've always wanted to play but never knew how to

wild onyx
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Scroll up a smidge, there are posts from Zero and the Dyno with plenty of helpful links.

vague karma
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Hello I'm new and would love to run a basic Campaign with someone that knows how to play. I've always been very interested in D&D and would love to lean more about it

proper field
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hey am prety new to the game i am a player in my second ever acampaign still lerning and i was curious if anyone has any tips for finding an online campaign i could join? woud love to find a queer party

serene axle
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im new i made a caharekter sheet but got any tips on findng games online

fresh fable
serene axle
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@fresh fable i have been looking at rool 20 as whel but it hasent suseded yet

fresh fable
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How long have you been looking?

serene axle
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@fresh fable a long time my

oak totem
rapid socket
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How do I make my spell save dc higher?

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Or make wisdom throws harder for enemies

fresh fable
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Increase your casting stat

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Get magic items that improve it

rapid socket
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Casting stat? How?

fresh fable
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Ability score improvements at lvl 4,8,12,16

rapid socket
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Oh ok

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I'm level 3

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Almost there

fresh fable
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It also increase as your proficiency bonus gets higher

rapid socket
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How do I increase that

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Like charisma for a warlock?

fresh fable
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So next lvl you you can put 2 points into charisma

wraith quest
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Sometimes you can find items that increase ability scores like charisma, but they are typically fairly rare and some DMs don't like using them at all.

serene axle
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@fresh fable if you want i can send you my charakter sheet

fresh fable
serene axle
fresh fable
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Looks fine but you need to equip your armour and weapons so your attacks show up

serene axle
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the dm is showd it to sead ther is no flaws

wheat crystal
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As Enoki said it mostly looks fine you just need to equip your weapons & armor

serene axle
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ok

wheat crystal
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However, I noticed you started out with a revolver, which isn’t one of the weapons a Rogue can start out with (nor do they have proficiency in firearms). Did you homebrew a special version with your DM?

serene axle
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my dm alowed it

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he sead that i can have a revolver at sytart

daring tundra
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Is it just me or is your proficiency bonus doubled for all your skills

wheat crystal
daring tundra
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Oh just a couple

serene axle
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it was maed with point buy

wild onyx
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An evil thief whose closest bond is with his own weapons and wants to embrace darkness. Well, it's your party...

wheat crystal
serene axle
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im huma roge

daring tundra
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I was looking at their sheet ^

wheat crystal
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Ah whoops slight misread

serene axle
wheat crystal
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Yeah they have expertise in those skills where their PB is doubled

fresh fable
serene axle
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yes im that game is still in production

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i have no idia if that game will hapin or not

serene axle
serene axle
wheat crystal
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As Mr Smith implied, just make sure your party is ok playing with an evil character with presumably criminal/evil goals

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Also make sure you add Revolver or Firearm proficiency to your sheet or else you won’t be able to use your Revolver

serene axle
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ok

fiery hare
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hi

exotic remnantBOT
fresh fable
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Loads of info for you👆

serene axle
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fixst it

fresh fable
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You’ve still no attacks showing and no armour equipped

cobalt frigate
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@lyric fjord

  1. Inspiration is something granted by the DM. You can only have one Inspiration at a time. Using it gives you advantage to your d20 roll (attack, saving throw, ability skill check).
    https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/personality-and-background#Inspiration

  2. Proficiency Bonus is the modifier (which is based on your character level) you add to d20 rolls you a proficien with, such as weapons attacks, spell attacks, saving throws (based on your class), and ability skill checks (you choose these with your class).
    https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#ProficiencyBonus

  3. Certain spell attacks and hazards (traps, poisons, diseases) may require you to roll a saving throw to avoid partially or completely its effect. The DM will tell you which ability score saving throw to roll for.
    https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#SavingThrows

  4. Some skills. Be more specific.

  5. Speed. This is the number of feet your character can move during their turn in combat. Your character's speed is determined by their race and possbily class (see monk), feats, and/or magic items.
    https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/adventuring#Speed

  6. Alignment is roughly what your character's ethics (law/chaos) and morality (good/evil). Alignment doesn't define your character but rather the opposite.
    https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/personality-and-background#Alignment

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@lyric fjord
Arcana
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#Arcana

Your Intelligence (Arcana) check measures your ability to recall lore about spells, magic items, eldritch symbols, magical traditions, the planes of existence, and the inhabitants of those planes.

Religion
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#Religion

Your Intelligence (Religion) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults.

Animal Handling
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#AnimalHandling

When there is any question whether you can calm down a domesticated animal, keep a mount from getting spooked, or intuit an animal’s intentions, the DM might call for a Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. You also make a Wisdom (Animal Handling) check to control your mount when you attempt a risky maneuver.

Medicine
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/using-ability-scores#Medicine

A Wisdom (Medicine) check lets you try to stabilize a dying companion or diagnose an illness.

wanton light
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I have never played DnD but I want to try it out and I don’t know how to join a group of people to play with

wild onyx
wanton light
teal holly
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@lyric fjord before we get in trouble come over here.

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The best one i'd suggest, watch swindler's den.

echo kelp
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Yes - per server rules, please stay on topic

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See #channel-guide for directions to the best possible channel for specific D&D topics

teal holly
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back to our convo. Yeah swindler's den - lost mine campaign.

lyric fjord
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Cause as a kinda newer dm I want to make the experience as fun as possible

teal holly
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highly suggest you listen in on that. Grizz was a new dm for that whole series. Its not MATT MERCER - the legend as some call him. Not everyone is matt mercer and running these epic voice actor campaigns.

lyric fjord
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I like Matt but I feel like I’ve seen too much of him everywhere

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lol

teal holly
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They're more what your going to be doing. No one will ever compare to matt. That guy is really fricken good at what he does. His work is incredible and well his party is all voice actors. You'll never get the matt mercer table. And that's okay. Even he says that's okay because that's theatre not d&d. They're creating a story that people want to watch, your creating a story your players want to live in.

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but youll watch grizz fumble through the book, be unsure on how to rule things, a player may say "hey this is the ruling" that's the type of dming you should start with.

as for learning d&d mechanics. Grab the players handbook & Dungeon Master Guide. That combo will teach you everything if you read the books cover to cover (aside from reading every race, class, and background cause that's not important to memorize on day 1)

lyric fjord
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Ok

fresh fable
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Or basic rules and a free adventure is all you need to start DMing

lyric fjord
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My main issue is just idk trying to find a good idea for a campaign and sticking with it, also combat it a lil confusing

teal holly
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^i always forget about the srd

lyric fjord
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I like to make a whole map and towns and new weapons etc..

fresh fable
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Peril in pine brook is a good start for first time SMs

teal holly
lyric fjord
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But also keep the basic rules

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I own toa

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Idk if that was a good idea

teal holly
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toa.. tasha cauldrom?

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no thats not toa

fresh fable