#dnd-newcomers

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magic idol
plucky ridge
crimson herald
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Okay, thanks. I appreciate it.

clever igloo
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I feel stupid

deft sigil
# clever igloo I feel stupid

you aren't. The commands bring up a template that you fill out and submit. You can type those commands in any channel except the looking-for channels.

Once you submit the form it will appear in the channel with the same name as the command you used so "/looking-for dm" would post to #looking-for-dm

snow vigil
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Wondering if there’s someone willing to help me with making my first campaign to DM. So I had did a one shot (where I DMed) from the candle keep series. Wellllllll it being the first time I DMed and my friend was like ya it’s easy jump in and wing it…. I ended it on a weird cliff. It’s been left for me to make a part two and I’m not sure if I’m adding to much and left with weird writers blocks

clever igloo
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You*

echo kelp
# clever igloo You*

First type /looking-for
Next pick what channel you're trying to post in - e.g dm to post in #looking-for-dm
The bot will then give you a form to fill out.
Once you submit that form, the bot will post your submission to the channel and create a thread.
Use the thread to make any corrections/updates and to chat with interested folks.

sturdy marsh
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hi im new can anyone teach me the basics

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how do i get into my first game

exotic remnantBOT
warm musk
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so im making a warlock and trying to figure out how the "create pact weapon" would work, i would make a shortsword most of the time but how would i roll for it with my stats? using dnd beyond

wheat crystal
cerulean salmon
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some tables might but i'd probably say that up front, some people might not feel comfortable dming for a minor, and acting as adult supervision if doing in person sessions

cursive sonnet
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Not exactly new to dnd as a whole but I am new to 3.5 and was wondering if anyone could direct me to the right channel

celest cedar
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Adding onto Harvest’s comment, a lot of crude and lack for a better term, adult topics, might show up at certain tables and DMs/PCs might not want a younger party member present because of said topics

true musk
celest cedar
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@ocean peak I would start off looking for a party in your school or whatever after school programs you partake in, rather it’s a sports team or club or otherwise

steel lark
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Well that sucks
Over the last month I got ghosted by a dm during a private-chat only invitation process. This is weird because I was initially incentivized to ask questions so once I decided to comment on how the campaign was going I was disappointed to realize I wasn't going to be reached back

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If there are any groups looking for new members im open 👋

random galleon
rose lagoon
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Looking to play in my first game if anyone is looking for a player message me

random galleon
serene phoenix
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Can I interrogate a person using Intelligence? I mean like asking a question and instead of waiting for an answer, just deduce it from the body language

echo kelp
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Up to the DM to decide if that makes sense and is appropriate in the game context. But yes, it could be possible.

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Usually though it would be an insight check

serene phoenix
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Could it be possible to do it using investigation?

echo kelp
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Yes it could be possible if the DM decides it makes sense and is appropriate in that game context.

serene phoenix
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Ty, then I'll talk to my DM

stone wind
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hi

ripe badger
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Hello

pallid turret
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I think I said it it yesterday but I really want to start but idk how to dnd ):

exotic remnantBOT
wheat crystal
# pallid turret I think I said it it yesterday but I really want to start but idk how to dnd ):

Welcome! I would check out the Dyno post above to get started, since it has a link to the free basic rules. I wouldn’t worry about memorizing everything, just be familiar with how to do character creation, skill checks, and combat. I also highly recommend making a character as you go along for practice. If you want feedback on any characters you might come up with, check out #character-discussion . After that, feel free to look for a game! Within this server there’s #find-a-game . And of course, feel free to ask any questions you might have here :)

tardy isle
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S u p

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

tardy isle
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Hi, kinda new to D&D and all that. Just kinda confused on D&D Beyond and the normal D&D. It's pretty much the same but one of them is on a website and the other is IRL, right? No need to pay too, right?

wheat crystal
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DDB is the same as D&D, it’s just the digital site with some additional functionalities to facilitate the game (i.e. digital books, character sheet hosting, etc)

tardy isle
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Ah, kk

wheat crystal
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In fact, DDB is owned by the owners of D&D

tardy isle
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Cool

wheat crystal
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But yes it is free, at least the basic rules are. You can check them out in the Dyno post above, in this channel’s pins, or in #learn-to-play

tardy isle
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Mk, thanks for the info

ripe badger
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How to I find a campaign to join in the find-a-game channel?

crude musk
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Follow the instructions

echo kelp
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Yeah read #find-a-game carefully to learn how to use our LFG channels to find a group/game.

stone wind
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hello, how do i find people to play game with?

ripe badger
pallid turret
tardy isle
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Heeeyyy, is the faith and notes optional on the Description part? Not really a big fan of backstories and stuff like that

wheat crystal
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Faith is optional, less (though not entirely) so if you’re playing a Cleric

tardy isle
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What about the notes?

wheat crystal
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Notes are also optional, but most DMs like at least a little backstory. The desired length is dependent on DM but you can get by with the “3-sentence backstory” which has 3 simple elements:

  • Who your character is
  • What is their personality like
  • Their reason for adventuring
tardy isle
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Oooo, that's nice. Thank you once again for the help

green bridge
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Hey I heard about DND but I don't know how to start can someone help me?

sand obsidian
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Go to find a game and find some people to play with #find-a-game

green bridge
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No I mean I don't know anything about it

sand obsidian
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I know

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Finding a dungeon master who can help you is the first step

green bridge
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Aren't you a DM?

sand obsidian
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I am but not currently doing dming

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I'm taking a break

green bridge
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Oh ok

random galleon
sand obsidian
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Forgot about that channel

fresh fable
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Having a look at the free basic rules tends to be the best place to start (look in the pins)

exotic remnantBOT
warm musk
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nevermind i found it

wheat crystal
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Magic weapons aren’t inherently tied to charisma unless the item or one of your creatures say so.

Pact of the Blade simply makes you able to summon a magical weapon

warm musk
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button to mark it as a pact weapon when i equipped it

wheat crystal
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If you chose the Hexblade subclass then your pact weapons are eligible to use charisma instead of str/dex due to its Hex Warrior feature

lyric fjord
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Has anyone done a themed campaign (like based off of movies, shows, etc) and actually enjoyed it? Ive seen a few on r/lfg and figured they might be easier to ease into the rp of dnd for a first campaign

real stone
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When taking the hide action, does the Stealth Check need to be higher than the Passive Perception of all enemies or can you be hidden from just some enemies?

harsh fjord
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I've always run it as higher than Passive Perception, but I'd check with #dnd-rules for certainty.

lyric fjord
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Hello, I didn't chat here in a long time, couldn't find the time until now, I finally got the time to get into the game for the first time ever since almost everyone I know is playing it and I was wondering if I could find a session
I know its obvious but I'm a complete beginner so bear with me please

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
shell pike
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Not sure I understand how the Looking For Community thread works, or what a community is?

echo kelp
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A community server has many Dungeon Masters and many players and many games. That’s pretty much the general definition of them. You can respond in a LFG posts thread to indicate interest but for many community servers you can click their server link and join their server directly that way.

tough obsidian
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Hi!

tardy isle
tough obsidian
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Just trying to get into the dnd world after playing bg3

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my head hurts with all the rules XP

harsh fjord
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You don't need to learn it all at once! And it's not uncommon to create a cheat sheet for yourself for the first few weeks/months.

smoky adder
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Just focus to start on learning where the rules are.

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Then you can always just look them up as needed.

tough obsidian
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Im just reading the AL players guide to create a character

smoky adder
tough obsidian
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Thank you! Ill go there then 🙂

glass night
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hey guys im new

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
# glass night hey guys im new

Welcome to the server! The resources above should be useful as you get yourself acquainted with the game. If you have questions, do feel free to ask.

oblique willow
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So i've been in this server for awhile, and I've occasioanlly glanced at the "Looking for players" tab, but i've never joined a game before. I'm just not quite sure how to actually.. 'begin' a DND game. I've made myself a character sheet before, and i've seen basic beginner tutorials on general information, such as combat and character sheet setups. Mostly just character sheet setups

Do I really just hop into a game from one of the DM's over in #looking-for-players ? one I learn a bit more, of course

Another worry of mine is more of a 'issue on my end' thing. My day to day changes quite often, and I often will end up busy on a day I thought i'd be relaxing. And I think this is whats largely stopping me from actually joining a campaign. Since I don't want to say "oh yeah i'll be able to do a bi-weekley on saturday campaign!" only to say on saturday morning "hey sorry something came up, I can't do today." and then fall behind when they'll be playing without me.

Any advice? What informational videos I should watch to better learn 5e, how to be a good supporting party member (Good rules of roleplay, etc.) and all that jazz.

I've seen some horror stories of the DND table where people just don't know what they're doing, or completely ruin the experience because they're not trying to roleplay with anybody outside of "My character shanks this guy, ruining all story potential because 'my character is suspicious all the time' so its justified"

solid flicker
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I would avoid watching videos on how to get 'better' for now. Just read the rules, feel comfortable with them, and play a game. Considering your last paragraph, you seem pretty aware of the social contract in the game, so you are probably doing just fine with that stuff.

Your best bet might be to try to join oneshot games. Those are lower commitment as they are only one session.

In terms of 'beginning' a game, you typically respond to an advertisement that interests you, and hope the DM gets back to you. If they provide information about their game or setting, it's considered good practise to make a character that will fit well into that game. You typically work with the DM to achieve this. Then, after agreeing on a start time, you all just get together for the game.

oblique willow
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Right, I made my first character as a sort of test. Never intended to truly play a game with him, which shows on how lacking backstory is since I was mostly focusing on how to allot stat points, skills, and items.

solid flicker
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In terms of scheduling for a campaign, you just have to block off time for D&D. You can't really treat it as 'oh, I'll play D&D unless something better comes along.' A lot of the time, you just have to tell people you can't hang out after 6pm on Wednesdays (for example) because you'll be playing D&D.

fallen surge
# oblique willow So i've been in this server for awhile, and I've occasioanlly glanced at the "L...

So, first off, you can join a game as soon as you feel ready. There is no marker to cross of goal you have to reach beforehand. You can just jump into it. Have at least some understanding of the rules will make things run smoother for you, but you don't need to memorize everything. You play D&D just by talking to other people, so there is no platform you have to sign up for or anything like that.

If you're concerned about not doing the right things while playing, just remember that you and your party are meant to work together. A lot of what goes wrong for beginners is when they do things they think "its what my character would do" but they built a character that would be disruptive to the group. D&D is about a group of people that go on an adventure, so make sure your character wants to be in a group, and wants to go on an adventure.

solid flicker
fallen surge
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Playing D&D is a commitment, and if you miss a session, it can be a big inconvenience to everyone else in your group.

oblique willow
fallen surge
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Missing a session happens sometimes, of course. But D&D is not quite as casual as playing video games with your friends or something like that

random galleon
solid flicker
fallen surge
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There are some alternatives for you if regularly scheduled sessions don't work

oblique willow
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I've seen so many people having these great stories and adventures in DND, so i've always been interested in having one of my own; so being in a DND session WILL be a comitment to me. Its why scheduling is my main concern before beginning. I refuse to be the guy who cancels last minute because of something

random galleon
solid flicker
fallen surge
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firstly, there is "play by post" or other forms of asynchronous play. This is where you play via text messages in a discord, rather than doing a voice call at a specific time. When playing this way, the game is usually played "24/7" and people just type a chat message whenever they are available to do so.

Second, there are One-Shots. A One-Shot is when you play a full adventure in a single session, rather than over the course of several. Its a one-and-done experience, and can often be played with a completely different group of people each time, which means you don't have to block off a specific period of time on a regular schedule

oblique willow
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A member of family has spoken, and should I find a campaign, they will be understanding when I need to block of time frames from them to play.

Truly, a moment worth cheering for.

random galleon
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I usually run my online sessions for like 2-3 hours while my face to face session are longer due to us hanging out + eating food so they get to be around 4-8 hours sometimes.

random galleon
fallen surge
oblique willow
fallen surge
oblique willow
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I see

random galleon
fallen surge
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A one shot could be at any level. I've played in ones at level 1, and at level 20, and anything in between

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Since you are new to D&D, I would highly recommend you try to find something as low level as possible. You might get overwhelmed by information if you join a high level one shot or campaign and have to learn every feature your character has all at once

oblique willow
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I think theres a bit more research to be done before I begin. I've largely forgotten most of the information I actually learned whilst getting truly into the idea of PLAYING the game.

So i'll need to relearn character sheets at the bare minimum.. I think I remember general combat rules.

I want to be at least be a bit more prepared before I step into a session, so what videos should I watch for combat and character sheets? Some other stuff outside of that as well

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Or like, a channel that does good at explaining this information if you know of it

random galleon
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I can send some links in dms if you wish?

fallen surge
oblique willow
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Yes please, I have to go actually so drop them off and i'll respond when I can :)

oblique willow
fallen surge
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They are linked as introductory videos in our newcomer welcome post

exotic remnantBOT
oblique willow
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word, thank you! I'll watch those when I can :)

random galleon
ember cypress
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Is there an easy way to keep track of player resources like GP, SP, or other things like items you pick up? Also, if I want to make a new character sheet for my campaign but I want to type in my information, what are the best options?

graceful tree
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Hi!

harsh fjord
ember cypress
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As a player my apologies

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I can hopefully DM myself after I have a few campaigns under my belt.👍🏻

harsh fjord
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Is the character sheet not enough to track resources?

ember cypress
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I mean I think it’s good enough so I just have to remember to write things down when I get new items/resources

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But what about the digital character sheet typing thing? Dnd beyond would be good but I didn’t buy any of the big expansion books on the website/app.

harsh fjord
ember cypress
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I can type in that sheet? On my computer I mean?

harsh fjord
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Yep.

ember cypress
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Oh ok thank you I appreciate it

dense hazel
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hey does anyone know how to find a dnd group?

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
timid locust
dense hazel
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thank you!

sudden heath
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yo !

deft pivot
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👋

tiny tartan
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hello does anyone know how to find out your perception checks?

harsh fjord
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What do you mean exactly?

fallen surge
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A perception check is a wisdom based skill check, so your bonus to it would be equal to your wisdom modifier plus your proficiency bonus if you are proficient in that skill. So when you perform a perception check, you roll a d20 and add your wisdom modifier and your proficiency bonus if your are proficient in it, or roll a d20 and add just your wisdom modifier if you are not

dusty saffron
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So the rogue has a bonus action that lets them hide, how does this work out mid combat? Slightly confused how it would work out

timid locust
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It follows the hide rules as per usual.

smoky adder
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You'd need to find somewhere to hide, to start.

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Then you make a Stealth check to hide.

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And the result of that check is contested against anyone who tries to find you, whether that's through an active Perception check or through their Passive Perception.

lyric fjord
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hey so i have a question, i'm still new to dnd but trying to understand as much as i can, i think i'm almost figuring out and close to making a character sheet.

so i saw that if you want to play ad a custom (?) race it's called dnd homebrew? Is it allowed to play a custom or made up race, or an existing race from like a video game or tv series?

harsh fjord
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That's up to the DM at the table.

cerulean salmon
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It's up to your dm. There's Custom Lineage but that's not the same as homebrewing your own race

harsh fjord
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One thing you might consider is if an existing race give you the abilities you want. If so, choose that and just describe it so that it fits with your mental image.

timid locust
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It's usually recommended to stick to the official races, especially as a newcomer. It'll also greatly increase your chances of finding a game if you do.

lyric fjord
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ok, so i have to ask the dm if its possible to play a custom race? also os there anywhere i can learn more about homebrew dnd?

harsh fjord
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Learn the game before you go messing with homebrew. There's a lot out there, and it's not all good.

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And yep, it's the DM's call whether homebrew is allowed or not.

true musk
lyric fjord
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alright thanks

true musk
jade lion
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How do I play dnd online

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

gaunt siren
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In simple words hombrew is like adding a mod to the game.

exotic remnantBOT
gaunt siren
jade lion
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And am kinda broke right now

harsh fjord
gaunt siren
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There are many free 3rd party virtual tables

jade lion
gaunt siren
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Usually the dm will share their stuff with you

lyric fjord
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ok another question, voice chat isn't required to play dnd right?

harsh fjord
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Not required. It's common but not the only method. Play-by-post (PBP) is text-based play.

fallen surge
lyric fjord
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👍

tiny tartan
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@restive knoll

restive knoll
mossy egret
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does magic missile always impact? bc it doesnt have attack roll nor saving throw

smoky adder
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Yep!

random galleon
near karma
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Hello I'm new to dnd

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Take a look at the resources above, join in the various conversations, and ask questions as you have them!

lyric fjord
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ok so i'm making a character w the character builder on dndbeyond and i'm kind of stuck on Faith, is it something required?

harsh fjord
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Nope, especially not before you've joined a game.

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It's tough to pick a god/religion before you know the setting!

random galleon
harsh fjord
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No character needs a religion per the rules. Whether a table believes otherwise is a different story.

lyric fjord
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thanks, as for notes part i can customize/make up my char's backstory? i'm guessing i have to also check the wiki for my char's weoght and age and stuff?

harsh fjord
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You can, but I recommend keeping it loose/flexible so it can be tweaked to fit the game you join. And make it appropriate for your level. A level 1 adventurer hasn't done much in the way of heroic deeds. A lot of new players make this long, detailed list of accomplishments, which takes away from the story of growing during the adventure.

stone swift
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hello there, I'm also making my first char ever 😄 I want to make it focused on lightning damage/lightning spells and such. are there limitations, or like "bad combos" regarding spells, items, casts? so would a sorcerer with lightning spells and 2 daggers be any useful/playable/livable? or am I just living in a dream world? 😄

harsh fjord
wheat crystal
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Variety is useful but not strictly necessary! In my experience it’s very hard to make a truly “bad combo”

stone swift
wheat crystal
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One thing you can do for more spell variety is what’s called “reflavoring.” Basically it’s changing the narrative descriptions of abilities without changing the mechanics. For example, you could reflavor the Burning Hands spell (fire damage) as you burning your enemy with electrical energy

stone swift
mental fable
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Idk if I'm asking this in the right place (I'm new to dnd and was tasked with being dm) what do dnd servers look like? Like what template do you guys use?? Do I not use a server and just make a gc?? Or

gaunt siren
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You can change any spell to chickens

stone swift
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as a noob, I have an idea to make a spell that scales the more you use it again every round 😄 idk if it counts as broken or if I can do that at all, wanna know what you guys think. basically 2+1d6 dmg, and every round you continue to re-cast it without "not" casting it, u also add n*d4 dmg (where n <=3, so the minimum u do is 2+1d6, and the maximum is 2+1d6+3d4. if you don't cast it once, then the d4s reset, and so on)

just experimenting 😄

random galleon
stone swift
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this discord really has a chatroom for everything lol, thank you 😄

random galleon
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Yes

fresh fable
stone swift
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funnily enough, I didn't see the #homebrew until you tagged it, now it shows up as "suggested". it's like hidden or something

stone swift
near karma
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Hello 8m new and I'm looking for a dnd campaign to play

random galleon
lucid geyser
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elloo

lyric fjord
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i'm finally done making my character sheet- so uhh does this mean i can start looking? also its on dnd beyond so sharing the link should make the sheet visible to others right?

plucky ridge
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Generally it's good to make a character at the beginning to learn the basics but you can look for games at any time. A DM may not approve the character you've made though so just in case, be prepared to change it.

civic crescent
near karma
civic crescent
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hehe :D

true musk
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For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #looking-for-dm .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Show that you took the time to read the posting by mentioning aspects of the campaign you find interesting.
  • Tip: Show that DM fun isn't an afterthought by asking what makes the game fun for them.
  • Check out #looking-for-community to find community-style games like West Marches, one-shots, and more
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

lyric fjord
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thanks

onyx cypress
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hello

exotic remnantBOT
onyx cypress
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thank youu

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it says come here if I need help making a character

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how crazy can ur character get

true musk
onyx cypress
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alr thank you

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so basic dnd questions like 2d6 is 2 dice of 6 faces right

true musk
# onyx cypress how crazy can ur character get

It depends on how well you understand the rules and mechanics of D&D.
A common pitfall that newcomers fall into is building a character concept first, then trying to force that concept to fit into D&D's rules and mechanics.

The better approach is to understand how D&D's character builder works, the campaign you'll be playing, and what books you can use as the basis for building a cool and interesting character.

onyx cypress
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so it really just depends on the campaign limits

true musk
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And how well you understand the rules and mechanics.

onyx cypress
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I'm kinda experienced but I'm fairly new when it comes to actual dnd cuz I played and watched similar games before so I know how rolling works, how damage works, exploration and stuff, etc

plain jungle
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which channel would be best to ask for advice on a main storyline plot for a homebrew campaign (i.e. not book campaign)?

ornate arrow
true musk
# true musk And how well you understand the rules and mechanics.

For example, in the game there is a spell called healing word and I know that a certain wizard ability that you can pick up can allow you to move people that target with a spell. So I know I can build a character that can heal and move allies in a single move. Thus giving them the option to get back into the fight or get to a safe distance without triggering an attack of opportunity.

onyx cypress
ornate arrow
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there's some very exotic races out there and the sky's the limit when writing your character and their backstory
multiclassing can allow for some really cool unorthodox builds and stuff

however, you have to make sure that your character concept respects both the DM's campaign and your party members
additionally, multiclassed characters can often be ineffective if not done well

onyx cypress
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alr alr

true musk
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So again, it depends.

onyx cypress
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yep yep

ornate arrow
snow vessel
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so, what if you have a character that's outside of the DM's realm? like.. if the setting is in an apocalyptic world, but your character doesn't exactly fit into it?

ornate arrow
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you don't use that character, or change it to fit their world

true musk
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Let's hold off on multi-classing as that's not recommended for newcomers.

ornate arrow
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true

ornate arrow
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if your pre-written character fits, then that's great, but it won't always be the case

snow vessel
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that makes sense

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thank you

potent tinsel
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haiaii I need help making a dnd character ;-; or designing one for me and my friends as a complete newcomer..

ornate arrow
potent tinsel
true musk
# snow vessel that makes sense

For character building there are generally 3 criteria to consider.

  • The character should fun for you to play
  • Your group should enjoy playing with the character
  • Your Dungeon Master should enjoy running a game with that character
snow vessel
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is there any games playing now, or coming up soon? im not too sure how to check for that

onyx cypress
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what are the different throws and how do they help me

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like saving throws and the like

ornate arrow
potent tinsel
true musk
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
ornate arrow
onyx cypress
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ohhh

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so let's say I wanna investigate, then that's an ability check?

ornate arrow
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yep

potent tinsel
onyx cypress
true musk
ornate arrow
onyx cypress
true musk
ornate arrow
onyx cypress
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so intelligence is for investigation related things and wisdom is for like dialogue and convincing or smthn?

ornate arrow
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intelligence is a stat that generally measures smartness, knowledge, and such

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you would use it for a history check pulling up something from a book you've read long ago, for example (as well as other skills)

onyx cypress
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ohh

ornate arrow
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I'd recommend playing a martial or half caster for your 1st char if you want something simple, spellcasters are typically more complex
but if you take the time to learn what the spells do I'd absolutely say go for it

true musk
ornate arrow
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I personally recommend building a generic character for practice

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not something you'd play

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but something you do to understand the rules and how to build a character

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john doe the elf fighter (never will be touched again), but the process of building him is still good

true musk
potent tinsel
ornate arrow
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first learn the rules, get a bit more familiar with them
after you can try to find a game

onyx cypress
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dnd online is good for practice right

ornate arrow
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adventurer's league yeah

onyx cypress
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what's Adventurer's League

true musk
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?al

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
• #al-dm-discussion — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for AL Dungeon Masters of all levels of experience to discuss their games, share tips, or share constructive feedback.
• #al-dungeoncraft — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for fledgling or experienced AL authors to discuss the Dungeoncraft program, ask questions, offer tips, or share constructive feedback.

onyx cypress
ornate arrow
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no

onyx cypress
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oh

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I thought u had to pay to play lol

ornate arrow
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only rarely are games paid

true musk
onyx cypress
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ohh thank goodness I'm so broke rn

snow vessel
onyx cypress
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I'll check out AL thanks

true musk
# onyx cypress what's Adventurer's League

Adventurers League.

  • You can learn all about it here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • It provides a low barrier for entry. Players just commit to a single session at a time. Usually 2-4 hours.
  • The adventures for level 1 characters are often designed to teach you basics.
  • As you play, you'll discover what types of players and dungeon master you gravitate towards.
  • You'll have a higher chance of forming a long lasting group by reaching out to people you have establish history with through these independent play sessions.
onyx cypress
onyx cypress
potent tinsel
onyx cypress
true musk
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There is a dnd tutorial.

onyx cypress
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yep

potent tinsel
true musk
onyx cypress
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also true but I prefer doing both for more help

ornate arrow
onyx cypress
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sheesh dndbeyond

true musk
onyx cypress
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@potent tinsel u wanna vc? Kinda bored and I wanna learn with someone. It's boring if ur alone

true musk
potent tinsel
onyx cypress
potent tinsel
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but I would def would like to be ur friend and chat (I’m a former gacha kid)

onyx cypress
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aight aight

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in the meantime, I'll go to char discussions for more help on my character

true musk
#

Just keep in mind that soliciting/advertising games outside the LFG channels is not permitted by the Moderators.
So you'll want to either switch to direct messages or make a Looking For Game thread by reading the instructions in #find-a-game

onyx cypress
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alr mb mb

snow vessel
onyx cypress
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friend request sent

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Is dndbeyond a different app or is it like a website or smthn

ornate arrow
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website

onyx cypress
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I'm only familiar with dndonline

onyx cypress
# ornate arrow website

Ah icic. So is dndonline not related to wotc? Or is dndonline also part of the dnd projects from wotc?

ornate arrow
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dndbeyond is this character builder where you can just select options as you please, owned and endorsed by wotc yes

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you need to own separate dndbeyond copies of sourcebooks to unlock their contents to use in the character maker, but there's no denying it's easy to use

onyx cypress
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Oh I see

ornate arrow
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no math required

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basic arithmetic oh how scary

onyx cypress
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Lmao

true musk
onyx cypress
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Is the app free?

true musk
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Yes

onyx cypress
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oh yeah

ornate arrow
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ya, but the sourcebooks have to be owned by your account in order to use their contents

true musk
ornate arrow
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unless ya know a DM that can share their dndbeyond products with you if their account owns them

onyx cypress
onyx cypress
true musk
onyx cypress
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oh it's a mobile app

onyx cypress
ornate arrow
plain jungle
ornate arrow
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I sent a small gnome named Gerald to his address

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they open the door and this 3 foot tall guy holding a DM screen, a notebook, and some dice barge into the house and go to the table

mossy bolt
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hello, I want to get started on playing dnd

hearty nova
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Hello, I wanna start playing dnd always been interested 🙏🏽

cerulean salmon
visual cedar
hearty nova
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Any classes with gauntlet/fist weapons

cerulean salmon
hearty nova
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Every game I play my character are punchers 💪

sand obsidian
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Would recommend monk then

cerulean salmon
hearty nova
sand obsidian
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I've heard about gauntlets but never a mech suit

cerulean salmon
sand obsidian
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...

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That is a mech brother

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Just a small one suited to a certain body type

hearty nova
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That still sound dope i just finished watching marvel in timeline order 😭

sand obsidian
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Dang

odd meteor
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newcomer here, where do i go to learn to play or find a game

hidden sand
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But I"m new to Dnd period. I played one game in college and quit early because of reasons.

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I'm feeling like I would like being a DM at some point.

cerulean salmon
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I'd start with going over the basic rules on dndbeyond and while you do that think of some character concepts

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
true musk
odd meteor
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where them rules at

hidden sand
odd meteor
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i feel like my dude would start with more coinage than that, had wealthy family

hidden sand
true musk
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You can start with the basic rule book.

hidden sand
odd meteor
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after i read this stuff where can i find a game for free

true musk
# hidden sand Will do! But I probably would learn faster just by playing.

While there are some places and people that host games specifically to teach people how to play the game.
It is important to note that D&D is a social game that takes time and effort to coordinate.
So anything you can do to learn beforehand goes a long way to having a smoother and more fun experience.

#

For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #looking-for-dm .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Show that you took the time to read the posting by mentioning aspects of the campaign you find interesting.
  • Tip: Show that DM fun isn't an afterthought by asking what makes the game fun for them.
  • Check out #looking-for-community to find community-style games like West Marches, one-shots, and more
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

odd meteor
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perfect

hidden sand
odd meteor
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if you want a quick rundown of the rules chap gpt is pretty solid. they even helped me build my first guy

true musk
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I would not recommend that. It can sometimes just be wrong about certain things.

odd meteor
#

on your quick reference guide it says helping and hiding do the same thing?

true musk
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Huh, that is a editing mistake that I never noticed before.
The definition for the Hide actions was incorrectly placed twice.
Here is the correct information regarding the Help Action.

Help
You can lend your aid to another creature in the completion of a task. When you take the Help action, the creature you aid gains advantage on the next ability check it makes to perform the task you are helping with, provided that it makes the check before the start of your next turn.

Alternatively, you can aid a friendly creature in attacking a creature within 5 feet of you. You feint, distract the target, or in some other way team up to make your ally's attack more effective. If your ally attacks the target before your next turn, the first attack roll is made with advantage.

spark sedge
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I have no idea how to approach finding a game even after reading the find-a-game and looking-for-dm channel, since I'm unsure if I need to have a character before submitting, unsure how to make a character, unsure how to add information like others do when trying to post in looking-for-dm, and similarily am unsure on what I would put down for Game Style since I haven't experienced playing yet and wouldn't know; although roleplaying would be sorta interesting if not uncomfortable starting out.

jovial osprey
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Hello guys

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So I just heard about dnd

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And I would like to get the jist of it

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Does any one know where I could play a game of dnd

spark sedge
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Nobody's here right now, when someone with more information comes around they'll probably help us.

jovial osprey
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Oh ok

random galleon
spark sedge
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I didn't notice that channel.

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Well I looked in that channel and everything is around 8 PM, and that is not a good time for me so I dunno what to do.

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Also I feel like I'd be bothering people whose intent isn't to teach a new player from the ground up.

random galleon
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Well there are lfg servers on discord but that channel updates a lot with new games which fill up quickly

spark sedge
exotic remnantBOT
spark sedge
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Trust me, I already went through that.

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It didn't help much.

topaz garnet
# spark sedge I don't know what LFG is.

LFG means Looking For Game. It's a shorthand term for channels, or for if someone is LFG.
In short, it means there's a bunch of other discord servers one could join, which are big hubs of lots of other people actively looking for games throughout it. In this server though, it's mostly just general discussions.

spark sedge
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I'll mention this question in passing but don't feel required to delete your message and reply to it but are there any servers catoring to new players?

forest sierra
#

im pretty new to dnd and i was just wondering how long on average it would take for someone to make a pretty lore heavy game. my friend got into dming, and assembled some of our other friends as players, but none of us have played. he's had multiple concepts over ~9 months and scrapped most of them, he's been working on the current on the current one for abt 3 months. my main question is if it typically takes this super long to make something like this
(i'll note that he's said it has a lot of homebrew stuff, but hasnt provided many details on its depth)

celest cedar
wheat crystal
# spark sedge I have no idea how to approach finding a game even after reading the find-a-game...

I’m unsure if I need to have a character before submitting
You don’t need to have a character nor character sheet ready to make a post in any #looking-for channel. If you mean having one ready in order to join a game, that will be DM dependent and a great question to ask them in their post. Some like to have you bring in a character, others like to have players create them after joining the game.
Unsure how to make a character
Check #learn-to-play as well as the pinned posts for a link to the free basic rules, which contain the rules for character creation. Don’t worry about memorizing everything, just be familiar with character creation, combat, and skill checks. As for putting everything on a sheet there’s online sheet hosters such as D&DBeyond or roll20. There’s also pdfs you can download, although you’ll have to manually enter in information. I recommend making a character as you read through the rules for practice.
Unsure how to add information like others do
As the instructions in #find-a-game say, you use the appropriate command for the channel you want to post in, then you’ll be messaged a form where you can add in all the relevant information. You can also reply to others’ post in #looking-for-players .
Unsure on what I would put down for Game Style
“I don’t know, it’s my first time playing” is a perfectly valid answer to put!
Also I feel like I’d be bothering people whose intent isn’t to teach
In my experience many games are beginner friendly even if not explicitly advertised as such. It’s always good to ask just in case!
Are there any servers catoring to new players?
There most likely are! You can check #looking-for-community within this server.

forest sierra
wheat crystal
lament basin
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hi!!
i'm pretty new to DnD and want to create a character and don't know how
can anyone help me??

fresh fable
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Welcome have you had a look at the basic rules?

lament basin
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like
server rules or game rules?

lament basin
wheat crystal
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Game rules, they can be found in this channel’s pins as well as in #learn-to-play

lament basin
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oh

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thanks!!

sick fulcrum
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Hello all just joined and just downloaded the D&D beyond app and created 2 characters 1 was a quick one with presets and a fuel in-depth one I’m not fully finished with any tips would be helpful or just a look over to make sure nothing is weird about my characters. Haven’t even played a single game yet just been itching to play something new

random galleon
sick fulcrum
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Thank you sorry

random galleon
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No problem

graceful tree
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Hey so uh I'd like to start playing but I don't have a character, any help would be appreciated

crude musk
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You don't need a character to start playing

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You usually join a campaign first and then make your character with the help of your DM

wild onyx
wooden mulch
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I just joined the DnD discord and wanted to say hi! I’m a newcomer to this and wanted to ask if you guys also play online using discord ?

wild onyx
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Many do! Voice chat is the most popular, though many games are run by text with various tools to help do the rolling of dice and suchlike.

graceful tree
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I got the beyond app thingie can I make a character through that?

wild onyx
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You can indeed. It has options to help guide you through the process.

wooden mulch
graceful tree
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My only experience with D&D so far has been D20 (I'm sorry if that's an annoying thing to say)

wooden mulch
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Is there a group I can join to learn ?

wild onyx
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The #find-a-game section and #looking-for-players channel are where you can find groups getting organised for play. Many are beginner-friendly, but do read the posts for more details.

wooden mulch
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Copy that, thank you @wild onyx !

graceful tree
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I just experienced insane whiplash. Turns out, I already made a character like three years ago

tardy isle
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Huh

graceful tree
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Turns out I forgot lmao

gaunt junco
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Hello. Im trying to find a game but im unsure how...

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
cinder mantle
gaunt junco
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Ok thanks 🙂

short hound
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Hello everyone 🙂 is there a place I can post my intro idea for a campaign (first time dm-ing) to get some feedback? Any help appreciated 💜

cerulean salmon
short hound
shell pike
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First time playing last night. Had great fun. Definitely need to throw myself more into the ‘role play’ element of it all though.

harsh fjord
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That usually comes with time and comfort. It can be really awkward at first settling in to playing make-believe, especially with strangers.

eternal crater
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yeah it usually takes me a few sessions before I get comfortable with a group to start doing accents and such lol

floral fiber
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what book do i have to get to get path of the giant in dnd beyond?

fallen surge
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

floral fiber
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thought so just wanted to make sure

fervent summit
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Brand freaking new to the server and DnD, just saying hello!

harsh fjord
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Welcome! The pinned messages in this channel have some resources you might find useful as you poke around.

lyric fjord
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hey it's me again, i would like to look or join a oneshot or something like that now that i've made a character. I seriously have no idea how to start- I saw that you can also play dnd on forums n stuff?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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is there a command to write an ad?

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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thanks

oblique willow
#

So i'm currently in the process of creating a character; but im a bit puzzeled on one section.

Racial Traits/Skills. Im creating a Half Orc Barbarian, and i've been told differently by friends on how to select my Racial Traits. Do I select 2-3? Or am I given access to all of them from the Half Orc Race? As well as Barbarian class features.

fallen surge
oblique willow
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Sweet, thank you!

wicked leaf
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Hi! I'm new to DnD, have been reading and watching a lot of info about the game so I can be ready to join a campaign. I'm ready to make my character and wondering what would be the best place/way to make it? Roll20, BeyondDnd? Where would you guys suggest I make my character sheet? Also, how do I then use it in-game? Do I need to print it out and have it at hand?

mortal garden
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Hey and welcome!

I personally like D&D Beyond. That said, unless you've paid for additional content or have it shared via another user, you'll just have the "Basic Rules" available (which honestly is still a lot).

Roll20 is good to use if you know your group is expecting to use Roll20. But you can't "import" your Roll20 character to other campaigns unless you're a higher tier subscriber.

Another great option is to do it all manually in a PDF or even just on paper. You have to do all the "work" but sometimes it's nice to check to make sure you understand what the rules are trying to tell you!

Lastly, (phew) you use your sheet in-game depending on the grou's expectations. Some groups, in person, want everyone with a physical sheet. But many others are chill with you seeing your sheet on your phone (e.g. on D&D Beyond). In an online game, you might be asked specifically to have your online character sheet in D&D Beyond or Roll20. Again, depends a bit - but you only have to worry about this after you find your group!

Hope that helps!

wicked leaf
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Thank you!

subtle phoenix
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Question

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What can a player do when they’re about to receive damage

main fulcrum
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Very much depends on the class or build

lyric fjord
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Pray

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But yeah depends on your character

main fulcrum
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For the most part, once someone is actively attacking you, there's only a few things that can effect that

lyric fjord
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If you're a Wizard and you have shield, you can use it as a reaction to make the enemy roll with disadvantage (i believe.) If you have Portent Dice, you can transfer one of the die onto an attack roll to make them miss

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If you have lucky, you can make the enemy reroll iirc

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It all depends on your resources

main fulcrum
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Shield adds to your AC

cerulean salmon
lyric fjord
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Ah ty

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I'm not fully knowledgeable on the spells yet

subtle phoenix
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Ok so

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Each class has different saving throw proficiencies

main fulcrum
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That is true.

visual cedar
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Warlocks can impose disadvantage

main fulcrum
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Sometimes

subtle phoenix
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So I assume that means for different types of damage, their saving throws are tied to different stats

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And (looks at chart)

cerulean salmon
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Like fireball requires a dexterity saving throw

visual cedar
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Not really different types of damage, but different mechanics of spells. Like, fireball is a dex saving throw because you're diving out of the way. But toll the dead is wisdom because you're hearing these loud bells in your head

main fulcrum
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It's somewhat related to the effect but it's not exact 1-1 match

subtle phoenix
#

What types of mechanics would force players to use charisma

random galleon
subtle phoenix
random galleon
visual cedar
cerulean salmon
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Saving throws are different than skill checks

main fulcrum
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Charisma is one of the fuzzier ones, but in general stuff related to force of will

subtle phoenix
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So I see

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Thanks for answering my questions

hybrid hazel
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Hey I'm new here

charred fjord
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Hey. Also new here

random galleon
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Welcome

brittle mango
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Hi

echo sluice
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So im fairly new to D&D, done no more than reading PHB for 5E and making some characters that have never seen use. Want to try and start playing and dont really know where to start. Any direction i could be given for where to go to try and find like oneshots and also advice to learn more about how to play and get fun ideas?

cerulean salmon
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There's the free basic rules

random galleon
echo sluice
mossy bolt
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hello

oblique willow
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So, my character is complete. I'm holding off on backstory for now so I can better wind it into the DM's created story. Im finally ready to hop into a campaign! Already sent in a request for a campaign i'm interested in, so i'll hopefully hear back from them with the good news!

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Oh my god I forgot spells

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..What spells can barbarians use even, if any?

main fulcrum
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None. Easy TashaLOL

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You might get a couple from your subclass or your race, but they're not a casting class in general

solid flicker
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There's a barbarian subclass that can cast spells, but typically you just don't even have to worry about spells at all

oblique willow
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I figured, when I gave it a tad bit more thought

solid flicker
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Good luck with the campaign! Don't feel disheartened if you don't hear back. There are a LOT of people looking for games, you just have to keep trying!

oblique willow
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I think the main issue finding one is majority require 18+ and I fall a single year under that

solid flicker
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Yeah, that seems like it would be rough. I've seen a few advertised that were made by teenagers, so hopefully more of those will come along soon.

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If it's a big struggle, you could also try running your own games for a bit. Will definitely increase the rate at which you understand the game!

ember cypress
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How much damage can a mid-late level Barbarian do? Should it change much or it’s good now?

oblique willow
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The hightened responsibility is terrifying, but that might honestly work. I've come up with a few campaign ideas over the years that i'd love to see be used.

solid flicker
# oblique willow The hightened responsibility is terrifying, but that might honestly work. I've c...

The responsibility is not as big as people on the internet make it out to be. If you cultivate players who share the responsibility with you, then it's not much more work than being a player. For example, I tell my players that they are responsible for describing their own character's actions in combat, that's one less thing for me to have to do. One of my players is in charge of scheduling. Stuff like that.

solid flicker
ember cypress
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I’m sure there are some armor or legendary things that can give them resistances too but

solid flicker
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Yes. Absolutely. Barbarians are the tankiest class in the game, you do not need to worry about their survivability

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Check out the Bear Totem Warrior subclass if you're worried about damage. When you rage, you have resistance to all damage except for psychic

ember cypress
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What about debuffs like frightened or poisoned? I really want a tanky side character who is on the front lines. If debuffs can screw them up it’s not good

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Paralyzed is what I’m really worried about because someone told me that it is one of the worst things to happen to a player

gusty tundra
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hi there everyone hope i can learn and enjoy dnd with everyone :)

solid flicker
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If you want a tanky character, the defaults are typically Barbarian, Fighter and Paladin. The last two with heavy armour and shields.

solid flicker
ember cypress
main fulcrum
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Paladins add to their own saves, which helps with a lot of that

solid flicker
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don't worry about your resistances and stuff. pick one of those tanky classes that stands out to you, make sure you aren't being silly in combat, and let the dice do what they do

ember cypress
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I can live with that

main fulcrum
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For Fighters and Barbarians, resilient wisdom isn't a bad feat if you can get it

solid flicker
tidal forge
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Hello! Nice to meet everyone! 🙂

solid flicker
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Hello!

ember cypress
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What’s some of your favorite creature to encounter in the game? Either as a friendly creature or as an enemy?

vast flame
#

hi

ember cypress
solid flicker
tidal forge
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New-ish to the game, I have made and played a few classes.

ember cypress
tidal forge
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What's running a hag?

ember cypress
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I thought DM ing for the first time was difficult

main fulcrum
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It can be a bit harder to start as a DM, but it's definitely possible

ember cypress
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Or is difficult in general

ember cypress
tidal forge
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It seems so intimidating

main fulcrum
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I don't think it's as hard as people think. And if more folks gave it a shot, there wouldn't be such a discrepancy between the number of players and DMs

ember cypress
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How big?

solid flicker
tidal forge
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I know it's hard to find a steady DM where I'm at

ember cypress
solid flicker
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DMing is genuinely not that bad at all. The Dragons of Stormwreck Isle starter adventure is what I began with, and I really recommend it. It's laid out very well and easy to learn to DM with.

solid flicker
ember cypress
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Should I try to be a DM sooner? I really want to DM my own campaigns at some point. What’s a good resource to learn how to DM?

tidal forge
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oohhh

solid flicker
# ember cypress How big?

Well, consider that if there were enough DMs for each table, there would still be 4-6 times as many players as DMs. But the discrepancy is even more massive than that, hence why it's so difficult to find a game as a player

ember cypress
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Oh my goodness! That’s so wild

solid flicker
hidden sand
solid flicker
ember cypress
hidden sand
# solid flicker Yep!

I honestly want to do that as well. I've played one game irl and enjoyed it but I dropped out of the campaign early. Due to reasons

main fulcrum
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I started DMing maybe 6 months or so after I first played. Just grabbed a one-shot adventure and ran it

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Everyone will have a different style that works best for them, but I'm definitely a winging it kind of DM 😁

solid flicker
burnt saddle
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Hallo, I'm completely new to D&D and I wanna learn how to play. It'd be nice if someone could teach me 🙂

tidal forge
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I watched a bunch of YouTube videos to learn stuff

hidden sand
burnt saddle
hidden sand
burnt saddle
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Oh, uhh, that was a while back and I wasn't in the best state. I had some bad stuff going on

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Frorgor to change it, oopsie daisy

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oh, also I thought it was funny in a kinda morbid way cuz I was bullied about the furry thing

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but that's not really the topic

hidden sand
burnt saddle
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yeah, sorry 😅

hasty bramble
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Hello. I am hoping to know this game & how it works. I was Listening to a D&D podcast and became interested. I hope to be part of a D&D campain soon. I just need to make a character first.

exotic remnantBOT
main fulcrum
hidden sand
hasty bramble
hidden sand
hasty bramble
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I'm like...VERY new to this.

hidden sand
hasty bramble
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I might need to look at the characters again. Cause, I do have an Idea of a Double Ganger with multi personality disorder

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I also hope my new antenna would make sure I don't have any lag spikes.

cerulean salmon
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Lag does not really matter in dnd unless the voice call stops working

humble flax
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Hello 😄 So, I am not a newbie persay. But I have never played a lvl 20. I would love some help building a lvl 20 melee dps character. Anyone want to help me?

tidal forge
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Bunch of newbies in here but we can try

humble flax
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Lol, that's true haha. I didn't really think about it that way.

main fulcrum
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This channel tends to be more at the 'what are ability scores' level

humble flax
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Oh yeah huh, let me try there.

hidden sand
deft sigil
burnt saddle
hidden sand
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Was just trying to find other newbies like me. Will use. The correct channels from here on

dusty saffron
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In combat you have 4 actions right? Action, Bonus action, Move and free action?

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How do you guys remember all these rules? I need like some flash cards

deft sigil
oblique willow
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Waiting for #looking-for-players to update with something is a painstaking process, are there other servers I can join that have DND sessions in them? If thats even sharable information i'm unsure

true musk
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For in person games you can:

  • Visit tabletop game shops
  • Visit local conventions
  • Visit your local libraries
  • Visit your school
  • Search Meetup for local play groups.

Online options in this server:

  • Follow the instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to make a post in #looking-for-dm .
  • Reach out to people in the #looking-for-players channel.
  • These posts are by DMs looking for players.
  • Tip: Show that you took the time to read the posting by mentioning aspects of the campaign you find interesting.
  • Tip: Show that DM fun isn't an afterthought by asking what makes the game fun for them.
  • Check out #looking-for-community to find community-style games like West Marches, one-shots, and more
  • If your budget can afford it check out #paid-looking-for-game
  • You should also keep an eye out for the events calendar of the server.

** Adventurers League**

Other options

topaz garnet
oblique willow
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When it says just type the message to recieve a form in #find-a-game, I'm unsure of what that means..

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Oh. nevermind i'm a goober

rain field
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Hello

lyric fjord
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Hey gamers

subtle phoenix
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Hello

wheat crystal
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Welcome newbies!

whole fjord
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Hi everyone, I would really love to get into D&D but idk where to start haha any help or a point in the right direction would be amazing.

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
harsh fjord
mighty peak
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If I wanted to play DND Digitally or online , where would I go?

ornate arrow
mighty peak
vapid mesa
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hello noob to discord. Love D&D beyond. nice to meet you all.

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how do i find my link so I can give my players to find me here?

glass summit
vapid mesa
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thank you

red swift
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Hello im new here, looking to find games and roleplay

wheat crystal
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Welcome! Check the instructions in #find-a-game for help finding a group to play with!

obsidian mantle
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Ummm, hello everyone. I’m not really new to the server but I’ve never posted b4, but I am new to dnd. I actually just preordered the new core books today and was wondering if any of the digital extras (dice, backgrounds, etc) would be available on the 3rd of September when I get my early access or if I had to wait until the official release date for that stuff. Again, new here & this is only the 2nd thing I’ve ever gotten & 1st I’ve ever preordered before so I don’t know how it works ♾️🧠

orchid nova
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hii

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any one doing a campain

wheat crystal
bold patio
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Guys, what is infusion for artificier, i am playing as it and all the party and dm are newcomers so we are stumped on what is it

wheat crystal
bold patio
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no, what is a artificier art table?

keen spruce
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Class table, every character class has a table showing their features

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The class features for artificer explain how to infuse items, and directs you to the Infusions options

bold patio
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oh, is there a example of a infusion and how it can play out

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just for reference

keen spruce
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If you are playing as an artificer, what are you using to look up the rules?

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Artificer as a class was made available in Eberron Rising from the Last War, and Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

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both have the full class table, details on all features, explanation on how to infuse items as well as the full list of Artificer Infusions

bold patio
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i'll try researching again, maybe i just need to use more of my brein cells

keen spruce
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right well whatever you're using for your rules, find the Artificer class table and read through it, particularly the Infusing an Item section and the Artificer's Infusion list

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If you don't own a copy of the rulebook and are just pulling whatever off the internet, I can't really help you there

trim oracle
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Hello, im new to dnd and got no idea where to start. can someone help me out? i just wanna know how to get started

keen spruce
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Make sure to have a read of the Basic Rules

swift gate
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I’ve played dnd before maybe 2 or 3 times with a close knit group of friends. I’m looking to join a campaign however I’m a bit nervous to throw myself into a game with strangers :{ I have a bit of social anxiety and find myself to be more comfortable with others my age / with similar interests. What’s the best way to approach joining campaigns besides scrolling through #looking-for-players ??

echo kelp
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Many groups are fine with new to D&D players particularly if that player has made an effort to learn the basic game rules and mechanics and just vibes well with the rest of the group.

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D&D gameplay does mean you do need to be willing to put yourself out there to tell the DM and group what your character is doing in game - you can think of it as a collaborative group make-believe game.

kind fog
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Say if I were to play DND with some of y'all do we chat or VC?

fallen surge
serene phoenix
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How does the Homunculus servant work?

blissful beacon
fallen surge
subtle tundra
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How do I make a post in #looking-for-players ? I'm brand new and I don't see an option to post there x(

wild onyx
subtle tundra
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It's just a little confusing because I'm learning a lot of new terms all at once

smoky adder
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Are you trying to join as a player or as a DM?

wild onyx
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Looking for DM is advertising yourself as ready to join a group. That's you saying hi, I'm sabbath, I like long walks on the Sword Coast and smiting evil, I'm available 6-11pm Eastern weekdays and can do voice or text.

Looking for players is where DMs say Adventurers Wanted! Come delve into this tomb/ adventure of sky-piracy/ the machinations of the Fae Courts, Friday at 7pm Mountain Time, microphone required, Owlbear Rodeo.

subtle tundra
smoky adder
subtle tundra
smoky adder
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But if you want to submit your own post in #looking-for-dm, you can do that by using the </looking-for dm:1074431147045568613> command.

subtle tundra
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Thanks !!

wild onyx
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Best off like spamandtuna suggests, in my opinion. Browse looking-for-players, see if you see a game at a time you can make in a format you can do, and make polite inquiries in their thread.

smoky adder
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Yeah, you'll have a lot more luck replying to DMs than waiting for them to reply to you.

subtle tundra
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Thank you guys for being so helpful

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I'll do that then

vague linden
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Hi i am new to dnd. I have a essentials kit ( the one with the White dragon) but i dont have people to play it with and i understand the rules. I have been watching a lot of videos but i still dont understand all of it. Is there a party that could help me and were i can play with? I am Dutch so English is my second language so its a little harder to understand and play.

smoky adder
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Welcome! #find-a-game can point you toward the available groups, but was there a specific part of the game we can help you understand?

vague linden
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Hi, i dont understand the levelling system, how to use spells and i find it hard to make characters.

smoky adder
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?tag new levelup

exotic remnantBOT
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Gaining a Level

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

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

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

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

smoky adder
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Basically there's two main ways to level up, described above. Which one the group uses is generally up to the DM.

vague linden
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Thanks!!

smoky adder
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The essentials kit assumes you're using Milestone.

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There's some info at the end of the first chapter that describes when to have players level up.

vague linden
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So you just do stuff and get xp and when you hit a point you level up and get more spells and attack moves?

smoky adder
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If you're playing with XP, yeah!

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XP is most commonly earned by defeating monsters, but a DM can give it out as rewards for other things, too.

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Like solving a puzzle or whatever.

vague linden
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Thank you!! I am going to look for a server to join and try to learn more stuff, but really thank you!!!

smoky adder
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Good luck!

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Feel free to ask in here again whenever you've got more questions.

vague linden
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Thanks!

pure lily
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can anyone give advise on backstories? I biffed hard as I was looking at the wrong coast and picked Waterdeep as my hometown, too bad we are in the Pirate Isles. I guess my question lies in when and how much info do you give when you first introduse a character and how detailed to you go in describing a character? Do most players want the details or would they rather hear the short and look at my sheet if interested

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oooff I did not spell check

wild onyx
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Three Sentence Backstory!

vapid mesa
wild onyx
pure lily
smoky adder
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Enough to give a taste of the character, but full of holes.

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All you really need is a few sentences that explain why this person is important to the start of the story and what motivates them to pursue the adventure ahead.

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If it doesn't directly matter to the start of the adventure, leave it out or leave it vague.

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Your DM might work with you to fill in some of those holes and better tie your character into the specific story, or they might use them to surprise you down the road.

orchid moat
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Hello

smoky adder
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But it's also worth talking to your DM about what kind of information they're looking for in a backstory.

cyan heron
smoky adder
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Welcome welcome!

vapid mesa
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Is there a way to share pics i make of buildings, places or people for players to use freely? I would love to bring your thoughts to life. Ok i Just Learned I can't show my A.I. created stuff. how do i fix this and take that stuff down before i get in trouble. I admit my mistake.

wild onyx
pure lily
wild onyx
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Ah. In that case, an early word with the party of players might have been a help. Perhaps one of them could have said you're an old friend they haven't seen for ages, or someone they used to work with, or to have heard a few rumours about (some true, others not).

crimson surge
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hey there, I would need some help to post a campaign I am working on with some friends rn.

I know the #find-a-game channel is meant for that, but I am not sure if I just need to say its a Magi campaign or if I need to like basically send in a ready post like in #looking-for-dm etc?
Would appreciate the help, thank you!

smoky adder
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When you use the </looking-for players:1074431147045568613> command, you'll be given a private form to fill out.

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Once you provide the details and hit submit, it will post to the #looking-for-players channel and open a thread.

crimson surge
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oh thank you very much!

crimson surge
smoky adder
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If your game does not meet either of the criteria above, yours is a community game. Other common indicators for community games include:

  • You're running a West March or something similar to one.
  • Your game is designed for more than 10 total players.
  • You're looking for both players and DMs.
  • You regularly offer one-shots or other game-finding services.
    #find-a-game message
languid ether
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umm hii I’m like totally completely new to dnd…. I’ve basically just read the basic rule book and the player handbook and I don’t really understand how should I proceed.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's no right or wrong answer on what to do next, though.

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Have you tried making a character? Have you found a group to play with? Did you have any questions about the rules?

wild onyx
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Maybe try making a character? Just as practice, to see how the parts come together.

languid ether
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I did make a character thru dnd beyond. it’s just it seems like there’s a lot less options than baldur’s gate and i’m not sure why

rigid cypress
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It might be because you don't own anything on D&D Beyond, so you just have access to the basic rules

languid ether
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ahh ok

lofty slate
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where'd i go to find a dm, I see the #looking-for-dm chat but I can't talk in it

knotty fossil
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Hey everyone

fallen surge
feral remnant
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hey, i’m completely new to dnd! i’m not really sure where to start; any suggestions? i have a group to play with and i’m currently working on building a character, though i’m not sure if there’s anything else i should be doing

sand obsidian
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Just make yourself a character and try to be creative in what they can do,and have fun!

feral remnant
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thank you!!

knotty fossil
feral remnant
knotty fossil
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Yeah I'm just looking for a group to play, but I'm too shy

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(Been looking for like 4 years because I have social anxiety lol)

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
feral remnant
hybrid knoll
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Heya! I'm still pretty new to D&D, I was able to create one character and I have another one in mind I just don't have her stats and things like that written down yet. I'd like to start playing again as soon as I can. I may need a little walkthrough at first but I promise I can latch on pretty fast.

exotic remnantBOT
robust berry
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Is custom background considered homebrew?

wheat crystal
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Customizing your background using the rule set in the PHB (p.126) isn’t homebrew, but you might want DM approval just in case

sacred sphinx
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Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well, I just was trying to play DND with chat gpt and it was a really good experience and was wondering if any of you would appreciate to play a game with me, I I would really love to learn everything about this game 🙂

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
subtle phoenix
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Do attacks use the same modifier for attack roll and damage roll

main fulcrum
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You use the same stat modifier, but they might be different total numbers

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Due to other things being added to either number as well

subtle phoenix
wild onyx
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Basically. I won't rule out edge cases, but usually yes. Swing sword with Strength, apply Strength modifier to the attack and the damage rolls.

subtle phoenix
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👍

true musk
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Modifiers to the Roll
When a character makes an attack roll, the two most common modifiers to the roll are an ability modifier and the character's proficiency bonus.

Ability Modifier
The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule.

Some spells also require an attack roll. The ability modifier used for a spell attack depends on the spellcasting ability of the spellcaster.

subtle phoenix
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👍 😃 👍

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Damn two left hands

lucid geyser
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hello! So if everybody completed their character sheet and got the world ready, do we just start playing the game...? Uhh sorry if this is the wrong channel I'm new here :)

cerulean salmon
lucid geyser
sudden spear
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are changelings a "legal" race to play as?

main fulcrum
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Whether they can be used in a specific campaign is generally going to be up to the DM

sudden spear
main fulcrum
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You build a new character or you decide you'd prefer to play a different game

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The only D&D games with 'official' rules on what's legal is organized play. Otherwise, it's purely up to the DM

echo axle
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What’s the best bard subclass not for combat but just to have insane convincing/rizz tactics to get npcs to do everything I want

wheat crystal
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College of Eloquence has some great bonuses to Persuasion/Deception checks. But it’s important to note neither skill is mind control

ornate arrow
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I think eloquence would work well

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nothing is mind control though (unless you use something that is mind control or similar, like suggestion or dominate person)

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suggestion is nice because it's explicitly given as an example of a spell that common NPCs might not even realize was casted on them (in sage advice)

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unlike other charm spells where the target knows after the spell ends

stable horizon
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Hello am I wanted to ask if there's a way to join a d&d party I haven't got my character yet but am happy if someone lend me a hand

dapper rain
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Hi! id be happy to help you with character creation! I do not have room for a new player right now tho! @stable horizon

stable horizon
dapper rain
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Well you can start by getting D&D Beyond I suppose. It has the necessary materials to get together to build a character. If your buying books for pen and paper I can explain that too.

quasi garnet
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I was curious if dnd was something I’d be able to do completely with just a phone and if so how, are there apps to download?

main fulcrum
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Possible but not easy imo

dapper rain
main fulcrum
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Personally I think phone only is easier if you're playing in person and just using it for the character sheet/dice

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Trying to run most of the virtual tabletops on your phone tends not to go well

dapper rain
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this is true, if your playing virtual tabletops, the phone will be a pain. If you had say an ipad open to a virtual tabletop and your phone open to your character sheets it would probably be ok

echo axle
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What’s the best race for lore bard

echo kelp
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Whatever is fun for you and fits your game/group

lyric fjord
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What class can wield a two-handed weapon.

echo kelp
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If a class is profiencient in a type of class of weapons, they can use a two-handed weapon of that weapon class.
For instance, someone proficient in martial weapons could use a longsword with two-hands.

edgy onyx
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Two handed weapons aren't specific to any class, but a weapon itself, and all classes (as far as I recall) can use simple weapons, which include a greatclub as a two-handed weapon, and quarterstaff and a spear as versatile weapons which can optionally be wielded with two hands for higher damage die

dapper rain
lyric fjord
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Okay then.

wheat crystal
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There’s going to be certain classes that utilize two handed weapons better, such as fighter, barbarian, and paladin

lyric fjord
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What are the pros and cons of being a fighter class?

stable horizon
wheat crystal
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Pros: reliable damage, main combat loop utilizes very few resources, can build for a variety of combat styles, subclasses have very distinct and fun flavor

Middle: mechanical simplicity

Cons: limited mechanically coded out-of-combat utility

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And that’s just a brief overview of the Fighter, the pros/cons are going to be slightly different for every table as a class’s effectiveness can be greatly affected by the game their in

lyric fjord
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How about barbarian and paladin?

wheat crystal
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Ill keep both more brief to not make walls of text but:

  • Barbarians trade a lot of defense for boosted single target offense. They’re often relegated to “tank” status, though MMO-style tanking requires DM buy-in as aggro isn’t a 5e mechanic. Their weaknesses are often in their stat spread, as their core features are reliant on multiple ability scores (MAD).
  • Paladin gets some spellcasting, massive NOVA potential, and really good defensive abilities. They’re slightly less MAD than the barbarian. A big disadvantage of paladins is that they have little to no ranged options.

Overall I would look through the basic rules and see what class speaks to you. A lot of these weaknesses sprout from a systemic analysis and comparison, whereas in practice a good DM can make each and every class shine

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What’s more important is if a class feels good for you to play, regardless of its pros/cons

lyric fjord
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Okay, thanks.

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Hi y’all

wheat crystal
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Hello!

glass summit
# sudden spear what happens when the DM isn't okay w that but it's the only character i have?

If you like the idea of playing a character that can shift their appearance at-will, but cannot play a Changeling in your table's setting, you could play a Warlock, and take the Mask of Many Faces invocation at level 2. This invocation allows you to cast Disguise Self at-will, which almost does what the Changeling can do, just as well.

Sorry if a lot of these things dont make sense at the moment, I hope it at least gives you a direction you can start reading into

thin crane
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hey im new and dont know what im doing

pure lily
barren ferry
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GASP! Same here, LMAO!! Hello everyone!! I'm hoping to learn some DnD things and eventually find a pretty solid group. This would be my first time playing so HERE'S HOPING!

pure lily
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I watched a bunch of videos to start, seasoned players seems to diss on Critcal Role but I found it a great into. StartPlaying is a great site to get started with online games

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*intro

barren ferry
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I did a LITTLE bit of a game with some friends, so I know like about as basic as basic can get, LMFAO!! Other than that, Critical Role is my only knowledge, haha!!

pure lily
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the first session was scary and I made mistakes but I am beyond excited to play again next week. My suggestion is play around with the character build on Beyond. I just figured out that by jumping levels I can kinda check what I want later and back track from there

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its good TV and I say if it brings more players all the better, as long as you remember they are voice actors and have been friends for years but I have found nothing from support from DMs, they are the true heros!

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*nothing BUT support

cerulean salmon
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Yeah remember that critical role is a bunch of performers and they've been playing for years

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Expecting your game to be like CR is like if you start an amateur sports league to be Olympic level

pure lily
pure lily
thin crane
pure lily
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Its a fun learning tool for sure though

main fulcrum
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I have trouble watching it these days because I twitch when they get the rules wrong 😅

cerulean salmon
pure lily
main fulcrum
pure lily
main fulcrum
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It goes to show that you don't actually need to know/follow the rules exactly to play d&d

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But is also a good reminder that things they do may not work in other games

pure lily
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so far I have found that its really up to the DM

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I am currently playing a skeletal bard, troubled past to say the least but lets just say he wants to end it, too bad the gods have other plans. I have advantage on death saving throws just because the DM liked the idea

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I am a skeleton so I can cast stink cloud on myself and mage hand is my actual hand that comes off

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so yeah loving it so far lmao

barren ferry
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Ooooh, that sounds VERY very cool though!! OOO:

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I love the mage hand twist, that's really funny and could DEFINITELY make for some top tier moments!!

pure lily
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she also liked that my first couple questions were "can I use magic mouth as a back up singer and are there any other musicians on the ship (we are pirates) so I can roll with the band"

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I think if you can sell well enough

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anything is possible

barren ferry
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LMFAOOOO!! I love that so much though!!

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I've been kinda toying with the idea of having a character with like...I dunno, a spectral arm?? I guess?? That kinda has a mind of its own and he's cursed with it. Stemming from a tragic event that led to the death of his children, who's spirits are like-- trapped in the arm and can now be used in like a "raise the dead" kinda way (which he hates). All necromancer style? But I'm not really sure if that's plausible in DnD or if that's too much... 😂 BlobSweat

pure lily
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so on Critical Role they had something that would fit this, you could get the boost from the arm most of the time but have to roll a "stress" dice, fail and some of that curse turns, like a summon but no control of the ghosts

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so yes totally

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I beleive the necromancer build is either Paladin or Cleric but there is a way to do it for sure, then the arm just needs its homebrew flavor

barren ferry
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Oh really?! INTERESTING pepe_think

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Thank you, that makes me VERY happy to hear, tbh!!

pure lily
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totally! there check these videos, he will make you feel great about any of your choices

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search crap guild to dnd on the Tube

lyric fjord
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I have a the Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014) races

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I but I don’t know what dnd races to play

wheat crystal
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Which one seems most appealing to you?

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Either aesthetically or mechanically or lorewise, or any other metric, really

lyric fjord
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Well I am not sure

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But I wish I knew

pure lily
wheat crystal
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Could always leave it to a die roll, or try something you haven’t before!

lyric fjord
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I got elf

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3

barren ferry
wheat crystal
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Elf is a fantastic option with a lot of subraces, I’m a big fan of Wood Elves myself

lyric fjord
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Which ones better high elf or wood elf

pure lily
# lyric fjord I got elf

great choice, elves don't have to rest as long as other characters and don't really sleep so the make great watchmen for the group, they usually have high perception too so they catch things others don't. Depends on what you like, are you on DnDByond?

wheat crystal
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Both are near equal, I’d take a look at both and determine which one appeals to you more

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No need for much in-depth analysis, especially if you’re new. Go with your gut

lyric fjord
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I have Dragonborn
Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014 Dwarf elf Half-Elf Half-Orc Halfling Human Variant Human Rock Gnome Tiefling all of them are in Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014)

wheat crystal
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Dragonborn are also fun

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Especially if you wanted to try a less human-looking race

lyric fjord
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What races do you guys recommend

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Especially in Basic Rules (2014) / Player’s Handbook (2014)

wheat crystal
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Out of the PHB races I really like Humans, Elves, and Dragonborn

main fulcrum
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I honestly like all of them and they all have pros and cons. That's part of why people recommend doing what seems cool to you

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Whereas I probably lean toward halflings, tieflings and dwarves

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But I also have a thing about duplicates and have almost never been the same race (if you count the variations as different) more than twice

lyric fjord
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I got one

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When I rolled

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Again one

main fulcrum
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What are you rolling?

lyric fjord
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For race

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I got Dragonborn

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Yikes they are not very good

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Are they ?

main fulcrum
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I enjoy them

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But if they don't sound good to you, you can always roll again

wheat crystal
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They are good! I will say the updated Dragonborn from Fizbans generally have better combat utility, but that’s not to discount PHB Dragonborn

lyric fjord
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I don’t have fizban

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Sadly

wheat crystal
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What makes you say PHB dragonborn aren’t good?

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Do they just not appeal to you?

lyric fjord
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I like that they are dragons

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It’s just I wish they had more

wheat crystal
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It’s not fantastic but it’s still a good emergency option. In combat it might not have that much utility but thankfully D&D isn’t a pure combat game.

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Think past combat effectiveness and explore the possibilities within the other 2 pillars of D&D (exploration & social encounters). Therein lies a lot of cool stuff you and your DM could do with “bad” features

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My last Dragonborn I played was actually a PHB dragonborn, and they were perfectly fine. I didn’t use their breath weapon that much, but the narrative I could construct with them was way more important. Likewise, consider combat utility as only one part of the character you want to play. The aesthetics, in-world lore, narrative possibilities, and more are all ideas to consider when choosing any aspect of your character.

real yoke
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i just attempted to make my first chara with dnd beyond 👀

wheat crystal
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Nice congrats!

real yoke
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thanks!!

rich kestrel
real yoke
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i need to do more work on background, thats the hardest part!

rich kestrel
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Did you join a game with that characters in mind or are you just creating in the meantime

real yoke
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creating in the meantime!

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but i do know some ppl who play the same chara over years im many different campaigns

rich kestrel
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I personally think that is waste but I understand if they didn't feel they fulfill what they wanted to do

real yoke
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i think i more want to try and get a hang of playing to then learn how to construct a chara for a specific campaign, if that makes sense?

rich kestrel
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There is no harm in that

real yoke
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i agree!

rich kestrel
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Also i know some dm like to know if the player have characters in mind to see if they are good fit so it's never a bad idea

real yoke
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yeah! the people i know tend to play with each other as a group so they all work together and take it in turns to be DMs

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it's a nice group, from what i hear! sounds like such a wonderful and safe space to learn grow skills and just have fun

rich kestrel
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Are you gonna join them sounds fun?

real yoke
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i wish i could, but they aren't taking anyone new atm (they've had some negative expriances in the past, which is totally understandable)

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but i am hoping to find a game that is pbp to start, given i feel more comfortable in a written setting

rich kestrel
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I see i could never pbp but i understand the pros and cons

real yoke
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i would love to work up to voice, but it scares me a lot haha

rich kestrel
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Try to find a one shot if you are scared there is not much commitment at least

real yoke
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that's the goal!

lyric fjord
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henlo

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new to dnd and I want to join a campaign

wheat crystal
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Welcome! You can follow the instructions in #find-a-game to find a group within this server!

onyx raptor
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Is there a place to read into a spoiler free version for campaign books ? or do i just discuss the vibe of a campaign with my dm ? Stormkings thunder or strahd for example

rich kestrel
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sly sage
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Hi

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

sly sage
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thank you, how are you?

wheat crystal
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Pretty good, you?

sly sage
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I feel good too.

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I'm playing D&D for the first time, does anyone know if a party can be assembled here?

wheat crystal
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You can read through the instructions in #find-a-game to find a group to play with using this server specifically

graceful tree
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How do I become more

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How do I say it

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More confident with using voice?

wheat crystal
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Voicing your character?

graceful tree
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I really don't want to, but basically all games require it

graceful tree
wheat crystal
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A lot of that comes from overcoming the hurdles of anxiety. I think it can be very hard to speak to a new group, especially if you're expected to participate in a long-form group activity like D&D

graceful tree
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I'd really rather just do it via text in a more RP type format

round coyote
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I think the biggest way to overcome that hurdle is by speaking with your DM a little and finding a way to comfortably integrate your character into the party. Give yourself enough time to think about everything you want to say, and then enough time to say it.

lyric fjord
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Hello! I've never play DND before and I want to learn how to play, can anyone help ?

wheat crystal
# graceful tree I'd really rather just do it via text in a more RP type format

I think if you're up front there's workarounds, like talking very little and working towards speaking more. In my experience this comes naturally as your group becomes closer, potentially even to friendship levels.

Of course if you truly don't want to entertain the idea of VC, there are styles of games to accomodate that. The most popular of which are called Play-By-Post (PBP) games that are entirely text based. These games are also typically asynchronous in case you have an inconsistent schedule. They are rarer than traditional format games, but not so much that you'd wait a long amount of time to find one.

graceful tree
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My problem specifically is that i'm trans and i'm taking vocals lessons but I'm not sure how much longer it'll take

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord Hello! I've never play DND before and I want to learn how to play, can anyone he...

Welcome! You can check the channel pins as well as #learn-to-play for a link to the free basic rules! I recommend watching the linked Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role which is a great supplement to the rules.

Don't worry about memorizing everything, but be familiar with character creation, combat, and skill checks. I also recommend making a character as you go along for rules practice. After that, try finding a game! In this server there's #find-a-game (read the instructions carefully!). You can also get feedback on your character in #character-discussion or #optimization depending on the nature of feedback you want. And of course, feel free to ask any additional questions here!

wheat crystal
lyric fjord
graceful tree
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That's fair. I'd go with the ideas I mentioned before. PBP is a great no-vc solution after all, but it's not always a perfect fit (i.e. if you wanted a regularly scheduled game, or be able to hear other people)

graceful tree
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I think i'll look for those, then. How do I actually go about doing that?

wheat crystal
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You can use #find-a-game (read the instructions carefully) within this server. Pretty much anywhere else online where you can advertise D&D games can have PBPs advertised. As with general LFG advice, the wider you search the better chance you'll have at finding a game.

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Outside of this server I recommend checking Reddit's r/lfg

crude talon
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Hello!

sly sage
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Hi

exotic remnantBOT
ripe badger
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Hello everyone

tough obsidian
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Hi

iron steppe
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Hello

kind blaze
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Had my first in person one-shot and it was an amazing experience. Been lurking too long and I regret all that waiting

smoky adder
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Nice! What kind of character did you play?

round coyote
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I cant seem to get anyone to take me on as a player. 😦

kind blaze
smoky adder
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What have you tried so far?

rough haven
kind blaze
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And I was a rogue, can't help but be a stealthy character. Too much Metal Gear, Splinter Cell games growing up

round coyote
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I keep applying and giving (what I think at least) are good impressions on interviews, only for them to message me after saying that Im not the right fit

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like the interviews go well and im given the impression ill be invited to play

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only to get a complete 180 after the fact.

rough haven
smoky adder
rough haven
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And they were honest with you you gotta appreciate that

round coyote
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i think what is sapping my enthusiasm is the constant recurrance of getting my hopes up and things are looking good, only to be told the exact opposite after the fact

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like I get good feedback, and then im dropped

smoky adder
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There's so many more players than DMs that they kind of get an open pick.

rough haven
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True

smoky adder
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So even if you don't do anything wrong, they might just click with another person more.

rough haven
smoky adder
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Group dynamics are weird. 😅

round coyote
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I just want some friends, really. My house burnt down in 2021, and i had to pick up and move out of state and start over again and I lost all my irl friends and its just been a damn struggle

rough haven
smoky adder
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Do you have any local game stores nearby?

round coyote
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not really

smoky adder
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A lot of them are doing play events during the next couple weeks.

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Aww shucks

round coyote
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can you import HeroForge models into Project Sigil?

smoky adder
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Not as far as they've said.

rough haven
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Well I THINK we will be able to...Spam may know more

smoky adder
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But they haven't said much. dndLol

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This is the most complete look we've had yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S30eeOSK2wY

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Yeah i just finished watching it.

sand kernel
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Quick question, Im reading silver tongued adds 1 to your charisma. Is this while you use it or is it forever?

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