dnd-newcomers

[median pendant]

Ok? Still redirecting me to the internet

And the internet has not helped I was highly confuse with what was on the dnd site

[deft sigil]

I did specifically ask you if you have questions we can help with here.. But eventually you will need either a physical character sheet to fill in with pencil or pen or an online one.
Which parts have you read and what questions do you have so far?

[winged flax]

Can I ask any question here?

[uncut patrol]

No it wasn’t? I can just be eloquent at times.

[median pendant]

Oh ok

It just sounded fancy and ai written in my mind sorry

[deft sigil]

yes, of course

[uncut patrol]

All good

[winged flax]

Are there any games that don’t require vc?

[median pendant]

But again I’m still highly confused

[uncut patrol]

Yes actually, they are called Play by Post (PbP) or text based

[deft sigil]

yes.. those are called "play-by-post" or PbP.

[winged flax]

Thank you for the information

[uncut patrol]

keep an eye on #looking-for-players I’ll be running them every few weeks for newbies soon

[deft sigil]

we all started by looking at some of the rules and asking more experienced players questions.
A great way to learn is to go to a local game store that hosts D&D games and either ask to watch ot join as a new player. But barring that, learning through a discord like this, or from videos online are equally good ways to get going

[winged flax]

Are there DND rps that have you rp as country’s sense I’m particularly good at that kind of rps

[quaint stratus]

Doubt it, recommend was misspelled

[deft sigil]

Just as a note, we ask that people not disclose their exact age. I removed the post.

Online is totally fine. So what things are you finding confusing?

[austere ermine]

Are there any games for newcomers? I'm really new to dnd.

[median pendant]

Everything it was all a bunch of words that I didn’t understand and when I asked y’all the first time a while ago you guys told me to go look at the stuff on the internet

And now I’m asking again but it’s another repeat

[deft sigil]

We often ask that, because people will join but they haven't looked at any of the basic rules or concepts and it can be hard to help someone if they don't put in a little work themselves.
Resources are tools to give you insight to the game and then we can help clarify any questions that you have

[uncut patrol]

keep an eye on #looking-for-players , most people will take a newbie and I personally will be running text based games every few weeks to teach newbies

[austere ermine]

kk

[uncut patrol]

I can personally recommend youtube videos, they break it down in a more understandable way

[median pendant]

Ok then I’ll watch some a report back if I still have no idea what I’m doing

[winged flax]

Sorry if it’s annoying to ask a question again but are there any dnd rps where people rp as country’s?

[deft sigil]

I've never encountered a D&D game where people RP as countries. you mean like a Mock United Nations?

[winged flax]

I mean like rp as empires wars setting up alliances trade all of that

[uncut patrol]

I don’t think that would fall under the banner of Dungeons and Dragons

[winged flax]

Ok

[uncut patrol]

Good luck finding what your looking for!

[winged flax]

I typically draw my own nations a lot one of the only things I’m good at drawing

[uncut patrol]

Might I reccomend world building? Creating a world and the people’s and nations on it sounds like something you might enjoy. Just a consideration

[winged flax]

Thank you I do that a lot but I typically don’t have any other people and it becomes a world where I make all the lore and I just mostly think of animals

[uncut patrol]

Maybe something to look into then would be world building communities to collaborate with other like minded people. #dm-world-building or #homebrew may be suitable spaces inside the server

[winged flax]

Can you start a dnd session but it’s a nation rp or is that against the rules?

[winged flax]

Honestly by saying this I just wanted to start a nation rp tbh

[deft sigil]

it sounds like the type of game you would want would be very RP heavy and not so much combat.. for advertising games on this server the rule of thumb is that someone would have to be able to walk in with the basic rules of D&D and be able to play the game. It has to be recognizable as D&D.. Not Live Civ 6 for instance.

I don't know if people would understand when you say Nation RP.. more political type RP

that said, I've had a couple of DMs who built their own worlds that we played D&D in, so they had their own maps, regions and clan names.. but the deities were from D&D, the classes are D&D and the way we engage with the world is D&D rules

[median pendant]

Couple videos have been watched and I can confirm

I need a Tylenol

For my new migraine

[winged flax]

What I particularly want isn’t dnd I just need some help on how to set up a nation rp server and get some people

[uncut patrol]

If you attacked the videos targeted and marketed for absolute beginners, I’m not sure if anyone can explain it better than that to be honest. If it’s just too much info, make sure to take breaks and re watch tricky parts

[deft sigil]

that wouldn't be allowed here, sorry. We are strictly for D&D

[uncut patrol]

This server is for DnD specifically, hence the name lol

[winged flax]

Do you know any ways how to get people for a rp server?

[deft sigil]

so, if i may ask, what got you interested in playing D&D?

[uncut patrol]

Find other more generic rpg servers to advertise in would be the way I go about it

[sinful mural]

was looking at dnd beyond why is there a "core" rules and a legacy rules did something change recently? I don't remember this last time I got on

[winged flax]

I need some help how do you get people to join your server and are there servers that are made to promote your own server

[deft sigil]

Legacy is the 2014 version - the Basic Rules and Player's Handbook are updated to the revised 2024 versions. That is a recent change

[sinful mural]

what are more people using

[deft sigil]

This is not a topic appropriate to this channel as it is for beginners in the game of D&D.
You could maybe ask in #non-dnd-topics but there is no guarantee people will have anything.

[winged flax]

Thank you for redirecting me bye

[deft sigil]

I couldn't say.. the 2014 version has been in circulation for 10 years, so... people are still likely using it. They are meant to be backwards compatible though, so you can use some 2014 elements inside the updated 2024 ruleset

[uncut patrol]

They are pretty backwards compatible, but with the power boost in 2024 it is interesting. I’ve seen an equal mix of legacy and new rules being used myself

[errant tiger]

Hey guys, im a new player and a new dm im looking for a person that can have a one shot with me and explain how to teach the game in the process. if anyone is available please contact me.

[reef monolith]

i would also

[errant tiger]

yeah we can make a goroupchat

[deft sigil]

Generally, we don't allow group formation outside of our looking-for channels.

If you want to find a game, check out #looking-for-players where DMs go to talk about their player needs.
If you want to tell DMs about yourself you use #looking-for-dm

To post in these channels, follow the directions in #find-a-game

[errant tiger]

oh ok. sorry about that

should i just delete the text?

[deft sigil]

it's okay.. just so you know going forward

[winged flax]

Any good DND introduction videos?

[wheat crystal]

For learning the rules or just seeing what the game is about?

[uncut patrol]

@errant tiger @scarlet trench I’ll be running some text bases one shots for newbies pretty soon, your welcome to hmu in DMs so I remember you. If either of you is interested in DMing i’ll give dm rights and walk you through my proccess

I’ll likely get the ad up pretty soon and get things moving a little.

[obtuse fossil]

What are the races and classes

[uncut patrol]

You can find them detailed in most if not all sourcebooks, additionally check out #learn-to-play

Even just scrolling through the DnD Beyond character creation process shows you all the big ones

[winged flax]

Learning the rules

[wheat crystal]

I’d recommend Critical Role’s Handbooker Helper, though it’ll be more relevant to the 2014 rules and aren’t a replacement for reading either the 2014 or 2024 basic rules. In my experience it’s best to watch it as you read along and fill out a character sheet as you go along

[errant tiger]

I am going to make my own campaign with some ukrainians and some americans so i just need a quick tour of what dms do and how to play as a character. So it would be great that a person who has experience in dming runs the game.

[uncut patrol]

I’ve been DMing since 2016, is that sufficient?

[errant tiger]

Sure is😩

So you just have bunch of planned sessions in your drawer somewhere?

[winged flax]

Can you be a bird in DND?

[uncut patrol]

Let’s move this to DMs to keep the channel clear

[uncut patrol]

There are a few races of avians or birdfolk, but explicitly being a bird would be the realm of either homebrew or a druid using the shape changing ability

[west nacelle]

Does anyone have a DnD campiagn i can join 😭 🙏

[uncut patrol]

This is not the channel to ask, either look in #looking-for-dm to make an ad for yourself or check out the DMs ads in #looking-for-players

[west nacelle]

ohhh ok

Thank

[winged flax]

Can you be an animal specifically? Like a bear?

[uncut patrol]

There are bearfolk, as in more humanoid bears? Again, for explicitly a bear you’d be looking at homebrew or druids. Or being a were-bear, but that’s a little different and should be discussed with DMs

[winged flax]

Thank you for the information

[uncut patrol]

And I believe bearfolk are a third party resource as well

[winged flax]

So you can only be humanoids?

[uncut patrol]

Typically, yes. As I said, third party content, homebrew, and the druid ability to polymorph can all get you into non humanoid forms.

[winged flax]

How often are their Play by post Campaigns?

[uncut patrol]

Not terribly often, and they get snapped up pretty quickly when they do come up.

[winged flax]

I might not be able to get into many campaigns then sense I’m uncomfortable with vc tbh

[uncut patrol]

Do you have any experience with D&D before now?

[winged flax]

No

Other than videos

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[winged flax]

Oh yeah I already read that

I searched through it and into the stuff I needed to know

[uncut patrol]

May I send you a DM? I have an offer but don't want to clog the channel with unrelated affairs

[winged flax]

Sure thank you

[peak heath]

Sorry to bother but does anyone mind helping me understand combat a bit better? I'm a new DM and I'm trying to make sure I understand everything

[plucky ridge]

What parts of combat are giving you trouble?

[peak heath]

I'm writing down monsters on note cards and when I look at the descriptions on the websites, there's always this thing that says "+3 to hit" or something similar on the actions. I was confused if that meant ignore the AC of the players or something else

[plucky ridge]

+3 to hit would mean that you add a +3 to the d20 when you roll to attack. It wouldn't ignore AC, they just get the bonus.

[peak heath]

Ah okay okay, thank you. I've been trying to figure that out for a while

[iron acorn]

does anyone wanna be a dungeon master

me and m,y freind wanna start a champeign but we dont wanna be a dungeon master

[peak heath]

I think there's a channel where you can make a thing and request one?

[stable tide]

#looking-for-dm

[iron acorn]

i cnat type in it

[stable tide]

#find-a-game explains how to post

Type /looking-for-dm

Hope that helps

[mossy egret]

Hey guys, where can I read about legendary actions? I've been watching dnd runs and heard that about a strong villain. I can't find it in the rulebook I own. I can find definitions online, but I'd like to find it stated in the DND books to understand it as is

[harsh fjord]

Those are described in the Monster Manual.

[harsh fjord]

If you want to expand your search outside this server, you can find play-by-post (PBP) games 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!

[severe vortex]

Hello! What is the best way to get into dnd? Should I just find a group or learn everything myself first?

[harsh fjord]

I think there's a lot of space between those two things, and that might be what to aim for. Personally, I think you should try to learn as much as you can prior to joining a game; it's more courteous to not put the onus on your eventual DM/group. Plus, it increases your odds of being invited to a game!

But don't feel like you need to know every rule and contingency before trying to find a group.

As for getting into the hobby, there's no best way. Some options:

• You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/dungeons-and-dragons) just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
• Or play the demo (https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en).
• Or read #learn-to-play.
• Or you could read through the rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules).
• Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube.
• Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
• Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[severe vortex]

A demo?

[harsh fjord]

This demo! https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

[subtle dawn]

Hey I have a few questions

If that's ok

[harsh fjord]

It's what the channel is for!

[severe vortex]

Okay I’ll check out the resources and get back if I need to! Thank you!

[subtle dawn]

I've been told joining a campaign thats already started when your a new comer is annoying, is this true, I've always been a bit unsure about it

[harsh fjord]

That varies from table to table. Some folks would have no issue. Others would be annoyed if someone just got invited instead of the table agreeing as a whole.

[subtle dawn]

Ahhh

Outside of this discord are there any good ways of finding a group? I've always wanted to get into dnd but I'd rather stick to the same people everytime

[harsh fjord]

I just happen to have a guide full of options to check out.

[subtle dawn]

I've saved the link, I will 100% check it out when I have a chance

Is there anything I should know before I do join a group though?

[harsh fjord]

I'd recommend not expecting the group to teach you everything. Do some homework yourself prior to try learning the game, even if you don't get everything.

Be someone folks want to play with. Be willing to communicate about problems rather than letting them fester. Those are some of the top-level things that come to mind.

[subtle dawn]

Ah ok, I'll watch some videos before I go sleep

Thank you, do you mind if I add you?

[harsh fjord]

I don't add folks I haven't met personally. No offense!

[subtle dawn]

Ah ok, I thought I'd ask before I sent one

[harsh fjord]

Appreciate you asking. That's a good habit for the game too!

Happy adventuring!

[subtle dawn]

Thank you, it was super nice to meet you

[harsh fjord]

Likewise. See you around the server, I'm sure!

[subtle dawn]

See ya

[broken sedge]

Hello

[severe vortex]

This might be a dumb question but does baulder’s gate 3 relate to actual dnd? I’ve played it a lot so I don’t know if it gives me a background to work with

[severe vortex]

[broken sedge]

Is it bad i wanna try to find a dm that could do a short dnd thingy so i could try it out to see if i like it

[wheat crystal]

BG3’s mechanics are largely based on 5e’s, with changes made to make the game run better in a video game format. Additionally the game is set in the Forgotten Realms, which is the “default” setting for 5th edition. If you’re already familiar with BG3 you’ll have an easier time learning D&D, but the video game isn’t a good replacement for learning the rules.

[wheat crystal]

Those would be called “one-shots” which are typically single session games. If you wanted to look for games using this server, #looking-for-players gets one-shots posted at a decent frequency

[severe vortex]

Awhhh once I finish watching the guides and videos, I hope my dreams of becoming a sausage wielding baseball player isn’t ruined

[halcyon seal]

Is Roll20 friendly for newcomers?

[wild onyx]

I would say the platform doesn't do a great job of explaining itself, but once you've seen a tutorial or two it's not difficult to get started. It's also free, so there's no harm in setting up a game as a test environment.

[signal fog]

Roll20 isn't completely free. It does cost a good amount of money if you want more stuff for it

I would recommend Owlbear Rodeo. It's 100% free

[wild onyx]

Sure about that? https://www.owlbear.rodeo/pricing

It does depend on what features you value. Personally I get more use out of being able to set up multiple scenes to present to the players, which the free version of Owlbear limits, compared to dynamic lighting and other features. #third-party can tell you more about each and other virtual tabletops (VTTs) so you can find the right one for you.

[signal fog]

I just like owlbear Rodeo better than roll20

[halcyon seal]

Could you also explain me one thing please? Whenever the item's being pressed, it rolls some dices out, obviously, but it gives 3 values like that:

20+4 | 25+4
Short sword (+6)
8
Piercing

What do these values mean?

[wild onyx]

That looks like it's making an attack. The first two rolls are the to-hit, and the sheet is set to roll with advantage automatically.

Then it's reporting what the attack was with, the damage bonus, the total damage rolled, and the damage type.

[halcyon seal]

The total damage is 8 units?

[wild onyx]

Yes.

[halcyon seal]

Thank you very much

[topaz garnet]

If you're on roll20, then you can mouse over those to see what they roll, what they rolled, the calculations.

[slate yacht]

hi everybody. i wonder, if there is a free version of the 2024 rule book as pdf?

[stable tide]

There is a free version of the rules on dnd beyond

[slate yacht]

oh yey, ty

is there a rule, which says i gotta use all 2024 or can i pick some, as i like?

[slate yacht]

cant find a free version. mind i ask you for a link?

[opaque forge]

Generally, if you're using the 2024 rules to build with, you use the 2024 rules for everything. Unless the feature comes from a source that hasn't been reprinted in the 2024 PHB. Great Weapon Master? Reprinted in 2024 PHB, use that version. Fighting Initiate? Not reprinted, use the Tasha's Cauldron version.

Free Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[slate yacht]

i see. thanks in advance

[finite flame]

ello

[elder dust]

Hi, Everyone, I probably wasn't this intimidated by a game ever except maybe Hearts of Iron 4. I have a guidebook, I know a tiny bit about the rules, but I how do you reckon I can start playing, I know no one who plays the game IRL so most likely confined to online/discord, any suggestions ?

Or someone to answer my so many questions, haha

[wild onyx]

Online is fine. Groups play in all manner of ways: voice, video, even text. There's a section here ( #looking-for-players ) where you can find people recruiting for their games.

If you've got any particular questions, ask away.

[elder dust]

Can there be a game where it's literally me and the DM ?

[wild onyx]

There could, but they're not typically the kind on offer. You might get lucky and strike something up with someone around here, or you could try putting an advert up in #looking-for-dm and see if anyone responds.

[elder dust]

Okay, that's good to start with

[elder dust]

I can't post anything on the #looking-for-dm, am i missing something ?

[wild onyx]

Ah, sorry. There's a bot that handles those. Type /looking-for-dm in this channel and it should pop up with a form for you.

[echo kelp]

It's actually /looking-for dm

Well actually just start with /looking-for and then select dm

[grizzled cypress]

Looking to get into dnd, where would be the best place to start / learn?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
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• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

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[echo kelp]

^ Some resources to help get you started - check out the links.

[fierce stone]

Hello

[obsidian anchor]

Greetings.

[placid ember]

hello again

[main cypress]

Hello

[wheat crystal]

Welcome newbies!

[brazen drum]

Hello all! I'm trying to get into DnD and am hoping to find a new campaign to join. I don't know much so I will need help getting started. Let me know if anything like that is available.

[wheat crystal]

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 Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role which is a great supplement to the rules. While it can be nice to find a DM that is willing to teach newbies, it’s most helpful if you can meet them halfway or further to ease their burden.

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!). Otherwise fellow user iamrazorwing has made a guide to using as many resources as possible to find both in-person and online games.

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!

[brazen drum]

Thank you!!

[brave path]

#looking-for-community And I am a nooby student. Will work on time schedule later.

[split sonnet]

Can wizard learn spells of other classes from a scroll? e.g. - can he copy Cleric's Revivify from a written form to a spellbook? Or is there no way he can do it / no way it can be written in a paper sheet?

[barren mural]

pretty sure if your not multiclassing you cant, but also dm may change this

[plucky ridge]

Only spells from the Wizard spell list but your DM may homebrew to allow spells from outside the list

[lyric fjord]

In the 2024 book the fest magic iniate would allow you to use cantrips and I believe a first level spell from a different list
Or use wish

[smoky adder]

If you’re looking for a community, you’ll find them in the channel you linked to.

[autumn belfry]

hey can any1 help me w dnd i want to get to know more abt it i hope som1 can

[wild onyx]

Have you seen the rules? They're here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

Have you seen the classes? They're here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/character-classes

Take a glance and let us know what you think.

[surreal nexus]

Hello

[warm steeple]

Is Dragons of storm wreck isle a good campaign to start with as a dm? ( I don’t have the starter kit)

[storm flame]

My kids played this once and now obsessed and want to play at home. I think I'm in over me head, can anyone teach me the basics of playing a wizard, bard, rogue, and fighter? Mainly in combat please. I bought Dragon of ice spire peak to play.

[ornate arrow]

do you know the basic rules? do the players know the basic rules?

start from there, with the "playing the game" and "combat" sections

[storm flame]

Yes, we've played one mission, but the more videos I watch about how spells, bonus actions, rogue, etc work the more lost I feel.

Like, a one or two round of combat with each character would help me immensely.

[ornate arrow]

in a nutshell:
players each turn have an action and a bonus action
not every character has a way to spend their bonus action, but if they do, it will be stated in a feature to take a bonus action
players also have a "reaction" - their character may perform a reaction under certain triggers. a character can only perform one reaction per round (e.g you use a reaction, you can't use another until the start of your next turn)

[storm flame]

Yeah, that's what I'm unclear of.

Like, why is a rogue useful in combat if he's sneaky? How should I reach my kid how to use him in combat

[ornate arrow]

rogues, for example, unlock the "cunning action" feature at level 2, where they can take the dash, disengage, or hide actions as a bonus action

but other classes don't have this feature - dash, disengage, or hide is an action for them like normal

[storm flame]

Their characters are all level 2

[ornate arrow]

alright, so the rogue has cunning action then

[storm flame]

Is there anyway to play a single combat online and walk me through these things?

[ornate arrow]

the rogue tries to get in sneak attacks when they attack to deal extra sneak attack damage
sneak attack is a feature listed on the rogue class unlocked at level 1

[ornate kiln]

rogues in combat are pretty simple:

try to get sneak attack -> sneak attack. Dont be an easy target

[ornate arrow]

You know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe's distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack roll if you have Advantage on the roll and the attack uses a Finesse or a Ranged weapon. The extra damage's type is the same as the weapon's type.

You don't need Advantage on the attack roll if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the target, the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition, and you don't have Disadvantage on the attack roll.

The extra damage increases as you gain Rogue levels, as shown in the Sneak Attack column of the Rogue Features table.

_
cunning action is useful for triggering sneak attack (hiding, so the enemy can't see you and thus you gain advantage on the attack, triggering sneak attack), or for having increased mobility and freedom to pick fights

[ornate kiln]

in practise, this means you either try to hide behind total cover and then attack from your hiding place with advantage, or you target someone who is next to an ally.

[storm flame]

So he should should be attacking someone who is already being attacked? Then he'll have advantage or a 2md attack?

[ornate kiln]

wizards are like swiss army knife casters, with their rituals and spellbook. squishy (usually) but versatile. pick a couple of damage, control and utility spells to be ready for lots of situations.

standouts at level 2 for beginners would be Shield, Magic Missile, Firebolt. the rest can be picked pretty much to what sounds interesting.

[ornate kiln]

neither adv or a second attack. its just a way to qualify for sneak attack damage if an ally is within 5 ft of your target

[storm flame]

And how do I get those spells? when I created the other characters there was a list, I dont see one for the wizard. Does it just get all and I pick during game play?

[ornate kiln]

under spellcasting in the wizard section, its explained

a level 2 wizard would have 8 level 1 spells in their book

[ornate arrow]

@storm flame there is actually this "dndbeyond tutorial game" that might help you get the ropes of playing some classes
https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

one of the available options is a rogue

it's pretty simplified, but good for the basics

[quaint yoke]

hello anyone wana play dnd using roll20

[echo kelp]

Use #find-a-game (read it carefully) to find a group/game to join

[exotic remnant]

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.

[spice delta]

Hello peeps

[fresh fable]

What parts you struggling with

[jade quail]

If you have someone grappled, they have disadvantage attacking everyone but you, and they also can't move unless they escape the grapple right?

[echo kelp]

That is correct - see https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#Grappling

[lucid spear]

This first thing I must clarify, which is important for you to know, is that there was recently a new rulebook update. This happens once a decade, and it takes a while for everyone to switch over to the new (2024) book.

[echo kelp]

Oh wait - so a bit of clarification on the grappled condition:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#GrappledCondition

[lucid spear]

The rules may be different between the old (2014) and new (2024) book, and your questions will be answered with the assumption that you are using the new book unless you state otherwise

[jade quail]

I'm using the new one

[lucid spear]

Perfect!

[jade quail]

I'm just hazy on pretty much all of combat

I'm trying to understand grappling but keep getting different answers

[scarlet ruin]

Howdy

[lucid spear]

When you make an unarmed strike, you may instead choose to grapple the target. They have the chance to immediately shrug off your attempt, which the rules (linked above) go into more detail on. If they do not succeed, they are grappled. This means they cannot move, and they have disadvantage on all attacks, unless they target the creature grappling them.

[jade quail]

And escaping grappling?

[lucid spear]

They must use an action to make an escape attempt. The difficulty for doing so is detailed in the rules

[jade quail]

Also the way it's determined if they are grappled is a stenght(ath) or dex(acrobatics) contest between target and grappler right?

@lucid spear

[lucid spear]

No

[jade quail]

What is it then?

@lucid spear

[lucid spear]

The creature being grappled must make a check against the Strength DC of the grappling creature to prevent it from being grappled

A strength saving throw to be specific

[jade quail]

So that's 8 plus whatever the strenght of the grappler is right?

[lucid spear]

The DC of the grappling creature is 8+proficiency+strengthmod

I beleive

[jade quail]

So is proficiency always applied?

[lucid spear]

This is in the rules linked above

Yes

[jade quail]

So of you had plus 3 strenght, it would be 8 plus 3 plus 2 right?

Making it 11?

[lucid spear]

If you were level 1, yes

[jade quail]

Wait no I wrong

Basic math error

[lucid spear]

13

[jade quail]

Bit frazzled been learning this all day

[lime cloud]

I’ll be honest, I was a bit confused about part of monk with its unarmed strike but what you’ve said has helped me. Since I’m half asleep I won’t start questioning too much but it’s just trying to slowly learn.

[smoky adder]

An unarmed strike is a melee attack made using your body. When you do it, you can choose to damage, grapple, or shove.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#UnarmedStrike

[old zodiac]

so how does hp scale as level up let use a fighter as a example

[smoky adder]

Each time you level up, you gain an additional hit die. The size is based on the class you’re leveling up. For fighters, I think it’s a d10.

Then you either roll the die or take the average, rounded up (which for a d10 is 6).

Then add your Constitution modifier, and increase your max HP by that amount.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel

[old zodiac]

thanks alot

[ancient gorge]

hii

[karmic yarrow]

hiii

[ancient gorge]

how are you?

[karmic yarrow]

im good hbu

[ancient gorge]

im good thnx 🙂

[karmic yarrow]

great 😁

[ancient gorge]

yeah ^^

how can i join that event?

[spice delta]

How is everyone tonight

[stable tide]

Doing good! You? 😃

[wheat crystal]

Welcome newbies!

[spice delta]

Newbie for 5e

I have played 1e and 3.5 and pathfinder

[stable tide]

3.5 was my first time playing a ttrpg

[wheat crystal]

Peep the pins then for the 2024 free rules. In my experience 5e should be easier to learn than other D&D editions as well as both Pathfinder editions.

[vapid hemlock]

Hii all

[stable tide]

Yeah I'm returning to 5e after playing starfinder and other systems. I can play in those systems fine but as a dm I want easier rules so I can focus on the story and setting rather than figuring out how many times I need to 60 Degree turn a starship in space combat and all that lol

[ancient gorge]

hi jason 🙂

[stable tide]

I'd rather cut my teeth as a dm on 5e rules. I've ran 5e smoothly before and I'm liking the new 2024 phb

[ancient gorge]

i love 5e :3

[vapid hemlock]

I'm still really new and I'm searching out for a oneshot to work with 🙏 Any basic notes and tips I should keep in mind gameplay wise?

[spice delta]

U can use Pinterest to gather monsters for d&d

[sinful saddle]

Ellooo

[karmic yarrow]

my players are coming across a shadow dragon next session

i love rping cool monsters

[livid anchor]

Hello guys!
Excited to be here.
I'm new to dnd

[stable tide]

Welcome to the hobby! 😃

[celest cedar]

Which sub do I go to talk about dice and vendors?

[wheat crystal]

Probably #merch-and-dice

[scenic yarrow]

Hiii I'm new there never played had a friend to explained me some of the stuff on how to play etc etc didn't create my Chara but have some ideas if someone could help me plz

[supple citrus]

Hey myka! Same here! 😄 never played before but I'm so curious about it.

Just realized that DnD exist in 2024, never know in my whole life that DnD is exist and is a game. Wow

[scenic yarrow]

I knew about it but couldn't really make time for learning and playing yk 😭

[supple citrus]

Thats great that you know about it (≧∇≦)/ maybe I will never playing it, so if you have time, you should play it Myka and tell me the stories!! (✪ω✪)/

-anw im sorry my english is not really good :0

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! Did you just need general help getting started or did you have a specific question in mind?

[scenic yarrow]

general help

[scenic yarrow]

But more especially creating my Chara I'll be better understanding how to play directly on the board I mean better than reading the book

[wheat crystal]

You might find a DM willing to work with a newbie to guide you through the rules and character creation step-by-step, but you’ll have better luck finding a group if you come in knowing a bit how the game works. The free rules linked in this channel’s pins and #learn-to-play are relatively short (compared to the PHB) and you don’t need to memorize everything. I’d recommend going through at your own pace, making a character as you go along and using this channel to ask any specific questions you might have

I also highly recommend using D&DBeyond for character creation, as they have a step-by-step builder that has the free rules integrated already. In addition, the character creator has a quick creator function to expedite the process.

[earnest belfry]

Helloo :) I really wanna get into dnd and I was wondering if the starter/essentials kit was useful? i know basically nothing and like none of my friends play😭

There arent any clubs near me like in my school or nearby libraries there is a game shop but it’s intimidating cuz its full of grown men…

i have the players handbook

[wheat crystal]

The starter kits are a very nice way to get started playing D&D. I haven’t personally played them but I’ve heard that they can be better for newbie groups as opposed to newbie individuals. You have the PHB already which is probably better in your situation, so I’d recommend checking out #find-a-game for help finding a group to play with.

[earnest belfry]

Okay! tysm omg <333

[wheat crystal]

I assume based on your school comment that you’re <18, so you may take a little bit longer than usual to find a group. Some groups don’t explicitly advertise beginner-friendliness nor age requirements so I recommend asking if you’re ever unsure.

[earnest belfry]

Tyyy

[vocal sluice]

So do I have to buy these expansions to play the races

I think thats my main question

Lancer has been the only ttrpg ive played so im used to those expansions only holding off on GM related stuff

[wheat crystal]

If you want to use D&DBeyond, yes. Otherwise you can see if your group has someone with both the content you want and a Master tier subscription.

However, if you’re doing in-person games or have access to a physical copy (i.e. personal ownership, local library, etc) you can use those for a physical sheet. I believe the official recommendation for transferring physical 5e content to DDB is to create the needed content as private homebrew.

[vocal sluice]

Ah I see tyty

Actually

Anyone here big into Lancer?

Jumping into DnD for the first time and im not that sure what im going into

How different does the combat feel

or the progression

[inner thistle]

The combat can feel a little slugish compared to lancer but you also have a lot more options in a character then in Lancer.

As for progression, it feels a lot different then Lancer. A D&D character has a lot more moving parts in it then making a build in Lancer. You can optimize sure but it won't feel the same as in Lancer simply because you have a much tighter action economy

[ancient gorge]

hello ^^

[livid anchor]

Thanks!
I'm still figuring it out😅

[inland gyro]

Hello friends and fellows! I was interested in DnD for a long time and finally decided to join in! Yesterday I had a small session with my partner and used Barden(?) as a class. I also mixed spells and stuff together, making me really weak in a fight too TvT Is there anyone who could help me out through the processes?

[crisp glacier]

hello everyone

[pastel ridge]

Hayo

New to dnd i was told to find a campaign called Curse of Strahd to start off said good for beginners how would I find a campaign doesn’t use just speech? I’m way to shy to try any in person dnd meetings

[unreal grove]

Hi! Is there any game that I could spectate? I'm an absolute beginner and really wanted to learn DND

[finite flame]

same

[sleek mesa]

Hi! So im new to dnd, for a few years now ive wanted to start getting into the hobby but i never knew anyone in my area who was interested in it so i didnt try reaching out to start learning it, i know base stuff like rules and how to game works but i'd really like if someone could teach me or let me shadow them as i learn better from that instead of reading :))

[main fulcrum]

To be honest, I'm not sure why someone would suggest Curse of Strahd as a beginner campaign for either running or playing

But if you want no speech at all, those are usually labeled play-by-post, though they're rarer games

Otherwise, if you'd be fine to talk, just not in person, there are plenty of online games too

[velvet jetty]

I have one on monday you can spectate on. Thursday too but I'm not sure if that's going to happen this week

[elder siren]

New! Absolutely clueless xD
I may have been intrugued by the concept, added with watching the fun movie, and also dipping into writing and world building so I wanna learn more abt this

[vivid sorrel]

Hii, I saw stranger things and I thought dnd looked cool, but idk where to start, can anyone help me out?

[smoky adder]

Welcome welcome! #learn-to-play has some good info to get you started, but if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away!

[vivid sorrel]

i rather have someone explain it to me ☺️

[wild onyx]

There are some useful videos below, check the links for the Handbooker Helper.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
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• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

D&D Free Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[cobalt falcon]

Hey i have been introduced to D&D i know a little bit but not a lot is there any campaigns i could join would be very appreciative 😌🤍

[brave path]

Hello, and evening (I’m at GMT+8) I am looking forward to join a new-guy-friendly club to join. If it is available, I prefer Mondays or Thursdays. ( thx for letting me post here)

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[echo kelp]

Hey folks! We don't allow soliciting/organizing games inside these discussion channels - please use the Looking For Game channels for that or direct private message. See #find-a-game for more information on how to use our Looking For Game channels.

[fleet merlin]

uuugh I feel so embarrassed I completely messed up creating my first real character three times in a server to the point I left after getting too anxious 🤦‍♂️

[plucky ridge]

That's okay and nothing to be embarrassed about! 🙂

[smoky adder]

Messed up how? Anything we can help with?

[steel ocean]

Hey everyone! I'm new here and making my first character on the beyond website, I want my custom character to be a frog wizard but can't chose frog as a species, should I pick human and just use that as a Disguise Self spell form?
And can I even do that?

[fleet merlin]

They just had a bunch of rules and stuff and it got overwhelming, I do know the basics in regular dnd though

[echo kelp]

Yes you could do that - but always run it by your DM and group you're playing with as it may not make sense for that particular campaign or setting.

[steel ocean]

Understood

If it becomes confusing ill just make my character a human that thinks they are a frog

[flint oak]

im lookin for a game to join

[echo kelp]

Or play a druid and wildshape into a frog is always a possibility...

[echo kelp]

Read #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game.

[deft sigil]

You'd have to have DM permission of course but there is a frog humanoid for d&d called a grung.

It's on the ddb marketplace under one grung above. I think the species is like $5usd and proceeds go to extralife

[echo kelp]

Oh yeah - here it is on DnDBeyond's marketplace: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/SRC-00060

[outer acorn]

hi

btw is there a way i can send images?

[harsh fjord]

You can upload them to a site like Imgur and link to it, provided you explain what the link is.

What are you trying to illustrate?

[outer acorn]

so i know what d&d is and ive seen it played before, but my friend invited me over for october 11th to play with some others.

recently ive started watching the anime Baki Hanma

i found a picture of baki hanmas stats if he was in d&d but its not a character sheet

problem is 1

the stats are basically accurate so its high level and 2 i need a starter character

through trying to develop the character on my own ive questioned if its possible to have an exclusively grappling character

[harsh fjord]

Are you referring to this Reddit thread? https://www.reddit.com/r/Grapplerbaki/comments/11vo2rn/i_converted_baki_into_a_dnd_monster/

That statblock is for a monster, not a player character. They're built differently, even ignoring level differences.

[outer acorn]

yea

oh

[harsh fjord]

You can definitely build a grappler character. How effective that'd be is another story. I've never done it myself, but the folks in #character-discussion may have some tips.

[outer acorn]

thanks

[crisp shadow]

Wsg gang

So I made my first character, where can I play?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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[real zenith]

hi im new to dnd i would love to play it my self whit my wife and who ever is up for it . curently i cant even find where i can build my character and use it for when playing also to add items and remove stuf ( same as hit points) ( character sheet )

[scenic marten]

if you go to a website called D&D beyond you can create your own character

[real zenith]

oke ill try it there thank you

[wind tusk]

How can i send me backstory here, i need someone to check it out and see where i can improve

[smoky adder]

You can share a link over in #character-discussion.

[outer acorn]

just figured out that your stat numbers tell how much you add to what you roll

rolled 17

str 23 is +6

23 is the str of what i did

speaking of i need to fix that stat for a starter character str 23 is busted

[wheat crystal]

It’s impossible to roll a 23 using the official rolling method, have you read the basic rules section on rolling for ability scores?

[outer acorn]

so i may or may not be referring to these stats

but when i made it a lvl 5 char berserker

forgor to fix the stats

got the abilities ironed out though

ill figure out what to get rid of later but yea

thats why i said 23 is busted for str on a character in general

but especially due to the fact i am using it for a new campain

needs to be more down to earth

[sand kernel]

Quick question, so Im being offered to be a werewolf in game and Im tempted to take it cause it sounds cool

But Im a druid so I kind of can transform

So would I still be able to wild shape and be a werewolf?

[wheat goblet]

Can someone dumb down DND for me? I’m super new and everything is very VERY confusing.

[split canopy]

Big fantasy world create cool characters join a socially awkward group to do awesome adventures
Or make a cool fantasy world and invite socially awkward people to play it

[wheat goblet]

Cool 😎 Now I just have to learn how stats and character sheets work 😨

[split canopy]

Easy solution force UR friends to do it assuming you have some

[wheat goblet]

I don’t have any friends who play dnd 💀 it’s okay I’ll just be the guy in lobbies named fart and pour all my stats into strength or at least that’s how I think it works

[split canopy]

It doesn't work like that sorry 😞

[wheat goblet]

NOOOO 🤧

[grim pasture]

Itll be easy to remember if you go on dnd beyond and mess around with it

Thats how I learned

[wheat goblet]

Okay 😍

[grim pasture]

You like strength builds right?

From the looks of the messages at least

Make a fighter or barbarian

[wheat goblet]

Probably? I’m not sure, I just want to mess around and have fun. 😭

[wheat crystal]

Are you using the "Player Characters as Lycanthropes optional rules in the Monster Manual?" If so then it'd be up to the DM since 2024 Druid's WildShape makes no mention of if your class features carry over, and 2014 Druid specifies that your features carry over to WildShape "if your new form is physically capable of doing so"

[wheat crystal]

Have you looked through the Free Rules yet?

[sand kernel]

cool thanks!

[heady fractal]

So I know like absolutely nothing about dnd but have been really wanting to get into it for a long time now. Its not really popular around where I live so i turned to the internet. Anyone know where I should start when looking for a group or like creating characters? Or literally anything? 💀 Id really appreciate it

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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Quick Links

D&D Free Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[wheat goblet]

I was busy using a character creator although not sure if I did it right 😭

I just wanted to make like a really hefty cat

[stable tide]

Are you using dnd beyondL

[wheat goblet]

Yes 😭

I might just be lazy and use a character sheet/

Pre-made

[celest vine]

Trust me just make your own it easier

[wheat goblet]

Alright 🤧

[celest vine]

Never use a premade bc then you’ll have to learn all of their stuff and it’s a hassle

[stable tide]

Dnd beyond guides you through step by step making a character

[wheat goblet]

Guys can I just like make a talking steak with a monocle 😔 or like a really stupid joke character

[celest vine]

You could

Depends on how serious the dm is tho

[wheat goblet]

Do you have to make your sheet super specific or like just bare-bones

I’m far too lazy to write that much. 😭

[celest vine]

It doesn’t need much, the only thing you really need to write is height and weight most of the time

[wheat goblet]

Oh okay cool 😎

[celest vine]

The other stuff is for people who are in depth

[smoky adder]

Ultimately D&D is just you and your friends telling a story together, and it works best when everyone’s telling the same kind of story.

[celest vine]

Basically

[wheat goblet]

With the power of friendship 😍

[smoky adder]

If it’s the right kind of story for a talking steak, then go for it.

[celest vine]

😂

[wheat goblet]

Thank you guys, I’m gonna go make Pepsi-man now.

[celest vine]

I was not expecting that name

[grim lotus]

Hello world

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[grim lotus]

Thanks, I'm new!

Where does one find a game? And how do I get started?

[smoky adder]

#find-a-game has instructions for finding a group here on the server.

And #learn-to-play can get you started with the game itself.

[grim lotus]

Thanks I get a little turned around in discord servers with lots of channels sometimes

[stable tide]

You are also free to ask questions here! Are you new to dnd or just the server?

[grim lotus]

Pretty new to both honesty, I've played a tiny bit in a one shot with pre built characters but getting started feels a bit overwhelming

[stable tide]

Have you checked out dnd beyond?

It's pretty cool for making characters

[grim lotus]

Yeah, I've made a few characters but don't really know how to run them or how to build as the progress. I like coming up with character ideas but figuring out how they work in the game and what they do or should do in the gameplay is where I get bogged down

Feats, spells, cantrips, items, voodoo, weight, skills, alergies

It all gets very complex

[smoky adder]

Some classes are definitely more complex than others.

[stable tide]

Yeah it can seem like a lot at first

[smoky adder]

Anything with spellcasting is going to take a lot more study.

[grim lotus]

Yeah, part of me is drawn to bards and Rangers but then my dyslexic illiterate brain wants to avoid the complex spellcasters

[split canopy]

That's why I play fighter

[grim lotus]

Then people tell me fighters are better rangers than rangers

[split canopy]

Ehhhhhh that's a lie

[grim lotus]

And then (no offense fighter mains) fighter seems boring

[split canopy]

And I'm a fighter 💀

[smoky adder]

Yeah, not every class suits everyone’s tastes.

(And that’s a good thing.)

[grim lotus]

Archer* not necessarily ranger I guess... I like bows

[smoky adder]

Yeah, Fighter can make for a pretty good archer.

[grim lotus]

I agree, not putting down fighters at all I just don't think I know how to make the fighter interesting yet

[split canopy]

I play fighters more like differently to others but fighter is supposed to be a starter class they still are powerful just not as interesting as others

[grim lotus]

More of a personal critique than a jab at fighters

[smoky adder]

But they wouldn’t have as much going for them outside of archery like ranger would.

[stable tide]

I mostly play lawful good characters like clerics and paladins

[split canopy]

It's mainly how you shape a fighter is what makes it interesting

It's lore to how it became what it is basically

[grim lotus]

Paladin sounds fun but I definitely am in no position to be a leader 🤣

[grim lotus]

Yeah, that's the bit that I get hung up on

[split canopy]

Paladins don't have to be leaders they can be evil it depends on the god they follow

[grim lotus]

Fair

[split canopy]

Clerics are more like leaders than paladins

[grim lotus]

Ah, I had heard it the other way around before

[stable tide]

I tend to play the leader in most games lol sort of just happens

[split canopy]

Well I view it as priest and royal guards situation

[split canopy]

Then that probably suits you

[grim lotus]

See I think I'd like to play with people who actually know what's going on that can kind of carry a bit and help in the progression... I am very much a learn from doing type of person

[stable tide]

But it's been a while since I played in a game, I'm mostly getting back into dnd by DMing for my friends

[split canopy]

Ok going back to fighters the one I have right now is a half orc boxer from a Mexican area and lived in the underworld he is a underworld boxer this shapes where he grew and how he would act

This is a interesting fighter right?

[stable tide]

I'm trying to create a game now but I'm still deciding on the setting and researching stuff since I'm new to being a DM

[split canopy]

It's how you play a character which is what makes it interesting

[split canopy]

You should read books and try to mix in irl stuff to add to your story

Mythology horror stories eyc

Etc

[grim lotus]

A bit yes, I like the background and giving them a history

[smoky adder]

Did you have any specific questions about ranger abilities, then?

[split canopy]

Glad you see the fighters in a new light

[grim lotus]

Thanks

[split canopy]

Try to look at classes in a new way that suits you and not there typical stereotype this will help you play all classes and have fun with them

[stable tide]

I was doing that with sci fi books because I was going to run starfinder but complex starship combat had me a little intimidated lol plus I was getting a bit of fomo with the new 2024 phb

[grim lotus]

Not specifically for rangers abilities but I was curious if there were some kind of "created character" format that not only setup the character but also was set up through the leveling process so that in between levels you aren't stuck making a bunch of additional decisions. What skills to take ect... does that make sense?

[stable tide]

I love the eberron setting so I might run eberron but I've Also been reading the Tal'dorei reborn book which is set in Exandria. The critical role setting

[split canopy]

There's a lot of story's and genres for example all DND are Dystopian technically you can add Dystopian books to it like a society of people who have cameras all over a city or a painstaking corruption that's destroying the world slowly

[smoky adder]

There’s definitely fan guides on the internet for all that, depending on what you’re trying to build.

[split canopy]

Awesome compare the two choose which one you like or combine both into a exciting new world

[grim lotus]

I just don't like to hold up the game every time we level sitting there trying to figure out what to do with the character

[split canopy]

My friends making a ranger that has a bear companion and they WIELD a massive crossbow he's still coming up with lore and other aspects but so far its pretty cool

[grim lotus]

That sounds pretty cool

[split canopy]

He's going to ride the bear like a horse well shooting the crossbow.💀

[grim lotus]

I had a bunch of ideas for different characters a while back but no idea how to bring them to life and no games to utilize them in so...

[split canopy]

It's fine to hold up a game but if you want to be prepared for leveling you should play a marking game where it's not based on XP and based on what point of the story your at

[split canopy]

You can gift those characters to friends who want a cool character but don't wanna make the lore

[grim lotus]

One was a pirate captain (bard) who stole the siren song from the mermaids and used his shanties to motivate his crew and defeat his enemies.

[split canopy]

That's awesome if you find a DM whos doing a pirate themed adventure you can play it or gift it to someone else who's playing a pirate based DND session

[grim lotus]

Yeah, that would be fun

[stable tide]

I would invite you to my game but it's a really small group and I'm still figuring the details

[grim lotus]

I also just enjoy walking contradictions like:
A bard with social anxiety
A giant dumb ogre that's a "rogue" that isn't sneaky

[split canopy]

Do /looking for a DM if you want to find something you can join

[grim lotus]

No worried bud I appreciate it though

[split canopy]

I made a orc bard/fighter who was civilized and he couldn't lie

[grim lotus]

I like that

[split canopy]

He has a suit a tea kit and a violin as his bard music

He plays Beethoven

I gotta go see y'all later

[grim lotus]

Do I need to do that in a specific channel or does it matter?

Ok cya thanks for the help

[split canopy]

Well I mean it's preferable but knock yourself out

[stable tide]

Type /looking- for-dm and fill it out

#looking-for-dm has all the applicants

[grim lotus]

Ok I just didn't know if I type that here or elsewhere

[potent fern]

I'm new here always saw this game being referenced in movies and cartoons and i alway wanted to play but i do not know how to

[stable tide]

I think typing it here is fine

[atomic plover]

hey guys just had a question, was wondering if anyone could help out

[stable tide]

Welcome! Dnd is really fun

[potent fern]

thanks i have a lot of reading to do :/

[atomic plover]

so does anyone know where the armorer subclass is from? my friend said it was from UA, and my host doesnt allow UA stuff so im just wondering where exactly the armorer is from

[stable tide]

Yeah, do you own the players handbook? If not there is the free rules you could check out

[potent fern]

no i do not own a copy of dnd

[smoky adder]

It’s in the book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.

[stable tide]

Maybe download the dnd beyond app and get the free rules to read

[atomic plover]

so not unearthed arcana?

[stable tide]

Nope not unearthed arcana

[smoky adder]

Unearthed Arcana is playtest content.

[atomic plover]

ok cool im going to check it out with my host then because im pretty proud of my armorer tressym lol

[smoky adder]

So while there probably was a playtest version of armorer, the final, official version is in TCOE.

[potent fern]

done downloaded it,i have to admit i have heavy adhd so it will take me a while

[atomic plover]

got it thanks

worse comes to worst ill just go as a battle smith

[stable tide]

It's OK I'm pretty sure I have adhd myself but I can sometimes hyper focus on something. I have so many unfinished books and games lol

[potent fern]

May i dm you in private?

[stable tide]

On dnd beyond app you can create a character it's pretty easy to use and goes step by step

[stable tide]

Sure

[grim lotus]

Is there such thing as a solo campaign?

[stable tide]

There are books that work as a choose your own adventure style solo campaign

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/422929/mythic-game-master-emulator-second-edition

This is a book I found for solo games but I never tried it myself

[grim lotus]

So you don't need a DM or anything?

[stable tide]

Not with these styles of books. There is another one that I can't think of the name

But there is nothing like having a good DM to interact with I think

[grim lotus]

Gotcha, I was trying to think of a way to work through a game or a few sessions on my own or a small group to help me get started

[agile knoll]

If I want to get into DnD do I need to go out and get the players handbook? If so, do I get the new one or the old one?

[main fulcrum]

You can start with the free rules for either

[agile knoll]

What's the difference?

[main fulcrum]

Which you need would depend on what your future group is playing

They're different versions of the rules

[agile knoll]

Oh that's confusing

I haven't looked into an actual group; I just really got the curiosity about it and watched a couple youtube videos and whatnot

[main fulcrum]

The original rules got revamped with the new rules

But not every group will be switching

Or how much they switch may vary

[stable tide]

I have both the new and old rulebook. The other 2024 rulebooks will be coming out later (dungeon master guide comes out in November )

I picked up the new rules because I had a case of fomo lol but I really like the new changes. It does depend if your group will be playing the old rules or new

[agile knoll]

Yeah I don't think I'm ready to play a game much less run one as the narrator

[main fulcrum]

That's why I recommend the free rules to start. No need to buy something before you're ready to play/know what you're playing

[stable tide]

Dnd beyond is an app you can download and it has the free rules

[agile knoll]

So I can use these free rules to make a character and whatnot? Hopefully it at least explains the basics?

[stable tide]

Yeah it does more than explain the basics, there is quite a bit of the rules in the free version. You just might not have as many character options when it comes to subclasses and stuff like that

[wide knoll]

hey all! fairly new to DnD, played a couple "campaigns" with friends but looking into getting into a long tern, weekly one. how can i make this happen to fill a void in my week? lol

open to DMs about the question, just looking for a where to go kinda thing lo

[agile knoll]

Oh ok so it is the same thing. I just have to play something probably more basic than if I were to have the full book?

Probably a good idea to play something basic anyway

[stable tide]

#find-a-game is typically where you would go on this server.

You can type /looking-for-dm to fill out an application there

[wide knoll]

thank you

[stable tide]

No worries, I always want to help new players lol

[stable tide]

Yep basically, you might make a regular fighter instead of an eldritch knight for example

[stable tide]

I always want to invite new players to my game but it's a small group for now lol

[agile knoll]

Guess I need to figure out what kind of character I want to play then pick a class to match the idea.

[wide knoll]

do i get in contact with GMs by dming those posts?

[stable tide]

Yeah, it's like do you want to charge into a fight with a sword or greataxe? Or do you want to cast spells like fireball? Do you want to be able to heal and support your group? A few questions like that can narrow it down

[agile knoll]

I want to make a character that isn't super cliche but then again I'm sure everything has already been done, especially with my options.

[stable tide]

My first character was a pretty cliche lawful good Cleric but his backstory was that he was a slave to an evil empire until he managed to escape. He had slave marking tattoos that he had to keep hidden, they went up his arms and around his shoulders.

Even though he was straightforward a Cleric I gave him a double blade scimitar. He had the travel domain so he was later able to fly.

Eventually at high level he became the chosen of his God and slave tattoos changed to holy scripture.

Then he had holy glowing tattoos. He started cliche on paper bur through playing he became quite unique. My old dm still uses him as an npc that appears in games with other people in other games

So I wouldn't worry about being too cliche I think the character will grow with your adventure and as you learn the game

( I played 3.5 dnd for this character not the newest version)

[agile knoll]

Fair point and an interesting concept.

Is it frowned upon to draw inspiration from other media?

[stable tide]

Absolutely not lol it's encouraged I would say 😃

I'm always looking for inspiration from other media

[wheat crystal]

Inspiration is totally fine, and I'd reckon pretty much every character is inspired by something else intentionally or not!

[wild onyx]

The trick is finding something that correlates to the available options.

[split sonnet]

Can Wish cast low level spells as if they used 8th level slots, or they have to remain the same? E.g. cast a fireball that does 13d6 damage.

[wild onyx]

My initial feeling is you're replicating (say) a level 8 fireball. But #dnd-rules might know more.

[pale basalt]

if im proficient with smith's tools, could i craft a breastplate and sell it, even close to its value 400gp? whats stopping me from being rich?

[split sonnet]

Time

[pale basalt]

how long?

the essence of my question is, u can craft a lot of high value items with smith's tools. so can i easily earn gold using it?

[split sonnet]

Multiple characters can combine their efforts toward the crafting of a single item, provided that the characters all have proficiency with the requisite tools and are working together in the same place. Each character contributes 5 gp worth of effort for every day spent helping to craft the item. For example, three characters with the requisite tool proficiency and the proper facilities can craft a suit of plate armor in 100 days, at a total cost of 750 gp.

[wild onyx]

You'll need half the value in materials, and can accomplish 10gp of work per day. Work is complete when you reach the list price for the item, so a 400gp breastplate takes 40 days. Here's a bit more: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1788-lets-explore-the-crafting-rules-in-the-2024

[split sonnet]

PHB page 187

[wild onyx]

The real question is, why does this character go on adventures and risk life and limb?

[split sonnet]

Also this. You can settle down and become a blacksmith, but that pretty much means retiring this character and making a new one

[pale basalt]

so its not exactly practical or ideal for an busy adventurer

is there a tool you would recommend for a self sustaining eldritch knight adventurer? (was thinking herbalism kit for potion of healing)

[brave tendon]

can i leave out calculating how much movement characters have? i dont know how to do it yet and it seems exhausting lol. i just left it out when i play with my sister since its just more fun for us

[echo kelp]

Movement is defined by the species/race. It usually only matters if you’re managing combat and need to determine if someone is within range or can move to a spot to be within range.

[vocal sluice]

Does a tabaxi with a lions head make sense

[scarlet summit]

Yes

[echo kelp]

We have the leonin species which is more lion-based than tabaxi

But yeah - flavor is free as they say

[wheat crystal]

There are many reasons why an adventurer might have smithing experience, the core question behind Mr. Smith and Danilla is why they’re adventuring instead of smithing. Your goal was to make a lot of money specifically by using your tools. It’s not necessarily that smithing tools are impractical for adventuring, it’s that it’s impractical to be an adventurer if your stated character goal can be accomplished w/o having to adventure.

To be thorough, adventurers may need smithing experience to repair equipment, craft during downtime, and more. Including possibly making something valuable that may later be able to be sold. But their focus is usually something else in some manner, otherwise they’d be in the safety of cities using their skills for a job. Perhaps smithing doesn’t bring in enough gold, perhaps you have debts, perhaps you’re searching for a really rare metal (keeping with a money/smithing theme).

[lyric fjord]

Random question um;; if one wanted to look for a dnd group irl, what places/areas should I go to??? Back at my old area, a card shop was also a dnd spot, but since i moved idk how to uh, look for a place like that?? Does that make sense??

[wild onyx]

Hobby stores, board game places, shops that sell model kits. Libraries and community centres.

[frank thorn]

So I'm looking at getting into dnd, and looking for a one shot or something to just get my foot in the door, I understand the very basics such as the rolls and checks, (combat i haven't paid much attention too) but want to know what I should look into before I play my first campaign, as well as character creation

[unreal trench]

Do I have to use dnd beyond for characters and stuff or is there anything else I can use with my own input?

[opaque forge]

https://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/5E_CharacterSheet_Fillable.pdf
A blank copy of the 2014 character sheet with editable slots to fill out and print. Fully manual input, so it allows you to learn all the math behind your character concept.

[wild onyx]

The current free rules are here :https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

Take a look at the classes, see what appeals to you, pick a species and background. Assign your initial ability scores using these numbers: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8, in the order you like. If you've picked a spellcaster your top score should be in whatever their spellcasting ability is, and try to avoid ending up with less than 10 in Constitution.

Then come share what you have in #character-discussion !

Putting a character together is good practice for the process. You can make as many as you like so don't worry about getting it perfectly optimised the first time round - just make sure they're at least competent for their chosen role.

[crimson pivot]

Hello, may I know where can I find the official Druid Wild Shape stat block? I bought the 2024 PHB but I can't find in the Druid chapter, thanks for helping

[topaz garnet]

It's not a stat block, you select a Beast which you can wild shape into, and use its statistics.

For example, a Rat.

[fallen surge]

Here is a link to the online Free Rules, specifically to the section on Wild Shape:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/character-classes#Level2WildShape

[timid locust]

In the PHB, Beast stat blocks begin at Page 346

[crimson pivot]

I am using the Ebook version is it in the Creature Stat Blocks part?

[crimson pivot]

Thanks

[fallen surge]

Sort of, yes. As Auditor said, Druids do not have 1 specific "Wildshape" stat block. Instead, you're suppose to choose normal beasts to transform into, as explained by the rules in the druid chapter

[crimson pivot]

Yes, I am confued as I am from BG3 and we used to choose a form in the game xd, thanks for helping!

[fallen surge]

Its important to remember that BG3 is only loosely based on the rules of 5e, and they made several changes to make it function better as a video game. Plus, BG3 was released before the 2024 rules update, so even the aspects of the game that were accurate to the rules may no longer be

[crimson pivot]

I see, thanks

[obtuse crystal]

Hi, totally new to dnd here. It's crazy how Baldurs Gate was so popular they made a whole tabletop game based off of it!
no but seriously, I'm in deep deep irl trouble rn. Basically, I've taken up the job of entertaining my younger brother's friend group by being their DM (kids are roughly 10-13) but I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing! We started doing Hoard of the Dragon Queen and everything seemed like smooth sailing until the very first section where the town is attacked by the blue dragon and instead of fending it off like I was planning for, the party decided to hide in the bushes and kill every single person in the town and started worshipping the dragon. These kids are really morbid. I have absolutely no clue what to do now and would like some help figuring out how to adapt as a DM who's totally new to the game.

[timid locust]

At this point, I'd recommend you copy and paste that message into #dm-discussion , as you're ultimately looking for advice on how to DM for a particularly chaotic group.

[oak shell]

hey! what's the rule about repeating a check on failure? is it to the DM to give an outcome convincing enough that the players don't "think" they failed anything? what about something like prying open a door or anything for which you can directly observe the success/failure?

[obtuse crystal]

it got flagged for spam 😭

lmaooooo

[oak shell]

try after deleting here i guess?

[smoky adder]

Yeah, Discord automatically blocks especially large messages sometimes.

If you trim it down like the one above, you should be fine.

[smoky adder]

There's some advice in the DMG for that.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/dmg-2014/running-the-game#MultipleAbilityChecks

[oak shell]

ah yea ty, didnt buy it yet I'm waiting for the 2024 ed

[smoky adder]

If they have enough attempts and enough time, you can assume that a character spending 10 times as long automatically succeeds.

But taking longer won't turn an impossible task into a successful one.

And not every check can be repeated to begin with, but that's largely situational.

For example, if you try to deceive a shopkeeper and fail, he's probably not going to trust anything else you say.

[oak shell]

did you let them choose evil alignments when creating their characters? it's not really suggested you do that especially for newer parties
if their characters aren't evil then try talking to them about meta-gaming and what it means to incarnate a character in DnD, it's all about consistence and trying to stay in character as much as possible

[obtuse crystal]

i didn't they just kind of did it on their own and i guess i didn't really stop them which i suppose i should have

[oak shell]

yea exactly, as a dm i'm trying my hardest to give outcome descriptions that don't suggest success or failures but for some stuff I was curious on how to deliberate so ty!

[smoky adder]

Do you have a specific example?

[oak shell]

yea it's important to check what your characters create! I would even argue it's the most important first steps, being explicit about what your players want and how the campaign will be run
if two of them want to play evildoers but the other is the most lawful good paladin ever, it's almost certain it'll be a mess
same if your expectations as a DM and the campaign you created aren't aligned with what your players want to do

[oak shell]

like I said, prying open a door or a chest, pushing some big rock blocking the way... stuff that can actually be observed
if they said "I want to check if we're followed" and they fail on a perception check, I'm not going to say "oh no, you failed! I guess you don't see them?" but "You're pretty certain nobody's behind you" or somethnig like that
it doesn't really work with the rock example tho, like "you're pretty certain you successfully pushed the rock out of the way, although by some mysterious magic it's still in the way" lol

but you gave me the answer I'll go check that out

[smoky adder]

For the door/chest/rock, yeah, it would be clear they didn't achieve their desired results. If they wanted to retry, again, you could switch it to a time cost. "For the next minute, you keep prying at the door, making slow progress until it suddenly bursts wide enough for you to slip through."

In many situations, that time cost won't really matter.

But if they were trying to stop an imminent attack on the other side, that minute can really change things.

[oak shell]

hm ty! great insight

[smoky adder]

They still get through the door, which is what they wanted, but that initial failure puts them at a disadvantage.

For being followed, yeah, the character ultimately wouldn't know if they missed something or there truly wasn't anything to see.

If the group's especially paranoid, that's where passive checks can come into play.

Those are a handy substitute for checks made repeatedly over time.

Instead of bogging down the game every two minutes for another check, their passive perception represents the average for those checks, and then everyone can focus on the story instead.

[sick willow]

What does it look like to level up a character? Do stats change or is it just the progression of the subclass?

[smoky adder]

At the very least, your max HP will increase as well.

Full details here, though:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel

[harsh fjord]

Each class has a chart showing what you get at each level, which can include stat increases. For example: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/character-classes#BarbarianClassFeatures

[sick willow]

Thank you!

[lament pulsar]

hi

[warm steeple]

Is dragons of storm wreck isle a good campaign to start as a DM who has never DMed before?

[harsh fjord]

I've heard it is!

[smoky adder]

It's specifically designed for DMs who have never DMed before.

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[dusty beacon]

Hello^^

[serene vale]

heya i just want some tips rq
what are some beginner friendly classes or are they all pretty easy to figure out?

[lyric fjord]

Hiya, I'm new here. I'm still a newbie to D&D, only played Baldur's Gate 3 and a one-shot that wasn't 5e. I know only a few things about D&D but understand the basic mechanics. I'm hoping to find a group in my timezone to play. I also don't learn well by reading through lots of text. My favorite race are the Drow and I enjoy playing as Paladin, Fighter, Druid or Rogue. Pleasure to meet everyone.

[serene vale]

generally wanting to know what i should try out

[harsh fjord]

The martial classes (barbarian, rogue, fighter, and monk) have the fewest mechanics, so they're often recommended. But you can play any class if you put in the time and effort!

[serene vale]

thanks for the tip!

[smoky adder]

The table here shows which classes have an Average, High, or Low complexity.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#ClassOverview

But none of it is unknowable. It just means you might need to do a little extra work.

So I say go for whatever interests you most. You'll have more fun if you've got a character you love.

[harsh fjord]

#find-a-game is where to start the search for a group. While it's hard to avoid reading entirely in the hobby, you can find video explainers like Handbooker Helper and WASD20's Rules School (among others on YouTube).

[serene vale]

yea ive been obsessed with necromancy for a bit for some reason lol

[smoky adder]

A School of Necromancy wizard might be up your alley, then.

[serene vale]

yea my sibling who plays d&d has already suggested that

what are some reasons people would become necromancers in the first place?

[lyric fjord]

I appreciate it! Thank you

[serene vale]

other than stuff like undead armies

[timid locust]

That depends on the setting that your DM is going to be running!

[serene vale]

fair fair, ill have to think about what im personally looking for

[plucky ridge]

They might be interested in death, maybe they want to bring someone back. Could be that they have a hard time making friends and are making their own. Sky's the limit tbh!

[serene vale]

oooh those are some fun non-evil reasons to become a necromancer

bringing someone back i think is one im most interested in

[fallen surge]

One of the most fun parts about D&D is that even though the game defines for you what sort of powers and abilities you can have, you get to put your own spin and personality into it. Some necromancer themes I've seen in the past:

• A pragmatic and emotionless character that sees the dead as tools and uses them to complete tasks, since leaving them dead would be a waste
• A viking shamen that brings back fallen warriors as a sign of respect to give them another chance at glory in battle
• A warforged/robotic character that does not understand the difference between life and death, and uses their powers to try to understand humans better
• A tragic hero who's family died. They carry the souls of their family in a sacred object, and imbue those souls into dead bodies so that they can adventure together even after death

[serene vale]

oooh

[jovial inlet]

This weekend I am going to be hosting my first DND Campaign! I have done most of the preparations for the first session and I have an overall idea where I want the story to go. If any of you have any advice, i'd love to hear it because to be completely honest, I am scared stuff will go sideways

[harsh fjord]

Oh, it almost certainly will. But if you know what's happening in the world regardless of player intervention and you know your NPCs motivations, you can hopefully roll with those punches.

Also, if you haven't done a session zero to discuss expectations and preferences, that'd be my biggest piece of advice! https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/929-how-to-run-a-session-0-for-your-d-d-game

[jovial inlet]

I already did something similar apparently, I spoke with each and every one of them separately, helping them make their characters

It's also their first time playing DND

[harsh fjord]

A session zero is a group discussion, and I'd highly encourage that even so. It lets everyone communicate about what they want and don't want from the game with each other, rather than only being through you-the-DM as a filter.

I also stand on group character creation, to improve cohesion.

[jovial inlet]

Would I be able to host session 0 before session 1?

[timid locust]

That's ideally when you do it

[harsh fjord]

You have all of this week, so I think it could be done.

[jovial inlet]

I kind of wanted them to not have eachothers characters beforehand

Keep it a secret basically

[harsh fjord]

You don't have to talk about characters (but I think this is a bad idea, personally).

[clear fern]

I wanted to ask about possible suggestions for the creation of a character, where could I ask about that?

[harsh fjord]

#character-discussion!

[clear fern]

Thank you!

[jovial inlet]

Oh, thats fair lmao

[harsh fjord]

But if you don't discuss characters, you can talk about the content of the game: what things they like/don't like, what sort of tone/vibe they want, etc. Even if they're new, you can lean on things they enjoy in other media and games.

[jovial inlet]

Going forward I will make sure to keep that in mind, but right now is maybe too late regarding the characters

[jovial inlet]

Thats most likely the only thing I will need to discuss during session 0

I am just so hyped for this weekend

I have so many ideas

[harsh fjord]

That's awesome. But I think some folks forget that the game involves real people and real feelings; doing due diligence to communicate open and honestly from the start so that everyone has fun is one of the biggest priorities, in my opinion.

[jovial inlet]

That's true, I want my friends to have fun. I have carefully catered an experience that will hopefully be fun for them

Didn't think too many details because I've been told its a no-no

So I just have major plot points

[harsh fjord]

Leaving room for the PCs to shape the story is great, but session zero is a meta discussion to help make the game experience go smoothly. And that communication shouldn't be confined to one pre-game session either. It should be woven throughout. I end my ssessions with Stars and Wishes to solicit feedback so the game is always being responsive to the players (and myself): https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/stars-and-wishes

[jovial inlet]

I will do like my current DM from another campaign is doing, ask for reviews of each session, see who had MC Syndrome

[jovial inlet]

Ohh this is smart

[harsh fjord]

That'd be another tip: You're a player too, so don't discount your fun.

Also, "yes and" is great, but sometimes you need to say "No." That is okay.

[jovial inlet]

Exactly why I introduced an NPC that will be with the PC's all the time and I will be that NPC basically lmao

And I will kill that NPC when they meet the BBG

[arctic acorn]

There are some players however who prefer to avoid spilling all of the details about their characters, especially if they have a big secret.

[potent ore]

Hi there.
Not totally new to DnD, I used to play alot 30 years ago, the original Red boxed set and latterly the encyclopedia era.

I'm now starting to DM for the next generation 8-10. We have played the adventure begins alot and wanting the new stage.

I'm less keen on buying an adventure, I'd like to make my own and the mini players 100% will want to create their own character.

HOWEVER I'm unsure what rules to buy or follow. I know 3.5 has a loyal following, but the new 24 rules are just out. I'm happy to bite the bullet and go with those however know with first time juniors we won't need half the content.

Any advice? I think.when I joined before someone said the basics rules are all online for free somewhere and maybe start there?

Appreciate any and all help. Tag on reply would be good so I dont miss it, busy discord!!

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[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of helpful resources for you, including a link to the free rules. This server is specifically one for 5e, so if you're asking for help here, there's going to be a very large bias towards encouraging you to play 5e, but it is the largest and most popular edition of the game. The new rules help freshen things up and update some outdated designs from 10 years ago, but its still largely the same game. Though if you played 30 years ago, that would have been well before 5e first came out. So you'll be learning a whole new system too. That being said, 5e's greatest strength, and the reason it became so popular, is that it is by far the most beginner friendly edition of the game. Even more so now with the new update. The Free Rules do an excellent job of teaching the reader how to play

[potent ore]

Thanks so much @fallen surge
Quick query, is 5e the 2014 version and now there's a 5e 2024?

[fallen surge]

Correct. Both versions of the rules are considered to be "5e." The changes between them are very superficial compared to what changed between 3e and 3.5e, so it wasn't right to call this a new edition. A few of the basic rules changed, but 90% of it was just changes to class and subclass abilities

[potent ore]

Huge thanks, I feel like using basic to get rolling and playing. Get the little folk into gear and I'll invest in 5e even if that's just reading up and getting ready for that. I assume the basics are still a player manual and a DM manual?

[smoky adder]

The Free Rules is all you really need.

[potent ore]

Ace thank you, I had a scan on line and that was the impression I got re class changes.

[smoky adder]

(Or the 2014 Basic Rules)

[potent ore]

Thanks @smoky adder I was just about to ask the difference between the two 2014 basic and 2024 free!

[fallen surge]

The 2024 free rules are technically enough to get you started, but the 2024 Player's Handbook will have more character options for your players. The free rules only has 4 species and 1 subclass for each class. The 2024 DMG releases in November, and the 2025 Monster Manual releases in February so you can either buy the 2014 versions, or wait for those. But the DMG is largely just a collection of advice for the DM anyways, so you can run the game without it if you want

[potent ore]

Honnestly this is superb help thank you. Best of both world I think, something to refresh myself with and get the guys playing.

Then I'll invest in PH and DMG when it comes out, probably be my festive reading present!

Massive thanks to you both 🙂

[wispy oar]

Hey I’m completely new to all of this I just recently started getting interested in DnD. I have no one to play with or teach me how the game works. Could someone help me get into the game I don’t even know how to make a character sheet 😅

[exotic remnant]

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[wispy oar]

Awesome thank you!!

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above as some great resources to help get you started. Chapter 2 of the Free Rules (in the Quick Links) explains how to fill out a character sheet

And of course, if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We're more than happy to help

[lyric fjord]

What's the difference in a short and long rest

[harsh fjord]

Duration and effects. Short rests are an hour. A long rest is eight hours. You can expend hit dice on a short rest, and only some abilities will be restored. A long rest regains half of your total hit dice and all PC abilities recharge, including HP.

[smoky adder]

2024 long rest now restores all hit dice.

[lyric fjord]

What are hit dice? I thought that referred to which dice you rolled to determine your Hp gain on a level up

[smoky adder]

That is one of their uses, yes.

[harsh fjord]

It's that but you also have a pool of hit dice. A level 3 fighter, for example, has 3d10 hit dice to expend during a short rest to regain some HP.

[fallen surge]

Hit Dice are both a stat and a resource. You are correct that they help determine your maximum HP, but you also have to keep track of how many you have (you gain 1 each time you level up) because you can expend them to heal during a short rest, and then get them back when you long rest

[lyric fjord]

Huh

That's a thinker

[jade nova]

you can use hit dice to heal during rests

and you gain 1 hit dice + con max hp when you level up

[opaque forge]

Technically, you get the average roll of a hit die (rounded up) + CON mod max hp each level up. So 4+CON for a d6 hit die, 5+CON for a d8, 6+CON for d10 and 7+CON for barbarians.

[smoky adder]

Technically, it's a choice.

Each time you gain a level, you gain an additional Hit Die. Roll that die, add your Constitution modifier to the roll, and add the total (minimum of 1) to your Hit Point maximum. Instead of rolling, you can use the fixed value shown in the Fixed Hit Points by Class table.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/phb-2024/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel

You can roll or use the average.

(Though your DM might instruct you to use a specific one of those methods.)

[fast brook]

hi I have a rule book so i know the basic rules but apart from that I'm brand new to D&D and I've been looking for a place to play it for a while. can someone help introduce me to the game and how it works? I know the basics but not that much

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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[ionic dirge]

Hii! I'm new to dnd and I'm trying to make a character sheet but I'm really confused 😭

[unborn ingot]

hi how to dungeon dragon pls

[river blaze]

Hey im new to the playing aspect of D&D, i have a character sheet but don't have much/ almost any play experience and im looking for some beginner games

[smoky adder]

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

[smoky adder]

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

[wraith sable]

Hi I’m new to playing dnd online, how do I go about finding a group ?

[smoky adder]

#find-a-game can point you toward the available groups here.

[smoky adder]

See above ☝️

[fast brook]

im not quite sure but do you roll for stats when you're making a character? how does it work?

[smoky adder]

Rolling is one way to do it, yeah.

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

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.

[wheat crystal]

I think the bot still links to the 2014 Basic Rules (though the abilities section is pretty much identical), so here’s also the same link to the 2024 Free Rules

[smoky adder]

Yeah, I’ve been slowly getting those updated. Haven’t got them all yet. 😅

[fast brook]

ok thanks!

[ionic dirge]

Could I send a picture of what I have so far?

[smoky adder]

You can send a link to a picture, sure.

[ionic dirge]

Oh, I just realized there's no picture perms loll

I picked a sorcerer tiefling, and I'm mainly confused about the hit points and experience points

Also, what are armor class and initiative? 😭

[smoky adder]

You’re starting at level 1?

What’s your Constitution modifier?

[ionic dirge]

what is a modifier?

[smoky adder]

Did you add your ability scores already?

[ionic dirge]

yes i rolled a 20 dice for them! I’m not sure if thats the correct way to do it though

[smoky adder]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

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.

[ionic dirge]

oh ok! I’ll redo that

[ionic dirge]

ok so my constitution modifier is a plus 2

[smoky adder]

Perfect!

So every class starts with a specific number for their max HP, plus their Con. modifier.

Sorcerers have a base of 6.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#Level1HitPointsbyClass

So you’ll have 6 + 2 = 8 hp.

[ionic dirge]

ohh ic so would that be my current hit points?

[smoky adder]

Both your current and your maximum

[ionic dirge]

okay!

what about temporary hit points?

[smoky adder]

Then Experience Points is easy: a level 1 character doesn’t have any. :p

So you can put a 0 there.

[ionic dirge]

oh ok!!

[smoky adder]

Temporary hit points provide a buffer against damage. They can be granted by spells, class features, etc.

[ionic dirge]

would a sorcerer have an armor class?

[ionic dirge]

ohhh cool

[smoky adder]

You can just leave the THP blank for now.

For AC…

?tag new ac

[exotic remnant]

Armor Class (AC)

Your Armor Class (AC) represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. As a baseline, a character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier, but characters often wear armor and shields, use spells, or have class or race features to improve their AC.

When making an attack, the total of your attack roll is compared to the target’s AC. If your total equals or exceeds their AC, the attack hits.

[smoky adder]

Sorcerers don’t have any armor training, so trying to wear armor is a bad idea.

But a spell like Mage Armor can give you some added protection instead.

[ionic dirge]

yeah i heard about mage armor before!!

okay so if my dexterity modifier is 1 my armor class is 11?

[smoky adder]

Yep!

[ionic dirge]

cool! What about initiative?

[smoky adder]

Your Initiative typically matches your Dexterity modifier.

So +1 again

[ionic dirge]

Okay!

for the skills like persuasion and stealth do I need to roll anything?

[smoky adder]

Each of those is tied to a specific ability.

Persuasion uses Wisdom Charisma, Stealth uses Dexterity, etc.

So write the modifier for that ability next to the skill.

[ionic dirge]

Ohh thats cool

persuasion uses wisdom?

[smoky adder]

If you’ve got a +1 Dex, you’d add that for Stealth and all the other Dex skills.

[smoky adder]

Charisma

[ionic dirge]

got it!! Tysm!

[smoky adder]

Sorry, I misread. And mistyped. 🤪

Perception uses Wisdom.

[ionic dirge]

Lol!

last question

how would I join a group?

[smoky adder]

One more thing for skills first:

If you’re proficient with a skill, you’ll also add your Proficiency Bonus there.

[ionic dirge]

how do I know if I’m proficient?

[smoky adder]

Your class and background will give you a few proficiencies.

[ionic dirge]

ah ok!

[smoky adder]

You might get some from your race or a feat as well.

[ionic dirge]

Okay!

[smoky adder]

A level 1 character has a proficiency bonus of +2, though.

So if you were proficient in Stealth, you’d add that +2 PB to your +1 Dex for a total of +3.

[ionic dirge]

ohh ic!

[rustic barn]

pre-filling a Character sheet just to have it ready. SHould i even bother with the stats untill i know whether we are rolling for stats?

[ionic dirge]

do you know what skills a tiefling traveler has?

[smoky adder]

There’s usually a little circle there by each skill, too. You can fill that in to track which ones you’re proficient in.

[ionic dirge]

ohh do sorcerers have specific profiencies?

[smoky adder]

Sorcerers have this:

Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion

And then just read through your species and background to see if they give you any more.

[ionic dirge]

okay!

[smoky adder]

Most characters start with 4-6 skill proficiencies.

[smoky adder]

Where are you filling it out?

If it’s pen and paper, I’d wait.

If it’s a digital character sheet, like on D&D Beyond, I’d at least start with Standard Array or Point Buy.

[rustic barn]

doing it digitally. Us totles have terrible penmanship

[smoky adder]

It’s easy enough to change later if needed.

[rustic barn]

kk ta

[ionic dirge]

okay one more thing

what is inspiration?

[smoky adder]

Inspiration is often used as a reward from your DM.

[ionic dirge]

okay tyyy!

do you know how I would join a group?

[smoky adder]

It works a little differently depending on which rules you’re using.

[exotic remnant]

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[ionic dirge]

Tysmm!

[rustic barn]

Definitely use the official dnd books but is there a reccomended online proxy for quick lookups?

[acoustic mountain]

Hey there, new to the sever and want to get into DnD. what can I expect (despite the funny stories ive seen and heard). I played a few sessions of Cyberpunk Red and wanted to try DnD

[exotic remnant]

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[valid tundra]

hi friends! is this campaign no longer available on dndbeyond? im trying to access it but it says "This promotion is no longer available." https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/lost-mine-of-phandelver

[glass summit]

For me it says "View Content' and "You've Successfully Claimed this Content"
I'd ask in #ddb-support to see if this is still available

[stable tide]

I still have it but I had purchased the adventure quite a while ago. The link says promotion not available

[smoky adder]

The original version is no longer available, but the updated and expanded version is:
https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/adventures/phandelver-and-below?pid=SRC-00113

[stable tide]

This makes sense, I can still access the original though so I guess mine didn't get updated

[dry mountain]

Hey guys, I cant seem to figure out what I need to setup my first campaign.

I am looking to run my first campaign with my kids, however they would like to be lizardfolk and a minotaur which are currently unavailable to us.
Do I set them up as custom races or can I purchase a source book and a subscription to make it so they can select it? if so is that all?

I'm very new and have only been a player in the past, riding easy street haha

[smoky adder]

On D&D Beyond?

[echo kelp]

Assuming your kids don't need/want their own DnDBeyond accounts, I'd just buy the Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse and use that for the races.

[dry mountain]

yes sorry, on DND beyond, I have set them up with accounts already

[echo kelp]

Ah okay.

Then you'd need a Master Tier subscription to enable content sharing and that book I just mentioned.

[dry mountain]

Do i add them to a campaign before they can make a character that can select the fantastical races?

As I have the book shared with me from another campaign and I cannot create the races

[echo kelp]

They (or you) would need to build the character in the DnDBeyond campaign that has the content shared to be able to use it.

[dry mountain]

ah groovy

that makes plenty of sense

That clears up my confusion 🙂

Thank you muchly for your help!

[echo kelp]

If you have any other DDB questions or need technical support you can hit up #ddb-support

[lyric fjord]

Helli

I have a question

I am new to DND and am starting as a DM, I have no idea how to DM, and was wondering if I could have some help or listen to a couple groups DM in general till Friday

[zinc ore]

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

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?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[zinc ore]

?dmtips

[exotic remnant]

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.

[zinc ore]

Those can both help you out, and youtube can be a great help too

People love helping out in #dm-discussion when it comes to specific and general questions too

[lyric fjord]

Alrighty, thank you, if I am still confused I will be back

[mellow plinth]

What do the two numbers on a ranged weapon mean? Distance for Normal roll vs distance for disadvantaged roll?

[glass summit]

Yeah thats it, its referred to as the normal range and the long-distance range

[mellow plinth]

Perfect! Ok thanks!

[wet monolith]

I am creating a DND Campaign. And looking for players. I will be your dungeon master once you join

[zinc ore]

#find-a-game #looking-for-players

[dire hare]

Hi, I’m just interested in joining a campaign, I haven’t played in over five years but I’m wanting to join one. I’m still kinda new at it but I’d appreciate it if I got a chance because I got some character ideas and I’d like to jus have fun

[wet monolith]

Sure

Remember this is discord friendly and campain friendly

Everything is made extremely easy for the players

Even character creation sheets

[gritty laurel]

Hello I’m Briskly, I’m interested in joining a campaign, I like watching magic the Noah, so I kind of wanted to join a campaign to have fun in. (I would want a healer or sorcerer role)

[wet monolith]

Perfect we have those here for you at my campaign

[gritty laurel]

How do I join?

[wet monolith]

Ik going going to create a Server for us. On discord. To make it extremely easy

[gritty laurel]

Okay

[wet monolith]

Just note. This DND server is a video call server and YouTube server. Anything that happens in our campaign will be on YouTube. For our DND series.

[main fulcrum]

Just FYI, it's against server rules to solicit for games outside the designated channels

[wet monolith]

No worries buddy I'm just getting people and then creating my own server. For discord.gg

[gritty laurel]

(I’m DMing you some questions btw)

[wet monolith]

Will do

[vocal sluice]

Where do you guys recommend I dump my points (lv3 monk)

[glass summit]

For a monk you want Dexterity to be your highest score, followed by Constitution and Wisdom

[vocal sluice]

So just max those 3 and ignore others for now?

[glass summit]

It depends on how you imagine this character being. If they're a Master Oogway type of monk maybe some points in Intelligence would be thematic? Otherwise yeah you can mostly ignore the other ability scores as they dont impact your monk features

[vale cove]

Hey everyone, I was hoping to find people to roleplay with, its been years since I last played

[zinc ore]

#find-a-game is the go-to for finding games, just follow the tabs to what you're looking for

[vale cove]

thanks

[swift osprey]

Hey hey! I posted a quick intro on the general which I think may or may not be a mistake lol. I'm pretty new to dnd and the community but I want to get more into it. Glad to be here!

[covert rapids]

hi all. im new to the game and server, what would be the first step? ive always been interested in playing but never had a group. looking to start with shorter campaigns.

[swift osprey]

In with abstract here... Although I'll be more active a little later since I'm currently gigging with ppl lol

[wheat crystal]

Welcome to the both of you! Are you new to the game entirely or already caught up and looking to find a group to play with?

[zinc ore]

#find-a-game is the place to find games to join and if you check this chat's pinned messages there are great sources there!

And welcome yes!

[swift osprey]

I'm technically new to the game. I played once about 10 years ago with some friends but it was... What you would expect from a campaign run by a 11 year old lol

[onyx raptor]

Do you guys know where to find a printable druid spell list, with a rough overview of the spells utility ? I need a reference sheet and dont want to carry a book ? (2024 version)

[valid tapir]

Best thing i can think of is to type em out on Word then print them

[onyx raptor]

yea im on it, it will take some time then, its too hard to remember all the spells

[valid tapir]

Yea i use a pocketbook lol

[vocal sluice]

When I get two features at say lv5

do I get both or choose from one or the other

like monk's extra attack and the stunning strike

[opaque forge]

"Both. We'll take both."

[vocal sluice]

pog

[empty kestrel]

What would you say is the more important form of the books to own if u want to be a DM? Digital or physical?

[echo kelp]

Value and importance is very subjective so ultimately you'll have to decide for yourself. I'm fortunately at a stage in life that I can afford both.

• Physical is nice for having something physically there, doesn't need electricity or a device to use, but it also weighs a bit - lugging physical books around can be hard (and may also damage the books).
• Digital is nice as it's always there at the touch of your device... but if power/internet goes down, then what? Also nice for not having physical weight. Can quickly search for things (but DnDBeyond really does need to improve search).

[empty kestrel]

The trouble is content sharing. I'm hero class on DND BEYOND and don't know specifically how content sharing works. I don't want to deny my players bigbys hand for example because I'm poor, but also I can't afford to get the digital books whenever a player wants a new spell

And id only really get digital for the integration into the character system

[echo kelp]

Oh for DnDBeyond you or someone in the campaign would need a Master Tier subscription and then the DM of the campaign can toggle on content sharing.
That said, someone else besides you can pay for the Master Tier subscription and other players could buy the books they are interetsed in and with content sharing enabled, you would all be able to share that material with eachother within that campaign.

[empty kestrel]

So only one person needs master tier?

[echo kelp]

Correct - to unlock content sharing only one person in the DnDBeyond campaign would need to have an active Master Tier subscription.

[empty kestrel]

Awsum! And I imagine people will have at least one of the books collectively

Im the type of GM who makes binders and folders for quick access to my custom campaigns, and with the likelyhood of it being online, ironically there's no downside to the physical, plus easy quick access

[echo kelp]

Yeah. You can also encourage players that want certain classes/features to buy the book it's in - and boom now everyone's got access within that DnDBeyond campaign.

[empty kestrel]

Id need a session zero for many reasons, so I suppose I can always talk to them about sending a fiver if noone has master tier

Thank you very much @echo kelp, may the necromancer never release their grip from you

[unreal valley]

Besides the 3 core books and Monsters of the Multiverse, are there any other supplementary books you all would reccomend? I'm mostly looking for additional gameplay content

[echo kelp]

Tashas and Xanathars are good for additional player options

[unreal valley]

Oh, Tasha's features Artificer. Neat! Maybe I could recreate one of my characters i never got to use

[empty kestrel]

One grung above 🤣

[covert rapids]

im new entirely.

[coarse ledge]

helloo

[torn torrent]

Ooo

[sweet ibex]

So my daughter is the newcomer. I've ran her and her friends through parts of The beginner boxes to learn the system (Icespire Peak and Mines of Phandelver). I'm thinking about picking up Tyranny of Dragons for a long term campaign for them.
Any tips and tricks for that one before I commit?
We have the 3 core 5e, and just got the 2024 PHB...

[harsh fjord]

#1029833015423143957 is probably the better place to ask!

[inner thistle]

There is a dedicated thread in there for #1029839735633477702 :)

[vapid furnace]

Depends if you are comfortable using a laptop/tablet at your table. I now run all my games on my laptop using OneNote. The digital version of the rules allow me to quickly look up things if need be. However, if I am learning the rules for the 1st time, I enjoy reading the actual physical book.

[burnt ginkgo]

Hi all, I'm new to the discord, but have played some dnd or equivelant games. Keen to join something weelkly/fortnightly/monthly for any groups doing regulraly catchups. Australian timezone

[inner thistle]

Check out #find-a-game and the associated looking for channels :) There you can find all sorts of games!

[patent horizon]

hi, i never played dnd but saw a lot of memes and have 2 characters

[barren moon]

i also have made a character

can anyone rate it

[fresh fable]

You can share a link from dndbeyond

[barren moon]

and please dont judge my name

im very immature

[patent horizon]

same

[heavy shore]

No

[barren moon]

il just share screen shots as i dont have a dnd beyond link

[timid locust]

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[fresh fable]

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[barren moon]

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[timid locust]

That's true.

[barren moon]

and btw im looking for a party. I already have a dnd set.

[exotic remnant]

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[mellow plinth]

Does anyone know where to look or what to look for when I am trying to search for gadgets the artificer can craft?

I assume I might just need to look at spells I am trying to emulate and make custom items but I was wondering if there was already a template in one of the books for something like tnt, smoke bombs, net launcher, grappling hook, etc.

Like tnt = fireball
Smokescreen would = darkness
Net launcher = hold person or monster depending on the net

All would require resources, gold, and successful rolls to work. But I'm trying to add in variety to my artificer

[pliant mesa]

I got a question for anyone I am going to be a DM for my very first campaign with newer players me also being a new DM and player we all going into it together. I am letting all my players 4 in total have pets but they start small like a small bear cub and wolf pups stuff like that I plan on making their pets have abilities that help the players to make it fun for them like the rouge is wanting a dire wolf pup which I am perfectly okay with but I am trying to find one special thing to give each pet to make it where they have a ability to support their owner any ideas I got a druid wanting a bear cub a rouge wanting a dire wolf pup and a fighter wanting a regular wolf pup last guy is undecided so far none of them know of this yet I plan on surprising them with it.