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deft flicker
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it is the most risk reward heavy option

wheat crystal
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Games can be found in #find-a-game (read the instructions in the channel) although they aren’t hosted on this server. In my experience most games are beginner friendly even if they aren’t explicitly advertised as such. Thus, it’s always good to ask when looking to join a game

wild onyx
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And not necessarily evenly balanced among the other player characters in the game.

prisma minnow
deft flicker
drifting bison
quiet berry
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Hey there! What checks can I use the Warlocks Pact of the Talisman on?

smoky trout
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Thanks. I'm working through everything in the learning to play channel when I have time. My biggest fear right now is time. Haha. I just don't know if I have the time to play.

celest cedar
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Nobody does @smoky trout lol. The biggest evil in D&D is scheduling. Ask anyone who plays lol

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
smoky trout
brazen bronze
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I have arrived

vivid glen
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Hello! I'm a teenager, completely new to DnD, and have spent the past hour or so simply taking a look at whatever i can find (looked at most of the stuff in #learn-to-play). I went on DnD Beyond and made myself a rough character sheet, or at least i think it qualifies as that (I'm still missing a backstory, am a bit unsatisfied with my background because I'm unsure what i want to do with my character).

From what I've seen there's many different versions of DnD (e4,e5, AL etc.) and have no clue which is best for beginners, or even what the differences are.
For background, I'm very vaguely familiar with DnD from the internet, and want to try getting into the game. I don't own any real life DnD equipment, books, or paid stuff.

Are there any experienced players that can show me the ropes, or have a spare slot in a game I can spectate/join? Sorry in advance if any of the things i said here are obvious and I'm just silly.

wild onyx
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You want to start with Fifth Edition. Don't worry about Adventurer's League for now, that's a way to organise games. The Basic Rules will start you off fine.

wheat crystal
# vivid glen Hello! I'm a teenager, completely new to DnD, and have spent the past hour or so...

So to address your stuff one by one:

If you want feedback or help developing a character there’s #character-discussion

5e is the most recent and popular edition of D&D, which is getting a rules refresh this year. AL is short for Adventurer’s League, which is WotC (owners of D&D) official organized play. Previous editions have a lot of differences, and they’re not cross-compatible even though they share a lot of DNA. I would compare it to the old cRPG Fallout games vs the Bethesda Era Fallouts.

As for finding a game, #find-a-game is the place in this server, though we don’t actually host games here.

vivid glen
wild onyx
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Groups can be found here in #looking-for-players , Roll20, LFG on Reddit, and various other forums. Roll20 offers a virtual tabletop (VTT) to simulate the in-person experience with shared images, such as maps and characters. Other alternatives exist ( #third-party for more).

vivid glen
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thank you!

wheat crystal
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D&D can be played in person or online. If you want to play online you’ll probably encounter or require at least one of these tools:

  • Virtual TableTop (VTT). A website or program that is designed to simulate table play by displaying maps, notes, etc. Roll20 is a common VTT, others include FoundryVTT and Owlbear Rodeo.
  • Digital Character Sheet. As the name implies, a way to have your character sheet online. D&DBeyond is one example. Some sites like roll20 have their own sheet integration, or have plugins to connect your sheet to a VTT.
  • Dice Roller. Something to roll dice when you need it. Many VTT have this functionality, as well as D&DBeyond itself.
  • Digital Communications. Just a way for text or voice chat, like Discord. Video requirements in my experience is extremely uncommon.
wild onyx
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Don't fuss too much about being new. Read over the Basic Rules, get an idea of how to put a character together and roll dice then go for it.

azure fable
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This is helpful because I’m a new dm and I’m doing it online

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Should I expect a custom race

vivid glen
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does anyone know how I can import a character sheet i made in DnD Beyond to Roll20?

main fulcrum
lyric fjord
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Fwiw I DMd a full game on DND beyond with maps and towns last night it was great

main fulcrum
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I would generally recommend no if you're new

wild onyx
main fulcrum
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And I don't believe there's any official way to import from DDB to Roll20. You may be able to find a third party method or it's easy enough to just copy/paste

smoky trout
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So DnD Beyond is the recommend site to create characters. Correct? I'm in the very beginning of creation and I'm already lost on the second page. Character preferences. Are there recommendations or requirements of what options to choose? Sources? Partnered content? Optional features? Advancement type: milestone or XP? Hit point type: Fixed or Manual?

arctic acorn
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If you're not in a campaign don't worry about that stuff yet. However I recommend avoiding partnered content and homebrew for now.

runic helm
smoky trout
runic helm
wheat crystal
hard agate
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Hiii, I’ve never played dnd but I’d really love to get into this! Do people know good guides to get started?

lyric fjord
smoky adder
brisk flicker
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hi

smoky adder
brisk flicker
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blithering idiot here who has only had experience running the old 3e fast play games.

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Also how do I add the Conductor class to my discord roles

fresh fable
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Don’t think that’s a thing in this server

brisk flicker
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You know like a Train Conductor

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My DM class is Conductor

fresh fable
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Still not a thing for here, do you need help with the basics of 5e?

brisk flicker
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well i'm interested when the new rulebooks come out

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figure that's a good time to jump in

smoky adder
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The Player’s Handbook is first, on September 17th.

brisk flicker
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Are they planning to have blithering idiot type starter sets and adventures

smoky adder
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Local game stores in US/CAN will have it up to two weeks early (Sept. 3).

brisk flicker
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yeah I noticed there's a event first week of september

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is that a good place to start if I can find one of those

smoky adder
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Master Tier subscribers on D&D Beyond can also get it as early as Sept. 3.

brisk flicker
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Yeah I'm also very interesetd in online play

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like running it online

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I know they support things like fantasy grounds and roll20 but they also have their own digital platform that will go into beta soon?

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waits for people to get his conductor joke

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I kinda hope they do something like they did at the start of 5e and 4e

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they had a series of linked adventures that took players from 1st level to max level

smoky adder
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Worth noting the new books are still 5e.

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They’re just giving it a glow-up.

celest cedar
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And they are backwards compatible so your table can choose to mix and match rules/ player level etc.

smoky adder
celest cedar
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At least from my understanding

smoky adder
brisk flicker
# smoky adder Worth noting the new books are still 5e.

Yeah I heard that. but still I would hope they would use this opportunity to give people a good entry point for running adventures and stuff not just oh here's a updated ruleset now use the stuff from the past 10 years and figure it out yourself.

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yeah i signed up for that tuna 🙂

celest cedar
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The new phb supposedly goes over a lot more vocabulary and describing how to play than the original 2014 phb. We just haven’t seen those portions yet because WoTC have been monitoring all creators and sources they’ve given access to the book

brisk flicker
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yeah well we'll find out very soon

smoky adder
runic helm
brisk flicker
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thanks!

meager crow
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Ive been a dm for a while but i never got an actual book just used websites for monsters. What is a good bestiary and are there any that cover most monsters or at least a large enough amount so i can use it for most random battles

wild onyx
# meager crow Ive been a dm for a while but i never got an actual book just used websites for ...

I believe this should filter to the free monsters on Beyond:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters?filter-type=0&filter-search=&filter-cr-min=&filter-cr-max=&filter-armor-class-min=&filter-armor-class-max=&filter-average-hp-min=&filter-average-hp-max=&filter-is-legendary=&filter-is-mythic=&filter-has-lair=&filter-source=1&filter-partnered-content=f

In terms of actual publications, you want the Monster Manual.

smoky trout
smoky trout
meager crow
runic helm
fair scaffold
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Would a level 3 paladin have lay on hands even if its a level 1 feature

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Can u stack the features

wild onyx
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You don't lose features as you level up.

fair scaffold
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Also why dont paladins have a spells known slot or a sorcery poimts slot

fair scaffold
wild onyx
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You get everything from the first two levels as well.

fair scaffold
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Ooh okay

fallen surge
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Each class feature lists the minimum level you must be in that class to have that feature

fair scaffold
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Lvl 3 Paladins only have 3 first level slots but it doesnt say how many spells i know

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Is it unlimited?

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Do i know every spell

wild onyx
fallen surge
# fair scaffold Lvl 3 Paladins only have 3 first level slots but it doesnt say how many spells i...

Paladins prepare their spells. Certain classes learn their spells and certain classes prepare them. Your 1st level spellcasting feature describes how preparing a spell works, but to make a long story short, you know the entire paladin spell list, but there is a limited number you can prepare each day. You can only cast the spells that are prepared. When you finish a long rest, you can change what spells you have prepared

fallen surge
fair scaffold
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Ooh so basically like meal preping 3 meals from a cook book

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I can always make different meals everyday

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Ok cool

fallen surge
fair scaffold
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What does spell levels do does a higher level mean it does more damage

fallen surge
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Primarily, it will be used to cast higher level spells. If a spell says it is a 2nd level spell, that means you need to use a 2nd level spell slot (or higher) to cast it

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Some spells deal more damage if you expend a higher level spell slot to cast it. Not all of them though. You have to read the spell's description to find out

fair scaffold
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Okay i see and for the warlock class level 3 why is it i know 4 spells but can only cast 2

fallen surge
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Warlocks are a bit of a special case. Every other class that has spell slots only gets them back when they take a long rest. Warlock gets their spell slots back when they take a short rest. So they have less total spell slots to make up for that

fair scaffold
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Ooh thats cool

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What is a short rest

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Like how much ingame time passes

wild onyx
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Rest for an hour instead of eight.

fallen surge
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a short rest is 1 hour
a long rest is 8 hours

fair scaffold
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Ok i think i get it now just one more thing

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For sacred oaths i keep finding a bunch of differemt ones on different websites but where do i find the official ones

fallen surge
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D&D Beyond is the best website for viewing official game content because its owned by the company that makes the game, but when you first go to the website, there will only be 1 subclass for each class. That is because these are the subclasses that are included in the free basic rules. To see the rest of the content, you must purchase the rulebook that content was published it.

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You can also buy the books IRL, if you like physical books, but it sounds like you wanted a digital option

fair scaffold
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Okay i get it how many paladin oaths are there

fallen surge
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There are 9 official ones, if my count is correct

fair scaffold
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Okay, thank you for the help

fallen surge
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My pleasure

lavish tree
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Hello

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My friends and i decided to start playing dnd, I got both dm's and players handbook but i cant figure out how movement works in dnd. I understand that you imagine it (as the dm) and guide your players through but i find it confusing sometimes. Any tips or rules?

echo kelp
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Usually movement only matters when there's combat and you need to decide how far or close creatures are to each other and the positional relationship between them.

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You can use maps and tokens to help with defining that and determining movement spacing.

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A creature can move it's movement speed during it's turn in combat. Difficult terrain reduces this speed by half.

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A creature could also take the Dash action on it's turn and move it's speed again. So let's say a creature with normally 30 feet of movement takes the Dash action. They now move up to 60 feet on their turn.

harsh fjord
lavish tree
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Ah thanks guys

midnight marsh
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hello world!

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where do i get to create a class

lavish tree
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edgy onyx
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Do you mean as in picking your class for your character? Or creating your own?
For picking a class, character making sites like D&D Beyond will have it as part of the character creator
For making your own, that's called homebrew, and #homebrew would be a proper place to ask about that

midnight marsh
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i just said that cuz funny

lavish tree
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My bad👍

midnight marsh
earnest cape
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Hmm

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I feel like I have a decent understanding of dnd from the videos I’m watched but I’m still relatively new

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Any tips?

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pastel gust
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how does dnd online work? I've done in-person

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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pastel gust
lofty plank
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Hello I have a question, I´m a newish DM and I wanted to ask. The wording in Magic Misile doesn´t mention anything about making a ranged attack. Does that mean that it hits without rolling for attack, only roll for damage?

harsh fjord
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Yep, it just hits.

lofty plank
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thanks c:

gilded rune
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I'm new to DND and would love to learn more!! I want to start an online game with people or join one!

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proper glade
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hello ! im super new to d&d and i just want some tips for starting off… what things should i do to make the experience better as a player ? what do i communixate to dm and what do i keep hidden? Etc etc!

wheat crystal
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Welcome! You usually wouldn’t keep anything hidden from the DM typically.

balmy reef
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Good evening :). I have not rly knowledge about Dnd, but i play a kender in live aktion roleplays like the Conquest of Mythodea. But i want to play dnd or learn it 🙂

wheat crystal
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In my experience you shouldn’t do that to players either, as D&D is generally a cooperative game. Any “secrets” should generally be secrets to the PCs only.

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A good player should be respectful, cooperative, and have fun with the character they play. Really the same expected behavior for having fun at any group social activity

wheat crystal
sterile forge
wheat crystal
smoky adder
sterile forge
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they would be better if they had more during the early levels

wheat crystal
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Warlocks don’t rely on leveled spells as much as the other casters since their spell progression is different

wheat crystal
gusty merlin
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hello

hidden pivot
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Hello

gusty merlin
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what is an artificer

hidden pivot
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A dnd class

gusty merlin
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what makes it different from a wizard

echo kelp
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A lot of their magic is manifested through the magical items they create (but they still can cast spells).

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Wizards learn magic through books/scrolls

errant sparrow
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yeah artificers get less spells and spell slots but more custimization options

crude musk
gusty merlin
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do they create things through spells that are limited or do they actually create stuff like blacksmiths

crude musk
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More the other way around

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They produce spells and spell like effects through the things they create

gusty merlin
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so they create magic items?

smoky adder
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From a specific list of items, yeah, pretty much.

errant sparrow
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yeah they are the magic item class

solemn comet
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Any suggestion on writing a good backstory for a dragonborn barbarian?

rapid socket
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Can artificers make things blow up in any way?

echo kelp
smoky adder
errant sparrow
glass summit
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You could/should flavor them as arcane grenades

solemn comet
sharp marsh
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how do things like the aberrant mind sorcerer getting spells through it's class feature work?

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like, do they count as the spells i know so I can't use all them at once without forgoing my actual sorcerer spells?

gusty merlin
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what stat does artificer use for spellcasting

faint stone
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Hi everyone, I'm new here. I'm looking for a game but not as a DM and there doesn't seem to be a command looking for both a group and a DM to play with so I don't really know what to do

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hasty ingot
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Ive appaeared

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Appeared

faint stone
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Hey Stolas

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Stolas?

hasty ingot
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Hello sam

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Yes it is I

faint stone
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Hugest double take of my life

hasty ingot
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I am real

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And all these people look like they are a cartoon

faint stone
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I tried to tell them, they didn’t believe me

wheat crystal
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also as a side note, you should edit your post to exclude your age, it’s against server rules

hasty ingot
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They all look more graphic and seem fake

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Ahe literally says nothing

faint stone
fleet field
hasty ingot
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And i have an odd feeling my choice of words will not be good for a server like this

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In the main server

gusty merlin
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what other stats are important to artificers

fleet field
wheat crystal
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The ones that are generally important to characters, which is usually some mix of dex, con, and wis

fleet field
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And yeah a bit of Wis for wisdom saves and perception is nice

steel fog
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Hello. I recently got the dragon of ice spire peak starter kit and I’m going to be a DM for two people and I know absolutely nothing about being a DM where do I start learning?

true musk
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?newdm

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# steel fog Hello. I recently got the dragon of ice spire peak starter kit and I’m going to ...

The bot posts above provide good places learn how to DM. For more advice feel free to stop by #dm-discussion
You can also learn a lot about DMing from this series by Matthew Colville: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_
This series offers some amazing advice, including how to craft your own adventures and the basics of game design.

This video by PointyHat covers aspects of being DMing that often gets overlooked: https://youtu.be/yUhWlfH68L4

silent dagger
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how do you make the stats for the character sheet based on your race? i have a homebrew class atm and human race

wheat crystal
restive hearth
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Hey, I'm a new DM and I have a group of almost 10 ppl. I want to start with the Dragons Stormwreck Isle adventure which is for 5 ppl. I'm trying to find a way to include someway all of them. I thought of doing the campaign twice, once with 5 of them and then again with the other 5 remaining. Is this a good way to include them all?

fresh fable
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Yes split the group, 10 people is too much both for the DM to balance for and for the players to get adequate spotlight

cerulean turtle
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Hey, guys! Being a huge fan of RP I've been looking to get into D&D, but I do feel a bit overwhelmed about all the lore & mechanics. Whilst everything is decently simple to understand, there is simply a lot of stuff to cover. So I was wondering where should I start? I don't have a party of people to play with, so I will most likely just end up searching for one online.

Should I get my head over all the info out there or would it be better to learn somewhat on the go? Like, what's even the general approach I should take, being a player without a party?

crude musk
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Well you can ignore the lore for now, that's something that isn't needed to know in order to play and also will change based on the campaign you play in

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For mechanics, check out the chapters in the basic rules on Character Creation, Using Ability Scores, and Combat

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Those three chapters cover the vast majority of the essential rules

worldly hollow
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What's a community game..?

fresh fable
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Large communities of DMs and players were it’s one whole world with lots of different parties, sometimes called a westmarch.

ember pond
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Hello everyone, I'm new to the D&D world and i real to learn everything about it, if someone can help me understand everything about the game feel free to DM me, that would be much appreciatedastarion_cool

crude musk
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@ember pond Rather than asking people to PM you to help you understand OpenQuote everything CloseQuote, maybe start with #learn-to-play then come back here and ask any questions you have

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opaque smelt
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Can anyone explane how unlocking things on dnd beyond works?

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?books

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Accessing Content on D&D Beyond

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

  1. Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  2. Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
  3. Join a DnDBeyond campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
  4. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond. Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way, it is for personal use only
echo kelp
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If you buy a book on DnDBeyond, it unlocks using the things within that book for the character builder tool and other tools that DnDBeyond provides.

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So if a book provides additional races/species, subclasses, spells, or items - you can then use those on your characters.

opaque smelt
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Is there a list on witch book has witch items? And dos things from the difrent editions work together? So if I buy things from 5e do they work in 6e?

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There is no 6e - the 2024 books are still 5th edition and 2014 material will work with the 2024 books with only minor adpatations (which the 2024 books provide guidance on).

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There isn't really a list of what every book has beyond what's listed in the marketplace.

opaque smelt
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And subscribing only unlocks hombrew and unlomited caracters and encounter creation right?

echo kelp
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And monthly subscriber perks like digital dice, character sheet frames and backgrounds, and early access to new tools being developed - but yes. Subscribing does not unlock books.

opaque smelt
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Thats been a great help trying to figure out what to buy for a friend group thats talking about starting

fading yacht
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hello

echo kelp
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Check the pinned message here in the channel - there's a link to the free basic D&D rules which has everything you need to get started playing.

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fading yacht
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soo..i created a character

echo kelp
steep wigeon
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Hi, I find myself here because I want to create a character based on another character, but I need to workshop how to create a version of the character fit for the setting

fresh fable
harsh fjord
vivid nacelle
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can you only play dnd in real life or is there a online game for it

wild onyx
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Lots of options for online play. Let me see if I remember the Dyno command...

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echo kelp
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?tag new online

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It's one of the tag ones

vivid nacelle
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ok and do i or the guy who is telling the story have to make up the whole story beforehand or is he allowed to make stuff up as we go

cerulean salmon
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the guy telling the story might make up some parts of the story beforehand, or all of it, and part of the process is making stuf up as you guys go

wild onyx
# vivid nacelle ok and do i or the guy who is telling the story have to make up the whole story ...

The most typical kind of play is that a Dungeon Master (DM) will gather a party of players (PCs) for a game. Normally the DM will have prepared one or more adventures for the party to engage with. Once you're all set, you bring the character you're playing and see what happens.

Because the game usually requires a deal of preparation work to play well, you'll normally find the way to get the most out of it is to go along with whatever scenario the DM presents for you.

smoky adder
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Even then, you’ll inevitably try something they didn’t expect, so they’ll end up improvising a bit regardless. 😅

vivid nacelle
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for my first game i think im gonna find a story online and make up random characters

wild onyx
tulip kite
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does somebody wann help me create a character so i could play my first game?😅

cerulean salmon
tulip kite
cerulean salmon
gritty tree
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Hi, when I'm making my character, can I give them any class, race, power and backstory?

fluid sail
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i believe you're supposed to roll for the abilities

smoky adder
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You'd typically choose from any official class or race. Your DM may restrict some of those options or permit additional ones.

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gritty tree
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ahh okay, is someone willing to read the character i made?

fallen surge
gritty tree
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I just wrote it down lol, where do I get a character sheet

fallen surge
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If you don't have a character sheet, what did you write down? Just the backstory?

gritty tree
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yes and the class and race and stuff

fluid sail
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the free version is good, and will guide you through the character making process

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and it explains as you go so you know what everything means.

fallen surge
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There's lots of ways/places you could get a character sheet. If you just google it you'll have several options

gritty tree
fluid sail
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i might have that backward.

fallen surge
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D&D Beyond provides you with access to the free races, classes, and subclasses for free, but you'll need to purchase the digital books through their website to unlock the additional options from those books

bronze void
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Hello all! I thought that I should probably join this server as im kinda at a deadend. I've been seeing a lot about DND online and it looks super fun, but I have absolutely no clue on where to start and what to do in terms of learning about the game. Is there anything I should know or anything online that can help me?

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fallen surge
bronze void
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oh, thank you!

fluid sail
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👋 would someone mind taking a look at my character description? I'm in the editing process and I'd appreciate some feedback 🙂

crude musk
fluid sail
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thanks!

hoary monolith
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Anyone can help me and tell me where do I start if I wanna get into dnd?

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Like my only experience with this is Baldurs gate 3

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cedar remnant
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Hey guys just wondering if it would be a better idea to go for a paid dm for someone with no experience or just community games and what not?

hoary monolith
hoary monolith
crude musk
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There is no "better" or "worse" idea when it comes to paid games

hoary monolith
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But I suppose it’s better to pay?

crude musk
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No?

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It's neither better nor worse

hoary monolith
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Oh aight

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Just thought that not many people would want completely new players (?)

echo kelp
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It's just another way to play (and for DMs to make a job out of running D&D)

hoary monolith
crude musk
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People are often welcoming of new players, and the virtue of paying for D&D depends entirely on how much is being charged and how much disposable income you have

true musk
dull forge
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Total noob saying hi. 😁 I'm already in a friend's upcoming campaign. Just trying to learn what I can before it begins.

smoky adder
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Welcome!

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Anything specific you wanted to know more about?

regal valve
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Hello I'm new to D&D
I've played in one campaign before but don't know pretty much anything

idk where to start lol

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long glade
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hiya, im a beginner just trying to get some practice in before i try to run my own game
i think that the best way to understand the rules is probably to actually put them into practice

fresh iris
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ok hi, I've played before but with very little experience I'm looking for a campaign to join, I'm in Texas/CST and have a whole character ready, just need to figure out stats.

wild onyx
fresh iris
silver oriole
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Hi, I just got into D&D and I'm really hoping to play it ^^
DMS - Open
Friend requests - NO

fresh iris
wild onyx
lyric fjord
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hi i am new to dnd and havent played any game before because of me being unable to find group and also because of me not having a mic or camera

hybrid bear
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hi, i have never once played dnd and pretty much know nothing about it. is it something im able to learn as i play?

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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can work

regal valve
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How can I search for begineer friendly campaigns or oneshots?

harsh fjord
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You can search #looking-for-players by keywords like beginner or newcomer, but that assumes folks have specified in their ads. My suggestion is to just reach out to the DM who posted an ad that intrigues you and ask if their game is newbie-friendly!

glad orchid
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Hello! Im semi-new to DnD. Im mostly wanting to learn more about the lore and im looking to join a group.

regal valve
bronze void
exotic remnantBOT
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coral sky
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Does anyone have any tips for DMing for the first time? I don't know if I plan to do it right away, as I'd like to play a couple more sessions first but. I'd like to gather some advice for when I do eventually do it

harsh fjord
# coral sky Does anyone have any tips for DMing for the first time? I don't know if I plan t...

Read over this guide (https://howtogm.guide/) and watch through the first few videos of Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_). His thesis is that running the game is easy (or at least easier than it's often made out to be) and fun, and his videos help folks see that for themselves.

I have some DM advice here: ⁠⁠⁠#dnd-newcomers message

You can also search the server using dm advice and/or dm tips as keywords. You'll find plenty of good suggestions!

viral axle
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Anybody have a game ongoing or starting that I could join im very new but would very much like to play

exotic remnantBOT
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viral axle
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Thx

lyric fjord
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Any DnD campaigns I can spectate to get a grasp on some basics?

fallen surge
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There are lots of live streams and youtube videos of people playing D&D

timid locust
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There's plenty of pre-recorded videos online!

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Common recommendations are Critical Role and Dimension 20.

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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Thanks!

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Heya how's it going. Kinda new to D&D. Only done a few sessions but still relatively new.

exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
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I kinda want to "shadow" DnD players

harsh fjord
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I don't watch much live actual plays, but I've never seen one that notices the chat much. Here and there maybe, but not to the point of answering questions.

Do you have a local game store or library? They may have tabletop programming you can drop in on.

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There's also the learn-to-play sessions through the virtual weekends (see the Events tab in the server)!

timid locust
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I don't think it's going to be very likely to find a table to watch that answers audience questions of any sort. DnD is a pretty complex game that requires a lot of focus for both the players and the DM, and it'd delay the actual play considerably if they were taking questions from watchers.

lyric fjord
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Mhm

solemn remnant
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how do i join a game, or look for someone hosting one?

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lyric fjord
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Do they require actually playing though?

harsh fjord
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You'd have to look through yourself to find out!

lyric fjord
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Sure, sounds good

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Well, better than a 2 hour ride to the capital

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Thanks again

bronze void
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Question: Can player characters be blind? If so, what are the downsides? If not, is there anything similar?

open nebula
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Asside from daily life changes, if going by the blinded condition they auto fail ability checks that rely on sight, attacks against them have advantage and they themselves have disadvantage on attacks

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but you can ofc come up with lore reasons for them to not have the disadvantages

fallen surge
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5e has a "blinded condition" which it uses to represent what happens if you are in total darkness or can't see for any reason. There are no official rules in the character creation process for giving your PC a disability, but if your character were to be blind, they would simply have that blinded condition permanently. This would be a pretty MASSIVE hinderance in gameplay, obviously. If you wanted to do this, it would be something to discuss with your DM. It might require special permission from them and maybe even the rest of the other players as well, because it would be disruptive to everyone, and not everyone may be comfortable with that type of story and gameplay. I can certainly understand the desire to represent disabilities in your game, but since the game wasn't build or designed with that in mind, it can be quite difficult to make it work and be fun for everyone involved

bronze void
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Yeah, that's fair. Thank you!

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Not to be annoying, but I have another question: Can a PC die in DND, and if so, what happens upon death? Is it just, like, forced spectator mode?

fallen surge
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PCs can die, yes. If that happens, the player who's character died will make another character and the DM and players will work together to find a natural way to introduce this new character into the party, wherever and whenever it makes sense for the story

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There is magic that can bring people back from the dead as well, so this is typically only an issue at lower levels

violet minnow
bronze void
fallen surge
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You could, yes. Though the magic that brings people back from the dead has a time limit

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Revivify is a 3rd level spell, and has a time limit of 1 minute after death
Raise Dead is a 5th level spell, and has a time limit of 10 days after death
Resurrection is a 7th level spell and has a time limit of 100 years after death
True Resurrection is a 9th level spell and has a time limit of 200 years after death

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And obviously, the higher a spell's level is, the hard it is to find, the more expensive it would be to pay for, and the higher level your characters must be to use it themselves

bronze void
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That is actually really cool.

foggy plover
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as a wizard am i able to learn spells that i am unable to cast? I am lvl 4 and want to learn a 3 lvl spell even if i cant cast it.

fallen surge
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You cannot add a spell to your spellbook if you do not have the spell slots to cast it

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When you find a wizard spell of 1st level or higher, you can add it to your spellbook if it is of a spell level you can prepare and if you can spare the time to decipher and copy it.

foggy plover
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ok, what if i dont learn a spell at lvl 4 and then learn 2 spells at lvl 5. is that possible

fallen surge
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wizards always learn 2 spells when they level up. That's how the class works

foggy plover
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oh ok thanks.

bronze void
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One last question, I swear: Let's say that I have a group that are playing for laughs. One of them dies and we refuse to revive them for, say, 10 days. If we revive them 10 days after death, are they still decomposed? Or do they come back as they did when they died?

echo kelp
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DM can decide how things work in their game

bronze void
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So if the DM wished it, we could run around with a skeleton as a PC?

echo kelp
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Potentially

bronze void
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That is metal af.

fallen surge
bronze void
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Ah, okay. Thank you for the responses! Do you get many weird questions about DND?

fallen surge
bronze void
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Oh, I'll have to look for some loopholes then!

acoustic cloak
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It’s really hard to find a DM…

bronze void
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Oh absolutely. I wouldn't appreciate it if it was done to me, I'll be making sure to be kind to the DM.

acoustic cloak
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Or be a player

fallen surge
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Most of these don't even actually work within the rules. People just misunderstand things

deft sigil
acoustic cloak
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Speaking of which I dm’d you 🫡

deft sigil
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Please try to condense your thoughts into one posts with multiple lines. One line at a time gets a bit spammy and can be interrupted by others which breaks apart what you might be trying to convey.

acoustic cloak
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Looks like there needs to be a DM camp

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Raising new DM’s!

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DND should host an event where they are looking to raise new DMS and put the sourcebooks on discount making them like 5-10$ only if you join the event.

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Might help!

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LOL

plucky ridge
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Adventure's League is a good opportunity for learning.

deft sigil
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perhaps not for everyone. But a lot of people use it and have a very good time. Having folks using the same set of rules allows for consistency across tables, which, when you are running a massive group with lots of DMs, is a good thing.

Other groups like Baldman Gaming also host DMs at tables at a lot of conventions

mortal garden
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Was also going to mention Baldman Gaming. They also host virtual weekends!

plucky ridge
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It can be helpful since it's often a way to regularly meet with other players and DMs, gives an opportunity to chat and learn as a group

deft sigil
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users are allowed to have civil discussions and differing opinions. What they are less permitted to do is use rude comments or attacks, discuss piracy, or otherwise abuse the members of the D&D community.

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further discussion of these matters would belong in #moderator-support - I have explained rules enough so that we are not discouraging the newer folks in this channel to participate in discussions.
I will now move back to assisting with the conversation at hand.

deft sigil
# plucky ridge Adventure's League is a good opportunity for learning.

My first game using 5th edition was through a DM using Adventurer's League rules.. At the time, choices were a little more restrictive, but as a new player, that almost made it easier as you didn't have so many permutations of race and subclasses to choose from.
Without that positive experience with AL and D&D I likely wouldn't be here and still playing almost a decade later 🙂

ornate patio
mortal garden
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Yeah, that's a good way to put it IMO!

For others, the main take away is that it's an easier way to "drop in/out" of a game. West Marches is definitely an interesting way to play with its own pros/cons.

ornate patio
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I see. Thank you for clarifying.

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Right, so it'd be beneficial if you've grown fond of a character during a one off or short campaign.

halcyon forge
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Even long campaigns, there is regular discussion of using the full hard cover adventures in our AL channels.

sick glacier
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I just got my DrDhrolin's Dictionary of Dinosaurs dnd book

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how do I like do battles??

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no like

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its just another dnd book but with dinosaurs

halcyon forge
sick glacier
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I don't understand them

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like I get confused

halcyon forge
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Where are you getting stuck?

sick glacier
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just the basics of it, like how turns happen and the health and ect

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no I mean like how you take turns

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and what happens in those turns

ornate patio
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Oh, so initiative rolls?

fresh fable
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When it’s your go you can move, take an action and a bonus action

sick glacier
sick glacier
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I'm a new DM and all my friends who wanna play dnd are new too

atomic maple
fresh fable
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Yes some classes get more abilities that are bonus actions

ornate patio
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I see, okay. So, every character has what's called an 'Action' and a Bonus Action. Actions usually include but not always limited to things like attacks with weapons and spells. Or miscellaneous actions that your DM allows.

atomic maple
smoky adder
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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. You otherwise don't have a bonus action to take.

You can take only one bonus action on your turn, so you must choose which bonus action to use when you have more than one available.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/combat#BonusActions

fresh fable
ornate patio
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Bonus actions usually include things that you can do special extra actions that do not require a full action to perform like jumping, grappling and certain class specific actions like Cunning Hide for Rogue.

sick glacier
ornate patio
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It depends on the class, race, and other pre-determined values.

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For example, if a Rogue wishes to hide, he can choose to use his class specific action called "Cunning Hide" or the action that all have the ability to do which is "hide". As a DM, you can ask these things to your players.

sick glacier
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don't you have to roll a dice to determine how well they hide?

grizzled pollen
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Is there anyone in this discord group that does discord campaigns ?

ornate patio
sick glacier
echo kelp
ornate patio
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Oh, really? Thank you for correcting me.

grizzled pollen
ornate patio
fresh fable
sick glacier
ornate patio
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Indeed I am. It's my main gateway to how I came into learning more about DND as a player. Came here to learn more and find a game, actually.

ornate patio
sick glacier
ornate patio
sick glacier
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ohhh alright

shadow delta
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Lel

ornate patio
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For dodging, that depends on AC and a die throw for their means of attack from my understanding

echo kelp
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Also note that you don't roll dice until/unless the DM asks you to - but yes some activities will likely require a dice roll (e.g. making an attack against a creature)

fresh fable
ornate patio
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Ah, could be.

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I had no idea dodge was an action until now. Hm. Notes down in my pad

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I see, thank you for your kindness and insight.

I've a question of my own now.. how common are homebrew characters in a campaign? Is it taboo or usually accepted? (Granted if it's not too OP and reasonable)

fallen surge
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It would never be -5

ornate patio
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I see, so it's uncommon for it to be accepted.. a pity. This will prove difficult. I thank you regardless, though.

forest garden
acoustic cloak
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What’s a Homebrew

ornate patio
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Is there a place where I can discuss homebrewed subclasses and ask for feedback and opinions within the Discord?

fallen surge
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Mathematically, disadvantage is -3.4. The rules for passive skill checks round that up to -5, but that rule only applies to passive skill checks.

fallen surge
ornate patio
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Why is that, if I may ask?

unborn coyote
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hii

echo kelp
fallen surge
ornate patio
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I see.. both very good points. A shame.. my subclass is something very special to me, but you're right. I will at least get some experience to tweak it first.

forest garden
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99% of the things players often want to do are achievable using the rules as they're presented to you either through flavoring or narrative story-telling. Instead of using homebrew, it's often better to approach the GM and explain your concept.

If they're a good GM, they'll be able to walk you through the process of how to create your vision through the game.

ornate patio
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Thank you. However, is there a channel here that I could ask for your opinion and input on said homebrewed subclass I've made recently? Just so I can better tweak if for when and if I find a good DM willing to do accept it?

Perhaps even ask if my homebrewed subclass is possible within the player handbook?

fallen surge
ornate patio
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Ah, I see. Thank you. I will go there soon and share. 🫡

forest garden
# forest garden 99% of the things players often want to do are achievable using the rules as the...

As an extrapolation on this. Say you have a player say: "Well I want to play Aragorn and I found this custom Ranger of the North subclass on DnDwiki."

As a GM you go: "Cool, let's talk about how to bring Aragorn to life in Dungeons and Dragons."

You set them up with a Fighter, tell them to take the Battlemaster subclass, have them be wis focusd with good strength middleling con, take medium armor proficiency, the healer feat, outlander background ect... and you're good to go!

Problem is if you come with the character first the DM now has to say "no, you're not doing that, but here's other options" which can feel limiting, even if its not.

dusty saffron
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So I’m new and I have a question if your making use of like a physical map, of like a dungeon for the players to explore do you like cover the parts of the map they haven’t been too yet? Then uncover parts of the room as they get the them or something? I may have worded this weird

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I’m just confused on how people make use of these maps

harsh fjord
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I think that's typical: don't show them where they haven't been yet.

fallen surge
dusty saffron
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Another quick question when like having characters transition to another area what is typically done, do they just make one big map, like if they enter a tavern and where at like a town map. I’m trying to like learn the game with my friends and where all new so I’m just trying to get a feel for like how some things work

main fulcrum
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Also depends on the game. You might just have an overview town map and not bother making individual maps unless you plan the party to fight there. Or you might have maps for everything (or nothing)

harsh fjord
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Making a map or finding one for every location is a lot of time and effort. If that's your bliss, follow it! But I'd try to invest energy into the key parts rather than every part.

fallen surge
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Maps are typically only used for combat or places where detailed movement is important, like if a dungeon has traps or hidden passages. If they players are in town or in a tavern or something, the DM will typically just describe what it looks like out loud, and the players will imagine their characters there. We call this style of play “theater of the mind”

main fulcrum
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I admit, I like an overview map for cities/larger areas if the party is going to be there a lot or there's many options to track

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But you can certainly live without it

fallen surge
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Even if you do have a map of a city, it will most likely be a representation of the area, so players can see the paths they are walking or what is nearby. It won’t be a tiled battle map

dusty saffron
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All that does help thank you

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I did have another question but I forgot

worn spear
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Does my proficiency bonus go with saving throws?

sick glacier
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so then they roll initiative which tells us how successful it is?

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so in actual combat is that what happens?

sick glacier
smoky adder
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If you’re proficient with a saving throw, yes, you’d add your proficiency bonus to the roll.

smoky adder
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In effect: proficiency means you’re more likely to succeed at the things you’re good at.

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A saving throw is a D20 roll that’s used when you try to avoid or resist some kind of danger.

worn spear
smoky adder
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Your character will have some rule that says they’re proficient in that skill.

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From your race, class, or background.

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Most characters start with 4-6 skill proficiencies on average.

sick glacier
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how do like turns work??

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and what happens in each turn

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if you don't mind explaining 😭

smoky adder
main fulcrum
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Your best bet is to look through #looking-for-players and reach out on games that interest you. It's unlikely that anyone is going to DM you and directly invite you to their group

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Asking for games in other channels is also against the server rules, iirc

waxen temple
sonic sierra
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As a human fighter outlander, should my int be higher or wis?

cerulean salmon
sonic sierra
glass summit
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You could just take proficiency in Perception and Survival, without putting too many points into Wisdom and fufil the flavor just fine

cerulean salmon
sonic sierra
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You see, my skills are at the moment, survival, nature, history, athletics and animal handling

glass summit
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I'd definitely consider getting Perception if you can squeeze it in there somewhere, but otherwise that looks like a fine lineup of skills

sonic sierra
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I see. Though I believe I can only have five skills ATM, so should I replace one for perception?

glass summit
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Perception feels pretty flavorful for this character, so I'd certainly consider it

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But if you have better explanations for the existing proficiencies, definitely stick with what youve got

sonic sierra
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My character has lived in the forest his whole life and knows animals, knows the woods etc

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Maybe I'd get rid of history

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For perception

glass summit
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I think so too dndLol

sonic sierra
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Okay, sick! Thanks cosmic and harvest!

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And I think I'll switch the scores of wisdom and intelligence. I guess I'll have to make intelligence 8 and wisdom 12

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I think it makes more sense if my character is wiser than he is intelligent having been raised in the forest

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One more question, do I figure out my (modifiers? Idk what they're called) based on my race, class etc? For example RN my strength is 12, but since I'm a fighter do I have to write +1 or something?

sharp falcon
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Yooo guys im new to dnd and i already watched a guide video and now a how to play a little bit but im looking for a real match to learn more and i really exited to try this

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Soo can anyone help

sonic sierra
sharp falcon
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Thanks bud... Really appriciate that

sonic sierra
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Ywyw

cerulean salmon
fallen surge
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Or just use the modifier table. That’s so much simpler

smoky adder
quaint folio
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Hii, im a new into DnD and ive never played it, im still learning the basics but i think it would be better for me to learn by practicing, and by now the only option is online. Im under 18 and i would feel more comfortable playing with people my age but im stuck because i dont know hot to reach them or where i begin with. Any help?

tribal kite
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I don’t know if this is the place to do it or not, but I would like to ask if I could join a campaign I usually DM as a homebrew . But I would like to join an actual thing of D&D for my first time.

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pliant mesa
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As a newcomer I have always been into DnD by listening to podcast or watching videos never really been able to play and when I have been it's just been thrown together by friends that don't really know what they are doing I usually pick weird classes what are some beginner friendly classes to pick I usually try to play as a bard cause I love music but if I plan on playing I was thinking paladin or barbarian

fathom idol
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What are domains? Me and my friends are planning to do a homebrew and a few domains are listed, I'm not entirely sure what they are

cinder mantle
smoky adder
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Every class has a subclass, a specialization within that class.

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Domains are a cleric’s subclass.

fathom idol
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Ohhh, alright, that's cool

dreamy yew
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Hey, I'm super new to D&D and I want to learn how to play and see if it's for me, but I don't want to waste people's time. Is there a place to find short games that are friendly to newcomers like me?

cerulean wedge
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I'm completely new to D&D. Does anyone know of any sites or books that i can use to learn the basics?

wheat crystal
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Check the pins as well as #learn-to-play ! Both have a link to the free basic rules

cerulean wedge
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Awesome thanks for redirecting me

mortal fox
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hi

lyric fjord
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do i have to be very specific on my char

wheat crystal
lyric fjord
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I finished my very first D&D session yesterday and it was very fun. My only real issue is that I joined in the middle of a campaign where the party is level 8, and I had to basically create a level 8 character in the span of a week. It was daunting to say the least.

I definitely wanna see if I can find a group that can do a one-shot or campaign starting around level 1-3 next time.

random cobalt
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haii slugclose

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srry im very shy, but I just made my d&d first character, and I just want to find a beginner friendly campaign, hoping to warm up a bit more here :>

smoky adder
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Welcome!

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What kind of character did you make?

smoky adder
subtle slate
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Hi!!! I just started my first campaign and am absolutely loving it, is there a place that I can find other groups to join?

smoky adder
subtle slate
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Thx!!

tiny bloom
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Where do i start? Havent made a character and not exactly sure how to make one.
Should i find a dm first or??

smoky adder
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You can start looking for a DM whenever you like.

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I’d recommend coming up with a few loose ideas for characters, though.

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Then when you find a DM, you can work together to pick the best fit for that campaign and add any finishing details.

tiny bloom
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I appreciate the help! Thanks

smoky adder
tiny bloom
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Ur the best! Ill scrap up a few ideas

errant python
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Does anyone want to start a dnd group here on discord?

sonic sierra
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It says in the handbook that fighters are proficient in all armor, shields, simple and martial weapons. Should I add those to my equipment alongside my staff, hunting trap, trophy from a slain monster, traveller clothes and my 10 GP pouch? Or do I need to remove something?

smoky adder
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Having proficiency doesn’t mean you have the item itself.

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It really just means you can use those things effectively.

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You’re trained in their use.

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So because you’re proficient with basically all weapons, any time you attack with a weapon, you can add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll.

sterile forge
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so like ... fighters have proficiency in all weapons but that doesnt mean fighter has all the weapons?

smoky adder
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Essentially, you’re more likely to hit your target because you’ve trained.

tender nexus
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proficiency means you know how to use it, not that you have it

smoky adder
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You should see a separate section of your character sheet where you can list your proficiencies.

tender nexus
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if you are a rogue, and get a level of fighter, you don't magically just get a huge pile of weapons and full plate armor

frail elm
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Hi

smoky adder
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Then under Equipment, you’d write just the starting items listed in your class and background.

sonic sierra
frail elm
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Hi

sonic sierra
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What abt my proficiency bonus? It said in a video that any lvl 1 character starts off with +2, but it also says that the fighter has a +2 bonus as well. So should it be +2 or +4?

smoky adder
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You proficiency bonus is based entirely on your character level.

sonic sierra
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Okay, I see. Thanks tuna!

smoky adder
random cobalt
pale sky
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Anybody know where I could inquire about playing with a group? 🙂

random cobalt
smoky adder
smoky adder
random cobalt
smoky adder
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Did you roll for your ability scores? They seem lower than usual.

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You’d be better off using the Standard Array instead.

random cobalt
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I just managed to find a picture of their skill points (or the entire 1st page I should say) since i lost the whole physical copy :(,

smoky adder
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Seems like you’re missing some equipment, too. Likely the ones from your class.

random cobalt
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velvet jetty
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Did anyone else see the video where Jon Bernthal learned D&D? She was so good at teaching him!

smoky adder
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violet drift
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oh dear that is 3 8s

random cobalt
smoky adder
violet drift
random cobalt
violet drift
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if you dont know what youre doing you kinda need a DM to help you out

smoky adder
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I disagree with that statement. dndLol

violet drift
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you made this character for a campaign, right?

violet drift
smoky adder
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BUT… you are short-changing yourself here in a couple ways.

violet drift
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You don't NEED a DM but its better

smoky adder
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Your ability scores are very low. You’re gonna have a harder time succeeding at various rolls.

violet drift
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^ 3 8s is rough

random cobalt
smoky adder
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I’d recommend using the Standard Array or Point Buy until/unless your DM says otherwise.

violet drift
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maybe, you could also just use Standard Array or Point Buy

smoky adder
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Most DMs are unlikely to accept rolled ability scores if they didn’t see them being rolled.

random cobalt
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the time I made them was in a school club and they sorta just let me keep the ability scores

violet drift
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well you didnt have 3 18s, then they wouldnt have

smoky adder
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I’d switch to Standard Array, and make CHA, CON, and DEX your top three scores.

frail elm
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Done

violet drift
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if i see a player with more than 2 negative modifiers i let them reroll or use standard array or point buy

violet drift
frail elm
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I believe so three specific dice, depending on what you do

violet drift
smoky adder
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I’d also suggest redoing your equipment, and using the starting equipment listed in your class and background.

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You’re missing some fundamental things, like armor.

frail elm
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The cast magic you will need a higher role, the more powerful the magic them much more higher. The number needs to be some magic expose cost resources while you can Caspers without resources some both can depends either

smoky adder
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Using the listed starting equipment should ensure you have all the basics.

violet drift
frail elm
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And you can’t just see oh, I just do this and it dies the dungeon mass tells you that and describes the stuff around you

violet drift
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ok now youre just being incoherent because of your speech to text

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you should seriously go through all of basic rules, you cant read it all in 5 minutes

frail elm
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I pressed the basic rules and read the part about like the player

violet drift
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which is what chapter

random cobalt
frail elm
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I jumped to how to play

violet drift
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You need to learn how to create a character and how to play the game, which is roughly 10 chapters

frail elm
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Oh, I already know how to create characters

violet drift
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Still around 5 chapters

frail elm
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I created many actually

violet drift
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if you have made them in dnd beyond i would love to see them

cerulean salmon
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please read the basic rules or the phb if you have it

frail elm
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OK be sure I don’t think D&D beyond though I can send you a picture I made it in the app that is for DND

violet drift
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you cant send pictures here

frail elm
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DM’s

ornate arrow
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DND is a game purely defined by its rules

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not reading the rules is not playing DND

celest cedar
# ornate arrow not reading the rules is not playing DND

This doesn’t mean strictly shearing to the rules and tables can be flexible to certain rules and jurisdictions at the DM’s discretion. Just beware that without books and rules, we’re essentially playing pretend on the playground and someone can just say “Nuh uh. That doesn’t hit me because of xyz”

ornate arrow
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ya said it better than I could

celest cedar
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You good. I just wanted to make it understood that rules lawyering isn’t everything and sometimes it’s good to just let our imagination run wild, within proper reason

ornate arrow
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ye there's a balance

cerulean salmon
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u gotta know the rules to know when breaking them is good

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also so that all of you are on the same page by default

celest cedar
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Anyways, who wants to hear how I used gust and shape water to win a arena battle that was being flooded on a floating island

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(For new players, it’s funny because side it breaks so many rules but the idea of a twig of a person pushing Eddie hall who’s feet were frozen in a block of ice over the edge)

dusty saffron
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When would I use a saving throw vs a skill, could I use a skill instead of a saving throw if I thought it applied?

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Also making a character takes a long time

cinder mantle
smoky adder
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A saving throw is used when your player tries to avoid or resist some perilous event.

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It’s not generally something you choose to do.

cinder mantle
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a spell or ability will explicity tell you to roll a saving throw. you usually dont want to and cant roll them whenever

smoky adder
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Either the rules or the DM will tell you when you’re in trouble, and what’s needed to get out of it.

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When your character is in control and making an active attempt at something (other than an attack), that’s when ability checks come into play instead.

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So if you need to avoid a trap, brace for impact, or resist a spell, that’s a saving throw.

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If you want to scale a wall, solve a puzzle, or follow a minion, that’s an ability check.

dusty saffron
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Ah one more question alright if, a character attacks from like a hiding spot how does they play out combat wise with initiative?

arctic flare
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Hey, I'm a total D&D noob. I've played once, and everyone was so nice and held my hand the whole time. I'd love to get further into D&D and make some friends!

edgy onyx
cerulean salmon
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the suprise might not always happen it varies based on table

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true musk
arctic flare
urban cipher
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Hi peoples

junior edge
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hey guys, i'm new and i've done a few hours on a table top with others IRL but I've not used DnD beyond, and i'm looking to take part in an online game, If this isn't hte right area, do point me in the direct,

wild onyx
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cobalt fable
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Hey i am a little new and I am looking for a dnd to play. I have watched noahthewizard a bit and played some dnds.

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Is anyone willing to invite me or give me an chance?

balmy flare
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Hey there!
I’m quite new to DnD (played once and watched some DnD content) but since I started Baldurs Gate 3 and informing about the Game I wanted to give it a try!

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trail heron
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Hi i am rly new to the game and i do not see a way to find

warm rock
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Hey there. I am new to the community. I have spent a couple years being a DM for my local friends but don't have anyone to interact with since moving. Hoping to make some new friends

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valid sorrel
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I'm confused about these find a game channels or sites (like startplaying.games) - they aren't listing locations. Are these games now virtual?

smoky adder
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Those specific spots cater toward online games, yes.

crude musk
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Generally speaking games advertised online will tend to be online games

valid sorrel
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So finding an in-person game is more going to game shops

crude musk
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Generally, yeah

valid sorrel
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Got it, makes sense

smoky adder
valid sorrel
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Appreciate it. How do the online games get everyone together? Zoom?

smoky adder
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What specific tools any group wants to use is up to that group.

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If your group wanted to use Zoom, you can.

crude musk
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Zoom and discord are popular dedicated apps
Many people use the integrated voice/video chat in the virtual tabletop they use

valid sorrel
tranquil finch
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Hi guys, I have a question.
Me and my friends are playing my campaign, but when we finish, one of my friends wants to make a campaign that revolves around "Metro 2033". Now, he says he will only allow human characters, and they can't use magic or anything like that, we can only use firearms. How should I prepare my character for his campaign?

timid locust
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At this point, it sounds like your DM isn't really playing DnD anymore. I'd recommend talking to them directly, since their setting seems highly specific.

fallen surge
# tranquil finch Hi guys, I have a question. Me and my friends are playing my campaign, but when ...

You should probably have a talk with your friend about this idea. There are lots of different tabletop RPG games. D&D isn't the only one. D&D is built and designed around a specific style of play, in a specific setting. If high fantasy swords and sorcery isn't the type of story or experience your group wants to have, then it would probably be better to use a system more suited to what you are looking for

tranquil finch
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thank you, I'll talk to him

fallen surge
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If you want suggestions for what type of system to use instead of D&D, you can discuss that in #non-dnd-topics

earnest nexus
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Hello xjulezSagecheers

smoky adder
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Welcome!

earnest nexus
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I have a question. I would like to start playing dnd but im new and i dunno how to find a nice group maybe someone here can help

restive hearth
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Hey everyone, new to DnD and Dming here, I though of a scenario that I don't know how to handle. The Dragon's Rest is the main place where the players will get accommodated. The master's attidute is indifferent. Let's say my players want to mess around and cause damage to the place. The master gets hostile and ask for the characters to make amends for the damage. If the players continue to mess around, the master would have to kick them out, but then the story would end kinda since their quests would have been asigned from the inhabitants of the village. Any different aproaches?

smoky adder
maiden rose
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Hi there! I am new to D&D, and would love to have a group or something to play with and show me the basics!

fallen surge
earnest nexus
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Thank you! Appreciated!

fallen surge
restive hearth
smoky adder
dry sage
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Greetings fellas new player that wants to learn more on dnd

celest cedar
dusty saffron
#

I believe I’m a bit confused on how many moves you get during a turn, so you get an attack (which is an action), a bonus action and can move? And does disengage account as an action?

keen spruce
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You get one Action, and can move

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what you do with your Action, and what else you may do on your turn, is up to you and depends on your character's features and abilities

smoky adder
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Attacking is also an action: the Attack action.

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And since you can normally take only one action, you wouldn’t typically be able to both Disengage and Attack.

timid locust
smoky adder
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And if you have more than one available Bonus Action, you have to choose between them.

faint phoenix
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Disengage can become a bonus action if you play certain classes though

timid locust
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Sure, and those classes give you that Bonus Action.

cinder sapphire
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hi guys

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how do i play

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and also when do you guys like do games

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cinder sapphire
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chat

wild onyx
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Take a look at the links above to get started. If you've got any specific questions, put them here and people will answer when they get to them.

limber dune
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Ayo!

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Finally deciding to dive into the hobby after doing a casual play through a while ago-

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Aight

arctic tundra
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i like baldurrs gate 3 and watch a lot of crit crab, i cant wait to try some dnd

wintry flower
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hi

forest bay
amber isle
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I meant. Hi

smoky trout
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If we wanted to watch or listen to a campaign being played, what would be the best podcast or YouTube channel to check out?

timid locust
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Critical Role and Dimension 20 are common recommendations.

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There's also a whole tag on twitch dedicated to DnD

clever wren
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☝️ that is the video series that got me into D&D. I love the way he sets up his table and I love the way they all play together. It's the best video that shows what a typical D&D game looks like imo because they're having fun and taking the game serious, but they're also cracking jokes and having a good time. That's what it's all about!

atomic comet
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You can kinda learn how to play from the first campaign

faint jolt
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I sat down and I read the rules and it all seems really interesting, I'm a new player have no experience besides what I've watched online.

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Hello?

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limber dune
faint jolt
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@limber dune k I'ma make a barbarian.

fallen surge
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It’s generally a good idea to make your character after joining a campaign. However, making a character is fun! And, it can be a good way to introduce yourself to some of the rules. It can’t hurt to make one ahead of time if you understand that you might have to make changes or start over after joining a campaign for real

mellow plinth
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Absolutely agree. I have played like 3 sessions but made 30 characters. For me, learning involves working through the mechanics of each character I make as if I am going to use them.

I'll make a character and then talk about intent and perspective in here after reviewing the rules to get experienced player opinions.

Rules are essential so maybe pick an interesting class and then read the rules about it, make it to your taste, and see the opinions of others as a learning period before you jump in?

lyric fjord
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I decided to make a wizard for my 2nd character. Maybe a mistake?

mellow plinth
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Wizard is harder than a barbarian but as long as you research it a bit and stay out of the front lines you should have some fun!

cerulean salmon
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
mellow plinth
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I'd say for now, the only problem you'd have would be understanding what spells you need vs what would be useful. Be sure to prepare the correct spells for the day. No combat planned? Take less murder spells, are you about to storm a fortress? Take fireball

midnight tinsel
lyric fjord
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I think I'm going to just make a new character and not focus on magic roles until I'm in a lower level campaign

mellow plinth
midnight tinsel
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That's hilarious

mellow plinth
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I really enjoy making these loose backstories. Such fun!

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Like you could do an ace Ventura pet detective ranger/druid...

limber dune
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Only thing I’ve got written down right now is a Kenku Ranger, so I can actually fit into a decent amount of settings as long as they’re the traditional fantasy I think-

faint jolt
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Ok I'm back,I made a barbarian.

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Honestly this is kinda dope.

limber dune
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Yea, I have to agree!

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My ranger’s whole shtick is that he’s actually rather smart, it’s just that no one listens to him cause he’s also an absolute weirdo crow person

mellow plinth
faint jolt
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Nice

limber dune
midnight tinsel
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Me want game

faint jolt
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So what now

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midnight tinsel
#

People do it on discord?

fallen surge
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Yes, discord is a popular platform for online play

faint jolt
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Ok ok.

fallen surge
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Or, the voice chat aspect, at least

faint jolt
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I'm listening.

midnight tinsel
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I will join whoever

echo kelp
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Okay please take any game organization to direct messages or use the proper LFG channels (see #dnd-newcomers message)

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?tag new online

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midnight tinsel
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I'm just saying

fallen surge
# faint jolt I'm listening.

To play D&D the only things you really need are dice, the rules, and a way to communicate with the other players. Some people use voice calls, some people use text, and some people play in person. There are other tools you can use to make things easier, like battle maps and digital character sheets. But these aren't required per se. Which tools you use, and what platform you do it on, will be up to you and your group.

mellow plinth
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I think you forgot dice, dice, and more dice... Never enough dice!

faint jolt
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I'm ok with all,but I don't have dice.

fallen surge
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You can use digital dice for free

mellow plinth
limber dune
midnight tinsel
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I'm guessing the DM does all the rolling for you?

echo kelp
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Usually no.

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Not unless you don''t have dice

faint jolt
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Ok I have d&d beyond.

midnight tinsel
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I mean for online

echo kelp
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Again no - you can use digital dice/dice rollers online

midnight tinsel
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That doesn't require honors system?

fallen surge
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Platforms like D&D Beyond or Roll 20 have built in digital dice that can display your roll to the DM and everyone in your party, so there is no cheating

faint jolt
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Thanks guys for being helpful.

echo kelp
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And anyway, you're playing a collaborative game - cheating doesn't really win you much.

faint jolt
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So when should some one start there first game.

echo kelp
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When you feel willing to give it a shot

faint jolt
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Ok,is there a one shot people can do?

fallen surge
# faint jolt So when should some one start there first game.

Whenever you feel comfortable doing so. You should put in some effort to learn the rules ahead of time, but you don't need to memorize everything. There will be 4-5 other people at the table to help you remember anything you forget, and you can always open up the rules while you play as well

echo kelp
faint jolt
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Ok I'll keep that in mind.

midnight tinsel
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How's the competition?

echo kelp
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Competition? Can you clarify?

midnight tinsel
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The supply and demand of campaign runners vs participants

echo kelp
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There are many more players than DMs

lyric fjord
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I honestly don't even know if my laptop can run a virtual tabletop lol

echo kelp
echo kelp
lyric fjord
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I know mind theatre exists but I think virtual tabletop is just more popular

midnight tinsel
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Mind theatre?

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Mind explaining?

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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VTTs can also be more of a technical challenge and some groups forgo that just to get to playing D&D rather than fussing around with the VTT.

smoky adder
fallen surge
# midnight tinsel Mind theatre?

"Mind theater" or "Theater of the Mind" is the term for D&D without the use of visual aids. Its when you play by simply describing and imagining the world around you instead of using maps or models

midnight tinsel
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That's what I imagined personally

smoky adder
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Then you're already doing it! dndLol

fallen surge
lyric fjord
midnight tinsel
#

Deja vu

fallen surge
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Can't same I'm familiar with that game, but I think the point all of us are trying to make is that D&D is available at any level of technological utilization. You shouldn't feel held back because of your means of play

lyric fjord
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Next week I might try to find a session online. Maybe a oneshot lol. In the meantime I'm gonna create a new character for the campaign I'm currently in

midnight tinsel
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That sounds like a lot for one game

main fulcrum
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Hence why not everyone gets to play. You're competing for the same spot

midnight tinsel
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Damn might as well do a job search lol

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What are some combat saving throw situations?

harsh fjord
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Typically spell related, but it could also be that part of the environment is falling on you. Or a trap is triggered.

midnight tinsel
#

Are the majority of situations where something will hit either way or are complete misses more common?

wheat crystal
midnight tinsel
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It's confusing coming from bg3 tbh lol

little belfry
#

Hey folks - I'm new to this server, but not new to DnD in general. Currently playing both 4E and 5E and running one 5E campaign, soon to start a couple more once the new PHB drops. I'm probably elderly compared to most of you (currently 54) with two adult kids and a lovely wife that enjoys the fact that my playing D&D means I'm not on drugs or sleeping around. 🙂

Pleasure to be here - I'm also neurodivergent, but friendly, and I do enjoy making new friends. 🙂

fathom scarab
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Can someone easily explain me how to exactly create a character on a character sheet?

smoky adder
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Have you picked a race, class, and background?

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Is there a specific part of your character sheet you’re curious about?

craggy karma
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My discord just updated, im very behind nvm

faint jolt
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Na you good bro.

midnight tinsel
#

Teach me about interrupts

fathom scarab
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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Which class did you choose? That’ll change which ability scores you want to prioritize.

fathom scarab
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I chose my character to be a Sorcerer

fathom scarab
smoky adder
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Nice! So you’ll probably want Charisma, Constitution, and Dexterity as your top scores.

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Strength is probably the least important for you.

fathom scarab
celest cedar
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Those are saving throws and skill checks respectively. Their scores will be determined by your main 6 ability scores along with any penalties/bonuses you gain from different features, whether that is your class, race, or stuff you earn later in the game.

lyric fjord
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I think I'm starting to get the hang of character creation. I made a level 8 way of shadow monk with cleric Initiate

smoky adder
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Which you should use is a question to ask your DM.

celest cedar
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So if your strength is 15. Your strength modifier will be (15-10)/2 or 5/2 which is 2.5. Ability scores are rounded down so your strength modifier would be +2

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

celest cedar
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So if you roll an athletics check, you would roll a d20 die and add the +2 bonus from your strength modifier

fathom scarab
#

Oh another question I have, my friend recently asked me if it’s possible to have a Necromancer as a playable character and I didn’t know, because I personally think a necromancer is rather an enemy than a friend or companion

celest cedar
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Yes, there’s a necromancer wizard class

dusty saffron
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Can you use dual wield daggers to attack without the dual wield feat and without the two weapon fighting style? The internets telling me you can and idk if that’s right

celest cedar
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And if you play your cards right, you can have a constantly revivable undead army

craggy karma
celest cedar
cerulean salmon
fathom scarab
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Sounds very cool to be honest

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Thanks guys

smoky adder
cerulean salmon
# fathom scarab Thanks guys

i will say necromancer/summoner style characters can be hard to manage and can slow down combat a lot so try to plan ahead in combat

smoky adder
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The feat and the fighting style simply remove some of the limitations on those rules, allowing you to do it more effectively.

celest cedar
mellow plinth
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Is there a walkthrough for that necromancer build?... Asking for a friend 😂

cerulean salmon
mellow plinth
#

👀 WHAT?!
that's wild

celest cedar
midnight tinsel
#

Would my op fog and ice set up be as dangerous in tabletop settings?

cerulean salmon
craggy karma
midnight tinsel
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Aww darn, that shit is hilarious in bg3 when you have fog on top of it

celest cedar
craggy karma
lyric fjord
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hey

celest cedar
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Yoski

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What’s up broski

craggy karma
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Greetings

lyric fjord
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haven't really played DND

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and i wanna get started

craggy karma
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Dude youre not gonna believe it

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this is a channel for people just like you

celest cedar
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#learn-to-play is the best place to start. It may seem like a lot of information but do not be discouraged. Once you understand the information on there, along with some guidance from friendly faces here, you’ll be prepared to play

craggy karma
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Oh dude youre not gonna believe it even more

craggy karma
hidden tusk
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Hello

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I'd like to ask something...

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but before I do

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is this conversation over?

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Am I interrupting anything?
I don't want to interrupt just in case..

craggy karma
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I think its good bro

hidden tusk
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thanks

craggy karma
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multiple people have questions

hidden tusk
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So, What does TPK mean and when does it happen?
Could you please give me some examples?

craggy karma
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Total party kill, when the qhole party gets wiped in a single encounter

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Dont have examples

hidden tusk
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Oh Daym

craggy karma
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Im not smart like that

hidden tusk
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nah it's fine

main fulcrum
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Everyone dies is the example TashaLOL

hidden tusk
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XD

craggy karma
hidden tusk
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Thanks tho, it's just that I've heard it some times and I was like:
Is this some mechanic that I'm unaware of?
As it turns out it's quite simple actually XD

true musk
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It’s just a particular outcome.
For newcomers it is worth discussing how likely TPKs should be with your playgroup.

dusty saffron
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Any tips or anything I absolutely need to know before I DM for my first time?

cerulean salmon
main fulcrum
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Let's see if I can remember the right command

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?newdm

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

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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.

marsh root
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Okay, soo I'm completely new to D&D, is there a guide for this?

quaint folio
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Hi, ive been having trouble finding europe-time, -18, new-player friendly games, community groups, ive been searching everywhere but i cant find it, theres always something off

smoky adder
smoky adder
marsh root
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Thank you, I'll check it out

quaint folio
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midnight tinsel
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Yo we dnd now

true musk
harsh fjord
marsh root
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I am thank you

faint jolt
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Is there any way someone without a PC can play D&D online.

smoky adder
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Ultimately all you need is a way to communicate with your group.

faint jolt
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Ok,I can do that.

smoky adder
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So if you’re already here communicating on Discord, I’m gonna say yes!

faint jolt
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Hahahah

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Ya I just got roll20

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I am super new, never played a game.

smoky adder
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Roll20 isn’t very mobile-friendly in my experience. 😅

faint jolt
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Is anyone actually use mobile.

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Because if not then I'm probably never going to be able to play D&D.

echo kelp
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Owlbear.rodeo (yes that's the name of the online app) is a mobile-friendly virtual tabletop

urban cipher
faint jolt
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What are posts?

urban cipher
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Dk i just joined yesterday

faint jolt
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@urban cipher did you play a session with someone?.

round kindle
echo kelp
urban cipher
faint jolt
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Like a game

urban cipher
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Ni

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No*

faint jolt
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O

urban cipher
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Why

faint jolt
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I just made a owlbear rodeo account.

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Well we are both on mobile

urban cipher
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Whats that

faint jolt
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It's a virtual tabletop.

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@echo kelp okok,I'm listening.

marsh root
urban cipher
faint jolt
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Nicely done sir.

urban cipher
echo kelp
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A DM can use it to show maps and tokens for their D&D games

faint jolt
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DK,I just got it too.

echo kelp
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It also has a place to roll dice

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They have some tutorial videos - I'd suggest watching those. For further questions, use #third-party or I think Owlbear.rodeo has their own Discord server?

molten spruce
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Noob question, but what does a paid game offer over the other alternatives? I'm looking at the "Find a Game" session and am wondering what you would be paying for over just normally looking for a game?

cerulean salmon
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^

echo kelp
# molten spruce Noob question, but what does a paid game offer over the other alternatives? I'm ...

Many different opinions on that but paid games do tend to do a couple of things:

  • Filter out not-serious players (putting money on the line tends to encourage players to show up and get their money's worth)
  • Create different expectations on the game and DM - it's not just friends getting together to play a game but it's now a business transaction of paying money and expecting a certain level of game in return)
molten spruce
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There are costs outside of the one time costs they would be spending anyway? Genuinely asking, I really did not know there were costs

thorny snow
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Will I be allowed to join dnd if I'm new and still learning?

molten spruce
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Thanks for the responses!

cerulean salmon
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Also yeah i'd imagine paid games have better attendance and people are more involved, dming can be hard work and whatnot

cerulean salmon
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I'd even say many groups are fine with new to the game players as long as said player has spent effort trying to learn the game rules (so the rest of the group isn't spending their valuable game time teaching everything from scratch) and that player vibes well with the rest of the group.

molten spruce
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Yeah, I guess it would just be a difference in opinion on that. I appreciate the responses overall! Curiosity sated!

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I'm going to work toward creating free quality experiences for people. $400 for materials is a one time investment I wouldn't feel is expensive and needs recouping. The one response I liked about paid was "players are more likely to show up/be invested" with dollars down. That's the only line that made sense to me as commitment would be the great destroyer of a campaign.
I'm still figuring it all out. To each their own on whether people want funds or not.

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Thank you for the convo on this!

smoky adder
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There’s also less competition to get into paid games, so you can often get started a lot quicker.

warm willow
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Hey, someone speaks spanish?

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Es que un amigo y yo queremos aprender a jugar, pero la verdad no sabemos como

tall grove
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I'd be willing to pay for a campaign, because I'd know it's going to be a group that shows up

main fulcrum
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I see that at conventions sometimes. Pay all that for a badge and ticket and don't show up for the game

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Always weird to me.

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I suppose if you've got money to burn, it's not a big deal

tall grove
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It's crazy

molten spruce
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Second question, does it make sense to just get the 2024 books and dive into them or do you think the community will slow transition into the updated rules etc over time.