#dnd-newcomers

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sand kernel
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Ohhh thanks!

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that also includes the proficiency to Deception then

smoky adder
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You may want to discuss that feat with your DM before taking it, though.

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That was playtest content that never ended up getting published, so it’s not an official part of the game.

sand kernel
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Oh ok thanks for the tip

kind fog
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Ah I see thanks

supple mesa
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Hi everyone, played a couple of in person session so far which I have really enjoyed. I hoping to play some more but now where near me that have in person tables and want to try and get into DMing as well.

vague linden
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Hi, i have a question, i want to join a group but I’m new and almost all people are in America so because of timezones I can’t play with them, is there a way were you can search on pesific time zones??

rigid cypress
vague linden
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Thanks!

main fulcrum
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I also recommend looking at availability over the time zone itself

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Some people may be running at unusual times for their time zone that still work for you

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I've got a game right now that's late evening for me and early morning for the DM

shadow stream
vague linden
golden kraken
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hey, i haven’t played in a long time and i want to dm a one shot for a group of friends who haven’t played before if anyone has any recommendations on adventures and resources to help

cedar nest
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Hello i am new to dnd and really want to try playing. Is there any groups that are willing to teach someone?

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.
wild onyx
smoky adder
golden kraken
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oooh thank you!

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that looks good!

errant flower
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Hello! im trying to establish a campaign for other first time players, as a first time DM myself, and im having trouble creating the characters, could someone join me in a vc and help me out?

true musk
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The server does not have a voice channel

errant flower
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thats fine, a dm would work, no?

true musk
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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

errant flower
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thx

true musk
errant flower
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but does it include the creation of characters?

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
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That one does.

errant flower
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kk, thx!

forest sierra
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what is magical sleep on a high elf mean?

smoky adder
forest sierra
proper hound
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Hey I am fully new and haven’t even played once cuz I am not sure about some stuff and I could need some help so my first question is if it is a need to have a pc to play with a group online? Hope my question is not. Stupid 😅

echo kelp
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All you need to play D&D is:

  • A group to play with
  • At least the free basic rules for D&D
  • A way to roll dice (digital or physical)
  • Character sheets (a way to track your character stats for the game)
  • A way to communicate with the group you're playing with
exotic remnantBOT
proper hound
echo kelp
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Don't be! You're new and you're learning how this game works!

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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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Feel free to ask any other specific questions as you run across them

proper hound
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I tried learning it through youtube but I didn’t found that much

echo kelp
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I'd start there

pure lily
proper hound
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Like if u ping it I can see it

echo kelp
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Yeah Discord likes to change things and hide stuff - we have #channel-guide to help folks find things around here!

proper hound
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But if I search for it I can’t find it whiteout using the search bar

proper hound
echo kelp
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You can also go to id:browse and adjust which channels show up for you.

proper hound
echo kelp
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I mean different groups may have different requirements for their game but there is nothing preventing folks from playing D&D using their phone

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DnDBeyond even has a mobile app

proper hound
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I just wanted to be shure 😂😅

echo kelp
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With that you can access the free basic rules (even offline if you pre-download it in the app to your device) and can run DnDBeyond character sheets with dice rolling from it as well.

proper hound
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Okey I rlly rlly rlly appreciate ur help I hope I didn’t botherd u or anything

echo kelp
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Oh no you're fine! This channel exists to help new-to-D&D folks get started with this great game!

pure lily
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I got a question if anyone is around

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its one spell per round even with action surge correct?

echo kelp
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Under the current 2014 D&D rules, action surge could allow one to cast two leveled spells in the same turn due to the way the feature is written.

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Under the 2024 updates this is not possible as you may only cast 1 leveled spell using a spell slot in your turn.

pure lily
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oh okay so we will see the 3rd/17th if that still holds, good to know. Bard/Fighter so wanted so see how that works

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sorry i type slow

echo kelp
pure lily
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Nice! I pre-ordered yesterday so this will give me a headstart, TY!

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on reading anyway lol

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by your handle I know you can appreciate my skeletal bard that is trying to end himself, DM let me have advantage on death saving rolls because the gods aren't done with me

echo kelp
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Well go out with a bang saving the world then!

near mesa
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Hiiii I’m newwwww

exotic remnantBOT
near mesa
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I came cause I heard of the n new changes to the classes/races

tranquil vortex
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where do i find the campigns

smoky adder
near mesa
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Ahh okay

sudden chasm
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this characture creater is fun. lol

near mesa
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Good to know lol

smoky adder
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Sorry. I tagged the wrong person on that one. 😅

smoky adder
smoky adder
near mesa
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Ah right

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I have da urge to create an phantasmical life

finite pelican
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I have never played DnD a day in my life but would love to learn how do I start 😅

pure lily
forest thicket
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hey, am new and trying to make a character but dont understand all the lingo n stuff (even after searching), would love some help if anyones free

pure lily
smoky adder
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Welcome! Is there a particular term you’re curious about?

forest thicket
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i mean mostly just like a lot of terms

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im trying to do the character builder thing

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and on the preferences tab theres a lot of stuff ive yet to understand like homebrew and legacy

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and what it all means

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should i leave it untouched?

smoky adder
pure lily
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where are you creating the character? Beyond will only give the options of races through books you have purchaced or are free, I wouldn't worry too much on those setting yet

forest thicket
smoky adder
forest thicket
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alright

pure lily
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agreed

sudden chasm
forest thicket
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woah thats a lot of languages

pure lily
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that way you are on the default, homebrew means it gives you the option to add your own things, these would need to be talked with the DM before a game but if you stick with the selections it will let you pick you will have a playable character for most games

smoky adder
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  • Homebrew refers most commonly to user-made rules. Typically the DM decides whether any specific homebrew is allowed.
  • Legacy refers to rules that used to be official, but I’ve been replaced by more recent updates.
forest thicket
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ah ok

pure lily
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thanks for that on the Legacy. I knew the homebrew

forest thicket
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whats a good language to take as my extra?

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i dont even know what 90 percent of the stuff is

smoky adder
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There’s no right or wrong choice there.

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Picking a language that’s common in your game’s setting can be a good way to make sure you get use from it.

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But making an unexpected choice can sometimes come in clutch.

sudden chasm
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i usually take an enemy language. at lvl 1 its usually goblin. lol

forest thicket
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i might as well experiment

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celestial sounds cool

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i get to talk to unicorns yay

smoky adder
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Either way, it’s a good discussion to have with your DM.

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If you find out your campaign is taking place mostly in the underark, then taking under under common is a no-brainer.

forest thicket
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does a spear and shield count as 2 weapons?

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i will assume that i should take dueling

smoky adder
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It counts as one weapon and a shield.

forest thicket
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from what i can see so far

smoky adder
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But yes, the Dueling fighting style is a good choice for that combo.

forest thicket
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cant send the screenshot but wasnt sure if "only one weapon and no other weapons" meant a spear and shield or only a spear (for the sake of example)

smoky adder
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You can use a shield.

forest thicket
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thanks

pure lily
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I'm not sure to be completely honest, if you are interested in all the classes and races check out Crap Guild to DnD on youtube

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its a funny way to explain it and took a lot of the pressure off, for me anyway

forest thicket
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wiill do

cold flare
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hi everyone

smoky adder
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Welcome!

cold flare
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how is everyone

smoky adder
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Not bad, you?

cold flare
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good

raven sequoia
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Yo

magic idol
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👋🏻

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true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
devout hedge
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I wanted “friends” and “chromatic orb” but couldn’t find it while building. Do I have to purchase the handbook in order to create a character with the certain spells I want?

pure lily
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if the Dm has the book they will share it with you and then you can make whatever they have

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I have had two experiences so I am still new myself but one DM let me come with my character and the other wants to wait until the first session to character build

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with all the other players

devout hedge
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Oh I like the sound of making the party together to work of each others flaws but also is exciting to start a party without knowing who you’re playing with too

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

  • Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  • Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
  • Join a DnDBeyond campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
  • Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond. Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way, it is for personal use only
    Source: Dyno: #ddb-support message
sudden chasm
pure lily
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I got my first two games through StartPlaying, both DMs were super helpful and walked me through stuff

devout hedge
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Where should I go to look for a DM or a game to play for my first time?

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

sudden chasm
pure lily
sudden chasm
pure lily
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I like it so far, but my only other experience was with people who had never played and it was BAD lol

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in person I mean

true musk
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D&D has a large community with many different ways to play.
So it's important to take the time to find a group that is most compatible with you.
No sense in joining a group if it's just going to fall apart shortly after or cause a bad experience.
It's why we have the saying, "No D&D is better than bad D&D"

devout hedge
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Just searched up local game shops and they look like a nice way to start in person but now that you say that do you think it’s better in person or online for first game and should I play with only seasoned players or is the DM be the guid on how to

pure lily
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I would look for either in person or online that are beginner games, they will usually say something. Good DMs will walk you through everything and even seasoned players will need reminding of rules and such from the DM. No one is perfect

sudden chasm
pure lily
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I am the only new person in my party, I went bard as if I mess up I can just blame it on my annoying ass character lol

sudden chasm
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lol

true musk
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To help avoid bad experiences, it is important to communicate expectations and boundaries beforehand.

When forming a group, I ask people if they are:

  • Willing to go over Lines and Veils
  • Willing to go over Safety Tools
  • Are lgbtqia friendly
  • Are disability friendly
  • Willing to take to time to see if our campaign preferences are compatible.

If someone answers no to any of these things, then I know they are likely not the someone I will enjoy playing dnd with.

devout hedge
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What are lines and veils?

tight rune
abstract stone
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Hey everyone! I was wondering how to get started learning about dnd. It seems a little overwhelming with all the information and would love for someone advice on where to start!

true musk
# devout hedge What are lines and veils?
  • Lines are hard limits on themes, topics, actions someone doesn't want to engage in.
  • Veils are soft limits where themes, topics, actions can be explored but not in great detail.
devout hedge
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What about safety tools?

abstract stone
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Also how do I get involved with a campaign lmao

pure lily
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thats like a green yellow red system of what your triggers might be

devout hedge
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Trigger to certain scenarios the DM might make or a party member

pure lily
true musk
devout hedge
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Start playing after joining a game, How is it played online? Is it Discord Call with everyone on

smoky adder
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Depends on the group

pure lily
devout hedge
smoky adder
devout hedge
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Certain spells have a distance to them. How is it measured if you can reach a target or not?

pure lily
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the squares are 5ft on a map

smoky adder
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If a target is within that distance (and not behind full cover), then they can generally be targeted by the spell.

outer lance
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is there any way i can get like a glimps of what dnd would look like? i dont know if im ready to throw myself in because ive never played and i may not like playing at all, and i dont want to go through a lot of beginning things, and get a group and then get tired of it and leave yk? like i just want a little look if that makes sense/

smoky adder
pure lily
smoky adder
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And there’s lots of games on YouTube or Twitch that you can watch for free.

true musk
# devout hedge What about safety tools?

Safety tools are a thing to help make sure comfortable and having a good time during play.
For some tables this can take the form of cards people can point at when they can't express an issue into words.

devout hedge
smoky adder
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An encounter is basically a scene in your story, typically one that presents some kind of challenge.

pure lily
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so the DM will tell you

smoky adder
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It might be combat, it might be a social challenge, or something else.

pure lily
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if there is no map, they will be very detailed and you can always ask

smoky adder
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So a random encounter is one that’s determined randomly.

pure lily
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even about terrain or your surroundings

smoky adder
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Usually by rolling to choose a random item from a list of possible encounters.

true musk
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You can also start with just playing adventures that you complete in a single session called One-shots.

tight rune
sterile forge
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aretificers arent phb right?

true musk
cerulean salmon
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like some kind of checklist i can send my players

sterile forge
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So how do I play an artificer in 2024

true musk
# tight rune I have 0 knowledge of D&D, so anything helps

Start with the 3 minute overview I linked.
Then take a listen to the Podcast I linked to get an idea how the game is played.
The good news is that no is expected to memorize all the rules, not even the DM, and there are free resources out there to help people play.

true musk
true musk
sterile forge
smoky adder
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Yes

true musk
# cerulean salmon like some kind of checklist i can send my players

Here is Bob the world builder's video where he goes over his checklist: https://youtu.be/KYzFaYjglWQ?si=YL4aenYRBI_PmK8a
The checklist itself can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39281630
Ginny Di also made a video about here: https://youtu.be/Sm_TS9pge7o
And Lauren Bryant's Safety Toolkit can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/114jRmhzBpdqkAlhmveis0nmW73qkAZCj

Key thing to note is that everyone's line and veils are different. So feel free to adjust things to best suit your group's needs.
I use alchemy rpg because people's lines and veils are done at the account level and are anonymously added to games safetly establish boundaries.

tame wyvern
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brand new to DnD. Help!

exotic remnantBOT
wheat crystal
wet crown
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ahoy yall ! my brother and i have been talking about dnd for years and we're finally getting a campaign together which im set to be the DM for :)) looking to do storm kings thunder for our first campaign, do yall think thats a good starter? i want to look for something epic because all my players have never properly played dnd before and i want to get them hooked

wheat crystal
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I think it’s a fun adventure! It’s an early 5e one so in my opinion it lacks some refinement of other stellar adventures like Waterdeep: Dragon Heist or Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. However, it doesn’t take too much work make it an incredibly epic journey

karmic yarrow
wheat crystal
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If you wanted general DM tips on how to make a campaign better you should check out #dm-discussion , but if you wanted to discuss stuff in the adventure specifically you could check the SKT channel here #1029833015423143957

karmic yarrow
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i would recommend playing a level 1-5 campaign if ur brand new to get a feel for the game before you bust out the big bucks for the core books etc. but ultimately its up to you

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starting with Lost mines of phandelver (which is now part of phandelver and below) was very beneficial to me as a dm. gave me a really good understanding of how to run games at a basic level while still having alot of fun

pure lily
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do people in general prefer videos off when doing online sessions?

wheat crystal
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I think videos off is the norm

mortal garden
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I highly encourage videos on in my games (if possible and comfortable and safe ofc). I think body language is really important for communication. ✌🏼

stark pumice
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I’m very new to dnd can anyone give out things I need to know starting

velvet jetty
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I've encountered a lot more voice only campaigns.

wild onyx
exotic remnantBOT
stark pumice
pale basalt
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helllo

pale basalt
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for spells that says "xgp" worth of materials, its not asking for money right? but can it be substituted with money? and im guessing usually u dont have to worry about any materials or xgp worth of materials since ur component pouch takes care of it? and is the component pouch a magical item? how does it have all the materials for spell casting? and if i cast a spell with M component, do i need to buy the material to refill my pouch or does it have a limit on materials? and does the pouch magically refill in a long rest?

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and whats the limit of component pouch in terms of how much it will cover, like 5gp, 50gp, or 500gp?

mystic depot
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yo anyone got a game they can start right away ? im new so i want to experience it but everygame cost money and i want to try first before paying?

tardy isle
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Sup

echo kelp
topaz garnet
# pale basalt for spells that says "xgp" worth of materials, its not asking for money right? b...

If a spell says it requires a material component and that component is costly or consumed, you must present that specific component or you cannot cast it.
You can't just use money to substitute the requirement for a specific costly component.
Material components of spells are only consumed if they say they are, like Revivify's "diamond dust worth at least 300gp, which the spell consumes".
If it doesn't say it's consumed, like how Identify doesn't say so with the pearl worth 100gp, you can keep it and reuse it over and over forever, no issues.
Having a component pouch assumes you have everything that isn't consumed or costly. Think of it like "behind the scenes", not something you have to specifically do as a player. So the fleece you use for a minor illusion, you keep and reuse it over and over, and you're automatically assumed to have it as part of a component pouch since minor illusion doesn't say the fleece has to cost X gp nor that it consumes it.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/spellcasting#MaterialM

wheat crystal
# pale basalt for spells that says "xgp" worth of materials, its not asking for money right? b...

A component pouch is assumed to contain any material spell component that doesn't have a listed gold cost in the spell description. Similarly, a spell focus is assumed to substitute such components.

When a spell lists a material component with a cost, you must provide that component which often involves purchasing or otherwise acquiring it. For example, you must provide a diamond worth 300 gp to cast Revivify. You cannot substitute the equivalent value in gold.

A spell will specify if a component is consumed. Some are onetime purchases (i.e. Clairvoyance). Spells that consume their component (i.e. Revivify) will require you to reacquire the material to cast the spell again.

topaz garnet
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As an additional short/concise explanation
You only ever need 1 pearl worth 100gp to cast identify as many times as you could ever need throughout your adventuring career.
You need 300gp worth of diamond dust for every time you want to cast Revivify. So if you got 900gp worth of diamond dust, you have enough to cast it 3 times.
You need to explicitly have gone and bought these components so you have them to cast the spell with.
The fleece of a minor illusion is assumed to be a part of your component pouch, but could also be replaced with a focus as appropriate for your spellcasting feature. Free, "handwaved", no minutae.

frigid valve
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What a westermarch?

echo kelp
# frigid valve What a westermarch?

A westmarch D&D game is one where there is no set DM or group of players - instead a group of players self-organizes and finds an available DM. Often westmarch games play in a shared living world setting where what one group of players does may impact the world for other groups of players.

lyric fjord
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Hi!im new here,can anyone explain me some basic rules and mechanics as a player here?

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord Hi!im new here,can anyone explain me some basic rules and mechanics as a player ...

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!

lyric fjord
earnest lake
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Hi

wheat crystal
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Hello!

vivid fulcrum
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Hi everyone I’m new to D&D started my first character Baroness Rokin a werebear would love to make new friends and learn to play

wheat crystal
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Welcome! If you can see the message I posted a bit earlier I'd read through that, otherwise check the pinned posts for a link to the free basic rules as well as #learn-to-play !

dense monolith
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Hi I'm a new player but I'm looking for other teenagers to play with. Where do i find a party to play with thats around my age

lyric fjord
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When u find tell me

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@dense monolith why ur pronouns are he/him she/her

wheat crystal
urban valley
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Hey guys. I'm very confused. What is theatre of the mind?

verbal oriole
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It references playing DnD without any sort of visual Support

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Just your imagination

urban valley
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Ohhhh. I see

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Any idea how combat generally works for that?

verbal oriole
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Is a lot more challenging for a DM because he has to describe the state of the battlefield every turn: Say who is still standing, how far are they and etcetera

urban valley
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I see. Thank you!

eternal jacinth
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Where should I go to get help with my character creation sheet?

boreal yacht
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Guides on YouTube or experienced players/dms

true musk
true musk
eternal jacinth
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
near mesa
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So, chthonic tieflings… what’s up with them?

main fulcrum
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Pretty sure they're just tieflings decended from a different source. Default tieflings are linked to Asmodeus lorewise

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What exactly were you looking to know about them?

patent dagger
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Hello

near mesa
main fulcrum
near mesa
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Also, in ur opinion what would be some good thematic classes for them?

somber urchin
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Hello everyone

main fulcrum
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I don't know enough about those tieflings for thematics. I'm also of the opinion that any race works with any class

wild onyx
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Warlock is a classic though.

verbal oriole
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A lot of Tiefling Bards, because, reasons

viscid breach
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hello i have just created a character. what are u supposed to do next?

bleak furnace
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Hiii I don’t know how to make my character can someone help me ? huh

main fulcrum
bleak furnace
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Like what are the rules for making a character?

exotic remnantBOT
main fulcrum
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See the links above

eternal jacinth
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Can someone help me fill the character sheet?

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

wispy crest
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Hello im new

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Do you were i can play

true musk
eternal jacinth
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true musk
wispy crest
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Thank you

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I already have my charactercharacter f

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ReReadyReReady

timber pier
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omg im so proud of myself i just dm'ed for the first time for my friends today and i think i did well

true musk
# eternal jacinth I tried the DnD beyond but im trying out a character sheet from Players Handbook
timber pier
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they seemed to enjoy it

shadow stream
timber pier
eternal jacinth
bleak furnace
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I maded 3 characters do I need only 1 or can I use some of them sometimes ( idk which character to use ) 😂😂😂

smoky adder
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Generally speaking, you’d have just one character for each campaign.

pure lily
fringe heart
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Do you need to make a character sheet I don't have a DM yet

inland glen
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Hey so, Im new. I just wanted to pop in and have somebody explain to me how I start playing in a DND campaign. I saw Adventures of smt smt on YouTube and I laughed myself to sleep. Im just looking to do something fun that can become a hobby, hopefully it isn’t too much

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(I already have a character idea in mind I just don’t know what and where to start)

pure lily
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pure lily
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also depends on the setting, example I am currently on a pirate ship, I get NPS to control for the crew. You could "give" one of your characters to the DM so to speak

fringe heart
true musk
pure lily
fringe heart
pure lily
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mine goes even further, he doesn't want to be a skeleton so kinda wants to end his life, but the gods have other ideas so he has advantage on death saving throws

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acoustic bay
true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
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pure lily
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this is far from tyhe norm but I was able to explain in a way that the DM liked and fit in her rule

fringe heart
fringe heart
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My friends play DND so I want to try and play to see how it is

pure lily
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one one way I plan on using the skelton again but maybe not being undead would be that I bought a crappy invisibility potion, I could even give myself a hinderance and say I can't go invisible because of this. Ultimatley its up to the DM but I have found if you can find a good rerason for it the DMs are down\

true musk
# fringe heart Ok

Overall there are 3 general things to consider when making a character for any tabletop game like D&D.
The character should be:

  • Fun for you to play.
  • Fun for your fellow players to play alongside with.
  • Fun for your Game Master to run a game for.
bleak furnace
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inland glen
bleak furnace
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How can I make a sheet ?

pure lily
fringe heart
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I'ma open it up on my pc

pure lily
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I HIGHLY recommend the Crap Guild to DnD on youtube, really funny way to explain some of this stuff and took the pressure off

true musk
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true musk
pure lily
# bleak furnace Ohhh niceeeee

yeah and from what I have read or seen they bring the new character in on whatever level the other one died at, that way you are not lvl 1 around a bunch of 10s

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they will write you in, a mystirous stranger at the tavern, you come in and save the group, they find you locked up somewhere and so on

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I was walking the bottm of the ocean and saw their ship battle above and swam up

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I joined my group on their 6th session so there a lot of options on starting a game

bleak furnace
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Do I need to draw my characters? (I’m not good at drawing huh )

true musk
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No.

pure lily
bleak furnace
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Ok ok 👍

true musk
pure lily
fringe heart
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I just finished my character sheet

true musk
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You can share it on #character-discussion if you'd like feedback.
If using dndbeyond, double check that it is set to public so others can view it. Otherwise you can share a screen shot through an imgur link.

pure lily
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its easy to turn the settling on before you make a character but a bit burried if you already have

fringe heart
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Then I'll post it at least I'll try

pure lily
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cool, its in the character creation under the home tab, all the way at the bottom

obsidian geyser
pure lily
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I am going to send you some pics through direct

leaden latch
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hello…. idk what i’m doing

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can someone please tech me what the heck to do 👍🏻

patent dagger
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Hello there

leaden latch
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hello

inland glen
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where does one find the character builder for dnd? I have the refrence sheet on me

leaden latch
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can someone help me start learning and playing the game?

sudden chasm
inland glen
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thx

patent dagger
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I’m kinda new to dnd but have played a bit

obsidian geyser
leaden latch
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i haven’t played at all

patent dagger
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Yeah me too, I played a little practice campaign with some friends

pure lily
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thats how most of us started, there are a lot of ways to start playing on here, I went the paid route on StartPlaying. Only one session so far but signed up for another and session 2 is Monday. I say take the plunge, they even offer one shot adventures to learn

leaden latch
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how the heck do i do that

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and plus i don’t know if anyone would accept me cuz i don’t have a character

pure lily
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StartPlaying.com is the website, and a lot of the DMs will have premade characters to take the pressure off

leaden latch
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is it free?

pure lily
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or straight begginer games so its all new players, that site is paid BUT the #find-a-game on here has a bunch of free resources

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if you want to watch some games to learn I suggest Critical Role on youtube, they are actors so games might not be that "made for tv" in real life but it is a fun way to learn, I think

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Dimension 20 is another one

eternal jacinth
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What is Stealth Dissadvantage for heavy armors? What does it do exactly?

pure lily
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so when you do a stealth check you will roll two dice, the one that is lower you have to go with

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advantage works the opposite way

eternal jacinth
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Thanks 👍

pure lily
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I'm still new but I am sure there are mechanics to exploit the system and get around that. Example there is a spell that is Call Vanish without a Trace that gives a +10 to stealth

eternal jacinth
pure lily
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totally, some of this stuff is so buried its hard to find. I had to be walked through a bunch lmao

eternal jacinth
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Someone sent a 10 minute video, and in 30 mins I almost have it

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(I mean a character sheet)

pure lily
sudden chasm
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after about 15 yrs or so and i still dont have it all. lol i quit for a few yrs and now i feel like a rookie again. lol

pure lily
eternal jacinth
pure lily
eternal jacinth
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Wow

pure lily
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yeah, its more of a revamp. I wouldn't stress

sudden chasm
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all i can say is read class and race. pick a couple that you like and get those down. lol even getting back in the game i still choose to play Dwarves and Halflings. lol

pure lily
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if you need a laugh on race and class check out Crap Guild to DnD on youtube, the fighter had me rolling

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and made me subclass fighter lol

sudden chasm
eternal jacinth
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I'm thinking about choosing a (imo) cooler or a more practical race

pure lily
eternal jacinth
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Most people say I should choose the cooler one for me but idk

pure lily
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its your character, do what feels right!!

sudden chasm
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one shot questers has had me laughing for a bit. lol

eternal jacinth
pure lily
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so far I have learned people are people, some like Tenan will be helpful and welcoming, others not so much

sudden chasm
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Cooler is all in the eye of the beholder "so to speak. lol

pure lily
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point is have fun, you wanna be a space orc with a laser hand, do it! and hope to run into you out there

eternal jacinth
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To be totally honest

I'm thinking of a strong tank dude

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The most optimal race, half orc

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But Dragonborns look so cool

pure lily
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It all depends on the DM, if you can explain it its their job to make it fit in the rules if that makes sense. You have a laser hand? great, how'd you get? what are you hoping it does? it can't cut through everything but i'll give it this boost or default and so on

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example, I am laying a skeletal bard, cursed with life and klinda wants to end it all

eternal jacinth
pure lily
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the DM gave me advantage on death saving trows as the gods are not done with me

eternal jacinth
pure lily
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right but because I am a skeleton my strength is low, trade offs. So the DM might say you have unlimited ammo but it overheats or something

eternal jacinth
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Still, that's so cool

pure lily
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thanks!

eternal jacinth
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Like, a laser goes through anything

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If you shoot at a vital place, instant kill right?

fresh fable
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Nope

pure lily
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eeeeh prob not, that's more of a DM question. My point was more you can describe or request anything, its up to them to decide if it fit in the parameters. One shot would be a little too OP. BUT they could say hey its a lazer so its extra "fire" damage or something

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but thats getting way into Homebrew

eternal jacinth
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Well yeah, i'll do what sounds cooler and tell the DM 👍

fresh fable
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A DM prob won’t give you a laser weapon as most DnD is fantasy medieval renaissance

obsidian geyser
eternal jacinth
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pure lily
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it was an extreme example, I was just saying don't let players tell you whats cool. Be whatever you want, just know the DM might have rules around what you request

obsidian geyser
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crude osprey
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So this maybe a newbie question.. but with all the new rule books being announced.. how will they relate to the already released campaign and story books? Will the campaigns be compatible with the new 2024 rule books or will they also be rewritten to match the new rules

pure lily
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so, originally DnD Beyond was just going to make the change to all Character sheets

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they pulled this back last week

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it will be up to the player and DM what set they play with so I would suspect your preexisting will stay the same and new games will say beforehand what rules they are playing

crude osprey
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I want to get into DnD.. so far been playing other stuff like Cthulhu or WH etc.. just wondering if I get the new rule books should I also at some point buy for example other campaign books for 5e (like Vecna or Strahd)

pure lily
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he told me nothing beyond the player handbook, DMs will share with you all the content they have so you don't have to purchase all the books. Now myself I still wanna mess around in character creation without having to wait so I do have a few books, I would research what race or class you might want to play as and get that book. There is also the homebrew section and that basically has everything and peoples own public creations

bleak furnace
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Im done with sheets what should I do now ?

sudden chasm
crude osprey
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But the already premade adventures will be compatible with both 2014 and 2024 rules correct?

sudden chasm
crude osprey
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Or there has to be some sort for conversion to new rules 🙂

fresh fable
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Yes they should be

crude osprey
slow sand
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do you guys like to have visual concepts of your characters?

pure lily
eternal jacinth
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What is the attack bonus?

wild onyx
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Proficiency bonus as determined by level plus an ability score bonus which depends on the type of attack. Most melee weapons use Strength, ranged weapons or weapons with the finesse property can use Dexterity, and spells vary depending on your class. Add it to the d20 roll and hope you equal or beat the target's Armour Class (AC).

eternal jacinth
wild onyx
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For a finesse weapon, it's optional.

eternal jacinth
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On what weapons do I plus strength and dexterity?

eternal jacinth
wild onyx
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Oh, and throwing weapons use Strength, that's the other one.

You'll only ever add your proficiency bonus and one ability score modifier to any attack.

eternal jacinth
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Okay so

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Level one, +2 proficiency bonus

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And I have 16 strength, so +3

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Do I get a +5 on an attack bonus of a greataxe?

wild onyx
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That's right.

eternal jacinth
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And on a shortsword the same right?

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It has finesse but I just, choose to use strength

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Right?

wild onyx
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Yes, that is an option.

eternal jacinth
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And a crossbow?

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Dexterity only, strengh, or neither?

wild onyx
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A ranged weapon uses Dexterity only.

eternal jacinth
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Thanks 👍

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13 dex so +1, so +3 on the atk bonus of crossbow

wild onyx
hasty bramble
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I do wish I have assess to the other Races without having to buy the other books.

pure lily
fiery remnant
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what is the best youtube site for beginners?

hasty bramble
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Oh. Ok.

pure lily
# hasty bramble Oh. Ok.

I just asked a DM what his "must have list" was and he said nothing beyond the handbook as a DM should share their stuff. That said I am impatient so I got a couple books by researching what character I thought i would build and then only getting that book. Some books have a bunch of races and classes and some don't but they should tell you in the drop down

eternal jacinth
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I just finished my character sheet, can I send it to someone to make sure it's ok?

pure lily
eternal jacinth
pure lily
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maybe say something like looking for feedback

pure lily
hasty bramble
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ok

pure lily
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that will give you a bunch of options for $30

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I got an idea

hasty bramble
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Ok, I'm listening

pure lily
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I just direct messaged you

wheat crystal
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My typical group for example each own different books and share the contents with each other

pure lily
wheat crystal
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I highly recommend for new players to check out their local library, as they often have dnd sourcebooks

pure lily
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support the library always!!!!

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mine even hosts games

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my best friend is a librarian so she would hit me if I didn't mention that many libraries even have free 3d printing theses days.... just saying

vapid bison
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Real stuff bro???

pure lily
upper pulsar
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For totem warrior barbs, when you get to choose which animal 6th and 14th level, do you still keep your previous buffs from your last selection?

main fulcrum
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You still keep what you got at 3rd level (or 6th), if that was the question

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But you don't get to add multiple affects at each level. It's one per choice

upper pulsar
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What do you mean by add multiple effects?

celest cedar
main fulcrum
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Yes, you only get 1 ability at each level, depending on which animal you pick

smoky adder
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You do not need to choose the same animal at the later levels.

upper pulsar
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Yeah

main fulcrum
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I couldn't tell if the original question was asking if you could pick bear at 3rd but then pick wolf at 6 and also get the bear 6th level ability. Or if it was just asking if you could pick different animals

upper pulsar
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No

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I just meant if the abilitys were unique

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To the level

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The wording of the subclass confused me a bit

dry wagon
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Hey everyone I had just started getting into DnD and was wondering where the best place to look for campaigns would be. Not sure how to find campaigns at my local shops or really where to start & figured this would be the best spot

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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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
true musk
# dry wagon Hey everyone I had just started getting into DnD and was wondering where the bes...

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

true musk
valid ginkgo
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hey, just a quick question, would playing a game character be a good way to get into dnd if i can't think of a good character to make

sudden chasm
true musk
sudden chasm
valid ginkgo
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well theres this one game character i wish to play that i think actually fits really well into dnd

true musk
sudden chasm
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and always include you DM/GM. lol

valid ginkgo
true musk
valid ginkgo
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what if i don't have a gm/dm yet and just wanna craft a character beforehand

true musk
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Are you referring to the text based tutorial game "before the storm".

true musk
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Congrats dndCheers
Hopefully you enjoyed playing that.
Did playing that help you understand a few D&D concepts?

pure lily
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Hey zero, do you find that groups keep game talk to in campaign? I joined a group and the chats been quiet, wondering if I am just a littlew excited lol

true musk
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For example, if you like leaning into the drama of roleplay find people who love that as well.
If you lean more the strategy and tactics side of D&D, take the time to find people who love that.

pure lily
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yeah I think my group is on the more strategy side as I Bard my way through my first campaign lol

true musk
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People can and do enjoy both, specifics are important to establish.

pure lily
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yeah I joined through StartPlaying and its session 6 so I stumbled in a few different ways, but the DM has been super nice and I do have a tendency to overthink

true musk
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Overall the more specific your are and communicate what aspects of dnd you gravitate towards, the better.

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For new people jumping into the hobby, I highly recommend starting out by playing different types of single sessions adventures.
That way, you can quickly figure what you love, what like, what you're meh with, and what you genuinely don't have fun with.

nova barn
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Hey all new to the game long time watcher on Twitch ive just loaded dnd beyond and made a charecter I'm looking for anyone else interested in playing looking for 18+ easy going group I'm in my 30s and just really want to get in and enjoy it recently I've watched multi classing which I find very interesting and would love to get into that either off the start or gradually however the group wants it.

In the mean time I'll go look at the looking for players page and see what's around.

Thank you all who took the time to read this post.

true musk
# nova barn Hey all new to the game long time watcher on Twitch ive just loaded dnd beyond a...

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

nova barn
true musk
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Though I should note that it does come with its own drawbacks.

nova barn
ancient gazelle
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Hey guys, so I’ve been attempting to try playing for a while, and it never comes to fruition. I was wondering if anyone is playing g tonight and is willing to teach someone who knows 0

true musk
nova barn
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Ahhh ok i understand

true musk
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This also applies to the online Adventurers League games because each adventure is self contained.

true musk
# ancient gazelle Hey guys, so I’ve been attempting to try playing for a while, and it never comes...

You probably won't find a game to play on the same day you start looking because a D&D game takes type to setup.
Places like #1050208806006702081 message may have games listed for today that have available seats.
If you you don't mind paying for a seat you can check out https://startplaying.games/search
You could also play this free intro adventure book on dnd beyond called before the storm: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en
Lastly you can get a pdf of a solo dnd adventure books at places like obvious mimic: https://obviousmimic.com/en-us

pure lily
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its paid but its fast

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or guaranteed is more accurate

mossy egret
# ancient gazelle Hey guys, so I’ve been attempting to try playing for a while, and it never comes...

Ngl, in my experience, it can be really scary to read so much text. I think I got the essentials kit like 2 years ago and just read and started playing this year after something clicked in my head.

Your best bet, imo, is to read the rules yourself and either get an adventure book or create a one shot by yourself so that you can teach your irl friends and DM for them.

I know you can also find games here, but it can be a bit intimidating to play with strangers. In my case, I realized someone had to step up, and it was better to just step up myself and then bring everyone along.

There's a cool spell with a really cool name that I like a lot: Beacon of Hope. Aim to be that😎

ancient gazelle
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You guys are awesome thank u for the resources

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true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
graceful junco
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I want to start playing, I tried playing before but quickly got kicked out mainly because the DM wasn't that open to creativity and I broke rules that I wasn't told of. If anyone could teach me I would be extremely thankful.

pure lily
true musk
graceful junco
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Thank you both, I'm gonna try to get some friends into it but I don't know if they'll want to.

pure lily
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and I talked with a guy today that played as a Axolotl so I know there is a DM willing to make it happen for you out there

true musk
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To avoid and minimize bas experiences like that, always communicate expectations and boundaries beforehand to determine compatibility before becoming invested in a play group.

graceful junco
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I'll make sure to do that. Thanks.

true musk
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No problem.
You can also start with single session adventures called one shots with different play groups before diving into a full campaign with a long term group.

pure lily
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does that mean you can do one shots to lvl up so to speak and then join a party? I have only had the DM raise my lvl to match the group

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so I could join right away I mean

true musk
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For community campaigns such West Marches or Adventurers League you can because they have guidelines that all participants follow.
If it's just random groups with no pre-establishing agreement, then that won't be possible.

pure lily
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that makes sense, thanks!

true musk
# pure lily that makes sense, thanks!

No problem.
For West Marches communities, these guidelines will vary from community group to community group.
For Adventurers League, the guidelines are documented and provided by WOTC itself.

pale basalt
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im trying to make a barb character, with outlander background (player handbook 2014) but the option isnt there. i can only use 6 backgrounds from basic rules. can anyone tell me why i can pic outlander and how to do so

true musk
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pale basalt
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hmm

pale basalt
true musk
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All accounts have the free basic rules.

pale basalt
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i might just wait for 2024 handbook

true musk
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That's fine.

pale basalt
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once 2024 is released, it will be the new standard right? isntead of player handbook 2014?

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and do we get basic rules 2024?

true musk
pale basalt
true musk
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I'm not too worried about that as people don't like change and tend to stick with what they know for as long as they can.dndLol
I know some folks that took their sweet time switching from 4th edition to 5th edition.

exotic geyser
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I’m looking for practice on fifth edition D&D. I have played one round and I am looking for somebody to help me build a character or using my current pre-generated character. Just get a fill up with the game is like.

true musk
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
grave fractal
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New player here, hi!
Have a character concept I think is cool but wanted to run it by some folks to see if it makes sense to them as well lol
Someone mind helping me out with that? I have an image of it I can DM.

true musk
grave fractal
# true musk Share it over at <#604757656565055589> to get feedback. Though if you haven't ye...

Yeah, I know how to fill out a character sheet and such.
It's more the lore and consistency I'm worried about. All I know is what I've seen from Youtube videos and google searches xd

I plan on playing in a club that has multiple DMs, so I don't really know which one I'll be playing with--or if I'll even be playing with the same DM each week. (it's only Oneshots)
therefore I wanted to get the opinions of the general DnD populous to see if it made sense to them

true musk
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If it's about lore and consistency you'll want to talk with your clubs' DM to find out if they're going to use a pre-established lore or if they'll be using their own setting and lore.

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Otherwise you might find yourself investing time in something that you may not be able to use.

spice bane
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hi all I'm a new comer to the dnd series and was wondering what i needed to get started, i already have a character written out and i have joined my towns local dnd club and am waiting for the first game

ornate arrow
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dice, if you can't borrow any

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a phone and a virtual dice rolling app work too

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your character sheet

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and uh, yeah a good attitude, good luck in your future games

true musk
spice bane
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kewl thanks

ionic rivet
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Hey y’all, I’m brand new, and I’ve absolutely zero knowledge on how any of this works at all. I’ve tried going through the Character Creation process in dndbeyond.com, and then I realized I was completely lost in all the… everything. I mean, I’m so confused, I don’t even know how to ask for help here.

cerulean salmon
exotic remnantBOT
ionic rivet
cerulean salmon
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going right into the character creator can be daunting

ionic rivet
cerulean salmon
ionic rivet
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Ah, I see, a similar sense of humor to my own! And I thought one of me was more than enough

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… it probably still is.

cerulean salmon
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Right as you sent that my power went out

ionic rivet
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A message is trying to be sent here

ionic rivet
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What does “Campaign Only” character privacy entail?

cerulean salmon
ionic rivet
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So, private would be only me, and public would be anyone that can find my account in any way?

urban trail
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How can i find a party to play with? sometimes its hard to find someone to play with... my last DnD was almost 2 years ago xD

pliant thunder
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If you're looking for something in person, see if you have any local game stores that host events. Online, there's loads of discord servers and websites to use to find games.

sterile elm
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i have no idea how dnd works but i wanna get into it

nocturne knoll
wheat crystal
sterile elm
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and how do i play with other people

wheat crystal
# sterile elm i have no idea how dnd works but i wanna get into it

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!

sterile elm
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i got booklist

wheat crystal
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I’m not familiar with Booklist, what is that?

nocturne knoll
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Okay, I think i learned how Character sheets took me over a decade to learn. Since I was dumb

rich kestrel
nocturne knoll
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And the rules of the game as well because it seems kinda weird too

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Just make a build aligned to your character. Follow the rules.

sterile elm
urban trail
urban trail
sterile elm
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aww shucks

urban trail
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2 hours by gone and im still trying to create a dwarf with senseable output xD

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maybe i am just too slow

wheat crystal
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Feel free to ask questions if anything’s confusing!

nocturne knoll
urban trail
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🍺

wheat crystal
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But also don’t rush learning the rules, no one’s on a timer and no one expects you to memorize the whole rulebook

nocturne knoll
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I do wanna keep the lands but I need inspiration of course

urban trail
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can someone send me their mountain dwarf for an example if they have it somewhere near

wheat crystal
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Like character art or a specific build?

urban trail
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build

wheat crystal
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You can probably ask in #character-discussion if anyone’s willing to share their sheet. However Mountain Dwarves work well with any/all classes, much like any other race.

urban trail
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im thinkin barbarian tbh

nocturne knoll
wheat crystal
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Barbarian is great, you can check the class table for recommended stat priorities. Otherwise the class typically meshes well with two-handed weapons. The subclasses are pretty cool as well, I just don’t recommend Berserker or Battlerager specifically due to their mechanical weirdness

urban trail
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can i just use a ready character and steal that 😭 im too tired doing this after work

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or just ask ai to create for me xd

wheat crystal
# nocturne knoll Star, your wisdom is wise. What’s a homebrew dm

Homebrew is a broad term that essentially means any content or content changes made for 5e that is not made by WotC (D&D’s parent company). This can include anything from custom subclasses, races, rule changes, settings, etc.

A homebrew DM would therefore be a DM that uses homebrew to some extent. In my experience the most common homebrew is a custom setting or a few rule changes.

wheat crystal
urban trail
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ok

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i'll give it a try

true musk
urban trail
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nice

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im still confused cuz im tired ig

wheat crystal
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Get some rest! Can’t learn effectively if you’re tired

tidal perch
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Soo

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Im trying to find a game but the timezones are messing me, it's either 12 am or after that

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Im from India time zone is ist

rich kestrel
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try to join a game on your off day maybe

delicate parrot
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Hello

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I'm new to dnd

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I like have 0 knowledge about dnd

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absolutely 0

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proper hound
# exotic remnant

Tbh i have problems with searching for games cuz idk about what is good for a beginner I never played dbd before only read this and I am kinda scared if I mess something up and get flamed😂😅

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(Btw I wandered him so you guys know what I talked about when I said I readed the rules)

chrome garden
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Hello! I am completely brand new to this, what do I do

umbral sable
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I just joined the discord but I'm not new to dnd lol

chrome garden
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Uh I’d like to be some kind of Ranger/archer I guess

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Is there somewhere I can read up on them

umbral sable
wheat crystal
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@chrome garden @delicate parrot 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!

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This message will likely get deleted later as per the rules, but this would be considered piracy and against server policy

delicate parrot
wheat crystal
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Np!

umbral sable
chrome garden
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Thank you!!!

oak stump
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Guys how do I find a group that is ok with a new player joining with almost no experience I’m the game so they can teach me

elder phoenix
elder phoenix
elder phoenix
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again sorry.

wheat crystal
# oak stump Guys how do I find a group that is ok with a new player joining with almost no e...

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!). I recommend reading as much of the rules as you can before finding a game though, as it eases the burden of teaching. In my experience many games are newbie friendly even if not explicitly advertised as so; as such it’s always good to ask!

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
# elder phoenix cuz im also in the same boat as you

Read the message above too for help! I will say asking to join or make games outside of the #looking-for channels is against server rules, so if you wanted to jump straight into seeking out a game go to those channels

elder phoenix
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k thanks alot

pure lily
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Hi, I'm completely new to dnd but I really wanna learn! What's the best way to start? ^^

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weary vale
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Heyyy

eternal jacinth
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Can Dragonborns wear helmets?

wheat crystal
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Yes, no race has any restriction on equipment unless specified otherwise

eternal jacinth
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And also shoes, are there dragonborn shoes?

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Becuase they have like, claws

wheat crystal
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Doesn't matter. All equipment is assumed to fit your character

eternal jacinth
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Oh ok

shell grotto
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Sup ppls

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Any games coming up?

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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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
royal geode
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never played D&D before and the internet is useless
can anyone help me?

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umbral juniper
royal remnant
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i found out its not super easy due to scheduling conflicts

cerulean salmon
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keeping party size below 5 or 6 can help a lot with that

pure lily
wet crown
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heyy yall new dm here, have a question. "The rocky slopes of the motte are covered with loose shale, scaling these slopes will require a successful DC 20 strength athletics check" does this mean the player has to roll a 20 to climb the slope?

smoky adder
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They’re making what’s called an ability check. The total of their ability check needs to equal or exceed the DC (20) to succeed.

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Since it’s a Strength check, they add their Strength modifier to the roll.

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And if they’re proficient in Athletics, they also add their Proficiency Bonus.

wet crown
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ahh okay i get it !

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also another question, "characters who search the area west of the drawbridge see several humanoid tracks in the grass and dirt" so lets say a player goes to search that area, would i have them roll a perception check or they just discover it?

smoky adder
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It’s up to, but given the phrasing there, I’d be inclined to let them find it without a roll.

pure lily
wet crown
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okay easy :)) im so paranoid about asking for too many rolls and annoying my players 😭

pure lily
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depending if someone is high enough

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lol high enough

smoky adder
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You’ll generally want to ask for a roll if an outcome has a chance of success or failure, and that outcome is meaningful to the story.

pure lily
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all she wanted to do was introduce a new player and we were "rolling" away from what she wanted

smoky adder
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How important are these footprints? Is there a chance they could be overlooked? Are you prepared to accept the outcome of either a success or a failure?

pure lily
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yeah exactly, if you need them to see the people, then player blah blah with your passive you see these dudes

smoky adder
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Even a passive still has a risk of failure.

cerulean salmon
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if i want my party to find something hidden i just tell the player with the highest passive perception that they see xyz

pure lily
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what Harvest said, I get a passive can fail but the DM can set themselves up so to speak

smoky adder
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Again, though, it’s also fine to just tell whoever chose to look that they find it, if you wish.

wet crown
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yeah i may just do that if i really need them to find something

smoky adder
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Simply by choosing to search the area, they’ve uncovered information.

wet crown
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also i think im missing a thing here, does a passive mean there are no rolls? how can it fail?

pure lily
smoky adder
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Passive checks are purely a DM tool. It’s not something players ever choose to use.

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If/when you want to use them is entirely up to you.

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Typically they’re meant to represent the average of repeated checks made over time.

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For example, instead of having players roll to check for traps every single room of the dungeon, you can simply use a passive score instead.

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It can also be used if you want the players to make a roll, but simply asking for a roll would give away information you don’t want them to have.

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For example, if some monsters have set up an ambush.

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Asking for a perception check — even if they fail — could hint to players that there was something there they should have seen.

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So you might use a passive perception instead to see if anyone notices them automatically. If not, it’s on the players to discover for themselves.

wet crown
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ahhh okay i think i get it. so as a hypothetical im planning for monsters to ambush my characters, id roll a perception check or something for a player without them knowing, and if the check hits they will discover the ambush before it happens?

shadow stream
smoky adder
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Instead each person has a passive score, which is 10 + whatever they’d normally add if it was a check.

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A player who has +5 for a perception check would have a passive perception of 15.

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If 15 equals or exceeds the DC, the player succeeds.

wet crown
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oooh okay so thats what i was missing, i understand it now . ty heaps yall !!

lyric fjord
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i am never getting into dnd

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I'm at work but I'm kinda new to dnd, my friends homebrewed but stopped so it was never really true dnd (in the structure way) it was still fun, they just don't want to play anymore

More so, where do I go to find a group for newcomers ?

severe sorrel
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Hello everyone, I am new to dnd, so if anyone has campaign spot open i will gladly take it.

wet crown
royal geode
smoky adder
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@lyric fjord @severe sorrel Welcome! #find-a-game can point you toward the available groups here.

pure lily
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also there are games designed for players like us, DMs that will walk you through it. The biggest advice I have seen over and over again is you will learn while playing and even seasoned players need to be reminded of the rules

smoky adder
severe sorrel
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can i at least find a group that isint pride or pride2?

royal geode
smoky adder
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Keep it civil, folks.

lyric fjord
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I can probably learn while playing more likely it's more so I'll have to look in that one channel for a dm that plays at like midnight est 🫠

smoky adder
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You’ll have to find your own group.

severe sorrel
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cmon man

smoky adder
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Finding groups on behalf of specific players is not a service we provide.

lyric fjord
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I'm making an entire homebrew campaign from scratch but I have 0 idea how stats work.

it's based off of the game patapon 2 which released for the psp around 12 years ago

granite raptor
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There's many, many dnd servers with many, many people looking. It just comes with time

fresh fable
fresh fable
granite raptor
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I'm personally taking it slow- staying patient. I have some stuff on my hands but if a campaign I'm interested happens to come along I'm happy to join

severe sorrel
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around a months worth in total time ive spent with it over the years

granite raptor
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I've only played one session 😭

and dm'd one session

severe sorrel
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rip

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although im pretty new aswell

hot dove
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Hey y'all. How do I switch between digital dice on DnD Beyond?

cerulean salmon
hot dove
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I am guessing the DnD Beyond forums are mostly dead.

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I can't do a word or phrase search in the forums. Hoping I can get help in here.

ornate kiln
pure lily
hot dove
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Ok ...got it. (Face palm)

hot dove
pure lily
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no worries, I had to open beyond to double check lol

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and thanks! I never would have discovered being able to change my dice appearance had you not asked 😅

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that was "you can do that!?!" moment for sure

smoky adder
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There’s a few more free dice sets here:

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?tag ddb claim

exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
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Baldur’s Gate 3, Honor Among Thieves, Icewind Dale, and LEGO all have free dice sets.

agile gorge
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So I am brand new to dnd, only watched a 30minute video on youtube. I wanna get into the game with a couple of my friends. We are gonna talk over discord and im looking for the best entry for some sort of software. Virtual dices etc. Do anyone have Any recommendations?

pure lily
shadow stream
agile gorge
true musk
smoky adder
true musk
agile gorge
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So i wont need both roll20 and beyond?'

true musk
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Quite a few people use both.

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Check out both, as both platforms offer a free tier.
Play around to get a feel for things and see what you gravitate towards.
If want additional guidance on using D&D Beyond's character builder you can watch this video that walks you through the process: https://youtu.be/CeIJKkpDvBY?si=BDz0bONpiyHUzwsi

crystal bolt
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im making my first campaign and i was wondering if i could adjust stats of the 'foes' in the game to my players levels, for example weakening or strengthening a foe to be more manageable for my players?

plucky ridge
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Lots of DMs do that, it's a type of homebrewing that's very common 🙂

crystal bolt
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oh thank you

plucky ridge
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What matters is that it makes sense (at least in the context of your world and game) and that you and your players have fun

crystal bolt
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that fair, it wouldnt make sense for a dragon to be really low level, maybe a baby dragon for lower stats

dusky belfry
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Helloo

wild onyx
crystal bolt
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ooo okk

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those are cool

dusky belfry
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Can I ask something real quick?

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Are there any folks from SEA out here playing DnD too?

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I'm very sorry if it's personal

wild onyx
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There certainly are. Hang about and you might meet some.

dusky belfry
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Great,cuz me n my friend been trying to play some together

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Idk when we'll start but

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I'll wait then

crystal bolt
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what is SEA

dusky belfry
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South East Asia

crystal bolt
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ah ok

dusky belfry
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Yea

ebon vale
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hiya, ive been watching dnd campaigns (like for example i recently started watching critical role campaign 3) and i have kinda fallen in love with dnd.
i would love to try playing myself but i dont really know how to start.
one idea i have had is buying the starter kit and trying it out with my family. we love playing board games but im not sure if they will like dnd.
any tips?

exotic remnantBOT
true musk
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Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
plucky ridge
eternal jacinth
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I made a character, I have the 7 dice, I have paper and pencils, and the Player Handbook at hand

After reading and understanding all of the rules, will I need anything else to look for a game?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
agile gorge
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I just got a masters trial for dndbeyond. Is it not possible to dive into a premade campaign with maps? I can find some "free" cmapaigns, but the require me to make the maps myself. Unless I am missing something? 🙂

true musk
eternal jacinth
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Im asking that when I do that, will I be fully prepared to look for a game?

true musk
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You don't need to read or understand all the rules to play. Starting out, you just need to understand how your character works and how combat works.

eternal jacinth
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But once I do im ready to look for a game right?

sage pilot
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I'm trying to find a game but they're all either sound uninteresting or are 18+. Why is it so hard to find a game?

fleet river
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If creature is standing on the edge of the cliff and someone successfully shoves it, it basically takes the fall and takes the fall damage, right?

wild onyx
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Sure, that can happen.

true musk
# eternal jacinth Yeah, I don't understand how the combat works

For help with combat, check out this video about combat by Don't Stop Thinking: https://youtu.be/53-W7ggmA6U

As for being "ready" to find a game, what helps is understanding what aspects of D&D are fun for you because there are many ways to play D&D and sometimes those preferences are not compatible with each other.

If you don't know what parts of dnd you gravitate towards, start by playing single session adventures known as one shots.
I personally recommend D&D Adventurers League for that as it provides a new player friendly environment.

Outside of Adventurers League, to help avoid bad experiences, it is important to communicate expectations and boundaries beforehand.

When forming a group, I ask people if they are:

  • Willing to go over Lines and Veils
  • Willing to go over Safety Tools
  • Are lgbtqia friendly
  • Are disability friendly
  • Willing to take to time to see if our preferences are compatible.

If someone answers no to any of these things, then I know they are likely someone I will not enjoy playing dnd with.

eternal jacinth
true musk
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Happy to help.

true musk
agile gorge
true musk
true musk
spice rock
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Looking for a party that’s plays Sunday only?

devout hedge
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Who would everyone say that ability scores are usually done?

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How*

smoky adder
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There’s three official methods for determining ability scores. You should ask your DM which to use.

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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

signal verge
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Hey guys! I'm pretty much new to dnd, a group of friends and I are looking to start playing, we most surely start with a one shot, I will be the DM, I've look for so much info online but I would like some recommendations of some books/webs to help me get deep withing the mechanics of all the game, thank you in advance! (Btw I don't know if this channel is the best for this but I'm a bit lost in the server hahaha)

smoky adder
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Welcome! The Basic Rules have all the information you need to run a game, but there’s lots of other places to get tips and tricks.

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We’ve got a bunch of helpful started information in #learn-to-play, for example.

signal verge
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Thanks! I'm also looking to get deep as a DM, in order to guide better the player, should I buy the dungeon master guide?

smoky adder
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The DMG has some good stuff in it, but there’s a new version coming out it November that sounds like it’ll have some welcome improvements.

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I’d recommend waiting for that one if you can.

signal verge
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Okay thank you so much!

sudden steppe
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Yo hello 🙋‍♂️ I never played dnd I wanna start playing but I have read everything I understood how the game plays but I need help on how can I make my character “correctly “ and how can I find some people to play with ?

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plucky ridge
pure lily
devout hedge
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How important and how long if so should a character background be?

pure lily
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my characters background is pages long

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someone in my party had almost nothing

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advise I got was at least have something to tie you to the world, parents died Batman style, want fame and glory, or maybe just bake the worlds best bread

limpid bay
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What’s up yall new GM here wondering if anyone has advice for fun and silly magic items for my level 2 players

pure lily
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and a DM may want to change your backstory to fit their story. Mine went from Lich to vampire so maybe minor spoilers but we shall see!

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if you are interested in a long winded backstory I can share mine but I should probably do it on #character-discussion

fresh fable
devout hedge
pure lily
main fulcrum
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Yep, simple tends to be better. You can write something long and involved if you enjoy it, but it's important to remember that level 1 characters should have level 1 backstories. And the DM likely doesn't have the time to read pages upon pages of notes 😉

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I played an entire campaign with a character's whose complete backstory was "He really really likes to fish."
And everything else about his personality and goals was just extrapolated from there

opal grove
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Is it like

A dumb question to ask what species or races are in the dnd universe?

sudden chasm
opal grove
pure lily
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no dumb questions, most of us are new here

opal grove
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Two days ago I tried to fill out a character sheet

I only got the name and gender

pure lily
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whats the species?

sudden chasm
opal grove
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Are there shapeshifters?

sudden chasm
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i have nad DM that want to RP a Character becoming a Shifter.

opal grove
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Okok so there are species and races

pure lily
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yeah my DM let me be a skeleton so just depends lol

opal grove
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Also what's a dm?

pure lily
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Dungeon Master DM and also called Game Master GM

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the person who will running the game for you

sudden chasm
opal grove
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Ooooh got it

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So does a human turning into a dragon fall as a shapeshifters?

fresh fable
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We have shifter race and changeling if you wanted to become a dragon you would need a high lvl spell

opal grove
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Oooh dope! I usually have s character I just throw into every universe I get into, but he is born like

A dragon hybrid/shapeshifter kinda thing

fresh fable
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You’d would have to work with your DM to see what offical races they are using

somber ridge
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I’m back

opal grove
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Got it! (Or I could just make a new(the 9374th one) version of him)

light idol
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hello yes me am is newcomer

somber ridge
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I got kicked and came back

light idol
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what

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im confused

somber ridge
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Also im a blob

light idol
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ohhh i see, so you were clarifying that me is not you

somber ridge
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Yes

somber ridge
fresh fable
light idol
somber ridge
light idol
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i havent really playted before i tried one time but ehh idk

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i should make a new character if im gonna try joining a campagin soon

somber ridge
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The blobs my new character my old one was a lizard folk

fresh fable
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You tend to make a character once you find a game but coming up with concepts for characters is good, helps give you lots of ideas

light idol
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yeah i wanna be short man who likes to steal stuff cause its funny

wild onyx
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Halfling rogue is a classic.

sudden chasm
wild onyx
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Although I really should say rogue halfling, to be proper.

sudden chasm
somber ridge
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I mean Ottoman

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!!!!

sudden chasm
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dont know what that is.

fresh fable
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Sounds like a homebrew race

somber ridge
sudden chasm
somber ridge
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Oh

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I’m a blob

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Green blob

opal grove
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Why do the character sheets have so many stuff? What is dexterity, or constitution, ARCANA?! Class focus? Initiative? This man has no initiative, he follows the herd like a cow😭

fresh fable
opal grove
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THANKS 💙😭

leaden valley
#

Hey how can I find a group to play with here? I have a character set up and ready to play at level 1 but I don't know how to join a game

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.
stone heart
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wait how do i do this?

smoky adder
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Do what specifically?

stone heart
smoky adder
stone heart
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what do you recommend

runic garden
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Milestone is what I prefer

devout hedge
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Someone yesterday has posted a site to find campaign to join and host I didn’t get to save the link anyone know it

stone heart
runic garden
dreamy crow
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Hi,wanted to learn how to play for a while but never got to the point,which are the first steps to learn? andi how can i find people to play with?

smoky adder
stone heart
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i feels like it goes on forever building a character haha

runic garden
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I can’t get enough of it lmao I make at least 3 characters a week

lyric fjord
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Hello I'm really new at this game and what to really learn how to play

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Hello

stone heart
lyric fjord
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Hello

exotic remnantBOT
valid brook
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I’ve tried to look places but I’m having a hard time figuring out how to find one shots or whatever that I don’t have to be online at a certain time every week because I can’t commit. I just want to find options to play online when I’m available

echo kelp
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Might try #looking-for-community - some of these D&D servers offer "westmarch" style D&D games where there isn't a set DM or group of players and the games may happen whenever enough players and an available DM decide they can run a game.

true musk
valid brook
# true musk Where have you looked and what have you tried?

Right now I’ve only been on roll20 really. But it’s mostly paid ones on there and the free ones are either 1000 people looking for groups or there’s not enough games available. I’m trying to find a place on dnd beyond where I can find games too. Just can’t figure out how to search or find random games when I’m online

true musk
# valid brook Right now I’ve only been on roll20 really. But it’s mostly paid ones on there an...

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

valid brook
true musk
# valid brook Thank you!

I'd also add that on top of knowing where to look for play groups, how you reach out can impact your chances of being invited as well as ensuring that a group is right for you.

When forming a group, I ask people if they are:

  • Willing to go over Lines and Veils
  • Willing to go over Safety Tools
  • Are lgbtqia friendly
  • Are disability friendly
  • Willing to take to time to see if our preferences are compatible.

If someone answers no to any of these things, then I know they are likely someone I will not enjoy playing dnd with.

stoic reef
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what book do i get to have all the stats and stuff i need to know for the loxonon race

smoky adder
stoic reef
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ty

tired valley
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Iv been working on starting a group but I need to make a character

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Anybody got a good race or class I could do that would be about like taming beasts?

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Iv thought about a kobold/owlin and druid/ranger but I don’t know if anything would be that much about beasts

true musk
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What books do you own or have access to?
What are the guidelines that the DM is asking players to follow?

tired valley
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So far i dont have a dm yet and no books

true musk
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Are you familiar with the character building process?
Picking a race, class, stats, etc.

tired valley
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This is my first ever character

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I have never played before

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Never done this before

true musk
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Then for now, I'd recommend learning about the mechanics of building a character first.

opal grove
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How many ideals can one character have?

true musk
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I pick 2 from the list provided by my chosen background.

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Though you can pick as many as you'd like.

tired valley
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I just don’t know which class or race to pick

true musk
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Start with the options available to you through the free basic rules since you own none of the books.

royal remnant
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you mentioned : community-style games like West Marches, one-shots, and more.. what are these in more detail?

cerulean salmon
warped cosmos
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Good afternoon all,
Is anyone playing on DND Beyond?
I'm willing to join a campaign.

royal remnant
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i made a character and am also browsing the looking for to find a game

true musk
warped cosmos
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@true musk thank you

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They are apparently going through updates now, but I'm ecstatic to introduce someone to my Ranger/Druid.

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I imagine there are other ppl in this room with the same inclinations.

true musk
# royal remnant you mentioned : community-style games like West Marches, one-shots, and more.. w...

For community campaigns such West Marches or Adventurers League you have guidelines that all participants agree to follow.
For West Marches communities, these guidelines will vary from community group to community group.

Generally the way it works is you'll have rotating set of different DMs that will run their own self contained adventures that are completed in a single session. Anyone who is avaiable for that particular game can join and can continue playing the same character even if the DM and play group differ.

royal remnant
true musk
# royal remnant this may be a little more up my alley

For Adventurers League, the guidelines are documented and provided by WOTC itself.

I will say that I am biased and tend to recommend D&D Adventurers League the most.

  • You can learn all about it here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1676-what-is-adventurers-league
  • You can play online and in person.
  • 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.
lyric fjord
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I'm so confused on what numbers to put on the character sheet

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For the strength and wisdom and stuff like that

sterile forge
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I prefer modifiers be seen more because theyre what im putting down for skills

lyric fjord
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Ohhh ok

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Thank you

wheat crystal
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Do you mean what put down for stats?

lyric fjord
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Yess

wheat crystal
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Check the pinned posts for a link to the free basic rules, which will guide you through to what you need to put into each part

sterile forge
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Ive been told not to do a wizard/ranger/paladin multiclass even as a joke so ... idk

lyric fjord
cerulean salmon
sterile forge
cerulean salmon
# sterile forge Why?

5 gloomstalker ranger, 4 assasin rogue for auto crits vs suprised targets/advantage, 4 battlemaster fighter for action surge and manuevers, 1 cleric for lifeberries, 5 warlock for Eldritch Smite and level 3 pact slots (pass without trace,fly,counterspell,etc), 1 divine soul sorc for defense options

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not in that order ofc but thats the full build

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it does insane nova damage and strong utility/out of combat healing

sterile forge
cerulean salmon
sterile forge