#dnd-newcomers

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cerulean salmon
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direct messages

sterile forge
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ah

cerulean salmon
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i sent you smthn that explains the build better than i could

wheat crystal
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There will be multiple generation methods offered in the rules, I recommend using either Standard Array or Point Buy. Rolling is usually only done in front of DMs as an anti-cheating measure

If you’re using D&DBeyond for character creation it should be an easy toggle in the creator. If you’re manually filling out a sheet and using Point Buy, I recommend looking up a 5e PB calculator for help

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.

true musk
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The bot post above elaborates on the three methods mentioned by StarOfTheLight

raven kestrel
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Hello! can someone please introduce me to D&D a bit? I am absolute beginner, just read about it a bit just a minute ago.

tepid geyser
olive pebble
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Do power words only work if a target has 100 or less hp at full health or do they just need to have 100 or less at the moment one hits them?

cyan sail
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Hello its my first time ever being a DM and actually my firstish time playing D&D and if anyone could explain things to me that would be wonderful cause my first session is in 6 days

raven kestrel
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olive pebble
glass summit
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Yeah, thats 100% how that would work

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Its the target's current hp, not maximum

olive pebble
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Thank you for clearing that up for me

tepid geyser
# raven kestrel pretty much nothing.

Well basically then dungeons and dragons is a table top role playing game, the only thing you really need to play dungeons and dragons is some friends and anything to gauge outcomes (dice, spinner, coin flip, etc.). You can create character sheets to try and flesh out a character with stats, these will influence how likely an outcome will be for example if you are stronger (higher strength stat) you’ll be more likely to carry an o next than someone who isn’t. A good place to start making a character would be d&dbeyond as the character creation feature is a very easy to use. It also has a lot of explanations on the different stats and mechanics of the game on the website and built into it as well.

tepid geyser
raven kestrel
tepid geyser
raven kestrel
tepid geyser
# raven kestrel I hope that too!

Also one piece of advice for you is that everyone is a group is on the same boat so never feel shy to let your hair down and role play your character if you want, no one would judge you and people who do are definitely not the ones you want to be playing with in the first place.

raven kestrel
cyan sail
tepid geyser
dawn parcel
# cyan sail any help would be appreciated

If you need help with npc’s that tag along with the group,I’d say get to know the groups players personalities and try to incorporate those into the npc evenly so the whole party is happy
And for voices just practice,like I practice all the time cause I’m still working on then,also don’t wait to start planning a campaign,jump on it and start ahead of time

cyan sail
mint cobalt
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Brand new to DnD. I have an online group to play with and session zero is this Friday. I know some stuff about the game but I just want as many resources about the game I can get (I can’t afford the handbooks rn :/). Any and all help is greatly appreciated

dawn parcel
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Try not to be nervous,it’s ok if you make a little slip up here and there,just use that to learn,and you’ll still have fun!!

dawn parcel
cyan sail
wheat crystal
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Have you read the basic rules yet?

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Usually that’s the only thing 100% necessary. Everything else is varying degrees of optional

dawn parcel
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Your main story you planned,but be ready to improvise because stories never go to plan,and be creative,don’t limit yourself just to the story you planned,and overall just have fun and like I said it’s ok to slip up everyone has or will,so it’s okay😁

cyan sail
dawn parcel
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Well remember,no matter how it goes,or if you think you didn’t do good,I want you to remember you did amazing and we’re all proud of you!!

ivory mountain
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Hey, looking to try dnd for the first time, I’ve made characters before but never got into any games

wheat crystal
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If you wanted to find a group using this server try reading the instructions in #find-a-game !

ivory mountain
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Idk if that would fall under someone just showing me the ropes but I’ll look, thanks

wheat crystal
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Did you need to learn the rules or just find a group?

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If the former I recommend checking the pins as well as #learn-to-play which have links to the free basic rules and Handbooker Helper video supplement

ivory mountain
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Thank you star! You’ve been very helpful

wheat crystal
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Np!

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.

true musk
# cyan sail any help would be appreciated

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

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

tepid geyser
true musk
tepid geyser
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Thank you

pure lily
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anyone handy with the Alchemy website/app

true musk
gritty bluff
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How do i find people to play with in person locally?

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

tepid geyser
deep glen
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I'm getting so keen to play and keep learning but everyone that is willing to play is also rather new

sage flax
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HI, im VERY new to dnd, been wanting to play it for years and even make my own homebrew! would love to get to know the community and find friends. I know Absolutely Nothing about dnd besides what ive learned from baldur's gate 3.

cobalt lintel
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So, I just finished a 2 year collegiate program and I suddenly have 20+ hours per week to dedicate to something fun.

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how can I use Roll-20 to fill that time with joy?

crude musk
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This channel is for asking about getting started with D&D, if you have question about third-party tools, #third-party is the best place to ask

cobalt lintel
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oh, thanks

frozen field
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Do you guys recommend following the material components rule for new players?

echo kelp
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I'd have them first focus on spell slot management.
Materials can wait a bit although I'd suggest enforcing it for those spells that are significant and consume the material (e.g. resurrection).
But do whatever makes most sense and is fun for you and your game.

topaz garnet
# frozen field Do you guys recommend following the material components rule for new players?

Kinda, yeah.
It comes down to two categories, Care and Don't Care.
Care: If it says "worth at least X money" or if it says consumed by the spell (or both). Examples being Revivify (costly, consumed), Identify (costly), and so on.
Don't Care: Anything else. The fleece of minor illusion, the silver wire of alarm, the bat guano of fireball. A component pouch is automatically assumed to have whatever non-costly stuff you need, and a focus as appropriate for one's class can replace them.

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Breaking it down into these two "categories" helps a lot, I find.

frozen field
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So we should only worry about high level spells for material components?

topaz garnet
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No? Identify still needs its pearl, Revivify needs its diamond dust, and so on

frozen field
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ah ok

topaz garnet
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The only components you need to really track are costly ones, such as those (Identify is reusable, but an investment - Revivify is consumed, so 300gp worth of diamond dust is gone every time revivify is cast)

frozen field
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How would you come across the niche components in-game?

topaz garnet
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Usually buying them in a town. In a pinch, a DM could have them be among loot hoards.

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Sometimes it's as simple as "While we're in town I buy a 100gp pearl and 300gp of diamond dust" and if the DM just says "OK" then they mark off their GP and mark that they have the identify pearl and one revivify casting's worth of diamond dust

frozen field
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Would it be best to tell the DM our spell's material components so they can add it to things like loot?

topaz garnet
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Might as well try.

frozen field
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gtg now thanks for the help :))

eternal jacinth
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To attack I must choose an enemy, roll a d20 to see it hits, and if the number is bigger than the armor class of my enemy, I roll again for damage of my wepon, right?

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(attacking without spells)

topaz garnet
eternal jacinth
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(and ofc considering the enemy is within reach)

topaz garnet
eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
topaz garnet
# eternal jacinth Wait wait, what do I add with the d20?

If you're proficient with what you're using (like a Fighter proficient in all weapons, using, say, a Longsword), you would add your proficiency bonus. Then you add the appropriate ability modifier.
For melee weapons, Strength. For ranged weapons, Dexterity. If the weapon has the Finesse property, you choose either one.

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For an attack from, say, Fire Bolt, it's your spell attack bonus as detailed in the class, so proficiency bonus and spellcasting ability modifier (like a Wizard's Intelligence or a Cleric's Wisdom)

eternal jacinth
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Okay so

topaz garnet
eternal jacinth
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I have 16 strength (+3)

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And a greataxe

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(1d12 slash)

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And im a dragonborn

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So, I would have +5 attack bonus right?

topaz garnet
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dragonborn wouldn't have anything to do with it here

eternal jacinth
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Oh mb

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I said that because of the attack bonus

wheat crystal
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It would be +3 if you’re not proficient with greataxes, +5 if you were

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For a level 1-4 character

eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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Do you mean fighter?

eternal jacinth
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Oh true, the proficiency bonus

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Wait let me start again sorry

wheat crystal
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Soldier is a background, not a class, but I assume you mean fighter

topaz garnet
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but if you were, say, a level 1 paladin, barbarian, or fighter (https://www.dndbeyond.com/compendium/rules/basic-rules/classes)... You'd definitely have Proficiency with a greataxe. At levels 1 to 4, your proficiency bonus is +2.
With a +3 Strength Modifier, and a greataxe, you have a total of +5 for what the greataxe calls for.

shadow stream
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So you are:

  • A dragonborn fighter (with the Soldeir background) using a greataxe?
eternal jacinth
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I have strength 16 (+3), and I want to attack with a greataxe (1d12 slash)

As a level 1 fighter I have +2 proficiency bonus, so I would have a +5 attack bonus right?

eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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That would be correct yes

eternal jacinth
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Okay so

topaz garnet
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So, with a greataxe, a level 1 to level 4 of those classes, with 16 Strength score giving a +3 Strength Modifier
You have +5 to hit and +3 to damage, on top of the dice you usually roll (like the d20 to hit, and the 1d12 damage of a greataxe)

shadow stream
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Ok, you have proficiency with all weapons then, so it's a +3 from STR and a +2 from your proficiency bonus

eternal jacinth
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When I roll a d20 to see if I hit, will I +5 the number it gives me?

wheat crystal
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Yes

eternal jacinth
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Thank you

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Oh and also

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Will I +5 the number the d12 gives me?

shadow stream
topaz garnet
eternal jacinth
shadow stream
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You only add the +3 from STR

topaz garnet
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You add Strength Modifier and proficiency bonus to Hit (+5)
You just add Strength Modifier to damage (+3)

eternal jacinth
shadow stream
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As a rule of thumb, your proficiency bonus goes only on the roll to hit, nearly never on the roll for damage

eternal jacinth
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See enemy

d20 +5 to try to hit

d12 +3 for extra damage

topaz garnet
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For example, this theoretical character, attacking a Bandit. The bandit has AC 12.
You roll a d20, add 5. If it's 12 or higher, you hit, so roll your 1d12+3 damage.

eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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Think about it like this:

To Hit: d20 + ability mod + pb + any other mods (i.e. magic weapons)

Damage: weapon die + ability mod + any other mods (i.e. magic weapon)

eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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Yeah

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
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Wow

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Didn't know 16 armor class what that high, dam

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Thanks to all

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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5-10 AC?

eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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Nah they’re very different haha

eternal jacinth
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After creating the character im reading the combat rules and im learning attack rolls right now

eternal jacinth
wheat crystal
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In fact, statistically AC improvements get better the higher your old AC is

eternal jacinth
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Oh cool

wheat crystal
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For example, the benefit from going from 20 to 21 AC is generally better than going from 10 to 11 AC

eternal jacinth
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True

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Oh also

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Taking the weapon out, does it count as 1 turn?

wheat crystal
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You can draw or stow 1 weapon on your turn for free

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Nvm on that last bit that I deleted

eternal jacinth
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Ok so

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I need to test something

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I'm in the streets, and one dude pulls a knife or smth and says he's going to kill me

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1st, see who has higher initiative

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Right?

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(by rolling a d20 and + initiative)

wheat crystal
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The DM would generally call when initiative is rolled, but yes that is the first thing that would happen before combat starts

eternal jacinth
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Okay

wheat crystal
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Initiative is a d20 + dex mod

eternal jacinth
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Uhhhh

I roll and get a 17+1 and he gets a 4

So I attack first right?

wheat crystal
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Your turn is first, yeah

eternal jacinth
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Okay, now can I do this in one turn:

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  1. Take out greataxe
  2. Get close to him (he's like, 10 ft appart and I can move 30)
  3. Roll for hit
  4. Roll for damage
wheat crystal
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Yes, though I’ll breakdown how that would work in combat terms

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
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Lets go im understanding it 😭😭😭

wheat crystal
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  1. You draw 1 weapon if you didn’t have it out already (this is a “free object interaction,” not an official term but commonly known)

  2. You use your movement to get within reach of the enemy, typically the distance your weapon reaches (greataxe is 5 ft.)

  3. You use your Action to take the Attack action. You then roll to hit the enemy.

  4. If you hit, you roll your weapons damage.

eternal jacinth
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Ok yeah I get it

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But are you 100% sure the weapon damage roll only adds the proficiency bonus? Not the strengh one?

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
shadow stream
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Maybe there are very niche cases in which you also add the proficiency bonus, but in general, the only thing added to damage is STR (or DEX for ranged or finesse weapons)

eternal jacinth
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So to see if the attack lands

d20 +2 (My proficiency bonus)

And if it lands (the number is higher than the armor class)

1d12 (greataxe) +5 (proficiency bonus and strengh)

eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
shadow stream
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Roll to see if you pass your enemy AC: 1d20 + ability modifier + proficiency bonus

eternal jacinth
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Yeah but

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Idk it sounds weird ig but yeah nvm you're right

shadow stream
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Roll for damage (the one you do to see if you hit): the damage dice + ability modifier

eternal jacinth
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Yeah

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
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To see if the attack lands

d20 +5 (My proficiency bonus and strengh)

And if it lands (the number is higher than the armor class)

1d12 (greataxe) +2 (proficiency bonus)

eternal jacinth
shadow stream
eternal jacinth
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Ok

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Thank you

shadow stream
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No problem 👍

fresh fable
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To see if the attack lands

d20 +5 (My proficiency bonus and strengh)

And if it lands (the number is higher than the armor class)

1d12 (greataxe) +3 (str modifier)

eternal jacinth
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What

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But my strengh modifier is 3

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The proficiency bonus doesn't count on damage rolls?

fresh fable
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No only on attack rolls

eternal jacinth
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Huh

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Okay, thanks

shadow stream
eternal jacinth
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Yeah it's ok

shadow stream
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But yeah, as the golden rule:
Your proficiency bonus goes ONLY on rolls to hit and ability checks in which you are proficient

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(And also other things regarding spellcasting, but remember these two if you are playing a martial character)

bleak notch
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Hello

tame nebula
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Hey there im looking to getting into DND and playing online with other, need some help to figure out what to use and just other information THanks 😄

bleak notch
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I couldn't help ngl😅 I joined yesterday myself

exotic remnantBOT
wheat crystal
# tame nebula Hey there im looking to getting into DND and playing online with other, need som...

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!

bleak notch
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I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but is it important to learn about the different editions, like 5e, 4e and etc?

wheat crystal
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If you wanted some links to online tools (esp for online play), here’s what I recommend:

  • A Digital Sheet Hoster such as D&DBeyond or roll20
  • A Virtual Tabletop (VTT) like roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, or FoundryVTT
  • A digital dice roller (commonly integrated in the previous 2)
  • A communications app, such as discord dndCheers
wheat crystal
wild onyx
bleak notch
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Cheers!

tame nebula
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what would you reccomend between dnd beyon and roll20

wheat crystal
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I use both, personally, along with a plug-in that integrates my DDB sheets into the roll20 website

echo kelp
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So they do different things although with some overlap.

DnDBeyond provides a digital toolset to help with playing D&D: digital character sheets and digital dice, shared dice log (DnDBeyond campaigns), content sharing if one of the folks in a DnDBeyond campaign has a Master tier subscription and has eneabled content sharing on a DnDBeyond campaign, ability to purchase and view digital versions of the books, other tools like encounter builder, and a simple token and maps tool (Maps), and Avrae (a D&D Discord bot which can connect to your DnDBeyond content).

Roll20 is primarily a Virtual Tabletop (VTT) that provides an area for a group to view maps and tokens. It has a shared chat area where dice rolls can be shown and other features. It also has other features as well - but again it's primary purpose is as a Virtual Tabletop.

brisk swift
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Roll20 also allows you to include multiple game rulesystems if I'm not mistaken. But those cost additional money.

tame nebula
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Thankyou for this imformation it has been helpful, i think ill use dndbeyond for my character sheet and i guess which ever vtt the dm uses

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what would be the best way to find games to play

lyric fjord
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hello

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i have a question

crude musk
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which is?

lyric fjord
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whats home brew

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im sorry i havnt ever played dnd before

crude musk
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It's content (rules, monsters, subclasses, magic items etc) made by the people who are playing the game

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Ie it's "brewed" at home

lyric fjord
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oh ok

crude musk
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There are three broad classes of D&D content
Official (1st party) - Content made by Wizards of the Coast, the people who make the game
 Homebrew (2nd party) - Content made by the people who play the game
3rd party - Content made by companies other than Wizards of the Coast

lyric fjord
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ok

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so how do u play the game after ur done making ur character ?

crude musk
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Have you read the basic rules?

lyric fjord
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maybe i should do that

crude musk
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Check out #learn-to-play, that should guide you through getting started

quick ravine
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Hello everybody! I wanted to get into dm ing (no, not dm ing minors) but i would like to see how a real dm does his job first. I am oprn to tips and tricks and etc etc

bleak notch
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An epic way to learn that imo would be youtube

fresh fable
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Keep it simple run a few one shots

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Don’t add homebrew stuff

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Tell a fun story and don’t worry if you make mistakes

lyric fjord
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are there any websites online where i can read the 2014s Players handbook ?

bleak notch
echo kelp
lyric fjord
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alr

lyric fjord
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im just a human with a great sword and uh health stuff

pure lily
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oh, then you should be fine with the free basic handbook

lyric fjord
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ok

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do i gotta make a dude ? @pure lily

solemn light
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As in does your PC (player character) need to be male, or as in do you need to make a PC now?

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
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You can make one whenever you feel comfortable, or wait until you join a game to make one. No pressure either way

pure lily
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in what sense? like to play with? yes and no, some DMs prefer that you make your character with them on the first session, some will let you bring a character in premade.

solemn light
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You can make a practice PC before joining a group if you like, and might be able to use them in the game, but it's usually a good idea to make a new PC specifically for a game you've joined, after you've talked to the DM about the game and discussed it with the group. That way you can tailor them to the game.

lyric fjord
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is there a way to play by urself and try to just try it out ?

bleak notch
wheat crystal
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It can be, though in my experience OS are usually more relaxed about bringing in premades

pure lily
solemn light
bleak notch
lyric fjord
wheat crystal
pure lily
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pirate adventure and I am a skeletal bard, just had the right hook I guess

bleak notch
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Cheers! That helps alot and can I just ask, what is the normal time taken for a one-shot?

bleak notch
pure lily
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All the one shots I have seen have been pretty standard 3-4 hours

bleak notch
pure lily
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got shamed HARD!

bleak notch
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Lol, that sounds rough

pure lily
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someone was like "why does this sound so familiar"... oh Brook, the next 5 messages were "banishment" lol but its all good just gonna lean hard into it

bold patio
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Guys, what does the infusion 'armor of tools' do

scenic hare
pure lily
bleak notch
pure lily
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why have one life when you can have many, thats why I love DnD

bleak notch
scenic hare
scenic hare
bleak notch
pure lily
scenic hare
pure lily
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like a the thieves tools, you wouldn't have to "pull them out" they would be at the ready for a mission lasting 8hr

bleak notch
pure lily
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still cost an action to use the tools from what I am reading

bleak notch
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I read so much manga, manhwa, webnovels and etc, that my screen time was 40%

pure lily
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as I look at my 3 screens one that runs anime 24/7..... maybe I do have a problem lol

scenic hare
bleak notch
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Fair...

scenic hare
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i cant multitask when im watching

bleak notch
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Yeah, same

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One thing a time or it's all wasted

pure lily
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the curse/blessing of controlled ADHD

bleak notch
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Blessing, imo

scenic hare
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i watch everthing subbed too, so i gotta be focused 😂

pure lily
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if I don't have 5 things going on at once 3 or them, will never get done

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pure weeb here and gotta be dubbed

bleak notch
scenic hare
bleak notch
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You are missing out man

pure lily
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I know I know, *hangs heads in shame

scenic hare
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japanese va's go so hard

bleak notch
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What's a VA?

pure lily
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thankfully I got a buddy at work that will not stand for that, he gives me the must watch list

harsh fjord
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Maybe take this conversation to #non-dnd-topics? So the channel can stay clear for folks who use it to get started with D&D!

scenic hare
pure lily
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you got, sorry

bleak notch
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Yeah we shoulsd

harsh fjord
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Appreciate it!

oblique musk
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Hi

reef hamlet
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HiYa

smoky adder
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Welcome!

oblique musk
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How's everyone

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I am new to DND but wanna learn what about y'all

rich kestrel
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welcome

zenith island
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Hello 👋

zenith island
oblique musk
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Glad I'm on the same page with someone

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

lyric fjord
oblique musk
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Fr same

zenith island
zenith island
oblique musk
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Yeah why

zenith island
oblique musk
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Thanks

limpid bay
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Morning everyone 🙂 new to the page looking to hear about what’s going on in y’all’s campaigns if you’re in any.

echo kelp
sharp zenith
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ive never played dnd before, how do i make a character or smthn?

lost mountain
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What time are the new book released tomorrow?

rich kestrel
echo kelp
eternal jacinth
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Can I grapple in combat if Im holding a 2 handed weapon?

rich kestrel
eternal jacinth
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Damn

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Thanks

gusty kindle
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Dumb question, but what is an inspiration point?

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I get that they're given out by DMs when certain characters behavior or action impresses them

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But what do they actually do?

harsh fjord
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Advantage is roll 2 d20 dice and take the higher result.

zenith island
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Hello I have a question if play a spells based character how do I get them do I think of them or I earn them ?

gusty kindle
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Warlocks made a deal with some kind of magical creature for example

zenith island
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Sorcerer/ wizard

harsh fjord
gusty kindle
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Ohhh. Sorry I misunderstood your question 😦

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But yeah, iamrazorwing is correct. You will mainly get spells by leveling up.

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With a few other sources, like scrolls.

zenith island
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Thank you for the help🤗

quick ravine
modest ibex
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Hii

smoky adder
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That said, if you use your other hand to grapple, you won’t be able to use that weapon until you release.

eternal jacinth
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Thank you

quick ravine
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How would i know when to tell my players to roll and such,

rich kestrel
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sometimes it's up to you as a dm or you can ask people in dm-discussion if you are still unsure

eternal jacinth
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What can a grapple be useful for?

rich kestrel
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stopping a enemy from fleeing/moving

sudden chasm
eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
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Also it can also make someone unable to do anything now that I think about it

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And maybe that could stop it from dodging any attack

sudden chasm
eternal jacinth
sudden chasm
quick ravine
eternal jacinth
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And yeah for traps and stuff, just throw it there

odd snow
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hello i just bought my starter pack a few days ago

eternal jacinth
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What are the advantages of fighting with a mount?

rich kestrel
sudden chasm
eternal jacinth
plucky ridge
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It would be an increase to your movement speed since you would be moving at the mount's speed, not your own

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But a lot of DMs handle mounted combat differently so there may be differences

eternal jacinth
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Can my mount Dodge while I Attack? Or can I only do 1 action?

sudden chasm
rich kestrel
plucky ridge
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The mount can 'Dash, Disengage, and Dodge'

eternal jacinth
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"It moves as you direct it, and it has only three action options:

eternal jacinth
eternal jacinth
plucky ridge
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You have your own actions and then you can select from that list of three. So they can't attack for example but they could charge you in.

sudden chasm
eternal jacinth
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But does only the Mount dodge or both of us?

sudden chasm
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they jump over, they try to stop or they collid/move through.

plucky ridge
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Just the mount

plucky ridge
eternal jacinth
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The mount dodges and it doesn't affect me?

rich kestrel
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i just double check the mount can indeed use dodge action but for themselves only

plucky ridge
eternal jacinth
sudden chasm
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at a dash the rider can try to tunr them. but a horse does not dodge. lol

rich kestrel
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i like to think that dodge action is a state of mind of trying to dodge so it make sense if you are the one targeted that won't help

eternal jacinth
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I still don't understand if it basically counts as an bonus turn or not

sudden chasm
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but horses dont really think when riden. the rider tells the horse what to do.

plucky ridge
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This is a section of the rules that's a little vague so it's best to work out the best option for your with your DM

eternal jacinth
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Thank you 👍

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If an enemy uses Disengage and runs away, does the combat end?

plucky ridge
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They can only move their movement speed in a round so if you chase them, probably not

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If you let them go then totally possible

rich kestrel
eternal jacinth
plucky ridge
eternal jacinth
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Oh true

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Thanks

plucky ridge
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Happy to help!

obsidian nest
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hi

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im new to dnd

smoky adder
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Welcome!

exotic remnantBOT
tranquil vault
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Hi! Just started getting interested in D&D not 100% sure how it works 😅

harsh fjord
exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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@obsidian nest Take a look at the resources in the message above!

river crag
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Hello

sterile hull
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Hi, I where can I find an info about DnD world setting? Like, map, town, area, etc., or it's depend on the campaign?

wheat crystal
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It’s dependent on campaign

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If you wanted maps, usually a DM will provide it for the area you’re in.

sterile hull
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Ah, I see. I tried to create my character sheet and stuck at the background cause I don't really know about DnD that much

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I got into this rabbit hole because BG3 and I'm loving it already lol

fresh fable
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Write a vague backstory without place names

wheat crystal
sterile hull
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Thanks! I'll working on it

livid smelt
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Is it okay if I'm a newcomer as a Warlock or Sorcerer even though I never played DnD with an actual campaign? though I have experience with myself and books, I understand the complicated deductions and rules over hand playing a difficult role

fresh fable
# sterile hull Thanks! I'll working on it

Answer these 3 questions with a short sentence or paragraph

1- where did you come from
2- how did you get your skills/powers
3- why are you out in the world

Simple backstory done

rich kestrel
wheat crystal
livid smelt
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Alright, thank you

sterile hull
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what about the Personal Characteristics? Do you guys usually keep it short or more detail?

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I'd like to keep them short but not sure if it'll be less interesting

wheat crystal
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Most interestingness will come from how you play the character at the table and what your character does over the course of the adventure, not necessarily from the words you write on your sheet

rich kestrel
wheat crystal
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I keep mine fairly brief. It should be enough to quickly reference your personality while giving good guidance as to how your character would react in any given situation

sterile hull
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Got it!

fresh fable
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Look at the background and there are examples of personality bonds ideals and flaws

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These are for you and don’t need much DM input (unless you pick something that could be problematic )

devout hedge
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When you go to join a campaign do they want specific classes and races?

ornate monolith
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Can anyone sorta guide me in building a character sheet

fresh fable
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What you trying to build?

hoary dust
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Can someone help me get started I want to start playing dnd

hollow scaffold
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same

rich kestrel
pure lily
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question on leveling up a Bard

river crag
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I've roleplayed in text rps but not properly in actual DnD. Any advice for a complete beginner who has never done a campagin?

pure lily
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I can change one spell when I do, does this include cantrips?

smoky adder
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No

pure lily
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so I could change all three at level up if need be?

smoky adder
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Since that rule is in the section called “Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher”, it applies only to spells known of 1st level and higher.

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Cantrips are largely permanent.

pure lily
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oooh

smoky adder
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Though there’s an optional rule in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything that would let you change one cantrip at levels where you get an Ability Score Increase.

pure lily
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man I made a bunch of mistakes, I jumped in a game first time and they had me go level 6. I should have spent more time researching

smoky adder
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Talk to your DM. They might let you switch anyway.

waxen sable
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Heyy 👋

pure lily
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hopefully, thanks

pure lily
waxen sable
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I wanna learn how to home brew a sub class for paladin

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How 😭 do I even begin

smoky adder
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First ask your DM if they’ll even let you.

rich kestrel
wild onyx
hoary dust
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I created a character

smoky adder
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Creating a subclass is tricky, though. I definitely wouldn’t advise it for someone who hasn’t played the game yet.

waxen sable
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I’m brand new 🧍‍♂️ but my friends told me to

smoky adder
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That’s like trying to build a new part for an engine without understanding how the engine works.

hoary dust
#

Oh

wild onyx
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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
smoky adder
hoary dust
fresh fable
waxen sable
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Got it 😭 I’ll watch it first ik the basics but that’s all and I’m not confident

smoky adder
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What did you want this homebrew subclass to do?

hoary dust
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Does anyone who knows how to play the game help me set up my first game

rich kestrel
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idk why your friend suggest to make a homebrew subclass make no sense

rich kestrel
hoary dust
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What

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Where

rich kestrel
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if you have a question ask in this channel if you are looking for someone to set up everything for you i doubt you will find it in this discord

hoary dust
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Ok

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I’ll give up

river crag
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?

hoary dust
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?

smoky adder
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What have you got so far?

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Where are you stuck?

plucky girder
#

Hi guys, I am new in this dnd genre and i want to look for some fun campaign. Is there any DM that accept new players on weekend day (saturday and sunday)?

rich kestrel
echo axle
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does anyone have a pre written horror one shot for beginner dms pleaseee

hoary dust
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.
river crag
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So, I dunno really how to start this but here we go, I have a wolfkin barbarian with a somewhat detailed backstory and I suppose my worry is that, I don't really want to over-do it. I've rped before in different ways but never DnD so I dunno how much emphasis is really put on backgrounds so guess that's what I'm asking

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Sorry for the round-about way of questioning it, I'm a little overwhelmed by how much there is here to look at and absorb

pastel smelt
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Hello!

river crag
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Hi!

brave wasp
river crag
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Maybe it's a self concious thing. Luna's got a pretty detailed backstory and I guess I'm afraid of coming off as protentious if hypothetically, everyone else in the party is some variation of "i ate a glowing rock and now i have magic"

glass summit
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Putting effort into your backstory will never be a problem for a DM, who at the end of the day is likely the only other person at the table to ever read your backstory word for word. You should however try and refrain from ~~writing ~~ handing them multiple pages worth of backstory, to be respectful towards your DMs prep time.

river crag
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I've done lots of creative writing for my university course and a big thing they preached is basically not wasting the reader's time with waffle, so I'm totally on board with this.

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I think Luna's backstory is like, a few paragraphs? Or something

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Maybe a page, I dunno

glass summit
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Ok, so I suppose some useful information for someone coming from your background would be that a backstory for a D&D character shouldn't be like any other piece of creative writing, where the goal is to immerse and entertain a reader. More so, the backstory for a character in a TTRPG should create problems and drama in your character's past, that a DM can use to motivate you to adventure.

sterile hull
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I'm pretty sure you can add a bit of your backstory detail into the campaign as you roleplay.

river crag
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Aw no gifs allowed? sad times.

sterile hull
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Is that allow?

brave wasp
river crag
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But I'm listening

zenith mica
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hello!!!

brave wasp
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as long as its simple changes and not drastic changes that change the whole campaign.

glass summit
river crag
sterile hull
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and with some tragic story it's even better at some moment lol

pastel smelt
glass summit
river crag
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Like for instance, Luna is technically a noble as she's the heir to her clan's throne but she doesn't talk about it and would only ever present her scroll of pedigree when she's basically backed into a corner. So as far as anyone knows she's just some random wolfkin wandering about

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And the reasons are 1) she doesnt see it as other peoples' business 2) her mother warned her about flaunting her noblehood since it can lead to issues and 3) it's more of an "you never asked" situation than actively hiding it

wild onyx
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From a player perspective, a three sentence backstory is a way to telegraph the broad strokes of your character to the other people at the table. It can help them be prepared for when revelations occur, and can help you both work towards exploring your character's history in a collaborative fashion.

sterile hull
zenith mica
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Hello I'm new does anyone know how to find someone to play with like over text

river crag
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Squeeze it well, I mean.

main fulcrum
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Honestly, even when I do write a longer backstory I don't expect to tell the whole thing to other players in advance (no one wants to sit through that). They get the elevator pitch version and maybe other details come out over the course of playing as relevant.

glass summit
sterile hull
river crag
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Oh yeah people have said that the DM is probably the only one who'd have a full context of the character

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Which works for me, really I like collaborating

zenith mica
rich kestrel
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Only the dm and said players have access to the backstory but during the game feel free to share as much as you want

river crag
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It'll probably be tomorrow that I look ofr a game, since it's almost midnight here and I have work tomorrow. Just dunno if anywhere would accept a wolfkind but I've got other characters too

river crag
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Thanks for the advice and encouragement, folks. I feel a lot more settled now

sterile hull
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I'll do the same too. Already done with character now the rest is just find somewhere to join in

main fulcrum
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I also think that if your backstory specifically has certain secrets, it's more fun (for me at least) if those secrets are only from the other characters, not the players.
If something is a secret from me, I can't really enjoy that aspect of the character. If something is only secret from my character, I can play into it and/or laugh about it too

sterile hull
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also I choose dueling style for my fighter but DnD beyond kept change it to two weapon fighting 😔

sterile hull
river crag
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ngl i kinda wanna go with the whole "is actually a noble" thing purely cause I think it'd be funny since Luna is exceedingly stoic and laconic you wouldnt know unless she told you. Which she wont. Cause nobody asked so she doesn't say. And it's not like the rude way of "durr nobody asked" it's literally "you did not ask me a question so I didn't think I had to answer."

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She's intelligent and very perceptive but she IS still a barbarian so

tawdry gyro
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Hello

frozen echo
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hello

sterile hull
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Hello!

river crag
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Hello!

tawdry gyro
main fulcrum
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This is the kind of thing where I think the distinction between secret from characters and secret from players makes a difference. If you want to keep it a secret from the players until they ask, it may well end of being something that only you ever know and are amused by.

river crag
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Suppose that's one thing I'm not very experienced in, like what to tell other players and what to keep to myself

sterile hull
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I'm sure at one point the DM might point it out for other player for you

tawdry gyro
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I find it hard sometimes to what I know to what my fighter knows.

But I also find it hard as DM if they haven't taken notes

main fulcrum
#

My rule of thumb is if it's something I want the rest of the party to know, I tell them (even if it's a secret in character). If it doesn't matter one way or another, I don't TashaLOL. Maybe it comes up later, maybe it doesn't.

sterile hull
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'you notice that Luna have a larger bag of gold than the rest' or something like that?

sterile hull
tawdry gyro
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I meant coins I swear I meant coins ...... No I didn't

sterile hull
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uh oh.....what have I done

tawdry gyro
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They brought it upon themselves they killed a dragon. Stole it hoard but one of the dragon's minions was a hagrid type fellow who accidentally let Mimics in the Hoard my players haven't questioned why every so often the bags get more gold or why they now have to do more business in the black market as normal shops won't deal with them.

sterile hull
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That's.....fair

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but man, a coin mimic?? that's evil for me lol

tawdry gyro
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It's not that evil

sterile hull
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and oh boy the black market guy won't be happy when they find out the coin is a mimic

tawdry gyro
#

He's slightly unhinged and he'll find it interesting

sterile hull
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oh, so they only doing business with that guy only right?

wise acorn
#

hey guys I'm new to d&d👋

sterile hull
#

welcome! I'm new too!

exotic remnantBOT
main fulcrum
#

Maybe he knows they're mimics and wants the coin because of it FizbanThink

tawdry gyro
#

Welcome

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He keeps trying to sell them the deeds to the death house from cos

sterile hull
#

did the mimic ever take anything from the party?

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i know it's just a coin but gotta ask

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maybe potion, scroll, etc

harsh fjord
#

Hey folks, this channel isn't really for discussion about game happenings, so maybe move to #dnd-discussion?

tawdry gyro
#

Not one coin thousands

sterile hull
tawdry gyro
harsh fjord
#

Appreciate it. It helps keep the channel clear for questions about the game and such.

river crag
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Ok last thing, coin mimics sounds diabolical

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But again I appreciate all the advice

gaunt siren
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I have an idea

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What if there was mimic armor

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It looks like a hide grade armor but it kills the owner in their sleep.

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Ah people can't sleep with armor

harsh fjord
#

Not the channel for that?

gaunt siren
#

I forgot

visual orbit
#

Hello guys, It is i
Isac Newton

gaunt siren
gaunt siren
harsh fjord
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For homebrew items or even just ideas. This is for the basics of the game.

visual orbit
#

I was thinking of something i Saw on YouTube that is OP

ornate arrow
#

ye this channel is mainly "how do I learn how to play the game, where can I find a game, what's an 'attack roll'", etc

visual orbit
#

Hear me out: rogue druid
That to steal Just sneaks into somewhere, thouches It, makes It morphs with itself while It wildshapes into a housefly

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Boom, stolen

visual orbit
gaunt siren
ornate arrow
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yep

exotic remnantBOT
brisk kelp
#

Never played d and d been debating to start just seems overwhelming any help or advice would be appreciated

true musk
#

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
harsh fjord
loud ibex
#

I have family that played dnd specifically, considering my first session was a one shot from an autcon. I’ve only grown more fond to try more.

Kinda hard though, especially when my family is sometimes unable to do work through to make it easier.

My dad played the older versions like somewhat around e2 or e3.5 essentially.

My brother is likely playing e5 these days and has been longer for me. My dad use to have stuff for everything but it was sold or something likely.

Personally, as someone that still is new to dnd much. I think it’s reasonable to not rush either and start slowly

glass summit
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@frank cosmos have you perhaps tried learning the rules through watching videos instead of reading?

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Generally though, if you're having trouble working through the character sheet I'd take a sharpie and physically divide the sheet into its seperate parts, and focus on each one at a time. comparmentalize

frank cosmos
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@glass summit Yeah, but I feel as if I just hop back in and learn by hand I could get a better hang of things, although I don't want to annoy other players or the dm by being a fool 😭

glass summit
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Nah dont feel bad for leaning on their experience

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They were new once and know what its like. Theyre also more than likely massive nerds about this stuff and will be more than happy to talk about it

frank cosmos
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That is a relatively good thing to hear! Ty random stranger! My confidence has been boosted

tranquil vortex
#

Hey does anyone know how I make a “looking for DM” request thing. Tryna find a dm for our campaign

loud ibex
#

If I wanna do something dnd related, I’d be looking for someone that’s willing to accept as a player and help me through the steps online. Because I never tried online before :^

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However I’d likely would have to wait until I’m no longer in a unit apartment because my family is moving this month

royal remnant
#

ok so i have a character and found a game. starts in about 20 mins. running vecna eve of ruin. i know next to nothing except for the summary the dm gave me. ive never played on a VTT and this is my first game. any advice or tips would be appreciated.

woven lake
#

ah here we go

sage token
#

WHOS IN TEXAS?

sudden chasm
lyric fjord
#

Hi, my name is Makayla, but you can call me Kitty or Kayla if you want. I’m new to D&D, and have wanted to try it for quite some time now! I’d love to make some new friends and go on awesome adventures with you!

low cliff
#

Hey Hey everybody. I've played DnD a couple times, and I figured I'd join the server finally! My favorite classes are Cleric and Barbarian, and I love good stories!

lyric fjord
#

I’ve got no idea how to play, lmao. I’m gonna buy a die and check out some books at the library tomorrow :3

glass summit
lyric fjord
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My town’s library is free, plus I don’t need any wifi

sterile hull
#

If I played BG3 before what eles should I look into about D&D 5e?

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I knew there's some different but how much?

fallen smelt
#

Double casting "action spell, and bonus action spell" doesn't work with dnd rules unless your DM allows it.

sudden patrol
#

Hi, I am new to D&D. I bought the starter set on Friday. My name is Samantha and my husband (Ryan) and I play Neverwinter on Xbox but haven't played D&D a long time ago. we are both trying to get back into it. we are from Lansing, MI.

sterile hull
#

welcome!

ember notch
#

Hey all - I'm not new to DND but new to online DND like this. I was hoping to join up a game free or paid starting within the next 1-6 hours? If anyone has a slot and pls message through

main fulcrum
#

Just so you're aware, it's very unlikely for you to find a game within 6 hours on this server. People don't run games here, so there aren't direct sign ups.

hearty loom
#

Yeah, very short notice on that one, but, I’ve heard of stranger things happening.

topaz garnet
#

Also, it's generally a good idea to organize a game more. I've never been in a game that took less than a week of group prep that also worked.

agile gorge
#

Question for the DMs. Do you prep for each chapter and for a few maps in advance or on the fly? Im thinking about story specific stuff, traps etc? Do you just memorize everything or do you spend 5 minutes before each map looking through it?

topaz garnet
#

prepare for what you're likely to encounter very soon, like next-session-soon.
In general, prepare "quantum setpieces" - like if you plan on the mcguffin being in the temple dungeon... it could be a jungle temple, a desert temple, a mountain temple... Bandit encounters, for example, or bounty hunters, whatever - can be basically anywhere.

pure lily
#

just a shout to all the new people like myself, gets easier every session. Just finished one and it was great

uneven marten
#

Hi can anybody help me with dragons of storm wreck island?

crystal adder
#

hiiii

crystal adder
fallen smelt
# crystal adder howd u start brooo?

Check out your local game shops and see if any of them are looking for new players, online posts, or get a group of friends together and try it that way.

lyric fjord
#

Hi guys never played DnD online before only in person any advise will be helpful

young gulch
fallen smelt
crystal adder
lyric fjord
crystal adder
#

i know we'll be having a renfaire who will have a dnd area next year but yea not sure

fallen smelt
fresh fable
#

Ask in places where nerd/alt culture is, book shops, craft shops, libraries, weird goth candle shops

fallen smelt
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lol one of my friends even went and put a craigs list ad looking for players when he first started

agile gorge
#

So im trying to figure out how to calculate attacks and what my players have to roll doing an encounter. Lets say a play chooses to hit a goblin, what do I have to do? I can roll the d20 but how do i calculate what is a success and whats not?

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Im using the dndbeyond encounter system btw

lyric fjord
#

There should be monster handbook

simple goblet
lyric fjord
agile gorge
#

So if the goblin is AC 15 and i roll 16, I get a succesfull hit? In the case that there are no modifiers?

fallen smelt
#

You would hit with 15 and higher.

lyric fjord
fallen smelt
#

What weapon are you trying to attack with

fallen smelt
agile gorge
#

Crit is a roll of 20 or 1 right?

fallen smelt
#

A critical hit is a 20 and you roll double the amount of damage dice for that attack. Rolling a one is a critical failure

fallen smelt
# agile gorge So im trying to figure out how to calculate attacks and what my players have to ...

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

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

Proficiency Bonus. You add your proficiency bonus to your attack roll when you attack using a weapon with which you have proficiency, as well as when you attack with a spell.”

agile gorge
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I think what im having the most trouble with is, how to navigate these things quick on the go. Lets say, a mage cast a spell. Then i have to check the players sheet for their stats and the look up the spell in order to calculate what the dmg is and then i have to do the same for the monster

fallen smelt
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So they would have their own sheet with their characters already written out and should be calculating their side of the damage. Then you would tell them if it hits or not

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The spell they cast should say if the enemy needs to make a saving throw or if it’s an attack roll. A spell attack would be their proficiency +spell casting modifier to hit

agile gorge
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  • 3 MODIFIER
    +5 SPELL ATTACK
    13 SAVE DC

So this is what is says on the sheet for a spell. Does this mean it has to hit for 13 or higher to hit?

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Or is it 8?

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Or maybe 8 to hit and 13 for the reciever to avoid?

fallen smelt
agile gorge
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Okay, that makes senbse

fallen smelt
agile gorge
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If there AC is 15?

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their

fallen smelt
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Yes, each monster will have a different AC stated on their stat block

agile gorge
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Gotcha

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Just wanted to make sure i understood, thanks a lot

fallen smelt
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Of course~

topaz garnet
wheat crystal
topaz garnet
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(At least, not by the rules as written)

crude musk
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Which for the sake of newcomers is what we should be sticking to

topaz garnet
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^

agile gorge
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And lets say a player wan to use perception to scout the terrain, what dertermains the succes criteria?

crude musk
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The DM decides a Difficulty Class (DC) of the check based on what they're doing

fallen smelt
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Their active perception would be their d20 roll plus their perception modifier (Wisdom) plus their proficiency bonus.

crude musk
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The guideline for a DC is the following:
DC 5 - Very Easy
DC 10 - Easy
DC 15 - Medium
DC 20 - Hard
DC 25 - Very Hard
DC 30 - Nearly Impossible

agile gorge
crude musk
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This is based on the average person (a commoner) having a +0 in each ability

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So for example, if you think the average commoner would have about a 50/50 chance at succeeding at something, that'd be an each (DC 10) ability check

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It's important to remember that Player Characters (PCs) are well above average, so could very well automatically succeed at some things

agile gorge
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So if its dark and a player got darkvision 60ft, it would make it easier, and I should account for that?

crude musk
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Well if they're trying to look at something further than 60 ft away and it's total darkness, they couldn't possibly succeed as they cannot see anything

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But if you want to modify the difficulty of something based on more contextual aspects, that's where disadvantage and advantage come in

frosty crag
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Is there such a thing as an eldritch bard, if so what would that look like?
My thoughts are pretty much impowered bard skills at the cost of the players health

agile gorge
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I see, that was a dumb question hahah. I think i kinda understand now. In the end, its not set in stone, the DM controls with a lot of freedom

crude musk
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So for example, say there's a wall the PCs want to climb

  1. You decide it's a Strength (Athletics) check to climb
  2. You decide based on the wall and how sheer and craggly it is, it'd be a Medium challenge for the average person, so you set the DC to 15
  3. One of the PCs is carrying something cumbersome, so you decide it's a little harder for them, so they have disadvantage on the check (roll two d20s and take the worse of the two)
fallen smelt
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A player with darkvision sees darkness as dim, which would still be disadvantage on their perception check on things relying on sight

crude musk
frosty crag
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darn it

edgy cipher
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what is each saving throw used for exactly ? cuz i simply cant find out or imagine what attack or thing it would be that a charisma or a wisdom save would be used for it

crude musk
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It's used for game effects that require a save, such as fireball or banishment

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Basically any effect where it's less about you hitting the target accurately and more about them evading/resisting the effect

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A game effect will tell if you it requires a saving throw

edgy cipher
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hmm i see then a strength saving throw would be like resisting a throw and a dex would be dodging and constitution for not getting drunk ig but i still dont get and perhaps int for some magic stuff but then again what is charisma or wisdom used for ?

crude musk
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Maybe try just flipping through the rules (the chapter on using ability scores) and looking at some random spells

topaz garnet
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If you have the DMG, it has a section in chapter 8: running the game, on Saving Throws

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It explains some typical context/reasoning as to what kind of save goes for, generally, what kind of effect

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dapper gulch
# frosty crag darn it

You could use multiclassing rules to pick up some levels in great old one warlock or aberrant mind sorcerer, and use it to empower the concept you’re going for with bard, tho.

snow olive
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Hi, I'm new to dnd, I just bought the essentials kit and I'm looking for a party to join who could hopefully teach me or host online games.. or even just teach me basics in a call or something.. thanks!

olive igloo
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Hey so I recently played my first game of dnd and I’m hooked and already preparing for my next campaign. I was looking into Hexblade Warlock as that really appeals to me, but I’m a little confused on how they work narratively. Can someone give some examples of what some hexblade warlocks stories would be like?

true musk
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It really depends on the campaign itself as narrative storytelling doesn’t need to be tied to a chosen class.

olive igloo
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Will do. But how does a hexblade patron work? Does the patron give you a weapon or is the weapon itself the patron? Or can it be either?

fallen surge
# olive igloo Will do. But how does a hexblade patron work? Does the patron give you a weapon ...

One of the things that might be hard to grasp at first but you'll learn more as you gain experience is that "Lore/Flavor" and "Game Mechanics" are two different things. A warlock's patron is an example of lore/flavor. The book has written suggestions for how it is intended to be handled, but it doesn't actually affect your gameplay or change the rules of the game. A very common saying in the D&D community is "flavor is free" which essentially means that if something is not a game mechanic, you can change it to suit your needs. You can't change the rules regarding things like how many dice you roll, how many times you can use an ability, what damage type you do when you attack, etc. But you can change things like what it looks like when you use an ability or who gave you your powers.

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If I remember correctly, the intended flavor for a hexblade warlock is that the weapon is your patron. But I've seen it played both ways so many times that I genuinely can't remember if that is correct or not

olive igloo
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Hmmm

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This is complicated

fallen surge
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Its definitely a lot simpler if you stay within the suggested flavor to begin with, but for hexblades specifically, the difference between the blade being the patron and the patron gifting you the blade is so minor that people do it either way without a second thought

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I'd pull up the book to double check what the official wording is, but D&D Beyond is currently doing maintenance, so I can't access it dndLol

olive igloo
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Ah

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I’ll have a look into it

main fulcrum
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Given that the raven queen is an example Hexblade patron, iirc, I've always assumed the sword isn't supposed to be your patron, just a connection to them

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But I've seen the other version plenty

grave kayak
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New to DND and searching for a DM to DM a game for me and my friends stupid character idea, where do I ask?

smoky adder
obsidian nest
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sup

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i'd like to know about the spore subclass or the "the last of us" of druids as it has been apparently nicknamed

fallen surge
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The Circle of Spores Druid was originally printed in Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica but reprinted in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. Did you have any specific questions about it?

eternal jacinth
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Where can I find an online game?

eternal jacinth
ripe hinge
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Hey can anyone help me I want to get into DND but with DND beyond since I'm broke can anyone help me

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simple goblet
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Basic Rules are free and you can make, I think 6 characters, with a free account

hearty loom
visual orbit
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When is dnd 6 edition coming out

smoky adder
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The revised fifth edition Player's Handbook comes out September 17th.

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There are no announced plans for a sixth edition.

ripe hinge
zenith island
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Can someone explain to me what class is a artificer and what can they do please 🙏

fallen surge
# zenith island Can someone explain to me what class is a artificer and what can they do please ...

Artificer is the name of the class. It is the 13th class in the game. It was originally published in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, but it was later republished in Tasha's Cauldron of everything. It is not in the Player's Handbook, nor is it included in the free basic rules.

Artificer's class features focus around imbuing objects with magic. They can create temporary prototype magic items called "Infusions" and their subclasses can create unique weapons or other inventions that only they can use

zenith island
fallen surge
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I certainly think so. Its my personal favorite class

wheat grove
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Hi, I’m new to dnd, I know there’s a lot of information, so where should I start to begin my journey?

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wheat grove
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So I just got done reading the learning page and such, how do I go about doing a PBP? Like finding a group that does PBP?

fresh fable
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Search the looking for channel or other sites

harsh fjord
# wheat grove So I just got done reading the learning page and such, how do I go about doing a...

If you want to expand your search outside this server, you can find play-by-post (PBP) on the D&D Beyond forums, Role Gate, Gamers Plane, RPG Crossing, and Reddit’s r/pbp.

Other options include Myth Weavers, No Goblins Allowed, Ongoing Worlds, RolePlay onLine, Roleplayer Guild, Tavern Keeper, and The Tangled Web.

Otherwise, just search PBP or play by post as keywords using Discord's Explore Discoverable Servers function.

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is there a group playing right now thats willing to bring in a newcomer, will use dnd beyond and looking for a dicord voice and/or video game session

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harsh fjord
#

D&D takes some time to learn, and new folks are joining the server all the time, so one-on-one instruction is really not feasible. The resources above and in #learn-to-play can get you started, though, and you do not need to try absorbing it all at once. You might also be interested in the learn-to-play sessions offered through the virtual weekends (see the Events tab).

Folks are generally happy to answer specific questions as you go!

undone flame
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i could help you a little bit

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im just gonna dm you cuz slowmode

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i can help you figure out the basics

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unless you just wanna read stuff

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wait

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check dms

zenith verge
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Hi has anyone a lot of experience with DnD Beyond?

harsh fjord
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It's a popular tool here. What are you looking for?

fickle oasis
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Yo where do I go to find a dm to play with?

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fickle oasis
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But how do I post in there?

harsh fjord
fickle oasis
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Thanks

glad coral
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Do you need to pay in dnd beyond for additional character creation options? i literally have 0 experience with this shit

undone flame
glad coral
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hai

undone flame
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i know a good website for char creation

glad coral
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I do

undone flame
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but it has everything for free

glad coral
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it does?

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dnd beyond?

undone flame
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granted, you have to find and write everything yourself

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but it gives you complete control over your character's stuff

glad coral
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dnd beyond?

undone flame
glad coral
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Cause for example i want my character to be a goblin but that option isnt a thing

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OHHHHHHHH SHIT YOUR THE BEST

undone flame
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yup

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oh come on, that site is pirated??

glad coral
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Oh.

undone flame
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bruh

glad coral
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So can DM's use alternative character sheets to dnd beyond?

primal garden
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I don't trust dnd beyond, it take AGES to load, I would just download the sheet PDF for major items and track in a notebook

glad coral
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cause when i look in "looking for players" it says they do it through dnd beyond

undone flame
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wdym

glad coral
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wait so if i join a campaign does the dm NEED my character sheet or can i be in charge of it? ive never joined a dnd campaign before

undone flame
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you're in charg eof it

glad coral
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Omg that makes it so much easier

undone flame
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but you should tell your dm what it is

glad coral
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Okay awesome ty so much

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yeah for sure

undone flame
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np

fringe lake
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My friends and I have just started getting into DnD, I was wondering if anyone had any tips DMing and how to learn?

undone flame
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also its fun

fallen surge
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?newdm

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

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

fallen surge
undone flame
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that works too

fringe lake
fringe lake
undone flame
thorn thunder
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Hey everyone! Been planning to learn DnD for a while now, and i want to become a decent player(and a decent DM also) up until January (since i have a friend who is a veteran player and we would like to play together from January).so i opened an acc on roll20. anyone up for like a supernewbie learning the game/training and playing together? any friendly face welcome #goodvibezonly

nimble veldt
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Heyo, me and a friend always wanted to play D&D but we lost

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how to play pls

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deft sigil
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@nimble veldt the links above can help get you started.. any questions you have while reading we can try and help out with

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hollow nest
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Hey Everyone - haven't played D&D in almost 30 years and am trying to get back into it... Never got much past the starter pack and original rules, so lots and lots of reading to do.... I figure its been so long, I'm a newbie now. L0L

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tough adder
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How do I start a game?

main fulcrum
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Playing one or running one?

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Either way, you'll likely want the looking for channels. But which depends on what you're doing

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Or if you just want to learn about D&D, see the rules a few posts above

tough adder
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playing game

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upper ivy
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how can i start looking for players for my game

harsh fjord
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pallid mesa
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new to dnd how does one get started?

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true musk
# pallid mesa new to dnd how does one get started?

Welcome to the hobby! dndCheers

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

  • For more complex rules questions, ask in #dnd-rules
pallid mesa
true musk
# pallid mesa oh boy thats alot o.o

It's a one stop shop for things you might want quick access to.
You can surprisingly skip a lot of stuff before jumping into a game.
Best example is just starting with pre-built character and taking the time learn how combat works.

pallid mesa
true musk
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Take your time and remember no one is expected to have all the rules memorized so go at your own pace.

eager coral
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If I am looking to start playing online is getting a DnD Beyond subscription worth it?

glass summit
lyric fjord
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Does making your own moves/spells make the game more/less fun?

undone flame
topaz garnet
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Homebrew is almost a staple of the community. It lets players make their own spells, feats, and subclasses, and so on.
For newcomers, it's recommended to get to grips with the game as it is, before trying to change it or add new parts. Like adding new parts to machinery, it's best you know what's going on and what the ramifications are.

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However, as far as the game goes, something like the minutae of which way you swung your sword doesn't matter, just that the attack is being made, what it's targeting, etc

lyric fjord
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Hiya, I'm Liv! I'm new-ish to D&D, meaning, I played Baldur's Gate and joined a one-shot once. I'd love to find a EU/UK group to play with... and patient people who don't mind teaching me.

shut needle
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Hey liv!! I’d love to play with you, but I’m not in your time zone and I think scheduling would suck. I hope you can find a good party!

lyric fjord
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(Please don't use this channel for finding a game)

restive hearth
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Heyy, I'm having a session in a few days with my players, I'm kinda new to DMing. We are gonna be playing Stormwreck Isle, when should I show maps to my players? Should I wait for them to explore a bit and then give them a map to see the places they explored, or should I give them a map the moment they enter the place?

loud spoke
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Any ideas how wepon Mastery works on barbarians and fighters?

crude musk
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It says how it works

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Which part is not clicking for you?

loud spoke
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The wepon Mastery points

crude musk
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There's no weapon mastery 'points'?

loud spoke
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Ik that at 1st the list says 3 wepon Mastery but idk what that means since the disc says I can learn 3 kinds of martal and simple

crude musk
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The disc?

loud spoke
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Dsicription*

crude musk
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Weapon Mastery
Your training with weapons allows you to use the mastery properties of three kinds of Simple or Martial weapons of your choice. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can practice weapon drills and change one of those weapon choices.

When you reach certain Fighter levels, you gain the ability to use the mastery properties of more kinds of weapons, as shown in the Weapon Mastery column of the Fighter Features table.

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you pick three simple or martial weapons
You can use the weapon mastery properties of those types of weapons
You can change which three weapons you've picked each long rest

loud spoke
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Oh I thought they actually like spell slots

crude musk
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No, it's right there in the description

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Your training with weapons allows you to use the mastery properties of three kinds of Simple or Martial weapons of your choice

crude fox
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Hey I’m a new dnd player, used to play in hs but that was years ago and only w close friends. I’ve been watching a lot of videos on character making and figured a bard half-elf would be a good way to go since I’m musically inclined irl and would be fun to whip out a uke or flute randomly.

Is that a good/safe combo for a new player?

young gulch
heavy wedge
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ive never played dnd but i wana learn and have fun with the game

young gulch
heavy wedge
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would anyone consider teaching me or is there a yt totourial?

young gulch
crude fox
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restive hearth
young gulch
# restive hearth ye, I heard about this way of DMing, i might give it a try, but im not the best ...

Yeah fights can be chaotic, i make it how i feel. If they dont know hownthe settings looks i paint them roughly how its set but nothing more. I usually run games via discord so I stream anyway (setting the mood w Spotify songs and having a picture full screen of smth story related) nothing to wild but just smth to look at so I can switch to paint in a sec.

But for your situation, if you wanna show maps, I'd do it little by little and not the whole thing. But that's just me. You can try w the dragonrest map. If u first start the campaign, the very first map is dragonrest so you can show it fully to them and see how it works, its the hub anyway

restive hearth
pliant quest
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can someone explain the game to me😭😭
i am entirely new but i already did a character (just for fun)
i haven't played 1 game because i am kinda scared to make a mistake

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fallen surge
# pliant quest can someone explain the game to me😭😭 i am entirely new but i already did a cha...

Welcome. The bot post above has some great resources to help get you started. If you have any specific questions, you can ask them here and we’ll be more than happy to help, but it’s a lot easier for us to answer questions like “what is a saving throw” or “how do I make an attack roll” rather than “how do I play D&D”

If anything in the guides and rules posted above confuses you, please feel free to ask for clarification though!

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harsh fjord
# pliant quest ok thx 😂

Mistakes are inevitable, though. It's important that the group is open and honest about how they deal with "mistakes," though, and I think you'll find that lots of players and DMs are accommodating.

storm island
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Hi, I have NEVER played DnD before. I even FOUND OUT abt the game last year. I know pretty little about the game. I kinda wanna play it, but I don't have the physical stuff. I wanna play a game to try it out but I have nobody around me who is interested

harsh fjord
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You can find folks to play with online, and you don't need to buy anything. The Basic Rules are free, character sheets are free, and you can roll dice digitally.

wild vigil
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But does it still feel the same as playing table top?

mortal garden
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Of course not, but that doesn't mean it's better or worse! Just different.

harsh fjord
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It's different, but I still find it a lot of fun. And between not playing and playing, I'll take playing!

wild vigil
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Okay thank you!

steep parcel
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hello, im entirely new to the world of DnD, i know roughly how the game works but ive nobody to play it with, can someone tell me where i can find a game?

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steep parcel
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I have, in fact, read all of that, but I still do not know how to find a game

storm island
steep parcel
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Sorry if I'm being a nuisance

storm island
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Look, I am similar, just came in about an hr ago

wild onyx
timber terrace
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I've plaid a little bit of D&D but I havent had a full game sadly, due to moving things I am just wondering where can I find a decent list of faiths?

fallen surge
wild onyx
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The Forgotten Realms wiki has more information.

steep parcel
haughty sky
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Have fun going down the forgotten realms rabbit hole if you decide to keep reading more of it

timber terrace
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Okay thats good, I was just wondering because I tend to enjoy monks or going into more Necromancer type stuff So was just wondering what my options were. I've read a little bit Just didn't see that many faith options where I was reading lol

harsh fjord
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Ultimately it'll be up to the DM what the pantheon looks like, so I recommend keeping it vague ("I follow the sun god") and you can tweak it when you join a table.

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# timber terrace I've plaid a little bit of D&D but I havent had a full game sadly, due to moving...

Faiths and religions are very often left up to interpretation of the DM or players. Most of the time, gods are specific to the setting you are playing in. If you are playing in an established setting like the Forgotten Realms or Eberron or Greyhawk, there may be a list of specific gods that are part of that setting, but they don't transfer over from one setting to another. Sometimes a DM may add or remove gods from these settings to suit their stories and lore. And if your DM is creating their own setting, that could mean they are creating entirely unique gods for it as well. Ultimately, its far better to choose a faith by having a discussion with your DM to figure out what works for their setting and their story, rather than picking something from a list online

molten lotus
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Hey could someone help me get started with dnd ase I have never played it but I would like to try it

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molten lotus
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Thx

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Wait I got to pay ?

harsh fjord
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Some folks charge for games but not all.

main fulcrum
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For that specific game, which they shouldn't be advertising in this channel

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(per the server rules)

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rough gulch
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Sorry, guys was redirected for this channel by mistake

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steep parcel
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im finding it very hard to find a game lol, besides im highly inexperienced. Would you guys recommend playing any of the baldurs gate games to get an idea about how the game works before i join a game?

rough gulch
# molten lotus Wait I got to pay ?

Not for all games, I'm a professional DM, so my games i usually charge per player which usually means you will get a more elaborated experience, but there's free games and they could be good too!

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young pewter
young pewter
high sequoia
# steep parcel im finding it very hard to find a game lol, besides im highly inexperienced. Wou...

As someone who is pretty inexperienced in DnD and has played Baldurs gate I do think it helped me in terms of understanding combat/classes and general lore better. But the game also does a lot for you and there are differences in gameplay. I would still recommend it but it's more of a general idea/understanding instead of a tutorial if that makes sense? (Is it okay for me to share my opinion here I literally just joined)

harsh fjord
young pewter
trim palm
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Yeah BG3 is great but it does lack the roleplay that you get at a table or online game

high sequoia
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Also the game is just a lot of fun in general and has so many options I would recommend playing it regardless of how much it helps. I personally still struggle with finding ways to include myself in rp though but that comes with experience ig

arctic turtle
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Hello!

young pewter
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i mean if we could get everything we needed out of playing something like BG3 we would never play actual d&d with humans at a table

haughty sky
high sequoia
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I'd love to actually

young pewter
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how do we find you on startplaying

harsh fjord
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I think advertising outside of the LFG channels is against the rules.

young pewter
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unfortunately i'm stil in the weeds on a few personal things happening or i'd run an introduction to d&d one-shot

rough gulch
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In my profile its the link

young pewter
high sequoia
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For like a year now I've been wanting to get into DnD but in the server I did join replies are like pretty slow and stuff and I'd love to have something like sessions since I'm missing live-interaction I think? I don't have anyone to play with irl and my two friends who are interested haven't played either (And Idk if I wanna DM and be a player)

storm island
arctic turtle
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Complete noob with no experience so im scared to ask to join any parties 😵‍💫 Been wanting to get into D&D for awhile and thought I’d start here, I have general characters ideas in mind and such but thats it.

Does anyone know good places to start? I can’t tell what advertisements would be beginner friendly, is that something people normally list?

high sequoia
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I love writing characters but I don't really ever get to use them

harsh fjord
arctic turtle
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So real

exotic remnantBOT
high sequoia
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What's sad is: My fav teacher wanted to open a DnD club but she had to decide between dnd or drama and she chose drama -> She recommended I check out the comic store in the city for posters/ads but I am too socially anxious 💀

arctic turtle
storm island
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Hey, guys @high sequoia and @arctic turtle How about we newbs do one of our own? And get an experienced DM with us

trim palm
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When I first was getting into D&D there were so many LFG postings on all the various places that specifically said "new players welcome"

arctic turtle
high sequoia
rough gulch
storm island
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NOICE

harsh fjord
arctic turtle
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Thank you both! Ill go look into it right now

harsh fjord
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Caveat: D&D played by non-actors and professionals is a little different, so don't regard those shows as the baseline. It's the difference between a Hollywood production and your local theater troupe.

rough gulch
high sequoia
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Ahhh timezones suck

steep parcel
rough gulch
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But it's kind of our job as DMs to give them time to shine and enjoy the game, already had players that in session 1 said absolutely nothing, but with time became the bard of the group kk

harsh fjord
# high sequoia Ahhh timezones suck

The trick is to focus on sharing availability rather than a timezone. If you can play at night and someone else can play during their morning, go for it!

young pewter
arctic turtle
steep parcel
harsh fjord
high sequoia
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I know but in looking for players most ppl have their sessions at like 8pm my time on saturday's/sundays and I have school so that kinda doesn't work

young pewter
harsh fjord
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Look more broadly. I made a guide full of options to check out.

high sequoia
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I had my own RP server (Not nearly as complex and DnD but still a lot of management) and I stayed up like 8 hours once for a murder mystery thing (tbf it was during summerbreak which ends next tuesday) so I won't be as available

rough gulch
steep parcel
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even though i dont know much about the game yet, i can atleast understand this much that even a single person backing out can ruin the experience for everyone else

high sequoia
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In my RP server there were 18 ppl and I think like- 14 of them backed out it was hell

rough gulch
high sequoia
young pewter
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you don't need alot of people to play even just two people can play if one plays the monsters (DM)

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a DM and two players is often good for really good RP heavy games

high sequoia
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Oh I know, it was just based on something that usually has 16 players

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I kinda combined 2 anime/games and started on the lore

young pewter
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some of th ebest games i've ever been in were just a couple of people in a text chat on discord

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it doesn't have to be complex

high sequoia
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Yea it'd be less stressful and more cozy I think

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I made another server for like- the aftermath of the 2. killing game which plays in a dystopian world etc. but I am totally taking my time with it so like it's not gonna happen anytime soon

steep parcel
young pewter
high sequoia
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I'm making it more DnD like though and not make it a Killing Game to allow me more like- freedom in a way

rough gulch
young pewter
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look around for people you know who are interested. the key to finding players is finding people who are interested.

trim palm
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Looking for opinions on explaining how to create a character to a new player using who, what, where, when, why & how

The What and How is your mechanical side of the character, what skills are you going to be proficient in, what are they good at what aren't they and how do they approach a problem using those skills.

The Who, Where, When and Why is the roleplay side. Why are they that class, Where are they from, When did something important happen to them and who are they as a person at their core.

What do yall think?

high sequoia
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I'm gonna ask my friend who's never played but would be interested, if he'd understand said explanation (We always come up with concepts but never actually find anyone to play with)

rough gulch
harsh fjord
harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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Hi

rigid jungle
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What's Up Everyone!?

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
scarlet harness
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What's better between a Light Crossbow and Heavy Crossbow? I struggle to see the pros and cons there

undone flame
scarlet harness
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So, if I've both weapons I should rather use the heavy one

undone flame
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i think heavy is 2-handed, isnt it?

scarlet harness
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It is, that's right

undone flame
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then you cant use any other weapons while holding it

scarlet harness
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I don't have anything for off hand atm

undone flame
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then use heavy

scarlet harness
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Yea, I'm legit.. well naked because I lose everything
I don't even have an armor lol

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I found these 2 weapons tho

undone flame
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oh

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well just use heavy then

scarlet harness
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Btw, my DM told me I could take a free feat at level 1 and I took Observant
Is it good?