#dnd-newcomers

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mental pawn
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New to discord, how do we post in the find-a-game thread? I'm trying to post a looking-for-players post but I don't understand how posting with a "bot" works.

torpid tulip
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Me too

mental pawn
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It says to post in the "find-a-game" then "you’ll be given a private form to provide the details of your post". I guess I don't know what we are supposed to post or how a form works on here.

torpid tulip
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Are you trying to be a dm or a player

mental pawn
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DM

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Discord is very confusing using it for the first time.

torpid tulip
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I know right I just started 2 Week ago

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Also I'm doing it on my phone so it harder

mental pawn
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So it looks like it doesn't matter what you say to the bot under "find-a-game", just reply something, then it pops up with a bot that asks you questions about your game. You answer the questions then submit the post, then it posts it under "looking for players".

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I think the easiest way to do that is to make a character on the DNDBeyond website. I believe it walks you through building a character and even levels up, so it should take you to level 4. Once you have done that you can print out the character or even share the URL online.

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Thank you. I see that. I wasn't sure what to type to get the prompt to come up but it seems you can type in anything.

torpid tulip
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I have a campaign and character made on DND beyond

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torpid tulip
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Im already in a campaign as the dm

tawdry sleet
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Nice

torpid tulip
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Ty

peak lance
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Hey, I've never played dnd but I wanted to try and learn. So idk what's the best way to learn, should I look up a vid? Or just ask around

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tawdry sleet
peak lance
hybrid gyro
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question: when I am creating my character, there is the option to add all of these different items. What is the general rule about how many to pick? Or do I start out with nothing? Same question for gp

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ranger

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2024

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Im using dndbeyond, it did give me a set of starting equipment, but it also allows me to add much more from a list.

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gotcha! thanks

crystal flume
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Hello

upper portal
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Heyo!

fickle knot
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Hi

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Yes

echo kelp
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The bot command has failed me.. lol

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echo kelp
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And there it goes

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^ Useful resources to help get you started with D&D

fickle knot
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Ok done

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Already got a character

echo kelp
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If you're ready to find a group, give #find-a-game a read to see how to use our Looking For Game channels.

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distant yarrow
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Do I need to make a character before looking for a game or do make one with a dm?

umbral cargo
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Hello I'm new to D&D I just bought the players manual today. Amd finished reading the introduction

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umbral cargo
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Tomorrow ill start reading part 1 which is about character creation.

distant yarrow
pure lily
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might be a dumb question or in the wrong chat, was Mirror Image a spell before 2024 and if so from which source book? We are trying to stay 2014 and expanded but as a new player I don't know which spells were there before the switch. I understand that it will show legendary if there is a difference in the spell but if the version is the same will it just update the source to the 2024? I see mention of Mirror Image 2yrs ago online so I am confused

wheat crystal
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Yeah Mirror Image comes from the 2014 PHB

pure lily
solar remnant
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So I am brand new to DnD. I got interested due to a friend and now I’m trying to learn as much as possible and learn how to join a group online. What should I start with on learning?

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waxen shell
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I have a question about components for cantrips, for example:

Minor Illusion:
its components are S, M (a bit of fleece).

Does that mean i need both or a choice between the two to use it? Im assuming both Hand motions along with the fleece to make use of it?

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Nvm the PHB says i need all comp, sorry!

round knot
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Greeting everyone!
I have a ready LVL 1 warlock that I want to use to play a game in DnD, let me know where can I start!!

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crimson marsh
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Hi I'm new here

harsh fjord
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Welcome. Do you know how to play?

crimson marsh
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harsh fjord
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Those links should help you get started!

crimson marsh
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Do I have to gets a DND book?

harsh fjord
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Nope, the free rules are enough to get you playing.

smoky adder
primal quarry
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hey people, im playing that dndbeyond where i can create a character and follow a story. I just reached the roll dice part and i did not understand how the sum works

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it says that as a paladin, i have +2 of charisma. when i rolled the 20side dice i got an 2

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but in the end the message i got was "You rolled 2, +4 is 6 total"

carmine shuttle
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What kind of an action were you trying to take?

primal quarry
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why is that? i thought it would be like 2 +2 = 4

primal quarry
carmine shuttle
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(I like that mini-adventure, but it obscures some things)

main fulcrum
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It's probably adding your proficiency bonus

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Which is also 2 at low levels

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primal quarry
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omg im dumb lmao

"Call out to them to stop fighting. Charisma check using Persuasion (+4)"

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so let me see if i get it

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based on my base status i sum the value with the option i choose?

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sorry if my english is a bit bad, im learning

carmine shuttle
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Persuasion is a Charisma-based skill, and it's one that Paladins can be proficient in. If you're proficient in a skill, you get to add your proficiency bonus to it. From levels 1-4, that proficiency bonus is +2.

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So you're adding 2 from the die, +2 for your Charisma modifier (meaning it's a CHA score of 14 or 15), +2 for being proficient in Persusasion.

primal quarry
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so in level 5 my proficiency levels up too? like +2 to +4, for example?

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or my other status also increase, like strength?

carmine shuttle
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When you have 5 total character levels, proficiency bonus goes from +2 to +3.

carmine shuttle
# primal quarry or my other status also increase, like strength?

That's a little more involved. As a generalization (that has exceptions), every time you gain 4 levels in the same class, you get to choose a Feat. (You'll see people who have been around longer refer to it as an ASI for Ability Score Increase, because it used to be "ASI or Feat". Under the 2024 rules, the ASI is now a Feat you can take more than once.) The ASI Feat lets you increase a single ability score by 2, or two different ability scores by 1 each, to a maximum of 20. Most other Feats let you increase an ability score by 1, and then give some other benefits alongside.

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Fighters, in particular, get a few more ASIs than other classes. But the heuristic of "at levels 4, 8, 12, and 16 in the same class" still applies.

primal quarry
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hmmm, so it's like points distribution?

dark drum
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The free rules

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Plenty of cheap/free 5e material as well

carmine shuttle
# primal quarry hmmm, so it's like points distribution?

What you add to the die is the ability score modifier (my emphasis). The ASIs affect the actual ability scores themselves. There exists a method for determining the original ability scores known as a Point Buy, too. (I don't recommend that for one's first character for learning curve reasons.)

primal quarry
harsh fjord
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The videos are based on the 2014 rules rather than the 2024 ones, but the general gist is the same.

primal quarry
carmine shuttle
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The 2024 rules haven't been in people's hands long enough to get good new stuff made yet, anyway. The current crop of "content" is all focused on what changed in an "optimized for how quickly you can do damage" context.

lost orbit
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Grahhhh I just got here and I don't know what to do or say and I'm scared to talk because there's a lot of rules and I read them but aaaaaaaaaaa where should I go is here fine? ;v;

carmine shuttle
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Breathe. Relax.

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carmine shuttle
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?demo

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?tag new demo

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copper folio
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i like my dnd musty bruh

lost orbit
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I have played before but it was a while back

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and I don't think I ever fully comprehended anything, and the characters were all premade so idk how to make one ~v~ I have a general idea

lost orbit
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thanks Jeff

carmine shuttle
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The demo gives you an idea how it works in practice. The other bot post has links to the free rules, a set of videos done by the Critical Role crew known as "Handbooker Helper" that walk through a bunch of basics (and are still mostly right after the recent new update to the Player's Handbook), and a few other sets of links.

lost orbit
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alr, I'm probably gonna look for a mostly vanilla campaign with maybe a sprinkling of homebrew for now so that I can get into it, but I'm gonna look into the stuff you sent first so that I'm not still 90% lost while playing lol

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copper folio
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why are u guys so wholesome

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real

lost orbit
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Idk how to do that yet lmao but I'll figure it out lol

copper folio
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how many characters are there?

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do u call them characters? idk lol

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yeaaaa

lost orbit
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Question while I'm here if I may: would a tiefling rogue work?

timid locust
fallen surge
# copper folio yeaaaa

there are 12 free base classes and 1 that's included in a separate book that you have to purchase

copper folio
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whats a druid

fallen surge
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?tag new druid

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classDruid Druid

Channel nature magic to heal, shape-shift, and control the elements
Druids belong to ancient orders that call on the forces of nature. Harnessing the magic of animals, plants, and the four elements, Druids heal, transform into animals, and wield elemental destruction.

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

Likes: Nature
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

lost orbit
copper folio
timid locust
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Forgetting the ranger... dndSerious

copper folio
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what does that guy do

lost orbit
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I've heard druids are fairly complex

copper folio
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oh and also is there like something that i should know before playing?

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
# copper folio wait wait free base classes??? the game has premium classes?

The rules of D&D are in rule books. The "free rules" are available online for free, but there are other books that you must access the same way you'd read any novel. You can buy the book online or at a store, or you can rent it from the library, or barrow it from a friend, etc. Its not "premium content" in the same sense as a video game where you have to pay to use it. Its just in a book that's not available online for free

carmine shuttle
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dynoError No tag complexity. found in category new.

carmine shuttle
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?tag complexity

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dynoError No tag complexity found.

harsh fjord
copper folio
copper folio
fallen surge
# copper folio what does that guy do

Artificers are magical tinkerers and craftsmen. They make gadgets and magic items, and fight with firearms, robotic constructs, potions, magical armor, enchanted weapons, etc

lethal halo
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hi i have an oath of vengence dragonborn what feat should i ger

copper folio
harsh fjord
lethal halo
copper folio
fallen surge
carmine shuttle
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Pure reflex, and I didn't even notice it.

fallen surge
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I know the feeling

carmine shuttle
copper folio
carmine shuttle
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I end up working with newer players fairly often, and one of the things that's a fun exercise for established players is figuring out how to represent characters from existing media using D&D mechanics. Sometimes doing it well requires using more than one class, but you can also just use different classes to emphasize different aspects of a character.

To that end, I put this together for a set of illustrations. It's nowhere near complete, but it's a start. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1efuUmEVnpyO0ZVLNwFgMltVHJo5MdVC3-5Cq9PxZKUA/edit?usp=sharing

lime tusk
carmine shuttle
# lime tusk Hey, im also new and omg this is so cool, thanks!

Glad to help. For what it's worth, the primary tab is for the classes that are in the Free Basic Rules, with all the subclasses in the most recent printing of the Player's Handbook. The "Legacy Subclasses" tab covers everything else - the Artificer class that got discussed a while back, and subclasses for everything else that haven't been reprinted since the newest Player's Handbook last month.

lime tusk
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Very cool, thanks! For me its a big help, to see which popular character would fit in which class, so I can learn this way more easier, really cool Idea

carmine shuttle
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Disney-version Cinderella would be a mix of a College of Glamour Bard and an Archfey Warlock.

lime tusk
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btw ive never played dnd before and now i have such a big fear, that I would be cringe or weird...
how nice/polite is the dnd Community? Im so sorry i Hope im saying nothing wrong or so

harsh fjord
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It's just going to depend on the people you play with. I'd say the overwhelming majority of experiences I've had have been positive in the community, but it's just another group of people, and people are complex and varied.

carmine shuttle
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the DND Community is people, with everything that implies.

harsh fjord
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Same page, Jeff.

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In general, I think folks are accommodating because this is essentially playing make-believe, and that can make folks feel vulnerable.

carmine shuttle
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The biggest thing is to be sure that everybody's expectations are aligned. That's the reason behind something called a "session 0" at the start of a new campaign. But a "mid-session 0" doesn't hurt when people are joining existing groups.

cosmic furnace
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where would you guys recommend i start? i'm new to the community and everytime i think i'm starting understand everything someone brings up a new term or something and i have no idea what it means lol 😭 😅

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harsh fjord
# cosmic furnace where would you guys recommend i start? i'm new to the community and everytime i...
  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play .
  • Or you could read through the Free Rules as mentioned.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube.
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
wheat crystal
cosmic furnace
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thank you guys so much! i've seen quite a lot of the legends of avantris stuff so i kinda know what a game looks like, now i just need to learn about all the rest of it too 😅

carmine shuttle
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?tag new demo

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harsh fjord
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I just grab it from the last time I shared it in this server!

remote walrus
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hey everyone! i'm entirely new to this game, i've played once a few years back but don't remember a thing. any resources to get me started?

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remote walrus
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thank you <3

oblique crown
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Basic question / clarification ref 5.5e. When rolling a new character does the player get the number of skill proficiencies they can select in the class traits, Plus the origins skill
Proficiencies? Or does the origins tell the player what skills to select? Thanks

harsh fjord
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So it's the proficiencies from both class and background.

fallen surge
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Your Background will always give you 2 skill proficiencies, which are determined by which background you pick. Acolyte, for example, will always give you proficiency in Insight and Religion

Your class will provide you with a list of skill proficiencies you can pick from. What is on the list, and how many you get to pick is determined by what class you are playing. A Cleric, for example, can pick 2 from the list of History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion

There are some other ways to get skill proficiencies as well, such as certain species or origin feats, but class and background are the universal ones that all characters will get

oblique crown
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Thanks
So just to clarify & double check they get both background skills, plus they get to choose the class skills?

harsh fjord
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Yep.

oblique crown
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Excellent- many thanks

livid burrow
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Okay hello, I am super new to D&D but I've been inerested in it for a long time. I've heard the best way to learn is to just actually play, I was wondering where people would recommend finding new games, I have no clue how? Also I'm a very fast learner and I hope to make friends with some of you.

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dapper sundial
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Hi

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I want to play dnd but I have no one to play with

harsh fjord
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Read #find-a-game for instructions on using the server's Looking for Group/Game channels!

torpid saffron
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Hi! I’m new to dnd me and some friends wanna start our own campaign and im going to dm do yall have any suggestions on how to dm for beginners?

harsh fjord
quiet kayak
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Hey quick question, I'm new to DND and really wish to learn. Would anyone be able to help me build a character sheet and join a campaign?

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hybrid gyro
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Hi all! I have a question, does anyone have a suggestion for what the most important things are to look up or learn about before a session 0? Thanks!!

wild onyx
hybrid gyro
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Thank you!

opaque smelt
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what adventure is most recomended to try?

torpid tulip
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Just try to find one that your like you can have more role play or more action based

wise quail
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hi all

proven sonnet
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hello can i get the permissions to post on looking for a dm

errant grove
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📌

main fulcrum
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That's not how the channel works. Read the instructions in #find-a-game
You need to post with the bot

rocky kayak
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Hey I've got a question how would I join a new campaign

glass summit
rocky kayak
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glass summit
# rocky kayak Online preferably

Finding a game is a matter of casting a wide net to get as many options as fast as possible. I would recommend checking out #find-a-game , the listings on Roll20, and the numerous facebook pages/subreddits dedicated to LFG (looking for groups).

rocky kayak
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Alright then thank you

shut trench
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shut trench
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surreal epoch
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Hi

sleek lagoon
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Hey

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eager knot
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I’m looking at the description of catapult and I can’t see what the dexterity saving throw has to reach, do any of yall know it?

topaz garnet
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So a level 1 Wizard with 16 Intelligence casting Catapult has a Save DC of their own
DCs are calculated as 8 + Proficiency Bonus + an Ability Modifier
8 + 2 (proficiency bonus as a level 1 character) + 3 (intelligence modifier, Wizards use Intelligence) = 13.

fleet dawn
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Hi

rotund spire
raw fiber
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hai

velvet jetty
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Hey

echo crag
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yo guys

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help me, pls

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(begs on his knees)

limpid jasper
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Hello everyone!

edgy onyx
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waxen shell
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Heeey im sorry to ask something that might be so blatantly obvious but

Hit points? ive read the PHB but needed a bit more of an understanding as you level up with it.

For example:
level 5 rogue with CON 17 +2

Hit Dice: 1d8 per rogue level
Hit Points at 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8 (or 5) + your Constitution modifier per rogue level after 1st

Does that mean you get 1 extra d8 hit dice as you level?

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Or does the "Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8" just mean thats how it stays at higher levels?

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?tag new hp

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Hit Points (HP)

Hit Points are a measure of how difficult it is to kill or destroy a creature or an object. Damage reduces Hit Points, and healing restores them. You can’t have more Hit Points than your Hit Point maximum, and you can’t have less than 0.

Your class and Constitution modifier determine your Hit Point maximum at level 1. Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, increase your Hit Point maximum when you gain a level. A creature can also spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points.

Some spells and other effects confer Temporary Hit Points, which are a buffer against losing actual Hit Points.

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Every time you level up in a class, you gain one additional hit dice of that class.

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So for your rogue, you'd gain another d8 hit dice.

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As to hit points, each time you level up you can either roll the dice and add that roll plus constitution modifier to your hit point pool.

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Or you can take the average (the 5 + constitution modifier) and add that to your hit point pool.

waxen shell
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ok i see that helped me! thank you very much dndLove

fresh fable
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Con 17 would be +3

waxen shell
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im still trying to remember the modifiers im sorry^^;

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fresh fable
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I had to double check 17 was a plus 3

cursive estuary
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hi i am new to D&D

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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We have #learn-to-play and other useful info/links in the pinned messages here to help get you started learning D&D!

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Feel free to ask any specific questions you have while learning - here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide to see the many channels we have for specific D&D topics).

cursive estuary
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ok thx

lost compass
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Trying to create my first character for D&D and I was curious to know how deep/long do most players go with a character's backstory.

eternal sun
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Some go extremely deep and some are just simple and short, it's all up to what the person wants ngl

lost compass
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Ok, thank you 👍

wild onyx
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dry relic
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If you want to determine surprise for an encounter, how do you

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calculate DEX(stealth) check for a Zombie?

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I don't see stealth in the Stat block.

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Thank-you

edgy onyx
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2014, if a creature doesn't have specific +X number for a skill or save on their stat block, then it will simply be a straight ability roll (in this case just dexterity)

dry relic
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Thank-you

indigo obsidian
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Hello eveyone, im new to this community and hope i use the right channel and terminology 👋

I’m gearing up to try my hand at DMing for a group of friends who are new to D&D and tabletop RPGs, and I’d love some advice on what materials to use. I’m trying to decide whether I should dive into 5th Edition (5e) resources or wait for the 2024 edition to come out. I’m likely not starting this campaign until 2025, so I have time to wait if that’s the better choice.

A few specifics about my situation:
**- Player Experience: **None of us have played D&D before, but I’ve played a bit of "Drakar och Demoner"/"Dragonbane" as a player, watched D&D tutorials, and recently started watching the new adventure at High Rollers club with my girlfriend.
- One-Shots to Start: I’m thinking of running some one-shot adventures first to get everyone comfortable with the basics and build my own confidence before diving into a longer campaign.
- Budget Isn’t an Issue: I don’t mind investing in a few books, so if one edition is a lot more beginner-friendly, I’m open to going with that!
- Discord vs. In-Person Play: We’re considering either meeting up in person or running our sessions through Discord. That depends a little on who is joining the group in the end.

Given that we’re all new to D&D, would you recommend starting with 5e, which has a ton of resources and guides already, or holding off for the 2024 edition? I have also understood that a lot of 5e will be compatible with 2024 but since the DM-book has not yet been released i guess we don't know for sure.

harsh fjord
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They’re both fifth edition. A lot of folks are saying the 2024 rules are more accessible for brand-new players. A downside, as you point out, is there’s not a bevy of content out there yet for 2024, and the full scope of compatibility remains to be seen.

silent kelp
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Ok so I'm completely new to DND and I wanna learn how to play, where do I start

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carmine shuttle
carmine shuttle
# indigo obsidian Hello eveyone, im new to this community and hope i use the right channel and ter...

To generally concur with Razorwing, they're both 5E. I'd probably suggest getting the current Starter Set (with the Dragons of Stormwreck Isle adventure), and using either the Free Basic Rules of a copy of the 2024 printings Players' Handbook to update the included pregenerated characters. As for Discord vs. In-person, if at all possible I'm going to advocate for your first several sessions being in-person because it's quicker to sort out uncertainties when everybody's learning together, and because I personally find I end up relying on a lot of nonverbal cues to help keep a game moving, which is a lot harder to do on Discord.

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Stormwreck Isle is probably ~3-8 sessions of play, depending on how quickly your group accomplishes some of it.

indigo obsidian
carmine shuttle
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Certain local hobby shops should have the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide as of the other day. It'll reach big retailers (e.g. chain bookstores) in about 2 weeks.

lost compass
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In building a new character is it considered good practice to start with the backstory of a character and then build the character based on the backstory?

carmine shuttle
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But occasionally, I'll see a mechanical interaction I'm interested in looking at and try to work out where things would go from there.

worn warren
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hi

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

worn warren
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ty :]

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opaque smelt
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so can someone ecplain how sharing books work?

fallen surge
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?tag ddb contentsharing

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Content Sharing

A player or DM with a Master Tier subscription can enable Content Sharing in up to five campaigns. Once Content Sharing is enabled, any content unlocked by anyone in the campaign gets shared with everyone else, and they can use those shared character options for characters in that campaign. Learn more below:

opaque smelt
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is it permanent or can you do take it away and deleat and remake new campaigns so long it dosnt surpass 5 campaigns and 12 players?

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cant find anything about it

smoky adder
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A Master Tier subscriber can enable it for up to five campaigns at a time.

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If the stop sharing in any of those campaigns, they can start sharing in others until they're back to five.

quiet kayak
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could somebody possibly help me build my first character?

timid locust
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Sure, are you stuck with questions about how it works, or are you just looking for advice?

quiet kayak
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im not quite sure how to establish stats well

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ive just watched youtube videos but im not quite understanding well

smoky adder
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"Stats" meaning your ability scores?

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Strength, Dexterity, etc.?

quiet kayak
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Yeah

smoky adder
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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.

smoky adder
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There's three official ways to do it, described above.

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Your DM might want you to use a specific one.

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If you don't have a DM yet, I'd go with Standard Array or Point Cost.

lost compass
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Is it an acceptable practice to allow a new player interested in trying D&D to listen in/watch a game from the sideline?

quiet kayak
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If so I'd love to do that

timid locust
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It's pretty rare to find someone here who would be willing to do that, however....

There's tons of games which stream or are recorded live! Twitch even has an entire DnD category.

smoky adder
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I'd never allow it, personally.

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I'd make them join in. dndLol

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smoky adder
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But yeah, if you just want to spectate, there's tons of options on YouTube or Twitch.

timid locust
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If you're interested in looking into that kind of thing, it's called Live Play. Common household names of groups include Critical Role and Dimension 20.

quiet kayak
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Does anyone know of someone that's currently trying to host a game?

fallen surge
# lost compass Is it an acceptable practice to allow a new player interested in trying D&D to l...

That’s not something that’s typically done, unfortunately. If people are playing D&D in a public place like a library or game store, they might allow you to watch, though it’d be a little awkward. If people are playing in a private place like someone’s home or online, then they’d really only allow you to be their if you are personal friends with everyone involved.

But like DOSH said, there is LOTS of D&D content on twitch and YouTube that you can watch.

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quiet kayak
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What would be the best class pick for a swordsman?

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Also what are saving throw proficiencies?

timid locust
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A classic swordsman would probably be a Fighter

quiet kayak
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I also really appreciate all of this help truly

fallen surge
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Pretty much anyone can use a sword. Some classes will be better at it than others. Some will require you to take a specific subclass. But I’m fairly sure all 13 classes could make a good build around using a sword one way or another

quiet kayak
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Well like specifically the character I've written is mostly a swashbuckling swordsman who's only true motive is to avenge his family and village who were murdered by an orc gang

fallen surge
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The rogue class has a subclass that is actually called “swashbuckler” if that is what interests you

timid locust
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I think a Fighter or Rogue would fit the bill there. Maybe Ranger if you wanted a slightly more complex class.

quiet kayak
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Would there be anyway someone could call to help me build this character?

opaque smelt
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timid locust
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Unfortunately, there's no voice channel on this server. Folks will always be around to offer advice though, both here for basic rules questions and in #character-discussion for actually putting the build together.

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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.

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Hey I’m relatively new to dnd but I know the basic rules and classes my friend said he would be running a premade adventure I can’t recall the name but it’s in water deep and it has heist in the name I was planning on making a abrasive tiefling that has been manipulated into becoming a demon/devil hunter by the humans who kidnapped him when he was young they have given him a ring that they claim is all that is keeping his soul from succumbing to the tired of avernus in reality it is a ring that disguising himself as a human and at some point this ring will break making him have to come to terms with his demonic heritage I was wondering what class could fit this character? (Only the original classes my gm said no homebrews) thanks

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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

fallen surge
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"demon hunter" is a pretty open ended concept all things considered. Every class fights things, so any class can hunt demons. You can play anything you want. Choose something where the actual playstyle interests you

smoky adder
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I'd allow that at my table, but it's worth noting that characters don't normally start with magic items.

fallen surge
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I do have to say though, it sounds like you want your character to start out the game with a magic item. Just so you are aware, that's not within the rules. Magic Items are not part of a level 1 character's starting equipment

smoky adder
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So that's something you'll want to discuss with your DM first.

stone lodge
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I know he said it was fine as my character is unaware of it and as such can’t abuse it

smoky adder
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Then yeah, have fun!

stone lodge
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Thanks

heavy knot
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Any ideas for Warlock Spells at Level 1 in 2024 rules that feel like a must have?

carmine shuttle
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Depends a bit on what pact you see yourself aiming for. But in general, the guide of “half combat, half utility” works pretty well.

marsh dew
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Any tips on roleplaying a character with a phobia?

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I'm playing a Autumn Eladrin who has a phobia of the cold

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and I was wondering whenever the cold comes up how should I do it a good service

errant grove
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Talk about what if you froze to death. Talk about your clothes not being warm enough. Talk about provisions running out.

lost compass
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Anyone know of a group that specializes in one-shots?

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Hello!

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This is my first time trying out dungeons and dragons and it would be very much appreciated if somebody could teach me how this works

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# foggy forum This is my first time trying out dungeons and dragons and it would be very much ...

Welcome! You can check the channel pins as well as #learn-to-play for a link to the free basic rules! I recommend watching the Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role which is a great supplement to the rules. While it can be nice to find a DM that is willing to teach newbies, it’s most helpful if you can meet them halfway or further to ease their burden.

Don't worry about memorizing everything, but be familiar with character creation, combat, and skill checks. I also recommend making a character as you go along for rules practice. After that, try finding a game! In this server there's #find-a-game (read the instructions carefully!). Otherwise fellow user iamrazorwing has made a guide to using as many resources as possible to find both in-person and online games.

You can also get feedback on your character in #character-discussion or #optimization depending on the nature of feedback you want. And of course, feel free to ask any additional questions here!

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# foggy forum No what’s that

VTT stands for “Virtual Tabletop,” which is generally a website or program that can facilitate D&D. Usually a VTT will be able to host maps, tokens, character sheets, etc. Of course, if you play in person you probably won’t be using a VTT 😅

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@foggy forum Have you built a character yet? If you have built a character, let me know and I can teach you how to play over voice chat!

foggy forum
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Uhhhhh ok I don’t have a character built yet. I had never played dungeons and dragons before. Sorry for being such a hassle.

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You're fine - take your time, look at the free basic rules, try your hand at making a character, watch folks playing D&D on YouTube/Twitch, and then join a group and play D&D with them.

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You don't have to know everything to start playing - I'd recommend learning how a character sheet works, how to make attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws (d20 test), and the different dice and how they are often used.

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?tag new dice

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Dice

Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one you’ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

quick tartan
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quick tartan
# foggy forum It always sounded like something I would love to try and some thing I could get ...

That's great! D&D (and tabletop games in general) is a massive community with a lot of variety within it! You should definitely take the advice that others have given you, but the biggest thing I can say at the moment is to find a group that accepts new players, be friendly and positive, and if you run into an issue you can't resolve with the group you're in, you can always just move on and find another.

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It's super easy to feel overwhelmed because, tbh, it is a really big game. Just take it one step at a time, and do what's fun for you in the moment! A lot of people really enjoy D&D "Actual Play" (games played and recorded as a show) Series, and those can be a really awesome way to see how the game is played from an outside perspective. Or, if you'd rather just play the game than watch it, read up a little bit on the rules (enough to get an idea of the game) then start looking for groups. Many groups will ask you to bring a character sheet, so do your best to put one together, come back here and ask questions as needed, and then get to playing!

tropic talon
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Hello I’m new to dnd and I want to understand more about rouge and its subclass Assassin so I can use the, more proficiently

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tropic talon
wheat crystal
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Check this channels pins and/or #learn-to-play , both of which have links

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tropic talon
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Thank you <)

wheat crystal
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The Assassin subclass won’t be in the Free Rules. Instead, it’ll be in the PHB which you’d have to either pay for or have another way to access it (i.e. a friend, your local library)

floral wharf
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what do you guys focus on ability points for paladin? 16 str and 16 cha?

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only way i found to do this is with noble background

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i dont think theres other background with + in both str n cha

quick tartan
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By "background" are you referring to races?

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Also, are you looking at the 2014 or 2024 ruleset?

indigo seal
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This might be a stupid question, but I how do I get into dnd?

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I’ve looked for apps on the App Store and websites to play dnd campaigns with others but I couldn’t find anything but dnd beyond

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Which just helps me keep track of my characters

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indigo seal
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Again, mb if this is a stupid question

quick tartan
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No such thing as a stupid question! Check out the post by Dyno and if you have any follow-up questions feel free to ask!

floral wharf
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damn my english, i meant the background of the character where you get to choose +2 / +1 ability scores

quick tartan
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Ah, I'm afraid I can't help you then. I'm not sure if it made it into 2024, but in the 2014 rules ability bonuses are determined by race, and as of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything you're free to apply the ability score bonuses to whichever ability scores you like. So for instance, if you're a Tiefling you could take the +1 to Intelligence and +2 to Charisma as described in the PHB, or you could give yourself +2 to Strength and +1 to Charisma.

floral wharf
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yea they changed that in PHB 2024 its according to your background now

static dirge
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Hi

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floral wharf
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oh shi u right i must be blind

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ah but.......its so not my character....roleplay wise XD

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so its kinda weird that he is this guy who has a entertainer background haha

quick tartan
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What if Aletheo's struggle with societal rejection led him to being a musician, who expresses his angst through song?

round knot
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Hello everyone I’m searching 3 players and A good Dm to do a campaign for beginner friendly players
Dm me a text if anyone is interested!

quick tartan
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Like, what if your character is basically the lead singer of My Chemical Romance but also a paladin?

floral wharf
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XD dude thats so hilarious

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so hes basically the emo dude that turned to music

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omg can you imagine, multiclass to a bard and he has a guitar for a sword

quick tartan
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Yeah man, go hog wild! If you want to do something mechanically, but you feel like the flavor doesn't quite match up, there's usually an even more fun option if you look for it.

floral wharf
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il have to ask my DM

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btw what do you think which subclass do i go for

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stick to vengeance or to smthin else

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im the main tank in the team

quick tartan
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If you're a new player I wouldn't stress too much about picking the "right" subclass. You have an idea that a Paladin fits well into the tank role in general, so as long as you're making solid choices in game and put points in the right attributes you'll be a solid tank.

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Do what sounds the most fun for you and your character, in other words.

floral wharf
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atm in at 16 str 14 con and 16 cha

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int 8 the rest at 10, is that ok?

quick tartan
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Yeah that's a solid spread, should be fine!

floral wharf
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alrighty then

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then i just need a choice between noble or entertainer

outer chasm
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yo

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i join a long time ago yet im still a new can someone pls help me i wanna join a fren group or soemthing

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Hi everyone! I just joined my name is Madi, and I've never played DND before, and I was looking for groups to join that can show me how to play ^_^!

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sinful vale
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thank you!

raven dagger
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New to DnD!

velvet jetty
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Tell me newcomers. What is the backstory of the character you've been making?

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Hi everyone, I’m here to see if anyone could give me some tips (and maybe some feedback on the story) for dming as I’m doing it for the first time on a story I’ve made myself and I’m struggling to give it a dnd feel and not a novel of sorts. Anyways thanks!

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?dmtips

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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.

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distant yarrow
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Is the 2024 phb worth getting?

harsh fjord
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Have you played D&D before and already like it, or would you be trying it for the first time?

smoky adder
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Either way, I’d still say yes. dndLol

harsh fjord
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I would say use the Free Rules first, and if you want to invest money, then the PHB is the key book to grab.

sage tendon
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hey yall

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undone wasp
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I just joined, but idk even where to start with rules characters etc, and id prefer not to have to pay for anything before i know its a hobby ill enjoy

timid locust
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Lucky you, there's a link to the free rules right above your post!

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Give them a read, and let us know if you have any questions.

torpid trout
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hello

sage tendon
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harsh fjord
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See the bost post a few lines up!

torpid trout
waxen shell
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Whats the difference between normal DnD and 2024? And which is more prevalent?

harsh fjord
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By normal D&D, do you mean the 2014 rules?

smoky adder
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Depends on what you mean by "normal". 😅

waxen shell
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my bad i guess i mean e5? idk i know 2024 is not the same as far as i know but idk to what extent

smoky adder
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If you mean the difference between the fifth-edition Player's Handbook released in 2014 and the fifth-edition Player's Handbook released in 2024, it's not fundamentally any different.

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It's all fifth edition either way.

harsh fjord
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They're both 5th edition, but the new rules are tweaked in some ways. I'd agree with Umee that 2014 is likely more widespread because the new rules have only been out for about two months, and not everyone is an early adopter.

smoky adder
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But they've essentially taken the lessons learned over the last ten years and given the current edition a refresh.

fallen surge
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The 2024 PHB came out in September of this year, so its still fairly new. Its still considered to be 5th edition, and it just exists as a update to the old rules, to try to make them feel more modern and fresh. Its still fairly new, so not everyone has switched over yet, but its intended to be the new norm

smoky adder
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If you're brand new to the game, I think the 2024 PHB is the best place to start.

fallen surge
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Agreed. Heck, even if you intend to play the 2014 rules still, the 2024 rules "how to play" section is fantastically written

waxen shell
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ahh sorry sorry when i asked a friend they made it sound like it was 2 different things but i see what everyone means now thank you so much!

harsh fjord
fallen surge
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They are different enough that you need to specify which one you are using in a conversation about the rules or character creation or something like that. But in actual play, they feel surprisingly similar. The primary thing that changed is just character creation options. The actual core rules of the game and pace of play and such are largely the same

summer crane
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Wait so are they two different things or is the 2024 one just an updated version of 2014

ornate kiln
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2024 is like a remaster of 2014

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its essentially the same game but there a lot of small details which differ

waxen shell
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Ive been using roll20 to make a character and the options it has was the "Dungeons & dragons" and "Dungeons & dragons 2024" and i tried making a chara through 2024 yesterday and it just felt so quick and smooth haha

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Hi. I'm very new to dnd. Know almost nothing about it. I want to get into it but don't really have anybody irl to play it with. Is there anyway to play online?

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glossy maple
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Hey, how do I find a game and how do i play it😅

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meager slate
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Guys im joined my schools tsbletop gsming club and i want some help making a character snd some basic info ( i dont wanna look like an idiot first day)

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meager slate
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Ok so whats a tabaxi, there like, anthro cats, right?

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Or am i stupid?

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(Plz dont say im stupid 😦 )

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I dont hav the sliiiighest idea of dnd other than it looks fun and that im 100% willing 2 lear. How 2 play

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meager slate
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I hav it indtall e on phon

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I hstr typin w phons

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smoky adder
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If you’re using D&D Beyond, you can have it give you some suggestions.

orchid drum
meager slate
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Ive got like, 0% clue what im doing

meager slate
smoky adder
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Just click “Show Suggestions” right next to the name field.

meager slate
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But hats boring

orchid drum
meager slate
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Btw are there any like furry rwces

orchid drum
meager slate
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I was looking ag the tabxi

orchid drum
meager slate
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Izza cat anthro right?

meager slate
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... alr dont judge me but is it against general rules to make my cjarater a femboy

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also no i didnt grt into dnd just cause i wanted a femboy furry character

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I feel so out of place in this discord 😦

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meager slate
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Yay

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I gtg

orchid drum
meager slate
meager slate
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Or is that coincidence?

orchid drum
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both

meager slate
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compact saffron
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I need help with everything

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Start with the free basic rules (and #learn-to-play) and if you have a specific question, feel free to ask it here.

meager slate
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Guys i dont know what im doing when im cresring a vharacter

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I want a tabaxi?

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The cat antrho

sick shale
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Very new to the game! Would love to be part of a journey and learn everything!

meager slate
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Same brother

velvet jetty
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Welcome! Hope your journey is long and fun.

solid owl
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echo kelp
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Please use the LFG channels to solicit/organize a game (or take it to direct message). Thanks!

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meager slate
echo kelp
meager slate
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(Im experiencing severe imposter sy drome)

echo kelp
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LFG = Looking For Game

compact saffron
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Ok I’m ready when do we start playing the game

solid owl
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meager slate
echo kelp
solid owl
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I believe we need a DM

meager slate
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Im very willin 2lesr. Thsj

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Willing 2 learn*

echo kelp
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Again though, please take this to that LFG thread or direct messages

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Please keep this channel clear for new to D&D folks to ask questions about game rules and mechanics

compact saffron
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How do I find listings

meager slate
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But im a very bsd booklearner and above aversge hands on learner

meager slate
solid owl
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I think you need a dungeon master to play, although people have mentioned something about westmarching?

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which from my understanding is more of your just hop in and play

echo kelp
meager slate
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Im flat brome

echo kelp
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Yeah check out #find-a-game as it has useful info and instructions

meager slate
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Broke

echo kelp
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Don't worry, most games are not paid games - and you can play D&D just fine with the free basic rules

meager slate
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Free basic rules?

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Are there paid rules?

solid owl
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theres that for you gents

smoky adder
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There’s books with more rules, more character options, more monsters…

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Adventures to play through, worlds to explore…

meager slate
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Huh???! Paid rules?

echo kelp
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I mean the company that owns D&D does need to pay the folks who write up the rules, pay for the artists, pay for the printing of physical books and the servers hosting digital books, etc.
So yeah, there is paid material if you want to add more to your D&D experience then what's just in the free basic rules.
Like the Players Handbook gives you more class options to use with your character beyond what you get in the free rules.

smoky adder
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If you want more, it’s there.

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It’s basically DLC.

meager slate
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That explains it

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silent kelp
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uh so. how do i make character because i dont understand a thing from the website 😤

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# silent kelp everything and im looking at the dnd guide website or whatever it is

OK, so when you say you're having trouble understanding everything, that makes it difficult to figure out how to help. Here are some examples of more specific questions you could ask:

  • "There are so many steps to character creation, I'm wondering if someone can break it down into more simple steps."
  • "I'm trying to use the character builder at <link> and it's asking me what sources I should use, but I don't know what to pick."
silent kelp
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i honestly went as specific as possible but ykw ill try a different question

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in the character creation on dnd beyond theres like a lot that i didn't understand how it works or what it meant, ill put it up now

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or not i cant log in for some reason

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ncm

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nvm

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silent kelp
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ok so dumb question (all of them are going to be dumb) but whats fighter proficiancy bluegoodjob

tawny mirage
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bet thanks

opaque forge
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Fighters are proficient in all Simple and Martial weapons; Light, Medium, Heavy Armor and Shields; and get proficiency in Strength and Constitution saving throws.

silent kelp
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oh no i meant fighter skill proficiancy

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oh i cant send photos here

formal oyster
silent kelp
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theres like, acrobatics, insight, intimidation stuff like that

formal oyster
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From that link, these are the skills:
Choose 2: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Perception, or Survival

silent kelp
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another dumb question

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what's an ability score bluegoodjob

opaque forge
echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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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.

topaz garnet
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a rating of how good your attributes are, where 1 is basically the minimum, 10 is an average joe, 20 is the peak of an adventurer regularly, and 30 is the absolute maximum for even the avatar of a god.

silent kelp
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3rd dumb question, what do i put in lifestyle lmv

tawny mirage
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Istg a DM kicked me because he rejected my homebrew and i accepted it with the smallest curse in history that is allowed on this server

tawny mirage
topaz garnet
tawny mirage
topaz garnet
tawny mirage
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And went to sleep

echo kelp
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Sometimes a DM and player group isn't a good fit.

topaz garnet
tawny mirage
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Then kicked me because he didnt like my homebrew

tawny mirage
echo kelp
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Organizing a group to play D&D takes time and effort and often schedules and personalities and communication styles don't mesh.

topaz garnet
tawny mirage
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He wont help with character creation mate

topaz garnet
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That isn't the only DM that exists for the entire game

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I said "once you have a DM, ask them"
you're talking about a singular DM you had some kind of experience with

formal oyster
tawny mirage
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Or had

silent kelp
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ok also, i picked dragonborne for my race and im picking what type, what does it mean by like "5 by 30 ft line" or whatever

topaz garnet
tawny mirage
topaz garnet
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No that's their dragonborn breath weapon

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Speed would just say, 30 feet

tawny mirage
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Oh alr

echo kelp
formal oyster
silent kelp
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ohhh

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ight makes sense

topaz garnet
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so it's one thin but decently long line of that element
or if you pick a dragonborn kind that has a cone, well, it's a cone

tawny mirage
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I am more of a half orc guy

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Is it true that bard is the best starting class?

formal oyster
topaz garnet
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There's no one best starting class as all of them have some kind of gimmick that someone may or may not find to be difficult or easy to grasp

formal oyster
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Bard is on the complicated side so if you're a newer player and looking for something simple you might have an easier time with a class like Fighter or Rogue

tawny mirage
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Bard is a full caster, great for conversations and an absolute beast with anything be it magic sword or bows

formal oyster
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But if you're willing to give it a shot bards can be a lot of fun as well

topaz garnet
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some people will breeze right through how a rogue's sneak attack works, some still ask questions 10 years later
Same with barbarian rage, spellcasting in general, especially warlock pact magic slots, etc

tawny mirage
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Bard/Rogue is another dimension of fun

echo kelp
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?tag new complexity

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silent kelp
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whats a gaming set lmv

topaz garnet
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but yeah for example, Bard has a kind of identity as much more of a 'control and support' thing. They have very little in the way of direct damage, outside of subclass gimmicks.

echo kelp
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formal oyster
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Wait did i piant myself as a fool here

topaz garnet
tawny mirage
topaz garnet
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Also you don't need to keep pinging me, I am already here :P

tawny mirage
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I dont know how to disable it in a reply

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tawny mirage
topaz garnet
tawny mirage
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Cool

topaz garnet
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👍

silent kelp
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ay could i send my character to one of you guys and you say whether its fine or not

silent kelp
topaz garnet
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no

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You can just post the link instead of direct messaging it individually

silent kelp
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oh true

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lemme get it

topaz garnet
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As a fighter, you'll want either your Strength or Dexterity to be high, so you can use Weapons, your class's forte.
You'll want a good Constitution in order to be tougher to kill.
Make sure to equip your gear.

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What kind of fighter do you want to be?

silent kelp
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i heard something about an eldrich fighter, idk if it even exists but if it does then i wanna be that because it sounds cool

wheat crystal
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That would be the Eldritch Knight subclass

silent kelp
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OHH

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yes i wanna be that

bitter oak
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I've got a Halloween themed session later today! I'm so excited!

topaz garnet
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I would recommend going with a either a Dexterity build (needing only Dexterity, Constitution, and Intelligence) or a Strength build (needing only Strength, Constitution, and Intelligence).
That way you're not splitting your focus into 4 stats.

Strength can wield bigger weapons, and wear better armor and be more likely to have a higher AC, while Dexterity lets you use ranged weapons effectively and have a better time dodging most effects such as Fireballs.

silent kelp
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sure

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ill go with strength because if elden ring taught me anything, strength is goated no matter the situation

topaz garnet
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big sword is big funni

silent kelp
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exactly

tawny mirage
topaz garnet
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also your enemies seeing you with a big sword, in heavy armor

and then you cast spells

silent kelp
silent kelp
tawny mirage
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I recommend mixing in some levels of swords bard for way better spells and melee tricks

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But you do what you do king

topaz garnet
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splitting between four stats is ill-advised

tawny mirage
echo kelp
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I generally wouldn't recommend multiclassing if you're new to the game. Focus on learning your class/subclass.
As you get into D&D more and want to try and create a specific kind of character build, then look into multiclassing.
But as a newcomer, I'd avoid that for now.

tawny mirage
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Eldtrich knight is basically the Witcher build

tawny mirage
silent kelp
tawny mirage
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Fighter is basically boom i hit you. Boom i hit you twice. Boom i hite you thrice

tawny mirage
silent kelp
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also

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with damage, what does "(number)D(number) damage" mean

tawny mirage
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It means how much damage you can produce out of a dice

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The number before D is the dice number

echo kelp
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3d6 = roll 3 d6 dice and sum up the result

silent kelp
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ohh ok ok

tawny mirage
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How much is yours?

silent kelp
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my melee is 2d6-1 and my breath is 2d6

tawny mirage
echo kelp
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They focussed on dex over strength

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It's fine

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But if they want a better melee attack, they could rethink how they allocated their scores and bump up strength

tawny mirage
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Then makw sure to use finesse weapons

compact saffron
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We still set up for that session today @dnd should be free

lyric fjord
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I'm new to DnD, and didn't know there was a 2024 update. Will I have to change my character sheet that I made a few years ago?

compact saffron
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@velvet jetty we still going to play tonight

silent kelp
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huh

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
formal oyster
# lyric fjord I'm new to DnD, and didn't know there was a 2024 update. Will I have to change m...

Not necessarily! Some groups aren't transitioning to use the new rules, so if your group doesn't use them there's no need to change. Even if you are playing in a group using the 2024 rules, you can still play a 2014 character and it will work fine with the rest of the characters. However, most classes got helpful updates with the 2024 rules so if your group is using them you might end up with a stronger/more fun character if you switch

lyric fjord
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oh ok cool, thanks

shell owl
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How do y’all find people to form party’s with ?

timid crystal
shell owl
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What?

timid crystal
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I wonder too

shell owl
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😭

timid crystal
# shell owl 😭

I have never once played, even though I have been interested in the game for 1 or 2 years

shell owl
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Same

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I can’t find people anywhere

timid crystal
shell owl
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Where are you from ?

timid crystal
shell owl
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There really should be a platform to help us find players near us

timid crystal
shell owl
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I would prefere in person but I just really want to try

timid crystal
shell owl
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Portugal

timid crystal
shell owl
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🧙‍♂️

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W profile picture

shell owl
timid crystal
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Thank you, sir

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inner plover
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Hi all, where is the 2024 moon druid in character creation? I see it in my 2024 digital rules book, and I have a legacy moon druid already. But it's not a druid subclass option in cc.

sinful thicket
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@inner plover It shows up in my subclass options in the character creator

clever rivet
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Hello

lyric fjord
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I wanna get into my first campaign but don't know much abt how to play

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I have read the starting stuff and made a character but idk how to rlly get started

wheat crystal
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Perhaps you could clarify, by not knowing about how to play do you mean the rules of the game or how to find a group? If the latter then great! I would head to #find-a-game for help finding a group to play with using this server

sinful thicket
distant valley
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Hey

forest crow
icy kestrel
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Forgot to say hi in my first day

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

mighty torrent
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Anyone have a group near st neots?

crystal dust
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hello 😄

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forest crow
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Gonna start with some modules

vast finch
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Nice

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I just create characters listen to music and make scenarios in my head

dusky heart
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Yo to?

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meager slate
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Does any1 mind helping me make a character? Or like get the basics down w it? I dint know what class is good for what racw or anything

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I want a character to go in2 club with so i dont have to choose a premadd, i also dont esnt 2 look stupid

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But i dont have the first clue on how 2 play

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Other than like you roll stuff and its a lot of rng?

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(thats not my perception on it all tats just all my brain is capable of explaining)

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All i know is i want a tabaxi (the cat anthro)

wheat crystal
# meager slate But i dont have the first clue on how 2 play

Welcome! You can check the channel pins as well as #learn-to-play for a link to the free basic rules! I recommend watching the Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role which is a great supplement to the rules. While it can be nice to find a DM that is willing to teach newbies, it’s most helpful if you can meet them halfway or further to ease their burden.

Don't worry about memorizing everything, but be familiar with character creation, combat, and skill checks. I also recommend making a character as you go along for rules practice. After that, try finding a game! In this server there's #find-a-game (read the instructions carefully!). Otherwise fellow user iamrazorwing has made a guide to using as many resources as possible to find both in-person and online games.

You can also get feedback on your character in #character-discussion or #optimization depending on the nature of feedback you want. And of course, feel free to ask any additional questions here!

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As for class/race combo, any combination is ok. No class is particularly tied to one race and vice versa. Tabaxi won’t be in the Free Rules but it will be in various sourcebooks, such as Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

vast finch
meager slate
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I joined my highschools dnd club 9 weeks in and i dint wanna look stupid

vast finch
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Just be honest with them that you're new and they should be willing to show you the ropes

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And how to create a character along with backstory and class.

meager slate
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I just want some1 2 walkthrough me on how to make a character

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Cause i dont understand most of these thingd on dndbeyond

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Not ywt anyways

vast finch
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Honestly I probably would be bad at explaining dnd beyond character creating

wheat crystal
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Yeah I would just go through the Free Rules bit by bit

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They’ll explain most of what DDB ‘s character creator spits at you

glass void
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Hi

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mortal arch
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how bad is 8 charisma

fervent bay
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Cheeseburger\10

mortal arch
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i think i understand now

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you've opened my eyes so i may see

fervent bay
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Glad I could provide my infinite wisdom

mortal arch
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if i try to use speak with animals with 8 charisma

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will they assault me

edgy onyx
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Not the worst, unless you happen to be a class that uses it for spells (Cleric, Paladin, Bard, Warlock) 😛
But you're probably not gonna be the one that manages to persuade or lie to people 😏

mortal arch
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would 8 charisma be enough

edgy onyx
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Well not many ways to get it lower if that's your goal 😛

mortal arch
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thank you 😛

wheat crystal
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So is the goal of the character to use their action to fail checks? Or are you contributing to combat in other ways?

scenic kiln
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Any charisma score would work as long as you aren’t casting Calm Emotions
DM probably won’t let you roll in most circumstances

wheat crystal
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In general yeah 8 Charisma isn’t going to succeed very often, on top of a DM letting you try to talk to a monster in the first place

mortal arch
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what if i use like "speak with animals" or "Comprehend languages"

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do you think i could ask very nicely

edgy onyx
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If you can speak the language / have the ability to speak to beasts, then yeah you could, but it probably only increases your odds due to being easier to understand

wheat crystal
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Sure it’d help but the DM still has final say. If your point is to fail I feel most DMs would probably not call for a roll unless it has serious and unfortunate consequences.

mortal arch
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thanks 😋

edgy onyx
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Gotta say, not really a common thing (Well, I guess I do hear often enough people wanting to play a character like that) to play a character with a goal of failing things 😛
But one of my players played a character with a terrible sight, but just making them outright blind would be very bad idea, so how we did that was their perception checks relying on sight were at a disadvantage. You could maybe ask your DM for something like that, maybe with an explanation of why the character is bad at the persuasion 😛

outer quail
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Newer to D&D in general, and first time DM.. .starting cmapaign soon!

blazing canyon
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Going to create a new character for Tier 1 play now that my initial one has gone into tier 2. Wanted to know if there were any tips on figuring out a charcater's background and appearance. For the latter, I am just unfamiliar with what each species can look like, but for the former while I could probably come up with some sort of origin or story it feels a bit awkward to say they grew up in some nameless town, wandered a nameless area or trying to defeat some nameless enemy/person. Basically I would like to know how other people handle the details of character background. The 2024 guide offers some good advice, but I am still curious how more experienced players tend to go about it.

echo kelp
blazing canyon
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Thanks!

slim remnant
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Hi everyone, I'm very new to DND, never played a game before and wanted to get started in it. was looking to see where I could get some help

smoky adder
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Welcome! #learn-to-play has some good started info, but were you looking for a specific kind of help?

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Any questions we can answer?

slim remnant
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not really, just seen a bunch of people play the game and was interested in getting started in it

violet granite
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Im brand new and well what is a session 0

wheat crystal
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It’s typically a get together of all the players + DM before the start of the campaign to accomplish a few goals:

  • Set expectations & tone
  • Set boundaries
  • Introduce the campaign setting and/or any homebrew rules
  • Create characters (optional)
violet granite
slim remnant
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Do y’all know where I can play a game as a brand new player

echo kelp
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hollow thunder
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Is first game ever as a DM a bad idea 🤔

tulip wave
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New to DnD and not sure how to play a Druid

wicked spindle
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Hello, relatively new to DND only started getting into it a few months ago

main fulcrum
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You definitely can start D&D by jumping straight into DMing. It tends to be a little harder but it's certainly doable

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And it's the easiest way to make sure you find a group 😁

lethal plaza
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Hey, I was just curious. Is it OK to make your character the opposite sex?

wicked spindle
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quick question, when your trying to find a game in one of the hashtag thing and you find one your interested, is the person tagged above the posting the DM im suppose to message if im interested?

main fulcrum
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If you're in the looking for players channel, they should be iirc

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Yeah, whoever was tagged by Monodrone should be the person who posted the request

wicked spindle
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iirc? 😅

echo kelp
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If I Recall Correctly = iirc

wicked spindle
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ah, thank you

main fulcrum
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Yes, that TashaLOL

wicked spindle
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Sry, but im still confused on what im suppose to do exactly. 😭

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from the #find-a-game i go to #looking-for-players where I see DM's looking for players to join. How do i show interest is it through the server or private message?

main fulcrum
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I'd probably post in the thread attached to the listing as the default option. If the post says to DM them, do that instead

wicked spindle
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Oh I see it now, i didnt even see the thread extension part lowkey. Im blind, thank you tho!

slender iris
valid oxide
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Hello, I have never played a single game of dnd and don’t know much about it but I am a really big warhammer fan and play it a lot I’m trying to figure out how to get started and find game groups but unfortunately idk where to start and not a lot of teenagers wanna play d&d so if anyone has any advice please lmk anything will help.

fervent wasp
valid oxide
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Another question, what should I buy as someone who wants to be a player in d&d

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Like what do I need for my sessions and stuff

smoky adder
sinful thicket
valid oxide
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Also is baldurs gate 3 a good way to get into d&d? Was thinking of buying it

hidden niche
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i chose a level 0 feature that allowed me to learn two cantrip and one level 1 spell i chose the caintrip eldritch blast from a player recomendation and toll of dead but the later one is the key as the dm rules we start at level 5 so as echo knight i can have extra attack action surge manifest echo and unleash incarnation my question is if i can attack two extra attacks with the echo and four attacks with me does anything stops me to spam eldritch blast 4 times on my turn and 2 times with echo doing 12 1d10 damage since the this spell ate level five allows me to cast two blastes for attack?
can someone help me with this?

topaz garnet
topaz garnet
hidden niche
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You could either take the Attack action, and as a 5th level fighter, make two attacks, and as an Echo Knight, use Unleash Incarnation to make one additional attack from your echo's position

or, you take the (2014: Cast a Spell action / 2024: Magic action) action to cast Eldritch Blast.

topaz garnet
hidden niche
topaz garnet
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The cantrip upgrade for eldritch blast is for when you cast it

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To cast it, you have to use an entire action to cast it

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Extra Attack, and being an Echo Knight, does not grant you extra actions.
It just makes your action, when you take the Attack action, give you more attacks. It makes it more efficient.

hidden niche
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what about a mele atack can i do attack mele the bonus action the do the extra action the attack again with a mace then use action surge the attack with the shadow 2 times?

topaz garnet
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As a Level 5 Fighter (Echo Knight) whose Origin Feat granted Eldritch Blast (somehow)

You can either
Take the Attack action. You get to make two weapon attacks, like swinging a sword or shooting with a bow. You can also use Unleash Incarnation to make one additional weapon attack, from your Echo's position.
Take the Cast a Spell (with 2014 rules) or Magic (with 2024 rules) action. to cast Eldritch Blast, and get two beams.

topaz garnet
topaz garnet
hidden niche
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like withe mele weapons like morning star do 4 actions of mine the more two as the shadow?

topaz garnet
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You can't get Four Actions.

hidden niche
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btw check dms for my feat

topaz garnet
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Please keep it to here

hidden niche
hidden niche
topaz garnet
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You have One Action. Very important distinction.

The only time you can get an additional one is by the Haste spell, with a very specific restriction, or via Action Surge, which is a very limited resource.

Extra Attack (and Unleash Incarnation) let you make additional attack rolls when you take the Attack Action.
It does not grant you extra attack actions, it does not grant you extra actions.

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And as for any rules you need to quote, simply post the text that's relevant (mods might have their eyes out for posting too much of paid rules)

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(but anything from the Free Rules are fair game)

hidden niche
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wdym paid rules?

topaz garnet
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Rulebooks that cost money

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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Things like Tasha's Cauldron of Everything or Mordenkainen's Monster of the Multiverse - publicly posting full pieces of content is a no-no.

Stuff from the Basic Rules (2014) / Free Rules (2024) are fair game, as they're completely free to view for anyone, so post all you need to from there.

For paid content, mods appreciate it if quoted content is limited to specifically discussion-relevant-portions.

hidden niche
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ok my bad i dint know sorry for that

topaz garnet
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Basically, you can quote the snippets of what's relevant, but posting the entire echo knight subclass would be unnecessary :P

hidden niche
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is players hand book paid?

topaz garnet
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yes, but the free rules are, well... free

hidden niche
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ok because im looking at content from there in a public page i dint know until now that was against the comunity rules do you want me to report the page for the mods?

topaz garnet
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Let's get back to the topic on hand

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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So, you were asking what you could do, as a Level 5 Fighter, Echo Knight, and with the ability to cast Eldritch Blast, right?

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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You can either
1: Cast Eldritch Blast, getting two beams, thus making a total of two spell attack rolls.
2: Take the Attack action, making up to two weapon attacks from your position, your Echo's position, or a combination in either order.
2a: also use Unleash Incarnation, to make one additional weapon attack from your Echo's position.

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And with 2024 rules (I assume you're on those, as you got an Origin Feature)

Action Surge
You can push yourself beyond your normal limits for a moment. On your turn, you can take one additional action, except the Magic action.
Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.
You could use Action Surge to take the Attack action, in example 2, and even use unleash incarnation on that as well, as in example 2a.

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All making more sense now?

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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3 attacks how so? Are you using the Light weapon property to get an additional attack?

hidden niche
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im using a morningstar. but idk if its considered heavy light or avarage

topaz garnet
hidden niche
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ok so only two?

topaz garnet
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But in that case, where are you getting 3 attacks from you and from your Echo's position?

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Important clarification, your Echo doesn't do things itself. It's a special effect for you to do things with.

hidden niche
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1 for echo and 2 for me?

topaz garnet
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You can make two attacks with your Attack action, whether they come from your position, the echo's position, or one of both
and then get one additional attack from unleash incarnation, that has to be from the echo's position

And then you can use Action Surge to take the attack action a second time on your turn, and do that again

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That is possible, yes

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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Yep, and eldritch blast is a spell which is its own whole can'o'worms, and is not interchangeable with individual weapon attacks dndLol

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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But yes, Echo Knight is indeed pretty cool. The funniest part is when you gang up on someone and attack them from two places on the same turn

hidden niche
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my bad

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i was going to send a funny gif but it seems i cant oh well i have a short question now can i spar with my shadow to train in terms of narrative?

topaz garnet
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As the saying goes, "Flavor is free.", but you can't innately expect to gain mechanical benefits out of it. As you said, it's a narrative thing, a piece of flavor for the game.
As the rules go, the echo doesn't do anything. It's just an echo of an alternate timeline of you.
Anything like talking with an alternate you, or sparring with it, is down to the DM's discretion.

hidden niche
topaz garnet
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👍

slate cove
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Hi. was told I could find online groups for DND to join here.

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

topaz garnet
# slate cove what is homebrew?

think of it like community-made Mods for a videogame.
They can be as simple as balance adjustments, or as crazy as entirely new classes or subclasses.

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And just like mods, it's better to know what you're doing with the game before you start plugging it full of mods/homebrew

slate cove
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so could a player introduce them, DMs? what's the consensus?

topaz garnet
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It's always down to the DM. Imagine if the game engine was sentient and could just say no to someone modifying a sword so it does 99999 damage.

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Or otherwise "lore unfriendly" mods, such as adding modern cars to a gritty demon hunting adventure.

slate cove
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so players couldn't suggest their own custom races, got it

topaz garnet
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Well, they could, it's just down to the DM whether they accept it or not, which is influenced by it being balanced and/or lore friendly.

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A player could request the DM allow a homebrew species of the Skaven, it's down to the DM whether they would allow Skaven to exist in their game and if a player can play as one

slate cove
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wtf are the skaven? are they like a DND exclusive species because I've genuinely never heard of them

tawny mirage
velvet jetty
pliant thistle
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Helloooooooo I'm yumi new to dnd don't know where to start I just heard this stuff is fun to play don't know how it works or play bit I happily like to try this stuff I want to learn more about it :>

arctic acorn
pliant thistle
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Mmmm R E A D I N G Oki doki

arctic acorn
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Just let me warn you that the mods don't like people "advertising" their games in these channels.

pliant thistle
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ooh sure

tawny mirage
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My discord is awfully slow

pliant thistle
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Just a quick question

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How does every role works I know some does know some idk how it does like paladin and stuff. _.

arctic acorn
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I'm pretty sure that thing I replied to explains all of the classes. Unless you're talking about the Discord roles?

pliant thistle
tawny mirage
arctic acorn
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A crude explanation but yes, it's kinda this. Though paladins aren't always warriors of justice. Some might be morally gray or outright evil.

tawny mirage
thorny flume
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Hello! I'm sorta returning to dnd after not playing for about 6 years, and I honestly feel like I need a refresher because I now feel very new to dnd….if that makes sense! I just wanna know how everything works here lol

pliant thistle
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Right?

tawny mirage
pliant thistle
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Less gooo

arctic acorn
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Yes, but many groups won't enjoy having a silly character like that in their squad.

pliant thistle
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Don't worry I got oc prepare for this stuff

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3 actually

tawny mirage
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I am completely fine to yall being something so outrageous. It’s funny

pliant thistle
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Speak of paladin this kinda mess with my head a bit is it possible to make a paladin but the lore is that it turned rogue against a false oath and planned to take down a false order by being a rogue paladin? Or that's just a black knight?

tawny mirage
pliant thistle
tawny mirage
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Just remember, a grim fate will Wait for you in the after life

arctic acorn
pliant thistle
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Don't worry I don't like make op character anyway

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I rather be a vampire hunter mouse than a gacha life character

tawny mirage
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And you can completely make your own classes and races. I am fine with homebrew

arctic acorn
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Only if your DM allows it.

tawny mirage
pliant thistle
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Then I shall name em JERRY

tawny mirage
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Sounds catchy I love it

pliant thistle
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Okay now

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Where do I make character?

tawny mirage
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DND beyond

pliant thistle
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Or sheet

tawny mirage
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I will assist you

pliant thistle
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Vc?

tawny mirage
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Discord glitching

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No vc

pliant thistle
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Oki

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Oh final question what is 5e?

sinful thicket
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It's just the 5th edition of d&d

pliant thistle
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What's different between all edition

tawny mirage
sinful thicket
tawny mirage
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Do 5e

pliant thistle
sinful thicket
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5e is the best place for newbie to start

pliant thistle
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Alrighty

graceful galleon
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Brand new to not only D&D, but Discord as well.

tawny mirage
exotic remnantBOT
pallid frost
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Help me! I'm new to Dnd yet I still tried to make a character and don't know if it's okay

tawny mirage
pallid frost
turbid zephyr
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If you're unsure about the sheet, you could send it over and I can give some notes.
If you're unsure about the character concept, try #character-discussion

tawny mirage
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I am waiting

pallid frost
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I sent it

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Letting you know, I NEVER played DnD and I'm still reading the rule book

pallid frost
turbid zephyr
pallid frost
shy timber
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Hello I'm new to dnd

lyric fjord
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Does anyone wanna get a game started on dndbeyond?

exotic remnantBOT
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
shy timber
echo kelp
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Please take any game organizing/soliciting to direct messages or use our Looking For Game (LFG) channels (read #find-a-game to learn how our LFG channels work)

lyric fjord
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sweet im new to it as well

shy timber
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Cool

lyric fjord
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Build a char sheet on dndbeyond and Ill see if I can grab others

shy timber
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Idk how to hehe

echo kelp
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#learn-to-play and check the free basic rules - there's a chapter in there specifically going over the steps to creating a character.

shy timber
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Uhmm so can I not be the dungeon keeper? Or I have to?

stray jewel
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How do I start a group with a dm and a few players, I’m lost

solemn light
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Finding a game can always be one of the biggest hurdles at first.

There's the find a game channels here, and also other places- r/lfg on reddit, the game finders on VTT platforms like roll20's looking for group, so on.

In person also check for local facebook groups or check to see if meetup.com has any. Local game stores are a big one to check out, even if to ask if they know of local groups if they don't host.

or kidnapping friends and playing a oneshot with them.
It can take some time, and one of the first big hurdles. It's a bit like online dating. You are going to spend multiple hours a week (usually) with these people, so you want to make sure you all vibe well, and it can take time to find or make that.
Also sadly some online groups are a bit flakey.

Looking into oneshots, Adventure League and westmarches (feel free to ask what these are) can be a good way to join lower commitment games and see if you find people whose play style clicks with yours, and then you slowly network and form a group together from recommending each other to games.
Or you can be lucky and hit it off with the first group you join.

Communication is a key part of all of this and session 0s and chatting with the DM before joining can be a good way to feel out if you all suit each other before committing to a game.

willow parrot
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hey im new to dnd and ive never made a character or anything of that sort is there any way someone can help em get started becsuse i am a bit lost currently

exotic remnantBOT
trim latch
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can a paladin make an offering to a god they are not aligned with for exampled if my god i chose was arcana magic and history would it go against me to make an offering to the earth god if im a paladin oath of the ancients?

tawny mirage
main fulcrum
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There's no general rule against making offerings to other gods. In general Forgotten realms lore at least seems pretty polytheistic, so you make an offering to whichever god covers what you're currently doing

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Even if you have one primary god you focus on

robust berry
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Hi. I have a question. I'm going to buy the 2024 phb digital version soon, is all the stuff like subclasses going to unlock automatically on my dnd beyond account?

carmine shuttle
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All the subclasses in the 2024 PHB will. Older subclasses/spells/etc will only unlock with buying the books they’re in.

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It used to be possible to buy things piecemeal, but that was nixed a couple-three years back.

robust berry
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👍

silver wolf
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Is there anywhere in Birmingham I can start playing preferably in city center

wild onyx
velvet jetty
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Libraries oft have dnd groups too

versed vessel
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Im super new to dnd so im to scared to be creative with character creation because im not so sure about the limits of creativity 💔

harsh fjord
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Look over the options for species and classes; those are some of the major limits on what you can be (especially in terms if what your character can do). Beyond that, it’s up to the group you play with for what is/isn’t acceptable. More or less.

versed vessel
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Okayyy tysm c:

silver wolf
eternal surge
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does the digital copy of the players hand book look just like the paper handbook? as far as the pages and illustrations etc?

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like the artwork also

echo kelp
eternal surge
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Ty

summer crane
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when i roll dice for my attributes like dexterity can i have a value over 20

wheat crystal
tawny mirage
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Personally I would not say that there aren’t any limits. The rules clearly define the lines you have to work in, changing them (i.e. playing as a sheep, killing deities) would almost always be homebrew and therefore outside of the default intentions of the game’s design. In essence- it would require a lenient DM willing to change stuff about the game

lyric fjord
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Hey:) I just joined, how I'm join to campaigns and play?😅

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord Hey:) I just joined, how I'm join to campaigns and play?😅

Welcome! You can check the channel pins as well as #learn-to-play for a link to the free basic rules! I recommend watching the Handbooker Helper series by Critical Role which is a great supplement to the rules. While it can be nice to find a DM that is willing to teach newbies, it’s most helpful if you can meet them halfway or further to ease their burden.

Don't worry about memorizing everything, but be familiar with character creation, combat, and skill checks. I also recommend making a character as you go along for rules practice. After that, try finding a game! In this server there's #find-a-game (read the instructions carefully!). Otherwise fellow user iamrazorwing has made a guide to using as many resources as possible to find both in-person and online games.

You can also get feedback on your character in #character-discussion or #optimization depending on the nature of feedback you want. And of course, feel free to ask any additional questions here!

lyric fjord
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First, thank you! Second I already know how to play and I'm watch critical role, but thanks for the guidance though!

tawny mirage
lyric fjord
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In dm ofc

tawny mirage
lyric fjord
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Ohhh got ya

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I'll text u in dm

mortal arch
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can i have my character wear striped pajamas with a sleeping cap

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idk if this would be better in the character discussion channel

wheat crystal
# mortal arch idk if this would be better in the character discussion channel

That would likely fall under you wearing common clothes as described in the Free Rules / PHB. From a gameplay perspective it should be fine depending on what class you play, such as Wizard or Sorcerer who don’t get armor proficiency. If you’re playing a martial class or get armor proficiency in some manner, you’ll probably want to stack some armor on top of your clothes.

From a narrative perspective I would say clear it with your DM & table; flavor is often free but it should align with the world your DM has set out for you. For example, a character in PJs may not vibe with a grimdark setting, but may be better suited to a light-hearted adventure.

mortal arch
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thank you for the response. also i was planning on using it as a bard