#dnd-newcomers

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little oxide
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so if i had a wizard tome and i copied spell scrolls onto the tome, i won't be able to cast them?

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it doesn't have to be warlock spells

cinder mantle
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Ok i think i made this overcomplicated

you get the spell book, you copy the spell in it, and you use a warlock slot to cast it that is correct

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my fault, misunderstanding

little oxide
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i wanted to do like 3 levels in echo knight, 14`16 levels in warlock and one in wizard

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would that work?

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i was thinking to also add 2 levels of druid circle of spores but i don't think i will, i am not sure yet ( to get the necrotic melee dmg bonus

cinder mantle
visual mountain
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for my druid how many weapons can i have?

little oxide
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aaaaahhhh

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so it doesn't count the warlock level for spells

cinder mantle
little oxide
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i get it

cinder mantle
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if you mean prof, it is:

full spoke
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how

visual mountain
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oh ok i was confused becuase it looked like alot

full spoke
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do i send the pdf????

cinder mantle
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are the weapons you can use well

visual mountain
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yea i just thought it was alot

cinder mantle
full spoke
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oke

cinder mantle
visual mountain
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ok

cinder mantle
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if yoy want a spellsword i can wholeheartedly reccomend eldritch knight

little oxide
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ty howver i wanted to focus around the echo knight

cinder mantle
little oxide
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probably dex

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i will also get the dueling fighting style

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are there other classes that i could dip 2 levels for this build?

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i though to add the circle of spores drruid

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bcs of the extra melee necrotic dmg

cinder mantle
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you could do

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echo knight/baldesinger or wsr magic

little oxide
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looks nice

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alright i am gonna take a look to see what i can do

shell urchin
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Morning peeps

little oxide
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can you use bladesinging with a hand crossbow ( and the archery fighting style as well?)

shell urchin
little oxide
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y

little oxide
shell urchin
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Do you use some mods for it too?

little oxide
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yeah

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i think half of the mods are for character creation

shell urchin
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That make sense i recently started adding mods to my game, but honestly i hate modding even with vortex...

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I have a couple of hair mods at least~ and dice mod but half of the installed dice mod doesnt work 😦

little oxide
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i use mod manager for bg 3

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there are some mods that require manual instalation

shell urchin
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Yeah i avoid those mods...

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Either they have vortex support or i dont even attempt to do it

little oxide
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or at least have requrments that have manual and other have conflicts

shell urchin
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Modding is just a pain...

little oxide
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it is but that feeling when you finish and it works is divine

shell urchin
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Or im getting too old and stupid for it ^^"

little oxide
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especially on skyrim xD

shell urchin
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Naah i gave up on skyrim a long time ago ^^'

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Cyberpunk mods worked nicely tho for most of the time

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Hogwarts legacy...not so mutch

little oxide
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i think once i spent a week modding it just to spend a few days to create my character, play a few minutes and unninstalling it

cinder mantle
little oxide
shell urchin
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So far baldurs gate struck me which is ironic considering how i didn't like it

cinder mantle
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its one handed so yeah

shell urchin
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The control, the interface was instant no for me

cinder mantle
shell urchin
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But now im at 150 hours and cant stop it

little oxide
shell urchin
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BUT there is one big problem...that's the fact that im stupid and a complicionist, and for me the game quickly becomes overwhelming because too mutch possibility too many things to do and i want to do it in order but there is no order and i really just got overwhellmed

shell urchin
cinder mantle
shell urchin
little oxide
shell urchin
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I wish adding different races would be easy but...i looked into it and instant noped out of it...

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Even tho i wanted to play Aasimar and an undead necromancer

cinder mantle
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its surprising theres an interaction for it

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they say “truly one of a kind”

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raphael i think

little oxide
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idk for me it seems pretty easy, you just copy the pak file in mods folder then activate it in mod manager

cinder mantle
little oxide
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and pray to work

shell urchin
little oxide
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y

worldly harness
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can anyone help me learn abt dnd i know like barely anything

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dapper gulch
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Check out the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to use the LFG channels.

vale willow
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Ok

dapper gulch
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(Also don’t post your age on the internet, this server has rules specifically against it.)

little oxide
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Can i srill get a benefit out of wizard subclass bladesong if i dual wield? ("It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy armor or a shield, or if you use two hands to make an attack with a weapon. You can also dismiss the Bladesong at any time (no action required).")
I want to dualwield two hand crossbow.

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It should still work.

wild onyx
lapis topaz
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Hello guys, is it difficult to start your very own campaign or is there any steps i need to follow when creating a campaign?

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My friends and i wanna make one but we also dont even know when to start because we dont want it to feel overwhelming or too light of an adventure

celest cedar
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I would consider starting off with a premade adventure book to get your hands dirty. But if you really want to make you own world there are a few things to consider: Pantheon (the gods and their relationships with other gods and the world), economy, history, and geology

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It’s not easy, and can take 1 day up to multiple weeks to design a world for a campaign depending on detailed you want to be

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@lapis topaz ^

lapis topaz
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I see okay, thank you @celest cedar

elder pewter
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@lapis topaz I can help

covert ferry
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Heya! Does anyone have a good full bestiary for me to fiddle around with, and look over monsters?

lapis topaz
strange star
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what are some things that you need to start dnd

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plucky ridge
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Good place to start is reading the basic rules to get an idea of the game

solar bough
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Hello 👋.....

plucky ridge
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Then when you're feeling comfortable, you can begin searching for a game to play in. You could also learn to DM if that interests you. Really, there's no wrong way to start learning and playing.

strange star
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do i need to bring anything to the session? meeting at a friends house

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i already have a group of friends im gonna play with just wondering if i need to bring anything

inland gale
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Is this a good channel to ask for any beginner friendly campaigns that aren't full or?

plucky ridge
strange star
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ok

plucky ridge
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If you're not sure, you can also ask your friends what to bring.

plucky ridge
inland gale
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I was confused by it tho cause when I used the command it seemed like it made a campaign post. I thought it was to help look for campaign needing players

elder pewter
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@lapis topaz sent a dm..

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@inland gale looking for players is for dms, looking for dms is for players

plucky ridge
inland gale
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I already did. I think I was just confused or used the wrong one

plucky ridge
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All good 😄 it can be a little confusing the first time

full nexus
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is anyone running a campaign at the moment for newcomers? I think I could do alright as a player, but have very limited understanding of the game so would need a forgiving GM 🫡

inland gale
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What does the "preferred way to play" mean in the form?

lapis topaz
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@elder pewter got it

inland gale
wild onyx
plucky ridge
inland gale
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Okay thanks

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Wait, I was selecting the multiple choice thing and it automatically submitted?? I didn't get to put anything in the rest 😭

plucky ridge
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If you missed anything, you can reply to the post and clarify

inland gale
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Ohh okay, thanks. I got it 😄

elder pewter
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I'd like to do curse of strahd

plucky ridge
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You might be able to find that campaign here or on Roll20. It's popular so many DMs run it.

kind shuttle
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I’m trying to do the thing to help me find a dm but I don’t want to do it in the wrong channel and it won’t let me do it in the “looking for a dm” channel

wild onyx
jagged dirge
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how i can find people to play? ( i mean in real life)

echo kelp
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Check book stores, game shops, even local libraries.

fossil karma
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Hey so im trying multiclassing for the first time in dnd beyond and i dont understand why my sorcerer multiclass doesnt have any spells at lvl 1

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But my bard class does

jagged dirge
echo kelp
harsh fjord
echo kelp
jagged dirge
fossil karma
jagged dirge
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@fossil karma fast question, are you played with someone in real life or online?

fossil karma
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Online but id like to play in real life

echo kelp
jagged dirge
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can i play dnd in real life alone? because i dont have friends

fossil karma
echo kelp
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echo kelp
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There are some folks who have modified D&D rules to be played for 1-2 folks but it's not the way D&D was originally designed.

fossil karma
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True

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Of course dnd alone is harder because you have to be the player and also the dm

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@jagged dirge but if you need help in the solo play i can help

true musk
magic echo
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Hello undyingnoob can u look into a problem I found

echo kelp
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State your questions and folks here can help out

true musk
magic echo
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Sent it in mod support story for sending it here

true musk
crude musk
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Let's stay on topic folks

odd tulip
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Hi everyone !
Sorry to bother you but it's acually my first Time here and i never really play dnd
Can i have any leads on what to do please ?

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cinder mantle
mint jolt
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its ?new

odd tulip
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Well thanks !

mint jolt
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no problem

fossil karma
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@odd tulip do you have any equipment for the game

odd tulip
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Well not really
I played some french variant when i was younger and Always wanted to try again but never had the occasion

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What would i need ?

wild onyx
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Scroll up a bit and you'll find a link for the Basic Rules.

fossil karma
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Well i suggest the lost mines of phandelver it has dice, premade character sheets, a premade campaign and basic rules

wild quiver
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Hiii nice to meet you all!

fossil karma
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Hello

odd tulip
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Oh i already have dice though !
But i certainly did lack some rules !
I'm going to read the basic rules !
In anyway i thank you all for your help

fossil karma
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Yes im glad to help

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And if anything comes in mind abt dnd ask us

strong trail
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What do i need to play with a group?

echo kelp
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At least the free basic rules, character sheet (digital or paper), dice (digital or physical), and some effeort to read the rules and be an engaged and cooperative player.

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sick stump
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Can different books be mixed together? Like, me and my players are playing the basic set dragon of Icespire Peak, one of them died and I allowed him to make a new character with all the options there are. He found the "echo knight" which seems to be from a book called explorers guide to Wilde Mount. Is that class usable in other stories/campaigns? Sorry if that's not the channel to ask for stuff like that

strong trail
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Do I need to make my own character before i start?

brisk token
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You can use subclasses from any book as long as it is ok with the DM yes

sick stump
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Thanks

brisk token
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Anything published by WOTC works with all their content, usually the only thing that might not mix is the theme, but the DM can make it work

sick stump
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Ahhh

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Gotcha

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And every attack done counts as an action, right? So attack plus extra Attack are 2 different actions?

mint jolt
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if you have extra attack, all of the attacks are classified as one action

gray citrus
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i have a dnd beyond question

mint jolt
sick stump
strong trail
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How much should I know before I try to join a game?

noble gull
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Should? You should have read your chzaracters abilities and know what they do. But keep in mind you don´t need to know anything in my experience there is always a ruleslawyer willing to help

true musk
# sick stump And every attack done counts as an action, right? So attack plus extra Attack ar...

This partcular definition is from the fighter section, so always read what the book says for a particular class because not every class has extra attack

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

The number of attacks increases to three when you reach 11th level in this class and to four when you reach 20th level in this class.

To simplify things, whenever the attack action ( 1 action) is taken, you can make two attacks.

true musk
strong trail
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Ok thank you.

true musk
# strong trail Ok thank you.

If you want to mechanically build your character from the group up, then you'll want to learn the process for character creation.
Otherwise you can start with a premade character, which dnd beyond provides quite a few of those for free.

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true musk
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celest cedar
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But mechanically it’s sound

forest iron
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Hello

celest cedar
sick stump
celest cedar
forest iron
celest cedar
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Awesome man! Are you playing or DMing?

forest iron
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Found a great discord server and began playing, while learning DMing

inland gale
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Should I close my thread if I feel like I found a dm?

molten cobalt
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new to game game wondering how i join an online match?

inland gale
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I believe

echo kelp
burnt oasis
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What books do you recommend for a complete noob? I’ve downloaded the ones recommended in the learn to play section but looking for ones in addition to those. I have a basic understanding from BG3 and watching critical role but looking to expand on that. Thanks!

glass summit
inner oxide
# strong trail How much should I know before I try to join a game?

Depends on the group. Some DMs take total noobs and have a "session zero" where they walk people through how to make characters, teach you game basics, walk you through the players handbook, etc etc. Essentially a crash course session where you also make your first character. Then if there's time, dm will start running a game that session, at the end, and hold your hand through it. Explain what you need to roll, list options for things you can do, sort of push you along until you get on your feet, show you how your character sheet works etc.

Then the next first session is the real session #1 where you're actually playing.

strong trail
inner oxide
# strong trail Thank you.

So you just have to ask essentially, if the group accepts total noobs, if they do a teaching session, etc etc.

strong trail
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alright I will.

tepid birch
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Can someone recommend a free one-shot or short adventure for me to run as my first DM game? I just recently got the itch to try DMing again after I failed to find a group for a lasers and feelings hack and don't want to make a whole world just to see if I like the DM game. also am pretty broke and don't expect to buy DnD stuff for a while sense am already planning on geting a midi keyboard for my recent hobby of music production.

glass summit
# tepid birch Can someone recommend a free one-shot or short adventure for me to run as my fir...

I always recommend the Breath of the Yellow Rose, its only 3.99 on DMs Guild
There's a little bit in the prologue that references something that happened in the previous adventure, but so long as you just skip that part it makes for an excellent first adventure for any table because of its equal balance of social, exploration and combat. This way you get a taste of almost everything D&D has to offer

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Its a straightforward kidnapping investigation, where the party have to explore the city, talk with a bunch of NPCs to figure out where the victim has been taken, and by who

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it ends with a cool dungeon crawl through a noble estate

inner oxide
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Graph paper? That's what I use. Comes in various grid sizes. One sq is still 5ft. Map out whole areas.

tepid birch
glass summit
tepid birch
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okay, thats a start. thanks!

supple flax
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Hello my friends.

lyric fjord
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New spell I made personaly: YEETILY-DEET I CAST SPELL DELETE!

tepid birch
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I've settled on a adventure called The Oracle of Aegis Isle by Nick petrou, seems like a fun one, thanks again for the DMs Guild link

sage laurel
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Hello does anyone know any D&D things u can join what r still open I’m fairly new but I have a good concept of the game

celest cedar
harsh fjord
tepid birch
lyric fjord
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Hi

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I need help

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Please thank you

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I am new here

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I need help with my character

inner oxide
sterile forge
lyric fjord
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Yep

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I have Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014) and Elemental Evil Player's Companion

tidal briar
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just the basics

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decide on a class first

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then go for charcteristics but imma need to know class first before i can help a lot

lyric fjord
tidal briar
lyric fjord
tidal briar
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ok so like a half orc or goblin

lyric fjord
# tidal briar ok so like a half orc or goblin

Let me give you some more info the sub classes for the class I have are Path of the Berserker
Basic Rules (2014)

College of Lore
Basic Rules (2014)

Life Domain
Basic Rules (2014)

Circle of the Land
Basic Rules (2014)

Champion
Basic Rules (2014)

Way of the Open Hand
Basic Rules (2014)

Oath of Devotion
Basic Rules (2014)

Hunter
Basic Rules (2014)

Thief
Basic Rules (2014) Draconic Bloodline
Basic Rules (2014)
The Fiend
Basic Rules (2014)
School of Evocation
Basic Rules (2014)

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On the side the for Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014 I have Dragonborn Hill Dwarf Mountain Dwarf High Elf Wood Elf Half-Elf Half-Orc Lightfoot Halfling Stout Halfling Human Variant Human Rock Gnome Tiefling and for Elemental Evil Player's Companion Aarakocra Deep Gnome Genasi Goliath

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Yeah sorry void_knight36

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Hi I am new to DND and I would like to find people to join a small newbie dnd game I always wanted to do, I would be Dungeon master but also a player it will be very relaxing and simple please add me if you would like to join

tidal briar
lyric fjord
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true musk
# lyric fjord I need help

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

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deft sigil
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marking or making? I would not recommend a player making their own weapon without a DM helping them. Unless it's completely non-magical and just flavor changes like making a longsword a katana

true musk
# lyric fjord No I want him to be an Outcast

Using a particular race to define a character as an outcast is not recommended because that may not be the case in the campaign setting you'll find yourself in. It also runs the risk crossing some lines and veils that your group may have.

quartz dove
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Hiii!

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Where do I join a campaign?

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lyric fjord
true musk
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?newdm

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Where do I start?
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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

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# lyric fjord Right

For guidance on making an outcast character, check out this video by Ginny Di: https://youtu.be/QnFStvEOVcA
In the video, she uses her experiences of her time as a player and a DM to revisit and rebuild her old character to better serve for a cooperative game like D&D

real jacinth
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Hello, I am new to dnd and would like to learn the game. I have played but very long ago and don’t remember much. I feel like I need a lot of help, if someone volunteers I would much appreciate it. I don’t know where to start.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful info in #learn-to-play that can get you started with the basics, but did you have any specific questions?

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pallid sentinel
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Hi, would anyone be up for a late night d&d session? 😅

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pallid sentinel
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Thanks I'm new

kind compass
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Hi new im Mali

mint jolt
pallid sentinel
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Bruh

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I got double teamed

inner oxide
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I'm not Bruh, I'm Alexxxis.

kind compass
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azure shoal
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I'm new to DnD. Played a couple games recently.

kind compass
azure shoal
kind compass
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Walked right into it

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true musk
# azure shoal I'm new to DnD. Played a couple games recently.

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inner oxide
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Btw y'all, new to this discord server but not the game. I've been needing to scratch my itch for dnd again recently (my group hasn't played in 6 months, I was having medical issues and people working overtime etc) so finally jumped in here and it's been great. Already talked with some super cool people, got to answer some questions and tell stories, I'm loving it. So thanks everyone for being so nice and open for conversation even though I just became active a day or so ago.

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?al

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karmic mason
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hi all 🙂
i have a potentially stupid question.
a couple weeks ago i rolled my first character and we played a few sessions. started at level 3 and last session (yesterday) our DM granted us level 4.
since i'm not super familiar with all the rules, i clicked through the different options of leveling up my wizard a couple of times just to find out later that i am not stuck with a -5 constitution and 1hp max.
at creation i had a constitution of 13 and 17hp. (lost 6hp in a fight, though not permanently)

is there any way of fixin this in an easy way?
the backend of character management looks kind of complex to me and i really do not want to heck about with overrides and stuff. =/

wild onyx
karmic mason
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dnd beyond. it felt easy 🙂

wild onyx
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If you go through Manage Character and Levels, on the class page you can adjust your character's level. It will then unlock any new options you get at that level, like your ability score increase.

karmic mason
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yes. that was one thing i got kind of stuck last night. i wanted to look at feats, but for some reason the drop down menu was empty. so i went with ability increases. increasing intelligence and wisdom by one didn't really do anything and that's the reason i just went through there like 4 or 5 times to actually see what the stats looked like afterwards

wild onyx
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Your ability scores will only get a bigger bonus on even numbers, if that helps you.

karmic mason
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i DID find that out. though being stuck with 1hp and -5 constitution wasn't quite worth it

wild onyx
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What happened between character creation and now to reduce your Constitution score, may I ask?

karmic mason
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that's exactly the problem. i don't know
in 5 sessions we had a single fight, i lost 6hp and nothing else happened. no status changes, no magics, nothing

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again: i am super sure running the "level up"-thingy 4 or 5 times without actually changing level somehow screwed me over =/

wild onyx
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Why don't you just change the numbers back?

karmic mason
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as in: revert the character back to level 3 and do it over again, but only once?

wild onyx
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As in go into the edit mode, put your ability scores back to the correct numbers. Check with your DM but there's a fairly short and notable list of effects that cause those to change. If it's just gone wrong because of an error all you're doing is correcting it.

karmic mason
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i am a dumbutt 😦
for some reason i had a "other modifier" of "0" under constitution.
"0" is not "nothing", so it screwed everything up.
i'm back at 13 constitution and 22hp! =^.^=

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thank you! 🙂

spark sandal
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Creating a character for a 4-people party of Tomb of Annihilation. Any ideas on how to write a faith in certain deity (for a rogue, just a flavour)? Currently choosing from Loviathar, Shar and Musk (or Mask? The thief deity I mean)

crude musk
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or #dnd-lore if you want more information about the Forgotten Realms deities

spark sandal
somber compass
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👋 Howdy I'm an old grognard finding D&D again.. so much has changed 😅 and the new version is coming out next month I think? I played from 1990 until 2011 I think, memory hazy because my INT/WIS has gone down as I got older 😬

smoky adder
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Welcome back!

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There is indeed a new Player's Handbook coming out next month.

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It's still the same edition, though (i.e. fifth edition), which started in 2014.

somber compass
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i read some previews of it.. some stuff was interesting. Not all of it (i'm not a fan of the art, tbh) but not enough to be like "this sucks" like some social media stuff I've seen

smoky adder
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Couldn't disagree more on the art -- but that's a topic for another channel. 😅

somber compass
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yeah, i like more oldschool art. but the art I can ignore, the rules are what matters 😉

smoky adder
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Anyway, if you want to jump into learning the current version, you can get started with the material in #learn-to-play.

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Anything you learn there is largely still true for the book coming next month.

somber compass
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gotcha, I wasn't sure since it's like.. a new edition but not. I guess kinda like 3.0 -> 3.5

smoky adder
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Even less of a shift than that.

somber compass
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neat, that was... an interesting time lol so funnily enough there doesn't seem to be groups locally, D&D isn't a thing at my local game store that I can tell.

crude musk
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@somber compass Do you have any questions relating to being a newcomer (or newreturner) to D&D?

somber compass
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not just yet. reading previews and stuff to get an idea of how it works now.

vivid crane
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hello, i have always wanted to play dnd for the longest time but whenever i join a server the game is almost always played through text, which i don't like, so my question is can i find a game where we can play in a vc or smth?

crude musk
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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.
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oh okay sorry

formal marsh
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hey so I am very new to dnd and I just wanna know, if I want to find a group as a player not as a DM, do I go through the Look for player tab or do I go through look for DM option instead?

crude musk
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No need to apologise, I was just giving you a heads up as to where you could finds what you're looking for

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formal marsh
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outer sable
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is wizard got 6 free spell at lvl 1?

desert dove
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Hey, I'm brand new to DnD and I've found a local group I can start with. I am just wondering if I should work on a character before my first game or not?

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smoky adder
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A level 1 wizard knows 3 cantrips and 6 1st-level spells.

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Then talk to your DM about which of those ideas might work best for that specific campaign.

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Once you've got your choice, you can work together to add any finishing details.

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amber token
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Hi - if I wanted to play a session online with my friends, is there a way to go about it that lets you play similarily to in-person sessions for free?

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

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harsh fjord
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That article goes over the basics of how to play online. Between the Basic Rules, digital dice rollers, and free virtual platforms like Owlbear Rodeo or Roll20, you don't need to spend any money to play. You'll just have fewer options for character creation and game content.

unkempt rapids
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Hello yall
I am extremely new to dnd and i want somebody to check if this character sheet is ok or not

harsh fjord
unkempt rapids
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Ah aight sick :D

mellow plinth
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Can I get some context as to why some DMs refuse blood hunter class outright? I just learned about it existing this weekend. Is it just super over powered?

harsh fjord
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It's not official, which is a common enough restriction.

mellow plinth
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Oh neat ok. So it's like a more formally outlined and widely used homebrew. Makes sense

near vault
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hey guys was just wondering how the find a game thing worked as i was looking for one but was confused as it wouldn't let me post the looking for /looking-for dm

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harsh fjord
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In any channel where you are able to type, type /looking. You should see a list of options pop up; select the appropriate channel for where you want your ad to appear, then hit enter. You'll be taken to a form to fill out, and the bot will post in the channel you selected.

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Advantage and Disadvantage never stack

mellow plinth
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Amazing

fallen surge
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If multiple situations affect a roll and each one grants advantage or imposes disadvantage on it, you don't roll more than one additional d20. If two favorable situations grant advantage, for example, you still roll only one additional d20.

If circumstances cause a roll to have both advantage and disadvantage, you are considered to have neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple circumstances impose disadvantage and only one grants advantage or vice versa. In such a situation, you have neither advantage nor disadvantage.

near vault
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how long does it genrally take to get a response looking for a DM?

smoky adder
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It really depends on who's looking and what they're looking for.

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In general, you'll probably have more luck replying to DMs in #looking-for-players than waiting for DMs to reply to you.

mellow plinth
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Is there a ranged weapon warlock pact? I don't have all the books but I saw a reddit post mention longbow pact

timid locust
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There's no warlock subclasses that explicitly benefit ranged weapons, but the Pact of the Blade benefit at 3rd level can grant some bonuses to longbow usage if you build it to do so

mellow plinth
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Oh ok I think it would be cool fluff to have a bow and like pull the string back just to shoot out 2 eldritch blasts instead of arrow 😂

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Thanks

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timid locust
mellow plinth
fallen surge
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Pact of the Blade is a pact boon, and Improved Pact Weapon is an Eldritch Invocation. Both are part of the base warlock class in the basic rules

lyric fjord
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hello i m new to this field i would like to know how much is the subscriptions to dnd beyond ? thank you in advance

harsh fjord
mellow plinth
lyric fjord
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ok thank you

fallen surge
mellow plinth
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Maybe there's a specific Patron that is required?

fallen surge
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Ah I made a mistake. Improved Pact Weapon is in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

mellow plinth
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Ah shoot

fallen surge
mellow plinth
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I suppose I could read up on it from a library book or google for now then. Thanks!

ashen sky
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I know nothing but decided to try DND anyway lol-

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ashen sky
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ah thanks

atomic mulch
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Can someone explain to me ki focus? I have a level 2 monk at the moment and want to enhance my quarterstaff but I’m not entirely sure I understand the stuff I’ve read about it

harsh fjord
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You might be thinking of Pathfinder?

steady horizon
ashen sky
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so i have made a premade character idk what todo now im still so confused about

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everything

fallen surge
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If you have a character, and a baseline understanding of the rules, then you can look for a game to join

ashen sky
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but im like only level 1 i think-

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but will they help me as well

fallen surge
# ashen sky but im like only level 1 i think-

You will be the same level as everyone else you are playing with. In a new campaign, especially one for newer players, that will most likely be level 1. But If a DM says they want to start at a higher level, and you join that game, then your character will start at whatever level the DM says

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ashen sky
fallen surge
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You can't just join any random group.

ashen sky
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okay

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and where can i find one because i cant find one

fallen surge
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There are lots of places you can look. This server has #looking-for-players and #looking-for-dm but there are other websites and discord servers out there. Or you can look for a group locally by asking at local game stores, school clubs, public libraries, or the like. The #find-a-game channel has more detailed guides and instructions you can read through

ashen sky
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aight thanks

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lets try DND

steep wave
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Heyy I'm new here

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And kinda new to dnd in general

fallen surge
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welcome

steep wave
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I would really like to find a campaign I could join...I have been in a few and they all seem to fall apart

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I don't have a whole lot of experience but I am pretty adaptable

fallen surge
steep wave
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Oh thank you so much

harsh fjord
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fallen surge
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welcome. The bot post above has helpful links and resources to get you started. Once you've taken a quick look through the provided materials, let us know if you have any specific questions. We're more than happy to help

lapis wigeon
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Playing the game requires reading the rules, I'm afraid

fallen surge
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If you learn better through audio instead of reading, there are summary videos in the Quick Links section of the bot post above. You will, at some point, need to read at least a little bit of the rules, to gain a full understanding of how to play. Unfortunately, this is a very large server, and we have hundreds of new members join every single day, so its just not feasible to give private lessons to everyone.

true musk
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There are resources to make learning and playing the game easier.
It's also important to understand that shifting the responsibility and workload to someone else is going to limit your group options.

harsh fjord
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Also check out the virtual weekends through the server's Events. They do occasionally feature learn-to-play sessions.

fallen surge
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It’s much easier for us to help you if you ask more specific questions. It’s far easier to answer something like “what is a wisdom saving throw?” Or “How do I make an attack roll?” Than it is to answer something like “How do I play D&D?”

true musk
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Nope.
Surprisingly enough there is a lot of stuff you can skip.

If you don’t want to learn about the rules and mechanics of magic, you can play barbarian, fighter, or monk.

There are also premade characters available so you can skip learning how to build a character.

fallen surge
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You probably don’t need to watch all of them. Quite a few of them are focused on character customization options, like class and race, so if you know what interests you, you don’t have to watch the videos on the options you aren’t going to use. But if you’re still trying to decide what you want your character to be, then the overviews of each option will be helpful. And of course the videos on the basic rules and mechanics will be very helpful as well

true musk
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At bare minimum you just need to learn how combat works and how your character works.

Even then there’s cheat sheets you can use so you don’t have to memorize everything.

fallen surge
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Charisma is one of the 6 ability score in this game, yes. The classes that use Charisma the most are Bard, Paladin, Sorcerer, and Warlock

lapis wigeon
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D&D has a lot of rules and features, and may take a bit to fully grasp. Learning new things isn't always instantaneous.

fallen surge
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Probably not, unless you want to learn more about what a dungeon master is and how their role works

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Learning D&D is a long process, but you don’t have to do it all in one sitting.

timid locust
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Finding a group to play with can take days or even weeks. No need to rush with learning the rules. Take your time and slowly go through everything so that you understand the actual content.

fallen surge
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You're always "allowed" to play D&D. No one is forbidding you from it. Learning the rules simply helps thing go smoother and makes the expirience better for you and the people you are playing with

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It is possible to learn some things as you go, but you have to put in at least a little effort to learn things before joining a game. At the very least, you will need a character, so learning the rules on Character Creation is important. But the more knowledge you are able to bring to the table, the smoother your game will go. If you try to play the game before learning literally anything about the rules, then assuming the other people in your group are more experienced, then they will have to spend the entire game explaining things to you. And if no one in your group is experienced, you’re just going to be lost and confused about what to do. You don’t have to memorize all of the rules beforehand, or anything like that, but if you want you and your group to have fun in your first session, you should put in at least a little effort to make it run smoothly

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D&D is a very rules intensive game. If you try to play it before you learn the rules, then you're going to feel extremely lost about what to do or how to play. Which means either your party will have to spend the whole game explaining things to you, or all of you will be equally as lost. Neither situation will be any fun. So, learning at least the basics of the rules before you play is important

smoky adder
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An account where?

harsh fjord
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Are you talking about a video game?

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This server is mainly dedicated to the tabletop game.

dense wave
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The deck of many things is there anything that's extra like it? Tarot cards or runes, or playing cards, etc???

harsh fjord
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What do you mean exactly?

dense wave
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Like it brings a different angle, something different to the campaign, game

fallen surge
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This is a server for the D&D table top game, specifically the 5th edition. The D&D video game is something completely different

harsh fjord
solemn belfry
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What's the best way to learn rules? I know there's a lot of complicated systems like fall damage, all the dice rolls that go into attacks and other things of the sort, is there any advice for rules that I should prioritise learning or focus on over others? What's the best way to go about it?

crude musk
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Read the basic rules, not all of it and not in order, but just the parts that are most relevant

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crude musk
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The chapters on making a character, using ability scores, and combat are the most immediately useful

solemn belfry
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Alright thanks

harsh fjord
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There's no single best way. The Basic Rules are pretty important, and Davyd mentioned the chapters you should probably know sooner than later. Reading them is a good idea. But there are explainer videos (like Handbooker Helper or WASD20's Rules School) that can supplement reading the Basic Rules. The virtual weekends advertised in the server's Events have learn-to-play sessions, and sometimes you can find these sorts of sessions locally at a library, game club, or hobby shop.

solemn belfry
# harsh fjord There's no single best way. The Basic Rules are pretty important, and Davyd ment...

I already have a group that I've played a handful of sessions with across a few campaigns, the only thing is many of those campaigns, if not all of them have been moderately to heavily homebrew, and had reworked or entirely new systems and settings. I know the very basics of rolling, initiative, and I know the bear minimum about character creation, though I'm about to join another one of their campaigns and this time the only homebrew aspect is the story itself, i also need to make a character soon, and while I had some ideas I don't know enough to produce a well made or effective character, if I ran some ideas past you could you lend your opinion?

harsh fjord
solemn belfry
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Oh right thank you!

brisk token
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You can sign up for a free account on DND Beyond and use the basic options available to make a character. it will do most of the math and such for you and might help you get an idea of what goes into making a character on a paper sheet

true musk
# solemn belfry I already have a group that I've played a handful of sessions with across a few ...
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silent cliff
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I just got into the idea of dnd after starting to play baldurs gate. I answered 2 posts on the looking for game channel but I’m curious on how often those games actually start

spark sandal
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Usually you have session 0 where you and other party members brainstorm ideas for characters, as well as any possible ideas for a background story. And also on that session you usually schedule when do you actually have session 1.

mossy vault
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hellu. I'm back. 😅

fallen surge
# silent cliff I just got into the idea of dnd after starting to play baldurs gate. I answered ...

The posts in the Looking-for channels are managed entirely by the server users who make the post. I don't think anyone oversees the actual games, other than just to make sure the recruitment posts aren't breaking any server rules. Finding a group to play with can be tough. You have to think of it like this: you're trying to find a group of 4-6 people who all want to play the same type of D&D game, who all have an opening in their schedule at the same time, and who can commit to that opening for sometimes up to a year or more. Its important to cast a wide net, and reach out to as many different groups as you can. You can always try looking in other servers or on other websites too

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shell urchin
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By the power of grayskull! I have the power!

median sparrow
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Hello

shell urchin
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Hoi

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Und im heading to sleep night peeps

mellow plinth
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Someone mentioned that most campaigns are rarely beyond level 15. From all of your collective experiences, why is that the case? Poor planning mid combat leading to deaths? DMs or players quitting? Theoretically, a campaign could run on indefinitely or am I missing something? Seems op to have some stuff at level 20 but to have never gotten there or to rarely ever get beyond 15 seems weird

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Assuming basic, homebrew-free gameplay and story telling.

fallen surge
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its just hard to have one continuous story for 1-2 years, and have it keep everyone's interest that entire time. People get burnt out, life happens, or the story just reaches a natural conclusion

harsh fjord
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Only a handful of WotC modules go into the higher levels of play, so there aren't many official models for how to run closer to the "endgame." Plus, high-level parties have a lot of tools, many of which bypass or trivialize encounters. It is famously tough to balance for those levels. And getting to 20 takes a long time; sometimes folks just wanna do something different.

mellow plinth
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Oh ok I thought there was a method to scale the world up so that by level 20 you're less of a God amongst peasants 🤔

elfin frigate
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Greetings, where do i learn how to play, create a character sheet and join a game? Do i have to download an app or something?

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mellow plinth
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I saw a campaign recruiting some people starting at level 10 and that had been 1 of like 400 of those LFP posts

mellow plinth
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It's a good start for some free rules

harsh fjord
elfin frigate
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No. What is Dnd beyond?

mortal garden
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Yeah, it's a bit harder to balance encounters at higher levels, but you can absolutely still challenge high level (Tier 4) characters.

With bounded accuracy (a design rule for D&D 5E that prevents AC from going really high), things that hurt typically still hurt even at high levels. Even something like a fireball can still be a threat. Very few PCs can look at 5 or 10 fireballs being dropped on them and not sweat it. (I had a DM who had an encounter with a bunch of Flameskulls for level 20 characters. They're only CR 4, but if enough get together, it's a real problem.)

mellow plinth
# elfin frigate No. What is Dnd beyond?

Start with the kinks here if you're super new! DnD beyond helps with character building and providing some a rule book. However, the videos and links here should be viewed first as they ease you into it much better than straight rule book contnet

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mellow plinth
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fallen surge
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As you become higher level, you might end of fighting more goblinoids or stronger goblinoids, but you will eventually reach a point where they just can’t challenge you anymore

mellow plinth
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It was peaceful, until the goblin nation attacked! 😂

tough flint
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Hello, i'm gonna be very honest, i am here because of social media, it looks hella fun and everyone keeps telling me to try it but be brutally honest, how different are the sessions compared to the actual casual games and how welcoming is the game to "young players"

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fallen surge
# tough flint Hello, i'm gonna be very honest, i am here because of social media, it looks hel...

You definitely need to temper your expectations compared to what you see online. Most of those games are played by professionals, like Critical Role or Role 20. They are professional actors and comedians with full time crews handling their special effects and props. When you play in an actual game, the “production value” is going to be much lower. People might not be quite as witty, and the story might not be quite as dramatic, but you’ll still find a bunch of people trying their best to go on an adventure and build an immersive fantasy world.

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As for how welcoming the game is to younger players, that depends entirely on the group. Each group is their own unit, so the social norms and expectations will drastically vary for each one.

true musk
# tough flint Hello, i'm gonna be very honest, i am here because of social media, it looks hel...

Welcome dndCheers
The bot post above has some great resources to help you get into the hobby.

To answer your first question, it is largely going to depend on your group as there are many ways to play dnd.
The most famous live plays are often played by played with years of experience in voice acting, improv, or come from a theater background.

As for your second question, libraries, schools, and tabletop shops often have youth dnd programs. So there definitely are spaces that cater to that age group.

mild pollen
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Hello

solemn belfry
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What's the best playable race for stealth

true musk
mossy egret
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hey guys, using a class feature counts as a bonus action right? like before or after your attack, you say the ability you want to use

true musk
tough flint
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Thanks for the advice @true musk and @fallen surge I look forward to being a confident player and go all out (once I learn the rules and stuf ofc) so yeah, I hope to eventually find a welcoming group and even make some friends on the run dndCheers

true musk
# mossy egret hey guys, using a class feature counts as a bonus action right? like before or a...

Additional Actions
In addition to an action in combat, you also may perform one of the following:

Bonus action.
You can take a bonus action only when a special ability, spell, or other feature of the game states that you can do something as a bonus action.

Reaction.
Certain special abilities, spells, and situations allow you to take a special action called a reaction. A reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your turn or on someone else’s.

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mossy egret
# tough flint Hello, i'm gonna be very honest, i am here because of social media, it looks hel...

I had my first session as a DM yesterday, so I can tell you a few things. One of my players barely looked motivated, so I tried to make her roll several times, and asked her more than a few times what would she like to do in X scenario.
What hit me playing with her is that people can have literally 0 idea of how to make actions in the game, for example, she said:

  • I see that the inn owner looks a bit sick, so I mention that I could cure him for a discount in one room.
    In my head, she had skipped looking to see if there's anything wrong with him. I instead asked her to make a perception check, which I now think should've been an insight check maybe? (new DM), and then told her that he seemed normal and healthy.

Now I think maybe I should've gone with her way a bit more to engage her more with the mechanics, but it seemed a bit out of place. In videos you see the players need some clarifications on a few points, but with new players you literally need to build the whole foundation for them as you learn yourself. Makes it a bit harder, and now I'm worried she might not want to play anymore, but my next session will be more focused on her. My other friends grasp it better so they'll understand.

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harsh fjord
# mossy egret I had my first session as a DM yesterday, so I can tell you a few things. One of...

Unsolicited advice? Give the player options. "Would you like to A, B, or C?" That might feel like it's limiting agency, and it is but that's because some people freeze up when given a blank slate. And yes, sometimes folks are worried about saying the wrong thing, so encouraging them as players can go a long way. If you didn't do a session zero, sometimes an individual out-of-game chat focused on how you can make them more welcome could help.

smoky adder
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I’d suggest “Would you like to A, B, or something else?”

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Because then you’re both giving them clear options they can use and still giving them the freedom to try their own ideas.

harsh fjord
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Appreciate the tweak!

lyric fjord
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How can I get into dnd online? I've never played before and I'm lost

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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urban frigate
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is there anyone i can bug with a few questions in a dm about hosting a game as a DM? couple of road blocks ive hit that id love to figure out

echo kelp
urban frigate
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thanks man

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true musk
mossy egret
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Same here🕺

lyric fjord
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hello very new here

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true musk
# lyric fjord hello very new here

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
Check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
lyric fjord
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thx u

lyric fjord
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hi i’m new here

true musk
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Welcome. Feel free to start with the bot post above. dndCheers

lyric fjord
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thank you cpepecute

foggy shell
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Yesterday me and my family bought the DnD box and decided to play thinking I had a good enough understanding to be DM from TV shows etc… boy was I wrong

lapis topaz
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Hello, does anyone have player made campaign they dont mind sharing to play with my friends?

glass summit
lapis topaz
tiny wraith
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when I look at a dungeon master's raw notes it's never written for public consumption.

lapis topaz
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oh ok nvm then sorry

tiny wraith
lapis topaz
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ohh ok

teal warren
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should i buy the newcomer D&D books to get started with the game

celest cedar
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You can find pdfs for pretty much any of the material online

teal warren
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ok thank you

halcyon citrus
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Hello, I'm aware all of the material in the server required to learn the game is easy to find, but can someone (if it isn't a hassle) just send the bare minimum required to learn to start playing? I'm just way too hyped up to search through all the guides.

celest cedar
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Any character or mechanical info can be gathered on this discord or online through pdfs

halcyon citrus
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alright, thanks!

little oxide
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Hello, i was making my build, and i was thinking about what feats to pick, but i realized that i don't know how many feat i will get. My build would be 3 levels in fighter, 2 levels in sorcerer and 25 levels in warlock? Can you help me figure out how many?

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15*

crude musk
little oxide
modest saddle
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anyone who can teach me ive never played before

crude musk
lyric fjord
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I wanna try to play, I don't have any dice or equipment for the game tho, I'm not sure if I can buy the stuff, I have already got a tiefling character planned so that's that.

halcyon citrus
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there are definetly some sites for that

lyric fjord
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I wanna try to find a game and play over discord.

halcyon citrus
cinder mantle
lyric fjord
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I am under 18 tho so finding dnd games on this is harder

austere pier
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hi i have a question, i’m reading rules and there is ability called “Constitution” could someone explain what it means? because it’s not my first language and translate doesn’t help. thank you in advance

echo kelp
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Constitution represents your core health and ability to withstand physical strain.

austere pier
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oh ok thank you very much

echo kelp
velvet jetty
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Endurance or stamina. How good you are at shrugging off pain and illness

south crown
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hii! i’m new to dnd and wondered if anyone had any good videos that explained everything i needed to know! i really want to get into this stuff!! 🫶🏻

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south crown
distant anchor
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So I want to give this a go but I have no equipment awful anxiety and no clue where to start any help would be appreciated.

crude musk
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Then double back here and ask any questions you may have

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All the "equipment" you need (character sheets, dice, the basic rules) are available for free on D&D Beyond

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We can't do anything about your anxiety though

slim monolith
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How do I change my weapons? Is there a “shop” we go to or do we find loot? Still learning

distant anchor
true musk
verbal galleon
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how does the ability scores work, i am making my first character

fallen surge
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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.

fallen surge
# verbal galleon how does the ability scores work, i am making my first character

After you use one of the methods described above to determine what your ability scores are, you use the table to convert your ability score into an ability modifier. Your ability modifier is what you add to any die rolls that involve that ability. So for example a stealth check is a dexterity based skill, so you would add your dexterity modifier to any stealth checks you make

verbal galleon
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very complicated ;-; but thanks for the help

fallen surge
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Its complicated to get it all set up, but once you determine what your modifiers are, actually playing the game is much more simple. You just roll a die and add a number to it

celest cedar
verbal galleon
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right now everything is a litle confusing, its my first time in dnd

true musk
celest cedar
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Gotcha, I would probably stick to standard array. Take the numbers 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.

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These will be your ability scores. Now you have to figure out which score you should put where

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What class do you want to play?

verbal galleon
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rogue

fallen temple
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hi all, ik you must get this alot, but im new to the dnd scene, i find the game so fasinating and would love to leanr more and participate in a campaign, however i dont have anyone ik who would play, im wondering your advice on getting involved with campaigns and learning the ropes. Thanks.

true musk
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celest cedar
true musk
# fallen temple hi all, ik you must get this alot, but im new to the dnd scene, i find the game ...

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
Check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
fallen temple
verbal galleon
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hey what does a prayers book and wheel do?

celest cedar
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Acolyte background?

verbal galleon
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yep

celest cedar
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This is more or less flavor for the character. If your character follows a deity (which are very prominent in most DnD environments), this gives them a way to exercise their beliefs

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It also gives an easy out if you want to eventually multiclass into Paladin or cleric

verbal galleon
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so does the items do the same thing?

celest cedar
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Most of them, yes. Stuff like ropes, incense, and food can actually be used

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It’s really dependent how you want to play your character

verbal galleon
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understood

winter sinew
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im actually like so new to this whole thing idk where to start

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hiya guys!!

smoky adder
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Welcome!

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There's some good info in #learn-to-play that can get you started, but do you have any specific questions?

winter sinew
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basically like everything, i dont really understand how to even begin creating my character i thought i had an idea but looking back i dont think i understood it right haha!

smoky adder
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What kind of character did you want to play?

winter sinew
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maybe a support kind of character? or like a sneaky one like an assassin? sorry i dont really know much about dnd but ive always loved the idea of it and always wanted to play and get into it

smoky adder
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There's plenty of options for both of those!

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Bards and clerics both have plenty of support options.

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Rogue's are a good fit for an assassin, too.

winter sinew
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alright!!

wild onyx
smoky adder
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But if none of those seem like what you're after, there's more options available.

winter sinew
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okay ill have a look thank you both alot!!

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so does class determine what kind of role ill play? like support etc?

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just making sure im understanding correctly!

smoky adder
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Essentially, yeah.

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You class is going to be the biggest factor in determining what things your character can do, and what they're good at.

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As you level up, you'll unlock new abilities in that class.

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Each class also offers a number of subclasses, which let you specialize in different aspects of that class (like the rogue's Assassin subclass).

winter sinew
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okay well i read the whole of half-elf and i think thats the race id like to go with! :)

smoky adder
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Or a rogue can be a Thief or a Swashbuckler or a number of other things.

winter sinew
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i know i get if i remember +2 charisma since im a half-elf

dry blaze
winter sinew
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what is tasha's rules? sorry im completely new to all of this LambDance

smoky adder
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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.

smoky adder
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If you don't have a DM yet, I'd recommend sticking with Standard Array or Point Buy.

winter sinew
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alright! yeah since i havent really played before or even made my character i hadnt gone around looking for a DM yet

smoky adder
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A charismatic half-elf could make for an effective bard, though.

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Or a smooth-talking rogue.

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As for "Tasha's rules", they're referring to a separate book of optional rules, called Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

lost heron
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Is there a way that we can find a dm here that is willing to dm for a campaign?

smoky adder
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One of those rules lets you reassign any ability score increases from your race to a different ability.

dry blaze
smoky adder
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So if you wanted that +2 in something other than Charisma, like Dexterity, that's one possible solution.

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But one that you'd probably want to discuss with your DM first.

smoky adder
dry blaze
smoky adder
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I'd agree with that, but since it is technically an optional rule, it can't hurt to ask first.

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D&D is a game of communication and cooperation, after all.

dry blaze
winter sinew
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okay so i got half-elf and rogue so far, now all i need is background

smoky adder
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Criminal/Spy is a natural fit for a rogue.

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Or you could play against expectations and choose something like Noble.

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There's Folk Hero if you want something more like a Robin Hood.

winter sinew
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im leaning towards more spy

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okay NOW i need to make a name

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i was thinking of like lucas but when i look at other dnd players they have much more detailed names and its pretty cool

harsh fjord
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You can name your character whatever you like if you haven't joined a game yet. Once you do, you may be asked to tweak it. For instance, "Bob" might not fly at a table where the vibe is serious, but it might be totally okay if folks are less concerned about tone and consistency.

winter sinew
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thats good to know! :)

smoky adder
wild onyx
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Add, change or remove a letter from a common name. Adam could become Adak. Barbara could become Balbara.

earnest prawn
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I like to use names from past games or books I’ve read. 🤷🏼‍♀️

earnest prawn
harsh fjord
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I either play with syllables I want to incorporate, take inspiration from a book/game/etc. as a jumping-off point, or just steal wholesale if it's obscure enough.

celest cedar
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Alliteration is always a good tool. How I came up with mine, which happens to be the name of my hagspawn druid pc

winter sinew
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Loukas Naïlo?? ive never been good at this stuff haha

celest cedar
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Sounds solid to me

winter sinew
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okay thats good to hear! thank you for the feedback

earnest prawn
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Sounds like a perfect start to an excellent new pc

celest cedar
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I’ve always been told to just yell out a name when you think of it. It’s nice to have one with a nice ring if you’re in an intense situation, I.e. being called out or being called out to

winter sinew
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i feel like im being a big bother but what does sources mean? should i allow all?

celest cedar
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Ironically how my Dad came up with my real name lol

harsh fjord
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You don't need to worry about those since you're not in a game yet.

winter sinew
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it all feels so overwhelming

harsh fjord
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What it means is what books (etc.) are allowed for you to create a character.

winter sinew
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so do i just dont mind it for now and when i get in the game i worry about it?

earnest prawn
celest cedar
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It is a lot, but once you make one character, you’ll probably make 2-3 more out of curiosity and fun

analog palm
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Hi everyone 👋 I'm very very very new to DnD. I literally know the bare minimum about it and would really like to learn. I don't know if I could get someone to help me with that on here but I would really appreciate it 😭

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celest cedar
harsh fjord
winter sinew
smoky adder
harsh fjord
winter sinew
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okok

analog palm
analog palm
earnest prawn
winter sinew
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uhhh which language should i choose

harsh fjord
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Any. The choices you make outside of a game are just for practice.

winter sinew
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so its not offical?

harsh fjord
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Nope.

winter sinew
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alright ill just choose uhhh zemnian

earnest prawn
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It’s also something you can hash out with your dm. They can share what common languages there are in the area.

harsh fjord
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Say you make an elf character. You're really psyched to play them. But you join a game and the DM doesn't allow elves. What do? Or you use standard array but the DM uses a different ability score spread. It's about knowing what choices are available and how to make them, rather than the result being important just yet.

winter sinew
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hihi so im up to abilities now

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what do i do for this one

harsh fjord
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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.

harsh fjord
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I recommend standard array described above.

winter sinew
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so i just

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roll the dice from 1-20 six times

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then the highest 3 i add to

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stats

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OH WOOPS NEVERMIND just saw the standard array thing

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do i worry about anything else?

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after putting in the numbers

harsh fjord
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Equipment, I think. Choose starting equipment to make it easier.

winter sinew
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gaming set?

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do i leave that blank

mossy egret
# winter sinew roll the dice from 1-20 six times

wait, i dont understand this. Rolling the dice is rolling a 6-sided die 4 times, and summing the 3 highest of the 4. Repeat this process 6 times, and then assign the values to the ability scores in any way you like

harsh fjord
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It doesn't make a difference in what your character can do, so it's not an important choice.

wild onyx
winter sinew
celest cedar
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Your background or class should give you some tool proficiencies

winter sinew
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okay

mossy egret
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btw i saw the discussion between the starter set and the essentials in a video. the author preferred the starter set, but after watching an unboxing of the starter set, i was glad i bought the essentials set. Like, the contents are pretty similar, but the essentials has more things imo

harsh fjord
little yew
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hello :]

celest cedar
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‘Ello!

mossy egret
harsh fjord
mossy egret
winter sinew
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im looking for the thieves tools but it isnt on here

earnest prawn
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What are you looking in?

winter sinew
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tools

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in the dnd beyond character maker

verbal galleon
harsh fjord
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D&D Beyond is a popular choice. Far from the only one, but it's what a lot of folks here use.

dry blaze
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I'm not really a newcomer but I still need help where do I ask

harsh fjord
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Ask your question and we can direct you if needed!

earnest prawn
# winter sinew in the dnd beyond character maker

I dont know why I’m blanking, but I think you can just add it in your inventory towards the end? Once you have the character sheet filled out you simply add inventory in the appropriate section. You can also add it in your other proficiencies box. (I can’t remember if that just gets added by dnd beyond via backgrounds or whatever).

dry blaze
celest cedar
harsh fjord
winter sinew
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what does lifestyle and faith mean?

harsh fjord
verbal galleon
earnest prawn
celest cedar
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It should be know that a lot of dms who have created their own settings also have their own pantheon of gods

verbal galleon
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are elfs good ?

celest cedar
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They’re a popular choice because of their fey ancestry and darkvision

timid locust
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Sure! All races can be good.

celest cedar
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Even grung ( a frog race that has to submerge in water every 8 hours or die) are a good race. It’s about how you play them

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I was a barbarian that carried our grung companion around in a barrel of water on my back. He ended up ascending to godhood

verbal galleon
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lol

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can i use minor illusion to like make footsteps behind an enemy to distract it?

harsh fjord
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Spells do what they say they do. Whether that's going to have the effect you want is up to the DM.

verbal galleon
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cool

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where can i find a beginner campaign?

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#
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winter sinew
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some stuff is missing is there any other way to share it?

lofty hearth
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I have a weird question, When is it ok to talk in dnd? Ive only ever played with my friends, but if i joined a random group of people when is it acceptable? Currently I try and be quiet if the DM is specifically talking to someone, but I might say like a single sentence on someone elses turn like oh you should do this it would be funny :p maybe thats not ok
but im thinking of join a random person group so don't want to make anyone angry

smoky adder
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I’d recommend going with a higher Constitution. That will increase your max HP and help keep you alive.

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Maybe swap it with INT.

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Don’t forget to equip your weapons and armor either.

winter sinew
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oh have i not equipped it? woops

wild onyx
smoky adder
verbal galleon
winter sinew
lofty hearth
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oh ok ty, ill just ask whatever group I join and explain im new so if i do it wrong they can tell me 🙂

earnest prawn
verbal galleon
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how do i do that :d

smoky adder
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Click your character name, open Character Settings, then scroll to the very bottom.

earnest prawn
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I believe it’s just checking the “public” option

smoky adder
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There’s a “Character Privacy” setting there.

verbal galleon
wild onyx
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Looks good to me.

verbal galleon
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yıppeee

earnest prawn
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A solid rogue build

vague willow
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Hi ! I just joined and i was wondering in someone can give me some guidance and tips to help me learn about dnd? I've heard about a few things about the game, but im not really sure where to start...

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

fathom beacon
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Hello! Just joined!

elder mauve
vague willow
vague willow
elder mauve
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theres tons of great channels and honestly playing bg3 was helpful as well

vague willow
elder mauve
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awe thats so unfortunate

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do you mind if i dm you some stuff to help you?

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channels mainly

verbal galleon
earnest prawn
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Loooove the terms of tomatoes

vague willow
verbal galleon
vague willow
clear narwhal
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I'm looking for a dnd group to join, I'm new to the game and want to start playing but don't know much about how it works.

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harsh fjord
median sparrow
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Hello

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I have a question on how could i make my DND character

fallen surge
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Ask away!

median sparrow
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What im thinking is a half orc monk

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And on what abilitys i can give it

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To not be OP or underwellming

fallen surge
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The rules of D&D outline what powers and abilities your character can have based on what race, class, and subclass you choose. So long as you make a character that follows the rules, they won't be OP or underwhelming

median sparrow
wild onyx
gloomy anvil
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This might be incredibly vague but I’m fairly new to D&D and about to do my second campaign, but this time I need a backstory and things that my character wants and fears. Is there anywhere I can go to get ideas for this. My character is a half orc rouge

median sparrow
# wild onyx What background are you thinking about taking?

A son of a human woman and a male orc, wanting they'r son to follow they'r violent warrior path but it never interésted him fighting whit weapons and more liking martial arts and hand to hand combat, training in secret under the tutor of a human monk. After he's training is completed he goes to a death match tournament that he' s parents made him signed up, dominating the competicion whit only hand to hand combat, but he's parents were disgusted on his more Tame figthing nature and rejecting him after the tournament.

wild onyx
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I actually meant to ask "which background". Like sage, solider, acolyte...

harsh fjord
main fulcrum
median sparrow
gloomy anvil
gloomy anvil
wild onyx
harsh fjord
main fulcrum
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3 good questions to think about are why are you adventuring, what did you do before, what do you care about

gloomy anvil
harsh fjord
gloomy anvil
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Ok thank you

slow plinth
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hello

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i read the basic rules but i have some questions

smoky adder
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Fire away!

slow plinth
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how to determine armor class?

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i learned that u have to calculate with dex mod

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but i dont get what determines if you have metal armor or leather or how to make it strong without dex mod

smoky adder
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By default, a character's armor class is 10 + their dexterity modifier.

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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Armors, spells, class or racial features, and more can give you other ways to calculate your AC.

harsh fjord
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Light armor you can use your full Dex bonus, medium you can only use up to +2, and heavy doesn't include your Dex bonus at all.

smoky adder
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When you have more than one possible calculation, you can choose between them. They don't add together.

median sparrow
slow plinth
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thank you

verbal surge
slow plinth
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i have some combat questions

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can i run during midcombat?

harsh fjord
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You can, but it's difficult to do so in D&D.

smoky adder
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There aren't really "escape" rules.

median sparrow
slow plinth
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can i attack my friends mid combat?

smoky adder
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So you can certainly attempt to run, but the monsters could potentially give chase.

smoky adder
harsh fjord
slow plinth
smoky adder
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Are your fellow players going to have fun being randomly attacked by other party members?

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If so, have at it.

slow plinth
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i was thinking of having an evil chatacter

harsh fjord
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That, like many choices, should be cleared with the table first.

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

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If you're trying to be evil while everyone else wants to tell a story about heroes, then it's going to make things difficult.

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If everyone else wants to be evil, too, then more power to you.

slow plinth
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yeah of course

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is there surrender in combat?

smoky adder
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There aren't explicit rules for that, but it could happen.

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Your DM might have you roll a persuasion or intimidation check to convince someone to surrender.

slow plinth
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these are just stuff i couldnt see in campaigns in youtube

smoky adder
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A DM might choose to have certain enemies surrender on their own.

slow plinth
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i was asking if I can surrender?

smoky adder
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Likewise, you could tell your enemies that you surrender, but the monsters may or may not listen.

slow plinth
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ohh okay

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thanks so much

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is there a place i can start playing?

smoky adder
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But there's tons of other places you could search, too.

fallen surge
median sparrow
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Wellp, I think im ready to make my character sheet and find a group to playdndCheers

proud anchor
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Hello!

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Could anyone help me?

median sparrow
proud anchor
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I’m new to actually dnd, but I used to play homebrew

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Could anyone teach me the ropes and stuff?

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I wanna be a bard

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proud anchor
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Hello

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Could sm1 help me with building my first character? I don’t know what much of the website is

echo kelp
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Have you read the free basic rules yet? The first chapter goes through building a character step by step.

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proud anchor
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I try to though I’m autistic with adhd so it’s hard for me to stay focused on a big article and stuff

echo kelp
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I’d start there and as you try it out and run into any questions feel free to ask here and we can help answer them

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Check the videos linked in the bot message above as well (introductory videos)

proud anchor
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Ok

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Where do I start 💀

echo kelp
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With reading or watching the videos (or both)

proud anchor
#

I mean in the videos

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I know some general rules

echo kelp
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Well I’d start at anything discussing how to create a character (as that was your question)

proud anchor
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Ok

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So do I go to the bard One? Or is there another one I should watch first

smoky adder
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The bard one is a good choice if you want to learn more about bards.

proud anchor
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I got a character

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Could sm1 tell me if it’s good or not

fossil karma
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I can

proud anchor
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Name: Darius shadow strike
Class: Bard
Race: High elf
Proficiency: +2 bonus
Walking Spd: 30 Ft
Initiative: +2
AC: 13
Str: -1 (8)
Dex: +2 (15)
Con: +2 (14)
IQ: +1 (13)
Wis: +0 (10)
Chr: +2 (15

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That’s some starting ones, he’s lv 1

fossil karma
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That character is good and easy to fit in any campaign

fallen surge
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If you'd like help and feedback on your character, the #character-discussion is the best place to have that conversation

proud anchor
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Ok

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What should I do now tho

fossil karma
#

Well

wild onyx
#

Read the Basic Rules. Hang out here, ask questions when you need. And when you're ready to get started...

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proud anchor
#

I know the basic rules. My older brother taught me a while ago

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Do I just go to find a game?

wild onyx
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Sure, go for it!

fallen surge
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learn the rules
make a character
find a game

that's really all their is too it

proud anchor
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Ok

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Ty for your help

fallen surge
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though step 2 and 3 get swapped, pretty often

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and that can be a good thing

proud anchor
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Have a good day

obsidian arrow
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Hi, i am new to this game and am looking to start playing

burnt seal
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Hey there, check out #find-a-game for how to find a game to play

granite adder
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Hey all, is there some dedicated character sheet generator on here or something like that?

harsh fjord
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Sorry, I'm not sure what you're asking for. Are you looking for premade characters or a platform to create character with?

burnt seal
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They're asking for something to make a character sheet with.

harsh fjord
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D&D Beyond is a popular choice.

granite adder
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Yeah that’s what I meant - whether there’s a Discord option or a 3rd party resource like D&D Beyond, thanks!

spare igloo
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im very confused on this server works can i have some help

echo kelp
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If you have questions about the server rules you can ask to speak with a moderator in #moderator-support -but do check the server rules.

spare igloo
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thank you

shadow bay
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😮 hellow everyone, im a new in dnd! just started playing with my friends irl last week or so, just joined the server to learn more, this is the right place right?

covert zodiac
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I’m really struggling to find any online campaign to play in - I’m brand new and haven’t played before, and my only previous experience was being invited to a campaign but the DM said I MUST make my character bad because I’m disabled (not someone in this group don’t worry)! Any games available seem to be in the US time zone, so if anyone knows any advice for a newbie like me on finding folks who are beginner friendly or fancy letting me tag along let me know 😊😊😊

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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.
echo kelp
burnt seal
harsh fjord
earnest prawn
shadow bay
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thanks! i'm gonna try to shed off my shyness and ill ask if i get lost (i might be in a while) yey!

covert zodiac
idle field
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@dnd-discussion. Hello, I am new to D&D. Should I play online or find a group where I live. (Anyone from toronto or waterloo area)?

burnt seal
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If you have no preference, and you're able to, you should look both online and irl. Here, you can try to find online games using #find-a-game

idle field
burnt seal
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No problem, Amm

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true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers
Check out the resources in the bot post above and #learn-to-play

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
distant quartz
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how would someone make their own spell

torn igloo
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Very carefully

true musk
distant quartz
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like if i wanted to cast a spell to blow up a body part, or give a certain disease to something

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im on dnd beyond using the spell guide. also ive never played dnd before

true musk
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Rules as written, you can’t make up your own spell.

That said, since you’ve never played before. You’re better off taking the time learning about the spells that already exists in the books.

Otherwise you might find yourself spending a lot time and energy on something that was already available.

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Plus creating any new mechanic, such as homebrewing a new spell, is dependent on DM approval.

burnt seal
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Yeah. Focus on the basics for now. Once you've got experience under your belt, ask your DM if you can make a spell, and definitely start by modifying existing spells, rather than making one up wholecloth. It'll help you learn how to balance their power against their spell level.

pearl widget
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yoo any suggestions for a vtt been looking at foundry cus people be talking its good and its one time payment but I've now for my first campaing been using DnD beyond's maps feature so any tips or some like that?

true musk
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Power Word Spill recently released a video showcasing 14 different virtual table tops: https://youtu.be/ptzr70aVc4M
Perhaps you can find one that suits your budget and needs.

burnt seal
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I like Foundry, but I've only used it as a player. All my DMing experience is on roll20, but I don't plan on using it again.

pearl widget
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yeah watched that video but still wondering like in dnd beyond for more monster tokens and spells for players you need to buy the books so does foundry like come with monster tokens too or? and yeah lot of people talking also about roll 20 but if I understand correctly it also would need a subscription

true musk
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I’ve been using Alchemy RPG since it suits I like the scene designs that incorporate vfx, sounds, and music with a background image. It also pair well with maps.

true musk
pearl widget
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aight

true musk
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Tokens from the free SRD tend to already be ready made and free.

jovial flicker
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hey how can i find some people to play with them ?

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
true musk
# jovial flicker hey how can i find some people to play with them ?

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.

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

jovial flicker
gray bough
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I’m in my first campaign and I’m a level 3 paliden and I want to muilticlass next level what should I muilticlass into

burnt seal
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Why do you want to multiclass?

idle field
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at the same time?

gray bough
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That’s what I heard

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Some people told me it was good to do

burnt seal
burnt seal
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Are you doing it for roleplay reasons? Or to make a specific build?

gray bough
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I was going to do sorcerer so I can have access to to more long range spells

burnt seal
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Okay. So the pros of sorcerer, more long range spells. Also that it's a charisma based spellcaster like paladin.
The cons, you won't gain much HP from those levels. And you'll need another spellcasting focus to cast your sorcerer spells.

wild onyx
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The magic initiate feat might help instead of taking a level in another class.

gray bough
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I am the parties tank so I was also thinking about taking fighter so I can have more hp and get action surge but it’s between that and sorcerer or just staying paliden

burnt seal
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A dip into fighter for action surge isn't a bad idea.

gray bough
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I will probably do that then thanks for the help

mossy egret
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quick question! if a cleric makes an attack roll with a spell but misses, does it still consume the spell slot?

burnt seal
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If you use a spell, the spell slot is spent whether or not it hits.

mossy egret
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oh dang, we'll see how my clerics deals with it the rest of the campaign

echo kelp
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You regain spell slots on a long rest though

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So as long as you're following the actual rules... you should be fine

true musk
stark leaf
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Hello everyone, I never played DND ever but I always wanted to and I just saw a video of Deborah Ann Woll doing it and now I REALLY want to become a DM to teach my friends and play with them , I just absolutely do not know where to even start or what to even buy

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful info in #learn-to-play to get you started.

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

true musk
stark leaf
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Thank you guys

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Whats the minimum of friends i have to bring with me to make a good first campaign ?

burnt seal
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SevenFour or five

wheat crystal
loud spoke
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Are there any DND race that is always like thinks about food like shaggy from Scooby doo?