#dnd-newcomers

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cosmic sigil
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just reading up on Rhythm of play, How would this work over online?

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I kinda understand how it would work irl i suppose but online I'm not sure

thorn bronze
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No idea actually

sinful thicket
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theres a whole side part of the industry built around online DND

cosmic sigil
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How does the dice mechanic work?

cosmic sigil
sinful thicket
smoky adder
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?tag new dice

exotic remnantBOT
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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.

sinful thicket
# cosmic sigil really?

Yes. If you look up actual play D&D youtube channels, a lot of them are people streaming online games.

cosmic sigil
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I've read up on that, but I'm of a visual learner in a sense. But I think i get the general gist.

cosmic sigil
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Also how long do like these dnd sessions last? as in like story wise

sinful thicket
sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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so the game is over after 2 to 4 hours?

sinful thicket
sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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That guy posted that 3 years ago, is this series still going?

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do the adventures/campaigns have to go on for years?

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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What do i have to worry about when i'm just a player?

thorn bronze
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A game can last for years if the players and dm agree

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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damn

pseudo walrus
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sorry guys where do i go for help with finding stuff online website

thorn bronze
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What do you mean big?

sinful thicket
pseudo walrus
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im fat lol

thorn bronze
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No bigk what do you mean finding stuff online website

pseudo walrus
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oh sorry i bought the new player hand book on digital i dont know where to find it tho since i already bought it

cosmic sigil
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⁠"paid-looking-for-game has games that require payment to join. In return, these games might offer a more professional DM experience or more consistent participation."
you can pay for entry, this sounds ridiculous.

thorn bronze
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Check your emails, otherwise the site you bought it on

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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ah i see

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I'm defintively not paying just to join a game.

sinful thicket
thorn bronze
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For me it’s hard since I need the uk timezone which can be a bit dumb, Americans have it easier for finding groups

cosmic sigil
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I'm not sure, what to really look for in looking for players

thorn bronze
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Your own timezone and what ever kinda game you wanna try

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That is all I can say really

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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I'll have a gander

thorn bronze
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I don’t see a lot of uk ones

sinful thicket
thorn bronze
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I’m a bit scared of being a dm, since I have stage fright

cosmic sigil
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I'm not seeing alot of uk either

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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Gotta start somewhere

sinful thicket
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There's another site called StartPlaying but they are mostly paid games. \

thorn bronze
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I saw that and it looked overwhelming

cosmic sigil
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8k hours

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my days

sinful thicket
thorn bronze
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Will do thank you

cosmic sigil
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yeah thanks

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Astor do wanna search for something together?

thorn bronze
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Sure can do xD

cosmic sigil
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call pm?

thorn bronze
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I can’t really since my son is asleep and my partner has the pc xD

sinful thicket
cosmic sigil
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damn

thorn bronze
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Toad how many uk ones have you seen

cosmic sigil
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well not one yet

thorn bronze
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I found one he’s called wizard

cosmic sigil
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a few people looking for a dm in the uk timezone

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where about?

thorn bronze
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In looking for players

cosmic sigil
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Yeah i see him

thorn bronze
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He has 5 slots available

cosmic sigil
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4 people already asked.

echo kelp
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Please keep any game organization to the LFG channels or private messages - thanks!

cosmic sigil
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ah mb

thorn bronze
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Oh sorry

echo kelp
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We need to keep this channel on topic which is to help new folks get started with the core game rules/mechanics.

thorn bronze
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Right, so sorry about that

echo kelp
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And we have #find-a-game to provide helpful tips and explains how our Looking For Game channels work.

untold ocean
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I'm new to d&d does anyone have open slots for d&d beyond

heady lantern
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main fulcrum
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It's against server rules to request campaign access to DDB in order to view content, just FYI

stable knoll
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Is curse of strahd enjoyable for the players for a first campaign? I’ve seen some stuff that it can be tough on new dms and players so I’m just wondering if me and my friends should just run Lost mine of Phandelver instead. This is a most of ours first campaign by the way

echo kelp
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I would not recommend it as a new to D&D adventure for folks

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I'd suggest Dragons of Stormwreck Isles or Lost Mines of Phandelvar for first-time DMs & players.

edgy onyx
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As a player, maybe if the DM is experienced and knows how to run for beginners, but yeah definitely wouldn't recommend it as the first campaign
It's got a lot fo details to keep track of, can get confusing, and as you say, is kinda tough (I mean things can be adjusted but still)

stable knoll
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Got it. Thank you

main fulcrum
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Yeah, as much as I love CoS, it's probably not the best newbie campaign

stone cove
alpine pawn
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hay who waNNA PLAY DND WITH ME

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trail wing
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Hello there

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
white trench
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there's a game that's being hosted in a few weeks at a local store. Does this description mean that I can jump in and join, or is for expert players only?

A Dragon’s Breath (CCC-GSP01-01) is a Tier 1 adventure (character levels 1-4), and can be very roleplay or combat heavy, depending on the party.

main fulcrum
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That means it's most likely an AL game, so you'll want to double check with them to confirm. But tier 1 is levels 1-4 so it should be fine for new players (you'd start at level 1 if you don't have an AL legal characters already)

echo kelp
white trench
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what's adventurer's league? And yes, this is an AL game

echo kelp
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?al

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What is the Adventurers League?

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white trench
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...ongoing?

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so i have some catching up to do?

echo kelp
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I believe AL has seasons where they play adventures set in a specific setting

white trench
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what makes it ongoing?

echo kelp
keen oar
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hey guys! quick question, WHY do the levels not even correlate to the actual "spells" or whatever, when leveling up earlier i thought i could get 3rd level spells for being level 3, and found out i had to be level 5 to get 3rd level spells!

dawn yew
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What does your classes primary abilities mean? Is it just what your class is mostly based around so those abilities should have your biggest numbers?

sinful thicket
keen oar
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i just dont get it man 😔

wheat crystal
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It’s an intentional game choice for the most part since spells scale fairly significantly in power each level

keen oar
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i wanted fly as a spell then found out i couldnt

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i hate leveling up

dawn yew
wheat crystal
keen oar
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it seems way harder than it probably is

dawn yew
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Okay I thought so

sinful thicket
# keen oar i wanted fly as a spell then found out i couldnt

I mean, thats what RPGs, tabletop or video games alike, do. You gain levels in a certain class as you get more powerful. Now the spell levels are just ways of thinking about how powerful a spell is and how much energy is required for you to cast it

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Each spellcasting class description will tell you when you can cast spells of certain levels.

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Its just a matter of referencing the class abilities for your chosen class. If you cant cast fly yet, not the end of the world. Just keep playing, level up and get it when you can.

keen oar
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i learned the hard way its not even to make myself fly

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invisibilty too

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why would i want to make a creature invisible

sinful thicket
wheat crystal
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Both fly and invisibility can target yourself

keen oar
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gasp

sinful thicket
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You can absolutely make yourself fly and invisible

keen oar
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i didnt know that

glass summit
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keep in mind both spells require concentration, someone else would need to cast one of the spells on you

sinful thicket
# keen oar i didnt know that

Its a good idea to read the rules. They will explain some of these basics for you and you can get the basic rules for free

dawn yew
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Is there monsters in the game that can stop you from casting spells?

sinful thicket
dawn yew
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Oof

sinful thicket
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There are some who can counterspell, others that create antimagic areas, or areas of silence that make spells that require a spoken component not able to be cast

glass summit
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Besides spellcasters, I'm having a hard time actually thinking of any creatures that straight up prevent spellcasting. I know the Tarasque and Molkoth have ways to deflect spells, but straight up preventing spells being cast is quite rareI think

sinful thicket
glass summit
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ah of course, classic

sinful thicket
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But yeah it is rare

hallow wyvern
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Hey, how can I add one of my characters to a campaign as a DMPC?

edgy onyx
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Might be more of a #dm-discussion topic, but in general depending on what you're wanting to do or what you think they are, DMPCs tend to be frowned upon

oblique shell
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Hello, just getting into online RP. I have D&D beyond and roll 20. just trying to find a game to get back into RP

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eager sundial
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Hello. I'm new to dnd. I was playing before when I was a teenage but my dm stopped playing while he was teaching me. Looking to learn and join the games!

subtle raft
sterile kite
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I had a passing interested in DnD but never played it

dawn yew
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What does ‘special’ mean for a lance?

topaz garnet
# dawn yew What does ‘special’ mean for a lance?

The Special property is, well, special. It has its own specific rule, which you can read on in its specific entry.
for the Lance:

You have disadvantage when you use a lance to attack a target within 5 feet of you. Also, a lance requires two hands to wield when you aren't mounted.

This is only present in the 2014 version of the rules, 2024 simply doesn't have the penalty, and it just lists its two handed property with (unless mounted).

cyan gorge
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Hey guys would you recommend battle master or Eldritch knight ??

sinful thicket
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Just a matter of what you're looking for. Both are fun.

cyan gorge
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Honestly yes, looking for which I think is the best fun !!

pure mural
# cyan gorge Honestly yes, looking for which I think is the best fun !!

The problem that I've found is always the "what the DM thinks is fun" vs "what the players think is fun". It's an open dialogue between the players and DM before the campaign even starts. "Do you want something challenging? Something narrative? An open adventure?" etc. Then that will help you to figure out the specific encounters both in battle and roleplay-wise. And even after that discussion, the players (Such as myself until recently) will throw it all out the window and replace reality with their own 🤪

wheat crystal
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I think the biggest difference between the two will be the biggest question for you to decide. Do you want spellcasting?

cyan gorge
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I’m honestly willing to try both, I’ve tried a Druid class and had a blast

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So I’m trying whatever interest me so I could learn more!!

pure mural
# cyan gorge I’m honestly willing to try both, I’ve tried a Druid class and had a blast

So my limited research into these 2 classes supports what @wheat crystal posed. Battle Master favors a "Fighter+" type of role, where the character conducts mundane/normal actions throughout combat in order to achieve victory. Whereas the Eldritch Knight is more of a "Battle Mage" type of character, taking a wide swing of a broadsword in order to mask/hide a careful cast of Mage Hand to trip their opponent and cause a mistake. If I had to provide a unilateral divide, it would be a "Low-" vs "High-" Fantasy setting. Think Warrior vs Death Knight in World of Warcraft

cyan gorge
fading nacelle
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I’m completely new to dnd and have no clue on what to do

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fading mist
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Hi! Me too:D

echo kelp
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Check #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel for useful info to help get you started with D&D!

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Feel free to ask any specific questions here as you run across them

fading mist
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tho i dont have anyone to play with. Is this discord designed to play with ppl on server?

echo kelp
naive solstice
rare copper
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Is anyone hosting a pbp I could join? No v-c

carmine shuttle
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rare copper
fallow needle
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Hello 👋 iam new to dnd I think I know the basics but I want to review it with someone and dive into adventure together

warm turret
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Hello I played one round of d&d

fallen surge
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fallen surge
fallow needle
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Cool so umm where can I start I mean is there any place where I can find some group level 1 to join ?

stone cove
fallen surge
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So, its important to remember that D&D is not a video game. You can't just click a button and join a queue to get put into a game. Players and DMs have to organize their own games, which means reaching out to people and asking if you can join them or if they would want to join you. In this server, we have the #looking-for-players and #looking-for-dm channels, where you can either advertise yourself so that other people reach out to you, or you can browse through the posts that are there and reach out to someone who you think would be a good fit for you. These channels are operated by the server bot, so you won't be able to make your own post there. You can go to #find-a-game for instructions on how to use bot commands to make a post. But as I meantioned to another user a few messages up, you'll be much more likely to find a game if you cast a wider net. Try browsing other discord servers as well, or other websites like facebook, reddit, etc

One of the other users in this discord wrote this excellent guide for finding a game online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqCm4tA5Y_WxlqgryUM_iaz3l7B3zZ0m/view?pli=1

stone cove
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just go on vtt

fallen surge
stone cove
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tyx!

fallen surge
stone cove
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it is now lol

fallen surge
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Foundry VTT is a VTT named Foundry

stone cove
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that has a website

fallen surge
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sure. Most VTTs are websites. But saying "just go on VTT" is like saying "just read Book"

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VTT is a type of web tool. Foundry is one of them, but there are dozens

stone cove
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im not sure where to find the thing that person was talking of

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what did they mean by supplement it? i have so many questions

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do i buy that with it? or only buy the rulebook

timid locust
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Not to mention just opening up a VTT doesn't allow you to immediately play DnD. You still need to find enough people, get everything scheduled and prepared, and have the dungeon master prepare the campaign

stone cove
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or you could just go on demo and just play the game

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¯_(ツ)_/¯

fallow needle
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So ? You can immediately play there?

timid locust
stone cove
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ohhh

stone cove
stone cove
fallen surge
fallow needle
stone cove
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so buy the that book with the essentials kit ?

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i mean i guess so

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do i give my Adress to people and ask them to play at my house? or should i do it in a more descrete location?

wild onyx
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The thing you need the most to play with is other people. Find games looking for players in the #looking-for-players channel.

timid locust
stone cove
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oh ok

stone cove
timid locust
wild onyx
stone cove
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or maybe it gives you a free book or something idk

keen spruce
stone cove
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im trying too hard to understand this

fallen surge
stone cove
fallen surge
wild onyx
stone cove
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ah okay

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oh wow i need to read the whole article?

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i shall grab my reading glasses one sec

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thanks so much for the link

carmine shuttle
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The Free Rules are linked (as in a few different messages above). The Essentials Kit is one of two "quick start" physical products that are intended to give a group of up to ~5 people everything they need to get started in person - there are pregenerated characters, an abbreviated version of the Free Rules, and an adventure that will generally take the characters from level 1 to ~level 4.

stone cove
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oh

carmine shuttle
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The Essentials Kit and the Starter Set have different adventures, but similar price points of ~$25 USD. At one point in time, the Essentials Kit came with a code to get the Player's Handbook free on DND Beyond, but I don't know whether that's still true anymore.

fallen surge
# stone cove oh wow i need to read the whole article?

You don't have to read the whole thing. Certain sections only matter if you will be playing the game a certain way. For example, if you know you will be playing the game as a Player and not as a DM, then you don't need to read the Dungeon Master's section yet

carmine shuttle
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As for what you'd need to know - assuming you're looking to be a player rather than to run games, you'd mostly want to be familiar with the chapters on character creation and combat, plus anything that becomes specific to your particular character.

stone cove
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oh

fallen surge
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The most important parts are how to play, how to do combat, and how to make a character

stone cove
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can you host games in like, run down buildings? or make a club inside a garage, like in GTA you can make a clubhouse for games

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i assume its more costing

timid locust
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I'm a bit at a loss for this question

stone cove
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i might try the market and look for a library to rent out for a day

carmine shuttle
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Is there a specialty game/hobby store near you, for whatever you consider an accessible value of "near"? The kind of place that does lots of business in Magic: the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-gi-Oh, and the like?

stone cove
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ohh

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i live on an island

carmine shuttle
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Some islands are bigger than others. some are easy to reach the mainland; some aren't.

stone cove
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most people think im trolling when i say this lmao

carmine shuttle
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If you're talking Hawaii, I'd bet there are hobby stores in Honolulu, Hilo, or both.

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If you're talking Mackinac Island, then a) congratulations, because the place is beautiful, and b) you're probably talking about needing to drive to Sault Ste Marie, Petoskey, or TC.

stone cove
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but nah to be specific im on this island (the name is England)

fallen surge
remote arch
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Hello I am also pretty new here how y’all doing?

fading mist
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Me too eyo

carmine shuttle
remote arch
stone cove
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nearby it says 21 miles nearest shop 23 miles nearest cafe for gaming

wild onyx
stone cove
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oh i forgot to mention i live on a rural farm

remote arch
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Living on an island sounds vibing

stone cove
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i might try to ask my parents to drive me into town

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
stone cove
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well, im off to go and seek a building to host my game

remote arch
fallen surge
fading mist
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I think its also possible to play like via Videochat etc with random ppls

stone cove
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isnt that what people do to host a game?

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first you need a place to actually play right

remote arch
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Well shouldn’t another step being finding people first?

stone cove
fading mist
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discord

stone cove
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i guess that might work

fading mist
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But omegle would be cool:DDD

stone cove
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i made my character sheet now i have to wait a few days for my package to arrive

wild onyx
fading mist
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i made mine too

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what package?

stone cove
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my dnd essentials kit

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i purchased it on amazon 😄

fallen surge
# stone cove first you need a place to actually play right

Typically you should start by finding other people to play with. If you're playing in person, then you can organize a location that work for all of you. But if you live in an extremely rural area, it may be easier for you to play online

fading mist
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oh ok:D

stone cove
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that might work

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i could ask my family they are all big people

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im sure they would love to learn

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my character shall be called "Glundorr" after my cat

fading mist
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Nice to meet you Glundorr, Im Durin IV.

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🤫

fading nacelle
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Could a rouge human work?

fading mist
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its a part of my background buti didnt make my char powerful

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he wants to regain khazad dum one day

fallen surge
fading nacelle
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Ahh thank you. I’m trying to make my first character atm and just wanna make sure I’m not being stupid

fallen surge
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If you'd like more tailored and specific advice for your character, the #character-discussion channel is a great place to get advice and feedback

glacial ivy
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gonna get the 2024 books for my birthday and wanna make a one shot; how do i:

  • determine what level the game should be played at
  • not become a forever dm™️
timid locust
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  • If you're using a prewritten adventure (which makes it much easier!) then it'll tell you what level to start at. If not, then I'd advise level 1 for a new DM.
  • Talk to your friends about future games, and make it clear that you want to play sometimes!
signal jackal
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Nevereverplayed DnD and all of its versions, it's not as popular in my societal circle and even in and around my area nor do I have the resources (and braveness) to buy and initiate something about ttrpg, while I have played like, dunno, two ttrpg I always longed to play dnd and it's versions, mainly the 5th because I don't know ANYTHING about dnd,
Also, I have no friends nor do I touch grass regularly, I'm also never finding one who even plays it currently due to my problems stated before,

So how does one play in online? Can you even join campaigns? Is it even moral to sell a campaign run(I mean, really? Paying to roleplay is sad but if the dm is really good, why not)

I've made a funny dragonborn character but idk if I did it right nor do I have any clue on how to even utilize it's combat potential, movement tiles, magic dmg and etc, I just made it in a spur of the moment wayyyy back then and never touched it again (I don't know how to even play more so find and join campaigns)

So, here's the character that I made purely by typing because Idk.
Idk if I even made it right, I feel like it's criminally and extremely wrong.

_Basic Info
Name : Umbyrphrael Vern Argel
Ch name: Spearhead
Race : Dragonborn (black)
Class : Monk
Level : 1
Language : Draconic
_Stats
Strength : 12/20 (+3)
Constitution :13/20 (+1)
Dexterity : 15/20 (+2)
Intelligence: 8/20 (-1)
Wisdom : 14/20 (+2)
Charisma : 10/20 (+1)
_Battle Info
HD : 18 (1d8 per lev)
AC : 14
Size : 6'2ft tall / Medium
W-Speed : 30 ft
F-Speed :
Damage Res : Acid,
_Proficiencies
Armor : Unarmored
Weapon : Simple weapons, shortsword
Tool :
Saving throw : Str, Dex
Skills : Athletics, Acrobatics
_Abilities
Racial :
Draconic Ancestry
(Black dragon = Acid)
Breath weapon (Acid)
(DC = (8 + Con + PBonus)
(2d6 Fail, 2d3 Success)
(5x30 ft)
Class :
Ki : 0
Martial arts :
(If unhand & unarm)
Unarm : 1d4 (Dex)
If unarm/monk wep : extra atk act if no bonus act that turn
Unarmored Def :
(If unarm, no shield)
AC =10 + Dex + Wis

carmine shuttle
lyric fjord
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👋 Hi New to D & D entirely, i was hopping someone could help me get started, on where to start learning

main fulcrum
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You can find online games other places as well, that's just what we have here

signal jackal
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I think I used dnd beyond for that character sheet I made,
Still I don't know if I did the stats right the HD right the inventory right, the racial passives and skills right and etc T"T) idk how to even move

main fulcrum
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The HP is too high for level one, the rest seems plausible at first glance

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I'd recommend checking out the learn to play resources as well

signal jackal
main fulcrum
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D&D Beyond is primarily for building characters/accessing content. If you know how things work, you can build a character there or somewhere else

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So personally I would focus on the actual game rules first

signal jackal
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Yipee, Ive read all the common terms and what you should do within your turn,

Since it mentions that a turn is 6 in game seconds, doesn't that mean we as players have to decide within that time frame?

timid locust
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Each round is 6 seconds of in-game time, but that doesn't mean you have a time limit to choose what your character does

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You can take your time strategizing, or asking the DM questions about what your options are

hidden sparrow
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If I want to be a man made experiment gone wrong could I?

fallen surge
# hidden sparrow If I want to be a man made experiment gone wrong could I?

D&D has very specific rules for what species you can play as, what classes you can play as, what powers and abilities you can have, etc. So you have to create a character that follows those rules. But that is only for the game mechanics. If you want to change the flavor of something, you can talk to your DM about it, but that’s generally perfectly fine. So for example, if you chose to play as a dwarf, and you have all of the stats, abilities, and game mechanics of a normal dwarf, then you could potentially (with your DM’s permission) say that you aren’t actually a dwarf and are a lab experiment creature instead, so long as that only changes your appearance

idle rose
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Hello

idle rose
hidden sparrow
signal jackal
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Question, I've been reading the spells and Im seeing material requirements which are funny, how does one get them in the roleplay itself? Colorful sand, a hind leg of a grasshopper, I find it funny rummaging about to search for those items

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And it doesn't specify if it consumes that item, does that mean it consumes that item/doesn't consume that item?

edgy onyx
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Yep! If it doesn't say it consumes the item, it doesn't, so as long as you have the item you're bascially all good to cast the spell!
That sais, there's two items that you usually get one with any spellcasting class; Arcane Focus or Component Pouch, and when you have those, it replaces the material cost, so you don't need the funny items (Unless they are ocnsumed by the spell, or if it has a specified cost)

formal oyster
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The idea of a component pouch is it has all the common components you would need, so you don't have to search them out separately

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Or you can use an arcane focus item like a wand or staff, which removes the need for other components

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The one expectation is components with a GP value. So for example the Raise Dead spell requires a diamond that costs 500 GP. You have to buy that separately, it doesn't come with a component pouch and can't be replaced by an arcane focus

edgy onyx
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The other exception is if the spell consumes the item, can't replace that with Pouch or Focus either

signal jackal
smoky adder
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If a spell doesn’t consume its materials and doesn’t specify a cost for them, a spellcaster can use a Component Pouch (see chapter 6) instead of providing the materials specified in the spell, or the spellcaster can substitute a Spellcasting Focus if the caster has a feature that allows that substitution.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/spells#SomaticS

formal oyster
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In my experience, material components mostly don't matter in game

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They could be relevant if a spellcaster needs to be disarmed for some reason, like if you're captured or attending a fancy party with no weapons

idle rose
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I was playing DnD and I saw that one of my items was a pouch of sand and I was wondering If I could use it as a melee weapon? (I have just
Started playing DnD. specifically Monday so I don't know anything)

smoky adder
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There aren’t any explicit rules for using it that way, but you can discuss it with your DM.

idle rose
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Oh ok

edgy onyx
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Closest thing would be Improvised Weapon -rule 😛

idle rose
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Ok

celest cedar
idle rose
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I mean we're all kids and my dungeon master is new but he's a nerd so he's probably read the rule book 4 times and we can only play at school so we only get like 1h of play

signal jackal
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I made a sorcerer that has funny spells, dndLol
I didn't take any damaging spells sadly, well maybe with the sage origin I could

idle rose
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I have to now anyways

fair phoenix
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What are some of the ways my PC may commonly get disadvantage on attack rolls/what are some good options to negate this? I'm playing a rouge so sneak attack is most of my damage and I realized that disadvantage on attack rolls would be absolutely brutal to my damage output

smoky adder
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You might have disadvantage if you can’t see your target, or if you’re hit by an effect like the Frostbite spell.

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But disadvantage can by removed by finding a way to get advantage as well. The two cancel each other out.

fair phoenix
harsh fjord
tawny hazel
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im trying to create a character and am new to the game... i need help if anyone has time !

junior vine
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i also need help on it but i already made some progress i just want to send to someone good at creating a character to get some reccomends or advices

harsh fjord
junior vine
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oh thanks for that i didn't know

tawny hazel
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thank you!

fallen surge
harsh fjord
magic dragon
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so i want to start this with some randoms in here as idk anyone to do dnd with can anyone help me later today?

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and idk much about dnd

frozen bridge
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so how do you play DnD I have a character but I don't kno whow to play exactly

wild onyx
magic dragon
sinful thicket
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The basic rules are free btw

proper agate
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Greetings

dreamy cairn
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Yo

magic dragon
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rip got kicked out of a group not sure if its cause they just filled up or anything the dm didnt say anything

untold sable
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Hey, I wanted to advertise a game. I wanna run in the Spokane area but every time I post in the looking for a game it gets rid of my posts even when I use/looking for players.

junior parrot
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Hi

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How is everyone

lyric fjord
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Ello 😄

untold sable
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I’m doing all right.

main harbor
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I'm new I'm currently going through my first campaign and I hit a roadblock where me and my friends brother are having some beef in game and he seems to be hellbent on killing my character what should I do?

main fulcrum
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Honestly, talk to them outside the game and try to work it out

main harbor
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I really only see them when we're playing in game

modern hinge
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Hi! Can someone pls help me? My friend has convinced me to start trying D&D, but he and his sister, who are both D&D veterans, keep losing me when trying to explain it, and their dad, who is a Dungeon Master, also lost me.

smoky adder
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Did you have any specific questions we can help with?

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Where did they lose you?

thick haven
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so when i do /looking for a dm will i get like a friend request or a direct message or what if my form is approved?

modern hinge
signal jackal
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Trying to speak dragon born burns my throat—
How do you even pronounce
valeij, vhir, zara and unsinti

What does
Words that modified other words were placed before or after the word they modified, with the most important modifier always placed before. Draconic speakers often placed it a second time directly after the word for additional emphasis mean

When do you apply
like sj, ss, and sv. It also included a sound similar to a creature clearing its throat, ach.

smoky adder
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?tag new demo

exotic remnantBOT
placid rover
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hiiiii i wanna play with people but ive litterally never played in my life nor do i have people to play with </3333

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i was watching lord of the rings and i was like omg isnt there a game kinda like this

signal jackal
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Omg us dndLol

covert musk
chilly herald
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Same here! Never done TTRPGs before but am eager to dive into it. I'm currently planning a oneshot steampunk-adjacent campaign

last idol
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Looks like you folks found yourself a party, find a DM and you're set.

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1 DM and 3 players, thats enough to get rolling! Nice.

covert musk
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An aspiring DM is still a DM to me.

covert musk
chilly herald
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Nice!

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Mm!

last idol
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D&D can be overwhelming and complicated at first, and it might even be the nerdiest thing you'll ever do. We welcome it! You can learn by watching other tables and even a few popular D&D games are found online; some of the moderators in this channel are better equipped to point to the right resources.

chilly herald
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Oh, I've watched liveplays before, and I've brushed up on the rules, so I'm not going in completely blind, thankfully 😅

covert musk
last idol
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Moving forward, you folks may want to take this outside of this channel and direct message each other.

wheat crystal
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Hey guys just a friendly reminder
to take game organization to #find-a-game or DMs! It’s against server rules to solicit games outside of those channels

chilly herald
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Ah, I see! I'm sorry

signal jackal
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How does movement and length work :3?

topaz garnet
glass summit
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If I were to make an assumption, this sounds like a "circles = squares" question

smoky adder
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Each character has a walking speed (commonly referred to as just Speed). Typically it’s 30 ft.

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On your turn, you can move a distance up to your speed.

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So with a 30 ft walking speed, you can move up to 30 ft.

signal jackal
glass summit
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Do you have a specific situation that you are having confusion with? An example would help us understand

glass summit
# signal jackal The, the important thing, How much squares is it actually

If you are trying to figure out what squares an effect that targets:

each creature within 30ft

the way that is ruled can differ from table to table. Because diagonal movement is often ruled as being the same distance diagonally or laterally, many people rule the above as a 60ft square. This is very easy to do when playing on a grid.

A more 'realistic' approach would be to actually measure out a 30ft radius circle from the point of origin, but would take more time. The solution you use will come down to if you rather taking more time to get a more realistic result, or not.

signal jackal
glass summit
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yeah i dont like feet either. all you need to know is that 5-feet = 1 square on a traditional battlemap

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so if you have 30ft of movement, you can move 6 squares. If your weapon has a thrown range of 20ft, you can hit a target up to 4 squares away.

smoky adder
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Yeah, you just divide by 5.

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You can even write the distance in squares on your character sheet, if you use that number more often.

signal jackal
harsh ore
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Hullo there!

nocturne mulch
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Hello im relatively new to DnD and I had an idea for a Character and was wondering if someone could help and listen on my idea?

cobalt cipher
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I got a question, if I'm a circle of the Moon Draconic Druid, can I activate guardian of nature then wild shape, move then attack, like in a turn.

potent dust
cobalt cipher
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ok thx

potent dust
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So let me see the abilities your asking about.

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Guardian of Nature, Wild Shape and an attack then a movement?

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Is Guardian of Nature and or Wild Shape an Action?

cobalt cipher
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both are bonus actions

potent dust
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Unless of course your DM plays different rules in which case this advice is irrelevent.

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But rules as Written. Base, one Action, One Bonus action per turn.

cobalt cipher
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oh ok thank u so much for the help

potent dust
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Free actions of course are infinite. And Movement is free unless one of your previous actions, bonus actions or free actions says otherwise.

spring wind
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For a Forge domain Cleric, would the Channel Divinity: Artisan's Blessing, let you turn the metal bars of a prison into something else over the course of an hour?

last idol
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I would check out #find-a-game for directions in finding a group that fits your preferences.

cursive bear
latent hill
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Can DND players create Homebrew weapons?

I had a DND session with an AI engine, and I asked if I could make mace mixed with a magic staff?

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It agreed btw

fresh fable
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With DM permission maybe

tawny mirage
silent kelp
wild onyx
harsh fjord
latent spire
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Finding a group is intimidating panic_pup weee

wild onyx
wild sentinel
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@latent spire Im trying to find a group too tho ive never played DnD at all so was hoping to find one thatll help me learn it lol

modern lodge
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im kind of confused on ranger spellcasting. Does the level 1 ranger already know all of the level 1 ranger spells?

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like do they have access to every level 1 ranger spell and have to prepare a few every day or do they learn them as they level up?

fallen surge
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If you are using the 2014 rules, then its quite different, but a 2014 ranger doesn't even have access to spellcasting at level 1, so I assume that's not what you are referring to

modern lodge
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didnt know dnd had a 2024 version lol. the top link was the 2014 one and that was the one ive been reading. guess the confusion came from using 2024 ranger guide with a 2014 ranger character

fallen surge
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That would make sense. The new ruleset came out in September, so the top results for internet searches and such will probably still be the old rules for a while.

signal sun
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Yeah, hearing about some of the changes for the 2024 rulebook has me interested in playing D&D again after nine years

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
modern lodge
signal sun
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So something I’ve always been curious about over the years and reading through the 2024 handbook, is there any job that could try and be a dragoon? Wielding a mighty lance and jumping high into the sky only to dive and strike their enemy true with said lance?

timid locust
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-# Had to read that twice because I thought you were asking if there was a dragon class

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No, not explicitly. The closest you'll probably get is Ranger, with their Zephyr Strike spell.

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Very, very few features for players involve verticality in any shape or form, but there are a number of ways to flavor normal abilities to looking much more spectacular.

signal sun
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Gotcha. Definitely not ideal, but there are other character ideas I’ve had that I could explore first.

fallen surge
signal sun
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Yeah, I was hoping there would be something similar to monk, that is the class that is appealing the most to me right now with what I am reading.

wild onyx
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A spear would work fine as something you could call a lance.

signal sun
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Hard to navigate the book on mobile, do spears fall under what could be classified as a monk weapon for their class abilities?

fallen surge
jolly yoke
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Hey been thinking about you about getting in dnd but not sure how to get in a group, thought I’d ask around and get some advice

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I’ve been looking at all the races and classes trying to find something unique but I’m assuming any combination of anything has already been done before 😂

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carmine shuttle
fallen surge
carmine shuttle
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I knew that at one point and was just blanking.

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Juggling a half a thing too many this morning.

jolly yoke
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Oh so dnd so like an event type game, played a few times a month???

smoky adder
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You can play as often or as little as your group wants to play.

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But most groups play in 3-4 hour chunks every couple of weeks.

jolly yoke
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I need to find a few group then 😂

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Are you aloud to use to same character in different campaigns??

timid locust
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The simple answer is "not really."

smoky adder
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That’s something you’d have to discuss with your groups.

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But generally, people create a separate character for each campaign.

timid locust
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Usually the case is that your character exists in the world of a particular game. If you gain experience or items in one game, you probably shouldn't expect to be able to bring that same character with all that stuff to a different game.

jolly yoke
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So it’s like Spider-Man in the multiverse, if you wanna play Peter Parker every time you gotta go through the canon events in different storylines

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If that makes any sense

frozen turtle
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hi im a freshie to dnd what classes should i take for a support build?

carmine shuttle
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The exception to what people are describing is what are referred to as "Organized Play" campaigns. The main one relevant here is Adventurers' League. (All the channels that start with al- are relevant to that.) AL puts a few restrictions on what/how you build a character and adds some recordkeeping expectations, in exchange for being able to take a character to any table running an AL game.

timid locust
jolly yoke
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Okay that makes sense

timid locust
frozen turtle
timid locust
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Sure, either of those would work great.

frozen turtle
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ohk thank you

jolly yoke
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Can you mix any class with any race ??

timid locust
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That's correct, any species can be combined with any class

carmine shuttle
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And can be combined with any background, though (assuming 2024 rules) some backgrounds end up better suited to some classes than others. But that also makes some narrative sense since (for example) somebody who went to seminary isn't likely to start picking pockets or assassinating people for a living.

white trench
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What parts of the player handbook should I 100% need to read, besides the part about classes? I've reached the section about races and idk if I'm able to finish reading the entire book before my session on the 24th

timid locust
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As a player, the most important things to understand are

  • how to fill out your character sheet
  • how combat works
  • how skill checks work
carmine shuttle
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To elaborate on part of Dosh's answer: don't worry about knowing how all the classes/all the species/all the backgrounds work. If you'll be playing, worry just about knowing the things that are on your character sheet right now. (You can learn the higher-level stuff about your character class as it becomes relevant.) If you're going to be running, just worry about the stuff your players have on their character sheets.

barren gazelle
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How an I supposed to run a pre-made campaign?

harsh fjord
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#dm-discussion would be for the more in-depth conversation on this topic.

plain forum
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Hello I’m new to dnd and I’m very interested in joining a campaign any tips on where to begin

glass summit
plain forum
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Sounds good thank you sm!

glass summit
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Feel free to post any questions you have while reading here 🙂

azure fable
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I am running a campaign and I need inspiration

thick haven
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What's the best way to insert beeg and get the player to meet without the classic tavern

azure fable
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For random encounters

echo kelp
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Maybe take your question to #dm-discussion where other DMs can provide suggestions?

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This channel is more for new to D&D folks to get started with the core game rules and mechanics.

old violet
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I haven't played in 3 years, would it take a long time to learn the changes in the 2024 edition and would I need the handbook for it?

echo kelp
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The 2024 updates are really not that big of a change from the 2014 materials.
I'd start with the free basic rules https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules
I believe the SRD (System Reference Document - basically the free rules/materials put together in such a way so third-party publishers/developers can build D&D compatible products) will be updated eventually to cover the 2024 updates as well but that's likely happening in 2025 timeframe.

old violet
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Ok appreciate it, I was about to start looking for a group until I saw that new rules were released haha

thick haven
cursive marsh
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Hi guys! I’m still pretty new at dnd but have played a few campaigns. I’m trying to get back into it, but have no idea where I would find a campaign to join, any suggestions?

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.
wild onyx
meager zinc
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I've never played d&d before, but I really want to get started. Which vtt is the most populated?

echo kelp
covert mist
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How do I get a sharable character link from d&dbeyond?

echo kelp
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Assuming on website, not mobile app, go to Manage Character (button near your character's name) and first click Character Settings and make sure the character is set to public (down in the Character Privacy section).
Then copy the URL from browser and share that with folks.

covert mist
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Ah okay. For some reason the link from the mobile app was stuck private when I tried it in my browser. Used the browser version and it seems to work. Thanks.

white trench
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how closely do i have to follow the descriptions regarding race? Can I have a dwarf that's friendly with elves, or a wholesome drow, etc?

main fulcrum
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You do not have to follow the stereotypes

white trench
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what are some classes i should avoid as a beginner? I know fighter, rogue, and barbarian are the "easiest?" while spell focused ones are harder

edgy onyx
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None that you should actively avoid. If you're interested in a class, you should give it a go without worrying 😎
Spellcasters tend to be more difficult, sure, mainly due to having a lot of options (you choose your spells from a list), which are on a resource system (spell slots), but they aren't in any way impossible to figure out. Spells do exactly what they say they do

Martial classes like Fighter, Rogue, Barbarian are easier since their go-to way of doing damage is basically the same, to attack with your weapon

echo kelp
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?tag new complexity

exotic remnantBOT
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Class Complexity

Below is a quick overview of which classes take the most effort to learn. Low complexity classes make for an easier starting point, while higher complexity classes offer more versatility. Any of these classes can be played by beginners, so pick whatever excites you!

drowsy burrow
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Guys on page 315 of the newest handbook, there’s a blue dragon. What’s it called?

near canyon
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Hello I’m new, please give me tips on what I should do because I don’t know how to play at all lol

echo kelp
echo kelp
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Feel free to ask any specific questions here as you run into them.

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Emphasis on specific - we can't really teach you and the many, many other new D&D players everything about the game one on one.
But we can help answer specific questions as you have them.

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Ah very helpful! I located the image. The caption for it states, "Rival mages use Shapechange to transform into a beholder and a behir during a magical duel".
So it's actually not a blue dragon, but a behir (see https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16804-behir to see it's stats).

echo kelp
marsh sigil
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Is it awful that my starting character is a druid? I think I'm doing ok at filling out their sheet but idk

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using the updated players handbook and its pretty neat

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High complexity stuff or smth

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also W name lol

coral tiger
marsh sigil
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thats ok I love learning hehehe

fathom plinth
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Meanwhile I got a basic ahhhh starter lol

marsh sigil
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I think I'll send my sheet here when it more filled in if thats ok

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Oh yay :D

solar maple
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I've played BG3, but not really DnD amewnyoron

exotic remnantBOT
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thick haven
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when you make a pc you dotnm add both race and background ability score plus right? for exampel human and soilder you only get the oens fro mhuman or soilder but not both right?

echo kelp
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No you get the bonuses from your species and your background

thick haven
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ok thx

thick haven
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ah ok thx

echo kelp
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What Umee noted!

thick haven
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thx im the dm and my players in their words are slow so im making them for them

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yeah they straight up wont read i am making the sheets but they tell me race class and if they got a backstory that if not i makke a simple one for them they decide everything i just am writign it

white trench
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how crazy should i go with making my first ever character. Stick with basic concepts or can i throw in some more outlandish/complex ideas?

echo kelp
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That might be an issue with playing D&D according to the actual game rules... lol

echo kelp
thick haven
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yeah ill make them learn that i did a one shot with one of them and the one of them is very smart and i hope the other will listen and learn

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ill try thank you it might be better to just tell them how

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a figther (1d10 hitdice) and a plus +2 con should have 12 hp at lvl 1 right?

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strange dnd beyond says 14

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sure

smoky adder
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If you set Hit Point Type to “Manual” before you choose a class, it defaults to 12 + Con.

thick haven
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ah ok thx

smoky adder
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You’d need to go to the Class tab in the character builder and hit Manage HP to add the correct starting value (10) instead.

thick haven
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got it thx

marsh sigil
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is there a specific spellcasting ability a druid would have?

sinful thicket
echo kelp
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Druids are wisdom based casters so you typically want wisdom to be high

marsh sigil
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so it would just be my wisdom modifier (+3)?

sinful thicket
marsh sigil
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or would it be 19 because my wisdom is base 6 modifier +3

marsh sigil
white trench
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what are some classes that would fit a bold, cowboy-like thief? They're not really a rogue since they don't do stealth, but openly steal valuables from their opponents.

marsh sigil
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Im kinda confused on how to set my characters initiative, They're a wood elf Druid if that matters

solar maple
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Huh, Roll20 doesn't let me do a battlemaster fighter RopePancake

marsh sigil
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Thanks!

white trench
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thanks! i won't create this character for my first campaign, but i was thinking of a character who uses a weapon like Dr. Faust from Devil May Cry. Earns money by fighting (like, the opponents literally spill out their valuables onto the floor upon being hit). That type of ability/magic is limited to the weapon only in the video game, so gunslinger figher is a great fit!

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i heard that ranger is kinda an underpowered class. Why is that? I know viability doesn't matter, but that's all i know about the class

foggy saffron
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i would say that rangers are far from underpowered. more often than that, some people have discussions about if rangers are boring to play or if their mechanics express their class fantasy effectively

floral wharf
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I got some questions about concentrations spells, i think im understanding it wrongly. The description goes

"Damage. If you take damage, you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw to maintain Concentration. The DC equals 10 or half the damage taken (round down), whichever number is higher, up to a maximum DC of 30."

So I have to roll a d20 plus my constitution modifier and if its below 10 or half of the damage taken then i lose concentration is that right?

foggy saffron
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specifically, your con saving throw modifier. if you have proficiency in that, you'd add your proficiency bonus to the check

floral wharf
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so if i cast a spell of magic missile they need to roll a saving throw for every missle hit

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ah ok

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because i have a cleric who is a war domain so im trying to understand why i would be in the frontlines when i have spell buffs that require concentration, its like shouldnt i be better off at a range so i have less chances getting hit?

uncut bane
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Howdyyy, ay im new to dnd and I've taken a real liking to the thri kreen race cause they remind me of yautja, im having a little difficulty understanding the secondary arms though, could I wield a shortsword and a shield in my primary hands, and 1 shirtsword in my secondary hands since a shortsword is considered a light weapon, making an attack with my action and then another as a bonus action with my secondary arms?

final sand
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Does the 2024 ruleset have a basic rules pdf the way the 2014 ruleset did?

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I know about that, but I don’t see how I can download it as a pdf to print

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Thank you!

floral wharf
grim mural
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Hi all

floral wharf
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ahh ok noted, is there a middle ground where i can be a support cleric to buff teamates but still be in the front lines?

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of the 4 subclass im not quite sure where each one places in

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im just thinking
life- let others go in then you
light- ?
trickery- stay in the back or sneaky sneaky like rogue
war- front lines with everyone

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ahh

glass summit
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Light Domain and War Domain would make for good frontliners. Warding Flare requires you to be within 30ft of a target to use it, and War Cleric's can make weapon attacks with their bonus action, so are rewarded for being nice and close.

floral wharf
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ok im understanding this more

sterile forge
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Is nature domain good for a cleric?

glass summit
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No such thing as a bad Cleric, your spelllist is so goated you could practically play without a subclass and still keep up with everyone else

sterile forge
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Are there such a thing as a bad ranger?

glass summit
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In my experience the new Beastmaster doesn't keep up with the other subclasses. But being able to interact with an encounter in two different locations at the same time can create interesting opportunities in a way whiteboxes can't account for

sterile forge
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why is new beastmaster not good?

smoky adder
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They didn’t say it’s not good.

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Just different

glass summit
# sterile forge why is new beastmaster not good?

My experience with the new beastmaster was in a 20th level oneshot, where we all got a handful of magic items. The problem with the beastmaster is that you can have a bunch of magic items to make your character stronger, but your beast companion will rarely benefit from any of them.

This results in your character making one attack (with all the buffs from your MIs) and your beast making two attacks as per their statblock without said magic items.

Compare this to the other ranger subclasses who are making 2 or 3 attacks per Attack, all backed up by their magic items, and you get a rather large difference in DPR

sterile forge
glass summit
# glass summit

@glossy zealot Goliaths are a humanoid species of Giant. Certain types of giants are known for their ability to perform spells, but its more of a sidenote to their martial abilities.

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idle rose
misty monolith
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Hello 😊

floral wharf
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Just checking since phb 2024 cleric doesnt say that there is nature domain / tempest domain / knowledge, does it mean its gone? Or is 2024 an addition

plain delta
floral wharf
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Ah

solemn light
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Essentially- use the most up to date version of a class. This might be the 2014 version.

plain delta
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And why is that the case for some of them to be "legacy" yet others remain without that specific mention

solemn light
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Legacy notes that it is not the most up to date version of something.

topaz garnet
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For example, the core classes (all 12) got a new version
And the Champion subclass for Fighter got a new version
so we've got a legacy fighter, legacy champion, and new versions of those respectively

but we don't have a new version of, say, the Samurai subclass for fighter.

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So the current Samurai subclass for fighter, from Xanathar's Guide, will be the most up-to-date version of said subclass.

solemn light
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In some cases in dndbeyond, this is being applied broadly to an entire class section (So Wizard 2014: Necromancer is marked legacy, because it's under wizard 2014, despite the fact there is no 2024 version of necromancer).

Again though, you can use the 2014 version with the 2024 base. Dndbeyond has other coding and mechanical restraints it needs to consider as well, so keep in mind that just because Dndbeyond might let (or not let) something happen doesn't mean its not allowed 'by the rules'.

empty trench
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Yall know of any good websites or pdfs to download that sort of help you get the gist of DnD without an overwhelming level of confusing info dumps? Or like let you explore at your own pace without constantly having to click between numerous links to various different articles in a complex manner? If that makes sense

plain delta
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But it doesn't mean they can't be used unlike what I thought previously

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Or that they're "not recommended"

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Because I remember seeing that somewhere but I might've been wrong.

solemn light
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Pretty much although you can use a 2014 subclass with a 2024 PC if that subclass hasn't been updated so you could be 2024 Wizard : 2014 Necromancer.

It def can be a little confusing, especially if you throw coding limitations on top 😅

The 2024 core rulebooks are essentially meant to be revised core books that give a new player all the 'standard/base' things they need to play. Before a new player might need to get the 2014 PHB, and then Tasha's for all the optional rules and extra classes that people typically use, and Mordenkainen's for the updated species options and so on.

The 2024 PHB aimed to include all the classes and subclasses that were felt to be the new 'standard' and base for a new player. This also meant dropping some subclasses and options.

plain delta
cloud glen
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Im new, help me

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Dnd is very hard for me, help me to learn it Please. I have read the players guide. But its very complicated

empty trench
echo kelp
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Give #learn-to-play a read and check out the free basic rules to start with.
Feel free to ask any specific questions here as you run into them.
Emphasis on specific - we can't really teach you and the many, many other new D&D players everything about the game one on one.
But we can help answer specific questions as you have them.

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And don't spam reacts/emojis

cloud glen
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Ok thanks 🗡️

lost temple
# plain delta Well, I feel bad for telling my players I'd prefer not using legacy options now.

I think it's best to avoid mixing and matching. Especially on a single character.

It makes it way easier for you as a DM to know how a given spell/ feature works if everyone at the table is using the same version of it.

It also lets you pre-solve arguments with anyone who tries to choose the best version of everything from every possible source if you very clearly lay it out in session 0 that you'll be referring to a specific rule set.

near mist
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hello! fairly new to d&d and was told to message here

smoky adder
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Welcome!

sinful thicket
reef meteor
jolly yoke
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I think I wanna play as a drunk monk for my first game, it sounds fun and I just got finished making the character on dnd beyond

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Is there any way to share a character, like letting someone look at it through the app or is that not possible

wheat crystal
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near mist
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oh sweet!

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thank you so much ill give it a read im really looking forward to this!

lusty steeple
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Hey there dungeoners. I'm fairly new to dnd and was wondering if there's a group of people that are all on the newer end to play with? Idk if this is where is post this 😂😂

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potent mirage
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Hello im new to dnd how am i gonna play the game and is it an app or i should buy the board game?

carmine shuttle
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D&D is neither an app nor a board game. It is a tabletop game in its roots (small distinction), and does require interacting with other humans.

potent mirage
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How am i gonna play D&D?

harsh fjord
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To play D&D, you need:

  • People and a means of communicating with them
  • An adventure to play through (provided by the DM typically)
  • The rules
  • Character sheets (or at least some way to record what your character can do)
  • Dice

There are other things you can use, but those are the basics.

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potent mirage
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Do you all have dnd beyond?

wild onyx
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It also has ways to look for games to join, voice and video chat, and a way to share images so everyone gets to see the "game board".

potent mirage
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Oh okay

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Can i play the dnd on dnd beyond?

carmine shuttle
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Without an established group, all Beyond does is serves as a rules codex.

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Some established groups can use a beta feature of Beyond as a virtual tabletop.

wild onyx
olive otter
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So

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I made a level one character, but how does one join a game?

smoky adder
olive otter
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Alright

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Thanks

hard kelp
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Hi

smoky adder
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Welcome!

wintry bobcat
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hello there, I've read the other channels but there are still stuff that I do not understand, can someone help me?

smoky adder
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If you've got questions, ask away!

plush meadow
wintry bobcat
smoky adder
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There's no one right path to getting started.

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But if you don't already have a group lined up, what I'd suggest is coming up with a few loose ideas for character you'd be interested in.

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Then when you do find your group, you can work with the DM to find the best fit and add any finishing details.

wintry bobcat
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I have a fantasy story with a bunch of characters, I was thinking I could use those characters and make them fit into the story I am playing

smoky adder
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But you can start looking for a group whenever you like. Even having a character isn't generally required upfront.

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Often characters are built along with the rest of the party and specifically for that campaign.

wintry bobcat
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okay then, I will try to find a group tomorrow (its pretty late right now so I cant play)

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also how exactly do you play it with a group? do you just VC in a group chat or do you need to download an app or something similar? Sorry I am new to this

harsh fjord
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It depends on the group!

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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echo kelp
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See the article above for some ways folks play D&D online

smoky adder
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The one thing every group needs is a way to communicate.

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VC is a very common way to fulfill that need.

wintry bobcat
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okay then thanks for helping

stoic sedge
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I am trying to make a dnd character is best to use dnd beyond right

sonic cargo
carmine shuttle
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On the other hand… building a character by hand is a good way to have to learn the rules.

sonic cargo
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That is true

stoic sedge
carmine shuttle
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Not using any kind of automated tool.

stoic sedge
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So like a Google pdf?

carmine shuttle
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And typing onto it/filling in forms? Yup.

The act of copying things over from one place to another engages more parts of your brain & makes it more likely that you’ll retain the info.

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(Can you tell I used to be a teacher?)

stoic sedge
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Yes you remind me of my 10th grade teacher

solar maple
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If I make a character should I also plan out a rough idea of what additions to take at each level too

carmine shuttle
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At most, consider the subclass you’d take at 3rd level

jade nova
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Subclass consideration is important because some subclasses prefer certain stats, blade singing wizard, arcane trickster rogue as examples. But a lot of decisions like spells can be dependent on your party or how you play your character in the adventure you’re a part of

molten kite
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Hey all! I’m really new to actually playing but reading through the channel has been so helpful already. Will most likely have questions I’m suredndLol

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surreal echo
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Hiii omg I joined earlier but I was in college so I couldn't say hello 😃 I'm very glad I found this server ngl 💪

mild zenith
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Hey

surreal echo
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Hi! How are you?

rustic bridge
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hiii

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im am looking for a DM

surreal echo
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Same 😂

rustic bridge
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can someone help me pleaseee

surreal echo
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Check #find-a-game maybe? I took a look at it and there's some campaigns in there 🤷‍♀️

urban hearth
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Hi, I'm very new to DnD and I wanted to know what I need to start playing? I already have the free PDF of rules from wizards and a character sheet for a character I created recently

carmine shuttle
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Other than people, that’s about it.

last stirrup
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Hello new friends! Just started playing d&d a month ago with some friends locally. Would love to find an online group. 😄

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flint locust
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Tried setting up “looking for dm” didn’t get any luck😔

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Anyway, what’s the best class in y’all’s opinion?

empty trench
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I know this might be a really, really stupid question but does DnD work in a sort of personalized or direct 1-to-1 play type thing?

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or like, really small group of 3 or something?

signal depot
signal depot
flint locust
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Understandable

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I chose bard and I’m kinda suffering from being a support🙏

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But it’s fun

lyric fjord
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hiya 👋

flint locust
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Hi

worldly stag
wintry bobcat
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where can I find a group to play?

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wintry bobcat
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okay so I went to #looking-for-players and saw something I am interested in, it says to DM me directly and not to reply on the post. Is the name pinged at the top of the post the DM?

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like that is the account of the dm right

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It's the person name (e..g. the @username), not monodrone (monodrone is the bot making the post for you).

wintry bobcat
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okay

flint locust
woeful isle
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Hi everyone, my name is TK and I’m new here. Looking to make new friends and finally find a group to play with. 😊💜

arctic swallow
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Hello guys always wanted to try playing D&D but couldnt find any interested people im my friend group. I would actually love if someone can help me with this cause i know very little about the game:)

fathom yarrow
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Hey guys i am looking for a group to play dnd with preferably online and kind of teach me the less known basics on the way (i know the very basic stuff through baldurs gate 3 so im not entirely unknown to save throws and the like)

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bold lance
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Hello everyone, I'm Fabian and I'm very new to the D&D scene. I look forward to learn about the game and find a group to play with ☺️

potent mirage
bold lance
latent patrol
flint locust
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Never actually seen them before

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Enlighten me with what those are

smoky adder
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  • Aberrent Mind is a Sorcerer subclass with psychic powers.
  • Echo Knight is a Fighter subclass where you have a magic "ghost" of yourself that you can control.
  • Lizardfolk are a humanoid lizard species.
  • Drow are another species option, also known as Dark Elves.
gray garnet
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Hello everyone, I am Christopher and I have never played D&D before but I am keen to get involved. Nice to meet you.

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harsh fjord
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Welcome. The post above has some handy links to check out, but do ask any questions you have!

gray garnet
carmine shuttle
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Let me emphasize for folks that you can get a lot of mileage out of the free rules.

sinful thicket
spark iron
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Hiiiii ^-^

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I'm in need of help, please! So, we wanna try DnD, but the issue is none of us have ever played it before and they appointed me as DM! MahiroNervous so, I'm a little familiar with the rules, been trying to learn before we start. I've seen stuff like Magic The Noah and I've played videogames inspired by DnD but not the actual game itself. We are all on discord and I'd like to know a good place to start?

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I've heard it's good to start with a premade adventure, but where do I find one, and where do we play? I know there are many sites and tools but I am not sure which to start with because the options seem overwhelming.

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I'm reading the pins but I still feel a little lost, eheheh... GudaEhehe

harsh fjord
# spark iron Hiiiii ^-^

You can find pre-made adventures all over the Internet just by Googling. DMsGuild is also a good destination.

You don't have to play using a platform. You can just run things in your imagination. If you want to use a platform for maps and tokens, Roll20 and Owlbear Rodeo are free.

heavy raptor
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okay so quick question if I wanted to create a shadow like rogue character how would I go about doing that? Species and build wise?

spark iron
harsh fjord
spark iron
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So, if we wanted to use Roll20, could we find pre-published adventures on the site that are ready to load up?

carmine shuttle
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OK.... in my opinion, @spark iron , the most economical road for you and your friends to take would be picking up one of the two starter sets: Either the Starter Set, including the adventure Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, or the Essential Kit featuring the adventure Dragon of Icespire Peak.

spark iron
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(Btw we all live far away so it has to be accessible online)

harsh fjord
carmine shuttle
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As a physical product, either box is about half the price of a single print rulebook, and the adventures there are written in a way to help provide coaching for new DMs in what/how to plan. They also include pregenerated characters that can, but don't have to be used, and will take the group from level 1 to level 4. I'm about 90% sure both adventures are available to buy on Roll20 if you wish.

harsh fjord
smoky adder
spark iron
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None of us have money to pay for anything btw, ik it makes things inconvenient but we're kinda struggling, so we have to use free options.

carmine shuttle
harsh fjord
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The resources I linked to above are all free.

smoky adder
smoky adder
spark iron
lyric fjord
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hi

smoky adder
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Welcome!

small coral
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Hi everyone.

smoky adder
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Hey there!

acoustic agate
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How do I join a group

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distant mesa
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Hi I am very new to this. I tried playing one time and stuck as the DM it was horrible

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just want to be a character how can I

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thin prairie
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So I'm about to play a spellcaster for the first time and the terminology is killing me

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Let me get this straight;

  • Spells known is the NUMBER OF DIFFERENT SPELLS I know at the time
  • Spell slots are just how many spells of THAT LEVEL I can cast in combat, meaning even though I can have 5 level 1 spells I can cast only 4 in combat
  • I can cast ANY SPELL I was as long as I have a spell slot for that spell (cantrips excluded)
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Sorcerer, I simpathise with the idea I did 0 work for my powers - purely genetic stuff

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Yup

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Also to my understanding an arcane focus can serve instead of the material components? Is it like one time use or?

wheat crystal
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They can serve in place of material components as long as they don’t have a listed cost

thin prairie
wheat crystal
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So it can replace the licorice root used in Haste, but not the 50 gp Diamond used in Chromatic Orb

thin prairie
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Ohhh, gotcha

random gate
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How would I join a campaign, I’ve applied to some and haven’t gotten a response

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I don’t really use facebook

fiery hare
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hii

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does anyone have any tips for my character

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oh i cant send pictures

distant mesa
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So i just created a Rogue Halfing now what

fiery hare
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I made a catboy but idk what class to make him

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He's half human

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Do you know your average catboy in a maid dress

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That's the main basis for him

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Ok

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I'll look it up

lyric fjord
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Anyone starting a group? I wanna play so bad!

pseudo pier
distant mesa
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I have tried the looking for players no luck

surreal echo
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Your a DM?

distant mesa
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no I tried it once didn't like it

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everything fell a part when i tried with few people

timid comet
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Hey peeps, I was wondering if I can join a game and get a feel so I can start playing and enjoy a new experience

solemn monolith
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Hi

lyric fjord
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how does one get into playing because i dont really wanna jump into a campain and need everything explained to me

timid comet
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I'm basically "stuck" on the character sheet page and I have no idea how to "progress" beyond that. I'm finished making my first character 🤣

solemn monolith
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carmine crest
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Yo can someone teach me how to play?

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carmine crest
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Can any human teach me how to play?

tough verge
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Olá

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My not espk inglês

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We can't teach folks how to play one on one. Please read through #learn-to-play and see the free basic rules linked in the previous messages. Also check out videos of folks playing D&D on YouTube/Twitch to see how folks play D&D. Feel free to ask specific questions here or in an appropriate channel.

gusty quarry
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Is it acceptable to cast a spell in another language?

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Or is that up to the DM?

echo kelp
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The verbal component of spellcasting is basically not-normal-language - it's a verbalization that is noticeable and understood as part of the magical process of casting a spell.

gusty quarry
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Sorta like abracadabra? Ok cool. thanks

echo kelp
visual ginkgo
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hey guys (: noob here, would love to jump in a campaign

reef meteor
frosty roost
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Hi! not exactly new to dnd but ultimately a beginner when it comes to actually playing. I have a few questions when it comes to that (specifically about dming a game) and i'm not exactly sure if i can ask here first or if i should go directly to #dm-discussion ?

distant rose
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Just interested in how it works & would love to play

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a friend of mine is really into it & i wanna have some basic knowledge before jumping in

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anybody got some tips?

arctic acorn
prime whale
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Hey I was wondering how if you could join campaigns here or if you have to pay for one. I saw in the find a game you had to pay

scenic kiln
prime whale
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Ok many thanks

potent mirage
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Hello im new to dnd and i want to buy new miniatures where can i buy them?

mortal garden
potent mirage
fallen mountain
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Are there someone able to help me with the campaign I'm setting up?
It will be a campaign about escaping or taking over a slave-camp, surviving the oncoming struggles and then build a town

The setting and plot is finished however i am a bit lost on how i can execute this.

wild onyx
nova cedar
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How do I start dnd can someone explain?

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And how do I use the dice??

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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.

echo kelp
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Start with #learn-to-play and the free basic rules linked to in that bot message above.
Feel free to ask specific questions here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide to see the many channels we have for specific D&D topics).

grizzled breach
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Hey I am a bit new and I tried looking at some games but I don't exactly know all the rules and I'm trying to find a homebrew but I can't find it in #find-a-game so does anyone know a homebrew game that welcomes beginners and does not have an age limit

wild onyx
lyric fjord
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And let's say you know the amount of nothing except fantasy and the dice and that's it about it

wheat crystal
jade bramble
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hi I'm new here and was wandering if anyone had a lich campaign or really any campaign

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robust kestrel
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Hi I am new to game and love start playing sometime soon are there any games available

wild onyx
main harbor
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I'm trying to get my friend into dnd I'm new myself so would a one shot be good

dense mauve
main harbor
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Yeah probably

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Hard parts finding one

dense mauve
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True

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Also might want to put this in dnd-discussion to get more people to reply

oak shell
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hey! when creating a new character for a high level campaign, how do I chose magic items? there are SO many

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white trench
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I don't understand modifier scores. So if you roll a low ability score, you're penalized even more with a worse modifier?

echo kelp
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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.

echo kelp
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A low ability score does impact whether you'll be as successful or not using that ability or skills based on that ability due to the modifier

white trench
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So it's meant to be that way

echo kelp
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Yes - characters should not be awesome at everything

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The game is built around an adventuring party of 3-6 characters (typically) with different strengths, weaknesses, backgrounds and classes.

white trench
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If I roll using random generation, do my scores have to be in order of how I rolled them?

echo kelp
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Nope. Not unless your DM says that's how to do it.

white trench
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So if I rolled say a 13 10 11, I can assign them to strength, then intelligence, then dex

echo kelp
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I will recommend not rolling unless it's what the DM/table has said to do and even then, see if they want to view the rolls to ensure no cheating, etc.

white trench
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Wait

oak shell
white trench
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The ability score determines the modifier, which affects the dice roll during actions. So does the ability score do anything during actions or is that all it does?

wild onyx
wild onyx
wild onyx
wheat crystal
misty mulch
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What is a spellcasting ability modifier and how do you calculate it?

wheat crystal
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Is the stat modifier used to determine your spell attack modifier and save DC

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Different classes have different spellcasting ability modifiers as noted in their class pages

wild onyx
misty mulch
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@wild onyx "Spell save DC = 8 + your spellcasting ability modifier + your Proficiency Bonus" is the equation im working on. But I dont know how to find the "spellcasting ability modifier". I dont know what a spellcasting ability modifier is.

wild onyx
misty mulch
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I dont know yet. I might play wiz or druid

wild onyx
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Wizards use Intelligence, druids use Wisdom.

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(Why can I not find where that's referenced in the Free Rules?)

misty mulch
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I cant find that either :/

smoky adder
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Your class has a spellcasting ability: Int., Wis. or Cha.

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Your spellcasting ability modifier is therefore your Int., Wis., or Cha. modifier.

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Wizards use Int., so you’d add your Int. modifier there.

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Druids use Wis., so you’d add your Wis. modifier there.

misty mulch
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So if I have 10 int my spellcasting ability modifier is 10?

smoky adder
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Each ability has an ability score, a number from 1-20.

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And then based on that score, you have an ability modifier, a number from -5 to +5.

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If your Int. score is 10, you’d have an Int. modifier of +0.

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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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Most spellcasters want their spellcasting ability as their highest ability score, to maximize the effect of their spells.

misty mulch
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Ok thank you!

crystal timber
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Hey, Im a player looking to get into dnd

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What class is the easiest to get started with?

smoky adder
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?tag new complexity

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Class Complexity

Below is a quick overview of which classes take the most effort to learn. Low complexity classes make for an easier starting point, while higher complexity classes offer more versatility. Any of these classes can be played by beginners, so pick whatever excites you!

crystal timber
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Thanks

wild onyx
sonic hollow
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In spell casting ability, second from the bottom.

crystal timber
echo kelp
smoky adder
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And while that table doesn’t explicitly identify their spellcasting abilities, it does nevertheless include the class’s spellcasting ability in the primary ability for each.

tame osprey
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Hey me and my girlfriend are looking to get into dnd, is there a specific app we can download to find people to play with?

covert mist
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There are all kinds of games in the find a player channel.

tame osprey
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Like someone on a big map creating the plot, thats what we were looking for

tame osprey
covert mist
covert mist
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They need 5 people and 13 have applied, so theres a chance I’m not selected, in which case I will apply for another game.

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If a DM is being thoughtful about building a good group, you probably wont get into a game right away. But that is a good thing. You want a DM that cares about the quality of the experience for everyone. Maybe their campaign just wont fit everyone’s character, etc.

smoky adder
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To clarify, while #find-a-game can help you connect with a group here on this server, games of D&D aren’t actually played here.

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Where and how any group wants to play is ultimately up to that group.

covert mist
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Right, itll be up to the group. In my case I applied for one that is a combo of the DMs discord for vc and tabletop simulator on steam. With ofc D&D Beyond.

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More prepped for this player interview than I was for exams. 😎

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Have all three of my potential characters all set up, flexible backstory bits arranged, potential preexisting connections to other party members.

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🫡

torn moss
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hey D&D pros, I’m really new to the game and just started a campaign with a few friends. (I’m a player) is there anything that’s useful to know on how to be a better role player or even how i could join other campaigns? sorry if this seems a little silly lol.
if someone replies to this message later and im not online or active currently I would appreciate if they could send me a quick direct message, thanks

flint hornet
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helloI am new to d&d and would love to meet new people and join a noob fiendly campaign 😄

rotund latch
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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.
reef meteor
rotund latch
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echo kelp
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Random sometimes be ran-dumb

reef meteor
lyric fjord
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Hello

velvet jetty
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hi

harsh fjord
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?tag new roleplaying

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harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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I don't mind if anyone calls me zel though I do apologize for not knowing what to ask I'm just trying to get out of my bubble and play something that I really wanted to do but unsure how to do so as this is something I've never played before 😅

torn moss
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lyric fjord
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Thank you

nova cedar
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Hi I’m a newcomer to dnd and don’t know where to start?

smoky adder
nova cedar
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How do you use the dice

abstract condor
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you roll them(but joke aside if your thinking about to know wich dice to roll in each situation its action 20 face dice and spells depend on themselve and you can mostly ask your dm for wich one

latent epoch
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Hi, i am absolute beginner and have an interest in learning about DnD but dont know where to start, i want to be able to play online using text as i am deaf

abstract condor
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ohhh thats cool to see ppl with disabilty trying D&D but i wont lie it might be hard beacause theres is a lot of talking but i think with the good person while the still try it could work

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just need some set up

latent epoch
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i figured there was alot of talking but wondering if there was something like game via post or something

abstract condor
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well im still new to D&D but you might be realy lock on playing online but im sure that if you get some person that want to do the effort you could

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but joke aside mostly a lot of D&D player are realy nice and would love to play with you

latent epoch
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hm thanks

abstract condor
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hope this doesn't take the envy of playing D&D with other person

latent epoch
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no was hoping someone could direct me somewhere that a deaf person can play

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • 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.
abstract condor
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oh well i dont realy know im sure that some thing like this are a thing but i dont think this serv can do this

smoky adder
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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.

abstract condor
flat raft
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What is the best stuff to buy when starting out with dnd

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latent epoch
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hi im new and am looking for a beginners DnD play by post

wild onyx
south maple
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Hey

tribal sparrow
gusty stream
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Why is Sneak attack for rogue called that when it should be "exploit weakness". Nothing about it requires stealth, using sneak to get advantage is just side option.

wild onyx
tribal sparrow
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Lots of items could go bump even being careful where sound can travel and possibly cause an echo

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Could be a heavy walker with very heavy foot noise

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Could also be heard by sonar or radar sounds.

broken arrow
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Hey guys, wanting to get into DnD, Should I try creating a character template before joining games or how about should I proceed? Or is it just a join a random game kind of thing and the DM will show me the ropes? Thank you in advance 🙂

wild onyx
royal dirge
late bluff
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I’m not new to dnd, just this server, and I’m wondering if there’s any channel for dnd stories? Like funny/interesting things that happened while playing?

gusty stream
late bluff
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Thank you

onyx star
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Hello
I’m new to dnd, I’ve bought the starter set and watched a load of videos to help me understand it better, but I still don’t understand.

smoky adder
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What questions did you still have?

onyx star
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The main one was finding a group but also starting a game

harsh fjord
split chasm
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Hey!Can anyone help find a place/or explain this basic rules please! (^-^)/

silk igloo
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are there any day 1 noob friendly campaigns available in this server? I have just watched a ton of dimension 20 and have always wanted to play the game, but I don't know anyone that does dnd stuff.

split chasm
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(^.^)

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I just need to learn the rules

silk igloo
plush barn
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Hello, my friend and I want to get into DND so we can do duet or 2-3 adventurer groups. I would like to learn to DM so I can put some friends through it. What are the best resources and would anyone be willing to DM a quick one time adventure to see the flow for us 2 as players?

wild onyx
lyric fjord
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Hello I've never officially played DND but I do have the official players handbook and monsters manual books that I got for Christmas and ever since reading them I've always wanted to play, if anyone could show me where to start any help is appreciated

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copper violet
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Hey guys, whats up ?

harsh fjord
copper violet
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Sry im newbie, but this group its all about 5.0

Or have some ppl, like 3.5 and play 3.5v

harsh fjord
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Most folks here play fifth edition, but we do have #dnd-elder-editions to discuss previous ones. Occasionally a game for another edition crops up in the Looking for Game/Group channels, but my impression is that's uncommon.

copper violet
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We play 3.5 yesterday, but its 1x per month, i need more ... i start a 4M ago, but i love and would like play more and more