#dnd-newcomers

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ornate kiln
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I assume you have spoken with your DM about this? because this would be a pretty substantial homebrew buff to the class if artificers could craft these kind of items that easy.

timid locust
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Artificers don't really have many mechanics that involve actually making items, contrary to popular belief. It's encouraged that they flavor their spells to look like inventions or things like that, such as the spell Fog Cloud being a stand in for smoke bombs. But they don't really have anything that gives them the ability to create a net launcher, for example.

ornate kiln
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what you are supposed to do with the class mechanics is that your infusions and spells are the items you craft

harsh fjord
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I think #homebrew is the better spot for your question!

pliant mesa
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Thank you @harsh fjord I will message it

mellow plinth
timid locust
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I would recommend reading the class before trying to create mechanics around what you think it does.

mellow plinth
ornate kiln
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artificers make (temporary) magic items out of ordinary stuff

wild onyx
mellow plinth
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Yeah in the book it says to cast a spell they may make a potent elixir, or a sigil of power, or craft a temporary charm... But then battle smiths also can craft an semi sentient automaton that can function on its own - this is where I thought of filling a clay pot/metal flask with tar/gunpowder and a fuse for an explosive wouldn't be too far out of the ordinary?

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the mechanics at the moment

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Maybe that's too far out of the class tho. Homebrew area for sure I guess

ornate kiln
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well the battle smith steel defender is also meant to be magical in nature, more similar to a golem than to a scifi robot

wild onyx
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@mellow plinth ? Look up.

ornate kiln
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you can craft stuff in dnd, and at level 10, artificers get a buff to crafting things faster/cheaper but its not as substantial as the magical gadget thing thats is built into the class rules

limber timber
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I need help

smoky adder
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Please state the nature of the medical emergency.

limber timber
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actually I need help in term of I want to learn how to become a gm

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i want to learn everything about dnd

smoky adder
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You’re in the right channel, then. People will help you when they’re able.

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Please don’t tag the entire moderator team for non-emergencies.

limber timber
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oh sorry

harsh fjord
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For getting started with being a GM:

Read this guide (https://howtogm.guide/) and check out Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_). Those should help get you started. There are a bunch of other resources as you encounter new challenges as well.

My list of tips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠#dnd-newcomers message

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

limber timber
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i don't do great with just reading and watching YouTube video I need real people chat with me to teach me

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cause I have a lot of question that need to be answered

harsh fjord
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Then you might need to look for learning sessions online or at local game stores/libraries. It's not super likely someone is going to walk you through everything in a fifty-year-old hobby.

limber timber
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I don't have local game store in my country or I don't even know is there are even anyone in this country play dnd

harsh fjord
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You might be interested in the learn-to-play sessions offered through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab), then.

limber timber
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thanks

wild onyx
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So, @limber timber , I'm taking it you've never played D&D? How about any other role-playing game?

limber timber
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the most is genshin impact but I only play for a couple of week

wild onyx
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I'm talking about tabletop roleplay, where one person (the DM or GM) describes a scene and the players all play their own characters describing what they do. Any of that?

limber timber
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never once

wild onyx
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Okay, so that's the basic idea.

limber timber
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I only heard about dnd just a few week back

wild onyx
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What makes it sound fun to you? What kind of things are you looking forward to?

limber timber
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I have a great imagination and I don't know what make it sound fun to me but I wanna try it

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I already try to be a gm and play with my friend but it just didn't work

limber timber
wild onyx
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The best way to get started would be to have a look at the Free Rules and try putting a character together. It's all step by step, and if you use D&D Beyond it'll help you through the process.

limber timber
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the thing I want to know the most is the data

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like the character sheet how to use it

wild onyx
limber timber
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what is the small number under the modifier

wild onyx
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You can always use Google (other search engines exist) for basic queries, like "dnd character sheet explained".

limber timber
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I hate Google i learn best from talking to other people or chatting

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if you can't help it's fine don't waste your time on me

wild onyx
limber timber
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yes that thing

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cause from what I watch on YouTube , they say to roll the dice then add modifier

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the most important thing right now I want to know how to gm

wild onyx
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That would be a typical ability test, yes. Roll a twenty sided die, add the modifier.

limber timber
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I want to know every single detail

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on how to gm

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

wild onyx
# limber timber on how to gm

You're going to have to take it a step at a time. You can't show up to the racecourse and say you want to race without a drivers licence.

limber timber
zinc ore
limber timber
zinc ore
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Which different orders can help, but it's tough to keep up

limber timber
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if any of you can't help then I'll just go find another server. sorry for wasting you guys time

wild onyx
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There's plenty of folk here willing to lend aid. Why not keep an eye on #looking-for-players for beginners games?

limber timber
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I mean they are looking for player to play right?

zinc ore
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If you find a game willing to let you join and teach you then that's the best way to learn

wild onyx
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Find a thread that advertises what you're after, tap on messages, see if they're still taking people.

zinc ore
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Playing the game with people who know how it works can often be a great "in"

limber timber
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and I want to learn about dnd cause I want to teach it to my friend so we all understand how to play

wild onyx
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You are going to have the hardest time trying to run a game if you don't know how it works.

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So play, find out, then put what you've learnt to work.

limber timber
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you know what, it's fine, I just find other thing to play with my friend

wild onyx
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That's totally fine too. There are many, many role-playing games out there if that's what you're interested in, and a bunch of the ones you can get free have less rules, too. Honey Heist is one.

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D&D just has the biggest player base, the most support and resources.

foggy saffron
barren moon
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can someone teach me how to use saving throws and what to do with my armour class

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please

timid locust
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There are two numbers related to this topic, known as a character's AC and a character's DC.

  • Your AC (Armor Class) is the number a different creature has to beat when they make an attack on you.
  • Your DC (Difficult Class) is the number a different creature has beat when you force them to make a saving throw.

Whether something you do requires someone to make an attack or a saving throw, it will say so.

barren moon
fallen surge
# barren moon can someone teach me how to use saving throws and what to do with my armour clas...

So, firstly, we have to understand what a "d20 test" is. A d20 test is any time you roll a d20 (a 20 sided die) to see if you succeed to fail at something. There are 3 types of d20 tests:

  • Attack Rolls
  • Ability Checks
  • Saving Throws

Attacks rolls are something you do to attack another creature. Ability Checks are something you do to complete a task or use a skill or tool. Saving Throws are something you do to avoid danger or resist a harmful effect.

Whenever you roll a d20 test, there is a number you need to beat in order to succeed. You roll the 20 sided die, then add your modifiers to that roll, and if the total is equal to or higher then the target number, you succeed. For ability checks and saving throws, this is called the "Difficulty Class" of the roll. For attack rolls, you have to beat the target's Armor Class. So your AC is the number other creatures need to beat to hit you with an attack

barren moon
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does the ac of the person attacking need to be more than yours to hit you? If it is can they somehow still hit you? Why and in which situations do we need to roll a saving throw

barren moon
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ty

fallen surge
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So, if you are attacking another creature, you don't have to worry about your own AC at all. You make an attack roll, and add your ability score modifier and proficiency bonus to that roll. Then, if the total is equal to or greater than the target's AC, you will hit. If its lower, you miss.

When someone attacks you, their total needs to be equal to or greater than your AC. If its lower, they miss.

You never compare the AC of 1 target to the AC of another

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As for what situations you need to roll a saving throw, that basically just comes down to "whenever something says so." Some spells will say something like "the target makes a wisdom saving throw" or one of the abilities in a monster's stat block might say "Each creature within the area makes a dexterity saving throw." Your DM will announce it to you, whenever you need to make a saving throw

half girder
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Is there a good resource to learn the basics of DM'ing

fallen surge
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?newdm

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

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

fallen surge
half girder
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Thank you very much!

harsh fjord
barren moon
barren moon
heady furnace
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Does anyone know about a dice rolling website that publicly shows dice rolls?

fallen surge
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D&D Beyond and Roll 20 are some of the more popular ones

heady furnace
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Wait you can share your rolls in real time on D&D beyond?

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How do I do this?

smoky adder
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It shares the result of the roll, not the act of rolling.

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Likely because their dice are based on physics, and even the size of your screen can effect the outcome (as it bounces off the sides).

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So if you were sharing it with people on different sizes screens, it wouldn't work very well.

heady furnace
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Okay I see

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So would I need to like send them some kinda invite so we can share them? Or something else.

harsh fjord
vagrant gorge
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Ive joined 5 discord DnD servers and cannot get into my first game or find one to save my life

raven shard
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Hello, im currently in my first dnd campaign, but i was looking for others

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
vapid furnace
dawn yew
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What’s best class for persuasion

arctic acorn
placid apex
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is there a place to put a character i made which is my first and have people judge it?

main fulcrum
placid apex
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can i put my character sheet there?

main fulcrum
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I don't believe you can directly upload a file like that anywhere, but you should be able to link to something like Google drive

dawn yew
placid apex
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i have it on google drive

steel dune
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Hi I’m new to this

exotic remnantBOT
dawn yew
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Is anyone a dm who can join a call with my friend and help him with building his character that isn’t a rouge…. He wants to build a character for persuasion and I can’t help him much since I’m a rookie myself

echo kelp
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Best thing to do is have them join the server and go to #character-discussion and have them explain what they're trying to build and why. Folks there can help walk through various build concepts and help out.

dawn yew
elder pewter
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Hi

zealous shard
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do any newcomers wanna start our own session? we can try sum out and see how it goes

elder pewter
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....

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@zealous shard what's your plan for a dm

zealous shard
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tbh, i was thinking i can wing it lol

elder pewter
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🤦‍♂️

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At least read the dmg

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And the phb

wheat crystal
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The PHB/DMG isn’t necessary to start out, the Free Rules is all you need

wheat crystal
elder pewter
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I mean to at least have acess to both

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For rulings and stuff that will pop up

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Because things WILL happen that you need to consult on or both books for

wheat crystal
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Also not strictly necessary, the Free Rules covers most of the same core ruleset as the PHB and DMG

elder pewter
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I'm saying this as a dm with 7 years experience, hain acess to both just helps you more

wheat crystal
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Sure, and I’ve been with the game as a DM and a player almost a decade, I’m not disagreeing that the PHB and DMG aren’t helpful, I’m just saying they’re not strictly necessary and especially not for newbies

zealous shard
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@elder pewter you should teach me the ways man, i want to learn from someone who has some proper experience in the art of being a DM

wheat crystal
dawn yew
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How do I put skill prof. on my character sheet?

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I’m such a rookie lol 😂

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What’s point buy and standard array?

vocal sluice
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I was scrolling through youtube shorts and saw a comment mentioning something about shadow monks being able to do this "darkness devils sight combo starting level 3"

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What do they mean by that

wheat crystal
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The section you’re talking about is just listing the maximum possible stat range for all applicable creatures/entities in D&D. As noted by the section I’ll link, the soft cap for Player stats in 5e is 20, after which only special features and items may increase their stats above 20 (i.e. very rare magic items, Barbarian’s 20th level feature)

dawn yew
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Okay

wheat crystal
vocal sluice
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oh okok ty

wheat crystal
dawn yew
wheat crystal
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This section summarises how to generate stats using PB or SA

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As well as the official rolling method

wheat crystal
# vocal sluice oh okok ty

The Darkness-Devil's Sight combo is an old Warlock combo that involves learning the Darkness spell and taking the Devil's Sight invocation. It was typically done for Hexblade Warlocks since it meant they could consistently attack an enemy with advantage while they had disadvantage against them. This was because the Darkness spell creates an area of magical darkness that even creatures with darkvision couldn't see in, while Devil's Sight allows the Warlock to see in both magical and non-magical darkness.

The new 2024 Shadow Monk is similar in that it gets to cast a special version of the Darkness spell that only they can see into. It's a fun combo in theory, but in practice it's not very good unless your teammates also have a way to see into that darkness.

dawn yew
wheat crystal
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Did you change the numbers or did you just move them around to different abilities?

dawn yew
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Diff abilities

wheat crystal
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Yeah that’s fine and how it’s supposed to be

dawn yew
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Ok okay

wheat crystal
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See the link I sent earlier which has the subheader “Assign Ability Scores”

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It also has a table of recommendations for each class

dawn yew
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Ohhh okay so that’s the recommendation for it okay… that’s what I was basing it around just moving stats to benefit the setup better lol

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What does passive perception and initiative mean on the character sheet?

hot spade
# dawn yew What does passive perception and initiative mean on the character sheet?

Passive perception is basically "The DC of a stealth check to hide from this character if it is not actively looking." That is, if you have a passive perception of 12, then something trying to hide from you is going to have to roll a 12 or higher to remain hidden. Same applies for monsters, if you're trying to sneak past a monster, you have to roll stealth higher than the passive perception of that monster.

Initiative on your character sheet is whatever bonus you'll get to your initiative rolls. When combat starts, you'll roll a d20 for initiative, which is the turn order. You, your teammates, and the monsters will all roll, higher numbers go first. If you have a +3 to initiative, then you're rolling 1d20+3. Higher DEX means higher initiative bonus, you can also boost that number through feats like "Alert."

topaz garnet
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Well, part of that is a misconception actually. Since Hiding is more codified now in the recently released 2024 free rules / PHB, Passive Perception is basically just "The DM uses this score when determining whether a creature notices something without consciously making a (check)"

lyric fjord
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How to play dnd beyond mobile game

echo kelp
rich kestrel
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there is a app to read the books and make character sheet but not a mobile game

hybrid fiber
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So… if I want to use a gauntlet with a crystal etched into it as my arcane focus for my wizard, what should I grab in the equipment section of character creation? (Referring to dndbeyond)

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Aside the crystal-

echo kelp
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I'd just create a custom item to reflect that - on the front end of the DDB character sheet go to Inventory and click the Manage Inventory button. The sidebar will open where there's a section called Add Custom Item. Click that. In the fields, fill in the name and whatever other info you need ("Crystal Gauntlet Focus" for name maybe), then click the Add Item button to add it to your inventory.

hybrid fiber
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Oh, is there a way to make that appear on my Weapons section on the bottom left?

echo kelp
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Why would it be a weapon though? It's just a arcane focus right?

wary haven
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I m new to this game and have I m really interested to start to play is some suggestion how I start also is my partner and we want to play but in 2 is impossible

echo kelp
tiny bluff
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Silly little question, i've been browsing the looking for players tab and most seem to be centered on American timezones. Is this an "American only" server, or is there a fairly active community of European that would arrange sessions at a time more suited for my weary little European mind? :)

echo kelp
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This server is global but English only postings for moderation reasons. I'd focus less on timezones per se and look at "am I available to play at that time in my timezone?"
There may be European D&D servers and games as well.

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Potentially check out #looking-for-community for other D&D servers that may have more European players or games that run in more European-friendly timezones,

tiny bluff
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Ok, thanks alot! I was indeed looking at when i'm available rather than writing off all the different timezones from the get go, but what is a reasonable time to play in EST tends to be less so in CET haha. I will deff look at the communites tab :)

nimble orbit
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Hello, dumb question but I'm new to DnD, only starting my 2nd campaign and finally bought some physical dice to roll with myself since I had only played digitally before. I bought some mystery dice packs online and was wondering if people had a definitive way to tell if a particular dice was gemstone/stone or resin? Cause I have some that definately feels heavier akin to metal dice but I'm not 100% sure if these are just really nice resin or gemstone and I don't want to keep the ones that are gemstone just in a plastic case

remote nacelle
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Hi I'm new not shore what to say im trying to learn how to play , I sound a bit stupid I know but basicly my teen son have got them self dungeon and dragons and I have no idear so I thought maybe I learn a bit 1st lol 😅 I normal pick things up fast so should be intersting

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
slate bane
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Hi guys can anyone help me out in creating a story

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Im the master

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The DM

smoky adder
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What kind of help were you looking for specifically?

slate bane
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I dont really know where to start

lyric fjord
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If youre a new DM try and roll an essentials kit or a level 1 dungeon like the Sunless Citadel if youre able to get it because trying to run a world you dont fully understand is hell, and when you’re doing a module you feel part of the adventure instead of a machine computing consequence which often results in creative burnout if you do homebrew

slate bane
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Its my First time being a dm

lyric fjord
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Its like 30$ AUD

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Just use numbered tokens for monsters

slate bane
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We alredy tried One of those

lyric fjord
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What happened?

slate bane
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It was with dragons i think

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Wait you mean like a beginner set?

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Yeah like Icespire, Mines of Phandalin

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I forgot the other one

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Its got a blue dragon on the cover

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It was no good?

slate bane
slate bane
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They also didnt like how the characters were alredy made

lyric fjord
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Tbh the modules are not super-story focused, theyre mostly justifications for people to go places and kill stuff etc

slate bane
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Mh i see

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Have you ever been a DM?

lyric fjord
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Yes Im about a 14month old DM

slate bane
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Oh i see

lyric fjord
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I did homebrew before modules but I enjoyed modules more because Homebrew gets exhausting

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Its hard work

slate bane
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Was your group also really slow at progressi go?

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*proggressing

lyric fjord
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Its hard to measure progression but I would say yes

slate bane
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They are really happy to play but at the same time when they played they felt like machines

lyric fjord
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Tell me more about “they felt like machines”

slate bane
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Thats why i wanted to create a more open story so that they can make theyr decisiona

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Ok are they beginners?

slate bane
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I think ita because they didnt like their characters

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Were they the playing pre-written characters?

slate bane
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Yes they were alredy there in the box

smoky adder
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I think you should start by talking with your group. Have a discussion about the kind of story you all want to tell together.

lyric fjord
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^

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Prewritten characters suck I cant lie

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Let people be who they want to be

slate bane
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We all put some Money in it

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Should i let them create theyr own stroyes

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Like what happened before the story im about to create?

lyric fjord
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If youre teh DM you wont be able to entertain entire backstories

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Tell them to write their characters sure, but ask them for a couple of NPCs that you can use as threads to pull on

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For example players often respond if an NPC they created needs help or is in trouble

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I would write the story first and then include the PC backstories

slate bane
slate bane
lyric fjord
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Because if you dont write the story first you’re creative liberties are reduced and thats not fun for you

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Unfortunately thats where your players will sort of have to compromise more for you

slate bane
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Mh yeah thats right

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We alredy have the characters tho and they have a background

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I think i should respect at least taht

lyric fjord
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Written backgrounds?

slate bane
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In the handbook it said to choose a background

lyric fjord
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Oh thats fine

slate bane
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We're 7 plus me

lyric fjord
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Its easy to come up with reasons for PCs to be somewhere

harsh fjord
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That's a large group for a new DM.

slate bane
lyric fjord
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That is a massive group yeah

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I dont host more than 5 and Ive been going for over a year my dude

slate bane
harsh fjord
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Uncool.

slate bane
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And then someone else Little Brother too and hes a pest

harsh fjord
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You can say "No" as the DM. It's actually a key tool.

lyric fjord
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I was gonna say that razor

slate bane
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Like wait hes not a pest hes really sweet, but he gets bored Quickly

lyric fjord
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Like short attention span?

slate bane
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Thats why i gave him the Bard and the soldier background

slate bane
lyric fjord
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That’s probably because there’s 7 people all trying to get the DMs attention

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To do something

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Turns take longer because everyone’s probably hmmming and ummming instead of f planning their turn ahead of time

slate bane
lyric fjord
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If youre a beginner DM honestly bro

slate bane
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Also if they die in a Battle are they out Forever

lyric fjord
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I wouldn’t host more than 4 people

slate bane
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Damn

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All the other are usually kinda focused

lyric fjord
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Because the amount of digestion you have to be capable of is so much, 7 is way too many

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I started with 3 and now that Im pretty fast I’m going to 5

slate bane
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Yeah i know the problem Is that 1 of them almost Always cant

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Cant come to play with us,

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All the other are Always there

stable tide
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Is it hard to create adventures for just 2 players?

lyric fjord
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I havent tried but I imagine its quite easy

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Often the more players you have, even with 3 players, they all have different ideas for how to approach a problem or direction to choose

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2 players will be: “hey bro left or right” “ hmmm left”

slate bane
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Like form the grouo

lyric fjord
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Who was the previous DM

slate bane
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Me

lyric fjord
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There was no DM before you?

slate bane
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The One were i was playing as a character was another friend group

lyric fjord
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Oh I get it

slate bane
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We were like 6 usually

lyric fjord
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So how long have you you been playing, and then how long have you DM’d?

slate bane
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As dungeon master like 8 with the pre-made story

lyric fjord
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Yeah ok I would just be honest with my players and say how you feel

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“Guys, I sense theres some boredom and disinterest. 7 players is a lot for me and Im struggling. I’m ok to host 4 players and we’ll run a homebrew, you guys can make your characters instead of using premades.”

slate bane
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I sed

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*see

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But how do i Just expell people out of the group?

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Theyll be sad

lyric fjord
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Ive never personally expelled someone from a group, Im lucky that way

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The simplest way is to dissolve the table and then ask 4 players if they want to try again

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The only other option for them is for someone else to step up as DM

slate bane
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Ok the only problem Is that they all paid a part of the book,

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Ill find a way

lyric fjord
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Oh yeah

slate bane
lyric fjord
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Aw man that actually sucks

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The alternative is you could lay what I said on the table with like

slate bane
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Yeah i know its a bad situation

lyric fjord
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“Listen guys 7 is a lot and its hard but Ill do my best”

slate bane
lyric fjord
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“Let’s do session 0 together, I’m gonna make a homebrew for us and I’ll have an ending to the campaign in my head that once you’s succeed, the campaign will end, and then we can talk about doing another campaign”

slate bane
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Yeah i think ill do that

lyric fjord
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🙂

slate bane
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Thank you so much 🙏🏻

lyric fjord
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No problems

hardy glen
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Hi guys

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I am new to dnd and want to get into it

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fallen surge
potent fern
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i am kinda ready for my first dnd game

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why not host a game made of newcomers

harsh fjord
grand pine
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Hi! I'm Albedo and I'm new to DnD

stable tide
wraith jasper
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Yoo what do yall think is the best way to learn the game? Playing or cramming like college ? Trying to find a game but it would be my first

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There’s just so much material to read

harsh fjord
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The best way is the one that works for you.

Some options:

wraith jasper
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Thank you

lost raven
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Hey I'm new and I'm joining my friends DND party and I don't know what I should learn or anything

harsh fjord
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Are you being given a character, or will the DM help you make one?

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fallen surge
lost raven
harsh fjord
hallow fractal
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Hello everyone, i am not that new to dnd but i do need some help with some of the more important stuff because i do come from a group of a very not so friendly campaign and i didnt learn much on it... yay.... (i like to play kobold if possible)

echo kelp
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What specific questions do you have?

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(also see this [message](#dnd-newcomers message) with links to useful resources including the free basic rules)

hallow fractal
echo kelp
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So a Warlock patron is just a thematic way the warlock gets their magic - it otherwise doesn't have a mechanical effect in the game rules as written.

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Spell slots represent the amount of times you can cast spells at the specified level. It's a way to mechanically represent that a caster only has so much magical juice to cast bigger/more powerful spells.

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A warlock regains their expended spell slots on a short rest.

hallow fractal
echo kelp
fallen surge
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Spell slots are the resource that you expend to cast spells. If you want to cast a 1st level spell, you expend a 1st level spell slot. If you want to cast a 2nd level spell, you expend a 2nd level spell slot. You can expend spell slots of a higher level to cast spells of a lower level, and some spells get bonus effects when you do this. Warlocks specifically, as they level up, all of their spell slots convert into higher level ones. Every other spell caster in the game keeps their lower level spell slots, and then get new ones in addition, but warlocks upgrade them instead. So a warlock's spells are always going to be upcasted

echo kelp
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Yeah a warlock casts their leveled spells (the ones that take spell slots) at the highest available spell slot they have.

hallow fractal
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I didnt know that at all

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Its good to know now tho, and also about the patron, i got it mostly, the thing im wondering rn is if the patron i chose who is Tiamat is homebrew or not?

fallen surge
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Just FYI, you mean "patron." Patreon is the name of a website

hallow fractal
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Yeah mb-

lost raven
fallen surge
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So, warlock patrons are their subclasses. Your subclass is based on the type of entity your patron is, like a fiend or an archfey for example. Tiamat is a devil, so if you choose the Fiend Patron subclass, that could be who your patron is

hallow fractal
harsh fjord
fallen surge
# hallow fractal And for the start I have to start with one different patron until i get the fien...

That would be a story and role play element, which means its up to you. In the 2024 rules, warlocks unlock their subclass at level 3, but warlock powers always come from a patron. It's up to you how that might work, whether you made a deal with more than one entity, or if you were with this same entity from the start, or if you didn't know who your deal was with and find out at level 3. Part of the fun of D&D is that you get to tell your own story

lost raven
hallow fractal
fallen surge
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Then it sounds like you were probably trying to make a pact with her from the start. No need to bother with other entities or big reveals then

hallow fractal
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Yeah i could guess that much

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Sadly our dm really never let us fulfill those ambitions and usually ended our characters pretty early in like the first 4 sessions

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Or the other players are just not that serious and do everything as a joke from the start and so i really could not learn much

fallen surge
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That's unfortunate

hallow fractal
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Unfortunately yeah

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And honestly they are the only group i have played with

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I just wish to be able to play it with other people and not complete idiots that make off brand characters

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Rn im just kinda hoping i find a group to play with and appreciate the game

fallen surge
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Well, you can always try fining a game online

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hallow fractal
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Oh i guess I could do that

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Wow there are alot of them and interesting too

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What is better to join anyway? A community or a group?

harsh fjord
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That depends on what you want. A group is likely the same set of people playing a consistent story; this is also more difficult to schedule. A community is probably full of DMs and players so that folks sign up when they're available, but you may be playing with an entirely different set of players and DMs. That does make scheduling less of a headache, typically.

hallow fractal
harsh fjord
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There you go, then!

hallow fractal
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Honestly the one im looking at is myuelta

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Seems like the one that i could potentially enjoy the most but i dont know if its good to just straight up join...

harsh fjord
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You could contact the person who posted the ad, see if it'd deliver what you're seeking!

hallow fractal
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In DMs?

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Or just where the thread?

harsh fjord
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The thread, unless they specify private messages.

hallow fractal
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Well i sent it to DMs... i hope i didnt mess it up

serene vale
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buhhh its so hard to find someone with a campaign at reasonable times that i can join sob

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is it likely easier to see if i can do d&d with friends rather than trying to find people here?

little summit
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hi i am new to dnd and only palyed other ttrpg a bit .I would love to play dnd online and i wanted to ask if annyone has some tips ?

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lost raven
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So I was looking I want to be a rogue but what should I use for my stats

raw minnow
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That should be your main stat

wild onyx
raw minnow
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And usually depending on the role I'll go with charisma or wisdom

tame grail
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hey everyone! im new around here, so what should i be doing?

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marble verge
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Hey i am new! So im thinking of multiclassing a Wizard with the Order of scribes but also a artificer. I would love to know how that could work but im confused about the order of scribes.

harsh fjord
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Confused in what way?

marble verge
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Like does it write down spells like rune type stuff or is it completly different?

harsh fjord
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That sounds like a question of flavor, which you can usually describe as you like. Unless you're referring to something different within the class.

marble verge
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Like can the writing hold spells is what im trying to say

harsh fjord
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They still need to use a spellbook, same as any other wizard.

marble verge
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Can the writing be on anything or is it specifically limited to paper?

harsh fjord
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If I recall correctly, the rules don't specify the nature of the spellbook, so you'd have to ask your DM.

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If you want confirmation of what the rules say, we do have #dnd-rules. They're very knowledgeable.

marble verge
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Alr thx

lyric fjord
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Hello

coarse pecan
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Hello! I’m new to the server and I really want to get into actual D&D. I have been playing for a little bit but mostly really heavy homebrew stuff.- but I wanna really really get into it! ^w^

upbeat scaffold
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hi i’m new to dnd and would like to learn how to play an easy and fun campaign

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glass summit
foggy pebble
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(New to DnD, in a dnd club at my school and already made a character)

upbeat scaffold
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thank you very much i hope to play many campaigns

hushed prawn
foggy pebble
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So what would be the definetion of "Off-Session" in DND context

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If I wanted to use a character 'off session' from said dnd club in a different game, would that be 'off session'?

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My DM tho said it was verboten tho but im curious

main fulcrum
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There's no exact definition. But playing them in a totally different game would most likely count yes

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Because you're using them out of your normal game sessions with the DM

restive pendant
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If anyone who is also new, finds a campaign let me know! would love to join

foggy pebble
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Ik my character is British Freddy Fazbear (Sir Freddison) who is Chaotic Neutral rogue halfling, oh and he is somehow very pompus, too polite, a communist (don't ask me why) and is more deranged than actual freddy

lost jungle
restive pendant
meager bobcat
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I just made a character, how do i look for group? I see looking for player and looking for dm, but im looking for someone to introduce me to this. Do i go looking for DM?

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echo kelp
rustic nymph
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Hey everyone. I'm pretty new to d&d, is there anyone who might be able to teach me a bit. I would love to join the d&d community

smoky adder
rustic nymph
smoky adder
safe hemlock
fervent dune
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Hello there

rustic nymph
wild onyx
# rustic nymph Well technically I know about nothing of dnd so I have no idea how to start or w...

The basic idea: join a Dungeon Master (DM) for a game of heroic fantasy adventure. As a player, you take the role of a character who may be a human, dwarf, elf or otherwise, with a class that determines your primary abilities and special features like a wizard's spellcasting or a bard's inspiration.

The DM narrates the scene, giving you a picture of the situation, and you choose how your character acts.

When there's some uncertainty about the success of a particular action you'll be asked to roll a d20 (a twenty sided die) and typically add one or more numbers to the result depending on your character's capabilities (like skill proficiency and your relevant ability score bonus).

amber cypress
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Tbh, the build I have is practically a jack of all trades glass canon

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Bladesinger

wild onyx
warm steeple
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Is Dragons of Storm Wreck isle a good campaign to do if you haven’t been a DM before?

dapper gulch
# foggy pebble If I wanted to use a character 'off session' from said dnd club in a different g...

It depends on the rules of the club/community and your DM. If they’ve made a game and expect the characters to be just a part of their story, then taking your character in/out of that story for other adventures wouldn’t make sense. You’d be getting levels and items your DM isn’t planning for.

If the community you are in is set up for characters to play at different tables or adventures, then you’d be able to take them to different tables.

The vast majority of games or groups generally abide by the idea that your character is for the one table they’re being played at.

main fulcrum
warm steeple
candid cedar
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Hiii

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I'm new

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To everything

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candid cedar
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How do I use DND beyond to play with people?

smoky adder
candid cedar
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Ok but how do I find people to play with

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Bc I haven't bought anything yet

celest cedar
candid cedar
celest cedar
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I’d look into FB groups of you live close to a large city. Most have a D&D/Pathfinder or general Roleplay group

celest cedar
candid cedar
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Ok but I'll look tmrw tho bc I can actually play tmrw

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Thx tho

celest cedar
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Also look at #looking-for-dm . DMs are always looking for new players to explore and appreciate their worlds

candid cedar
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But do I need to buy a set before I can play

celest cedar
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Set of what? All you really need to play is a good attitude, a pencil, and paper (or pdf character sheet if you use online resources)

smoky adder
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If you're running a game as a DM and want an easy starting point, the starter sets do a good job.

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If you're just trying to join a game as a player, the Free Rules and some digital dice will do the trick.

candid cedar
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Ok I thx

jade quail
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How does flying work? Are you able to go higher using more of your speed or is it limited to just like above ground units?

fallen surge
fallen surge
# candid cedar Ok but I'll look tmrw tho bc I can actually play tmrw

Don't expect to find a game and start playing in a single day. You have to remember, D&D campaigns are typically played over the course of weeks or months or sometimes years. If you're looking for a group to join, your trying to find 4-5 people who are interested in the same style of game as you, who have an opening in their schedule at the same as you, and can commit to that time slot for the foreseeable future. It takes a lot of work to find a group and schedule a game

sage cairn
wild onyx
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You could look out for one-shot adventures. You'd miss out on the continuity aspect, but you'd get to play.

sage cairn
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sounds good

candid cedar
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I'm open at anytime during weekends

sage cairn
wheat crystal
dapper crystal
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hey, anyone here knows how to use roll 20 to make a character i need help

wild onyx
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#third-party might be best for that, but how far have you gotten?

dapper crystal
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the thing is we already made him but he seems unfinished so i wanted to remake him better

wild onyx
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Should be able to edit the Roll20 sheet manually, from what I recall. If you're looking for tips to adjust the build for greater effect, there's #character-discussion or #optimization .

dapper crystal
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i am scared as hell but thank you

dim cape
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Hi, I’m like super duper mega new to all the dnd stuff and I wanted to make a character but don’t know how or where to start

sharp falcon
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Yo guys im new to dnd and im looking for a game to learn how to play and stuff and i also know a little bit, btw my character is a half elf and im also a minor

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timid locust
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The best place to start is with the free rules! You can find them linked above, alongside a few helpful videos. If you have any questions as you make your way through the rules, we'll be happy to help answer them here!

spare tartan
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hi i’m trying to get into dnd played a session or 2 and gurps if that is applicable trying out a new main character

echo kelp
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This is the official D&D server and we don’t list other TTRPG games in our looking for game channels. But if you are looking for a D&D game, read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels.

candid cedar
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Question tho, if I buy a kit which one do I buy the essential kit or a starter kit?

main fulcrum
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Both are fine options. Though personally I think the starter set is a bit easier for new DMs

steady kayak
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Can someone please teach me how to play?

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slate yacht
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for playing dnd online with friends, is there a good website to show the map, move PCs, place furniture, monsters etc?

echo kelp
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That would be a good question for #third-party (although DnDBeyond does have the Maps tool - requires a Master tier subsciption to use)

ebon seal
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Hello, I'm barely just now getting into DnD, and I want to learn more about it, I know the base part of the game, but I still need recommendations and help for games, I'm a player and I might try to be a DM, but I definitely need to get more stuff before I do, i am a Minor but I'm not comfortable discussing my age, if enyone can just give me a few tips that is ok

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glass summit
ebon seal
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Hello! I was mainly wondering about the different calls I think their called? Like perception and other things, I was also wondering about spells aswell because my character is a green dragonborn wizard, and I've been trying to figure out how to cast spells for my schools DnD club faster, my club uses DnD beyond and it's just a bit confusing for me ^^"

glass summit
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The best way to learn about Ability Checks is probably just by me linking you the parts of the Basic Rules. Are you using the 2014 or revised 2024 rules?

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As for casting your spells faster, the best way would be to study up on the spells at your disposal and understand how they work. Knowing what saving throws you need the DM to roll, and when they need to be rolled are good things to know off the top of your head.

ebon seal
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I actually need to figure out what rulebook I should use, I haven't really been able to check it out because my club keeps talking before we can actually do enything, and I've tried to look at it other days but it's mostly confusing how to work it, I have the Dnd rulebook for 2024 right now on my phone that I'm going to check out.

glass summit
ripe osprey
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Hi, um I'm really new to DnD and I have no idea what I'm doing. I would like some help to get started, as well as to learn.

lyric fjord
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Hey gang I’m new, names Arty! I want to be a dm for a few friends of mine at work, but I’ve never done that before, any tips, or books I should look into?

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glass summit
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harsh fjord
dense wedge
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is there anywhere that I can ask for a dm as a new player instead of looking through #looking-for-players ? I can't find any in there that I'm sure are available or are semi-new player friendly

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please reply with mentioning on if you are to answer this

echo kelp
dense wedge
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welp, all the good ones are 18+ only groups..

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:(

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
errant spire
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Sorry I'm trying my best to understand, but d&d beyond only has limited amount of species or races for character creation. And people are still using E5 I heard and it's gotten all complicated. The new character sheets looks cool, but you can't write in it in pdf form like E5 character sheets. Unless that's just the website version. Anyways I've gotten all confused on how to create a character, and I'm not entirely thrilled to be limited to D&DB free species just to build a character

supple sun
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is there a possibility of finding table top sim games on here ?

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im trying to learn dnd but im having no real luck

harsh fjord
supple sun
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is there another way other than physically to play ?

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and besides TTS

harsh fjord
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Sure!

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?tag new online

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harsh fjord
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You need a way to communicate and roll dice (or otherwise generate random numbers). Everything else falls under the "nice to have but not actually essential" header.

supple sun
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ok so kinda a trust system built up between all players and their individual character sheets infront of them ?

harsh fjord
# errant spire Sorry I'm trying my best to understand, but d&d beyond only has limited amount o...

That's true for the Basic Rules (2014) or the Free Rules (2022): you have access to limited free options unless you purchase content or are in a game with some sharing access.

You can always use a 2014 character sheet as the information isn't different; it's just organized differently. Both sets of rules give you the character creation process (though I've been told 2022's is friendlier to newbies).

supple sun
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what would be achieved at a table play just over a zoom or discord setting

harsh fjord
errant spire
harsh fjord
harsh fjord
supple sun
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no sorry i was just stating that DDO would essentailly be the same as if i was playing in person just over a discord setting

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you mentioned DND online does that have the possibility to link to other players ?

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sorry

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beyond

harsh fjord
supple sun
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appreciated

eternal panther
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Hello

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How do I get started?

lyric fjord
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@eternal panther DNDbeyond has lots of great sources for free, including character builder. There’s #character-discussion if youre lost or need help.

eternal panther
lyric fjord
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Who do I send my character to?

echo kelp
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To your Dungeon Master and perhaps the other players you're playing D&D with.

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Or are you asking for folks to review your character? You can share your character build with folks in #character-discussion

lyric fjord
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^ You can use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join.

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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No I do not accept private messages here for everyone's safety and to avoid "they said/he said" issues because I'm a mdoerator here.

lyric fjord
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Ahh, okay okay, got it

misty lynx
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Hi all! Just kinda did a one shot for like an hour a few months ago and want to give this another shot. What do yall think about a combo character of mordecai and rigby?

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Give em monk way of the fist and like the death block n stuff

lyric fjord
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what would be a good class recommened for beginners?

smoky adder
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Whatever interests you most!

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But none of it is unknowable; some just take a little more study than others.

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At the end of the day, you’ll have more fun with a character that excites you.

granite jay
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all the camp posting are in EST, is there a better place to look for games in europe?

shadow seal
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i’ve been interested in playing dnd for a while but specifically i’ve been interested in dming
do i need to play first as a player or can i immediately start to dm? i’m researching either way

smoky adder
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People can (and do!) start as a DM first all the time.

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Getting one of the starter sets or another premade adventure is a good way to ease in.

shut hemlock
# lyric fjord what would be a good class recommened for beginners?

i think the class that interests you the most will be the easiest to learn

if you’re asking objectively, i would probably nominate barbarian, rogue, and warlock as the simplest classes to learn. honorable mention to warlock because i feel like it’s best for beginners who want to get into spellcasting.

shadow seal
shut hemlock
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i also recommend tales of yawning portal

shadow seal
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awesome thank you!! i’ll check them out

lyric fjord
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Sunless Citadel from Yawning Portal is S tier I loved it

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My players almost cried at the end and it was like 4-5 sessions long

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can you be an arthro cat in dnd

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Yes its called a Tabaxi or Leonin if your DM allows that content

plucky oxide
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Hey I'm fairly new to the game, does anyone know if there is any way for me to play the artificer class on DnD beyond without paying for the pack?

smoky adder
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If you join a campaign where someone else is sharing it with you, you can use it in that campaign.

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To use it anywhere else, you'd need to own it yourself.

plucky oxide
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ok thanks

smoky adder
plucky oxide
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thank you very much

lyric fjord
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Hey guys

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I'm completely new here, can someone explain the basics and all to me?

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@harsh folio would need your help here man

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fallen surge
# lyric fjord I'm completely new here, can someone explain the basics and all to me?

Welcome! The bot post above has some very helpful resources to get you started. After you've taken a quick glance through some of the provided material, if you have any specific questions, you can ask them here. We're more than happy to help, but its a lot easier to answer questions like "what is my proficiency bonus?" or "how do I make a dexterity saving throw?" than it is to answer a question like "how do I play D&D?"

lyric fjord
maiden olive
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hey yall. ive been legendsofavantris for a little while and they to really have fun and crack a good laugh playing dnd. i was never into it. never played it. but i really wanna learn and have a good time

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could use help though of the members though. i dont know anything!

wicked valve
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hi! I have always been wanting to play Dnd , but sadly all my friends, including me are always busy. Been doing some Dnd art Commissions and i am having a lot of fun doing it, but I realized that I barely know anything about it, i feel like I'll be able to deliver better quality of art if I know how dnd works my self.

fallen surge
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Welcome both of you! If you scroll up just a few messages, the bot post above has some excellent resources to help you get started.

lyric fjord
maiden olive
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id pretty much rather have someone explain it to me or learn through experience

lyric fjord
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especially as someone who has just come across DnD and all I know about it is that it is a storytelling interactive game

lyric fjord
maiden olive
smoky adder
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The "Introductory Videos" link in that post might be more to your liking, then.

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But did you have any specific questions?

lyric fjord
fallen surge
lyric fjord
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will ask if i have doubts further on though!

maiden olive
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the server doesnt have voice channels? then how do ppl play?

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private chats and groups?

smoky adder
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In their own servers

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At their own tables

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Wherever/however they prefer

fallen surge
maiden olive
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oh i see i see is there another server where you play too that you happen to know about?

lyric fjord
maiden olive
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sorry for asking so many questions but im confused

lyric fjord
smoky adder
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For people to find groups to play with.

elder pewter
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@maiden olive @lyric fjord Hey dm me guys I can explain what you need to know and get you into one of my games if you want

lyric fjord
smoky adder
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Where/how the group actually plays is up to that group.

maiden olive
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ah alright i see

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thanks a lot!

fallen surge
lyric fjord
smoky adder
digital frost
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Hey I’ve literally never played dnd before in my life but I’ve always been interested in it, could anybody give any advice or tips on the basics for getting started?

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fallen surge
digital frost
elder pewter
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Q@digital frost @digital frost dm me

lyric fjord
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Hi

undone sand
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Hi I am yet to figure out how D&D works I just joined bc I'm a Whovian looking for another nerd hobby.

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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Hey guys

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Am looking into the old versio of DND right

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Now

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Due to limited space

smoky adder
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Which "old version"?

wild onyx
lyric fjord
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DND Dragonshards?

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Can't download new one due to only 10 GB space left rn☠️

wild onyx
lyric fjord
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Yup

smoky adder
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This channel's for helping people get started with the TTRPG, but we've got #dnd-media if you want to chat about D&D video games.

lyric fjord
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Ok ok bruh

lyric fjord
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Question
Can I post my character sheet in #character-discussion ?
I just made it and I don't know if I need to post it there so people can see it

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;-;

fallen surge
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If your character sheet is hosted online, you can post a link to it. If you just have an image of it, you can upload that image to a hosting website like Imgur and post a link to the Imgur page

lyric fjord
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Oh ok

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Thanks

digital frost
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If I wanted a picture of my character just to make it feel more alive would I have to draw it myself? I’m terrible at drawing

smoky adder
digital frost
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Thank you 🙏

wild onyx
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Or a character creator in a video game, or a dollmaker. You can even apply a filter or other graphical effects afterwards.

amber cypress
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I got a simple question

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How does arcane focus work?

wild onyx
amber cypress
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Were can I find that ruling

wild onyx
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Say you want to cast the alarm spell but don't have a small bell and piece of fine silver wire. You wave your wand or magic ring or focusing crystal instead.

amber cypress
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Then why dm say no

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Do wizard have a feature that allow to substitute with arcane focus

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Do wizards have a feature for that?

carmine shuttle
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Wizard: "You can use an arcane focus or your spellbook as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells."

smoky adder
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If a spell has no material components, a spellcasting focus won't help.

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What spell were you trying to cast?

amber cypress
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Haste

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My dm says it doesn't replace the component

smoky adder
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Haste does indeed have a material component: a shaving of licorice root.

carmine shuttle
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Don't have the new description memorized. Does the required component specify a value?

amber cypress
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But it doesn't comsume

smoky adder
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If a spell doesn’t consume its materials and doesn’t specify a cost for them, a spellcaster can use a Component Pouch (see chapter 6) instead of providing the materials specified in the spell, or the spellcaster can substitute a Spellcasting Focus if the caster has a feature that allows that substitution.

amber cypress
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I try to explain that

smoky adder
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Per the rules, a spellcasting focus is a valid substitution for the licorice root specified by Haste.

amber cypress
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He say I still have to hold the component

smoky adder
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If we're going by the rules, your DM is wrong.

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If your DM has decided to change the rules, that's not something we can help with.

amber cypress
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I don't get what why he think that how it works

carmine shuttle
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Was there a reason you didn't have a free hand to work with the arcane focus?

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(assume incompetence > stupidity > malice, in that order....)

smoky adder
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To use a Component Pouch, you must have a hand free to reach into it, and to use a Spellcasting Focus, you must hold it unless its description says otherwise (see chapter 6 for descriptions).

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Speaking of wizards... 👀

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?tag new wizard

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classWizard Wizard

Study arcane magic and master spells for every purpose
Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their mightiest spells change one substance into another, call meteors from the sky, or open portals to other worlds.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
abilityStrength Str. 8 abilityDexterity Dex. 12 abilityConstitution Con. 13 abilityIntelligence Int. 15 abilityWisdom Wis. 14 abilityCharisma Cha. 10

Likes: Spellbooks
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 6 + Con. modifier

carmine shuttle
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New bot command?

smoky adder
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Indeed

carmine shuttle
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One per class?

smoky adder
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Except artificer, which I just realized I skipped. 🙊

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But all the PHB classes, anyway.

carmine shuttle
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Artificer isn't in PHB2024, anyway.

smoky adder
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Hence why it got overlooked. All this info is just copied from there.

carmine shuttle
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I like. I'd contest that Wizards are average complexity, though it does look like maybe they're lower than they were.

smoky adder
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That's what the book says they are, and I'm not gonna argue it. dndLol

carmine shuttle
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(My bandwidth has been full for.... a while now. I'm only just occasionally looking 2024 edition stuff over.)

smoky adder
carmine shuttle
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And I figured you were taking the info from PHB2024, but I'm expressing an opinion.

smoky adder
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As did the "Likes" and the highlighted ability.

amber cypress
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It was a misunderstanding

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Does warcaster cover cost for components?

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I don't think it does

smoky adder
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Warcaster doesn't help with material components at all.

amber cypress
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Okay

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Do I only need my arcane focus for component spells

smoky adder
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An arcane focus help only for spells with a material component that doesn't have a cost and isn't consumed.

amber cypress
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I know that

carmine shuttle
amber cypress
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So I can cast somatic and vocal component

smoky adder
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If the spell also has somatic components, you can use the same hand that's holding your arcane focus.

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If it has somatic but not material, you need a free hand.

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And vocal components require you to speak, regardless of what other components are involved.

amber cypress
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Oh okay

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So warcaster allow me to use somatic and vocal without focus

smoky adder
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Warcaster lets you satisfy the somatic requirement even when your hands are full.

carmine shuttle
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<puts on teacher hat> What does the current wording of Warcaster say?

smoky adder
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It doesn't help with vocal (or material) components.

amber cypress
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That not what I meant

carmine shuttle
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Then we need a lot more information so no goalposts are moving.

smoky adder
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If you have Warcaster and your hands are full, you could cast a spell with VS.

amber cypress
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I can use somatic with hands full

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And vocal because I use my voice

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Not because of warcaster

smoky adder
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Yep!

hard ember
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If someone multiclasses a lvl 6 blade singer and a lvl 3 swords bard and used booming blade for a atk could they also do a sword flourish with the same atk

smoky adder
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If you’re casting it with Bladesinger’s Extra Attack, by taking the Attack action, then yes.

hard ember
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But not in the same atk

smoky adder
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Why not?

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If you’ve taken the Attack action and hit with a weapon, then you qualify for Blade Flourish.

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If you took the Magic action to cast the spell, then you would not.

amber cypress
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Is it possible to fit an arcane focus crystal onto an glove

echo kelp
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Arcane focus on a glove? Ask your DM but it could be possible.

amber cypress
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Is it op?

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Or something

echo kelp
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No - it's just a focus on a glove. There's no game rule mechanical impact as far as I can tell.

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And flavor (how you describe things) is free.

amber cypress
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I can dual wield

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With warcaster

echo kelp
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Then that may be problematic - things that change the expected game mechanics would be problematic.

amber cypress
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Thought so

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I could ask my dm to make it cost money to make the glove possible

echo kelp
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You could potentially balance this by requiring your character to put the other hand on top of the one with the focus to make it work

amber cypress
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Open handed

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Probably

echo kelp
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But this is getting into #homebrew territory so I'll direct you there if you want to get feedback on how to make something like this balanced.

amber cypress
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Oh no

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I ask if their a rule against

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It

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So I most likely not gonna do it

echo kelp
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There's no specific rule against it - just rules on how to use arcane focuses.

amber cypress
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I proably try to find a ruby of war magic in game

digital frost
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Why is it so hard to find people to play with 😭 everyone in the looking for players channel is in est times and that would be too late for me 😔

echo kelp
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Have you tried other D&D servers advertising in #looking-for-community ?
They may even have play by post (text-based) D&D games which may fit any schedule.

digital frost
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I’ll have a look

smoky adder
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Wearing it on a glove is not holding it.

jade quail
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Can you grapple as an opportunity attack?

shell spear
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Hello all I'm Ra'o me to the chat looking to get into DND please help me, I haven't had the funds to get a starter kit or even the basic DND rule book yet

smoky adder
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smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away!

amber cypress
quartz grove
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Hello

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Soo hows this work exactly?

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echo kelp
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Read the game rules (at least enough to learn how to make/understand a character sheet and general game mechanics), make a character or two for practice, then find a group to play D&D with (read #find-a-game for helpful info and instructions on how to use our LFG channels).

quartz grove
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Im coming from playing baldurs gate 3 and ive been searching for like discord rps that i could joing is that cool? Ive had the dnd app for a while to and have a character created thats currently level 1 idk if that affects anything or not-

echo kelp
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Use the Looking For Game channels (see #find-a-game and #channel-guide) to find a group/game to join.
We don't actually host D&D games on this server.

lyric fjord
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Hot to play

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how

echo kelp
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Feel free to ask any sepcific questions here as you start reading through the game rules, etc.

dense shadow
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Hello

smoky adder
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Hey there!

twilit cloak
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So I'm confused on how to ask to join a game? Can someone explain that?

echo kelp
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You find a group/game that looks interesting and message the poster or in their game posts thread say you're interested.

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Or in the case of a community server (e.g. those advertised in #looking-for-community - they useually have a server link) you can usually just join the server and see what games they have available there.

twilit cloak
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I'm assuming it doesn't happen often since the chat is empty? Or is it invite based?

echo kelp
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In #looking-for-players? Sometimes the poster will say "Direct/Private message me" indicating they expect you to direct message them

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Basically the LFG channels are not normal discussion channels. Folks use the bot command to post into them (see #find-a-game for information and instructions on that). The bot will give the poster a form to fill out, when the poster submits it, the bot creates a post in the specified channel and attaches a thread to the post.

twilit cloak
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Ah okay so all I gotta do is just do that and wait for someone

echo kelp
solar dagger
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Hi im new to DND and have never played it but i would love to learn and make new friends alone the way

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stable tide
agile moon
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Good day, I'm a newbie here too. Are there any procedures or things that I should know as a newbie?

gloomy rose
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hiii, i am kinda new to D&D i have played it before but only once and i would like to fully learn about it

vast locust
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I wanna be apart of a playthrough my DM quit on us and ive recently fallen in love with dNd

woven copper
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ive always been interestd in dnd but its very complicated and intricate and i have no idea where to start

main oracle
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umm, how or where do i ask if there is a specific theme or genre or how ever to see if there is a specific server or game going on for a theme?

wheat crystal
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@agile moon @gloomy rose @woven copper :
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!

lyric fjord
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Is it ok if my character is like, a gag character
Or something like that?
Just asking, because I'm thinking of making another character like that

wheat crystal
queen drum
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helloo, hi i’m also new !! i’ve never played dnd and i just wanna learn and make friends

wheat crystal
wild onyx
queen drum
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question ! how do you get started? sorry really very new

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is there anyone that can guide?

wheat crystal
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Peep my response to the other newbies above!

queen drum
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the character sheet seems very overwhelming

wheat crystal
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It is a very thorough sheet for sure

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Thankfully the Free Rules takes you through it at your own pace, step by step

queen drum
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what characters are easy to make? like class? id prefer bard but it says here that it’s complex?

wheat crystal
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Fighter and Barbarian generally have less decisions to make, but complexity shouldn’t discourage you from trying out Bard. The more interested you are in playing a class the better you’ll learn it, regardless of how “hard” it is considered.

celest kiln
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Hello im new to dnd i want to play a game online, i use roll 20 i dont understand a single thing 😃

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Ive made a character a mage

patent steppe
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Hello I'm new here and want to play but i don't know where to start

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My character is a barbarian

patent steppe
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I want help with designing my character, his backstory an i also want to understand the leveling system and the species

digital frost
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Is there anything I have to buy before I start playing?

dense stirrup
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how do unarmed strikes work?

ornate kiln
ornate kiln
digital frost
ornate kiln
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you need a character sheet and dice, but the later can be borrowed and both can be digital for free too

dense stirrup
ornate kiln
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some features will modify unarmed strikes, like monk's martial arts or some species' claws etc

dense stirrup
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A. Thank you so much, a lot of sources make unarmed strikes seem confusing.
B. For a shortbow, would we add any damage to that 1d6 piercing?

ornate kiln
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you add your dexterity modifier to damage from ranged weapons

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so if you have 16 or 17 dex, you add +3 to your d6

celest kiln
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hello i want to become a good supporter what spells and race should i be?

ornate kiln
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race/species doesnt really matter.

you can make support oriented character from most classes, though clerics, wizards and bards have the biggest arsenal.

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bless is a good and basic support spell

celest kiln
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i just finished my sheet idk if its good

tranquil carbon
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Im pretty new to DMing, the party I play with is a group of 5 players at lvl 4. Next week they are facing a sort of end-of-arc boss, and Im not sure how to play it out. Ive been reading up and watching vids on how to make combat more engaging, but I was wondering if anyone has any specific advice for this encounter, such as what sort of NPC i should prepare for combat, how to make a long/drawn out fight engaging: any suggestions really. Thank you.

wild onyx
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A nice big monster with some special moves (legendary actions), an engaging environment that offers challenges and opportunities, and minions. Two or three lesser creatures to help tie up some of the party and stop them from exclusively focusing on the boss. You can always add more during the fight if they die quickly.

ornate kiln
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matt colville's action oriented monsters could be what you want

smoky adder
pallid coral
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Omegon... why is your avatar a cuthulu? Squid....

smoky adder
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That’s a D&D monster called a Mind Flayer.

pallid coral
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Good to know... anyway... why is my way to prodcast dnd suddenly goes no access? Ok it might be a bug... but I'm not planning on touching that anyway so...
Have Fun~ :3

jovial sedge
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are there any eu dm’s with a new campaign?

echo kelp
terse badger
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hi i'm new here, i'm french and also completly lost. I've never played but found this discord on reddit, can somebody come to my rescue please

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smoky adder
sharp swallow
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Hello! im new and i read the dndbeyond basic rules and even the common terms, but im more of like a visual or a hands on kind of person to fully understand things. Is there a dm that can give me a beginners level story so that i can get a better feel for the game?

harsh fjord
chilly pike
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hi im new to dnd what can i do to start extremely new

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harsh fjord
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  • 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 linked above.
  • 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.
main oracle
oblique bronze
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can you actually play in the dnd beyond site? not just create characters there?

smoky adder
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What do you mean by “actually play”? What specifically are you looking for?

spare tartan
wheat crystal
swift ember
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hello everybody! im super excited to start playing dnd tho i have no expreience and dont know the rules. is it possible that anyone here can teach me and maybe play with me? disclaimer: im not 18+

hard raptor
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Any good recommendations for vtts?
Something similar to foundry, but can't get it cuz I'm brok atm

echo kelp
echo kelp
hard raptor
vapid delta
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Hi I'm new to DND and willing to learn. Preferably would like to join a brand new campaign with some veteran, or at least people who know stuff, but an old one is fine. I would need tangible times tho.

hushed parcel
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
main oracle
fathom thorn
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Can someone explain to me how cantrips, their slots, spells and spell slots work for warlocks?

edgy onyx
fathom thorn
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Thank you xd

hexed umbra
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Hmmxs not sure what to do 😅 wanna figure out how to play

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tacit schooner
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Hello everyone! I’m new here but played when I was a kid and have been itching to get back into it but I have never played online

chilly scroll
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welcome back 🤝

lyric fjord
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Hi I am newer and have only played one or two campaigns all of which got cut short I DMed a bit but I don’t know the rules much like at all

chilly scroll
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There's a tonne of stuff on youtube about getting familiar with DMing, worth checking out

lyric fjord
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chilly scroll
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all the basics rules are up online for free in pdf format, so far as I'm aware

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oh, that also helps ^

lyric fjord
chilly scroll
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np, being a DM is great, there's no end to the amount of people that want to play

lyric fjord
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

lyric fjord
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I have seen some funny moments on YouTube and podcasts that is what really got me started

chilly scroll
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excellent, welcome to the hobby

lyric fjord
neon shell
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Hellooo, I’m still fairly new and even if I’ve been able to do my own charachter sheets for a while now. (I’ve only done like.. 2 before) I still struggle, any tips?

severe shard
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is there a way to make a homebrew character in free version of beyond

severe shard
neon shell
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Oof okay then

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I’ve tried it before but it’s always been so confusing for me LOL

smoky adder
stable tide
smoky adder
neon shell
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Mostly in the items and such. For some reason it gets me stuck though I gotta look at the sheet I’m working on right now.

Maybe the stats? The stats confuse me due to all the different ways that you can see the dices-

smoky adder
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But you’d need a subscription to use any publicly-shared homebrew.

smoky adder
stable tide
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Good thing is master sub is less than 5 dollars

smoky adder
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But you pretty much just write down what it says.

neon shell
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Yes I see

smoky adder
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There’s three main ways to determine ability scores, one of which does involve dice.

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

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

All creatures have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

Each ability has a score from 1 to 20, which represents the magnitude of an ability. Each ability also has a modifier from -5 to +5, derived from its score. Add the modifier when you make a D20 Test with the corresponding ability or when a rule asks you to do so.

Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one.

  • Standard Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.
  • Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points.

After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Finally, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. Write the modifier next to each of your scores.

neon shell
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Oh yeah, the saving throws and Skill points I forgot how to get those.

smoky adder
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Each of those is associated with an ability.

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Strength saving throws and Athletics checks both use Strength, for example.

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So for every one of those, you’r write down the relevant ability modifier.

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If you have +3 Strength, you’d write +3 for Strength saves and Athletics checks.

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Then for any that you’re proficient in, you add your proficiency bonus as well.

neon shell
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Huh-

smoky adder
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A level 1 character has a proficiency bonus of +2.

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So if you were proficient with Strength saves, you’d add that +2 PB to your +3 Strength for a total of +5 on Strength saves.

chilly scroll
neon shell
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I might look into that, this is twisting and turning my brain rahh

smoky adder
neon shell
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I’ll look at that right now thank you

trail blade
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Hi

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My friend REALLY wants me to play end with her, I have NO IDEA how to play, but she helped me make a character. So what do I do?

harsh fjord
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Is your friend planning to show you how to play? That's what I would do if I invited someone.

chilly scroll
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also, the best way to get used to how everything works is to play, and not worry too much about not being used to the game while you're new. I've just introduced my gf to D&D and she feels the same way, but your DM wont mind

muted pulsar
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Hello people, I’m new to trying to get into the DnD world I don’t know where to start so any advice would be appreciated thanks

wild onyx
# trail blade My friend REALLY wants me to play end with her, I have NO IDEA how to play, but ...

The basic idea: join a Dungeon Master (DM) for a game of heroic fantasy adventure. As a player, you take the role of a character who may be a human, dwarf, elf or otherwise, with a class that determines your primary abilities and special features like a wizard's spellcasting or a bard's inspiration.

The DM narrates the scene, giving you a picture of the situation, and you choose how your character acts.

When there's some uncertainty about the success of a particular action you'll be asked to roll a d20 (a twenty sided die) and typically add one or more numbers to the result depending on your character's capabilities (like skill proficiency and your relevant ability score bonus).

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harsh fjord
# muted pulsar Hello people, I’m new to trying to get into the DnD world I don’t know where to ...
  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the 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.
muted pulsar
trail blade
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Sounds fun! Thanks to everyone who explained! :)

harsh fjord
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Oof, that's rough. #learn-to-play and the bot post a few lines up will be helpful for getting you familiar with some of the game. The linked videos also help! If you don't understand it, you can ask here or have questions ready for when you actually get to the table!

spring wind
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hello, how do I interpret attack moves from monster stat blocks for example: Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d6 + 10) slashing damage.
where it says Hit: 17 (2d6 + 10) slashing damage. does this mean the attack is 17+2d6+10 or does this mean the attack is a 17 to hit even though it already said that before hand? i am taking this from DDB Ancient red dragon just for an example

chilly scroll
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the 17 in "hit 17" is just the average of that dice roll (I think)

harsh fjord
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The 17 is the average if you don't want to roll dice for damage. Otherwise, you roll 2d6 and add 10.

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The +17 to hit is when you roll the dice to determine if the attack even connects.

spring wind
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GOTCHA thank you guys i was just curious. probably a bad stat block to read being that they are the same number and it was confusing

harsh fjord
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That would be confusing, for sure!

chilly scroll
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+17 to hit is massive

sleek monolith
chilly scroll
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Im staying down here at level 3 tyvm 😄

sleek monolith
wraith arrow
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So like, how do I play

wheat crystal
tranquil prism
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hello

sterile cobalt
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What’s a good class for beginners

harsh fjord
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Any class you're excited to play. But fighter, rogue, monk, and barbarian have the least mechanical complexity.

sterile cobalt
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Okay

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I have 3 characters I made

smoky adder
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That was fast! What kinds?

sterile cobalt
thorny dew
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i'm trying to find my first online game, haven't been able to find a live game frequently enough, any suggestions for a lvl 1 rogue needing his fix?

exotic remnantBOT
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thorny dew
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This isn't my first character, just the first i'll be rolling with onlone

graceful cedar
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im at the character builder and theres this part which says what level my classes/character should be
what am i supposed to do here :'V

wheat crystal
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Set your character at level 1 for now. Most games start out at that level

fresh swallow
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hi

topaz scaffold
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Hello, I’m very much new, I’ve been playing boulders gate three, and I really like the game. I also seen some stuff on D n D on YouTube, I really want to learn how to play as a first time player.

inner thistle
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Welcome to the hobby! We have a bunch of helpful links in the pinned messages of this channel as well as #learn-to-play that help you getting started

topaz scaffold
sleek imp
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Is there a character creator for the server? I’ve looked around, maybe I’m just missing it

echo kelp
sleek imp
final ivy
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hello, someone spanish?

echo kelp
vapid delta
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Anyone need a player for Thier games? I'm new tho.

deft sigil
ember root
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Can anyone help. I'm just starting and I don't understand how to play I have the starter kit and essentials set

wild onyx
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How far have you got with the book?

ember root
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About half

deft sigil
# ember root About half

are there things you have read so far that you find confusing? we can be a better help if we know where to start 🙂

wild onyx
# ember root About half

The basic idea: join a Dungeon Master (DM) for a game of heroic fantasy adventure. As a player, you take the role of a character who may be a human, dwarf, elf or otherwise, with a class that determines your primary abilities and special features like a wizard's spellcasting or a bard's inspiration.

The DM narrates the scene, giving you a picture of the situation, and you choose how your character acts. In turn, the DM will judge the outcomes of your actions and inform you of how things change.

When there's some uncertainty about the success of a particular action you'll be asked to roll a d20 (a twenty sided die) and typically add one or more numbers to the result depending on your character's capabilities (like skill proficiency and your relevant ability score bonus).

ember root
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Thank you this helped me

ember root
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Also how do I keep track of health or current inventory

wheat crystal
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As a Player? That info will be on your character sheet. If it’s physical you’ll typically just scribble it down

hearty isle
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Hi, I'm creating my first dnd character and have been asked to give my character some trinkets. She's a Wood Elf Ranger with the Outlander background. Does anyone have any suggestions as I'm really struggling

wild onyx
patent swift
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i basicaly dont know anything it just seemed intresting so i would like to know more about it

exotic remnantBOT
plucky ridge
stoic geyser
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Hey folks just new and played about three one shots. Really enjoying and would like to get into a online group. How should I go about it? In uk btw

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scarlet citrus
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Hi

scarlet citrus
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guys I am new to dnd. Never played a game, watched only one match (not complete), and know nothing about the game. I am here because I found it interesting and want to learn.

plucky tusk
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Hey guys i am also new and wud love to learn

shy gust
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hi im new and i want to be a player, how should i go about it

exotic remnantBOT
plucky ridge
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Check out the free basic rules first and feel free to ask any questions you may have here

plush iron
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I feel like it’s very difficult to find POC D&D games

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At least so far, cause I feel like all the games I’ve been a part of have been very much of the same

echo kelp
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D&D is for everyone so I’m not sure why you need specifically a POC only game. Unless you’re dealing with POC topics that are best handled in such a group/setting.

plush iron
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And never said POC only, just a mix of people and not me or one other person being the outlier

echo kelp
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Ah yeah that could be a weird situation to be in. You can raise it as an issue with the group you’re playing in but I also understand that most folks don’t want to have to do all that emotional labor to help explain things.

waxen solstice
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hello i am new and i already have made a chrecter and a class im a beginner and have some knowledge of the game

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so if someone would like to help it would be appreciated

echo kelp
waxen solstice
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ok thank you

hushed scroll
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I've come to realise that dnd is a western hobby, cause how are there no games happening at realistic time periods in IST .

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Me and my friend have been looking for a game for months.

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Just a standard dnd game, 50 rp 50 combat but honestly the splits dont even have to matter

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I just dont want to wake up at 5 in the morning to play, I just want to play like everyone else .

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its funny, to me the whole situation is like playing basketball and then being forced to realise its a tall persons game

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sure you could get good, but talent is talent

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I could want to play dnd , but I can never play it like everyone else does

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because I am in India, and timezones are terrible

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alright, thats the rant, bye

rancid rock
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Hii, I'm super new. This year I discovered I love fantasy books, and now I'm starting to think d&d might be my thing too. I have just joined this, so I don't have any questions yet. But I just want to say, hello everyone, I hope you are all good.

stable tide
rancid rock
stable tide
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I definitely want to read Magician: apprentice and the rest of those books by Raymond e. Feist and also the dragonbone chair by tad williams

sonic cargo
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Dragon bone chair is a fantastic read

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Tad Williams can paint a scene on the readers mind like few other authors his descriptions of hayholt castle still linger in my mind and inspire the way i describe scenes to my players

stable tide
stable tide
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I think I'll bump it to the top of the list to be read

sonic cargo
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But once you leave the castle it picks up, and that is to say none of it is bad it still lives within my mind in good clarity it just will deter the impatient reader

stable tide
sonic cargo
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Hope you enjoy it as much as i did!