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main cove
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Oh follow up question, my head is thinking, would a rouge that can be stealty, but would rather use persuation and deception be a fun idea that would work?

echo kelp
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But I suggest not gating any essential information or options behind a dice roll.

fleet river
wheat crystal
main cove
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just being up close to someone and just persuading them to give you their keys for their home

half basalt
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Ello

inland pagoda
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what is a point buy system??

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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inland pagoda
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ohh so 8 is base for a stat and to add up it i use points that’s cool

echo kelp
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Yep

main cove
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Where is the best place to start trying to find a campain or one shot to join?

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
restive kiln
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if i create a lv 1 character do i use the same stat amount like in bg3?

cobalt frigate
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?tag new bg3

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main cove
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How do i use the monodrone bot, i want to use it to look for a DM

echo kelp
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Read the info and instructions in #find-a-game very carefully.
Hint: the commands start with /looking-for then select the appropriate dm (i you're looking for a DM) or players (if you're looking for players for a game).
Don't forget to look through #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community for games that might work for you.

main cove
feral iron
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should make a charator now or wait till i find my first dnd game iv watched alot of videos and it seems some things dont work with some caampaigns and people have to remake their charators how often is that the case

main cove
plucky ridge
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Never hurts to make a character to get the basics down but keep in mind you may need to make a new one when you find a game

untold dawn
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I’m having a hard time finding a campaign that will allow beginners and young players (under 18)… does anyone have any tips on where I can find a campaign that allows for that?

plucky ridge
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Honestly, you will probably have to keep looking. There are way more players than DMs and finding a game can take a long time. You can expand your search beyond the discord and check out places like Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums for open games. Social media like Reddit and Facebook where people also advertise games is an option too.

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Sorry for the ping Zero - this is an excellent post about looking for games

untold dawn
plucky ridge
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Happy to help and good luck!

brisk needle
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Hello

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How do I find a game

simple goblet
silk basin
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Ok I finished my character (I’ve been lazy for a little about it sorry) and I’ve have most of the rules memorized, should I be worried about anything else?

wild onyx
shadow socket
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Hey guys, I'm kind of new to classic DnD. What's a good way to start? Should I read the manuals first or how should I proceed?

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civic hound
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Hi
Im tryna play dnd with my friends for the first time and I chose to be dm cause i love making stories

I have an idea and wanna know if its good for a 1 shot module(i know what a 1 shot is but not module)

limpid sail
civic hound
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I have 6 friends by the way

cobalt frigate
civic hound
limpid sail
cobalt frigate
civic hound
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Ok

cinder cairn
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Yo can anyone help so I never played dnd before but I know you need to find a group or something but all of them seem to be +18 and I’m not so there a way to have a only minor group adults scare me

echo kelp
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You'll just have to read through the various listings for ones that take under 18 folks.
You may also check out #looking-for-community for other D&D servers which may have more games

cinder cairn
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Ohh ok thanks

lyric fjord
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I wanna play d&d and it's not popular here in the philippines so i figured maybe i can learn and join a campaign her in discord once i already know stuff do you guys hold any online campaigns??

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lyric fjord
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Ok!! Thank you!!

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Id there anyway that i can get back to this message cause i feel like i can't read everything that's on there on one day

silk basin
lyric fjord
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Hi I’ve been hearing a lot about dnd and I want to get started playing it but I don’t know where to start cause I have no friends who play it and I don’t really understand character creation and stuff

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

lyric fjord
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No

cobalt frigate
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That would help.

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cobalt frigate
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Read the first four chapters on character creation.

jade meteor
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i had a failed attempt at d&d with some buddies recently, but after getting SUPER into bg3 recently, is playing online a good way to learn?

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i'm moving for uni in a few weeks and want something easy and a light commitment rather than a large campaign atm

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sonic palm
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Some friends and I are going to be doing our first (online) campaign and I’m planning on being a bard, what are the most important stats for me?

smoky adder
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Typically you’ll want to prioritize Charisma, Constitution, and Dexterity.

sonic palm
smoky adder
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You won’t benefit from those as much as CHA, CON, and DEX.

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CHA is your spellcasting ability, which increases the potency of your spells.

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It also affects how many times you can use Bardic Inspiration.

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CON increases your max HP and helps you maintain concentration on your spells.

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And DEX will improve your armor class (AC), which makes you harder to hit.

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Rock gnomes have only a single ability related to INT, and none directly related to WIS.

distant fable
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Hi y'all, v new here. I haven't joined any campaigns yet, simply made a few character concepts. I only have 1 friend who plays but he said I can't join his group bc I'm so new and their campaign is 3+ years long. I was wondering if y'all had any starter tips or info I should look into (for reference I bought the 5e handbook and find it v hard to follow)

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started:

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smoky adder
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But did you have any specific questions?

distant fable
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I think it's more I don't know what questions to ask. I've gathered the basics for character creation, and a very rudimentary idea of gameplay (being DM explains, PC's act, repeat), but other than that I'm lost. I don't know what I should know, how much or little RP-ideas to put into character, etc.

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For example, I was making a Tiefling sorcerer with the hermit background, and one of my flaws was that I couldn't grasp genuine personal connection, but I was told that I was focusing too much on the roleplaying aspect

smoky adder
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Different groups will value those roleplaying aspects differently.

silent wave
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Yo guys I’m looking for a group I’m new to DnD but I got a character made and stuff

smoky adder
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Some people love to really explore their characters.

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Some just want to bash monsters.

smoky adder
silent wave
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Sweet , thanks dawg

true musk
median ermine
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Hi jm new to dnd and am wondering why dnd beyond isnt showing me the artificer class

echo kelp
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Do you own the book the artificer class is published in?

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?books

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echo kelp
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The artificer is not part of the free basic rules

misty basin
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Hi, I just played a one shot campaign with a premade character and am now starting to make my own. Would Baldur's Gate 3 be a good guideline to balance my stats and skill proficiencies?

echo kelp
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No - use the actual free basic rules

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Baldurs Gate 3, while it uses D&D 5th Edition as a base, makes changes to help it be an engaging video/computer game

agile tinsel
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Trying to make a Circle of the Moon Druid with the character builder. I have the actual physical player's handbook in my hands from amazon
Do I need to buy it again to access an option in a dropdown menu?

Thank you

echo kelp
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You can use the DnDbeyond homebrew tools to recreate the things you own in a physical book (you just can't publish it for the wider community to use)

agile tinsel
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Ah! So I can use the homebrew thing
Is this still okay for a public character?

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Okay so no public character

echo kelp
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No it can work for a public character. But in the hombrew tools there is a "Publish" button that will make your homebrew item available to everyone on DnDBeyond. Don't use that button.

agile tinsel
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Got it
Will not be using that button
Thank you!

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Collections > Homebrew > Create a subclass
Is this what I'm after?

echo kelp
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Yes

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For questions, feel free to check with folks in #homebrew (some have experience with the DDB's homebrew tools) and technical support in #ddb-support

agile tinsel
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Bet
Thank you

alpine condor
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Hello I'm kinda new to dnd been playing for 2 days now and kinds confused on the rolls

true musk
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?tag new dice

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Dice

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

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

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

alpine condor
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So like with adding like +1 and stuff like that I don't know when/how to do so

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Like if I'm going for an attack or saving myself

cobalt frigate
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The +1 is dependant on what you're rolling for.

alpine condor
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O omay

cobalt frigate
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If you making an attack roll with a weapon then you roll a d20 + your Proficiency Bonus (if you're proficient with the weapon) + the appropriate ability modifier (Str for most melee weapons or Dex for ranged weapons).

alpine condor
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O okay I see

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the free Basic Rules yet?

alpine condor
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I haven't I kinda have the basises down of dnd just not the rollinv

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alpine condor
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O okay thank you

fiery dune
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Assuming you’re using dnd beyond

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true musk
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dim radish
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Is the free version of roll20 a good place to host games? I'm just looking for a virtual tabletop to host games on

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

true musk
crimson sky
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Hey I’m new to the game and only making my character right now can someone help me

smoky adder
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Welcome!

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What have you got so far? Where are you stuck?

crimson sky
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I am a dragon black so acid that’s it so I’m resistant to acid damage and I have 30 speed

smoky adder
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Nice!

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Did you have a class in mind?

crimson sky
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Barbarian

smoky adder
crimson sky
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No

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Wait if it says that my race says that I can only have up to a certain age then do I have to pick that age or I can make it what I want

smoky adder
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Anything in the normal lifespan of a dragonborn (up to 80) should be fine.

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It’s theoretically possible to choose something outside the normal lifespan, too, but that’s probably something you’d need to discuss with your DM.

crimson sky
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I don’t have one yet

true musk
deep sierra
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👋 Hello!

smoky adder
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Welcome!

crimson sky
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For alignment do I just put good or bad?

deep sierra
# smoky adder Welcome!

Thankyou!!! I'm DMing my first game soon and I stopped by here for a little bit of help!! ^^
My friends are all raring to go, it's a little awkward keeping them waiting so I thought I'd ask around for the stuff I'm not totally certain on!

true musk
# crimson sky For alignment do I just put good or bad?

You don't have to worry about alignment, it's just way to describe the type of actions a character makes.
For example, Superman, who is seen as a boy scout, can be described as being Lawful Good.
Where as Batman, who uses fear to scare bad guys, can be described as Chaotic Good.
While WonderWoman, who lives by a warrior's mentality, can be described as Neutral Good

crimson sky
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Oh ok thank you so I can put neutral

smoky adder
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deep sierra
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One thing is an NPC I want to have, I'm not sure what race to use! I'd post an image but I can't post it here, do either of you mind if I DM it to you? ^^
She's really monstrous and spooky.

smoky adder
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You’re welcome to share a link to the image here.

deep sierra
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I wanna have a scary scarecrow lady in the woods for my players to stumble on but nothing I'm finding is really spooky enough with the races

smoky adder
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Is there a reason she has to be one of those races?

deep sierra
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What would the alternative be? Homebrewing a race?

true musk
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There is an easier way.

smoky adder
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You’re building the world. You can build it in whatever way you see fit.

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She can be whatever race you want to say she is.

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Or you can dodge the question entirely. Leave it a mystery.

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All that really matters for the purpose of the game is what she can do, which is normally tracked by creating a statblock.

true musk
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For DMs new to D&D I recommend using an established statblock and just reflavor things as something else.
For context, to flavor something is where you keep the mechanics the same but change the aesthetics.
For example you can take the statblock for a creature that does multiple slashing attacks and say it's a samurai instead.
Same stat block, different presentation. You can find monster stat blocks here : https://www.dndbeyond.com/encounter-builder

crimson sky
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Hey player name I just put my name?

smoky adder
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Yep

crimson sky
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What do I do for experience points?

deep sierra
fiery dune
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most people use Milestone so leveling will be out of your hands

crimson sky
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I don’t have a party yet

smoky adder
crimson sky
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Ok

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And what for level?

true musk
smoky adder
crimson sky
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Ok

mossy siren
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Yo, Wsp everyone.

smoky adder
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Hey there!

mossy siren
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I’m new to dnd, like rlly new. I’ve watched Critcrab lately and wanted to check it out.

smoky adder
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Nice!

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Anything specific you wanted to know?

mossy siren
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Mostly wording, like what is “Homebrew” or “Homebrewing” and also how do I start?

smoky adder
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Homebrew refers to user-made content (like races, spells, etc.) rather than the official stuff.

mossy siren
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Ooooh gotcha

smoky adder
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Are you asking how to get started with homebrew specifically, or just D&D in general?

mossy siren
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D&D in general yeah

smoky adder
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(I wouldn’t advise the former if you haven’t done the latter. dndLol)

cobalt frigate
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We don't recommend new players to homebrew.

mossy siren
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Gotchuuu

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Yeah cause it sounds complicated

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true musk
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crimson sky
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For my background can I put that my dragonborn clan was killed by racist dwarfs

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?

upper ermine
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crimson sky
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Well it’s fun can I?

upper ermine
crimson sky
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Haha 🤣

smoky adder
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That’s probably one you’ll want to discuss with your group first.

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Different groups may have different opinions on bringing topics like racism into the game.

crimson sky
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Ok

smoky adder
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Personally, I’d steer clear of anything I think might make someone uncomfortable, unless we’ve discussed it as a group ahead of time.

true musk
# crimson sky For my background can I put that my dragonborn clan was killed by racist dwarfs

A few things to clarify.
The background is something you select, similar to race or class, as it provides proficiencies in addtional skills, tools, languages, and determines your starting gold.

A backstory is the story before the character became an adventuers.
With a backstory you want to answer these key questions.

  • Why is the character adventuring?
  • Why do they need the help of the party? D&D being a cooperative game.
crimson sky
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Kk

true musk
true musk
# true musk A few things to clarify. The background is something you select, similar to race...

For character backstories these three videos by Ginny Di provide good context.

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

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# crimson sky For my background can I put that my dragonborn clan was killed by racist dwarfs

Backgrounds in DnD have some benefits. Just like with your race and class. What did your burly barbarian do before becoming a proper adventurer? Perhaps he lived off the land, rarely enjoying the comforts of civilization? Outlander would be the best background for you. However if your character worked as a thug for a small group of thieves or a known criminal organization, I suggest picking the Criminal background.

upper ermine
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What does the term 1d4, 2d4 and so on mean?-

fiery dune
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The first number is the amount of dice the second is the amount of sides

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Dice

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

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

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

upper ermine
tepid pebble
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Hey

lapis seal
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Hey I'm a player in a few campaigns and thinking about running one, do y'all have any recommendations for a prewritten adventure to run for a group of 5?

fiery dune
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Group of five including yourself?

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Or five players

lapis seal
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5players

lapis seal
fiery dune
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Try Frozen Sick and then do whatever you want after that

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fiery dune
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It’s a mystery typa thing

lapis seal
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I'll look into that thanks

true musk
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I'm sure DMs there can make some recommendations.

astral heath
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Never played before hoping I can get someone to guide me while I play, and maybe help a little on my character creation

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true musk
# astral heath Never played before hoping I can get someone to guide me while I play, and maybe...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
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robust quail
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Hi

main oracle
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o/ quick question, which is more fun, playing a bugbear barbarian/rogue or a vedalken barbarian rogue?

lyric fjord
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What does join a group mean

fresh fable
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Dnd is a group game really between 3-6 people as the PCs and one DM

formal notch
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do you guys think an all charisma character build would be handy?

echo kelp
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This channel is for helping new to D&D folks get started with the core rules and game mechanics

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
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main oracle
mortal bloom
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dssfjioeihrfui HIII IM NEW, VERY EXCITED TO BE HERE AND GET INTO EVERYTHING EEEE

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

main oracle
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oh...oops didnt realize lol

lyric fjord
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Is it possible to play DND with 3 people?

calm oak
formal notch
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i think it goes down to 2 people

lyric fjord
lofty cape
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Hey yall new to dnd and I’m trying to dm for my friends next semester hoping to learn a lot here

smoky adder
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Welcome!

forest jolt
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Hello

visual furnace
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Hello

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Can anyone teach me dndLove

wild onyx
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visual furnace
proven crest
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Hello everyone! I believe this is the chat to introduce that I am here 😅 Been playing dnd for 5 years now, plan on looking for a possible new group however I am a bit nervous in that regard. I have the roleplay itch really bad and my current group sadly isnt as active as we were before due to life being life. Hope everyone is doing good and having a good day/night 🙂

vital zenith
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Hello I’ve never played D&D but would love to get into it, can anyone help me out?

true musk
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shrewd swift
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Even though there are 3 slots for attacks, can I have more than 3 bc I have spells and weapons I want to add

echo kelp
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In D&D you have:
Movement
Action
Bonus Action
Reaction

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In your action you may use:
Attack action (which in certain classes means making 1-4 attacks with a weapon),
Cast a Spell, or
Do Some Other Interaction Allowed By the DM/Game Mechanics

shrewd swift
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But what I mean is can I have more than 3 attacks

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Bc I have spells and weapons to add or am I limited to 3

echo kelp
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If your class says that you can make more than one attack on your Attack phase of your turn

deft sigil
echo kelp
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Oh! Okay that's making more sense - thanks Jayn!

shrewd swift
echo kelp
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The 3 slots just shows, if you will, frequently used choices

shrewd swift
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It's like the attacks and spellcasting section

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And it has 3 lines with name atk onus and damage type

true musk
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Specifically on the paper section correct?

shrewd swift
true musk
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Ah okay Jayn was on the mark. That clarified things immensly.

echo kelp
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You can have a big old list of things to pick from to use in your Attack phase of your turn

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You can't use them all in the same attack phase though - again you're ususally limited to one melee attack or one spell attack

shrewd swift
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Alr so I feel you thanks for the help

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Alr i gotchu, thanks man have a great day

true musk
shrewd swift
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Thnks

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Btw what spells can warlocks use at lv1

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And what r carpentries or whatever

true musk
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Cantrips are spells that you can cast as many times as you'd like.
While leveled spells can only be cast as long as the spellcaster has spell slots available.

shrewd swift
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Where r my spell slots

true musk
fluid tiger
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Hello

shrewd swift
shrewd swift
hexed bough
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This might take a while, but could someone help me with identifying the spells that are generally good to have on a documented list?

shrewd swift
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For a lv1 human warlock

true musk
fluid tiger
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Can someone provide a good online source to get info on dnd basics

cobalt frigate
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hexed bough
fluid tiger
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Tysm

shrewd swift
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Wait so I only have a single spell slot at lv1 @true musk

cobalt frigate
true musk
shrewd swift
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Ty

hexed bough
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It's complicated to explain-

cobalt frigate
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Again, not answering my question.

true musk
hexed bough
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It's not a set list that I can describe it as

shrewd swift
cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
fresh fable
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Are you after all the dnd spells?

hexed bough
hexed bough
cobalt frigate
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This channel is for new players learning the rules of the game. We don't help with homebrew stuff in this channel.

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As a new player you shouldn't be using homebrew stuff.

hexed bough
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Okay, I'll go ask somewhere else

true musk
hexed bough
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Thanks for the clarification

fresh fable
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I’m confused what exactly do you need

cobalt frigate
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Let's try to get to some specifics like what class are you playing?

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We can't help you if the question if vague.

true musk
# shrewd swift And when I level up I can swap spells out?

That I'm not sure about, as warlocks are not my strong suit.
Some classes do have a feature where you can swap out certain spells, but a good frame a reference is that if a class has a feature that says you can do something, you can, if it doesn't then you can't.

shrewd swift
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K tysm

true musk
# shrewd swift K tysm

From what I do know, I don't believe warlocks have an ability that lets them swap spells.

shrewd swift
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Damn

true musk
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Like I said, my warlock knowledge is limited so you can always ask in #character-discussion to double check.

wild onyx
true musk
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Thanks for the assist Smith dndCheers

ionic escarp
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Hey everyone, so I’m new to dnd and I would really like to play as a Kenku race character. However the option doesn’t show up for it in the dnd beyond website. Do I absolutely have to buy the thing to unlock it or can I manually put in the stats/characteristics for it?

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?books

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shrewd swift
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Need help on how to get spellcasting class, ability, spell save DC, and spell attack bonus

wild onyx
shrewd swift
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Warlock

smoky adder
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Those are all listed in your Pact Magic feature, then.

shrewd swift
smoky adder
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In your warlock features is one called Pact Magic.

wild onyx
shrewd swift
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Thanks also what's the difference between cantrip and regular spells

jagged sphinx
# shrewd swift Warlock

Cantrips are level 0 and cost 0 spell slots while regular spells range from 1st-9th and require a spell slot of the corrosponding level

wild onyx
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Cantrips don't cost a spell slot to use.

shrewd swift
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So I can use every single cantrip

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Off lv1

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And infinity use then each encounter

smoky adder
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You’ll know only a limited number of them.

shrewd swift
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Oh I gotchu

smoky adder
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But you can use the ones you know without limit.

jagged sphinx
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Based off your Charisma mod since you are a warlock

wild onyx
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Starting warlock gets two. Typically one is eldritch blast, the best damaging cantrip in the game.

shrewd swift
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So I can use those 2 thingies and I was told there's a spell slot

wild onyx
jagged sphinx
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Spell slots are like a pool of resources that you draw from to use your spells

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And you can only use spells according to the spell slots you know meaning if you don't have access to 2nd level spell slots, you can't use 2nd level spells

ionic escarp
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What’s a “paid game”?

harsh fjord
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Just what it sounds like: you pay to play!

ionic escarp
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Ohhh

shrewd swift
wild onyx
shrewd swift
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Wait where do I go to find the soellcasting ability spell save DC and attack bonus

wild onyx
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Dynamic lighting ain't free, yo.

ionic escarp
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Is there a way to look for a game with a specific download for d&d beyond? Because I really want to play a kenku but I don’t have it myself

wild onyx
jagged sphinx
shrewd swift
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Ty

jagged sphinx
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Your spell casting ability would be Charisma because you are a warlock

shrewd swift
ionic escarp
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Also is there a workaround for d&d beyond to play a race you don’t have? Like putting in the stats yourself

jagged sphinx
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No. It is a Warlock ability that tells you this

wild onyx
wild onyx
shrewd swift
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I have my 2 cantrips but what should my spell slot be

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I'm LV1 btw

jagged sphinx
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And only one spell slot

ionic escarp
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How do I submit a post on #looking-for-dm I can’t figure it out for the life of me 💀

true musk
true musk
shrewd swift
fresh fable
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You pick 2 you like the look of

true musk
shrewd swift
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Ik I have 1 spell slot but apparently I have an option to pick out of 2 but there's lime 20

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Do u recommend any?

fresh fable
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Hex

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What warlock subclass are you?

jagged sphinx
shrewd swift
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Hex it is

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So how do I find my spellcasting ability and spell save DC

true musk
shrewd swift
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So I can only use hex once a battle

fresh fable
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Once a short rest

true musk
# shrewd swift So how do I find my spellcasting ability and spell save DC

Spellcasting Ability
Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your warlock spells, so you use your Charisma whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a warlock spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

Spell save DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier

Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier

shrewd swift
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Thanks

shrewd swift
true musk
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I do recommend taking time reading the Warlock section of the free basic rules first.

fresh fable
shrewd swift
fresh fable
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Have you looked at the basic rules?

true musk
smoky adder
jagged sphinx
# shrewd swift How long is that

Usually a short rest takes place between an hour or two. Long rests can be up to 8-12 hours depending on how long your party wishes to rest

fresh fable
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No

smoky adder
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A short rest is at least one hour long, and a long rest is at least eight hours.

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A long rest cannot be completed in six hours.

shrewd swift
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And I saw on the example character from zeros link, he had 2 level 1 spells on his thing when he was level 1

jagged sphinx
shrewd swift
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What's abt that bc can't u only have 1 spell slot

smoky adder
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A spell slot tracks how many times you can cast your spells.

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But you can use it for any of the spells you have available to cast.

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Characters generally have more spells than spell slots.

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Which means you have to choose what to cast and when.

shrewd swift
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Oh that actually clears up the rest of my question's

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Thanks to everyone that helped btw

deft sigil
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Of note though. While you can upcast a spell, you cannot downcast. So a level 1 spell can be cast at level 2 but a level 2 spell cannot be cast with a level 1 slot

ionic escarp
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What’s the difference between upcast and downcast?

deft sigil
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The second half of what I said

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If you have no level 1 spell slots left, but have a level 2 spell slot, you can use the level 2 slot for the level 1 spell.

Spells often have increased effects for being upcast (it will say in thr spell description if it does more when cast at a higher level)

ionic escarp
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Oh i see. So if I was level 1 tryna use a level 2 it’s called an upcast

deft sigil
jagged sphinx
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Upcasting comes at later levels

deft sigil
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You cannot upcast cantrip btw

smoky adder
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Any time you cast a spell with a spell slot, you need a spell slot of at least the spell’s level. Fireball, for example, is a 3rd-level spell so it needs at least a 3rd-level spell slot.

ionic escarp
smoky adder
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Some spells give added effects if you do use a higher level spell slot. Fireball, for example, does more damage at higher levels.

jagged sphinx
ionic escarp
gentle path
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I'll just post my message and remove informations regarding it and orient my players towards another website

winged veldt
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Hi hello, I'm new to Dnd, i've never played before and i would like to learn and play!

smoky adder
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Welcome! #learn-to-play has some helpful info to get you started, but did you have any specific questions?

winged veldt
gentle path
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Hello ! I'll be running a campaign soon with my brothers, whom are completely new to DnD. Today I've shown a character builder, so they could start to look at things and make their characters. I've also thought them where to look but stuff if they need details, then I'll guide them on the importation of their characters in Foundry. Would you guys have any other things to add that you could say to new players in order to guide them on the right path ? (Sorry my english isn't the best). If you also have websites you could guide me to other than D&D Beyond, if there are any, that would be appreciated 😄

smoky adder
winged veldt
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grizzled crest
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hello I am new to D and D I have played one or two games in the past but I don't really know any of the rules or anything like that

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shrewd swift
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Can someone help me find what AC I have for my character

jagged sphinx
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What's your armour

shrewd swift
jagged sphinx
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So it's 11 plus your dex

shrewd swift
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So if I had 0 armor on

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It'd js be my dexerity

jagged sphinx
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It'd be 10+dex

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but you should have armour

shrewd swift
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And common clothes

true musk
jagged sphinx
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Common clothes would still be 10+dex but each armour has their own modifier and others have flat armour. Such as Chain Mail which is just 16 on the dot with no added modifier

shrewd swift
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So if I buy stuff with gp it'd tell me what to add to the AC

jagged sphinx
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yeah

shrewd swift
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K ty

fresh fable
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Yes but if you wear heavy armour and don’t have proficiency in it you can’t cast spells

jagged sphinx
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That is true so buy leather

fresh fable
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They get it in starting equipment as a warlock

jagged sphinx
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I think they're buying equipment

potent willow
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Hi, I’m new to DND and know how to create a character sheet and some of the basics does anyone know where I can find campaigns or one shots to play online?

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# potent willow Hi, I’m new to DND and know how to create a character sheet and some of the basi...

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sick bluff
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thats a lot

deft sigil
# sick bluff thats a lot

that's true.. but just goes to show that if you want to find a game of D&D, you have a lot of options. There are very few excuses not to be able to get started, especially online. 🙂

lyric fjord
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Anyone able to teach me how to play dnd I know some of the basics but barely anything

jagged sphinx
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I would recommend asking to find a game and that would be good. Sadly I can't teach everything through text and I would love that. But please go and find a DM and join a game. Experience is the best learner

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shrewd swift
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The eld has a trait called cantrip which says I know a cantrip if my choice

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Does that mean I get 3 cantrip as a level 1 bc of the ability

smoky adder
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If you’re getting two from your class, then yes.

shrewd swift
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Ik warlock gets 2 but does a sorcerer?

true musk
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Are you making a warlock or a sorcerer?

shrewd swift
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I was making a warlock earlier today and I finished it bc I remember talking to you

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But now I'm js making one for my buddy bc he's lost

true musk
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Specifically the high elf trait Cantrip gives you one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
So that is in addition to the cantrips get from anything else.

shrewd swift
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So I have 3?

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Instead of the regular 2

naive magnet
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New to this server and DnD. I have close to 800 hours on BG3. How easy would it be to transition into playing official DnD campaigns?

true musk
# shrewd swift So I have 3?

If a class provides 2 cantrips then yes. You start with 3.
2 from your class and 1 from the high elf feature.
Though for warlock and Sorcerers specifically, you would use your charisma as the spellcasting ability for warlock and sorcerer spells.

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true musk
true musk
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Each class has a table that summarizes what you get at each level.

naive magnet
shrewd swift
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@true musk sorry for the bother hut do you have the link for the sorcerer table

smoky adder
shrewd swift
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Thanks

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They got 4 cantrips for a sorcerer goes crazy and a high elve making it 5

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Does anyone have 5 good cantrips bc I know one

smoky adder
shrewd swift
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Thanks

true musk
shrewd swift
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Then for spell save DC and spell attack bonus is?

jagged sphinx
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Same as Warlock, which is Charisma

true musk
shrewd swift
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Ty

smoky adder
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(Like the warlock’s was in their Pact Magic feature.)

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alpine hornet
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I'm new to DnD so I have a question. Since they are making a revamped version of the Core Rulebooks for 2024, are the 2014 Core Rulebooks still worth getting?

true musk
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It depends on the inividual.
The 2024 and 2014 books are both 5e compatible.

jagged sphinx
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2024 is just newer is all

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And contains more things in it

true musk
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While some groups will immediately switch over to the new book, others will stick with the 2014 book for few more years.

jagged sphinx
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I'd say get the older books and use other peoples book for the newer stuff

true musk
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You can also wait until the new book releases to see which of the two books interest you more.
At the very least by then, you can get the 2014 at a much lower price.
In the meantime you can use the free basic rules.

rose current
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I am building my first character in DnDBeyond

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It is a warlock, but it wont let me choose anything but "the fiend" for my patron.

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I wanted archfey. How do I unlock it?

true musk
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You buy the book it comes from.

true musk
# rose current I wanted archfey. How do I unlock it?

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true musk
rose current
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The content was in the player's handbook so content sharing must not be enabled yet.

unreal idol
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Hi everyone, I need your help.... I have no books online. When creating a character what subclass are you meant to have? I just created a Ranger and the only option I had for subclass was Hunter! I feel so lost.

harsh fjord
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The free Basic Rules only include one subclass per class. Any others you’d need access to as Zero described above: #dnd-newcomers message

summer coral
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How do I join a game with people

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wintry solstice
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Hello im new to d&d and i am very confused about wizard spell casting

crude musk
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what part is confusing you?

wintry solstice
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I guess how spell books work

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That and known and prepared spells

crude musk
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Okay, so wizards are the only class in the game that have both "known" and prepared spells

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They learn spells by copying them to their spellbook
They can do this whenever they level up (2 new spells per level up) or by copying spells from spell scrolls, spellbooks, etc
Their spellbook is their known spells

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However, unlike other known-spell casters (like bard), they can't cast freely from their known spells. They must prepare them (like cleric or artificer)

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Each day, a wizard can prepare a number of spells from their spellbook to be able to cast that day

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So for example
Bard
Bard known spells >>[selected from]>>> Bard spell list >>>[on levelling up]

Cleric
Cleric prepared spells >>[selected from]>>> Cleric spell list >>>[each long rest]

Wizard
Wizard prepared spells >>[selected from]>>> spellbook of learned spells >>>[each long rest, selected from]>>> Wizard spell list >>>[from]>>>> levelling up or finding written spells

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Does that make sense?

fluid tiger
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I'm getting extremely confused by all the rules and gameplay and character building

wintry solstice
crude musk
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It's stated in the class description; intelligence modifier + wizard level

wintry solstice
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Ok thank you so much

fluid tiger
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What does saving throw prof. Mean

edgy onyx
crude musk
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Proficiency bonus is a number you can add to any roll that your proficient in

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Rolls at their simplest level consist of three things

  1. The result of a d20 (twenty sided dice)
  2. A relevant Ability Modifier (a number that's either + or - and is determined by an ability score)
  3. Proficiency if you're proficient
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So for example, the DM asks you to make a Strength (Athletics) ability check

  1. You roll a d20 and get a 10
  2. Your Strength modifier is +3, bringing you to 13
  3. You are proficient with Athletics and your proficiency bonus is +4, so you add that to the above, giving you a total result of 17
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But say the DM asks for a Constitution saving throw, which you're not proficient in

  1. You roll a 18
  2. Your constitution bonus is +2, giving you a 20 so far
  3. You're not proficient in Constitution saving throws, so you don't add your proficiency bonus, giving a total of 20
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You can be proficient in such things as:

  • Skills (Like Stealth or Insight)
  • Weapons
  • Tools
  • Saving throws

There is also proficiency in things that don't normally involve a roll, such as

  • languages
  • armor
    This just means you can use or do those things effectively, for example understand and use a language, or use armor without penalty
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I hope that makes sense?

graceful ether
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hey guys i have a couple of questions about the game

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do i have to pay for the game. and is there like a beginner friendly group i could play with

mystic juniper
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and, there is if you can find one

willow topaz
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Hey, if my player dies in one adventure in next he can play with full recovered of chances to continue?

crude musk
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He can do whatever you want

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new character, same character brought back from the dead, identical sibling of the dead character who is also the same class and subclass

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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i know that there are many species already. but is it also ok to make ur own? cause i have way too many in mind

crude musk
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It's okay, but as a newcomer it's not recommended

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The key to making balanced homebrew is a familiarity with the game

lyric fjord
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i see, thanks^^

smoky adder
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It’s also something you’d need to discuss with your DM ahead of time.

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Alternatively, you might be able to find an existing race and reflavor it — change how it’s described without changing how it works.

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The DMG suggests using the mechanics of the halfling race and simply describing it as a mousefolk instead, for example.

limpid storm
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Hi is there a wiki i can refer to for posting ad about looking for players?
with how to set up those automatic time adjustment stuff and entering details

timid locust
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Are you referring to a discord wiki for formatting posts?

smoky adder
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I'd suggest using Hammertime to generate those timestamps.

HammerTime
HammerTime

Generate timestamp indicators for Discord chat messages

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You just enter the time you want, then it will give you a few display options you can choose from. You just copy+paste the code for the one(s) you want.

limpid storm
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🙏 thank you

glad trout
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Hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

safe geyser
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hello! newbie here 🙂

livid heath
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sup.

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harsh fjord
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Those links above should help you familiarize yourself with some of the game. If you have specific questions, do feel free to ask!

vast palm
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hello people! so im really new to dnd, and im looking for some help. What to buy, what to learn, stuff like that. Im trying to be a DM soon enough

cobalt frigate
#

Check the links above.
You don't need to buy anything to get into the game. The Basic Rules is free (link above) and it has everything you need to get started, including DMing.

true musk
# vast palm hello people! so im really new to dnd, and im looking for some help. What to buy...

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harsh fjord
# vast palm hello people! so im really new to dnd, and im looking for some help. What to buy...

You need the following for D&D:

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.

mellow plinth
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Beginning at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn

Does that mean I can cast two spells/can trips or swing my sword twice or attack with a weapon and cast a spell?

Not sure how to interpret this line (paladin level 5)

harsh fjord
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Attack is a separate action from Cast a Spell. You can attack with a weapon twice, not cast a spell twice.

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Nor can you use a spell and attack.

mellow plinth
# harsh fjord Attack is a separate action from Cast a Spell. You can attack with a weapon twic...

Thanks that's clear! Are you able to have a shield AND a two handed weapon equipped at the same time? Like obviously I would have to choose to defend with either the shield or the weapon but if I swing a warhammer for example and then try to shield bash the enemy to stagger them/push them back a bit would that count as 2 attacks or is that outside the rules of combat/DM specific question

cobalt frigate
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You can hold a two-handed weapon in one hand but you can't wield the weapon if you're wielding a shield already.

harsh fjord
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A shield takes up a free hand, and putting it on or removing it requires an Action. You can hold a two-handed weapon with one hand, but it would otherwise be useless if the other is occupied with the shield, as OldMan says.

fallen surge
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You can make an improvised weapon attack with your shield if you want, but that would be weaker than attacking with a weapon and has no special added effects. You would need the Shield Master feat to actually do that in a meaningful way

mellow plinth
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Ah ok regardless of shield size then? I guess that might enter fluff/DMs campaign specifics. But I'd think there's a difference between a tower shield (like the romans) and a small shield like the English knights. Would welding the warhammer/spear/glaive 1 handed just cause me to roll a different damage dice or something?

Otherwise it seems like the shield is potentially just a trophy to boost my armour.

harsh fjord
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Shields don't have sizes in 5e.

mellow plinth
smoky adder
fallen surge
smoky adder
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Of course, any time you shove someone, you could simply describe it as being done with your shield.

mellow plinth
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So if I engage in combat with a 2 handed weapon I drop my shield and lose the armour bonus? Or can it be applied to my back or something else?

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I don't understand the mechanics of it

harsh fjord
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You must be wielding a shield to get the AC bonus.

smoky adder
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It takes an action to equip or remove a shield.

harsh fjord
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Anywhere but your hand doesn't count.

smoky adder
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And since a shield occupies your hand, you can't use that hand for anything else while equipped.

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Which means you can't use both a shield and a two-handed weapon.

mellow plinth
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Is this description out of date then?

fallen surge
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It also seems like you haven't gotten to the chapter on weapon properties yet. Most weapons require only 1 hand to wield. If they do not have any special properties, this is the base assumption. Some weapons have the Two Handed property, which means you cannot make an attack with them unless you use 2 hands. Some other weapons have the versatile property, which means that you can choose to use 1 hand or 2, and it will do different damage based on how many hands you use.

Perhaps by coincidence, the 3 weapons you listed are each a different type. Spears are one handed, Warhammers are versatile, and Glaives are two handed

mellow plinth
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Cuz that's what I was using when buying the stuff

mellow plinth
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Thanks for the insight on the weapon spread

harsh fjord
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Warhammers are vesatile, meaning they can be wielded one-handed (1d8 for damage) or two-handed (1d10). But if you have a shield equipped, you can only use it one-handed.

mellow plinth
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I think I need to adjust my character then since I do want to use a shield but I took the 2 handed perk

fallen surge
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Do you mean fighting style?

mellow plinth
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Yes

fallen surge
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If you plan to use a shield, then your best choice for fighting style is either defense or dueling, depending on if you care about offence or defense

mellow plinth
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That is set in stone right? Can't change your fighting style without fluff/gold/training

fallen surge
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One of the quirks of 5e’s rules is that the game makes it very difficult for you to switch what weapons and other equipment you are using in the middle of combat. You generally need to pick one playstyle and stick with it. Certain things can change outside of combat, though it sometimes requires using optional rules. But putting away a shield in combat is extremely punishing because of how much of your turn it wastes, and even just switching between melee and ranged can have complications

smoky adder
mellow plinth
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I know some spells require physical actions but I would assume there's some reasonable room for interpretation based on the DM

fallen surge
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That depends on several factors, such as what class you are playing and what spell you are casting.

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The full rules for spellcasting with weapons is a bit complicated, but generally a shield is going to put a heavy limit on what you can cast

mellow plinth
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Like burning hands would require both hands but hellish rebuke or chill touch or mage hand don't seem to require Naruto-level hand signs

tough osprey
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So you could cast burning hands by taking 1 hand off a greatsword.

night canyon
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...
You guys just gave me a bit of a idea
What about a mage knight?

mellow plinth
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Yeah the shield is vague but I was hoping that it is half strapped to the arm and has a grip.

mellow plinth
night canyon
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Alr,then mind if I give a idea?

tough osprey
fallen surge
mellow plinth
night canyon
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Knight,using a greatsword and a rather large shield
Using a spell to be able to swing the sword foreward,with just pure magic,a bit like telekinesis in a way,do it would swing with the Intelligence or maybe wisdom,idk?

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Of course,it's like,max maybe 3/4 tiles,but it's like,semi range option in case you want to do something like that?

tough osprey
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You could def still flavor a grearsword as a big sword

night canyon
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Hey,if you are strong enough, you could weild both...?

harsh fjord
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Nope.

night canyon
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Maybe,idk

timid locust
night canyon
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Alr,fair enough
But its still a good idea,right?
Maybe just classic sword/shield or just greatsword

mellow plinth
timid locust
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It's a good idea, but it isn't doable using the mechanics of the game.

night canyon
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I guess homebrewing can help with the idea?

harsh fjord
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Sure, but that's #homebrew. In this channel, we try to keep to the basics.

timid locust
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Sure, there's plenty of opportunity for that. I'd check in #homebrew if you're hoping to hammer out the details more.

night canyon
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Fair enough

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Also
What is technically homebrew?

true musk
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Keep in mind that homebrew is dependent on DM approval for it to be used in a campaign.

harsh fjord
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?homebrew

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What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

fallen surge
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homebrew is any fan created content

night canyon
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Is it like,you create something new that the game doesn't offer?

fallen surge
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If you play a lot of video games, you can think of it like a mod

night canyon
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Alr

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I guess the DM got to approve the homebrew, correct?

tough osprey
true musk
fallen surge
# mellow plinth Oh so any spell that has somatic requires both hands to cast? DnD beyond descrip...

There are no spells that require 2 hands to cast. If a spell has a material component, then that spell requires you to use 1 hand to hold a spellcasting focus or that material. If a spell also has a somatic component, you can use the hand that is holding the focus or material to perform the somatic movements. If a spell has a somatic component and does not have a material component, then you must have an empty hand to perform the somatic movements

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So for example, if you have a sword and a shield, you cannot cast the shield spell, since that spell has Verbal and Somatic components, but no material ones

night canyon
mellow plinth
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So it takes 3 actions to put a warhammer down long enough to cast spell requiring a component and then pick it up again? 🤔

fallen surge
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No. Weapons and shields are different

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dropping a weapon from your hand can be done for free. No action required. Pulling a spellcasting material from your bag is an "object interaction" (fan term) which you can do once per turn. So, you can cast that spell by dropping your weapon onto the ground. But you won't be able to pick it back up until the start of your next turn

mellow plinth
fallen surge
graceful ether
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you is there like super beginners like me, it would be kinda interesting to get in a voice chat and learn the game together. who is in

fallen surge
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so you can pick it up and attack in the same turn

mellow plinth
night canyon
cobalt frigate
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Talk to your DM because that's homebrew territory.

night canyon
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...about that-

wheat crystal
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There’s not really a “half-wielded” state. You either have the weapon in your hand or you don’t.

night canyon
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Well,its still tied to a rope,tied somewhere on you,so...maybe getting dragged,but you have to pick it up?

cobalt frigate
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That's not something in the base game so you have to talk to your DM about homebrewing that.

wheat crystal
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That would be up to your dm

night canyon
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I mean,yeah

wheat crystal
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That might work for sheathing a weapon

night canyon
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If the dm allows it,its good

wheat crystal
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As a flavor thing

night canyon
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Oh,hold on,let me demonstrate

wheat crystal
night canyon
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A rogue tied a rope around his right arm,and tied the other end with his dagger,he throws it,technically, its still going to be dragged around,he just needs to pick it back up,you know?

wheat crystal
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Again, transferring flavor into mechanics is homebrew

night canyon
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Huh
Oh well,really though that someone would have thought of that one,ngl

fallen surge
# night canyon What if you have a weapon that cannot be like,fully dropped? Like,if you tied a ...

You're not the first person to come up with this idea. Its been discussed in this server before. Ultimately, this starts to get into issues about the spirit of the game, because you're exploiting things outside the game rules to try to gain a mechanical advantage. As others have said, this is something you'd need to discuss with your DM, because its not covered by the rules, and could seem a bit cheap or exploitive if you attempt it without saying anything first

night canyon
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I hate that all my cool ideas are homebrew-

wheat crystal
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It’s not codified into the rules because that’s one of infinitely many possibilities someone could come up with, which is why such decisions are relegated to the DM

night canyon
harsh fjord
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At the very least, anything not in the rules is subject to DM ruling, so yes, do talk with them. Communication is literally essential to the game.

fallen surge
pulsar quiver
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Is it here where I can get help getting into a dnd game

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harsh fjord
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Those bot posts have lots of good info about the game itself and about using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels!

mellow plinth
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If I buy a physical copy of the PHB can I access the DnD beyond content too by typing in a code or something?

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I like physical books but I see the merit of the app

fallen surge
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The only way to access both is to specifically purchase a digital and physical bundle. Buying the physical book on its own does not grant you a digital copy

night canyon
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Can someone help me to learn how to make a actual character for dnd 5e?
Or like,give me a site that explains it all?

mellow plinth
harsh fjord
cobalt frigate
night canyon
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Alr,thanks

harsh fjord
# mellow plinth If I buy a physical copy of the PHB can I access the DnD beyond content too by t...

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

  • Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  • Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
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mellow plinth
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Darn, ok thanks dude. I'll probably just try to get a cheap second hand copy and a digital copy then

shrewd swift
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If its an ability check do you use saving throws

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Or is that only for saving throws

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Bc I've js learned the different spins for d20 die

crude musk
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Ability checks and saving throw are two completely different rolls

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I'm sure what you mean by "spins" though

shrewd swift
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Not spins that's mb it autocorrected I meant different types of rolls

crude musk
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Those are your three types of d20 roll

twin token
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If i want to make a warlock whose patron is a mythological god, how do i put that on a character sheet ?

crude musk
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You would put it alongside all the other description information, such as backstory and appearance

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You don't even have to put it on the sheet, a lot of people use character sheets just for mechanical information and track their characters personality and deeds and all that stuff in a separate notebook or whatever

twin token
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Oh ok thanks

bitter pulsar
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So I'm confused about Guidance, there seems to be a lot of back and forth about if it can be used reactively vs proactively. Has this be clarified or is it just something a DM has to decide. I'm only just getting into actual DnD, so I only have BG3 to go off of.

smoky adder
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So you would need to cast it before the other person makes their ability check.

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(You can't cast it during.)

bitter pulsar
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Ok, ty. That's the way I read it also, I just figured maybe I was misunderstanding something or there was some kind of interaction I was missing.

tough osprey
night canyon
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Alright,I made my character now

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Uh...now what do I do?

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night canyon
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Alr...

wheat crystal
true musk
# night canyon Uh...now what do I do?

For in person games you can:

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dusty hearth
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how does elven accuracy work? wit hexblade

true musk
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For hexblade warlocks, it can increase their charisma score and can allow you to reroll your attacks whenever you have advantage.
So it's 3 chances of success instead of the 2 granted by advantage.

dusty hearth
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i’m making a melee hexblade warlock

dusty hearth
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true musk
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hasty relic
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hello, i have heard of Dnd at it seems really fun but i dont know where to start.

dusty hearth
true musk
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The post right above you can help you with that dndCheers

hasty relic
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dusty hearth
true musk
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My post up above has a few general tips, for warlock specific stuff check out the Hanbooker Helper video on Warlocks.

dusty hearth
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whats the point of taking gwm on hexblade warlock, if you cant handle two handed weapons anywy?

willow roost
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Hello

true musk
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silver crag
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Hello! I am somewhat new to dnd and I have no clue how to find games. I have played some homebrew and official with a friend but he pretty much flakes after the first or second session. Any advice for finding games?

true musk
#

For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #looking-for-dm .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Take your time to read these posts and see if they are compatible with your preferences and interests.
  • Tip: Reply to these posts with your preferences and play styles to help the DM determine if you are compatible.
  • Check out #looking-for-community as responses to postings will point you to communities that host dnd games.
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silver crag
shrewd swift
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How do hit die work

cobalt frigate
tough osprey
# shrewd swift How do hit die work

You have a number of them equal to your level and you can roll them to recover HP during a short rest. You add your CON modifier to each roll

shrewd swift
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Thanks

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And also where can I find the stats for opponents

cobalt frigate
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That's for DMs to know, not the players.

shrewd swift
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K

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Also how do I use the atk bonus
Yes ik it's a dumb question

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Bc there's damagetype and it has a bonus

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So what does the atk bonus do

sharp nimbus
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Ay there lads, so, I'm wondering, Is it require to read the player handbook or can I watch a youtube video about the rules, or can I just figure out the rules from the DM?

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twin jungle
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Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right channel but I figured I may as well ask the questions on my mind. Where's the best place to start when it comes to getting into DND? I've wanted to try DND for a while and I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I've got some dice and the player's handbook, I just don't know where I should start

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true musk
# twin jungle Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right channel but I figured I may as well ...

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shrewd swift
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How to determine the length between your enimies

fiery dune
#

Are you talking about in a DMing context or as a player?

shrewd swift
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DMing

true musk
harsh fjord
# twin jungle Hey guys, I don't know if this is the right channel but I figured I may as well ...

I think the answer depends on how you're intending to play. Are you the DM or just a player? Are you hoping to play online or in person?

The parts to D&D are, in essence:

  • Know the rules.
  • Know how to make a character. In a way, this is more for players than the DM, but building a character incorporates so many rules that it's a worthwhile exercise for the DM too.
  • If you're the DM, you'll need an adventure. You can make your own or just use an existing one. Free adventures are plentiful.
  • Find a group and decide who will DM. This can be a rotating role!
  • Then play.

All of those are easier said than done. If you have friends who are interested, then you could all begin playing and learn the rules as you go. (There are multiple avenues to learning: videos, reading, joining learn-to-play sessions, watching sessions on YouTube/Twitch, and/or any combo of the above.) If you're a player hoping to join an online game, you'll likely be best served by learning the rules at least in general before trying to join a group.

Hopefully that makes sense!

twin jungle
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I do eventually want to try and dm but for now, I would just like to learn to play the game. I've taken a few pieces of previous advice, such as reading the free basic rules, a reference sheet for the basics of play, and even trying out a tutorial game on DND beyond. I think I have a basic understanding of the rules now

harsh fjord
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Sounds like you're in a good place, then. The next step would be to find a group, and the info for using those channels on the server is in #find-a-game.

An important caveat: most folks don't learn the game 100%. Mistakes will happen and that's okay. Getting the rules perfectly right doesn't necessarily make for a good game. So long as everyone's having fun (including the DM) then you're playing well.

twin jungle
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Alright, thanks for all the help. One last question. Should I find a group before creating a character?

harsh fjord
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My advice is to go through the process of creating a character so you're at least somewhat familiar with it. Have several concepts in mind, but don't create them until you find a game. Your character should fit the world, tone, and group dynamic at the table. Making the character ahead of time means you're shooting in the dark.

twin jungle
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Alright, thank you again, will do

true musk
# twin jungle I do eventually want to try and dm but for now, I would just like to learn to pl...

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ashen verge
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hey guys brand new to D&D and have absolutely no knowledge about the game how do i start?

strong carbon
ashen verge
strong carbon
ashen verge
strong carbon
ashen verge
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fun since i suck at roleplay

strong carbon
ashen verge
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ok thx

smoky adder
ashen verge
smoky adder
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Folks here are happy to answer anything you want to know!

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And most actual play groups are generally welcome to newcomers, too.

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Even if their games aren’t explicitly advertised as such.

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

hardy idol
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hallo!!! omghappy

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true musk
# hardy idol hallo!!! <:omghappy:968499321047756830>

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hardy idol
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Thank you so much!!

vivid stirrup
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Hello! I just joined this server just today and was wondering how to best get started in this server.

true musk
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The post above should help dndCheers

fossil comet
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Hello everyone!

vivid stirrup
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Thanks Zero

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deft snow
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Hey could anyone give me tips on being a dm? I’m preparing to run my first campaign as a dm with my friends but I’m not 100% sure on what I should learn or read into before I run my first campaign. So any tips are greatly appreciated!

true musk
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?newdm

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

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night canyon
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...I have no idea of what is my timezone to be looking for a game

red vessel
night canyon
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(GMT+2) i got that thing that I don't understand

fluid tiger
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Hello, can someone provide some tips to improve my character sheet

night canyon
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As in?

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Give me a example

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Like,what you want to improve,I mean

fluid tiger
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Well as in abilities, backstory

night canyon
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Well,its rather simple

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Think of it like,if you did that,what would you get from it?

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Like,example
I made a "boxer" background
It gives unarmed strike Proficiency?

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Mostly brave,only fights when necessary/Survival

fluid tiger
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Proficiency?

night canyon
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Thank you

fluid tiger
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I gave myself a sage background.. while being a barbarian

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Idk why

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Idk how it's going to help

night canyon
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Hm...

fluid tiger
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I thought it was appropriate with the backstory

night canyon
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Hold on,let me just...like,open up roll 20 to see how it looks...alr?

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So,barbarian?

fluid tiger
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Yup

night canyon
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Race?

fluid tiger
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A nerd barbarian LmAo

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Dragonborn

night canyon
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Hm...

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Colour?

fluid tiger
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Red

night canyon
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Uh...give me a sec,alr?

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Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
You have those

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2 language of your choice

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Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

fresh fable
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You don’t need to paste all that here

fluid tiger
night canyon
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. . .
I mean,it's custom,right?

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You can have whatever you want,right?

fluid tiger
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But that's not my character

short salmon
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What

night canyon
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Wait,you are making a character for someone else?

fluid tiger
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No- idk what letter you're talking about about, what colleague

night canyon
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Oh,that?
It can be anything, think of it like a goal letter,you know?

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Like,maybe you have a master,and he gave you a enigma,and you don't know what it is,and so,you go on a adventure to find what it says
Maybe a request?

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Hi reaper

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Uh...go in looking for players

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Do you have a character yet?

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Reaper?

olive magnet
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Hi I’m new to dnd

night canyon
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Hello there

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Need something?

olive magnet
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I’m looking for my first game

night canyon
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Check the looking for players channel

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Do you have a character yet?

olive magnet
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Not yet

left umbra
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question: Hi i am new to DnD but don't have experience. So i have a few questions like can we make characteers with-i only saw this now- homebrew abilities?

fresh fable
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Hi welcome, yes you can use homebrew but not recommended for new people, learn the game before you break it with mods

waxen panther
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Hi everyone , i want to play d&d but i dont have a single bit of experience . İ learn best while doing the work , soo can someone take me to their team and play some short games with me to teach ?

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wheat crystal
# fluid tiger No- idk what letter you're talking about about, what colleague

The sage background grants the additional equipment listed by rinny, one of which is a letter from a dead colleague.

You’re of course, free to customize your background and take another background’s equipment set, swap out the letter for something else flavorful, or remove it entirely (just clear it with your DM)

wheat crystal
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Don’t feel pressured to memorize every rule, just familiarize yourself through chapter 4

wild onyx
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Heck, pick a race and class, check out the section on using ability scores and start walking though character creation. Make something for practice.

waxen panther
crude musk
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Yep!

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Basic rules are free and there are free tools for pretty much everything

waxen panther
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Awesome ! İ will read the basic things right now . And how does the communication work ? Do we speak or message or both of them . Because i cant speak english (im shy).

wild onyx
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Text based games are available.

wheat crystal
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A majority of online games require voice, but a subset of games are text-based. These are known as “Play-By-Post” or “PBP” for short

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PBPs are also usually asynchronous, with players & DM writing in their posts as they have the time instead of on a consistent schedule

lyric fjord
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hello

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me and my friend tried to start a dnd campaign on D&D beyond but we couldn't do anything

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it showed to him that he started an encounter but the monster had 0hp

wild onyx
lyric fjord
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ohh thank you

oak mortar
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I’m new

lyric fjord
oak mortar
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Wtf am i supposed to do

lyric fjord
oak mortar
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I wanna role play thas all

lyric fjord
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

night canyon
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Wait,hold on
Is there multiple platforms to play dnd?

fresh fable
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Yes there are a range of VTTs to use

night canyon
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I only use roll 20

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What are the other platforms?

fresh fable
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?tag new online

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gaunt pilot
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HELLO!

fallen surge
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welcome

gaunt pilot
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Agh I don’t know what to do, I’m new to DND

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fallen surge
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the bot post above has lots of helpful links and resources to help you get started

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once you've take a quick look through some of the provided material, let us know if you have any specific questions. We're more than happy to help

gaunt pilot
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Thank you so much, I have been interested in DND just never played.

crude musk
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no better time to start than right now

fallen surge
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Its a big step to get started, but once you're into it, you'll have the time of your life

silver solar
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I hope I'm in the right place to look for a group. Me and 2 other guys are looking for an in person game. I just hope my chances are better than I imagine.

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
true musk
# silver solar I hope I'm in the right place to look for a group. Me and 2 other guys are looki...

For in person games you can:

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

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #looking-for-dm .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Take your time to read these posts and see if they are compatible with your preferences and interests.
  • Tip: Reply to these posts with your preferences and play styles to help the DM determine if you are compatible.
  • Check out #looking-for-community as responses to postings will point you to communities that host dnd games.
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

true musk
silver solar
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Thank you for your advice. I have checked my local gamestore as it has it's own discord. Maybe I can try my library as they do promote DnD for kids. Right now I'm just putting posts anywhere I can think of to find a group.

true musk
harsh fjord
harsh fjord
# dusty hearth player def

These are my tips, which focus on being someone welcome at the table rather than being mechanically effective or anything like that.

  • Don't hog the spotlight. Give your fellow players time to shine. Involve them directly if you think they'd be open to it.
  • Take an interest in other people's stories and choices; don't tune out when the session focuses on someone else (in combat or not).
  • Know how your abilities/features work. On a similar note, don't take forever on your turn.
  • Take NOTES.
  • Listen to everyone else and try not to interrupt.
  • Thank the DM. Seriously, this goes a long way.
  • Don't make your fun interfere with anyone else's.
  • Communicate. The game relies on it, and that goes for out-of-game stuff as well as in-game. In particular, communicate about everyone's expectations so that everyone has a good time.
lyric fjord
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Hello there, im new in dnd and want to play with some friends but dont know what i need to make a campain in dnd, also i have been asign to be GM, hope someone respond,thx.

cobalt frigate
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I recommend using a prewritten adventure like the one found in the Starter Set.

fluid tiger
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How do they manage playing in dimension 20

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It feels like the players had never played before yet their characters were good and had cue cards for spells and instructions

cobalt frigate
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What's "Dungeon 20"? Are you referring to Dimension 20?

timid locust
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Do you mean dimension 20? They presumably had practice beforehand about how the rules went with 1:1 supervision, and likely had individual character sheets prepared with easy to use resources. They're able to do this because they play DnD as their job, and have access to the funds to get all this set up for them

lapis wigeon
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Pro-tip: never compare yourself or your table to any streamed "actual play".

fluid tiger
cobalt frigate
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Anyway, if you want talk about streamed games that's more for #dnd-discussion than here. This channel is to help new players learn the game.

fluid tiger
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Starter Set is the go to because it was written for new players and DMs in mind.

harsh fjord
# lyric fjord Thk, gona check it, any recommendation?

The current Starter Set is Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, which is supposed to do a good job leading the new DM (and players) through it. Dragon of Icespire Peak or Lost Mine of Phandelver are also viable, but they aren't as newb-friendly in their design in some ways (IMO).

arctic acorn
fluid tiger
cobalt frigate
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Maybe four to five sessions.

tough quartz
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Me and my 3 friends are working on setting up our first compain we have picked a dm and they are working on the plot I’m currently working on getting links for the party and the dm so we can try and figure out everything does anyone have some advice for us/our situation?

lyric fjord
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Thk everyone for help, gona read it right now

harsh fjord
timid locust
tough quartz
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Like general advice for starting a campaign

cobalt frigate
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The DM is the one who prepares the adventure. You the players don't really have a hand in that other than creating characters.

torn yoke
cobalt frigate
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As I mentioned earlier above, I highly recommend new DMs use a prewritten adventure than trying to create one from scratch.

harsh fjord
tough quartz
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Thank yall I will share this with my party

hasty lynx
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hello i am new to dnd and i need to understand it for a whole group off people

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hasty lynx
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that also dont quite understand

cobalt frigate
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Your players need to read the free Basic Rules as well. It shouldn't be all on you to teach them the rules of the game.

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You're busy enough as the DM. They need to put in their share.

hasty lynx
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combat and rest and basically how to get money and all that. also how do i use the monster stat and as level 1 players how do i fight against them? and what is all the maths about

hasty lynx
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so i kinda have to teach them

cobalt frigate
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Okay, they should read the free Basic Rules.

hasty lynx
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okay i will tell them!

timid locust
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
cobalt frigate
hasty lynx
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okay i will, thank you!

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ill keep updating if it does not help me #=

cobalt frigate
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After you read the rules and/or watch the tutorial videos, feel free to ask questions here.

hasty lynx
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okay tyy

cobalt frigate
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Perhaps take a pause from DMing your adventure until everyone understands the fundamental rules of the game.

true musk
# hasty lynx hello i am new to dnd and i need to understand it for a whole group off people

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
pseudo cove
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Hay, I'm new to DnD, I know a bit but not much

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harsh fjord
harsh fjord
# pseudo cove Hay, I'm new to DnD, I know a bit but not much

Zero's message just above yours has a good roadmap of the server: #dnd-newcomers message

The parts to D&D are, in essence:

  • Know the rules.
  • Know how to make a character. In a way, this is more for players than the DM, but building a character incorporates so many rules that it's a worthwhile exercise for the DM too.
  • If you're the DM, you'll need an adventure. You can make your own or just use an existing one. Free adventures are plentiful.
  • Find a group and decide who will DM. This can be a rotating role!
  • Then play.

All of those are easier said than done. If you have friends who are interested, then you could all begin playing and learn the rules as you go. (There are multiple avenues to learning: videos, reading, joining learn-to-play sessions, watching sessions on YouTube/Twitch, and/or any combo of the above.) If you're a player hoping to join an online game, you'll likely be best served by learning the rules at least in general before trying to join a group.

silver solar
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I have a question about the find-a-game. After we fill out the information, where does it go and who can read it?

harsh fjord
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It goes to whatever channel you selected. They're all publicly visible.

tepid pebble
harsh fjord
silver solar
harsh fjord
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What looking-for channel did you select?

smoky adder
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If you use the </looking-for dm:1074431147045568613> command, it will post to the #looking-for-dm channel, where anyone on the server can see it.

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The other commands work similarly, each posting to their corresponding channel.

silver solar
smoky adder
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It doesn't matter where you fill it out.

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The point is that when you're done, the final result will be posted to #looking-for-dm.

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No matter which channel you set it up in.

harsh fjord
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Thanks, spam! dndCheers

silver solar
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Oh, I got it now. Sorry, I don't often use Discord, either....

near yew
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When making your character. Is there official character sheets you HAVE to use ? Or does that not matter

smoky adder
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You can track your character's information however and wherever you like.

fallen surge
mossy latch
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Hey, is anyone willing to play text based dnd?

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It's the middle of the night but I rly wanna try dnd

fresh fable
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Have a look in #find-a-game you prob be waiting a while dnd isn’t an MMO you don’t just just into a game

near yew
true musk