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echo kelp
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Ah cool - which one did you run?

weary terrace
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I meant i made one (sorry i misunderstood)

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If you want i can send it to you but the main problem im having is dming

echo kelp
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Got it. Well I'd still suggest using a pre-written adventure as that way the story details are all dealt with and you can focus more on running the game.

abstract wren
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Hi how is everyone?

echo kelp
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Doing well - welcome to the official D&D Discord server

weary terrace
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What is a prewritten story? is it just layed out with every small action

abstract wren
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I wanted to know how to join an online dnd game 😅

weary terrace
echo kelp
weary terrace
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or may do something different that branches out the whole storyline or changes it

echo kelp
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These have the major story, maps, and monsters all setup.

weary terrace
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Ohh cool

abstract wren
weary terrace
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But just like i said i already layed out a storyline thats prewritten and a map and some monsters ready i just dont know where to start

echo kelp
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Well folks in #dm-discussion can help you polish things up and discuss DM techniques and tools to help you run your games

weary terrace
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alr ima check it out

weary terrace
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How it is and where do i go to do that

echo kelp
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There are lots of D&D games streamed on YouTube and Twitch - I'd suggest taking a look there and see how others play D&D (recognizing that many of these are for entertainment first, not for teaching folks how to play or run D&D games).

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Still useful though IMO

weary terrace
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Alr do u have any recommendations

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  • I like the Dungeon Dude's "Dungeons of Drakkenheim".
  • Critical Roll is also very popular D&D stream (but please, please, please don't think you have to have minis and terrain and lights/sound effects to run a D&D game)
  • Outside Xbox's Oxventure is a fun one (and shows a very patient DM managing some wildly chaotic player characters). They just started a new more serious campaign (less zaney).
  • High Rollers is another one - I think it's particularly good at showing how the DM created homebrew rules/mechanics to help with the kind of D&D game/story they want to tell.
weary terrace
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Thanks ill be sure to check them out

weary terrace
echo kelp
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Most groups tend not to be open to outsider viewing while they are playing (beyond folks running livestreams of their games)

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You can certainly look and see if there is a group open to that but I'd suspect you'll not find many.

weary terrace
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Alright thanks for the help very much appreciated

echo kelp
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No problem! Just remember the goal of playing D&D is to have fun - both for yourself and the folks playing with you.

random arrow
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Hi

sleek geyser
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Hi, I need help, someone have a one shot campaign that I can join? It'll be my first time playing

smoky adder
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Welcome! #find-a-game can point you toward the available groups.

sleek geyser
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Thx I'll try

smoky adder
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You could also see if there’s a game store near you that plays using Adventurer’s League rules.

sleek geyser
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Is there a way to search for not paid games?

smoky adder
sleek geyser
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Thx

frozen tusk
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What guide should I use in making my first character? (I am very new.) 😂😭

tall patrol
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shell wasp
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first of all, hi my name is Enzo and i always wanted to play DnD for the main fact that that as far as i know you can create your own adventure and character, if someone can help me how to start and how to play, it would be amazing, thank you :).

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obtuse laurel
# shell wasp first of all, hi my name is Enzo and i always wanted to play DnD for the main fa...

Ditto but I wanna learn how to be a DM so I can have permadeath and to come back you have to answer nonsense true or false questions and then depending one how many the player gets right changes how they come back, say they get 3 out of 5 right they can come back with low health and deafness in one ear but the ear switches randomly affecting all save throws for a set time. Or like say your a bard and get 1out of 5 you come back but can only shout and it doesn't go away until the player does a successful seduction with the big debuff active.

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Hello btw

ivory depot
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I have a weird couple questions I am hoping someone can help me with?

I have two kids I am gonna GM for. But all of the modules I would want to use are geared for 4 players. Instead of making it easier, I figured I could turn their dogs into sidekicks. Anyone have any ideas how to do that and make it balanced?

2md I plan to bring them through Dragons of Stormwreck Isle (2022 Starter Kit), then Dragons of Icespire Peak (2019 Essential Kit), Beyond the Dragon of Icespire Peak (the sequel to the 2019 Kit), then Mines of Phandelver (2014 Starter Kit), before Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk (sequel to the 2014 Starter Kit). Could that be done cohesively as one long campain, or is that a bad idea?

unborn kestrel
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Hi Guys how does someone attack an enemy my hole group is new to the game

echo kelp
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See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game#Combat

    1. Basically on the players turn in initiative, they tell the DM what they'd like to do ("I'd like to attack the goblin with my longsword").
    1. The DM asks the player to roll an attack roll for their character. This is rolling a d20 and adding any modifiers or bonuses the character has for that attack/feature.
    1. If the roll + modifiers + bonuses is equal to or higher than the target's Armor Class, the attack hits.
    1. The DM then has the player roll the damage for their character's attack.
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A natural 20 roll is an automatic hit and is known as a critical hit. For these hits, the damage dice is doubled. Meaning if the normal damage dice is 1d6, the player can now roll 2d6.

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A natural 1 roll is an automatic miss regardless of modifiers or bonuses.

unborn kestrel
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And how do a as the dm letthe creature attack the player

echo kelp
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The create statblock has the creature's attack features. On the creature's turn in initiative, they make attack rolls just like players do by rolling a d20 and adding in any modifiers and bonuses. If the attack is higher than the character's Armor Class, it hits. You then roll damage and have the player remove that amount from their Hit Point pool.

unborn kestrel
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And how do I Access this statblock??

echo kelp
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Or in the Monster Manual or other D&D book.

smoky seal
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hi

unborn kestrel
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Hi

junior topaz
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hi

echo kelp
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Welcome to the official D&D Discord server.

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echo kelp
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^ Useful links and resources to help get you started with D&D.

smoky seal
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okay

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uhhh what would be the easiest way to find a group?

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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echo kelp
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^ Read #find-a-game carefully to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.
Additionally check other Discord TTRPG servers, Roll20, Demiplane, TTRPG forums, etc.

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As a note, don't expect this to be a quick drop in to a game kind of scenario - it takes times and effort to coordinate a bunch of folks schedules to sit down and play D&D for 3-4 hours.

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You can also check out Adventurer's League which is official organized D&D play

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?al

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smoky seal
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okay well I think I posted one on find a game so now I wait?

echo kelp
smoky seal
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okay thanks

acoustic bay
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So joining a new campaign and if they require a lvl 4 character I can just make him lvl 4 from the get go?

echo kelp
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Yep - start at the level the DM and group have established for their game.

rocky fog
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so my friend said there is a certain way you can make your own enemies

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so how do you do it?

echo kelp
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Homebrew is the term used to describe making up your own creations for use in your game. We have an entire channel for it: #homebrew

smoky adder
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There’s rules for that in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

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But an easy trick (especially for beginners) is to simply take an existing monster, use its existing rules, but describe it in a different way.

rocky fog
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ah ok

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thanks

rocky fog
smoky adder
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Yeah, it’s one of the three core rulebooks (alongside the Player’s Handbook and the Monster Manual).

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The updated version comes out in just a couple weeks, and sounds like it’ll do a much better job at actually teaching how to DM.
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thorny viper
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Hey is anyone looking for a newbie I just learned about dnd and was hoping to join a game

compact stirrup
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yk what sucks about being so young i cant play dnd basically at all cause 99% of the time its 18+ which i understand but yeah it sucks and school dnd club IS BAD lol

compact stirrup
thorny viper
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Thanks

compact stirrup
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np

small salmon
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Hello

compact stirrup
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hi

small salmon
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So, I’m new new and fresh to dnd and was wondering if you can teach me the ropes

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Really new tho

compact stirrup
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oops might wanna ask someone else im really new as well haha

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i recommend reading rule books

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try to find some of those

small salmon
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Alright, thanks

compact stirrup
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yeah np sorry i cant help much

pale cave
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anyone there?

compact stirrup
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hm?

pale cave
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u mind helping me with some choices for feats?

compact stirrup
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hmmmm i can but i am new

pale cave
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as ruined, i can choose between 3 dnd traits:
alert: +5 initiative, cant be surprised if conscious and no advantage rolls on me for enemies that cant be seen
Tough: hp max increased by 2x level
or skilled: proficient in 3 more skills of any choice

compact stirrup
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ok

pale cave
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jsut pick one that sound nice

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bc all three are good

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and im not entirely new, so if u have questions u can ask me too

compact stirrup
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ok so hats your buikd leaning towards

torn thunder
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Where do I search for a new open campaign?

compact stirrup
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whats yoour build lol

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but i would say alert

pale cave
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yea i thought so too
i am lv 3 starting elf rigue as soulknife variant

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and my stats are through the roof XD

compact stirrup
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oh yes thats pretty good then

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i cant play dnd

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im to young everyones 18+ i swear

pale cave
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hey hey

compact stirrup
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haha yeah

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im 3 years youngerr tho..

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sad

pale cave
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ahhhh XD i think i started dnd when i was 13, playing with friends in covid XD

compact stirrup
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and the community for the most part here at least is older

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yeah nice

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i dont have dnd friends

pale cave
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true, people tend to jsut go for video games now

compact stirrup
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yeah i play video games but honestly i would rather play dnd 24/7

pale cave
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haha it can be way more fun

compact stirrup
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exactlyyyyyyy

pale cave
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my school now has a dnd club that was made last week, and we have already 10 players with 2 dms, a nice spread

compact stirrup
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every day i look for one and 18+ 18+ 18 + 18+ 18+

pale cave
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XD understandable mate

compact stirrup
pale cave
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ahhhh, rip

compact stirrup
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yeppppp

thorny viper
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Dang lucky my school has nothing fun

pale cave
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something i find really funny, as a rogue, i have expertise even at lv 1, so i can choose 2 things im proficient in and double it, so currently i have +9 sleight of hand and +9 stealth, bou can get like +15

compact stirrup
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NICE HAHA

pale cave
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AINT NO ONE LOOKING AT ME

compact stirrup
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YEP lolll bro i've been looking for a playthrough for about a year or more at this point

pale cave
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rip mate, i was looking for one too, until my friends were like: lets start a dnd session

compact stirrup
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feels like it but not yet almost a year

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LUCKY i wish i had friends like that or atleast ones that takes the intititave for once

pale cave
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i mean just ask, the reason why they told me is bc i was like: any of u play dnd?

compact stirrup
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yea i only have one friend that plays i asked thats how i know i was sayin in general but they have one at home so yeah i am still seeing if we could tho

pale cave
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ahhhh

compact stirrup
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but we would also have to find players and a dm if we dont wanna

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if we could get a session

pale cave
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if there is an opportunity outside of school ill join too, but it can be hard to find, especially if You are so young

compact stirrup
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yeah it sucks but its true

pale cave
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i can join if yall want, at least im not even 18 yet, but DMs are hard to find sometimes

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and character creation can take a long time

compact stirrup
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i wish i could get one out of school since my school one doesn't seem or sound good at all LOL

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yeah probably not we wont be able to make one most likely

pale cave
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sadge

compact stirrup
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cause he is also in clubs and has a session at home

pale cave
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as a session at home? whoa thats nice

compact stirrup
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yep his fam

pale cave
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wow, thats nice

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well, imma go create my character backstory now, good luck finding a session mate, youll get it

compact stirrup
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ok ty make a good character lol

pale cave
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i say its pretty good

slow wave
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if im proficent in like dex saving throws, does that mean im also proficent in dex based skills

pale cave
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uhh wahts your dex modifier

pale cave
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saving throws and skill modifiers are not exactly the same thing

slow wave
# pale cave uhh wahts your dex modifier

making a sheet rn not that far yet but my class says im proficent in dex saving throws, not sure if that would trinkle down to also being proficent in dex skills like acrobatics

pale cave
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so like if u have +5 dex modifier, like me, my dex skills would be a +5 like stealth or acrobatics

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but saving throw, in case of something dm asks for, would be a +7

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if u have a smaller number, like a 16, you would have a +3 for skills (without proficiency), and a +5 for saving throws

rocky fog
pale cave
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But skills can have bonus modifiers. Rogue at lv 1 gain expertise, which allows for double proficiency bonus for a skill, so my stealth is a +9 rn

sterile forge
thin edge
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how would i play dnd online [not dnd online] like something similar to roll 20

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are these free or paid

jovial crater
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Owlbear has free options. I recommend folks start with it if they haven't used a VTT and then you can learn what extra things you want and find the right VTT to invest from there

thin edge
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how much is founfry

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foundry

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ok i might try owl bear first though

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thanks man

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yeah im on computer

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vapid dirge
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Goodness this is a tad overwhelming

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But here's hoping I figure out what I'm doing

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Thanks very much!

next topaz
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Hello, was wondering if theres a way for anyone with a link to look at my character's backstory? Or is that only available to the DM? My friend and I were trying to exchange character sheets but we couldn't look at the background section, ik its a small thing but I just wanna know

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yeah

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no, i asked her and she said she would do it tomorrow

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i did make the character public

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thats what i figured, but its not showing up for some reason
he doesnt see the notes tab on my sheet

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let me check the visibility again

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can i dm you a screenshot of what it looks like?

tacit plover
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Hello. (I dont know what to say since its my first time using discord and it feels weird texting a bunch random ppl at once wich i also dont know at al) I am completely new to dnd and just need help learning the game. (i also would greet it when i would find some guys to play a pre existing campaign so i can fully get into the game, i would want to dm so i would need patient players to help me in learning the game and enjoying the campaign 🙂 )

weak mural
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Hello, I am completely new to DnD and I've been wanting to play it for a while, but sadly none of my friends want to play it so I've never really gotten the chance to. I hope that someone here is able to teach and play with me

zenith fossil
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yo

low atlas
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hi, ive never really played DND tho i have sometimes looked into it, ive wanted to play it or quite a while but noone i know irl wants to play it/doesnt care or it and people i know online arent especially interested in it either, ive know that id honestly enjoy a more chill game but never got around to actually joining a group online until now and would really want to try it

tacit plover
low atlas
signal holly
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Hhhiiiii~

low atlas
signal holly
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Hruu?

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I just put together the golden dragon minifig from lego and now im just gonnaa.. dive into dnd

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I tried diving before but have 0 friends and then remembered “hey dnd can be played online!” So here i am

low atlas
# signal holly Hruu?

im okei i think, im just, really interested and have no irl or online people interested so i came here, i enjoy artwork so id probably enjoy designing things ect and also quite interested in the RP of it

signal holly
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Niice!

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I like rping,

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I did art too,

tacit plover
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and im definetly available on the weekends, maybe not every weekend but, yea sure. (i guess we just need to make it out)

low atlas
low atlas
tacit plover
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of course

daring cape
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Hey guys, i want to get into dnd and play it , but sadly i don't know where to go to find ppl to play with (online because no place near me plays dnd and i'm lacking friends to play with atm) , if any one could help with that i would appreciate it alot ! ❤️

tacit plover
echo kelp
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Hey fine folks! Please take any game organizing/soliciting to the Looking For Game channels (see #find-a-game for details on how to use those channels) or private message. Thanks!

arctic acorn
# exotic remnant

If you are new to DnD I recommend taking a look at this before joining games.

plucky niche
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I just created my character what now

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plucky niche
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Okay thanks I'll see if I can find one

onyx raptor
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How do you handle all those spells ? Do you just know them ? do you use cards ?
I tried making a list with simplified terms and a city/dungeon/exploration loadout. Any other ideas ?

past ivy
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Hi

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Hello

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Yes

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Someone told me to come here ;-;

brittle cape
past ivy
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I hope so? 😭 it seems fun i think-

brittle cape
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To learn what is dnd, how to play and learn the rules of the game

past ivy
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Uhhh

signal holly
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Absolutely wild a lego minifigure is the spark into a new era for me

past ivy
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Was this a mistake? 💀

brittle cape
past ivy
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Thats like 2 things i dont have

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I cant focus for long periods of time

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😭😭

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Is there a good vid to watch? Or

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Should i js quit this

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And everyones dead. Ok

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Thank, ima go shower then watch it. What after that tho?

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Then?

pale pike
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Hello!

rocky fog
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if im gonna be a DM should i get a book?

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like to learn how to DM

civic vine
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I'm stuck

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at creating character

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I wrote stats right?

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Like in good windows?

deft sigil
# civic vine Like in good windows?

you have stats in, but the modifiers aren't correct in some places. It goes up or down by one for every even number.. so a Stat of 8 is a -1 modifier, 10 is zero, 12 is +1
anything odd in between remains the same as the lower even number so a 13 in the stat is still a +1. It does not become +2 unless the Stat is 14 or 15.

the modifier under Dex is way off. Dex of 16 is a +3 just as your Con of 16 is showing +3.. so should dex.

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the saving throws section also is incorrect based off your stats (and would change slightly depending on your class)

past ivy
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Hey

pale pike
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no, i was just saying hello! srry if this channel is just for questions

echo kelp
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It’s for helping folks new to D&D get started with learning core game rules and mechanics.

past ivy
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Is there any games in here or

echo kelp
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No - we don’t actually host games here

past ivy
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Oh.

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What do i do then?

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Is it like an app? Site? Chanel??

echo kelp
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You can find games using our LFG channels (see the link Umee shared)

past ivy
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I mean what do people play games on

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Like a chanel? Server?

echo kelp
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Pen and paper, DnDBeyond, PDF sheets, or Virtual Tabletops

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?tag new online

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past ivy
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How long does a game last

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Damm. I dont have that much time often ;-;

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Where do i make a character again

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Uhh

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Which app?

echo kelp
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Depends on the group

past ivy
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-_-

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This is too much

echo kelp
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It’s not a video game you install and can instantly join a match/game if that’s what you’re looking for

brisk crown
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Hello

past ivy
echo kelp
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Well we have #learn-to-play and links to the free basic rules- I’d start there

past ivy
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Im watching a playlist rn ;-;

echo kelp
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That can help also for sure.

past ivy
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Handbooker helper xd

echo kelp
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Good series and helps explain some of the core rules and mechanics.

past ivy
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Core? 💀 dude how many are there

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-_-brotha

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Ykw. Maybe this ISNT for me

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Nice talking to yall tho?

plucky ridge
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It's normal to get a little intimidated by all the rules at the beginning but you don't need to memorize them all. Just some initial ones to help you get started and you can always ask for help and clarification here 🙂

deft sigil
# past ivy Nice talking to yall tho?

there's no rush to learn, but it is a game with a fair amount of mechanics. They aren't usually super complex but it can feel like a lot of rules which makes it seem like it is harder than it is.

Which is partly why the basic rules/free rules are a thing outside of the whole book of details. It gives you enough to start playing and then you learn as you go from there. No one expects you to remember it all

tropic dust
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I have my FIRST EVA (well…. Technically second???) session tommorow and our dm gave us the homework of writing our characters lore/backstory and I’m gonna be so real I have no idea what he ACTUALLY wants ?? is there any dos/donts for writing backstories I should know of before I start 🙁🙁🙁

timid locust
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  • Keep it simple
  • Keep it relatively vague (no specific town names, etc)
  • Have a good reason that your character wants to leave their old life and start adventuring
smoky adder
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I like a good Swiss cheese backstory: enough there to do something with even if it’s full of holes.

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Just a paragraph or two that explains why this character is notable to the story, and gives them a reason to pursue the adventure ahead.

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Any details that you don’t need to start playing, just skip. Your DM can help you fill those in gaps or use them to surprise you later.

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Ultimately, though, if you’re not sure what your DM is looking for, you could always just ask them.

weak mural
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I am new to DnD and really want to learn more about it. I’d appreciate it if an experienced DM is able to private message me and perhaps join my small group on Discord? (timezone of preference is CET)

brisk crown
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Same

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But anyone can teach me in a small gc?

azure adder
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looking for guide in creating a character or something friend?

echo kelp
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We don't offer one on one VC teaching but please take a look at #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in channel for useful links to help get you started. I'd recommend looking through the free basic rules and maybe watching folks play some D&D games streamed on YouTube/Twitch.

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cobalt flicker
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Will have my first game with friends in a few days hopefully

plucky ridge
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That's awesome! I hope it goes well.

untold pulsar
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Me and my friend want to start a campaign but have no idea if we would be able to get anyone to join and how 😅

mint tartan
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Hi there! Been seeing a lot of things DND related and I wanted to pick up the game again, I played a campaign back when I was very young, and did about two sessions of a campaign with a few other people a couple of months ago. So I'm still very new to the game and how it works

mighty valley
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
valid hemlock
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Hey fam, I'm trying to create my first character on Beyond. I want to make a abjuration wizard when i spotted the Magic Initiate - Cleric feat. My question is can I recast the Level 1 Cleric Spell (Healing Word) using one of the spellslots provided by my wizard class?

mighty valley
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"You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have."

little onyx
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hello i am new but really exsided

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valid hemlock
# mighty valley "You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have."

right. i see no mention in the wizard class features that the spell slots must be used for wizard spells. there is this however, "If another Wizard feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Wizard spells for you."

mighty valley
valid hemlock
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good to know, thanks

ornate birch
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Hello! I'm looking for some help in using the D&D Beyond character sheet interface.

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Specifically, my character was just recently raised from the dead. Is there anyway to add the -4 modifier to the dice rolls as per the rules until I take a long rest 4 times?

brisk crown
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Yo can someone help me fill out my character sheet?

austere slate
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You making one in person or online?

echo kelp
brisk crown
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Still there?

austere slate
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Mhm, what are you using to make the sheet?

sturdy lagoon
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Hey, I am pretty new to dnd but I had an idea for a character but I don't know if it would be boring or really cool. Some context first, dead by daylight had a semi recent collab with dnd and a survivor in dead by daylight is bill from left for dead, I think it would be cool if bill somehow escaped the realm (dead by daylight has an entity that basically keeps survivors and killers in a dimension where the game takes place so it can feed off of their emotion) and he is put back not in his own world but the world of dnd. I just wanna know if this is unoriginal or cool

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thx, should I just kinda copy this to that channel?

little onyx
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am i able to play DnD without paying to play?

mighty valley
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mighty valley
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(legally) theres the SRD and free online resources and virtual tabletops

little onyx
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why do they make you pay thats crazyyy

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true true but 25 to 30 dollor is crazzyyyy

last smelt
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Question.
My first meetup is going yo level by milestone based progression. Less focus on combat more roleplay.
Im a lvl3 artificer armorer(guardian).
Any suggestions on things i should focus on besides trying to minmax for combat? As the tinkerer I may be needed for a lot.

edgy onyx
mighty valley
fresh relic
mighty valley
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oftentimes it is the dm with the source material

fresh relic
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or do you mean the material

edgy onyx
little onyx
glass summit
# little onyx true true but 25 to 30 dollor is crazzyyyy

A more budget friendly alternative to purchasing the books for your own use is to have everyone at the table pitch in a fraction of the cost and share the books around the table. If everyone uses a pen and paper character sheet there is nothing stopping this working just as well as otherwise.

For online campaigns you can use D&D Beyond to share sourcebooks with other people in the same campaign. I however dont have much experience with this.

little onyx
shell linden
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im really new to dnd and i was looking for a game to join but none of them r in my timezone cuz i live in asia😭😭 noo

glass summit
shell linden
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thanku!! 💖💖 i will try 😿

tepid dome
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played my first seshing last night and im super pumped ... now im going crazy trying to find another game ... whats the best way to find a new group for beginers .. any help would be fantastic !

glass summit
subtle schooner
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The hardest thing for me has been finding ppl to play with lol I played in a online game until my schedule changed and I had to drop out. I used the dnd club at the university I went to so that could be a place for ppl to find others to play with.

somber roost
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I totally just had my first freak out about how I wasn't good enough to be a dm, and it's scary

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I haven't even started yet, it's definitely everyone wanting to play home brewed characters

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I barely understand the ones in the game

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I feel bad because I want them to have fun with their characters and all that but it's so confusing

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So I'll definitely try to get them to change to regular races and all that

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Plus I'm tired and of course my sister needs to start Fighting with one of my friends (I literally didn't want to include her because I knew she'd be more drama then it was worth )

deft sigil
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As a new DM, or even as a seasoned one, it is totally okay to say no to homebrew. The fun can be found in the group dynamic and the way they use the regular options to make extraordinary characters.

somber roost
vapid dirge
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Sorry if I'm butting in but, as an extreme newcomer I have a question about character levels

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is it best to just start at Level 1, or is that not "traditional"?

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I'm still a bit iffy on stats and rulesets so I just wanna make sure

wheat crystal
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Yeah level 1 is what you should start a new character at, though feel free to plan out what your future levels will look like

vapid dirge
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Ahhh, aights

wheat crystal
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If a DM wants everyone to start at a different level they should/will tell you.

vapid dirge
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I seeee

azure adder
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yeah, some parties start at lvl 3

vapid dirge
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So I've heard, I'm mostly getting into DnD because of hearing stories of random nonsense inevitably happening during campaigns and hoping to create memories with that

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But besides that my knowledge is extremely surface level lmao

azure adder
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i once makankosappo piccolo style a goblin while was grabbed by my healer in my party

vapid dirge
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O h

azure adder
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roleplaying as a mad wizard extremely violent and silly

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those were the days.....

opaque smelt
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Can you buy the books as gifts? Digital ones

tight cave
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Hello...interested in learning the ropes of dnd but i dont really wanna dive i to a random online game and be lost and overwhelmed...would anyone be interested in teaching a noob...30+ US eastern time...would prefer to find people who r close to same age but it doesnt really matter

placid night
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Hello! I’m pretty new at dnd. Looking to learn the ropes and see if I can get into it. I’ve been roleplaying for about seven years so I’m not new on that. But definitely lost on where I would even start. From northern Germany but would prefer an English group if possible. Cool thanks

elfin depot
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Hello! I'm new to dnd. I really want to play but don't have any friend who want to dm. so I have been dm for them myself but I have never actually played a game and don't really know the rules that well or how to be "good" at dm-ing. I am Dutch but do peak a good amount of English.

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anyone who wants to help me learn the ropes

runic pagoda
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Hey I'm a newbie, doing a Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign and I want a decent paladin - but it will only be getting to level 4/5. Anyone got recommendations on what to go for given the low level range? 2024 rules

pallid coral
echo kelp
deep marsh
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Hello. I recently got into DnD, but I don't know anyone who is interested. I'm from southern Italy, but I can speak english just fine. I'm looking forward to learn how to play the game.

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hasty fox
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If a spell has both V and S components. both must be used right? I cant just gesture and not speak to cast the spell

elfin depot
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yeah

echo kelp
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Correct - if both are listed, both are needed to actually cast the spell.

covert hare
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Im new what do I do

lyric fjord
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@covert hare I'm new to, I notice it helps me to ask lots of questions slowly leaning i seem to be a R.A.W [rule as written] kinda person 😆

covert hare
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🙂

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Wanna talk?

forest flower
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hey there ive just finally created my first char and also a custom pet but i cant seem to be able to add it under extras using dnd beyond any ideas why?

wheat crystal
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You can’t add creature statblocks to your character sheet on DDB I’m pretty sure. You’d have to make a note of it and keep the statblock open somewhere else. Enoki/Colossus are right, make sure you have homebrew enabled. Just make sure you clear anything custom or additional to normal character creation with your DM

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
fresh fable
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And if are adding stuff like pets etc you need to go to the website to add them, doesn’t work on the app

fallen surge
wheat crystal
woven cypress
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Hey guys, I'm new to this server, I am an artist trying to promote myself,
if anyone is interested in getting character sheet / design commissions in a semi-real or anime style please feel free to DM me

wheat crystal
woven cypress
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ahhh was wondering if there is a channel for that, thanks!!

versed forge
fresh fable
versed forge
timid locust
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If you're going to get results faster, don't forget to check for games that DMs are advertising as well!

mighty valley
versed forge
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ah ok thank you guys

glass dagger
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Is there a bot channel for commands?

lyric fjord
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How to get better at role playing

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?

mighty valley
smoky adder
glass dagger
exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag roleplay found in category new.

fallen surge
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?tag new roleplaying

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
spark robin
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what books do i read

fallen surge
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If you're just getting started, the free rules will have the basic info that you need to know to play your first game. The Player's Handbook will be mostly the same as the free rules, just with more character creation and customization options. After that, most of the other books and optional rules, and more character creation options, so you read those whenever you get to them

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fallen surge
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there is a link to the Free Rule in the quick links section of the bot post above

spark robin
spark robin
quaint stratus
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If I'm playing a warlock with 2014 rules, would I just put the expanded spell list in with my normal spells on the spell sheet?

fallen surge
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No. The warlock subclass's expanded spell list are added to the options for spells that you can pick from. You do not get them automatically

quaint stratus
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What about Mask of Many Faces?

fallen surge
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Mask of Many Faces is an Invocation. If you have chosen that invocation, then you can add Disguise Self to your spell sheet, but you do not ever have to spend a spell slot to cast it. You can just do so for free

quaint stratus
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Alright, thanks

winged vapor
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Can someone explain to me what attunement is and how it works? I read it on the website but didnt understand it

main fulcrum
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Essentially some items have an extra requirement called attunement and by default you can only attune to 3 things

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Mechanically I think it's mostly just a way to limit how many powerful items you can use/which classes can use them

winged vapor
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And how are those items attuned?

main fulcrum
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You focus on them for an hour,

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It's not hard to do. It just takes time

winged vapor
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So basically just a short rest should work

carmine shuttle
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Correct.

winged vapor
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And is there a level requirement for classes to attune or to use attuned items?

carmine shuttle
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The fiction might be that you're spending time sussing out the command word for a wand, or practicing with that new magic sword, or something similar.

winged vapor
carmine shuttle
main fulcrum
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The requirements are part of the item, yeah

winged vapor
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Got it

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Thanks <3

carmine shuttle
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So, for example, one of the recent preview items for the new version of the DMG is a Hat of Many Spells. It's a very rare item that requires attunement, specifically by a wizard.

winged vapor
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If an items needs to be attuned by a wizard, can it be used later by a cleric for example? Or does it have to be attuned by the PC using it?

carmine shuttle
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Can only be used by the attuned PC.

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If you ever saw the old cartoon, the Hat of Many Spells was Presto's hat. Wouldn't have worked for one of the other kids.

winged vapor
carmine shuttle
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Correct.

winged vapor
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Makes sense

main fulcrum
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That's why I said attunement was a way to restrict item use

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Though it does sometimes have the side effect of making items that aren't very powerful also require attunement

winged vapor
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And its 3 max

carmine shuttle
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I know it was in the Uni adventure, too, but I'm not sure if that's still claimable if you didn't have it already.

carmine shuttle
winged vapor
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Aight ty <3

lyric fjord
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hello

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My buddies recently wanted to play this

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but no one really knows how to

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Is it complicated

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I did a little research and it seems there are a lot of things

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I feel like I got lost 😦

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timid locust
# lyric fjord hello

Welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the free basic rules linked above. We also have a set of videos if you're more of a visual learner, and we have the #learn-to-play channel for more resources.

If you're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

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It can certainly be a complicated game, but there's plenty of resources to help you learn!

limpid parrot
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Hello 🤗👋🏻 i am new i never played DnD and idk how 😔 anybody wanna play online? Maybe help me learn i have a friend that wants to play to

timid locust
limpid parrot
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Alright

smoky adder
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So the Cleric could use it as a hat, but wouldn't be able to use any of its magical properties.

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The same goes for a wizard who hasn't attuned to the hat.

winged vapor
wooden garnet
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how can i start playing dnd?

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i and 3 of my friends made account of dnd beyond

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made a character each

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smoky adder
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Or you could even each take a turn.

bitter oak
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I got done finishing my first session as a dm! I'm so proud 😄

carmine shuttle
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Concur. howtogm.guide has been recommended around here a lot, and the advice in it seems to my eye to be pretty solid.

spark sandal
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Is playing as a Shar worshipper in Descent into Avernus worth it? Played a bit of Tomb of Annihilation (party disbanded due to the Bain of scheduling), wanting to play as the Glasya Tiefling Rogue Soulknife in there. Is it gonna be difficult?

carmine shuttle
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going to depend on the GM, I think. I'm no Realmslore geek, but my recollection is that the Lady of Secrets isn't especially well thought of.

timid locust
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I'm not familiar with the module at all, but unless something inside the campaign book says to give you different encounters based on the players' characters' faith, it'll be entirely up to the DM. They may not engage with it at all, if they don't want to.

fallen surge
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Just FYI, its against server rules to post content in any form that has been generated by AI

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Though it seems like you put it in your own words, so that's probably not an issue

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except for maybe being a plot spoiler

spark sandal
fallen surge
spark sandal
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Oh, thanks for advice!

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I kinda thought "why can't I send gifs in here?" Then I realized

smoky adder
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Dragons dndSerious

eager mural
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Where can I get an opinion on a backstory? It's my first time making a character and I have no idea if it's too generic/boring

sonic cargo
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Feel free to send it my way

timid locust
south kernel
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does anyone have some tips on how to do roleplaying, right now I am making a campaign but the players want to have roleplaying but I don't really know how to really bring it in the storyline

fallen surge
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?tag new roleplaying

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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Fastest tag in the West

fallen surge
south kernel
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thanks

vital orbit
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Anybody got any advice for a beginner DM. Looking at running an adventure for some friends since we can't find anyone willing to DM. What's the best campaign to start with?

echo kelp
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?newdm

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

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

echo kelp
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And then there's #dm-discussion if you wish to talk shop with other DMs

carmine shuttle
echo kelp
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As far as good starter adventures... hmmm.
There's Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Lost Mines of Phandelvar
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
And for third-party adventures, there's "A Wilde Sheep Chase" which you can get for free (https://winghornpress.com/adventures/a-wild-sheep-chase/) which I've heard is pretty good

carmine shuttle
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I think that Dragon of Icespire Peak (in the Essentials Kit box) is probably more accessible than Lost Mine of Phandelver right now (unless you go for the Phandelver and Below hardcover).

vital orbit
echo kelp
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It is a premade - so most of the story is there plotted out for you.

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You may need to adjust here and there to fit your game style and what you find fun and what works well with your group.

carmine shuttle
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Same applies to Lost Mine and to Icespire Peak. And all three have come in beginner products, with a reasonable amount of handholding.

vital orbit
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Thank you very much folks. Will get icespire peak due to it having another 3 adventures that continue on from it

carmine shuttle
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Witchlight has less handholding for beginners, but has a feature that the encounters can be outthought rather than outfought if you like. There's reasonably some incentive to do so, as I understand it.

echo kelp
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Yeah it can as combat-less as you and the players want it to be.

carmine shuttle
vital orbit
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Yeah Icespire Peak after looking into it has the 3 that follow on in an order by recommendation. So will go with that so if it's enjoyable I can continue the story. If not it's a relatively cheap adventure to buy so not much will be lost

round dragon
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I am running my first group as a DM now. We started with Stormwrek Isle then moved into Phandelver and Below as Lv3. Worked very well.

carmine shuttle
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Probably going straight from Stormwreck Isle to ||Wave Echo Cave||?

round dragon
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When I did it I stated LMoP from the beginning. No adjustments to NPC party’s and I still almost TPKd the group in Cragmmaw cave. I new have mostly all new players.

keen frigate
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Can I join anyone’s Campaign I’m new and want to play I’ve been in 2 games before so I have a general understanding of how to play just want more experience

round dragon
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They were LV 3, sorry for the confusion, stilll trying to figure out discord..the party started with DoSI then moved into LMoP (PaB)

bronze kite
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Hello

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tired gulch
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Figured I’d ask this here because this seems to be the “newbies ask questions” channel.
Hello! I’m probably just going to be lurking here, but I wanted to ask this question mostly because I’m planning on joining a dnd group in the future and I’m a little nervous.
Is there anything I should avoid doing while playing the game? I know there are obvious stuff about murderhobos and purposefully making people uncomfortable, but the fear of unintentionally making the game worse for other people is killing me so I wanna know what other stuff I shouldn’t be doing

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I’ve played dnd before but it was pretty much only with friends and we were mostly just messing around, and I figured that things would be different in a more serious setting

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Alright, thanks. I’ve been doing most of those things but I’ll definitely keep those in mind. I kinda have a bad habit of talking over people if I have something to say haha

slow wave
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between int, cha, and wis which ones tend to be more useful and what kind of sitautions are they for?

mighty valley
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in terms of combat, intelligence is the main spellcasting stat of the wizard and artificer. wisdom is the same for clerics, druids, rangers, and monks to a lesser extent. charisma is the main spellcasting stat of paladins, sorcerers, warlocks

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the higher a spellcasting stat is the more likely your spells will do something rather than nothing

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there also tends to be a lot more wisdom saving throws (in the 2014 monster manual) so having a decent amount of wisdom provides some nice defense in mental saves

azure fable
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Should I except a costom race

smoky adder
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Depends

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…what’s a Vostok race? 👀

glass summit
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It appears to be a watch brand

glass summit
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If you offered a description of the race I could perhaps offer an official alternative to use until you get that confirmation

daring viper
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im new and the only reason i wanna try dnd is because i thought it would be nice to play another person for a little while also i had a character in my head

glass summit
pulsar oak
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be me
litiral child
wants to play dnd
cant bc no local clubs (at least ones for teens)
what do i do?

azure fable
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I spelled it wrong

glass summit
pulsar oak
glass summit
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Yeah, there are also other risks invovled being a minor that you should be careful of

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What kind of issues are you running into with playing online?

pulsar oak
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or do you mean online as in "dnd online" or other videogames

glass summit
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nah, online ttrpg play

pulsar oak
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ok

glass summit
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Long turns is definitely a problem that many online table suffer from and really only gets better as the players get more experienced

wicked stone
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If im warlock 2/paladin 3 does eldritch blast fire twice?
What about warlock2/paladin5

glass summit
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Cantrips scale with your overall character level, not class levels. It fires twice

topaz garnet
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Cantrip upgrades function on total Character Level (as does your proficiency bonus)

wicked stone
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Gonna make some dumb crit fishing build

near zodiac
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can someone show me the ropes? id like to play

glass summit
near zodiac
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can i vc with someone i lern way faster that way

glass summit
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You certainly wouldn't be the first to want to learn that way. Unfortunately there aren't many people around with that kind of spare time on their hands

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At the end of the day D&D is just a game and a lot of very good writers have spent a lot of time making the game as easy as it can be to learn. I would at least give reading the rules a go and see if you can't surprise yourself

floral wharf
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Hi there new here, is there a specifc channel that we discuss about character creation? is it character discussion?

scenic kiln
floral wharf
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what if i were to say im semi new but i wanna know more posibilities?

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like i know 5 levels of paladin and warlock but as im multiclassing i wanna know more indepth and what im missing out if i were not to multiclass

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plus since we got 2024 phb im relearning some things

cursive bear
floral wharf
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So i want to multiclass paladin with warlock, but im having a hard time deciding when to i start to multiclass, ideally i want the pact of the blade so that i can focus on the charisma ability

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realistically i could just level 1 on warlock and get that in 2024 phd, but then if i go to level 3 or 5 i would get tierslot 2 and 3 which i think i can use for divine smite?

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other than that is also getting the invocation option to see darkness as im playing a drow that gets the darkness magic spell at level 5

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sooooooo im trying to optimize at what point when do i multiclass to warlock and how far deep do i level warlock

cursive bear
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i’m going to be so real with you, if you are new to dnd, don’t try to optimize

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we also do have an optimization channel here however

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if you want i could really take you down the lockadin optimization rabbit hole

floral wharf
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hence why im semi new cus i played bg3 and all i did was play paladin

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so i want to spice things up again, if your for real im defo down to get into the rabbit hole

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just give me like 30 minutes and im all down

steep onyx
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hiii

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i am new lol

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idk much abt dnd so I have just come here to learn

lyric fjord
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Howdy, how’s everyone’s night going?

steep onyx
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well for me it is the afternoon but today hasnt been to shabby

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I had a decent day at school and now I got bored so i hopped on discord

lyric fjord
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Well hey glad to hear, certainly a bigger server than I’m used to being on here

vapid cave
lyric fjord
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
floral wharf
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Having a little hard understanding extra attack, in the book it says "You can attack twice instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your turn".
Does this mean i attack a unit twice i.e swing my sword twice on a single target in one action point or
Does this mean i have 2 attacks, i swing once on one target and then swing again on another target?

solemn light
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You can split your attacks up as you like, including moving between them, but it's under the same action.

hasty wind
solemn light
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So you use your standard action to attack, but you can make two attack rolls. They can be against separate targets and you can move between making them, but that is your current action.

#dnd-rules can go a little more into what that means (Such as when you can take bonus actions in extra attack, or so on).

floral wharf
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So is this different from warlock invocation thirsting blade or the same

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meaning they dont stack

solemn light
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It works the same, but they do not stack

floral wharf
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bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

winged token
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hello, I am compeletly new to the dnd and was curious if someone could lend a hand with making character. I have a concept but have issues understanding stats and what can I apply

remote yew
solemn light
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We can certainly help out. What parts do you want help on?

winged token
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basically a dragonborn druid that has a small bird companion. her backstory is in making but basically she was supposed to be in arranged marriage but she fell in love with human and in the end they ran away to live together surrounded by nature

remote yew
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well druids use wisdom as their spellcasting ability, so you really wanna have that stat the highest (unless you wanna make it lower due to backstory reasons)

winged token
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I would like her to be more calm and less agressive if possible of course

remote yew
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thats great, wisdom is mostly related to patience

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strength and charisma might not be the most important stats then

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unless you wanna be the person that calms fights then charisma could be very helpful

winged token
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I would like her to be wise most. Calming fights would be nice

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I'm not sure how it works fully but I read druids can fight AND heal

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and I love support characters

remote yew
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They certanly can

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Their spell list contains healing spells, support spells, control spells, and summons 72 raptors

winged token
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72???

remote yew
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Exageration

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But a lot of raptors

winged token
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also, I read that druids can shapeshift and I was wondering if at level 2 I can shapeshift my character into different types of dragons

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like level 2 no swimming and flying for example

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so I was thinking will lindwyrm be possible for example

echo kelp
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Not dragons - but creatures/beasts of a certain challenge rating (CR)

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oooooooooh

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Can't have level 2 characters becoming giant monsters that early in the game 😉

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tysm :D

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how does having companions look?

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can I just have one small at the start

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You can talk to your DM but by default and in the core rules, only a beast master ranger starts off with one (it's kind of their thing).
Wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks can use a spell to summon a magical familiar.
All are limited by challenge rating as well.

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Unless you get the 9th spell lv true polymorf

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Ah yes... but that's certainly higher level of play!

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Well, can I write in the lore that she has a small pooto birdie as a friend and if DM agrees I can bring it with me?

remote yew
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It can be ur familiar

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the most issues I have with stats, I downloaded the dnd character sheet but I am having quite a trouble lol

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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.

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Hi

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No

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sorry for asking so much I am just slow with understanding

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The highest an ability score can get (not including magical bonuses) is 20

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Dont worry we all have been there

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Hi

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Welcome

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I want to learn about dnd

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so I have to divide those 27 into 6 categories of my choosing?

remote yew
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Yes but every stats begins with 8

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ooooooh

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But to your original question Nish, yes you have 27 points to spend among 6 ability scores.

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tysm

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can I send a picture of my stats to check if they are okay?

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later ofc

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You can link to an image hosted on a reputable image/file sharing service and share that, yes. We'd recommend using #character-discussion for sharing and getting feedback on characters.

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tysm]

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Hello

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Hello

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Oh hi

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wheat crystal
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Welcome! Did you need help getting started?

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Hello !

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Hi Hi Hi

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Honestly earlier i started a semi-dnd like game with my ffriends at schoool, and I'm wondering how dnd actually works ?

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Is there like rules you have to follow or whut

wheat crystal
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Yeah! The pinned posts in this channel as well as #learn-to-play both have links to the 2024 Free Rules

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It is a lot at first, so feel free to take your time with it. You won’t need to memorize everything, but you should be familiar with the rules regarding character creation, combat, and skill checks.

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Hello 🤗👋🏻 i am brand new to the game anybody wanna play? Me and my friend wanna start a run but we need someone to DM

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I WANT TOJOINN IF BY TEXT HEHE~

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Yo guys we are noobs we should play together

limpid parrot
rigid glacier
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Yesss

lean idol
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Blow some lizard and shit

rigid glacier
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I can play only at night (greek time. 12:00)

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Is there a race that can fly ?

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Don’t worry guys im not going to run away

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Just fly away

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Yes i work on a restaurant from 10 in the morning until 11 or 11:30

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I think i can manage at 4am but may be inconsistent due to school n stuff

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Surphiex
What do you think of this name

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Does anybody know any good dnd YouTube channels?

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@limpid parrot do you have a day off

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I don't know if i will ever lear6the rules of DnD i don't like reading that much 😔

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Damn that's sad

lean idol
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But i need a DM

rigid glacier
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Yeyy

lean idol
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My background would be the hero who’s trying to change the world lol

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Nice

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Oh nice

rigid glacier
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Hello !

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How do i do dnd games completely online

edgy onyx
# rigid glacier How do i do dnd games completely online

Could be as simple as just uding discord and a dice bot like Avrae for rolling the dice

But also there are several different Virtual table tops (VTTs), that many people use to play, like Roll20, Owlbear, or Foundry, which most let you roll dice, see maps, use tokens, make sheets, etc. for your convenience 😎

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?tag new online

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wheat crystal
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Yeah just some site maintenance, will probably be back online later today

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How long does it take to switch to a two hand bow to a one hand Rapier?

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And does it take an action?

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So, the answer to that depends on whether you are using the 2014 or 2024 PHB rules

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2014

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DM and us run purely on PHB 2014

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Under the 2014 rules, you only get 1 object interaction per turn. Storing a weapon takes 1, and drawing a weapon also takes 1. To do 2 object interactions in the same turn, you would have to spend your action one of them. However, there is a bit of a loophole. Most people consider dropping your weapon onto the ground to not count as using your object interaction. So if you have a weapon in your hand, you can drop it on the ground for free, and then use your one object interaction to draw the new weapon

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Then on your next turn if you wanted to switch back, you can simply drop the current weapon again and use your object interaction to pick up the other weapon from the ground where it was laying

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Ah I switched to my bow like it was nothing because I didn't know, not like the DM cared I think, but I mainly use bow anyway so, also I said I leaned to shoot with my bow which sounds weird but

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hello there im a complete newbie to dnd as a System and online ttrpg"s...but im always exited ro learn ...i have a little bit of acting Experience but this about it ...id be happy to take a small role in your epic adventure if possible 🙂

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?tag new

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feral rapids
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Hi guys! My name is Ellis, 28 from the UK!

I am nearly brand new to TTRPGs and I'm most keen on D&D.

I am planning to pick up the handbook next week but I'm hoping to learn the game as both a player and a DM, likely starting out as a player.

I'm UK based but I work evenings so I tend to finish around afternoon east coast time for Americans in here.

Hoping to find a friendly, inclusive group I can learn the game with.

I have some knowledge thanks to BG3, though I'm aware that doesn't translate completely over to 5e since some aspects of it differ, though I'm hoping the knowledge it gave is a good starting point.

candid swift
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This is an English speaking discord server. It might be easier for people to help if you could post your question in English

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The post directly above mine. The link is to a Reddit post in what I assume is German

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Hello! I’m Mazefire and I’m new to DND. I’ve been keen to play it because you can use your custom characters for it and that with homebrew you can use any character you want. And that you can roleplay in Dungeons and Dragons too. And probably because my father played it before I was born. So I must’ve gotten this interest from him.

I was wondering if anyone can guide me to character creation and the rules of playing dnd as well as getting creativity for my stories for each dnd game since I’m running low on originality because a lot of things have been done before.

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This is not the proper channel for organizing a game. If you would like to recruit new players and discuss your game, you can make a post in the proper #looking-for channel, by following the instructions in #find-a-game

wooden garnet
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anyone wanna play dnd rn?

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i've been wantin ta play dnd for a while now. does anyone know how i would go about findin a group ta play with

carmine shuttle
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mortal garden
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I agree with the first comment on that thread. ✌️

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hi guys! so i'm recently new to d&d, i have already put in quite a bit of work into my world and npcs. i have purchased all the main books as well as a couple extra ones and a starter campaign. i wanted a bit more variety in races and classes as well changing npcs around, etc.. so i'm using the starter guide as a tool along with some of the dungeons but building around it. is there anyone online that could potentially anwser some questions i have about rounding out some ideas in the world, npcs, encounteres and combat?

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ok thank you!

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ok can anyone help with understanding rolling to hit? and where i'm getting profeciency bonus as well as abililty bonus? i thought they were the same thing :/

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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.

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?tag new proficiency

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Proficiency

All creatures have a Proficiency Bonus, which reflects the impact their training has on the creature’s capabilities. The Proficiency Bonus table shows your Proficiency Bonus, which is +2 for a level 1 character.

This bonus is applied to a D20 Test when the creature has proficiency in a skill, in a saving throw, or with an item that the creature uses to make the D20 Test. The bonus is also used for spell attacks and for calculating the DC of saving throws for spells.

Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. Occasionally, a Proficiency Bonus might be multiplied or divided (doubled or halved, for example) before being added.

fallen surge
# trim sleet ok can anyone help with understanding rolling to hit? and where i'm getting prof...

So, these two bot posts go into more detail, but in very simple terms:

Your "Ability Score Modifier" is the modifier that corresponds to whatever you ability score is for a given ability. So if your Strength Score is 15, for example, then your Strength Modifier is +2. You can use the table to look up what modifier corresponds to each ability score

Your "Proficiency Bonus" is a number that goes up as you level up, which represents how skilled you are at certain specific things. If you are trained in using a specific skill, or using a specific weapon, then you are "proficient" with it, and you can add your "proficiency bonus" to those checks

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a frien and me are looking for a dm patient enough so we can learn how to play and be a dm... is there someone?!

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thanks!

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spellcasters do not add their profeciency bonus on an attack roll? just their spell casting modifier correct?

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Spellcasters add their PB to an attack roll, but not and to their save DC. (misremembered the math)

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They add the ability score modifier to both.

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I'm curious on how combat works (im a dm and I need help dming how a monster would play

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If your total equals or exceeds their AC, that's a hit, and you roll for damage.

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Anything less and you miss.

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The higher a target's AC, the harder they are to hit.

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ok i think i'm getting it! i know all the information it just wasnt clicking but i can feel its close lol there's just so much to know. you guys are being very helpful

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so if i'm lvl 1 spell caster with a charisma of 15, i roll a d20. i roll an 11. i add +2 from PB and +2 from charisma modifier

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believe it or not, i have the rules in front of me. it just confuses me when i try to imagine it in practice

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# smoky sentinel I'm curious on how combat works (im a dm and I need help dming how a monster wou...

When combat breaks out, the DM asks everyone to roll initiative.

  • Each player rolls a d20 and add their character's dexterity modifier (and any bonuses that apply) and report what they rolled to the DM.
  • The DM rolls initiative for the monsters
  • The DM then adds them to initiative list and sorts by highest initiative to lowest.
  • The DM will use this to figure out who goes when (this is an abstraction for game reasons - everything is happening all at once but for game reasons we need to track and manage it all).
  • On a character/creatures turn they can move, take an action, take a bonus action (if they have any) and all that.
  • To make an attack, the character/creature rolls a d20 and adds any proficiency bonuses, any modifiers that apply, and any other bonuses that apply on their attack roll.
  • If the attack meets (equals) or beats the target's Armor Class, it hits.
  • They then can roll their damage dice and that is deducted from the target's Hit Point pool.
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can a rogue use their dexterity modifier, their sleight of hand skill and PB on a lockpick to a chest?

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or am i just using the Dex mod and sleight of hand skill thats +2

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Proficiency in a skill is what lets you add your Proficiency Bonus to ability checks using that skill.

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oh ok, so i would allow them all 3 bonuses to that roll

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There's only two bonuses.

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A Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check adds:

  • Your Dexterity modifier (because it's a Dexterity check)
  • Your Proficiency Bonus if (and only if) you're proficient with the Sleight of Hand skill.
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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If you're not proficient with Sleight of Hand, you'd add only your Dexterity modifier.

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oh ok sick

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sorry for all these very similar questions, i am very new and i have only played once

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All good. That's what this channel's here for!

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i've also played bg3 lol but i'm trying to let that not get in the way, i know 5e has a quite a few differences

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We've all been there at some point or another.

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okay one more question about PB.. when making a character, you pick your class you get a choice of 2 skill proficiencies, then you also get your background proficiencies, and those can stack?

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how do i do rolled damage for monsters

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New here, how do I go about creating a character? New to discord as well.

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so how do i know it hits

fallen surge
# smoky sentinel how do i do rolled damage for monsters

Each attack a monster has will tell you the amount of damage it does. It will give you an average, and the dice to roll, and you can pick whether to use the average or roll. So if an attack says it does 8 (1d10+3) damage, then you can choose to either do exactly 8 damage, or roll a d10 and add 3

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ah okay

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but what if my lvl 1 rogue chooses to take a proficiency in sleight of hand and his background also gives a proficiency in sleight of hand? wouldn't it be +4 to the roll of any sleight of hand check

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No, because you can't add your Proficiency Bonus to a roll more than once.

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Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you add your Proficiency Bonus if you’re proficient in either skill, but you don’t add it twice if you’re proficient in both skills.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game#Proficiency

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ok ok i see..... i think i was doing bg3 math

fallen surge
# smoky sentinel so how do i know it hits

Here is an example:

Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage

The "+5 to hit" section tells you that you roll a d20 and add 5.
Compare that total to the target's AC. If it is equal to or greater than their AC, then the attack will hit
"Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage" tells you that if the attack hits, it will deal 5 slashing damage, or you can roll 1d6 and add 2

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not 15

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It depends on what class they are playing but that sounds generally a little low.

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12 mb and theyre a warlock

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my paladin has an ac of 11 and theyre lvl 1

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They may need to equip any armor they have

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Click the checkbox next to their armor to equip it

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can they do that from just dnd beyond

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Yes

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I dont see that

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ah

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nvm

smoky sentinel
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Should I give them some unique armor or smth

echo kelp
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No - stay with the starting equipment for now

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Get to grips with the basic core game rules and mechanics

smoky sentinel
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I mean, I'm the dm for a one shot and my players are level 14

echo kelp
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... welp you're in for some fun chaos! lol

smoky sentinel
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I don't think they're getting through the tomb of horrors

carmine shuttle
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Tomb tests the players more than the characters.

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Lots of the old-school adventures are like that.

echo kelp
# smoky sentinel I don't think they're getting through the tomb of horrors

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im new to dnd and I want to start. Any tips for better campains?

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we need a expiricned DM

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That's DMs who need players

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Please remember that soliciting/organizing games outside of the LFG channels is off-topic and will be moderated.

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What's the best way to start playing as a noobie, none of my friends play

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i'm running my first D&D campaign and am planning on doing a session 0 this saturday. 5 people will be in the party and I only have on players handbook. Whats the way that you guys have done it in the past? Should i have everyone look through the classes one at a time? Should i send a brief overview of the classes before and then have them go over the book when they get to my place? Whats the best strategy here

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no, in person

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so my dm said that we got to choose a magical item to get from a chest, what do yall think would be an appropriate item for a level 2 character whos a pirate

grand kraken
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I used a checklist for my group for session 0 and everything is going fantastic so far

runic oar
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hey. After much consideration (and after purchasing the PM 2024 elsewhere) I decided to go ahead and purchase the digitial version for my D&D beyond account.

however, 30 minutes later and it doesnt appear to be available to me in character creation. I still only have the legacy core options.

Is there something specific I need to do? Does it take time to register?

main fulcrum
eager knot
# main fulcrum Decanter of Endless Water?

I would but one of my party members is making a character based off of bending in avatar and I don’t want to end up with two of the same item or to have to think of a new one

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For artificer's all purpose tools are always handy

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?tag ddb entitlements

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Account Entitlements

Account entitlements are how D&D Beyond identifies which content you can access. These are synced automatically in time, but if you're not seeing content you should have access to, visit Account > Licenses.

The Account Entitlements section at the top should ideally say "Your entitlements data is in sync!" If not, it will show a button to manually trigger the sync, after which your content should be available.

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If that doesn’t do it, I’d suggest asking for help in #ddb-support.

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Can someone explain me how I search for a group who wants another player?
I was looking in the channel #find-a-game but I didnt understood that...0PepeNoHappy

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eager knot
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rope of mending to tie people up?

runic oar
eager knot
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I’m not sure if the rope of mending could evolve in any way

grand kraken
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For my campaign I have an adventures guild tattoo that levels up every time my players gain a level and there is 7 buffs you can choose between each level. Its branded on the player. I dont know your dms insanity level so I cant help you there. I am a very insane DM 😛

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Good day everybody. I have very little experience in tabletop DnD, but it has been on my bucket list for about 15 years. My interest for DnD was reignited with Baldur's Gate 3, and would like to join any beginner campaign! I can create in depth characters, and have a good base for combat, but my RPing ability isnt a strong point. Thanks for taking a sec to read, and for any feedback you all have!

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Hey! This is my first time doing dnd, I am getting a players handbook Friday and I will hopefully be getting a job so I can probably get a book or two, I would like to know. What do I need from the players handbook that I can learn, that I need to be able to play dnd.

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Draug role playing is the easy part for me, what you got to do is put yourself in your characters shoes and there you go! But I know how it can be a bit difficult or embarrassing but hey, dnd is pretty much a tabletop rp game so.

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Welcome! I'd recommend taking a look at #learn-to-play first off.
Then as far as learning D&D, start with how to make a character sheet and learning what your character features are and what they do. As for core game rules, learn about d20 tests (used for skill checks, attack rolls, and saving throws) and the different dice. Then a lot of the rest is handled by learning as you play (although you can also check YouTube/Twitch streams for D&D games and see others playing the game - do note they are usually doing it for entertainment purposes first, not teaching!).

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D20 Tests

When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure. These rolls are called D20 Tests, and they come in three kinds:

  • An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering a cipher.
  • A saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to evade or resist a threat, such as a fiery explosion, a blast of poisonous gas, or a spell trying to invade your mind.
  • An attack roll determines whether an attack hits a target.
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Y'all is it normal to be so anxious to dm, like to the point you want to throw up

copper frigate
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Anxiety is a normal emotion. But to that degree I would say it’s out of the ordinary.

glass summit
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As an example, I am not very good at writing compelling naratives and plots. To help with this I read a lot of prewritten adventures from the DMs Guild and steal all the ideas

somber roost
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So I'm overly stressing myself for something that doesn't need it?

glass summit
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Try and find ways to mitigate that reaction if you can do so in a healthy and easy way. Otherwise, maybe DMing just isn't your thing (and that is totally ok)

somber roost
sick lance
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Let's say I want to create a character who's main gimmick is manipulating magnetic forces, what class should I pick?

cursive bear
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that’s a cr thing though

sick lance
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Cr?

cursive bear
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it’s from a book made by critical role

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from the explorers guide to wildemounte iirc

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so it’s technically official content

sick lance
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Ah

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Ty, I'm new to this and the character creation is already confusing me

limpid parrot
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Yo wassup

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I have a question how do u get r20 to work we tried yesterday me and some other people from here but we didn't know whet we were doing 😅

dusty glen
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Wait there’s a website full of free dnd campaigns lmao- I guess I should still get the starter set to learn

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Decided to move to here cuz there’s a current convo in genera

edgy onyx
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Ok 👌🏻

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Is there anything easier? To use ?

edgy onyx
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Beyond is generally pretty beginner friendly, at least for the character creation

limpid parrot
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I know that i hav6a character the problem is the "board" ? Idk how to explain it like where we would play

edgy onyx
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I think Beyond recently added that, though Im not sure as I dont use it

I oersonally use roll20, as its free and lets me do things how I like. It lets me have a board with grid, and relatively easily add my maps and make monsters, etc, though I can also understand it being a bit complicated at first

limpid parrot
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Wanna dm on my group 😂 the dm we have doesn't mind being a player since we are all brand new

edgy onyx
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If you're looking for a DM or a game, check out instructions over on #find-a-game

This is a cvannel for helping newcomers, not for finding groups 😛

limpid parrot
stray pecan
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Hello

limpid parrot
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Hi

echo kelp
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Welcome!

sick lance
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What should I write for Faith in Character Background

echo kelp
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Talk to your DM and group - but mechanically it's not needed and would be based on your campaign (what gods are in that setting) and roleplay needs, not game mechanics.

sick lance
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Ah alr ty

runic rampart
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Hi can anyone tell me how XP works? i bought Dragons of Stormwreck Isle starter-set today and I've read most of it but I don't know how XP works in the game

edgy onyx
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Basically in 2014, monsters have in their stat blocks how much xp they give when defeated. You divide the xp between each party member, and when they gain enough xp to reach a certain level, they level up!

Some adventures also give xp for other things, such as avoiding traps, and that will be mentioned in them when that happens

serene timber
runic rampart
edgy onyx
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There is a number in the monster stat block, looking something like this: Challenge 3 (700 xp) for owlbear.

In this case you gain the 700 xp as a party when you kill or otherwise deal with the monster, and it is split between each member, so a party of four would gain 175 xp each (700 divided by 4)

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The DM will tell you how much xp you get, as presumably as a player you wouldn't be looking at the stat blocks 😉

runic rampart
edgy onyx
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Anytime! 👍

floral wharf
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Is it worth it to just multi class 2 levels of warlock from a level 5 paladin, just to get, eldritch blast, agonizing, pact of the blade, dark vision?

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I got level 15 str so i can wear plate armor but after that if i multi class i figured i could just dump the next points into con and char

carmine shuttle
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Depends on what you’re wanting out of it. I personally dislike it for thematic/flavor reasons under most circumstances.

floral wharf
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Ah

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Honestly so that i have more damage with spells

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Plus a pretty decent range option with eldritch blast

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Also also im a drow so i have darkness spell

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So with dark vision i can blind enemies and hit them either from range or upclose

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Plus i figured its also nice to have 2 spell slots that i can just reset from short rest

wet prairie
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i personally dont like multiclassing

floral wharf
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Yes but but but do you think this benefits is werf

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Im just stuck on feeling like it would be nice to hit range targets, while also having darkness spell to blind when closeby

cerulean salmon
floral wharf
carmine shuttle
cerulean salmon
# floral wharf But for 2024?

I still think it'd be worth it. The main upside of the warlock dip in 2014 was getting access to eldritch agonizing repelling blast spam and charisma weapon attacks and you still get that from a dip

floral wharf
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And you can get these at level 2 now

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Im just afraid im losing out potential from paladin

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Or slowing down my progress as a paladin

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Also that means i should dump my stats to cha

cerulean salmon
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Normally people do like 1 level at level 2 or 3 and then another warlock level after u get your aura or subclass aura

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Delaying aura by 1 level feels bad but the only level where I'd say you'd be weaker than pure paladin is at exactly level 6

wet prairie
floral wharf
cerulean salmon
wet prairie
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assasin sounds interesting

cerulean salmon
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It's a lot weaker in 2024 because of surprise nerfs

echo kelp
wet prairie
high geode
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Good day to all, I have a question, because this is my first time on a foreign DND server, so there may be some rules and regulations here. If you send information about yourself to the master, is it really scary if they don't answer you? I'm just afraid that I'm doing something wrong because not a single master has answered me on campaigns by voice. Or is that how it's done? It's just that on the servers where I'm usually from my area, if they don't take you, they at least write to you that you're not suitable and all that.

fallen surge
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It depends on how long its been since you messaged them. This server has people from all over the world, so each person's time zone may be very different from yours. Plus, not everyone is active all the time. So if you've sent a message and its only been a couple hours, they just might not have seen it yet. It may take a few days to get a reply sometimes

high geode
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I usually write what is asked in the recruitment post. Name, how old I am, what experience I have, I don't write huge paragraphs My play style and all. I'm polite, of course, I'm just a little socially awkward so I'm very worried T^T

high geode
ornate kiln
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It’s possible they get so many messages that it’s not feasible to answer them all

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It’s a big server

high geode
fallen surge
high geode
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I'm just worried that I'm doing something wrong because it's already happened to several people. I'm looking for a group for myself on Strad and probably since it's a very popular campaign, many people write to the masters. I wouldn't even mind joining the ongoing campaign.

high geode
fallen surge
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Oh, if you tell people you're specifically looking for Curse of Strahd, that may be why you're getting no responses. Unless a DM specifically says that they plan on running that adventure, you can most likely assume they are running something of their own creation, rather than a pre-published one. I'm not sure why no one has messaged you back to say this, but if you say "Hi, I'd like to join your campaign but please run this specific adventure" then the answer would probably be no

smoky adder
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Usually DMs post in #looking-for-players because they already have a campaign they'd like to run. Their post should give you some idea of what that campaign is.

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If you want to join a specific campaign, you may need to look specifically for DMs who are already running that campaign.

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Or consider hiring a paid DM; they'd surely run whatever you like.

cold elm
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Man its hard to find a campaign you can join

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There is always something that doesnt let me join

smoky adder
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Yeah, it's hard no matter how long you've been playing.

high geode
fallen surge
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I see. Well, I'm not sure what the issue would be then

cold elm
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I got a traders clock set to be able to compare timezones fast

smoky adder
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Yeah, the more specific your needs, the harder it'll be to find one that fits those needs.

eternal crater
ashen radish
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So how do you get into this? I mean like how do I learn how to play

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
# ashen radish So how do you get into this? I mean like how do I learn how to play

Welcome! If you're new to DnD, the best place to start is with the free basic rules linked above. We also have a set of videos if you're more of a visual learner, and we have the #learn-to-play channel for more resources.

If you're looking for a game after having read through the rules, you can begin your search on this server in #find-a-game . Finally, if you've got any specific questions, we'll be happy to help you here!

ashen radish
cobalt flicker
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Hello, any Italian here?

plucky moth
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Hey new dm here but I was wondering if my players do a check on there turn. Does that count as an action?

fallen surge
errant coyote
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Hi

plucky moth
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So if they have two attacks per turn, the want to do a perception Check, do they still have another action to attack and or do another check?

timid locust
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Depends on what's giving them two attacks on their turn.

plucky moth
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Leveling up and deal weaponry

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Duel*

timid locust
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When you're engaging in two weapon fighting, you can only swing the second weapon if you used your action to take the attack action with the first weapon.

plucky moth
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So they can only do 1 check on their turn and no attack then

timid locust
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So no, their action would have been used to take the Search action (for example), and then couldn't make another attack with the other weapon

plucky moth
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Okay thank you!

fallen surge
plucky moth
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Also if a creature grapples a target, can the grappled target still make a reaction?

fallen surge
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Depends on what that reaction is, but the grappled condition does not inherently prevent creatures from taking reactions

plucky moth
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Would a monks deflect damage work?

smoky adder
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The Grappled condition doesn't prevent that.

soft marsh
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Good morning yall

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Im playing my first game today as a brand new player, does anyone mind telling me what I should focus on as quick prep for the game? I wanna make it easier on the dm (just saw the links, my bad)

timid locust
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As long as you understand what you're capable of doing on your turn in combat, what ability checks are, and you've got your character sheet all set up, you've got 90% of everything you'll need.

soft marsh
deft sigil
# soft marsh Im playing my first game today as a brand new player, does anyone mind telling m...

What DOSH said pretty much covers it.. having a basic grasp on what your character can do in a turn is always helpful - people don't mind a bit of waiting vut someone spending ten minutes trying to decide what spell to cast or whether they can rage or not, can get a bit tedious.
Know what dice you might need (if rolling physical dice) and have them with you. Being on time and ready to play is huge

soft marsh
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Thank you very much

deft sigil
carmine shuttle
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A thing I don't recommend as often anymore given the rise of online play, but if you're playing a spellcaster then I endorse taking a bunch of index cards and writing your spell descriptions out onto them by hand. Helps you to internalize what the mechanics are for each spell.

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If your handwriting is sufficiently small/neat, you can maybe use a half an index card. If it's like mine, you want one card per spell.

soft marsh