#dnd-newcomers

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lyric fjord
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hello im new herr

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but ready to play

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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.
glad stag
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At level 18 how many attacks does a berserker barbarian get (pre and post rage)?

smoky adder
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2014 berserker can make three during rage and two otherwise.

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2024 can make two regardless.

glad stag
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Oh I see, thanks!

lyric fjord
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Hi, I'm completely new to DnD and know absolutely nothing. I'm just looking for some advice on what my first step should be to get into the community. I'm also very interested in joinging a lowkey, noob friendly game.

harsh fjord
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  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the Free Rules.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube.
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
lyric fjord
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Ok thanks, I'll look into this!

sweet shard
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Hi, I'm new to dnd but am interested in trying it out, what's the best way for me to start? Thanks

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blazing canyon
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I am new to DnD and am interested in playing through some of the campaigns such as dragonlance. I am currently on my own, but want to find an online group that similarly wants to play campaigns like that. I know there is a looking for players and a looking for DM thread, but where would I post to find/create a group with this interest?

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lyric fjord
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Hey is this server used to help create online DnD groups and games?

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
charred hamlet
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Hi guys I just signed up for my first learn-to-play weekly campaign and I'm so excited to start. My DM is very nice and helpful and patient with newbies. I've made a few character sheets for fun and practice but I'm starting a new character just for the occasion.

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charred hamlet
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Thanks

calm hearth
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Hello all, hoping to gain a second dnd game, currently got 7pm-12am BST saturday. not expecting to get games from this but thought i'd introduce myself. got a few years in dnd, and looking forward to some more parties

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lyric fjord
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I want to get into dnd but i dont wanna really commit to a full campian and need the game taught to me, is there anything i can do before that besides just like researching how to play

calm hearth
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tribal sparrow
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Hi, are there any python coders that could help me create a server bot for D&D to help with my server in order to better be able to play a different type of D&D game?

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I know wizard of the coast has some D&D guides are there more guides to learning D&D, It's been several years before I played the game and I want to get back into it as a DM and a player. Has the game been even greatly expanded since 1997-1998?

sinful thicket
# tribal sparrow I know wizard of the coast has some D&D guides are there more guides to learning...

I can't speak to how its changed since my only experience is with 5th edition, but there are plenty of Youtube videos and whole channels geared toward helping you learn D&D. Just searching "How to Play D&D" on youtube will get you some pretty good stuff. If you wanna go a bit deeper on the DM side I definitely recommend Matt Colville's Running the Game series on Youtube, though he has a way of getting into some pretty high level stuff in a fantastic way lol.

tribal sparrow
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Has the rules changed since then, where do we find the rules if they updated?

olive torrent
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hi! Im new on here! So excited to start playing!

sinful thicket
# tribal sparrow Has the rules changed since then, where do we find the rules if they updated?

The current edition (5th Edition) has been running since 2014. They just came out with a new Players Handbook and Dungeon Masters guide that updates many areas of the game, but its still 5th edition. The videos you'll find on youtube about how to play will still be useful and there are plenty of channels going deep into the new version as well. Honestly, the new PHB does a GREAT job of explaining the game for new players, so I highly recommend it.

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wild onyx
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olive torrent
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sounds likea really silly question, but what are some of things I physically need to start playing DnD. Dice? A notepad?

tribal sparrow
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what version are D&D are most players playing from?

spring wind
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When DnD Beyond says "at will" for a lvl 1 spell does that spell basically become a cantrip that doesnt require a spell slot?

i have Mage armor on a warlock in a character sheet that says this... also is there anyway to get this effect to show on the sheet bc it says the AC will be 13+dex mod, but clicking it does nothing

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olive torrent
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I made a character already and I can't wait to play with my character!

tribal sparrow
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along with exploring the cosmic universe

tidal dirge
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hey everyone

rapid hedge
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Just joined, that was weird

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tribal sparrow
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awesome, I'm excited!

tidal dirge
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i watched a lot of noah the magic videos and figured dnd was a cool concept, so here i am

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so they say that litteraly imagination makes the game right?

tribal sparrow
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Thanks for having a Discord server,and helpful members in here!

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tidal dirge
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so if i wanted to be a cowboy with two revolvers that could happen?

sinful thicket
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Depending on the DM

tidal dirge
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so uh, how do i start? do i just ask someone to play, need a board? drawings? anything?

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spring wind
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spring wind
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mhm

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thanks tho!

sinful thicket
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Of course

tribal sparrow
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Is it okay to make content on the D&D game playing, are there any additional rules that would include?

tidal dirge
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oh

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tribal sparrow
# sinful thicket I'm not sure what you mean?

video content on the story-line that I am going to be planning on doing etc. rules that are needed to be implimented by Wizard Of the Coast and dndbeyond that will help not break any rules to issue a lawsuit etc, hope that this might help explain where I am coming from.

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echo kelp
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1 - we can't give any legal advice nor should you seek such here (see server rules)
2 - Homebrew is community created content, rules, and items that are not officially part of D&D. That said feel free to make your own homebrew to add to your D&D games.
3 - Homebrew can be wildly problematic and unbalanced if you don't have experience with the core game rules and mechanics.

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Check out #homebrew if you're interested in homebrew content and getting feedback on it.

late wyvern
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hi everyone im very new to dnd and just here to poke around and maby try out a game

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azure dome
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how's it going?

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Is it easy to find a game here?

azure dome
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Thanks!

wraith current
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hi Im new to the server and dnd in general

smoky adder
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Welcome!

wraith current
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hope to learn more about dnd while im here I really wanna try my first game soon

smoky adder
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There’s some good links above to get you started with that, but if you’ve ever got questions, fire away!

fallen hill
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hello my friend and i are trying to find a group!

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we new asf and dk what were doing @north forge

smoky adder
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smoky adder
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That’s a channel link.

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If you click it, you’ll be taken to another channel that has instructions for finding a game here on the server.

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jagged mantle
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Hello I'm looking to talk to an experienced DM - to DM a DM if you will. Would anyone have 5 mins to chat?

wraith current
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when making my character do I have to do it on the website??

smoky adder
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Not necessarily

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What tools any group uses is ultimately up to that group.

wraith current
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hmm ok

pure gyro
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@jagged mantle hi - DM here, send me a message if you want to chat 🙂

untold swift
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How can I make a character

charred hamlet
twilit sentinel
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Just joined 5 mins ago, done exploring the tabs. Pretty chill ngl, not alot of people active rn tho. đŸ‘”

fresh fable
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Early morning or middle of the night so it’s quiet

twilit sentinel
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My phone gonna explode or nah

wheat crystal
# untold swift How can I make a character

I would first check out #learn-to-play or this channel’s pinned posts which have links to the 2024 Free Rules which contain everything you need to make a character and learn the rules of the game!

As for character sheets, people either use a digital one (such as through D&DBeyond), or a physical one. Both have their pros and cons, but for newbies I recommend using a digital sheet through D&DBeyond as they have a built-in character creator with the option to export your character to a PDF for printing

twilit sentinel
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Dndbeyond is restrictive, some races need to be paid to access like tabaxi. Physical better

wheat crystal
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All races outside of the Free Rules need to be paid for in some way, though there are avenues of sharing content both physically and digitally

twilit sentinel
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I prefer if you reference the bonuses and other buffs and just put it in the DND beyonder sheet, not effective but uh it works đŸȘ‡

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Maraka shakalaka bababoi đŸȘ‡đŸȘ‡đŸȘ‡

worthy ocean
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Hey Guys how are you doing :D? I have been playing we the thought of trying DnD for 10 years and I never got the chance until I found just now that you can play this online with people. I have 0 clue about the game but I would love to be part of this community. Is anyone up for it and teach me the Game it would be highly appreciated.

karmic junco
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Hi I'm looking for a D&D bot and a good resourceful moderatorive bot any recommendations please?

karmic junco
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karmic junco
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Have we checked out DNDbeyond and YouTube Matt Colville on YouTube Running the game series on YouTube? He is extremely helpful, and there might be some help tutorials on Wizard of the Coast website also. I'm sure if we look on the sites we could type How to play D&D and we can find out more about this.

wheat crystal
karmic junco
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I know that D&D is a strategy thought invoking series that can be very interesting.

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the classes and subclasses of DnD which ones are the most fun that turns out pretty interesting all the way through to the end.

worthy ocean
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You know what would be cool like a Dnd Mini campaign that teaches you the fundementals of the game or something

wheat crystal
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I wouldn’t worry too much about memorizing every rule, there are simply too many for it to be practical. What’s better is to be familiar with them, and to be able to look up information quickly if you forget something

karmic junco
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I'm similarly the same way. I learn more by interacting, and Im a female that likes to play guy roles on Rpg.

wheat crystal
karmic junco
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What all are things we can do with the characters?

wheat crystal
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Most of that will be covered in the Free Rules, outside of specific options released as part of paid books

karmic junco
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I'm trying to learn how to get in touch with my imaginative side, so far I haven't reached the visual part of my brain, I was told that playing D&D might help try to learn how to get the imaginations started and help to improve the thinking capabilities.

worthy ocean
wheat crystal
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It certainly can! Coming up with creative solutions with the abilities and tools at your character’s & party’s disposal is a wonderfully fun part of D&D

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Perhaps my previous answer about what you can do is a bit vague, but there isn’t really a way to comprehensively answer it in a concise way other than going through the rules. A common saying is that you can do “anything” in D&D, but it’s not 100% accurate. I’d say a better way of putting it is: You can attempt anything in D&D, if you have a feature allowing you do so and/or the DM allows you to.

karmic junco
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What if I start and get stuck with a mind block and can't actually come up with solutions, I will look and sound ridiculous while trying to get familiar with playing D&D. It's almost like I have a wall up without realizing that I have a wall up,lol.

wheat crystal
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That’s one of the reasons why you have your party, to help you out if you get stuck 😅 .

karmic junco
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I'm thinking that I might try creating a shy male animal of some sort that has mother nature capabilities ,can we do hybrids?

wheat crystal
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That being said, most problems your party faces won’t have singular “correct” solutions with a linear path to solving them unless you quite literally are being tasked with solving a puzzle or something similar. When I talk about solving things, I more so refer to open-ended problems you’ll come across on adventures such as “find out who poisoned the well” or “get this magic ring to the volcano.” Both are singular goals but the method of carrying them out is largely up to the party.

wheat crystal
# karmic junco I'm thinking that I might try creating a shy male animal of some sort that has ...

Animals are not an official playable option in D&D. “Hybrid” races exist in various forms depending on what you’d want. The Shifter and Simic Hybrid races are both humanoids that can adopt beast-like qualities, though the latter option is intended to only be playable in specific settings. Humanoid animal races also exist such as the Tabaxi (catfolk), Kenku (ravenfolk), and Aaracokra (eagle/hawkfolk).

Unfortunately, none of the racial options I listed are included as part of the Free Rules. However, if you wanted nature abilities and the ability to temporarily transform into an animal, I would definitely look into the Druid class. It’s pretty much their whole schtick

karmic junco
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Earlier today I was thinking something like polar bear with dragon and shark like features with half human that had natural capabilities like tornado, hurricane, wind , lightning strikes. I'm not exactly sure how to go about coming up with the right kind of playable hybrid etc.

wheat crystal
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The former half sounds like you’d enjoy playing a Shifter Druid. The latter half is harder to translate within the boundaries and rules of the game, but Druid does get access to a plethora of nature spells

velvet jetty
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Any tips on playing in play by post campaigns? I'm fairly new to them and thought I'd ask

wheat crystal
karmic junco
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I still have some research to do before making the final decision to create a character. Thanks for helping. I have a lot to learn.

wheat crystal
# velvet jetty Any tips on playing in play by post campaigns? I'm fairly new to them and though...

For PBPs I recommend:

  • Responding at a good, fairly consistent pace.
  • Engaging with fellow players both in character (highly recommend) and out of character (not strictly recommended but nice to keep PBPs rolling)
  • Exercise patience since PBPs tend to move slow
    And I do not recommend:
  • Overloading each post with actions that would need rolls.
  • Writing excessive prose, especially where it would make it difficult or frustrating to determine what you actually want to do
velvet jetty
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Ah thank you

carmine shuttle
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Two,suggestions on PBP to go,with Star’s last two points:

  • No more than 1 roll per post, except that in combat roll attack and damage simultaneously.
  • separate narrative and mechanics visually in the post. That could be mechanics in italics, doing all the narrative and then a mechanical summary below, what have you. (Those two are the versions my brain tracks best, but everybody’s brain is different.)
worldly portal
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Hi I'm new to dnd really new and am wanting to learn is there anyone willing to teach?

errant bridge
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Anyone have a good site/app for pc/ipad to create map from a player view ? With annotations ect ?

ocean flax
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How much of dnd is made up by the dm and how much is from some pre defined rules?
Is it like the dm just takes done monsters locations etc and puts them in a specific way or is there more freedom with that?

cerulean salmon
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theres a lot of freedom

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generally, unless otherwsie stated, the rules are used, sometimes people change them, which is homebrewing/houseruling

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like how monopoly has a bunch of rules, but your family might go "oh you put the jail money in free parking' or something

hazy steppe
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im new to dnd game, how do i get started
how do i find a group to play with and stuff

cerulean salmon
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?newplayer

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i forgot the command 😭

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theres one that makes a textbox

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cerulean salmon
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there we go

hazy steppe
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thx

hearty escarp
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In some sessions, you may not even roll that many dice.

ocean flax
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I see

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The only thing I dislike about dnd so far is I don't have any one to play it with

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Well, In some time there is a chance I will be in a Campaign of my friend so, :D

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I cant wait to try playing actually

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hearty escarp
sullen scaffold
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there is likely free ones out there so get some more information

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hearty escarp
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Go for it 😅

drowsy wren
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Hii! Just joined the server nice to meet y’all

sullen scaffold
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but i dont know where to do so for free

drowsy wren
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I’ve been into D&D for a while but never had the time to play until recently, I’ve made a few character sheets but I’ve only ever played a couple sessions. Does anyone know a good way to find people who wanna do a campaign online or something?

ocean flax
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I also just finished the hell that was assembling a set of 3d printed dice
they are cool now
d4 d6 d8 d10 d12 d20

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drowsy wren
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Ohh I’m in Europe

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It’s like 3pm here

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drowsy wren
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Haii 🙂

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I forgot I had auto emojis on lmao

sullen scaffold
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i just live in the states unfortunately

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i must return home

drowsy wren
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Are most of the ppl on this server in the states or smth

smoky adder
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Yep

sullen scaffold
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not sure, safe to assume there is a healthy amount however

drowsy wren
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Cuz trying to play dnd across timezones sounds like it would SUCK lmao

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Like scheduling sessions and everything

sullen scaffold
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yeahhh

drowsy wren
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Man I wish I could just play irl

wild onyx
drowsy wren
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REAL

drowsy wren
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small halo
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Been looking there

drowsy wren
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Same lmao

alpine holly
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Iv never played a game of DND in my life. However, I’m interested in DMing. What should I do to learn to run the show?

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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
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Where do I start?
fallen surge
# alpine holly Iv never played a game of DND in my life. However, I’m interested in DMing. What...

Welcome! The bot post above has some very helpful resources that can get you started. The best place to begin would be the Free Rules. Chapter 1 specifically, on how to play the game, is vitally important for both players and DMs. It would probably be a good idea to at least get a basic understanding of what player characters can do by reading through the section on creating a character, but you'll definitely want to focus more on the "Dungeon Master Contents" sections after that.

I understand this will seem like a TON of information all at once, so take it slow and feel free to ask questions. Starting off as a DM is much more work than starting off as a player, but its not insurmountable. We're happy to help.

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fallen surge
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IDK if "rare" is the right term for it. There certainly are a LOT more players than there are DMs though

fresh fable
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Anyone can DM

alpine holly
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Ik that, but not everyone is whiling to play them. I thought it would be the opposite, since world building is the best part about fantasy/sci-fi.

fallen surge
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I can appreciate and applaud that mindset. Not everyone feels the same way though. There's a whole host of reasons why, and I don't want to get too deep into it for fear of misrepresenting someone's feelings. Enoki is right that anyone can be a DM, but being a player just appeals to far more people, generally speaking

carmine shuttle
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I would venture to suggest that one reason (though far from the only one) that people don't generally like GMing is that it represents more work/time required to be ready for the session.

hearty escarp
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And it generally means one has to be the one to do the legwork of organising and scheduling, which I personally find one of the hardest parts of being a DM.

willow nexus
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Where can I go if I want to learn how to DM? Or maybe Co-DM? Game-wise I'm pretty new but I'm very good at creating worlds and environments!

fallen surge
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
carmine shuttle
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^ That’s been highly recommended a time or five, too.

winged dock
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I've bought digital book at D&D Beyond, I can't use it on Roll20?

carmine shuttle
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Nope. Different platforms owned by different people.

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hoary bronze
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Hey I'm new and I want to get into dnd

sinful thicket
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sinful thicket
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Those are the free rules that will get you acquainted with the game.

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Then you can check out #find-a-game when you're ready to play (if you're looking for an online game) or just grab some friends and play irl

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gusty stream
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Dumb question. But do classes like Ranger or rouge need a spell book to track their spells?

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hoary bronze
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Okay so do have any plans for setting up any campaign sooner or later Mr ?

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glad tendon
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I’m a first time dm and was wondering what amount of stuff I should prepare for a session 1, I’m got a general idea of them fighting off some cultists in a dungeon after some people who hire them turn out to be cultists who wanna sacrifice them to the blood god

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statblocks for the cultists

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wild onyx
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What makes sense for them? Do they abduct and sacrifice lone travellers? There's probably a pile of backpacks somewhere with clothes and sets of travelling gear. Maybe a priest's kit, maybe a merchant's. The gold is likely kept in a lockbox somewhere.

wild onyx
dark lichen
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Anyone about to do a oneshot?

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gusty stream
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Just wandering. For classes sorcer and warlock, for cantrips do you learn and keep the cantrips at higher levels? Or you just get the cantrip slots and need to be taught a cantrip spell. Thank you.

smoky adder
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Your class table will show how many cantrips you know at each level.

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For example, a level 1 sorcerer starts with four cantrips.

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When you reach level 4, you gain an additional one for a total of five.

gusty stream
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I understand that... I'm just confused if you level up, you get free cantrips. I thought they are just like spell slots and you go and get a spell teacher to teach you a cantrip spell to fill them like any other spell.

timid locust
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I apologize, but based on that message I believe you might have a fundamental misunderstanding of how spellcasting works

gusty stream
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Enlightened me.

carmine shuttle
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Prepared spells have some mix of finite resources required in order to use them, including both preparation and a spell slot of sufficient (or greater) level.

gusty stream
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None of these answers are adressing what I originally asked...

carmine shuttle
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Spam actually did answer your question - in modern D&D editions, you aren't required to seek out the spells you gain by leveling up. Wizards can add spells to their spellbook beyond that; no other caster can.

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You know a fixed number of cantrips, based on level, that could be cast 3750 times if you wanted.

timid locust
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Again I apologize, but the degree to which it sounds like you misunderstand spellcasting necessitates a ground-up explanation for you to understand how you allocate Cantrips.

gentle pecan
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Hello :0

I'm completely new, where should I start? Or how do I start? :0

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gusty stream
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Alright hold on. I am going to copy n paste you the message, because this sounds like a communication issue.

timid locust
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You start with a set number of Cantrips, which you can't change out after you've picked them. You cannot learn any new Cantrips from other characters, spell books, or scrolls. When you reach certain levels, as specified by the class table for your character, you can add a new cantrip to your list.

gusty stream
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I must say, I thought cantrips were more flexible of a mechanic. I can see how this became confusing.

ancient peak
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đŸ€ 

smoky adder
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Most classes now actually can change one of their cantrips each time they level up.

carmine shuttle
smoky adder
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And wizards can change one every day.

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Sorcerer, again, for example:

Whenever you gain a Sorcerer level, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Sorcerer cantrip of your choice.

gusty stream
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Is that sorcerer part for the new PHB? I can't seem to find it in the book. Just says about additional cantrips.

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carmine shuttle
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It is, indeed. last sentence of the first paragraph.

smoky adder
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The 2014 classes generally aren't able to change their cantrips.

carmine shuttle
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Xanathar's Guide might have had something in allowing them to get swapped. I vaguely recall something to that effect as an optional rule or something similar.

smoky adder
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Yeah, there's an optional class feature that lets them change it when they get an Ability Score Increase.

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Roughly one every four levels

rain hollow
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Hi! I am BRAND new to dnd and need help with creating my character. I'm on the website and I think I did everything but it keeps telling me it's in complete and I'm missing Species, Class or Ability Scores. Can someone give me some guidance?

proper maple
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Looking to start playing as well new to all of this can anyone give me some direction how to start

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proper maple
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Sounds good thank you

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sterile zealot
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Ok, new player here, joining an ongoing campaign at my local store. They are all at lvl 4 and are requesting me build my character at lvl 4 to match the party. I'm building a Wizard and I'm having trouble understanding the whole known vs prepared spells thing.

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Level 4 = 4 cantrips, 4 first level, and 3 second level... got that, but is that the total number I "know" or do I know more and they just aren't "prepared" until I long rest.

sinful thicket
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If you don't have them prepared that day, you can't cast them, unless something else in the game says you can

sterile zealot
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THanks Dust, that's what I was thinking it was getting at but I don't see how many I can put in my book to study from each day?

sinful thicket
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So after each long rest, you prepare a certain number (specified by your class's description in the book).

sinful thicket
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are you using 2014 PHB rules or 2024?

sterile zealot
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2014

sinful thicket
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The number you prepare is based on your intelligence. It would be = Intelligence Modifier + Wizard level

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So at level one, if your int mod is +4, that's 5 spells you can prepare each day

sterile zealot
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ah ok, so at level 4 with a +3 int modifier I'll be preparing 7 per day. I should have my original 6 in my book, plus the ones that I'll have gained by going up to level 4.

sinful thicket
sterile zealot
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(I think I'm overthinking this lol) I see that line at the top of page 114 saying I have six 1st-level spells. The only thing remaining fuzzy is the chart says 3 known cantrips and 2 spell slots... I feel like that clashes somehow?

smoky adder
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Cantrips are cast without spell slots.

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You use a spell slot any time you cast a level 1+ spell.

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And you get your spell slots back when you finish a long rest.

sterile zealot
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ok, so I pick 3 cantrips that I "learn" in the beginning and those are the ones I'll carry with me for hte rest of hte campaign (as I add more when I lvl up of course)

smoky adder
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Yep

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Though depending on the class, you might be able to occasionally trade one cantrip for another.

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2014 wizards have an optional class feature that lets them trade one of their cantrips after a long rest.

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But since it’s an optional rule, you’d have to ask your DM whether that feature is allowed.

sterile zealot
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cool

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thanks for all the help, this gives me way more options than I thought I was going to have.

smoky adder
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One other wizard perk involves ritual spells.

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If a spell is marked as a ritual spell, you can spend an extra 10 minutes to cast it without using a spell slot.

topaz garnet
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In the 2014 version of the rules, you needed your spellcasting feature (or something else) to let you cast a ritual-able spell as a ritual.
In the 2024 version, if you have the spell, and it's also ritual-tagged, you can ritual cast it.

smoky adder
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While other classes would need the spell prepared in order to cast it that way, wizards can do it with any ritual spell in their spellbook.

sterile zealot
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ooh, fancy. I'll have to keep that in mind as I pick the ones for my book.

smoky adder
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Whether you’ve prepared the spell or not.

split oracle
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if i am new and i want to get into online dnd, how can i get started ?

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split oracle
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thanks

flint locust
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But idk, I think wizards got the best cantrips

molten surge
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I want to do a short 1 on 1 campaign over 2-3 sessions with our forever-DM. I've never DM'd before and would appreciate a recommendation for a pre-written campaign to use as a base so I can build some confidence in it.

We are very lore and worldbuilding focused, and love creatures with atypical social structures and manners of socialisation. I will probably rework anything recommended to incorporate Fae and Dwarves.

💜

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Did you read what I wrote? 😭

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We're not too hot on tombs or catacombs, any recommendations for wilds or nature-based settings?

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Don't think I can easily reflavour either of those two

minor folio
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Or keys of the golden vault is a good one as well @molten surge

glass summit
# molten surge We're not too hot on tombs or catacombs, any recommendations for wilds or nature...

I'd scroll through the low level adventures available on the DMs Guild for prewritten modules. Hopefully with a bit of searching somethign will take your fancy
https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_45418_0_0_0_0_0&src=fid45418

I personally use modules a lot in my homebrew DMing to use as a base. I find that with a bit of imagination most things can be reflavored to fit whatever worldbuliding you fancy.

molten surge
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Golden Vault instantly piqued our interest!

minor folio
molten surge
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Thanks, very exciting 💜

smoky adder
flint locust
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What’s a forever dm

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Ohhh I’m alittle slow

green flint
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Have 2 games merged and 2 dungeon masters worked together? Just curious

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Working*

glass summit
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The only situation I could imagine that happening would be at a game-store, Adventurers League, or similar event where two tables dont individually have enough players to play (1-2 players). In that situation I imagine it more likely the DM from one table would become a player.

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Even then, I've had some of my favourite moments DMing for just 2 people

flint locust
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The less people it is, the more flexible and easier to maintain. That’s just my opinion but I love to interact with a group of 4 or so. It makes it lively for me

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Just my opinion as a player ( who played once with a group of friends )

warm steeple
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So as a new dm what is the most efficient way to read the starter rule book and the campaign book?

glass summit
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With a nice tea, biscuits, and some pen and paper to write down things you consider important

warm steeple
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Cheers ☕

smoky glade
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Well As a new dnd player...I love the idea of being a DM since im always the creative type when it comes to story,world building and even sometimes interesting Npc's but one thing I really don't know how to get into is species and races in the world

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Like how do I the DM of a future session understand other species and races

sinful thicket
smoky glade
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well

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like say interaction

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I heard that usually an elf is much more "prideful" or from what Ive seen in stereotyping not to be rude or anything

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is there somewhere were I could fine an entire info log on Species and races personality and common traits to make note worthy Npcs

hearty escarp
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I'd actually flip it around and ask how much you want to have that sort of thing. It's perfectly possible for species to simply live together in a big melting pot. Some canon locations like waterdeep have representatives from a myriad of places.

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If you want ideas, you could start by reading the species entries in the players handbook. They all have flavortext.

smoky glade
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ahh thanks

sinful thicket
# smoky glade is there somewhere were I could fine an entire info log on Species and races per...

In general the game is getting away from "Elves are this way and orcs are that way" and i think thats for the best. Its much more interesting when the species of your world are made up of individuals that act according to their own personal goals, ideals, and flaws (much like the real world). Instead of thinking of NPCs as what species they are and then building their personalities around it, decide what their personality is, then figure out their species. But thats just my take

sonic hollow
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I like both ways TBH.

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I sometimes just like an evil race to just be evil, like a 90's Saturday morning cartoon villain. No Malice just there evil because they are evil.

hazy bluff
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is there any dnd game that can be played on online app?

sinful thicket
toxic wave
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How do I fill out the background part of my character sheet

vivid slate
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Where would i be best off if im trying to look for games to join? DonkRain

toxic wave
vivid slate
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The answer was literally right there. Whoops. Mb

toxic wave
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Ur good dude

sinful thicket
toxic wave
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2024

hazy bluff
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@sinful thicket thnx for the reply

sinful thicket
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Correction: the background tells you which feat you get

hazy bluff
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i am curious on what app do you play dnd from is it from roll20 or d&d beyond?

winged dock
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There is any way to play solo mode?
With D&D 2024?

hearty escarp
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The rules aren't written with solo play in mind, that's important to state firmly.
However, there have been solo adventures published on sites like DriveThruRPG, certainly for the 2014 rules. Those should still be useable just fine with the new rules.

winged dock
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Any way with some kind of AI?

hearty escarp
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Not inconcieveable, there are text based AIs out there that can write something resembling a play by post game, but there are many limits. Such as cost, questionable material sourcing and the fact that an AI will inevitably fall into certain repetitive patterns.

hazy bluff
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is there a way to start an campaign today for a trial or no?

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hearty escarp
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You can try to find a game here or on the many other places where people meet to organize. There are other discord servers, there is a large community on reddit, for in-person you can try meetup or facebook.

wild onyx
hazy bluff
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thnx

timber kelp
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Hey everybody, joined recently

cerulean hollow
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hi

next quail
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hey

reef meteor
carmine shuttle
worldly carbon
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I am interested in paying people to be in a DnD group, like literally- is this something people would be interested in

silver scroll
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hello , i am new here , i am looking for group to play with

sinful osprey
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Hi. I’m fairly new to dnd. Is there anyone that would want to teach me the basics? I have played once but I don’t really know what I’m doing

wild onyx
worldly carbon
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@wild onyx Genuinely so tired of dealing with 99% of my time on this being spent looking for a group that I would rather just pay- I can afford to throw a few hundred at this if it’s entertaining

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@wild onyx Also it would be nice to make sure everyone was on the same page about making it fun and entertaining

wild onyx
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Perhaps consider buying into a game where you pay the DM.

worldly carbon
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I have done that but I really don’t like how often they lie in their ads

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Then I have to block the charge and they get mad, would like to try and create it from the ground up, just to see if it is even possible

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Like paying for my own personal improv show

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When you word it like that it’s not that crazy lol

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@sinful osprey that’s literally the intent

karmic shadow
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Hey everyone i joined recently and i'm new to dnd. So far the only thing i've done is creating a character on dnd beyond. Are there anyone who would be willing to show me the basics and how to play?

worldly carbon
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@sinful osprey I get you, I was just throwing out some thoughts on it- I work a lot and don’t really have a social life, hence my name- at this point I am at a place where I really don’t care if my interactions are transactional, I am too tired

main fulcrum
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10k isn't "just" for a lot of people. But if you're fine to pay for a game, you could check out #paid-looking-for-game

worldly carbon
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@main fulcrum Yeah I have been doing that, I just don’t like that some DM lie about who they are and what kind of game they run

main fulcrum
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All I can say to that is keep trying, and possibly try other areas as well. Finding a good d&d game often takes time

worldly carbon
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@main fulcrum yeah you are right, I will just stay positive

fresh fable
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Where are you finding these DMs??

fallen surge
wraith current
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I think a few of us newcommers should begin our own campaign with an experienced dungeon master

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I bring the idea mostly because I'm new and would rather learn under the guidance of a more educated dungeon master with other inexperienced players anyone down??

echo kelp
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Please use private message or the Looking For Game channels to organize groups/games. Soliciting or organizing games in the discussion channels is off-topic. Thanks!

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See #find-a-game to learn more about how to use the LFG channels here.

ornate idol
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guys, with Greater invisibility, as a rogue, can I throw a dagger at someone with advantage because i'm invisible (and thus with Sneak Attack) and then move so no one knows where i am?

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or do i have to hide again even though i'm invisible?

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normal invisibility stop once you start attacking

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but if the enemy has a passive perception that is higher than your stealth check, then you're not hid to his eyes

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but then, does invisibility bypass passive perception checks?

sinful thicket
fallen surge
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Invisibility does not give you advantage on stealth checks.

sinful thicket
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So it doesn't my bad

main fulcrum
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It's a common house rule, but not RAW

spring wind
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if i pass a dex save and am resistant to the damage type, do i take quarter damage?

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and do you round down or up for rolls?

vapid igloo
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if you pass the saving throw and have resistance, you take a quarter damage yea

hearty escarp
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if you ever round up, the thing making you roll will say so

spring wind
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thank you very much both

gusty stream
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I have a question about the PHB 2014 spells. The '1st level and higher', you get "X" spells typically with a class restricted spell list. I want to know is it like cantrips where you get more cantrips upon leveling up? When you the 'Spells known' part increases?

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It sounds like it does, but I'm not certain.

smoky adder
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Yeah, when your number of known spells increases, you can choose additional spells until you've got that number.

gusty stream
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Ah cool, thank you.

smoky adder
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So if you have 10 spells and it jumps to 12, you can add two more spells.

ancient pewter
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Hello Ive seen a lot of DnD clips, started watching sessions and also tried creating a DnD character but Ive never played nor really understood how it works is there anyone who is willing to help me?

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Like is there a beginner tutorial on youtube?

carmine shuttle
# gusty stream Ah cool, thank you.

As I recall, for the 2014 caster classes who aren't wizards and have limited prepared spells, you can also replace one spell you already know any time that you would gain a new spell.

smoky adder
carmine shuttle
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
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But if you've got any specific questions, feel free to ask!

ancient pewter
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Thank you guys very much🙏

naive topaz
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Quick question, I've been looking into one of my abilities under Circle of the Stars. It's a dragon form that turns int and wis checks as well as constitution saving throws that are 9 or lower into a 10. I've never used this but would that include a nat 1?

echo kelp
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Yes

naive topaz
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Rad, Thanks

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That seems quite strong

echo kelp
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Note that natural 1 saving throw or skill check rolls are not failures unlike to hit rolls (e.g. if you're trying to hit a target and roll a natural 1, it misses regardless of abilities, features, modifiers, or bonuses)

naive topaz
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Okay, that's good to know

echo kelp
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A 10 on a saving throw may not be all that awesome though - depends on what the Difficulty Challenge (DC) of the thing you're saving against.

lyric fjord
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umm hey can someone help me or

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i just need help on how to put my find a game character in the find a game channel

echo kelp
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The bot commands start with /looking-for

ancient pewter
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Is a Skeleton Paladin who still has his human characteristics a plausiable DnD character ?

echo kelp
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Possibly. There is no official skeleton species/race but you can work with an accepting DM to take an existing species and flavor it to be skeleton-like.

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That said, I'd recommend if you're new to D&D to stick with the core game options first and get used to the game.

ancient pewter
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I mean he is still human, but without blood and flesh

gaunt siren
ancient pewter
ancient pewter
gaunt siren
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Reborn are basically the playable undead that are not fully undead.

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The other undead-like playable race are the dhampires

topaz garnet
tepid pebble
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Hello. Ive never played and want to learn./

exotic remnantBOT
tardy hare
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I’m newer to dnd and am loving it. Been dabbling since June this year. Rouge has been my main for now.

mental crest
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So I've been listening to some podcasts and playing some baulders gate and I would love to get a character set up yet I have no Idea how, can a DM or someone help me please and thank you? I don't know where to start

echo kelp
misty mulch
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I have a question about Grappling.
Does the attacking grappler have to roll as high or above the creature to grapple the creature?
And when the grappled creature is trying to escape does it have to have to roll as high or above the grappler to escape?
And/or does the grappler have to keep on attempting to roll as high or above to keep on grappling the creature?

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I don't know have ability check work between to competing creatures

smoky adder
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Using the 2014 rules?

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That’s called a Contest.

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Whoever rolls highest wins.

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If it’s a tie, the situation remains unchanged.

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(In this case, the target would remain ungrappled.)

fallen surge
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While you have the Invisible condition, you experience the following effects.
Surprise. If you’re Invisible when you roll Initiative, you have Advantage on the roll.
Concealed. You aren’t affected by any effect that requires its target to be seen unless the effect’s creator can somehow see you. Any equipment you are wearing or carrying is also concealed.
Attacks Affected. Attack rolls against you have Disadvantage, and your attack rolls have Advantage. If a creature can somehow see you, you don’t gain this benefit against that creature.

None of these effects say you have advantage on making a stealth check. That also would not make sense, because if you take the hide action to make a stealth check, and you succeed, the result is that you gain the invisible condition. So if you already have the invisible condition, there is no point in taking the hide action

misty mulch
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@smoky adder The rules for grappling changed in 2024 vs 2014?

smoky adder
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It’s also now considered an Unarmed Strike.

misty mulch
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ic

smoky adder
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So now it’s an option in more situations, like when making an opportunity attack.

mental crest
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So I am in the works of making a character, and I am wondering can a half elf, also be half gnome?

worthy meadow
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Hi

sinful thicket
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unless you and your DM comes up with something different.

mental crest
sinful thicket
smoky adder
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Or the gnome ones

sinful thicket
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Right

smoky adder
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Then maybe pair it with a background to represent your other parentage.

mental crest
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So pick 1 for traits and best case scenario I could use both both races sound interesting, looks like i have a few weeks lefts minimal on character creation, especially because I barely know what I'm doing hahahaha

smoky adder
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You probably won’t find a DM that lets you use all of both.

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Finding one that even lets you use part of each could be tricky, depending on the exact combo.

mental crest
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I doubted i could use all anyways, thought the language would be what I could use of both then go the gnome route

lyric fjord
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What about dm

mental crest
# lyric fjord What about dm

They were telling me for flavor wise, my thought of a half elf half gnome would interesting however when it comes to the traits it depends on the DM but most likely I'll only he able to use traits from 1 or the other, not combined

lyric fjord
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The last time I was dm I had someone like that but yeah it's up to the dm

sterile zealot
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having some trouble understanding my hp. Starting into a game at level 4 with Wizard. Con mod is +2

echo kelp
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?tag new hp

exotic remnantBOT
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Hit Points (HP)

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

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

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

sinful thicket
sterile zealot
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The phrase that's getting me is "Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d6 (or 4) + your con modifier per wizard level after 1st. So, first level I'm an 8 (6+2 for con mod). Got it. Second level I roll a 5... do I add 7 to the 8 that I already am?

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our DM says roll for con but anything lower than a 4 counts as a 4.

sinful thicket
sterile zealot
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sorry, not roll for con, roll for hp

sterile zealot
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that's what I was doing... but I just wanted to make sure I'm not inadvertantly overpowering myself.

halcyon torrent
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yo im trying to make a homebrew for this summer but im having trouble finding where i should start because there is so much to do, can someone help me?

echo kelp
halcyon torrent
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ok thanks @echo kelp

sinful thicket
crude bloom
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hi

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I'm really really new to dnd and thisi s where I start right?

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ok

smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, we’re happy to answer them here.

lyric fjord
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Also new here and would like a good experience

smoky adder
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Welcome!

lyric fjord
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Hello

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Could someone help me make a character lol?

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Ok

smoky adder
crude bloom
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hi I'm back.

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I already made myself a character

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hello

wheat crystal
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Very nice! If you have my further questions feel free to ask them here. If you wanted feedback I’d suggest heading over to #character-discussion , otherwise if you wanted to find a group to play with I’d check #find-a-game

open fiber
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do paladins have access to the whole spell list?

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like not ready but just to pull from every day?

smoky adder
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Yep

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A 2014 paladin can change as many spells as they like after a long rest.

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2024 paladins can swap a single one.

open fiber
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but you have access to all spells as long as you have a slot for it

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was the main question

slender iris
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Hey as a circle of the moon druid, can you cast a concentration based buff spell on yourself and then wild shape? Like haste and then transforming into a beast to take those buffs? Or when they say no spell casting while in wild shape does that include concentration spells?

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^that was worded poorly. Do concentration spells end when you wild shape?

hollow trench
# slender iris ^that was worded poorly. Do concentration spells end when you wild shape?

so I would say that the short answer is it depends on the DM. That's actually a really cool and interesting question. Somebody probably knows the technically correct answer. Personally I'd rule in favor of fun and say nope you maintain concentration.

the reasoning behind that ruling is the definition of "concentration" in the rulebooks. The only things that break concentration are casting another spell that requires concentration, taking damage, or being incapacitated/killed. The main thing is that wild shape doesn't require concentration. Hence, wild shaping after casting a concentration spell is technically fair game in my book.

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hopefully that helps and I didn't over-engineer the answer Astarion_Dead

slender iris
wheat crystal
hollow trench
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Oh yay! I'm right!

sand violet
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Hi, how did a creature breath inside Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion?

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and Demiplane

open fiber
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for weapons, how do you know what modifier is added if any?

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for like a fighter

hearty escarp
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Per default:
Melee: Strength (optionally Dex if it's a finesse weapon)
Ranged: Dexterity

open fiber
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is finesse included with martial?

hearty escarp
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Most finesse weapons are martial. But not all. You'll have to look at specific weapons.

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For example, a scimitar has the finesse property, but a battleaxe does not.

open fiber
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because i was thinking of running a fighter with high dex

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and wanted to use a dex weapon

hearty escarp
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Sure, that works. It would also make your fighter good at using ranged weapons in general.

open fiber
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is there a better weapon to use?

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does the flavor of the weapon matter?

hearty escarp
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A better weapon compared to a finesse weapon? You could argue that, sure, but I really wouldn't worry about it to start out. It's going to work just fine.

topaz garnet
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weapons have Mastery Properties, so that'll slightly influence it. But other than that, a property/mastery you want, big number, should be fine to pick from.

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A Rapier is fine and for the largest portion will compete handily with a Longsword, for example.

sand violet
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Rapier is up there since its piercing and finesse

open fiber
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i wanted to do a dragonrborn with dragonhide instead of armor

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so maxing dex and my str is a bit lower

topaz garnet
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and has Vex, which lets you "combo" your own attacks into chaining Advantage on your attack rolls against them. Whereas Longsword has Sap, which just impairs their next attack roll but can't "stack" or otherwise chain effectively.

open fiber
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im also talking 2014

sand violet
topaz garnet
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2014 had the huge issue of weapons not really having any distinction, so it's basically just bigger number and does it work for your stat of choice

open fiber
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unarmed fighter should allow for dex modifier

open fiber
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is there any real advantage to going for dragon hide over wearing armor?

wild onyx
open fiber
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ye 2014

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i rolled a 18 and wanted to put it to dex for dragon hide to be equivalent to plate armor

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but is there any real advantage to it

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sorry typo

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2014

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for a fighter or paladin

wild onyx
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Are you talking about dragon scale mail? This: https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5380-dragon-scale-mail

That is scale mail with two bonuses, giving you an AC of 15 plus to 2 from your Dex modifier, and has resistance to one type of damage depending on the kind of dragon it's made from. It's not typically available to starting characters.

open fiber
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welp bot is cool for timing me out

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i mean the feat for dragonborn

wild onyx
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Ah, from Xanathar's. Well, it doesn't give you disadvantage on stealth, doesn't have a minimum Strength requirement and can't be removed. However it will cost a feat, and you only get a limited number of those through your character's career.

open fiber
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but like

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realistically its not really better

hearty escarp
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It's a pretty good feat all things considered, since it also gives you a +1 ASI. But it grates a bit with your particular character concept since the claw damage is STR based instead of DEX.

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But you could always ask your DM to switch that.

open fiber
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i would be 200% down if they allowed it to gain bonuses from unarmed fighting and dex

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1d8 AND slashing possibly

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but no upgrade path

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cant really get a +1 hands

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can i weapon buff hands?

hearty escarp
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There is the unarmed fighting style from Tashas. Otherwise you could look at magic items that buff unarmed strikes, like the eldritch claw tattoo

verbal badger
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Hello to yall!
First of all i am a noob in d&d, got introduced into it by a friend for 3-4 sessions but i would love to host a game myself! So it would really help me a lot to hear any suggestions that you can offer. Really! anything would be great, from map making, characters, props, stories etc.
Thank you in advance

echo kelp
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Make sure to take any game organizing to the Looking For Game channels (see #find-a-game) or use private messages to organize it. Trying to solicit/organize games here in the normal discussion channels is off topic.

verbal badger
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My apologies, thank you for the help 😄

echo kelp
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At a bare minimum all you need to run/play D&D is the free rules, dice (digital or physical), character sheets (digital or physical), and a way to communicate (in-person around a table or online)

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?tag new online

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long mulch
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yo i've never played D&D before but i've always wanted too but never knew where to start

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open fiber
wild onyx
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On the bright side, you wouldn't have been able to combine the monk's Unarmoured Defence with the AC from the Dragon Hide feat anyway.

open fiber
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i didnt care for monk things

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i just wanted to have a pugilist

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like a underground boxer

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also at +5 dex i woulda had 18 ac

hearty escarp
open fiber
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2 unarmed combatants

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because thats a monk thing

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and if i want to play an unarmed fighter i shoulda asked to play monk

hearty escarp
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I mean, it's also a fighter thing, because unarmed fighting style exists.

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Literally only the fighter can take that fighting style.

open fiber
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i mean, i cant argue for them because i also dont agree with them

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it kinda killed my drive to make a character since i have to throw the one i was looking forward to out

hearty escarp
open fiber
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the idea was a spinoff of me wanting to do a dragonborn to grapple and be targetted by friendly "fire element" spells

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and since i had looked at dragon hide i could also maybe have ok damage while grappling

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idk i also really dislike their stance of "thats what monks do you cant do that"

hearty escarp
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People often bring their preconcieved notions of what can and can't be to the game. Sometimes they may be right, but DnD does have plenty of hidden assumptions that one might be missing with that attitude.

wild onyx
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Grappling has some uses, but is a hard theme to build an effective character around.

open fiber
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being immune to fire is a good enough reason imo

fresh fable
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Unarmed fighter is fun but not a lot of bonus actions

meager arrow
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Hi I'm new, I was really into wargames before trying DND. Are there any classes that allow me to lead knights or militia as summons?

cerulean salmon
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The main classes with access to summons/minions are wizards,druids,and rangers

meager arrow
hearty escarp
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In general, I would caution against expecting any sort of large scale combat or mass combat. By the rules, there is nothing about leading armies. That would all be DM fiat.

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Generally, you're controlling a single hero.

meager arrow
cerulean salmon
meager arrow
cerulean salmon
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I think paladin is good for new players because you have a bit of martial stuff, a bit of spellcasting, and strong support abilities

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There's a paladin subclass (oathbreaker) that can get undead summons but they are not an option in every campaign

meager arrow
cerulean salmon
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Normally you can only summon zombies and skeletons but you have an ability that lets you try to take control of an existing undead

meager arrow
carmine shuttle
meager arrow
cerulean salmon
carmine shuttle
# meager arrow i suppose i could

OK. In that case, I'd look at taking at least your first 3 levels in Fighter, taking the BattleMaster subclass. At least two of your starting maneuvers should then be Commander's Strike and Maneuvering Attack.

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Happy to help you work out more in #character-discussion if you want. An older edition of the game had a class that was 100% tailor-made for the kind of think you're envisioning, I think, and it remains my favorite class from any edition ever.

severe raptor
#

ello

smoky adder
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Welcome!

dry kestrel
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Hey

carmine shuttle
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Howdy!

round jolt
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hello everybody :3

hollow trench
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Howdy đŸ€ 

ancient pewter
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What are the different type of dices for?

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Are they just for preference or is there a mechanical reason to them,

fallen surge
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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.

fallen surge
carmine shuttle
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And, if you're new, your GM will give you instructions on what to roll if it's not a d20. (The odds of them forgetting to specify the d20 for an attack, etc, are probably pretty high.)

ancient pewter
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Thanks

tawdry ember
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Me and my buddies are just getting in to dnd and none of us have much experience playing. Some of us have played tabletop games before like Warhammer 40k but no RPG's. Whats the best way for me as a dm to help my players figure out how to make a character and also learn to play the game myslef?

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fallen surge
tawdry ember
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I have read over the Player Handbook for 5.5e too but there doesn't seem to be much in the way of online resources for 5.5

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
tawdry ember
carmine shuttle
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I prefer 5.14 and 5.24, but YMMV

fallen surge
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So, just to be clear, there’s no such thing as 5.1e or 5.5e. Those aren’t real terms. Some fans use that as a description for the 2024 rules update, but if you’re looking for that specifically, you won’t find anything

tawdry ember
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Ah I see

carmine shuttle
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That’s also why I prefer 5.14/5.24

tawdry ember
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That clears things up a bit when it comes to resources for digital character creators and stuff like that\

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Also We have chosen the sunlit Citadel for our first adventure

fallen surge
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Officially, the 2024 players handbook is still considered to be part of 5e, exactly the same as the old one

carmine shuttle
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Generic advice that doesn’t rely on specific rules interactions will translate with no problem.

fallen surge
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It also means that supplimental resources for 5e like Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar's Guide to Everything work exactly the same for both rulesets

tawdry ember
fallen surge
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Its a little bit confusing, I think. But the changes are so incredibly minor in the grand scheme of the game that I think it was the right call. Largely it just affects character customization options. The normal flow of the game and underlying base rules are still 90% the same, just reworded slightly to close loopholes and make things less confusing for newcomers

tawdry ember
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I see, Also Your base Abilities scores do Effect your saving throws on top of the other choices right?

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It should also be noted we are using tabletop simulator for all of this which shouldn't change much

fallen surge
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Once you've got your Ability Scores, you consult the table to see what their corresponding Ability Score Modifier will be. The Ability Score Modifier is added to any d20 Test that uses that ability score. For example, to dodge out of the way of a fireball, you have to make a Dexterity Saving Throw. So you will roll a d20, and add your Dexterity Modifier to that roll. If your chosen class is proficient in Dexterity Saving Throws, then you also get to add your Proficiency Bonus

d20+Modifier+Proficiency Bonus is the basic formula for all d20 tests

tawdry ember
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Ok yes I just wanted to make sure that they stack due to how our character sheets are set up in Tabletop Sim Ex. Strength 17 Saving Throw 0 Athletics 0 We would add the numbers as we need ofc but the table would say your saving throw based on that skill would be +3. From there I assume if you had +2 in Athletics it would be a +5 on the dice for that throw

carmine shuttle
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If a rules element has not been reprinted in the 2024 PHB, it will continue to function identically with a few caveats. If something was reprinted, use the new thing.

tawdry ember
carmine shuttle
fallen surge
# tawdry ember Ok yes I just wanted to make sure that they stack due to how our character sheet...

If a character 17 Strength, their Strength Modifier is +3. This means they add +3 to any d20 Test that uses strength. So, their strength saving throw would be +3 and their Athletics would be +3.

If that character is also proficient in those things, then you add your proficiency bonus as well. If your character is level 1, your proficiency bonus is +2. So if your character is proficient in Strength Saving Throws for example, then your Strength Saving Throw Bonus would be +5 (+3 and +2)

On your character sheet, the space next to any type of d20 test should be the total modifier that you add to that roll. So if we take the above example, you would write +5 next to your Strength Saving Throw box. Then you know, any time you have to roll a Stength Saving Throw, you just roll a d20 and add 5

tawdry ember
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Ah ok I got that part next question

carmine shuttle
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ask away.

tawdry ember
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For the Attacks portion of our sheet it i s set up like

[ATTACK] ATK BONUS 0 [DAMAGE]

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For the first part does specific weapons or classes have specific moves that would follow as the attack name or is it whatever we want to call it. Or would we just put the name of the weapon for something like a warhammer

tough osprey
#

Dndbeyond has some premade characrer sheet examples that are pretty good depictions of a completed sheet's layout if that might be helpful

fallen surge
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So, this seems to be something that's specific to Tabletop Simulator, so I'm not entirely sure what the answer is here. I've never used Tabletop Sim to play D&D before. I know some people enjoy it, but I think that would be needlessly complicated. Different weapons deal different amounts of damage, so if you can name the attack, it would probably be a good idea to name it after the weapon, so you can keep track of that. But that's just my guess. I don't know what the UI you are looking at looks like

tawdry ember
fallen surge
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If you upload an picture of it to an image hosting site like Imgur, your can post the link to the imgur page in the chat here

tawdry ember
tame current
#

Does anyone wanna run a game this weekend?

tawdry ember
#

One of my players wip sheet

fallen surge
# tawdry ember https://imgur.com/a/ZnMhFvw

Ok, so [Attack] would be the weapon or other source of the attack, the 0 would be your modifer for that attack, and [Damage] would be the dice formula for how much damage that attack deals

tawdry ember
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Alright and one last thing

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Is xp Shared when it is kill based and not milestone based?

fallen surge
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if 4 players fight a monster, and that monster is worth 1000xp, they each get 250xp

smoky adder
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When adventurers overcome one or more monsters—typically by killing, routing, capturing, or cleverly avoiding them—they divide the total XP value of the monsters evenly among themselves.

kindred ermine
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Hi everybody

tawdry ember
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Right ok I think I got it thank you for helping me out Colossus I appreciate it, Also you Jeff

kindred ermine
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I want to make a character sheat but im gonna need help

fallen surge
carmine shuttle
kindred ermine
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I just want to make sure i dont make my character super weak or super overpowered

fallen surge
kindred ermine
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Im making an owlin fighter btw

fallen surge
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Honestly, the internet tends to blow things out of proportion. I personally thing that everything that's possible within the normal rules for the game is perfectly fine, balance wise. Certainly, some things are stronger than others, but its a co-op PVE game, so even if a character is particularly strong or particularly weak, it won't have a drastic effect on the other players and their enjoyment of the game.

kindred ermine
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What do i need to put in experience points

smoky adder
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0, probably

kindred ermine
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K

smoky adder
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Unless your DM has said you're starting at a level higher than 1 (and has confirmed that you're actually using XP).

naive belfry
#

Random question, is anyone available to help me design a character? 😅

fallen surge
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We have the #character-discussion channel dedicated to exactly that. Feel free to post there and people will be happy to help

naive belfry
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Okay, thank you

carmine shuttle
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Yup. I spent a whole morning helping somebody build out a drill sergeant.

kind badger
#

Do you have any tips before playing the campaign called in search of the unknown?

tough osprey
#

Never heard of it

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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@brisk marsh You can find the info on how to build a character sheet in the links above

brisk marsh
carmine shuttle
toxic phoenix
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On the dnd beyond website for character custom background what is the difference between Background feature and Background Characteristics?

smoky adder
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Their Background Feature is listed there as "Feature: Shelter of the Faithful".

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It gives the character something extra they can do during play, mostly for roleplaying.

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Background Characteristics is listed there under "Suggested Characteristics".

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Those provide suggested values for the character's Personality Traits, Bonds, Flaws, and Ideals.

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Again, mostly for roleplaying.

toxic phoenix
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Thank you i was really confused

carmine shuttle
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The features are also gone from the 2024 versions.

topaz garnet
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And in the 2024 version, it's more of a proper mechanical thing. For example, Acolyte would now give the Magic Initiate (Cleric) feat.

frosty lake
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im new to dnd and i just want to know if the website drivethrurpg is safe to buy from

smoky adder
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Yep!

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It’s a very well-established site.

frosty lake
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ok thank you

lyric fjord
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can dnd occur even if its just texting?

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i mean like how would that go w dms and stuff

tough osprey
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Yes, play-by-post games are a thing. Some folks post about them im the #looking-for-players channel.

Ive never done one myself so im not sure the exact tools or frequency of posts thats typical

marble plover
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Hi can someone helpme learn

left olive
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me too

marble plover
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help us we wanna get into d&d

wheat crystal
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@marble plover @left olive Welcome! I'd check out the pinned posts in this channel as well as #learn-to-play , both of which have a bunch of useful resources including links to the 2024 Free Rules!

fallow prairie
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Greetings, I am usually as a GM, in story driven custom made world.
Never tried dnd as it supposed to be. Have some mixed knowledge about the dnd universe. Do I post myself somewhere, for people to grab me
Or
As I've read, I need to look at #find-a-game and write to people by myself?

wheat crystal
icy thicket
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What would be a good way to start dnd

echo kelp
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Reading the free rules, trying your hand at character creation to learn how that works, and then finding a group to play with

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lyric fjord
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Hello I am new to DnD. I have a group that I play with and play Baldurs Gate 3. Any tips or tricks you have for me would be amazing thank you in advance.

red sierra
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New to DnD, have played other tabletops. Would like to learn to playđŸ»

timid notch
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I just wanna find a game

fallen surge
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
fallen surge
sullen shard
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hi my name is holton and im new to this

sinful thicket
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Welcome!

sullen shard
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hi yes i just started and i dont know much about this

mossy crystal
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I was interested in building a card-based character and stumbled on the Wild Card Rogue homebrew. I made a character sheet for it but it looks kinda busted, has anyone had experience with or with someone else whose used it?

sinful thicket
tough osprey
glass summit
sinful thicket
reef meteor
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Hello!

halcyon locust
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hey all

ornate scaffold
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Greetings, is there an ice breaker/general chat? Would like to talk to some peoole and find out, who is night shift. My end goal is to find a group to play with that is nightshift Central Time Zone allowing for online/over discord playing.

hearty escarp
floral wharf
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is pack of the blade the only way to add CHA to weapon roles and damage?

hearty escarp
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Yes, it's basically the only way.

However: If you aquire the shillelagh cantrip with bard (presumably using magical secrets), that would be a second way.

floral wharf
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ok cool

ornate scaffold
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How do I use the channel for Find a DM? I tried scrolling through it and post in it. But, the thing took md to DM discussions

echo kelp
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The command starts with /looking-for

lyric fjord
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Wish finding a game for people without expirence was ez or im dumb as hell

smoky adder
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Wish finding a game for people with experience was easy. 😅

lyric fjord
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Fair

sharp kite
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My character has 6 levels of wizard and 1 level artificer and for some reason I have 1 4th level spell slot, and no 4th level spells learned. Shouldn't I have nothing related to 4th level spells until wizard 7?

carmine shuttle
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No, because of how multiclassing between caster classes works. 2024 rules say to round up for half-caster levels. It just means y ou can cast one of your level 1-3 spells at level 4, gaining the extra powers, without knowing a proper level 4 spell.

sharp kite
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Oh ok

timid locust
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So with this combination, you'll be "behind" on your highest level of spell

sharp kite
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Oki

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It is using the 2014 classes, is that rule also in 2014?

carmine shuttle
sharp kite
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So should I not use the slot?

timid locust
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You have a 4th level spell slot, but no 4th level spells. You can cast a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd level spell using that 4th level spell slot.

sharp kite
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Ok

floral wharf
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How many channel divinity does a paladin get? Phb2024 doesnt say

hearty escarp
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Look at the class table, it's in there

carmine shuttle
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"You can use this class's Channel Divinity twice. You regain one of its expended uses when you finish a Short Rest, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You gain an additional use when you reach Paladin level 11." (Edit: typo fixes)

floral wharf
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Ohh

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So its 2 until level 11 then u get 3

carmine shuttle
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Bit softer limit, because if you've used any of them, you get 1 back every time you take a Short Rest.

floral wharf
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Cool

carmine shuttle
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Let's say a "day" ends up going like this:

  • Start: have 2 uses available.
  • Encounter 1: Use 1 CD.
  • Encounter 2: use no CDs
  • Short rest: Get 1 back. Have 2 CDs available.
  • Encounter 3: Use 2 CDs. 0 available.
  • Encounter 4: no CD available.
  • Short rest: up to 1 CD.
  • Encounter 5: don't use it
  • Short Rest: get 1 use back, now at 2 again
  • Encounter 7: Use both.
  • Long rest.
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Granted, that "day" would be a marathon, relatively speaking, but that's why the limit is fuzzier.

prisma whale
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what a good way to get into dnd but like with the problem of no one i know is interested

fallen surge
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Online play is a fairly common way to play D&D these days. You can play with people you meet online

carmine shuttle
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A few options quickly come to mind:

  • If you're a college student, there's almost certainly a related club
  • Even if there isn't a formal club, it's easy to start one most places.
  • If you're an adult, then my first suggestion becomes looking at a local specialty game store.
  • Social Media kinds of networks work well, too - the Book of Faces, a local subreddit, NextDoor, BlueSky, and the like.
  • And, as Colossus said, lots of ways to play online.
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

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?tag online

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag online found.

carmine shuttle
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Le sigh. Guess I don't know that command....

timid locust
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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I gotcha

proud star
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does anyone know a group looking for a player

prisma whale
prisma whale
proud star
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btw i am a estonian

prisma whale
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also where does one make character sheets and stuff like that, that you need to play

proud star
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dnd beyond

viscid compass
#

Just got my 2024 DMG, I've always wanted to write my own campaign and now it seems as good a time as any to get into D&D :)

fallen surge
viscid compass
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Ty!

prisma whale
exotic remnantBOT
foggy saffron
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@quiet sigil check out these links if you're just starting out!

carmine shuttle
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That was actually a reasonable mnemonic, spam. Thanks.

smoky adder
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I ended up deleting it, because some of the ones in ?tag new just pull up a link (which then displays an image). 😅

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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
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For example

fallen surge
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?tags new

exotic remnantBOT
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Category: new (27)

wizard, warlock, sorcerer, skills, roleplaying, rogue, ranger, proficiency, pbp, paladin, online, monk, levelup, hp, fighter, druid, dice, demo, d20, complexity, cleric, class, bg3, bard, barbarian, ac, abilities

Use ?tag [category] [name] to show a tag
prisma whale
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whats a good to find a group to play for roll 20?

carmine shuttle
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r20 has entire "looking for group" features, IIRC.

prisma whale
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ohhh im blind

tough osprey
daring vapor
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Hi all, I've been wanting to play dnd for a while and my friend recommended I try online games first? Anywhere I can start?

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started, but if you've got any specific questions, ask away!

exotic remnantBOT
daring vapor
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So I'm from the UK so is there many users from the UK that I could play and learn with?

tacit whale
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Hi, I'm Kamie. I started playing DND with my school and want to learn more outside of or meetings!

harsh fjord
proud star
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hi i am juss i started playing dnd with my brother but he moved do college so i am looking for a oline group olso i am from estonia

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online

fallen surge
proud star
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mi dude im from estonia

carmine shuttle
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Doesn't change Colossus' point. If ou're playing online, the only things that matter are availability and ability to communicate with each other.

fallen surge
proud star
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o sorry

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olso do you know any dnd groups lookind for players

fallen surge
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You can read through the posts in #looking-for-players to find some, or browse other websites and communities, like Reddit or Facebook

proud star
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thanks

glad plaza
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hi!! i need help with something.
im playing dnd for my first time soon (as a player), and im pretty familiar with dnd, but ive ran into a problem with my character.
shes a reverse mermaid (upper body of a fish, lower body of a human silly concept ik lol) and im realizing she doesnt work with a lot of class types. she cant be a wizard/sorcerer due to some backstory stuff, and im considering making her a bard but im not sure. Any thoughts?

hearty escarp
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Maybe we can start by figuring out what she would be good at. Did you see her as someone who would cast spells, or use weapons? Both? Neither?

glad plaza
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i could see her doing both!

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thats why i thought bard might be good because they do a little bit of everything

fallen surge
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There are several classes and subclasses which can use both spells and weapons. Lets dig a little deeper. What sort of personality or aesthetic do you think fits the character? Are they a bulky and tough warrior? Are the a quick and nimble fencer? Are they a rugged survivalist? etc

glad plaza
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i have a few pictures of her intial designs for examples!

fallen surge
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What about playstyle/combat wise, though?

glad plaza
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OHH you mean combat wise my bad

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definitely more of a tank. since she cant be nimble or quick

sturdy knoll
fallen surge
sturdy knoll
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nevermind that since u just said shes a tank

glad plaza
glad plaza
carmine shuttle
hollow trench
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Oh isnt there also a wild magic barbarian subclass or am i mixing up bg3 and DnD again?

glad plaza
fallen surge
hollow trench
sturdy knoll
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thats just bg3 i think

hollow trench
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Nope its a legit subclass just found it

fallen surge
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Wild Magic Barbarians are an official subclass in 5e. It was from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. They have "magic" abilities, but are not able to actually cast spells

glad plaza
glad plaza
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id assume it wouldnt be smart for there to be two paladins

sturdy knoll
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ive heard nightmare stories from dms about double paladins doing way too much damage together

hollow trench
glad plaza
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lmao okay so no double paladins

carmine shuttle
glad plaza
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okay then i think ill end up going with a wild magic barbarian (after i do my own research ofc)!!!

glad plaza
hollow trench
fallen surge
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There's nothing actually wrong with having 2 players use the same class. My first D&D party ever had 2 warlocks. You probably wouldn't want to copy their build exactly, but its always possible to play the same class as someone else and put your own spin on it. But if you're happy with your choice to play a Wild Magic Barbarian, that can be a great option too.

glad plaza
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okay! thank you all so much, i really appricated the advice ! : )

fallen surge
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We're happy to help. That's what this channel is for

carmine shuttle
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Yup. And if you want more detailed help figuring things out, #character-discussion can help you work through everything at a mechanical level. There are at least a coupel people besides me who will consistently ask, "What's the fiction?" and then help select mechanics to support that.

proud star
#

I am going insane i have bin trying to join a game for 2 hours and only one dm has responded.

glad plaza
fallen surge
proud star
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What a week

echo kelp
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Or more. Takes time to coordinate schedules between folks to commit to a 3-4 hour period of time to play.

proud star
#

Holy moly ama eat a pound of canoly

fallen surge
#

Think of it this way: you're trying to find a group of 5-6 people who all have an availability in their schedule at the same time frame, and are able to commit to that time slot for several weeks or even a year or more.

And that's before you even consider if those 5-6 people would actually be a good fit to play together. Not everyone wants the same things out of a game. Its best to find a group that shares your expectations and desires for what type of game it will be

echo kelp
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You may want to look at Westmarch style games of D&D or play by post games which are a little more forgiving of scheduling. Some servers posting in #looking-for-community may offer these types of D&D games.

proud star
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Ok i did not think of it that way

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Ompa lumpa dumpa de doo ama eat three pouns or more of coco beans

rose nebula
#

I want a wizard multi class to monk

fallen surge
robust sigil
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how we lern how to paly

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
robust sigil
fallen surge
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. We're happy to help

carmine shuttle
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ok

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thank you it look's very fun to play

hollow trench
robust sigil
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ok

carmine shuttle
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?tag new demo

exotic remnantBOT
marble plover
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hey guys >.< me need teacher

exotic remnantBOT
hollow trench
left olive
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we need a coach

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a dnd coach

glossy sinew
marble plover
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i read everything and it was very overstimulating.. i need someone to break it down for me

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and teach me EVERYTHING please!

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Start with reading the free basic rules.
Try your hand at making a character to see how that process works.
Read up on how to do dice rolls and what the dice are used for. Also look into how combat works and skill checks and saving throws.
Then find a group to play D&D with.

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We can't teach everyone one on one

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We need you to do some work and read the rules

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Then ask specific questions - we can answer those

carmine shuttle
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Try the demo.

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(two bot posts up)

marble plover
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wats the demo

echo kelp
fallen surge
# marble plover hey guys >.< me need teacher

Welcome! Unfortunately, we just don't have the resources to do 1-on-1 lessons with newcomers. However, we have lots of resources available to guide your journey, and if you have any questions, everyone in this channel is more than happy to answer any and all of them. That's what its here for

hollow trench
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Yeah watching folks play D&D on YouTube and Twitch can also help

fallen surge
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Absolutely

echo kelp
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Just be aware that many D&D streams focus on entertainment first over teaching the rules as is

robust sigil
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i get it now

hollow trench
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Yup. Read, watch videos and bug the sages of wisdom on this server and you’ll learn much. Even just lurking in the #dnd-rules chat can help.

magic crescent
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Hey yall! Super excited to get started. I’ve been want to play for almost a decade but have never found a tribe

carmine shuttle
icy thicket
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When you're new what type of session should you start with

sonic cargo
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What ever session you could possibly imagine!

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Though I would just join a game that is open to new players, in person if you can, and learn the rules as a player.

proud star
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My dudes i found a group

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Finaly

sinful thicket
mellow wind
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Just got back into dnd time to wait for a decent dm to adopt me

raven spire
young garden
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hey

exotic remnantBOT
sterile forge
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Are rangers good for a first character?

young garden
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are wizards?

wheat crystal
harsh fjord
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Any character class is a fine place to start if you're willing to learn the mechanics!

wheat crystal
sterile forge
harsh fjord
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Depends if they're interested in learning spellcasting, which is one of the more complicated parts of the game.

wheat crystal
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If the player is interested in Ranger, then yeah

young garden
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well i need a DM

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anyone?

harsh fjord
wheat crystal
young garden
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i found one, how i choose it?

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wanna hear about my character?

wheat crystal
young garden
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how do you apply?

fickle oyster
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yeah how

harsh fjord
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#find-a-game has the instructions, but you'll either write in the attached thread or send a private message to the poster.

young garden
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k

hardy tartan
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hello!

hollow trench
opaque citrus
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Hello, sorry if this is in the wrong channel, and this is a long shot — but are there any sessions/campaigns with romance? Like how does that work asking for a friend maybe maybe not

wheat crystal
# opaque citrus Hello, sorry if this is in the wrong channel, and this is a long shot — but are ...

You'd have your best shot looking at #find-a-game for finding a group to play with using this server.

Romance will be game/DM/group dependent. Usually the inclusion of romance and the form it takes will be a discussion topic for Session 0. I've personally never heard of a romance-focused campaign, but if that's specifically what you're looking for I assume it'd be harder to find. You may want to seek out narrative-driven or RP-focused tables.

late raft
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hello! im pretty new to dnd stuff but i wanna get into it any pointers on where to start? do i just like jump in or is it better to watch first?

wild onyx
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Additional information and video guides are also available.

late raft
lethal wyvern
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Hello! I’m new player for dnd! I rather do dnd solo campaign because I have bad timezone but I am free in everyday? Where can I post that I can look for dm if they don’t have busy day?

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D&D is not designed for solo play (although folks have made adaptations to do so).

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Also don't worry about time zones but rather if you are available to play at the time a game is being run.

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You might also look for Play By Post games which are text-based D&D games. These games can be a bit more forgiving when it comes to schedules as they are often played asynchronously with no set game time, and usually are more of a "post x times a day" requirement.

placid kelp
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Hello everyone! I’m fairly new to dnd, but I’ve played a few short campaigns. I’m hoping I can play longer campaigns!
Thank you for having me!!!

echo kelp
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If you are looking for a group or game to join, please read #find-a-game carefully as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game.

lethal wyvern
proud star
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go to looking for game

echo kelp
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Follow the information and instructions detailed in #find-a-game but here's the rundown

proud star
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or just go to looking for players and send a message do the dms

ivory dagger
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Do you guys know how to make a dnd character in roll20

rocky obsidian
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How exactly do you do the ‘between point A and point B’ stuff???

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Like combat makes sense

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Dialogue, roaming and all that

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But if they are just going from one place to the next

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What do I do?

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It’s my first time dming

cerulean salmon
rocky obsidian
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So just describe stuff?

hearty escarp
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Although it's also fine to just shortly describe the journey if you don't want anything to happen.

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Yeah, immerse them in the world.

rocky obsidian
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My first campaign is just starting with ‘hired by a guy in a tavern’ they go with some small C3-PO coded gnome NPC and have to go through a goblin camp to get to a dungeon

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I have big plans